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The Presidential Committee on Pop Culture Exchange, in collaboration with South Korea's four major K-pop agencies—SM, JYP, HYBE, and YG—announced that the domestic awards ceremony for the global K-culture festival "Fanomenon" will kick off in Seoul next December.

The committee held a press conference on the afternoon of July 27 at the Seoul Education Center of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to unveil detailed blueprints for the K-pop festival aimed at surpassing America's Coachella. The event was attended by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Committee Chairperson Choi Hwi-young, along with JYP Entertainment Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and Co-Chairperson J.Y. Park.

The initiative consists of three main pillars: the "Fanomenon Awards" (domestic awards ceremony), the "Fanomenon Festival" (held overseas), and the establishment of K-culture centers in key cities worldwide. The name "Fanomenon" is a portmanteau replacing the first part of the English word "phenomenon" with "fan," signifying a cultural phenomenon driven by fans.

The domestic Fanomenon Awards will begin with a prelude event on December 2 next year, followed by the main event running from December 3 to 12. The stages will be split between Seoul Arena, a 20,000-seat venue in Dobong-gu, Seoul scheduled for completion next May, and Exhibition Hall 2 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province.

Seoul Arena will host two weeks of headlining performances by K-pop groups combined with the awards ceremony, while the adjacent exhibition hall will feature exhibits highlighting the top 10 fandoms. KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 will host music festivals alongside artist and actor fan meetings, production presentations, video content screenings, esports tournaments, film and drama OST performances, and a K-culture business forum. The event aims to encompass all facets of Korean culture, spanning not only popular music, but also film, video, gaming, animation, webtoons, food, fashion, and beauty.

The awards ceremony differentiates itself from existing ones by honoring fandoms rather than the artists themselves. J.Y. Park explained, "The fans of the artists are the winners, and the artists accept the awards on their behalf. We research and analyze which fandoms burned the brightest in each category to select the top 10. Rather than voting, the process of building a matrix based on meticulously detailed data is now in its final stages."

The overseas festival modeled after the Korean Coachella has been confirmed to hold its inaugural event in Los Angeles, United States, in May 2028. Explaining the selection of the location, Park said, "Right now, the place that can generate the greatest impact and economic effect is LA. Isn't it the entertainment capital of the world?" He added that the four agencies are currently pursuing the establishment of a joint venture (JV) to host the global K-pop festival, with a corporate combination review currently underway.

The committee estimates that the 11-day domestic event will attract a total of 520,000 visitors, including 200,000 foreign tourists, generating an economic impact of over 1 trillion won.

Refuting claims that K-pop was planned by the government, Park stated, "The rumor that K-pop was designed by the government is not true. It started with them asking us, who are running on the front lines, for the methods." He added, "Once it establishes itself on a Coachella level, top stars will all want to participate. Since it is an event where artists accept awards on behalf of their fandoms, it will be a difficult decision for singers to skip."

Ticket prices, specific domestic venues, and participating artists for the event have not yet been finalized.

The Presidential Committee on Pop Culture Exchange is a newly established presidential body under the administration of Lee Jae-myung, aimed at formulating a national vision for pan-governmental pop culture exchange policies and strengthening public-private cooperation to boost the competitiveness of the cultural industry.

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The heartfelt stories of young adults in their 20s and 30s who have overcome the pain of illness to search for love once again, accompanied by cinematic twists, have finally been unveiled.

On July 27, the production team of the new SBS dating reality show "Love Against Time", which is set to premiere on August 3, released its official teaser video for the first episode through social media, capturing excitement, tears, and unexpected twists.

In the released video, the cast members begin with fluttering first encounters, sharing compliments such as "You look elegant and cute," "You look clear," and "You look bright." However, the atmosphere quickly shifts. The cast members read aloud diary entries from their battles with illnesses that they had never been able to share with the world, including "I became a stage 4 cancer patient," "I had a total gastrectomy," and "I was told I might lose one of my legs," plunging the studio into silence.

In particular, MC YENA deeply empathized and shed tears as the cast members shared their realistic worries and scars, asking, "Can I date? Can I get married?"

Towards the end of the teaser, in "The Room of Time"—the signature space of "Love Against Time"—a male cast member made a significant confession, saying, "Actually, I know that person. Will she remember me?" which left the studio in shock. The unexpected past connection between the two, which even the production team did not foresee, caused the MCs to jump out of their seats in sheer amazement.

"Love Against Time" is a dating reality program where young adults in their 20s who have experienced receiving a terminal prognosis or stood at the threshold of death face life and love once again. It will premiere on Monday, August 3, at 10 PM.

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Band EHJM shared a passionate connection with fans by performing every single track from their new album live for the first time during their solo concert.

EHJM held their solo concert "THE MEN" on the 25th at Space Brick in Seoul. This concert was organized to celebrate the release of their second mini-album "THE MEN," which came out last month.

All tracks from the new mini-album were unveiled live for the first time on this day. The solid band sound and rock energy moving across the stage drew sing-alongs from the audience and heightened the concert atmosphere. Performances of representative songs and cover songs followed, and a time to chat with the audience was also arranged in the middle of the show.

Among fans who attended the concert, reactions included "It was a concert that pampered my ears," "Lee Hyuk's explosive vocals and Jungmo's guitar tone are overwhelming," and "EHJM's sincere passion for music was fully felt."

Meanwhile, EHJM plans to continue meeting fans through various performances and contents moving forward.

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The next-generation leaders of K-POP will deliver an unprecedented special performance to heat up the summer night at the "2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer".

On the 27th, the production team of SBS "Gayo Daejeon Summer" revealed the lineup and concept for the special stage "Red Summer Night," designed to elevate the heat of this summer's festival. Rising rookies KickFlip, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and AND2BLE, who are drawing attention in the music scene, will take the stage.

"Red Summer Night" is a relay cover stage where the three teams, recognized for their unique performance skills and stage presence, reinterpret legendary K-POP summer hit songs in their own styles.

In particular, the members of the three teams personally participated in song selection and stage planning to maximize the quality of this special performance. The diverse and differentiated performances unfolding under a single theme are expected to present an overwhelming spectacle to global fans.

The production team shared, "Next-generation rookies equipped with exceptional skills and passion are preparing special stages that reinterpret legendary summer hit songs with their own unique charms," adding, "Please look forward to the 'Red Summer Night' special stage, which will dye the summer night red and hot."

Meanwhile, the "2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer" will be held on Sunday, August 9, at KINTEX in Ilsan.

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Actor Go Joon-hee and comedian Kim Min-soo create a strange, romantic atmosphere that turns "uh, but like, seriously!" upside down.

On the July 27th broadcast of SBS "uh, but like, seriously!" airing at 10:10 PM, Go Joon-hee, Kim Min-soo, and entertainer Kangnam appear to shake up the boarding house with unpredictable banter.

An unusual romantic vibe was caught between Go Joon-hee and Psik Univ.'s Kim Min-soo. It was revealed that during a couple-concept photoshoot, Go Joon-hee spontaneously gave him a surprise kiss, and that they exchange messages every day. When the MCs asked, "If Kim Min-soo confesses, will you date him?" Go Joon-hee dropped a bombshell by answering, "He hasn't brought up anything like that?" leaving Kim Min-soo sweating.

