• Lee Min Ho Recalls His Struggles To Communicate In Different Languages When He Auditioned For "Pachinko"

    Actor Lee Min Ho shared the secret behind the audition for 'Pachinko'

    On March 18, Lee Min Ho held a video interview with Apple TV+ original series 'Pachinko' in Los Angeles, USA.

    On this day, Lee Min Ho was asked about the filming language of 'Pachinko'. Korean, English, and Japanese were used at the site.

    Regarding this, he confessed, “I felt a lot of language difficulties."

    Basically, everyone communicated in English,” he recalled.

    Lee Min Ho was cast in 'Pachinko' through an audition.

    "It's been 13 years, so I forgot the concept of an audition. It made me think about auditioning once again," he said.

    "I thought this system was reasonable and good," he said.

    "I personally liked it because it wasn't a job that matched my existing image just because I was a celebrity," he added

    Lee Min Ho also talked about the meaning of the work 'Pachinko'.

    "For me, it really marked a new beginning. Of course, it is also a work that I auditioned and worked on with a new approach," he explained.

    "I tried to focus as much as possible on the meaning of the work. So, it was a work that was free from the weight I was personally carrying," he said.

    Meanwhile, 'Pachinko' is based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name written by Korean-American author Lee Min Jin, and it begins with forbidden love and depicts an unforgettable chronicle of war and peace, love and parting, victory and judgment.

    Starting with the release of three episodes on February 25, one episode will be released every Friday.

  • 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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