CNBLUE's Kang Minhyuk has become a popular subject of discussion among netizens due to his remarkable transformation from his role in the 2013 drama "The Heirs" to his current role in the 2023 series "Celebrity."

Initially gaining recognition in 2009 as a member of the band CNBLUE under FNC Entertainment, Minhyuk impressed audiences with his drumming skills, striking visuals, and undeniable charisma.

Although he has enjoyed a successful career with CNBLUE, Minhyuk has also captured the hearts of netizens with his acting abilities.

In 2013, he garnered significant attention for his portrayal of Chan Young, Krystal's boyfriend, in "The Heirs."

Minhyuk has once again found his way into the hearts of netizens worldwide through his role in the latest K-drama sensation, "Celebrity," which delves into the chaotic world of social media influencers.

In the series, he portrays Han Jung Kyung, a scion of a wealthy family business, who becomes entangled with the lead character Seo Ah Ri, played by Park Gyu Young.

Since the show's premiere, netizens have been captivated by Minhyuk's performance. Despite having taken on various roles after completing his military service, his portrayal in "Celebrity" has generated significant buzz and left netizens craving for more.

After watching the episodes, netizens couldn't help but rave about Kang Minhyuk, joking that they initially tuned in for the storyline but were completely mesmerized by his stunning visuals, not to mention the multitude of celebrity cameos.

Many netizens found themselves drawing comparisons between his character in "Celebrity" and his previous role as Chan Young in "The Heirs."

For many fans, Minhyuk has transitioned from being boyfriend material to husband goals, an evolution made even more significant as it marks ten years since the release of "The Heirs."

As June and July K-dramas take the world by storm, Kang Minhyuk's role in "Celebrity" is undoubtedly at the top of the list for many netizens, cementing his status as a rising star in the industry.

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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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