• Shin Min Ah Says She Avoids Talking About Her Relationship While Promoting Rom-Coms: "It's Out Of Respect"

    Actress Shin Min Ah has always been a favorite among K-Drama fans, and her latest role in tvN's No Gain No Love proves why.

    She plays Son Hae Young, a woman who finds real love in a fake marriage for profit. This role has truly established her as the rom-com queen of today.

    In No Gain No Love, Shin has amazing chemistry with her co-star, Kim Young Dae. Viewers were captivated, even with Shin’s public relationship with actor Kim Woo Bin lasting nine years.

    In a recent interview celebrating the success of No Gain No Love, Shin opened up about what Kim Woo Bin thought of her new rom-com and how she feels about the attention on their relationship.

    Shin shared that Kim Woo Bin did watch No Gain No Love and “liked it.” Regarding the public interest in their relationship, she said she doesn’t “feel uncomfortable talking about him or the relationship itself.”

    However, she tries to keep things private to avoid any impact on their work or how viewers connect with the show.

    She explained, “I don’t feel uncomfortable talking about him or our relationship, but I worry it might affect our work. "

    She added, "For instance, since No Gain No Love is a rom-com, I want viewers to support the on-screen couple without being distracted by my real-life relationship. Out of respect for my co-star, I try to avoid the topic.”

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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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