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Ji Ye-eun shared the behind-the-scenes story of her relationship with Vata.

On the August 23 broadcast of the SBS program "My Little Old Boy," Tak Jae-hoon was shown meeting and spending time with Ji Ye-eun.

On this day, Ji Ye-eun shared updates on her life while eating hot pot with Tak Jae-hoon. In response, Tak Jae-hoon teased her, saying, "You go to church, you work, and you are dating around."

He then pointed out her public relationship, asking, "You go to church for religious reasons, right? So why did you go there and meet a guy?"

Ji Ye-eun recently went public with her relationship, revealing that she is dating Vata, the leader of the famous dance crew WeDemBoyz.

Explaining how they met, Ji Ye-eun said, "We were friends at first. We got closer after church service while talking about things like how we heard the sermon that day. Hearing this, Tak Jae-hoon asked, "You were the one who said you liked him first, right?" Ji Ye-eun coyly replied, "I didn't say I liked him first. I'm a playing-hard-to-get kind of girl. Women don't confess first."

Tak Jae-hoon then asked, "You had those thoughts, though, right?" Defending her boyfriend, Ji Ye-eun answered, "I did have those thoughts. Because he is such a great person. He is such a great guy."

When Tak Jae-hoon asked what makes him great, Ji Ye-eun said, "It's hard to find someone who doesn't drink or smoke these days. This guy used to do both, but he quit after finding his faith."

She also highlighted her boyfriend's traits, saying, "And he is genuinely so kind." Tak Jae-hoon agreed, saying, "Having a good character is the best thing of all."

Ji Ye-eun's face lit up with a huge smile as she continued, "And he's even learning how to cook so he can make things for me. Because I can't cook."

Watching this, Tak Jae-hoon joked, "Then you are the one who is lacking." Ji Ye-eun fired back playfully, "Where are you going to find a woman like me? I am truly kind, really kind, cute, pretty, cute, funny, and innocent," bringing laughter to the set.

Tak Jae-hoon then suggested, "Let's have a meal with that friend of yours next time," and added, "I'll have to ask him, 'Can you take responsibility for Ye-eun from now on?'"

Ji Ye-eun responded, "Of course he'll take responsibility. Why would we date if he wasn't going to take responsibility?" Tak Jae-hoon joked, "I'm just worried about you. I'm worried you might end up walking down the same path as me." Hearing this, Ji Ye-eun snapped back in mock anger, "Why are you casting a curse on me?" making everyone laugh.

Listening to Ji Ye-eun's love story, Jee Seokjin mentioned that Vata had once choreographed for Chungju Ji's dance and said, "They said they were church friends, and it did seem a bit strange that he offered to make the choreography without taking any pay. But I had no idea at all about their relationship. He also drew attention by revealing that when they gathered for dance practice and it went past 10 p.m., he made Ji Ye-eun go home early, and that she suffered because of his lack of awareness.

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The "Running Man" members held a special race dedicated to their cameraman.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members ran the "Hang in There, Chan-hee!" race.

The episode featured a race expressing gratitude and appreciation for cameraman Kang Chan-hee, who has been with "Running Man" since its very first episode.

Director Kang Chan-hee entered the broadcasting industry in 1985 and continues to work actively in the field to this day. Being five years older than Jee Seokjin, he drew attention for working alongside "Running Man" for 16 years since its first episode.

In response, Yang Sechan asked, "Then are you turning 70 soon, hyung?" and Ji Ye-eun reacted in surprise, asking, "Seriously? Are you turning 70?" Yang Sechan quickly smoothed things over by joking, "No, I was just speaking generally."

During the race where customized gifts for Director Kang Chan-hee were prepared, the members could win gifts by defeating a professional darts player in a darts match. The members accumulated darts opportunities through missions and advanced to the final darts showdown against the professional player.

After failing in the first round where joint supplements were on the line, "Running Man" took on the second round featuring 300,000 won in Onnuri gift certificates.

Due to a mistake by the professional darts player, the score "Running Man" needed to beat was 108 points. If just one person scored 100 points, their chances of winning would increase significantly. However, the darts thrown by the members didn't even come close to the professional player's level, and they ultimately gave up the second round with 7 darts remaining. It was a strategic step back to secure the wild ginseng on the line in the third round.