In addition, Kim Min-soo shared his past dating experience of gifting a luxury bag to an ex-girlfriend and mentioned his ideal type as "a tall, older cat-like woman," causing a buzz on set as the conditions closely matched Go Joon-hee.

Meanwhile, Kangnam confessed to his thrilling real-life married life with his wife Lee Sang-hwa. Kangnam shared, "When my wife gets angry, an aura forms and even the dogs run away," and added, "During a marital argument, at a single 'Sit!' command from Lee Sang-hwa, I sat down along with the dogs," self-proving that he is at the very bottom of the household hierarchy. Meeting his wife Lee Sang-hwa through "Law of the Jungle," Kangnam added firmly, "Even if I am reborn, I would never go to the jungle where I first met my wife," eliciting laughter.

The unstoppable, straightforward talk of these three individuals will be revealed on today's (the 27th) broadcast of "uh, but like, seriously!" at 10:10 PM.

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SBS "TV Animal Farm" took first place in viewership ratings in its time slot as it revealed the story of giant panda Ai Bao welcoming her fourth baby and becoming a mother of four.

According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership research institution, on the 27th, the previous day's broadcast of SBS "TV Animal Farm" recorded a viewership rating of 5.1% and a peak rating of 6% based on households in the Seoul metropolitan area, proving fierce viewer interest.

The broadcast featured Ai Bao, who gave birth to a healthy baby panda last June following Fu Bao and the twins Rui Bao and Hui Bao, showing her touching birth process and even more seasoned parenting skills.

While she showed some awkwardness when giving birth to her firstborn Fu Bao in 2020, Ai Bao demonstrated seasoned skills during her third birth by catching the baby in her arms before it even touched the floor. Her "master of parenting" side, eating bamboo with one hand while handling childcare with the other, also drew attention.

Regarding the youngest panda, who surpassed 1 kg in body weight just a month after birth, zookeeper Kang Chul-won shared, "It has the fastest growth rate, which seems related to Ai Bao's parenting skills."

In particular, the scene where zookeeper Kang Chul-won held the baby panda instead while Ai Bao was focused on bamboo shoots, a postpartum recovery health food, showed their "perfect teamwork in co-parenting" and recorded a peak rating of 6%, taking the "best minute" spot.

Meanwhile, the innocent daily lives of twin sisters Rui Bao and Hui Bao enjoying the summer heat on an ice bed and in a pond while bickering over bamboo shoots even after getting a youngest sibling were also revealed, bringing laughter.

"TV Animal Farm" airs every Sunday at 9:30 AM.

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Actor Jeon Seok-ho, who stepped in as a special host on SBS Power FM's "Park Haseon's Cinetown", received high praise from broadcaster Park Kyung-lim.

On the July 27 broadcast of SBS Power FM's "Park Haseon's Cinetown" on the "Cine Invitation" segment, Jeon Seok-ho, who stepped up as a special host in place of host Park Haseon who went on vacation, and guest Park Kyung-lim appeared and shared pleasant talk about movies.

On this day, Jeon Seok-ho led the atmosphere with his comfortable voice and stable reactions that considered the guest. Park Kyung-lim, a radio veteran senior, gave Jeon Seok-ho's hosting a score of "I will give it 9.9 points out of 10," and generously praised, "It is so comfortable, just like chatting while drinking a cup of tea."

Park Kyung-lim also shared behind-the-scenes stories she experienced when she first took on the challenge of being a radio host. She revealed, "When I said I was going to do a host, there was a prejudice that 'it would be rude to become a host with that voice.' However, the protagonist of my story is me. I thought that if I overcome this, it could become a ray of hope for someone currently hitting a wall," delivering a deep resonance to listeners.

Park Kyung-lim, who is actively working as an MC at movie and drama events, especially shared stories about the various outfits she showed at production presentations and events. Mentioning the hanbok-style dress she wore at the "Squid Game" event, she added behind-the-scenes fashion stories, saying, "It was a meaningful time for me to be able to show our traditional clothing in a place where global fans watched together."

Meanwhile, Jeon Seok-ho has been meeting listeners as the special host for "Park Haseon's Cinetown" for six days from the 23rd to the 28th, taking the place of Park Haseon who went on vacation. SBS Power FM's "Park Haseon's Cinetown", featuring special host Jeon Seok-ho, is broadcast every day at 11 a.m. through the SBS Gorealra app and 107.7MHz.

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Singer K.Will has clinched the final victory at the "Immortal Songs" King of Kings special.

K.Will appeared in Part 2 of the "2026 King of Kings" special of KBS 2TV's "Immortal Songs" broadcast recently and performed Kim Gun-mo's "The Moon of Seoul". Before taking the stage, he said, "It feels different in meaning, and I'm both nervous and excited," adding, "I will present a good stage with only my voice." It has been 11 years since K.Will last competed in the King of Kings special.

Introducing the song, he explained, "It is a song that sings about the unknown, lonely hearts of middle-aged men." On stage, he powerfully hit the high notes during the song's climax, controlling the pace with a flow that started out plain and expanded in emotion toward the latter half.

With this stage, K.Will claimed the final victory of Part 2 for the "2026 King of Kings".

Meanwhile, K.Will hosts his YouTube channel every Wednesday at 5:30 PM, and is also appearing in the musical "Hell's Kitchen", which opened at the GS Art Center on the 24th.

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Dancer Cha Hyun-seung, who was completely cured of leukemia last year, has returned to the stage with singer SUNMI.

Cha Hyun-seung appeared as SUNMI's partner dancer at "Waterbomb Seoul 2026," held on the 26th at the KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

The two showcased a duet performance built on their long-term chemistry. Their seamless teamwork stood out during a move where Cha Hyun-seung lifted SUNMI with one hand and placed her on his shoulder. Immediately after the performance, Waterbomb's official social media posted a video of the stage along with the caption, "This is it! They met again! Waterbomb SUNMI X Cha Hyun-seung stage."

This performance carried even greater significance because Cha Hyun-seung was battling the illness until just a year ago.

He was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia in June of last year. He later detailed his diagnosis and chemotherapy process through his YouTube channel, unreservedly documenting the early stages of treatment such as sperm cryopreservation, catheter insertion for chemotherapy injections, and admission to a sterile room, as well as experiencing difficult conditions like a sharp rise in blood pressure during a blood transfusion and deciding to shave his head due to hair loss. After about six months of treatment, he was declared fully recovered on December 22 of last year, and subsequently shared updates of his recovery by posting videos of himself resuming workouts and choreography practice on social media.

Cha Hyun-seung previously made a name for himself as "SUNMI's dancer" by working alongside her during performances for her solo track "24 Hours" and the 2018 Waterbomb festival. Because the two have built a long-standing partnership, their reunion on the same stage after overcoming his illness drew even more attention.

Having gained public recognition as a dancer, Cha Hyun-seung later appeared on variety programs such as "Single's Inferno", "Physical: 100", and "Be Mbitious", and expanded his career from dancer to actor by starting his acting activities in 2024 with "Share House" and appearing in "Seduce My Husband".

