• Fifty Fifty to Return as 5-Member Group with Keena, Agency Plans September Comeback

    Fifty Fifty reveals plans for a comeback as a 5-member group in September.

    Attract, their agency, confirmed on the 14th, "After private auditions, we've selected four new members to join existing member Keena for a fresh start. We're excited to bring Fifty Fifty back with this new lineup."

    They added, "While fans eagerly await their return, we've decided to delay the comeback from June to September to ensure high-quality album production and effective global marketing."

    The agency stressed their commitment, saying, "We know fans have been patiently waiting, and we see this as a special opportunity. To give our best, we'll release a pre-release track to showcase Fifty Fifty's unique style before the full album drops, along with various promotional activities."

    Previously, Fifty Fifty faced legal challenges with their agency, Attract, over contract issues including alleged neglect of duties and member welfare.

    Despite initial disagreements, Keena remains with Attract while others have parted ways. Issues of embezzlement allegations against Attract's CEO were dismissed by Seoul's Gangnam Police Station.

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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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