During practice ahead of the showdown, Yu Jae-seok continuously landed darts near the 100-point mark, raising expectations. In the final match, the professional player scored 206 points, leading the members to decide that the member with the best feel should throw as their representative.

HAHA, who claimed he had a good feel, went first. Yu Jae-seok encouraged the nervous HAHA by telling him, "Do it with confidence." HAHA then swaggered, saying, "It's not like you were all that great." However, HAHA managed to score a mere 1 point, drawing complaints from the members.

Before his turn, Jee Seokjin called out to his parents. He cried out, "Dad, Dad, are you watching? This is an important moment. Dad, Mom." He then advised Yu Jae-seok before his attempt, saying, "Jaeseok, let's call upon our uncle," referring to his parents and sending the set into laughter.

However, they ultimately failed the third round as well, leaving everyone with a sense of regret. HAHA still had lingering attachments. Seeing this, Shin Dong-yeob suggested, "How about giving HAHA 7 more darts and letting him try a bonus round?"

In response, the production crew stated, "If he succeeds, we'll give him the gift, but if he fails, HAHA will have to pay for the gift himself." HAHA accepted the offer and immediately took his shot.

HAHA surprised everyone by landing 100 points on his very first throw. However, the subsequent throws yielded embarrassing results, leading HAHA to pay for the wild ginseng himself and bringing the day to a happy ending anyway.

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The clash of entertainment industry billiards masters, who will be the winner?

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", a legendary billiards showdown unfolded between Shin Dong-yeob and Lee Soo-geun.

During the broadcast, HEECHUL asked Shin Dong-yeob, "Have you ever played against Soo-geun before?" inquiring about their past head-to-head record.

In response, Shin Dong-yeob showed humility, saying, "That's right. I played billiards with him about 10 years ago. But compared to Soo-geun, if Soo-geun is SUPER JUNIOR, I'm just a trainee."

Hearing this, HEECHUL expressed surprise, asking, "Is Soo-geun really that good?" Lee Soo-geun's billiards skills have previously been acknowledged by Kim Gura and Lee Sang-min as well.

Regarding Lee Soo-geun, the undisputed number one in celebrity billiards, Shin Dong-yeob drew attention by praising him, saying, "There was a time in the past when I was better. But nowadays, Soo-geun plays better." He also made everyone burst into laughter by dismissing Tak Jae-hoon, saying, "Tak Jae-hoon is just a nobody."

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Jee Seokjin shared his know-how as the Jamwon-dong Hugh Grant.

During the August 23 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", entertainer Jee Seokjin appeared as a special MC.

On this day's broadcast, Jee Seokjin shared news of his appearance on "SBS Inkigayo" and showed off his ending pose. In response, Seo Jang-hoon expressed surprise, saying, "Isn't it a first to do an "Inkigayo" ending pose at sixty?"

Known for being sweet to his wife and nicknamed the Jamwon-dong Hugh Grant, Jee Seokjin started off by talking about his ultimate trick for calming his angry wife, saying, "We've been living together for a long time, but I still don't know my wife well."

He continued, "One day, we were talking and our voices got louder, to the point where I don't even remember what we were fighting about. So I asked, 'Why are you getting so angry, princess?' Then my wife burst out laughing and said, 'How great would it be if you said things like this often?'" revealing his know-how.

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The Running Man Awards, chosen by viewers, took place.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members received one-of-a-kind award certificates presented by viewers.

During the broadcast, the members received awards presented by viewers to celebrate the 16th anniversary of "Running Man". The first to receive an award was Jee Seokjin.

Viewers named Jee Seokjin a living ancestor of the entertainment industry, presenting him with the Ancestor Award. Next, Kim Jong-kook, known for his solid muscles and superhuman strength, caught attention by receiving the Monster Award.

In addition, Song Jihyo, with her fantastic visuals, received the Fantasy Award, while Ji Ye-eun received the Korean Table Spread Award, bringing laughter to everyone.

