• Former T-ara member Areum back on social media after 11 days: "Truth prevails, ready to move on"

    After an 11-day hiatus, Former T-ara member Areum, is back on the social media scene.

    On April 11th, Areum shared a selfie on her personal account, expressing her optimism and faith in the truth. She said, "I chose to smile because I believe in the power of truth."

    She further added, "Life has its ups and downs, and I've decided to focus on what's important to me." She then announced her return to Instagram, saying, "I'm back on Instagram. I'm done preparing myself mentally."

    Areum also took a moment to appreciate the weather, saying, "The weather is getting cooler, which is really nice. I'm just out here, enjoying the breeze with a makeup-free face. I hope my fans can also enjoy this beautiful weather." She ended her post with a positive note, wishing her fans a good day.

    In recent news, Areum found herself in hot water over allegations of soliciting money from fans with her boyfriend. In response to these allegations, Areum posted a rebuttal and announced a temporary break from Instagram. However, she resumed her activities after just 11 days.

    In other news, Areum tied the knot with a businessman two years her senior in 2019 and is a mother to two sons. However, she announced her divorce in December of the previous year and admitted to being in a new relationship.

    Recently, she made headlines by alleging child abuse, gambling, and domestic violence against her ex-husband.

    Here's the full text of Areum's post:

    "I chose to smile because I believe in the power of truth. Life has its ups and downs, and I've decided to focus on what's important to me. I'm back on Instagram.

    I'm done preparing myself mentally. The weather is getting cooler, which is really nice. I'm just out here, enjoying the breeze with a makeup-free face. I hope my fans can also enjoy this beautiful weather. I hope you all end the day on a good note."

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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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