'SNL Korea' drew attention this time by parodying a dating program.

Coupang Play's 'SNL Korea' Season 2 'I am a Single's Inferno' corner, which was released on January 22nd, was decorated as a parody of the NQQ·SBS PLUS entertainment program 'I am SOLO' and the Netflix original web entertainment "Single's Inferno".

The cast showed outstanding performances by dressing up as actors on a dating program.

In particular, actor Joo Hyun Young drew admiration from viewers by playing the role of Free Zia (Song Ji Ah), a YouTuber who appeared in Netflix's "Single's Inferno".

Joo Hyun Young introduced herself as an unboxing YouTuber 'Free Zia'. The somewhat powerless tone and expression she showed, the gesture of smiling while covering her mouth as if embarrassed, and the dialect were reminiscent of Free Zia.

When Lee Dong Hwi, who appeared as a 'SNS addict' in the self-introduction of 'Free Zia', asked, "What are you doing?" Joo Hyun Young answered, "Your heart?"

Joo Hyun Young chose Lee Dong Hwi and said, "Shall we eat ramen together with me". She also replied, "I'm ashamed," and reproduced the dialect of Free Zia, bringing laughter. She perfectly acted 'Youtuber' by introducing ramen in front of the camera.

Viewers on Coupang Play’s YouTube account said, “The fact that Free Zia’s dialect is coming out, wow… the detailing is amazing”, “The setting with Joo Hyun Young’s eyes half open is so funny. The genius of character analysis”, “Joo Hyun Young almost spit out the coffee she drank as soon as she saw Free Zia”, “Joo Hyun Young’s fingertips The feeling of fiddling with her head without strength is completely the same.” “Joo Hyun Young copies a real person hahahaha The feeling and the way she speaks are strangely similar,” they added, admiring her acting skills.

Meanwhile, Free Zia recently admitted to some suspicions of wearing fake luxury goods and posted a handwritten apology on SNS.

Season 2 of 'SNL Korea' will be exclusively released on Coupang Play every Saturday at 10 PM.

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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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