Jinhwan Kim of iKON “Preparing for a new album, working hard” [Picture]

Jinhwan Kim of the group iKON released a pictorial and interview through the September issue of <Marie Claire>.

Kim Jin-hwan in the published pictorial created an atmosphere full of autumn atmosphere. In a pictorial with a uniquely shaped plant, he captured attention by digesting a pink color suit, silk shirt, and tweed jacket in his own way.

In an interview after filming, Jinhwan Kim said that he was preparing for a new album after taking a break after finishing <Kingdom: Legendary War>. I want to make good music that meets expectations, but at the same time, I feel impatient because I don't want the fans to wait too long, but I also added the story that I'm trying to make better music.

On the other hand, after the definition of 'iconness' was given, he also expressed his desire to release his own solo album. Expectations for new music were also hinted at from him, who pursued a well-balanced stage without leaning towards either dance or singing.

More pictorials and interviews of 'Kim Jin-hwan', an icon who is getting hotter on stage, can be found in the September issue of <Marie Claire> and on the Marie Claire website.

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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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