Kim Gun Woo, the rising star who captivated audiences with his performance in "The Glory," is set to solidify his position as a leading actor with his latest role in the upcoming drama "Eun Jung and Sang-yeon."

According to a recent report from Xsports News, Kim Gun Woo is actively considering an offer to join the cast of "Eun Jung and Sang-yeon," generating positive anticipation among fans and industry insiders alike.

"Eun Jung and Sang-yeon" tells the story of Ryu Eun-jung and Cheon Sang-yeon, who were once close friends during their elementary school days but drifted apart due to a particular incident.

The drama explores the events that unfold when Eun-jung becomes a drama writer and Sang-yeon becomes a film producer, leading them to cross paths once again as adults.

The project brings together renowned writer Song Hye-jin, known for her work on TVN's popular dramas such as "Understanding of Love," "Do You Like Brahms?" and "One Hundred Million Stars Falling from the Sky," along with director Jo Young-min.

The drama will be produced by Kakao Entertainment, raising expectations for a compelling and engaging storyline.

Kim Gun Woo has been offered the role of Kim Sang Hak, a character beloved by all for his sincere personality and authentic demeanor.

Sang-hak deeply loved Eun Jung when they first encountered each other in a college club. As the story progresses, he becomes a skilled film director, setting the stage for a heartfelt reunion with Eun Jung.

Actress Kim Go Eun is also considering the role of Eun Jung, while Park Ji Hyun is being considered for the role of Sang Yeon, adding to the anticipation surrounding the drama.

Following his breakthrough portrayal of Son Myung Oh, the school violence perpetrator who tormented Moon Dong Eun (played by Song Hye Kyo) in the hit Netflix series "The Glory," Kim Gun Woo is poised to continue his successful career trajectory with "Eun Jung and Sang-yeon."

In addition to his television endeavors, Kim Gun Woo is currently showcasing his talent in the musical "Ppappippa Bakery" at the Sejong Cultural Center's S Theater.

Furthermore, he will take part in the 10th-anniversary performance of the musical "Those Days" at the Opera Theater of the Seoul Arts Center in July.

With his active involvement in various projects, including an appearance on the SBS variety show "My Ugly Duckling," Kim Gun Woo is proving to be a versatile and sought-after entertainer in the industry.

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BTS’s V is proving once again why he’s a global music powerhouse! His song “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” has officially surpassed 210 million streams on Spotify, showing its long-lasting popularity.

On February 26, Winter Ahead crossed the 210 million stream mark on the world’s biggest music platform, Spotify. Since its release, the song has been charting for 91 consecutive days on both the Global Spotify Chart and Europe’s Apple Music Daily Song Chart, proving its strong presence.

Originally released on November 29, 2023, Winter Ahead made a huge impact on year-end charts for 2024. It debuted at No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart at No.1, and ranked No. 62 on Billboard’s Holiday Top 100.

Over in the UK, the song entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 86, while securing No.1 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No.2 on the Singles Sales Chart, proving its incredible digital sales power.

The music video for Winter Ahead also became a hot topic! V transformed into a sculptor, delivering a deep and emotional performance with his expressive acting, pulling fans into the song’s atmosphere.

Despite being 6 minutes and 22 seconds long, the video went viral, ranking No.1 on the "Music Video Trending Worldwide" chart.

On TIDAL, a global high-quality streaming platform, Winter Ahead made history as the longest-running K-pop song at No.1 on the Global Top Video chart.

It also topped Top Video charts in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Singapore.

Even Billboard couldn’t resist the charm of Winter Ahead! The song was featured in "The 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season," with Billboard praising it as "evoking the feeling of the first day of winter, with harmonies as fresh as a snowflake."

They also noted that "its impact will last far beyond December 25."

Additionally, Winter Ahead was voted No.1 on Billboard’s ‘2024 Fan-Favorite Songs’ list, proving that fans can’t get enough of V’s music.

With this, V has now charted three songs on Billboard’s Holiday Hot 100, following Christmas Tree (2021) and his cover of White Christmas. He is officially the only K-pop artist to achieve this!

Even more impressively, he holds the record as the only K-pop artist to have three songs reach No.1 on Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, solidifying his dominance in the holiday music scene.

With Winter Ahead continuing to shine worldwide, V once again proves why he’s the ultimate ‘Winter King’ of K-pop.

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