BTS makes big splash at MTV awards Sunday

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BTS gave a high-energy performance of their newest hit "Dynamite" at the MTV Music Awards.

BTS, the K-pop boy group, continues to impact the American music scene proving they are no flash-in-the-pan wonder. 

AAPI presence in America's music world came from the Black Eyed Peas, who  introduced their newest member of the group, a Filipina singer now known as Jray-Soul and the Filipino American R&B artist H.E.R. won the Video for Good award.

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The seven-member BTS from South Korea won three awards for “On,” which took best pop, best K-pop and best choreography (for Son Sung Deuk, Lee Ga Hun and Lee Byung Eun). The group also won best group.

The group aslo wowed with their performance of the English0language smash "Dynamite" in a -- rather appropriately -- video. Because of the coronavirus, the socially distanced annual awards show was part video, part virtual and part live performances from several locales.

The high-octane debut performance of "Dynamite" was the K-pop sensation's first-ever appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The biggest winner of the evening was Lady Gaga who walked away with five awards, including the coveted Artist Of The Year and was awarded the first-ever Tricon Award for her art and philanthropic efforts.

The artists reminded the audience that the music artists were aware tthat heir platforms and performers were aware of and part of the social upheaval in today's world.

The show opened with host Keke Palmer giving a tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday (Aug. 28). 

Video Of The Year went to The Weeknd for ‘Blinding Lights’, who also won Best R&B for the same track. The star used both of his acceptance speeches to call for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.

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H.E.R., otgehrwise known as Gabriella Wilson.

The Video for Good award went to the Filipino American artist, H.E.R. for her video "I Can't Breathe." She first performed the song on Juneteenth in honor of the slain George Floyd and released the video the next day. 

"Thank you so so much," said the artist in a pre-recorded video. "I can't believe I am winning the VMA. I am so proud to be a part of this category. All the other nominees were super dope. And I'm super proud of everybody speaking out on social injustice."