Renowned actor Kang Ki Young is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his elder brother. Hankook Ilbo exclusively reported the news on May 15, revealing the tragic passing of Kang Ki Young’s older sibling at the age of 44.

Kang Ki Young is reportedly in deep sorrow after this sudden loss. He is currently seeking solace with his wife and parents as they grieve together.

Several of his colleagues in the entertainment industry, including Ju Jong Hyeok, Jo Woo Jin, Kim Young Kwang, and Hwang Bo Ra, have sent funeral wreaths to express their condolences.

A space for friends, family, and fans to pay their respects has been set up at the Ajou University Hospital Funeral Hall. The funeral will take place on May 17 at 9 AM, followed by the burial at Seoul Memorial Park.

Kang Ki Young has been recognized for his talent, featuring in notable dramas such as ‘Oh My Ghost,’ ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim,’ ‘The Fiery Priest,’ and ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo.’

Most recently, he has embraced the challenge of his first leading role in the JTBC drama ‘Queen of Divorce.’

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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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