• SHINee's Onew Reveals Unexpected Practice Technique During His Trainee Days: "I Even Sang with a Trash Can on My Head"

    SHINee’s Onew is back with exciting news about his solo work.

    On August 16, Onew dazzled fans on KBS2’s 'The Seasons - Zico’s Artist' by unveiling his new track ‘Hola!’ from his upcoming mini-album. His performance was a highlight, creating buzz for his solo return.

    Onew started his set with a nostalgic touch, singing 'Stand By Me' from the classic drama 'Boys Over Flowers.' His fresh and powerful vocals enchanted the audience, showcasing his impressive ability to hold notes long and strong.

    He also shared insights about his mini-album ‘FLOW,’ releasing on September 3. Onew explained, "To keep things circulating, they need to flow. It's important to stay true to yourself as time moves forward."

    He added that the album's message is to inspire people to embrace their unique qualities and shine.

    Onew previewed ‘Hola!’ from ‘FLOW,’ a song with a dual meaning of ‘hello’ and ‘rising up.’ His vibrant performance teased what’s to come and hinted at his significant involvement in the album’s production, including A&R work.

    He also performed his July single ‘Moon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun,’ a catchy and easy-to-sing song that brought a fun, upbeat vibe to the show. The audience loved his smooth and strong vocals, adding to the festive atmosphere.

    During the show, Onew shared a fun story from his trainee days. He used to sing with a trash can on his head to better hear his voice.

    He even performed Kim Yeon-woo’s ‘Goodbye Taxi’ on the spot, demonstrating his dedication and talent.

    Fans praised Onew’s performance, calling it "incredible," "refreshing," and noting his "national treasure-level voice."

    Onew’s mini-album ‘FLOW’ will be out on September 3.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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