Jo Jung Suk has surprised fans with special photos to celebrate the release of his first full-length album.

On September 5th, his agency, JAM Entertainment, shared these photos on social media, giving a sneak peek into his debut album, Jo Jung Suk. Fans, both in Korea and internationally, are buzzing with excitement.

In the photos, Jo Jung Suk captures the feeling of the music he's loved all his life. He plays with different colors and textures to show the joy of creating music in his own unique way.

With the words "Happy day" and images of him holding a guitar and smiling, the photos have raised even more excitement for Jo Jung Suk's new journey as a 'rookie singer.'

Jo Jung Suk officially debuted as a singer on August 31st with his first album, Jo Jung Suk, featuring the title track "Champagne."

The song quickly gained attention, reaching 25th place on the Melon HOT 100 chart and making it into the top spots on iTunes Top Album Charts in five countries, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Turkey.

This album holds special meaning for Jo Jung Suk as it’s named after him and reflects the stories he's always wanted to share.

He personally participated in writing, composing, and producing all the tracks, making it a true reflection of his musical journey.

The title track "Champagne" is a blues rock song that celebrates the joy and freedom of life, comparing it to the refreshing feeling of a glass of champagne. The album features nine songs in different genres, showing off Jo Jung Suk’s broad musical talent.

Fans can now pre-order the physical version of Jo Jung Suk through online music sites, and the official release is set for September 9th.

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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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