• Netizens split over NewJeans' stylist giving members "grandma pants" as stage outfit at "The Fact Music Awards"

    Unexpectedly, NewJeans' recent show is getting a lot of attention.

    On October 8, KST, an online community posted a screen capture of the members during their performance at the "2022 The Fact Music Awards" with the caption, "A photo of NewJeans' The Fact Music Awards stage wardrobe, which got negative reactions in real time."

    In the photo, the members were posing in outfits that mixed and matched different patterns and colors to create a fun, 90s-style look.

    Some of the comments left on the post were:

    It makes me think of the Korean animation Secret Jouju. What's going on? They usually get a lot of compliments about how well they dress, so what gives?

    Durian, cherry, kiwi, peach milk, and blueberry clothes?

    Why do they have grandma pants with flowers on them?

    Looks like kids' drawings were used to make the clothes.

    Take out this coordinate. Putting these kids with a fresh vibe in this kind of clothing? This could only be done by a group like 2NE1.

    It would be stupid to put them in something like that and hope for a good response.

    No way… Coordi, what does this look like?

    But other Netizens defended the group's style by saying:

    Huh? It's strange to care this much about it. Idols have always worn strange clothes like this, right? These reactions are too strong. [It makes me think of] "Baby VOX".

    Really, it looks like something NCT would wear.

    But they are lovely.

    Oh, this is funny, but it also seems cool, right?

    At the same time, NewJeans not only performed their singles "Hype Boy" and "Attention" at the award show, but they also won the "Next Leader" award, along with LE SSERAFIM and IVE, who were also new at the time.

    Watch them perform on stage below, and tell us what you think of their clothes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WzOvGg450s

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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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