On Friday, November 22, BTS' Jimin bagged the Daesang, the Fans Choice of the Year Award on the second day of the 2024 MAMA Awards. The idol also made history at the event as he became the first K-pop soloist to bag a Daesang ever since 2014.
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The idol was also chosen for the award for the achievements and recognition he gained in his solo career.
Jimin stands as the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams, and most of his solo songs were gold-certified by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Therefore, fans were thrilled and excited to see the idol's solo career recognized and honored at the 2024 MAMA Awards. One fan expressed:
"THE NEXT BTS IS BTS THEMSELVES, SUCCESSFUL AS A GROUP AND AS SOLOISTS."
Here are a few reactions from fans celebrating the K-pop idol's win:
"i just love how he’s always gonna come out on top no matter how much yall *itch and moan on twitter like karma truly is his best friend," said a fan .
"First ever soloist to win worldwide fans daesang BREAKING BTS’ STREAK. A win for a member is a win for all," stated a netizen.
"My heart almost stopped when that guy said Jimin is the winner congratulation my Jiminshii and my one and only," added another fan.
More fans and netizens talked and praised the idol for his recent win.
"The Jimin charm at work. Congrats to this cutie, s*xy and lovely human being! You deserve all the good things that come to you," commented a fan.
"It boy crown will never leave him," added another X user.
"leave it to Jimin to break records held by artists since many years ago," stated a netizen on X.
"I am so happy for him, so deserved!," added another netizen.
BTS' Jimin's solo achievements, Day 1 & 2 of 2024 MAMA Awards winners, and more
BTS' Jimin official began his solo career in March 2023 with the release of his first album, FACE. Following the same, he released his second album, MUSE, in July 2024. Both the releases were well received by netizens, broke several records, and earned numerous recognitions.
With the release of MUSE, Jimin became the first Korean artist to have more than one album reach the top 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. Additionally, MUSE also entered No.1 on the US iTunes Album Chart, making him the first Korean act in 2024 to achieve the same. Jimin and the other BTS members were also recognized at the MAMA Awards.
On November 22, the first day of the 2024 MAMA Awards was took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The second chapter of the event was held in Osaka, Japan, at the Kyocera Dome, and the event's last day will continue to take place in Japan. South Korean actors Park Bo-gum and Kim Tae-ri are hosting all three days of the event.
Here's the list of winners for day one:
- Best New Male Artist: TWS
- Best New Female Artist: ILLIT
- Favorite Global Performer Award (Male): RIIZE
- Best Dance Performance (Male Group): TWS
- Inspiring Achievement Award: J.Y. Park
Here's the list of winners for the second day at MAMA Awards:
- Fans Choice (Female): aespa, IVE, (G)I-DLE, BABYMONSTER, BLACKPINK's Jennie, NewJeans, Lee Young-ji, TWICE, UNIS, and IU
- Fans Choice (Male): BTS' Jimin, BTS' Jungkook, NCT DREAM, ZEROBASEONE, TXT, BTS' V, Stray Kids, BTS' RM, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN
- Ponta Pass Global Favorite Artist: TXT
- Favorite Rising Artist: MEOVV
- Olive Young K-Beauty Star in Music: Lee Young-ji
- Favorite Male Group: TREASURE
- Favorite New Asian Artist: ME:I
- Worldwide KCONers Choice: ZEROBASEONE
- Global Sensation: Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK's Rosé
- Favorite Dance Performance Group: BOYNEXTDOOR
- Favorite Global Performer (Female): IVE
- VISA Fans' Choice of the Year: BTS' Jimin
Therefore, fans have been celebrating Jimin's recent win at the 2024 MAMA Awards alongside the achievements of other winners who took home trophies at the event.
