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Actor Baek Jin-hee is getting married after maintaining a long-distance relationship spanning 14 hours by flight between South Korea and Canada.

Following the news of her marriage through media reports, Baek personally shared her love story via her YouTube channel on the 8th. She expressed her feelings, saying, "I wanted to tell everyone myself first, but the news reports came out earlier. I am so happy to be receiving so many congratulations."

Regarding the love story that many have been curious about, Baek shared shyly, "A long-distance relationship between South Korea and Canada was certainly not easy. Physical limitations stood in our way as we could not be together the moment we wanted to see each other, but the time spent flying 14 hours to meet was truly precious. When I am with my fiancé, I find myself turning into a little girl giggling over even the smallest things. He is someone who showed me how fun every single day can be, which naturally led us to promise our future together."

Baek mentioned that her fiancé's English name is Henry, introducing him by saying, "I started acting in my twenties, and there haven't been many stable moments. He is someone who always allows me to meet in the middle, whether my situation or mood is at its peak or at its lowest." She also emphasized that he is not a financial sector worker or a person of immense wealth, as some rumors had suggested.

She continued, "His ordinary daily life of commuting regularly every day and worrying about what to do after leaving work on Friday brought me a great sense of stability. Sharing very similar values in viewing life was the biggest reason I decided to marry him," adding, "Marriage brings families together, so I had no choice but to be more cautious. Please understand that I was careful because I did not want to cause even the slightest harm or hurt."

Finally, she shared, "My fiancé is one of my fearsome subscribers who gives me sharp feedback whenever a video goes up. I expect we will be able to share related content in the future as well," and greeted fans by saying, "As much as you have blessed us, I will show you how we live maturely and happily."

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Figure skating queen Kim Yuna has directly refuted recent pregnancy rumors, putting an immediate stop to the speculation.

Following Kim's appearance at a beauty brand pop-up store event held at Lotte Department Store's Jamsil branch in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 7th, some online users began making speculative remarks such as, "Her physique looks a bit different than usual" and "Could she be pregnant?"

In response, a representative from her agency clearly stated, "The pregnancy rumors are completely untrue," explaining that "it is simply a matter of the design and material of the outfit making her appear a bit heavier." The representative also emphasized, "There were similar rumors in the past as well, but they were not true then, and they are not true now."

This is not the first time pregnancy rumors have surrounded Kim Yuna. Back in July 2022, when news of her marriage to Ko Woo-rim broke, some raised suspicions that they were marrying in a rush due to a premarital pregnancy. At the time, her agency expressed displeasure, stating that the claims were "nonsense and completely groundless."

Kim Yuna married Forestella member Ko Woo-rim, a popera singer five years her junior whom she met through an ice show congratulatory performance in 2018, in October 2022 after a three-year relationship. Her husband Ko Woo-rim enlisted in November 2023, faithfully completed his service in the military band of the Ministry of National Defense Service Support Group, and was discharged in May 2025, after which the couple has continued their peaceful newlywed life.

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Singer and musical actor Jo Kwon opened up about how grateful he is to senior actor Kim Hye-soo.

Appearing as a guest on a recently released YouTube channel show, Jo Kwon shared, "During my military service, it was a really difficult time because my mother was diagnosed with melanoma and had to have her toe amputated, and my father was also diagnosed with colon cancer." He added, "As an only child serving in the military, I couldn't do anything. Kim Hye-soo sunbaenim found out about the whole situation and told me, 'Kwon, don't worry about money, just don't get sick and finish your service in good health,' providing me with huge help during such a tough time."

Jo Kwon first built a connection with Kim Hye-soo through the past KBS drama "The Queen of Office". Since then, Kim Hye-soo has reportedly shown up to almost every musical performance of his to cheer him on. Jo Kwon shared that Kim Hye-soo particularly appreciates his bold moves in challenging various genres.

He mentioned that in the musical "Priscilla", there is a scene where he descends from the air on a wire, and Kim Hye-soo especially loved this part, returning to watch the same show three or four times.

Jo Kwon also shared that whenever Kim Hye-soo came to watch, she never forgot to leave him with an affectionate remark, saying, "Honey, you did so well."

In response, Jo Hye-ryeon also remarked, "Hye-soo is truly loyal." Jo Hye-ryeon also met Kim Hye-soo through the drama "Match" and has remained close friends with her since. Jo Hye-ryeon brought laughter by sharing, "Kim Hye-soo used to send me women's underwear often. It was the kind that fastens in the front, which was fascinating."

