In the '2021 KBS Drama Awards', which was broadcast live on December 31st, SF9’s Rowoon achieved three trophies, including the Rookie of the Year, Popularity Award, and Best Couple Award. In particular, the Rookie of the Year award was awarded consecutively following the '2019 MBC Drama Awards', signaling that he is a trending actor.

In KBS2's 'The King's Affection', SF9’s Rowoon was praised for captivating viewers with his unique hanbok visuals. In addition, he won the Popularity Award and Best Couple Award with his partner, Park Eun Bin, proving that he received a lot of love in 2021.

Through his agency FNC Entertainment, SF9’s Rowoon said, “I feel very lucky to have met so many talented people in The King’s Affection,” through his agency FNC Entertainment. He continued, “I am very grateful for all the awards and recognition. Receiving the Best New Actor Award was like being recognized for doing something I love every day. I also wished for the Best Couple Award as a viewer myself, so I am more than blessed to receive the award. I will start off the new year with a humble and grateful heart. I would like to sincerely thank the drama fans and everyone around the world who sent love and support.”

Rowoon also thanked his co-star Park Eun Bin. “I’d like to use this opportunity to thank my co-star Park Eun Bin. I felt so nervous in the beginning because it was my first time shooting a historical series. I was able to grow and learn a lot thanks to her consistent support. She was truly my best partner.”

SF9’s Rowoon played the role of Jung Ji Woon, the teacher of Crown Prince Lee Hwi (Park Eun Bin), in KBS2's 'The King's Affection'. Despite the challenge of the first historical drama genre, he captivated viewers with his stable acting.

In particular, in the yoke of fate that cannot be fulfilled, he captured both affection and excitement by showing pure love towards his first love.

Meanwhile, Rowoon will star in an upcoming MBC drama called Tomorrow (literal title), which will air in the first half of 2022.

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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 the 2024 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 won Best Male Artist at 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 AWARDS in 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 Awards and 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.

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