Former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun Bi shared that when she searches for her own name, only the term "Waterbomb" appears.

The popular artist, who recently made a comeback with her new song "The Flash," appeared as a guest on the YouTube channel "Kiu" in a video titled "Kwon Eun Bi is gaining attention these days...".

Kwon Eun Bi, often referred to as the "Goddess of Waterbomb," has garnered significant affection following her appearance at the festival.

Expressing her gratitude, she said, "I've received so much attention thanks to Waterbomb, and I'm truly appreciative of that. If you look up my name, you'll only find references to Waterbomb."

During the interview, Kiu inquired, "Do you try to conceal your identity while walking around?" To which Kwon Eun Bi responded, "Even if I don't cover up, people often don't recognize me."

Kwon Eun Bi further elaborated, "People tend to underestimate my height. Since I usually wear heels on stage, they're surprised to see how petite I am when they meet me in person."

Standing at a height of 158.4cm, Kwon Eun Bi expressed, "They assume I have a larger build, but in reality, I'm smaller than expected. Regardless, I'm often not easily recognizable."

Admitting humorously, "After Waterbomb, people tend to recognize me a lot," Kwon Eun Bi shared a comical incident, saying, "Instead of addressing me as Kwon Eun Bi, they call me Waterbomb. So, I have to remind them of my actual name. Nonetheless, I'm thankful that they remember me."

Reflecting on her experiences during the music video shoot at the Han River, Kwon Eun Bi confessed, "We filmed on a set as well as at the Han River. I even ran on the Han River bridge."

Recreating the scenario, she recounted, "I was running all by myself, and passersby were giving me curious looks.

People on bicycles rode by, clearly puzzled. When I'm immersed in the moment, I don't notice these reactions. I run with enthusiasm, and as soon as the director shouts 'cut,' I suddenly become aware of my surroundings."

The video featuring Kwon Eun Bi's interview can be viewed on the "Kiu" YouTube channel.

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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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