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DAY6 bassist Young K, who has been a steady pillar of the band, has returned entirely with his own personal story. His second solo full-length album "YOUNGEST," released after two years and 10 months, features an impressive 15 tracks, with his touch on every single one of them.

The title track "Shut The Door" captures the moment of closing one's heart and repeating to oneself that everything is going to be okay. The remaining 14 tracks also capture his past few years, ranging from a longing for freedom, memories from his military service, reconciliation with a friend, to snapshots of daily life. Though it received high marks for its high quality—with DAY6 member WONPIL even praising it as a "masterpiece"—Young K himself could not hide his shyness.

"I am usually very strict when evaluating myself, but I want to say that this is my best, my current best."

The new album contains a total of 15 tracks: "Marionette", "Shut The Door", "F world", "Hey Honey", "Cheering Song" (literal title), "SPIKE", "Yonge St.", "million reasons", "100 Reasons Why We Broke Up (with JINJOO of DNCE)" (literal title), "Drivin' into Hell", "whatever", "Goodbye, Love", "Heading Home" (literal title), "Baby's Breath" (literal title), and "Coffee in the Studio" (literal title). Because every single song holds his own story, his explanations were detailed as well.

"Among them, 'Coffee in the Studio' is the track that captures the most everyday story. It started out completely impromptu in the recording room and was finished right on the spot. We did a formal recording later on, but the version where I improvised and sang with the lyrics written right then turned out better, so it was put on the album. 'SPIKE' is a song I wrote while having a great time watching the volleyball anime 'Haikyu!!', and 'Heading Home' captures vivid memories from inside a bus on the way back after training during my military service, with the feeling that 'I lived fiercely, those were war-like days.' There is also 'F world', which holds a sense of unfairness toward the world. There are so many unfair things in the world. So it is a song about flipping the middle finger up at the sky toward the world. On the other hand, 'Marionette' contains a longing for freedom. It is a song about cutting the strings and stepping out. Since it was my first time cutting the strings, it is a bit clumsy and shaky, but it is a song shouting that from now on, I will cut the strings and move forward."

During the interview, when one representative track was played, Young K could not contain his excitement and swayed his body. It was "Goodbye, Love". Speaking about this track, which he worked on with GroovyRoom, he began by saying, "I've wanted to collaborate with a DJ for a long time."

"I have known IÖN from GroovyRoom for 10 years, and since he likes band music, I had hoped this collaboration would happen someday, and that moment has finally arrived. I made it as a song to be sung while thinking of the final moment of a final performance."

Now in his 11th year since debut, Young K is a representative K-pop singer-songwriter who has released over 200 songs. According to the Korea Music Copyright Association's rankings for idol copyrighted songs as of June 3, 2026, he ranked 4th with 219 songs. When asked about the source of his creativity, he answered calmly.

"The reason I have so many songs is because early on, I wasn't as well-off as I am now. I had to build my skills for survival, and as I kept working, the songs piled up. Through that process, I honed the skill of looking at the world a little differently and expressing it." (He chuckled and waved away rumors guessing that reading books was his source.) "I brought books of poetry into the military three times to use as references, but they came out without even the plastic wrap being torn off." (Laughs)

His reflections on writing lyrics and composing as a bassist were also unique.

"Originally, as a vocalist, I hated the instrument called the bass. Guitars and keyboards allow you to accompany yourself while singing, but the bass was hard to hear, which made me sad, and the process of learning the basics was also difficult. But as I kept doing it, I realized that the bass plays the role of a bridge connecting rhythm and melody, and I think that experience greatly influenced my composing abilities."

For someone whose unique perspective on the world directly leads to lyrics and melodies, "Cheering Song" was one of those tracks. Among this album, the lyrics he likes the most are also from "Cheering Song".

"As you live life, you get tossed around here and there. Due to the nature of being a celebrity, I could become gossip among friends, and I was once hurt in my heart by that incident." While working on the song, he let those friends listen to the lyrics in advance, and the friend cried and apologized. "That is how we reconciled and are getting along well again."

On the other hand, the song that was least easy was "Marionette".

"The lyrics are about 'cutting the strings and moving forward,' but admitting the very fact that I had been hanging from strings meant admitting that I was longing for freedom, so it wasn't easy." He added, "It means I had tied strings to myself. Within the band DAY6, regardless of likes and dislikes, I made music to carry out given missions, and it made me ask myself whether I had truly made the music I genuinely wanted to do."

He also directly designed the concept for the title track's music video.

"I participated starting from the planning stage. I emphasized that when you open a door and walk in, nature should unfold, with a white bed placed in the middle. I wanted to express the inside of the door as a virtual space far from the real world, a space embodying freedom. It also includes a scene I had wanted to try for a long time." He added, "Back when I ran a YouTube channel, I couldn't do a pickup truck concept due to safety issues, but we finally realized it this time."

Meanwhile, "YOUNGEST," the album that is most true to Young K himself and compiles the answers he has thrown at himself up to now, is officially released today at 6 PM. Riding the momentum of his comeback, he will hold a solo concert titled "Young K Solo Tour < YOUNGEST >" as part of his solo tour from August 14 to 16 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon.

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Actor Yoo Hai-jin has heralded a weighty acting transformation through the film "The Assassins".

"The Assassins" follows the tracking of suspicions and behind-the-scenes figures of the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974.

Yoo Hai-jin has completed unrivaled characters in every work, crossing eras and genres. He has won deep trust from audiences through his signature grounded acting and deep emotional expression.

In this work, he takes on the role of "Cheol-gu," a senior inspector at the Jungbu Police Station who directly witnessed the scene of the First Lady's assassination, leading the center of the play by densely portraying a detective's tenacity and heavy conviction toward the truth. In particular, he is set to captivate audiences with yet another side of himself, convincingly portraying "Cheol-gu's" changes as he gradually approaches dangerous suspicions amid an event that shook the nation.

The released character stills instantly capture attention by depicting tense moments of "Cheol-gu" as he begins to pursue the truth of the First Lady's assassination. First, the image of "Cheol-gu" gazing at the chaotic scene right in the middle of Liberation Day ceremony vividly conveys the breathless tension immediately following the incident. His sharp gaze examining the situation even amidst the chaos heightens immersion, revealing a detective's instinct not to miss the clues he witnessed firsthand.

Next, the image of him focusing on a phone call with a serious expression at the police station completely shows his investigative sense as he tenaciously pursues suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. His unwavering gaze conveys a strong will to thoroughly dig into the reality of intricately tangled clues, raising curiosity about the massive mystery "Cheol-gu" will face as he jumps to the frontline of the investigation.

"The Assassins" is scheduled to be released in theaters for the upcoming Chuseok holiday. 

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If you think of the movie "HOPE," this is likely the single scene that comes to mind: fishing village leader Hyun-ho (played by Seo Beom-sik) riding a horse and snatching up Sung-ki (Zo In-sung). It was a moment that captured the sense of speed from a white horse galloping through the forest, alongside the strength and agility of the rider.

