• The Producer of the Popular Drama "A Business Proposal", Kakao Entertainment, To Release 12 Korean Dramas And Movies in 2022

    Kakao Entertainment, which produced SBS' "A Business Proposal" and succeeded, will showcase various works this year.

    On April 13th, Kakao Entertainment unveiled its 2022 lineup that will be introduced this year through TV, movie theaters, and OTT, along with its own platform Kakao TV.

    The released list included the drama "Gyeongseong Creature", starring actors Han So Hee and Park Seo Joon, and the drama "The Accidental Narco", starring actors Hwang Jung Min and Ha Jung Woo.

    In addition, "The Worst Evil" and "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" were included in the drama list.

    "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" is a remake of Netflix's work loved around the world, starring Yoo Ji Tae and Jeon Jong Seo.

    Kakao TV's original dramas include "Marriage White Paper" starring actors Lee Jin Wook and Lee Yeon Hee, "The Borrowed Body", a mystery academy romance based on webtoons, and "Aqua Man", a youth growth product.

    There are also many films that boast tremendous casting in the film category.

    Kakao Entertainment will also unveil the movie "The Broker", starring actors Song Kang Ho and Kang Dong Won, who announced the confirmation of its release in June.

    "Hunt" starring Lee Jung Jae and Jung Woo Sung, and the movie "The Match," which shows Lee Byung Hun and Yoo Ah In's "Chemistry", will also be available this year.

    In addition, the list of movie lineup includes "Nighttime", starring Ha Jung Woo and Kim Nam Gil, and "Remember", starring Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Min.

    As soon as the lineup was released, netizens showed great expectations, saying, "There are many works to see".

    In particular, expectations are rising as you can see the acting of actors with solid experiences in various works.

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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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