The 2025 American Music Awards have announced their nominees, with BLACKPINK’s Rosé, BTS members Jimin and RM, ATEEZ, and Stray Kids competing for Favorite K-Pop Artist. Rosé also earned a nomination for Collaboration of the Year with Bruno Mars for their hit song “APT.”
Nominations and Voting Details
The American Music Awards (AMAs) revealed the nominees on April 23, 2025. The winners are decided by fan voting, which is open until May 15, 2025. The awards show will air live from Las Vegas on May 26, 2025, hosted by Jennifer Lopez.
Rosé is the only K-pop artist nominated in two categories. Alongside Favorite K-Pop Artist, her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “APT.”, is up against tracks by Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and others for Collaboration of the Year.
The Favorite K-Pop Artist category includes:
- BLACKPINK’s Rosé
- BTS’s Jimin
- BTS’s RM
- ATEEZ
- Stray Kids
Fans can vote on the AMAs official website or through their Instagram profile.
Fan Reactions and Support
Fans of BTS’s Jimin and RM have been actively campaigning for votes. One fan tweeted:
“Congratulations Jimin and RM, you legends will win the awards.”
Another fan shared voting strategies:
“Guys, as much as we are voting, let’s vote in a smarter way too. Here’s how you can cast more votes in a day: 1. Accept the terms & conditions before signing in. 2. Use as many accounts as you have to vote by logging in and out with different accounts.”
Recent Activities of Nominated Artists
- BTS’s RM released his second solo album, “Right Place, Wrong Person,” in May 2024.
- BTS’s Jimin dropped his second mini-album, “Muse,” in July 2024.
- BLACKPINK’s Rosé has been active with solo releases and collaborations, including “APT.” with Bruno Mars.
- ATEEZ and Stray Kids continue their global tours and music releases, maintaining strong fan engagement.
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The 2025 AMAs will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
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