BTS’s V is officially the most handsome man in the world for 2024! The K-pop star has once again proven that his stunning visuals are unmatched, as he claims the title of “The Most Handsome Man in the World” in a global poll held by Shining Awards.

V beat out 50 male celebrities from around the world to secure the top spot. The poll, which ran for 10 months, saw over 2.44 million votes cast, and V emerged as the winner. He even outshined major Hollywood stars like Timothy Chalamet, Chris Evans, and British singer Zayn Malik, all while representing K-pop on the global stage.

But the honor doesn’t stop there! V’s victory isn’t just about his good looks. The Shining Awards will donate the prize money in his real name, Kim Taehyung, to UNICEF, showcasing his heart and kindness alongside his undeniable beauty.

In addition to his win in the global poll, V also ranked No. 1 in Nubia Magazine’s '2024 Most Handsome Man in Asia: The Man Who Makes Asia’s Heart Race' poll. V took the top spot after months of fierce voting, defeating other Asian stars like Bollywood’s Hrithik Roshan and Ranveer Singh, and Thai actor Win Metawin. The magazine recognized V for his global influence and the way he makes fans’ hearts race across Asia and beyond.

This marks the second consecutive year that V has been named “The Most Handsome Man in the World” by Nubia Magazine—he first won the title in 2023 with an astounding 7 million votes from 163 countries. V surpassed big names like actor Luke James Page from Bridgerton and pop star Justin Bieber to claim the crown.

V's journey to the top began in 2017 when he became the first K-pop star to rank first in TC Candler’s ‘100 Most Handsome Faces in the World.’ His win broke the mold of Western beauty standards, proving that Eastern culture could define what is truly handsome.

V’s charm is undeniable, and with each new title, he continues to win the hearts of fans around the world. His influence is not just about looks, but also about his personality and the positive impact he has globally.

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Actress Joo Hyun Young has finally spoken out about the rumors surrounding her departure from SNL Korea, clearing up the confusion once and for all.

On January 9, a video from comedian Lee Soo Ji’s web entertainment show Saching Queen aired on Studio Chikachika’s YouTube channel. In the fifth episode, titled "Joo Hyun Young’s Drunken Confessions, From the Reason for Leaving SNL to Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Talents," the actress opened up about her exit from the show.

The conversation began when Lee Soo Ji noted, "A lot of fans have been missing you after you left SNL Korea. I’ve seen many comments under SNL Korea videos like 'It’s a shame we don’t get to see Joo Hyun Young'."

Joo Hyun Young, who had been a regular cast member from season 1 in September 2021 to season 4 in 2023, shocked fans when she announced her departure ahead of season 5. Her exit stirred disappointment among viewers who were left wondering why she left the show.

Lee Soo Ji asked, "A lot of people commented asking about why you left. Did you see that?"

Joo Hyun Young replied, "Yes, I saw it. People around me send them to me."

Lee Soo Ji, visibly frustrated, said, "I wanted to comment ‘That’s not true,’ because when Joo Hyun Young left, she sent handwritten letters with her feelings and aspirations to all the cast members and the production team."

Joo Hyun Young shared, "When I left the cast, I made it clear that I wanted to focus on my acting career, and an article about that came out. However, many people don’t know about this article."

Lee Soo Ji responded, "I didn’t even know that an article was released." Joo Hyun Young then added, "Let me clarify. If you want to know the reason and various other circumstances behind my departure from SNL Korea, you can read the article." The screen caption read, "No more misunderstandings from now on."

There were rumors that Joo Hyun Young’s satirical sketch of Kim Geon Hee, wife of President Yoon Seok Yeol, during the 2021 presidential campaign might have been the cause of her departure. Some netizens speculated that it could have been the "decisive reason" for her exit.

However, Joo Hyun Young quickly addressed this. Through her agency, AIMC, she explained, "The reason for my departure is that SNL Korea gave me an amazing environment to express myself, and it helped me grow. But as I began working on other types of projects, I realized that I was experiencing growth in a different way, even though it was difficult."

She continued, "I thought about whether I could balance both my acting career and SNL Korea, and I realized that the experiences I had on the show were great training. However, my next project has a darker genre and requires me to deliver a more thoughtful message. I felt I needed to focus more and gain more experience before taking on such a project."

Joo Hyun Young concluded, "I know this might be a disappointing choice, but I want to explore new, uncomfortable, and challenging paths. I hope everyone will understand and support me as I move forward."

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