Park Bo Young and Choi Woo Sik are teaming up to bring their chemistry to Netflix's upcoming romance drama, 'Melo Movie.'

The streaming platform announced on February 22 that it would be producing the original series, featuring a stellar cast including Park Bo Young, Choi Woo Sik, Lee Jun Young, and Jeon So Nee.

'Melo Movie' will explore the youthful romance between Kim Moo Bi, who works in the film industry, and movie critic Go Gyeom.

Described as a story with cinematic-like elements, the series follows young individuals navigating uncertainties about love and their dreams.

Through their journey, they find solace in each other, draw inspiration, and conquer their traumas together.

Choi Woo Sik will take on the role of Go Gyeom, a film enthusiast with dreams of watching every movie in the world.

He transitions from being an extra to a film critic. Park Bo Young will portray Kim Moo Bi, driven to enter the film world by a mix of affection and curiosity toward her father, who valued movies above all else.

In addition to the lead duo, Lee Jun Young will play Hong Si Joon, a self-proclaimed genius composer leading an under-the-radar life.

Jeon So Nee will bring to life Son Joo Ah, a screenplay writer and Hong Si Joon's former lover.

Directed by Oh Chung Hwan, known for his work on 'Castaway Diva' (2023), 'Big Mouth' (2022), 'Start-Up' (2020), and 'Hotel Del Luna' (2019), 'Melo Movie' has Lee Na Eun as the scriptwriter, who previously worked on 'Our Beloved Summer' (2021).

While the exact release date is yet to be confirmed, the casting announcement has generated anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling and heartwarming series on Netflix.

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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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