YouTuber Free Zia (real name Song Jia) participated in a fundraiser for residents affected by forest fires in Gangwon-do and Gyeongbuk. After the "fake controversy", attention is focused on the current situation.

On March 8th, the Korean Red Cross (Chairman Shin Hee Young) announced the donation of 20 million won for Free Zia.

On March 7th, Free Zia donated money to support emergency relief in the areas affected by wildfires in Gyeongbuk, Gangwon-do. She said, "I am sorry to hear the news of the victims of the wildfire, and I decided to donate to help those who have suffered difficulties, even a little".

The money donated by Song Jia will be used for emergency relief activities for victims through the Red Cross branch in areas affected by forest fires such as Gangwon and Gyeongbuk.

Free Zia was on the cutting board last January due to the so-called "fake controversy". Controversy continued as not only wearing fake luxury goods, but also rumors about personal life related to family members.

In the end, Free Zia posted an apology video through her personal YouTube channel. She bowed her head, saying, "I acknowledge the use of counterfeit products, which has been controversial recently, and I admit that everything is my fault".

She also announced that she would make all personal channels such as YouTube private and take responsibility for her mistakes until the end.

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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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