Koo Hye Sun Signs With Jo In Sung's Agency IOK Company
Actress Koo Hye Sun has made a new nest in IOK Company.
IOK Company announced on November 8th, "We have signed an exclusive contract with Koo Hye Sun." Koo Hye Sun has worked in various fields such as a director, a writer, and a painter.
Koo Hye Sun debuted in the sitcom 'Nonstop 5' in 2004. She appeared in dramas such as 'Pure in Heart' (2006~2007), 'Boys Over Flowers' (2009) and 'Blood' (2015).
She married talent Ahn Jae-hyun in 2016, but rumors of discord were raised in 2019, three years later. After filing for divorce, they divorced by agreement in July of last year.
IOK Company includes talents Go Hyun-jung, Jo In-sung, Kim Ha-neul, Lee Sung-jae, Jang Seo-hee, BI from 'Icon', GFRIEND Sowon (Kim So Jung) and Jeon Hyosung from 'Secret'.
BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards
BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.
On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.
Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.
In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.
Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.
His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also wonBest Male Artistat the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.
The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”
Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDSin 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.
On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.
Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awardsand continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.