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.

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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