• Red Velvet's Seulgi Takes us on a Tour to Her Favorite Places "Showing You My Favorite Food Spots"

    Red Velvet's Seulgi took fans on an impromptu tour of Seongsu-dong.

    On June 14th, Seulgi's escapades were spotlighted on the YouTube channel 'Hi Seulgi' with the title 'Seulgi from KWANGYA showing you around Seongsu-dong.' This area is notably home to SM Entertainment's headquarters.

    Seulgi shared, "I tend to visit places I've marked on my map," and noted, "Today, I'll explore some interesting spots I've had my eye on."

    Her first stop was a versatile editing shop. Inside a lifestyle and kitchen brand store, she was drawn to a floral-patterned plate, exclaiming, "I really like this!"

    After deciding on the plate and picking up a cleansing soap, she ventured into an unconventional photo booth.

    Posing in a room themed with industrial steel, Seulgi struck model-like poses for the camera. Next, she visited a fashion boutique where she suggested outfits for a staff member planning a trip to Los Angeles (LA).

    After wrapping up her clothing shopping, Seulgi indulged in a quick treat of mango and basil ice cream.

    Moving on, she visited another lifestyle brand shop she frequents, browsing through dishes, cups, and keyrings.

    Then came the highlight—dinner. Seulgi and her crew headed to a galbi (Korean BBQ ribs) restaurant in Seongsu-dong's renowned galbi alley, a hidden gem in her books. Seulgi shared, "I've been craving galbi, so I had to come here," and ordered galbi paired with beer and mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles).

    Seulgi demonstrated her galbi-eating prowess, advising, "You've got to eat galbi with mul-naengmyeon," and wowed viewers with her mukbang skills, wrapping a hefty piece of meat in lettuce and devouring it in one bite.

    Before concluding her tour, she visited the SM Entertainment headquarters, showcasing various key spots within the building.

    Reflecting on her day, Seulgi remarked, "I had a blast enjoying delicious food and sharing my favorite spots," and suggested, "If you're ever in Seongsu-dong wondering what to do, follow today's itinerary!"

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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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