• IVE's Jang Wonyoung and LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon Shows Off Their Unchanging Friendship at the “37th Golden Disc Awards”

    Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin were both in IZ*ONE before they joined IVE at the end of 2021. LE SSERAFIM debuted in the spring of 2022. Sakura and Kim Chaewon were both former members of IZ*ONE.

    Fans couldn't wait to see how the former group members got along with each other, but until recently, they only got to see crumbs of that.

    Jang Wonyoung was the most popular member of IZ*ONE, so her unnies loved and cared for her. She became close with Kim Chaewon through their sub-unit, 3Won, which also had Hyewon, a former member of IZ*ONE.

    This past year, the promotions of several former IZ*ONE members happened at the same time. This has led to many heartwarming interactions and mini-reunions, as the former members seem to be drawn to each other.

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    When LE SSERAFIM and IVE were sitting next to each other at the 37th Golden Disc Awards in Thailand, they were able to see each other again.

    Fans noticed Kim Chaewon and Jang Wonyoung's sweet interactions right away, which reminded them of when they were both in IZ*ONE.

    People in the crowd saw them holding hands and talking to each other often, happy to be sitting together.

    They also danced to PSY's "Gangnam Style." Jang Wonyoung got a lot of attention for making the choreographer's moves her own in a cute way.

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    The best friends acted like they were still in a group together, and fans loved the mini-reunion!

    What are your thoughts?

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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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