The student council apologized after water bottles used by Oh My Girl members were given as prizes at a university festival, causing a stir.

On May 22nd, Oh My Girl performed at a university in Chungnam for about 30 minutes. After their performance, the festival MC handed out the water bottles that the members had used, leading to immediate backlash online.

The incident was quickly labeled as inappropriate and even drew accusations of sexual harassment. The MC later apologized, saying, "I thought it would be a memorable gift, but I realize now it was a mistake."

The MC added, "The students were expecting proper prizes, not used water bottles. Some felt embarrassed, and this was entirely my fault. Please direct your criticism towards me, not the students".

The student council also posted an apology on social media, stating, "We are sorry to those who felt uncomfortable due to the MC's actions. This was not planned by the school or the performers."

They continued, "We sincerely apologize to Oh My Girl and their fans for the incident after their performance. We also apologize to the students for this mishap. We will make sure such issues do not happen again in the future events."

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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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