Global sensation BTS made their long awaited return to the award show stage on Monday, making a special appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards.
The seven-member outfit kicked off the Memorial Day awards show, held in Las Vegas, with a pre-taped performance of “Hooligan” from their concert the night before. The Arirang tour sees the powerhouse group performing in the round.
Nearly 90 minutes after their performance aired at the top of the show, BTS took the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to screaming fans in what marked the group’s first appearance at an awards show in four years.
“All of us are so happy to back together at the AMAs again,” RM said onstage.
BTS presented the award for best female R&B artist to SZA who expressed her excitement over meeting the K-pop superstars.
