Rookie boy group 'NEXZ' will embark on a debut showcase tour across three cities in Japan.

JYP announced the debut showcase tour titled 'Ride the Vibe' on the official Japanese website of NEXZ on the 3rd.

Starting in Fukuoka at the Marine Messe Fukuoka on August 3-4, NEXZ will perform in Osaka at the Edion Arena Osaka on August 17-18, and in Tokyo at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza Arena on August 24-25.

NEXZ debuted on the 20th of last month. Their single 'Ride the Vibe' topped the charts on local music sites such as iTunes Japan, Recochoku, Mu-Mo, and Mora immediately after its release.

Even before the official release of their Japanese album, they were chosen as models for a beverage brand. The CM song 'Keep on Moving' was written and produced by Park Jin Young.

Meanwhile, NEXZ is the first boy group JYP has introduced in about six years since Stray Kids. They aim to be active in both Korea and Japan, with a vision of leading the new generation and the future.

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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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