Upon hearing how Kim Hye-soo attentively looked after Jo Kwon when he was struggling with his parents' cancer battles, Jo Hye-ryeon sympathized by saying, "We are able to endure because there are seniors and colleagues who care for us like that." She created a heartwarming atmosphere by adding, "Senior Lee Kyung-sil also helped Jung Sun-hee when she was going through a hard time. Being able to be a source of strength for each other during difficult times like this is such a good thing."

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Director Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Paradise Lost" has been invited to the Gala Presentation section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

The Gala Presentation is a flagship section of the film festival that carefully selects and introduces new works by world-renowned master directors or the year's most buzzed-about hot topics, featuring direct encounters between directors, lead actors, and audiences. "Paradise Lost" will be introduced to domestic audiences for the first time as an Asian premiere at this year's Busan International Film Festival.

Based on the original novel "Black Inferno," "Paradise Lost" is a mystery thriller depicting the events that unfold when a son who went missing returns in a completely different form after nine years. It deals with a story of plunging into severe confusion between a virtual son restored through AI and the real son who returned with an unfamiliar appearance. Actors Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung take on the lead roles, and the film is expected to deliver Director Yeon Sang-ho's signature gripping immersion and high-density psychological warfare.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held for 10 days from October 6 (Tuesday) to October 15 (Thursday) around the Cinema Center area. 

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The film "Final Interview" is set to hit theaters in November.

"Final Interview" tells the story of six applicants gathered for a final interview who discover mysterious envelopes containing each other's exposures, leading to mutual suspicion and chaos. Only six applicants made it to the final round after beating a competition rate of 5,000:1. Set against a two-hour time limit, the interview requires them to determine the single successful candidate through five public votes, with the appearance of the anonymous exposure envelopes driving an unpredictable mystery drama.

Director Kim Jung-hoon, who previously captured audiences with genre-driven entertainment in "The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure", "The Accidental Detective", and "Petty Romance", takes the helm. They are joined by Cho Yi-hyun, Kim Jaewon, Shin Seungho, Kang You-seok, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Bae Gang-hee, some of the most prominent rising stars in Korean cinema, as the six applicants.

Anticipation is building for the fresh chemistry and tight ensemble created by six characters with distinct choices and secrets: Moon Hye-in (Cho Yi-hyun), an observer who assesses situations calmly; Han Jin-woo (Kim Jaewon), an idealist who approaches the world with an open mind; Baek Seung-bin (Shin Seungho), an action-oriented leader with a resilient athletic background; Lee Hee-chan (Kang You-seok), a natural mediator equipped with composure; Jeon Yo-han (Kwak Dong-yeon), a strategist whose inner thoughts are unknown; and Cha Joo-won (Bae Gang-hee), a perfectionist with flawless credentials.

Having been invited to the Panorama section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, the film "Final Interview" will officially open in theaters in November.

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Restaurant success story Hong Yoon-hwa shared her business secrets.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny," Hong Yoon-hwa's couple provided a business solution for Heo Anna's couple.

On this day, Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Min-ki shared a solution for their colleague and restaurant industry junior, Oh Kyung-joo.

Hong Yoon-hwa tasted the dishes made by Oh Kyung-joo and offered her advice. However, opening up Oh Kyung-joo, who was as stubborn as Heungseon Daewongun, was not easy.

Hong Yoon-hwa tasted Oh Kyung-joo's signature dumplings and gave them a passing grade. Then she said, "We can negotiate a little on the sauce, right?"

She continued, "It would be great to dip it in mala. Fried food and mala go so well together," pulling out mala sauce from her bag.

In response, Oh Kyung-joo dipped his dumplings into the mala sauce as Hong Yoon-hwa suggested. He then exclaimed, "It's so good, it's really good."

Hong Yoon-hwa handed him the mala sauce she brought, saying, "If someone is looking for spicy flavor, I will leave the key behind. If someone asks you to unlock the padlock, use it," bringing laughter.

Next, Hong Yoon-hwa presented a solution on how to increase customer revisits. The panelists reacted, saying, "She can do it because it's Yoon-hwa, but would he be able to do that?"

Oh Kyung-joo drew a line at Hong Yoon-hwa's suggestion, saying, "I don't think so." However, at the request to "at least do TJ," he actively impersonated TJ, bringing laughter.

Following this, Oh Kyung-joo revealed a new menu item to boost sales. Oh Kyung-joo paired soybean paste-aged pork belly with water dropwort. Kim Min-ki immediately gave it a passing mark.

