BTOB’s Lim Hyun Sik is making waves globally with his emotional OST See The Light for the hit drama When the Phone Rings.

The song, which was officially released on November 30, 2024, has quickly climbed the ranks and entered the top 10 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, securing the 10th spot as of January 4th.

See The Light is featured in key scenes of When the Phone Rings, a secret romance thriller starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin. The drama has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, and the OST has played a big part in its success. The song’s piano and guitar elements, combined with a powerful instrumental buildup, enhance the drama's emotional moments and leave a lasting impression.

Since its debut, When the Phone Rings has been dominating rankings on platforms like Netflix, and the OST’s success on Billboard just a month after release shows the global impact of the series.

The soundtrack also features other popular tracks like Hwasa's I Feel It Now, Lim Yeon’s Breath, Jae Yeon’s Is It Okay If I Love You, and Suran’s Hear Me Out, all receiving positive feedback from fans both in Korea and internationally.

When the Phone Rings will air its final episode on January 4th, bringing an end to the gripping drama, but its OST will surely continue to resonate with audiences around the world.

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Singer Yoo Seung Jun (Steve Yoo) is once again challenging the South Korean government in court, trying for the third time to lift his long-standing entry ban. His first trial hearing for this lawsuit is happening today (20th).

On the afternoon of the 20th, the Seoul Administrative Court’s Division 5 (Presiding Judge Kim Soon-yeol) will hold the first hearing for Yoo Seung Jun ’s case against the Los Angeles Consulate General and the Ministry of Justice.

He is demanding the cancellation of his visa refusal and a ruling confirming that the entry ban decision is invalid.

Yoo Seung Jun has been blocked from entering South Korea for 23 years due to controversy over avoiding military service.

Back in 2002, just before his enlistment, he left the country for an overseas concert and then suddenly obtained U.S. citizenship, which exempted him from military duty.

As a result, in February of that year, the South Korean government banned him from re-entering the country under the Immigration Control Act.

In October 2015, he tried to obtain an overseas Korean (F-4) visa from the Los Angeles Consulate General, but it was rejected. He filed a lawsuit and won twice at the Supreme Court, raising hopes for his return.

However, in June last year, the consulate once again denied his visa application. In response, Yoo Seung Jun filed a third lawsuit in September, seeking to overturn the visa rejection and get a legal ruling confirming that the Ministry of Justice’s entry ban is no longer valid.

Now, with his third legal battle underway, fans and the public are waiting to see if this will finally be the case that lets him set foot in South Korea again.

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