In a groundbreaking achievement, BTS' Jungkook, currently serving in the military, has made history by leading the nominations for the 2024 People's Choice Awards. The golden maknae of the globally acclaimed seven-member boy band has become the first Korean celebrity to attain such a milestone.
Despite facing stiff competition from Western celebrities, including the likes of Taylor Swift, Jungkook secured an impressive four nominations.
I remember being so excited to receive the @peopleschoice awards with #BTS. As a solo artist, I'm truly honored to be nominated at this year's awards for ‘The Male Artist of the Year,’ ‘The Pop Artist of the Year,’ ‘The New Artist of the Year,’ and 'The Collaboration Song of the… pic.twitter.com/4KdWWC4sWd
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) January 13, 2024
Expressing his gratitude to the devoted fandom, Jungkook shared a heartfelt message from his military camp. Taking to BTS' official X handle, he reminisced about the excitement of receiving the People's Choice Awards with BTS and expressed his deep honour at being nominated as a solo artist.
The nominations include The Male Artist of the Year, The Pop Artist of the Year, The New Artist of the Year, and The Collaboration Song of the Year.
He wrote, “I remember being so excited to receive the Peoples Choice Awards with BTS. As a solo artist, I'm truly honoured to be nominated at this year's awards for The Male Artist of the Year, The Pop Artist of the Year, The New Artist of the Year, and The Collaboration Song of the Year! Thank you for all your love and support, ARMY."
Adding to the K-pop sensation, BTS's junior group TXT and the emerging Stray Kids have also clinched significant nominations at the prestigious awards show. Both groups are in contention for the Group/Duo of the Year category.
Fans eager to support their favourites have until January 19 to cast their votes, ensuring their preferred artists shine at the 2024 People's Choice Awards. The official ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 18, streaming live from Santa Monica.
For those unfamiliar, the People's Choice Awards is an annual event that recognises outstanding individuals in the entertainment industry, with winners determined by public votes. Covering a broad spectrum of categories spanning film, television, music, and pop culture, the awards hold cultural significance, offering valuable insights into public opinions on popular culture and current events.
