Kwak Dong Yeon, known as the 'Queen of Tears' for his emotional performances, is set to hold a fan meeting in Japan after six years.

Scheduled for June 28th at 5 PM, the 2024 Kwak Dong Yeon Japan Fan Meeting 'HEARTS' will take place at the Mozart Hall in Tokyo's Katsushika Symphony Hills.

The event derives its name from Kwak Dong Yeon's official fan club, 'Heart Kwakdong,' symbolizing a gathering of fans' hearts alongside the actor's own.

This fan meeting marks Kwak Dong Yeon's reunion with Japanese fans since his last visit in 2018, following the success of KBS 2TV's ' Love in the Moonlight,' where he gained widespread recognition for his role as Hong Ra-on. The drama achieved a peak viewership of 24.8%, contributing to his global popularity.

Expressing gratitude towards his Japanese fans who have consistently supported him through dramas like 'Vincenzo,' 'Gaus Electronics,' 'Big Mouth,' 'Our Beloved Summer,' and Love in the Moonlight,' Kwak Dong Yeon's agency stated, "Special performances are being prepared for the fans," heightening excitement for the upcoming event.

Tickets for the 2024 Kwak Dong Yeon Japan Fan Meeting 'HEARTS' are currently available for pre-booking to Japanese fan club members until the 20th through the fan club website. General ticket sales will begin on the 24th via Lawson Ticket.

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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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