• Jo Jung Suk Praises Lee Joo Myung: “I’ve Been Watching Her Since ‘Hospital Playlist’”

    Actor Jo Jung Suk recently shared his admiration for Lee Joo Myung, whom he’s been observing since their time on “Hospital Playlist.”

    The movie “Pilot,” directed by Kim Han-gyeol and produced by Shortcake and Movie Rock, held its production preview on the morning of the 26th at Lotte Cinema in Konkuk University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Han-gyeol and actors Jo Jung Suk, Lee Joo Myung, Han Sun-hwa, and Shin Seung-ho were in attendance.

    While Jo Jung Suk made waves with his dual role transformation in the drama “Twenty-Five Twenty-One,” Lee Joo Myung marked his screen debut.

    Jo Jung Suk shared, “Even though we didn’t have scenes together in ‘Hospital Playlist,’ I closely observed Lee Joo Myung. His talent and charm left a strong impression on me. So, I asked Jung Kyung Ho, who was in a scene with him, ‘What do you think of that actor?’”

    He continued, “Jung Kyung Ho also had positive feedback,” and added, “I’ve been keeping an eye on him ever since, so I was thrilled when he was cast this time.”

    Lee Joo Myung, a bit bashful, responded, “I actually liked myself more,” playfully adding, “When I first saw you in costume during prop shooting, you looked incredibly cool. I thought, ‘Indeed, you’re a senior.’”

    “Pilot” follows the story of Han Jung-woo (played by Jo Jung Suk), a star pilot who suddenly becomes unemployed but makes a successful comeback after a dramatic transformation. The film promises comedy and is scheduled for release on July 31st.

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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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