• SISTAR Soyou Shut Downs Rumors Linked To Her Saying That She Bought Cigarettes And Had A Drink With A Guy

    Soyou, a former member of the group SISTAR, explained the rumors surrounding her.

    On the 5th episode of SBS's 'Shoes off, Stones for Men' aired on July 5th, Soyou and the group 'Super Junior' Kim Hee Cheol and 'Girls' Generation' Hyoyeon appeared as guests.

    On this day, Kim Heechul said, "We talked a lot during the broadcast, so let's talk about the really hard, tiring, and annoying things as an idol one by one."

    In response, Soyou said, "In the beginning, 'Sistar' had a strong image, so there were all kinds of rumors."

    "A report came to the company saying, I bought a cigarette at a convenience store with full makeup on, or had a man sitting on either side of me at a bar and drinking," she added said.

    "A lot of people have a prejudice against idols, but if you go to an overseas concert, you share a hotel, so you'll have a relationship there, but the number of floors is different," she explained.

    When asked if there had ever been a fight between idol members, Soyou said, "Bora and I had a fight with each other because of a misunderstanding."

    "When I went to the bathroom after choosing a stage outfit, my sister was wearing it. It was because she didn't know what I had chosen first. “, she explained.

    She continued, "I couldn't tell her to take it off, so I went outside to cool off for a while, but the door was slammed because of the wind. and released it,”.

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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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