The stills capturing this moment were used as a teaser poster, making a massive contribution to skyrocketing anticipation for the project during the Cannes Film Festival and early domestic promotional stages.

Regarding this scene, Zo In-sung stated, "It was one of the scenes we worked the hardest on in Romania. After filming, the production company and the director said it could even be used as a teaser poster, which is how this scene came to be presented. Since I've known senior actor Seo Beom-sik, who played Hyun-ho, for a long time, we matched our choreography well and were able to finish filming without any accidents."

When watching the movie, you can actually understand the urgent context of this scene. Sung-ki and his crew went into the forest to hunt a tiger that had attacked the village, and sensing beforehand that manpower would be short, they called in the tough "older brothers" of the fishing village. Soon after, the presence of that tiger turns out to be something much harsher, and Sung-ki and his crew begin to be chased.

Around that time, the fishing village brothers who appeared riding a Land Rover had an unmistakable aura. Unlike Sung-ki's ragged crew, they appeared in stylish vacation looks featuring leather jackets, knitwear, and even gold accessories.

The person who drew the most attention at this time was Hyun-ho. He is a character who exudes the aura of a leader despite having only a few lines. Resembling Ji Jin-hee and Kim Myung-min, with a fleeting glimpse of Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Ka-fai's face as well, this actor is Seo Beom-sik. Although his appearance and departure lasted only about five minutes, his intensity was second to none against the aliens.

Seo Beom-sik is a martial arts director and actor who has been active since the 1990s. As a founding member of the Jung Doo-hong Action School, he made a name for himself by serving as a stunt double for lead actors and as a martial arts director for various films and dramas. He caught the eye of director Lee Byung-hoon and began acting starting with "The Merchant," and also played active roles in "Dae Jang Geum," "Ballad of Seodong," and "The Great Queen Seondeok." Since then, he has consistently remained active in numerous dramas and films.

This is a casting choice where director Na Hong-jin's unique eye truly shined. His philosophy of not strictly insisting on top star casting, alongside his ability to elevate the realism and vitality of a production through completely unexpected and fresh casting even for supporting and minor roles, was fully demonstrated in "HOPE" as well.

The casting was truly 100 percent fresh, including Hopohang village residents Lee Sang-hee, Im Hyun-sik, Eum Moon-suk, Lee Yong-nyeo, and Hwang Suk-jung, as well as Yoo Jun-hong, Joo Kwang-hyun, Oh Doo-won, and Han Woo-yeol, who appeared as members of Sung-ki's crew.

In particular, the utilization of Seo Beom-sik was even better because it was not over-the-top. Rather than a flurry of meaningless solo shots, shots that heightened the horror and tension of the production effectively showed the confrontation between humans and aliens.

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Park Jin-young, a veteran active dancer and entertainer in his 31st year since debut, proved his timeless power as an entertainer by performing at the "Waterbomb" festival for the second consecutive year.

Park took the stage on the final day of "Waterbomb Seoul 2026" as part of the Green Team lineup, held at the Goyang KINTEX outdoor global stage on the 26th. This marks his second consecutive appearance following last year.

In the middle of a festival dominated by the youngsters, Park was the oldest artist in the lineup, yet he ignited the crowd more than anyone else. Taking the stage at 5:30 PM just after the lingering 35-degree daytime heat began to cool, right after RAIN's special performance, Park received roaring cheers from the audience regardless of generation.

Park appeared in a tuxedo and captivated the audience with his signature witty remarks, saying, "Are you guys hot? Is this how you're supposed to dress? I guess I'm the only one who's hot." Soon after, he cast off his tuxedo to reveal the mint-colored mesh outfit he had previously teased. Although wearing long pants, his single-digit body fat abs and muscular physique were fully displayed.

The performances continued without a break. Park recreated his 1995 release "Elevator" alongside a female dancer. Although this song was released 31 years ago, it fell short of nothing in elevating the energy at the venue. Following it up with upbeat dancing and "When We Disco", Park smoothly delivered live vocals without a trace of fatigue.

He then performed the duet "Switch to Me" with RAIN, completing a monumental stage created by two legendary K-pop seniors.

Toward the end of the show, Park attempted generational communication by asking, "Are there any people here born in the '80s?" Saying, "There might be people who are glad to see me debuting in 1994," he sang "She Was Pretty" and "Don’t Leave Me, Don’t Leave Me" back-to-back, retracing his 31-year career history together with the audience.

Prior to his stage performance on this day, Park's physical maintenance had already been a hot topic. Having drawn massive attention at last year's Waterbomb with pink vinyl pants and a halterneck outfit, he had previously revealed that he began managing his body fat alongside promotions for his new song "WET" ahead of this year's Waterbomb appearance.

Park currently serves as the co-chairperson of the Pop Culture Exchange Committee and as CCO and executive producer of JYP Entertainment. Through thorough self-management, he continues his path as a singer on stage in addition to his work as a producer, serving as a role model for many junior K-pop artists.

He shared his thoughts as a singer on stage, stating, "I am active thinking of myself as a rookie singer in my 31st year," and adding, "I hope to remain a singer who always goes on stage energetic and excited like a rookie in your eyes." He had previously promised, "I will definitely show the best performances until I am 60 years old."

Meanwhile, Park is also scheduled to perform these songs at the "Waterbomb 2026" event to be held in Busan on the 8th of next month.

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So Jisub began a new life with Seo Su-min.

In the July 25 episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated," Agent Kim was shown beginning a brand-new life.

During the episode, Agent Kim saw the children of Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol, whose lives could only be saved if he died, and said, "Make sure Tae-hun and Da-bin stay alive. And please take good care of our Min-ji."

Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol were then forced to attack Agent Kim, while Ju Gang-chan watched with satisfaction. Agent Kim eventually collapsed, and Ju Gang-chan mocked him, saying, "What are you going to do now that you miss Min-ji?"

At that moment, however, the look in Agent Kim's eyes changed. The same was true of Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol. The two used all their strength to break the cage, while Agent Kim restrained Ju Gang-chan using its wire mesh. It was revealed that this had been the trio's plan all along.

After successfully rescuing the children, the three proceeded to carry out the remaining parts of their plan one by one.

Agent Kim extracted Ri Eung-ryeong and handed him over to Park Gang-seong. After learning that Ri Eung-ryeong was responsible for his older brother's death, Park Gang-seong sought revenge. Agent Kim and Park Gang-seong then parted ways after urging each other to survive.

Ri Eung-ryeong, who had dreamed of defecting to Macau, was sent back to North Korea after Park Gang-seong took all the information and money in his possession.

Agent Kim then called a man and said, "I'm calling because I have a favor to ask. Please bring down Juhak Construction."

After hearing that the request involved Agent Kim's daughter, the man agreed but added, "You know it won't be cheap, right?" suggesting that Agent Kim would have to pay a heavy price.

A few days later, the corruption involving Juhak Construction and Ju Gang-chan was exposed. An arrest warrant was issued for Ju Gang-chan on charges including kidnapping and murder, while Ju Hye-ri, who had fled overseas, was also arrested.

