CNBLUE member Jung Yong Hwa recently shared his love for Hawaii during his special DJ stint on MBC FM4U’s 'Hope Song at Noon with Kim Shin Young' on August 14.

Jung Yong Hwa, who filled in for Kim Shin Young, joked about his debut on the show, saying, "Even though it's my first time on 'Hope Song,' it feels like I’ve been here before. It always seems like that. I’ve really gone all out for this appearance, including the live broadcast and cameras. It’s almost like a variety show! They told me my appearance caused a lot of messages to come in," he said with a smile.

During the show, he talked about his recent vacation to Hawaii. When a listener mentioned that Hawaii was their honeymoon spot and praised its beautiful sky, Jung Yong Hwa responded, "Hawaii is amazing. It was the first time I really went on vacation, and it felt like a reward for all my hard work. If you get a chance to go, I definitely recommend it. I can suggest some great restaurants there too."

Jung Yong Hwa also shared a fun tidbit about his impersonation skills, saying, "I didn’t really practice impersonations. I used to mimic my teachers in school to quiet the noisy kids, and it turned out to be a useful skill in my entertainment career.” This confession brought some laughs and added a personal touch to his appearance on the show.

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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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