Looks like the upcoming drama Shining is having a tough time locking down its male lead!

On February 15, exclusive reports from Star News revealed that Rowoon was offered the lead role in Shining but ultimately decided to decline.

Previously, Chae Jong Hyeop was set to take the part but also stepped down from the project in September 2023. With two actors turning down the role, the drama is facing serious casting struggles.

Shining is a romantic drama about how a relationship can be a guiding light in someone’s life, offering hope and direction. The script is written by Lee Sook Yeon (On the Way to the Airport, A Piece of Your Mind), and Kim Yoon Jin (Our Beloved Summer, Tell Me That You Love Me) will be directing.

The male lead role, Yeon Tae Oh, is a subway train conductor whose life takes a tragic turn after losing his parents in an accident at nineteen, while his younger sibling is left injured.

Despite the setbacks in casting the male lead, the drama has confirmed its female lead—actress Kim Min Ju will play Mo Eun Ah, a hotelier. The story follows Yeon Tae Oh and Mo Eun Ah, who part ways at twenty and meet again at thirty, leading to a deep and emotional romance.

Now, fans are wondering—who will finally take on the role of Yeon Tae Oh? Stay tuned

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BTS member Jin has touched hearts once again with his kind gesture to support those affected by wildfires.

On April 3, Jin visited Gilan Middle School in Gilan-myeon, Andong, to serve meals to disaster victims and firefighters. His actions brought much-needed comfort to the people in the area.

Gilan Middle School is where celebrity chef Baek Jong Won, a close friend of Jin, has been running a free meal service through his company, The Born Korea.

Since March 28, The Born Korea has been providing meals for the wildfire victims, preparing 300 to 700 servings each time to ensure that the affected people and firefighters receive warm food.

Jin quietly made his way to Andong, a region that suffered extensive damage from the wildfire, to lend a helping hand.

Big Hit Music, Jin’s agency, shared, “Jin wanted to provide even a small amount of help to those affected by the wildfires, which is why he decided to participate in this volunteer activity.”

This heartwarming gesture follows BTS's large donations for wildfire recovery efforts. Jungkook donated a whopping 1 billion KRW, while V gave 200 million KRW, and RM, J-Hope, and Suga each contributed 100 million KRW to aid in the recovery.

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