• “My tears keep on falling”— Dara Reflects on Past Struggles in the Philippines, Tears Shed for Family Support

    Dara became emotional as she recalled the hardships she endured while supporting her family in the Philippines.

    In a recent episode of 'Lovers of Joseon' aired on March 25, Mimi and Thunder met up with Thunder's sisters, Dara and Park Doorami, for a heartfelt dinner conversation.

    During their candid discussion, Park Doorami touched upon their past struggles, acknowledging Dara's immense sacrifices.

    She mentioned how Dara used to struggle to get proper sleep due to her overwhelming responsibilities.

    Dara bravely shared that during her time promoting in the Philippines, she had to push through sleepless nights for a whole year but persevered because she couldn't afford to give up.

    Park Doorami revealed that Dara was the primary breadwinner for their family during that challenging period, taking on significant financial responsibilities from a young age.

    This revelation left Dara visibly moved, reflecting on the weight she carried during those difficult times.

    Mimi, showing understanding and empathy, mentioned that Thunder often talks about wanting to ease Dara's burdens now.

    This acknowledgment of Dara's past struggles and Thunder's desire to support her brought tears to Dara's eyes as she reminisced about her journey, especially her time promoting in the Philippines under trying circumstances.

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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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