However, Hong Yoon-hwa warned of a strict evaluation, saying, "When it comes to meat, wrong is wrong." But the moment she tasted the dish, she exclaimed, "Wow, this is so delicious. Let's give a round of applause," and started clapping.

Finally, Hong Yoon-hwa gave advice on creating reels for promotion. Reenacting the reel that had the highest view count among her own, Hong Yoon-hwa told Oh Kyung-joo to try it as well. Oh Kyung-joo did his best and decided to widely adopt the various tips from Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Min-ki, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

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The break friends and the Yu-Yu brothers failed the third round of the "Whenever Possible" mission.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Joo Woo-jae and John Park appeared as break friends.

During the broadcast, the break friends moved to have lunch with the Yu-Yu brothers after successfully completing the break mission. The four people arrived at an Italian restaurant.

Yoo Yeonseok drew attention by saying, "Lately, there are so many people around who say they like Joo Woo-jae." In response, Yu Jae-seok said, "Oh really? Tell me about it."

John Park asked, "What are you talking about?", and Yu Jae-seok advised, "Take another good look at him," causing laughter. At the same time, Yu Jae-seok praised his close younger brother Joo Woo-jae, saying, "He is a naturally gifted variety show body."

In response, Yoo Yeonseok said, "His early pace was good. But like you said, hyung, he doesn't seem to have staying power." Then Yu Jae-seok chimed in, "His stamina is lacking."

Joo Woo-jae also explained about himself, saying, "My mentality is one that doesn't last long," revealing why he is weak in the second half. Afterwards, Joo Woo-jae continued his witty banter with Yu Jae-seok, and John Park burst out laughing.

The meal payment game for the day was spinning a knife and whoever it pointed to would pay. Before the official game, they spun the knife to decide one person who would be exempt. The knife pointed precisely at Yu Jae-seok, deciding his exemption from payment.

Drawing attention, Yu Jae-seok smiled mischievously and said, "Wow, thanks to my younger brothers, I came to an Italian restaurant and ate well."

After the meal, the four moved toward the second break. Yoo Yeonseok told John Park, "Park seems like the type who gets less nervous." John Park replied, "Since I've done a lot of survival shows, I actually do better in moments that make me nervous. I really do well in crucial moments, and if there is no tension, things just fizzle out," raising curiosity about how this personality of his would affect the mission.

In the second break mission as well, the four smoothly cleared the mission. Consequently, the break hosts shouted 3GO without hesitation.

However, as chances repeated, they began assuming the worst. Hearing this, Yu Jae-seok reprimanded the younger brothers, saying, "Assuming the worst before working is the worst habit." However, he soon created the worst-case scenario among worst cases, causing an outburst of laughter.

In the end, despite using up all their chances, they failed the mission, leaving a sense of regret. In particular, Yu Jae-seok produced a result that made his turn meaningless, and thus he could not avoid criticism from his younger brothers.

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, the upcoming appearance of same-age friends Yoo Seung-ho and Young K was teased, raising expectations for the next broadcast.

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Kim Hee-eun and Yoon Dae-hyun revealed their farm.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny", Michelin 1-star couple Kim Hee-eun and Yoon Dae-hyun appeared after a long time for an autumn gourmet special.

During the broadcast, the two visited their farm located in Gangwon Province. Spanning a massive 10,000-pyeong plot of land, Kim Hee-eun shared, "We are working hard to earn and diligently paying the rent."

Stating that they are renting the farm for quality ingredients, the two waited for someone in the mountains. And right then, the person they were waiting for appeared from across the way.

Seeing the silhouette, the panelists expressed curiosity, asking, "Isn't that a shaman? Who is that?" Soon, the identity of the person they waited for was revealed. The main characters turned out to be the exceptionally charismatic "Imokase" and her husband.

Imokase raised her voice, saying, "How could you call me out to such a deep mountain?" Kim Hee-eun and Imokase grew close through their connection on "Culinary Class Wars". Hearing this, Kim Gura brought laughter by remarking, "Aren't their husbands running on a parallel theory too? Husbands supporting their wives."

At the appearance of Imokase's couple, Kim Hee-eun and Yoon Dae-hyun held hands tightly and made heart shapes to welcome them. In response, Imokase nagged, "Oh, that couple holds hands all the time. Take your hands off," adding, "That's because you haven't lived together long enough."

Meanwhile, Lee Tae-ho, Imokase's husband who was meeting Kim Hee-eun's couple for the first time, joked, "Meeting for the first time and calling me all the way out here," drawing laughter.

