• Lim Young Woong's Film 'In October' Tops Coupang and TVING, Proving His Influence

    Singer Lim Young Woong is touching hearts with his emotional short film 'In October,' now streaming on Coupang Play and TVING since July 6.

    In this film, Lim Young Woong stars as the lead, portraying a hero navigating a virus-devastated society. His performance, alongside co-stars Ahn Eun-jin and Hyun Bong-sik, adds depth to the story, while director Kwon Oh-jun enhances its quality.

    Before its release, 'In October' was already generating excitement with a preview shown during Lim Young Woong's 2024 concert 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM' and the music video for 'Warmth.'

    The film quickly rose to the top of Coupang Play's Movie TOP 20 and ranked 2nd in the week's popular works TOP 20. It received a rating of 4.0 and over 12,500 reviews. On TVING, 'In October' topped real-time popular movies and ranked 7th in the TOP 20 from July 6 to 10, continuously receiving public love.

    'In October' is praised for its rich emotions, strong acting, and touching story. You can watch it on Coupang Play, TVING, and Home Choice. Additionally, on August 28, Lim Young-woong will release 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM' THE MOVIE at CGV, showcasing his first stadium concert with his fans, the Hero Era.

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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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