MANILA, Philippines – Korean boy band Big Bang scored a big upset at the MTV Europe Music Awards when they bagged the Worldwide Act award.

And for the first time in months, all five members of the band were reunited following the scandals involving Daesung and G-Dragon.

The boys were at the ceremony—broadcast live from Belfast, Northern Ireland—to accept the award.

“It’s amazing. Thank you so much,” said leader G-Dragon on stage.

Big Bang won the award over Britney Spears (North America), Abdelfattah Grini (Africa/India/Middle East), Lena (Europe), and Restart (Latin America).

“This is only because of our fans [who were with us] through the ups and downs. Thank you for standing by us. Thank you MTV,” said member Taeyang.

Lady Gaga brought home four awards: Best Female Act, Best Song, Best Video, and Biggest Fans.

Band 30 Seconds to Mars won the Best Alternative and Best World Stage.

Bruno Mars bagged the Best Push and Best New and Justin Bieber snagged the Best Male and Best Pop awards.

Other winners are: Best Hip Hop – Eminem; Best Live – Katy Perry; Best Rock – Linkin Park; Queen – Global Icon award.

The MTV EMA was the first public appearance of G-Dragon and Daesung since their scandals.

It was a sweet victory and redemption for Big Bang, which had been under intense public scrutiny since Daesung and G-Dragon were involved in two incidents that threatened their careers.

Daesung had been on hiatus since he got involved in a car accident on May 31. He was investigated for running over a motorcyclist. Authorities eventually cleared him in the case.

On the other hand, G-Dragon hid from the public eye after it was announced last month that he tested positive for marijuana use.

The Big Bang leader admitted smoking marijuana and prosecutors did not charge him since only a small amount was found in his body.

He said a “cigarette” was given to him at a club in Japan in May. He smoked it but he threw it away after it tasted different.