The Iheartradio Music Awards of 2025, which were held on March 17 in Los Angeles, saw the K-Pop artists have a strong impact with multiple victories. From debutants to global superstars, these artists have shown their influence in the international music scene.
ATEEZ wins K-Pop Artist of the Year
ATEEZ brought the prestigious home K-Pop Artist of the Year Prize, consolidating their position of one of the best global acts of the genre. In the last year, Ateez has continued to dominate with their powerful performances, album at the top of the ranking and successful world tour. Their latest album passed the Billboard 200 and their music has gained enormous traction on streaming platforms all over the world. This victory at the Iheartradio Music Awards further retains the status of Ateez as a leading force in K-pop.
Illit wins the best new artist (K-Pop)
The group of Rookie Illit girls brought home the Best new artist (K-Pop) Prize, marking their first win at the Iheartradio Music Awards. By debuting only a year ago, Illit has already made wave in the global music industry, with their successful song “Magnetic” Take both the Billboard Hot 100 ranking and on the official ranking of the United Kingdom. Their debut albums “Super Real Me” AND “I like” Both entered the Billboard 200, making them the only group of debut at K-Pop 2024 to reach this company. With this award, Illit has now won seven beginner trophies in various Korean, American and Japanese prize shows.
Yeonjun of TXT takes the favorite K-Pop dance challenge
Yeonjun of TXT won Favorite K-pop dance challengeA prize determined by the votes of global fans. His solo mixtape “GGUM” It became a viral feeling, inspiring numerous high -level dance challenges on social media. The only videos of the official challenge accumulated over 200 million views. Currently, Yeonjun and his TXT group are on their world tour, with imminent shows throughout Europe.
Jimin by BTS wins the song K-Pop of the year
Jimin of BTS has ensured K-Pop Song of the Year with its solo track “Who” From his second album “MUSE”. The song made the story remaining at the Billboard Hot 100 for 32 consecutive weeks, establishing a record for K-pop soloists. He also exceeded 1.5 billion flows on Spotify and was the most streaming K-Pop song all over the world in 2024. Jimin, who won the Iheartradio Music Awards with BTS since 2018, celebrated his first prize alone this year.
Stray Kids wins K-Pop Album of the Year for “ATE”
Finally, stray children claimed the K-pop album of the year Award with their successful album “I eat”which has become one of the best-selling K-Pop albums of the past year. Known for experimental sound and self -produced tracks, stray children have again shown their global charm with this victory. “I eat” He received the critical applause and performed exceptionally well on international graphs, further establishing the group as a power plant in the K-pop sector.
