• Lee Junho and Kim Tae Ri Wins TikTok Popularity Award At Baeksang Arts Awards

    Lee Junho and Kim Tae Ri won the TikTok Popularity Award.

    Lee Junho and Kim Tae Ri won the TikTok Popularity Award, determined by fans' votes, at the "58th Baeksang Arts Awards" held at KINTEX, Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, on the afternoon of May 6th.

    Lee Junho said, "I heard that you voted day and night to give me this award and that you sent me love"

    He continued adding, "This is the first time I have personally received such an award. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to vote".

    He added, "I also give glory to all of you who love our drama 'The Red Sleeve' and love 2PM's Junho a lot".

    Kim Tae Ri said, "I thought I wouldn't be trembling this time. My heart was trembling even before the red carpet came on".

    She added, "I learned very well about the voting system this time. The fans were fighting a war. Fans, family, and company members I am very grateful to everyone”.

    She also said, "Twenty-five Twenty One' is a work that is so meaningful to me that it cannot be left in any sentence. Because the value of something is diminished by spitting out”.

    She continued adding, "I want to say thank you to the work that made me a better person".

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  • Kwon Min Ah worries fans with emotional post about fear and self-blame: “Everything feels scary, I need to get it together”

    Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

    On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
    “I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

    Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

    Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

    People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

    Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

    Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

    Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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