Marking another milestone, BTS was named favorite social artist at the 2018 American Music Awards.

The 2018 AMAs, which kicked off at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Tuesday at 8 p.m., announced that the K-pop group had snagged the award, beating out the likes of Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and Shawn Mendes. It is the first time a K-pop act has won the award at the renowned awards show.

Currently, on its Europe tour, BTS expressed its excitement and gave a shout-out to fans through a prerecorded video that was played during the red carpet show.

“We are BTS! Thank you so much, we’re so thrilled to win the favorite social artist award!” the boys said while clad in their black stage outfits.

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