Stray Kids Honors NSYNC During 50th Anniversary Special at the AMAs

In a groundbreaking moment, Stray Kids took the AMAs stage, delivering an unforgettable tribute to NSYNC!

On October 6, this globally celebrated K-pop group honored the legacy of the iconic American boy band NSYNC with a stellar performance.

As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the American Music Awards (AMAs), the octet was selected to perform, and they truly evoked nostalgia by covering a classic from NSYNC’s “No Strings Attached”album, which debuted 24 years ago.

Don’t miss @Stray_Kids honoring NSYNC sunbaenims on the #AMAs50 stage 🎭 Tune-in to the #AMAs 50th Anniversary Special – TONIGHT at 8 ET | 5 PT on @CBS and @paramountplus! pic.twitter.com/bqYgeA19Tl

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 6, 2024

STRAY KIDS PERFORMING ‘BYE BYE BYE’ BY NSYNC AND CHK CHK BOOM AT THE #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ySo9xYX8yr

— Bini (@spearhyunnie) October 7, 2024

…ain’t no lie @Stray_Kids‘ NSYNC tribute is ICONIC ✨ #AMAs50 Watch NOW on @CBS and streaming on @paramountplus. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/thjRtb2FBW

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 7, 2024

For their performance of “Bye Bye Bye,”Stray Kids creatively attached strings to their bodies, channeling NSYNC’s marionette-themed stage presence from the early 2000s.

Yet, this was not just a standard cover; the group skillfully infused their original track “Chk Chk Boom,”offering fans an unexpected remix.

Dressed in striking all-black outfits, this K-pop boy band radiated energy and intensity as they paid tribute to the beloved 90s boy band.

[StrayKids] The legendary boy group *NSYNC’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ and SKZ’s ‘Chk Chk Boom’ performed beautifully on the AMAs stage! Thank you for all your support and love STAY❤ It ain’t no lie… we successfully ATE our AMAs stage! HUGE thanks to STAY for tuning in to our performance❤‍🔥 #StrayKids … pic.twitter.com/Mg8BFSbuXD

— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) October 7, 2024

IT AIN’T NO LIE, STRAY KIDS JUST ROCKED THE HOUSE WITH THEIR ‘NSYNC TRIBUTE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/K7JEkzITtM

— MuchMusic (@Much) October 7, 2024

.@Stray_Kids are paying homage to boy bands at the #AMAs 50th Anniversary Special! They talk to Billboard about collaborating with *NSYNC for the tribute, what makes them unique, their new song “Chk Chk Boom”and more! Plus, they tease what’s coming up. 👀 pic.twitter.com/6Wp9yHDK1b

— billboard (@billboard) October 5, 2024

Following their electrifying set, Stray Kids went viral, captivating audiences with their fervor and delivering a remarkable experience.

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