Surprisingly, all of the recent notable Korean historical blockbusters have been directed by women.

Director Kim Hee Won - The Crowned Clown

Kim Hee Won is the female director behind the success of "The Crowned Clown," a historical hit.

Kim Hee Won's historical dramas are renowned for their exquisite attention to detail in terms of setting, costumes, and historical research.

She is also one of the most formidable directors on the Korean film scene today, having directed a string of blockbusters such as "Money Flower," "Vincenzo," and others.

Director Jung Ji In - Red Sleeves

Jung Ji In is the man responsible for the success of the historical hit "The Red Sleeve" in 2021.

Not only is the narrative praised, but the film is also claimed to be exceptionally comprehensive in terms of aesthetics, delivering a lovely story in both substance and form.

MBC is also "revived" on the Korean series rating race thanks to the work of female director Jung Ji In and "The Red Sleeve."

Director Yoo Young Eun - Bloody Heart

Yoo Young Eun, the stunning director, is the brains behind the recently televised historical drama "Bloody Heart".

Yoo Young Eun established herself to be a "not-so-average" female filmmaker in her maiden foray into historical dramas by presenting a very stunning and intelligent picture.

Yoo Young Eun is the co-director of the big smash "Descendants of the Sun," which should give you an idea of how talented she is.

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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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