K-pop supergroup BTS is set to make a highly anticipated return to the American Music Awards (AMAs) with a special in-person appearance at the 2026 ceremony, marking their first live attendance at the event in several years.
The announcement was made by organizers CBS and Dick Clark Productions, confirming that the group will appear at the show on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
This appearance has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments leading up to the awards night, as fans eagerly await the group's return to a major US stage.
BTS is also nominated in three categories this year, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, and Best Male K-pop Artist, KoreaHerald reported.
The group will compete in the top category alongside global stars such as Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber, making the race for the biggest award especially competitive.
BTS has a long history with the AMAs. Their 2017 performance of "DNA" marked their US television debut at the ceremony, making them the first Korean act to perform on the show.
Since then, they have collected multiple awards and made history in 2021 when they became the first Asian act to win Artist of the Year.
BTS will make a “special live appearance” at this year’s #AMAs, taking place May 25th. pic.twitter.com/qT9I2l4YCx
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BTS Set for Major 2026 AMAs Comeback
Over the years, BTS has earned 11 AMA wins and built a strong global fanbase that has followed their journey across music, tours, and solo projects. Their return to the AMAs stage in 2026 is seen as a major moment in their ongoing international career.
According to CNA, their latest album Arirang has also enjoyed strong success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and holding its position for three weeks.
The lead single "Swim" also topped the Billboard Hot 100, adding to the group's global chart dominance.
The group is currently continuing their Arirang world tour, with upcoming shows planned in several countries, including a four-night stop in Singapore in December. They are also scheduled to co-headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19 alongside Madonna and Shakira, in a performance curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
The 2026 AMAs will be hosted by rapper and actress Queen Latifah, with additional performers including Billy Idol, Katseye, Twenty One Pilots, and other international acts.
