• BTS's Suga’s 'D-DAY' Hits 900 Million Streams, Sets Record for Korean Solo Artists

    BTS’s Suga has made history with his solo album 'D-DAY,' which has now surpassed 900 million streams on Spotify.

    This makes it the second album of his to reach this milestone, following his 2020 mixtape 'D-2.' Suga is the first Korean solo artist to have more than one album with over 900 million streams.

    Recently, Suga's LP also reappeared on six Billboard charts, including the Billboard 200 and Billboard Artist 100. He has become the first Asian rapper to achieve a total of 4 billion streams on Spotify.

    'D-DAY' has sold over 1.4 million copies, setting a record as the best-selling rap album ever.

    The album topped 'The Source's 2023 Genius KPOP Albums' and was the only Korean artist featured in NPR's Top 50 Albums of 2023, earning global acclaim.

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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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