• Roy Kim exclusively talks about his frustrations, self-doubting moments, the lessons he learned in life + more

    After 4 years of obstacles, singer Roy Kim released an album.

    Roy Kim had a media meeting on October 25th to celebrate the release of 'And' He talked about the new record and his comeback after 4 years.

    "I've been in the military and working on the record and concert," he stated, adding,"Long. I was nervous, yet the record had my music and parts. I'm happy with the record and hope the public's opinion won't change that."

    Roy Kim was investigated for spreading pornography in a group chat room with Jung Joon-young in 2019. Roy Kim wasn't a member of Jung Joon-chat young's room, but a fishing group. 2020 probation.


    Roy Kim, who was stigma-free, joined the Marine Corps in June 2020 and was discharged in December.

    Regarding the difficult period mentioned in the album marketing video, he commented, "At some point, I feared I would not be able to do the music I wanted to do. "

    He said, "There were times when I was fatigued and joined the military. In the meantime, I fantasized of returning. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting so long. The answer is to work harder and provide music for those who waited," he said.

    Roy Kim said, "I had a lot of time to reflect, and I realized how important my profession was to me. I believed music was an important aspect of my life, therefore I worked hard to compose songs and completed this CD."


    On November 19 and 20, he met fans after the '2022 Roy Kim Show' and remarked, "The concert is coming back after 4 years, so the fans have been waiting a lot, and I've been looking forward to it for 4 years." I'm anxious. What will the concert be like? Good singer? Not overwhelming. I'm excited and preparing well."

    "I feel like crying (during the concert)," he said and adding, "I don't cry in public, but I'm terrified I will.” The band hyungs bet. The bet is on, but forced sobbing doesn't show up; you'll know once you try it. My heart keeps crying."

    Expectations are high for Roy Kim, who has overcome adversity and resumed sailing.

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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.

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