• LE SSERAFIM members take a moment to compose themselves after a reporter questions about Kim Garam

    The girl group LE SSERAFIM had a lot of faith in their new album.

    On October 17, at 1 p.m., a media showcase was held at the Centennial Memorial Hall of Yonsei University's Sinchon Campus in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the release of LE SSRAFIM's second mini album, "ANTIFRAGILE."

    The message of "ANTIFRAGILE" is that you will get stronger and grow more when you go through hard times.

    Even before it came out, this album was getting a lot of attention because it was the first album the group made as a five-member group after Kim Garam quit because of the school bullying scandal.

    At the showcase, LE SSERAFIM was asked how they felt after the group members had been switched around. In response, the members couldn't answer right away and had cautious looks on their faces.

    After a few moments of silence, the leader Kim Chaewon took the microphone and spoke on behalf of the group.

    She said, "We worked just as hard on the first album and this second mini-album. We wanted to come back with a stronger look, and we thought the most important thing was to put on good shows for the fans who had been waiting for us. We spent more time rehearsing and recording songs".

    LE SSERAFIM's second mini-album is called "ANTIFRAGILE." It has 5 tracks, including "The Hydra," which says that the girls will never fall, "ANTIFRAGILE," which says that you are determined to use trials as a way to grow, "Impurities," which shows the part of yourself with scars and darkness, "No Celestial," which says that they are not angels or goddesses from the sky but those who are with you every step on Earth (a song about the humble and lacking side of oneself).

    On October 17 at 6 p.m., the album will be available on several online music sites.

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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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