BTS’ RM, who is currently serving in the military, shared his feelings with fans as he celebrated his 30th birthday.

On September 12, RM posted a heartfelt message on Weverse, thanking his fans, saying, "To the people I love, and who love me! I’m 30 now." He expressed his gratitude for all the birthday wishes, adding, "Thank you so much for sending me heartfelt birthday wishes on a day when I sometimes felt like nothing myself."

He continued by saying, "There are so many things I want to say at this moment, but today I’ll let a few pictures on Instagram speak for me instead."

RM also shared an update on his time in the military. "I’ve now reached the halfway point of my military life. It feels like that halfway point when I was out of breath running 3 km at Nonsan Training Center. It's fleeting."

He reassured fans, saying, "After the snow falls, the year changes, the days get warmer, and the cherry blossoms bloom, I’ll greet you all with energy."

RM enlisted in December last year and is currently serving in the military band. On his birthday, he also donated 100 million KRW (about $75,000) to a veterans' fund to support the welfare of veterans and their families among uniformed service members.

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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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