From KATSEYE to BTS, Which Artist’s Performance at the 2026 AMAs Was Your Favorite? Vote!

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Janice Joostema, Yoonchae Jeong, Lara Raj, Sophia Laforteza and Megan Skiendiel of KATSEYE perform on stage at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026, in Las Vegas.

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The American Music Awards celebrated some of the year’s best music Monday night (May 25) through a star-packed lineup of performances — including KATSEYE, BTS and more — in addition to the awards. And now that the 2026 ceremony is in the books, Billboard wants to know which showcase was your favorite.

The Bangtan Boys opened the ceremony, contributing a pre-filmed performance of “Hooligan” from their ongoing Arirang World Tour that set the energetic vibe for the rest of the night. Later, the members of BTS appeared in person at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to present SZA with best female R&B artist and accept artist of the year as well as song of the summer for “SWIM.”