The original Apple TV+ drama “Pachinko”, starring Yoon Yeo Jung and Lee Min Ho is receiving high praise from overseas media.

On March 11th, reviews of Apple TV+’s original drama “Pachinko” were posted on various overseas media outlets.

Hollywood media Collider commented on “Pachinko” as a really beautiful drama and gave it a perfect score of “A+”.

Critic Alan Sheppinwall said that it was a really satisfying and meaningful drama in his review on the American magazine The Rolling Stones.

The Hollywood Reporter, an American Magazine, also praised Pachinko as a powerful, touching and timeless work.

The British media outlet Evening Standard also hinted that it is a masterpiece that will touch the world and gave “Pachinko” a perfect score.

In addition, “Pachinko” received high praises from various overseas media outlets such as Playlist, Decider, IndieWire, and AwardsWatch, raising viewers’ expectations.

The media outlets commented that the cast’s excellent acting skills elicited sympathy from the viewers.

Based on Korean-American writer Lee Min Jin‘s novel of the same name, “Pachinko”, the drama is about the dreams and hopes of a Korean immigration family who leave their home country to seek survival and prosperity.

Apple TV+’s ambitious work “Pachinko”, which the world is paying attention to, will be available from March 25th.

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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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