Lee Young Ae's Surprise Appearance at the KBS Drama Awards Leaves Actors in Shock—Kim Myung Soo Can't Hide His Awe
Actress Lee Young Ae made a jaw-dropping appearance at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, leaving fellow actors in complete surprise!
On January 11, KBS 2TV aired the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, which was initially supposed to be live on December 31 but was pre-recorded due to the national mourning period following the Jeju Air plane disaster.
Lee Young Ae made a special appearance to present the Popularity Award, and her entrance immediately caught everyone’s attention.
As she greeted the audience with, "It’s been a while since I’ve greeted you at the KBS Drama Awards," the camera focused on actor Kim Myung Soo’s shocked reaction.
Kim Myung Soo was seen with his mouth slightly open in awe, which caused the audience to burst into laughter.
Host Jang Sung Kyu couldn’t help but comment, “You look very surprised!” To which Lee Young Ae responded with a smile, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been here, so I’m a bit nervous.”
In addition to her appearance, Lee Young Ae also promoted her upcoming KBS 2TV drama Eun Soo’s Good Day, set to air in 2025.
The drama will be a human thriller about a woman in her 40s caring for her sick husband. When she finds discarded drugs, it sets off a chain of unexpected events.
Fans were thrilled by Lee Young Ae’s surprise appearance, and her upcoming drama has already sparked a lot of interest!
BTS Jungkook hits 100 million views with 'Standing Next to You' and sets global records — here's how he did it
BTS’s Jungkook continues to make waves globally with his solo song “Standing Next to You”. The track has now surpassed 100 million views on YouTube's official topic audio video, proving his immense popularity. Despite being just a music track without any elaborate visuals like a typical music video, the song has captivated fans worldwide, marking an impressive achievement for Jungkook.
Not only did “Standing Next to You” reach the 100 million views milestone, but Jungkook's solo single “Seven” also reached the same impressive number, with both tracks now joining the exclusive club of 100-million-view songs in YouTube’s Topic section. This is a clear testament to Jungkook's overwhelming presence in the music world.
The official music video for “Standing Next to You” is also making waves, surpassing 180 million views and inching closer to the 200 million mark. On Spotify, the song has accumulated an impressive 1.18 billion streams, securing its place at the top by dominating the global charts. It reached the Daily Top Songs chart and stayed in the Top 50 for over 120 days, cementing Jungkook's status as a global music sensation with over 300 days on the charts.
Jungkook’s chart performance has been nothing short of remarkable. “Standing Next to You” debuted at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for 19 weeks. It also topped both the Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts for 38 and 44 weeks, respectively. In the UK, it entered the Official Top 100 Singles Chart at #6 and stayed on the chart for 11 weeks. The song also topped iTunes charts in 102 countries and regions, including a week-long reign at #1 on the Worldwide iTunes Song chart.
Beyond the charts, “Standing Next to You” has gained recognition from international music media and award shows. The Honey Pop, a prominent U.S. pop culture media outlet, named the “Standing Next to You-Usher Remix” one of the top 5 K-pop collaborations of 2024. The Grammy Awards also highlighted the song in their “15 K-pop Songs that Dominated 2023”, calling it a “timeless hit that will last for years to come.” Furthermore, The Los Angeles Times included it in their “Top 100 Songs of 2023,” a further affirmation of its impact on global music.
With countless accolades, records, and the ongoing love from fans around the world, Jungkook’s name remains synonymous with success. As his song continues to break records, it’s clear that his voice will resonate for many years to come. Whether on playlists or music charts, “Standing Next to You” has solidified its place in music history as one of the defining hits of this era.
