Details about why Kim Sae Ron withdrew from the play 'Dongchimi' have come to light.

A representative from the production team clarified that Kim Sae Ron's decision wasn't influenced by any negative perceptions of her as an actress.

Instead, they explained that her departure was due to concerns about her physical health. According to the representative, Kim Sae Ron's stamina wasn't sufficient for the demands of the role, leading the team to consider whether she could continue with the production.

They finalized their decision on April 17 and hoped to avoid further speculation on the matter.

Despite her best efforts, including participating in retreats with the production team and cast, Kim Sae Ron couldn't continue due to her health issues.

The representative praised her dedication to the role and expressed regret that she had to withdraw.

Reports had previously suggested that Kim Sae Ron's departure was linked to public opinion following a drunk driving incident in May 2022.

She was fined 20 million KRW (~$14,507 USD) by the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 4 for the offense, which involved multiple collisions and a blood alcohol content of 0.2%.

The decision was not appealed by either Kim Sae Ron or the prosecution, confirming the initial verdict.

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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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