TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Beomgyu is gearing up to make his first pitch debut at a professional baseball game.

On August 25 at 6 PM, Beomgyu will throw the ceremonial first pitch at SSG Landers Field (Munhak Baseball Stadium) in Incheon during the 2024 Shinhan SOL KBO League home game against the KT Wiz.

Beomgyu shared his excitement through Big Hit Music, saying, "I’m honored to be part of the first pitch at a pro baseball game. I’m nervous and excited since it’s my first time. With the hot weather, I hope the players stay healthy and avoid injuries. I’ll do my best to cheer them on and be a lucky charm for a win. Fighting!"

The event has drawn global fan interest, with a special introduction image featuring the 'Sports Genius Beomgyu Season 2' logo gaining attention.

"Sports Genius Beomgyu" is a web variety show where Beomgyu meets top athletes and shows off his sports skills. The previous season was well-received for its fun and energetic humor.

This first pitch event will also be featured in an episode of 'Sports Genius Beomgyu Season 2,' set to air on M-Drome Studio’s channel. The new season of Beomgyu’s variety show is set to premiere on September 17.

Source(1)

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.

Source: [1]