• CL Explains The Secret Planning Behind 2NE1's "Coachella" Performance + Her Feelings After The Stage

    CL (Lee Chae Rin) confessed that she had prepared the stage for the group 2NE1 in secret.

    In the tvN entertainment program "You Quiz on the Block", which was broadcast on the afternoon of May 25th, singer CL joined as a You Quiz.

    In April, 2NE1 performed a surprise reunion stage as a whole at Coachella Valley Music & Arts (Coachella), a global music festival in the US, and stood at the center of the topic. CL, who led 2NE1's reunion stage, said, "I wanted to prepare for a surprise stage. I was afraid I'd get caught in the middle".

    In response, CL confessed that she practiced choreography at the dance academy run by Gong Minzy, in secret. CL added, "The class ended at 10 o'clock and we got together at 11 o'clock to practice quietly and then took a taxi home.  I only shared it with my relatives".

    When asked how the explosive response was, she said, "It was fun, it was the same even if we met freely after a long time."

    Regarding the reason for keeping the secret so secret, she said, "It's a surprise," adding, "I thought wemight not be able to do well as we prepared it in a hurry, but we wanted to show it quietly."

    Regarding her feelings after the stage, she said, "I really wanted us to gather up once, I was sorry that I couldn't greet fans properly because I was invited to Coachella alone at first, but I felt like it was the right time" adding , "It was a new stage and challenge for the members, and I was really grateful for the courage when I invited them".

    She expressed regret that 2NE1 suddenly disbanded without notice and shared what she talked about with the members after the stage.

    CL said, "Everyone in the car doesn't say anything, I think we each (quietly) tried to feel it because we know how precious it is that time, which means silence," adding, "We kept it like that, went home, ate, listened to our songs, and danced and played all day long."

    CL recalled, "When Dara and Bom went the next day, I cried, and I went to the airport right away with a tearful farewell." 

    When Sandara Park asked CL for a video letter, she said, "I thought I wouldn't have much to say because I kept in touch so often, but we will each live our lives in our own way, but all four of us are healthy and cool in our respective ways, I hope we can meet again, I love you.."

    Meanwhile, tvN's "You Quiz on the Block" is a program that depicts the travel of big Yoo Jae Seok and cute Jo Se Ho to people who leave at their will and airs every Wednesday at 8:40 p.m.

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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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