Actor Ju Ji Hoon talked about working with the 'veteran acting dog' Finna in his new movie 'Escape.'

On the 10th, Ju Ji Hoon had an interview with Star News at a café in Seoul. He shared stories about his upcoming movie 'Project Silence' (shortened to 'Escape'), which releases on the 12th.

'Project Silence' is a disaster film about people trying to survive after a big accident in the fog and the release of military experimental dogs on a collapsing airport bridge. The film was shown at the Midnight Screening section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival last year.

Ju Ji Hoon plays Jo Park, a tow truck driver with big dreams. He shows a new side of himself in this role. His character has a special bond with his dog, Jody (played by Finna), bringing a lot of energy to the film. Jody is like family to Jo Park, and they face many challenges together. Finna, the dog who plays Jody, is known for roles in 'My Puppy,' the Netflix series 'Mask Girl,' and the drama 'A Good Day to Be a Dog.'

When asked about working with Finna, Ju Ji Hoon said, "The dog training system these days is really advanced. Dog rights have become so good that, honestly, they are better than actors'. Their working hours are very short and strictly regulated," he said, making everyone laugh.

He added, "They even made a doll that looks exactly like Jody, so most of the scenes are actually with the doll. (Dog) welfare has greatly improved," he said with a smile.

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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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