ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) member Sung Hanbin is proving he's got top-notch MC skills! On July 4th, he appeared as the storyteller for the live broadcast of Mnet's 'I-LAND 2: FINAL COUNTDOWN', celebrating the debut of the new group, IZNA.

As the storyteller for part 2 of 'I-LAND 2', Sung Hanbin has been guiding the show's narrative and connecting the I-Mates and I-Landers. Being a former contestant on 'Boys Planet', which launched his career, he serves as a role model and supportive senior to the I-Landers.

Sung Hanbin's polished hosting, trustworthy voice, excellent delivery, and narrative skills have earned him much praise. He's also the main MC of Mnet's 'M Countdown', where his deep love for K-POP shines through.

On this day, Sung Hanbin debuted a new ash-colored hairstyle. Fellow ZEROBASEONE members Zhang Hao, Kim Tae Rae, and Han Yu Jin also showed off bold new hairstyles at the final event.

ZEROBASEONE is excelling as '5th generation icons' both in Korea and internationally. They became the first K-POP group to achieve 'million-seller' status with three consecutive albums released within a day of their debut album. They officially debuted in Japan with their first single 'ゆらゆら -運命の花-' in March and ranked first in sales among K-POP artists in the first half of the year.

Riding on their global popularity, ZEROBASEONE will start their first overseas tour, '2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR', in Seoul from September 20-22, visiting eight cities worldwide.

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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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