The rising stars TWS (Shin Yoo, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihun, and Kyungmin) are revving up for their comeback with a dose of variety show fun!

With their second mini-album, "SUMMER BEAT!" slated for release on the 24th, TWS, dubbed the "rising rookie," is ready to make a splash once again.

Their debut track, "The First Encounter Didn't Go as Planned," made waves on major music charts, showcasing their unique "boyhood pop" style with nostalgic lyrics and refreshing melodies.

Even after four months since their debut, they're still riding high on the charts, with over 500,000 physical albums sold!

Now, as they gear up for their comeback, TWS dropped the pre-release track "hey! hey!" on the 5th, building anticipation for their upcoming album.

But that's not all! To keep the excitement going, TWS is diving into the world of variety shows. They recently wrapped up filming for MBC M's "Weekly Idol" on the 11th, where they wowed viewers with their entertaining antics alongside hosts Boom and Lee Changjun.

This isn't their first rodeo on "Weekly Idol" either! Their debut appearance charmed audiences, and now fans are eagerly awaiting their return. With Boom and Lee Changjun steering the ship, there's no telling what kind of fun TWS will bring to the table this time!

Don't miss TWS's episode on MBC Every1's "Weekly Idol," airing every Wednesday at 6:20 PM KST, sometime in June.

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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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