Actor Kim Beom is stepping onto the stage with his first musical, 'Gentleman's Guide.' On the 4th, King Kong by Starship, his agency, unveiled behind-the-scenes stills from Kim Beom's profile shoot for the musical.

Known for his roles in various dramas like tvN's 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed,' JTBC's 'Law School,' and tvN's 'Ghost Doctor,' Kim Beom has showcased his versatility across different genres from fantasy to romance.

Kim Beom's leap into musical theater has sparked keen interest. 'Gentleman's Guide' is set in early 1900s London, telling the tale of Monty Navarro, a young man who discovers he's eighth in line to an aristocratic family and plots to eliminate those ahead of him to claim the earldom.

In this production, Kim Beom will mesmerize audiences with his portrayal of Monty Navarro's intriguing transformation.

The released photos depict Kim Beom embodying a character akin to a painting, setting high expectations. His eyes reflect Monty's determination to secure his place as heir, while his suave smile exudes the earl's composed demeanor.

Despite it being his first musical profile shoot, Kim Beom's professionalism shone through, impressing the on-site staff with his quick adaptation and remarkable shots.

'Gentleman's Guide' will run at Gwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall from June 6th to October 20th.

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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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