Singer and actress Nana, who rose to fame as a member of After School, is parting ways with Pledis Entertainment after a 15-year run.

On August 30, News1 reported that Nana is negotiating a new exclusive contract with Sublime, signaling the end of her long-standing relationship with Pledis. Nana had renewed her contract with Pledis four times, highlighting her dedication and loyalty.

Nana debuted with After School in 2009 with their second single, "Because of You," and was also active in unit groups Orange Caramel and After School Red, exploring various artistic concepts.

As an actress, Nana made her debut in the 2016 drama The Good Wife. She has since earned acclaim for her roles in dramas such as Kill It, Justice, The Fourth Company, Oh! Master, Glitch, and Mask Girl, along with films like The Swindlers and Confession.

Sublime, the agency Nana is considering, is a full-service entertainment company involved in management, advertising, and modeling. It represents notable actors and personalities, including Song Kang Ho, Ko So Young, Yoon Jeong Hee, Tiffany Young, and Hani.

As Nana prepares for this new chapter with Sublime, fans are excited to see what new projects and roles she will take on in her acting career.

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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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