Actress Song Ji Woo has been honored with the Rising Star award at the prestigious "2024 Best Brand Awards - Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards."

On the 14th, amidst the grandeur of the event held at the National Assembly Building in Seoul's Yeouido-dong, Song Ji Woo accepted the accolade, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.

The Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards, organized by the Korea Best Brand Association and the Sejong King National Committee, celebrates stars, brands, and influencers cherished by consumers for their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.

Since her debut in 2019 with the MBC drama "Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung," Song Ji Woo has steadily carved her path with notable roles in dramas like "Extraordinary You," "Selection: The War Between Women," and "The Queen's Dilemma."

Notably, her portrayal of young Hye-jeong in Netflix's "The Glory" showcased her versatility and acting prowess, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

Currently, Song Ji Woo captivates audiences as Ban Dan-ah in the Tving original series "I Openly Dream of Cinderella," where her portrayal adds layers of complexity to the drama's narrative. Her chemistry with co-stars Lee Jun-young and Pyo Ye-jin intensifies the storyline, highlighting her ability to embody diverse characters with grace and depth.

Transitioning from her breakout role in "The Glory," Song Ji Woo continues to redefine herself in "I Openly Dream of Cinderella," solidifying her status as a rising star in the Korean entertainment scene.

Her recognition with the Rising Star award underscores her promising future and draws anticipation for her upcoming projects.

As Song Ji Woo remains committed to her craft, fans eagerly anticipate her future roles and contributions to the industry.

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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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