Actor Byeon Woo Seok has opened up about how his relationship with senior actor Kim Soo Hyun deepened after their touching moment at the AAA 2024.

2024 has undoubtedly been the year of Byeon Woo Seok. With his starring role in the popular tvN drama Lovely Runner, Byeon Woo Seok captured the hearts of viewers, creating an explosive trend that swept across the home screens.

At the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand, Byeon Woo Seok ended the year on an incredible high, taking home a total of 6 prestigious awards!

He won the grand prize, Actor of the Year, as well as the AAA Popularity Award, AAA Asian Celebrity Award, Best Artist Award, Best Couple Award, and Best OST Award—talk about a clean sweep!

Now starting 2025 with plenty of momentum, Byeon Woo Seok met with Star News on January 22 in their Jongno, Seoul office to talk about his growing bond with his senior, Kim Soo Hyun.

The two actors made headlines at the AAA 2024 ceremony when they shared an unexpectedly cute moment together, whispering and laughing as they exchanged words backstage.

Byeon Woo Seok couldn’t hide his admiration for Kim Soo Hyun, revealing, “Kim Soo Hyun has always been a senior I’ve looked up to. I’ve always thought, 'I want to be like him.' Meeting him at AAA 2024 was a dream come true."

He added, "Even though it was brief, having a chance to talk to him made me realize just how amazing he is. I already admired him, but now, I admire him even more”.

When asked what makes Kim Soo Hyun so charming, Byeon Woo Seok replied, “His acting is powerful, especially with his eyes. He has great depth in his performances, and he’s incredibly handsome. I’m a fan of beautiful things, and Kim Soo Hyun definitely fits that description.”

Byeon Woo Seok also shared a behind-the-scenes moment from AAA 2024, revealing that he worked out alongside Kim Soo Hyun and fellow actor Ahn Bo Hyun.

“It wasn’t planned,” Byeon Woo Seok said, “but when I went to the gym in the morning, Kim Soo Hyun was already there working out. It shows just how seriously these top stars take care of themselves.”

After AAA 2024, Kim Soo Hyun publicly shared his feelings about their relationship, telling a fan, “Now, we’ve become two people who like each other”. Byeon Woo Seok responded warmly, saying, “When I talked to him, I could feel our energies connecting. I think we’ll get closer in the future.”

The special bond between Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Soo Hyun is one fans will be watching closely as it continues to develop.

The AAA, hosted by Star News, has been a major highlight for global fans since its launch in 2016 as Korea’s first integrated awards ceremony for both actors and singers.

Each year, it captivates audiences with star-studded performances and new, exciting stages, solidifying its place as the world’s top awards ceremony.

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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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