• Actor Ju Ji Hoon confesses he was a victim of bullying, "I still remember how cowardly I was"

    Actor Ju Ji Hoon recently opened up about his personal experience with school bullying.

    In a recent episode of '짠한형' on YouTube, titled '주지훈 EP.37 음모 멈춰! 역대급 음모 대결(?) 주지훈vs신동엽', Ju Ji Hoon shared his memories from his school days when bullying was widespread. He mentioned, "Our grade had 19 classes with 75 students each, totaling around 4,000 students."

    He went on to say, "There were quite a few bullies. They were the kind who would physically assault others, but they didn't bother me because I was tall. From middle school onwards, they started forming groups and initiating fights. Instead of a fair one-on-one fight, they would threaten to bring their older siblings. It was terrifying when they showed up with someone as intimidating as Kang Ho Dong. I still remember how cowardly I thought it was."

    Ju Ji Hoon expressed his relief at not having participated in such violence, saying, "I'm an actor now, and I'm grateful that I didn't engage in bullying when I was younger. In fact, I was the one being bullied until I finished high school. The group demanded my submission. I didn't give in completely, but I did yield a bit."

    In addition, Ju Ji Hoon shared an amusing anecdote about a recent drinking party with Sung Si Kyung. He admitted, "I met Sung Si Kyung and Jo Seung Woo during reserve forces duty. We quickly became close, like brothers. We've had drinks together twice, and both times, I ended up falling over."

    He also candidly discussed his thoughts on marriage. Ju Ji Hoon confessed, "I think about marriage constantly. It's a common topic these days. I see a lot of news about declining birth rates, and I feel that I should definitely get married."

    However, he added, "But I've been too busy. I've had relationships and breakups, and through this process, I've started questioning myself. Can I be a good partner? I worry a lot about whether I can be a good father. I feel like I'm not ready yet, and it's not about the other person."

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  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    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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