IVE's very own Rei recently had an unforgettable encounter with Red Velvet's Joy.

A video titled 'First reveal! REI's active flirting from the first meeting' was shared on the YouTube channel 'Follow REI by Subshipdo'.

In the video, Joy from Red Velvet made a surprise appearance, much to the delight of Rei. Rei couldn't help but compliment Joy, saying "She's just so stunning."

Rei took a trip down memory lane, sharing how her dream of becoming an idol was inspired by Red Velvet. She touched everyone's hearts when she handed Joy a heartfelt letter, saying "Red Velvet inspired me to chase my dream of becoming an idol."

Later, Rei prepared a lasagna for Joy and they continued their heart-to-heart talk. Rei opened up about her struggles and expressed her gratitude towards Joy, who reassured her by saying "I'm here for you. You can tell me everything."

Rei was moved to tears and said "I never knew that the group I admired from afar would mean so much to me. I'm truly grateful."

Moreover, Rei and Joy spent quality time making dolls and discussing various topics like health and diet.

In the end, Rei thanked Joy with a smile on her face, saying "I'm really grateful for your time and for sharing your stories with me as if we've known each other for a long time."

On another note, IVE, which Rei is a part of, released their album 'IVE SWITCH' last month and are currently promoting their double title tracks 'HEYA' and 'Accendio' in Korea.

Interestingly, IVE was the only K-pop group to be featured in Forbes' prestigious '30 Under 30 Leaders in Asia'.

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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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