• Jang Young Ran and Ha Ji Young Share Heartwarming Stories About Kim Hye Soo and Jo In Sung

    On July 27th, the YouTube channel 'A-Class Jang Young Ran' featured a special visit to Kim Sae Rom’s home by Jang Young Ran, Park Seul Gi, and Ha Ji Young. They shared their personal experiences with celebrities, including some surprising stories.

    Jang Young Ran talked about her reporter days, saying, “We stayed in the industry through hard work. Reporters don’t have personal lives. If there’s a promise with friends and a 'Hyun Bin CF shoot' comes up, you have to go immediately.”

    Kim Sae Rom, Ha Ji Young, and Park Seul Gi also discussed tough moments with celebrities. Kim Sae Rom recalled a senior celebrity who made fun of her in front of others and tried to hit her after filming. Park Seul Gi shared that a male actor slapped her manager for being late because of a live radio show.

    Despite these stories, the team wanted to hear about positive experiences. Kim Sae Rom talked about Jo In Sung, saying, “Years ago, during an interview, he greeted me with a deep bow and said, ‘Hello, Sae Rom.’ I thought he must be a really nice person.”

    Ha Ji Young also had a touching story about Jo In Sung. She remembered, “On the day I was discharged, I went for an interview. Everyone was focused on Jo In Sung. I asked him, ‘What’s the first line?’ He lowered his microphone and asked, ‘Have you been well?’ It was very sweet.”

    When Park Seul Gi asked if Ha Ji Young would talk about Kim Hye Soo, Ha Ji Young shared their special bond. She said, “In 2007, after sending off Kim Jong Min to the army, I mentioned wanting home-cooked food. Kim Hye Soo unexpectedly invited me to her home. Later, she ran after me to get my phone number so she could invite me for a meal. She even cooked for me.”

    Ha Ji Young added, “Kim Hye Soo was very supportive. She bought 2/3 of the seats at my performances so her friends could come throughout the month. I’m very thankful to her.”

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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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