GOT7’s BamBam has shared a painful experience with racism from his early days in the industry.

On August 16, a video titled "BamBam: From Racism Stories to Criticisms on Dance Challenges" was released on the 1MILLION Dance Studio channel. In the video, BamBam opened up about his struggles after debuting.

He recalled, “During my trainee period, everything was fine. I was in the dorm with other foreigners, and the GOT7 members made it fun. I got good feedback for my assessments and attitude.”

However, his debut did not go as smoothly as he had hoped. BamBam shared, “I was young, and my skin was darker back then. I had chubby cheeks. People made hurtful comments like ‘If only he wasn’t here, it would be perfect’ and ‘Remove that Southeast Asian XX.’ Those words really hurt.”

He also mentioned, “Despite the pain, I used it as motivation to work harder. While I had many fans abroad, I didn’t have as many in Korea. But as I started my solo activities and appeared on variety shows, Korean fans began to recognize me. Things have definitely improved since then.”

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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