With his magnetic presence, solid physique, and undeniable charm,Kim Jin Young has captured the hearts of many. Now, he's set his sights on conquering the world of acting.

The press conference for the movie "Tarot" took place on the 12th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Director Choi Byeong-gil and actors Jo Yeo-jeong, Kim Jin-young (Dex), and Go Kyu-pil graced the event with their presence.

"Tarot" unfolds the mysteries of cruel destinies entangled by the curse of Tarot cards. With its captivating storyline divided into seven unique episodes, the movie showcases the talents of its stellar cast. Notably, three episodes, featuring Jo Yeo Jeong, Kim Jin Young (Dex), and Go Kyu Pil, have been combined into a single film.

Dex, a former UDT special forces YouTuber turned entertainer, has made waves in various shows like Netflix's "Hellbound 2," Wavve's "Game of Money 2," and MBC's "Around the World in 2 Days Born Kim." Now, he's embarking on a new journey in acting through "Tarot."

Director Choi Byeong-gil recognized Dex's untapped potential and was keen to cast him despite opposition from the production company. Speaking on Dex's talent, Director Choi said, "I saw the potential," emphasizing his belief in Dex's abilities.

Kim Jin Young, formerly Dex, wasn't daunted by the sudden challenge. He shared, "Whether it's entertainment or acting, I've never approached it lightly." Expressing his earnest desire to deliver a compelling performance, he added, "I'm thinking seriously about it."

Portraying the character of Dong-in, a seasoned delivery king, Kim Jin Young showcased impressive acting skills. His naturalness and ability to embody the character's essence left a lasting impression.

Reflecting on his acting journey, Kim Jin Young highlighted his preparation process, including extensive research on delivery drivers' lives. He also shared his deliberations on portraying Dong-in's passion and arrogance while maintaining a delicate balance.

Confident in his abilities,Kim Jin Young expressed his readiness to face evaluations and welcomed constructive criticism to improve further.

Transitioning from Dex to actor Kim Jin Young, he explained, "I wanted to clearly distinguish between entertainment and acting," expressing his commitment to his newfound career path.

As "Tarot" hits theaters on the 14th, fans eagerly anticipate Kim Jin Young's captivating performance and look forward to his future endeavors in acting.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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