iKON's Bobby has officially begun his military service, opting for a quiet and low-key enlistment.

On April 4 KST, 143 Entertainment, iKON's agency, took to the group's official social media to announce that Bobby and fellow member Chanwoo would be fulfilling their military duties, with enlistment dates originally set for May 21 and May 27, respectively.

Both members have chosen to enlist without any formal ceremonies.

However, in a recent update, 143 Entertainment revealed that Bobby's enlistment date had been pushed from May 21 to June 4.

The agency emphasized that there would be no special events on the day of enlistment and requested fans to understand the decision, citing safety concerns due to potential overcrowding.

Since February, Bobby had been actively participating in tours, captivating audiences in Osaka, Tokyo, and Manila.

His last concert in Seoul on April 30 allowed him to connect with fans both locally and internationally, creating cherished memories before beginning his military service.

Stay tuned to allkpop for more updates on iKON and Bobby's journey!

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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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