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The movie "Killing Time", starring Ryu Hyeyoung and Nam Yoon-su, has confirmed its theatrical release for October and released a teaser poster.

"Killing Time" is a time-attack thriller that follows the internet broadcasting crew "Killing Time", who lost everything in a momentary accident and are attacked by a mysterious presence at an abandoned hospital they visited to make a comeback, as they struggle to survive against the merciless attacks.

Ryu Hyeyoung, who has built her own unique color by moving back and forth between television and the screen in works such as "Reply 1988", "Law School", "Law and The City", and the upcoming releases "The Intern" and "The Assassin(s)", takes on the role of Yeon-woo and leads the story. Yeon-woo is a streamer for "Killing Time" who lost everything in an instant due to a team member's death, and Ryu Hyeyoung is expected to deliver an intense presence by densely expressing the desperation of Yeon-woo, who is suddenly driven into a life-or-death struggle.

Nam Yoon-su takes on the role of Ju-won, the leader of "Killing Time" who pushes a boundary-crossing game all the way through. Nam Yoon-su, who has drawn attention for his limitless character-portrayal skills in "Extracurricular", "Beyond Evil", and "Love in the Big City", is expected to show a new side never seen before through the role of Ju-won, a PD of dogged determination who tries to create hit content even in a blood-soaked abandoned hospital for a comeback.

The "Killing Time" crew, led by the two, engages in a desperate struggle to survive within a limited time from the moment they encounter a mysterious presence, delivering extreme tension.

The released teaser poster immediately captures attention by featuring a broken play button stained with blood. The play button in the center of the black screen is shattered and stained with red blood, hinting at the shocking reality of a "killing" live broadcast where a life-or-death situation unfolds in real time.

In addition, the playback bar reminiscent of a real video player adds a feeling of logging into someone's live broadcast to stimulate curiosity, and the copy "It ends when you die" heightens the tension of a survival game where they must survive until the very end.

"Killing Time" will be available in theaters in October. 

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Director Hur Jin-ho, who directed the film "The Assassin(s)," used the word "respect" when speaking about Park Hae-il.

On the afternoon of the 10th in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Director Hur Jin-ho held an interview to commemorate the release of the film "The Assassin(s)." Regarding Park Hae-il, with whom he is working for the second time following "The Last Princess" (2014), he started by sharing a point of connection in their tastes, saying, "Both of us like makgeolli. So whenever our eyes meet, we tend to say things like, 'Makgeolli!'"

He continued, "I have told actor Park Hae-il in private that I 'respect' him. As I felt during 'The Last Princess' as well, Park Hae-il is a wonderful person both as a human and as an actor. In this project too, I was deeply moved by his diligence and dedication as an actor."

Director Hur Jin-ho revealed, "There is a scene where Yeong-il, played by Lee Minho, has an incident happen and calls the newspaper desk chief Jae-hwan (Park Hae-il) to report the situation. As you know, in the case of telephone scenes, the counterpart's scene is added through later editing, so actor Park Hae-il did not need to be on set. Usually, the directing team stands in to perform the voice acting for phone calls. The day of shooting that scene was especially hot, but actor Park Hae-il came out to the set anyway even though he had no shooting scenes of his own. It was a scene that went over ten takes, and he did the voice acting for the phone call from start to end. I was surprised, and the other actors on set were surprised too."

He added, "He has now become a mid-career actor, and he tries to fulfill his role right where he is. I felt that the character of Jae-hwan was just like him. I was surprised watching him act by saying, 'Did you leave the article to me?' Not only was he serious, but he also added wit with casual touches in his acting. It made me think, 'He's charming, isn't he?' It was amazing to see his endless contemplation on how to express this character and his efforts to add dimensionality to the character."

In this project, Park Hae-il takes on the role of Jae-hwan, a city desk reporter covering the assassination of the First Lady, delivering a passionate performance that exemplifies upright journalism (meaning upholding just arguments and recording facts exactly as they are).

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and behind-the-scenes forces of the First Lady assassination incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. It was directed by Director Hur Jin-ho, who made "Christmas in August" and "The Last Princess," and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Actors Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin are set to showcase a unique romantic comedy through the new Netflix series "Take Charge of My Heart".

On the 10th, Netflix confirmed the premiere date for "Take Charge of My Heart" as October 9 and released an exciting teaser poster and trailer.

Based on a popular web novel of the same name, "Take Charge of My Heart" is a romantic comedy about a man whose artificial heart battery is depleted and a woman with electrical powers, who use each other for charging. It is raising anticipation as the first romantic comedy directed by Park Soo-won, who showed witty directing skills in "Work Later, Drink Now" and "Birthcare Center".

In the series, Kim Young-kwang plays Baek Ho-rang, a chic third-generation chaebol and managing director of TS Resort, while Chae Soo-bin plays Na Bo-bae, a drama writer who gained special electrical powers after being struck by lightning as a child.

First, the crackling chemistry between the two in the teaser poster is intriguing. As the exciting height difference between the two standing side by side catches the eye, pink sparks fly from their clasped hands. A charging icon appears above their heads, and a pink switch turns on in Baek Ho-rang's heart as well. In addition, the phrase written beside them, "Charged when touching, discharged when apart, electrocuted by love!", raises curiosity about the relationship between Baek Ho-rang and Na Bo-bae.

