TWICE's Nayeon recently opened up about her childhood dreams of becoming a writer or a fashion journalist.

She shared this special story during her appearance on the web variety show 'Let's Eat,' produced by the Kkondaehee channel, on June 22nd.

Nayeon, who has just released her solo album 'NA,' joined the show to promote her new music. She said, "I came out today to promote my album."

Now in her 10th year with TWICE, Nayeon talked about her early ambitions. "My childhood dream wasn't to be a singer," she revealed. "I wanted to be a writer or a fashion journalist. I never actually thought about becoming a singer."

She explained how her dream evolved over time, saying, "Doesn't everyone dance alone in front of a mirror when they're young? I was one of those cases where the dream grew from that. So, I mustered the courage to go for an audition," adding, "I found it difficult to be in the spotlight, so I didn't even participate in talent shows during my school days."

During the show, Nayeon also expressed her interest in YouTube. She asked Kim Daehee, the host, "I'm interested in YouTube. It's fun. Why did you start?" Kim Daehee, surprised, replied, "Is this Nayeon's 'Let's Eat'? Am I the guest today?"

Kim Daehee mentioned his channel's subscriber count, saying, "I probably have more subscribers than you. We have around 1.59 million." However, TWICE's official YouTube channel boasts 17.3 million subscribers, making Kim Daehee laugh and adjust his approach.

Despite her childhood dreams of writing and fashion, Nayeon has become a top singer with TWICE, showing that dreams can take unexpected but wonderful turns.

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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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