The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) has just dropped some exciting news!

On May 20th, they revealed that the beloved actress Son Ye Jin will be the star of this year's 'Actor Special Feature'.

BIFAN has been spotlighting top-notch actors who are shaping the film industry through their 'Actor Special Feature' since 2017.

Son Ye Jin is now the 6th actor to be featured in BIFAN's 'Actor Special Feature', joining the ranks of Jeon Do Yeon, Jung Woo Sung, Kim Hye Soo, Seol Kyung Gu, and Choi Min Sik.

Son has captured the hearts of fans through her diverse roles in the movie 'Classic' and the hit drama 'Crash Landing on You'.

The BIFAN committee shared that the special feature, themed 'Unrivaled Son Ye Jin', will showcase Son's impressive 23-year acting journey through events like photo exhibitions and talk shows.

As part of this feature, Son is set to dazzle everyone on the red carpet at this year's BIFAN opening ceremony.

Moeun Young, a programmer at the Bucheon International Film Festival, praised Son Ye Jin, saying, "She's a unique charm of the 21st century, having built her own character in various genres such as movies and dramas." He added that this special feature will give fans "a chance to explore her deep acting world that has shown a new side in various works and genres every time."

Son expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for creating such a glorious moment in my acting life," and shared her excitement, "I am overwhelmed to hold an actor special feature following the respected seniors."

The 28th BIFAN will take place in Bucheon City from July 4th to 14th. For the first time among domestic film festivals, this year's BIFAN has introduced an 'AI Movie International Competition Section'.

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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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