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Comedian Hong Yoon-hwa revealed her new nickname.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny", comedian Hong Yoon-hwa visited the studio after a long time.

Upon Hong Yoon-hwa's appearance on this day, the panelists first looked for her 10-don gold bracelet. However, noticing that there was no space left on her wrist unlike her previous appearance, Lee Ji-hye asked, "You were managing it so well, what happened?"

In response, Hong Yoon-hwa made everyone laugh by saying, "I lived a bit happily." Following this, Kim Gu-ra remarked, "Isn't this the most famous gold bracelet in Korea?"

Then, Hong Yoon-hwa playfully shared, "Ever since I bought the gold bracelet on 'You're my destiny', I became the 'Hong Geum-bo of Mangwon-dong'. Because everyone who sees me asks me to show them Hong Yoon-hwa's gold, I became the Hong Geum-bo of Mangwon-dong."

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Joo Woo-jae expressed his joy over successfully completing the mission.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Joo Woo-jae and John Park appeared as gap friends.

During the broadcast, the gap friends, together with the Yoo brothers, dramatically succeeded in their first gap mission.

After simple rounds 1 and 2, round 3 ended in dramatic success after repeated chances and a final opportunity. In a mission where failure by even one of the four members would result in complete failure, the final runner, Yoo Yeonseok, cleanly pulled it off to secure the mission's success.

After the mission ended, both John Park and Joo Woo-jae collapsed onto the floor with exhausted faces. Joo Woo-jae, who had previously stated, "Even if we succeed, I probably won't be that excited," drew attention by showing more joy over the mission's success than anyone else.

In response, Joo Woo-jae said honestly, "To be honest, if we had failed, the psychological fallout would have lasted a month or two." He also made everyone laugh by making a fuss, saying, "How are we supposed to deal with getting this attached? We've even developed a sense of wartime comradeship."

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Yu Jae-seok gave a warm welcome to his favorite younger colleague.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Joo Woo-jae and John Park appeared as gap friends.

During the broadcast, Yu Jae-seok reacted to Joo Woo-jae's appearance by saying, "Ah, Woo-jae, what is this?" In response, Joo Woo-jae grumbled, "Did you see that? Didn't I tell you? He wouldn't have any reaction at all. Why did they tell me to hide this?"

Then Yu Jae-seok welcomed his close younger colleague in his own signature style, saying, "Why are you coming to someone else's workplace?" He then greeted John Park cheerfully, calling him "Ah, Park John."

Joo Woo-jae, who purposely sat as far away from Yu Jae-seok as possible, shared, "I thought to myself that I would never appear as a guest on another show hosted by Jae-seok hyung. Because he doesn't treat guests like guests at all."

He continued, mentioning that he had previously appeared as a guest on another show hosted by Yu Jae-seok, and explained why he broke his resolution: "He didn't even ask any questions throughout the entire filming. So I was making up things to talk about all by myself and thought, 'I should never come out again,' but because of John Park, I ended up coming out together."

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Actor Park Hae-il reflected on the significance of playing a character who demonstrates the mission of the press and the duty of a journalist in the movie "The Assassin(s)".

Attending the press and distribution preview for the movie "The Assassin(s)" held at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong on the afternoon of the 8th, Lee Minho shared his thoughts on playing a reporter character for the first time since his debut, saying, “I felt that we are living in an era where sensational titles are considered more important than the truth from a certain point on. With the diversification of content called 'media,' including the press and individual YouTube channels, I felt it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between what is true and what is false. In that sense, I missed the convictions of people who pursued the truth in an era I haven't lived through, and becoming that kind of person was my personal pursuit.”

Regarding the aspects he focused on while playing Yeong-il, he said, “If senior Park Hae-il portrayed Jae-hwan as a character who appears static on the outside but expresses dynamic aspects within, I wanted Yeong-il to be like a lively, flapping fish.” He added, “I had many conversations with the director from the beginning. Even during rehearsals on set, I thought about blocking and movement that would utilize my physical actions as much as possible. As for styling, since Yeong-il comes from a well-off background, rather than trying hard to hide it, I wanted to keep it from being excessive while highlighting the advantage that having a journalism job does not mean his personal items are poor.”

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and mastermind behind the first lady sniper incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", the film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The movie is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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&TEAM attends a media showcase for their second Korean mini-album, "Mark on Me," held on the afternoon of September 8 at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

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Group &TEAM attends a media showcase for the release of their second Korean mini-album, "Mark on Me," held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 8th.

