Actor Kim Woo Bin has opened up about his transformation for his role in The Drug King.

At the production presentation for the Netflix film held on September 10 at Lotte Cinema in Konkuk University, Seoul, Kim Woo Bin and co-star Kim Sung Kyun, along with director Kim Joo-hwan, shared details about their roles.

Kim Woo Bin shared, "To make my character look powerful and dominant, I intentionally gained around 8kg. I didn’t want a lean look; instead, I kept some extra weight and even the puffiness in my face to create a specific image."

He added, "I also bleached my hair to fit the role better. As filming went on, I lost some weight and changed my hairstyle again."

The Drug King tells the story of Lee Jeong-do (played by Kim Woo Bin), a martial arts expert who starts working as a close monitor for people with electronic tracking bracelets, following a recommendation from probation officer Kim Seon-min (played by Kim Sung Kyun). The film will be available exclusively on Netflix starting September 13.

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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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