Choi Yoori is launching her very own music talk show called Listen! Yoori's Forest, and fans can’t wait for the premiere!

Listen! Yoori's Forest, a healing music talk show, will air its first episode today, January 9 at 7 PM on Dingo’s official YouTube channel. The show, hosted by singer-songwriter Choi Yoori, aims to bring comfort and empathy to viewers through a unique mix of music and heartfelt conversations.

Choi Yoori explained that the idea behind the show is to create a space where people can comfortably share their small worries and receive emotional healing through music. "I wanted to create a place where people can talk about their unsaid stories and feel comforted through music," she said. Her warm voice and unique perspective will make this show a special experience for everyone watching.

What sets Listen! Yoori's Forest apart from other talk shows is the live performance segment, where Choi Yoori will reinterpret her guests’ hit songs in her own style. Fans can expect new, emotional versions of popular songs, offering fresh and deeply touching performances.

Each episode of the show features a heartwarming moment where the guest plants a small tree and a personal message in a terrarium, symbolizing the growth of Yoori's Forest. This gesture represents a journey of empathy, healing, and connection, going beyond just entertainment.

Listen! Yoori's Forest is a collaboration between Choi Yoori and Dingo, combining Dingo’s stylish direction and deep storytelling with Choi Yoori’s empathetic hosting. The show is set to offer unforgettable moments of healing to all who tune in.

The show’s main segment, Yoori's Forest Music Concert, will see the guest either performing their hits or introducing their hidden gems in Choi Yoori’s unique style. There will also be fun segments, like psychological tests and the stories behind unreleased songs, offering a fresh twist compared to other talk shows.

The very first episode will feature SEVENTEEN’s main vocalist, Seungkwan, as the guest. Seungkwan has shown his love for Choi Yoori’s music in the past, even covering her debut song "Circle" for his birthday last year. Fans got a sneak peek of their collaboration when Seungkwan released a live video covering Choi Yoori’s song “To Love” on January 7, building excitement for the show.

Don’t miss the premiere of Listen! Yoori's Forest today at 7 PM, with new guests each week sharing deep conversations and unforgettable musical moments.

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The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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