A brief moment from BTS’ latest behind-the-scenes video has caught the attention of fans online. On June 22, 2026, BTS released behind-the-scenes footage from their appearance at the American Music Awards (AMAs). The video documented various backstage moments from the group’s time at the event.
The video also documented interactions with fellow artists who stopped by their dressing room backstage. Among the visitors was KATSEYE, whose members later posed for photos with the K-pop group. While the footage featured all the members’ interactions, one exchange involving BTS member Taehyung and KATSEYE’s leader Sophia quickly became a talking point among fans.
In the clip, the two groups were lined up together for a group photo. Taehyung, fellow BTS member RM and Jungkook stood behind members of KATSEYE. As the photo was being taken, Sophia turned around to see who was standing behind her. Upon noticing Taehyung, she appeared surprised and broke into a wide smile before looking back toward the camera.
Taehyung also smiled in response before returning his attention to the photo. Although the exchange lasted only a few seconds, it quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with many fans describing Sophia’s response as relatable.
The moment drew even more attention after fans pointed out that Sophia previously named V as her BTS bias. As clips of the interaction circulated online, many viewers describing her surprised smile as a relatable fan moment.
The detail further fueled discussions, with fans expressing amusement, saying it reflected how they might react if they unexpectedly found themselves standing next to the BTS member. One fan commented,
“Sophia is so real for this”
Others echoed similar sentiments, sharing clips and screenshots of the moment while describing Sophia’s reaction as relatable, with many saying they would have responded the same way after suddenly realizing Taehyung was standing behind them.
The brief exchange has since become one of the most talked-about moments from BTS’ AMAs behind-the-scenes content among fans online. Some praised her for staying composed and professional despite the surprise, calling her reaction both cute and impressive. Many also shared that they were happy for her, saying she handled the moment far better than they would have.
BTS and KATSEYE make AMA history with milestone wins ahead of upcoming world tours
BTS achieved another major milestone at the 52nd American Music Awards, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 26, 2026. The group secured three awards during the ceremony including Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for Swim from ARIRANG, and Best Male K-pop Artist.
The latest wins increased the group‘s career AMA tally to 14 awards, making them the most-awarded international group in the history of the ceremony. The achievement also placed them seventh among the show’s all-time winners.
The group continued its unbeaten streak at the AMAs, becoming the first artist to win every category in which they have been nominated. To date, they had converted all 14 of its nominations into victories.
Following their success at the awards show, BTS resumed the ARIRANG World Tour. The group is set to perform in Madrid on June 26 and 27 as the tour continues across multiple cities.
KATSEYE also emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners at the 2026 American Music Awards. The group claimed victories in all three categories in which they were nominated, earning New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video for Gnarly. In addition to their wins, KATSEYE took the stage during the ceremony with a performance of Pinky Up.
Looking ahead, the group is set to launch its first-ever arena tour, The WildWorld Tour. The upcoming trek will see KATSEYE perform across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America, marking the largest tour of their career so far. The tour is scheduled to kick off on September 1, 2026, at Dublin’s 3Arena before making stops in several major cities throughout Europe, the UK, and North America later in the year.
Edited by Adrija Chakraborty