Director Lee Joo Young, who directed the drama 'Anna' starring Suzy, claimed that 'Coupang Play' damaged the work.

On August 2nd, Siwoo, the legal representative of director Lee Joo Young, announced the position of director Lee Joo Young through an official press release.

Director Lee Joo Young's side said, "The original 'Anna' was a total of eight episodes (45-61 minutes per episode), but Coupang Play unilaterally edited and released 'Anna', excluding him as the director, and reduced it to six episodes. Not only has the volume been reduced, but the narrative, filming, editing, and narrative intentions have all been damaged.”

He continued, "I asked the credits to remove my name from 'Director, Screenplay', but even that was rejected. I requested a correction through my agent, but I did not receive a response. We hope for Coupang Play’s public apology and corrective action.”

'Anna' is a mystery suspense drama that tells the story of a woman who lives a completely different life from her name, family, education, and past, starting with trivial lies.

In the drama, Suzy received favorable reviews for her role as Lee Yu Mi, a woman who was born to a poor father and a disabled mother, and Lee Anna, a perfect woman everyone envied. 

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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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