Actor Byeon Woo Seok has clinched the number one spot in the star brand reputation rankings for June.

On June 30th, the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute revealed, "Based on big data analysis from May 30th to June 30th, the rankings are as follows: Byeon Woo Seok takes first place, followed by Lim Young Woong in second, and BTS in third."

They added, "SEVENTEEN, IU, Kim Soo Hyun, Ailee, Yoo Jae Suk, Ryu Hyun Jin, TWICE, IU, aespa, Kim Yeon Kyung, Cha Eun Woo, Baek Jong Won, BLACKPINK, Lee Chan Won, Chun Woo Hee, Young Tak, Lee Hyori, Kim Hye Yoon, LE SSERAFIM, Red Velvet, Girls' Generation, BIBI, Kim Ha Sung, Kim Jong Kook, Son Heung Min, Lee Byung Hun, and Park Bo Gum also made the list."

Director Gu Chang Hwan from the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented, "In our June 2024 star brand reputation analysis, Byeon Woo Seok's brand has secured the top position. Byeon Woo Seok has established himself as a trendsetter with a strong following."

He added, "Lim Young Woong, in second place, continues to set records with a dedicated fanbase that positively influences his brand. BTS, ranking third, remains highly engaged with fans globally through their members' solo music releases. "

He concluded, "Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN at fourth place strengthens their global presence, and IU's brand at fifth expands as a beloved and fortunate icon."

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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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