Actor Jung Ryeo Won has been stealing the spotlight, maintaining her position as the most talked-about performer for three consecutive weeks with the drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.”

On the 25th, the Good Data Corporation—a specialized organization analyzing K-content competitiveness—released its TV-OTT actor popularity rankings for the third week of June.

Jung Ryeo Won not only secured the top spot in the drama category but also emerged as the overall favorite among actors across both drama and non-drama genres.

In tvN’s weekend drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Park Kyung-hwa, produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures), Jung Ryeo Won portrays the charismatic star lecturer Seo Hye-jin.

Her realistic acting, fashionable appeal, and endearing charm have consistently won over viewers. Jung Ryeo Won flawlessly embodies the character’s gentle yet resilient competitive spirit, captivating both Lee Jun-ho (played by Lee Jun Ho) and the audience.

In episodes 13 and 14 of “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon,” which aired last weekend, Jung Ryeo Won’s character faced a crisis as her relationship with Lee Jun Ho hit a breaking point, causing turmoil within the educational community. Sensing that their relationship could become public knowledge among parents and students, Jung Ryeo Won tearfully confessed her love to Lee Jun Ho. In this emotional scene, she once again proved why she’s an icon of first love, with her poignant expression, deep gaze, and sincere delivery of lines.

Despite facing malicious rumors and hurtful comments from colleagues and parents within the drama, Jung Ryeo Won continued to shine during last week’s broadcast. As a result, “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” episode 14 achieved its highest ratings on Nielsen Korea’s paid platforms.

The drama recorded an average viewership of 6.3% in the Seoul metropolitan area, with a peak of 7.1%. Nationally, it averaged 5.2% with a peak of 5.8%, securing the top spot among cable and general programming channels during the same time slot.

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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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