Jimin, a member of BTS, creates history by winning the 2023 Melon Music Awards’ King of K-pop title. On December 2, the renowned South Korean awards ceremony is scheduled to occur in the Inspire Arena located in Incheon, Yeonjongdo. The singer, 28, is the first and only solo artist to have ever taken home the prestigious King of K-pop title. Jimin was joined in winning Idol of the Year and Giant Pop Star accolades by fellow BTS members Jungkook and V, a.k.a Taehyung.
On November 17, the Melon Music Awards revealed the Top 10 performers, which comprised BTS as a whole and soloist Jungkook, based on the results of public voting. In addition, Jimin received an Album of the Year nomination.
Fans are exhilarated
Social media was quickly flooded with congratulations from BTS supporters, often known as ARMYs, upon learning of Jin, Jungkook, and V’s significant victory. On X, a fan wrote, “The plaque for winning ‘THE KING OF KPOP AWARD’ in MMA 2023 Event has arrived & will be delivered to JM! CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN! This is Jimin’s 2nd ‘FAN GIVEN AWARD’ for 2 years in a row! Special thanks to ALL TEAM JIMIN for giving this Award to our beloved JIMINIE.”
Another fan continued, “CONGRATULATIONS V, IDOL OF THE YEAR! CONGRATULATIONS Jimin, KING OF KPOP! CONGRATULATIONS Jungkook, GIANT POP STAR! SO PROUD OF THEM.” Said another, “Jimin became the first Korean soloist in history to win the King of Kpop award at the Melon Music Award You can’t find a more successful person than Jimin. He is the perfect idol in all aspects. He relied on himself and became the first idol in everything l’m always proud of him.”