Just a few minutes before the 2018 American Music Awards officially kicked off on Tuesday night (Oct. 9), BTS had already scored its first win. The K-pop megagroup snagged the award for Favorite Social Artist, beating out Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and Shawn Mendes.<doc-sep>A win for BTS! The K-pop boy band won the award for Favorite Social Artist at the 2018 American Music Awards on Tuesday, while they were across the pond on the U.K. leg of their Love Yourself world tour. BTS -- who beat out Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and Shawn Mendes for the trophy -- are currently in London, where they have scheduled concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday at the O2 arena. The group's big win comes just hours after their management, Big Hit Entertainment, revealed on Twitter that Jungkook had suffered an injury, and would be sitting on stage instead of performing choreography during Tuesday's show. RM, V, Jimin, Jin, Suga and J-Hope are expected to perform as usual. "Approximately two hours ago, following the rehearsal and sound check, Jungkook was lightly stretching in the waiting room when he collided with floor furnishings and suffered an injury to his heel," Big Hit Entertainment explained. "Medical staff immediately responded and performed necessary treatment. The opinion or the medical team is that while the injury is nothing serious, performing choreography may do further damage to the injured area." 방탄소년단 런던 콘서트 관련 공지 pic.twitter.com/h3FUYPw3Di — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) October 9, 2018 BTS' big AMAs win comes a year after they took the stage to perform at the awards show. "It was wonderful!" RM marveled while speaking with ET backstage at the 2017 AMAs after their performance of "DNA." "It was a dream." "It was like there was millions of people standing and fans were screaming in front of us," he recalled of their high-energy number. "We cannot forget it for a [lifetime]." See more on BTS in the video below. RELATED CONTENT: BTS Singer RM Calls Speaking at United Nations the 'Best Moment in My Life' BTS Shows Jimmy Fallon Their Best Video Game Moves In Epic Fortnite Dance Challenge 'A Conversation With BTS' at the GRAMMY Museum: 15 Things We Learned BTS Makes U.S. Television Debut in Epic American Music Awards Performance of 'DNA' This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page. Related Gallery<doc-sep>BTS won the Favourite Social Artist award at the AMAs 2018 (Picture: YouTube) BTS are currently performing in London, as part of their Love Yourself world tour. But the K-Pop favourites proved just how popular they are around the world as they picked up the Favourite Social Artist Award, at the American Music Awards 2018. In a pre-recorded video shared during the red carpet show, they made sure to give the Army a shout-out as they collected their latest award. BTS recently arrived in London for the European leg of their tour. (Picture: FilmMagic) Appearing in matching band suits, they said: ‘We are BTS! Thank you so much, we’re so thrilled to win the Favourite Social Artist Award! ‘Sorry we can’t be there, we’re in London, starting the European leg of our tour. We just finished touring America and there was so much love and support! ‘Thank you Army, so much, for voting for us for this very special award! And thank you, AMAs!’ The Fake Love singers beat out some pretty stiff competition for the gong, winning against Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Shawn Mendes and Demi Lovato. BTS couldn’t be in LA to collect their award in person as they’re in London for the first time – storming the O2 for the European leg of their tour. BTS’ Jungkook hurt his heel backstage and sat through their performance (Picture: GC Images) However, it was revealed that Jungkook would be sitting during their entire performance, after hurting his heel backstage. A statement released by Big Hit Entertainment, their label, read: ‘Ladies and gentleman, we regret to announce that an issue has occurred that may affect the performance of one of the members of BTS scheduled to appear tonight, JungKook. ‘Approximately two hours ago following the rehearsal and sound check, JungKook was lightly stretching in the waiting room when he collided with floor furnishings and suffered an injury to his heel. ‘Medical staff immediately responded and performed the necessary treatment.’ ‘The opinion of the medical team is that while the injury is not serious, performing choreography may do further damage to the injured area,’ it continued. ‘Following the advice of the medical staff, JungKook will take part in the performance tonight but remain seated without choreography. ‘We sincerely apologise to all of our fans who have been eagerly awaiting tonight’s performance, and ask for your understanding. Thank you.’ The London Army fiercely chanted his name soon after the news was announced at the venue – ahead of their concert – with the crowd proving they definitely have his back! The AMA winners list 2018 in full Artists Of The Year Drake Imagine Dragons Post Malone Ed Sheeran Taylor Swift - WINNER New Artist Of The Year Camila Cabello - WINNER Cardi B Khalid Dua Lipa XXXTENTACION Collaboration Of The Year Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, Havana - WINNER Post Malone ft. 21 Savage, Rockstar Bruno Mars & Cardi B, Finesse Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, Meant To Be Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, The Middle Tour Of The Year Beyoncé & JAY-­Z Bruno Mars Ed Sheeran Taylor Swift - WINNER U2 Video Of The Year Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, Havana - WINNER Cardi B, Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) Drake, God’s Plan Favourite Social Artist BTS - WINNER Cardi B Ariana Grande Demi Lovato Shawn Mendes Favourite Male Artist - Pop/Rock Drake Malone - WINNER Ed Sheeran Favourite Female Artist - Pop/Rock Camila Cabello Cardi B Taylor Swift - WINNER Favourite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock Imagine Dragons Maroon 5 Migos - WINNER Favourite Album - Pop/Rock Drake, Scorpion Ed Sheeran, ÷ (Divide) Taylor Swift, Reputation - WINNER Favourite Song - Pop/Rock Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, Havana - WINNER Drake, God’s Plan Ed Sheeran, Perfect Favourite Male Artist - Country Kane Brown - WINNER Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett Favourite Female Artist - Country Kelsea Ballerini Maren Morris Carrie Underwood - WINNER Favourite Duo or Group - Country Dan + Shay Florida Georgia Line - Winner LANCO Favourite Album - Country Kane Brown, Kane Brown Luke Combs, This One’s For You Thomas Rhett, Life Changes Favourite Song - Country Kane Brown, Heaven - Winner Dan + Shay, Tequila Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, Meant To Be Favourite Artist - Rap/HipHop Cardi B - WINNER Drake Post Malone Favourite Album - Rap/HipHop Drake, Scorpion Lil Uzi Vert, Luv Is Rage 2 Post Malone, beerbongs & bentleys - WINNER Favourite Song - Rap/HipHop Cardi B Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - WINNER Drake God’s Plan Post Malone ft. 21 Savage Rockstar Favourite Male Artist - Soul/R&B Khalid - WINNER Bruno Mars The Weeknd Favourite Female Artist -Soul/R&B Ella Mai Rihanna - WINNER SZA Favourite Album - Soul/R&B Khalid American Teen SZA CTRL XXXTENTACION 17 - WINNER Favourite Song - Soul/R&B Khalid Young Dumb & Broke Ella Mai Boo’d Up Bruno Mars & Cardi B Finesse - WINNER Favourite Artist - Alternative Rock Imagine Dragons Panic! At The Disco - WINNER Portugal. The Man Favourite Artist - Adult Contemporary Shawn Mendes - WINNER P!NK Ed Sheeran Favourite Artist - Latin J Balvin Daddy Yankee - WINNER Ozuna Favourite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational Lauren Daigle - WINNER MercyMe Zach Williams Favourite Artist - Electronic Dance Music (EDM) The Chainsmokers Marshmello - WINNER Zedd Favourite Soundtrack Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By - WINNER The Greatest Showman The Fate of the Furious: The Album MORE : Cardi B and Offset bring the heat to the AMAs as they shut down the red carpet with steamy PDA MORE : Shawn Mendes is all smiles on red carpet as Taylor Swift becomes walking mirrorball at the American Music Awards 2018<doc-sep>Watch : Taylor Swift Talks Surprise AMA Performance The 2018 American Music Awards is officially here! Tracee Ellis-Ross returns to host the annual ceremony, known by pop culture fanatics as the music industry's largest fan-voted award show. This time around, Cardi B and Drake lead the nominations with eight mentions each. Other notable AMAs contenders include Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Post Malone. Tonight's festivities, which will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST, also boast performances from T. Swift herself, as well as Jennifer Lopez, Khalid, Halsey, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes. Get acquainted with the 2018 American Music Award winners by scrolling below! Artist of the Year Drake Imagine Dragons Post Malone Ed Sheeran WINNER: Taylor Swift New Artist of the Year WINNER: Camila Cabello Cardi B Khalid Dua Lipa XXXTentacion Collaboration of the Year WINNER: Camila Cabello "Havana (feat. Young Thug)" Post Malone, "Rock Star (feat. 21 Savage)" Bruno Mars and Cardi B, "Finesse" Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, "Meant to Be" Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, "The Middle"<doc-sep>
