Kim Sejeong and Lee Jong Won's Brewing Love is making waves across Asia, with strong rankings in multiple countries.

On November 17th, Viu, the biggest OTT platform in Asia, shared that the ENA drama Brewing Love ranked 2nd in Indonesia during the first week of November (November 4–10) on its weekly chart.

The drama also made an impact in other countries, securing 6th place in Malaysia, 8th in Hong Kong, and 9th in Thailand, placing it in the top 10 charts in four Asian nations.

Brewing Love tells the story of Yongju (Kim Sejeong), a sales expert at a major beverage company who hides her true feelings, and Minju (Lee Jong Won), the CEO of a brewery who can read emotions. The drama uses the theme of alcohol to give a fresh spin on the beloved K-romantic comedy genre.

The chemistry between Kim Sejeong and Lee Jong Won is a big highlight, with their sweet interactions and the tension between their characters bringing extra excitement to the show.

Kim Sejeong, who previously gained success with Today’s Webtoon, has found another hit with Brewing Love.

Viu, a Hong Kong-based streaming platform, is known for offering popular Korean content across 16 countries, including in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia for monthly active users (MAU), streaming time, and paid subscribers.

Alongside Brewing Love, Viu also offers dramas like Modular Family and variety shows such as Iron Girl Squad.

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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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