SEVENTEEN will join the '2021 Asia Artist Awards' which will happen on December 2.

SEVENTEEN, who debuted in 2015 with ‘I Love You’, ‘Pretty’, ‘Very NICE’, ‘ Applause' and 'Poison: Fear' have been loved by fans because of their unique music color. Because of this, each album broke its own record and Seventeen gradually rise to fame.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN recently released their ninth mini-album 'Attacca' and this proved their popularity and strong fandom by predicting 5 million pre-order sales in a row. Additionally, SEVENTEEN recently appeared on In addition, at the same time as the comeback, he appeared on the famous American broadcast 'MTV Fresh Out Live' and performed the title song 'Rock with you.

'Attaca' topped the Japanese Oricon daily album ranking for two days in a row (as of October 22-23, 2021), while the title song 'Rock with you' was released on major domestic music sites as well as Japanese music sites. It also climbed to the top of the charts and boasted a powerful sound source.  Also, its music video surpassed 19 million views (as of October 25, 2021) within three days of its release, which proves its popularity once again.

Meanwhile, the '2021 Asia Artist Awards will be held on December 2nd.

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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