The internet is abuzz with an old photo of LE SSERAFIM's Sakura, one of the most talked-about idols of the moment.

Recently, Korean netizens stumbled upon Sakura's earlier years in the industry, sparking a discussion in online communities.

The original post on an online community highlighted Sakura's appearance during her time in the Japanese girl group HKT48.

The netizen who shared the post remarked, "This is a picture of her when she was promoting in a Japanese girl group. She was incredibly young, it's unbelievable."

The photo from her HKT48 days captivated fans, who couldn't help but marvel at her beauty, despite Sakura being just 14 years old at the time.

Numerous comments poured in, with fans reminiscing about their first impressions and expressing awe at Sakura's visuals:

"This was the first time Sakura was chosen to debut. Haha, she was truly a baby."

"Wow, she looked so young back then."

"She really put in a lot of effort."

"In 2012, she was 14 in Japanese age and 15 in Korean age."

"Wow, she looked like she was 12."

"She resembles an elementary school student. Haha, so adorable."

"Her chubby cheeks were incredibly cute. Haha!"

"Someone even added a gif of Kong-Kkura."

"Even when she was young, she already looked like an idol. Haha!"

"Her eyes are so big, both then and now. Haha, impressive."

What are your thoughts?

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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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