Actor Son Seok Koo's popularity is skyrocketing.

According to the results of the ranking announcement of the "Good Data TV Topic Drama Division in the 3rd week of May" released by Good Data Corporation on May 24th, the JTBC drama "My Liberation Notes" topped the list for 3 consecutive weeks.

"My Liberation Notes" increased 18.62% compared to the previous week, and broke its own record for six consecutive weeks after the first broadcast.

Thanks to the popularity of the drama, Son Seok Gu and Kim Ji Won have also continued to rank first and second in the cast's popularity category for four consecutive weeks.

In the second place, tvN's "Our Blues" remained in place for three consecutive weeks. MBC's "Tomorrow" ended in third place with a surge in last-minute buzz.

"Tomorrow" rose from 9th to 3rd place with 2.3 times more popularity than 3 weeks ago. From the time when Kim Hee Sun and Lee Soo Hyuk's past images were released, the topic of conversation has increased.

SBS' "Again My Life" ranked fourth, up 11.37% from the previous week. From the fifth place, KBS2's "Bloody Heart" tvN's "Shooting Star," JTBC's "Green Mothers Club," tvN's "The Killer's Shopping List," KBS2's "Love Twist," and "It's Beautiful Now"

Han Ji Min (3rd), Um Jung Hwa (4th), Lee Jung Eun (6th), and Kim Woo Bin (9th) of "Our Blues" were listed at the top of the cast's topic category.

Son plays the role of Koo in "My Liberation Notes." Koo, who is shrouded in mystery, is called a "chuang couple" with Kim Ji Won, who plays Yeom Mi Jung, and continues to be a hot topic every day.

Actor Lee Do Hyun has officially completed his military service!

On May 13, Lee Do Hyun was discharged from the Air Force military band, marking the end of his nearly two-year service that began in August 2023. Fans are celebrating his return—and so is his girlfriend, actress Lim Ji Yeon, who supported him faithfully throughout his enlistment.

Even during his time in the military, Lee Do Hyun kept making headlines. He appeared in hit projects like Exhuma and the Sweet Home series, showing that even in uniform, his star power never faded. In fact, he won Best New Actor in Film at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards for Exhuma, proving his acting talent once again.

Now that he’s discharged, excitement is growing about his full return to the screen. Known for his emotional depth and charm, fans are curious to see what kind of role he’ll take on next. It’s already reported that he’s in talks to star in a new drama by the famous Hong sisters, raising expectations even higher.

Meanwhile, his love life is also gaining attention. Lee Do Hyun and Lim Ji Yeon became close while filming Netflix’s The Glory in 2022.

Their friendship naturally turned into romance, and they officially confirmed their relationship on April 1, 2023, after dating rumors surfaced.

Since then, the couple has been open about their relationship—going on sweet dates and even mentioning each other in public. At the Baeksang Awards last year, when Lee Do Hyun won his award, he touched hearts by saying,
“To my loving father, mother, younger sibling, our dog Gaeul, and Ji Yeon — thank you so much.”

With Lee Do Hyun now free from military duty, fans are looking forward to seeing not just his acting comeback, but also how his relationship with Lim Ji Yeon will grow. The actor is stepping into a new chapter of his life—both in career and in love—and fans are ready to support him all the way.

Stay tuned for updates on Lee Do Hyun’s next move in this exciting “second act” of his life.

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