The group BTS won three trophies at the American awards ceremony '2021 MTV Video Music Awards (hereinafter referred to as '2021 MTV VMA').

BTS won the categories for 'Best Group', 'Best K-pop' and 'Song of Summer' at '2021 MTV VMA' held in New York on the 12th.

At this year's awards ceremony, They were nominated for a total of 7 categories and won with 3 awards following setting the record for 'the most nominations on its own. Together with Olivia Rodrigo and Lil Nas X, they became the joint highest number of gold medals (3) at this year's 'MTV VMA'.

Meanwhile, BTS won two categories of 'Best Group' and 'Best K-Pop' in 2019, and 'Best Pop', 'Best K-Pop', 'Best Choreography' and 'Best Group' ', followed by the joy of winning the 'MTV VMA' for three consecutive years until this year, following 2020 when it won four awards.

BTS made a video saying, "Thank you for this glorious award. I think it's possible thanks to ARMYs." "Thank you for all the love this year, and we will come back with good music and performances in the future."

NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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