K-Pop Stars Dominate 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards with Major Wins

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The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated some of the biggest names in K-pop, with several artists taking home prestigious awards. The event took place on March 17 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, bringing together music’s biggest stars for a night of celebration.

Leading the K-pop wins, ATEEZ was crowned K-Pop Artist of the Year, marking a major milestone for the group. Meanwhile, Stray Kids took home K-Pop Album of the Year for their mini album “ATE”, solidifying their global impact.

TXT’s Yeonjun takes home Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge for his viral hit “GGUM”!

BTS’s Jimin continued his record-breaking streak, winning K-Pop Song of the Year for his solo hit Who, which has been dominating the charts.

Rookie group ILLIT made a strong debut by winning Best New Artist (K-Pop), proving they’re a force to watch. Meanwhile, TXT’s Yeonjun secured the award for Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge with his viral choreography for his solo track GGUM.

With these wins, K-pop’s influence at international award shows continues to grow, showing just how powerful the genre has become on the global stage.

Congratulations to all the winners!

By Sofia Reed

Sofia Reed is a U.S.-based editor focused on Korean music and entertainment. Sofia loves spotlighting rookie debuts and viral TikTok sounds.