• DAY6's Young K Sparks Discussion with Fansign Comment, Fans Think It's About Former Member Jae

    DAY6 member Young K recently caught the attention of fans after making a comment that many believe was directed toward former member Jae.

    On September 15, DAY6 held a fansign event for their latest album. As the event was wrapping up, Young K did something unexpected.

    While the members were leaving the stage, he suddenly began singing "Happy Birthday." Sungjin, another member, joined in, and Young K added, “It could be someone’s birthday today.”

    Although it seemed like a playful moment, the timing made fans wonder if there was more to it. September 15 happens to be Jae's birthday, and fans quickly speculated that Young K's comment might have been a subtle reference to Jae, especially since there’s been a lot of discussion online about Jae's recent interview in Korea, where he talked about his time in DAY6.

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    After the video from the fansign surfaced, fans shared their thoughts online. Many believe Young K was acknowledging Jae amid the ongoing conversations on social media.

    https://twitter.com/dowoon_woo/status/1835289771142459751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1835289771142459751%7Ctwgr%5E7b605093438f568d07dca4b3856f54e4a7eea3f1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koreaboo.com%2Fnews%2Fday6-young-k-comment-fansign-jae-birthday%2F
    https://twitter.com/baiboada/status/1835303000790970602
    https://twitter.com/bread_hwa/status/1835390863716868199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1835390863716868199%7Ctwgr%5E7b605093438f568d07dca4b3856f54e4a7eea3f1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koreaboo.com%2Fnews%2Fday6-young-k-comment-fansign-jae-birthday%2F
    https://twitter.com/chuumiamorx/status/1835457119115788798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1835457119115788798%7Ctwgr%5E7b605093438f568d07dca4b3856f54e4a7eea3f1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koreaboo.com%2Fnews%2Fday6-young-k-comment-fansign-jae-birthday%2F

    While nothing has been confirmed, the timing and words definitely got people talking. Netizens continue to debate whether it was just a coincidence or a meaningful nod to Jae.

    Source: [1]

  • 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.

    Source: [1]