• EXO's D.O. set to play his first villain in upcoming revenge series

    EXO's D.O. is set to take on his first-ever villain role in a new revenge drama, according to industry officials.

    He recently accepted a role offer for the drama 'Sculpture City' and is currently finalizing his appearance for the project.

    'Sculpture City' is a blood-revenge drama that tells the story of a regular man who emerges from the depths of hell after his life takes a devastating turn.

    With a total production cost of 35 billion won (~$26,461,442), this drama is expected to be a masterpiece.

    D.O. was immediately captivated by the script and couldn't resist falling in love with it upon reading.

    This will be his first time playing the role of the main villain since his debut, which has stirred up quite a buzz.

    In the drama, D.O. will portray an architect who manipulates people's lives, turning their reality into a living nightmare.

    While he has already showcased his acting skills in successful films and dramas such as 'Cart', this will be his maiden voyage as the main antagonist, adding to the anticipation surrounding his performance.

    Filming for 'Sculpture City' is scheduled to commence in the second half of next year.

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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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