GOT7's Youngjae is back in the drama world after three years!

On July 24, his agency, Andbut Company, shared the exciting news: "Youngjae will join the cast of the drama 'Virtuous Competition.'"

'Virtuous Competition,' based on a popular webtoon, is a high-teen mystery thriller. It follows the intense and tricky relationships among teenage girls competing to survive in a tough environment.

The story takes place at Chaehwa Girls' High School, where the top 1% of students gather. Things get interesting when Woo Seul Gi, a new student from a provincial orphanage, joins them.

Youngjae hasn't been in a drama since 'So Not Worth It' and 'Love & Wish' in 2021. This time, he'll act alongside Lee Hye Ri, Kang Hye Won, Jung Soo Bin, and Oh Woo Ri. Fans can also look forward to seeing a whole new side of Youngjae with his dramatic transformation for this role.

Youngjae, who debuted with GOT7 in 2014, recently released a new song, 'T.P.O.' He's also a radio DJ for MBC FM4U's 'GOT7 Youngjae's Close Friend.'

Starting August 17, Youngjae will meet his global fans on the Asia tour 'ONCE IN A DREAM,' with stops in Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and 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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