• Nam Joo Hyuk "Confession? I did it a lot in kindergarten and elementary school”

    Nam Joo Hyuk's pictorial has been released.

    Actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who is stealing the hearts of viewers by playing Baek Yi Jin in the tvN drama "Twenty Five Twenty One", decorated the cover of the April issue of "Esquire" as Dior Man's Ambassador.

    Baek Yi Jin, played by Nam Joo Hyuk, graduated from the high school where Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) attended in the play four years earlier and played the role of a senior broadcasting club member who became a sports reporter .

    In particular, on the day of the photo shoot and interview, Na Hee Do's line, "I need to have you," was aired shortly after the eighth episode, which drew attention.

    When asked about confession of youth, Nam Joo Hyuk said, "I've done it a lot in kindergarten and elementary school".

    He added, "If I liked someone, I confessed it, and there were times when someone confessed to me because that person liked me. If that person did that to you, you have to say good things. The important thing is that you can achieve anything only by trying".

    Nam Joo Hyuk also confessed his difficulties in acting in an interview. He said, "As I played a lot of youth, my motivation to show a different side of me had become a little smaller before. That's why I felt more difficult to act in this work", adding, "I was able to find the right answer by talking a lot with the director and fellow actors."

    The filming site of "Twenty Five Twenty One" is famous for its bright atmosphere. Nam Joo Hyuk also said in an interview that day, "I played table tennis and foot volleyball with the staff actors. Even though I was thinking about it, the atmosphere on the set was good, so it was comfortable when I acted on the spot".

    He then said, "I'm always thinking about how I can act without exaggerating", adding, "I want to act naturally as if a river flows".

    The April 2022 issue of Esquire, which Nam Joo Hyuk covered, will be available at bookstores from March 22, 2022 and can be found on the Esquire Korea website.

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  • 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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