Stray Kids has won the Top Artist Award at the 51st Korean Broadcasting Awards!

The awards ceremony took place on the afternoon of the 2nd at the KBS TV Open Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, and was broadcast live on SBS.

Stray Kids, known for their performances on shows like MBC's 'Show! Music Core' and 'Gayo Daechukje,' were honored with the Top Artist Award.

In a video message, Stray Kids expressed their thanks, saying, "We wish we could have attended the ceremony in person, but our schedule prevented us from doing so. We are grateful to be able to greet you through this video." They added, "The love we receive from fans around the world is thanks to the amazing stage provided by terrestrial broadcasting."

The group continued, "We are deeply thankful for the broadcast staff who work hard to capture the special moments of K-POP stars. Receiving this meaningful award is thanks to our fans, STAY, who always support us. We appreciate and love you all."

Stray Kids also shared, "Many people are working hard to ensure K-POP and K-content can inspire on a global scale. We will also work hard to connect with fans worldwide through our music and spread happiness. Thank you very much."

The Korean Broadcasting Awards, established in 1973, aim to encourage high-quality programming and advance the Korean broadcasting industry. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean Broadcasting Association, which organizes the awards.

The judging process for this year's awards included 243 entries from 63 broadcasters, with awards given for one grand prize, 30 program awards, and 18 individual awards.

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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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