aespa's Winter and actress Nam Ji Hyun are teaming up to host the 1st Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA)!

On September 11, the KGMA organizing committee revealed that Winter and Nam Ji Hyun will be the MCs for the second day of the awards ceremony, which will take place on November 16 and 17 at Inspire Arena in Incheon.

Previously, it was announced that NewJeans' Hanni and Nam Ji Hyun would take the stage as MCs for the first day on November 16.

The KGMA committee stated, "Just like the first day, outstanding female artists will take on the role of MCs for the second day as well. They were selected as symbolic representatives of the new era and the new music awards show KGMA is launching."

Winter, representing K-pop as one of the MCs, is the main vocalist of aespa, a leading girl group in the 4th generation. Known for her powerful vocals and unique tone, Winter has taken part in various OSTs and duets, showcasing her versatility.

Fans worldwide have fallen for her "cold beauty" visuals paired with her down-to-earth and adorable personality.

Nam Ji Hyun, who will host both days of the event, is currently starring in the hit drama Good Partner, where she plays a passionate rookie lawyer.

The drama has topped SBS’s viewer ratings this year, thanks in part to her captivating performance. Nam, who debuted as a child actress in 2004, has built an impressive career with notable roles in Queen Seondeok, Suspicious Partner, and 100 Days My Prince.

Fans can expect Nam Ji Hyun to engage with them throughout both days of the KGMA, bringing her charm and energy to the stage!

The 2024 KGMA will celebrate artists who have made a huge impact in K-pop, trot, bands, and more across Korea and internationally over the past year. It’s shaping up to be a major event where fans and artists come together for a musical celebration.

The first lineup for KGMA includes big names like NewJeans, NiziU, aespa, ATEEZ, ZEROBASEONE, and Taemin, with more announcements to come soon.

In charge of this year’s awards is Han Dong-chul, CEO of Funky Studio, who’s known for producing iconic shows like MAMA, Show Me the Money, and Produce 101. With his experience, fans are definitely in for an unforgettable show!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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