• "Why her?" — BoA's acting debut on tvN's "Marry My Husband" sparks debate among netizens

    Renowned singer and actress BoA has recently made her acting debut on the cable channel tvN's 'Marry My Husband,' causing quite a stir in the drama community.

    In the tenth episode, BoA's brief yet impactful appearance as Oh Yu Ra has ignited a controversy surrounding her acting abilities.

    Despite only being featured in one scene, her character's entrance was marked by a surprising revelation and a bombshell statement.

    The subsequent episode, airing the following day, saw BoA's character evolving into the ultimate antagonist, threatening Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young) and assuming the role of the final villain.

    Portraying the chaebol Oh Yu Ra with sharp charisma, BoA has managed to capture attention with her relaxed eyes and haughty demeanor, marking her return to the small screen after a seven-year hiatus.

    However, not all viewers were pleased, with some expressing dissatisfaction and labeling her casting as a miscast, questioning her acting skills. The character itself also garnered mixed reactions, with some finding it unattractive or improbable.

    Despite the initial high viewer ratings, subsequent episodes witnessed a slight decline, leading to speculation about BoA's ability to win over audiences in the remaining episodes.

    The ongoing debate surrounding her acting proficiency and the portrayal of her character adds an extra layer of intrigue to the series' future direction.

    Korean netizens took to online communities to share their thoughts on BoA's acting debut:

    "I thought it was fine…I didn't think it was so bad to be talked about like this."

    "I just don't get why the character of Oh Yu Ra is even happening."

    "The way she said her lines felt a little like when she's a judge (on shows)."

    "The character and the acting were all a little weird."

    "I just saw for a minute and the acting wasn't good."

    "The character is lacking, and it doesn't suit BoA."

    "If the character is weird, you have to be able to make up for it with your acting, but both the character and the acting are weird."

    "Miscast T_T"

    "Not sure if it's because of the character or the acting, but it all did seem very awkward."

    "Don't know if the character is even needed…the character only exists in the original work, and was removed in the webtoon…from the audience's perspective it doesn't make sense because Park Min Hwan and Jung Su Min have acted like villains the whole time, and now there's a completely new villain."

    "She wasn't good at acting."

    "Her acting…there was something weird going on with her lip, so my eye kept getting drawn there."

    What are your thoughts?

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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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