• LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha takes heat from netizens for “Suzy-riding” cover of miss A's hit at fan meet

    LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha has been making waves with her cover of miss A's iconic 'Bad Girl Good Girl'.

    The performance took place at LE SSERAFIM's fan meeting, 'FEARNADA 2024 S/S', held on May 11th and 12th at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul.

    Since her debut, Kazuha has been turning heads with her striking resemblance to miss A's Suzy. Their similar features even landed them second place in Mnet's 'TMI NEWS SHOW' celebrity look-alike ranking.

    Kazuha's resemblance to Suzy has also helped her snag a modeling gig for a beauty brand that Suzy has previously worked with.

    Fans were excited to see Kazuha take on a miss A cover stage at the fan meeting. Despite the pressure, Kazuha wowed fans with a flawless dance performance of 'Bad Girl Good Girl'.

    However, not everyone was thrilled. Some of Suzy's fans expressed their discomfort, saying things like "It's too much to keep comparing her to Suzy", and "Suzy is still active, it's frustrating to constantly hear comparisons". They've even coined the term "Suzy-riding" to express their displeasure.

    In response, some netizens sympathized with Suzy's fans, saying "It's understandable that Suzy's fans are upset", and "It's fine to say they look alike, but it's not right to keep using Suzy's image after debut".

    On the flip side, there are those who are defending Kazuha. They argue that "There's been a lot of talk about their resemblance, but it seems like Kazuha is being criticized for all sorts of things due to recent negative public opinion", and "It's just a stage prepared for fans, I wish they would just appreciate Kazuha's charm instead of comparing her to others".

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    Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM is set to continue their fan meetings in four regions of Japan - Hyogo, Aichi, Kanagawa, and Fukuoka in June.

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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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