The released trailer captures unpredictable events that unfold when Na Bo-bae, who used to avoid contact with others due to her electrical powers, encounters Baek Ho-rang, a human rubber glove who does not get electrocuted even when touching her. After experiencing the miracle of being charged next to Na Bo-bae when facing a battery depletion crisis due to a hospital blackout on the day of his artificial heart battery replacement surgery, a full-fledged spark romance is set to unfold as he proposes a 3-month charging skinship contract before his re-operation.

The sweet and thrilling K-romcom "Take Charge of My Heart" starring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin can be met on Netflix on October 9.

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Seoul Arena, currently under construction as South Korea's largest scale performance venue, has entered its first official venue application process to secure concert lineups for the second half of 2027.

Seoul Arena announced on the 10th that it is accepting official venue applications for the second half of 2027 from concert promoters and entertainment companies until the 18th. Seoul Arena is being developed as a private investment business (BTO) project where Kakao participates as the main investor, and after completion, the facility ownership will be transferred to the Seoul Metropolitan Government while a business corporation holding Kakao shares takes charge of operation for 30 years.

The venue was planned from the design stage as a space specialized for music performances. It applied retractable seating to flexibly configure seats according to the event format, and also introduced a seat LED system linked with performance direction and an acoustic infrastructure.

The accommodation scale consists of two types: an arena accommodating a maximum of 28,000 people and a medium-sized performance venue operating at a scale of about 7,000 people. The two performance venues can also be linked and utilized as needed, explaining that they will respond to various scales of performances such as global tours, festivals, concerts, fan meetings, and showcases.

Seoul Arena aims to open in the first half of next year and has also been selected as the venue for holding "2027 FANOMENON," which models itself after the Korean version of Coachella. Using this venue application as an opportunity, it plans to actively attract performances such as large-scale concerts and global tours while strengthening its support system so that promoting companies can prepare performances according to production schedules.

Oh Ji-hoon, CEO of Seoul Arena, said, "We are preparing to let artists and production crews more freely realize the stages they imagine and provide audiences with a high-immersion live experience that was previously difficult to experience," adding, "Starting with this official venue application, we will closely cooperate with domestic and international concert promoters to present various performances that can show Seoul Arena's unique competitiveness."

Official venue applications are being accepted through the Seoul Arena official venue webpage (partner.seoularena.net) until the 18th.

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A precious 100 million won donation made by SUPER JUNIOR member EUNHYUK in memory of his late father has been transformed into a new play space for children.

Child welfare organization Green Umbrella (Chairman Hwang Young-ki) announced on the 10th that it has established the Anthony Browne Imagination Playground at the Green Umbrella Siheung Daeoullim Children's Center together with SUPER JUNIOR's EUNHYUK.

This space was prepared with 100 million won donated by EUNHYUK to Green Umbrella in celebration of his birthday. Previously, he made a donation on his late father's birthday in 2024, joining the Green Noble Club, a major donors' circle at Green Umbrella, as its 487th member.

The Siheung Daeoullim Children's Center is a welfare institution that provides language and cultural education as well as awareness-raising activities to help children from diverse cultural backgrounds grow up healthily and happily in their families and communities.

The Anthony Browne Imagination Playground is a child-friendly space where children can freely play, read books, and rest comfortably. It features design elements and the artistic world of world-renowned picture book author Anthony Browne reflected throughout the space.

Green Umbrella explained that it remodeled the existing space to incorporate the familiar images and atmosphere of picture books, allowing children to naturally experience play and reading while freely imagining and enjoying activities.

At the time of his donation, EUNHYUK reportedly expressed his wish, saying, "I hope that children can play and read books to their hearts' content without physical or environmental restrictions, and cultivate the strength to view the world positively."

EUNHYUK's father passed away in a traffic accident in August 2022, and EUNHYUK has continuously made donations since then to commemorate his father. Thanks to this history of memorial donations, his father was also inducted as the 94th member of Green Umbrella's Green Legacy Club, which honors bequest donors and memorial donation pledgers.

EUNHYUK's charitable deeds have a long history. Starting with a 100 million won donation to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association for COVID-19 relief in February 2020, he delivered 40.04 million won to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation in April 2023, combining fan meeting proceeds with his personal funds. In September of the same year, he donated 6 facepiece sterilizers to improve the working conditions of firefighters at the Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters, and in December, he donated 100 million won to Fire Family Hope Sharing, an organization supporting bereaved families of firefighters who died in the line of duty. Last year, he continued his steady sharing by successively delivering 100 million won in emergency relief funds for major wildfires in the Yeongnam region in March and 100 million won for a child abuse prevention campaign by the Eastern Social Welfare Society in July.

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The film "Flavor of Prison" (literal title) wrapped up filming on September 5 and released a group character cut.

"Flavor of Prison" is a cheerful comedic film depicting a culinary rehabilitation project where a star chef, who hits rock bottom overnight and starts working in a prison kitchen, creates soul-awakening dishes using unimaginable recipes and ingredients.

