The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held on March 17 in Los Angeles, saw K-pop artists making a strong impact with multiple wins. From rising rookies to global superstars, these artists proved their influence in the international music scene.
ATEEZ Wins K-pop Artist of the Year
ATEEZ took home the prestigious K-pop Artist of the Year award, solidifying their position as one of the genre’s top global acts. Over the past year, ATEEZ has continued to dominate with their powerful performances, chart-topping albums, and successful world tour. Their latest album topped the Billboard 200, and their music gained massive traction on streaming platforms worldwide. This win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards further cements ATEEZ’s status as a leading force in K-pop.
ILLIT Wins Best New Artist (K-pop)
Rookie girl group ILLIT took home the Best New Artist (K-pop) award, marking their first win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Debuting just a year ago, ILLIT has already made waves in the global music industry, with their hit song “Magnetic” charting on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart. Their debut albums “SUPER REAL ME” and “I’LL LIKE YOU” both entered the Billboard 200, making them the only 2024 K-pop debut group to achieve this feat. With this award, ILLIT has now won seven rookie trophies across various Korean, American, and Japanese award shows.
TXT’s Yeonjun Takes Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge
TXT’s Yeonjun won Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge, an award determined by global fan votes. His solo mixtape “GGUM” became a viral sensation, inspiring numerous high-level dance challenges across social media. The official challenge videos alone amassed over 200 million views. Currently, Yeonjun and his group TXT are on their world tour, with upcoming performances across Europe.
BTS’s Jimin Wins K-pop Song of the Year
BTS’s Jimin secured K-pop Song of the Year with his solo track “Who” from his second album “MUSE”. The song made history by staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for 32 consecutive weeks, setting a record for K-pop soloists. It also surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify and was the most-streamed K-pop song worldwide in 2024. Jimin, who has been winning at the iHeartRadio Music Awards with BTS since 2018, celebrated his first solo award this year.
Stray Kids Wins K-pop Album of the Year for “Ate”
Finally, Stray Kids claimed the K-pop Album of the Year award with their hit album “Ate”, which became one of the best-selling K-pop albums of the past year. Known for their experimental sound and self-produced tracks, Stray Kids once again proved their global appeal with this win. “Ate” received critical acclaim and performed exceptionally well on international charts, further establishing the group as a powerhouse in the K-pop industry.
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