Major K-pop Winners at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which took place on March 17 in Los Angeles, showcased a remarkable showing from K-pop artists. From new talents to established icons, these musicians highlighted their significant influence on the global music landscape.

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ATEEZ Emerges as K-pop Artist of the Year

Throughout the year, ATEEZ has maintained their momentum with electrifying performances, chart-topping releases, and a successful world tour. Their recent album reached the top of the Billboard 200, while their tracks enjoyed widespread popularity across major streaming platforms. This accolade at the iHeartRadio Music Awards solidifies ATEEZ’s position as a dominant force in the K-pop genre.

ILLIT: Best New Artist in K-pop

The rookie girl group ILLIT made waves by receiving the Best New Artist (K-pop) award, marking a significant milestone in their young career. Since their debut just a year ago, ILLIT has captured attention with their hit single “Magnetic”, which successfully ranked on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart. Their debut albums, “SUPER REAL ME” and “I’LL LIKE YOU”, both made an impressive entrance onto the Billboard 200, setting them apart as the only K-pop rookie group from 2024 to achieve this feat. With this award, ILLIT adds to their growing collection, now totaling seven rookie honors across various Korean, American, and Japanese awards.

TXT’s Yeonjun Wins Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

Yeonjun Winning Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

TXT’s Yeonjun clinched the award for Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge, an accolade determined by the enthusiasm of global fans. His solo mixtape “GGUM” turned into a viral phenomenon, inspiring countless dance challenges across platforms. The official videos for these challenges have collectively garnered over 200 million views. Currently, Yeonjun and TXT are on tour, with upcoming performances scheduled throughout Europe.

BTS’s Jimin Takes Home K-pop Song of the Year

Jimin from BTS won the prestigious K-pop Song of the Year award for his solo track “Who” from the album “MUSE”. The track made an incredible impact by remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 for 32 consecutive weeks, setting a new record for K-pop solo artists. Additionally, it surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the most streamed K-pop song globally in 2024. Jimin’s achievement marks a significant moment as he celebrated his first solo award, having previously won alongside BTS since 2018.

Stray Kids Secure K-pop Album of the Year for “Ate”

Stray Kids Winning K-pop Album of the Year

Stray Kids won the K-pop Album of the Year award for their acclaimed album “Ate”, recognized as one of the best-selling K-pop albums in the past year. Renowned for their unique sound and self-produced music, Stray Kids reinforced their global appeal with this recognition. The album has received widespread critical acclaim and excelled on international charts, further cementing the group’s status as a powerhouse in the K-pop industry.

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