K-pop group fromis_9 kicked off the summer season with a series of refreshing hit songs, making the hot nights cooler. The group (Lee Saerom, Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Roh Jisun, Lee Seoyeon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nakyung, Baek Jiheon) wowed the audience at the 'AliExpress 2024 Weverse Con Festival' (WeConFe) held on June 16 at the Incheon Inspire Entertainment Resort.

fromis_9 lit up the stage at 'Weverse Con', thrilling fans worldwide with their perfect performance. Their setlist included '#menow' and 'What I Want' from their first full album 'Unlock My World', along with hits like 'Feel Good (SECRET CODE)', 'Stay This Way', 'WE GO', and 'DM'.

The group started with a new version of '#menow' made just for 'WeConFe', showing off their stunning looks. They performed 'What I Want' with confidence and maturity, a song they don’t usually perform outside concerts.

The hit parade continued with 'Feel Good (SECRET CODE)', 'Stay This Way', 'WE GO', and 'DM'. fromis_9 proved they’re a 'masterpiece song house', bringing high-energy performances and amazing vocals, living up to their title as 'Summer Queens'.

The members shared their excitement, saying, "When you think of fromis_9, you think of summer. This is our third time at this festival that marks the start of summer, and it feels like we’re here at just the right time." They also announced their comeback in August, asking fans to stay tuned.

Park Jiwon gave a special performance, singing a duet with Park Jinyoung on the song 'Farewell in the Daytime'. The emotional ballad about a breakup showcased her calm tone and powerful, sorrowful voice, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

fromis_9 is busy performing at university festivals and various events. They will also hold a photo exhibition at Kumho Albert Hall in Seoul starting July 5, ahead of their comeback. The photobook 'FROM SUMMER' will be available for pre-order on Weverse Shop and Withmuu starting June 28.

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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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