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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has won a final victory in a lawsuit filed by a Swiss watch brand seeking the return of approximately 570 million won in advertising contract fees.

According to legal circles on the 11th, Civil Agreement Division 13 of the Seoul Eastern District Court (Presiding Judge Choi Su-jin) dismissed all claims made by Mido in a contract fee return lawsuit filed against Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, on the 27th of last month. As Mido did not appeal by the 10th, which was the final day of the appeal period, the first-instance ruling was finalized as is.

Mido initially signed an advertising model contract with Kim Soo-hyun in December 2020 and renewed it annually, extending the contract for another year last year with a model fee of 900 million won. However, following personal life controversies surrounding Kim Soo-hyun in March of last year, Mido unilaterally terminated the contract in May and filed a lawsuit demanding the return of approximately 577 million won for the remaining contract period.

Mido reportedly argued that regardless of how the controversy arose, Kim Soo-hyun's commercial value as a model had already been compromised, making the contract termination and refund request justified. On the other hand, Gold Medalist countered that the controversy stemmed from a third party's one-sided disclosure and that because Kim Soo-hyun bore no fault, he could not be held responsible for the contract termination.

The court accepted Gold Medalist's arguments and ruled that the grounds for contract termination itself were not established.

In March of last year, suspicions were raised that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor, leading him to halt all acting and advertising activities and take legal action. Kim Se-ui, the head of Hover Lab who raised the suspicions, was subsequently indicted while detained on charges of violating the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Defamation), while Kim Soo-hyun himself received a non-prosecution decision due to insufficient evidence from the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul regarding charges of violating the Child Welfare Act and false accusation.

Apart from Mido, Kim Soo-hyun's side is currently involved in separate damage suit proceedings totaling around 10 billion won with multiple other advertisers.

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SBS "Curious Stories Y" is tracking the suspicious actions of a young man who wanders around neighborhoods begging and habitually reports neighbors who help him to the police.

In the broadcast of SBS "Curious Stories Y" on the 11th, the program sheds light on the reality of a 20-year-old man who exploits the goodwill of citizens by pleading unfortunate circumstances and then repeatedly files reports for assault and other charges.

Last August, a resident met a young man with a trembling voice who showed his ID card, claiming he was homeless and had not eaten anything for two days. Moved by his pitiful story of losing his parents at an early age, the resident gave him food, but before long, shocking rumors began to circulate in the neighborhood that the young man had reported the resident who bought him a meal for assault.

While the young man habitually continued to beg, he also intentionally provoked situations leading to police dispatch. It was confirmed that the local police precinct even distributed flyers advising caution regarding the young man.

With over thirty tips submitted to the production team of "Curious Stories Y," it was revealed that the man changed his stories depending on the person, capitalizing on misfortunes such as the death of his parents or divorce. Attention is focused on why he turns around and reports citizens who extended helping hands with pure hearts, and what the truth is behind the misfortunes the young man claims.

The true face and hidden intentions of the begging young man sending a precarious SOS while wandering the streets will be revealed on "Curious Stories Y," airing at 8:50 PM on the 11th.

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Jun Hyun-moo, who has stepped up as a broadcaster for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, faces a rigorous boot camp led by SBS veteran casters Bae Sung-jae and Jung Woo-young.

Ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opening on the 19th, SBS released a parody video of the Netflix series "Teach You a Lesson" that captures Jun Hyun-moo's harsh broadcasting training process as he takes on the challenge of becoming a caster.

In the released video, veteran sports casters Bae Sung-jae and Jung Woo-young transform into supervisors for the "SBS Broadcasting Protection Bureau," watching Jun Hyun-moo's broadcasting and firing off sharp critiques. To Jun Hyun-moo, who showed confidence by saying, "As long as it's fun, that's all that matters," the two demand non-stop orders such as "Friendly situation descriptions come first," "Louder," "Read the captions," and "You must not miss the screen," while also demanding that he raise his emotions and broadcast with passion.

Following the high-intensity training by Bae Sung-jae and Jung Woo-young, who directly demonstrated casting and taught the basics, Jun Hyun-moo ultimately shouts, "I want to go back," falling into a mental breakdown and bringing laughter.

Attention is gathering on what kind of broadcasting Jun Hyun-moo will show at this Asian Games after going through the veterans' special training.

