• "Wonderland" Sees Sharp Drop in Viewership as "Inside Out 2" Leads Reservation Charts

    Despite its initial success, "Wonderland" is facing a rapid decline in viewership, with daily attendance dropping to around 20,000.

    The film, directed by Kim Tae-yong, managed to hold the top spot at the box office for the sixth day, but its position is expected to be taken over soon by the Disney-Pixar sequel "Inside Out 2," hitting theaters on the 12th.

    On the 10th, "Wonderland" drew in 22,651 viewers, maintaining its top spot with a total of 491,452 viewers since its release.

    The movie revolves around reuniting with loved ones through an AI service called "Wonderland," boasting a star-studded cast including Tang Wei, Suzy, Park Bo Gum, Jung Yu Mi, Choi Woo Shik, and a special appearance by Gong Yoo. However, despite the hype, it's struggling to keep up at the box office.

    After a strong opening weekend with 200,000 attendees, weekday showings have seen a significant drop.

    Reservation rates are also on a downward trend for "Wonderland," currently sitting at fourth place. "Inside Out 2" leads the charts with a staggering 185,655 reservations and a 57.1% reservation rate just before its release. Following closely behind are "Drive" starring Park Ji-hyun and "Escape" with Lee Je-hoon and Koo Kyo-hwan, both set for July releases.

    At the box office, "Furiosa: Mad Max Saga" took second place on the 10th with 16,450 viewers, accumulating a total of 1,435,078 viewers.

    "She Dies Tomorrow," starring Byun Yo-han and Shin Hye-sun, secured third place with 13,000 viewers on the same day, reaching a cumulative audience of 1,144,394 thanks to strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewings.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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