On May 11, the rising girl group BABYMONSTER kicked off their Asian tour with their first fan meeting in Japan.

The event was packed with live performances of their songs, interactive sessions with fans, and a special tribute to K-pop giants BLACKPINK with a cover of the hit song “As If It’s Your Last.”

The cover performance quickly went viral on social media, not just for the group’s impressive rendition, but also for how they handled an unexpected hiccup during the performance.

While grooving to BLACKPINK’s “As If It’s Your Last,” the music suddenly cut out twice during the chorus due to technical glitches.

However, the BABYMONSTER members didn’t miss a beat. They continued to sing the song live without music and calmly completed the performance, showcasing their excellent skills and professionalism.

Ever since their re-debut after Ahyeon joined the team, BABYMONSTER has been consistently impressing the public with their stable singing and performing skills.

The rapper line, including Ahyeon, Ruka, and Asa, has received rave reviews for their professional stage presence.

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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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