Exciting news for film enthusiasts! The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has officially announced that the charming Park Bo Young and the versatile Ahn Jae Hong will be gracing the stage as hosts for the highly anticipated opening ceremony. Mark your calendars for October 2, 2024, at 7 PM, as the dynamic duo will take the spotlight at the Busan Cinema Center's outdoor theater in Haeundae.

Park Bo Young, who first captured hearts in the 2006 drama Secret Campus, skyrocketed to fame with her standout role in the 2008 blockbuster Speed Scandal.

Since then, she’s dazzled audiences in a variety of roles, from A Werewolf Boy (2012) to Your Wedding (2018), and memorable dramas like Oh My Ghostess (2015) and Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017).

Last year, she captivated viewers with her powerful performances in Concrete Utopia and the Netflix hit Mental Health Ward, earning prestigious accolades such as the Best Actress Award at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards and the Star of the Year Award at the 2023 Busan Film Critics Awards.

Her return to BIFF isn’t new; she was previously seen at the festival in 2015 with films Mutant and The King’s Case Note.

Ahn Jae Hong has also made a name for himself with unforgettable roles, starting with his impressive turn in the 2014 film Soccer Player. He continued to win hearts in hit dramas like Reply 1988 (2015-2016), Fight for My Way (2017), and Melo is My Nature (2019). His recent performance in the Netflix original series Mask Girl (2023) showcased his remarkable range, leading to accolades including Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards, and Best Actor in a Series at the 2024 Director's Cut Awards.

Ahn Jae Hong’s connection to BIFF is notable too, having been part of the festival in 2013 with 1999, Meeting and returning last year with the TVING original series LTNS (2024).

The 29th Busan International Film Festival will run from October 2 to October 11, 2024, kicking off with the opening ceremony on October 2 at the Busan Cinema Center.

The festival’s opening film is the much-anticipated Netflix movie The Old Way, directed by Park Chan-wook and Kim Sang-man, featuring a stellar cast including Kang Dong-won, Park Jung-min, and Cha Seung-won.

Stay tuned for more updates as BIFF 2024 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of cinema!

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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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