Legendary group KARA is set for a comeback in July.

RBW, KARA's agency, revealed on the 18th, "KARA will release a new song next month and is poised to continue their reign as 'Hallyu Queens'."

This comeback follows their special album 'MOVE AGAIN' released in November 2022, celebrating their 15th anniversary. The group demonstrated their resilience with 'MOVE AGAIN', generating significant buzz.

Their title track 'WHEN I MOVE' immediately topped major Korean music streaming platforms upon release and also clinched 1st place on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank'.

This marked KARA as the first 2nd generation girl group to achieve music show wins spanning the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

Renowned as 'Hallyu Queens', KARA not only featured on Japan's prestigious music program 'Music Station' but also saw 'WHEN I MOVE' named 'Best K-pop Song of 2022' by Billboard USA, highlighting their global impact.

With this successful comeback, KARA will reunite with fans worldwide on their 17th debut anniversary, poised to write another significant chapter in K-pop history.

In July, KARA will drop their new song domestically and stage a full group concert titled 'KARASIA' in Tokyo and Osaka in August.

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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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