• EXO's Suho: "I Want to Be an Actor Like an Onion"

    Suho is proving to be as versatile as an onion with his varied roles in acting and singing. From playing a royal prince in 'Missing Crown Prince' to showcasing his humor at solo concerts, Suho defies categorization.

    In MBN's weekend drama 'Missing Crown Prince', Suho tackled his first historical role as Crown Prince Lee Geon.

    Initially hesitant about historical dramas, Suho explained, "I wanted more experience, but this project caught my eye because of the director and writer's pedigree. The script intrigued me, so I took on the challenge."

    Interestingly, fate seemed to intervene. Suho recalled, "I was growing my hair for a solo album when the offer came. It felt like destiny. I embraced it positively."

    Preparation for the role was intense. Suho immersed himself in the character, carrying scripts everywhere and recording himself rehearsing lines.

    He said, "I couldn't distinguish if I was acting as Lee Geon or just being myself, thanks to deep discussions with the director and writer."

    Drawing parallels between Lee Geon's leadership and his own role as EXO's leader, Suho shared, "Leading EXO for 12 years taught me responsibility. It helped me relate to Lee Geon's character."

    Suho's dedication paid off, earning praise for his emotional depth and regal presence. He reflected, "I'm satisfied with how I portrayed Lee Geon. Acting consumed my thoughts day and night, leaving no room for regrets."

    He particularly enjoyed injecting humor into his role, adding ad-libs like 'Bori Bori Ssal' to lighten the mood. Suho expressed, "I'm not a comedian, but I love adding fun elements."

    Looking ahead, Suho aims to continue challenging himself across different genres. He said, "I want to surprise audiences with new roles and show versatility like an onion, with no limits."

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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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