• "I can't believe these girls ruined their chances for success"— ATTRAKT CEO Jun Hong Joon Absolved of Embezzlement Charges, Police Confirm

    The police have closed the embezzlement case against ATTRAKT CEO Jun Hong Joon, filed by the former three members of FIFTY FIFTY.

    ATTRAKT released a statement, saying, "We recently received a notification stating that the investigation into CEO Jun Hong Joon's embezzlement case has concluded with a decision not to prosecute (no suspicion)."

    The agency continued, "We are committed to holding accountable those who manipulated and misled members, who lacked a full understanding of corporate accounting principles, into filing charges. We will ensure that those responsible for these deceptive actions face appropriate consequences."

    In August 2023, former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio, and Aran had filed a complaint against CEO Jun Hong Joon at the Seoul Gangnam Police Station for embezzlement.

    They alleged that the advance payment debts of the planning agency Star Crew Entertainment, effectively owned by the former CEO, were improperly used to repay the group's music and album profits.

    The police, however, concluded that there was no evidence of a crime and subsequently dropped the case.

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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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