• GOT7's BamBam Shows Off Big Heart, "Bought My Parents a Two-Story House with My First Salary"

    GOT7's BamBam is set to be a special MC on KBS 2TV's variety show "Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears" (directed by Ahn Sang-eun), airing on the 21st.

    On the 19th, the show’s producers announced that BamBam will join the "SaDangGwi" episode as a special guest MC. During a recent recording, BamBam talked about how he used his first earnings to support his family. Known for his generosity, BamBam shared, "I used my earnings to buy my parents a two-story house in Bangkok and got a car for my younger sister who has a long commute."

    BamBam, who is originally from Thailand, also shared some funny stories from his 14 years in Korea. He said, "When I was a trainee, I used to pretend not to understand when the trainer scolded me, saying things like 'Your words are too fast' or 'You used too difficult Korean words.' Sometimes, the trainer would get tired and scold me less," adding a humorous touch to his stories.

    When asked by Jeon Hyun-moo about his Korean skills, BamBam showed off his language abilities by explaining, "I understand Korean well. When I argue, it turns into a disagreement, but when senior Myungsoo argues, it turns into a fight." His clear explanation made the hosts laugh.

    BamBam also reacted to the messy desks of KBS's new announcers, suggesting, "Let’s call Brian-hyung to clean the office." This led to a debate about whether senior colleagues should clean up after juniors. Announcer Eom Ji-in said she helps clean with a motherly attitude because the juniors hadn’t cleaned up for a while. However, Jeon Hyun-moo argued that while the intention was good, it might be seen as "Why did you touch my desk?"

    The episode airs on the 21st at 4:40 PM.

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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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