Actress Kim Tae Hee is making a surprise appearance on TV.

The JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'Welcome to Samdal-ri' announced that Kim Tae Hee will be in the final episode on January 21.

In the January 15th episode, viewers saw the people of Samdal-ri coming together to support the main character, Samdal (played by Shin Hye Sun). This heartwarming scene boosted the show's popularity, reaching a high viewer rating of over 13.6%.

The anticipation is now building up for the final episode, wondering if Samdal will be able to clear the false accusations against her and reclaim her real name, 'Jo Samdal.'

Adding to the excitement, top actress Kim Tae Hee will make a special appearance in the final episode. This was made possible because of her previous connection with the show's writer, Kwon Hye Joo.

In the first episode, Samdal's close relationship with Kim Tae Hee was hinted at, and now, with her actual appearance, fans are in for a treat.

A released still image from the episode showcases Kim Tae Hee's performance, featuring her captivating presence and a warm smile. Fans are eager to see the unique performance she will bring to the show.

The production team expressed their gratitude to Kim Tae Hee for her special appearance, enriching the final episode. They encouraged viewers to look forward to her powerful performance that will enhance the concluding story.

As the 'Welcome to Samdal-ri' series nears its end, the production team asks for continued interest and support to see how the story of Samdal-ri will conclude with a touch of humanity, warming the hearts of the audience.

Don't miss the final episode of 'Welcome to Samdal-ri,' airing at 10:30 pm today!

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BTS's Jungkook is making history with his solo track Seven! The song has officially surpassed 2.1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the first and only song by an Asian artist to reach this incredible milestone.

Seven achieved this feat in just 518 days, becoming the fourth-fastest song ever on Spotify to hit 2.1 billion streams globally. This remarkable achievement solidifies Jungkook’s status as the “Music King” with unmatched power in the global music scene.

Before this, Seven already made history by becoming the first song by an Asian artist to hold the number one spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global for an impressive 71 days. It also held the top spot for 9 weeks on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart in 2023, marking the longest reign for any male artist’s song worldwide that year. Additionally, Seven became the first K-pop solo track to remain on the Daily Top Songs Global chart for more than 500 days, proving its massive longevity.

Jungkook’s achievements don’t stop there. His solo tracks also earned spots on Spotify’s Top Tracks of 2024 Global list, making him the first Asian solo artist to have multiple songs on the platform’s annual global year-end chart. Seven even ranked 41st on Apple Music's Top Songs of 2024: Global year-end chart, setting a new record as the only K-pop solo artist song to be ranked for two consecutive years.

The song’s success extends beyond streaming charts. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. It also dominated the Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) chart for 9 weeks in a row and topped the Global 200 chart for 7 weeks. Jungkook made history as the first Asian solo artist to chart continuously on both of these charts for a stunning 75 weeks.

In the UK, Seven entered the Official Chart’s Top 100 at number 3 and maintained a 14-week streak, becoming the first K-pop solo artist song to achieve such a feat.

Jungkook’s personal Spotify profile also reached a major milestone with 7.9 billion streams (before filtering), making him the K-pop artist with the fastest and first-ever solo artist to surpass this number.

With Seven, Jungkook has broken numerous global records, including the fastest to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify (before filtering), the most weekly streams for a male artist’s track (89.74 million), and the fastest 100 million streams (after filtering). He also holds the record for the most number-one hits (3) on the MENA chart by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), earning him recognition in the Guinness World Records.

At the Billboard Music Awards, Jungkook has also been crowned the "most awarded" K-pop solo artist, with a total of 3 trophies over the past two years.

Jungkook continues to shatter records and prove that he’s truly a force to be reckoned with in the global music world!

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