• IU Got Real up Close and Personal With Fans At Cannes Film Festival

    IU, who attended the Cannes International Film Festival with the movie 'Broker' directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, was caught smiling and treating local fans, making domestic fans laugh.

    IU attended the 75th Cannes International Film Festival held at the Lumière Grand Theater in 'Palais des Festivals' in Cannes, southern France on May 26th (local time).

    IU, who visited Cannes for the first time in her life as a 'broker', boasted elegance in a dress featuring an off-the-shoulder design.

    In particular, the diamond necklace worn by IU was known to be worth more than 100 million won in Korean currency, drawing more attention.

    Meanwhile, IU's actions for the many fans who have been waiting for IU in the country have spread to online communities in Korea.

    In the video that appears to have been released by a fan, IU deliberately approached the fence while smiling at the many fans who visited the Cannes Film Festival.

    Then, she made eye contact with each fan and took photos requested by the fans. She also showed her sincerity in signing autographs on the flood of papers.

    IU's attitude, which was given the modifier of being sincere towards her fans and having a good personality, also shone in France.

    She might have looked a little tired due to a long flight and a tight schedule, but IU didn't show this sign at all when she treated her fans.

    Netizens praised her for her sincere treatment with her fans. She showed reactions such as "There is dignity in every action", "She has a personality that shines just as much as her face", "It's worth waiting for fans for a long time."

    Meanwhile, the movie 'Broker' is a movie about the unexpected journey of those who unexpectedly met around a baby box. IU, Song Kang Ho, Kang Dong Won, Bae Doo Na, and Lee Ju Won appeared.

  • 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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