Jung Ho Yeon is set to make a major Hollywood splash as she takes on the lead role in Director Kim Jee-woon's new film, The Hole.

On November 7, U.S. media outlet Variety announced that Jung will star in this adaptation of the award-winning novel The Hole by Pyun Hye-young.

The story follows the intense journey of a professor named Oh Gi, whose life takes a dark turn after a tragic car accident.

Jung’s agency, Saram Entertainment, confirmed that she will play Sandy, the wife of Professor Oh Gi, who dies suddenly in the accident. Jung will act alongside Theo James from The White Lotus, creating an on-screen couple that’s sure to captivate audiences.

The Hole will be shot in both English and Korean, with filming locations in South Korea and the U.S., and is expected to start production in early 2024.

This role follows Jung’s recent Hollywood debut in the Apple TV+ series Disclaimer, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. In the psychological thriller, she plays Jisoo, the assistant to a journalist portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Her portrayal in Disclaimer has already drawn attention, showing her versatility and charisma.

Jung has also completed filming for Hope, a thriller directed by Na Hong-jin. In Hope, she stars alongside Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender in a suspenseful story of survival in a small coastal village facing a mysterious threat.

With roles in both Hollywood films and Korean cinema, Jung Ho Yeon is proving herself as a rising global star. Fans are eagerly waiting to see her next big-screen performances.

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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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