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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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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