The text is a detailed account of BTS's preparations and performances for the 2021 American Music Awards (AMAs). The group, who were nominated for several awards, rehearsed for their performances days before the event. They practiced on-site at the venue, with the theme of their performance "Butter" being matched up for a perfect show [Source: Transcript].
BTS worked on their stage movements and formation changes, with members discussing and adjusting their positions for optimal performance. They also rehearsed their song "My Universe" in collaboration with Coldplay [Source: Transcript].
The day of the AMAs, BTS was busy with interviews and preparations. They expressed nervousness and excitement for the performances. They won the Artist of the Year award, which they described as a "triple crown" of awards [Source: Transcript].
BTS found the experience of performing live to be significantly different from online shows, stating that online performances only brought out 50% of the energy compared to live performances. They were also seen sharing a light-hearted moment, where after performing, the world seemed yellow to them due to their yellow-tinted sunglasses [Source: Transcript].
After the AMAs, BTS expressed their excitement for their upcoming concerts and mentioned the need for more live performances. They expressed their gratitude to their fans and the AMAs for the opportunity [Source: Transcript].
1. BTS gathered to practice two days before the AMAs.
2. They rehearsed "Butter" with a changed formation on-site at the 2021 AMAs.
3. They remembered performing "DNA" at the same location four years ago.
4. They added a performance on the thrust stage for an even better performance.
5. They rehearsed "Butter" with the changed formation.
6. They practiced "Butter" for a perfectly timed performance.
7. They rehearsed "My Universe" with Coldplay members.
8. They rehearsed "My Universe" as if it were the actual performance.
9. They were busy from the early morning getting ready for interviews.
10. They rehearsed so much that they just tried to get the feel of it on the show day.
11. Chris from Coldplay was going to take care of everything for "Butter".
12. They rehearsed so much that they just tried to get the feel of it on the show day.
13. They were very excited about their first time being a nominee for Artist of the Year in the US.
14. They rehearsed "Butter" for the AMAs.
15. They were nervous and sleepy due to an early start.
16. They were first-time nominees for Artist of the Year in the US.
17. They were nervous and sleepy due to an early start.
18. They won the AMAs Artist of the Year award.
19. They felt strange after winning the Artist of the Year award.
20. They didn't get to experience live performances for 2 years.
21. They won awards in 3 categories, achieving a triple crown.
22. They felt nerve-wracking to be on a red carpet after a while.
23. They enjoyed the AMAs and were honored to be on the stage with other artists.
24. They were excited to perform "Butter" again after winning the award.
25. They expressed how meaningful it was to perform for a live audience after not doing so for 2 years.
26. They felt that online performances only bring out 50% of the energy, but live performances can reach up to 120%.
27. They were excited about the upcoming concerts after the AMAs.
28. They felt that they always had live audiences after the AMAs.