The movie 'Escape' has climbed to the top of the box office charts, surpassing 'Inside Out 2'.

According to ticket sales data on the 9th, 'Escape' drew 69,086 viewers on the 8th, bringing its total audience to 806,793.

In its second week, 'Escape' reversed its fortunes to claim the top spot, driven by strong word-of-mouth. The film follows North Korean soldier Kyu-nam (played by Lee Je Hoon) on a life-or-death escape mission, chased by military officer Hyun-sang (played by Koo Kyo Hwan) who seeks to apprehend him.

Featuring intense chase scenes, standout performances by Lee Je Hoon and Koo Kyo Hwan, and skillful direction by Lee Jong-pil, the movie captivates audiences with its diverse elements.

Meanwhile, 'Inside Out 2' slipped to second place during the same period, attracting 56,312 viewers, with a total audience of 6,974,189.

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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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