BTS pick up two awards – including best international group – at R1 Teen Awards

By Deputy Chief EditorOctober 21, 2018

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BTS honoured by the O2 — BTS recently made their performance debut in the UK (Picture: BTS)

Its official, BTS have been named the best international group by the British public – and lets face it, the entire world at this point as well.

The K-pop band have been stealing the airwaves and our hearts for years now but the band have finally gained the recognition they deserve and have picked up best international group and social best star at the BBC Radio 1s Teen Awards 2018.

The band were not at the ceremony to accept the awards but fans were over the moon to see the band appear via video link to give their thanks.

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This is their first win at a UK awards show.

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Elsewhere, Little Mix won best British group days after releasing new single Woman Like Me, and Ed Sheeran picked up best British solo artist.

Shawn Mendes accepted best international solo artist, The Greatest Showman won best film and for the second year running the cast of Love Island picked up best TV show.

But it was the return of Gemma Collins, a year after she fell through the stage, that had everyone talking as in true GC style the Towie star re-enacted last years viral moment by falling into the arena via the roof.

5 Seconds of Summer, Not3s and Mabel, Jonas Blue featuring Liam Paynek, Jack & Jack, Sigrid and HRVY all performed in front of the screaming crowds, while Little Mix performed their new single for the first time.

You can also watch all the coverage on BBC Two at 5.45pm.