BTS 'Butter' Named 'Album of the Year' by US Variety Hitmaker

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] The group BTS was selected as the winner of Variety's Record of the Year award for this year with their song "Butter."

According to their agency Big Hit Music on the 21st, BTS was named the winner of the "Record of the Year" category in Variety's "2021 Hitmakers" list announced on the 19th (local time).

Variety reported the award news, stating, "Released last May, 'Butter' caused a global sensation," and praised, "The members of BTS, including RM who participated in the lyrics and composition, created a perfect hit."

This is the second time BTS has been selected as a "Hitmaker" by Variety. Last year, they won the "Group of the Year" award, recognized for solidifying their position as global superstars. This was the first time a Korean artist was selected as a "Hitmaker."

The "Hitmakers" awards recognize labels, singer-songwriters, producers, and composers who contributed to producing the most popular songs of the year, and the ceremony is scheduled to be held on the 4th of next month.

BTS will attend the "2021 American Music Awards" (AMA) held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (LA), USA, on the 21st.

This year, BTS is nominated in three categories at the ceremony: "Artist of the Year," "Favorite Pop Duo or Group," and "Favorite Pop Song."

The AMA is considered one of the three major music awards in the United States, and among them, "Artist of the Year" is regarded as the highest music award that only top pop stars can challenge for.

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