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 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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