• Kim Jae Young Opens Up About His Close Friendship with Byeon Woo Seok and Joo Woo Jae—And Their Humble Beginnings as Models

    Actor Kim Jae Young revealed some fun details about his close friendship with actors Byeon Woo Seok and Joo Woo Jae on the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy.

    As a special MC on the show, Kim Jae Young made a stunning entrance with his iconic model walk, impressing the "Mother Avengers" group, who couldn’t help but praise his handsome and dignified presence.

    When MC Seo Jang Hoon jokingly mentioned that fans say Kim Jae Young’s wish is to always wear a coat no matter the weather, the actor responded with a smile, sharing, "I’m 187 cm tall, and my shoe size is 296 mm."

    This sparked further curiosity when Seo Jang Hoon asked if his shoe size was 300 mm, to which Kim Jae Young explained, "I’ve had a habit of wearing shoes that are too small for me since I was young, so my toes are a bit curved." He was then advised to go for shoes around 310 mm for comfort.

    But it wasn’t all about fashion. Kim Jae Young also opened up about his deep bond with his fellow actors and former models, Byeon Woo Seok and Joo Woo Jae.

    He shared a funny story from one of their year-end gatherings where they all decided to skip the alcohol. "Joo Woo Jae doesn’t like drinking. He doesn’t even enjoy watching others drink. So when we meet, we don’t drink much," he revealed.

    Instead, they enjoyed carbonated drinks and spent their time sharing stories about their achievements and talking about their successful friends.

    When asked who was the most popular among them during their model days, Kim Jae Young humbly admitted, "None of us were very popular as models back then. However, Joo Woo Jae was probably the most well-known because he was famous for his fashion in Hongdae."

    The conversation took a lighthearted turn when Seo Jang Hoon joked, "It’s a bit sad that you all sat together," and Shin Dong Yup humorously added, "It seems like they spent meaningless time together," causing everyone to burst into laughter.

    Kim Jae Young’s career began as a model in 2011, and he later made his acting debut in 2013 with the film No Breathing.

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  • BTS’s Jimin Makes History Again as "Who" Earns Gold Certification in Spain —First K-Pop Soloist to Achieve This TWICE

    BTS’s Jimin is unstoppable! His song Who has officially earned a Gold certification in Spain, making him the first and only K-pop solo artist to achieve this milestone twice.

    On February 12, Spain’s PROMUSICAE, a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), awarded Who the prestigious Oro (Gold) certification. To receive this honor, a song must sell 30,000 units, including streaming equivalents.

    Jimin previously earned his first Gold certification in Spain with Like Crazy in July 2024. Now, with Who also achieving Gold status, he has cemented his place as a true global superstar, proving his incredible popularity not just in Korea but all around the world.

    His impact in Spain has been undeniable! Who made history by ranking No. 96 on Apple Music’s Top 100: Spain year-end chart, becoming the first and only song by an Asian artist to enter the list.

    This marks the first time a K-pop song has ever appeared on Spain’s annual Apple Music chart.

    The song’s performance on Spotify Spain has also been nothing short of legendary. Who has stayed on the Spotify Spain Weekly Top Songs chart for 30 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-charting K-pop solo song in the country.

    It has also remained on the Daily Top Songs chart for an incredible 203 days, continuously extending its record.

    Jimin’s influence in Spain continues to grow, and fans can’t wait to see what record he breaks next.

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