Actor Ryu Jun Yeol who found himself in the middle of a love controversy with Han So Hee and ex girlfriend Hyeri, recently made his first public appearance and boy, it was quite a scene!

On May 10th, Ryu Jun Yeol was at the production announcement of Netflix's new series 'The 8 Show', held at the swanky Ambassador Pullman Hotel in Seoul. But instead of the show, all eyes were on him and his personal life.

'The 8 Show' is a thrilling Netflix series that follows the story of 8 individuals trapped in a mysterious space divided into 8 floors. They participate in a risky yet enticing show where the longer they stay, the more money they make.

Ryu Jun Yeol, who's been the talk of the town due to his recent love and breakup news, made his first official appearance since the controversy at this event.

Rumors of a rebound relationship started swirling when he acknowledged his relationship with Han So Hee in March. Ryu Jun Yeol chose to remain silent on these rumors, while Han So Hee stepped up to clarify, leaving fans intrigued.

Ryu Jun Yeol shared, "There were various posts on social media about my personal life, which were out of my control." He added, "I thought it was best to stay silent and accept the criticism rather than responding to each one."

He continued, "I've taken the time to read and reflect on the critical opinions. It's been a time of deep introspection since my debut. As this is a personal matter, I believe it's best discussed in a more appropriate setting," he concluded emphatically.

Hoping to steer the conversation back to his work, Ryu Jun Yeol added, "I'd like to focus on the show today." But alas, the questions about his personal life just kept coming.

One reporter even asked, "Considering the rumors surfaced during the promotion of your work, do you think you handled it well as a lead actor?" Ryu Jun Yeol couldn't hide his discomfort at the question.

In other news, 'The 8 Show', consisting of 8 episodes, is set to premiere on Netflix on May 17th.

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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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