Actress Kim Tae Ri brought laughter to the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards held on April 28th when she made a witty joke about her senior colleague Choi Min Sik.

Lee Jun Ho and Kim Tae Ri were presenting the Best Actor in a TV Drama award when she showed her flexible MC skills by exchanging conversations with Lee Jun Ho.

Lee Jun Ho mentioned being impressed by Kim Tae Ri 's acceptance speech last year, to which Kim Tae Ri responded and returned the compliment.

The Best Actor in a TV Drama category had many outstanding nominees, including Choi Min Sik, who appeared in a comfortable outfit standing against the backdrop of a mountain with his hands in his pockets.

As Kim Tae Ri announced the winner, she made the crowd laugh by saying, "Senior Choi Min Sik is currently hiking."

Despite the potentially stiff atmosphere that could have prevailed, Kim Tae Ri's witty remark made the event warm and enjoyable.

Lee Sung Min eventually won the Best Actor in a TV Drama award for his performance in "The Sons."

However, it was Kim Tae Ri's comedic timing that stole the show and brought joy to the audience.

Netizens were quick to react to the incident. Some praised Kim Tae Ri for her quick wit and humor, while others commended her for her professional skills as an MC.

Some even expressed their hope to see her more often as an MC in future events. Others expressed their admiration for Choi Min Sik's laid-back and relaxed approach to the awards ceremony.

Overall, Kim Tae Ri's comedic timing brought a sense of lightness to the event, making it a memorable night for everyone in attendance.

Netizens comments:

"Kim Tae Ri is not just a great actress, but also a great MC! Her quick wit and humor made the awards ceremony so much more enjoyable."

"Choi Min Sik's outfit is so refreshing! It's nice to see an actor who's not afraid to be himself."

"I hope to see more of Kim Tae Ri as an MC in future events. She really knows how to work a crowd."

"Kim Tae Ri and Lee Jun Ho were such a great duo! They made the event so much more fun."

"I'm so happy that Kim Tae Ri's joke broke the tension at the awards ceremony. It was a great moment!"

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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