Lee Sun-bin takes on a fresh charm as Jessica, a star chef who has only walked the elite culinary path and does not hesitate to dish out sharp remarks, only to fall overnight to a prison kitchen.

In addition, Park Ji-hwan, with his irreplaceable presence, adds vitality to the story as Jeong-bae, the head of Cell No. 3, who constantly clashes with star chef Jessica while creating surprising dishes using unheard-of recipes and unidentified ingredients.

Bae Hyun-sung is set to showcase a fresh charm as Su-hyeon, a newcomer in Cell No. 3 who is emerging as a Gen Z prison chef with his delicate personality that stimulates protective instincts and his innate cooking sense.

The actors and director, having finished all filming, shared their thoughts on wrapping up. Lee Sun-bin shared, "The time spent with "Flavor of Prison" passed really quickly. I am glad we finished filming safely, and I eagerly look forward to meeting the audience in theaters with this project."

Park Ji-hwan also expressed confidence in the work, saying, "Thanks to the director, staff members, and fellow actors, I was able to work hard with a comfortable mind. I hope the day comes soon when we can present this work in theaters." Bae Hyun-sung conveyed his anticipation, stating, "It feels like filming ended in the blink of an eye, so it still doesn't feel real. I think I will miss everyone I worked with, including the Cell No. 3 family and the staff members. Since we all did our best while filming, I hope many people will give it a lot of love."

Director Kim Gu-jung, who helmed "Flavor of Prison," shared his thoughts on safely completing the shoot, saying, "Wonderful actors and staff gathered to work with joyful and happy hearts, and it was a set full of bright energy throughout the filming period. I will wrap up post-production well and greet the audience."

The film "Flavor of Prison," which announced the news of its wrap-up, is scheduled to meet audiences in theaters after undergoing post-production.

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Four years after leaving the group LE SSERAFIM amid school bullying controversies, Kim Ga-ram has announced a fresh start as an actor.

On the 10th, her management agency, Management Koo, released new profile photos of Kim Ga-ram. In the photos, Kim Ga-ram gazes into the camera with a more matured atmosphere and deeper gaze, showing a different charm than before.

Through an official statement that day, the agency stated, "Kim Ga-ram is constantly striving to show a new side of herself to the public. Through these profile photos, we wanted to showcase her diverse charms and potential as an actor. We will spare no effort in providing full support so that she can show further growth in great productions moving forward."

Kim Ga-ram previously signaled her return to the entertainment industry by signing an exclusive contract with Management Koo last June.

According to her agency, she has steadily trained toward her new goal of becoming an "actor," building her skills in various fields including acting, foreign languages such as English and Japanese, and athletics. She is currently carefully reviewing her next project and plans to meet the public through various works and contents, starting with the release of these profile photos.

Kim Ga-ram debuted as a member of LE SSERAFIM in May 2022, but school bullying controversies arose immediately after her debut, leading her to suspend activities on May 20 of that year, just 18 days after debuting. Eventually, Source Music officially announced the termination of her exclusive contract and her departure from the group.

Following her departure, Kim Ga-ram stepped away from official activities to focus on her studies, enrolling in Konkuk University's Department of Media Acting. In May of last year, she opened a personal Instagram account and gathered 500,000 followers in less than 24 hours, and in March of this year, she opened a YouTube channel share updates through vlog content.

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"Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia" is gearing up to continue SBS's undefeated streak of satisfying hit shows.

Premiering on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 p.m. KST, the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia" (written by Pyeon Seung-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim) is a satisfying medical noir that follows the exploits of Doctor X Gye Su-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), a "mad dog in the operating room" with uncompromised, genius surgical skills who shatters massive absurdities.

SBS has built an unrivaled, satisfying universe, starting with the "Taxi Driver" series, which delivered catharsis through the bold premise of private revenge agency services and thrilling action; "The Fiery Priest", a comedic action show where a priest and a detective team up to wipe out evil; "The Judge from Hell", a satisfying fantasy action series where a demon possessing a judge punishes sinners in the human world; and most recently "Agent Kim Reactivated", a revenge action show that sparked a syndrome by recording a staggering viewership rating of 23%.

"Doctor X" is the first medical noir genre presented by SBS, heralding the birth of a medical dark hero who stands against the "White Mafia," the power hiding behind white coats.

The fierce power struggles unfolding at Guseo University Hospital where corruption runs rampant, the unstoppable moves of the dark hero genius doctor Gye Su-jeong fighting back with her skills, and a salvation narrative capturing the sincerity of saving lives will densely fill the drama's story. In addition, highly immersive surgery sequences created by Gye Su-jeong's flawless surgical techniques are expected to deliver intense catharsis and thrills unlike anything viewers have experienced before.

Director Lee Jung-rim of "VIP" and "Revenant" has teamed up with writer Pyeon Seung-geun for this project, and actor Kim Ji-won takes on a bold transformation as the genius doctor Gye Su-jeong, proving the power of a box-office queen. They will be joined by a powerful cast including Lee Jung-eun (as Jang Hee-sook), Son Hyun-joo (as Bu Seung-kwon), and Kim Woo-seok (as Park Tae-kyung), delivering overwhelming acting synergy.

