Stray Kids is making waves by becoming the first group to perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs) since BTS!

The talented group, which includes Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N, attended the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL in the U.S. on October 6 (local time).

The awards show will start at 9 a.m. KST on the 7th. Stray Kids got fans excited by posting, "Are all STAYs ready to enjoy the AMAs? Please look forward to it!"

They also shared behind-the-scenes moments from the event. The photos from Getty Images Korea show Stray Kids shining brightly at the AMAs.

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This year, they are performing alongside huge names like Mariah Carey, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, RAYE, Jennifer Hudson, Nelly, Nile Rodgers, and CHIC.

The star-studded lineup also features Carrie Underwood, Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, AJ McLean, Cedric the Entertainer, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson.

Stray Kids is only the second Korean act to perform solo at the AMAs, following BTS. In 2017, BTS made their U.S. TV debut as the first Korean group at the AMAs. They won their first award for Favorite Social Artist in 2018 and continued to shine, snagging three awards in 2021, including Artist of the Year.

Following in BTS's footsteps, Stray Kids is set to deliver a special performance that pays tribute to boy bands.

With this performance, Stray Kids further cements their impressive global presence. They have already won Top K-Pop Album at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards and Best K-Pop at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, proving their impact at major U.S. music award shows.

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KBS is getting ready to shake up its 2025 spring variety lineup, and one of the most talked-about shows is Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile!

On March 7, KBS held a press conference at the KBS International Conference Room in Yeouido, Seoul, to introduce its upcoming variety programs. Several CPs (chief producers) attended the event, including Park Seok-hyung, who is directing Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile.

During the event, CP Park Seok-hyung explained why Park Bo Gum was chosen as the host. "Having Park Bo Gum as the MC was a bit of a challenge for us. Respect is crucial in a music talk show, and we felt that Park Bo Gum, with his deep love for music, would be able to communicate well with musicians."

This decision is a big first for KBS—until now, the network’s signature music talk show, The Seasons, has always been hosted by singers.

Now, with an actor like Park Bo Gum taking the lead, the show is expected to bring a new and refreshing vibe to the genre.

Alongside Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile, KBS is bringing back some beloved shows and exciting new programs:

Kang Ho Dong will return as the host of Study and Nolbu, a quiz talk show for parents and children.

The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room, which ran for seven years starting in 2018, is making a comeback.

Ballunteer will feature former soccer star Lee Young-pyo and singer Lee Chan-won as they take on hilarious futsal challenges.

Actress Lee Min-jung will host Going and Coming Lee Min-jung, a wholesome rural reality show where she sells goods with other actors.

Meanwhile, KBS’s legendary comedy show Gag Concert is officially returning on March 16, moving to prime time on Sundays at 9:20 PM KST.

Here’s when you can catch these exciting new and returning shows:
Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile – Every Friday at 10 PM KST, starting March 14
Gag Concert – March 16 (Sundays at 9:20 PM KST)
Study and Nolbu – March 31 (Mondays at 9:50 PM KST)
The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room – April 3 (Thursdays at 8:30 PM KST)
Going and Coming Lee Min-jung – May 23 (Fridays at 10 PM KST)

With Park Bo Gum stepping into a brand-new challenge as a music talk show MC, fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will rise to the occasion and bring something fresh to KBS’s long-running series.

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