Group ATEEZ has been selected as the best K-pop artist to shine this year, having won the K-pop Artist of the Year award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards held on March 17 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards is hosted by iHeartRadio, the largest radio network in the United States, showcasing artists and songs played frequently on the station and its app throughout the year. ATEEZ’s recognition at this ceremony emphasizes their establishment as "world-class artists," reflecting their substantial impact on the global music market.
Earlier, ATEEZ was nominated for the K-pop Song of the Year category at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards with their title song "BOUNCY" from their ninth mini album, "THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW." Alongside this, ATINY, the official fan club for ATEEZ, was nominated for the Best Fan Army category, underlining the group's extensive popularity and support base.
This year, ATEEZ showcased their popularity by receiving nominations beyond just the artist category; they also competed for the "Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge" category with the song "Golden Hour: Part 1," released back in May 2024.
ATEEZ has consistently proven their global appeal by achieving remarkable feats within the U.S. market, historically known as the epicenter of contemporary pop music. According to the 2024 Year-End Music Report from music and entertainment analytics firm Luminate, ATEEZ's 10th mini album, "Golden Hour: Part 1," ranked fourth for U.S. CD sales, totaling 250,000 copies sold within the year.
Their success continues with the 11th mini album, "Golden Hour: Part 2," which was released in November 2024. This album remarkably topped Billboard’s main chart, the Billboard 200, achieving significant record sales during the first week post-release—a huge milestone for the group.
Looking forward, ATEEZ will conclude their 2025 ATEEZ World Tour titled "Two Wars the Light: Will to Power," with two final shows scheduled to take place at the KSPO DOME (formerly the Gymnastics Stadium) located within Seoul Olympic Park. The highly anticipated shows are set for March 22 and March 23, marking their return to South Korea after their international tour.
With these accolades and milestones, ATEEZ continues to solidify their place as one of the preeminent names within the K-pop genre, actively gaining recognition worldwide and paving the way for future generations of artists.
