Get ready for an intense new drama! Park Hyung Sik and Heo Joon Ho have been confirmed as the lead stars in SBS's upcoming series Treasure Island, slated to air in 2025.

SBS announced on the 13th that the two actors will headline the highly anticipated drama, written by Lee Myung-hee (Money Flower) and directed by Jin Chang-gyu (Military Prosecutor Doberman). Treasure Island revolves around a gripping story of betrayal, ambition, and power.

It follows the journey of a man who hacks into a slush fund account worth a jaw-dropping 2 trillion won to survive, only to be killed by a political figure who later realizes he’s lost the entire fortune.

The drama promises intense action, mystery, and twists that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Park Hyung Sik will play Seo Dong-joo, the Head of External Cooperation for Daesan Group’s Chairman’s Office. While people say, "Seo Dong-joo lives and dies for Daesan's interests," his true ambition lies in taking over the entire company. With a role packed with ambition, intellect, and charm, Park Hyung Sik is ready to show a new side of himself. "I’m excited to portray a character with such depth and complexity. Seo Dong-joo’s ambition is fiery, and I think viewers will be drawn to his journey," shared Park Hyung Sik.

On the other hand, Heo Joon Ho will portray Yum Jang-sun, a former National Intelligence Service Director turned prestigious law professor. Beneath his esteemed image, Yum is the ultimate puppet master, controlling the world of money and power behind the scenes. "Yum Jang-sun is a character who thrives on control, and I look forward to exploring the dark sides of his personality," said Heo Joon Ho.

With a powerful cast and a riveting storyline, Treasure Island is already shaping up to be one of the must-watch dramas of 2025. Are you excited for this thrilling new series? Let us know in the comments below!

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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