• Actors Son Seok Koo, Heo Seong Tae, And Others To Appear In Disney+ Original Series "Casino"

    Popular actors Choi Min Sik, Son Seok Koo, Lee Dong Hwi, and Heo Seong Tae work together in one work.

    On June 13th, the colorful cast lineup of the Disney+ original series 'Casino' was revealed.

    First of all, Choi Min Sik, a representative Korean actor who has been loved by audiences of all generations, appears in numerous works such as the movies 'Old Boy', 'I Saw the Devil', 'New World ', and 'The Admiral: Roaring Currents'.

    Choi Min Sik raises expectations for his first off-screen challenge in 26 years.

    Son Seok Koo, who is currently gaining popularity through JTBC's 'My Liberation Notes' and the movie 'The Roundup', will also join.

    It is also eye-catching that Lee Dong Hwi, who showed remarkable acting skills in the movie 'Extreme Job' and tvN's 'Pegasus Market', appears.

    In addition, Heo Seong Tae, who gave a special impact in Netflix's 'Squid Game', also appeared, foretelling an all-time ensemble created by actors full of personality.

    'Casino' depicts the story of a man who becomes the king of a casino after twists and turns and returns to the game at the risk of survival and life after losing everything in a series of events.

    It is noteworthy what kind of intense and powerful work will be created by director Kang Yoon Seong of the movie 'The Roundup', which has attracted about 6.88 million viewers with hot action and fast-paced development.

    'Casino', which already induces excitement with the casting of trusted actors and actresses, will be released in the second half of this year.

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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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