Yeonjun from Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is turning heads with his new song GGUM, showing off his amazing dance skills once again.

On September 19 at 6 PM, Yeonjun will drop his first solo mixtape, GGUM. Before its official release, he teased fans with a high-difficulty dance challenge on September 13.

The challenge, shared on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, quickly became a hit. As of midnight on the 17th, just four days after it was posted, the 'GGUM' challenge video had over 17.14 million views.

The challenge highlights Yeonjun's top-notch performance skills with smooth, sharp dance moves. The song's catchy chorus, "chewing gum," pairs perfectly with the groovy yet powerful choreography.

Many professional dancers have taken on the challenge, while some fans joked, “Only Yeonjun can pull this off,” calling the moves “impossible to copy."

At midnight on the 17th, TXT's official social media gave fans a sneak peek of the GGUM music video by posting a photo of brightly colored gum stuck to the bottom of a shoe.

This teaser sparked curiosity about the full video, which will be revealed on September 19.

GGUM is a hip-hop track with strong electro vibes and includes a unique piano break. Yeonjun even helped plan the choreography, making sure everything, including the fun gum-chewing move, matched the energy of the song.

To celebrate his solo debut, Yeonjun will perform GGUM on music shows. He will kick things off with KBS 2TV's Music Bank on the 20th, followed by appearances on Show! Music Core, Inkigayo, and M Countdown.

Fans are excited to see what Yeonjun has in store with his solo mixtape and performances!

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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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