BTS And “Squid Game” Win Big At “2021 People’s Choice Awards”
It was a great night for AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) entertainment at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards.
Not only did Marvel Studios‘ first Asian-led superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings beat out multiple other blockbusters, including fellow MCU film Black Widow for “The Action Movie of 2021…”
It's simple #PCAs math: 1️⃣ all-star cast ➕ 🔟 Rings ＝ #TheActionMovie of 2021 @shangchi #PCAs pic.twitter.com/DcvtjZNnmD
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
Its star Simu Liu won the award for “The Action Movie Star of 2021!” He beat fellow Marvel stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Pratt, and Florence Pugh, as well as Vin Diesel, Daniel Craig, John Cena, and Charlize Theron.
When we say Simu, you say Liu.
Simu 𝘓𝘪𝘶
Simu 𝘓𝘪𝘶@simuliu #PCAs pic.twitter.com/PfujrHjZfk— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
Also, Mindy Kaling‘s Netflix series Never Have I Ever won “The Comedy Show of 2021” (as it should).
Why be Team Ben or Team Paxton when you can just be Team @neverhaveiever? #TheComedyShow of 2021 is Never Have I Ever! 👏 #PCAs pic.twitter.com/EdeabxM9SO
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
Filipina American songstress Olivia Rodrigo took home multiple awards…
.@oliviarodrigo: "I had no idea that anyone would listen to what I had to say."
Us: *plays Sour for the 17th time today*Congrats to Livie on her 2 #PCAs! pic.twitter.com/PMqqbuvEtX
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
The annual pop-culture awards show aired on NBC and E!, broadcasted from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, as comedian Kenan Thompson hosted. Since it’s a fan-voted awards show, spanning 40 categories across multiple forms of entertainment, such as music, TV, film, and more, the peoples’ voices are heard. And the people are looking for more diversity on screen.
This also means not all the content we consume is from the United States. In fact, four of the 2021 People’s Choice Awards biggest awards went to South Korea.
As expected, Marvel continually swept in categories as Disney+ series Loki won “The Show of 2021” and lead Tom Hiddleston won “The Male TV Star of 2021.”
This is the official shoutout to everyone who helps @twhiddleston wake up in the mornings! #PCAs pic.twitter.com/lNcqwc19RE
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
Yet, Loki was beaten by Netflix’s Korean thriller series Squid Game for “The Bingeworthy Show of 2021.” It was up against Ted Lasso, The White Lotus, Sex/Life, Outer Banks, Mare of Easttown, and Cobra Kai.
Don’t worry, it takes wayyy less violence to win #TheBingeworthyShow of 2021 than it takes to win Squid Game. 🔴🟢 #PCAs pic.twitter.com/BSfrpDTfzt
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
It was a legendary evening, especially for BTS, as they took home not one but three awards. The first is for “The Group of 2021.” They beat out their besties Coldplay, Dan + Shay, Imagine Dragons, the Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, Migos, and Twenty One Pilots.
We know we don't need permission to dance, but do we need permission to stan @bts_bighit as #TheGroup of 2021? pic.twitter.com/1RvhTqszFg
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
The everso iconic “Butter” MV earned them the award for “The Music Video of 2021.” It was up against Adele‘s “Easy on Me,” Olivia Rodrigo “Good 4 U,” Karol G, Anuel AA, and J Balvin‘s “Location,” Lil Nas X‘s “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon‘s “Peaches,” and Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI‘s “Stay.” Not only that, but BTS even beat themselves! Their collaboration with Coldplay “My Universe” was also nominated in this category!
Looks like @bts_bighit has that superstar glow! 🤩
Butter made our heart melt into two and won the #TheMusicVideo of 2021. #PCAs pic.twitter.com/yCEX6kcNwE
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
Finally, “Butter” is more than just “song of the summer,” it’s the song of the whole year! Winning all of their nominations, BTS also received “The Song of 2021” for their hit song “Butter,” beating Ed Sheeran‘s “Bad Habits, Adele’s “Easy on Me,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U,” Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon’s “Peaches,” Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI’s “Stay,” and Cardi B‘s “Up.”
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Us listening to Butter, the #TheSong of 2021, all year longgg. Congratulations @bts_bighit! #PCAs pic.twitter.com/du4KMNmI4k— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021
BTS took to Twitter to thank their fanbase ARMY following their three wins.
Thank you so much #BTSARMY for always supporting us!💜 We won 🏆The Group of 2021, 🏆Music Video of 2021, and 🏆Song of 2021 with #BTS_Butter ! #Got_ARMY_Behind_Us #방탄소년단 https://t.co/ECyQQBuARh
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) December 8, 2021
What a great night!
