Aespa's Karina showed her fan feelings for soccer player Son Heung Min.

On May 23rd, Karina left a message on the paid fan community platform 'Bubble'.

On this day, Karina said, "It's really random, but I just saw an article that Son Heung Min became the top scorer, and the 23rd goal was really cool."

Then she left a sales message to the fans saying, "Goodbye, but I can't just watch Son Heung Min score a goal once. It's really cool."

Fans responded to Karina's recent situation, looking for news of soccer matches until dawn, saying, "It's so cute because it feels like a big fan."

In addition to Karina, BTS member J-Hope and actor Wi Ha Joon were also delighted to hear the news of Son Heung Min's top scorer as if it were their own job.

Broadcaster Yoo Byung Jae, actor Lee Da Hee, broadcaster Kim Young Cheol and Cultwo Kim Tae Hyun also congratulated Son Heung Min by mentioning the news of the top scorer through Instagram and radio programs.

Meanwhile, Son Heung Min scored two goals in the final 38th round of the 2021/22 season EPL against Norwich City on May 23rd (Korean time) and became joint top scorer with Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).

As a result, Son Heung Min became the first Asian player to win the Golden Boot.

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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