Actor Yoo Ah In has been nominated for Best Actor at the upcoming 23rd Directors Cut Awards, for his performance in the movie The Match. This nomination comes despite the controversy surrounding his previous legal issues. Yoo Ah In had been sentenced to prison for drug use but was later released on probation after his second trial. However, the case is still ongoing, as the prosecution disagrees with the ruling, and it is now waiting for a final decision from the Supreme Court.

The Directors Cut Awards, hosted by the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), will take place on May 20 at 7 PM. The ceremony will honor outstanding work in films and drama series released between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

The nominees for various categories include:

Film Category Nominees:

Best Director:

• The Match – Kim Hyung Joo
• Handsome Guys – Nam Dong Hyup
• Mickey 17 – Bong Joon Ho
• Harbin – Woo Min Ho
• Exhuma – Jang Jae Hyun
• A Normal Family – Hur Jin Ho

Best New Director:

• Toemarok – Kim Dong Chul
• She Died – Kim Se Hwi
• Handsome Guys – Nam Dong Hyup
• What Must Be Done – Park Hong Joon
• Jangson – Oh Jung Min

Best Actress:

• Love in the Big City – Kim Go Eun
• Exhuma – Kim Go Eun
• To Her – Kim Jae Hwa
• She Died – Shin Hye Sun
• Seagulls at Morning Sea – Yang Hee Kyung

Best Actor:

• Mickey 17 – Robert Pattinson
• The Match – Yoo Ah In
• Seagulls at Morning Sea – Yoon Joo Sang
• The Match – Lee Byung Hun
• Exhuma – Choi Min Sik

New Actress:

• Star of Ulsan – Kim Geum Soon
• Jeon, Ran – Kim Shin Rok
• Exhuma – Kim Ji An
• Seagulls at Morning Sea – Yang Hee Kyung
• Pilot – Han Sun Hwa

New Actor:

• Jangson – Kang Seung Ho
• Love in the Big City – Noh Sang Hyun
• Seagulls at Morning Sea – Yoon Joo Sang
• Exhuma – Lee Do Hyun
• Comment Army – Hong Kyung

Despite the ongoing legal drama, Yoo Ah In’s nomination has sparked discussion, especially considering his powerful performance in The Match.

Fans and industry professionals alike are watching closely as the final ruling on his case approaches.

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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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