RM won the Favorite K-pop Artist award at the AMAs in Las Vegas, beating several top idols. His victory followed years of BTS dominance at the event and sparked joy across Korean fan communities. As BTS members near the end of military service, fans eagerly await their full return.
RM Shines at the 2025 AMAs
On April 26, 2025, BTS member RM received a major honor at the American Music Awards (AMAs) in Las Vegas. The award ceremony took place at the Fontainebleau Hotel and celebrated top artists across various genres. RM won the “Favorite K-pop Artist” award, a competitive and increasingly high-profile category. This category, introduced in 2022, reflects the growing global impact of K-pop on mainstream music scenes.
Fierce K-pop Competition at the AMAs Featuring RM
RM was up against tough competition, including fellow BTS member Jimin and ROSÉ from BLACKPINK. Other nominees included Stray Kids and Ateez, two groups known for their strong global fanbases. After a close race, RM claimed the trophy, adding another milestone to his already impressive solo career. His win also built upon BTS’s legacy, as the group had dominated the AMAs from 2018 through 2022.
RM Adds New Chapter to AMAs History
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ also attracted attention during the event with her song “APT.”, a duet with Bruno Mars. Their collaboration was nominated for “Collaboration of the Year” but did not take home the prize. That award went instead to Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga for their track “Die With A Smile.” The AMAs, launched in 1974, remain one of the three most influential music award shows in the U.S., alongside the Grammys and Billboard Music Awards.
Korean Fans Celebrate the Victory and Look Ahead
The news of RM’s win quickly spread across Korean online communities, especially the forum theqoo. Fans there flooded the thread with congratulatory messages, praising his achievement and hard work. On another forum, MLBPARK, users expressed joy that RM’s solo work was finally being recognized. His album had received wide acclaim from critics, and the music videos had already earned multiple awards. Fans described the AMAs win as a long-awaited reward and a meaningful moment before his military discharge.
Countdown to BTS Reunion Begins This Summer
With this win, excitement builds as all BTS members near the end of their military service. RM and V are scheduled to be discharged on June 10, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11. Suga, currently serving as a social service worker, will complete his term on June 21. Fans are counting down the days, looking forward to the group’s long-awaited full reunion this summer. RM’s AMAs victory adds to the anticipation, signaling a strong return for BTS in the near future.
Here’s a link to theqoo. Here’s a link to MLBPARK.
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Dude he deserved that award that album was a masterpiece I mean I’ve got cousins auntie’s grandma’s listening to this album and they love it you can’t stop something that’s good from not being recognized eventually.