Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The boy band BTS welcomed Coldplay on stage in Los Angeles
BTS’ attempt to give US crowds a taste of Seoul on the American Music Awards ceremony brought out an adoring audience on stage in Los Angeles.
The boy band presented America’s first live awards show in decades and crowded into a golden box with Coldplay, who sang on top.
American-Korean star will.i.am introduced the performance.
BTS are up for six awards and are the most watched music act in the world on YouTube.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption BTS presented America’s first live awards show in decades
The group performed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on the back of a giant red cube with the words “Telescope” and “Transformer” written on it in Korean.
Coldplay sang their latest single A Sky Full of Stars, but the lyrics changed during the performance as the members sang each note in Korean.
Their special performance was one of many during the live broadcast of the awards show, including performances from Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Will.i.am introduced the performance from BTS and Coldplay
Stars like Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin and Miley Cyrus wore vintage outfits and a smattering of feather and animal print.
Taylor Swift performed I Did Something Bad but did not appear on stage.
Co-hosts Alicia Keys and Brett Eldredge joked about the divas on stage and jokingly apologised for not making the Grammys appearance as planned.
The audience seemed to enjoy the performances and booed when Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B won their awards and began to thank the other nominees.
Taylor Swift did not appear on stage and won for Video of the Year. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Bebe Rexha performed at the American Music Awards
Beyonce’s husband JAY-Z presented the award for Tour of the Year which went to Maroon 5.
The performers include French musician Axwell (formerly Axwell/Ingrosso) and Ella Mai, a 22-year-old Brit who is currently Number One in America with her single Boo’d Up.
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Co-hosts Chance the Rapper and Adam Levine announced the winners and excluded a lot of controversial categories – including male and female artist of the year.
The night began at the same time as the annual MTV Video Music Awards , hosted by Rita Ora at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Bebe Rexha was also among the performers at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Alicia Keys hosted the American Music Awards live from Los Angeles
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The American Music Awards took place on the back of a giant ‘telescope’
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The red cube on stage with BTS members and Coldplay singers translated into English lyrics
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Coldplay singer Chris Martin and Bebe Rexha embraced on stage