Actress Joo Hyun Young, known for her vibrant presence on 'SNL Korea,' has decided to concentrate on her acting career and will no longer be part of 'Jigumabul World Travel.'

Her participation in the ENA and TEO's entertainment project 'Jigumabul World Travel 2' has fallen through, and she won't be returning for Season 2.

Despite her role as a studio MC alongside Noh Hong Chul and Joo Woo Jae in Season 1, the show will proceed with Noh Hong Chul and Joo Woo Jae as the duo MCs.

'Jigumabul World Travel' is an entertainment program where travel influencers embark on a global journey designed around the board game "Blue Marble."

Joo Hyun Young, during the show's first season, guided viewers through the random travels of influencers Pani Bottle, Won Ji, and Kwak Tube, adding laughter and enjoyment to the show.

Having previously departed from 'SNL Korea,' Joo Hyun Young plans to dedicate her time to her primary profession, acting. She is currently appearing in the Tving Original 'Crime Scene Returns' and has showcased remarkable performances in various roles, including in dramas like 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo Young-woo' and 'Surviving as a Celebrity Manager.'

Her acting journey continues with recent appearances in the MBC drama 'The Legend of Park’s Marriage,' and she has upcoming projects like the movie 'Mystery Train' and the release of the movie '2 PM Date.'

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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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