Actor Ji Soo, who took a break from the spotlight due to school violence allegations, is giving fans a hint about his return.

On August 23, Ji Soo shared a video titled “JisooRoad: Actor Kim Jisoo's JisooRoad Movie Vlog Documentary,” where he reflects on his time away. The video shows him boarding a train and talking about his recent hiatus.

Ji Soo mentioned, “It feels like it has been about four years. I went on a solo trip to Geomundo four years ago, and now I’m finally coming back.” He added, “A lot has happened in these years. I’ve finished my military service and cleared up misunderstandings with people who had issues with me. I’m getting ready to slowly ease back into my career.”

In the video,Ji Soo arrives at Seoul Station and heads to Hyehwa Station, saying, “I was on my way home but decided to stop by here to walk around and remember the past. I used to do theater activities with my acting teacher, and I also auditioned and practiced in Daehangno during high school about 12-13 years ago.”

Ji Soo is excited about returning to acting, sharing, “I want to try stage acting again. I’m interested in theater and musicals and also making short films.”

He added, “Filming for YouTube has been fun, and I’d like to work on English-language projects. I studied English a lot during my public service, and with the audience becoming more global, I want to create something international. I’m also open to acting in English if the chance comes up.”

Ji Soo was involved in a school violence scandal in March 2021, which led him to leave the drama "River Where the Moon Rises."

At that time, he apologized, saying, “I sincerely apologize to those who suffered because of me. There’s no excuse for my past actions. I feel I received too much attention while hiding my past, and I’ve always felt guilty and anxious about it.”

In July 2021, Ji Soo’s legal team revealed that he had filed a defamation complaint against the original accuser and a commenter. However, both were found not guilty after the police investigation.

Ji Soo completed his alternative military service as a social service worker after enlisting in October 2021 and was discharged last October.

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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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