Korean actor Song Kang Ho is making his highly anticipated U.S. debut after an impressive 34 years in the industry! He has been confirmed to join the cast of Netflix's Angry People (BEEF) Season 2, alongside Hollywood stars like Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, and Youn Yuh Jung.

On December 19, U.S. media outlet Deadline reported that Song Kang Ho, famous for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, will be starring in the second season of Angry People. This news has got fans excited, especially since the show is already a huge hit in the U.S.!

Angry People Season 1, which debuted in 2023, follows a road rage incident that spirals out of control between Danny, a struggling contractor, and Amy, a dissatisfied businesswoman. Their conflict leads to life-threatening situations. The first season received overwhelming praise and won a total of 8 awards at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series, Best Directing, and Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress for Steven Yeun and Ali Wong.

Season 2 of Angry People is set in a lavish country club owned by a Korean billionaire. The plot will revolve around a young couple who find themselves caught between a conflict between their boss and his wife, making them pawns in a much bigger game.Song Kang Ho's role has not been revealed yet, but fans are eager to see what kind of character he will portray.

Angry People is directed by Lee Sung-jin, a Korean-American writer and director. Youn Yuh Jung, who was also cast in the show, previously shared her thoughts in an interview with Harper's Bazaar, saying, "I’m naturally drawn to works created by Korean Americans. Director Lee Sung-jin wanted to tell a story through me, which is a different perspective from Korean directors, and I find it interesting."

Song Kang Ho, one of Korea’s most respected actors, is no stranger to global recognition. He starred in Parasite, which won four Academy Awards in 2020, including Best Picture. In 2023, he earned the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in Broker. With his U.S. debut in Angry People Season 2, all eyes are on him as he takes on this new international role. Fans can’t wait to see what he’ll bring to the table!

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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