Park Hyo Shin has just hit a huge milestone in his career! His collaboration with BTS's V on the song "Winter Ahead" has officially entered the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.

On December 10, Billboard made the exciting announcement that "Winter Ahead" debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of December 14, 2024. This is a huge moment for Park Hyo Shin as it marks his first-ever entry on the chart since his debut in 1999. The talented singer, known for hit songs like "Good Person," "Wildflower," and "Snow Flower," has built a reputation as one of Korea’s top solo vocalists and made his mark in musical theater with roles in Elisabeth, Mozart!, Phantom, and Beethoven.

This also marks V’s fifth entry on the Billboard Hot 100, following his previous chart hits "FRI(END)S," "Love Me Again," "Slow Dancing," and "Christmas Tree."

Released on November 29, "Winter Ahead" is a heartwarming jazz-pop duet, created after V, who loves jazz, asked his close friend Park Hyo Shin to join him in making a winter-themed song. The song expresses V's hope for fans to have a warm and happy winter.

But that's not all! Park Hyo Shin also teased that he will release a prelude video for his new single "HERO" on December 16 at 6 PM KST. This will be his first new song in five years! "HERO" is not only a powerful track where Park Hyo Shin performs but also contributes to the writing, composing, and arranging. It’s the title track for the film "Firefighter," which was released on December 4, and its message perfectly fits the film’s deep and impactful storyline.

Park Hyo Shin’s agency, HOBIGHA, shared a heartfelt message, explaining that despite delays in the song's release, they decided it was important to share "HERO" now in hopes of providing comfort and hope to listeners during difficult times.

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On the latest episode of JTBC’s Battle! Paeng Bong Paeng Bong aired on April 19, actor Yoo Seung Ho showed up with a whole new vibe — a calm face, casual look, and a soft-growing beard that had everyone talking!

Appearing as a part-time helper for a fun cooking battle between married couple Paeng Hyun Sook and Lee Bong Won, Yoo Seung Ho teamed up with Kwak Dong Yeon to assist the two teams.

The pair helped with kitchen duties while also showing off their own cooking skills. Yoo Seung Ho whipped up spicy sea snail noodles (golbaengi somyeon), while Kwak Dong Yeon made his signature gochujang stew. The cast split up based on cooking abilities — Kwak Dong Yeon joined Park Mi Sun and Lee Bong Won, while Yoo Seung Ho sided with Paeng Hyun Sook and Choi Yang Rak.

Everyone was stunned when they learned Yoo Seung Ho is already 32 years old, saying he still looks like a baby-faced star! Park Mi Sun even pointed out that Kwak Dong Yeon is the same age as her son.

Later in the episode, Park Mi Sun stepped down from filming for health reasons, and comedian Lee Eun Ji came in as her replacement. She joked about being one year older than Yoo Seung Ho, and playfully made sure he knew it right away.

Because of long filming hours and travel, Yoo Seung Ho had grown a bit of facial hair. Kwak Dong Yeon teased him saying, “What are we gonna do about hyung’s beard?” But Lee Eun Ji was loving the new look! She said he reminded her of So Ji Sub from the hit drama I’m Sorry, I Love You. The production staff even added a hilarious caption: “Want to sell rice soup with me or die?” — referencing So Ji Sub’s legendary drama line.

Fans couldn’t get enough of Yoo Seung Ho’s chill new look, and many are already calling for a rugged drama comeback.

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