Former AOA Members ChoA and Kwon Mina Reunite: "I Was Going to Keep It Private, But I'm Sharing It"
Former AOA members ChoA and Kwon Mina have come together again! On October 22, Kwon Mina shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram, saying, "I was going to keep it private, but since our friend shared it, I’ll just post it too," along with some adorable photos.
The pictures show Kwon Mina and ChoA looking happy as they pose together, radiating a cheerful vibe. In one photo, they can be seen flashing bright smiles and making peace signs, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Kwon Mina and ChoA debuted with AOA in 2012, but their paths took different directions. ChoA left the group in 2017, followed by Kwon Mina, who departed in 2019.
It's worth noting that Kwon Mina previously spoke about being bullied by AOA leader Jimin after her departure, which sparked a lot of discussions and ultimately led to Jimin leaving the group.
Fans are happy to see the two former members reconnect and share these joyful moments!
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 the2024 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 wonBest Male Artistat 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 AWARDSin 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 Awardsand 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.