• Song Kang pens a heartfelt letter to his fans ahead of military enlistment

    Actor Song Kang is all set to swap his acting hat for a military helmet. He recently took to his fan cafe to share a heartfelt letter, expressing his mixed feelings about his upcoming enlistment.

    Kicking off with a candid confession, "I'm not sure where to start," Song Kang didn't hold back. He acknowledged the news of his enlistment, which fans would have caught wind of, and expressed his deep gratitude to his fan club, Songpyeon.

    He reminisced about his journey since his debut in 2017, saying, "I feel like I exist because you all are always there. So many memories, time is passing by like a film strip."

    He also shared a sweet ritual he's been following lately - writing a gratitude diary before bed. He's been counting his blessings, especially the love and support from Songpyeon. From birthdays and anniversaries to fan meetings, he feels his 20s have been filled with meaningful moments, thanks to his fans.

    Song Kang reassured his fans, saying, "I won't be by your side for a while now, but time will come back quickly, so I hope to see you again with a grateful and healthy heart. I hope to see a happier me than now when that time comes."

    He also revealed his plans for his time in the military, one of which is learning a new language. He's determined not to let the year and a half go to waste and hopes that his fans will also spend this time doing what they love and finding themselves. He promised to return healthily, carefully, and happily.

    In the meantime, Song Kang is scheduled to enlist as an active duty soldier in the army on April 2nd. His agency, Namoo Actors, announced that there will be no official event on the day of his enlistment due to safety concerns.

    They urged fans to continue showing their warm love and support as Song Kang fulfills his national defense duty and promised that he will return more mature and healthy.

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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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