In a surprising turn of events, the casting choices for the highly anticipated drama "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint" have sparked a range of reactions among international audiences.

Netizens from around the world have taken to online platforms to voice their opinions on the selected cast, with divergent views on the suitability of certain actors for their roles.

One name that has drawn considerable criticism is Lee Min Ho, with some expressing disappointment and labeling him as the worst choice for the drama.

The sentiment seems to contrast sharply with expectations, as many had anticipated positive reactions to the casting decisions.

"I thought that they'd like it. This is unexpected... I let out a sigh as soon as I saw that one person getting added in........ Everyone is fine except that one person," remarked one online commentator, echoing the sentiments of those dissatisfied with the casting.

However, not all the responses were negative. Some fans expressed their satisfaction with the cast, particularly highlighting the harmony between the actors and the original work. "I like everyone but Jisooㅋㅋㅋ the fans of the original work in Korea all like it and said that the cast were in syncㅋㅋㅋㅋ Everyone but Jisoo is fine," stated another online user.

The debate extended to the financial aspect of drama productions, with some arguing that despite personal preferences, utilizing certain actors, like Jisoo, could enhance the show's overseas marketability.

"But nowadays, drama productions are all in deficit so shouldn't they use Jisoo to sell better overseas?" questioned a netizen, emphasizing the economic considerations involved in the casting decisions.

Interestingly, the reactions to Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop's casting were notably more positive, suggesting a degree of variance in opinions regarding different cast members. "The reactions were good when Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop's casting were announced though," observed a user, indicating that not all casting choices were met with equal levels of criticism.

Amidst the varied responses, some fans advocated for a more straightforward approach. "If you're a fan of the original work, then just stick to the original work and stop making a fuss," advised one online commenter, emphasizing the subjective nature of casting preferences.

As the drama continues to generate buzz ahead of its release, it remains to be seen whether the international audience's initial skepticism will translate into viewership numbers or if the stellar cast will win over fans once the series hits the screens.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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