RM Gets Emotional While Revealing How BTS Forced the AMAs to Change the Way They Treated Them After 9 Years

 


BTS has returned to Allegiant Stadium as part of their world tour, continuing their sold-out concert series. The group held their first Las Vegas show on Thursday and wrapping up the series with one final show on Friday (local time). The atmosphere surrounding the concerts has remained explosive, with tens of thousands of ARMYs filling the stadium every single night.

What makes this even more interesting is that the American Music Awards (AMAs) took place in between BTS's Las Vegas concerts this time around—the very event where the group made history by sweeping three major awards, including the prestigious Artis of the Year. Naturally, BTS's victory at the AMAs quickly became one of the hottest discussion topics online, and the members did not forget to bring that joy onto the stage to share with their fans.

Right from the opening of the concert, Jimin sent the entire stadium into a frenzy when he said, "We have something to celebrate. Our ARMY got an award. We did it. We want to give it all back to you," referring to their AMAs win as fans erupted into nonstop cheers.




At the end of the show, while chatting with fans, RM enthusiastically brought it up once again, shouting, "2026, the love of the American Music Awards goes to... ARMY!!!!" while Jimin immediately added, "Congratulations!" However, what drew even more attention was the behind-the-scenes story RM revealed for the very first time. It highlighted the incredible difference in the way the AMAs treatd BTS during their first appearance compared to their most recent one.

According to RM, back in 2017, when BTS were still considered "newcomers" in the American market, the group did not receive much proper attention from the organizers.

"Guys, it's a beautiful night, and we are making history together. I felt a very strange kind of emotion because it reminds me of 2017—nine years ago, when we first attended the AMAs. We literally had no room, so we had to fix our makeup in the hallway. Whenever stars passed by, we were like, 'Oh hey, I'm sorry,'" RM recalled with a smile mixed with emotion.




But everything was completely different when BTS returned in 2026.

"But last night, we used the biggest room. And everyone—every legend, every staff member—was so nice and kind to us."

He then pointed out the biggest reason behind this dramatic change:

"And we know it's because of you guys," before directly thanking ARMY for always standing by the group throughout the years."




The moment quickly spread across social media. Many fans felt RM's story perfectly reflected BTS's incredible journey in the American market: from being "the group in the hallway" to becoming Artist of the Year while occupying the biggest room at one of the three most prestigious music award shows in the United States. They were no longer outsiders—they had become the ones leading the industry. This was not simply a story about dressing rooms or backstage treatment, but proof of BTS's changing status within the global music industry.

And this transformation did not happen overnight. It took BTS nine years to earn absolute respect from the American music industry. More importantly, RM especially emphasized ARMYs' role in that journey: ARMYs' unwavering support became the strongest foundation that helped BTS break through the wall of prejudice within the American music industry. Once again, BTS showed how deeply they value ARMYs' companionship throughout their career, further strengthening the bond between the group and their fans.

Following RM's heartfelt confession, many ARMYs also shared emotional reactions.


ARMYs Reactions:

1. Something about Namjoon's voice feels incredibly honest whenever he speaks from the heart, and it always makes me tear up.

2. Wow, the difference in how they were treated before compared to how they treated now is striking. This is truly what they meant by. "Got ARMY right behind us when we say so."

3. I cried because despite all their fame, they still remember these simple heartbreaking moments. I know they're much bigger now, but every time they grow even more successful, I think about the past. It made them stronger, but they suffered so much because of discrimination. I'm just so proud of them—tears in my eyes.

4. I teared up when I heard him say this live. I'm so proud of them. They have come such a long way.

5. I'm so happy. I started crying. They went through a lot and deserve only the best. 

6. What breaks my heart and heals it at the same time is how Namjoon never takes credit for their historic success. They went from bowing apologetically in a cramped hallway to owning the biggest room at the AMAs, yet his first instinct is to look at us and say, "It's all thanks to you." ARMYs may have given BTS a room, but BTS gave us a home. We're family forever.

7. From getting ready in the hallway and being jostled by anyone who walked by to being given the biggest room and becoming the most anticipated appearancee of the night—I am so eternally proud of them.

8. Changing in the hallway—it's crazy that the same thing that happened to them in Korea when they first started also happened to them in the USA when they began there.

9. They say those who do not know their past cannot make the best of their present and future, and Bangtan never forgot it. All those hardship shaped them into the legends they are today. I'm so proud of them, especially Namjoon, and I consider myself lucky to witness their growth.

10. This made me tear up. You seven deserve all the love, happiness, and support in this world—and more.

11. Hearing Namjoon look back at their hardest day and immediately tie their growth to ARMY proves that their bond is unforgettable. BTS never allowed the industry to change who they are. They conquered Hollywood, but their hearts remain exactly where they started—with ARMY. I've never been prouder to walk this path with them.

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