Firing off on a Sunday evening on November 8, the MTV EMAs, an awards show known for the appearances of the hottest world-class music acts, has taken place online for its 27th edition.

While usually strung up by performances at grand venues such as the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Spain, the 2020 event was unforgettably joined by impeccable pre-recorded performances from artists including the likes of Sam Smith, David Guetta, Little Mix, Alicia Keys, and more. 

This was spliced in with the announcement of the show's winners, honouring the top names in the international music scene. In this year's race, BTS emerged as the biggest winners, taking home 4 out of the 5 awards they were nominated for, including Best Virtual Live for their 2020 virtual concert, BANG BANG CON, Best Song for 'Dynamite', Best Group, and Biggest Fans for ARMY.

Congrats to @BTS_twt on winning the #MTVEMA Best Song for #Dynamite!! 💜✌ pic.twitter.com/WobFWylTcz

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) November 8, 2020

On the other hand, Little Mix bagged the top prizes for Best Pop and Best UK & Ireland act. Brandishing their newest album Confetti, the British girl group stunned the virtual audience with 'Sweet Melody', alongside their hosting duties for the night which were shot from various locations. 

You all did that!!! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who voted for us to win Best UK & Ireland act and Best Pop 💗💗💗 Love you all Mixers @mtvema pic.twitter.com/mQwe5Z1fXv

— Little Mix (@LittleMix) November 8, 2020

.@littlemix could sing me sweet melodies every day for the rest of my life and I'd never complain!! 😍🥰 pic.twitter.com/3x7wKf14ah

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) November 8, 2020

YUNGBLUD also came through with a sweet victory from Best Push, a category that awards the biggest breakthrough artists of the year. At the ceremony, he performed 'cotton candy' from his sophomore album, Weird!, together with his other 2020 hit 'strawberry lipstick'.

**WE** won a fookin ema!!! this is about us, always will be. i love u all with every part of me. thank u so much to every single one of you that voted everyday. rock n roll ain’t dead ... it’s very much alive and ready to smash the fuckin house up! 🖤 pic.twitter.com/EWWQFoDpa4

— YUNGBLUD (@yungblud) November 8, 2020

Meanwhile, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, who released her first solo album this year, Petal for Armor, won Best Alternative.

Congrats to @yelyahwilliams on winning #MTVEMA Best Alternative!! 💕 pic.twitter.com/B3hRhYveSw

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) November 8, 2020

Jack from Vietnam also notched the Best Southeast Asia Act, running against other prominent acts from the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, namely Ben&Ben, Benjamin Kheng, Violette Wautier, Agnez Mo, and K-Clique.

BIG CONGRATS to Jack from Vietnam 🇻🇳 who wins the #MTVEMA for Best Southeast Asia Act! 🎉🔥😻 He gives his thanks to his parents, Dom Dom fam & crew. Tune in to MTV Asia to watch the full show, Monday November 9 at 8:50pm (SG/MY/PH)! 🤩 #JackVietnam https://t.co/3Oc9Wvozhh pic.twitter.com/tz1xVa4xD9

— MTV Asia (@mtvasia) November 9, 2020

Here's the full list of winners below:

Best Video

DJ Khaled – POPSTAR ft Drake starring Justin Bieber

Billie Eilish – 'everything i wanted'

Cardi B – 'WAP' ft Megan Thee Stallion

Karol G – 'Tusa' ft Nicki Minaj

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – 'Rain On Me'

Taylor Swift – 'The Man'

The Weeknd – 'Blinding Lights'

Best Artist

Lady Gaga

Dua Lipa

Harry Styles

Justin Bieber

Miley Cyrus

The Weeknd

Best Song

BTS – Dynamite

DaBaby – 'Rockstar' ft Roddy Ricch

Dua Lipa – 'Don’t Start Now'

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – 'Rain On Me'

Roddy Ricch – 'The Box'

The Weeknd – 'Blinding Lights'

Best Collaboration

Karol G – 'Tusa' ft Nicki Minaj

BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez – 'Ice Cream'

Cardi B – 'WAP' ft Megan Thee Stallion

DaBaby – 'Rockstar' ft. Roddy Ricch

Justin Bieber – 'Intentions' ft Quavo

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – 'Rain On Me'

Sam Smith, Demi Lovato – 'I’m Ready'

Best Pop

Little Mix

BTS

Dua Lipa

Harry Styles

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Best Group

BTS

5 Seconds of Summer

BLACKPINK

Chloe x Halle

CNCO

Little Mix

Best New

Doja Cat

BENEE

DaBaby

Jack Harlow

Roddy Ricch

YUNGBLUD

Biggest Fans

BTS

Ariana Grande

BLACKPINK

Justin Bieber

Lady Gaga

Taylor Swift

Best Latin

Karol G

Anuel AA

Bad Bunny

J Balvin

Maluma

Ozuna

Best Rock

Coldplay

Green Day

Liam Gallagher

Pearl Jam

Tame Impala

The Killers

Best Hip Hop

Cardi B

DaBaby

Drake

Eminem

Megan Thee Stallion

Roddy Ricch

Travis Scott

Best Electronic

David Guetta

Calvin Harris

Kygo

Marshmello

Martin Garrix

The Chainsmokers

Best Alternative

Hayley Williams

blackbear

FKA twigs

Machine Gun Kelly

The 1975

twenty one pilots

Video for Good

H.E.R. – 'I Can’t Breathe'

Anderson .Paak – 'Lockdown'

David Guetta & Sia – 'Let’s love'

Demi Lovato - 'I Love Me'

Jorja Smith – 'By Any Means'

Lil Baby – 'The Bigger Picture'

Best Push

YUNGBLUD

AJ Mitchell

Ashnikko

BENEE

Brockhampton

Conan Gray

Doja Cat

Georgia

Jack Harlow

Lil Tecca

Tate McRae

Wallows

Best Virtual Live

BTS – Bang Bang Con: The Live

J Balvin – Behind The Colores Live Experience

Katy Perry @ Tomorrow Land – Around The World

Little Mix – UNCancelled

Maluma – Papi Juancho Live

Post Malone - Nirvana Tribute

Best South East Asia 

Jack 

Agnez Mo

Ben&Ben

Benjamin Kheng

Violette Wautier

K-Clique