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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Actor Jeong Jae Kwang shared the challenges he faces as a versatile actor, known for his ability to play many different roles.

On the April 4th episode of MBC's "I Live Alone" (episode 590), Jeong Jae Kwang, famous for his role as anesthesiologist Park Kyung Won in "Severe Trauma Center", appeared as a guest and opened up about his career.

During the show, host Jeon Hyun Moo introduced him, saying, "He is most known for his role in 'Severe Trauma Center' and also appeared in 'The Outlaws 2'. He’s been part of many successful projects, but it feels like we’re just now getting to know him."

Later, Key shared his thoughts, saying, "Actors like him are like chameleons, always changing for every role. It makes them feel unfamiliar, even though we should be able to recognize them." Jeon Hyun Moo added, "He plays both good guys and bad guys, doesn’t he?"

Jeong Jae Kwang responded, "That’s exactly why people don’t recognize me," and Park Na Rae seemed surprised, asking, "Don’t people realize that the character from one drama is the same actor in another?"

Jeong Jae Kwang confessed, "It’s a bit disappointing." Despite the struggles of not being easily recognized, he seems to take pride in his ability to transform into different characters, even if it means fans don’t always realize it’s him.

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