It's not surprising that LE SSERAFIM and IVE are good friends, since Kim Chaewon and Sakura debuted with Ahn Yujin and Jang Wonyoung before they joined their own groups.

Before the group disbanded in 2021, all four artists were in the famous girl group IZ*ONE. Fans were sad when the group disbanded, but the members have shown many times since then that they still get along.

Not only do they still all hang out together, but they are also bringing in new people. Sakura brought LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha to a hangout with her best friend from IZ*ONE, Kang Hyewon.

Given how close the artists are, it's not surprising that LE SSERAFIM was very emotional when IVE won big at the 2022 Melon Music Awards.

Both groups won big prizes. LE SSERAFIM won "Best Female Performance" and the "Hot Trend Award," and IVE won four prizes, including a daesang.

The leader of IVE, Yujin, made netizens cry with her reaction to the daesang win, especially after an old video of hers came back online.

But LE SSERAFIM was also affected, especially Kim Chaewon and Sakura. Kim Chaewon and Sakura were proud as IVE took the stage.

And when they saw Yujin cry as IVE accepted their award, it was clear that both of the former IZ*ONE members were also crying. So did the other people in LE SSERAFIM.

Fans were more than happy to see crumbs of this healthy friendship, as it shows how artists have continued to be very supportive of each other even though they are no longer teammates.

When a fan asked Kim Chaewon how she felt about IVE's win, she melted hearts by saying that she did feel as proud as a mom at that moment.

Both groups deserved the awards they got, but maybe the best part will always be seeing how much they love and support each other.

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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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