• "Some" ARMYs Step Up To Express Support Over BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS V's Rumored Relationship Despite No Confirmation From Them

    As suspicions of BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS V's romantic relationship have not subsided for several days, fans have stepped up themselves.

    BTS Some fans issued a statement on May 24th and supported the two's love.

    An article titled "[Official] BTS Gallery Statement" was posted on the online community BTS Gallery earlier in the day. 

    The author of the post said, "There have already been many opinions among long-time fans that respect and support each member's love, and more fans have left supportive messages after the romance rumor," adding, "We will announce a statement after collecting majority opinion from gallery fans".

    In the meantime, he released a statement reflecting the opinions of "All the BTS Gallery."

    They said in a statement, "On May 22, BTS V and BLACKPINK Jennie were seen on Jeju Island. V and Jennie, who went back to their 20s after escaping from their star life, were spending precious time driving in Jeju Island".

    "The fans decided to watch silently and support the two", they said. "We thought life as a young Kim Tae Hyung in his 20s, not as BTS V, should also be respected".

    They added, "We actively support the love between V and Jennie, who are having the most beautiful moment of their lives, like the BTS album called 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life'".

    Finally, they added, "We sincerely hope that they can continue to meet happily and consider each other in the future".

    As of 5 p.m. on the same day, about 60 comments were posted on the article.

    Some netizens said in the comments, "I hope both of them are happy", "I think they really look good together", "ARMY supports V", and "Happy Birthday".

    On the other hand, "Why are you accepting it when it's not even confirmed? Who wrote this statements on their own?", "What kind of support is that?". Some netizens responded, "We don't support you", and "Please give us a statement of withdrawal".

    Rumors of a romantic relationship between Jennie (real name Kim Jennie) and V (real name Kim Tae Hyung) surfaced on May 22nd when a photo was posted on various social media.

    The photo was taken by a netizen, and was circulated with an article saying, "I witnessed two people presumed to be two people on Jeju Island".

    In this situation, Jennie's agency YG Entertainment said, "We have nothing to say". (This paper reported on May 23rd)

    V's agency, Big Hit Music, has yet to reveal any position.

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  • 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.

    Source: [1]