EXO's D.O. shared that he's currently on a diet as he prepares for his first villain role.

On September 13, D.O. appeared on the YouTube show "Nothing Prepared". During the episode, he revealed that he's been cutting back on food and alcohol for his upcoming project.

In the episode, Lee Young Ji guided D.O. to the filming set, and the two reunited after two months. Despite the scorching heat of 37°C, D.O. brought out champagne that Lee Young Ji had gifted him and some whiskey he bought.

When asked if he had been drinking recently, D.O. said, "It's been a few weeks. I'm on a diet now." Lee Young Ji then asked, "Are you getting ready for something?"

D.O. confirmed, "Filming starts in September," adding that there were about three weeks left before filming "Secret Forest City".

"I'm losing weight for the role. This is my first time playing a villain. So far, I've mostly played kind or sympathetic characters," D.O. explained.

Secret Forest City is a story about a regular man whose life gets ruined and turns into a nightmare. He then returns to take revenge.

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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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