• "Acting? Him?" — Korean netizens react to Dex from "Single's Inferno" landing lead role in new drama

    Rising entertainer and 'Single’s Inferno 3' star Dex is making waves with his latest role as the male lead in the upcoming web drama 'Tarot.'

    As reported by OSEN on January 12, Dex has secured the lead role in the U+ Mobile TV series 'Tarot,' a thrilling drama featuring seven different mystery stories.

    Each protagonist in the series receives a unique tarot card, and Dex is set to play one of these central characters.

    Korean netizens took to the popular online community, Theqoo, to share their thoughts on Dex's new venture.

    Here's what some had to say:

    "I thought he was great hosting the show, and his eloquence will serve him well in this new challenge."

    "It's nice to see him taking on new opportunities when they come his way."

    "Acting? Him?"

    "Does he even have the skills to be a male lead?"

    "Web drama? Well, that's okay then."

    "He's gaining so much popularity lately."

    "Hmm."

    "How's his acting?"

    "I believe he'll do well."

    "He's the male lead?"

    "Wishing him the best of luck."

    "It's just a web drama. Many idols try acting in these."

    "Excited to see him in action! ?"

    "Who needs acting background? Just be a viral influencer, and qualifications don't matter."

    "Funny how everyone cheers for a guy, but if it were a girl, people would start hating. ?"

    What are your thoughts?

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  • BTS's Jin Stuns with Solo Album 'Happy' Debuting at No. 4 on Billboard 200

    BTS member Jin is proving his solo power! His first solo album, Happy, debuted at an incredible No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, showing his massive global impact.

    On November 25, Billboard announced the chart rankings for the week ending November 30. Jin’s album, released on November 15, secured a spot in the Top 5, marking a huge milestone for his solo debut.

    According to Billboard, Happy sold 66,000 physical copies, alongside 8,000 SEA units (streaming-equivalent albums) and 3,000 TEA units (track-equivalent albums).

    With this achievement, BTS becomes the only K-pop group where both the group and individual members have reached the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. As a group, BTS has hit No. 1 six times with albums like LOVE YOURSELF: Tear, BE, and Proof.

    Jin now joins his fellow BTS members in charting high on Billboard, including RM (Indigo, No. 3), Suga (D-DAY, No. 2), J-Hope (Jack In The Box, No. 6), Jimin (FACE, No. 2), V (Layover, No. 2), and Jungkook (GOLDEN, No. 2).

    The album's title track, "Running Wild," is also breaking records. It debuted at No. 8 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart and No. 10 on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart. In the UK, it reached No. 25 on the Official Singles Chart, marking a new personal best for Jin.

    Jin’s Happy is taking his career to new heights, and fans are excited to see what’s next from him!

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