On October 23 KST, Youtuber Lee Jin Ho revealed some behind-the-scenes information regarding the termination of the contracts of FIFTY FIFTY members Sio, Saena, and Aran.

Lee Jin Ho confirmed that one of the conditions set by the remaining FIFTY FIFTY members for their return to ATTRAKT was that they no longer wanted to have any interaction with the CEO, Jeon Hong Jun.

He explained that CEO Jeon Hong Jun had a difficult time understanding and accepting the members' position.

Despite Keena's efforts to persuade her fellow members to reconsider, she was unsuccessful in changing their decision.

Lee Jin Ho emphasized the significance of Keena's comeback, stating that it had two major implications. Firstly, without Keena, it would have been impossible to terminate the contract with the three members.

With Keena's return, the legitimacy of the remaining members' decision was called into question.

Additionally, Keena's return confirmed that this incident was a result of interference by a third party.

Lee Jin Ho also discussed FIFTY FIFTY's trademark application, noting that the details of the trademark recognized the usage rights of the initial users.

If the four members had continued to work together, they would have been able to carry on with their activities.

However, with Keena's decision to return, the initial users and the agency (as the initial applicants) have reunited. Therefore, the termination of the contract is no longer relevant.

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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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