• Park Bo Young shows unexpected friendship, supports Weki Meki’s Choi Yoo Jung, “Proud Ling Ling, Yoo Jung is the best”

    Actress Park Bo Young shared an update on her Instagram.

    On June 24, Park Bo Young posted a photo with the caption, “Proud Ling Ling, Yoo Jung is the best.”

    In the photo, Park Bo Young is posing with Weki Meki’s Choi Yoo Jung.

    Park Bo Young went to support Choi Yoo Jung, who is appearing as Ling Ling in the musical ‘Hero’. The two looked close, creating a warm atmosphere.

    Meanwhile, Choi Yoo Jung is making her musical debut in ‘Hero’. She plays the role of Ling Ling, a girl who helps the independence army and An Jung Geun.

    Hero’ was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of An Jung Geun’s assassination and has firmly established itself as a Korean original musical since its premiere on October 26, 2009.

    The musical portrays the last year of An Jung Geun’s life, highlighting the unwavering spirit of independence fighters and An Jung Geun’s noble spirit.

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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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