• IVE's Jang Won Young opens up about her extroverted personality, "I honestly don't get nervous"

    IVE's Jang Won Young, the born entertainer, recently revealed that she's never felt a hint of nervousness in her life. How cool is that?

    She made this revelation during her appearance on the web show 'Salon de Lip 2', which aired on May 7th.

    Talking about her personality, Jang Won Young shared, "I'm super outgoing and love making friends. I'm naturally affectionate, especially with my mom. We're super close. When I see her, I just run up and give her a big hug. I don't say much, but I make these cute 'uh uh' sounds. That's just how I am when I'm comfortable with someone."

    She went on to say, "I'm not the type to shy away from people I don't know. I've never felt embarrassed or awkward about approaching others or speaking in front of a crowd. I guess I'm just a natural when it comes to being in the spotlight."

    When asked by Jang Do Yeon if she ever had a recording that didn't go as planned, Jang Won Young confidently replied, "If something like that happens, I just tell myself to do better next time. I don't dwell on it or have any regrets." Jang Do Yeon was so impressed that she jokingly asked to see Jang Won Young's ID.

    Jang Do Yeon also asked about her experience as an awards ceremony MC, to which Jang Won Young responded, "I honestly don't get nervous. I can't remember ever feeling nervous," she said.

    Even her debut stage at the tender age of 14 didn't faze her. "I was too young to be nervous. It was all just fun and exciting. I don't think I've ever been that nervous in my life."

    When asked about her fears, she admitted, "Ghosts and bugs really freak me out. After watching a horror movie, I have to turn on all the lights when I go to the bathroom and I can't close my eyes, even for a second, while washing my face." This confession had everyone in stitches.

    And that's our Jang Won Young - a natural-born entertainer who's not afraid to be herself!

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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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