The Kpop iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 nominations are here, the upcoming ceremony promises to be a thrilling event for K-pop fans worldwide. . The official list of nominees, recognising the top streamed artists and songs across iHeartRadio in 2024, was released on Jan. 22, 2025. The fan-driven categories that have rightfully become synonymous with the iHeartRadio Music Awards have welcomed a new one in the form of the Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge award this 2025.
With K-pop transcending borders and reaching international crowds, it’s no shock to find the genre’s presence in multiple categories. From blockbuster dance challenges that went viral for fans, to bonafide music videos that stole the world’s viewership, here’s a complete breakdown of the Kpop nominees of 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Checkout the Kpop iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 Nominations
Best Kpop Artist
aespa
ATEEZ
ENHYPEN
BTS’s Jimin
BLACKPINK’s Lisa
These artists have taken the charts by storm and have wowed crowd with their incredible artistry. From aespa’s high-tech soundscapes to Lisa’s solo forays and Jimin’s sleek showcases, this category is loaded with the best of K-pop.
K-Pop Song of the Year
Stray Kids – “Chk Chk Boom”
ILLIT – “Magnetic”
aespa – “Supernova”
Jimin (BTS) – “Who”
ENHYPEN – “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”
This is a fiercely competitive category with songs that have chart-topped and gone global viral.
Best New Artist (K-Pop)
BABYMONSTER
BADVILLAIN
ILLIT
NCT WISH
TWS
These up-and-comers are making it clear that K-pop’s future is looking brighter than ever. They’re the ones to watch, with their fresh styles and innovative music.
Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge
Yeonjun (TXT) – “GGUM”
SEVENTEEN – “MAESTRO”
ILLIT – “Magnetic”
LE SSERAFIM – “Smart”
KISS OF LIFE – “Sticky”
aespa – “Supernova”
KATSEYE – “Touch”
Karina (aespa) – “UP”
ATEEZ – “WORK”
ENHYPEN — “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”
This new category celebrates choreography that fans were obsessed with across social media platforms, which makes it one of the most exciting new additions to the awards.
Best Music Video
“APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
“Rockstar” – Lisa
Non-Kmusic related nominees for this category include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone etc.
Best Lyrics
“Who” by Jimin (BTS)
Favorite On Screen
BTS Jimin and Jungkook’s Are You Sure?!
KATSEYE’s Pop Star Academy
Fans can vote for their favourite artists in socially driven categories, including the Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge, on the iHeartRadio website. Voting remains open until March 10, 2025, so be sure to lend your support.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 will air live from Los Angeles on March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Anyone who caught this year’s Global Citizen live show knows it’s all but certain to be a star-studded affair with jaw-dropping sets and fan tributes.
With K-pop continuing to sweep the world over, the iHeartRadio Music Awards provides another opportunity for these talented artists to shine. Which nominees of the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will you be rooting for? Are there any we missed, let us know your favourites in the comments!
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