Actor Lee Jong Suk canceled his appearance in Netflix's "See You Again" just a day before the script reading in May 2018.

He was supposed to star with Kim Ji Won, reuniting after seven years since "High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged."

A staff member claimed, "Lee Jong Suk backed out the evening before the reading," but his side said, "It was just one of the works under consideration, and no contract was signed." The show was canceled, and Netflix stated, "The timing didn’t work out."

Since then, Lee Jong Suk hasn't appeared in any Netflix originals. His drama "Romance Is a Bonus Book" (2019) was available on Netflix, but he hasn't had other projects with the platform.

After his military service, he starred in "Big Mouth" and the film "Decibel" (2022), but hasn't confirmed any new projects in over two years.

"Big Mouth" faced its own issues. Initially set for tvN with Netflix distribution, it ended up on MBC and Disney+. Netflix rejected "Big Mouth," but it gained popularity on Disney+ and Lee Jong Suk won the MBC Drama Award.

Recently, there were reports that Lee Jong Suk would star in an OTT project called "One Second," based on a webtoon about a firefighter with the ability to see the future. However, his agency confirmed he ultimately declined the role. "One Second" was likely to be a Disney+ series, but the project seems delayed.

Lee Jong Suk remains popular overseas, with successful dramas like "Secret Garden," "School 2013," "I Can Hear Your Voice," "Pinocchio," and "While You Were Sleeping." Given his track record, he likely feels pressure in choosing his next project.

An industry insider noted, "While OTT platforms are preferred over terrestrial and cable channels, success is not guaranteed. Even Netflix series have struggled, and platforms like Disney+, Coupang Play, and TVING have limitations. The better his previous works perform, the more cautious he must be in selecting his next project."

Another insider added, "Lee Jong Suk tends to negotiate extensively before signing a final contract, which can be nerve-wracking for production and broadcasting companies."

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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