Former T-ARA member Hwayoung has spoken out again about the bullying controversy involving the group.

On November 18, Hwayoung shared a lengthy post on her social media, saying, “For the past 12 years, my family and I have endured false stories, countless speculations, excessive malicious comments, baseless criticism, threats, and harassment. I can no longer stay silent, and I ask for your understanding as I share my statement.”

She revealed her hopes for reconciliation, saying, “After releasing my statement, I waited for their sincere apology more than anything. However, I have decided to no longer expect anything from Kim Kwang Soo (T-ARA’s former agency CEO) or the T-ARA members, as they have made no effort to respond.”

She added, “I find solace in finally speaking the truth and clearing my name from the misunderstandings and accusations.”

Hwayoung detailed her experiences and stressed the gravity of the issue, stating, “Bullying is no different from murder in our society.”

She also issued a firm warning, saying, “For the sake of my family and myself, I will take strong legal action against the spread of false information and malicious comments.”

Hwayoung’s statement has reignited discussions about the longstanding controversy, with fans and netizens reacting to her powerful words.

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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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