JTBC's weekend drama 'King the Land' has witnessed a significant surge in ratings, according to Nielsen Korea.

The second episode, which aired on June 18th, garnered a nationwide paid broadcast household rating of 7.544%.

This impressive figure indicates a notable increase of over 2 percentage points (P) compared to the 5.075% rating of the first episode.

The burning question now revolves around whether this positive upward trend in ratings can be sustained in the long run.

Featuring Lee Junho and Yoona in lead roles, 'King the Land' revolves around the story of Guwon, a man who disregards laughter, and Cheon Sarang, a smile queen who must maintain a perpetual smile.

Together, they strive to bring genuine laughter to the coveted VVIP lounge, 'King the Land,' which serves as a dream destination for hoteliers.

In the latest episode, viewers were captivated by the blossoming excitement between Guwon (played by Lee Junho) and Cheon Sarang (played by Yoona). Their chemistry added a new layer of intrigue to the series.

Meanwhile, KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'The Real Has Come!' achieved an impressive nationwide household rating of 20.2% for its 26th episode.

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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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