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The group &TEAM attends the media showcase for the release of their second Korean mini-album "Mark on Me," held on the afternoon of the 8th at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, and is performing.

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Actor Park Hae-il reflected on the significance of playing a character who demonstrates the mission of journalism and the duties of a reporter in the film "The Assassin(s)".

Attending the press and distribution preview for "The Assassin(s)" held at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong on the afternoon of the 8th, Park Hae-il shared, "In Korean cinema so far, the role of a reporter has often been briefly touched upon rather than handled over a long breath as a central theme. Even when it was included, I think there have been few characters treated with such seriousness."

He continued, "It is true that I felt curious when the director first proposed the reporter role to me. In the past, when I was offered the movie 'War of the Arrows', the bow was usually just a secondary element in historical dramas. However, I found it intriguing that it was unraveled with the bow at the center. Similarly, I think 'The Assassin(s)' approached the profession of a reporter in that same way," revealing the point that captivated him about the film and his character.

In this work, Park Hae-il transforms into Jae-hwan, a reporter covering the assassination of the First Lady, delivering a passionate performance that exemplifies upright journalism.

"The Assassin(s)" is a story tracking the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination of the First Lady on August 15, 1974, which shocked the Republic of Korea. Directed by Huh Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day", "The Last Princess", and other films, the movie stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Singer Eru, who returned after facing controversy over drunk driving, has celebrated his 21st debut anniversary.

On the 7th, Eru took to his social media to express his gratitude to fans, writing, "September 7, 2026 marks already my 21st debut anniversary. Time really flies. As I get older, I become more and more sorry to you guys. I am simply thankful to the many people who continue to support and encourage me until the end. I will work even harder in the future to repay that love. Thank you."

Eru previously made his return last July, about four years after facing controversy over drunk driving.

Back in September 2022, Eru drove under the influence, hitting a guardrail and crossing the road to crash into the median barrier, which resulted in his vehicle overturning. At the time, he also faced allegations of switching drivers after falsely stating that a passenger was driving. In March 2024, the appellate court upheld the original ruling sentencing him to six months in prison suspended for one year, stating that "the defendant is reflecting on his wrongdoing and has confessed to all criminal facts."

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Comedienne Lee Su-ji has ultimately taken legal action against malicious comments that crossed the line, even after she issued a handwritten apology acknowledging criticisms over her public servant parody sketch.

On the 8th, Lee Su-ji's agency, CP Entertainment, stated, "We have confirmed that malicious defamation, insults, personal attacks, distribution of false information, and defamatory posts and comments targeting Lee Su-ji continue to be posted and spread across online communities and social media." They added, "As this is a serious matter infringing upon the artist's reputation and rights, we are closely reviewing all related matters and responding thoroughly."

The agency emphasized, "We plan to take all necessary legal measures, including civil and criminal actions, against those who write, distribute, or spread malicious posts or comments," adding, "We will respond strictly with a zero-tolerance policy, without leniency or settlement, to protect our artist."

Previously, a satirical video titled "Keeping the Iron Rice Bowl of Public Servant Kim Ji-young" was uploaded on July 14 to a YouTube channel run by Lee Su-ji. The video, which satirized the realities of public servants such as malicious complaints, heavy workloads, and low pay, included a scene where a complainant shouts, "Re-election!" Criticisms arose that this scene depicted protesters demanding a re-election—related to a ballot paper shortage incident during local elections—as malicious complainers.

As the controversy grew, the production team apologized the next day, stating, "We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt discomfort and disappointment due to the video. The scene pointed out by many was not intended to convey a specific issue or political stance."

Lee Su-ji also released a handwritten apology on August 1, 18 days after the controversy erupted, stating, "I bow my head and sincerely apologize to everyone who felt discomfort and disappointment. Failing to respond and apologize quickly to those who were hurt is also my fault and responsibility, with no room for excuses," and added that she heavily accepts the fact that, regardless of her intention to create laughter, it ultimately caused hurt and discomfort to someone.

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Broadcaster Kian84 navigated an unpredictable romance flow amid the cold evaluations and charm offensive of AI girlfriends on the September 3 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My AI Partner - Strange Love", which also featured Lee Yu-bi embarking on her first AI blind date.

On this day, Kian84 grew closer to the chic AI Na-hee by sharing realistic worries with her. Na-hee delivered a blunt critique of his television appearances, saying they "flow predictably," causing Kian84 to be flustered while also cheerfully agreeing with her sharp analysis.

