BTS wins pre-show honors for best group and best K-pop at VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards got off to a very fast start for BTS.

The fan-favorite K-pop artists won two awards before the ceremony even began Sunday, taking home the pre-show honors for best group and best K-pop for its music video for “On.”

“Love you!” the seven-member group said in unison in a pre-recorded video statement to its fans that aired during the broadcast.

BTS was nominated for three awards total at Sunday show.