• Kwon Eun Bi: “I’ve Started Receiving Requests to Borrow Money and I’m Considering How to Refuse”

    Kwon Eun Bi opened up about her worries regarding money requests from friends.

    On the September 24 episode of SBS’s ‘Dolsing For Men,’ Kwon Eun Bi joined fellow singers Kim Wan Sun and Hwasa as guests.

    During the show, she revealed that she has begun getting requests to borrow money and is unsure how to say no.

    She explained, “It’s not a huge amount. It’s something I could lend, but I feel like if I lend it once, they’ll keep asking.”

    Lee Sang Min responded, “This is something everyone worries about. Don’t Hwasa and Kim Wan Sun get those kinds of requests as well? Tak Jae Hoon then asked, “Are you willing to lend it? What about us, who have clear identities?”

    Kim Wan Sun shared her thoughts, saying, “The closer you are to someone, the more you should avoid borrowing money. If we’re close, I think of it as something I won’t expect to get back.” Hwasa agreed, stating, “I refuse money transactions outright. I’ve lost friends over money. I learned from that experience that it’s not worth it. If they’re important to me, I try to give an amount that I can part with without regret.”

    Kwon Eun Bi mentioned that she would definitely refuse, but she was curious about how to do it politely. Tak Jae Hoon then asked, “Haven’t you ever borrowed money?” When Kwon Eun Bi admitted that she had borrowed from her older brother, he gave some vague advice, saying, “Hold onto that feeling. Keep in mind that you might need to borrow money someday too.”

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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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