And the winners are... The 2018 American Music Awards kicked off at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday, and some of music's biggest stars were out for the glitzy event, including Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa and more. Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross, returned for her second stint hosting the annual awards ceremony, which moved to an October weekday after having taken place on a Sunday in November in the past. Taylor Swift was the big winner on the night, taking home several awards, including, Artist of the Year, and by doing so becoming the most decorated female artist in AMA history. Read on below to see who took home awards. Artist of the Year: Drake Imagine Dragons Post Malone Ed Sheeran Taylor Swift **WINNER** Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock: Camila Cabello Cardi B Taylor Swift **WINNER** Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock: Drake Post Malone **WINNER** Ed Sheeran Favorite Duo/Group Pop/Rock: Imagine Dragons Maroon 5 Migos **WINNER** Favorite Song Pop/Rock: Camila Cabello, “Havana” **WINNER** Drake, “God’s Plan” Ed Sheeran, “Perfect” Favorite Album Pop/Rock: Drake, Scorpion Ed Sheeran, ÷ (Divide) Taylor Swift, reputation **WINNER** Favorite Female Artist Country: Kelsea Ballerini Maren Morris Carrie Underwood *WINNER* Favorite Male Artist Country: Kane Brown **WINNER** Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett Favorite Duo/Group Country: Dan + Shay Florida Georgia Line **WINNER** Lanco Favorite Song Country: Kane Brown, “Heaven” **WINNER** Dan + Shay, “Tequila” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be” Favorite Album Country: Kane Brown, Kane Brown **WINNER** Luke Combs, This One’s for You Thomas Rhett, Life Changes Favorite Artist Rap/Hip-Hop: Cardi B **WINNER** Drake Post Malone Favorite Male Artist Soul/R&B: Khalid **WINNER** Bruno Mars The Weeknd Favorite Album Rap/Hip-Hop: Drake, Scorpion Lil Uzi Vert, Luv Is Rage 2 Post Malone, beerbongs & bentleys **WINNER** Favorite Song Rap/Hip-Hop: Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow” **WINNER** Drake, “God’s Plan” Post Malone, “Rockstar” Favorite Album Soul/R&B: Khalid, American Teen SZA, CTRL XXXTentacion, 17 **WINNER** Favorite Artist Adult Contemporary: Shawn Mendes **WINNER** P!nk Ed Sheeran Favorite Female Artist Soul R&B: Ella Mai Rihanna **WINNER** SZA Favorite Song Soul/R&B: Khalid, “Young Dumb & Broke” Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up” Cardi B & Bruno Mars, “Finesse” **WINNER** Favorite Soundtrack: Black Panther **WINNER** The Greatest Showman The Fate of the Furious Favorite Artist EDM: The Chainsmokers Marshmello **WINNER** Zedd Favorite Social Artist: BTS **WINNER** Cardi B Ariana Grande Demi Lovato Shawn Mendes Favorite Music Video: Camila Cabello, “Havana” **WINNER** Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow” Drake, “God’s Plan” Collaboration of the Year: Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug, “Havana” **WINNER** Post Malone featuring 21 Savage, “Rockstar” Bruno Mars & Cardi B, “Finesse” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be” Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle” New Artist of the Year: Camila Cabello **WINNER** Cardi B Khalid Dua Lipa XXXTentacion Favorite Artist Contemporary Inspirational: Lauren Daigle **WINNER** MercyMe Zach Williams Favorite Artist Latin: J Balvin Daddy Yankee **WINNER** Ozuna Favorite Artist Alternative Rock: Imagine Dragons Panic! At The Disco **WINNER** Portugal. The Man Tour of the Year: Taylor Swift **WINNER** Beyonce & JAY-Z Bruno Mars Ed Sheeran U2 RELATED CONTENT: Taylor Swift Looks Like a Stunning Disco Ball at the 2018 AMAs 2018 AMAs: See the Red Carpet Arrivals! NEWS: 2018 American Music Awards Nominations: Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, Taylor Swift and More!