However, starting from the sauna date where the choice shifted to the AI, he quickly began walking on eggshells. With his romance experiment facing immediate termination if he failed to be chosen by any of the newly appearing AI girlfriends, Kian84 suddenly found himself in a position where he had to "impress" the AI. Kian84 unconsciously clung to Na-hee, confessing, "It's bizarre. It feels like a machine, yet not a machine."

Next, AI Da-hee coldly analyzed Kian84's face and even compared him to DEX, making Kian84 snap with a blunt visual critique: "How many times have you dated with this face?" When conversation stalled between them, Da-hee unhesitatingly declared, "The choice is over," abruptly ending the date and walking away.

In contrast, in front of the bright and cute AI Ra-hee at the swimming pool, Kian84 could not hide his excitement, making viewers laugh by confessing his honest feelings, "You're number one."

Meanwhile, the new human representative Lee Yu-bi enjoyed a sweet date with AI Lee Hoon, whom she chose based on appearance. Even in front of her close friend Uhm Ji-yoon, she was deeply immersed, saying, "I wish he were a real person" as the AI focused solely on her, though a powerful AI catfish is set to appear at the end of the broadcast to shake things up.

"Strange Love," which raises engagement through the choices of AI girlfriends and the appearance of a new male catfish, airs every Thursday at 9 PM.

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The film "The Odyssey" continues to demonstrate remarkable staying power even after surpassing the milestone of 10 million moviegoers.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing computer network on the 8th, "The Odyssey" recorded 87,382 viewers nationwide on the 7th, maintaining its position at the top of the box office. Its cumulative audience reached 10,115,354.

Having reached the 10-million mark on the 6th, 33 days after its release, "The Odyssey" defended its number-one spot on weekdays during its sixth week. This is the first time since its release that its daily audience has stayed in the 80,000 range. As it is now in its sixth week, a downward trend is a natural course. However, the drop is smaller than expected. This enduring stamina can be attributed to ongoing audience interest, repeat viewings, and IMAX repeat screenings of "The Odyssey."

Attention is also turning to its final audience numbers. Starting with "The Intern" on the 16th, five Korean films targeting the Chuseok season are set to flood theaters. Amidst expectations of fierce competition, the staying power of "The Odyssey" remains formidable. Considering that not all five new releases can succeed, films that fail to capture early momentum in the competition could easily be tripped up by "The Odyssey" and its powerful stamina.

Whether the staying power of "The Odyssey" will continue through the Chuseok holiday is also a point of interest.

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Actor and influencer Yoo Hye-won is set to undergo a victim investigation regarding a lawsuit she filed against broadcaster A, who allegedly spread so-called "sponsor rumors."

Yoo's legal representative, Law Firm Daeryun, announced on the 4th that Yoo will appear at the Seoul Gangdong Police Station with her legal representative at 4:00 PM on the 10th to undergo the victim investigation and plans to cooperate by making a brief statement regarding the matter.

Previously, Yoo Hye-won took legal action against person A on August 27, and the next day on the 28th, she drew attention by posting a photo on her social media containing the phrase meaning that things will eventually return to the right path. The post also included the phrase, "Wrong things may seem to temporarily flourish, but they cannot last long, and eventually, the right thing will win."

Yoo's legal representative, attorney Kim Beom-shik, stated in an official statement, "We are taking the circumstances very seriously in which specific contents regarding Yoo Hye-won's extremely private sphere were mentioned, even though Yoo Hye-won and person A do not know each other and have no separate relation."

He added, "We are closely reviewing the facts related to the creation and distribution of the post, and plan to file a criminal complaint against person A and proceed with a damage claim depending on the result."

This situation began last May when person A posted a message on their social media using the close friends only feature, claiming that Yoo Hye-won received a so-called "sponsorship" from a famous singer-producer while she was in a relationship. In response, Yoo's side stated that it was groundless.

Meanwhile, Yoo has been swept up in dating rumors with former BIGBANG member SEUNGRI multiple times since 2018, and later dating rumors with basketball player Huh Woong were raised, but Yoo's side did not release any official statements on either occasion. Yoo gained a lot of attention by appearing on Mnet's "Couple Palace 2" last year.

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Following his departure from the group ENHYPEN and his transformation into a solo artist, EVAN has gone straight to the top of physical and digital music charts with his 1st mini album.

