• “Daring Decision”— Park Seo Joon Applauded for Choosing 'Gyeongseong Creature' Despite Japan's Love for 'Itaewon Class

    "Gyeongseong Creature," an original Netflix show starring Park Seo Joon, is about two young people who face a monster that was born out of greed in the spring of 1945, which was the worst time in history.

    A theme from the period drama "Unit 731" was used to create the drama. It took place during the time when Japan was a colony.

    The Japanese Army's "Unit 731" was a biological unit that did tests on people.

    People who were doing independent tasks and Chinese war prisoners were used as test subjects.

    Many people like "Gyeongseong Creatures" because it uses historical facts in a meaningful way by drawing on Unit 731's human experiments as an idea for a creature story.


    The players, especially Park Seo Joon, did a great job of getting people interested in such an important project.

    Even though "Itaewon Class" made him famous all over the world, people were really excited about and looking forward to "Gyeongseong Creature" because it was Park Seo Joon's return to acting.

    People think that Park Seo Joon made a good choice when he picked this drama because it not only sparked a lot of interest but also taught many people about history.

    In Japan, "Itaewon Class" was very famous.

    The Netflix Japan chart put it at the top and kept it there for two years. It was even made into a movie called "Roppongi Class" in Japan.

    Park Seo Joon wouldn't have found it easy to decide to be in "Gyeongseong Creature" because of how popular "Itaewon Class" is.

    As soon as it came out, Japanese commenters were very critical of him on SNS.

    In the middle of all the chaos, he showed how strongly he believed by acting in the play, which makes Japan's shameful past very clear.

    Being an important actor like Park Seo Joon, the fact that he picked the drama based on what it meant to him instead of how famous it was is greatly admired.

    On Park Seo Joon's social networking site, some Japanese fans wrote things like, "Being Japanese, it was hard for me to watch 'Gyeongseong Creature,' but it's a memorable work," and they also said that the drama taught them about Korea's painful past.


    Gong Hee Jung, a drama critic, said, "He's a well-known actor in Japan, so it wouldn't have been easy for him to agree to work on a project that takes place in such a historical time." He also said, "Japanese viewers won't be happy to see the past they want to hide being shown in this way."

    People may have thought about and tried to figure out what Park Seo Joon is all about after seeing him work on the project and play the character in this piece.


    Professor Seo Kyung-deok of Sungshin Women's University said, "There are many reactions of viewers realizing the historical facts about Unit 731 on SNS, such as 'I got to know about Unit 731 for the first time', 'So Unit 731 was real?', etc." She also said, "It is important that Japanese netizens have an approach to historical facts, such as Unit 731 and biometric experiments, which were not well-covered in Japanese education, thanks to 'Gyeongseong Creature'."

    By showing its shows on global OTT platforms, K Content shows how powerful it is and how much it can help fix historical mistakes about Japan's wartime.

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  • BTS’s J-Hope Drops More Dreamy Concept Photos for ‘Sweet Dreams’ — Fans Can’t Get Enough of His Cozy and Romantic Vibes

    BTS’s J-Hope is keeping fans excited as he drops even more stunning concept photos for his highly anticipated new single!

    On March 4, J-Hope released the second concept photo for his digital single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" through BTS’s official social media, giving fans another glimpse into the warm and romantic theme of his comeback.

    In the latest photos, J-Hope brings out the sweet and dreamy vibes of being in love—all in the most familiar place, his home.

    He’s seen lying comfortably on a cozy rug, talking on the phone with a blissful smile, and daydreaming with his feet propped up on a chair.

    Sitting on the edge of a bathtub, he looks completely relaxed, lost in thought, as the soft sunlight wraps around him, adding to the sentimental and heartwarming mood.

    The dreamy setting and his gentle, love-filled expressions perfectly match the theme of "Sweet Dreams," making fans even more excited for the song’s release!

    Before the official release, J-Hope will drop teaser videos on March 5 and 6, leading up to the big moment on March 7 at 2 PM KST.

    To celebrate, J-Hope is also holding an exclusive offline fan event, "Sweet Dreamland," where 613 lucky ARMYs will get to experience the magic in person at 1 PM KST on March 7.

    The number 613 isn’t random—it represents BTS’s debut date, June 13, showing J-Hope’s deep appreciation for his fans.

    And don’t worry if you can’t be there in person—the event will be livestreamed on Weverse, so ARMYs all over the world can join in the fun!

    "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a romantic serenade filled with J-Hope’s heartfelt emotions and a desire to love and be loved. With R&B star Miguel lending his smooth vocals to the track, anticipation is through the roof!

    J-Hope has already started his first solo world tour with the "j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL", held at the KSPO DOME from February 28 to March 2.

    But he didn’t stop there—he surprised fans with a pre-release performance of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and the crowd went wild!

    Even before the official release, the song is already getting rave reviews! On March 3, British music magazine NME gave the concert a five-star rating, praising J-Hope’s powerful stage presence and saying:


    "It was clear how much he missed the stage, and that’s where he shines the brightest. He has already proven his abilities as a BTS member, and now, he has done so again as a solo artist. He fully showcased his talent and radiated an energy stronger than ever before."

    With a new single, an exclusive fan event, and an exciting world tour ahead, J-Hope is set to dominate the music scene once again! Are you ready to experience "Sweet Dreams"?

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