Recently, BTS attended the 2026 American Music Awards.
BTS | Rolling Stone
Though their appearance was pretty quick, their impact was felt both online and in person, as the group took home three awards. The show also opened with the group’s performance of “Hooligan” from one of their concerts.
BTS’s Treatment At The 2026 “American Music Awards” Sparks Massive Shock
While fans were thrilled to see the group, many celebrities took the moment to snap a pic with the busy group. KATSEYE and legendary American rapper Busta Rhymes both did so, with their photos and interactions delighting many online.
KATSEYE & @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/ou2b8zhcaL
— GLISTEN (@GLISTEN_J) May 26, 2026
Yoongi’s smile when Busta Rhymes manifested a BTS collab and then gave him a hug 🥹🫂 pic.twitter.com/PKVB5i3EnH
— AGUST D CHARTS (@DataAgustD) May 26, 2026
However, one artists actions after the fact have left some less than pleased.
Last year, J-Hope collaborated with rapper Glorilla for his track “Killin’ It Girl.”
Glorilla | glorillapimp
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So it was no surprise that the artist was photographed with the group, and appears to have been gifted her one of their “Keep Swimming” jackets.
#BTS with GloRilla on the backstage at the #AMAs#BTSonAMAs pic.twitter.com/2nlonenqQi
— BTS Charts News (@btschartsxdaily) May 26, 2026
BTS has gifted GloRilla and Sombr with the KEEP SWIMMING jacket in the backstage during #AMAs! 💜#BTS @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/tz1pNO1ofD
— BTS Trend Songs⁷ (@BTSTrendSongs) May 26, 2026
However, Glorilla herself shared a photo taken in a different location than the others on her X account, where it appeared not everyone was ready for the photo. Jimin cannot be seen, while Ludacris and Suga both appear mid-blink.
:))))) pic.twitter.com/M4Llh7lbkI
— GloRilla 🦍 (@GloTheofficial) May 26, 2026
Many questioned why the artist had posted this specific photo, with some even bringing up her alleged shade towards Megan Thee Stallion, who also collaborated with BTS.
YOONGI AINT READY, JIMIN FACE NOWHERE TO BE SEEN?? IF YOU DONT TAKE THIS DOWN- https://t.co/bqMrXIIGPi
— َ (@piedparks) May 26, 2026
:))))) https://t.co/Fs8bB38R4v pic.twitter.com/m4TWmXZuF2
— cam ⁷ SAW BAEPSAE LIVE (@FreakyYoongi) May 26, 2026
and no one noticed that jimin wasn’t showing and yoongi was caught off guard?? there seriously wasn’t a better picture?????? weird https://t.co/cluCzcW42F
— nesa ⁷ꕤ (@strawb3rrykoo7) May 26, 2026