Lim Young Woong's 'Do or Die' MV Surpasses 15 Million Views with Unexpected Charm
Lim Young Woong's music video for 'Do or Die' has surged in popularity, crossing the 15 million views mark.
Released on his official YouTube channel on October 8th last year, 'Do or Die' reached this milestone on July 15th.
In the 'Do or Die' music video, Lim Young Woong dons a spacesuit and showcases a captivating 'knife dance' with dancers, highlighting his unique plot twist charm.
With its powerful beats, addictive choreography, emotionally stirring lyrics, and stunning visuals, 'Do or Die' quickly topped YouTube's trending videos and music charts upon its release, showcasing Lim Young Woong's artistic prowess.
In addition to his musical success, Lim Young Woong's recent short film 'In October,' released on the 6th, also topped the charts on Coupang and Tving's Top 20 (July 6th to 10th), solidifying his presence as a versatile actor.
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 the2024 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 wonBest Male Artistat 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 AWARDSin 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 Awardsand 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.