• Actor Jo In Sung Opens Up About Losing Confidence in Marriage and Dating: “Do I Still Have What It Takes?”

    Actor Jo In Sung recently shared his thoughts on dating and marriage, revealing that his confidence has taken a hit.

    On September 9, the YouTube channel "Sympathetic Hyung Shin Dong Yup" dropped a video where the actor got real about his feelings.

    Jo In Sung admitted, “Right now, I’m happy. But it’s not because of marriage. Even if I start dating again, I think I’d still be happy. Saying ‘I’ll never marry’ or ‘I have to get married’ is just too extreme,” hinting that he’s not completely against the idea.

    He also shared a personal story about his mom, saying, “I’m at the age where I should be married, and my mom keeps telling me, ‘You should at least have a kid.’”

    He reflected on this by adding, “People think living a ‘normal’ life means getting married and raising kids, but I wonder how tough that life must be. I think those people are really mature. When things get hard, I turn to famous people or books for advice, but honestly, my parents have been the best teachers and guides for me.”

    When asked about his dating life, Jo In Sung said, “It comes and goes, comes and goes.”

    He also opened up about a conversation with fellow actor Bae Sung Woo earlier this year. Jo In Sung said, “I called him and told him, ‘Hyung, I’m losing confidence as a man.’ I felt like I had a better shot dating younger women than someone my age or older, and I wondered, ‘Do I even have any charm left?’”

    Jo In Sung continued, “Sometimes I think, ‘I’m getting older little by little.’ Without my fame, I wonder, ‘Would younger women still like me?’ I mean, everyone from their 20s to their 60s is competition. So, I asked, ‘Am I still competitive?’ and Sung Woo hyung jokingly said, ‘Why are you doing this to me?’” His story brought some laughs.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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