• cignature's Jeewon Joins 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' as Intern MC, Gears Up for New Role

    cignature's Jeewon is stepping into a new role as an intern MC on 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon'.

    On June 19th, C9 Entertainment announced, "cignature's Jiwoo will be joining the web variety show 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon Season 3' as an intern MC."

    'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' is a popular talk show hosted by Jae Hoon, featuring an investigative interview format where guests share candid and enjoyable stories each episode.

    Jeewon will debut as a rookie intern detective, aiming to bring her lively chemistry with team leader Jae Hoon to bridge generational gaps.

    Since her guest appearance on 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' last year, Jeewon has left a lasting impression on Jae Hoon and viewers alike with her vibrant personality and unique energy, with the video surpassing 2 million views on YouTube.

    Taking on her first regular MC role since debut, Jiwoo is expected to inject fresh vitality into 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' with her diverse activities and charms.

    Meanwhile, cignature, to which Jeewon belongs, recently released their fifth EP 'Sweetie but Saltie' on June 10th and is actively promoting their summer title track 'Pungdoong'.

    Their refreshing and mystical 'sweet and salty' concept and performances have garnered attention from global fans.

    Jeewon, known as the center and lead vocalist of cignature, also showcased her versatility by featuring in EDM artists ZB and ATION's new song 'Eternal Time'. She continues to expand her horizons as an actress through the web drama 'My Pretend BoyfriendXMy Ideal Boyfriend'.

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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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