Actress Han So Hee, who is achieving global popularity with her newest Netflix series 'My Name', confirmed her attendance to the '2021 Asia Artist Awards' for two consecutive years.

Han So Hee is putting her strength in her colorful lineup, announcing her scramble for the '2021 Asia Artist Awards' (hereinafter referred to as '2021 AAA') to be held on December 2nd.

Han So Hee, who challenged acting through the SBS drama 'Reunited World' in 2017, has slowly built up her filmography through 'Money Flower', 'My Lady of 100 Days', and 'Abyss'. In particular, Han So Hee left a remarkable impression by playing the role of 'Da-kyung Yeo' in 'The World of the Married', won the Rookie of the Year Award (actor category) at the '2020 Asia Artist Awards' and she became a trending star.

Han So Hee's actions this year are even more dazzling. In June, Han So Hee , who proved her true value with a dizzying youthful romance through JTBC's 'Knowing You', made a 180-degree transformation with high-intensity action and delicate emotional acting in the Netflix original drama 'My Name', produced by Studio Santa Claus, released on the 15th. She has established herself as an actress without limits. According to 'Flix Patrol', a global OTT content ranking site, 'My Name' ranked 3rd in 'Today's Top 10' in Korea (as of October 20, 2021), followed by 'Netflix World's Top 10 TV Programs'. It ranked 3rd in the category (as of October 21, 2021) and proved the competitiveness of K-contents.

Previously, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Seung-gi, Yoo Ah-in, and Spear Han So-hee have confirmed to attend '2021 AAA', and expectations for the awards ceremony are growing by strengthening the all-time lineup. In addition, the first preliminary voting to determine the RET Popularity Award of '2021 AAA' was opened at noon on the 13th, and global fans are paying keen attention.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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