• Park Seo Joon commended for joining 'The Marvels' despite limited screen presence

    Park Seo Joon received praise for his decision to star in 'The Marvels' despite his limited screentime.

    The news of Park Seo Joon's casting in the Hollywood film 'The Marvels' generated much attention and increased expectations for the Korean actor's major debut in Hollywood.

    However, fans were disappointed upon watching the film and realizing that Park Seo Joon had a limited appearance on the screen.

    In response to this, netizens speculated that Park Seo Joon had chosen to appear in the film primarily to seek new experiences as an actor, and they commended him for it. Park Seo Joon's agency also shared with exclusive media outlets, "You will continue to discover new sides of Park Seo Joon that haven't been seen before. He will continue to engage in activities that showcase his diverse charms as an actor in films and dramas."

    Netizens praised Park Seo Joon for his decision to challenge himself with new experiences, despite the limited screentime he received in his Hollywood debut.

    Many commented that this demonstrated Park Seo Joon's willingness to step out of his comfort zone and gain fresh experiences. The staff members who worked with him on set also commended him for his attitude.

    Netizens expressed their thoughts:

    "He's truly impressive. There's always an advantage in pushing yourself to something new."

    "This will definitely be a valuable experience. Good for him."

    "It's commendable to see him making such a decision. Opportunities like this are not easily attained."

    "Screentime aside, this is Marvel we're talking about. Who cares?"

    "His part may have been small, but his impact was huge."

    "Hollywood is the biggest film industry. Even just one experience like this will be a significant advantage for him."

    "Having this on his resume will be amazing. It's Marvel, after all."

    "It's great that he portrays a character with a major impact. At first, it felt strange, but I quickly got used to it."

    Overall, Park Seo Joon's decision to take on new challenges in 'The Marvels' despite his limited screentime earned him praise and admiration from both netizens and those he worked with.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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