BOYNEXTDOOR has proven their popularity with a strong debut in Japan.

According to Oricon's latest chart on the 11th, BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Ryu, Myungjaehyun, Taesan, Lee Han, Unhak) secured the top spot on the 'Daily Single Ranking' for July 10th, selling 62,211 copies of their debut single 'AND' on its release day. This marks their third consecutive chart-topper on Oricon, following their successful mini-albums 'WHY..' and 'HOW?' in Korea.

By the second day, 'AND' had amassed impressive sales of 163,482 copies. This nearly doubles the total sales of their previous release 'HOW?' in Japan, which accumulated 85,592 copies in the first half of 2024 according to Oricon.

'AND' is a single that tells a trilogy of first love stories from Korea, exploring the themes of youth, growth, and acceptance after experiencing first love. It includes four tracks: the Japanese versions of their Korean hits 'One and Only', 'What', 'Earth, Wind & Fire', and an original Japanese song 'GOOD DAY'.

In addition to their music success, BOYNEXTDOOR has been making waves on Japanese music shows. They appeared on TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' on the 8th and are scheduled for appearances on TBS's 'Music Day 2024' on the 13th and NHK's 'Venue 101' on the 20th. They will also participate in Japan's renowned music festival 'SUMMER SONIC 2024' in August.

Beyond music, BOYNEXTDOOR has attracted attention from Japan's beauty and fashion industries. They have graced the covers of several prestigious magazines including Nylon Japan, smart, S Cawaii! ME, and Hallyu Pia, showcasing their collaboration with brands like MAC and COACH.

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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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