Actor Lee Yi Kyung has taken the entertainment world by storm in 2025, dominating both the acting scene and variety shows with his incredible talent! Who would have thought that he could surpass big names like Song Hye Kyo? Lee Yi Kyung is unstoppable this year, and fans can’t get enough of his charm.

Starting off January with a bang, Lee Yi Kyung made his return to the big screen in the highly anticipated Hitman 2 (directed by Choi Won Seop) on January 22, and he quickly proved himself as a box office powerhouse during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Hitman 2 is the sequel to the 2020 hit Hitman, which drew in over 2.4 million viewers. The story follows Jun (played by Kwon Sang Woo), a once-successful screenwriter who is wrongfully accused of a terrorist attack based on his new webtoon, setting off a hilarious action-packed adventure.

Lee Yi Kyung reprises his role as Cheol, the ace agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), and his performance was nothing short of spectacular. His natural comedic timing, honed from his regular appearances on How Do You Play? on MBC, made him shine alongside senior actors like Kwon Sang Woo and Jung Jun Ho.

Kwon Sang Woo even joked, “By Hitman 5, Lee Yi Kyung will probably be the main lead!” Jung Jun Ho also praised Lee Yi Kyung’s sharp wit, saying, “He’s quick-witted and has so many talents. His role in this movie was crucial!”

Thanks to Lee Yi Kyung’s standout performance, Hitman 2 achieved a major box office feat, becoming a "reverse hit" that surpassed Song Hye Kyo’s The Black Nuns to top the charts. In just eight days, the film surpassed 1 million viewers—an impressive milestone. As of January 30, Hitman 2 has racked up an incredible 1.26 million viewers, making it the first film of the year to reach this milestone.

But it’s not just the movie world where Lee Yi Kyung is excelling. He also took home the Best Male Excellence Award at the 2024 MBC Broadcasting Entertainment Awards on January 28 for his work on How Do You Play?.

Lee Yi Kyung shared his admiration for Korean variety shows, stating, "What’s amazing about Korean variety is how much content they produce every week. I visited the editing room and saw how hard the staff work. I really admire people like Kim Tae Ho and Na Young Seok PD. That’s why Korean variety is so amazing, and I hope viewers continue to be supportive."

With a successful movie release and his award-winning variety show appearance, Lee Yi Kyung has truly become the go-to entertainer of 2025.

The year is only just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what he’ll do next.

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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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