The movie Bogota is facing a tough time at the box office, leaving its star, Song Joong Ki, in tears during a special event.

On January 12th, a guest viewing (GV) event for Bogota took place at Megabox Seongsu in Seoul. Song Joong Ki attended alongside co-star Lee Hee Jun and special guest Lee Sung Min. Despite their efforts to promote the film, it hasn’t been a hit with audiences.

Lee Sung Min, addressing the challenging state of Korean cinema, said, "When I see empty parking lots at theaters, it really hurts. These days, it feels like no one is going to the movies. It’s heartbreaking for us actors, especially when your movie comes out during such a difficult time. It makes you feel so helpless."

He urged fans to support Bogota, saying, "We actors have to keep pushing forward no matter what. Please cheer for the movie and help us end on a good note."

Lee Hee Jun also shared his gratitude with the audience, adding, "Even though the results aren’t what we hoped, I deeply thank every single person here today."

When it was his turn to speak, Song Joong Ki couldn’t hide his emotions. "The Korean film industry is going through such a hard time," he admitted.

"Honestly, just being able to see a movie in theaters right now feels like a blessing. That’s why I put extra effort into promoting Bogota. I wanted to show everyone the best of what we worked on."

As he spoke about the struggles, Song Joong Ki became visibly emotional, pausing to wipe his tears. "Talking about this keeps making me tear up," he confessed. "But I’m still so thankful for everyone who came to watch."

According to the Korean Film Council, Bogota has attracted 400,000 viewers as of January 15th. While the numbers are disappointing, Song Joong Ki and the team remain hopeful that fans will continue to support their work.

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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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