Actress Lee Yoo Mi will become the female lead in 'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil'.

As a result of checking News 1 on November 25th, Lee Yoo Mi was recently selected as the female lead in the new drama 'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' (writer by Kim Bandi / directed by Son Jeong Hyun / produced by Bone Factory).

'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' is a mental coach from the national team who quit sports after an accident, helps players who are in a slump with retired former experts, and fights against the absurd world of winner-take-all. A real mental shooter' sports drama.

It is expected to raise sympathy with an episode that overcomes the slump that comes to anyone, and bring a refreshing laugh through the character play of retired former masters.

Lee Yoo Mi takes on the role of Cha Ga Eul, a former world short track medalist who is in a slump. Even though she is called the Ice Princess on the ice, she falls into a slump and faces a crisis.

Lee Yoo Mi is taking the lead role in a drama for the first time through 'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil'. Lee Yoo Mi appeared in the movies 'Park Hwa Young' and 'Young Adults' and left a presence with a unique atmosphere and highly immersive acting skills. This year, she has emerged as an actor who will lead the next generation by playing an active role in the movie 'Hostage' and the Netflix drama 'Squid Game'.

In particular, despite the short length of 'Squid Game', she left a strong impression and is receiving attention from global fans as she has surpassed 7 million Instagram followers.

Attention is focused on what kind of performance she will show in her lead role in 'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil'.

'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' will finish casting and filming at the end of 2021.

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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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