• VIVIZ Confirms Appearance On 'Queendom 2'

    VIVIZ (Umji, Eunha, Sinb, and Umji) will meet global fans through Mnet's 'Queendom 2'.

    The agency Big Planet Maid announced on February 21, "VIVIZ has confirmed its appearance on Mnet's survival program 'Queendom 2', which will be aired for the first time on March 31."

    'Queendom 2' is a comeback survival program in which six top girl groups compete and release singles one time each day. As this season is aimed not only at domestic but also global K-pop fans, there is anticipation for more intense competition and abundant entertainment.

    Among them, the news of VIVIZ, who recently had a successful debut ceremony, has been reported and is drawing keen attention. In particular, as the group gained great popularity as an irreplaceable 'sword group dancer' during GFRIEND's activities, the curiosity about what kind of fresh performance will be presented by VIVIZ, a newly formed group, is heightened.

    VIVIZ released their first mini-album 'Beam Of Prism' on February 9 and started their full-fledged debut activities. At the same time as the release, VIVIZ took the top spot on the real-time chart of the Bugs with the title song 'BOP BOP!' Not only that but MBC M' Show! Champion' and Mnet's 'M Countdown', after a week of the debut, won two music broadcasts, imprinting a still shining presence.

    The attention is focused on what kind of charm VIVIZ will capture global fans with, which has returned splendidly as a 'recruited rookie' in the fierce battle of girl groups.

  • 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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