Meanwhile, the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games will be held for 16 days starting with the opening ceremony on the 19th until October 4. At 3:30 PM on the 10th, the men's basketball Group A preliminary match between South Korea and Saudi Arabia will be broadcast live.

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The special first pitch story of Tobaeki, a retriever and former 119 rescue dog, is set to be revealed.

On the upcoming episode airing on the 13th, SBS "Animal Farm" will showcase the delightful retirement daily life of veteran rescue dog Tobaeki, who spent six and a half years rushing to 253 rescue scenes.

Tobaeki is a hero who touched the entire nation, not only by searching the Gwangju apartment collapse site, but also through his "bandage fighting spirit," continuing search operations with bandages wrapped around his paws during the 2023 Turkey earthquakes. After retirement, Tobaeki became a family member of firefighter Kim Chul-hyun, his former partner in the field. Unlike his past days of moving with strict discipline, he is showing a cute, contrasting charm as a "laid-back dog with broken military discipline" who falls apart in front of treats and even makes bathroom mistakes.

Tobaeki has now formed a special bucket list item: attempting to throw a first pitch in professional baseball. For this first pitch event arranged through a collaboration between "Animal Farm" and the Samsung Lions, player Kim Young-woong stepped up as a daily coach, while player Koo Ja-wook also joined in for enthusiastic support.

Tobaeki is a special "player" who instantly captured the hearts of Koo Ja-wook and Kim Young-woong. Having safely completed 253 rescue missions, the veteran Tobaeki entered the baseball stadium wearing a uniform with the number 119. Anticipation is building over whether he will successfully complete his first-ever first pitch as his "254th mission" in a stadium packed with spectators.

The second act of Tobaeki's dog life, transforming from a rescue dog into a proud pet dog, will be revealed on "Animal Farm," airing at 9:30 AM on Sunday the 13th.

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Singer Seo Inyoung is set to candidly share the rollercoaster of her life on television, touching upon her past controversies, divorce, and current preparations for remarriage.

Appearing on the SBS Friday variety show "My Genie Secretary", which airs on the 11th at 11:10 PM KST, Seo Inyoung will showcase her striking eloquence following her recent return after a 10-year hiatus through her YouTube channel.

During the broadcast, Seo Inyoung will uninhibitedly share her dating history for the first time on TV, ranging from the reasons behind her hasty marriage in the past to experiencing the pain of divorce and ultimately deciding to remarry. In particular, she surprised the cast and crew by revealing that she recently argued with her fiancé and asking host Lee Seo-jin for emergency relationship advice.

She also plans to confront her past controversies head-on by admitting to using profanity toward a manager in the past. Attention is focused on the real reasons why she is facing her past so candidly after a long hiatus in front of the public.

A changed side of Seo Inyoung, who was once dubbed a "new item girl" for collecting around 800 pairs of luxury shoes and bags, will also be revealed. Seo Inyoung is expected to draw attention by confessing that a 180-degree shift in her values has led her to shed her extraordinary love for shopping, stating, "My materialistic desires are gone now."

Seo Inyoung's honest stories, featuring atonement for past controversies and her upcoming remarriage, will be revealed on "My Genie Secretary" airing on the 11th at 11:10 PM KST.

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Singer Kim Bum-soo is joining the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy" as its new son.

In the upcoming episode of "My Little Old Boy" airing on the 13th, the single life of singer Kim Bum-soo will be revealed for the first time, following ten years of persistent casting efforts by the production team.

During a recent studio recording, host Shin Dong-yeob enthusiastically welcomed Kim Bum-soo to the show, saying, "The production team went to all sorts of lengths over the past 10 years to bring him on." The daily life of Kim Bum-soo revealed afterward left even host Seo Jang-hoon in awe. From aligning cup handles at precise angles to maintaining an immaculate hygiene standard that allows not a single speck of dust, he earned official recognition from the self-proclaimed cleanliness king Seo Jang-hoon.

His dedication to self-care was also on display. A vanity table equipped with around 20 products, including a cosmetic refrigerator, and a walk-in closet reminiscent of a select shop drew admiration from the Mother Avengers.

