• Jang Ki Yong takes on the role of a 'father' for the first time for ‘The Atypical Family’

    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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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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