Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun's drama "Good Partner" is causing a buzz across Asia!

According to Viu, Asia's leading OTT platform, "Good Partner" soared to #1 in Indonesia and Hong Kong, #2 in Malaysia and Singapore, #5 in Thailand, and #8 in the Philippines for the week of August 19 to August 25. This was the week when episodes 8 and 9 were released.

Even with a three-week break due to the 2024 Paris Olympics, "Good Partner" saw its ratings in Korea jump to around 17%. The drama’s popularity in Indonesia and Hong Kong has also been soaring, landing at the top of the Viu Weekly Chart there.

International media like Hong Kong's Korean Star Daily and Singapore's AsiaOne have featured major interviews with Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun, drawing even more attention to the hit series.

Viu, which is based in Hong Kong and offers popular Korean dramas like "Reborn Rich" and "Taxi Driver 2," is making waves across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It’s ranked #2 among Southeast Asia OTT platforms based on user engagement and subscribers.

Recently, Viu also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Creative Content Agency at the International Broadcasting & Video Market (BCWW) in Korea, aiming to boost the global reach and distribution of Korean content.

Along with "Good Partner," Viu is showcasing other Korean dramas like "Cinderella at 2 AM," "Perfect Family," and "DNA Lover."

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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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