The dream team of actors Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won is now a reality.

They're starring in a fresh drama titled 'The North Star'. This narrative revolves around spies who are on a journey to rediscover their lost identities. The creative minds behind this project are director Kim Hee Won and writer Jung Seo Kyung, who previously showcased their remarkable synergy in the 2022 tvN drama 'Little Women'.

Recently, a member of the drama's crew shared a post on their personal social media account. The post included photos of Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won and announced the commencement of 'The North Star' shooting on March 25th. This has sparked curiosity about the duo's on-screen chemistry.

Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won, known for their successful streak and global popularity, have already stirred up immense anticipation among viewers worldwide with the announcement of their collaboration.

Adding to the excitement, designer Lee Jung Woo, who happens to be Jun Ji Hyun's mother-in-law, shared a post from an entertainment media outlet on her personal social media last year.

The post read, "The birth of a legendary duo, Jun Ji Hyun X Kang Dong Won unite in a spy melodrama", which garnered even more attention.

She expressed her enthusiasm for 'The North Star' by sharing a cheerful emoticon along with the caption "My favorite duo! Finally".

The main attraction of 'The North Star' is undoubtedly the pairing of Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won. Interestingly, Kang Dong Won, who has been primarily active in films, is making a comeback to dramas with 'The North Star', almost 20 years after his last drama appearance in SBS's 'Magic' which concluded in 2004.

Jun Ji Hyun, on the other hand, hasn't been involved in any projects since tvN's 'Jirisan' in 2021. Hence, the collaboration with Kang Dong Won is expected to create a synergy greater than any of their previous works.

'The North Star', which has already created a buzz with just the casting news and promises to be a legendary drama, is anticipated to satisfy viewers' curiosity with its future promotions.

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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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