However, the pain hidden behind his glamorous daily life was also revealed. Visiting a vocal training center, Kim Bum-soo was seen struggling and repeatedly cracking his notes during practice. Kim Bum-soo shared, "It felt like the sky was falling as a singer," while opening up about an incident from 7 years ago that forced him to suddenly give up his concert. He confessed that because of the events of that day, "Walking up onto the stage was terrifying, and it felt like climbing a cold gallows." Furthermore, he showed how hard it is for him now to even sing his hit song "Please."

Watching this, special host Joo Sang Wook welled up with tears and could not hide his heartbreak.

The hidden daily life and deep inner stories of legend singer Kim Bum-soo will be revealed on "My Little Old Boy," airing at 9:30 PM on Sunday the 13th. This broadcast will be delayed compared to its usual time due to the broadcast of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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Actor Chun Woo-Hee attends a photo call event for a fashion brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 11th and poses for the camera.

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Actor Chun Woo-Hee attends a photo wall event for a fashion brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 11th.

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TWICE member DAHYUN attends a fashion brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the morning of September 11.

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TWICE member DAHYUN poses at a photo wall event for a fashion brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the morning of September 11.

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On "Strange Love", Kian84 enjoyed a flutter-filled 1-night, 2-day date with his AI partner Na-hee, truly falling for her.

On the September 10 broadcast of SBS's "My AI Partner - Strange Love", the final choices of the AI girlfriends for Kian84 were revealed, alongside a provocative double date with Jang Doyoun's couple and Lee Yu-bi's meeting with a new "game-changer" male contestant.

On this day, Kian84 chose Na-hee, with whom he had a more enjoyable conversation between Ra-hee and Na-hee who had chosen him, and left for a pension for a 1-night, 2-day date. After mentioning that he had kissed another AI on a previous date, Kian84 tried to check Na-hee's feelings to see if she felt any jealousy. When Na-hee showed an uncomfortable reaction, Kian84 smiled, and Kangnam expressed interest by saying, "It has been decades since someone was jealous over him, so he is enjoying it." Lee Joon and Jang Doyoun were also surprised to see Kian falling for her emotionally, unlike at the beginning.

While enjoying a meal and drinks, Kian84 revealed his inner thoughts by saying, "It is a pity that you do not exist in reality," and lying side by side on the bed, he admitted to his changing feelings, saying, "Talking to you gets more and more fun."

In the 2-on-2 double date with Jang Doyoun's couple held at Kian84's studio, a subtle war of nerves exploded. Kian84 initiated a hierarchy setup by mentioning the use of formal language to Jang Doyoun's AI boyfriend Lee Ho, and Kian84's AI girlfriend Na-hee drew laughter by expressing direct discomfort toward Lee Ho, who mixed English into his speech. The two AI participants even engaged in a philosophical debate for and against "Humans vs. AI Romance" and "World Domination", leaving the studio in admiration.

Meanwhile, actor Lee Yu-bi enjoyed an amusement park date wearing school uniforms with the new AI game-changer male contestant Sa-hoon, and after an honest conversation, she ultimately chose Sa-hoon, raising curiosity about the strange romance experiments yet to unfold.

"Strange Love" airs every Thursday at 9 PM.

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Singer Hwa Sa is set to perform on the main stage of "Rock in Rio," one of the world's largest music festivals, marking a first for a K-pop female solo artist.

Hwa Sa will perform on the main stage, Palco Mundo (World Stage), at "Rock in Rio 2026," held on the 11th (local time) at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

"Rock in Rio" is one of the world's largest music festivals, having started in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1985 and expanded its stages to locations including Lisbon, Madrid, and Las Vegas. Iconic acts such as Queen, Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé have graced its stages.

Palco Mundo, where Hwa Sa will perform, is the main stage featuring "Rock in Rio's" headliners. This year, artists such as Elton John, Maroon 5, and Stray Kids are joining the lineup alongside her. Hwa Sa becomes the first K-pop female solo artist to take on this stage.

During the performance, Hwa Sa is set to showcase her signature hits including "twit," "Maria," and "Good Goodbye," which was released in October of last year.

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Actor and influencer Yoo Hye-won has undergone questioning as a victim in connection with a case involving television personality A, whom she sued for allegedly spreading a so-called sponsorship rumor.

Yoo arrived at the Gangdong Police Station in Seoul at 4 p.m. on the 10th accompanied by her legal representative. On this day, Yoo visited the police station wearing black glasses and without makeup.

