• Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon’s Asia Artist Awards Victory Proves Why They’re the Stars of 2024!

    At the 2024 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), actors Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon were awarded the Popularity Award, capturing the hearts of fans everywhere.

    On December 27th, the prestigious event took place at the IMPACT Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

    The AAA is a major awards ceremony celebrating the brightest stars from K-Pop, K-Drama, and K-Movie across Asia, with hosts including actor Ryu Junyeol, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, and ZEROBASEONE’s Seong Hanbin.

    This year’s Popularity Award winners were Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, who were recognized for their roles in the hit tvN drama Lovely Runner (선재 업고 튀어).

    The two actors attended the ceremony together for the first time since the drama’s end, and fans were excited to see them share the stage.

    Byeon Woo Seok expressed his gratitude, saying, "I’m so thankful to all my fans for helping me receive this award. I’ll never take your love for granted, and I promise to keep working hard as an actor."

    Kim Hye Yoon followed with, "Thank you so much for the love you gave to Lovely Runner. I’m especially grateful to our role models and the Happy Ending fans. I will continue to grow and repay you with even better acting."

    Although Lovely Runner’s highest rating was 5.8% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide), the drama created a huge buzz and captured attention.

    Both actors gained massive popularity from their roles, with Byeon Woo Seok landing nearly 20 advertising deals and Kim Hye Yoon becoming the face of several brands.

    Looking ahead, Kim Hye Yoon will star in SBS’s From Today, I’m Human (오늘부터 인간입니다만) alongside Romon, while Byeon Woo Seok has been cast in MBC’s upcoming drama The 21st Century Great Queen (tentative title), where he will star alongside IU.

    The future looks bright for both of these rising stars, and fans are already eagerly awaiting their next projects!

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  • Seo Ye Ji Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Kim Sae Ron with Chrysanthemum Flowers

    Actress Seo Ye Ji has paid a touching tribute to the late Kim Sae Ron, showing her respect and condolences in a heartfelt way.

    On February 17, Seo Ye Ji shared a photo of a single chrysanthemum flower on her Instagram, choosing to let the image speak for itself without any words. This simple yet powerful gesture was her way of expressing her sorrow for the loss.

    Seo Ye Ji and Kim Sae Ron were once with the same agency, Gold Medalist, before Seo Ye Ji moved to Sublime Agency in June of last year.

    Tragically, on February 16, Kim Sae Ron was found dead at her residence in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at 5:54 p.m. She was just 25 years old. Authorities reported that a friend, who was supposed to meet with Kim Sae Ron, discovered her and called the police.

    Gold Medalist, her former agency, shared their condolences, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate news of Kim Sae Ron's passing. We offer our heartfelt condolences and wish for her peaceful rest."

    While the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, authorities have stated that there are no signs of foul play or criminal activity. However, the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her passing.

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