• BoA opens up about her struggles with online hate comments: "Celebrities shouldn't be venting targets"

    BoA, the K-pop icon, has recently shared her personal battles with online hate comments.

    On the upcoming March 30th episode of 'NewsA', fans will get a chance to catch up with BoA, who's back in the spotlight as a singer.

    Celebrating her 24th anniversary in the music industry this year, BoA made a visit to Channel A's open studio. She talked about her new track 'Really, Isn't There? (Emptiness)', a song she personally composed, wrote, and arranged.

    She described it as a tune that breaks away from the typical SM Music Performance style, offering a unique BoA flavor.

    She also shared some behind-the-scenes stories about the 'golden apple' that features in the music video for 'Really, Isn't There? (Emptiness)', a song that delicately explores the journey of a breakup.

    Having debuted at the tender age of 13, BoA compared her life to 'The Truman Show', where every aspect of her life was under public scrutiny. She expressed her hope that celebrities, who are often forced to live their lives in the public eye, wouldn't become targets for people to vent their frustrations.

    She candidly revealed her struggles with online hate comments and admitted that she felt she "couldn't enjoy life" during her 24-year career. Regarding the title 'K-pop Empress', she confessed, "It felt distant and burdensome, but now I've decided to embrace it."

    BoA, who has been hailed as the 'Star of Asia' since her early debut, confessed, "Honestly, it's hard to dance now that I'm in my 30s." She singled out 'Only One' as the most challenging song and dance routine.

    In an era where music is often consumed and forgotten, she expressed her desire for her music to serve as a "real time machine", allowing listeners to be transported back to the era when they first heard it.

    The open interview with BoA, who has broken free from the mold and started creating her own music 24 years after her debut, will be aired on NewsA at 7 pm on March 30th.

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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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