SEVENTEEN's Woozi has denied using AI for writing and composing their music.

On July 14th, Woozi posted on social media, saying, "All of SEVENTEEN's music is written and composed by human creators."

This was in response to a BBC report that suggested some K-pop stars use AI for creating songs and music videos. On July 11th, the BBC reported, "From music video production to songwriting, can K-pop's AI experiment succeed?" They claimed K-pop stars, including SEVENTEEN, use AI technology in their songs and videos.

The BBC specifically mentioned that SEVENTEEN's new song "Maestro" had AI-generated scenes in its music video and that the lyrics were also AI-assisted.

They referenced a comment from Woozi at the "SEVENTEEN is Right Here" press conference where he said, "We practiced making songs using AI because we wanted to progress with technology rather than complain about it." However, this was a misunderstanding.

Woozi explained that he was just exploring how to keep their unique style with new technology, and the AI experiments were just part of this exploration.

To clear up the rumors, SEVENTEEN's agency, Pledis Entertainment, quickly responded. Pledis said, "The claim that AI was used for SEVENTEEN's song lyrics is not true, and we have contacted the media outlet to correct the information."

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN, including Woozi, will have their fan meeting "2024 SVT 8th Fan Meeting SEVENTEEN in Carat Land" on July 23rd and 24th at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

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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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