Global girl group KATSEYE is hunting for trophies at the American Music Awards (AMA), one of the three major U.S. popular music awards.
According to the final list of nominees for the 2026 AMA announced on the 14th local time, KATSEYE has proudly been named in three categories, including the top new artist honor, New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video.
First, in the New Artist of the Year category, they were nominated alongside strong pop newcomers such as Alex Warren, Olivia Dean and Sombur, and are expected to fiercely compete for the trophy. They also proved their explosive rise by being nominated for Breakthrough Pop Artist, awarded to artists who have achieved remarkable growth in pop music.
In the Best Music Video category, their hit song Gnarly, released in April last year and praised for its experimental, dreamy direction and dynamic performance, will compete alongside works by global top pop stars such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Rosalía.
These achievements for KATSEYE, now in their second year since debut, are supported by the records they set. They have already had three songs — Gabriela, Internet Girl and Gnarly — consecutively enter the Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart, and their second mini album, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart, marking their successful establishment in the mainstream pop market.
The AMA, which selects winners by comprehensively considering music and album sales indicators, streaming, radio airplay and tour performance, is one of the most prestigious awards alongside the Grammy Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. Previously nominated in two categories at the 68th Grammy Awards, KATSEYE cemented their status as a global force with this AMA nomination.
Under HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk's 'multi home, multi genre' vision, KATSEYE debuted after thoroughly transplanting K-pop methodology to the U.S. market and continues its relentless activities. Having abruptly released the new single PINKY UP on the 9th, they set Coachella ablaze on the 10th, the following day, continuing their global surge.
Meanwhile, the 2026 American Music Awards, for which KATSEYE is nominated, will be held on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, U.S.
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