• Kim Minju to Play Seo Kang Joon's Friend in New Drama "Undercover High School"

    Actress Kim Minju will be joining Seo Kang Joon in the upcoming MBC drama Undercover High School, where she will play his friend.

    According to her agency, Management Soup, Kim Minju has been cast in the comedic action drama Undercover High School (written by Lim Young Bin, directed by Choi Jung In), which is set to air on Fridays and Saturdays.

    The drama follows National Intelligence Service agent Jeong Hae Seong (played by Seo Kang Joon), who goes undercover as a high school student to investigate missing gold bars from the reign of Emperor Gojong. The series promises a mix of comedy and action as Jeong navigates the chaos of living a double life as both a teenager and a spy.

    Kim Minju will play Lee Ye Na, the president of the student council at the prestigious Byungmun High School. Ye Na is the only daughter of the school's chairman, Seo Myung Ju (played by Kim Shin Rok). With her privileged status, she excels in everything, from academics to popularity, and is considered the "queen" of the school. However, behind the facade, she struggles to meet the high expectations of her tough mother.

    Kim Minju has been gaining attention for her strong performances in dramas like The Forbidden Marriage and Connection. She also impressed audiences with her delicate acting in her first lead role in the recently released film Cheongseol, which premiered on November 6th.

    Undercover High School is set to premiere in 2025, and fans are already excited to see Kim Minju’s new role alongside Seo Kang Joon.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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