Kim Jaejoong is winning fans with his comedic role in "Bad Memory Eraser," which has soared to No. 4 on Netflix.

The MBN Friday-Saturday mini-series "Bad Memory Eraser," directed by Yoon Ji-hoon and Kim Na-young, and written by Jung Eun-young, follows a man who undergoes memory erasure surgery and finds love for the first time.

Kim Jaejoong’s hilarious performance as Lee Gun has made the show a hit both in South Korea and internationally, landing at No. 4 on the "Today's Top 10 Series in South Korea" list as of August 5.

In the show’s debut, Kim Jaejoong stands out with his role as Lee Gun, a narcissistic character who, after his surgery, becomes obsessed with his own looks.

Lee Gun, who now sports colorful suits and a confident attitude, offers a comedic portrayal of self-love. His amusing antics, including cheeky comments like, "Aren’t you a sculptor? You gave birth to a sculpted handsome man like me," and playful gestures, have made viewers laugh.

Lee Gun also charms Kyung Joo Yeon (played by Jin Se Yeon), mistakenly believing she is his first love, and affectionately calls Kyung Joo Yeon’s mother, Jo Yeon Sil (played by Bae Hae Sun), 'Mother-in-law.' His funny and complex interactions with Jin Se Yeon keep fans hooked and eager to see how their romance develops.

"Bad Memory Eraser" airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 PM on MBN and is available on Netflix, TVING, Wavve, and Rakuten Viki for international viewers.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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