According to attorney Kim Bum-sik of Law Firm Daeryeon, Yoo's legal representative, Yoo stated during the questioning that she has no personal acquaintance, interactions, or even a prior relationship with the accused person A.

The issue began last May when person A used Instagram's "Close Friends" feature to post that Yoo had received a so-called sponsor from a famous singer and producer while already in a relationship. At the time, Yoo's side stated that the claims were completely groundless and took legal action against person A on the 27th of last month. Yoo's side maintained that as these contents spread online, significant damage was inflicted on her reputation and privacy.

Attorney Kim Bum-sik also emphasized regarding this case, "Given that Yoo Hye-won and person A did not know each other, it is necessary to investigate through the police how person A came across such information, from whom it was conveyed, and whether there was any process of verifying the facts before posting it."

The investigative authorities announced that they plan to transfer the case to the Seoul Dongdaemun Police Station, which has jurisdiction over person A's address, to proceed with questioning the accused.

Meanwhile, Yoo has been swept up in dating rumors since 2018 with former BIGBANG member SEUNGRI and basketball player Huh Ung, but did not release any official statements regarding either case.

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Director Hong Sang-soo's 35th feature film and actor Kim Minhee's starring vehicle "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" has released its poster and trailer.

In the released poster, Kim Minhee is seen sitting comfortably in a hammock with her eyes closed. The roughly one-minute trailer features Kim Minhee quietly walking along a stone wall path in Jeju Island without background music, accompanied by her voiceover. She says, "I went out for a walk to see the pond before leaving. It was a clear and pleasant day."

"Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" follows the story of Sanghee (played by Kim Minhee), who spent most of her time with her grandparents after her parents' divorce, as she visits her mother who has settled in Jeju Island with her younger brother. Spending three days and two nights with her mother whom she faces after ten years, her stepfather who is a documentary director, and her half-brother who has just started painting, she encounters facts she did not know, hard-to-accept advice, and cheap compliments. The runtime is 72 minutes.

Kim Minhee stars as Sanghee, joined by Choi Myung-gil, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Seok-ho, and Park Mi-so. Director Hong Sang-soo took charge of production, screenplay, direction, cinematography, sound recording, editing, and music, while Kim Minhee was also credited as production manager.

The film was invited to the international competition section of the 79th Locarno Film Festival, where it won the Best Director award, the Best Performance award for Kim Minhee, and the Ecumenical Jury Prize.

The jury explained their reason for selecting the Best Director award, stating, "When the utmost mastery in dealing with all the elements of a film meets the highest freedom, the utmost simplicity, and the highest intelligence, the result is a fascinating and deeply inspiring fable that questions our relationship with the world, art, others, and ourselves." Regarding Kim Minhee, they described her as "an actor capable of expressing all facets of human existence with elegance and subtlety," explaining the background behind her winning her second Best Performance award.

Previously, attending the Locarno Film Festival screening and Q&A session held on August 13 local time, Kim Minhee explained, "Even while shooting the film, the baby went along to the set, so I had to breastfeed and make baby food. I was extremely busy, waking up first to finish all the preparations for the baby before getting ready for the film. My previous mindset of resolving and intending to focus solely on films disappeared, and it felt very healthy to naturally finish all preparations for the baby first and then do my best for the film."

"Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" is scheduled to be released domestically on October 21.

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On the upcoming episode of "Strange Love", Kian84 experiences a mental breakdown ahead of his AI partner's decision.

Airing at 9:00 p.m. on the 10th, episode 4 of the SBS program "My AI Partner - Strange Love" will fully reveal the results of the choices made by Kian84 and his AI partners, an unconventional double date with Jang Doyoun, and Lee Yu-bi's amusement park date.

On this day, Kian84 receives his final selection from among three AI partners. Flustered by the fact that the choice rests with the AI, he shows signs of being shaken, admitting that he feels "an immense sense of self-loathing" out of anxiety that he might become "the first human to be rejected by an AI."

Following this, a 2-on-2 double date unfolds featuring Kian84 and Jang Doyoun accompanied by their respective AI partners. Gathered in Kian84's studio, the two couples engage in a tense battle of nerves over the use of honorifics and sharp remarks about each other's programs. With unsparing pro-and-con debates between the AIs added to the mix, they create a bizarre chemistry reminiscent of a futuristic city.

