SHINee’s Onew is gaining global attention with his latest comeback!

On September 5, U.S. financial magazine Forbes highlighted Onew’s solo career in an article on its website, praising his artistic growth.

Forbes wrote, "With his first album FLOW after joining Griffin Entertainment, Onew has opened a new chapter in his career. He continues to evolve as a solo artist, showing his skills as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter."

The magazine highlighted Onew’s hands-on role in producing and writing all the songs for his 3rd mini-album FLOW.

Talking about the title track O (beat drum), Forbes commented, "The percussion-focused beat is clever, and combined with Onew’s smooth vocals, it creates a unique and unexpected journey."

Forbes also mentioned the eye-catching visuals from Onew’s teaser clips, noting scenes like pink clouds, a fish conductor, and an hourglass, saying, "Each track is brought to life with creative visuals."

The magazine concluded, "With the support of Griffin Entertainment, Onew can explore his musical freedom and reach an even higher level as a solo artist."

Meanwhile, Onew’s 3rd mini-album FLOW reflects his personal thoughts and showcases his artistic journey.

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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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