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.

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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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