• TWICE's Nayeon Reflects on Personal Growth During Solo Album Prep: "Realized My Arrogance, Live Carelessly When Not Working"

    TWICE's Nayeon opened up about her personal journey while preparing for her solo album.

    On June 15th, a video titled "Nayeon's Happiness Found in 'Me' Time" was uploaded on the Idol Life Theater channel.

    Recently returning with her solo album 'NA,' Nayeon responded to questions about her self-awareness, saying, "The album's titled 'NA,' and I used to think I knew myself completely, but that was my arrogance. Now, I feel like I'm rediscovering myself slowly. I think many people feel this way, but I've gained new insights about myself."

    When asked if she's discovered anything new recently, Nayeon candidly shared, "I've come to accept that I live quite carelessly. I realize I put a lot of energy into my work. When I'm not working, I don't know what the real me is. I'm sensitive when I'm working, but I live very casually otherwise."

    She continued, revealing a quirky side, "For instance, I carry barley tea bags in my pocket, which shocked people around me. I'm also okay with eating something that fell on the floor. In daily life, I'm somewhat laid-back, so I don't sweat the small stuff."

    Nayeon concluded, sharing insights into her journey of self-discovery while working on 'NA,' her first solo album.

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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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