LE SSERAFIM Sakura shares a Korean culture she found hard to adapt to
Sakura of LE SSERAFIM uploaded episode two of her YouTube series Fearless Kkura on November 30.
This day, Sakura picked up where she left off in episode one, when she was told to make 100 cabbages into kimchi.
Sakura washed vegetables, seasoned them with salt and pepper, and more with the help of her guest Kangnam.
While working, Kangnam told a story about his time spent learning about Korean culture.
He said, "When I first got to Korea, I went to the sauna and had a strange thing happen. The men would hop in the bath and exclaim, "The water is so cool!" despite the fact that it was boiling hot."
When Sakura heard this, she also said, "People kept asking me, "Did you eat?" and I didn't know why. I asked myself, "Why do they care if I did eat or not? Do they want me to come to a meal?' So I always said, "Yes, I ate," even if I hadn't eaten. I didn't want to dine with people I didn't even know very well."
When Sakura and Kangnam were making kimchi, their mother said, "It's just a way for Koreans to show that they care about their neighbors. If someone says they haven't eaten, we take them home and feed them."
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 the2024 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 wonBest Male Artistat 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 AWARDSin 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 Awardsand 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.
