BTS' leader RM clinches victory at the 2025 American Music Awards, breaking records.
BTS' RM Secures History-Making Victory at 2025 American Music Awards
K-pop soloist and lead vocalist of BTS, Kim Namjoon, otherwise known as RM, clinched the "Favorite K-Pop Artist" trophy at this year's American Music Awards (AMAs), making him the first solo K-pop artist to win an AMAs award.
The 30-year-old artist's impressive feat took place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. RM's victory comes through as a noteworthy milestone, as he successfully defended the category initially won by BTS, his band, in 2022. However, RM marks the first individual K-pop artist to earn this award.
Competing alongside several notable names such as Ateez, Jimin, BLACKPINK Rose, and Stray Kids, RM's victory is a testament to his impact on the K-pop scene. The latest win complements the acclaim garnered by his second solo album, "Right Place, Wrong Person," which has significantly contributed to his success at the AMAs.
News of RM's triumph on social media elicited a wave of congratulatory messages from fans, who expressed their excitement using heartfelt posts. One user penned, "Congratulations RM for winning 'Favorite K-Pop Artist' at the 2025 #AMAS RM is the FIRST Kpop soloist in history to win an award at #AMAs RM ON AMAS FAVORITE KPOP RM CONGRATULATIONS RM CONGRATULATIONS NAMJOON #RMAMAs2025 #RM." Another expressed their enthusiasm by writing, "WOAHH CONGRATULATION NAMJOON."
While RM is currently serving his mandatory military service, as per a report from Soompi, he will be discharged next month, allowing him to continue his music career.
The 2025 AMAs marked a pivotal moment in the K-pop industry, heralding RM as the first solo K-pop artist to win an AMAs award, further solidifying his position as a driving force in the global music industry.
- The victory of RM, the lead vocalist of BTS, at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) marked a significant moment in pop-culture and music history, making him the first solo K-pop artist to win an AMAs award.
- The triumph of RM at the AMAs, particularly in the "Favorite K-Pop Artist" category, underscores his immense impact on the K-pop scene and contributes to the growing recognition of K-pop in the realm of entertainment.
- As RM prepares to resume his music career following his military discharge next month, fans and industry insiders alike eagerly anticipate his continued contribution to the evolution of pop-culture and the global music industry.
