On April 17, more details emerged about Kang Tae Oh and Lee Sun Bin's upcoming drama.

"Potato Research Institute," this romantic comedy with a twist revolves around the unconventional journey of Kim Mi Kyung (played by Lee Sun Bin), a woman whose life takes a dramatic turn as she faces heartbreak and unemployment.

Seeking solace, she retreats to her brother’s guesthouse, where she stumbles upon a job opportunity at the whimsically named 'Fairy Food Research Institute.' While working in the field one chilly day, Kim discovers a lone potato seed on the frozen ground.

Struck by a sudden epiphany about the resilience of potatoes, she develops an all-consuming passion for these tubers, sparking a series of amusing and heartwarming adventures.

Kang Tae Oh is set to portray a character vastly different from his previous role as Lee Jun Ho in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."

Playing the role of So Baek Ho, a man indifferent to potatoes, Kang Tae Oh's character is appointed as the new director of the institute. Despite his charming smile, soft voice, and striking looks reminiscent of a romance novel cover, Baek Ho is simple in many ways.

He is depicted as an outsider, thriving independently with no personal connections, friends, and a touch of roughness.

Initially at odds, Kim Mi Kyung and So Baek Ho gradually find themselves drawn to each other, eventually embarking on an unexpected office romance despite Kim's initial vow against it.

Filming is scheduled to commence in the last week of May 2024. Produced by CJ ENM and Chorokbaek Media, known for their works like "Park's Marriage Contract" and "Perfect Marriage Revenge," the 12-episode drama, with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes per episode, is slated to air on tvN in the first half of 2025.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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