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BTS members Jimin and j-hope took home major honors at the 2024 Channel R Awards, which was announced on December 21, 2024. The Channel R Awards, renowned for celebrating outstanding contributions to music and entertainment, featured a competitive field this year, but both artists emerged as standout winners.
BTS' Jimin won the Best Solo Artist at Channel R Awards for his 2024 Billboard Global 200 topping song, WHO. He released the song in July 2024 as part of his album MUSE. Within six months, it achieved a significant milestone by hitting 1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the fastest song of 2024 to reach this landmark.
j-hope, another member of BTS, released his album Hope in the Street Vol. 1 in March 2024, with the title track, NEURON. The song's title is based on the dance crew from Gwanju, which he was part of before debuting as a BTS member.
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In November 2024, Jimin also secured victory at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, his first-ever global award as a soloist. Meanwhile, j-hope's Hope in the Street Vol. 1 arrived with a six-part docuseries that offered fans an intimate look into the creative process.
The series documented j-hope's journey as an artist, from conceptualizing his music to collaborating with producers and visual artists. Episodes delved into his roots in Gwanju and his journey from a dance-lover to becoming part of the world's biggest boy band, BTS. The docuseries is available on Prime Video.
Additionally, Jimin released his highly anticipated debut solo album, FACE, on March 24, 2023. The album showcased a vulnerable and introspective side of the artist, exploring themes of self-discovery and emotional struggles. The title track, Like Crazy, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first South Korean soloist to achieve this milestone.
Like Crazy accumulated over 10 million streams during its first week and broke sales records in the U.S., including 254,000 copies sold during the tracking period, according to Billboard. Additionally, FACE debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, a remarkable feat for a six-track album.
In July 2022, j-hope released Jack in the Box, his debut solo album. Featuring ten tracks, including the pre-release single, MORE, and the title track, Arson, the album explored themes of ambition, fear, and self-expression. j-hope's experimental approach was evident in the album's raw lyrics and alternative hip-hop influences, reflecting his growth as an artist.
The album's release was complemented by j-hope's solo performance at Lollapalooza 2022, where he became the first South Korean artist to headline the festival in front of 100,000 audience.
In other news, BTS' j-hope began his service in the South Korean military on April 18, 2023, and was released from duty on October 17, 2024. Meanwhile, Jimin enlisted on December 12, 2023, and will be discharged from service on June 10, 2025.
