BTS's Jimin has officially topped the rankings as the K-pop idol fans are most excited to see return in 2025, showing just how popular he really is!

In a recent survey titled "K-POP Idols Expected to Return in 2025," conducted by the Japanese Hallyu media outlet Danmee from November 27 to December 11, 2024, Jimin received an overwhelming 64.94% of the total votes, with a massive 3,123 out of 4,809 votes, claiming the number one spot!

This survey aimed to hear from K-pop fans and was based on several factors, including idol activity in Korea, brand reputation (as measured by the Brand Reputation Index), monthly mentions on X (formerly Twitter), and mentions in Danmee articles and music videos. 28 of the hottest K-pop male idols were selected for this ranking.

Jimin, who enlisted in the military on December 12, 2023, has been shining as an exceptional soldier, earning the Best Trainee award and the Division Commander’s commendation at his basic training ceremony. He was even selected as an outstanding soldier and promoted early in June. Jimin is expected to finish his military service and be discharged on June 11, 2025, which is when fans are eagerly looking forward to his return.

Even while enlisted, Jimin kept his fans excited by releasing his second solo album, MUSE. He was deeply involved in the album’s production, writing lyrics, composing, and producing, which highlighted his growth as a solo artist. The album boosted his global presence and further raised the anticipation for his performances and music after his military service.

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jimin's enlistment on December 12, his fans made a heartfelt gesture by donating one ton of rice to his hometown in Busan, adding a meaningful and warm touch to the year-end season. Fans clearly can’t wait to welcome Jimin back in 2025!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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