KARA's Han Seungyeon recently shared heartfelt memories of a happy day spent with the late Goo Hara.

On June 22nd, SBS’s “Unanswered Questions” delved into the mystery surrounding the theft of Goo Hara’s safe and the suspect captured on CCTV.

Han Seungyeon reminisced about their special bond, saying, “We called Hara ‘Ppeppong’ because she was very slim, and I was ‘Jjoppong’ because I was small. It was our little joke.”

The show also featured footage of Goo Hara’s time in the entertainment industry with KARA. The group was the first Korean female group to hold a solo concert at the Tokyo Dome.

Reflecting on this milestone, Han Seungyeon said, “It was such an exciting day. It was a top 3 moment in all our lives. We were very worried, but the tickets sold out as soon as they went on sale, making it a truly happy moment.”

After KARA disbanded, Goo Hara continued her career in Japan but tragically passed away after returning to Korea briefly. Her sudden death shocked fans, especially since she had been actively communicating with them.

During the interview, Han Seungyeon became emotional, recalling a special day they shared. “There was a day when we were both very stressed, and we went to a nearby beach. We played games, bought a lot of fireworks, played baseball games, and ate together. It was my first time doing that, and it was such a good day for me. I wish I could have just one more day like that.”

Goo Hara was found dead at her home in Seoul, on November 24, 2019. The day after the 49-day memorial service for Goo Hara, on January 14, 2020, a man stole a personal safe from her residence.

The police identified the suspect as someone who knew Goo Hara personally, but the thief has not been caught yet.

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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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