BIGBANG member T.O.P has released a photo announcing that he is about to embark on a space trip.

On the 3rd, he posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption "Hi, there!" In the photo, T.O.P can be seen smiling while wearing a uniform with the NASA logo and a VIP access pass around his neck.

As his upcoming space trip draws near, his face is filled with happiness. T.O.P will be participating in "Dear Moon," a lunar tourism project developed by SpaceX, a US space exploration company founded by Elon Musk.

The project was planned by Maezawa Yusaku, who founded Japan's largest online shopping mall, "Zozotown," and he is supporting all expenses.

The project is a schedule where the crew will orbit the moon for about six days aboard the Starship spacecraft being developed by SpaceX.

In addition to T.O.P, "Dear Moon" includes a variety of artists from different countries and fields, such as DJ and producer, photographer, documentary filmmaker, actor, musician, and YouTuber, with a total of 8 crew members planned to participate.

The news has elicited a wide range of reactions from netizens, with many expressing excitement and support for T.O.P's out-of-this-world endeavor.

Here are some of the most notable reactions:

"Wow, this is incredible! T.O.P is truly one of a kind, and I'm so excited to see what he'll bring to this project."

"I never thought I'd see a K-pop idol going to space! T.O.P is breaking boundaries, and I'm here for it."

"I can't believe T.O.P is actually doing this! He's so brave, and I'm sure he'll make all of us proud."

"This is such a unique opportunity, and I'm thrilled that T.O.P gets to be a part of it. I hope he has an amazing time!"

"I'm not even a BIGBANG fan, but I have to admit, this is pretty cool. It's great to see people from different fields coming together for a common goal."

"I don't know much about space, but I trust that T.O.P knows what he's doing. Good luck to him and the rest of the crew!"

"I'm a little worried about T.O.P's safety, but I'm sure SpaceX has everything under control. I just hope he comes back safe and sound."

"I can't even imagine how T.O.P must be feeling right now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I'm so happy for him!"

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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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