The satisfying medical noir "Doctor X," which will rewrite SBS's history of box-office hits, premieres on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

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Having transformed into a solo artist, MARK is taking the first step on his new journey with the new track "My Friend".

MARK will release his new song "My Friend" at 1 p.m. today through various online music sites in Korea and abroad. "My Friend" is a medium-tempo pop track addressed to those pondering "what true love is" at the tail end of summer. Accompanied by a dreamy guitar loop driving the main theme, the song captures the moment of passing through a season and chapter to step into a new beginning.

In particular, "My Friend" holds added significance as MARK's first new release since establishing his creative company, Upper Room. Participating in the entire process from lyric writing and composition to arrangement, MARK delicately infuses his own message, kicking off his journey as a singer-songwriter in earnest by sharing more honest stories through this new release.

The music video refrains from using computer graphics or artificial effects, focusing instead on the scenes created by the music, the individual, and the space, thereby continuing the "Back to Basic" direction MARK has pursued. Director Gus Black, who helmed the music video for American singer-songwriter sombr—a winner at last year's MTV Video Music Awards—participated in the direction, capturing MARK's natural appearance and the emotional tone of the song with simplicity.

Debuting as a member of NCT in 2016, MARK concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and wrapped up all group activities with NCT and SuperM last April, departing the teams after 10 years of activities.

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Actor Hyun Bin kicked off the new season with much deeper acting in the Disney+ original series "Made In Korea Season 2".

"Made In Korea Season 2" is a noir drama depicting the perilous journey of Baek Ki-tae (played by Hyun Bin), who runs wild toward even greater ambition nine years later. Baek Ki-tae, who raced relentlessly toward wealth and power in Season 1, returned in Season 2 with a significantly elevated status after nine years.

Episodes 1 and 2, released on the 9th, captured attention by fully unfolding the changed appearance of Baek Ki-tae at the center of immense power. From his very first appearance, Baek Ki-tae had a one-on-one meeting with the President, revealing a status and authority distinctly different from before. In particular, sitting in the vacant presidential seat and putting a cigarette in his mouth directly showed his ambition to look higher even though he had already gained a lot, strongly announcing the beginning of Season 2.

Following this, standing in the Defense Security Command interrogation room after the Gungjeong-dong safehouse incident, Baek Ki-tae created intense tension by dominating the scene with an unshakable attitude and relaxed momentum. A subtle crack was also detected in his relationship with his younger brother Baek Ki-hyun (played by Woo Do Hwan). Baek Ki-tae, who pushes forward his own will while putting forward the relationship of family, and Baek Ki-hyun, who resists this, revealed the changed relationship between the two, foreshadowing the full-scale conflict between the brothers to come.

Hyun Bin densely portrayed Baek Ki-tae, who has changed as much as the passage of nine years. He expressed the confidence of a person in power with restrained expressions and lines that do not easily reveal emotions, a gaze that overwhelms the opponent, and a relaxed attitude, while delicately capturing the tension hidden behind them, adding depth to the character.

Anticipation is gathering for what choices Baek Ki-tae will make in the future, how those choices will shake up his relationships with surrounding figures, and the new faces and emotional variations that Hyun Bin will show in the process.

"Made In Korea Season 2" consists of a total of six episodes, with two new episodes released sequentially every Wednesday. 

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"My Genie Secretary" cast members Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu face an unprecedented crisis of declaring they will give up assisting and fleeing the set after meeting their most difficult star yet, Seo Inyoung.

On the upcoming September 11 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Genie Secretary", the assistance journey for their new "my star" Seo Inyoung at her lingerie pictorial set will be fully revealed.

On this day, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu cannot hide their bewilderment while assisting at Seo Inyoung's lingerie pictorial. Seo Inyoung throws the two secretaries into a state of mental breakdown with her bold request to carefully check specific body parts while monitoring the pictorial.

To top it off, exhausted by the endless handover notes received from Seo Inyoung's manager, the two end up declaring for the first time in the show's history that they will give up assisting their "my star" and flee the set, drawing laughter. In addition, it is said that after hearing the manager's tip that they need to subdue Seo Inyoung, Lee Seo-jin engaged in a tight, uncompromising battle of wits with her, creating a strange tension on set.

Whether Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu will successfully finish assisting the "final boss" Seo Inyoung will be revealed on "My Genie Secretary," airing on Friday, September 11 at 11:10 PM.

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Ahn Bohyun delivers a shocking twist to viewers in "Flex X Cop 2" by getting urgently arrested on suspicion of murdering his friend.

In the 11th episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), airing at 9:50 PM on Friday the 11th, Jin Yi-soo (Ahn Bohyun), who had been walking a smooth path, plunges into a life-or-death crisis overnight as he becomes a murder suspect.

Previously in the ending of episode 10, Jin Yi-soo woke up at home to find blood on his hands and clothes, along with his friend Kim Hyun-hwan (Choi Dong-gu) lying dead on the living room sofa, leaving him in a state of panic. The Violent Crimes Team 1, arriving at the scene, also witnessed the sight, shocking viewers.

