Actor Ok Taecyeon has signed a contract with a major agency in the United States, opening up the possibility of a Hollywood debut.

On February 27, 51K, Ok Taecyeon's agency, announced that he has signed with the US agency WME (William Morris Endeavor).

WME, with whom Ok Taecyeon has signed an exclusive contract, represents a range of artists including directors Quentin Tarantino and Ridley Scott, actors Matthew McConaughey and Tom Holland, and directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho, as well as musicians, authors, digital media creators, and performers in film, television, and live events.

51K expressed their excitement about Ok Taecyeon's signing with WME, saying "We are delighted that Ok Taecyeon, who has expanded his range as an actor through various works such as 'Vincenzo,' 'The Game: Towards Zero,' and 'The Blind,' has signed a formal agent contract with WME, one of the top agencies in the United States. We ask for your encouragement for Ok Taecyeon's future endeavors."

Ok Taecyeon himself said, "I am excited and happy to be able to take on new challenges. I have had many discussions with the local agency. It may not be easy to start a new challenge in an unfamiliar environment, but I think it is a great opportunity to learn a lot. I will do my best to show a new side of myself, Ok Taecyeon's new charm, on an even bigger stage."

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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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