ATEEZ Triumphs at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
KQ Entertainment’s popular K-pop sensation, ATEEZ, has garnered the prestigious title of K-pop Artist of the Year at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. This accolade was unveiled on March 17, 2025, during a lavish ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, as reported by Star Daily.
Notable Nominations and Achievements
In addition to this remarkable victory, ATEEZ also secured a nomination in the freshly created ‘Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge’ category for their track “WORK,”which debuted from their 10th mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1, released in May 2024. This recognition further emphasizes the group’s successful rise in the global music landscape, with a compelling catalog that showcases their versatility and talent. The latest award adds to their impressive collection of accolades, reflecting their dedicated fanbase and hard work.
Fan Reactions and Community Support
Following the announcement of their achievement, the reactions from fans were overwhelmingly positive across various social media platforms. One enthusiastic fan expressed their delight on X, stating:
“So deserving of this award. Congrats!!!!”
Many fans echoed similar sentiments, celebrating the group’s hard-earned success:
“I’m so proud of my Ateez ATEEZ KPOP AOTY”a user wrote
“IM SO PROUD. Good work atiny!! So glad to see us win this year”another fan commented
“congrats my ateez so deserved”another user remarked
The iHeartRadio Music Awards utilize fan votes as a significant factor in determining winners, highlighting the crucial role of ATEEZ’s dedicated fanbase, known as Atiny, in this achievement. Fans collectively called upon KQ Entertainment to further enhance the group’s trajectory, with comments like:
“Thank you Atiny around the globe!!!!!!”a fan remarked
“Now meet us halfway. We have the potential to make ATEEZ even bigger!”another fan wrote
“AS THEY F*CKING SHOULD”one user added
A Brief Look Back at Previous Nominations
This isn’t ATEEZ’s first experience at the iHeartRadio awards; last year, they captured attention with a nomination for ‘K-pop Song of the Year’ for their energetic hit “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)”from their 9th mini-album, THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW. Moreover, their fandom, ATINY, received recognition with a nomination for ‘Best Fan Army’.
Recent Endeavors in the Spotlight
In recent months, ATEEZ members have also made headlines beyond music. San and Seonghwa showcased their fashion prowess at Paris Fashion Week. San graced the event as a Dolce & Gabbana ambassador, sporting a stylish mobster-inspired look, while Seonghwa strutted the runway for Isabel Marant in a tailored suit paired with elegant heels.
Rapper Mingi recently captivated audiences with the release of a music video for “Desire Project #2 Autobahn,”featuring Yunmin, which has received enthusiastic feedback from fans.
This dynamic group commenced their worldwide tour, titled TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER, in January 2024, with a two-night kick-off concert at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul. Following their performances in Japan and various stops across North America, they resumed the tour’s European leg in January 2025. Notably, ATEEZ became the first K-pop group to perform at La Défense Arena in Paris on February 22, 2025, before concluding their European leg in Brussels.