• BTS's RM Shines as ‘Neva Play’ with Megan Thee Stallion Hits No. 36 on Billboard Hot 100

    BTS member RM and Megan Thee Stallion is making waves on global charts with his latest feature.

    On September 16, U.S. music chart Billboard announced that Megan Thee Stallion's new track, "Neva Play (feat. RM)," has landed at No. 36 on the Hot 100 chart for the week of September 21.

    This is RM's highest solo chart position on the Hot 100, marking his second entry after "Wild Flower (with Youjeen)" from his solo album Indigo.

    "Neva Play (feat. RM)" has also seen success internationally. It debuted at No. 66 on the UK Official Singles Chart on September 13 and achieved impressive rankings on various charts: No. 3 on ‘Singles Downloads,’ No. 4 on ‘Single Sales,’ and No. 16 on ‘Hip Hop and R&B Singles.’

    On Spotify, it debuted at No. 15 on the ‘Weekly Top Songs Global’ (for September 6 to September 12) and No. 47 on the ‘Daily Top Songs Global’ (as of September 15). In Japan, it entered Oricon's ‘Weekly Digital Singles Ranking’ at No. 27.

    "Neva Play (feat. RM)" is a catchy hip-hop track that features Megan Thee Stallion’s powerful rapping and RM’s deep, charismatic vocals, creating a blend that has captivated fans worldwide.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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