The nomination list for the 2025 Asian Pop Music Awards is out, and BTS members have secured a significant presence. While the group is currently focusing on individual projects, two of its members earned recognition for their standout solo work this year. Jin and J-hope have collectively received four nominations across major categories.
The awards are organized by the ASIA VVV ENTERTAINMENT GROUP in Hong Kong and the UK VVV MUSIC GROUP in London. The full list of nominees was made public on December 2, 2025. This announcement came a few days later than originally planned. The schedule was adjusted following a tragic fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district in late November.
The Full List of BTS Nominations
The four nominations highlight the distinct musical paths taken by the two artists. Jin’s nominations are for his emotive solo track, while J-hope’s nods celebrate his dynamic collaborations.
The nominations for the BTS members are:
- Record of the Year: Jin – “Don’t Say You Love Me”
- Best Collaboration: J-hope – “Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla)”
- Best Music Video: LE SSERAFIM x J-hope – “SPAGHETTI”
- Best Male Artist: Jin
These nominations are a result of specific projects released in 2025. Jin’s nominated song, “Don’t Say You Love Me,” is part of his second solo album titled ECHO. J-hope’s track “Killin’ It Girl” is a single created in partnership with American rapper GloRilla. The music video nomination is for “SPAGHETTI,” a October 2025 release by the group LE SSERAFIM that features J-hope.
Category Competition and Other K-Pop Nominees
The Asian Pop Music Awards feature a wide range of categories celebrating pop music across Asia. The competition in the categories where BTS members are nominated is filled with other top K-pop artists and global stars.
In the Best Male Artist category, Jin faces strong contenders. The list includes BAEKHYUN, CHANYEOL, G-DRAGON, Jackson Wang, KAI, MARK, and SUHO. For Best Collaboration, J-hope’s “Killin’ It Girl” is up against major team-ups like Jisoo x ZAYN, Jennie x Dua Lipa, and G-DRAGON x Anderson .Paak. The Best Music Video category pits the vibrant “SPAGHETTI” against high-production videos from artists such as LISA, TWICE, and Jennie.
Other major K-pop acts received multiple nominations as well. BLACKPINK members Jennie and Rosé are each nominated in several categories, including Best Female Artist and Song of the Year. Groups like Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, and TWICE are nominated for Best Group, while aespa and IVE appear in categories like Best Dance Performance.
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Fan Reactions to the Nominations
News of the nominations was quickly shared across social media platforms dedicated to BTS. On Threads and Facebook, fan accounts posted the list of nominations, congratulating Jin and J-hope. The posts commonly used hashtags like #APMA2025 and #AsianPopMusicAwards to organize the celebration. The reaction from the fan community has been supportive, focusing pride on the members’ individual successes while the group is on a break from full-group activities.
Award Process and Ceremony Details
A production committee and a selected jury are responsible for overseeing the awards and choosing the final winners. The organizers have not yet announced the date for the awards ceremony where the winners will be revealed. With the nominees now official, attention will turn to the voting process and the eventual live ceremony.
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