The 2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS successfully showcased K-POP talent, with Stray Kids and aespa winning multiple awards.
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The 2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) successfully concluded amidst the passionate interest of K-POP fans worldwide. Hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANN STAR and THE SQUARE ENM, 'TMA 2025' was held on the 20th at the Macau Outdoor Performance Venue. This year's award ceremony gathered a total of 15 representative K-POP artists, including NEXZ, MEOVV, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, IVE, AHOF, aespa, NMIXX, NCT WISH, ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TWS, and Hearts2Hearts, brightening the night in Macau. Co-MCs Jung Hyun-moo and Sooyoung from Girls' Generation enhanced the quality of the ceremony with their delightful and smooth hosting. Stray Kids received a total of four awards, including 'Honor of the Year,' awarded to the best-performing artist of 2025, and 'Record of the Year,' awarded to the album artist that received the most love this year. aespa won three awards, including 'Muse of the Year,' given to the artist with the most influential activities in the K-POP scene over the year. IVE received two awards, including 'Sound of the Year,' awarded to the artist who showcased the best music this year, and ENHYPEN won three awards, including 'Icon of the Year,' awarded to the K-POP icon that heated up 2025. '2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' winners list: ◆ Honor of the Year: Stray Kids ◆ Muse of the Year: aespa ◆ Sound of the Year: IVE ◆ Record of the Year: Stray Kids ◆ Icon of the Year: ENHYPEN ◆ World Best Performer: ZEROBASEONE ◆ World Best Wave: BOYNEXTDOOR ◆ Artist of the Year: Stray Kids, aespa, ENHYPEN, IVE, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NCT WISH ◆ Global Hot Trend: NEXZ, MEOVV ◆ Next Leader: Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT ◆ Hottest: CLOSE YOUR EYES, AHOF ◆ TMA Popularity Award: Stray Kids ◆ Today's Choice: ENHYPEN ◆ Jury Special Award: aespa.
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