In stills released on the 10th ahead of the broadcast, Jin Yi-soo is being led away by police through a barrage of reporter camera flashes. His hardened expression and silence in front of the microphones and cameras, followed by a look of utter despair locked behind the iron bars of a detention cell, heighten the heartbreak.

As Jin Yi-soo, the pillar of the team, becomes a murder suspect, team leader Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae) cannot hide her devastation, while Park Jun-kang (Kang Sang Jun) and Choi Kyung-jin (Kim Shin-bi) are also engulfed in bewilderment. Attention is focused on the upcoming plot to see whether Jin Yi-soo's recent personal struggles, including panic symptoms and side effects from medication, actually led to a crime, or if he has fallen into the trap of a massive conspiracy.

Episode 11 of "Flex X Cop 2" airs at 9:50 PM on Friday the 11th.

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Singer and actor Kim Min-jong has officially brought his conflict with junior entertainer MC Mong to an end by dropping the criminal complaint he filed against him over allegations linking him to illegal gambling.

Kim Min-jong's legal representative, Law Firm Oh Kims, announced that the complaint filed against MC Mong at the Jongno Police Station in Seoul on charges of violating the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection was officially withdrawn on the 9th. According to the firm, the decision came after MC Mong admitted his fault regarding his remarks and issued a direct apology, bringing the muddy dispute between the senior and junior figures in the entertainment industry to a dramatic and peaceful close.

The controversy began when MC Mong mentioned Kim Min-jong by name during a personal live broadcast and raised gambling suspicions. MC Mong made explosive claims, stating that "Kim Min-jong is a member of Baduki gambling and receives tips at a gambling house with stakes of tens of millions of won." The remarks quickly spread across online communities and social media, dealing a severe blow to Kim Min-jong's morality and public image.

Kim Min-jong stated that he suffered heavy financial and psychological damage as a result of the incident, noting that discussions for his upcoming Hollywood project, which he had prepared for a long time, were suspended, and lucrative commercial contracts that were progressing positively fell through one after another.

As the situation escalated, MC Mong bowed his head in an official apology during a TikTok live broadcast on September 5th. He acknowledged that he emotionally criticized his senior Kim Min-jong without clearly verifying the facts, and sincerely asked for forgiveness, stating that mentioning Kim Min-jong was entirely his fault. After the complaint was filed, the two met in person to have an honest conversation, during which MC Mong reportedly admitted his mistake without hesitation and repeatedly expressed his apologies.

Kim Min-jong emphasized that despite the massive tangible and intangible losses he suffered from the incident, he chose to show grace rather than pursue legal responsibility to the end. He explained his reasons for accepting MC Mong's apology by stating that giving another chance to someone who acknowledges their mistake and apologizes is a necessary attitude for a senior.

However, as Kim Min-jong announced that he is publicly forgiving MC Mong and moving on from the allegations of illegal gambling, some online users are still voicing doubts regarding the sudden withdrawal of the complaint and the substance of the suspicions. Given the high level of the allegations raised by MC Mong, some argue that investigative agencies should have clearly brought the truth to light.

Kim Min-jong's side told MC Mong, "Let's support each other and move forward in our respective places," making it clear that they wish to continue their activities in their respective fields rather than letting the situation grow any further.

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The films "The Odyssey" and "Obsession" have held their ground at the top two spots of the box office.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network on the 10th, "The Odyssey" attracted 76,675 viewers nationwide on the 9th to maintain its position at number one. Its cumulative audience reached 10,192,012.

Following behind, "Obsession" drew 26,367 viewers to secure second place at the box office. Its cumulative audience stands at 239,527.

"The Odyssey" reached the long-awaited 10 million milestone on the 6th, which marked the weekend of its fifth week in theaters. It continued its winning streak into weekdays during its sixth week. However, entering its sixth week, its daily audience count dropped below 100,000.

In contrast, "Obsession" started its theatrical run in third place during its opening week, then surpassed "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" to climb to second place by its second week. Its daily audience numbers are also on an upward trajectory.

Considering that its screening scale is more than three times smaller than the 10-million-viewer hit "The Odyssey," this is an incredible showing.

The two-way race between "The Odyssey" and "Obsession" could see a shake-up starting with the release of "The Intern" on the 16th. With the upcoming Chuseok holiday releases on the 23rd including "The Assassin(s)", "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub", and "Possible Love", the box office landscape is expected to be reshaped once again.

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Actor Byun Yohan shared his thoughts on bringing the 20-year "Tazza" series to a close.

Attending the press preview for the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at Yongsan CGV in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Byun Yohan said, "I feel relieved to be able to conclude the series after 20 years."

Byun Yohan previously revealed that he personally contacted Cho Seung-woo, the first "Tazza" star, after deciding to take on the lead role of Jang Tae-young. Byun Yohan said, "Because there was the 'Tazza' starring senior actor Cho Seung-woo, and because there are stories up to Part 4 written by comic artist Huh Young-man, I think it was possible for 'Tazza 4' to come out," adding, "I hope those two will watch this movie and tell me that I worked hard."

Director Choi Dong-hoon's "Tazza" (2006) is like a bible of Korean film series. Parts 2 and 3 that followed were compared to "Tazza", drawing mixed reviews from audiences. In terms of box office performance, they also failed to surpass the first film.

