• TWICE's Jihyo Spills the Beans on JYP Entertainment— What Led to Trainees Being Eliminated?

    TWICE's Jihyo opened up about the struggles she experienced during her trainee days on the February 29th episode of the YouTube series 'Sulply'.

    She shared insights into her early years at JYP Entertainment, stating, "I joined JYP in 2005. In the past, we all gathered in the hallway and sat with blankets because there were not enough practice rooms. The environment got better after we came to the new office building."

    Jihyo also disclosed that during her trainee days, she was scolded a lot because of her weight. She said, "In my case, I was scolded a lot because I couldn't lose weight."

    Despite the challenges, a staff member praised Jihyo's leadership qualities, describing her as a true leader who is nice and always does what she needs to do.

    Furthermore, Jihyo revealed the strict rules for trainees at JYP Entertainment, mentioning, "If they go to a bar, they're out. If they go to a club, they're out. A few people had to leave because of these rules. Even adults couldn't go. That was the case back then, almost 10 years ago now."

    These insights into Jihyo's early journey shed light on the demanding and disciplined environment of the entertainment industry, emphasizing the dedication and perseverance required to succeed.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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