BTS V may be serving in the military, but his solo achievements remain undiminished, proving that his success continues to thrive even during his service. The 2024 The Fact Music Awards kicked off with an electrifying start at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, celebrating the best of Kpop. The night saw BTS V aka Kim Taehyung clinching the Best Music (Spring) award for his 2024 song FRI(END)S (released in March), while Stray Kids made a standout performance, securing the Four Star Award.

WATCH BTS V'S FRI(END)S MUSIC VIDEO HERE:

Here's a rundown of the winners from Day 1 of the prestigious awards ceremony:

Artist of the Year (Bosang): Kim Jae-joong, NiziU, TWS

Best Music: "Spring - FRI(END)S" by BTS V

Global Generation Award: KEP1ER

Four Star Award: Stray Kids

Next Leader Award: TWS

Hot Potential Award: YOUNG POSSE and WOOAH

Global Hot Trend Award: n.SSign and EVNNE

Hottest Award: NEXZ

Angel N Star Award: Lim Young-woong

Fan N Star Choice (Solo): Lim Young-woong

Fan N Star Choice (Group): PLAVE

Today’s Choice Award: TWS

Hot Stage of the Year: Kim Jae-joong

The Fact Music Awards, which began in 2019, continue to honour the influential figures in the Hallyu wave. The winners are selected based on data from Gaon, a panel of judges, and fan votes, reflecting both industry recognition and fan appreciation. This year's event showcased exceptional talent, with BTS' V earning notable acclaim for his musical contribution and Stray Kids further solidifying their status with multiple awards.

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