Regarding these results, director Choi Kuk-hee, who helmed "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub", expressed his affection for the first film and his respect for director Choi Dong-hoon, saying, "Director Choi Dong-hoon's 'Tazza' is such an amazing movie. It's a film from 20 years ago, but it still looks hip and fun when watched again today."

He also added, "Because people compare them to the first film, Parts 2 and 3 seem to be undervalued, but I think those works were also well-made with each director's own colors. However, because 'Tazza' is such a masterpiece, comparisons seem inevitable. Comparisons with the first film are bound to happen. Our movie is no exception. However, we worked hard on it without worrying about such things," revealing his confidence in Part 4.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through an online casino business, and his close friend with the same name Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won), who took everything from him, meet again in a global gambling ring for a round of revenge. It is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Actor Cho Byung-kyu (30) is set to temporarily halt his acting activities and prepare for military enlistment within this year.

Cho, who is currently starring in the play "Myeonhoe" (Visitation), recently appeared on the YouTube channel "One Mike" and announced that he would temporarily stop acting to enlist in the military.

Cho shared, "About two years ago, I applied for KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army) and passed the English test, but I didn't make it in the random draw. I'm taking it positively because if I had passed back then, I wouldn't be standing on the theater stage now," adding that he plans to enlist in the regular Army.

Last September, Cho parted ways with HB Entertainment, his agency of 13 years, after his exclusive contract ended. He is currently working without a management agency. Regarding this, he expressed gratitude to the company that was with him from his debut through his peak and difficult times, adding that they still keep in touch while he carefully considers finding a new agency.

Cho also explained his reason for choosing the two-person play "Myeonhoe," saying, "I wanted to guard against falling into complacency amidst comfort."

Cho faced a crisis in his career in 2021 when he became embroiled in allegations of school bullying. At the time, he filed a multi-billion-won damages lawsuit against an accuser who claimed to have experienced school violence during Cho's study abroad period in New Zealand, but he lost the first trial last September, and the appeal is currently ongoing.

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Comedian Lee Hyuk-jae, 53, has been booked by police after getting behind the wheel while intoxicated and rear-ending a motorcycle.

On the 9th, the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station announced that it is investigating Lee without detention on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act. Lee is accused of driving under the influence around 10:00 p.m. the previous day on a road in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, and colliding with a motorcycle waiting at a traffic light. At the time of the accident, Lee's blood alcohol concentration was reportedly at the level for license suspension (0.03% or higher and less than 0.08%).

As news of the accident broke, Lee expressed apologies for the drunk driving itself in an interview with JTBC EnterNews, while explaining, "I ended up having a couple of drinks on a whim with acquaintances at a location about 300 meters from my home last night. While driving, a delivery motorcycle cut in front of me while I was stopped at a traffic light. Although I was not actively driving at that moment, my cell phone dropped, and as I bent down to pick it up, the brakes slipped and I made minor contact with the motorcycle." He also emphasized that he personally reported the incident to the police and that the motorcycle rider's injuries were not severe.

However, the public response to these explanations has been cold. Critics pointed out that "regardless of whether the vehicle was in motion, sitting in the driver's seat after drinking and failing to control the brakes in itself proves the dangers of drunk driving." In particular, the explanation about causing the accident while picking up a cell phone has drawn backlash, with many reacting that it amounts to a self-admission of "post-drinking carelessness" and is therefore unacceptable.

Previously, Lee was embroiled in a controversy over his qualifications back in March when he was selected as a judge for the People Power Party's "Proportional Representative Youth Audition for Metropolitan Council Members." At the time, his past assault incident involving a room salon employee and his history of high-amount tax arrears were re-examined, sparking fierce criticism asking whether he was qualified to judge youth politicians. Lee countered the criticism at the time by claiming his tax arrears were unfair and expressed his intent to continue his activities.

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Director Choi Kook-hee, who helmed the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," emphasized the differences and strengths that set it apart from the previous series.

Attending the press and distribution preview for "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Director Choi stated, Unlike parts 1, 2, and 3, "Tazza 4" is a work with the character of a spin-off. From the original work, the drama was stronger and darker than parts 1, 2, and 3. Above all, it is focused on dealing with human desire. Envy, jealousy, and betrayal are well expressed, and I tried to melt those aspects of the original work well into the film.

Regarding the casting of Byun Yohan and Roh Jae-won as two friends who turn into enemies, he shared, Jang-tae and Park-tae are two very different figures, so I tried many combinations of actors with different feels. In particular, I envisioned Jang-tae as someone who looks handsome, charming, lucky, and born with many things, while Park-tae is someone who succeeded acquiredly through his own efforts, leading me to combine these two actors. It was a very satisfying work.

Director Choi shared his thoughts on directing the fourth installment, saying, As a fan who has loved the "Tazza" series for a long time, it was an honor to work on adorning the finale of this series.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through an online casino business, and his close friend of the same name, Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won), who took everything away from him, meet again in a global gambling ring to play a game of revenge. It was directed by Director Choi Kook-hee, who made "Default," and stars Byun Yohan and Roh Jae-won.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Byun Yohan, who plays the lead role in the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," shared that he went through a rigorous diet and abstained from alcohol to embody his character.

