Jimin Sends Love to ARMY After BTS’ Big Wins at MAMA Awards

BTS and its members had a big night at the 2023 MAMA Awards, which were held over two nights, Nov. 28 and 29, at Tokyo Dome, Japan.

Jimin, who was a top nominee at this year’s ceremony with eight nods, won best male artist. Additionally, Jung Kook won two awards – best dance performance male solo and best collaboration – for “Seven” featuring Latto. BTS as a whole won three awards: worldwide fan choice, best original soundtrack for The Planet (Bastions OST) and worldwide icon of the year.

To celebrate, Jimin took to Weverse to share a message of gratitude to BTS fans, affectionately known as the ARMY. “Today we received so many valuable awards today,” the note, which was shared in Korean, reads. “Thank you very much to all ARMYs who always support and love us. We will do our best to show you better music and performances. Thank you again and I love you.”

Jimin is gearing up to begin his mandatory South Korean military service, according to a post by BTS’ label, Big Hit, earlier this month. In addition to Jimin, RM, V and Jung Kook have also begun the enlistment process. “We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process,” read the statement. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course.”

With all seven members now going through their paces, BTS is expected to reconvene in 2025 when all have completed their duty to country.