On May 31 KST, Wake One Entertainment made an important announcement regarding solo artist Kim Jae Hwan. The talented singer has decided to renew his exclusive contract with the label.

In a heartfelt statement, Wake One Entertainment shared:

"Hello, this is Wake One Entertainment. We are pleased to inform you that our artist, Kim Jae Hwan, has chosen to extend his exclusive contract with Wake One. This decision reflects the strong mutual trust and loyalty between artist and label.

After his successful transition from being a member of Wanna One—a prominent K-Pop boy group—Kim Jae Hwan embarked on a remarkable solo career. His artistic versatility knows no bounds.

Throughout this journey, Wake One has stood by him as a reliable partner, achieving significant milestones together.

Empowered by the respect and understanding shared between artist and label, Wake One pledges to continue supporting Kim Jae Hwan in all aspects of his musical endeavors.

Additionally, we have important news regarding Kim Jae Hwan’s military enlistment. He applied for a position with the ROK Army music corps and recently received a passing notice from the Military Manpower Administration.

His official enlistment date is set for July 1 KST. We kindly ask for your warm words of encouragement as he fulfills his national duties and returns in good health.

Thank you for your unwavering support."

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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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