Three former members of FIFTY FIFTY, who are currently in a dispute with their old agency, have signed new contracts with IOK Company.

On August 12, IOK Company announced that it has set up a new label called MASSIVE E&C. The label will now represent Saena, Aran, and Sio, who were previously part of FIFTY FIFTY. The three stars will be launching a new idol group under this label and might start their activities later this year.

FIFTY FIFTY gained major success with their hit song "Cupid" last year. The track soared to 17th on the Billboard Hot 100, 8th on the Billboard Global 200, and 5th on the Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.).

Saena, who created the catchy choreography for "Cupid," helped spark the viral "TikTok Dance Challenge." Aran and Sio also played a big role with their unique voices and skills, boosting the song's popularity both locally and globally.

IOK Company aims to make a big impact in the music world with this new addition. A representative from the company said, "We are excited to support these talented and passionate members as they reach new heights on the global stage. We hope to create more success stories with the key figures behind 'Cupid.'"

IOK Company is a major player in the entertainment industry, covering everything from management and film production to new media and academia. They currently represent famous stars like Jo In Sung, Go Hyun Jung, Shin Hye Sun, Moon Chae Won, Kim Ha Neul, and Chae Jong Hyeop.

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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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