Hong Eunchae of LE SSERAFIM has issued an apology for a mistake made during a live broadcast.

On August 29, LE SSERAFIM held a showcase at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, to celebrate their fourth mini-album, "CRAZY."

Hong Eunchae addressed the controversy surrounding a past live broadcast slip-up where she made an insensitive comment to a high school senior fan.

During the live stream, she said, "You're in school, right? It must be tough for you," which was criticized as thoughtless.

Hong Eunchae admitted, "I was too relaxed thinking it was just a communication opportunity with fans. I should have been more careful, especially with people I’m close to. I didn’t think deeply about it."

She added, "I’m sorry for disappointing you with my immature behavior. I will work on being more cautious and responsible."

Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM's new mini-album "CRAZY" is out on August 30. The album's message is "Let’s just go crazy with LE SSERAFIM," and it’s their first release in six months since their third mini-album "EASY" in February.

The title track "CRAZY" captures the excitement of meeting something that drives you wild. It connects with the thrill of experiencing exhilarating moments.

The album features five tracks: "Chasing Lightning," "Pierrot," "1-800-Hot-N-Fun," and "Reasons for Not Going Crazy."

"Chasing Lightning" was partially featured in the album trailer released on the 13th. "Pierrot" is a hip-hop track that samples Kim Wan Sun's "Pierrot Laughs at Us," blending old and new elements.

"1-800-Hot-N-Fun" was previewed during fan meetings in Japan and features contributions from producer BloodPop, known for his work with Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé. The final track, "Reasons for Not Going Crazy," credits member Huh Yunjin as the main producer.

"CRAZY" will drop on August 30th at 1 PM.

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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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