“Making history”: Netizens excited as BTS' Jimin becomes the only K-pop male soloist to be nominated in VMAs 2025 with ‘WHO’

 BTS’ Jimin becomes the only K-pop male soloist to be nominated in VMAs 2025 with ‘WHO’
BTS’ Jimin becomes the only K-pop male soloist to be nominated in VMAs 2025 with ‘WHO’ (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Jimin made another record as the only K-pop male solo artist to earn a nomination in MTV VMAs 2025. The BTS idol has been nominated in the ‘Best K-pop’ category for his 2024 hit track WHO.

The nominated track was released as the part of Park Jimin’s second solo record MUSE that was launched on July 19, 2024, when the K-pop idol was serving his obligated military term in South Korea.

The latest nomination marked BTS' Jimin’s first in MTV VMAs. Fans of the male idol were overjoyed to know about his nomination. Therefore, fans flooded the internet with their love and appreciation for him. One of his followers on X said:

“AH yesss! Just being the only male K-pop soloist nominated at the #VMAs this year is already a huge victory- Jimin is making history! But let’s be real…the award is coming! Because talent, charisma, and passion? Jimin’s got it all!Already getting my emotional fan speech ready!”

Fans celebrate as BTS' Jimin bags his first MTV VMAs nomination in 2025

While many said they are proud of the BTS idol’s new nomination, others commended him as King.

“Congratulations, Jimin! I’m so proud of you and all your remarkable achievements!!!Keep going King,” a fan said.
“THE ONLY ONE?? King behavior. No one’s touching him this year.,” commented another fan.
“the only deserving of the award and now that he's the only member nominated let's hope this fandom wont pull anything funny again,” wrote an admirer.
“Congratulations Jimin! He deserves every accolade. His solo albums are both phenomenal.,” stated another fan.

Some lauded BTS' Jimin’s solo albums, while others praised him as King of K-pop, Global It Boy, and GOATMIN. Another fan complained that WHO shouldn’t be restricted to K-pop category, rather it should be included in other categories as the lyrics of song are in English.

“Of course he is! Because he is the: KING OF K-POP JIMIN. GLOBAL IT BOY JIMIN. FACE OF K-POP JIMIN. ACE PARK JIMIN. GOATMIN. JIMIN JIMIN. VOTE FOR JIMIN. JIMIN WHO VMAS. WITH JIMIN TILL THE END,” commented a fan.
“He deserves more than just being boxed into kpop category. Also, even if he wins the voting, they ain’t gonna give him the win,” stated another admirer.
“Huge congratulations to our king for the well-deserved nomination,” a fan said.

BTS' Jimin has been nominated alongside BLACKPINK members

In the ‘Best K-pop’ category, Jimin has been nominated along with BLACKPINK members, namely Rosé, Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa, for their respective solo works.

K-pop groups, notably Aespa and Stray Kids, also made their way to the VMAs 2025 nominees list.

In related news, BTS' Jimin recently bagged SEC Awards for his second album MUSE. He won the award for ‘International Album of the Year’ category.


Read more: MTV VMAs 2025: Check out every nominee across all categories

Edited by Sohini Biswas