Actor Kang Hoon is gearing up for an exciting transformation in the upcoming drama Scalpel-Wielding Hunter!

On January 14, NPIO Entertainment revealed that Kang Hoon has joined the cast of the crime psychological thriller Scalpel-Wielding Hunter. The drama centers around Se Hyun, a brilliant forensic pathologist who discovers clues about his father’s gruesome murders during an autopsy. To keep his dark family secret hidden, Se Hyun sets out on a chilling mission to catch his father before the police do.

Kang Hoon will play Jung Jung Hyun, the leader of the violent crimes unit. As a skilled and determined investigator, Jung Hyun becomes deeply involved with Se Hyun while solving murder cases.

Despite the gruesome world he operates in, Jung Hyun is a firm believer in the goodness of humanity. Kang Hoon is expected to deliver a powerful performance as he navigates the character’s emotional and psychological journey.

Fans are already buzzing with excitement! Kang Hoon was widely praised last year for his role as Kang Joo Yeon, a reserved news anchor in the romantic drama To My Harry. Known for his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, Kang Hoon’s portrayal of Jung Hyun in Scalpel-Wielding Hunter is highly anticipated.

With its gripping storyline, complex characters, and fast-paced action, Scalpel-Wielding Hunter is shaping up to be one of 2025’s must-watch dramas. Don’t miss Kang Hoon’s thrilling new role in this intense crime drama.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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