Actor Yoo Seung Ho shared how he prepared for his role as an LGBTQ+ character.

On July 24, a rehearsal for the play ‘Angels in America’ took place at Green Campus, Sungshin Women's University in Seoul.

‘Angels in America,’ written by Tony Kushner and first performed in 1991, explores themes of discrimination and confusion faced by social minorities in 1980s America. Yoo Seung Ho plays Prior Walter, a character with AIDS who receives a prophecy from an angel.

Yoo Seung Ho said, “I didn’t know much about the issues in ‘Angels in America,’ so I worked with other actors and tried things like manicures and accessories. The director thought it would help us understand the gaze that minorities face in everyday life, and it was very useful.”

He added, “I know I can’t fully understand their feelings, but I’m working with senior actor Son Ho Jun to get closer to their experiences.”

The play ‘Angels in America’ will run at LG SIGNATURE Hall in LG Art Center Seoul from August 6 to September 28.

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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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