In the latest episode of the global K-food talk show BYOB, members Jacob, Kevin, and Eric from The Boyz opened up about their experiences and stories.

On the 25th, the fourth episode of BYOB was uploaded to the YouTube channel JohnMaat. Hosts Park Jun-hyung and Brian introduced The Boyz as “world class,” receiving a warm applause from the audience.

The conversation kicked off with a discussion about life in an 11-member group. When asked if they get along well, Kevin shared, “We sometimes fight. I think that’s healthy for the team.” Jacob chimed in, saying, “All the members are so nice that we’ve never had a big fight.”

The Boyz are gearing up for their comeback on the 28th with their 9th mini album, Fuse. They explained that this new album symbolizes “not following what others do and going our own way.” Eric even teased a performance of the album’s track “Bite Back,” creating a fun, K-Pocha (Korean-style pub) vibe.

Since BYOB focuses on Korean food, the conversation naturally turned to cuisine. When asked what dishes they would recommend to international fans, Kevin picked Kongguksu (cold noodle soup made with ground soybeans), and Jacob chose Saury Stew.

Eric mentioned his love for spicy ramen and even cooked some right on the show to share with the hosts.

They enjoyed it so much that they joked Eric should open a ramen shop. He responded, “That’s my dream!” which brought a lot of laughs.

The trio also took part in the special “Hot Challenge,” where they tried some spicy K-food. They managed to handle up to level three spicy dumplings, which contained capsaicin, while the hosts were left overwhelmed by the heat.

Keeping with the show’s theme of guests bringing their own drinks, Jacob, Kevin, and Eric brought whiskey. They chose dishes like spicy chicken stew and banquet noodles from the K-Pocha menu. Eric showed off his “big eater” skills by devouring an impressive 16 pieces of fish cake, a typical side dish.

BYOB is a global K-food talk show where hosts Park Jun-hyung and Brian act as K-Pocha owners, sharing amusing truths with guests in English. New episodes are released every Friday at 10 AM on the JohnMaat YouTube channel.

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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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