• The Battle for Melon’s Top Song of the Year— TWS vs (G)I-DLE

    The K-pop scene is heating up as two songs are currently battling it out for the coveted title of Melon’s Song of the Year. The contenders? None other than the rising stars TWS with their hit “Plot Twist” and the well-established powerhouse (G)I-DLE with their chart-topping song “Fate.”

    Fans are buzzing with excitement as these two tracks, one from a promising rookie group and the other from a beloved veteran group, go head-to-head for the ultimate win. The anticipation is palpable as netizens eagerly await the final results.

    According to a popular online community, the anticipated showdown has shifted focus from IU and TWS to (G)I-DLE and TWS, with (G)I-DLE gaining momentum and narrowing the odds. “At this point, the chances are half and half,” one netizen explained.

    Korean netizens have also chimed in with their thoughts:

    “I cheer for (G)I-DLE. I love that group.”

    “I like TWS’s ‘Plot Twist.’ I wish they get number 1.”

    “I want ‘Fate’ to win. I love that song.”

    “Let’s go ‘Fate’!”

    (G)I-DLE fighting!”

    TWS’s song is doing so well too.”

    “I wish (G)I-DLE would win.”

    “I’m going to go stream ‘Fate’ now.”

    “I love ‘Fate.’ I want it to win.”

    TWS has been consistent for so long. That’s amazing.”

    “TWS’s song is doing so well for a rookie group.”

    “‘Plot Twist’ is so refreshing.”

    With the race for Melon’s Song of the Year heating up, fans are eagerly streaming their favorite songs and showing their support for their favorite artists. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.

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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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