• iKON's Koo Junhoe Makes Solo Debut with Double Title Tracks, Aims for Two Goals

    iKON member Koo Junhoe is gearing up to release his first solo mini-album with double title tracks.

    On the 27th, Koo Junhoe revealed the tracklist for his mini-album '멍' ('Dumb') through iKON's official SNS.

    The mini-album features two title tracks: '나 홀로 (Alone)' and '빌어 (Swear),' along with other songs like 'So cold,' '한강이야 (Han River),' and '슬프다 (Feat. BOBBY).'

    Particularly, '나 홀로 (Alone)' benefited from the support of singer and producer GRAY, enhancing its overall quality, while iKON member BOBBY's featuring and lyrics in '빌어 (Swear)' have heightened expectations for their synergy.

    Koo Junhoe's personal touch is evident throughout the album, with credits on all tracks. He aims to showcase his diverse musical styles and establish himself as a singer-songwriter.

    Known for his distinctive vocal tone and consistent musical endeavors, Koo Junhoe's solo debut album '멍' ('Dumb') has generated significant anticipation among fans and music lovers alike.

    The album '멍' ('Dumb') by Koo Junhoe will be available on various online music platforms starting from July 3rd at 6 PM KST.

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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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