• Actor Jung Ho Yeon Will Appear In Apple TV+'s Upcoming Drama 'Disclaimer'

    The news of the next work of actor Jung Ho Yeon, who rose to stardom with the Netflix series 'Squid Game', has been reported.

    According to U.S. Variety on March 17, Jung Ho Yeon was cast in Alfonso Cuaron's next work, Apple TV+ series 'Disclaimer'.

    'Disclaimer' is a new work by director Alfonso Cuaron, who wrote and directed the films 'Gravity' and 'Roma'. It is based on a novel of the same name.

    In particular, Jung Ho Yeon was cast as the opposite of Cate Blanchett, a Hollywood actress who is well-known for her roles in the 'Lord of the Rings' series, 'Benjamin Button's Time Goes Backwards', and 'Carol'.

    Cate Blanchett plays Catherine Ravencroft, a respected TV documentary journalist who uncovers the cover-up crimes of a long-respected institution in the play. Jung Ho Yeon will take on the role of Kim, an ambitious and hardworking person who is Catherine Ravencroft's assistant.

    Jung Ho Yeon debuted as a model in 2010. She made her debut as an actress last year through 'Squid Game' and has emerged as her global trend. She signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the largest agencies in the United States, and with Hollywood stars Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and George Clooney.

  • 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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