On February 6, the news broke that Hyeri is set to make a comeback with a gripping new drama series.

Reportedly, Hyeri has officially signed on for the lead role in the upcoming series 'Friendly Competition.'

Adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name, the drama unfolds the narrative of Seulgi, who transfers to an esteemed girls' high school in Seoul following her father's unexpected passing.

What has piqued significant interest is that 'Friendly Competition' is said to be a 19+ adult GL (Girl Love) mystery psychological thriller.

Hyeri steps into the shoes of Yoo Jae Yee, a character boasting a high IQ and remarkable talents, challenging conventional beauty standards. In stark contrast to Woo Seul Gi, who faced bullying, Yoo Jae Yee becomes the object of envy for those around her.

The series intricately explores the enthralling journey of these two characters gradually developing feelings for each other, tinged with doubt and mutual vigilance as they navigate shared pains.

The drama is anticipated to receive a mature audience rating due to its depiction of teenagers grappling with various addictions.

Tackling mature themes such as substance abuse, self-harm, and masturbation, the narrative unfolds with a notable degree of explicitness.

Korean netizens shared their thoughts:

"Wow, I'm looking forward to this."

"I can't believe they cast such a big-name actress for a GL drama. I'm looking forward to this."

"This is so crazy."

"I enjoyed the webtoon. I wonder how the drama would be made."

"I can't believe Hyeri's been cast in a GL drama."

"Wow, Hyeri doing GL. I'm already liking the drama."

"Oh my, oh my."

"The webtoon was really fun."

What are your thoughts?

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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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