• "Queendom 2" Producer Responded To The Complaints About Mnet’s Evil Editing Controversy

    The production team of Mnet's "Queendom 2" shared their thoughts on the evil editing controversy that erupted following the pre-released video.

    On March 30, an online production presentation of Mnet's "Queendom 2" was held to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

    Taeyeon, Lee Yong Jin, Brave Girls Minyoung, VIVIZ Umji, WJSN Exy, LOONA Eve, Kep1er Eugene, Hyorin, and Park Chan Wook CP, and PD Lee Yeon Kyu attended the scene to talk about various things.

    "Queendom 2" is a survival program in which the six best K-pop idol teams release singles at the same time and enter a comeback competition.

    In the previously pre-released video, the cast members who exude a cold atmosphere as if they were fighting. Regarding this, some responded that Mnet might have done the evil's editing.

    "Rather than a evil's editing", said PD Lee Yeon Kyu, "the level of people viewing Mnet has increased these days, therefore I think our purpose is to display it without hiding it."

    "Everyone is sweating, training, and working hard to exhibit the four-minute performance," she continued, adding, "I'm trying to deal with that in a more honest and epic way, and I'll do my best to show the six people's performed flawlessly."

    Mnet's "Queendom 2" is a survival program in which Brave Girls, VIVIZ, WJSN, LOONA, Kepler, and Hyolyn compete.

    Taeyeon of Girls' Generation will be the grandmaster, and comedian Lee Yong Jin will be the queen manager. It will premiere at 9:20 p.m. on March 31.

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  • 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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