On the afternoon of April 22 KST, VLAST’s big boss Lee Seong Gu held a press meet in Seoul, tackling concerns about the virtual idol group PLAVE.

CEO Lee Seong Gu stressed the importance of risk management for PLAVE, saying, “I reckon it should be handled much like traditional idol management. It’s crucial to tread carefully around personal stuff and to use fitting language and behavior, just like with real-life idols.”

Voicing his worries, CEO Lee Seong Gu noted, “At first, we expected interactions only through broadcasts, without face-to-face meetups with fans. But, we’ve noticed cases where fans have tried to drop by artists’ homes or the company.”

Underlining the need for beefed-up security measures, Lee urged fans to hold back from such actions, emphasizing, “We’re stepping up security protocols, and we kindly ask fans to respect our artists’ privacy, just as they adore our virtual idols.”

Made up of five members, PLAVE has been making waves in the entertainment industry. After their hit run on music shows in March, the group held their first-ever fan concert, marking a major milestone in their journey.

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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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