Actors Park Jin Young and Roh Jeong Eui are gearing up to star in an exciting new drama.

Channel A revealed on the 27th that Park Jin Young and Roh Jeong Eui will lead the cast of the upcoming drama 'The Witch,' directed by Kim Tae-kyun and produced by Showbox and Mr. Romance.

The show is a mysterious romance about a woman who is rumored to be a witch because the men who fall for her often suffer tragic fates. A man risks everything to save her from this curse.

'The Witch' is based on the popular webtoon by Kang Full, known for hits like 'Moving,' 'The Light Store,' and 'Fool.' Director Kim Tae-kyun, who previously impressed with 'The Drug King,' will bring this series to life.

In the drama, Park Jin Young will play Dong-jin, a top data miner who, to prove his love Mi-jeong is not a witch, studies statistics for ten years. He later meets Mi-jeong again and puts his life on the line to uncover the mystery of her misfortune. Park Jin Young, chosen for his strong resemblance to the character, is expected to add depth to the role with his unique blend of mystery and warmth.

Roh Jeong Eui will take on the role of Mi-jeong, a woman who has withdrawn from society, believing herself to be cursed. Since childhood, she has been surrounded by strange occurrences, and those who have loved her have all met with disaster. Although she lives in isolation, Mi-jeong yearns to step back into the world.

'The Witch' is set to premiere in the first half of 2025.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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