• "Single's Inferno 2" Contestant Kim Jin Young: "I Used to be Homeless, It was the Worst Time of My Life"

    Single's Inferno 2, a dating reality show on Netflix, introduced viewers to a colorful cast with impressive educations, prestigious families, and resumes that will blow your mind.

    Shin Seul Ki, for example, is the heir to the plastic surgery empire her father built, and Lee Nadine is a neuroscience and computer science major at Harvard.

    The actors couldn't say what they did for a living or how old they were until they left Inferno, a desert island, and went to Paradise (a resort). Even so, internet detectives still checked out the singles' pasts before the event.

    Since Kim Jin Young was strong and brave from the start, it wasn't hard to figure out what he did for a living. He used to be a UDT soldier and now makes content for the internet.

    But that's not the whole story of Kim Jin Young. Kim Jin Young talked about his struggles and other things in a new interview with his friend, Physical: 100 contestant Agent H.

    Kim Jin Young talked about, "The best time in my life was when I finished UDT training. I had the hardest time when I left UDU. Back then, my life was a mess ".

    After he left the military and started working as a swim coach, things started to go wrong. Kim Jin Young told Agent H that he fell for a job scam, which shocked him. Someone offered him a job as a swim coach, but it turned out to be in the countryside near the front lines.

    Kim Jin Young started working at a new pool after escaping that scam, but he couldn't pay rent. He lived in a boiler room instead. He said it was the worst thing that had ever happened to him.

    Kim Jin Young said, "I was broke. I didn't have enough money to even make a deposit. I can't pay the deposit or the rent. There is a boiler room, though. There is a boiler room in every building. Under the pool was a room for maintenance. In the corner of that room, there was a small space. I would sleep there every night".

    Kim Jin Young added, "It was too loud with the machines. I'd drink two bottles of soju and then fall asleep. The next day, I went to work and drank again… I really did drink two bottles every day. Everyday. This was the worst… That was the worst time in my life, I think. I got lost ".

    Kim Jin Young didn't have any friends at the time, and he didn't want to ask his parents for money. He eventually went back to the military, where he had to deal with more problems.

    Even though the training was hard and so were his bosses, he came out on top.

    Kim Jin Young, who used to have trouble making a living, is now getting more opportunities because of Single's Inferno 2 and his newfound fame. Zombieverse, a new Netflix show, will feature him.

    Here is the link to the full interview:

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  • BTS's V Causes MASSIVE Crowd Chaos in Indonesia - Fans Flock to SimInvest Event for Exclusive V Merch

    BTS’s V is creating major buzz in Indonesia once again, and this time, it’s all thanks to his role as a global ambassador for the financial platform SimInvest!

    In March 2023, V was chosen as the face of the Indonesian investment platform, and he continues to hold the title for the second consecutive year. SimInvest has seen impressive growth thanks to V’s loyal fanbase, particularly among the younger generation. The platform expressed their delight, revealing that V’s influence has played a huge role in their success.

    For 2024, the platform is making an exciting move by adding legendary actor Jackie Chan as a co-ambassador alongside V. SimInvest hopes that this partnership will boost the platform’s appeal even further and help build trust among a wider audience.

    To celebrate the incredible growth, SimInvest threw an event in Jakarta from January 16 to 24. They set up a special booth at the MRT station where fans could grab exclusive V-themed merchandise and enjoy free coffee. As expected, the turnout was massive, with fans flooding the station and forming long lines. The crowd was so large that the event had to be paused multiple times for safety reasons, as SimInvest had to manage the growing number of fans. Both the company and the fans were in awe of the overwhelming "V-effect"!

    V’s popularity in Indonesia is undeniable. On Instagram, he was recently ranked as the second most influential celebrity in the world—just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He also tops the search volume charts on Indonesia’s Google Trends for Korean stars.

    This isn’t the first time V has caused a stir in Indonesia. Back in 2021, during BTS's ambassadorship with Hyundai Motors at the Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a "Hyundai x BTS" photo booth saw V being the most popular member with attendees. Fans couldn’t get enough of the global superstar!

    It’s clear that V’s impact in Indonesia—and globally—continues to grow stronger, with fans everywhere eager to show their love for the K-pop icon!

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