• NCT 127 Steals the Show as Headliners at 'KCON LA 2024'

    NCT 127 set the stage ablaze in Los Angeles!

    On July 28 (local time), NCT 127 took center stage as the headliners of 'KCON LA 2024' at the Crypto.com Arena. Their performance felt like a solo concert, brimming with high energy, dynamic moves, and a relaxed stage presence that had fans on their feet.

    The group made a grand entrance, kicking off the festival with their global hit 'Hero'. They thrilled the crowd with the title track from their sixth album, 'Kick It', and kept the excitement going with tracks like 'Lemonade', 'Racing', and 'Fact Check'. The audience erupted in standing ovations and cheers throughout the show.

    Jaehyun took on the role of storyteller with a heartfelt documentary segment during the performance, delivering a message about K-POP with sincerity and calm. Johnny and Mark added to the fun as special MCs, engaging the audience with lively interactions.

    The arena was buzzing with excitement as fans chanted NCT 127s names and waved their official lightsticks, showing unwavering support.

    The 'KCON LA 2024' event was broadcast live on the CW Network channel on July 28 at 8 PM, and NCT 127’s impact was evident as their name quickly trended on local X (formerly Twitter) during the prime-time broadcast, highlighting their global influence.

    Meanwhile, NCT 127 is gearing up for their sixth studio album 'WALK' and will celebrate their 8th anniversary with a fan meeting titled '8ECRET INVITATION' on August 3-4 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul.

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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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