Actress Ha Ji Won recently opened up about her journey to establish her own entertainment agency.

In an episode titled 'Ha Ji Won EP.27 Ji Won brought reinforcements' on the YouTube channel 'Sweet Brother Shin Dong Yeop', aired on February 12th, Ha Ji Won shared her thoughts and goals when she decided to start her own company.

"After my contract with my previous company ended, I was flooded with offers from other companies," she revealed.

"But what I really craved was freedom. That's why I took on 'Empress Ki' as my first independent project. And that's how it all began."

As she continued her journey, more actors started to join her company. "I don't give myself any special treatment. But as I continued, I started to question, 'Why am I an actor and what is my purpose in life?'" she confessed.

"Sure, I want to be a top star and earn a lot of money, but when I face any troubles or temptations, I tell myself, 'That's nothing. Look beyond and think about the bigger picture.' That's why I want to help each and every person. They're precious. That's why I created an agency," she added.

Responding to her, Shin Dong Yeop said, "I respect you as my younger sibling, but in reality, running a business isn't easy with just that mindset. There are people, an office, labor costs, and fixed costs incurred every month. It's not a walk in the park."

Ha Ji Won acknowledged this, saying, "I do go out a lot," but emphasized, "My number one hope is that these people I'm with grow up to be great individuals." She then added, with a laugh, “But yes, making money is also important.”

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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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