Singer and actor Rain recently shared heartfelt words about JYP's Park Jin Young. On September 19, Rain spoke about his mentor in a new video on his YouTube channel.

Rain started by saying, "When I'm on stage, I feel like I’m in a different state of mind. Honestly, I can't remember much afterward, almost like I have amnesia."

He added, "A performer needs to know how to have fun. Sticking too rigidly to things can make you look inexperienced."

Rain also reminisced about his time with Park Jin Young, sharing a special memory. He said, "Back when Jin Young hyung was promoting 'I Have a Woman,' I was the only one allowed to ride with him in his van. It wasn’t about special treatment; I just wanted to travel separately with him."

He continued, "Even while traveling, hyung used to train me. He’d make me sing, and if I made a mistake, he’d scold me harshly. I was so upset I would cry silently by the window. But I worked harder, practicing late into the night to impress him."

Rain explained his dedication, saying, "For me, practice means doing it perfectly. I had to get it right three times in a row before I could sleep. Mistakes in practice lead to mistakes on stage. It’s all about muscle memory—your body remembers."

In closing, Rain expressed his deep appreciation for Park Jin Young, saying, "Jin Young hyung always pushed me to my limits. Even now, I’m incredibly grateful and consider him a mentor for life."

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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