In a shocking turn of events, Gold Tooth attacked Ju Gang-chan with a weapon while he was being transferred for detention and questioning.

With all the missions completed, Captain Jang officially declared 66 dead and provided Agent Kim and Min-ji with new identities.

As the two prepared to begin a new life, Min-ji said, "Still, Dad, at least you should call me Min-ji. It's the name Mom gave me."

Concerned about his daughter, Agent Kim asked, "Starting a new life won't be easy. Will you be okay?"

Min-ji responded positively, saying, "I think it might be fun. My life this time wasn't all that enjoyable anyway. Let's just say I was reborn."

Agent Kim and Min-ji returned to an ordinary daily routine as they began their new life. Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol also returned to where they belonged. Agent Kim and his friends once again became ordinary men wearing glasses, smiling brightly.

Meanwhile, near the end of the episode, Agent Kim visited the Baekho Manpower Agency after being referred there by an acquaintance and met Lee Do-gyu. As he prepared for an unusual interview with Lee Do-gyu, the ending raised anticipation for Agent Kim's next chapter and a possible second season of "Agent Kim Reactivated."

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SBS's Friday-Saturday refreshing 'cider' universe hit IP "Flex X Cop" is returning with a second season after two years.

Following the drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2", premiering on August 7 (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), is a delightfully refreshing and thrilling cider cooperative investigation drama featuring Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), a chaebol detective who turns the tables with his wealth when investigations stall, and the new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played. by Jung Eun-chae) as they flex their financial power.

"Flex X Cop", which first premiered in 2024, recorded a peak viewership rating of 11% and confirmed the production of a second season while airing to favorable reviews, establishing itself as SBS's representative seasonal cider content. The differentiated worldview where an immature third-generation chaebol turned detective utilizes private helicopters, supercars, and cutting-edge equipment as investigative cheat keys, along with Ahn Bo-hyun's unrivaled star power, were cited as the driving forces behind its box-office success.

The newly returning second season has further upgraded its scale and entertainment value. Actor Jung Eun-chae joins as the Violent Crime Team 1's new team leader Joo Hye-ra, forming a new investigative partnership with Ahn Bo-hyun. In addition, a dazzling lineup of special appearances including Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Eui-sung, Lee Hak-joo, Heo Sung-tae, Jung Chae-yeon, Jeon Hye-bin, and Kim Hye-eun are set to provide support, promising an even richer visual spectacle.

Director Kim Jae-hong shared, "I sincerely thank the viewers who showed their love so that 'Flex X Cop' could return with a second season, and we worked hard to make a truly entertaining drama to repay those expectations." He added, "Both those who watched Season 1 and those who didn't will be able to enjoy it thoroughly. Unimaginable and special cases that cannot be found in other dramas will unfold, and they will be brilliantly solved by Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra of 'Flex X Cop'. It is a drama that you can watch refreshingly on hot summer nights, so please look forward to it and tune in."

SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" will premiere on Friday, August 7 at 9:50 PM.

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Disney+ is set to unveil its new series "The Remarried Empress" this fall.

On July 27, Disney+ announced that "The Remarried Empress" is officially scheduled for release in the fall of 2026, alongside the striking release of a teaser poster capturing the commanding presence of Empress Navier.

"The Remarried Empress" is a romantic fantasy epic that unfolds when Navier (played by Shin Mina), the flawless empress of the Eastern Empire, is notified of a divorce by Emperor Sovieshu (played by Ju Ji-hoon), who has fallen for the runaway slave Rashta (played by Lee Seyoung). Refusing to simply accept the divorce, she instead demands approval for her remarriage to Prince Heinrey (played by Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom.

The series brings to life a legendary hit IP that has sparked a global syndrome, including the original webtoon which surpassed 2.97 billion cumulative views globally as of July 2026. It marks the very first K-romance fantasy presented by Disney+.

The newly released teaser poster immediately draws attention with Empress Navier standing proudly and alone in the middle of a solemn courtroom. Notably, the tagline featuring the original work's famous line, "I accept the divorce. And I request approval for my remarriage," strongly hints at Navier's resolute decision to forge her own independent path rather than crumble in the face of her husband's betrayal.

Set against the fictional royal backdrop of the Eastern Empire, "The Remarried Empress" is drawing intense anticipation for how actors such as Shin Mina, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Seyoung will visually bring to life this unique romantic fantasy universe intertwined with royal love, power, and ambition.

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Singer John Park is set to meet fans through a solo concert about nine months after releasing a new song.

John Park will hold his solo concert "BREAK!" for three days from September 11 to 13 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

This concert follows his solo concert "Like a Dream" held in December of last year. At the time, it was his first solo concert in eight years, and all seats sold out the moment ticketing began. John Park filled the 120-minute show solely with his vocals and a full band live sound, without special effects or guests.

This upcoming concert coincides with his new song activities. On the 23rd, John Park released the single "Summer Comes Back", for which he wrote, composed, and arranged the lyrics himself. The solo concert announcement followed immediately after the new release.

John Park has continuously communicated with audiences through live performances since his debut. For this concert, he plans to showcase his new songs alongside signature tracks backed by a band sound.

Meanwhile, tickets for John Park's solo concert "BREAK!" will go on sale exclusively through the online ticketing platform NOL at 6 PM on the 31st.

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Actor So Jisub showed his appreciation by gifting pure gold to the entire cast and crew who worked alongside him for the conclusion of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated".

According to broadcasting and entertainment industry sources on the 27th, So Jisub presented pure gold to a total of about 300 people, including the cast, production team, and general staff of "Agent Kim Reactivated". It was reported to be a generous gift totaling approximately 100 million won based on the market price at the time of purchase.

A certification photo released through an online community featured a dedicated gold case along with a heartfelt message that read, "I felt great emotion and happiness while working on this project together. Thank you to everyone who quietly and brilliantly shined their own light on 'Agent Kim Reactivated'."

This is not the first time So Jisub has received praise for his good deeds. He previously gifted gold to actors, managers, and the entire staff after finishing filming for the Netflix original series "Mercy for None" last year. At the time, So Jisub appeared on variety shows and wittily explained, "I used to give many other gifts, but people thought they were sponsored. Things are tough for everyone these days, so I prepared this in case they might need to sell it and use it later," drawing widespread attention.

Meanwhile, "Agent Kim Reactivated", starring So Jisub, is a revenge action drama about an ordinary father who sets out to get his daughter back, and it came to an end on the 25th. The final episode of "Agent Kim Reactivated" achieved massive success, recording a nationwide viewership rating of 23.0 percent and 23.4 percent in the metropolitan area based on Nielsen Korea. The project also maintained its popularity in the global market by ranking first in the Netflix non-English TV show category for three consecutive weeks. Thanks to its box office success, "Agent Kim Reactivated" was organized with two special broadcast episodes.

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BTS member JUNGKOOK showed heartwarming K-pop industry friendship by attending the Stray Kids concert amidst his busy schedule.

JUNGKOOK visited the venue for the Stray Kids world tour "RUN IT SEOUL" held at the KSPO DOME in Seoul on the 25th. He was spotted by fans enjoying the show from the audience in a comfortable outfit wearing a black hoodie.

