Lee Jung Jae became the first Korean actor to win Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards.

Lee Jung Jae won the Best Actor in a Drama Series at the 27th American Critics' Choice Awards held on March 14.

On this day, through his agency Artist Company, Lee Jung Jae said, "Thanks to the Korean audiences who always support Korean movies and dramas, I was able to win this award."

The Critics' Choice Awards is an event hosted by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) of the United States and is a meaningful awards ceremony that is considered one of the representative awards ceremonies in the United States. Not only did Lee Jung Jae receive the award for the first time as a Korean actor on that day, but he also showed off his witty appearance as a presenter with the actors who appeared in 'Squid Game' and lit up the awards ceremony.

Previously, Lee Jung Jae became the first Korean actor to win the Male Actor Award at the American Actors Guild Awards (SAG) and the Independent Spirit Awards, creating a sensation at the American awards ceremony.

In the Netflix series 'Squid Game', in the midst of a life crisis, Lee Jung Jae established himself as a global star through the role of Seong Gi Hoon, who receives a business card from a mysterious person and participates in the game

KBS is getting ready to shake up its 2025 spring variety lineup, and one of the most talked-about shows is Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile!

On March 7, KBS held a press conference at the KBS International Conference Room in Yeouido, Seoul, to introduce its upcoming variety programs. Several CPs (chief producers) attended the event, including Park Seok-hyung, who is directing Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile.

During the event, CP Park Seok-hyung explained why Park Bo Gum was chosen as the host. "Having Park Bo Gum as the MC was a bit of a challenge for us. Respect is crucial in a music talk show, and we felt that Park Bo Gum, with his deep love for music, would be able to communicate well with musicians."

This decision is a big first for KBS—until now, the network’s signature music talk show, The Seasons, has always been hosted by singers.

Now, with an actor like Park Bo Gum taking the lead, the show is expected to bring a new and refreshing vibe to the genre.

Alongside Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile, KBS is bringing back some beloved shows and exciting new programs:

Kang Ho Dong will return as the host of Study and Nolbu, a quiz talk show for parents and children.

The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room, which ran for seven years starting in 2018, is making a comeback.

Ballunteer will feature former soccer star Lee Young-pyo and singer Lee Chan-won as they take on hilarious futsal challenges.

Actress Lee Min-jung will host Going and Coming Lee Min-jung, a wholesome rural reality show where she sells goods with other actors.

Meanwhile, KBS’s legendary comedy show Gag Concert is officially returning on March 16, moving to prime time on Sundays at 9:20 PM KST.

Here’s when you can catch these exciting new and returning shows:
Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile – Every Friday at 10 PM KST, starting March 14
Gag Concert – March 16 (Sundays at 9:20 PM KST)
Study and Nolbu – March 31 (Mondays at 9:50 PM KST)
The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room – April 3 (Thursdays at 8:30 PM KST)
Going and Coming Lee Min-jung – May 23 (Fridays at 10 PM KST)

With Park Bo Gum stepping into a brand-new challenge as a music talk show MC, fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will rise to the occasion and bring something fresh to KBS’s long-running series.

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