• Netizens Upset Over Allegations on RIIZE's Anton who Allegedly Disrespecting Koreans on Suspected "Secret Instagram Account"

    The recent dating scandal involving RIIZE member Anton has sparked further controversy as netizens bring up new allegations and past controversies.

    Some netizens claim that a now-deleted private Instagram account with the username "ilovesamsungsomuch" belonged to Anton.

    They interpret the username as a sarcastic dig at the well-known Korean electronics brand, 'Samsung', which could be perceived as disrespectful or derogatory.

    Additionally, the scrutiny surrounding Anton's dating scandal has reignited discussions about past controversies involving his father, musician Yoon Sang.

    Yoon Sang faced investigation by the Military Manpower Administration in his twenties for allegedly attempting to avoid mandatory military service by obtaining Argentinian citizenship.

    After facing pressure from the police, including the threat of being listed on Interpol, Yoon Sang ultimately renounced his Argentinian citizenship and fulfilled his military service obligation as an active duty soldier.

    These new allegations and the revisiting of past controversies have further fueled debates and discussions among netizens on various online platforms.

    Korean netizens commented,

    "I guess Yoon Sang's son is just going to give up his Korean citizenship when the time comes for him to get his physical examination for his military service assignment."
    "Like father like son."
    "Forget the dating scandal. If that secret account is really his, he's as rotten as they get. Both of his parents are Korean and it just so happened that he was born in America. He thinks he can insult Korea?"
    "Time for another apology letter."
    "Take away his Korean citizenship and deport him back to where he came from."
    "If this is true, he can kiss his career goodbye? Only crazy fans care about dating scandals, but regular people will have his head over this."
    "I'd love to see him go back to his country and try to make it as a musician there. Oh wait, he can't."
    "He can act all high and mighty however much he wants but to the eyes of all other Americans, you're just as Korean as any of us kekekekeke."
    "This boy thinks he has blue eyes and blonde hair."
    "Kick him out, RIIZE only needs 4 members."

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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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