Aespa and NewJeans both made a strong impact at the 2024 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) held in Osaka, Japan. Aespa claimed three major awards, including the grand prize, while NewJeans won four awards, expressing their gratitude to their former CEO, Min Heejin. Both groups showed their close friendship after the ceremony, delighting fans worldwide.
Aespa Dominates TMA 2024 with Grand Prize Win
Aespa claimed the grand prize at the 2024 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) held in Osaka, Japan, on September 8. The awards ceremony was hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun. Aespa took home three awards, including the prestigious grand prize. This year’s TMA celebrated The Fact’s 10th anniversary and was held overseas for the first time. It aimed to create a global K-pop celebration with fans worldwide. The event was broadcast live on TBS and streamed online via Lemino.
Aespa Shows Gratitude to Fans at TMA 2024
After receiving their award, Aespa expressed their gratitude to their fans. They mentioned feeling overwhelmed by receiving the awards, especially after working hard all year. Aespa thanked their fans for always supporting them, saying they felt like they were rewarded after some members struggled with health issues. They emphasized their appreciation to their fans for standing by them through tough times.
Aespa Reveals a Sneak Peek of Their New Song
In response to their fans’ love, Aespa playfully teased their upcoming song without their company’s knowledge. Aespa revealed that their next song would be titled “Whiplash” and asked fans to look forward to it, promising it would be a fun and fresh track.
NewJeans Shines Alongside Aespa at TMA 2024
In addition to Aespa, NewJeans gained attention by winning four awards, including Artist of the Year and Performer of the Year. During their acceptance speeches, NewJeans frequently mentioned Min Heejin, their former CEO at ADOR. They expressed their love and gratitude towards her. Min Heejin is currently in conflict with Hybe, ADOR’s parent company. This conflict arose after she stepped down from her position.
Aespa and NewJeans Show Friendship After the Event
After the awards ceremony, Aespa and NewJeans posed for photos together, showing their friendly relationship. Fans were excited to see the two groups bonding and shared positive comments on online communities. Many fans reminisced about the challenge both groups did together and wished for their friendship to continue. Fans also expressed their hopes that Min Heejin and NewJeans might join SM Entertainment, further strengthening the connection between the two groups. Additionally, fans praised the groups for their visual harmony, with many saying that Aespa and NewJeans look even more beautiful together.
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