Netizens Praise Stray Kids As The “Main Event” At The “2022 MAMA Awards”
Stray Kids are receiving enthusiastic praise for their performance at the 2022 MAMA Awards, and it’s easy to see why.
The super group came away with an award for “Worldwide Fans’ Choice” and one for “Yongibo Chill Artist” to top off an already impressive night.
Fans were made proud not only by the well-deserved wins, but also by the way in which Stray Kids truly solidified their status as leaders of their generation.
They had all eyes on them from the moment they set foot on the red carpet…
STRAY KIDS ARE ON THE RED CARPET pic.twitter.com/CyAzusqhDS
— 떡 (@seungdduk) November 29, 2022
STRAY KIDS, 8 BEAUTIFUL MEN pic.twitter.com/EK4NkW6LYD
— angela (@fluffshyunie) November 29, 2022
…and had fans feeling proud when they were introduced in what STAYs felt to be a truly befitting manner, with the group’s most noteoworthy achievements listed out.
STRAY KIDS BEING INTRODUCED AS TRIPLE MILLION SELLERS IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EXACTLY EXACTLY
— 떡 (@seungdduk) November 29, 2022
But that was almost nothing compared to the praise they received for their performance. Stray Kids were scheduled to perform last—and they delivered.
FROM SEUNGMIN HIGH NOTE TO THEM & DANCERS RUNNING TO THE MAIN STAGE AND THE ENDING😭😭❤️ another legendary stage from stray kids!!!! pic.twitter.com/cdhkPh96fP
— 댕꾸 ◡̈ (@SEUNGM1NE) November 29, 2022
STRAY KIDS YOU TORE THE STAGE ONCE AGAIN pic.twitter.com/fLqMpFuNfP
— elise (@hwangsamericano) November 29, 2022
stray kids seriously give it their all cause like.. oh my goodness pic.twitter.com/YxEfA2DtV6
— ? (@goIfIefleur) November 29, 2022
Fans couldn’t get over the insane energy and creativity of the stage…
STRAY KIDS LITERALLY WENT INSANE WITH THE PERFORMANCE SONG RENDITION AND STAGE SET OMFG MY STRAY KIDS…. pic.twitter.com/9W9KqjH6Dl
— 퀔냥냥 (@smolsungies) November 29, 2022
looping this final chorus for like 10x I STILL GET GOOSEBUMPS…THE WAY THEY ALL RAN TOWARDS THE EXTENDED STAGE AND CHAN CHANGING THE LYRICS TO "STRAY KIDS EVERYWHERE ALL AROUND THE WORLD" GOOSEBUMPS FRRR pic.twitter.com/S07fnrjcqy
— 퀔냥냥 (@smolsungies) November 29, 2022
…leading many to conclude (understandably) that Stray Kids were the true main event.
STRAY KIDS THE MAIN EVENT pic.twitter.com/XKtiAXAMwe
— 짱빈 (@seorecord) November 29, 2022
STRAY KIDS THE MAIN EVENT pic.twitter.com/1krVZxTySZ
— angela (@fluffshyunie) November 29, 2022
In fact, congratulations seemed to be in order…to the industry.
Congratulations to kpop for having Stray Kids.
— LILYX⤮ (@ILiLYX1) November 29, 2022
At the end of the night, Stray Kids won big in pretty much every way!
big award or not, stray kids received two awards at mama, was the finale performance that performed FAWKINF GREAT bc they’re the most anticipated group, so many stays in the audience cheering for skz, idc yall this is a big ass win for stray kids & stays
— yas (🐺 fan) (@beyondyasmin) November 29, 2022
Stays everywhere all around the world are so proud of you, my stray kids. You did so well. pic.twitter.com/Goi9sGhpny
— lara IS YOUR FAV HYUNHOER ⤮ fan acc (@ladorokii) November 29, 2022
If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch the full performance right here.