"Unnie is really competitive!" OH MY GIRL's YooA Loses to Kim Dong Hyun in Dictation Battle: “Let’s Try Again”
YooA from Oh My Girl had a tough time in a dictation contest against Kim Dong Hyun.
On September 14th, YooA, Seunghee, and Yubin from Oh My Girl appeared on tvN’s Amazing Saturday (also known as Nolto).
During the show, YooA shared her excitement about sitting next to Kim Dong Hyun, saying, “This is my fourth time on Nolto, and I’ve always had a hard time with dictation. I thought I could win against Dong Hyun sunbae, but he ended up coming last in the competition.”
Eager to make a comeback, YooA asked, “Can we have another round?” Kim Dong Hyun replied, “If you want to beat me, you’ll have to take on the big hyung here,” pointing at Shin Dong Yeop. MC Boom added, “Dong Hyun has a higher count of last places so far,” which made everyone laugh as Kim Dong Hyun agreed.
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 the2024 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 wonBest Male Artistat 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 AWARDSin 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 Awardsand 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.