BTS member J-Hope’s highly anticipated first pitch at the 2024 Korean Series was canceled because of rain.

J-Hope was set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the second game of the 2024 Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju.

Unfortunately, the game was postponed due to rain, meaning J-Hope couldn’t take the mound. The game has now been rescheduled for October 23.

Fans were especially excited for J-Hope’s appearance, as it was his first official event after being discharged from the military. Born and raised in Gwangju, J-Hope has always shown love for his hometown team, the Kia Tigers. In BTS’s song Ma City, he even raps about his love for Gwangju and the Tigers, saying, “Jeollanam-do Gwangju baby” and “I put Kia in gear and bounce like crazy.”

Although many were looking forward to seeing J-Hope’s special moment, the rain stopped him from making his first pitch.

J-Hope enlisted in the military in April 2023 and was officially discharged on October 17. After completing his service, he thanked his fans, saying, “Thank you. Thanks to all the fans, I was able to complete my service healthily and safely.”

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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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