BTS returned to the stage at KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2019, Presented by Capital One®, in Los Angeles at The Forum on Friday, December 6, marking their first major performance since management company BigHit Entertainment announced Jungkook, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jin, Jimin and RM would go on an extended break this past August.

The über popular K-pop band kicked off the annual concert, which is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One®.

“We are the opening artist! Such an honor to preform here,” BTS told the sold-out crowd at The Forum after opening the show with “Mic Drop.” “We are on the same stage with legends — this is the best holiday ever!” they added, gushing it’s been a “great year” and now they can celebrate with their fans ahead of making 2020 an even better year.