Rookie girl group KISS OF LIFE (Julie, Natty, Belle, and Hanul) has made a big splash by winning the 'Global Hot Trend' award at the 2024 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA). The awards show was held at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan on September 8th.

KISS OF LIFE was thrilled to receive the award, showing their appreciation on stage. They said, "We want to thank everyone at our agency who has supported us and the hair and makeup staff who made us look beautiful."

Leader Julie gave a special shoutout to their fans, “We’re especially grateful to our fans, KISSY, who helped us win this award.” The group also built excitement for their upcoming performance by teasing a preview of what's to come.

The 'Global Hot Trend' award honors artists who are setting trends in the global music scene. Winners are chosen based on music performance, album sales, and a thorough judging process, with evaluations covering from September 24 of the previous year to August 31 of this year.

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Since their debut with 'Shhh' in July last year, KISS OF LIFE has quickly gained fame with hits like 'Bad News,' 'Midas Touch,' and 'Sticky.' They were even named 'Monster Rookie' within a year. Their digital single 'Sticky' helped them secure their first music show win on 'The Show' on July 9. This month, they ranked third in brand reputation among rookie idol groups.

Looking ahead, KISS OF LIFE is set for a quick comeback in October and will kick off their first world tour on September 26th in Seoul. Their tour will cover around 20 cities, including Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Silver Spring, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Anaheim, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver.

The 2024 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, a major K-POP event enjoyed by both artists and fans, took place on September 8 at the Kyocera Dome Osaka, with performances from top artists and groups.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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