• “Wishing you’re happy”— Rain Shares Personal Thoughts on Possible Retirement from Showbiz

    In his latest video on his YouTube channel, Season B Season, Rain took fans on a nostalgic journey to the neighborhood where the old JYP Entertainment building once stood.

    During the visit, Rain wandered around the area, reminiscing about his days as a trainee at JYPE and reflecting on his debut two decades ago. He even sat down at a café for a heartfelt conversation about the future of his career.

    In a candid moment, Rain shared his inner thoughts, expressing concerns about whether he's keeping up with the times or if it's time to consider winding down his career. He admitted to occasionally questioning if he's meeting the standards expected of a celebrity despite his hard work.

    The producers offered words of comfort, likening Rain's situation to that of Park Ji Sung, the famous Korean soccer player, who pushed himself to the limit during his prime. They suggested that Rain may be experiencing a similar feeling of slowing down after running at full speed for so long.

    When asked if he should follow in the footsteps of J.Y. Park and continue his activities, Rain humorously replied that he couldn't match J.Y. Park's passion, eliciting laughter from everyone.

    After watching the video, fans left supportive comments, encouraging Rain to keep working and expressing admiration for his talent and dedication. They wished him happiness and longevity in his career, reaffirming his status as one of the industry's top solo singers.

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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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