Just two months after their debut, Candy Shop, the fresh-faced girl group from Brave Entertainment, is already making headlines with a surprise member change.

On May 9th, Brave Entertainment dropped the bombshell news: "Our girl Yuina is taking a break from Candy Shop due to health issues. We've had some serious heart-to-hearts with Yuina about this. After giving it a lot of thought, we've decided to respect her wishes and put her activities on hold for now."

But that's not all. The company added, "Yuina won't be joining us for the upcoming schedules. But don't worry, Candy Shop isn't going anywhere. We're keeping the beat going as a four-member group and bringing in a new face."

Candy Shop, made up of Soram, Sui, Sarang, and Yuina, burst onto the scene on March 27 under the guidance of Brave Brothers. They've been in the spotlight since their pre-debut days as Brave's first new girl group in 13 years, following Brave Girls.

Yuina, the only Japanese member and a sub-vocalist of the group, has decided to step back despite being the newest addition to the team. It's a bittersweet moment for Candy Shop, but we're excited to see what the future holds for them.

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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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