SHINee’s Onew is back on the scene and fans are all feels!

Back in June 2023, SM Entertainment broke the news that our beloved idol would be taking a break from the limelight for a while due to health issues.

Fans were understandably concerned after spotting his frail figure and were more than supportive of his recovery journey.

"Onew had to make a hospital visit due to some health problems and has since undergone a medical check-up and consultation. It was recommended that he needs some TLC and rest. After a serious chat with the group, they decided to let Onew chill and focus on getting better, meaning he won’t be part of the upcoming activities.— SM Entertainment"

Fast forward to almost a year later on April 20, 2024, he was seen at Incheon Airport looking fit as a fiddle. Fans were understandably teary-eyed, even more so the next day when he showed up on the red carpet of Mediacorp Entertainment’s Star Awards 2024.

This annual award show in Singapore is all about “honoring the crème de la crème and brightest stars in the local Chinese entertainment scene.”

Judging by the snaps and clips taken by those present, he looked healthy and was all smiles the whole time. He was grinning like a Cheshire cat and was super interactive with his fans.

SHAWOLs couldn’t contain their excitement, thrilled to see him at his first red carpet event in years. It was also notably his first public outing in 10 months since his break.

Not just content with walking the red carpet, he also wowed the crowd with a solo performance of his song “Your Scent.”

And to top it all off, he later presented an award, radiating confidence on stage, especially when he heard the cheers of his fans.

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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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