Kim Jaejoong recently shared his thoughts on returning to a music show after 16 years.

On the August 11th episode of SBS's 'Inkigayo,' Kim Jaejoong gave an interview that caught everyone's attention. It was his first time on a music show since 2008, making this a big moment after such a long break.

Kim Jaejoong originally debuted in 2004 as a member of TVXQ. However, in 2009, he and fellow members Kim Junsu and Park Yoochun were involved in a legal battle with their agency, SM Entertainment, which led to them being restricted from appearing on TV.

During the interview, when asked about how it felt to be back, Kim Jaejoong said, "It’s been so long, but it feels like I’m visiting my hometown."

He also mentioned that while the place still felt familiar, some things had changed. "The snack bar is different now. I used to love the sandwiches, but they’re gone. But the seaweed soup is still here, and I still love it."

To hype up his performance, he sang a few lines from his songs 'Glorious Day' and 'I AM U' during the interview.

The episode also featured performances by other artists like DIGNITY, LIGHTSUM, Bang Yongguk & Jung Daehyun & Yoo Youngjae & Moon Jongup, BamBam, BLACKSWAN, Stray Kids, MCND, Weeekly, YOUNITE, Jeon Somi, CATCH THE YOUNG, KOKOON, and Tony Yu.

Source: [1]

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.

Source: [1]