The boy band kicked off the ceremony with a single from new album ARIRANG.
BTS performs at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium in May 2026.
BTS started the 2026 American Music Awards off right on Monday (May 25), opening up the ceremony with a show-stopping performance of one of the most energetic tracks off new album ARIRANG.
Pre-filmed on stage along the group’s ongoing world tour, the showcase by RM, j-hope, Jimin, Jung Kook, SUGA, V and Jin’s ceremony-opening exhibition featured every member getting his special moment in front of the camera. Shrouded in fog and intense red lighting — with ARMY waving their light sticks excitedly in the crowd — the Bangtan Boys hit every note of single “Hooligan” while executing intricate choreography among a group of backup dancers.
“Watch this, watch this beat going hooligan/ We pop out, we actin’ a fool again,” RM spit, staring straight into the camera while looking fly in a leathery black getup, matching his bandmates. “Watch this, watch this beat going hooligan.”
