At the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), BTS leader RM achieved a groundbreaking milestone by winning the Favourite K-Pop Artist award as a solo performer.
This marks the first time a Korean solo artist has received this prestigious recognition individually, in addition to the accolades earned as a member of BTS.
RM’s win highlights his tremendous impact not only as part of one of the world’s biggest boy groups but also as a powerful solo artist carving out his own legacy in the global music industry.
RM joins BTS and PSY as the only K-pop artists to have ever won at the AMAs, underscoring the increasing influence and reach of Korean artists in the Western music market.
The award ceremony showcased RM’s unique artistry and global appeal, reaffirming the growing presence of K-pop in mainstream international music awards.
Following the announcement, BTS’s official Instagram page celebrated RM’s victory with an enthusiastic post, which RM himself reshared with a heartfelt message of gratitude to ARMY, BTS’s dedicated fanbase.
This achievement is seen as a significant milestone not only for RM but also for the entire K-pop community, symbolizing the genre’s rising acceptance and appreciation on a global scale.
With his win at the AMAs, RM has solidified his position as a trailblazer in the K-pop world, inspiring many aspiring artists and further bridging the gap between Korean music and international audiences.
This historic moment reflects the changing landscape of global pop music and signals more opportunities for Korean artists to shine on the world stage.
