• IU Sings Congratulatory Song at Wedding of Actor She Slapped in "My Mister", Showcasing Loyalty and Friendship

    Recently, a video of Korean singer and actress IU singing at the wedding of actor Chae Dong-hyun has been making the rounds online.

    IU sang a congratulatory song entitled "Every Day With You," which was a tribute to her friendship and loyalty to Chae Dong-hyun.

    In the hit Korean drama series "My Mister," IU played the role of Lee Ji-an, while Chae Dong-hyun portrayed the character Kim Dae-ri.

    In one scene, IU's character slapped Kim Dae-ri's cheek after he made derogatory remarks about his boss during a company dinner.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9knh8j2PMFk

    Despite the tension of that particular scene, IU revealed that Chae Dong-hyun's humorous personality helped ease the stress and resulted in a better acting experience.

    In her congratulatory message at his wedding, IU expressed her gratitude for being able to sing and her respect for Chae Dong-hyun as a senior actor.

    Many people were touched by IU's loyalty and devotion to her colleagues, and the video of her performance has since become a hot topic online.

    Chae Dong-hyun is also known for his roles in popular TV dramas such as "Blind" and "Weather Forecasters: Inside Story of Office Romance."

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2DZm_CApxY

    His performance in "My Mister" was notable, and his ability to connect with his fellow cast members, including IU, was evident.

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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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