SHINee's Onew opened up about the tough time he faced with anxiety and loneliness during the six months he couldn’t speak after his vocal cord surgery.

On July 27th, the Gamsung Detective channel posted a video with TWICE's Jeongyeon and SHINee's Onew

In the video, Onew explained why he joined the show, saying, "Since Jeongyeon is hosting, I thought it would be a good opportunity."

He also mentioned, "I’m currently doing solo work with a new agency and am in the middle of a fan meeting and an Asia tour."

Known to SHINee fans as the 'boring member,' Onew playfully responded to Jeongyeon's laughter, saying, "I hear I’m known for dad jokes. Why call me boring when you’re laughing?"

Onew shared a personal story about a special glove he has. He said, "This is a pitcher's glove. Around 2011, I had vocal cord surgery and couldn’t speak for about six months."

He continued, "During that time, I bought this glove and threw the ball silently. It was like a friend that helped me through my anxious and lonely days."

Onew explained, "When you first get a glove, it’s very stiff. I used a hammer to soften it." Jeongyeon responded, "Fans will really appreciate this. Thank you," showing her gratitude.

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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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