• Joo Hyun Young Bids Farewell to 'SNL Korea' named by fans as “An End of an Era”

    Joo Hyun Young has opted not to join the fifth reboot season of Coupang Play's variety show 'SNL Korea'.

    Despite being a consistent presence as a fixed crew member up until Season 4, Joo has made the decision to step back from the upcoming season after careful deliberations.

    Joo Hyun Young initially joined the 'SNL Korea' crew in September 2021 during its first reboot season and has been an engaged member ever since.

    Over the course of four seasons, she captivated viewers with her distinctive characters, contributing to the variety show's diverse segments.

    Having studied theater, Joo Hyun Young gained notable attention on 'SNL Korea' through her portrayal of the charming intern reporter 'Joo Reporter' in the flagship segment 'Weekend Update'. Her interviews with prominent political figures in the 'Joo Reporter Goes' segment and her role as a 'young know-it-all' in the 'MZ Office' segment resonated deeply with the audience.

    Rising to stardom on 'SNL Korea,' Joo also made a mark as an actress. She played Donggeurami, a close friend of Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin), in the popular ENA drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' which concluded in August 2022. Joo received acclaim for her role as Park Yeon-woo's maid Sawol in MBC's recently concluded drama 'The Virtuous Queen of Han's Contract Marriage.'

    Following her departure from 'SNL Korea,' Joo is set to concentrate on her acting career. While there have been speculations about potential conflicts between the production team and the production company influencing her decision, it's known that Joo had already decided to leave after Season 4. Joo is affiliated with AIMC, a subsidiary of AStory, which was involved in the production of Seasons 1 to 4 of 'SNL Korea.'

    However, conflicts have arisen as the production team, including PD Ahn Sang-hwi, moved to Coupang's subsidiary CP Entertainment for the production of Season 5.

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  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

    In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

    But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

    Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

    The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

    Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

    Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

    Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

    As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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