Pop Golden Awards 2025: Official Nominees Announcement
The Wait is Over – Celebrating Excellence in Global Entertainment
We are thrilled to announce the official nominees for the Pop Golden Awards 2025, honoring the most exceptional talents and groundbreaking achievements in music, film, and entertainment from around the world. This year’s ceremony promises to be our most spectacular yet, celebrating artists who have captivated audiences and redefined excellence across multiple genres and regions.
The Pop Golden Awards recognizes outstanding contributions from international markets, including Korean, Chinese, Thai, and Bollywood entertainment industries, alongside Western cinema and global pop music. Our comprehensive categories reflect the diverse landscape of contemporary entertainment and the artists who continue to push creative boundaries.
Music Categories
Golden KOREAN RECORD OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
The competition is fierce in this prestigious category, featuring powerhouse vocalists and chart-topping releases. The nominees are:
- Lim Young Woong – “Heavenly Ever After”
- V – “Winter Ahead” (featuring Park Hyo Shin)
- IU – “Never Ending Story”
- Jin – “Don’t Say You Love Me”
- Lim Young Woong – “Don’t Look Back at Me”
- JANG MIN HO – “Young at Heart”
- Kim Yong Bin – “Always Been You”
- KIM HEE JAE – “My Love, Gone Forever”
Golden K-POP SONG OF THE YEAR Award
This category showcases the explosive creativity of K-pop in 2025. The nominees are:
- KATSEYE – “Gnarly”
- aespa – “Whiplash”
- Saja Boys – “Soda Pop”
- Rosé (featuring Bruno Mars) – “Apt.”
- Jennie – “Like Jennie”
- BLACKPINK – “Jump”
- Huntr/x – “Golden”
- BABYMONSTER – “Hot Sauce”
- Le Sserafim – “Crazy”
- Stray Kids – “CEREMONY”
- JISOO – “earthquake”
- j-hope – “Mona Lisa”
- Lisa (featuring Doja Cat & RAYE) – “Born Again”
Golden K-POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
Individual artistry takes center stage with these exceptional nominees:
- Rosé (BLACKPINK)
- Jennie (BLACKPINK)
- JIN (BTS)
- j-hope (BTS)
- Jisoo (BLACKPINK)
- Lisa (BLACKPINK)
- Jackson Wang
- Minnie ((G)I-DLE)
- G-Dragon
Golden K-POP GROUP OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
The battle of the groups features these industry titans:
- BLACKPINK
- BABYMONSTER
- aespa
- Stray Kids
- (G)I-DLE
- SEVENTEEN
- TWICE
- LE SSERAFIM
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- NewJeans
- ATEEZ
- IVE
Golden K-POP MUSIC VIDEOS OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
Visual storytelling excellence is recognized through these stunning nominations:
- Stray Kids – “CEREMONY”
- aespa – “Rich Man”
- SEVENTEEN – “THUNDER”
- Jisoo X Zayn – “Eyes Closed”
- IVE – “REBEL HEART”
- BABYMONSTER – “BILLIONAIRE”
- TWICE – “THIS IS FOR”
- JENNIE – “Mantra”
- BLACKPINK – “JUMP”
- Rosé – “APT” (featuring Bruno Mars)
- Jin – “Don’t Say You Love Me”
- j-hope – “MONA LISA”
GOLDEN J-POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Japan’s vibrant music scene is represented by these outstanding artists:
- Creepy Nuts
- Mrs. GREEN APPLE
- Kocchi no Kento
- Hoshimachi Suisei
- Number_i
- Kenshi Yonezu
- Fuuji Kazi
- Sakurazaka46
- OCTPATH
GOLDEN HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD
Hip hop excellence is celebrated with these powerful tracks:
- GELO – “Tweaker”
- Doechii – “Denial”
- Kendrick Lamar (featuring SZA) – “Luther”
- Central Cee (featuring Lil Baby) – “BAND4BAND”
- Number_i – “INZM”
- LISA (featuring Future) – “FXCK UP THE WORLD”
- Jennie (featuring Doechii) – “ExtraL”
- ATEEZ – “Lemon Drop”
- Creepy Nuts – “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”
- j-hope (featuring GloRilla) – “Killin’ It Girl”
GOLDEN POP SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD
Global pop sensations dominate this category with these unforgettable hits:
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
- Cazzu – “Con Otra”
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
- Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
- Justin Bieber – “DAISIES”
- Shakira – “Soltera”
GOLDEN POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
The world’s biggest pop stars compete for this coveted honor:
- ROSÉ
- Lady Gaga
- Bruno Mars
- Shakira
- Justin Bieber
- Billie Eilish
- Taylor Swift
- Bad Bunny
GOLDEN POP GROUP OF THE YEAR
Outstanding group performances are celebrated with these nominees:
- The Beths
- Wet Leg
- Maroon 5
- OneRepublic
- Number_i
- BLACKPINK
- TWICE
- SEVENTEEN
- Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Acting Categories
Golden KOREAN ACTOR OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
Korea’s finest acting talents are recognized:
- Im Yoon-ah
- Ha Young
- Lee Min-Ho
- Choo Young Woo
- Park Bo-gum
- Kim Jisoo
- Cha Woo-min
- Kim So-hyun
Golden CHINESE ACTOR OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
Chinese entertainment’s brightest stars are honored:
- Xiao Zhan (肖战)
- Zhang Ruonan (章若楠)
- Dilraba Dilmurat (迪丽热巴)
- Ding Yuxi (丁禹兮)
- Leo Wu (吴磊)
- Dylan Wang (王鹤棣)
- Lin Yi (林一)
- Zhao Lusi (赵露思)
Golden THAI ACTOR OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
Thailand’s exceptional acting talent shines through:
- Freen Sarocha
- Maxky Ratchata
- Faye Peraya
- Gulf Kanawut
- Yoko Apasra
- Fort Thitipong
- Becky Armstrong
- Archen Aydin
-
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Golden BOLLYWOOD ACTOR OF THE YEAR Award (2025)
Bollywood’s finest performers are celebrated:
- Shraddha Kapoor
- Vicky Kaushal
- Soundarya Sharma
- Arjun Kapoor
- Tripti Dimri
- Kartik Aaryan
- Ali Fazal
- Jitendra Kumar
Golden Actor of the Year 2025
International cinema’s most compelling performances are recognized:
- Tom Cruise
- Kerry Condon
- Vera Farmiga
- Patrick Wilson
- Margot Robbie
- Liam Neeson
- Joseph Quinn
- Lashana Lynch
Film Category
Golden Film Of The Year Award 2025
The most anticipated and acclaimed films compete for this prestigious honor:
- F1
- The Conjuring: Last Rites
- Lilo & Stitch
- Superman
- Chhaava
- Jurassic World Rebirth
- Thunderbolts
- The Naked Gun
Additional Music Categories
Golden Pop Song Of The Year Award 2025
Two phenomenal tracks have earned nominations in this special category:
- Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
About Voting and the Ceremony
The Pop Golden Awards 2025 represents a celebration of artistic excellence across continents and genres. Each nominee has demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and impact in their respective fields. Winners will be determined through a combination of industry expert votes and public participation.
Stay tuned to our official channels for voting information, ceremony details, and exclusive content featuring your favorite nominees. This year’s Pop Golden Awards promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the artists who have shaped entertainment in 2025.
The journey to the golden stage begins now. Who will take home the prestigious Pop Golden Awards? The choice is in your hands.
