Hong Eunchae, the courageous maknae of LE SSERAFIM, participated in a carefree, solo photo shoot for the January issue of "Elle."

The LE SSERAFIM member spoke candidly about her motivations during her interview with the publication as well as her interactions with the other group members.

First, Hong Eunchae reflected on LE SSERAFIM's inaugural year, saying, "Thanks to our comeback promotions and the year-end stages, I felt much more confident. I came to understand that many people thought our music and performances were good, even worth seeing."

What inspires Hong Eunchae when she performs? The idol made known, "I occasionally feel overextended or worn out while I'm getting ready. But every time, I picture myself performing flawlessly on stage, and when I see that version of myself, I feel as like I can accomplish anything. Even though I may have anxiety and nervousness or worry that I might make a mistake, as I step onto the stage and the music starts, I immediately realize that this is what I have been working for. Then I feel a surge of confidence."

Eunchae concluded by explaining the significance of the LE SSERAFIM members in her life. "The group consists of individuals who find everything I say and do to be just too adorable. They occasionally give me the impression that I have four mothers or four older sisters, but I always feel that I can rely on them "shared by the idol.

Below are sneak peeks of Hong Eunchae by LE SSERAFIM from the most recent "Elle" issue.

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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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