Actor Kang Tae Oh, who has recently completed his military service, is gearing up for his next project.

Reported by OSEN on March 18, Kang Tae Oh has officially joined the cast of the upcoming tvN drama titled 'Potato Lab' (translated English title).

Waste no time, as he is set to jump straight into filming. 'Potato Lab' is a romantic comedy set in a rural potato research institute, where Kang Tae Oh will portray an outsider protagonist known for his striking visuals and unexpected charms.

In his previous project 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' where he starred as the male lead Lee Joon Ho, Kang Tae Oh captivated audiences with his endearing and sweet portrayal, earning him the affectionate title of the "nation's sweetheart."

The drama achieved an impressive viewership rating of 17.5% (based on Nielsen Korea nationwide), solidifying Kang Tae Oh's position as a genuine "rising star."

Following his service at the 37th Division Training Center in Jeungpyeong County, Kang Tae Oh completed his basic military training and served as a drill instructor for the remainder of his service period.

'Potato Lab' marks the reunion of writer Kim Ho Soo and director Kang Il Soo from MBC's 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung' and is highly anticipated to premiere on tvN in the first half of 2024.

Are you looking forward to Kang Tae Oh's comeback to the small screen?

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BLACKPINK's Rosé has topped the December 2024 Idol Personal Brand Reputation rankings, beating out big names like G-Dragon and BTS's members!

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed massive amounts of big data from November 28 to December 28, 2024.

They collected 194,169,629 data points from 1,730 idol brands, a 4.60% increase compared to the previous month.

The data tracked consumer participation, media interest, and community engagement to measure the idol brand reputation index.

Rosé’s rise to the top came from a surge in online consumer interest, positive feedback, and her active communication with fans. Her song "Apartment," along with her birthday celebrations, generated buzz in the data analysis, with keywords like "participate, confess, record" and "Apartment, Rosé, birthday" making the list. Her positive-to-negative ratio in the data was an impressive 93.28%, showing how loved she is by fans and media alike.

Other idols who made the top 30 included G-Dragon, Karina of aespa, Jang Wonyoung from IVE, and BTS's Jin, Cha Eun Woo, Jungkook, and Jimin. Despite fierce competition, Rosé’s brand reputation has remained unbeatable, solidifying her place at the top in December.

Director Koo Chang-hwan of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented on the findings, noting a 7.84% increase in brand expansion and an 8.53% rise in brand communication for Rosé. It’s clear that her influence and popularity are only growing stronger!

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