2PM member and actor Lee Jun Ho opened up about why he took the director position at JYP Entertainment.

On September 24, he appeared as a guest on the web show 'Salon Drip 2.' When asked how he became the External Cooperation Director at JYP, Lee Jun Ho explained, “It’s been a while since I got this title. I asked for it when I re-signed for the second time in 2018.”

Jang Do Yeon was surprised and asked, “Do they just give it to you if you ask?” Lee Jun Ho replied, “I wanted to be a better role model for my juniors.”

He continued, “In reality, we are the most senior artists at JYP. The company also said, ‘We hope you all stay well and serve as good examples,’ and I wanted to do that too. That’s how I ended up with the title of External Cooperation Director, but I don’t receive a director's salary.”

Lee Jun Ho, who mentioned he even had business cards made in the past, humorously added, “I received it quite a while ago, so I don’t know where it is now, but I also asked for it. I thought I should at least have that feeling.”

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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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