"Boys Over Flowers" Actor Kim Hyun Joong Reportedly Becomes A Father
Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong becomes a father.
On the afternoon of July 21st, Kim Hyun Joong's agency Henezia announced the news of the pregnancy of Kim Hyun Joong and his wife, saying, "We bring the happy news that came to the family of our artist, Kim Hyun Joong".
According to the agency, Kim Hyun Joong and his non-celebrity wife are now waiting for a new life amid caution and gratitude and excitement.
The agency said, "We ask for your sincere support and blessings to protect this precious life well".
They also asked, "Since it is news related to the artist's private life, We politely ask you to refrain from excessive interest or speculation in consideration of the position of the wife of the general public".
Earlier, Kim Hyun Joong delivered a surprise wedding news at a concert in February, saying, "I decided to walk with the person who stood by me during the most my difficult times".
'Weak Hero 2' takes over Netflix and sends webtoon sales skyrocketing 20 times
The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.
According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.
That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.
This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.
With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.
The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.
It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.
After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.
The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.
When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.
Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.
