• SF9's Rowoon Wants to Focus on the Message of the Drama "Tomorrow" Instead of Feeling Pressured by Success of “The King's Affection”

    In a written interview, Rowoon of MBC's anticipated film "Tomorrow" in the first half of 2022, expressed confidence in the team chemistry with Kim Hee Sun and Yoon Ji On, who united as crisis management teams, raising expectations.

    MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "Tomorrow", which will premiere on March 25 is a drama based on a webtoon of the same name by Ra Ma, and follows the story of Choi Jun Woong and his job with the Special Crisis Management Team of the underworld.

    Rowoon will play the role of Choi Jun Woong, a contract employee of the crisis management team who unexpectedly got his first job in the underworld in an anti-human and semi-marriage state.

    In this regard, Rowoon said, "The message from the drama was good" as to the reason for choosing "Tomorrow". In particular, "Tomorrow" is Rowoon's next work immediately following the success of his previous drama "The King's Affection".

    Accordingly, he said, "There is no pressure on performance at all. Because viewership is the realm of the sky", adding, "If I focus on the message of the drama, I think a good message will remain for me, so I try to focus on the essentials rather than the ratings. In that sense, I think ‘Tomorrow’ will be a drama that will comfort me as well".

    In addition, Ro Woon said about his character Choi Jun Woong, "Jun Woong is ordinary but has a lot of emotional parts. That's why sometimes incidents happen, and he's an inexperienced but warm-hearted character" he said, expressing his affection.

    Regarding the synchronization rate with the character, he said, "In order to completely melt into the character and show good acting, I am acting with a synchro rate of 0%", making viewers look forward to his performance by transforming completely into Choi Jun Woong, who saves people with warm attention.

    On the other hand, Rowoon said, "Director, the writer said he wanted to have wit and fun elements in playing Choi Jun Woong's character", adding, "Because the atmosphere on the scene is good, situations and lines that were not in the script are naturally created while filming. I hope you'll look forward to it", drawing attention by delivering a friendly atmosphere at the filming site.

    In addition, Rowoon said, "The chemistry of the crisis management team is 95 points", raising expectations by confidence in the team chemistry with Kim Hee Sun and Yoon Ji On, saying, "In fact, I think it's 100 points myself, but I believe the remaining 5 points will be seen and judged by the viewers".

    Rowoon said to the original writer Ra Ma, who is sending enthusiastic support, "I was burdened with doing the original work, but I am grateful that you enjoyed it. It's an honor to be able to work together with such a good message", he said, expressing his gratitude and warmth.

    Finally, Rowoon pointed out "fun" as the reason for watching "Tomorrow" and said, "I think you can feel that I had fun while filming the show. I ask for your interest in 'Tomorrow'"

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  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    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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