INFINITE’s L (Kim Myung Soo) is making waves with his solo debut.

On August 5, he dropped his first mini-album, "24/7," and it’s off to a stellar start, selling over 45,000 copies in just one week.

The music video for the title track, "How Could I Not Love You," is a hit, featuring L’s striking visuals and sweet vocals.

With a cinematic feel, the video has captivated fans and showcased L’s growth from his idol days to a refined solo artist.

It’s been around three and a half years since L last released solo music, with his single "Memory" before his military service in 2021. Now, L has returned stronger, blending his idol roots with a more emotional and mature sound.

In 2024, L is keeping busy. He starred in the drama "Don’t Mess With Me" as Shin Yun Bok, a character mixing modern and historical elements. L also reunited with INFINITE for their 14th debut anniversary, releasing a digital single "Flower" and performing at their fan meeting, "INFINITE Assembly IV."

L’s Asia tour, "REBOOT," started in May and has already seen stops in Hong Kong, Taipei, Yokohama, and Manila.

Next, L will perform in Bangkok on August 17 and in Seoul on August 24 and 25 at Sejong University's Daeyang Hall.

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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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