• Jeon So Mi's Cosmetics Brand 'GLYF' Faces Backlash for High Prices

    Singer Jeon Somi is set to make her mark in the beauty industry with the launch of her own brand, 'GLYF', on April 2.

    On March 27 KST, the singer unveiled the brand's official website and introduced its debut product, a special highlighter palette.

    The palette boasts four vibrant colors and is priced at 43,000 KRW (~$32 USD).

    While the brand's aggressive marketing strategy has sparked curiosity among fans, some netizens expressed reservations about the pricing of the highlighter palette, deeming it "too expensive."

    A few commented that they would prefer to invest a little more for renowned brands like 'Dior' or 'Chanel'.

    Despite the mixed reactions, 'GLYF' is gearing up to launch a range of new products following the debut of its highlighter palette, promising an exciting lineup for beauty enthusiasts.

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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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