According to the album sales aggregation site Hanteo Chart on the 8th, EVAN's 1st mini album "DEATH OF ME" sold a total of 461,488 copies on its release day, taking 1st place on the daily physical album chart for September 7.

His performance on domestic digital music charts was also notable. The title track "Death of Me," which shares the same name as the album, rose to 1st place on the Bugs real-time chart at 8:00 p.m. on the 7th, immediately after its release. On Melon, it entered the "Hot 100" chart (based on releases within 30 days) at 5th place, and the b-side tracks also landed on the charts side by side, proving his strong momentum.

Global response is also enthusiastic. The 1st mini album claimed 1st place on iTunes Top Albums charts in 10 countries and regions, including Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, and Türkiye, and charted in a total of 28 countries and regions. The title track "Death of Me" reached the top of the iTunes Top Songs chart in 7 countries and regions.

"DEATH OF ME" is a new release presented by EVAN approximately 2 months after his digital single "RIDE OR DIE" released in June, and it contains his determination to take hold of tangled emotions and move forward. Featuring a total of 8 tracks, including the heavy pop R&B title track "Death of Me," EVAN led the overall production of the album and infused it with his honest personal stories.

Meanwhile, on the 7th, the day of the release, EVAN held the "EVAN 1st Mini Album 'DEATH OF ME' Debut Showcase" at the Grand Peace Palace of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, where he performed tracks from the new album and shared album behind-the-scenes stories, spending special time with his fandom, EVER.

After finishing the showcase, EVAN shared his thoughts, saying, "I am beyond relieved and happy to finally release the album I prepared for a long time and to see EVER all in one place. I have just begun my activities, and I have a lot to show you, so I hope you will look forward to it and follow along. I will also work hard and do a great job with my 1st mini album promotions."

EVAN will begin his full-fledged comeback activities starting with Mnet's "M Countdown" on the 10th.

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Pop artist and television personality Nancy Lang (real name Park Hye-ryeong, 50) has been caught by police driving while heavily intoxicated.

According to an exclusive report by MBN, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station booked Nancy Lang on September 8 on charges of drunk driving. Nancy Lang is accused of driving under the influence in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at around 3:45 a.m. that day, with her blood alcohol concentration reportedly exceeding the 0.08% threshold for license cancellation.

The police brought Nancy Lang in for voluntary questioning and plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident.

Previously, Nancy Lang revealed that she had taken on approximately 1 billion won in debt during the process of marrying a person known as "A" in 2017 and subsequently getting divorced.

Overcoming her personal hardships, Nancy Lang returned as a television personality and visual artist, actively continuing her career by holding a solo exhibition until this past July.

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A woman in her 40s, identified as A, who was charged with stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, has been sentenced to a fine of 6 million won in her first trial. Prosecutors had previously sought a fine of 10 million won.

At 10:00 a.m. on the 8th, Criminal Division 4 of the Goyang Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Young-ah) held a sentencing hearing for A on charges including violations of the Stalking Punishment Act.

The court found A guilty of stalking and sentenced her to a fine of 6 million won. Additionally, the court ordered her to complete 40 hours of a stalking treatment program.

The court pointed out that, given the content, volume, and frequency of the messages, they were enough to cause anxiety or terror to Hwang. It also determined that A was aware Hwang did not wish to be contacted. The court stated, "Even assuming there was a legitimate reason to make contact, the content and frequency of the messages sent went beyond what could justify the defendant's actions."

Although A argued that there were time intervals between contacts, the court stated that when combining the frequency and content of each contact instance, it satisfied the requirements of persistence and repetition stipulated by the Stalking Punishment Act.

Regarding the sentencing rationale, the court stated, "We considered unfavorable factors such as the fact that the defendant showed little remorse and exerted pressure on the victim, making the circumstances after the crime unfavorable. However, we considered favorable factors such as the fact that the defendant has no prior record of punishment."

A did not attend the court hearing, and only representatives for Hwang Jung-min and defense counsel for A were present.

If A wishes to appeal the ruling, she may do so within 7 days from the sentencing date. If an appeal is filed, the case will move to the second trial, and if no appeal is filed within the period, the first-instance ruling will become final.

Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, released a statement through its official account, saying, "The court made clear through this ruling that the defendant's past actions constitute a clear stalking crime as 'actions that seriously infringed upon the daily life of our agency's actor.'" The agency added, "We believe this ruling confirms that stalking actions threatening another person's life cannot be justified under any circumstances, and we deeply respect the judiciary's judgment."

