• ILLIT's Wonhee to take Hiatus from Hannam University festival performance due to health concerns

    Some somber news for fans of ILLIT. It's been revealed that Wonhee will unfortunately be unable to grace the stage at Hannam University's festival due to health reasons.

    In a statement released on May 23 by BELIFT LAB, it was announced that Wonhee would not be able to join her fellow ILLIT members for their highly anticipated performance.

    The label disclosed, "Wonhee underwent medical treatment earlier today due to physical exhaustion. Consequently, she will be unable to participate in the Hannam University festival scheduled for today, May 23, based on medical advice."

    Further addressing fans and students of Hannam University, BELIFT LAB expressed, "We kindly ask for your understanding. The health and well-being of our artists are our utmost priority, and we are fully committed to adjusting their schedules accordingly. Our primary focus right now is on supporting Wonhee's recovery journey, so she can return to her fans in top form."

    Let's all keep our thoughts and well wishes with Wonhee during this time. Stay tuned for any further updates regarding Wonhee and ILLIT.

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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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