ATBO's Yeonkyu had a face-to-face encounter with IVE's Liz, and his rosy cheeks had everyone chuckling.

On the May 19th episode of MBC's 'King of Mask Singer', a lineup of masked singers took the spotlight, all aiming to end 'Joy and Sorrow are Rock's' winning streak of nine victories.

On that day, Lee Ye Jun's rendition of 'Crazy Noise' touched Shim Jin Hwa's heart. 'Golden Daughter', who performed IU's 'Red Shoes', managed to outshine 'Hourglass'. As the celebrity judges had guessed, 'Hourglass' was none other than Liz from IVE.

In the first round, ATBO's Yeonkyu, who identified Liz quicker than anyone else, stumbled over his words when asked, "How did you spot her so fast?" He replied, "She's been in the limelight since her comeback, so I've been keeping tabs."

Kim Gura, who was observing Yeonkyu, noted, "This guy's face is getting all red." True enough, after Liz's identity was revealed, Yeonkyu's ears and face turned a noticeable shade of red, a stark contrast to his usual complexion.

Kim Sung Joo and Shin Bong Sun couldn't help but tease him, asking, "Why are you tripping over your words?", "Your ears are so red. What's the matter?"

Yeonkyu, hiding his face in embarrassment, tried to clarify, "It's because she's my senior. No, wait, that's not it." But Kim Gura beside him concluded, "You have a crush on her," which sent everyone into fits of laughter.

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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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