RM Wins Big at Shark Music Video Awards 2025 Ahead of BTS Reunion
Even while serving in the military, BTS leader RM continues to dominate the global music scene. The multi-talented artist, born Kim Namjoon, recently took home four major honors at the 2025 Shark Music Video Awards for his outstanding work on the songs “Lost” and “Neva Play.”
The annual Shark Awards, which celebrate creative excellence across music videos, advertising, short films, and design, recognized RM in four categories this year. His solo track “Lost” swept three major awards: Best R&B/Soul Video, Best Music Video (Grand Prix), and Best Direction, while “Neva Play”—his genre-bending collaboration with rapper Megan Thee Stallion—earned the Best Animation award.
These wins mark yet another high point in RM’s already impressive solo run during his time away from BTS. The rapper and producer is currently completing the final weeks of his mandatory military service, with his discharge set for June 2025. Still, despite being out of the public eye, his artistic impact continues to be felt—and rewarded.
Fans around the world wasted no time celebrating RM’s latest achievements. Social media platforms were quickly flooded with messages of congratulations, excitement, and admiration for the BTS leader’s continued success and artistic evolution. With these latest wins, RM’s total award count for the year now stands at 14, further cementing his legacy as one of Korea’s most respected solo artists.
A Closer Look at the Shark Awards
The Shark Music Video Awards are part of the broader Shark Awards Festival, an international celebration of creativity and innovation in the communication arts. Held annually, the event honors the very best in advertising, design, music video production, and short-form storytelling. RM’s wins highlight the artistic caliber of his visual and musical work—and the global recognition he continues to receive for it.
RM’s Recent Projects
This victory at the Shark Awards comes on the heels of another international recognition: RM and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Neva Play” also won Best of Listener’s Choice — International Song at the Music Awards Japan 2025, a newly launched awards platform celebrating global music impact.
RM has also been keeping fans emotionally engaged with his latest release, “Stop The Rain”, a heartfelt collaboration with Epik High’s Tablo. Released on May 2, the emotionally heavy track resonated deeply with fans for its poetic lyrics and melancholic mood, quickly debuting at #1 on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart.
Countdown to BTS Reunion
With RM’s military service nearing its end and his creative output at an all-time high, anticipation for his return—and the eventual full reunion of BTS—is reaching fever pitch. As the group prepares to reunite in the near future, RM’s string of solo successes sets the stage for what’s sure to be a powerful new era for the beloved K-pop icons.