The film Officer Black Belt, starring Kim Woo Bin, has claimed the number one spot on Netflix's Global TOP 10 Movies (Non-English) list for three weeks straight since its release!

According to Netflix's official TOP 10 website,Officer Black Belt gathered 5.1 million views from September 23 to 29. This impressive number was calculated by dividing the total viewing hours by the film's runtime. The movie has also made it into the TOP 10 list in 46 countries, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Brazil, Peru, and Germany.

Released on September 13, Officer Black Belt is an action-packed film about Lee Jeong-do, a 9th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo, who becomes a probation officer. He is tasked with monitoring electronic bracelet wearers 24/7 to prevent crime, a suggestion from fellow officer Kim Seon-min.

In this film, Kim Woo Bin plays the enthusiastic Lee Jeong-do, showing off a new side of himself. His impressive physicality and looks make it hard to picture anyone else in this role. For this character, he fully bleached his hair blonde for the first time and committed to three to four hours of daily training in Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo to perfect his action scenes. His hard work has helped Officer Black Belt win over audiences and continue its box office success as it heads into its fourth week.

Previously, Kim Woo Bin's Netflix series Delivery Man also did well, taking the top spot in Netflix's Global TOP 10 TV (Non-English) category for two weeks. With Officer Black Belt, he has shown his amazing strength by holding the top position for three weeks in a row in the Global TOP 10 Movies (Non-English) category.

This achievement highlights Kim Woo Bin's status as a "guaranteed box office draw" and strengthens his reputation as a reliable actor.

Kim Woo Bin's next project is a romantic comedy series titled Everything Will Come True, where he is expected to showcase his unique charm.

ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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