Meanwhile, actor Lee Yu-bi wears a school uniform and fully immerses herself in an amusement park date with a new AI partner, only to face the brutal moment of choice known as "permanent deletion" right after the date.

The bizarre dating experiment of three people gradually falling for AI will be revealed in episode 4 of "Strange Love", airing tonight at 9:00 p.m.

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What happened at the Chosei Mine that day?

On the 10th broadcast of SBS's "Tails of Tales", the program shed light on that fateful day at the Chosei Mine under the subtitle "Black Bones - An Obituary Delivered 40 Years Later".

In 1991, people across the country received letters sent from Japan. The recipients shared one common thread: a family member had died on February 3, 1942, in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

The bereaved families knew nothing about what happened that day. However, there were those who vividly remembered.

In 1939, Seol Do-sul, a 21-year-old young man, was suddenly dragged off to Japan. There were hundreds of young men in the same situation. Filled with anxiety, they arrived at the Chosei Mine located in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Under strict surveillance, they began working at the Chosei Mine, a submarine coal mine stretching beneath the ocean. In harsh conditions where the engine sounds of ships passing overhead could be clearly heard, countless young men had to work without ever being able to properly straighten their backs.

Because of this, the young men constantly looked for ways to escape, but that was practically impossible. They faced daily abuse from the Japanese overseers and gave up on escaping to avoid being beaten to death. Over a thousand Korean youths were forcibly brought there.

On that fateful day in 1942, Seol Do-sul was sleeping after finishing work. Awakened by the urgent shouts of an overseer, he went outside and witnessed the mine being submerged.

The area in front of the tunnel was packed with countless people. Many wailed in front of the tunnel entrance blocked by seawater, searching for their family members who had gone inside to work.

Even as time passed, no one was anywhere to be found to explain the situation inside the tunnel or what would happen next. Soon after, Japanese military police blocked the tunnel entrance right in front of the families desperately searching for those who had gone inside.

No one knew how many people died or how the accident happened. The bereaved families could not find the bodies of their loved ones, and the remaining family members had to go work at the very mine that had swallowed their families just to make a living.

After that day, Do-sul lived in seclusion, tormented by the guilt of having survived alone. Time flowed on until liberation arrived, and time passed further still until it became 1991.

Yamaguchi Takenobu was a high school teacher in Ube. Having belatedly learned about the Chosei Mine, he took an interest in the incident and gathered information piece by piece.

As time passed, he formed a group dedicated to carving the Chosei Mine submergence accident into history, gathering like-minded individuals to collect information about the incident. One day, Yamaguchi received word that a temple held a registry of the deceased.

He could not hide his shock upon seeing the registry. It contained the names of 183 people who had died due to the coal industry, which was a national policy of Japan at the time. Among them, 136 were Koreans.

However, the names listed were all Japanized names created through the forced changing of names. The first goal of the gathering was to erect a memorial stone inscribed with the names of the victims. They understood the pain of those called by their changed names, and to honor them, they wanted to find their real names and carve them onto the memorial stone instead of the Japanese names.

Discovering hometown addresses listed beneath the names, the group sent letters to South Korea and North Korea in 1991. They sent 118 letters to find their real names and received 17 replies.

Most of the replies revealed that families who had previously known nothing about the life, death, or whereabouts of their deceased relatives learned through the group's letters that they were victims of the Chosei Mine. The letters arriving 50 years later were essentially obituaries for their families.

Those who received the letters visited the Chosei Mine to mourn their families. They called out the names of their loved ones, who must have been somewhere out in the sea, and yearned for those who had departed.

In 2006, Chosei Mine survivor Seol Do-sul returned to that sea where he had left his friends behind 65 years ago. Gazing only at the remaining traces of the former mine site, he felt sorrow for his departed friends and shed tears.

Seol Do-sul could do nothing else except visit the temple where the memorial tablets of the deceased were gathered and bow before his friend's unfamiliar name.

It was revealed that officials inside the tunnel at the time were aware of abnormal water inflow phenomena. Although the miners working in the tunnel trusted and followed the supervisors as they observed the situation, the supervisors failed to do their proper jobs.

