• Byeon Woo Seok to Join Shin Min Ah in Special Cameo for 'No Gain No Love'

    Rising star Byeon Woo Seok is set to make a special appearance in the tvN X TVING original drama 'No Gain No Love.' The drama is written by Kim Hye Young and directed by Kim Jung Sik.

    According to a report by DongA.com, Byeon Woo Seok will be seen in a cameo role in 'No Gain No Love,' thanks to his connection with director Kim Jung Sik.

    The two previously collaborated on last year's JTBC drama 'Strong Woman Gang Nam-soon.' Sources reveal that Byeon Woo Seok quickly agreed to join the project after receiving a call from director Kim.

    'No Gain No Love' is a "zero-sum romance" that follows Son Hae Young (played by Shin Min Ah), a woman who decides to get married to avoid losses, and Kim Ji Wook (played by Kim Young Dae), a man who becomes a fake groom to prevent causing harm.

    The show premiered on the 26th and has already captured viewers' attention. It recorded an average rating of 4.3% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 5.2%, and an average nationwide rating of 3.8%, peaking at 4.5%, according to Nielsen Korea.

    Byeon Woo Seok's special appearance is expected to add even more excitement to the drama. His cameo is scheduled to air in next week's episode of 'No Gain No Love.'

    Meanwhile, 'No Gain No Love' is part of the 'tvN X TVING Original' lineup, a joint project by tvN and TVING to reach both TV and OTT audiences. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM on tvN and is also available on TVING.

    A spinoff is planned for later release as a TVING original. Internationally, the show will be available in over 240 countries on Amazon Prime Video under the title 'No Gain No Love.'

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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