SEVENTEEN member Jun is set to impress fans with his role in the upcoming Chinese fantasy-comedy historical drama, The Whimsical Return.

On November 18, Pledis Entertainment confirmed that Jun has been cast as Wen Liangjin in the drama, which began filming on November 15.

The series, adapted from the Chinese web novel Tang Zhuan, is the second installment in the drama series of the same name. It will be available on the popular Chinese OTT platform iQIYI.

The Whimsical Return tells a heartfelt story of individuals overcoming hardships to pursue justice and love. Its predecessor, Tang Zhuan, gained massive popularity when it was released in 2018, topping iQIYI’s trending and popularity charts while dominating Weibo’s real-time web drama rankings.

Jun’s character, Wen Liangjin, is a new addition to the second season. Known for his starring role in the 2022 web drama Exclusive Fairytale, where he charmed viewers with youthful romance, fans are eager to see the unique appeal Jun will bring to his new historical role.

At the drama’s opening ceremony, Jun expressed his excitement about this new venture. "This is my first time acting in a historical drama, and it’s a big challenge for me. I’ll do my best to bring this character to life and deliver a performance that fans will enjoy," he shared.

Jun is no stranger to acting, having made his debut in the 2006 film The Pye-Dog, which earned him the Best New Performer award at the Hong Kong Directors’ Guild Awards. He was also the first Chinese child actor nominated for Best New Actor at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards.

Last year, Jun won the Popularity Award at the Asia Content Awards & Global OTT Awards for his performance in Exclusive Fairytale.

Fans are eagerly anticipating Jun’s performance in The Whimsical Return and how he’ll tackle this fresh challenge in his blossoming acting career.

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Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared a deeply emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans.

On January 20, Kwon Mina took to Instagram to reveal some difficult news. "I have some upsetting and heartbreaking news to share", she wrote, explaining that her dog, Mochi, had been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

She shared that a lump had been growing on her dog’s leg for years, and despite undergoing several surgeries, it kept coming back. Sadly, the latest diagnosis confirmed it was cancerous.

Kwon Mina’s post continued, "The pain is expected to get worse, and the doctor told me to prepare myself to say goodbye to Mochi, as she will suffer a lot."

She added, "Today, I can’t stop crying, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. I’m looking into options like anesthesia, euthanasia, and funeral arrangements so that she can pass without pain."

She reached out to her followers for advice, asking, "If anyone knows a better solution, please let me know."

Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular girl group AOA. The group achieved great success with hits like "Heart Attack," "Bingle Bangle," "Like a Cat," and "Miniskirt".

However, in 2020, Kwon Mina opened up about being bullied by her AOA members, leading to the group’s eventual disbandment.

In a more positive update, Kwon Mina also announced on January 15 that she has started a new chapter in her career.

She will be working as a consultant at a dermatology clinic near Sicheong Station, which is set to open in March, signaling her fresh start after a difficult year.

Fans have rallied around Kwon Mina with messages of support as she navigates this emotional time.

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