Separate from the first-instance sentencing, the agency also foreshadowed additional legal responses. Sam Company stated, "We are planning all legal measures regarding the continuous spread of false information, maliciously edited recorded audio releases, and distribution during the trial. We will hold the defendant legally accountable without any leniency for any additional actions."

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Actor Choi Minsik recently shared that his recent weight loss is the result of continuous effort and a strict diet.

Meeting reporters on the afternoon of September 7 in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, for an interview commemorating the release of the film "The Intern," Choi Minsik opened up about his weight loss, saying, "Haven't I shown a heavier side of myself quite a bit? Actually, I lost weight more for my health than for a project."

He continued, "Concerns arose regarding my health, so I made up my mind and lost the weight this time. Someone even asked if I took Wegovy, but absolutely not. Nothing in this world comes for free. It is the result of relentless effort and a strict diet. The body is honest. With the money to buy that and take it, I would rather buy some good drinks," he joked.

Choi Minsik is returning to the screen with "The Intern" about two years after the 10-million-viewer hit "Exhuma." "The Intern" is an office life story that transcends generations and ranks, beginning when Ki-ho, a silver intern with 37 years of experience, joins the company of Seon-woo, who rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion world three years after its launch.

It is a remake of the 2015 Hollywood film of the same name that achieved global box office success. Choi Minsik took on the role of silver intern Ki-ho, while Han So-hee played the young CEO Seon-woo, showcasing their chemistry on screen.

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 16.

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Actor Jeon Do-yeon captivated film professionals and audiences in Venice with her stellar performance in the film "Possible Love".

On September 6, local time, Jeon Do-yeon attended the 83rd Venice International Film Festival held on the Lido of Venice. As the lead actor of Netflix film "Possible Love", which was invited to the competition section, she received high attention by completing official schedules including a press conference, the red carpet, and the world premiere.

Stepping onto the red carpet in a long black dress, Jeon Do-yeon responded to the flashing spotlights with a relaxed and confident smile. At the subsequent world premiere, the audience gave Jeon Do-yeon and the "Possible Love" team a standing ovation and cheers lasting about seven minutes, heating up the venue. Alongside the film's release, major overseas media outlets also spotlighted Jeon Do-yeon's performance.

Major US media outlet Variety wrote, "Jeon Do-yeon delivers one of the most delicate and multi-layered performances of the year." The review highlighted her performance, noting how she reveals the character's inner self and builds up emotions meticulously through (Mi-ok's) "bright yet guarded gaze."

IndieWire raved, "In less than two decades since her first collaboration with director Lee Chang-dong in 'Secret Sunshine', Jeon Do-yeon delivers yet another once-in-a-century masterclass in acting." The Hollywood Reporter similarly stated, "Jeon Do-yeon, who captured the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival with her unforgettable performance in Secret Sunshine, brings an equally profound emotional impact as Mi-ok in 'Possible Love'."

US awards-focused media outlet AwardsWatch praised Jeon Do-yeon's detailed expressive power, stating, "Jeon Do-yeon's performance stands out in particular," noting how even fleeting, minor gestures reveal the character's life and background.

Next Best Picture also noted, "While all four lead actors deliver impressive performances, Jeon Do-yeon stands out the most among them," adding, "She expresses Mi-ok's will to pursue long-suppressed freedom with her unique lively charm. She also delicately captures the aspect of a character who treats those around her comfortably while clearly recognizing the tension surrounding herself."

"Possible Love" tells the story of a laid-off worker and his wife, alongside a documentary director and her husband, two couples who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. Jeon Do-yeon plays Mi-ok, the wife of laid-off worker Ho-seok (played by Sul Kyung-gu), anchoring the center of the story.

Jeon Do-yeon became the first Korean actor to win best actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007 for Secret Sunshine, her first collaboration with director Lee Chang-dong. Earning the modifier "Queen of Cannes" since then, Jeon Do-yeon now aims for an award at the Venice International Film Festival through her second collaboration with director Lee Chang-dong in about 20 years. As "Possible Love" received the highest ratings following its Venice premiere, expectations are high not only for awards for the film but also for her acting award.

"Possible Love" is set for theatrical release on September 23 and will be released via Netflix on November 6.

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Group EASTSHINE is performing at the media showcase for their new single "EOI_KU," held in Hongji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 8th.

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Group EASTSHINE attends the photo time for the release media showcase of their new single "EOI_KU" held in Hongji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 8th.

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Group EASTSHINE performs at the media showcase for their new single "EOI_KU," held in Hongji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of September 8.

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