Choi Jin Hyuk is getting ready to say a heartbreaking farewell to his beloved dog, Mong Sil.

On September 1, SBS’s variety show My Ugly Duckling will feature Choi Jin Hyuk as he prepares for the final days of Mong Sil, who has been diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a severe type of cancer similar to blood cancer in humans.

Choi Jin Hyuk visited the vet for Mong Sil’s check-up, where he learned that the prognosis for angiosarcoma is just 1 to 2 weeks. Hearing that Mong Sil could pass away at any moment deeply upset him.

The sight of Mong Sil, whose condition had caused her body to turn gray as the cancer spread, brought tears to his mother’s eyes. She shared that every day felt like walking on thin ice.

To prepare for Mong Sil’s final goodbye, Choi Jin Hyuk went to a pet funeral home to observe the procedures from washing to cremation. Overcome with emotion, he said, “Just thinking about it brings tears.”

He was especially touched when he visited the columbarium where pets are kept, unable to look away from one spot, his eyes reddening with sadness. Even Seong Joon Hoon, who was there with him, couldn’t hold back his tears.

Choi Jin Hyuk also tried to cook a special meal for Mong Sil, who had lost her appetite. Despite his enthusiasm, he faced some cooking mishaps, including breaking the burner and awkwardly cutting carrots with scissors.

Despite these challenges, he did his best for Mong Sil. His efforts led to a cooking disaster that left his mother sighing in frustration.

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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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