Attending the press preview for "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Byun Yohan said, "When I first decided to take on this project, the director told me to lose weight. At the time, I weighed around 80kg, and I lost about 10kg through exercise and dieting."

Regarding the intimate scene that featured a full frontal exposure of his back, he stated, "I stayed completely sober until the project ended for that scene. I also exercised self-discipline through my diet. I thought that aspect resembled the life of Jang Tae-young."

In this film, Byun Yohan plays Jang Tae-young, a man who loses everything due to a friend's betrayal and vows revenge. Byun Yohan showcased a new side of himself in this project, not only through passionate emotional acting but also in a intimate scene highlighting his muscular physique.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through his online casino business, and his close friend of the same name, Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won)—who took everything from him—meet again at a global gambling table to wage a battle of revenge. It is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Singer LIM YOUNGWOONG has dominated various music charts upon the release of his new songs.

Released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 8th, LIM YOUNGWOONG's special digital album "IM HERO 10" landed all of its b-side tracks simultaneously on the high ranks of major music charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs right after its release.

In particular, the title tracks "ToTo" and "Moise" secured the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on Melon's HOT100 at 7 p.m., just one hour after release.

LIM YOUNGWOONG achieved a music chart all-kill by taking first place across Melon's TOP100, HOT100, and real-time charts, as well as the real-time charts of Genie, Bugs, and Vibe.

Previously on the 7th, the music video for the title track "ToTo" was pre-released. The video featuring LIM YOUNGWOONG, his pet dog Siwol, and child actor Kim Jun, along with the lovely lyrics and melody, is receiving a great response from the public.

LIM YOUNGWOONG is scheduled to meet fans by attending the "2026 The Fact Music Awards" held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium at 6 p.m. on the 19th.

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HYBE global group &TEAM has achieved their fourth consecutive million-seller by surpassing 1.22 million copies in sales on the first day of release with their second Korean mini album, "Mark on Me".

According to the Hanteo Chart on the 9th, "Mark on Me" sold a total of 1,224,524 copies on the 8th, its release date, claiming the number one spot on the daily physical album chart. This breaks their previous personal best of 1,139,988 copies sold on the first day for their Korean debut album, "Back to Life".

With this, &TEAM has now placed four consecutive works in the million-seller ranks, starting with their third Japanese single "Go in Blind" released in April of last year, followed by their first Korean mini album "Back to Life", their third Japanese mini album "We on Fire", and now "Mark on Me".

"Mark on Me" is an album that adds the emotion of love to &TEAM's core identity of "wolf DNA". It unfolds through six tracks across diverse genres the story of a wolf who had shut himself away after being rejected by the world, only to change upon meeting "you," who accepted all of him.

&TEAM will begin their domestic music broadcast promotional run starting with Mnet "M Countdown" on the 10th. They will also hold the "2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY' ENCORE in KSPO DOME" at the KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on October 3-4.

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Singer-theater actor IVY (Park Eun-hye) has successfully wrapped up her performances in "Chicago" on Broadway in New York.

IVY recently took to her social media to share the emotions of her final performance at New York's Ambassador Theatre, stating, "I have safely completed my three-week journey."

She stated, "Thanks to many people, especially the Korean fans who came out to watch so I could finish 'Chicago' well on its home turf, it gave me a tremendous amount of strength. Having been a work and favorite character close to my heart since 2012, it was an extraordinary honor and feeling to play Roxie Hart on her home turf in New York."

She bowed her head and added, "Thanks to everyone who supported me behind the scenes so a Korean actor could stand on a Broadway stage, I was able to finish safely. I sincerely thank you for your support." She also asked for anticipation, saying, "I plan to take the stage as Roxie Hart in Korea as well, so please look forward to it."

Earlier, IVY drew attention by posting a cute proof shot of herself on a massive Times Square billboard featuring her face and the phrase "IVY IS ROXIE HART," along with the caption, "Mom, I'm on a Broadway billboard." This marked the first time in the history of Broadway's production of "Chicago" that a Korean actor played the lead role of Roxie Hart, earning praise for elevating the status of Korean musicals.

Having played Roxie more than 592 times in Korea and earning praise as an "unrivaled Roxie," IVY captivated local audiences in New York with her skillful stage presence and captivating acting.

Having concluded her short yet intense journey in New York, IVY is now preparing to meet domestic audiences once again. The Korean run of the musical "Chicago" featuring IVY is set to open this December at the LG Arts Center Seoul.

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Actor Baek Sunho (real name Lee Sun-ho) has won his lawsuit against his former agency to confirm the termination of his exclusive contract.

Attorney Han Jung-mu of Law Firm Beopjeong, Baek Sunho's legal representative, announced the ruling on the 9th, explaining that this lawsuit was a procedure to clarify the legal relations regarding the actor's exclusive contract and future activities.

Baek Sunho enlisted in the military in April and is currently serving as a corporal in the Army's 66th Infantry Division.

