On April 17, more details emerged about Kang Tae Oh and Lee Sun Bin's upcoming drama.

"Potato Research Institute," this romantic comedy with a twist revolves around the unconventional journey of Kim Mi Kyung (played by Lee Sun Bin), a woman whose life takes a dramatic turn as she faces heartbreak and unemployment.

Seeking solace, she retreats to her brother’s guesthouse, where she stumbles upon a job opportunity at the whimsically named 'Fairy Food Research Institute.' While working in the field one chilly day, Kim discovers a lone potato seed on the frozen ground.

Struck by a sudden epiphany about the resilience of potatoes, she develops an all-consuming passion for these tubers, sparking a series of amusing and heartwarming adventures.

Kang Tae Oh is set to portray a character vastly different from his previous role as Lee Jun Ho in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."

Playing the role of So Baek Ho, a man indifferent to potatoes, Kang Tae Oh's character is appointed as the new director of the institute. Despite his charming smile, soft voice, and striking looks reminiscent of a romance novel cover, Baek Ho is simple in many ways.

He is depicted as an outsider, thriving independently with no personal connections, friends, and a touch of roughness.

Initially at odds, Kim Mi Kyung and So Baek Ho gradually find themselves drawn to each other, eventually embarking on an unexpected office romance despite Kim's initial vow against it.

Filming is scheduled to commence in the last week of May 2024. Produced by CJ ENM and Chorokbaek Media, known for their works like "Park's Marriage Contract" and "Perfect Marriage Revenge," the 12-episode drama, with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes per episode, is slated to air on tvN in the first half of 2025.

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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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