Jeon Somi recently teamed up with KISS OF LIFE members Natty and Julie for an 'Ice Cream' challenge video, showing their unbreakable bond since their SIXTEEN days.

The video, posted on Somi's social media, came with a playful caption: "Natty, Julie unnie! It's gotten too sticky here."

The trio's performance, with perfect sync and lively energy, gave off major girl group vibes, thrilling their fans.

TWICE’s Jihyo, who shares a long history with them, couldn’t resist commenting, "Oh my God, my babies," to which Somi replied, "Natty is now a lady."

Their friendship goes back to their JYP Entertainment trainee days and the 2015 Mnet reality show SIXTEEN, where they shared the stage and competed in intense challenges.

One memorable performance was their energetic rendition of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, where Natty expressed her hopes for a successful stage, and Jihyo admitted her nerves but wanted to enjoy the moment.

As for Jeon Somi’s latest release, "Ice Cream," it’s a pop dance track with an upbeat tempo, powerful brass, and Somi’s unique voice that creates a refreshing vibe.

The music video, featuring a special appearance by actor Park Seo Joon, has only added to the excitement surrounding her comeback.

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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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