• Song Kang experiences explosive popularity in China for starring in 'My Demon'

    Korean actor Song Kang, leading the drama 'My Demon,' has become a sensation in China. The phrase 'Song Kang is cool' trended as the second most popular search on Weibo, highlighting the actor's popularity among Chinese viewers of 'My Demon.'

    Chinese netizens praised Song Kang's charisma in the show, with comments like "Song Kang is always handsome" and "I can't stop thinking about how handsome Song Kang is".

    Despite not being officially available in China, discussions and reviews of 'My Demon' and Song Kang have flourished on Douban a popular content rating site.

    Even though only two episodes have aired, nearly 500 reviews are already posted, with an impressive 8-point rating.

    Chinese viewers noted the on-screen chemistry between the lead actors and their charming appearances.

    However, fans are left wanting as 'My Demon' is not officially distributed in China, which led to queries about where to watch it.

    'My Demon' is a fantasy romantic comedy featuring Kim Yoo Jung and Song Kang in a contract marriage story.

    According to Flix Patrol, 'My Demon' ranked 3rd globally in the TV show category, with the top spot in several countries, including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and more.

    It gained recognition in English-speaking and European countries as well, ranking 4th in Australia, 4th in Canada, 5th in France, and 5th in Germany.

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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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