Actor Kang Ha Neul shared his thoughts on the kiss scene with Jo Jun Young.

At the press preview and press conference for the movie 'Happy New Year' held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of December 27th, Kang Ha Neul shared, "It was moist," and made everyone laugh.

Kang Haneul began, "Joonyoung said that it was his first kiss scene in his acting career, I am sorry for him for taking that first kiss." He continued, "Now that I think about it, I apologized a lot to him. I am sorry." 

Then, director Kwak Jae Yong also shared, "I was so surprised when I saw Kang Haneul filming that scene. He was so calm and he just led (Jo Joonyoung). I am so touched that he, as an actor and as a sunbae (for Joonyoung), completed the scene in one take."

In response, Jo Joon Young commented, "I filmed the kiss scene on the first day of my schedule. I am honored for that, for the first kiss scene. I was nervous but sunbaenim really took care of me so that I could calm down. I think that's how my reaction (about the kiss) came out better."

Meanwhile, 'Happy New Year' is a story about people who visit Hotel Emros with their own stories to create their own relationship in their own way. Seo Kang Joon, Lee Kwang Soo, Ko Seong Hee, Lee Jin Wook, Jo Jun Young, and Won Ji An gather in one place and unfold a 14-person, 14-color romance.

Director Kwak Jae Yong of 'My Sassy Girl' and 'Classic' took the directing. The movie will be released simultaneously in theaters and TV on December 29th.

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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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