Korean actor Lee Jung Jae has made it to the ‘A100 List’ for 2024, announced by the U.S. non-profit organization, Gold House.

The ‘A100’ is an annual list that highlights 100 Asians who have made a significant impact on American culture and society.

Gold House praised Lee Jung Jae, saying, “Since his debut in a local South Korean drama back in 1993, Lee Jung Jae has continued to shine not only in Korea but also on the global stage as an actor, director, and producer. With his name well-established in the Korean film industry, he has led the way with films like ‘The Thieves,’ ‘Assassination,’ and the ‘Along with the Gods’ series, showcasing his acting prowess with box office hits.”

They further noted, “Lee’s career took a massive leap with ‘Squid Game,’ released in 2021, where he played the protagonist, Sung Ki Hoon. His portrayal of this complex yet realistic character, who manages to uphold his moral values despite facing severe hardships, was highly acclaimed. Following the release of Squid Game, Lee made history by becoming the first Asian star to win the Emmy award for Best Male Actor in a Drama, firmly establishing his name on the global stage.”

Gold House concluded by highlighting, “Lee Jung Jae’s career continues to flourish in 2024. He is set to meet his global fans with the highly anticipated Star Wars series, ‘The Acolyte,’ where he plays a Jedi Master. The series is scheduled for release in June this year. Moreover, fans can look forward to seeing Lee return in the second half of 2024 with Squid Game season 2.”

Meanwhile, ‘The Acolyte,’ starring Lee Jung Jae, is set to be released worldwide on Disney+ on June 5.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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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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