2AM's Lee Chang Min has signed an exclusive contract with Major Nine.

"We have recently signed an exclusive contract with Lee Chang Min. We are delighted to embark on a new journey with Lee Chang Min, who possesses both singing and songwriting abilities. We plan to fully support him in various music activities and performances," Major Nine stated.

Debuting with 2AM in 2008, Lee Chang Min has been recognized as a talented main vocalist through numerous hit songs such as "This Song," "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die," "I Was Wrong," and "You Wouldn't Answer My Calls." Since 2010, he has expanded his vocal capabilities through solo activities and gained immense popularity with hits like "Just Eat Well."

Lee Chang Min has established himself not only as a singer but also as a songwriter, showcasing his versatility with a wide range of genres including OSTs like "Beautiful" from the drama 'Goblin,' "Super Yes" by Cosmic Girls' Chocome, and "My Love Fool" by Hwang Woo-rim.

Expressing his thoughts, Lee Chang Min said, "I have high expectations for new beginnings in a new place. I look forward to enjoying various activities with my Major Nine family, including music and broadcasting."

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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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