• 6 K-Dramas Starring Actor Son Seok Koo That Showcase His Versatile Acting

    Son Seok Koo became popular with the drama 'The Roundup' after 'My Liberation Notes'

    Son Seok Koo debuted in 2017 and improved his skills through digesting romance, comedy, and crime.

    Son Seok Koo's filmography, which he has accumulated over the years, is being re-evaluated by 'virtuous' followers.

    Let's look at his efforts before Son Seok Koo was famous.

    DP

    'DP' starred Son Seok Koo as Captain Lim Ji Seop.

    'DP' is based on Kim Bo Tong's popular webtoon. A teenage private's mission to arrest army deserters uncovers the harsh reality of enlistment.

    Son Seok Koo's keen gaze and imposing figure impressed audiences with his frictional acting with Park Beom Goo (Kim Seong Gyun).

    'DP' left behind Son Seo Koo's appealing appearance and engaging acting skills

    Be Melodramatic

    Son Seok Koo starred in the 2019 drama "Be Melodramatic", which made fans laugh and cry.

    Son Seok Koo, who plays vulgar CF director Sang Soo, had good 'chemistry' with Jeon Yeo Bin.

    Son Seok Koo made viewers grin by performing a romantic fight scene.

    Matrimonial Chaos

    Son Seok Koo played an art teacher in the 2018 KBS2 drama 'Matrimonial Chaos'

    'Matrimonial Chaos' is a remake of the Japanese drama 'The Best Divorce' and illustrates the contrasts between men and women in a pleasant and honest way.


    Son Seok Koo and Lee El, who starred together in 'My Liberation Notes', made spectators laugh and cry in 'Matrimonial Chaos'

    Designated Survivor: 60 Days

    Son Seok Koo starred in the 2019 tvN drama 'Designated Survivor: 60 Days'


    'Designated Survivor: 60 Days' is a narrative about identifying the mastermind behind the terror attack and defending the family and the country as the Minister of Environment Park Moo Jin (Ji Jin Hee) was designated as the acting president for 60 days in the Republic of Korea.


    Son Seok Koo played Cha Young Jin, a senior secretariat administrator, with charisma and talent.
    Rewatch 'Designated Survivor: 60 Days' to observe Son Seok Koo's earnest and immersive acting.

    Suits

    Son Seok Koo perfectly portrayed the role of a lawyer in the 2018 drama 'Suits'.

    'Suits' is a drama depicting the bromance of a legendary lawyer from Korea's best law firm and a fake new lawyer with a monster-like memory.

    Son Seok Koo takes on the role of David Kim, a lawyer from Harvard who boasts a 100-win win rate.

    In fact, Son Seok Koo, who had studied abroad in the United States and Canada in the past, showed excellent vocabulary skills by alternately using English and Korean lines in the play.

    Mother

    Son Seok Koo, from the 2018 tvN drama 'Mother,' portrays kidnapper Seorak.


    'Mother' is about Su Jin (Lee Bo Young), a teacher who is too chilly to be a mother, and 8-year-old Hye Na (Heo Yul).


    Son Seok Koo's calm and dominating gaze acting brilliantly conveys the psychopath character, increasing my eeriness.


    Son Seok Koo's compelling portrayal of child molestation brought the drama's immersion to a climax.

  • 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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