Tension built around who would receive the trophy, but the outcome was predictable. At the ″2025 SEC Awards,″ hosted by the Brazilian entertainment website ″Seriesemcena,″ BTS’ Jungkook took the stage once again. He won ″International Song of the Year″ for his self-composed track ″Never Let Go,″ marking his third consecutive victory in this category, following wins for ″Left and Right″ in 2023 and ″Seven″ in 2024. This award has now become a signature achievement for Jungkook.

″Never Let Go″ is a fan song, yet its success extends well beyond its dedicated following. The track reached number 12 on the Billboard Global Chart (excluding the US), number 20 on the Global 200, and made its way into the UK’s Official Singles Top 100. With over 200 million streams on Spotify, Jungkook effectively conveyed his message to fans through playlists around the world.

Jungkook’s record at the SEC Awards is noteworthy. In 2023, he secured two awards: ″International Male Artist of the Year″ and ″International Song of the Year.″ The following year, he achieved a remarkable triple crown. His collection of SEC Award trophies could easily fill an entire exhibition.

Beyond the SEC Awards, Jungkook’s accolades continued to grow. He won ″Most Streamed Song of the Year″ at the BMI Pop Awards for both ″3D″ and ″Standing Next to You.″ At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, he was honored as ″K-Pop Artist of the Year″ and for ″Best Music Video,″ setting a new record for the most wins by an Asian solo artist. He also made history as the first and only Asian artist to win ″Male Artist of the Year″ at the People’s Choice Awards.

All of Jungkook’s achievements have been recognized by Billboard. He topped the ″2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100″ list and was featured on the ″Top Pop Stars of 2023″ list. Jungkook has transcended the label of ″K-pop idol,″ emerging as a pivotal figure in reshaping the global pop music landscape.

What makes the annual trophy ceremony particularly special is that Jungkook consistently makes history on stage.