Stray Kids will perform at the AMAs 50th-anniversary special on October 6, marking their second major U.S. award show appearance. While they continue their global success, with accolades from Billboard and MTV, reactions in Korea remain lukewarm due to a past controversy involving member Hyunjin. Despite apologies, unresolved issues have caused mixed feelings in Korea, affecting the group’s domestic reputation.
Stray Kids to Perform at AMAs
Stray Kids will perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs) this year. On September 26, the AMAs officially announced that Stray Kids will perform during the 50th-anniversary special on October 6. The AMAs are considered one of the top three U.S. music award shows, alongside the Grammys and Billboard Music Awards. They will be the second K-pop group, after BTS, to grace the AMAs stage.
Stray Kids’ Achievements at AMAs and Other Awards
Stray Kids have already established a strong presence internationally. Last year, they won the “Top K-pop Album” award at the Billboard Music Awards and the “Best K-pop” award at the MTV Video Music Awards. Stray Kids are currently on their “DominATE” world tour, which started in Seoul. They will perform in Singapore, Australia, and Taiwan in the upcoming months. Their appearance at the AMAs adds another milestone to their growing list of achievements.
Mixed Reactions on Instiz
When news of Stray Kids performing at the AMAs reached the Korean community on instiz, reactions were mixed. Some fans congratulated Stray Kids on their achievement, while others gave more lukewarm responses. Unlike the enthusiastic reactions other idol groups often receive, Stray Kids’ domestic popularity doesn’t match their international success. This difference in popularity stems from a controversy involving member Hyunjin, who was accused of school violence. Despite apologies from Hyunjin and JYP Entertainment, the victim claims to still feel hurt. Hyunjin remains part of Stray Kids, which has caused some Koreans to harbor negative feelings toward the group.
Future Challenges for JYP
The unresolved controversy surrounding Hyunjin continues to impact Stray Kids’ reputation in South Korea. Unless JYP Entertainment and Hyunjin fully address the issue, Korean fans may maintain their mixed feelings, even as Stray Kids achieve international recognition, such as their upcoming performance at the AMAs.
Why is something Stray Kids did in school still a big deal? Do Korean fans really expect idols to be flawless?
Wow what an unreliable source full of lies. Person who accused him after confrontation said she didnt really rememebr what happened and wished him luck in his career. Issue is long resolved in Korea and no one really cares aside few trolls on incel forum like instiz and it’s mostly other memeber chinese solo stans.