• 'Marry My Husband' Actress Song Ha Yoon’s Transformation: From High School Roles to Villainess

    Song Ha Yoon, a name that resonates with talent and versatility, has been captivating audiences with her stellar performances in 'Marry My Husband', .

    In 2018, she was part of the star-studded cast of 'Perfect Stranger', a remake of the 2016 Italian film of the same name.

    The film, which also starred Cho Jin-woong, Kim Ji-soo, Yoo Hae-jin, Yeom Jeong-ah, Lee Seo-jin, and Yoon Kyeong-ho, revolved around a group of friends who decide to share their digital lives, leading to unexpected revelations.

    Song Ha Yoon played Se-kyung, the wife of Jun-mo, portrayed by Lee Seo-jin. Se-kyung, a veterinarian with a significant age gap with her husband, was suspected of having an affair, adding a layer of intrigue to the plot.

    Fast forward to the present, Song Ha Yoon is making waves for her role as the villainess Jeong Soo-min in the hit series 'Marry My Husband'. Her journey in the industry, however, wasn't always smooth sailing.

    Starting her career as a magazine model in high school, she gained popularity as the Pomegranate Girl in 'Beauties Prefer Pomegranates'.

    Her youthful looks allowed her to play high school roles well into her mid-20s. But as she turned 28, she found herself at a crossroads, unable to land high school roles.

    This led to her decision to change her stage name to Song Ha Yoon, a move that was emotionally challenging for her.

    Her first role post-name change was in Kim Eun-hee's 'Ghost', followed by consistent appearances in 'My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol', 'Fight for My Way', and 'Sister is Alive!', where she played the formidable villain Baek Se-ra.

    In 'Marry My Husband', Song Ha Yoon's portrayal of Jeong Soo-min, a character obsessed with the lead Kang Ji-won, has been nothing short of brilliant.

    Her ability to switch between angelic and devilish personas has left viewers on the edge of their seats.

    Her performance, particularly in episode 13, was so intense that it gave viewers goosebumps. To prepare for this role, Song Ha Yoon sought help from psychiatrists and profilers, demonstrating her commitment to her craft.

    'Marry My Husband' has been hailed as 'the rediscovery of Song Hayoon' and 'Song Hayun’s life work'. With only two episodes left, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the story unfolds.

    Meanwhile, anticipation is building for Song Ha Yoon's next project, 'History of Fools'.

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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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