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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Choo Young-woo's popularity surges following series success; scores SOLD OUT debut fan event
Choo Young-woo Choo Young-woo 's star power has exploded recently, thanks to a string of successful roles that have fans hooked. From a fresh face in the industry to a household name, his quick rise in popularity is the talk of the town. This surge is exactly why he's launching his first solo fan meeting-it's the perfect way to connect with the massive following he's built in such a short time. The Sold-Out Debut With tickets snapping up on August 7, 2025, the Seoul stop of his ' 2025 Asia Fan Meeting Tour : Who (is) Choo?' sold out instantly at KBS Arena. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, this event marks his debut solo gig, fueled directly by his recent popularity boom. Fans are thrilled, and it's no wonder-his charm and on-screen magic have created a loyal base eager for more personal interactions. Drama Hits Fueling the Fan Frenzy Choo's recent projects have been key to his sharp popularity spike. Starring in four major hits this year-JTBC's 'The Story of Lady Ok', Netflix's 'Trauma Center: Golden Hour', 'The Square', and tvN's 'Cowherd and Weaver Girl'-he's shown incredible versatility. These successes have boosted his global appeal, with viewership numbers climbing steadily. According to Nielsen Korea reports, similar K-dramas have seen over 30% viewership growth in recent years, mirroring Choo's own rapid ascent and setting the stage for this fan-focused tour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Average Price of Gutter Protection For 2,500 Sq Ft House LeafFilter Gutter Protection Get Quote Undo Rising Stardom Because of this popularity rush, Choo is expanding to an Asia tour, visiting Bangkok, Taipei, Osaka, and Tokyo after Seoul. The events promise fun segments, surprises, and a closer look at his personality, all as a thank-you to fans who've propelled him to new heights.
Forbes
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Who Will Win The Blue Dragon Series Awards?
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is up for several awards, including Best Drama. In just one day k-drama fans will find out which Korean drama and actor takes home the prize at the Blue Dragon Series Awards. The series awards, a spinoff of the annual Blue Dragon Film Awards, was launched in 2022 in response to the growing global streaming market. The awards ceremony will feature a variety of presenters, including actors Park Bo-young, Yim Si-wan, Go Youn-jung, Ahn Eun-jin and Jeon Do-yeon. Nominees were selected through online voting as well as evaluations by Sports Chosun entertainment news reporters and industry expert surveys. The nominees for best drama are Family Matters, Way Back Love, Karma, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call and When Life Gives You Tangerines. Best actor nominees are Park Bo-gum for When Life Gives You Tangerines, Park Hae-soo for Karma, Lee Byung-hun for Squid Game 2, Lee Jun-hyuk for Dongjae, The Good or the Bastard and Ju i-hoon for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. Cha Joo-young stars in the historical k-drama 'The Queen Who Crowns.' Best actress nominations went to Park Eun-bin for Hyper Knife, Seo Hyun-jin for The Trunk, IU for When Life Gives You Tangerines, Hyeri for Friendly Rivalry and Cha Joo-young for The Queen Who Crowns. Best supporting actor nominations went to Park Byung-eun for Hyper Knife, Yoon Kyung-ho for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, Lee Kwang-soo for Karma, Lee Jun-young for Weak Hero Class 2 and Choi Dae-hoon for When Life Gives You Tangerines. Best supporting actress nominations went to Gong Seung-yeon for Karma, Kim Guk-hee for Family Matters, Claudia Kim for Gyeongseong Creature 2, Yeom Hye-ran for When Life Gives You Tangerines and Jung Eun-chae for Your Honor. Choo Young-woo received a Best New Actor nomination for his role in 'The Trauma Code: Heroes On ... More Call.' Bets new actor nominations went to Kang You-seok for When Life Gives You Tangerines, Lomon for Family Matters, Bae Hyeon-seong for Gyeongseong Creatures 2, Choo Young-woo for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call and Heo Nam-jun for Your Honor. Best new actress nominations at the Blue Dragon Series Awards went to Kim Min-ha for Way Back Love, Lee Su-hyun for Family Matters, Lee Yi-dam for The Queen Who Crowns, Chung Su-bin for Friendly Rivalry and Ha Young for The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call. Which drama would you vote for? Which actors ranked high on your list?
News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Choo Young-woo Reflects On Reuniting With Cho Yi-hyun For Head Over Heels
Last Updated: Choo Young-woo shared how he built a strong connection with Cho Yi-hyun while filming Head Over Heels and revealed insightful things they learned about each other during the shoot. If you're looking for a new Korean drama to dive into, Head Over Heels is currently generating a lot of buzz. The series stars Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo, reuniting after their previous collaboration in the 2021 drama School 2021. In a recent interview, Young-woo opened up about reconnecting with Yi-hyun on set and shared some surprising and heartfelt insights they discovered about each other while filming Head Over Heels. Revealing his connection with Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, in a conversation with Pinkvilla, said, 'I think working on this project brought us even closer. We used to mostly have small talk, but since we spent so much time together this time, our conversations became more casual and personal, like what we ate, whether we got enough sleep, or how we were feeling." When asked about what new things they discovered about each other while filming Head Over Heels, Choo Young-woo shared, 'I found out that Yi Hyun is extremely careful. She's the kind of person who wouldn't cross a bridge without tapping it first." He also revealed that on his phone, she is saved simply as Yi Hyun. Later in the interview, Choo Young-woo was asked what Cho Yi-hyun might be doing if she were living a secret life outside of acting. His playful response revealed that Yi-hyun has recently been very into gaming. He joked that if she weren't an actress, she could make a great professional gamer. Taking it a step further, he even suggested a name for her gaming alter ego, Seong A, inspired by the character she plays in Head Over Heels. When asked how he would like to meet his soulmate and if he'd risk his life for them, Choo Young-woo said that no matter how it happens, meeting someone you truly love feels like fate. And if he ever met someone like that, he believes he would be ready to risk his life for them. As per the official synopsis, 'Park Seong-A (Cho Yi-hyun) is a high school student by day and a shamaness by night. She feels stuck in a rut until she comes across handsome transfer student Bae Gyeon-U (Choo Young-woo). Gyeon-U is exceptionally good-looking, but suffers from an unlucky fate. In Seong-A's shaman vision, Gyeon-U is upside down, indicating that his death is imminent. Seong-A falls head over heels in love for Gyeon-U and vows to save his life." Head Over Heels, which began streaming on June 23 on Prime Video, releases new episodes every Monday and Tuesday. First Published:
South China Morning Post
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The Tale of Lady Ok: Lim Ji-yeon leads refreshing Joseon era saga
Published: 6:18pm, 28 Jan 2025 This article contains spoilers. 3.5/5 stars Lead cast: Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo Latest Nielsen rating: 13.58 per cent How often do we get to see a Korean period drama that does not feature a royal family? Not often enough, if The Tale of Lady Ok is anything to go by. In this saga set in Korea's Joseon era (1392-1897) about a slave who rises to become a noblewoman and eminent legal mind before seeing everything she has accomplished almost slip through her fingers, the king of Joseon never appears.
