Quote from Billboard#6 Stray Kids
Shortly after winning the best K-pop VMA for their song “S-Class,” Stray Kids performed the award-nabbing track. Moving around the stage with the precision of a Swiss watch while flaunting fashionably ripped pants, the musically unpredictable boy band captivated — and made a case that more awards shows would benefit by booking them.
Quote from Entertainment TonightThe Stray Kids are all Class
After becoming first-time VMA winners earlier in the evening -- a win the K-Pop group could hardly believe when it was announced -- the artists took the stage and showed the crowd exactly why they deserved it!
The group, who won Best K-pop Video for their hit "S-Class," took the stage to perform the track in an intense, tightly-choreographed performance. In front of a dynamic, futuristic backdrop, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. sang and rapped in both Korean and English, and thrilled the crowd with their impressive dance movies and coordinated fashions
Quote from Rolling StoneThe group wasted no time jumping into the high-energy performance with seamless choreography. The glitching graphics behind them placed the singers in a laser-filled video game landscape. Midway through their set, Stray Kids was joined by a crew of additional dancers to take the show to the next left. They all fell into step together, not missing a beat while they traded off rap verses and vocal harmonies
Quote from The MessengerStray Kids Rock 2023 MTV VMAs With First ‘S-Class’ Awards Show Performance
Stray Kids set out to make an impression with their first ever MTV VMAs performance, and that's exactly what they did. The fourth-gen K-pop band performed the main track "S-Class" from their latest album, 5-Star, for the first time on an American awards show and stunned with complex choreography and first-class visuals.
[...] All eight boys showed off their moves and showcased the high-octane rock energy that they are known for. At the end of the performance they received raucous cheers and a standing ovation from Tiffany Haddish and more.
Quote from CosmopolitanStray Kids Straight-Up Served With “S-Class” at the 2023 VMAs
The boys took the stage with a powerhouse performance of their action-packed single “S-CLASS,” marking the broadcast premiere of the single in the U.S. One thing about Stray Kids though? You already know they’re hyping up the crowd with their high energy and catchy choreo.
Quote from VoltureThe Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2023 VMAs
WHOA: Stray Kids make it look easy.
The K-pop eight-piece hit every mark with style during their performance of “S-Class.” Yeah, they’re in their own class.
Quote from Too FabDisplay More#7 Stray Kids
After winning Best K-Pop earlier in the night, Stray Kids came out with all the elements we've come to expect from the best in K-Pop groups, injected with a little more edge than we're used to seeing.
The choreography was intricate and on point as they performed, with the group even creating a vertical screen experience to emphasize how much social media has helped the genre blow up. Vocally, everyone did a great job.
Great music transcends language, and this performance managed to keep us enraptured as it shifted languages and never let up the adrenaline rush. With nothing but themselves and dancers, they made this a spectacle.
Quote from Teen VogueStray Kids Make Their VMAs 2023 Debut With Fiery "S-Class" Performance
Stray Kids utilized every inch of the stage and delivered an unbridled performance fitting for the track's hyper-confident lyrics: "energy stands out, audience is immersed."
[...] True to their word, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N lit up every corner of the venue with their explosive energy.
Quote from E L L EStray Kids know how to put on a show, so it should come as no surprise that the K-pop group blew up the stage during their MTV VMAs debut tonight. The eight-member band performed their 5-Star hit “S-Class,” which just earned them the VMA for Best K-pop earlier this evening. Their shocked reactions to the win is priceless.
[...] They returned to the stage later in the ceremony to deliver a dynamic performance, bursting with high energy and flawless choreography.
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They did so great as always. I love their performance, and so does everyone except for certain pressed kpop fans, what shocker lol. The crowd 