Throughout the concert, JUNGKOOK enjoyed the stage along with the audience and cheered for Stray Kids. In particular, when his manager received sunglasses thrown into the audience by a Stray Kids member during the show, JUNGKOOK put them on and performed an impromptu dance to the music, heating up the atmosphere even more. His free and enjoyable demeanor drew cheers from the fans.

This concert attendance drew even more attention as it took place amidst a tight schedule. BTS is currently on their world tour "ARIRANG" and performed at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on the 16th. They are also scheduled to perform at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, starting on August 1st. Despite his breathless schedule, JUNGKOOK personally visited the junior group's concert to show his support.

The special bond between JUNGKOOK and Stray Kids leader BANG CHAN has also garnered renewed attention. The two are the same age, born in 1997, and JUNGKOOK previously mentioned during a live broadcast that he is close with BANG CHAN.

BANG CHAN has also consistently shown respect and affection for JUNGKOOK. During a personal live broadcast in 2020, while listening to JUNGKOOK's solo song "Euphoria", he said, "When working on music doesn't go the way I want, listening to this song gives me strength," and expressed his fandom by adding, "JUNGKOOK sunbaenim's voice is so good. I'm really a fan. He is such a wonderful and cool person."

Fans showed enthusiastic interest with reactions such as, "It is heartwarming that he personally visited his juniors' concert to support them despite his busy schedule," "He looks cute wearing sunglasses and dancing impromptu," and "Their senior-junior friendship looks great."

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The film "HOPE" has topped the weekend box office for two consecutive weeks, but a starting downward trend is raising concerns.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing computer network on the 27th, "HOPE" drew 767,365 viewers nationwide from the 24th to the 26th. Its cumulative audience stands at 3,415,709.

Considering that it drew 1.5 million viewers during its opening weekend, which coincided with the Constitution Day holiday (July 17–19), the second-week weekend audience dropped by more than 50%. This result indicates that the fierce debate and mixed reactions regarding the film in its early release period did not act as a box office boost.

"HOPE" is a project that invested approximately 60 billion won in production costs, the largest in Korean film history. Fortunately, it is known that the break-even point was lowered to around 5 million viewers through overseas pre-sales. Although box office figures of 7 to 8 million were expected before its release, as it enters its second week, it now seems it must fight desperately to surpass the break-even point.

While it secured a significant number of screens through its second week due to the absence of clear competing films, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is scheduled for release on the 29th, leading to expectations that a large number of screens will shift.

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Actor Namkoong Min (48) and Jin A-reum (37) have become parents four years after getting married.

On the 27th, Namkoong Min's agency, 935 Entertainment, announced that the couple welcomed a son the previous day.

Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum first met in 2015 as a director and actor in the film "Light My Fire," which Namkoong Min directed, and later developed into a romantic relationship. After seven years of public dating, they tied the knot in 2022.

Meanwhile, Namkoong Min is currently starring in the KBS 2TV weekend drama "The Husband".

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Nam Chang-hee shared the love story behind his marriage.

On the July 26 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", Kim Jong-min met with Nam Chang-hee and Han Sang-jin.

During the broadcast, Kim Jong-min met up with Han Sang-jin and Nam Chang-hee, who are known as two of the biggest devoted husbands in the entertainment industry.

Han Sang-jin drew attention by revealing that he has been living in Busan for six years for the sake of his wife, who is currently the head coach of a professional basketball team with ties to Busan, and that he commutes to Seoul whenever he has work.

As a doting husband, he sparked surprise by saying, "My wife is only home for 60 days out of the 365 days a year. If we lived in Seoul, I wouldn't even get to see her for those 60 days."

Meanwhile, Nam Chang-hee prepared ingredients to cook for his older friends, sharing, "Since my wife leaves for work in the morning, I prepare a meal while she gets ready," adding that he would make the French toast he used to make for her, giving it a brunch-style touch.

While Nam Chang-hee was cooking, Kim Jong-min and Han Sang-jin talked about married life. Kim Jong-min, who is in his first year of marriage and says it is the happiest time, mentioned that he and his wife do not fight.

In response, Han Sang-jin recalled, "I fought with my wife starting from our honeymoon and almost got a divorce," explaining a past situation where he threw the book he was reading onto the floor out of a moment of petty anger, which prompted his wife to pack her bags and try to leave immediately.

He continued, "She said she didn't know I was that kind of person and tried to leave. Then she asked if I hadn't even cursed. When I thought about it, I guess I momentarily said something like 'what the heck.' So while I was panicking, my wife told me to end things quickly before we registered our marriage," looking back at that time when they were truly pushed to the brink of divorce.

Han Sang-jin added, "I immediately got down on my knees and wrote a letter of pledge. Because of that, we don't have a single photo of the two of us together throughout the entire honeymoon," revealing how he completely changed afterward and became a devoted husband.

To Nam Chang-hee, who mentioned that he sometimes suddenly has dreams of his wife disappearing, Han Sang-jin made everyone laugh by saying, "That's because you're worried your wife might run away. Like the fairy and the woodcutter, you'll probably feel anxious until you have three kids."

Once Nam Chang-hee's signature French toast was ready, Han Sang-jin and Kim Jong-min brought up Nam Chang-hee's wife, who was once famous as the "Han River IU".

Nam Chang-hee explained, "When we first met, I didn't know anything like that. A friend said they knew someone who shared good hobbies with me and thought it would be nice for us to meet," talking about how he first got to know his wife through a friend.

He added, "I developed a crush and asked an acquaintance for a natural setting to meet, and that's how we met for the first time. At the time, my wife was an aspiring actress, so we naturally exchanged contact information as senior and junior colleagues. From there, we slowly got to know each other."

Nam Chang-hee continued, "But then my friend ended up blurting out to her that I had romantic feelings for her. My wife, who had no idea I felt that way, cut off contact after that day. Then much later, she reached out to me first through social media."

He shared their love story, which led to marriage after four years of dating, by saying, "Shori asked me to promote Mighty Mouse's new track since it was released, so I posted it, and she saw it and reached out. I had posted a story promoting a song titled 'Will Love Come?', and she messaged me saying, 'Is love coming?' So I immediately told her let's meet, and said I would go right in front of her house the very next day. We started dating from that exact day, and it led to marriage."

Nam Chang-hee drew attention by revealing that their love bore fruit thanks to Shori, and that he still expresses his gratitude to him to this day.

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Lyn went on a Michelin-style tour with Hwang Chi-yeol and Cho Jin-se.

On the 26th broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", singer Lyn set off on a day-trip Gunsan Michelin tour with Cho Jin-se and Hwang Chi-yeol.

On this day, Lyn planned a three-hour day-trip Gunsan gourmet tour with Cho Jin-se and Hwang Chi-yeol. Since it was the first time in Gunsan for the other two, Lyn took the lead.

The very first place they visited was the Gunsan Public Market. Lyn led the two to a spot full of various foods, saying there are great eateries inside the market.

She drew attention by ordering a large spread of menu items, including Gunsan's specialties such as spicy japchae, mini trotters, and japtang.

