A Korean pancake (bunggeoppang) shop owner who went viral for his looks and striking resemblance to actor Jung Hae In is set to appear on the 300th episode of KBS Joy's Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller!

The upcoming January 20th episode will be a special one, celebrating the milestone with star-studded guests, including legendary MC Lee Kyung Kyu, who famously gave bold advice in the show’s highest-rated 95th episode. But stealing the spotlight is the viral sensation dubbed “the most handsome pancake maker.”

This multi-talented guest started his bunggeoppang business in the winter of 2024 while freelancing as a model.

To his surprise, casual videos of him making pancakes gained massive attention online, racking up over 40 million views!

Fans couldn’t help but notice his uncanny resemblance to Jung Hae In, and soon, long lines formed at his shop, attracting even international visitors.

Lee Kyung Kyu humorously reacted, saying, "Jung Hae In? Really?!" before admitting, "You're definitely the most handsome person making Korean pancakes."

Although the viral star has since stopped running the shop, the attention left him at a crossroads. Should he expand his business or chase his dream of becoming an entertainer?

Fellow MC Lee Soo Geun gave him heartfelt advice, saying, "You seem to have a lot of interests, but even focusing on one thing isn't easy."

This special episode will also feature comedian Lee Yoon Seok and divorce lawyer Lee In Cheol, who will share their unique stories. Don’t miss the 300th episode of Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller on January 20 at 8:30 PM KST, airing on KBS Joy!

Fans can catch the show every Monday at 8:30 PM KST through LG U+tv Channel 1, Genie tv Channel 41, SK Btv Channel 53, and the KBS mobile app "my K." For regional channel numbers, check the KBS N website!

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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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