ITZY will make a comeback with the release of their first full-length album 'CRAZY IN LOVE' on September 24.

JYP Entertainment surprised global K-pop fans by releasing a poster announcing ITZY's comeback on various official SNS channels at 12am on the 13th.

According to the poster, ITZY will release their first full album 'CRAZY IN LOVE' and the title song 'LOCO' on September 24th. The new song 'LOCO' was written, composed, and arranged by GALACTIKA * (GALACTIKA *), the hit song composition team that made ITZY's representative songs 'DALLA DALLA' and 'WANNABE'.

ITZY debuted in February 2019 with their first single title song 'DALLA DALLA' and gained explosive popularity, opening the door to the 4th generation of K-pop groups. Then 'ICY', 'WANNABE', 'Not Shy',"마.피.아. In the morning" succeeded in five consecutive hits, boasting a unique presence.

Accordingly, they are doing their best to improve the perfection of their first full-length album, which global fans have been eagerly waiting for. It is expected that the group's capability will reach its peak as the greater support of fans is added to the steep global popularity rise.

On the other hand, ITZY will release a new album and new song 'LOCO' after about 5 months at 1 pm on September 24 (00:00 EST).

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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