"Squid Game" star Jung Ho Yeon is stepping into a new chapter of her career with BH Entertainment!

On January 17, BH Entertainment announced the exciting news, saying, "We are thrilled to welcome actress Jung Ho Yeon to our family. She has limitless potential and so much more to show the world. With our systematic management and support for both her domestic and international activities, we aim to help her grow into a globally cherished actress."

Jung Ho Yeon first rose to fame in 2011 through her debut on "Korea's Next Top Model Season 2."

After proving her talent and charm on runways for major fashion shows and global brand campaigns, she made a jaw-dropping switch to acting. Her debut role as Kang Sae-byeok in Netflix's "Squid Game" became a global sensation, and fans everywhere couldn’t get enough of her. The "Jung Ho Yeon Syndrome" quickly spread worldwide!

Her performance in "Squid Game" made history, earning her the honor of being the first Korean actress to win Best Actress at the 28th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. She also gained a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 74th Emmy Awards, proving her undeniable talent and helping Korean content shine on the global stage.

Jung Ho Yeon’s journey doesn’t stop there. She just wrapped up filming for director Na Hong Jin’s upcoming movie "Hope" and is set to star in the 2024 Apple TV+ drama "Disclaimer."

In the drama, she will play Jisoo, the assistant to Cate Blanchett’s character Catherine, a role already stirring major buzz in the industry.

With her new partnership with BH Entertainment, fans can’t wait to see what incredible projects Jung Ho Yeon will take on next.

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BTS's Jimin has proven once again why he's one of the most popular idols in the world, breaking another incredible record in the global popularity poll!

For the second week of January 2025 (January 6 - January 12), Jimin took the top spot in the global K-pop idol popularity poll 'KDOL,' receiving an impressive 43,121,505 hearts. This marks his 179th consecutive week at #1, showing his powerful and dedicated fanbase.

With a total of 17,761,518,872 hearts, Jimin remains in the Hall of Fame, keeping a massive 5.4 billion heart lead over second place. His reign at the top continues, further cementing his position as one of the biggest K-pop stars of all time.

As of January 17, Jimin holds the following records:

• Most accumulated votes: 17,761,518,872
• Most daily rankings at #1: 1,191 times
• Most weekly rankings at #1: 179 times
• Most monthly rankings at #1: 39 times
• Most daily votes: 2,686,681,922
• Most weekly votes: 2,749,178,562
• Most monthly votes: 3,066,876,445
• Most votes on his birthday: 2,686,681,922
• Longest streak at #1 in daily rankings: 61 days

Jimin also holds 9 Hall of Fame titles, showcasing his unmatched popularity and consistency.

The global K-pop idol popularity voting app, KDOL, is used in countries like the U.S., Japan, Southeast Asia, and Korea, where fans vote in real-time. Votes from daily, weekly, and monthly rankings are combined to decide who stays on top.

Also, Jimin’s ad, based on his impressive monthly KDOL ranking from November, can be seen at Sadang Station in Seoul until January 17, further showing his worldwide influence.

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