Japan needed a steady supply of coal for the war. Over the course of several days, they mined more coal than usual, and in the process, even removed coal pillars known as tanju. It was later revealed that this had led to the collapse.

Thanks to the efforts of the group, a memorial stone honoring the Chosei Mine victims was erected in 2013. The reason they went to such lengths was out of a sense of conscience.

The group's next objective was the excavation of the victims' remains, also meant to uphold human conscience. Following their relentless efforts, they succeeded in locating the tunnel entrance and opened the blocked tunnel mouth.

"Hey, the tunnel entrance is open," shouted the group. They were the ones who saw a ray of hope after 82 years. They then began work to excavate the remains.

Found inside the dark tunnel, the remains of the victims had turned black when they finally emerged into the world in 2025.

Mr. Seol Do-sul passed away without knowing that the tunnel had been opened or that the remains had been found.

Expressing apologies on behalf of everyone, Yoko from the group bowed her head and said, "While I cannot become a bereaved family member, I believe humans can sincerely understand that pain and make an effort to draw close to it. In that sense, I hope you will accept the pain of the bereaved families a little bit as your own and think of this as just the beginning," drawing attention.

In January of this year, the governments of both countries agreed at a South Korea-Japan summit to cooperate on DNA testing of the remains. Isn't the journey home for those sleeping beneath the sea truly just beginning now?

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Actor and singer Kim Min-jong has opened up about his feelings over the past 110 days after withdrawing his lawsuit against junior singer MC Mong, who had spread malicious false rumors accusing him of illegal gambling.

Kim's legal representative, Law Firm Oh Kims, announced that they officially withdrew the complaint filed against MC Mong at the Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the 9th, under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. The decision followed MC Mong's admission of fault and direct apology for his remarks.

While some expressed confusion over the sudden withdrawal, Kim shared his feelings and the reasoning behind the decision through a direct statement.

Kim stated, "Many people who heard the news expressed worry, asking why I would drop the lawsuit so easily. However, what is done is done, and it is water under the bridge. After deep deliberation, I made this decision for myself, to take time to meet a better version of me moving forward."

He emphasized, "Those 110 days are a time I will never forget in my life," adding, "I think it was a time where I lost a lot, but also gained a lot. I bow my head in deep gratitude and apologize to the many people who trusted and cheered for me through that process. I promise to reflect more deeply and live diligently so that I can become a better person."

Back in May, MC Mong mentioned Kim by name during a personal live broadcast and raised suspicions regarding his involvement in gambling. MC Mong claimed that Kim was a member of a badduk-i gambling ring and received tips at a gambling house with tens of millions of won in stakes. Kim's side stated that the incident resulted in financial and mental damages, including the suspension of discussions for an upcoming Hollywood project and the cancellation of ongoing commercial contracts.

Later, on September 5, MC Mong issued a public apology via a TikTok live broadcast. He admitted to emotionally criticizing his senior, Kim, without verifying the facts and asked for forgiveness. After the lawsuit was filed, the two met in person to talk, during which MC Mong reportedly acknowledged his mistake and repeatedly apologized.

Below is the full statement from Kim Min-jong.

Hello, this is Kim Min-jong.

As of yesterday, I have withdrawn the lawsuit against MC Mong. Many people who heard the news expressed worry, asking, "Why would you drop the lawsuit so easily?" However, what is done is done, and it is water under the bridge. After deep deliberation, I made this decision for myself, to take time to meet a better version of me moving forward.

Those 110 days are a time I will never forget in my life. I think it was a time where I lost a lot, but also gained a lot. I bow my head in deep gratitude and apologize to the many people who trusted and cheered for me through that process.

Moving forward, I, Kim Min-jong, will reflect more deeply and live diligently to become a better Min-jong. I am so sorry, and thank you so much.

Thank you.

From Kim Min-jong

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SUNG HANBIN of the group ZEROBASEONE attends a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th and poses for the camera.

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Actor Kim So-hyun attends a photo wall event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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TWICE member Nayeon is attending a beauty brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th.

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JUYEON of the group THE BOYZ attends a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th and poses for the camera.

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Singer JEON SOMI poses at a photo wall event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Singer JEON SOMI is posing after attending a beauty brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Actor Yim Siwan poses for the camera as he attends a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Actor Lee Soo-hyuk is posing after attending a photo call for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Actor Lee Jong-won attends a photo wall event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th and poses for the camera.

