This summer, actor Jo Jung Suk is taking over the theaters.

His films 'Pilot' and 'Land of Happiness' are leading the booking rates. As of 1 PM on August 10th, 'Pilot' is at 20.8% and 'Land of Happiness' is at 12.6%, ranking first and second respectively, according to the Korea Film Council’s ticketing system.

The success of these films reflects the high trust and positive word-of-mouth from audiences about Jo Jung Suk.

In 'Pilot,' Jo Jung Suk plays Han Jeong Woo, who finds new work and navigates through funny and emotional moments after a big career change.

His mix of comedy and emotional acting has made 'Pilot' a top pick for family summer films and a strong contender for the box office.

'Land of Happiness,' set to open on August 14th, focuses on the 1979 presidential assassination trial. Jo Jung Suk’s powerful and moving performance in the film’s advance screenings has earned it the second spot in booking rates.

Jo Jung Suk continues to prove his acting skills with these standout performances, solidifying his place as a top box office draw.

Despite his busy schedule, Jo Jung Suk will be on the YouTube show 'Fairy Jae Hyung' at 5 PM on August 11th and on JTBC’s 'Newsroom' at 6:30 PM, connecting with his fans.

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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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