Actor Yoo In Soo is making exciting news as he prepares to become a direct junior of Jo In Sung! On the 25th, Yoo In Soo's agency, Management Goo, shared that he has successfully passed the audition for the Air Force Military Band.

Despite his strong desire to continue acting while in the military, Yoo In Soo volunteered for the Air Force Military Band exam and passed both the interview and physical test in August.

Yoo In Soo made his acting debut in 2017 with the popular drama Strong Woman Do Bong-soon. Since then, he has built a solid career, appearing in various hit dramas like All of Us Are Dead, Alchemy of Souls, Bad Mom, Extraordinary Attorney Woo 2: Counter Punch, Morning Comes to Psychiatric Ward, Lee Jae, Soon to Die, and Night Photography. He has also acted in films such as The Pigeon and Loan Shark. Yoo has earned recognition as a rising star, praised for his ability to play many different characters, whether they are heroes or villains.

In 2023, Yoo In Soo grabbed a lot of attention by appearing in five dramas and two films without taking any breaks. Recently, he made the choice to enlist while continuing to participate in various activities, including variety shows, music releases, and theater performances.

Notably, Jo In Sung has previously served in the Air Force Military Band, and Lee Do Hyun is currently serving, which makes Yoo In-soo their direct junior.

Yoo In Soo expressed his excitement through Management Goo, saying, "I am honored to follow in the footsteps of such excellent seniors. I will do my best not to tarnish their reputation."

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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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