Joo Hyun Young has opted not to join the fifth reboot season of Coupang Play's variety show 'SNL Korea'.

Despite being a consistent presence as a fixed crew member up until Season 4, Joo has made the decision to step back from the upcoming season after careful deliberations.

Joo Hyun Young initially joined the 'SNL Korea' crew in September 2021 during its first reboot season and has been an engaged member ever since.

Over the course of four seasons, she captivated viewers with her distinctive characters, contributing to the variety show's diverse segments.

Having studied theater, Joo Hyun Young gained notable attention on 'SNL Korea' through her portrayal of the charming intern reporter 'Joo Reporter' in the flagship segment 'Weekend Update'. Her interviews with prominent political figures in the 'Joo Reporter Goes' segment and her role as a 'young know-it-all' in the 'MZ Office' segment resonated deeply with the audience.

Rising to stardom on 'SNL Korea,' Joo also made a mark as an actress. She played Donggeurami, a close friend of Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin), in the popular ENA drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' which concluded in August 2022. Joo received acclaim for her role as Park Yeon-woo's maid Sawol in MBC's recently concluded drama 'The Virtuous Queen of Han's Contract Marriage.'

Following her departure from 'SNL Korea,' Joo is set to concentrate on her acting career. While there have been speculations about potential conflicts between the production team and the production company influencing her decision, it's known that Joo had already decided to leave after Season 4. Joo is affiliated with AIMC, a subsidiary of AStory, which was involved in the production of Seasons 1 to 4 of 'SNL Korea.'

However, conflicts have arisen as the production team, including PD Ahn Sang-hwi, moved to Coupang's subsidiary CP Entertainment for the production of Season 5.

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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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