• VIVIZ (GFriend's SinB, Eunha and Umji) Make Their Debut With 'BOP BOP!'

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    Leaving behind the name of the group GFRIEND, which has been called for seven years, SinB, Umji, and Eunbi (Eunha) have re-debuted as a new group called VIVIZ, named after each letter.

    On February 9th, VIVIZ first unveiled the stage they had honed through a showcase to commemorate the release of their first mini album "Beam of Prism," expressing confidence, saying, "We prepared it with a mind of no regrets".

    The album included seven songs, including the title song BOP BOP!, Fiesta, Tweet Tweet, Lemonade, Love You Like, and Mirror. In particular, BOP BOP! is a hybrid pop dance genre song that combines Latin rhythm and disco.

    The color of VIVIZ, which stands out so much that SinB thought it was "just this song" after hearing the title song, will be clearly revealed.

    The three, who faced the disbandment of the group in May last year, reunited as "VIVIZ" a combination of "VIVID" and "DAYS," which means "Clear". This contains a pledge to express one's own color proudly in the world.

    Umji explained the color that VIVIZ would show, saying, "I wasn't sure what color would come out before we prepared for the three, but as we worked together, I realized, 'We are this color'".

    GFRIEND, who had both musicality and performance skills, was such a fanatic group. VIVIZ members expressed their desire to show new sides that they had not shown as GFRIEND members.

    Eunha said, "If GFRIEND did music that touched your heart and made you emotional, VIVIZ seems to be doing bouncy music that shook your body". I explained. Umji also commented, "We filled the vocal parts in a variety of ways and included trendy music in the album".

    Above all, VIVIZ members emphasized that they had honed their minds to continue the love they received as GFRIEND members. Comparing VIVIZ to "career newcomers", they promised to become a group full of skills and passion.

    Eunha said, "To set a good precedent, we worked hard to feedback each other and prepared". SinB said, "I had a lot of worries, but I said 'Let's do well' more than 'Let's work hard', and I overcame my worries with passion".

    Meanwhile, VIVIZ's "Beam of Prism" will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. today (February 9th).

  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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