Watch BTS Perform 'Hooligan'
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- BTS delivered a standout performance of their Arirang track “Hooligan” at the 2026 American Music Awards, with the set filmed during their Arirang World Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
- The group appeared onstage in black outfits under red lighting, accompanied by masked backup dancers, creating a moody atmosphere reminiscent of the track’s music video.
- Announced just five days before the show, BTS’s AMA appearance coincides with their ongoing four-night residency at Allegiant Stadium, which began on May 23 and continues through May 28.
- BTS is nominated for three AMAs this year, including Artist of the Year, Best Male K-Pop Artist, and Song of the Summer for their single “Swim.”
- Since completing their mandatory military service and pursuing solo projects, BTS returned with their comeback album Arirang in March and are set for extensive global touring, including additional North American dates starting in August.