BTS member RM received a heartfelt thank-you letter from the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Kang Shin-ae, for his generous donation. On October 24, the Minister expressed her gratitude, saying, "I sincerely thank RM, the leader of BTS, for participating in the 'Everyone's Veterans' donation campaign to honor those in uniform."

The Minister praised RM, saying, "As the leader of a world-class group, RM is helping to promote Korean culture and elevate South Korea's status. His dedication to serving in the military is an inspiration for many young people." She added, "In particular, RM's generous contribution will be a great source of strength for veterans who have dedicated themselves to the country and for those currently protecting our safety."

Kang Shin-ae also mentioned, "I am deeply moved by RM's meaningful gesture, as he aims to create a better world with respect and responsibility towards our nation and society." She promised that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs would work hard to turn RM's seeds of gratitude into a culture of respect for those in uniform.

The Minister also wished for RM to complete the rest of his military service in good health and with wonderful memories, stating, "I and all veterans' families across the country will always support RM."

RM made his 100 million won donation on September 1st to improve the welfare and treatment of veterans and their families.

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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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