Actors Shin Se Kyung and Rowoon, along with five other artist teams, are joining Weverse this month.

On August 13, Weverse announced that Shin Se Kyung, actor Rowoon, singer Son Dong Pyo, and the groups TEMPEST and ARK will be launching their communities on the platform throughout August.

Shin Se Kyung, known for her unique style, will open her Weverse community at noon on August 13 and start connecting with fans. Actor Rowoon, who is trying out different acting roles, joined Weverse on August 7.

Singer Son Dong Pyo, who began his solo career with the digital single "Waves (2024)," opened his Weverse community on August 6. The group TEMPEST, which will appear on Mnet’s "Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE," will launch their community on August 12.

ARK, the new boy group from Mystic, will join Weverse on September 9, ten days before their debut album drops on September 19.

A Weverse spokesperson said, “Weverse, which started with K-pop artists, is now adding musical actors, trot singers, and more to our lineup. We will keep expanding our artist roster and aim to provide the best communication and service for their biggest fans.”

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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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