Actor Byeon Woo Seok continues to shine as a trendsetter, proving his immense popularity once again.

According to UPICK, a global fandom platform, Byeon Woo Seok clinched first place in the 'Hot Character Awards' voting, held from the 17th to the 28th of last month. He garnered an impressive 16,722,207 votes, securing the top spot. As a reward, Lotte World Mall Art Canvas will feature his victory.

Following Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Soo Hyun came in second, and ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo took third place in the rankings.

The 'Hot Character Awards' focuses on active actors in domestic dramas and movies.

The advertisement to be displayed at Lotte World Mall will showcase designs created directly by fans, adding special meaning for Byeon Woo Seok and his supporters.

Byeon Woo Seok gained prominence as a rising star in May with the success of the popular drama 'Lovely Runner'. Recently, he has been engaging with fans worldwide through an Asian tour.

He is scheduled to meet his domestic fans at the 'Summer Letter' event on the 6th and 7th of next month at Jangchung Arena in Seoul.

Meanwhile, UPICK has been selected as the official voting app for the '2024 K-World Dream Awards'. Leading up to the awards ceremony at Seoul Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on August 22nd, voting for the popularity award will open in early July, accompanied by a special ticket event for fans.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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