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.

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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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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