Free Zia showed off her outstanding appearance, revealing that she was suggested to apply to the Miss Korea and was known as “a goddess” during her college days.

In the broadcast of the 316th episode of JTBC’s entertainment program “Knowing Bros” aired on January 22nd, Free Zia (real name Song Ji Ah), Kang Ye Won, and Lee Young Ji appeared as students transferred to Knowing Bros School.

On the broadcast, Kang Ho Dong asked Free Zia, “Just like how people would suggest a child who looks big to become a ssireum (Korean wrestling) athlete, you must have been suggested to become a celebrity by your family because you’re pretty. Ji Ah was no joke, she’s really amazing.”

Then, Free Zia said, “My mom and dad had told me about Miss Korea ever since I was young. Unfortunately, I didn’t grow tall enough. Mom told me to eat a lot so that I could apply to the Miss Korea. But I didn’t eat much. I should have eaten a lot like Hodong does”, expressing her regret.

When asked if she was famous as a goddess when she was in the Department of Dance at Hanyang University, Free Zia got embarrassed and she said, “Please don’t say it like that”. She then revealed, “Was it? No one told me that, but many friends asked for my phone numbers.”

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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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