"Year-round Live” talked about several obstacles that “Descendants of the Sun” encountered before it was released on screen.

The broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Year-round Live” aired on December 10th introduced films and dramas that made big hits after overcoming various hardships and struggles.

The work that ranked No.1 on the list was drama “Descendants of the Sun”, which created numerous famous lines and legendary scenes. In fact, there were many hidden twists and turns during the production of this work.

According to the broadcast, screenwriter Kim Eun Sook discussed the production plan with SBS first but was rejected. In addition, there were many difficulties in the casting for the role of Captain Yoo Si Jin. At that time, the production team wanted an actor with a charismatic and bulky image. Accordingly, they contacted Gong Yoo, Jo In Sung, Kim Woo Bin, and Lee Min Ho, but all of them refused to appear in the drama because it was a soldier character and that the filming, pre-production could take quite a long time.

In addition, the filming was suspended once due to Song Joong Ki’s injury. “Descendents of the Sun”, which was broadcast after such ups and downs, gained huge love from global viewers and recorded the highest rating of 46.6% for its last episode.

After “Descendents of the Sun” ended, Song Joong Ki reportedly received about 100 CF offers and earned around 100 billion won a year. As a result, this movie topped the list of hit dramas/films that gained sweet after bitter.

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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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