Actor Jo Jung Suk recently revealed which of the several characters he has played is most similar to him.

A video was posted on the Marie Claire Korea YouTube channel on March 28th, titled 'Jo Jung Suk's Life Character Among His Many Roles?!'. In this video, Jo Jung Suk talks about the various characters he has portrayed over his career.

When asked about the character he had the most fun playing, Jo Jung Suk didn't hesitate to name Lee Ik Joon from 'Hospital Playlist'.

He described Ik Joon as a character with a lively personality and many admirable qualities. Despite his light-hearted demeanor, Ik Joon is a character with deep thoughts and a serious attitude.

Jo Jung Suk also shared the character he'd love to be friends with in real life - Kang Sun Woo from 'Oh My Ghost'.

He was particularly drawn to Sun Woo's culinary skills, imagining how great it would be to enjoy delicious meals at Sun Woo's restaurant, engage in interesting conversations, and share a drink.

When asked about a character that excited him, Jo Jung Suk mentioned Hedwig. He shared his experience of performing in 'Hedwig' since 2006 for several seasons.

He fondly recalled moments when he admired his own reflection in the mirror, decked out in beautiful wigs, costumes, and makeup, and thought, 'Why am I so pretty today?' He admitted it felt a bit awkward to say it out loud but couldn't hide his affection for the character.

In response to the question, "Which character is most like you?", Jo Jung Suk again mentioned Lee Ik Joon from 'Hospital Playlist'. He felt that his own cheerful and positive nature, as well as his love for jokes, were reflected in Ik Joon.

Finally, when asked about the character of his life, Jo Jung Suk chose Hwashin from 'Jealousy Incarnate'. He expressed gratitude for the immense love he received while playing Hwashin.

Despite initial concerns from those around him about the character being a male breast cancer patient, Jo Jung Suk found the role intriguing.

He believes that the love he received from the audience makes Hwashin a character he can call the character of his life.

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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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