• Taeyeon, Who Pushed Forward Despite SM's Opposition, Posted A Long Message After Her Comeback

    Taeyeon, a member of Girls' Generation, who made a comeback with her third full-length album, expressed her gratitude to the staff.

    Taeyeon posted a long caption on her Instagram on the morning of the 15th, saying, "Completion of the 3rd full-length album. A project that has been started for quite some time. After several seasons, I can finally hear it."

    "For this 3rd album, there are wonderful people who have worked hard and silently from behind." she added.

    "I always feel it while making albums, but I am very well aware that I am receiving help from so many people, and that the results they hear, understand, and express my opinions are things that cannot be achieved with normal concentration and normal mind. Thanks to all of our staff, managers, writers, knights, directors, etc., who are sincere, passionate, and know how to do it professionally even in difficult situations, thanks to all of you." she said.

    Lastly, Taeyeon concluded the post by saying, "I will take the lead so that the time and effort spent together for the album 'Taeyeon' is not in vain."

    Netizens who saw this showed enthusiastic reactions such as "She talks really well", "A singer who takes care of the staff really well", "As expected," "Taeyeon thank you for singing", "Taengoo with a pretty heart", etc.

    Taeyeon released her 3rd full album 'INVU' on February 14 after about 2 years and 3 months. Taeyeon, who held the comeback showcase that day, said about the title song 'INVU', "As soon as I heard the demo for the first time, I felt 'this is it. It's a song I fell in love with from the beginning. "

    "Everyone in the company said 'no', but I was in a situation where I said 'yes', but it was a song that made me feel like 'I'm going to try to convince you of this and 'I'm going to convince you," she explained.

    The following is the full text of Taeyeon's Instagram post.

    Completed 3rd full album. A project that started a long time ago. After several seasons, I finally hear it. For this 3rd album, there are the great people who have worked hard and silently in an invisible place. Unintentionally, I'm a little shy to be the first to be mentioned on this big project and be in the spotlight. 

    It’s something I always feel while making albums, but I’m getting the help of so many people, and I know very well that the results they listen to, understand, and express my opinions are things that can’t be achieved with normal concentration and a normal mind. 

    And all of that just comes as an emotion. Thanks to all of our staff, managers, writers, knights, directors, etc., who are sincere, passionate, and know how to do it professionally even in difficult situations, everything is completed thanks to you. 

    Let's focus together on the album of singer 'Taeyeon', and I will dare to take the lead so that the time and effort spent on it are not in vain. You worked hard with me again on the next level. #INVU #3rdAlbum #TAEYEON #Taeyeon Thank you also to the fans who always believed and waited for Sowon

  • 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 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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