• Tears flow as actor Lee Chae Min bids farewell to ‘Music Bank’

    It was an emotional day for actor Lee Chae Min, who couldn’t hold back his tears during his last broadcast as the MC of KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank’.

    As he began the show, his emotions got the better of him and he was seen crying during his opening remarks.

    His co-host, Hong Eunchae, pointed out that it was Lee Chae Min’s last day as an MC for ‘Music Bank’.

    Hearing this, Lee Chae Min choked up and shed tears as he said, “I’ve been with ‘Music Bank’ for 1 year and 7 months.” Hong Eunchae then took over and said, “We are saying our final goodbye today.”

    Once he regained his composure, Lee Chae Min asked the audience, “Did you all enjoy the time with me? I was also happy.”

    When asked about his most memorable moment, he mentioned, “The moment when I did ‘check check check’ with Eun Chae is very memorable, as well as my first stage and first live broadcast when I was nervous.”

    Hong Eunchae expressed her regret over Lee Chae Min’s departure, saying, “There were many things happening while I was with him for over a year.”

    In the end, Lee Chae Min said, “But there is always a new meeting when there is a farewell. Thinking about the opportunity to meet with the fans somewhere else, I’ve already cried, but I’ll finish today cheerfully,” and continued the live broadcast.

    Earlier that day, Lee Chae Min also expressed his feelings about leaving ‘Music Bank’ through his agency. He said, “I learned and felt a lot through ‘Music Bank’. It was an honor to be with wonderful artists, and it was a happy time to be with ‘Music Bank’. Thank you for giving me a lot of love as an MC for ‘Music Bank’. In the future, I will show you a better side as an actor, so please look forward to actor Lee Chae Min. Once again, I sincerely thank you.”

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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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