• "Why is she behind her?" — Netizens Clash Over BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Kim Yuna's Placement in Dior Beauty's Global Account

    A heated debate between fans of Kim Yuna and Jisoo took place on Dior Beauty's official global account.

    On the 28th, Dior Beauty posted photos from a popup store event held in Seoul's Seongsu-dong. The first photo in the post featured Kim Yuna standing in front of a photo wall, while the second photo showed Jisoo exploring the interior of the popup store.

    Upon seeing this, Jisoo's international fans expressed their anger in the comments, questioning why Jisoo, a global ambassador, appeared in the second slide, and why she was positioned behind Kim Yuna. They also mentioned Jisoo's lack of global influence.

    In response to Jisoo's fans' comments, Kim Yuna's international fans argued that there was a legitimate reason for Kim Yuna's placement.

    They stated that "Kim Yuna is Dior's first global ambassador from Korea" and referred to her as the "Queen Yuna" and "Kim Yuna is also an influential ambassador. Please show respect."

    The reactions from domestic fans varied. Some sided with the global fans' reactions, while others expressed sentiments such as "They are overly sensitive. It's embarrassing as fellow fans" and "Let's respect each other." One Korean fan pointed out, "If you don't know who Kim Yuna is, do some research. Jisoo is also Korean."

    Dior Beauty subsequently posted three more posts featuring videos and photos of Jisoo. The exact reason for their response to the fans' debate has not been revealed.

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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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