The AMA American Music Awards Winner 2025 spotlight shone brightly this week and it was none other than BTS’ RM—also known as Kim Namjoon—who stole the show. Even though the K-pop star couldn’t attend the grand ceremony in Las Vegas due to his military service, his absence didn’t stop him from making headlines. RM was crowned Favourite K-pop Artist, beating out fellow nominees like his BTS bandmate Jimin, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, ATEEZ, and Stray Kids.
This is a big deal not only for RM but for the entire K-pop industry. He’s the first Korean rapper to be nominated—and now to win—at the AMAs. RM s win adds to BTS’ already impressive award tally at the American Music Awards.
RM’s Historic Win at the AMAs 2025
RM’s solo win shows the growing power of K-pop on the global music scene. With his poetic lyrics and genre-bending sounds, RM is a trailblazer in the music industry. His win at the AMAs American Music Awards Winner 2025 is more than just a personal win—it’s a cultural moment for Korean music on a global scale.
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BTS’ Past American Music Awards Wins
Before RM’s solo win, BTS already had a strong track record at the AMAs. Here are some of their past wins:
- Favourite Social Artist: 2018, 2019, 2020
- Favourite Duo or Group (Pop/Rock): 2019–2022
- Tour of the Year: 2019
- Artist of the Year: 2021
- Favourite Pop Song: 2021
- Favourite K-pop Artist: 2022
RM’s win only solidifies BTS’ reign at the amas american music awards.
Taylor Swift AMAs Nominations 2025: A Surprise Snub
In a surprise twist at this year’s ceremony, Taylor Swift, who holds the record for most AMA wins in history, didn’t win despite six nominations. The “Anti-Hero” singer was expected to sweep several categories and many fans were asking: Did Taylor win any AMAs 2025? Unfortunately, the answer is no.The night belonged to another music legend—Billie Eilish—who took home the most wins.
Billie Eilish Sweeps AMA Winners 2025
Billie Eilish killed it on stage at the AMAs 2025 and took home the wins in major categories. If you’re wondering who won Album of the Year 2025 AMAs, it was Billie with her album “Hit Me Hard and Soft.”
Here’s the AMA winners 2025 list:
American Music Awards 2025
- K-pop Artist: RM (BTS)
- Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish
- Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
- Song of the Year: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- Collaboration of the Year: “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
- Social Song of the Year: “Anxiety” – Doechii
- Touring Artist: Billie Eilish
- Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
- Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish
- Pop Song: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- Pop Album: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
- Music Video: “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Hip-Hop & R&B
- Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem
- Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- Hip-Hop Song: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Hip-Hop Album: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) – Eminem
- Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd
- Female R&B Artist: SZA
- R&B Song: “Saturn” – SZA
- R&B Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
More AMA 2025
- Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots
- Rock Song: “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
- Rock Album: Clancy – Twenty One Pilots
- Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
- Female Latin Artist: Becky G
- Latin Duo/Group: Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
- Latin Song: “Soltera” – Shakira
- Latin Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny* Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
- Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
- Soundtrack: Arcane: League of Legends Season 2
A Night to Never Forget
Hosted by the lovely Jennifer Lopez, the 2025 AMAs American Music Awards started with her amazing performance of “Dance Again.” Other performers included Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Rod Stewart, and Renee Rapp and many more.
With performances and wins that will be talked about for years to come, the AMA 2025 results show a new era in global music where K-pop, Latin, R&B and pop all come together in one stage.
Wrap Up
From RM’s first win to Billie Eilish’s clean sweep and Taylor Swift’s AMAs 2025 nominations turning into losses, the AMAs 2025 Winner recap proves that music is full of surprises. Fans worldwide can expect more game changers as these artists continue to innovate.
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