GOT7's BamBam recently opened up about a tough time in his life. On the 9th, he appeared in a video on the YouTube channel 'JibDaeseong,' where he talked about nearly quitting the music industry.

BamBam shared, "After leaving JYP, I seriously thought about retiring. I had been working hard for seven years, but I wasn't getting the recognition I wanted in Korea. I thought maybe it was time to move back to Thailand and live with my mom."

He added, "But then Abyss, my current agency, kept reaching out. Unlike other companies that wanted me to focus on Southeast Asia, Abyss asked if I wanted to be recognized in Korea. So, I decided to give it one last shot. During a break, I got the chance to be on 'Transit Love 2.' At first, I thought, 'Why would I join a dating show?' But it ended up changing my life. I'm really glad I didn't retire."

Looking back, BamBam admitted, "I was in a mindset of giving up, so I just said whatever I was thinking. I didn't expect so many people to relate to it. I guess it shows that sometimes it's better not to overthink."

In July, BamBam posted on social media, "I don't want to wake up after falling asleep. That's the only way I can rest." This message, shared right before his August comeback, worried a lot of fans.

He later deleted the post and explained, "I've been pushing myself hard since last year, and there's still a lot to do. I've been dealing with stress and haven't been feeling well physically, which made me emotional." He assured fans, "I'll keep doing my best this year, but I'll also make time to rest. I'm sorry if I caused any concern."

BamBam released his new album 'BAMESIS' in August and is currently promoting it.

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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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