GOT7's BamBam recently opened up about a tough time in his life. On the 9th, he appeared in a video on the YouTube channel 'JibDaeseong,' where he talked about nearly quitting the music industry.

BamBam shared, "After leaving JYP, I seriously thought about retiring. I had been working hard for seven years, but I wasn't getting the recognition I wanted in Korea. I thought maybe it was time to move back to Thailand and live with my mom."

He added, "But then Abyss, my current agency, kept reaching out. Unlike other companies that wanted me to focus on Southeast Asia, Abyss asked if I wanted to be recognized in Korea. So, I decided to give it one last shot. During a break, I got the chance to be on 'Transit Love 2.' At first, I thought, 'Why would I join a dating show?' But it ended up changing my life. I'm really glad I didn't retire."

Looking back, BamBam admitted, "I was in a mindset of giving up, so I just said whatever I was thinking. I didn't expect so many people to relate to it. I guess it shows that sometimes it's better not to overthink."

In July, BamBam posted on social media, "I don't want to wake up after falling asleep. That's the only way I can rest." This message, shared right before his August comeback, worried a lot of fans.

He later deleted the post and explained, "I've been pushing myself hard since last year, and there's still a lot to do. I've been dealing with stress and haven't been feeling well physically, which made me emotional." He assured fans, "I'll keep doing my best this year, but I'll also make time to rest. I'm sorry if I caused any concern."

BamBam released his new album 'BAMESIS' in August and is currently promoting it.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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