Zico opened up about his admiration for pop star Billie Eilish.

On June 21st, Billie Eilish appeared on KBS 2TV's 'The Seasons - Zico's Artist'.

During their interview, conducted without an audience, Zico recalled encountering Billie Eilish through her EP album released in 2017, which he also owns on LP.

He expressed, "At that time, I wished Billie Eilish wouldn't become famous. Isn't there a bit of sadness when an artist you like becomes famous?"

Billie Eilish understood his sentiment, replying, "That's right. I want to keep it to myself." Zico added, "It's really heartbreaking."

When asked about her favorite among her albums, Billie Eilish replied, "I like all the album covers. They're pretty. 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' is the best, though it's expected because it's my latest album. It's an album I'm really proud of in every aspect. It's the most complete among the songs I've made so far, with the best visual aesthetics. But if I didn't have the past albums I've looked at, I wouldn't have this album either. I love all my work."

Zico expressed his desire to give an album that reflects his thoughts the most as a gift, presenting his album to Billie Eilish. In return, Billie Eilish also presented her album, creating a heartwarming scene.

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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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