• Lee Seung Hyub Opens Up About Playing Dongjin in 'Love Next Door': "Grateful for the Experience"

    Lee Seung Hyub shared his thoughts as Love Next Door came to an end.

    In tvN’s weekend drama Love Next Door, Lee Seung Hyub played Bae Dongjin, the younger brother of Bae Seokryu (played by Jung So Min), who dreams of becoming a fitness trainer.

    His portrayal of Dongjin, an immature yet funny character, grabbed the audience’s attention. Even with his flaws, Dongjin was hard to dislike and added a lot of humor to the drama.

    To prepare for his role as an aspiring fitness trainer, Lee Seung Hyub stuck to a strict diet and workout routine to match the character’s appearance. His realistic acting made Dongjin a key part of the story.

    Before the finale, Lee Seung Hyub shared his feelings through his agency. “Love Next Door gave me so much valuable experience, and I was happy to play the immature Dongjin.

    He added, "Reading the script made me think about myself and my family, and it reminded me how important family is. I also got to see my parents more often during filming.”

    He added, “I’m really thankful to the director and senior actors who helped me focus and learn a lot. I was nervous, but I had so much fun filming, and I’ll never forget this experience. I’ll keep working hard to improve. Dongjin might have seemed unlikable, but thank you for watching him until the end.”

    Lee Seung Hyub will continue his career as both a singer and actor, with N.Flying’s Asia tour, 2024 N.Flying LIVE ‘HIDE-OUT’ in ASIA, starting in Bangkok this November.

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  • BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts

    BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

    As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

    With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

    That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

    "Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

    On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

    Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

    At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

    Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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