Coffee Prince is one of Korea's explosive projects in the late 2000s.

The film helped Gong Yoo's name rise to new heights, becoming a cult star like it is today. .

But Gong Yoo was almost forgotten if this handsome "smile" accepted the role.

According to Soompi, the male lead role of Coffee Prince - Choi Han Kyul was not initially targeted by the crew for actor Gong Yoo.

On the other hand, actor Chun Jung Myung has just been considered as the No. 1 candidate for female director Lee Yoon Jung's film.

But unfortunately, there are 2 reasons why Chun Jung Myung could not participate in the Coffee Prince.

First, Chun Jung Myung was caught up in another project's schedule, which is the movie Hansel and Gretel.

In addition, Lee Yoon Jung immediately thought of Gong Yoo for the male lead role, and after Chun Jung Myung refused, she successfully invited Gong Yoo to participate.

A year before that, Gong Yoo had a promise with Lee Yoon Jung, and the Coffee Prince was the most suitable time.

Chun Jung Myung once expressed his deep regret when he refused Coffee Prince, as well as witnessed the film's resounding success. " It's something I regret for the rest of my life. I'm sorry Gong Yoo but this is how I really feel ."

After 8 years since Coffee Prince, Chun Jung Myung has officially collaborated with director Lee Yoon Jung in the movie Heart to Heart .

In addition, the actor also participated in many popular projects such as Cinderella's Stepsister, Love Warning , etc.

But compared to Gong Yoo, Chun Jung Myung is somewhat weaker. Thanks to Coffee Prince, Gong Yoo became a star and is currently one of the most sought-after actors in kimchi.

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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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