BTS returns to AMAs with pre-recorded 'Hooligan' set
PUBLISHED May 26, 2026, 3:32 AM ET
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Las Vegas, US. BTS returned to the American Music Awards on May 26, appearing on the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and presenting a pre-recorded performance of their new single 'Hooligan.' The segment was filmed during the group's May 24 Las Vegas stop on the ARIRANG World Tour, and the ceremony was hosted by Queen Latifah. On the same night, outlets reported BTS won multiple awards at the AMAs, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer, and the group's appearance marked their first awards-show outing since 2022. Variety and PTI coverage noted the wins and the tour's ongoing schedule, with the ARIRANG World Tour set to continue through 2026 into March 2027.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2017: BTS performed at the AMAs, their US television debut.
- 2021: BTS won Artist of the Year at the AMAs.
- 2022–2025: BTS entered a hiatus related to members' mandatory military service.
- May 24, 2026: BTS filmed a 'Hooligan' performance during their Las Vegas ARIRANG tour stop.
- May 26, 2026: The AMAs aired the pre-taped 'Hooligan' segment; BTS won multiple awards.
News Intelligence
- BTS's return to the AMAs is a big deal for fans. It's their first awards show since a long hiatus. Plus, they won big, including Artist of the Year. If you're a fan, you'll want to catch their pre-recorded 'Hooligan' performance.
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BTS, their label and fans benefited through renewed visibility, awards recognition, and promotional momentum following the May 24–26 appearances and AMAs wins.
No individual or organization was reported to have been harmed or disadvantaged by these events in the articles reviewed.
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