Broadcaster Hong Seok Cheon recently shared a heartwarming story about his close friendship with actor Byeon Woo Seok.

On the September 2nd episode of KBS Cool FM's 'Park Myung Soo's Radio Show,' Hong Seok Cheon appeared as a guest and talked about various topics, including his bond with Byeon Woo Seok.

During the show, Hong Seok Cheon mentioned, "Woo Seok comes to my birthday party every year to celebrate with me."

When DJ Park Myung Soo asked about their friendship, Hong Seok Cheon confirmed, "Yes, we're close. Woo Seok is really kind and well-mannered."

He also shared how he encouraged Byeon Woo Seok to pursue acting, saying, "I always told him to become an actor. He has a face that could succeed greatly as an actor. Back then, he was enjoying his time as a model, but later on, he worked hard and became an actor."

Hong Seok Cheon then added a funny detail, "When he asked me what I wanted as a birthday gift, I told him I wanted underwear. He gave me a set of three pairs of underwear as a gift."

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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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