'Lovely Runner' actor and N.Flying member Lee Seunghyub recently opened up about his friendship with Byeon Woo Seok.

In a video released on June 18th on 'Hong Seok Cheon's Treasure Box' YouTube channel, Lee Seunghyub appeared as a guest alongside Byeon Woo Seok from the tvN drama 'Lovely Runner'.

The duo's camaraderie caught attention, with host Hong Seok Cheon introducing Lee Seunghyub by saying, "Here's a handsome guy next to another handsome guy. My precious Woo Seok and he are very close," creating a warm atmosphere. Hong Seok Cheon even joked, "I should give this guy a piggyback ride," which got everyone laughing.

Lee Seunghyub shared that he had watched Byeon Woo Seok's previous appearance on 'Hong Seok Cheon's Treasure Box' and nervously remarked, "Sunjae mentioned feeling overwhelmed coming here, and now I understand why."

He also mentioned feeling the tense atmosphere even before filming started.

When asked about the age gap between him and Byeon Woo Seok, Lee Seunghyub explained, "Woo Seok is just a year older than me. But since I played Sunjae's closest friend in the drama, we decided to use informal speech. Now that the drama's over, I'm thinking about calling him 'hyung' again."

Lee Seunghyub's statement highlighted their bond and the chemistry they built on-screen.

Talking about the popularity surge after 'Lovely Runner', Lee Seunghyub said, "My schedule has gotten busier. Normally, I'm either at the studio or the gym, so I didn't feel the popularity on the streets. But being on 'Treasure Box' made me realize it."

He candidly discussed the changes he's experienced and the reactions from people around him since the drama aired.

Lee Seunghyub's comments have sparked interest among fans, demonstrating the affection for his friendship with Byeon Woo Seok and their on-screen connection loved by many.

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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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