• MBC's "Tomorrow" Sparks Online Debate On The Use Of BTS' V's Real Name In A "Very" Unusual Way

    A claim has been raised that the real name and date of birth of BTS members were used in the list of the dead in the MBC drama "Tomorrow".

    On May 16th, on an online community, an article titled "Drama with BTS member's real name and birthday written in the name of a dead person" was posted. The drama that has been controversial here is the MBC drama "Tomorrow" starring actors Kim Hee Sun, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Rowoon.

    According to the post, the real name of BTS member V and the date of birth of Jungkook partially coincided with those written on the list of dead in the drama. 

    If you look at the captured photos of the drama, the document called "Dead Access List" contains "Kim Tae Hyung, December 30, 1971", "Kim Yu Rim, September 1, 1997", etc. 

    At this time, V's real name (Kim Tae Hyung), the month and date of birth (December 30), and Jungkook's name were not revealed, but the date of birth on September 1, 1997 coincided with a controversy. In particular, the autograph was "killed", which drew more attention.

    In response, some have raised suspicions that the production team has intentionally used the personal information of BTS members maliciously, and complaints are being made on the viewer's bulletin board.

    Some fans loudly criticized the drama production team, saying, "I wonder what the intention is. I need an explanation and an apology", "Isn't it too malicious", and "They crossed the line". However, another netizen also responded, "It's not a perfect match, it's like a coincidence".

    Meanwhile, "Tomorrow" is an underworld office fantasy that deals with the stories of grim reapers who guide the dead. Due to the nature of the drama, themes and materials about the "dead", who are the dead, appear frequently.

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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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