SHINee’s Onew is set to throw the first pitch for the first time in his 16-year career!

He will take the mound at the 2024 KBO League game between the Doosan Bears and the Lotte Giants at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on August 31 at 6 PM.

Onew shared his excitement, saying, "I’m thrilled to be throwing the first pitch after 16 years since my debut. I’m grateful to the Doosan Bears for this meaningful opportunity, and I’ll prepare a great first pitch to support their victory."

In other news, Onew is gearing up to release his third mini-album, "FLOW," on September 3rd. This album follows his first full-length album "Circle," which came out in March 2023. It’s his return after about a year and six months.

The "FLOW" album features six tracks, including the title track "Attraction (beat drum)," along with "Hola!," "Maestro," "Shape of My Heart," "Monday to Sunday," and "Focus," showcasing Onew’s latest thoughts and ideas.

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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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