• IU Revealed That She Was Afraid To Talk To Her Seniors During The Filming Of "Broker", And Only Became Close After Cannes

    IU talked about her feelings and experiences at Cannes.

    IU was interviewed by Wikitree on June 7 in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to promote the film Broker.

    'Broker' illustrates the unusual journey of those who share a baby box. Not only was she invited to the competitive portion of the 75th Cannes International Film Festival on May 17, but actor Song Kang Ho won best actor for the first time in Korea.

    IU, who plays Soyeong, the baby's mother, said, "It's a great thing to the point that I used up all the remaining luck, so it feels like there was a lot of 'careful' and 'don't make any mistakes' in Cannes."

    She grew comfortable with her co-stars a year after production ended. stated "I was afraid on set and couldn't talk to the seniors much, but after Cannes, we grew friends. Now I can say, "Senior, thank you," "elucidated

    IU made an uncomfortable hand heart and grinned uncomfortably in a Cannes one-shot. The scene spread online, causing laughter.

    IU noted, "I regret it. Even when I saw it, I looked stupid.” "When I'm there, a big camera gets close." She said she misjudged how to look.

    Then, "I was taught I shouldn't be raised because I'm an idol, so I tried to make a heart, but the camera went to Jooyoung unnie's side and crushed it, and I remember being shy. Fans made several memes," she said, smiling.

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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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