BTS's Jungkook has warmed hearts this winter with a sweet message for fans, even while serving in the military.

On December 18, Jungkook left fans touched with a loving message through the fan community platform Weverse. He began by checking on his fans, saying, "Knock knock... Are you all doing well?.. Staying healthy?" He then added, "Don't get sick... Make sure to eat well... I miss you," showing how much he cares about their well-being and expressing his longing for them.

Fans quickly shared their heartfelt responses, with messages like, "I miss you too," "Jungkook, make sure you stay healthy," "Such a kind idol who takes care of us," and "Come back soon, Jeon Jungkook." Others also added, "Oh, Kkuki...," and "Jungkook's here,ㅠㅠ and the longing is dripping...ㅠㅠ," showing how much they miss him.

Despite being in the military, Jungkook continues to make waves in the music world. He recently achieved big wins at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), taking home two awards: Top K-Pop Album for "GOLDEN" and Top Global K-Pop Song for "Standing Next to You." Jungkook made history by becoming the K-pop solo artist with the most awards at the BBMAs, with a total of three trophies over the past two years.

At the 2024 MAMA Awards (MAMA), Jungkook won Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10, making it another triple win. He also took home three awards at the 2024 Melon Music Awards (MMA 2024), winning Best Solo Male, Million's Top 10, and 2024 Top 10, marking two consecutive years of amazing victories.

To top it off, Jungkook was named #1 on the 2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 and earned a spot on Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of 2023 list, proving once again his incredible global impact. Even while in the military, Jungkook continues to shine and show his love for fans!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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