BTS: The Unprecedented Journey and Impact of their Daesangs

As of August 2023, BTS has won a total of 27 Daesangs grand prizes at various award ceremonies in South Korea. This impressive tally reflects their significant influence and enduring impact on the Korean music industry both domestically and internationally. But that's not all—BTS has now surpassed this with an exceptional total of 70 Daesangs as a group. This achievement has been bolstered by their recent victory at the 29th High1 Seoul Music Awards, where they picked up their 40th Daesang.

A Monumental Milestone: 40 Daesangs and Counting

BTS's journey toward becoming the most decorated group in South Korean history has been nothing short of remarkable. On January 30, 2024, they added another milestone to their record, winning their 40th Daesang at the 29th High1 Seoul Music Awards. This brings their total Daesangs to a staggering 70, cementing their place as one of the most successful and influential acts in the Korean entertainment industry.

A Comprehensive List of BTS's Daesangs

Their journey to this remarkable milestone is documented in a myriad of award categories. Here is a list of the 52 Daesangs accomplished by BTS from 2016 to 2020:

2016.11.19 MMA - Album of the Year 2016.12.02 MAMA - Artist of the Year 2017.12.01 MAMA - Artist of the Year 2017.12.02 MMA - Song of the Year 2017.12.02 MMA - Global Artist Award 2018.01.11 GDA - Album of the Year 2018.01.25 SMA - Album of the Year 2018.02.28 KMA - Musician of the Year 2018.08.30 Soribada - Artist of the Year 2018.11.06 MGMA - Album of the Year 2018.11.06 MGMA - Artist of the Year 2018.11.28 AAA - Artist Daesang Award 2018.12.01 MMA - Best Album of the Year 2018.12.01 MMA - Artist of the Year 2018.12.12 MAMA - Worldwide Icon of the Year 2018.12.14 MAMA - Artist of the Year 2018.12.14 MAMA - Album of the Year 2018.12.20 KPMA - Album of the Year 2019.01.06 GDA - Album Daesang 2019.01.15 SMA - Artist of the Year 2019.02.26 ECA Daesang 2019.02.26 KMA - Song Of The Year 2019.02.26 KMA - Musician Of The Year 2019.04.24 TMA - GRAND AWARD 2019.08.01 MGMA - Top Artist Award 2019.08.01 MGMA - M2 Top Video Award 2019.08.22 Newsis Hallyu Expo - Hallyu Culture Daesang 2019.08.23 SORIBADA - Artist of the Year 2019.11.16 VLive V Heartbeat Awards - The Most Loved Artist Award 2019.11.30 MMA - Record of the Year 2019.11.30 MMA - Song of the Year 2019.11.30 MMA - Album of the Year 2019.11.30 MMA - Artist of the Year 2019.12.04 MAMA - Worldwide Icon of the Year 2019.12.04 MAMA - Album of the Year 2019.12.04 MAMA - Song of the Year 2019.12.04 MAMA - Artist of the Year 2020.01.04 GDA - Digital Daesang 2020.01.05 GDA - Physical Daesang 2020.01.30 SMA - Album Daesang 2020.03.16 TMA - Grand Award Daesang 2020.08.13 SORIBADA - SOBA DAESANG 2020.11.28 AAA - Song Of The Year 2020.12.01 MGMA - Album of the Year 2020.12.05 MMA - Album of the Year 2020.12.05 MMA - Song of the Year 2020.12.05 MMA - Artist of the Year 2020.12.06 MAMA - Album of the Year 2020.12.06 MAMA - Worldwide Icon of the Year 2020.12.06 MAMA - Song of the Year 2020.12.06 MAMA - Artist of the Year 2020.12.14 TFMA - Grand Prize Daesang

International Impact and Recognition

BTS's success in South Korea has mirrored their international acclaim. Their many Daesangs are a testament to their unparalleled global presence and influence in the music industry. BTS has not only won recognition in Korea but also in the United States, Europe, and beyond, making them one of the most beloved and influential artists in the world.

The Future of BTS and Their Daesangs

Achieving such a significant milestone in the competitive landscape of the Korean entertainment industry is a testament to BTS's consistent hard work, passion, and dedication. As they continue to grow and evolve, it will be exciting to see how many more Daesangs they will add to their already impressive list. The future looks bright for this incredible group, and their legacy as one of the most successful and influential artists in modern music culture is secure.