• "I feel so bad for Sungchang and Shotaro"— K-netizens Extend Support and Empathy for RIIZE Members Amid Anton's Dating Rumors

    The latest buzz in the K-pop industry involves dating rumors surrounding RIIZE's Anton.

    On March 11, various online communities and social media platforms were abuzz after a photo circulated on the web. The photo depicted two individuals holding hands and walking in the park.

    Many Korean netizens speculated that the man in the photo was Anton, citing the similarity between the hairstyles and the distinct Louis Vuitton bag he was seen carrying.

    While some argued that the photo was too blurry to conclusively identify the person as Anton, others pointed out that there would be very few people carrying the specific Louis Vuitton bag in question.

    Additionally, one netizen shared eyewitness accounts of Anton walking around the streets in New Jersey while wearing the bag, with witnesses claiming that he wasn't wearing a mask.

    The dating rumors have stirred discussions among fans and followers of RIIZE.

    Korean netizens commented,

    "I support Sungchan and Shotaro's unit promotion,"

    "I feel frustrated… Other members all tried so hard… What should I do? But SM probably won't release an official statement, so I can't say anything, but it's just frustrating,"

    "When you succeed at a young age, you won't have that sense of desperation. I thought boy groups would get popular, jeez,"

    "Of course, dating girls would lead to fans leaving but there are going to be fans who shield him. However, it's been less than a year since he debuted + there was a member who left the group because of girl problems + he shared the photo in his private account highlight + there were eyewitness accounts that he proudly walked around the street with that bag + when he went to go get couple rings he didn't even wear a mask and smiled widely. Thought he was crazy,"

    "I feel so bad for Sungchang and Shotaro,"

    "The girlfriend posted that? The girlfriend is thoughtless too,"

    and "People were finding it suspicious that he flew to NY right when he got a break."

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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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