BTS's Jimin wins 'Fan's Choice of the Year' at 2024 MAMA while serving in the military, showcasing his ongoing popularity.
November/23/2024 14:01
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) member Jimin did not have a 'military blank period' (military + blank period). Even during his military service, he received the first grand prize at the '2024 MAMA AWARDS' (hereafter, 2024 MAMA) with a solo album. Jimin received the 'Fan's Choice of the Year' award at '2024 MAMA' held at Kyocera Dome Osaka from 6 PM on the 22nd. He became the protagonist of the first grand prize among four grand prizes. He enlisted in the army last December and is currently serving. Before the military blank period, he not only engaged in solo activities but also released prepared music such as digital singles after enlistment, gaining much love from fans and winning the grand prize during military service. Photo = Mnet '2024 MAMA' broadcast screen capture. This day's 'MAMA AWARDS' was decorated with splendid stages and awards from K-POP stars loved by global fans. First, aespa, who won 'Fan's Choice', expressed, 'I didn't think we would receive this award so suddenly. Thank you to MY (aespa's fans) for always loving us and enjoying our music. We will work harder and become artists who can repay you. Thank you to SM and aespa for working hard this year. I really love MY. Thank you for always supporting and loving us.' Next, IVE expressed gratitude to their fans, DIVE, saying, 'First of all, thank you to all the fans. I think it is very meaningful to receive this award with my colleagues. Thank you to DIVE for supporting us.' ZEROBASEONE also expressed, 'Thank you to 'MAMA' for giving us such a wonderful award, and to all the fans. Above all, I want to convey that we really love ZEROSE (ZEROBASEONE's fans). We will prove why we received this award on stage tomorrow. Thank you for being with us this year. Thanks to you, we were able to live happily.' Photo = Mnet '2024 MAMA' broadcast screen capture. TOMORROW X TOGETHER also expressed gratitude, saying, 'We are grateful to receive such a meaningful award. Thanks to MOA (TOMORROW X TOGETHER's fans). We see this as a motivation to work harder and will become TOMORROW X TOGETHER that delivers more wonderful music and stages. We will continue to create music that brings happiness.' Subin from TOMORROW X TOGETHER mentioned that he heard 'MAMA' is watching. Lee Young-ji expressed, 'Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Last year, when I came to the performance, I didn't receive an award, but this year I am grateful to receive such a wonderful award. When I receive it, I don't know what to say. I am really, really grateful. In 2024, I will engage in activities worthy of being called the 'Cultural President' with albums and collaborations, but in 2025, I will work like a monster, so please watch over me.' The last 'Fan's Choice' award recipient of the day, ENHYPEN, said, 'The 'Fan's Choice' award is one that we can receive thanks to the efforts of ENGENE (ENHYPEN's fans), so we are grateful for that, and thanks to ENGENE, we were able to live happily this year. Thank you for receiving such a wonderful award. ENHYPEN will continue to live for ENGENE. Thank you for receiving such a meaningful award.' Photo = Mnet '2024 MAMA' broadcast screen capture. On this day, TOMORROW X TOGETHER shone as a double crown winner. They were selected as 'Global Favorite Artist' and expressed, 'First of all, thank you to MOA for giving us such a meaningful award. Thanks to MOA, we received a lot of strength this year. We had a truly happy year. We also thank the staff who always cared for us and worked hard for us. And I want to say thank you to the members for their hard work.' MEOVV, who received the 'Favorite Rising Artist' award, expressed, 'We are very happy to receive such an award at our first awards ceremony. I want to express my gratitude to all the staff. In particular, I want to thank the producer who always gives us good advice.' TREASURE, who was chosen as 'Favorite Male Artist', said, 'This is our fourth appearance today, and I am honored to receive an award every time I perform. I think it is all thanks to the fans. We will continue to showcase wonderful music, so please look forward to it. Please also look forward to our comeback.' The event also featured a much-talked-about stage. BLACKPINK's Rosé and global pop star Bruno Mars appeared together. They received the 'Global Sensation' award and presented the stage for their talked-about song 'APT.' Rosé shared, 'First, I started with my favorite drinking game, and I ended up making such a fun song. I didn't think it would be loved this much. I am really grateful for all the love.' Thank you, Bruno. I appreciate everything.' Bruno Mars also greeted in Korean, saying 'Thank you,' and after sharing a hug, they expressed their joy and concluded with 'Thank you, this was Bruno and Rosé. Thank you.' - IVE, TXT, Byung Woosuk, and others appeared one after another on the red carpet of '2024 MAMA' Osaka Day 1! - RIIZE indirectly mentioned Sunghwan's departure at '2024 MAMA'... ILLIT gave a speech in Japanese and shed tears. '2024 MAMA AWARDS' winners list: Best New Male Artist: TWS; Best New Female Artist: ILLIT; Best Dance Performance Male Group: TWS; Favorite Male Group: TREASURE; Favorite Global Performer Male Group: RIIZE; Favorite Global Performer Female Group: IVE; Favorite Rising Artist: MEOVV; Favorite New Asian Artist: ME:I; Favorite Dance Performance Male Group: BOYNEXTDOOR; Worldwide KCONer's Choice: ZEROBASEONE; Global Sensation: Rosé (BLACKPINK) & Bruno Mars; Ponta Pass Global Favorite Artist: TOMORROW X TOGETHER; Olive Young K-Beauty Star In Music: Lee Young-ji; CJ Global Performance: IVE; Inspiring Achievement: J.Y.Park; Fans' Choice: aespa, IVE, (G)I-DLE, ZEROBASEONE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Lee Young-ji, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN; Fan's Choice of the Year: Jimin (BTS).
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