In particular, the japtang, made by putting together japchae, tteokbokki, dumplings, and ramen, piqued everyone's curiosity. In response, Lyn brought laughter by saying, "This was made by people who really know their stuff."

Kimbap dipped in red pepper paste and mini trotters drew attention as dishes meant to be paired with the spicy japchae. Hwang Chi-yeol evaluated the spicy japchae and mini trotters by saying, "It melts in your mouth. I thought it was cotton candy."

Regarding the japtang, which contained all the most delicious things in the world, Hwang Chi-yeol explained, "There is a menu similar to japtang in the Gyeongsang region, too. It's called gaengsigi, where noodles and whatever leftovers are left are boiled together."

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Park Hyun-bin proved that he is still a forever mama's boy.

On the July 26 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", trot prince Park Hyun-bin appeared as a special MC.

During the episode, Park made a grand entrance by passionately singing "Shabang Shabang", drawing enthusiastic applause from the Avengers mothers.

Seo Jang-hoon introduced Park by saying, "He is married, but he is still a 'My Little Old Boy'. I heard that he visits his parents' house several times a week just to eat his mom's cooking."

In response, Park said, "I've cut down a lot lately, but I used to do that in the past. I would go about 10 times a week, enjoying full-course meals starting from breakfast," causing surprise.

Seo Jang-hoon then asked if it was because his wife's cooking didn't suit his taste. Park vehemently denied this, saying, "Not at all. It's because I want to spare my wife from the hard work. I love her so much that I don't want to see her moving around. I don't want her hands to get wet with water," bringing laughter to everyone.

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[SBS Entertainment News | Reporter Kim Hyo-jung] The embezzlers emerged victorious in the race.

On the July 26 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", guests Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min appeared to join the members for the "Target: Favorite Employee" race.

In this episode, the members and guests competed in a race where collecting as many gold bars as possible meant victory. Members who acquired gold bars through missions were shocked to learn that several safes had been cracked by embezzlers.

Upon hearing that two embezzlers were hiding among them, everyone immediately began suspecting each other.

Two people had received the embezzlement mission 30 minutes before the opening. Succeeding in the hidden mission would allow them to embezzle, while failing would expose the existence of the embezzlers.

As a penalty for the embezzlers failing their mission, the interiors of two safes were revealed. This resulted in the randomly selected safes of Kang Hoon and Jee Seokjin being opened.

With Kang Hoon's safe completely empty and Jee Seokjin's safe containing 11 gold bars, the members suspected Jee Seokjin. In response, Jee Seokjin vehemently denied it and explained himself.

The production team then gave the members one last chance to catch the embezzlers. They had five minutes to search for hidden clues scattered around to identify the culprits.

The members found clues such as "One of the embezzlers has filmed a thriller," "One of the embezzlers has won a rookie award," and "One of the embezzlers has a sister."

However, while everyone was busy searching for clues, Kang Hoon was spotted hiding a clue, raising suspicions. He turned out to be one of the embezzlers.

Kang Hoon had found a clue in a room where nobody else was looking and hid it. On his way out of the room, however, he ran into Kim Jong-kook. Kim Jong-kook didn't believe Kang Hoon's claim that there were no clues and began to suspect him.

Meanwhile, Cha Woo-min found a clue stating, "The embezzlers have different occupations," leading them to believe that the other embezzler, excluding Kang Hoon, was a comedian or entertainer.

After the clue hunt ended, the members and guests shared their findings to track down the embezzlers. Many mentioned clues pointing strongly to Kang Hoon as an embezzler.

With that, attention shifted to finding out who the other embezzler was. Yu Jae-seok suspected HAHA, and HAHA suspected Yu Jae-seok.

The two then explained why they suspected each other. With the reasoning session over, only the vote for the embezzlers remained.

At this moment, Yu Jae-seok suddenly began suspecting Yang Sechan. Hearing this, Kim Jong-kook remarked, "Kang Hoon and Sechan don't really match," before adding, "Wait, are they two men abandoned by Ji Ye-eun?" which brought laughter.

Hearing this, Yang Sechan and Kang Hoon drew the line, saying, "Who got abandoned? We didn't get abandoned. We rejected her."

After the voting concluded, the final suspects for the embezzlers were Kang Hoon and Yu Jae-seok. For "Running Man" to win, they had to correctly identify both embezzlers. However, only Kang Hoon was an embezzler, while Yu Jae-seok was not.

The other embezzler was none other than Yang Sechan. Yang Sechan and Kang Hoon had succeeded in their mission through flawless cooperation, with Yang Sechan quickly finding and disposing of the clue about himself behind the members' backs.

In the race that ended with the embezzlers' victory, only Yu Jae-seok, who accurately guessed the identities of the embezzlers, won prizes alongside the embezzlers. Meanwhile, the remaining members and guests drew attention by receiving a water bomb punishment.

Note: "Ji Ye-eun" is a romanization, as no official English spelling has been released yet.

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Ji Ye-eun delivered a message of apology to Kang Hoon.

During the broadcast of SBS "Running Man" on the 26th, Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min appeared as guests and teamed up with the members to race for the "Target: Favorite Employee" mission.

On this day, Kang Hoon drew attention by making a long-awaited return as a guest rather than a rental member. Kang Hoon greeted everyone, saying, "I am a former rental member, so I am not a newbie. I am back after seven months."

Seeing this, Ji Ye-eun abruptly apologized to Kang Hoon by saying, "Sorry, oppa." Jee Seokjin then asked if she had seen news articles about Ji Ye-eun's romantic relationship, and Kang Hoon replied, "I came across it through the news."

Ji Ye-eun apologized, saying, "I was so worried and sorry. Well, I think I used to like you, but I am sorry, things turned out this way."

In response, Kang Hoon cheered on Ji Ye-eun's public relationship, saying, "It is fine. It was such great news. I literally read the articles while clapping."

Hearing this, Kim Jong-kook shared, "Kang Hoon actually contacted me beforehand saying he felt like he could come out on 'Running Man' comfortably now," and Kang Hoon added, "That is right. I came to film 'Running Man' for the first time in a very long time," revealing his lighter mindset and bringing laughter to the set.

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Yang Sechan showed off a dance inspired by ATEEZ member Choi San.

On the July 26 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members and guests raced with the goal of becoming the top employee.

On this day, the members drew attention by appearing in the concept of trading company employees. Team leader Yu Jae-seok pointed out Yang Sechan's work outfit.

He rebuked Yang Sechan, saying, "Why is your shirt unbuttoned like that?"

In response, Ji Ye-eun exposed him by saying, "He claims he is ATEEZ's Choi San today." Hearing this, Yang Sechan immediately got up from his seat, revealed his sleeveless physique, and showed off a wavy dance.

Seeing this, Ji Ye-eun cringed and said, "Ugh, I really hate that." Afterward, the production team drew laughter by comparing Choi San, known as the "Grand Prince of the North," with Yang Sechan's dance video as the "Grand Prince of the Belly."

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[Kim Hyo-jung Editor] Who is the one who did not tell the truth

On the July 25 broadcast of SBS's "Unanswered Questions", the program tracked the truth behind a traffic accident that completely changed the fates of three people.