Attorney Han emphasized, "Actor Baek Sunho plans to faithfully complete his remaining service and then prepare for new projects and activities as an actor. We sincerely thank the fans who have trusted and supported the actor, as well as all industry officials who have shown interest. He will do his best to finish his military service successfully and repay the support he has received with good projects and diligent activities."

Before his debut, Baek Sunho went through training at Big Hit Music, then moved to C-JeS Studios to prepare for an idol debut before switching paths to acting. After debuting in the 2023 Channel A drama "Between Him and Her," he built his filmography by appearing in "Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard," "Million Dollar Baby," and "Kick Kick Kick Kick." He also gained popularity by starring in the Netflix series "If Wishes Could Kill," which he finished filming before enlistment.

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The film "Hallan" has been produced in a barrier-free version.

The Barrier-Free Films Committee announced that audio description recording for the barrier-free version of "Hallan" took place in August at the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) Media Content Center, directed by Ha Myung-mi and narrated by actor Park Hae-soo.

"Hallan" is a film set in Jeju in 1948, depicting the journey of a mother, Ah-jin (KIM Hyang-gi), and her six-year-old daughter, Hae-saeng (Kim Min-chae), who get separated while fleeing to Mt. Hallasan to escape martial law troops, and set out to find each other. This is the second feature film by director Ha Myung-mi, who made her feature directorial debut with "Chasing Her Hobby."

Director Ha Myung-mi, who participated in directing a barrier-free version for the first time, shared her thoughts, saying, "Making the film 'Hallan' was about listening to voices hidden beneath a long silence and following the traces of erased lives to stand beside them as a witness. Dismantling a long silence and breaking down barriers to appreciation through a barrier-free version are deeply connected, making this work all the more precious. I believe that writer Seo Soo-yeon's delicate audio descriptions and actor Park Hae-soo's calm, deep voice will carry the story of 'Hallan' even further. I hope that the journey of Ah-jin and Hae-saeng, who wanted to live on Mt. Hallasan that day in 1948, crosses all barriers and reaches the hearts of more audiences."

Park Hae-soo also participated in barrier-free narration for the first time. Park Hae-soo conveyed his thoughts, saying, "I thank the director and actors for creating such a wonderful and deep work called 'Hallan.' I hope my voice delivers this work adequately to even more people. It was an honor to participate." Director Ha Myung-mi and actor Park Hae-soo added to the meaning of the project by participating in the barrier-free version of "Hallan" as a talent donation.

The barrier-free version of "Hallan" received production support from Barrier-Free Jeju, with post-production support provided by the Seoul Business Agency Media Content Center.

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The film "The Assassin(s)" aims to be a Korean version of "All the President's Men" (1976). Both films depict reporters living in an era of barbarism as they track the truth behind an incident and confront the reality of massive power.

In Korea, movies focusing on reporters have been rare. Corrupt reporters who surrender to money and despicable reporters who cozy up to power were merely consumed as cliches. In that regard, "The Assassin(s)" presents an intriguing approach.

Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed the film, explained why he made the stories of reporters the core of the movie, stating, "Although this film takes the form of a mystery thriller genre, I wanted to show that era." He added, "Through the social issues handled by the reporters, I unfolded a way to show not only the first lady sniper incident, but also the atmosphere of 1974 and the conditions of that time."

He emphasized that while "The Assassin(s)" is introduced as a mystery thriller, he did not want it to simply stop at digging up the truth of the incident. Director Hur Jin-ho explained, "I did not approach this movie as one that reveals truths that had been hidden until now. In the process of tracking the incident, I wanted to express the emotions of the characters who lived through that era." He meant that while the skeleton of the film is the first lady sniper incident, the flesh is the cinematically reinterpreted emotional line of the main characters.

He also stated, "We brought in similar incidents that actually occurred at the time and used them as the foundation of the story." This meant combining actual history with cinematic fiction.

Park Hae-il, who portrayed city desk reporter Jae-hwan and showcased unwavering journalism, also expressed that he found the film's composition, with the "reporter" at the center of the story, intriguing. Park Hae-il stated, "There are not that many Korean films that sustain the reporter theme from beginning to end with a long breath. Whether I could unify and portray an era through the role of a reporter was a major challenge for me."

The newspaper office newsroom set created by art director Kim Byung-han provided deep immersion for Park Hae-il and Lee Minho as they played reporters. Lee Minho said, "When I first stepped into the newspaper newsroom, it was realized just like the real spaces I had studied beforehand, making it easy to immerse myself." Park Hae-il also admired the details of the newspaper set, praising it by saying, "It felt like I was sucked straight from the present into a 1970s newspaper office."

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

The film opens on September 23.

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Actor Ji Changwook attends the press conference for the Netflix series "The Scandal" held on the morning of the 9th at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and participates in a photo session.

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Actor Nana attends the press conference for the Netflix series "The Scandal" held on the morning of September 9 at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and poses for photos.

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Actor Son Ye-jin attends a photo call at the production presentation for the Netflix series "The Scandal" held on the morning of the 9th at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Seoul.

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Actors Nana (from left), Son Ye-jin, and Ji Changwook attend the photo wall event for the Netflix historical series "The Scandal," held on the morning of September 9 at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

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