ILLIT Nominated for Three Categories at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The K-pop group ILLIT has made a significant impact by securing nominations in three categories at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Announced on January 22, ILLIT is nominated for 'K-pop Song of the Year,' 'Best New Artist (K-pop),' and 'Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge.'

The iHeartRadio Music Awards, hosted by the American online radio service iHeartRadio since 2014, recognizes the most played artists and songs on its platform over the past year. The ceremony is set to take place on March 17 in Los Angeles, California.

ILLIT's nominated track, 'Magnetic,' is the title song from their debut mini-album 'SUPER REAL ME,' released in March of last year. Among the nominees, 'Magnetic' stands out as the only song from a rookie group that debuted last year.

Since their debut, ILLIT has made waves on global charts with 'Magnetic,' which entered the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart, setting records as the first and fastest K-pop debut song to achieve this feat. The song's success has also led to numerous accolades from international media and year-end lists on various global platforms.

ILLIT is also recognized for their prowess in short-form content. The catchy and quirky choreography of 'Magnetic' has sparked a viral dance challenge across various short-form platforms. This popularity has propelled 'Magnetic' to rank fourth in TikTok's annual 'Top Songs' in South Korea and third in Japan. The newly introduced 'Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge' category at the iHeartRadio Music Awards will be determined by fan votes, and ILLIT's influence in the short-form trend over the past year is highly anticipated.

Following nominations at prestigious international music awards such as the MTV Europe Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards in 2024, ILLIT continues to prove their global impact as a rookie group. They have also achieved four rookie awards at major domestic and international ceremonies, including the 2024 MAMA Awards, MMA 2024, the 39th Golden Disc Awards, and the 66th Japan Record Awards.