• 2AM's Jo Kwon: "High heels make me feel like a 'Superhero'… They boost my confidence"

    2AM's Jo Kwon recently shared his unique affection for 'high heels' on the popular show 'Strong Heart VS'.

    The episode, which aired on April 16th, was a special edition titled 'Man of Cloudy Eyes'. Alongside Jo Kwon, other celebrities like Nam Gyu Ri, Lee Hong Gi, Jung Il Rang, and Yoon Soo Hyun graced the show to share their personal stories.

    During the show, Jo Kwon humorously differentiated himself from Kim Ho Young, who was mentioned as a rival. He quipped, "Ho Young and I are different. Ho Young is good at talking, and I'm good at moving my body," causing a burst of laughter with his impromptu pelvic dance.

    The highlight of the show was when Jo Kwon expressed his unique love for 'high heels'. He shared that he had performed a musical wearing 12cm high heels. Known for his fondness for high heels in his everyday life, he said, "I enjoy choreography with heels."

    Jo Kwon further explained, "I don't wear high heels every day. But when I step into high heels, I feel like I've transformed into a 'superhero'. It's like when an office worker puts on a cape and suddenly feels empowered, I gain confidence and my self-esteem soars when I wear high heels."

    He added, "When I wear high heels, I feel the freedom to look down, and when I take off my high heels, I feel the humility to know how to look up."

    This unique perspective of Jo Kwon on high heels certainly adds a new dimension to his charismatic personality.

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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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