“Deserved”: Netizens celebrate as BTS' RM bags ‘Favorite K-pop Artist Award’ at AMAs 2025

BTS’ RM bags ‘Favorite K-pop Artist Award’ at AMAs 2025
BTS’ RM bags ‘Favorite K-pop Artist Award’ at AMAs 2025 (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' RM captured attention by winning the 'Favorite K-pop Artist Award' at the AMAs 2025. He received this accolade for his solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person (RPWP), which was released on May 24, 2024. Remarkably, RM earned this award while fulfilling his military service.

In addition to RM, his bandmate Jimin received a nomination in the same category for his second solo album, MUSE.

Fans of BTS' RM were thrilled when he won an award at one of the largest music awards shows. As a result, his supporters took to the internet to express their love and praise for the idol. One user on X wrote:

“Deserved. He gave us an absolute masterpiece.”

Fans rejoice as BTS' RM earns Favorite K-pop Artist Award at AMAs 2025

Many other fans shared their reactions to BTS' RM's AMAs 2025 award. While some emphasized the LOST! singer's talent and impact, others argued that he deserved the award.

“RM, you’ve done it again! Securing the #AMA Favorite K-pop Artist award is a testament to your incredible talent and impact!,” a fan commented.
“So happy! Very well-deserved! Congratulations to our beloved leader!!! This is our thank you for this beautiful masterpiece of an album.,” another fan stated.
“FATHER OF KPOP. RM ON AMAS. FAVORITE KPOP RM. CONGRATULATIONS RM. CONGRATULATIONS NAMJOON HISTORY MAKER RM. RM DESERVES AMAS. RM PAVED THE WAY. FATHER OF KPOP. CONGRATULATIONS RM,” a fan commented.
“Congratulations to the best Korean artist out there, the best leader, the best rapper, YOU DESERVE IT. RM YOU ARE THE BEST,” another admirer stated.

Numerous fans congratulated the idol, and others were proud of him. Other fans said that Namjoon's solo album RPWP is artistically superior and also a real work of art.

“He deserved it. Listen to this album and you will understand. He should be nominated in other categories too, but oh well. Bravo RM, I 'm proud of you,” a fan stated.
“AS HE SHOULD! He really deserved to win this! RPWP is artistically superior! I'm so proud of himm!,” a fan wrote.
“This is a win for real art, even if the category is "kpop" his music and his last album is everything but kpop. Idols can also be artists, thanks to RM for showing this to the industry,” another fan said.

Jimin, BLACKPINK's Rosé, and more K-pop artists were nominated under the Favorite K-pop Artist category at the AMAs 2025

The American Music Awards stands as one of the biggest music award ceremonies in the U.S. The event was broadcast live from Las Vegas on May 26, 2025, with the nominations announced earlier on April 23.

Numerous musical styles, including pop, hip-hop, country, Afrobeats, and K-pop, have received genre-specific awards for four consecutive years. The K-pop category of the AMAs 2025 showcased five nominees: BTS' RM, Jimin, Stray Kids, BLACKPINK's Rosé, and ATEEZ.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava