Actor Park Bo Gum has faced some tough times lately. Even with his popularity, his recent projects haven't done well, causing worries about his future roles.

After finishing his military service in 2022, Park Bo Gum's career looked bright. But his comeback movie 'Wonderland' only drew 620,000 viewers, a big letdown.

This movie, filmed in 2020 during COVID-19, featured big stars like Suzy, Tang Wei, and Gong Yoo but still failed.

The film's focus on the on-screen couple, Suzy and Park Bo Gum, couldn't make up for its confusing story. Despite the hype from their pairing since hosting the 54th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2018, the movie didn't succeed. Star power alone wasn't enough.

Park Bo Gum also struggled with variety shows. His web show ‘My Name Is Gabriel’ with top PD Kim Tae Ho had low ratings, barely reaching 1%.

The show's concept of living another person's life for 72 hours didn't connect with viewers, especially with awkward scenes in foreign settings.

In one episode, Park Bo Gum played a choir leader in Dublin, Ireland, where he met Luri’s parents and prepared for a performance. His emotional scenes and tears didn't resonate with viewers, and the show didn't meet expectations.

With these setbacks, there are concerns for Park Bo Gum’s upcoming projects. He's set to star in JTBC’s ‘Good Boy’ later this year, playing ‘Yoon Dong Joo,’ a former medalist who becomes a cop.

This drama, about medalists fighting corruption, also stars Kim So Hyun and others. Fans are curious if Park Bo Gum can convincingly play a boxing gold medalist.

His Netflix series ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ is also nearing release. Set in Jeju, it follows the lives of Ae Soon (IU) and Gwan Shik (Park Bo Gum). Directed by Kim Won Seok and written by Im Sang Choon, the series has a strong team.

Park Bo Gum plays Gwan Shik, who loves Ae-soon deeply. The show promises visual appeal but faces competition from Netflix's genre-driven content. Controversies, like filming restrictions in Gochang, add to the uncertainty.

Fans are happy to see Park Bo Gum busy but wish for new defining roles beyond ‘Reply 1988’ and ‘Love in the Moonlight.’ As he enters his 14th year of acting, it's time for him to break away from his ‘national boyfriend’ image and show a new side.

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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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