• Park Bo Gum Gets Emotional: "If I Hadn't Become an Actor, I Would Have Lived Happily", Here's Why

    Actor Park Bo Gum shared a heartfelt reflection on his life.

    On the premiere episode of JTBC's new variety show 'My Name is Gabriel' on the 21st, Park Bo Gum immersed himself in living someone else's life for 72 hours.

    During the show, Park Bo Gum revealed his initial hesitation about accepting the offer. He said, "At first, I hesitated when I received the offer. But then I thought it's similar to acting. As an actor, I've already been living someone else's life, and this time, it's in a different country. Plus, senior Park Myung-soo was appearing," explaining his decision to participate.

    In a pre-interview, when asked about the life he would have lived if he hadn't become Park Bo Gum, he became emotional, saying, "If I hadn't lived my own life, I wouldn't be an actor, but I believe I would have found happiness in those moments."

    Living as 'Ruaídrí' in Dublin, Ireland, Park Bo Gum started his day with avocado, banana, coffee or tea, and 20 almonds. Reflecting on his experience, he shared, "No one paid attention to me; everyone was busy with their own lives, which made me feel unexpectedly liberated."

    He added, "Even though it wasn't a vacation, it felt like exploring a different life, so it was fascinating," while Park Myung-soo jokingly interjected, "When are you going to start working?" Park Bo Gum replied, "I managed my time freely according to my to-do list."

    Taking on the role of director for the Irish choir 'Ruaídrí' and meeting its members, Park Bo Gum expressed his thoughts, "I had various concerns as the director of the large choir 'Ramparts', wondering if my silence and stillness might be burdensome. I resolved not to hesitate and to boldly step forward."

    Park Bo Gum concluded, "There's always pressure to perform well," and vowed, "Under Director Rúiri's guidance, I'll continue practicing and listening to the songs, striving not to let down Ruaídrí."

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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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