Surprisingly, "My Liberation Notes" actor Son Seok Koo's main work was not acting from the start.

Son Seok Koo debuted in the 2016 film "Black Stone" and made his public debut in the 2017 drama "Sense 8 (directed by The Wachowskis)," starring Bae Doo Na.

He has since appeared in a number of works. Son Seok Koo rose to prominence after appearing in "Designated Survivor: 60 Days".

Son Seok Koo once made headlines when he stated that he did acting as a hobby and that his main work was as the Chairman of a company.

In Yuseong-gu, Daejeon City, GOMT is a machine tool manufacturing company. It was founded in 2003 with 20 people and has since exported to ten nations worldwide.

Son Seok Koo is reported to have gained influence while serving as CEO of his father's company "Namsunjeongong," the precursor of GOMT.

Son Seok Koo is said to have retired from practical managerial employment. He is now only holding the CEO job as a title in order to focus on his acting career.

Seon Seok Koo became a major subject once it was disclosed that he spent his military career in Iraq with the Zaytun Division.

Meanwhile, Son Seok Koo wowed viewers once more with his character metamorphosis in the drama "D.P." and made his directorial debut with the film "Unframed".

Son Seok Koo's kind direction startled everyone, in contrast to his character's portrayal in "Unframed."

He recently participated in the film "The Roundup" as well as the drama "My Liberation Notes", and he is garnering a lot of attention for both roles.

Son Seok Koo's future acting efforts have piqued the interest of movie and drama lovers.

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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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