Two new dramas achieved their highest ratings yet last night!

On March 6, tvN’s “Twenty Five Twenty One” continued its upward trend in viewership for its 7th episode as Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk gave a gloomy impression as they grew up together overcoming the controversy over the gold medal stained by Kim Ji Yeon (Bona).

According to Nielsen Korea, the latest broadcast of the new drama starring Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, WJSN's Bona, Choi Hyun Wook and Lee Ju Myoung scored an average nationwide rating of 12.3% percent, marking a new all-time high for the show.

tvN’s “Twenty Five Twenty One” is a drama about the romantic story of two people who first met when they were 22 and 18, then again four years later at 25 and 21. The story follows the pure and fierce growth of immature youth and the excitement and difficulties between friendship and love.

Meanwhile, JTBC’s new drama “Forecasting Love and Weather” also enjoyed a rise in viewership for its 7th episode as Song Kang, Lee Sung Wook, and Moon Tae Yu gathered at the house of Park Min Young along with Park Yoon who came drunk.

With this series of sudden events, the drama climbed to an average nationwide rating of 7.4 percent, marking a modest increase from 6th episode (which averaged 7.3 percent nationwide).

JTBC's “Forecasting Love and Weather” tells the work and love stories of people working at the National Weather Service. It depicts the cheerful love story of people who have ups and downs at their workplace.

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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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