Coldplay and BTS perform during the Annual American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, US, November 21, 2021. (Photo: REUTERS)

The seven member band from South Korea beat veteran Taylor Swift, rapper Drake, pop singer Ariana Grande, teen phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo and Canadian The Weeknd for the night's biggest prize - artist of the year.

Adored by an army of fervent fans, they also were named favorite pop group and won best pop song for their summer hit "Butter."

The band, known for its positive uplifting music, called the artist of the year win a miracle.