The Fact Music Awards (TMA) 2025 wrapped up with a night full of unforgettable performances, emotional speeches, and some of the biggest names in K-pop taking home major trophies. Known for blending fan votes with industry recognition, the TMAs highlight both global powerhouses and the rookies shaping the next generation.
From Stray Kids’ sweeping victories to rookie groups making waves, here’s a complete look at who won big at this year’s ceremony.
Stray Kids - Honor of the Year, Record of the Year, Artist of the Year, TMA Popularity Award
aespa - Muse of the Year, Artist of the Year, Special Jury Award
IVE - Sound of the Year, Artist of the Year
ENHYPEN - Icon of the Year, Artist of the Year, Today’s Choice
ZEROBASEONE – World Best Performer, Artist of the Year
BOYNEXTDOOR – World Best Wave, Artist of the Year
NMIXX - Artist of the Year
TWS - Artist of the Year
NCT WISH - Artist of the Year
NEXZ – Global Hot Trend
MEOVV – Global Hot Trend
PLAVE – Global Hot Star, FAN N STAR Choice (Group)
Hearts2Hearts – Next Leader
KiiiKiii – Next Leader
ALLDAY PROJECT – Next Leader
CLOSE YOUR EYES – Hottest
AHOF – Hottest
BTS members also shined individually but were celebrated together as a group, winning:
Best Music (Winter – V, Spring – j-hope, Summer – Jin)
FAN N STAR Choice (Solo – Jin)
The 2025 Fact Music Awards were a celebration of K-pop’s power, versatility, and future. Stray Kids emerged as the biggest winners of the night, while groups like aespa, IVE, ENHYPEN, and PLAVE showed that both artistry and fan love fuel the industry’s growth.
With rookies rising and established groups only getting stronger, the TMAs proved once again why K-pop is unstoppable on the global stage.
