• Kwon Eunbi Wins Rookie CF Star Award + Celebrates 10th Debut Anniversary at the Broadcast Advertising Festival

    Singer Kwon Eunbi has been recognized with the Rookie CF Star Award.

    On the afternoon of the 18th, the '2024 MTN Broadcast Advertising Festival' awards ceremony took place at Crest72 in Jung-gu, Seoul.

    Kwon Eunbi was honored with the Rookie CF Star Award, which acknowledges models who have made significant contributions to the advertising industry and gained public attention through broadcast commercials throughout the year.

    Known as a 'blue chip' in the advertising world, Kwon Eunbi has been chosen as a model for various brands including beauty products, fashion, food, and online games, receiving continuous love from advertisers.

    Expressing her gratitude, Kwon Eunbi said, "I am truly thankful to receive this valuable award. Since I was young, I dreamed of becoming a model after watching TV commercials. Now, receiving this award on my 10th debut anniversary fills me with happiness. I sincerely thank all the advertisers."

    In addition to her achievements in modeling, Kwon Eunbi will debut as an actress in the upcoming Japanese movie 'Just Dropped My Smartphone,' set to release on November 1st. She will portray the lead role of Sumin in the final installment titled 'Final Hacking Game.'

    The 'Broadcast Advertising Festival,' organized by Money Today Broadcasting (MTN), aims to celebrate advertisers and viewers alike, discover creative advertising messages, and contribute to the advancement of advertising culture. Established in 2009, this year marks its 16th edition.

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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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