Kwon Eun Bi, former member of the group IZ*ONE, has recently made headlines for purchasing a detached house near Cafe Street in Songjeong-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, for 2.4 billion won.

According to a report by Money Today on April 16th, Kwon Eun Bi finalized the purchase of a single-family house located in Jungnangcheon, Songjeong-dong, in March.

The property acquired by Kwon Eun Bi consists of 1 basement floor and 3 floors above ground, with a land area of 106m2 and a total area of 192.45m2. Situated in the trendy 'Seongsu Living Area', the location is known for its popularity among celebrities.

Interestingly, the building purchased by Kwon Eun Bi has previously been acquired by other notable figures, including singers Bada, Hong Jin Young , and actor Ko So Young, who are all members of Songjeong Dong group S.E.S.

Kwon Eun Bi debuted as a member of the group Ye-A in 2014 before gaining further recognition through her participation in Mnet's 'Produce 48', which led to her debut with IZ*ONE in 2018.

Following her activities with IZ*ONE, Kwon Eun Bi embarked on a solo career starting in August 2021.

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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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