• "Our Beloved Summer" Park Jin Joo Reveals She Was Worried About Getting Close To Kim Da Mi

    "Our Beloved Summer" Park Jin Joo shared her feelings about working with Kim Da Mi.

    Recently, Park Jin Joo conducted a final interview with iMBC Entertainment and SBS Monday-Tuesday drama "Our Beloved Summer". “Our Beloved Summer” is a comedy romance drama following the story of young people's first love, which is unfolding when they are forcibly summoned back

    In "Our Beloved Summer", Park Jin Joo plays Lee Sol, the only friend of Kuk Yeon Soo (Kim Da Mi) and the owner of a bar who was a writer. She played the role of licorice that solves worries with cool and pleasant talks to Kuk Yeon Soo, who is confused in her relationship with Choi Woong (Choi Woo Shik).

    In this regard, Park Jin Joo said that she was worried about getting close to Kim Da Mi. "We're both very quiet," she said. "I am very shy. I thought we should get close quickly, so I agonized a lot during the first shooting. (According to the character settings) Kim Da Mi and I have to be in the most comfortable range."

    But those worries were in vain. Park Jin Joo said, "As soon as we exchanged lines, (breathing) we matched so well."

    At the same time, Park Jin Joo, who did not spare praise for Kim Da Mi. he said, "Kim Da Mi is good at her serious roles, but she is a sponge-like actress who can flexibly accept all of her ad-lib and pranks no matter what she plays. I just wanted to be like that."

    Park Jin Joo picked Kim Seong Cheol, who played the role of Kim Ji Woong, as another memorable actor. She said, "(Kim Seong Cheol) did a great job as a mood maker at the filming site. There are a lot of jokes and a lot of talent. He has a lot of consideration."

    Park Jin Joo said that the filming location of "Our Beloved Summer" was happiness itself when there were many actors of the same age. "There were a lot of seniors in other works," she said. "I was the eldest this time. I thought, 'I need to be well-centered.' But everyone led each other well. I can't tell if it's real or not," she laughed.

    Park Jin Joo's licorice smoke shone in "Our Beloved Summer" ended with episode 16 on January 25.

  • 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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