Actor Lee Jung Jae, who recently joined the Star Wars universe with the Disney+ drama 'Acolyte', spilled some behind-the-scenes details about the filming process.

Appearing as a guest on Sung Si-kyung's YouTube channel, Lee Jung Jae revealed, "We shot the 8 episodes of 'Acolyte' over a period of 8 months."

He explained that he dedicated two months before filming to practice martial arts and study English, as there were many English lines in the series.

When Sung Si-kyung complimented his English skills after watching the trailer,Lee Jung Jae humbly responded, "I'm embarrassed. I'm not that good at English."

Asked about his English practice routine, Lee Jung Jae mentioned, "We had four dialogue coaches, and we practiced together every day."

He emphasized that the focus was more on pronunciation than emotions, with coaches encouraging him to discuss emotional nuances directly with the director.

Lee Jung Jae described the intensity of his English practice, saying, "As I kept correcting my pronunciation and rehearsing with coaches, my tongue got so worn out that it was difficult to eat. Even when I slept, I had to whisper when I woke up." This revelation surprised Sung Si-kyung.

Admiring Lee Jung Jae's dedication, Sung Si-kyung remarked, "No pain, no gain. Didn't the production crew praise you for your hard work?"

However, Lee Jung Jae expressed his nervousness, saying, "While the director and staff praised me, what matters most is the audience's response."

Meanwhile, 'Acolyte' is a mystery action thriller set in the golden age of the Jedi Knights, unraveling an unprecedented Jedi serial murder case and the emergence of a dark force hidden within the secrets of the era.

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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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