Actor Jang Ki Yong is back on the small screen after a 3-year hiatus, and he's more confident than ever in his new drama 'The Atypical Family'.

The actor recently attended a production presentation for the JTBC's new weekend drama, alongside director Jo Hyun Tak and co-stars Chun Woo Hee, Soo Hyun, and Park So Yi.

'The Atypical Family' is a fantasy romance drama that tells the story of a man with extraordinary abilities who finally manages to save his destined woman. This marks Jang Ki Yong's first drama since his military discharge in February last year.

When asked about his decision to choose 'The Atypical Family' as his comeback project, Jang Ki Yong shared that he was drawn to the unique title and the distinctive characteristics of the characters. He also expressed excitement about the unpredictability of his role.

Interestingly, Jang Ki Yong also takes on the role of a father for the first time in this drama. He admitted that it wasn't easy, but he didn't want to be confined to the character of a father. He put a lot of thought into how to make his character feel real to the audience.

The actor also revealed his chemistry with co-star Chun Woo Hee, saying that their romance could be sweet, sad, but also poignant. He praised their teamwork, saying they relied on each other during the tough times and had fun filming together.

Chun Woo Hee also shared her thoughts on working with Jang Ki Yong, saying that their unexpected pairing turned out to be surprisingly refreshing on screen.

Meanwhile, Soo Hyun took on a challenging role in the drama. She plays a former top model who has lost her ability to fly due to weight gain after retirement.

'The Atypical Family' is set to premiere on May 4 at 10:30 PM KST. Don't miss out on Jang Ki Yong's highly anticipated return to the small screen!

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IVE is on fire, winning big even when the odds are against them!

On January 30, IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) made waves by taking home their fifth music show win with their pre-release song “Rebel Heart.” Despite M Countdown being off the air and replaced with a highlight show, IVE still claimed the top spot for the final week of January.

The show revealed the winner at the end, and to everyone’s surprise, IVE secured their second consecutive #1 victory!

This major achievement marks a historic milestone for the group, reaching five music show wins with just their pre-release track.

Fans, known as DIVE, couldn’t be more excited, and IVE couldn’t be more grateful. In a statement from Starship Entertainment, the group expressed, "It feels like a surprise gift right before our official comeback. We've only had happy moments promoting 'Rebel Heart,' and we're so thankful for this 1st place win."

They went on to add, "Starting from February 3, we will bring even more happiness to DIVE. The title track 'Attitude' we will release then is a song that we all really love, and we hope DIVE will look forward to it."

“Rebel Heart,” released on January 13, is the pre-release track for IVE’s third mini-album IVE EMPATHY, which will drop on February 3. The song has already been making waves on both domestic and international music charts. It continues to perform well on Billboard, landing at 51st on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and 97th on Billboard Global 200 as of February 1.

But it’s not just chart success that’s getting attention! The “Rebel Heart” dance challenge on TikTok has taken the internet by storm, with the members’ dance challenge videos collectively surpassing 24.96 million views with just two posts.

Additionally, viral challenges like the emoji challenge and the band challenge—where popular Korean bands perform the chorus of “Rebel Heart” in their own style—have sparked enthusiastic responses from fans all over the world.

With their official comeback just around the corner, IVE is poised for even greater success. Get ready for IVE EMPATHY and the double title tracks, including “Attitude,” coming on February 3.

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