• The K-Pop Girl Group That Influenced TWICE's Chaeyoung to Follow Her Dream of Being An Idol

    She liked them since she was young.


    TWICE recently did an interview for the Women in Music series of Billboard magazine.

    Since the group has done so well and is known all over the world, it was only natural for them to talk about the artists who helped them along the way.

    Chaeyoung named the group that has been a part of her life since she was young and helped her become the multitalented idol she is today.

    She named the famous group Wonder Girls from JYP Entertainment, which broke up two years after TWICE's debut.

    Chaeyoung said that she used to listen to them as a child and that they had a big impact on her. She said, "They were the reason I became a singer and grew as a person."

    Chaeyoung had said before that she liked the Wonder Girls, which showed how important they were to her.

    "I grew up idolizing Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Wonder Girls. Because of their music and shows, I wanted to become an artist myself." Young Chae

    Chayeoung might not have become the artist and idol she is today if she hadn't been influenced by them.

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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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