Former APRIL member and actress Lee Na Eun has shared her feelings about the school bullying controversy that has followed her for years.

In a recent video by popular travel YouTuber KwakTube, she talked about the misunderstandings and how many people blocked her because of it.

On September 16, KwakTube posted a video titled “My First Romantic Week in Italy – Italy” on his YouTube channel, featuring Lee Na Eun. During the video, KwakTube opened up to her about a past misunderstanding.

“I feel sorry about something,” KwakTube said. “When people around me talked about school violence, I became sensitive. I even blocked you (Lee Na Eun) after reading about it. Later, I found out that it wasn’t true, but by then, you already knew I blocked you. I’ve felt guilty about it ever since.”

Lee Na Eun responded, “We’ve met a few times since then, haven’t we? I used to joke about you blocking me, but it did hurt. I was sad because so many people did the same. It was all a misunderstanding, and it upset me,” she shared. “But I’m not hurt anymore. I’ve learned that there are too many people who don’t know the real me.”

KwakTube expressed his regret, saying, “I only found out the truth later, but there weren’t many articles clearing things up.”

Lee Na Eun first faced allegations of bullying in 2020, with claims that former APRIL member Lee Hyun Joo had been mistreated by the group. While Lee Na Eun and other members denied the accusations, the issue led to the disbandment of APRIL.

Lee Na Eun was later cleared of the bullying accusations after it was found that the person who spread the rumors had lied. Despite this, the controversy impacted her career. She signed with Namoo Actors in 2022 and is now focusing on her acting career, with her next project being the drama Eye Shopping.

Earlier this year, Lee Na Eun was also in the spotlight due to dating rumors with soccer player Lee Kang In.

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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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