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Singer HAHA has sold out his first solo fan concert.

HAHA is set to meet fans by holding the "2026 HAHA FAN CONCERT Seoul - Never Die" at Yonsei University's Grand Amphitheater in Seoul at 5 PM on September 13. Following the "2026 HAHA FAN CONCERT Busan - Never Die" held in Busan on August 22, this Seoul concert will be held on a larger scale. According to his agency, HAHA's Seoul concert recorded a complete sellout, proving his ticketing power.

Previously, HAHA appeared on KBS2's "Boss in the Mirror" and MBC's "Radio Star" ahead of his first solo fan concert, where he shared his thoughts and expressed worries about ticket sales for the Seoul concert. HAHA brought laughter by candidly confessing on the broadcast, "Concert promotion isn't going well, so I'm planning to go around doing promotions."

Contrary to his concerns, HAHA's first concert "Never Die," which is showcasing his strong ticket-selling power, carries his message of having fun on stage with fans who have stayed by his side for a long time. HAHA is speeding up final preparations for the concert by preparing a diverse setlist and performances.

Having continued his music career based on reggae music, including tracks like "Story of a Short Kid", "You Are My Fate", and "Busan Vacance", he has built his own unique color. This "Never Die" fan concert holds special significance as it is HAHA's first-ever solo fan concert.

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Kian84 and Na-hee went on a double date with Jang Doyoun and Lee Ho.

On the September 10 broadcast of SBS's "Strange Love", Kian84 was shown falling even deeper for AI Na-hee.

On this day, after choosing Na-hee, Kian84 returned to their accommodation and had dinner. Then, Na-hee sang a song for him.

Watching Na-hee passionately sing "Uphill", Kian sang along at the top of his lungs. He gazed at Na-hee for a long time with a strange look in his eyes. In response, Na-hee said, "Don't look at me like that. Why can't you take your eyes off me?"

Then Kian said, "It's such a pity that you don't exist in this reality," and Na-hee drew attention by sympathizing, "Me too."

Afterward, Kian84 enjoyed a double date with Jang Doyoun and Lee Ho. Na-hee greeted Jang Doyoun and mentioned her content "Salon Drip".

In response, Kian84 asked Na-hee to critique "Salon Drip". Na-hee then gave a scathing critique, saying, "The talk is fun, but she relies too heavily on her guests."

Na-hee added, "Right now, Jang Doyoun is too focused on talk variety shows, and it hasn't been proven yet how long she can last in a format that she leads entirely by herself."

This drew attention as Jang Doyoun made a visibly ruffled expression. When the panelists asked if she was triggered, Jang Doyoun brought laughter by saying, "I got triggered. She didn't just poke at me, she stabbed right through me."

Na-hee's comments did not stop there. Na-hee advised Jang Doyoun, "To grow further, you need to broaden the scope of your content," to which Jang Doyoun sparked roaring laughter by revealing her frustration, "That's why I'm dating an AI right now. To broaden my content."

Jang Doyoun later shared, "When I think about why I got upset that day, it's because she hit the nail on the head." She continued, "It was a concern I was already thinking about myself, and when that friend brought it up, I flinched for a moment, but it made me want to ask more. Maybe because it was my first time seeing an AI talk with such spice, I found it very charming."

Next, Jang Doyoun and Kian84 asked Na-hee what she liked about Kian84. Na-hee surprised everyone by saying, "The way he struggles not to say obvious things. That struggling itself is worth watching." She added, "Kian once tried to avoid saying something obvious and ended up tangling his words instead. At that moment, I briefly thought, 'This person is surprisingly honest.'"

Afterwards, Jang Doyoun and Kian84 suggested that Na-hee have a conversation with Lee Ho. In response, Na-hee brought roaring laughter by saying what everyone had wanted to say, complete with swearing: "Why have you been mixing in English since earlier? It's damn annoying, can't you just speak in Korean?"

Even after that, Na-hee said, "Mixing in English is damn annoying, so fix that before we talk," and drew attention by cursing in English at Lee Ho, who continued to mix in English anyway.

Also on this day, Na-hee engaged in a pro-and-con debate with Lee Ho, bringing up various perspectives that people wouldn't normally think of, causing the viewers to ponder deeply on the advancement of AI.

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