LE SSERAFIM, the rising girl group under Source Music, recently made an appearance on JTBC's "Knowing Bros," and it was a moment that fans and netizens won't forget anytime soon.

During the show, Kazuha, one of the members, revealed a story from her ballet student days before debuting as an idol under JYP Entertainment.

Kazuha, who is Japanese, shared that she had been studying ballet for 15 years, starting at the tender age of three.

She even studied abroad in the Netherlands to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she suddenly became interested in K-Pop while attending ballet school.

"I thought I would try auditioning, so I sent a video, and I received a call back," she shared, revealing that she had no idea what was coming her way.

At first, Kazuha thought it was a scam, but when she met the JYP team in person, she realized that it was the real deal.

The transition from ballet to K-Pop wasn't easy for Kazuha. In ballet, you need to keep your core and maintain your posture, but when she started K-Pop, she took hip-hop classes and found it challenging to get used to the bent postures. Her teacher even said that she looked like a tree dancing.

Despite the difficulties, Kazuha persevered and pursued her dream. When asked if her parents had any objections to her career choice, she said that they were worried, but they understood that doing what you want to do is the best thing.

As expected, netizens had a lot to say about Kazuha's story. Here are some of the comments:

"Kazuha's story is so inspiring! It's amazing how she pursued her dreams and didn't let anything hold her back."

"I can't believe Kazuha used to be a ballerina! She's such a great dancer, and her hard work definitely paid off."

"Kazuha's dedication to her craft is so admirable. It's not easy to switch from ballet to K-Pop, but she did it with grace and determination."

"I love how supportive Kazuha's parents are. It's essential to have a strong support system when pursuing your dreams."

"Kazuha's story is proof that you can do anything you set your mind to. I'm excited to see what else she'll accomplish in the future."

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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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