The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 was a night to remember for K-pop fans. ATEEZ, the eight-member group, won the coveted K-pop Artist of the Year award. They beat out tough competition from BTS’ Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.
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Jimin did not go home empty-handed.
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He won the K-pop Song of the Year award for “Who,” the lead single from his second studio album “Muse.” The song was up against hits like “Chk Chk Boom” and ENHYPEN’s “XO (Only If You Say So).”
New girl group ILLIT was named Best New K-pop Artist. They won over BABYMONSTER, BADVILLAIN, NCT WISH, and TWS.
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Stray Kids, the JYP Entertainment group, took home the K-pop Album of the Year award for their EP “ATE.”
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TXT’s Yeonjun won the Favourite K-pop Dance Challenge for his solo debut single “GGUM.” This was a new category this year.
K-pop’s big night at iHeartRadio
He faced tough competition from SEVENTEEN’s “Maestro,” LE SSERAFIM’s “Smart,” and other popular songs.
Jimin’s “Who” was also nominated for Best Lyrics in a socially voted category. BLACKPINK’s ROSE’s “APT,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, and Lisa’s “Rockstar” were nominated for Best Music Video. However, Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s “Fortnight” won that award.
In other categories, Jimin and Jungkook’s Disney+ mini-series “Are You Sure?!” was nominated for Favourite On Screen. But Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” won that category. The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 showcased the global influence and talent of K-pop artists.
It was a major event for the industry and its fans.
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