The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards was a night of musical extravaganza, recognising some of the most influential artists in the industry. Hosted by hip-hop legend LL COOL J, the star-studded event took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17. While global icons like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, and Morgan Wallen made headlines, it was the K-pop acts that dominated key categories, proving the genre’s immense global impact.
With the awards featuring several fan-voted categories, K-pop artists found themselves at the forefront, securing major wins. From BTS’ Jimin to ATEEZ and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun, here’s all the K-pop winners at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Jimin wins K-Pop Song of the Year
BTS’ Jimin once again proved his immense solo power, taking home the award for K-pop Song of the Year with his superhit track ‘Who.’ The lead single from his second studio album Muse resonated deeply with fans, helping him secure the title over fierce competitors, including Stray Kids’ Chk Chk Boom, ILLIT’s Magnetic, Aespa’s Supernova, and ENHYPEN’s XO (Only If You Say Yes).
ATEEZ wins K-Pop Artist of the Year
Riding high on their massive success, ATEEZ clinched the prestigious K-pop Artist of the Year award. Known for their electrifying performances and unique musical style, the group beat out some of the industry’s top names to take home this big honour.
Yeonjun wins Favourite K-Pop Dance Challenge
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun also had a major moment at the awards, winning the Favourite K-pop Dance Challenge for his solo debut track ‘GGUM.’ The category, introduced for the first time this year, saw stiff competition from a diverse lineup, including SEVENTEEN’s MAESTRO, ILLIT’s Magnetic, LE SSERAFIM’s Smart, KISS OF LIFE’s Sticky, Aespa’s Supernova, KATSEYE’s Touch, Karina (aespa)’s UP, ATEEZ’s WORK, and ENHYPEN’s XO (Only If You Say Yes). Yeonjun’s powerful and intricate choreography captured the hearts of fans, earning him a well-deserved win.
ILLIT wins Best New K-Pop Artist
Rookie girl group ILLIT made a lasting impression this year, winning Best New K-pop Artist. Facing tough competition from other rising stars like BABYMONSTER, BADVILLAIN, NCT WISH, and TWS, ILLIT emerged victorious, marking a significant milestone in their debut year.
