Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi's romance flowery road has begun.

The SBS Monday-Tuesday drama 'Our Beloved Summer' (writer Na-eun Lee/director Yun-jin Kim, Lee Dan) released unpublished stills of a couple Choi Woong (Choi Woo Sik) and Kook Yeon Soo (Kim Da Mi), who started their second relationship on January 15th.

In the last broadcast, Choi Woong and Kook Yeon Soo moved from lovers to friends and then to lovers again. The two, who were pounding with familiar and unfamiliar feelings after 5 years, fell in love more passionately and passionately as they returned for a long time and far away. However, with this, the unrequited love of Kim Ji Woong ( Kim Seong Cheol) and NJ (Noh Jung Eui), who can no longer be achieved or quit, was also portrayed, adding to the sadness.

The reaction to this was explosive. It once again broke its own highest ratings, and at the same time, it continued its upward trend by taking the first place among all dramas in the 2049 ratings. (Based on Nielsen Korea).

Above all, Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi's passionate performances shone. From the high school days when they recalled the memories of their first love to the romance between the past and the present, the two, who played Choi Woong and Kook Yeon Soo, led the favorable reviews by portraying the narrative and emotions of each character in a delicate and calm manner.

The unpublished stills shows the scene of Kook Yeon Soo hugging Choi Woong from behind, who couldn't wait for a weekend date. Beyond the surprised and frozen Choi Woong, the change of Kook Yeon Soo, which erases the indifferent and chic face and exudes the lovely charm of 'Choi Woong', makes people smile naturally.

Choi Woong, who brought snacks for national training, is also drawing attention. It is more precious because it is ordinary, and the happy time just by being together makes the hearts of those who see it bubbling. A very close eye contact between the two of them dripping honey just by looking at them was also captured. Much attention is paid to whether he will be able to keep his eternal love as Choi Woong promised, “I will spend all my time loving Kook Yeon Soo from now on.”

The production team of 'Our Beloved Summer' said, "The re-started romance of a divorced lover gives a different thrill and sympathy than before. In the remaining 4 episodes, a realistic reunion romance between Choi Woong and Kook Yeon Soo will be drawn.” They added, “After one failure, please watch how their second love affair will unfold after 5 years have passed.”

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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