The child actress who played Jinju in Reply 1988 has shocked everyone with her brains!

Not only did she complete a gifted education program, but her older brother is also a math genius. On top of that, she’s gaining huge popularity in Türkiye, almost at IU’s level!

A post titled "Reply 1988’s Jinju: Life After Completing a Gifted Program" recently went viral on an online community.

The post shared an update on actress Kim Seol, who played the lovable daughter of Kim Sun Young and the younger sister of Go Kyung Pyo’s character in the hit 2015 drama Reply 1988.

Now 14 years old, Kim Seol successfully completed an educational invention gifted program in 2021, proving she’s not just talented in acting but also incredibly smart!

Her older brother also made headlines when he appeared on SBS’s Finding Genius as a math prodigy, making netizens even more impressed with their family's intelligence.

Reply 1988 remains one of the most legendary dramas in K-drama history, portraying the heartwarming lives of five families in a Ssangmun-dong neighborhood in 1988.

It became a cultural phenomenon, breaking records for the highest viewership ratings on Korean cable TV and making a lasting impact with its iconic OST.

The drama even introduced viral slang terms like "Eonamryu" (Eojjeoda Namja Pyeoneun Ryu Jun Yeol – "The Husband is Ryu Jun Yeol Anyway") and "Eonamtaek" (Eojjeoda Namja Pyeoneun Taek-i – "The Husband is Taek Anyway").

Kim Seol first made her debut in the film Ode to My Father but truly won hearts with her role as Jinju in Reply 1988.

She later starred in the Turkish film Ayla, where her adorable charm captivated audiences, making her a beloved star in Türkiye. Some fans even say her popularity there is on the level of IU!

From a scene-stealing child actress to a certified genius, Kim Seol’s journey continues to amaze fans. What’s next for this rising star?

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Sunmi is caught up in controversy after the NFT project she promoted made billions of KRW—only to lose most of its value, leaving investors frustrated.

According to Kyunghyang Shinmun on February 21, Sunmi, her agency, and a KOSDAQ-listed company launched the NFT collection Sunmiya Club in February 2022.

The project used blockchain technology to verify ownership of digital assets, turning illustrations inspired by Sunmi’s career into NFTs. Buyers were promised exclusive services to increase their investment value.

Thanks to Sunmi’s strong promotion, the NFTs were a huge success at first, selling out and making billions of KRW.

However, things took a turn when the NFT market crashed due to the Terra-Luna crisis and the bankruptcy of the U.S. crypto exchange FTX in late 2022.

By 2023, Sunmiya Club had stalled, and the once high-value NFTs dropped to just tens of thousands of KRW.

As investors faced major losses, some turned their frustration toward Sunmi. In response, the company behind the project stated, “We have fully followed the roadmap announced at the beginning and have continued operations.

The funds raised from the NFTs were used for operational costs and investments in a new platform launched last year.”

Despite the company’s defense, many are still questioning what went wrong and whether Sunmi will address the backlash.

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