• Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, Kim Woo Bin, Cha Seung Won, And Han Ji Min To Star In Upcoming 2022 Drama “Our Blues”

    The cast lineup for the drama 'Our Blues' has been confirmed.

    Writer Noh Hee Kyung and director Kim Gyu Tae's new work, 'Our Blues', has revealed a major cast lineup that features Korea's leading actors from Lee Byung Hun to Shin Min Ah, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, and Uhm Jung Hwa.

    'Our Blues' is a drama that contains support for all life standing at the end, climax, or beginning of life. It tells the story of the bitter, sweet, bitter, bitter life of various characters in an omnibus format against the backdrop of warm and lively Jeju and the cold and rough sea. Writer Noh Hee Kyung and director Kim Kyu Tae, who showed the best collaboration in 'Live', 'It's okay, that's love' and 'That Winter The Wind Blows', are gathering hot responses and interest from the production stage.

    To begin with, Lee Byung Hun takes on the role of Lee Dong Seok, a truck man who was born in Jeju. Lee Byung-hun foretells his transformation into a rough and rugged man in a rural village in Jeju, making people look forward to acting with confidence once again.  Shin Min Ah portrays the role of Min Seon-ah, a woman with a story who arrives in Jeju and works with Lee Byung Hun. Shin Min-ah, who has recently been heating up the small screen with her lovely charm, tries to transform into a completely different deep atmosphere in 'Our Blues'.

    While, Cha Seung Won portrays the role of Choi Han Soo, who returns to his hometown which is the Jeju as a perfect urban man, and Lee Jung Eun portrays the role of Jeong Eun Hee, a stubborn fish shop owner who reunites with her first love, Choi Han-soo, who returns after 30 years. Cha Seung-won, who boasts excellent character digestibility, and Lee Jung Eun, who is widely recognized for his excellent acting skills. Two representative actors from Korea met. It adds to the interest and curiosity of fans as to what kind of story the two will tell in the background of the vibrant Jeju market.

    Meanwhile, Han Ji Min plays the role of Lee Young Ok, who is a first-year haenyeo. Lee Young Ok, who came to Jeju from land, is a bright and bubbly woman, however, she carries rumors about her.  Han Ji Min, an award-winning artist who won the Best Actress award at various film festivals, is expected to portray the unspeakable circumstances of Lee Young Ok with her delicate acting.  Kim Woo Bin portrays the role of Park Jeong Joon, a warm-hearted captain. While looking for a woman who will never leave Jeju, he meets Lee Young-ok and dreams of falling in love with her. The comeback of Kim Woo Bin, who is returning to the drama after a long time after 'Uncontrollably Fond', raising expectations for the fans.

    Uhm Jung Hwa takes on the role of Go Mi Ran, who returns to Jeju, carrying the exhaustion he got from difficult city life. Uhm Jung Hwa, who draws a new face in each work with deep acting skills, is looking forward to what other changes will be shown in this work. Uhm Jung Hwa plays the role of Lee Jung Eun, a realistic friend in 'Our Blues'. Attention is focused on the return of Uhm Jung Hwa, who is going to make a comeback after 4 years.

    Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin and Uhm Jung Hwa. The news of the completion of the casting of 7 'Trust Bae', which makes your heart flutter even just hearing their names, raises expectations for 'Our Blues'. 'Our Blues', which has confirmed the main casting, will be filmed on Jeju and will showcase breathtaking visuals.

    'Our Blues' is curated by Studio Dragon, 'It's Okay, That's Love', 'Dear My Friends', 'The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World', 'Live', 'The Man Who Became King', 'Hotel Dell' GTist, who has produced numerous hits such as 'Luna' and 'Gae Village Cha Cha Cha', will take charge of the production, heralding the birth of a well-made drama. 'Our Blues' is scheduled to air in 2022, and the programming platform is under discussion.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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