the 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) dazzled fans across the globe on September 20, as K-pop’s biggest names gathered in Macao for an unforgettable night of music, recognition, and powerful performances. Held in the dynamic city where Eastern and Western cultures meet, this year’s TMA was nothing short of spectacular.
Stray Kids emerged as the night’s biggest winners, taking home the prestigious Daesang (Honor of the Year) along with Record of the Year, Artist of the Year (Bonsang), and the TMA Popularity Award - The TMA Popularity Award is a 100% fan-voted honor, determined entirely by the votes of global K-pop fans. With four trophies in total, the powerhouse group was officially crowned the most-awarded artist of the ceremony, cementing their reign at the forefront of K-pop.
CONGRATULATIONS STRAY KIDS FOR WINNING HONOR OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE 2025 TMA! pic.twitter.com/IQSr6IshEs
— 비니 (@spearhyunnie) September 20, 2025
The annual TMA, dubbed “a global K-pop awards ceremony representing Korea,” once again lived up to its promise, presenting “an even more splendid and special stage” in front of global fans. The event featured spectacular performances from top-tier K-pop acts, making it a night “to be remembered for a lifetime.”
But Stray Kids weren’t the only ones to shine. Fellow fourth- and fifth-generation leaders also made their mark on the star-studded evening:
🏆 Full List of Winners
Honor of the Year (Daesang)
Stray Kids
Record of the Year
Stray Kids
Artist of the Year (Bonsang)
Stray KidsAespa
Enhypen
Boynextdoor
ZEROBASEONE
IVE
NCT WISH
TWS
NMIXX
Next Leader Award
Allday ProjectKiiiKiii
Hearts2Hearts
Hottest Award
Ahof
Close Your Eyes
Global Hot Trend
Nexz
Meovv
Special Jury Award
Aespa
TMA Popularity Award
Stray Kids
Global Hot Star Award
PLAVE
Fan N Star Choice Awards
Group: PLAVE
Solo: BTS’s Jin
Angel N Star Award
Lim Young Woong
Today’s Choice
Enhypen
World Best Performer Award
ZEROBASEONE
World Best Wave Award
Boynextdoor
Muse of the Year
Aespa
Sound of the Year
IVE
Icon of the Year
Enhypen
The winners’ list reflected the diverse strength of K-pop’s present and future, showcasing both household names and exciting new acts.
As Stray Kids held their Daesang trophy high, fans around the world celebrated not just the group’s triumph, but the night’s larger message: K-pop continues to be a force that unites cultures, generations, and millions of fans across the globe.