• Actor Jo In Sung wins hearts for reserving a whole theater and treating fans to "Smugglers" movie screening!

    Actor Jo In Sung has won admiration for his heartfelt gestures of love towards his fans. It has become a well-known fact that whenever he releases a new movie, Jo In Sung personally rents an entire theater with his own money to invite his fans.

    Recently, he once again showcased his love for his official fanclub members by renting out a theater for the release of his latest film, "Smugglers." To the delight of his fans, Jo In Sung surprised them by attending the theater along with other actors, and together, they greeted the audience on stage.

    During the event, Jo In Sung expressed his gratitude and joy at meeting his fans after a long time. He mentioned that "Smugglers" was filmed two years ago, and he had been eager to share it with his supporters.

    He also revealed his plans to be more active in the second half of the year, with upcoming projects like "Smugglers," "Moving," and "Unexpected Business." This increased activity marks a first in his 25-year career.

    He had originally intended to meet his fans alone, but other senior and junior actors also wanted to express their gratitude to the audience.

    Jo In Sung continued by expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering love, support, and care he has received from his fans since his debut. He acknowledged that it isn't easy for someone to receive such constant affection.

    An official associated with the event commented on Jo In Sung's unique gesture, noting that it's rare for an actor to personally rent an entire theater for fans.

    What makes it even more remarkable is that Jo In Sung does this consistently for each of his movie releases, not just once or twice.

    The official believes that Jo In Sung's love for his fans is driven by his desire to share his work with them first and to repay their unwavering support.

    "Smugglers" had its premiere on July 26th, and fans can look forward to Jo In Sung's upcoming series, "Moving," which is scheduled for release on Disney+ on August 9th.

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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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