BTS's Jimin ended 2024 with a bang, taking home four huge awards in one day at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) and the Asian Pop Music Awards (APMA).

On December 27, 2024, Jimin was named Best Musician (Solo) at the 9th Asia Artist Awards in Bangkok, Thailand. But that wasn’t all! Over in Hong Kong at the Asian Pop Music Awards 2024, his second solo album MUSE earned him the Album of the Year and People’s Choice awards. His hit song “Who” also won Best Dance Performance, giving him three more trophies from the event.

Winning four awards in a single day is no small feat, especially since Jimin has been serving in the military since late 2023. Despite not being able to promote his album MUSE in person, Jimin's music continues to dominate and captivate fans worldwide.

Earlier this year, Jimin made headlines when he won the Best K-Pop award at the MTV Europe Music Awards, proving his international popularity. At the 2024 MAMA Awards in Japan, he added two more honors to his list: the Visa Fans' Choice of the Year, one of the biggest awards of the night, and the Fans' Choice Bonsang.

Jimin’s first solo album FACE, released in 2023, also remained a hit this year. Its title track, “Like Crazy,” was celebrated at the 2024 BMI London Awards as the only K-pop song on their prestigious list of the year’s most-performed tracks.

Even during his military enlistment, Jimin has stayed close to fans' hearts. A recent survey by Bugs named him the artist fans most want to spend New Year’s with, showing how much love and support he continues to receive.

Fans are counting down the days to June 12, 2025, when Jimin will finish his military service. Many are already excited to see what this record-breaking artist will do next.

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Actor Yoo Yeon Seok has spoken up about the dating rumors swirling around him and Chae Soo Bin, his co-star in When the Phone Rings. Fans were so drawn to their chemistry on-screen that they began wondering if the romance was real!

In an interview with SPOTV News on January 6th, Yoo Yeon Seok addressed the fans' excitement. Laughing, he said, "I’m grateful that viewers were so immersed in the story."

Yoo Yeon Seok starred as Baek Sa Eon, a former star anchor turned presidential spokesperson, in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama When the Phone Rings.

The show, adapted from a hit web novel, is a mix of romance and thriller. It tells the story of a couple in a three-year contractual marriage who get tangled in a dangerous mystery after receiving a threatening phone call.

In the drama, Yoo Yeon Seok’s Baek Sa Eon and Chae Soo Bin’s Hong Hee Joo had undeniable chemistry. Fans even nicknamed them the "Saju Couple", combining parts of their characters' names. The pair’s realistic and heart-fluttering moments made viewers wonder if they were dating in real life.

Responding to the speculation, Yoo Yeon Seok said, "I’m thankful for all the love. It shows how strong the chemistry was, and I appreciate that people were so into the 'Saju Couple' romance."

He jokingly added, "But is that something I can control? Even though the show is a thriller, the romance really shines through. It’s a love story at heart, and the thriller parts just make it more exciting."

Talking about working with Chae Soo Bin, Yoo Yeon Seok shared, "At first, things were a bit awkward. Soo Bin is shy, and I also need some time to warm up to people. Plus, her character uses sign language in the story, so early on, I was basically acting alone in some scenes."

He added, "But as we spent more time together, it became easier to connect. Being in the same agency definitely helped. Soo Bin has such a bright and fun personality, and she leaned on me a lot, which made building chemistry natural."

Fans are still swooning over the "Saju Couple", and while Yoo Yeon Seok stays humble about the rumors, viewers can’t help but hope for more magical moments between the duo on and off-screen!

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