• MAMAMOOS’ Hwasa And Wheein Are Best Friends, But It Wasn’t That Way When They First Met

    Wheein from 'The Oppa at the Tteokbokki House' honestly confesses her first impression of her best friend Hwasa.

    Wheein, a member of Mamamoo and recently succeeded in standing alone as a solo singer, will appear on MBC Every1's entertainment program 'The Oppa at the Tteokbokki House', which will be aired on the 24th.

    Mamamoo members Wheein and Hwasa are known to be best friends. It's never easy to get a lot of love while we're friends, having the same dream, and working together as a group.

    At this, Wheein opens the door saying, “I’ve been friends with Hyejin (Hwasa) since middle school.” She continued, "When I first joined the class, I hated Hyejin. I thought, 'I never would be friends with her,'" she reveals, surprising her brothers.

    I wonder why Wheein hated Hwasa when she was in middle school and how they became close and became Mamamoo together.

    On the other hand, on that day, Wheein also recalls her trainee days with Hwasa. Wheein said, “Hyejin and I have been trainees for three and a half years. It was a lot of hard work, but I remember not having too much money. She lived on the allowance she received from her parents,” .

    Afterward, Wheein surprised her older brothers by saying that she "never thought of giving up" and that she "thinks about how she's going to get through it."

    On this day, Wheein also revealed the story of how she first dreamed of becoming a singer when she was in the 3rd grade of elementary school, and the memories of her grandmother who supported her dream of becoming a singer. Meanwhile, 'The Oppa at the Tteokbokki House' will be broadcast on May 24th at 8:30 PM.

  • 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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