• "Hijacking" Starring Ha Jung Woo and Yeo Jin Goo Holds Top Spot at Korean Box Office for 6 Consecutive Days

    'Hijacking' maintains its hold on the top spot at the Korean box office for the sixth straight day.

    According to the integrated ticket sales network as of 7 AM on the 27th, 'Highjacking' remains the number one Korean movie in theaters.

    With a solid 21.6% seat occupancy rate, 'Highjacking' leads over competitors like 'Inside Out 2' and 'A Quiet Place: Part II' in ticket sales.

    The film has surged past 700,000 viewers within just six days since its release, continuing its successful streak.

    The movie delves into the intense scenario of a hijacked South Korean airliner in 1971. Featuring Ha Jung Woo, Yoo Ah In, Seong Dong Il, and Choi Soo Bin, audiences have applauded the actors' performances and the thrilling yet emotional storyline.

    'Hijacking' remains a must-watch as it continues to dominate the Korean box office for six consecutive days since its premiere, currently captivating audiences in theaters.

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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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