• Kang Hye Won Takes A Ride On The Subway Station And No One Knew It Was Her

    Kang Hye Won, a former member of IZ*ONE, revealed her easygoing personality by saying that she rides the subway during traffic jams. 

    On May 30th, AtStyle's June issue pictorial was published with Kang Hye Won. In this pictorial, Kang Hye Won showed off her innocent, pure, and lovely charms in a fairy-like figure, brightening the atmosphere of the filming set.

    In an interview after the photoshoot, Kang Hye Won told about the current situation of being busy with activities as a singer, acting, appearing in variety shows, and running a YouTube channel after the end of IZ*ONE activities.

    When asked if there are any activities she would like to focus on a little more in the future, Kang Hye Won said, "I want to focus on acting. I want to greet you with a good work as soon as possible."

    Although the group activities have ended, Kang Hye Won is still maintaining a strong relationship with the IZ*ONE members.

    Even when asked about her role model, Hyewon Kang mentioned IZ*ONE without even a second thought. She expressed her affection for her members, saying, "I have learn a lot from them."

    Kang Hye Won is also famous as a 'bad hand maker' and 'skinship villain' among fans because she has such an affinity.

    About this, Kang Hye Won said, "It's a sign of intimacy. I tend to touch a lot when we get to know each other,"

    Contrary to her innocent appearance, Kang Hye Won boasts a bubbly personality that is nicknamed 'Gwangbae'.

    She surprised them, especially when she announced that she often uses public transport, even when she is usually alone.

    Kang Hye Won showed off her easy-going attitude, saying, "I ride the subway during traffic jams. No one recognizes me even if I get on at work hours."

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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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