• Actor Woo Do Hwan Discharged From The Military Today

    Actor Woo Do Hwan returns to his fans after completing his military service.

    Woo Do Hwan, who is on vacation on January 5th, is discharged without returning to the military.

    Woo Do Hwan began his military service on July 6, 2020 when he entered the 15th Division Recruit Training Battalion located in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do.

    Before his enlistment, he greeted fans by saying, "I spent my undeservedly happy 20s because you stayed by my side and watched over me whenever I was having a hard time. I will return in good health, so I hope that you will always be healthy and happy."

    During the recruit training period, Woo Do Hwan received a commendation from the brigade commander in charge of the company commander's trainee, drawing people's attention.

    Afterwards, he performed his national defense duties in the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division called the 'Fierce Tiger Unit'.

    In October of last year, Woo Do Hwan posted on his Instagram before his discharge, "I missed you so much. Everyone, eat a lot of candy."

    Meanwhile, Woo Do Jwan joins the cast of Netflix’s Hunting Dogs.

    Based on a popular webtoon by the same title, Hunting Dogs follows the story of a newcomer who arrives on the scene with the sole aim of making money, but actually becomes a catalyst that shakes up the existing power structure.

    Woo Do Hwan takes on the role of Gun woo. He was a rising talent within the sport of boxing, but he’s forced to put his dreams aside due to his mother’s crippling debts. In order to make a lot of money quickly, he gets a job as a bodyguard for a powerful loan shark named CEO Choi.

    Netflix drama Hunting Dogs is currently in the planning stages and a release date has not yet been announced.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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