• “Produce 101 Season 2” contestant Lee Ji Han dead at 25 after "stampede incident" at Itaewon

    Lee Ji Han, an actor who used to be on "Produce 101", was recently confirmed as one of the people who died in the Itaewon tragedy.

    On October 30, Lee Ji Han's former "Produce 101 Season 2" co-stars Park Hee Seok and Kim Do Hyun posted a sad death notice on their Instagram account.

    "Jihan has left us and gone to a quiet place", they said. Please tell him goodbye on his last trip," the person said as they told the family that the person had died.

    Kim Do Hyun, in particular, said, "May all the people who died too soon because of the Itaewon tragedy rest in peace. I don't think I can understand how the families of the dead feel, but I want to send them my deepest condolences".

    The funeral will take place on November 1 at the memorial service hall of Myongji Hospital, where the body of the dead person is being kept.

    While he was still alive, Lee Ji Han was working as an actor in the web drama "Today Was Another Nam Hyun Day."

    His face was first seen by the public in 2017 on Mnet's "Produce 101 Season 2."

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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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