Former Girl’s Day member and actress Bang Minah has officially signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C. The agency shared their excitement, saying, "We are thrilled to work with Bang Minah and will give her full support to expand her acting career."

Bang Minah first debuted in 2010 with Girl’s Day, later transitioning into acting in 2011 with Vampire Idol. Over the years, she has built an impressive acting career with roles in dramas like Beautiful Gong Shim, Delivery Man, and Check Out the Event. Her performance in Beautiful Gong Shim especially stood out, earning her multiple awards and firmly establishing her reputation as an actress.

Talking about her career shift, Bang Minah expressed how much acting means to her. “Every role I’ve taken on has been a chance for me to grow as an actress. I’m really grateful for the opportunities I’ve had so far and look forward to this new chapter with SM C&C.”

She also reflected on her journey and her thoughts on the next step. “Joining SM C&C feels like the start of something exciting. I’ve always wanted to keep exploring new roles, and with their support, I believe I can take on even more challenging projects.”

In addition to her success in dramas, Bang Minah has appeared in several films like Snowball and Dad for Rent, receiving recognition at various film festivals. She’s also been active in musicals, with a role in Tick, Tick… Boom! set to open in November.

Minah shared her excitement for what’s next. “I’m really looking forward to trying different genres and roles. It’s not just about acting in dramas or films but exploring everything, including musicals. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead.”

With high expectations surrounding her future projects, fans are eager to see how Bang Minah will continue to shine under SM C&C.

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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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