HITO Music Awards 2025: Full Recap of Winners, Performances, and Highlights from Taiwan's Biggest Music Night
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| Nanjing East Road side of Taipei Arena. Photo by Beisaleigh HGIIarie CC BY-SA 4.0 |
The 2025 HITO Music Awards, held at Taipei Arena on June 21, brought together Mandopop’s biggest names and rising international stars. With a star-studded lineup of performers and a mix of fan-voted and chart-based awards, the night became a celebration of both nostalgia and new musical milestones.
Unmissable Performances That Rocked the Stage
The ceremony opened with a high-voltage set from Golden Melody–winning rock bands Cosmos People (宇宙人) and Mixer (麋先生). Their joint act, dubbed “宇宙麋人,” was praised by local media for “firing up the crowd” with four explosive tracks.
Global attention turned to SB19, the Filipino P-pop sensation, who made history as the first Filipino act to perform at the HITO Awards. They thrilled the audience with a powerful medley of “DAM,” “DUNGKA!,” and viral hit “GENTO,” and surprised fans with a collaborative stage featuring Taiwanese boy band Ozone.
Closing the night was Mandopop queen Jolin Tsai, who debuted her latest single “Pleasure” with a visually stunning and internationally choreographed show that left fans buzzing on social media.
Major Winners at the 2025 HITO Music Awards
Here’s a quick look at this year’s major HITO awardees
- Most Popular Male Singer: 林宥嘉 (Yoga Lin)
- Most Popular Female Singer: 魏如萱 (Waa Wei)
- Most Popular Group: Ozone
- Best New Artist: 陳華 (Chen Hua)
- Top 10 Chinese Songs of the Year:
The big winner of the night? Energy, who took home five major awards including Chart Champion and Group of the Year, proving their legendary status in the Mandopop scene remains unshaken.
Audience & Media Reactions
Fans were particularly vocal about:
- SB19’s performance, which trended in Taiwan post-show and was widely described as “fiery” and “historic.”
- Energy’s multiple wins, signaling a successful comeback.
- Jolin Tsai’s show-stopping finale, with fans speculating about an upcoming solo concert after a tease by the host.
On social media, the ceremony was described as "one of the most energetic and diverse in HITO history," blending idol fandoms, powerful vocals, and crowd-pleasing choreography.
Top Highlights of the Night
- Energy: 5 awards, fan-favorite anthem “星期五晚上”
- SB19: Debut performance, cross-cultural stage with Ozone
- Jolin Tsai: Premiered Pleasure in a concert-style finale
- Cosmos People & Mixer: Electrifying opener
- 陳華 & Ozone: Rising stars who stole the spotlight
Whether you follow Mandopop or international acts like SB19, the 2025 HITO Awards were a night to remember—bringing together music, passion, and powerful performances under one roof.
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