• "I'm so proud of you" — IVE's Leeseo Begins High School at Hanlim Arts High School

    March 2nd marked an exciting day for IVE's Leeseo as she officially became a high school student at Hanlim Arts High School.

    The formal matriculation ceremony for Hanlim Arts High School took place on this day, and Leeseo was among the many students starting their new academic journey.

    The school shared Leeseo's interview clip on its official YouTube channel the day before the official first day of school, where Leeseo expressed her excitement about starting high school.

    In the video, she greeted her classmates and stated that she was thrilled to be starting her high school life at Hanlim Arts High School. She also wished her fellow students a happy and enjoyable academic year.

    Netizens were quick to congratulate Leeseo on her new academic journey, with many expressing their excitement for her future. Some comments included:

    "I'm so proud of Leeseo for starting high school! She's already accomplished so much, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for her."

    "Congratulations, Leeseo! You're going to do amazing things in high school and beyond!"

    "IVE's Leeseo is such an inspiration to young people everywhere. She's showing that it's possible to pursue your dreams while also getting an education."

    "Leeseo is going to have an incredible high school experience at Hanlim Arts High School. I'm so excited for her!"

    "Congratulations, Leeseo! I'm sure you'll excel academically and creatively at Hanlim Arts High School."

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    Overall, netizens were excited to see Leeseo begin this new chapter in her life and wished her all the best in her academic and personal endeavors.

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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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