Around 3:30 PM on September 28, 2003, a traffic accident occurred at a rural three-way intersection in Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon.

A vehicle making a left turn crashed straight into a utility pole located on the corner of the road, resulting in the driver passing away the following day and the passenger in the front seat sustaining severe injuries that left them in a coma.

Four months later, passenger Lee Soo-jae dramatically regained consciousness, but suffered permanent disabilities including a fractured skull and was finally discharged from the hospital after a year of recovery.

However, police officers eventually visited him and placed him under arrest, claiming that he was actually the driver of the accident vehicle.

At the time, the emergency medical technicians and the private ambulance driver dispatched to the scene testified that a person wearing dark clothes, Mr. Choi, was in the front passenger seat, while a person wearing bright clothes, Lee Soo-jae, was in the driver seat.

Furthermore, a police officer from the traffic investigation unit who arrived at the scene before rescue operations were completed claimed to have witnessed the front seat passenger and checked his ID wallet, confirming the name Choi on the identification card.

Ultimately, Lee Soo-jae was sent to the prosecution and convicted. However, Lee Soo-jae was not the only one punished. Jeon Young-do and Seong Ki-su, who stated they witnessed the traffic accident at the time, testified that the passenger of the accident was Lee Soo-jae. Declaring this testimony to be perjury, they were arrested for perjury and even served time in prison.

In response, both Lee Soo-jae and the two individuals punished for perjury filed for retrials, protesting their innocence. Notably, the son of the late Jeon Young-do, who passed away before the retrial was accepted, raised his voice by stating, "The person who truly committed perjury is the police."

Meanwhile, the 119 emergency rescue activity log from that time listed the front passenger as "Mr. Lee Soo-jae" rather than "Mr. Choi," and the medical records of the two individuals transported to the same hospital at five-minute intervals left lingering suspicions. Amidst the conflicting statements, who on earth is telling the truth?

After making inquiries, the production team met with the private ambulance driver from that time. He shuddered in disgust when the incident was brought up. He stated that the person he transported was Lee Soo-jae and noted that he had a wart on his face.

However, his past statements only recalled the clothing of the accident victims. In particular, the driver only remembered the clothing of the person transported later, rather than the person he actually transported.

Additionally, the traffic investigator claimed that only the passenger remained in the vehicle and that he pulled out a wallet to check the ID, stating that the passenger's body was wedged inside the vehicle. However, this differed from records and what witnesses saw at the time. Neither the passenger nor the driver had their bodies wedged into the vehicle, and the car doors had never been forcibly opened.

In response, the production team attempted to interview Park, the traffic investigator from that time, but he ultimately refused to answer.

That was not the only strange thing. Medical records from the time stated that the person brought in a comatose state was Mr. Choi, but the coma records written by the nurse contradicted the doctor's notes describing a lethargic state. Regarding this, an expert stated, "There is almost no possibility of recovering from a coma to a lethargic state."

The production team asked multiple experts to review the medical records of the two individuals, and the experts analyzed that there was a high possibility the medical records had been swapped.

Additionally, the production team predicted the injuries of the driver and passenger through simulations. As a result, Lee Soo-jae's injuries were predicted to most likely be those of a passenger, while the deceased Mr. Choi's injuries were predicted to most likely be those of the driver.

Then why did police officer Park make such testimony? An expert pointed out, "Pocheon has a high number of traffic accidents relative to its population. However, the workforce is severely lacking," noting that structural limitations led to shoddy initial accident handling, adding, "It wasn't just poor investigation, they simply didn't investigate properly."

Although Park claimed he verified Mr. Choi's identity at the time, this did not remain anywhere in the investigative records, and investigations into the witnesses at the time were not properly conducted either.

Another expert pointed out regarding the witnesses convicted of perjury, "Back then, if the prosecution felt like their case might wobble during trial, it was a commonly used investigative technique to immediately call people in for perjury investigations, scare them, and force them to recant." The prosecutor in charge refused to answer, stating he could not remember the events of that time.

The three people hope that the truth will be revealed through their retrial requests. However, the court recently dismissed Lee Soo-jae's request for a retrial. Shifting the responsibility for failing to verify the swapped medical records onto Lee, the court ruled that the grounds for retrial he claimed did not constitute a valid reason for a retrial. Consequently, Lee immediately filed an appeal.

Furthermore, it was revealed that the retrial requests of the witnesses are currently under review, drawing attention to what conclusion the court will ultimately reach.

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An overtime match for fathers to rescue their children was previewed.

On the July 24 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", Agent Kim was depicted attempting to complete his mission to save MINJI.

On this day, Joo Kang-chan attempted to kidnap and eliminate Agent Kim. However, Agent Kim subdued Joo Kang-chan in an instant.

Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-chul appeared to help Agent Kim, and together they easily subdued Joo Kang-chan. Agent Kim asked Joo Kang-chan, who had been in collusion with North Korea, where he had taken Ri Eung-ryung.

In response to Agent Kim pointing a gun at him, Joo Kang-chan proposed a deal. Joo Kang-chan then said, "I know why you are trying to find Ri Eung-ryung. Spare me, and I will help you find him."

In a situation where he had to use any means and methods necessary to meet MINJI, Agent Kim accepted the deal. Accompanied by his friends, Agent Kim took Joo Kang-chan and moved to the location where Ri Eung-ryung was being held captive.

Ri Eung-ryung was being held by North Korean agents at Joo Kang-chan's hotel. To take him to the Special Task Bureau, Agent Kim cooperated with Special Task Bureau agents, including Sung Han-soo, Park Jin-chul, and Jung Sang-ah.

With North Korean agents and the National Intelligence Service holding their ground, an operation began to extract Ri Eung-ryung, and the path of bringing him out was not smooth. Even so, Agent Kim was determined to get Ri Eung-ryung out alive despite any hardships. And this was Director Jang's big picture.

Anticipating that Agent Kim would do anything if it meant saving MINJI, Director Jang wanted to secure Ri Eung-ryung and the information he possessed without getting blood on their own hands.

As Ri Eung-ryung's rescue operation repeatedly ran into obstacles, Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-chul subdued North Korean agents one by one to make Agent Kim's path with Ri Eung-ryung smoother.

Having finished their work, the two men moved to Joo Kang-chan's chairman office. There, they encountered Joo Kang-chan, who had freed himself from his bonds.

Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-chul asked how this had happened. At that moment, Joo Kang-chan showed the two men his cell phone. The phone revealed a shocking video showing Sung Han-soo's son and Park Jin-chul's daughter being kidnapped and crying in distress.

An enraged Park Jin-chul grabbed Joo Kang-chan by the collar. In response, Joo Kang-chan threatened, "If you lay a single finger on my body, the kids die," and Sung Han-soo calmed Park Jin-chul down. Enraged, Park Jin-chul declared, "If anything happens to Dabin, I will chew you up to your bones."

Sung Han-soo then pressed Joo Kang-chan on where the children were. In response, Joo Kang-chan showed a sneering smile, raising curiosity about how the story would unfold next.

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