Former AOA member Jimin is officially making her return, but not as a singer. This time, she’s stepping into the world of YouTube, and fans are buzzing with excitement—and curiosity.

On January 5, Jimin took to her social media to announce a special event for her birthday, January 8. She invited fans to a birthday café meet-up in Seoul, writing, "I know these are heavy times, so I’ve been cautious. But I want to give back the love I’ve received. "

She added, "Instead of a big birthday party, I decided on a café event to bring comfort to one another during these tough times." Her post also included the heartfelt phrase, "Yes, I want to meet you…"

Adding to the surprise, Jimin shared plans to launch her own YouTube channel in 2025, marking her transformation into a content creator. While the exact date for her first video hasn’t been revealed, fans are eager to see what’s next for her.

Jimin’s return comes after a rocky exit from the spotlight. In 2020, she left AOA and announced her retirement following serious bullying allegations from former member Kwon Mina.

After staying away for two years, Jimin signed with a new agency and briefly appeared on JTBC’s The Second World. However, her activities have been minimal until now.

As Jimin reconnects with fans and takes steps to resume her career, attention has turned to Kwon Mina, who has a history of publicly addressing Jimin’s actions. Mina accused Jimin of bullying her for a decade, claims that initially gained her widespread support.

But public opinion shifted over time, as Mina became embroiled in controversies, including alleged two-timing, mistreatment of staff, and other scandals. Many grew tired of Mina’s repeated mentions of Jimin, leading to a promise from Mina last year that she would no longer bring her up.

Interestingly, Mina has also transitioned to online platforms, becoming a YouTuber and Afreeca BJ. With Jimin’s return now official, fans are speculating: will Mina stay true to her promise, or will she respond to Jimin’s new chapter?

Jimin’s YouTube comeback has sparked hope among fans who missed her, while others are keeping a close eye on any developments between the two former bandmates. Only time will tell how this unfolds.

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BTS's Jin has proven his incredible popularity once again by securing the top spot in IdolPick's weekly poll, making him the most voted male idol for the 5th week of December 2024.

From December 30 to January 5, Jin received an impressive 60,150 votes, earning first place in the male idol category and becoming the overall weekly winner with the highest number of votes across all categories.

IdolPick rewards the top idols who receive the most votes in a two-week period by giving them a three-day advertisement on a massive outdoor billboard at Seodaemun Station. Jin’s incredible fan support earned him a spot on the billboard for the 144th round of IdolPick, where his advertisement will be displayed on a giant screen at Lotte Avenue in central Seoul from January 16 to January 18.

Over the two-week period from December 23 to January 5, Jin accumulated a total of 111,842 votes, solidifying his status as one of the top idols in the rankings. This marks another major achievement in his career.

Not only did he take the top spot for the 5th week of December, but Jin also broke records last year. He dominated the weekly polls in the male idol category for 10 consecutive weeks from September to November 2024. He was also the top-voted idol from August to November, making him the best idol for four months in a row.

Jin's reward advertisement as the "Best Idol of November" was showcased on 24 multi-vision screens at seven subway stations in the metropolitan area, starting on December 16 and running through January 12.

On top of all this, Jin’s first solo album Happy, which was released on November 15, and its title track, "Running Wild," have recently been featured in Amazon Music's 2025 Playlist, making him the only male K-pop artist on the list. This further highlights his global influence and popularity, solidifying his place as a true superstar.

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