No Joke! BTS Wins Daesang at MAMA AWARDS 2023, Maintaining a Six-Year Winning Streak

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anjellia Alfina Verronica

It's no surprise that BTS is a boy group with a plethora of achievements and often wins awards, even breaking records. This time BTS once again achieved a remarkable feat by winning the daesang (highest award) at the MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) on Tuesday (28/11/2023) at Tokyo Dome, Japan.

At the 2023 MAMA event, only one Daesang or award was given on the first day, which was the "Worldwide Icon of the Year", and of course, BTS won this prestigious grand prize. They continue to extend their record as the most awarded daesang holder.

1. Winner of Daesang at MAMA Awards for Six Consecutive Years

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Since their debut on June 13, 2013, BTS has successfully won the Daesang at the Mnet Asian Music Awards from 2018 to 2023. Despite being on hiatus, BTS has managed to maintain their position as the Korean boy group with the most Daesang wins at MAMA for six consecutive years, earning a total of 50 trophies at the MAMA Awards.

In receiving the award, BTS was represented by their youngest member, Jungkook, as some members are currently serving in the military. Representing the other BTS members, Jungkook expressed his gratitude, saying, "ARMY, we have once again won the Worldwide Icon of the Year at the MAMA Awards 2023. This is the sixth time. We are extremely grateful for the unwavering love from our ARMY." Jungkook said while holding the MAMA Awards 2023 trophy.

2. Record of Winning 74 Daesang at Various Korean Music Awards

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BTS's victory at the MAMA Awards adds to the long list of achievements for this group as the K-Pop group with the most daesangs in the history of South Korean awards shows. With this, BTS has achieved a total of 74 Daesangs throughout their 10-year journey in the global music industry.

BTS first received a daesang in 2016 for Album of The Year at the Melon Music Awards. This achievement made the ARMY so proud of their idols. BTS was flooded with congratulations from their fans.

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