The 2023 MAMA Awards in Japan became a hot topic, particularly due to a standout performance by JUST B, a six-member boy group under Bluedot Entertainment. JUST B, comprising Geonu, Bain, Lim Jimin, JM, DY, and Sangwoo, officially debuted on June 30, 2021. Many members first gained recognition on survival shows Under Nineteen and I-LAND.
[#2023MAMA] JUST B (저스트비) – MEDUSA (MAMA ver.) | Mnet 231128 방송
Post-debut, JUST B released multiple albums, including their latest mini album ÷ (NANUGI). Their accolades include nominations for the Male Idol Group Popularity Award at the Asia Artist Awards and Rookie Award – Male Group at the Hanteo Music Awards. They won the Rising Star Award at the Korea Model Awards and the Blooming Star Award at the Hanteo Music Awards.
JUST B participated in Mnet’s ROAD TO MAX, a project aimed at providing lesser-known groups with chances to perform at prominent events such as KCON and the MAMA Awards. After a series of voting rounds, JUST B was selected to perform at the MAMA Awards. Fans praised their performance. The group made a memorable entrance and impressed the audience with their precise and dynamic choreography.
he gets so scared in haunted houses to the point that the members had to go rescue him bc he hid in a corner, and that fand call him limji bc theres two jimins in just b and and and
— chi | iykyk (@yunyukiss) November 28, 2023
Lim Jimin revealed his abs
During the special “Medusa” stage, Lim Jimin, a member of JUST B, unexpectedly ripped his shirt open. He revealed his abs, sending the live audience into a frenzy. This moment quickly went viral, garnering widespread interest in the group. Even non-fans of JUST B found Lim Jimin‘s performance impressive and stunning.
@whalien52.630 LIMJI! WHAT ABOUT MY SANITY SIR?!🫠 #justb #limjimin #limji #2023MAMA #kpop #fyp
Lim Jimin gained attention as a contestant on SBS’s survival show The Fan, finishing in third place. He received compliments from BTS‘s Jimin for his performance of their hit single “Blood Sweat & Tears.” TXT‘s Beomgyu, who gave him the nickname “Jjim,” is part of his friend group called “ee-z,” which also includes Stray Kids‘ I.N and ENHYPEN‘s Heeseung. Lim Jimin aspires to be a versatile singer who can help JUST B win group and solo awards.
JUST B will continue their journey by performing at the 2023 JUST B Mini Live in Japan on December 2, where they aim to meet fans and further establish their presence in the K-pop world. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Lim Jimin pulled his group out of ‘nugudom’ using his abs. Source: X/@iconickpopboys.