• LE SSERAFIM's Sakura leave heartfelt reflection on her first-ever Coachella performance

    LE SSERAFIM's Sakura recently opened up about her first-ever performance at Coachella.

    On April 15th, Sakura took to Weverse, a global fan platform, to share a heartfelt letter in Japanese. She expressed, "The journey to Coachella was a learning experience. I aimed to create a stage that would be enjoyable even for those who were hearing our songs for the first time. Today was a day I'll never forget."

    She went on to say, "I believe our determination shone through and we were able to deliver our best performance. Despite being a relatively new group, with less than two years since debut and only one tour under our belt, we gave it our all at Coachella. It was a day that felt like a lifetime, and it was all thanks to LE SSERAFIM."

    Sakura also acknowledged the challenges that come with being in the spotlight, stating, "FEARNOTs, you too will face many challenges and injustices in life. But remember, only you truly know what you've done. I prepared sincerely for this stage, and I believe I was able to show everything I had."

    She added, "Some might think we're still green. But nobody's perfect, and I firmly believe that we gave our best performance. I'm excited about our potential for growth and am committed to working even harder."

    Walking through the Coachella grounds, Sakura was deeply moved by the audience's support. She shared, "Regardless of what others think, I trust my feelings. That's why I'm here. I won't betray myself and will continue to believe in myself."

    She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I'm incredibly thankful to all the staff, dancers, band members, and everyone who helped bring this stage to life. And to FEARNOT, who came to the venue and those who watched the broadcast, I'm truly grateful. Your presence made me proud."

    She concluded, "Thank you so much. I'll continue to strive to show you unimaginable scenes, so please keep supporting us."

    Lastly, Sakura hinted at the upcoming second Coachella performance on April 20th, promising, "I'll give it my all next week as well."

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    On April 13th, LE SSERAFIM graced the stage on the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They performed a total of 10 songs, including the unreleased track '1-800-hot-n-fun', 'ANTIFRAGILE', 'FEARLESS', and 'Perfect Night'. However, their live performance sparked some controversy.

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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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