K-pop fans, brace yourselves! Cube Entertainment’s rookie group NOWADAYS, featuring members Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun, recently rocked the cover of Rolling Stone Korea.

In the photoshoot, NOWADAYS put a fresh spin on street fashion, showcasing each member’s unique style and pulling off a charming boyfriend look.

As the first male group to debut under Cube Entertainment in eight years, NOWADAYS shared, “We plan to show everything we’ve prepared diligently.”

Member Yoon expressed his ambition, saying, “As much as we prepared for a long time to debut, I wanted people to say ‘a monster rookie appeared’.” Siyun echoed the sentiment, adding, “I can’t believe that I’m part of the boy group that Cube Entertainment debuted for the first time in 8 years.”

Member Yeonwoo shared his desire to be remembered as an irreplaceable idol, stating, “I want to create a unique color for NOWADAYS.” Jinhyuk voiced his aspiration, saying, “I want to be remembered as an idol group that turns the world upside down.”

Leader Hyeonbin wrapped up by sharing, “I want NOWADAYS to become a group that can provide comfort and empathy to fans.”

In the meantime, NOWADAYS dropped their debut single album ‘NOWADAYS’ on April 2.

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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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