• 6 Exceptionally Handsome Male Actors Who All Came From Busan

    In the entertainment industry, people from various regions such as Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Chungcheong-do, Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do, and Jeju-do are gathered.

    They often show off their hometowns and show affection.

    Among them, many stars from Busan can be found here and there.

    In particular, let's take a look at male celebrities born in Busan, which are said to be the only "visual kings" gathered.

    Nam Joo Hyuk

    Actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who is 29 years old this year, is from Yeongdo-gu, Busan.

    Nam Joo Hyuk played the role of Baek Yi Jin, a UBS sports reporter, on tvN's "Twenty Five Twenty One", which recently ended in popularity.

    Nam Joo Hyuk has been offered to appear in the drama "Vigilante", based on the webtoon of the same name, and is considering positively.

    Lee Joon Gi

    Actor Lee Joon Gi was born in Nam-gu, Busan, while it was unbelievable that he was 41 years old this year.

    Lee Joon Gi appeared in the popular drama SBS "Again My Life" and drew a lot of attention with his handsome visuals.

    Lee Joon Gi was also cheered by the news that he was considering appearing in season 2 of tvN's "Arthdal Chronicles".

    Kang Ha Neul

    Kang Ha Neul, a lovely actor with a bright smile, is also from Busan.

    Kang Ha Neul played the main character Moo Chi in the recently released movie "The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure" and showed a pleasant performance.

    Kang Ha Neul will work with Lee Yoo Young and others in the action suspense drama JTBC's "Insider", which will be released in June.

    Kang Dong Won

    Actor Kang Dong Won, who is 186 centimeters tall and has a handsome face, was also born and raised in Busan.

    Kang Dong Won will return to us after a long time through the movie "Broker" starring Song Kang Ho, Bae Doo Na, IU, and Lee Ju Young.

    "Broker", which will be released on June 8, depicts an unexpected and special journey of those who have formed a relationship around the baby box.

    Im Si Wan

    Im Si Wan, who made his debut as a child of the idol group ZE:A in 2010, is also loved as an actor, is also from Busan.

    Im Si Wan played a prominent role in the recently completed web drama "Tracer" series as Hwang Dong Ju.

    In the future, Im Si Wan will continue to meet fans through the movies "Stolen Identity" and "Emergency Declaration".

    Gong Yoo

    Actor Gong Yoo, who has numerous fans, was born and raised in Dongnae-gu, Busan.

    Gong Yoo drew attention with his charismatic appearance in the Netflix drama "The Silent Sea", which drew attention around the world.

    "The Silent Sea" tells the story of elite members who left for a research base abandoned on the moon after receiving a special mission and the near future Earth devastated by the depletion of essential resources.

    Simon Dominic

    Busan is also home to rapper Simon Dominic, who boasts excellent rapping and sensuous fashion sense.

    Simon Dominic serves as a spiritual pillar in AOMG, where Gray, Loco, Code Kunst, Woo Won Jae, Jung Chan Sung and Punchinello belong.

    In addition to his singing career, Simon Dominic has been loved by many entertainment programs.

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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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