Yang Sechan, known for his soft, tofu-like abdomen, received the Abdominal Grand Prize, and Haha, who became an icon of diligence by maintaining perfect attendance for 16 years, received the Weather Phenomenon Award.

Furthermore, Yu Jae-seok received the Cheontaemansang Award, with the explanation that he has shown a thousand big sides and ten thousand tiny sides over 16 years, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

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HAHA surprised everyone by revealing that he received an offer to star in a Hollywood blockbuster movie.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members shared updates on their recent activities.

During the episode, the production team drew attention by revealing that HAHA had received an offer to star in a major Hollywood film. In response, the members refused to believe it, saying, "That makes no sense. Stop talking nonsense."

HAHA then showed a cautious attitude, asking, "Am I allowed to open up about this?" The production team added to the surprise by stating, "It sounds like a lie, but he really did receive a Hollywood love call."

When asked which movie he was cast in, HAHA answered, "The Lord of the Rings," prompting Yu Jae-seok to crack everyone up by saying, "Oh, you're a hobbit." Hearing this, HAHA agreed, saying, "That's right, that's right. I'm one of the 12 friends. I'm the Asian representative hobbit."

HAHA continued, "I even did all the profile shoot and sent it in, but they said I would need to clear my schedule for about a month. So I apologized and turned it down, saying Running Man comes first."

The members reacted with disappointment, saying, "Really? Why? You should've gone," while Yang Sechan playfully baffled HAHA by remarking, "You don't make a difference here anyway. The show runs fine without you."

In addition, Yu Jae-seok asked, "Is it really 'The Lord of the Rings'? Is it not some spin-off like 'The Lord of the Circle Rings' instead?" and Jee Seokjin chimed in with, "Or maybe 'The Lord of the Basement'," bringing everyone to laughter.

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Why did nude killer Jung Jae-hwan brutally murder his friend?

On the August 22 broadcast of the SBS investigative program "Unanswered Questions," the show traced the truth behind the Gyeongsan friend murder case under the subtitle "The Nude Killer and the Live Broadcast of Death - Why Did Jung Jae-hwan Kill His Friend?"

In the early morning of July 4, a brutal murder took place at an apartment in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, where a man killed his friend of the same age.

What shocked the public further was that the perpetrator killed the victim through overkill and then roamed the streets for about an hour in a nude state with his body covered in blood. During this process, he was captured stopping by a convenience store to take a banana-flavored milk without paying, and casually walking right past a police car dispatched to arrest him.

The perpetrator, in his 20s named Jung Jae-hwan, stabbed the victim some 50 times all over his body, including the face, neck, abdomen, limbs, and even left bite marks deep enough to tear off flesh. The victim, who was brutally murdered by him, was Heo Min-seok, a man in his 20s who had been his friend for 10 years.

Claiming he was drunk and cannot remember the situation or motive at the time of the crime, Jung Jae-hwan has continued to feign ignorance to this day.

However, before his death, Heo had made a phone call to friends in Daegu asking for help, and a 21-minute recording of the call made while they were heading to Jung's home in Gyeongsan captured the situation at the time of the incident.

Heo could be heard repeatedly expressing apology while complaining of pain. He also trembled with anxiety, saying, "Jae-hwan, it feels like my intestines are going to pop out. My intestines are popping out." Yet Jung Jae-hwan did not stop his attacks, letting out an eerie laugh.

Meanwhile, another friend, surnamed Ko, who was present at the scene and was assaulted by Jung, unfortunately could not remember anything about the situation due to intoxication. Jung had escalated the level of violence against Heo only after Ko moved to another room to sleep.

Additionally, two large plastic bags of unknown purpose were found at the scene, leading friends to speculate that they might have been intended for corpse mutilation or abandonment.

An expert analyzed the recording containing the situation at the time of the crime, noting that the victimization likely began even before the recording started. The expert also expressed regret that groans believed to be from Heo could still be heard even after the moment Jung Jae-hwan left the house was recorded.

Adding to the shock, the expert analyzed that the voice of Jung saying, "Min-seok, say kimchi," indicated that Jung likely took a proof shot of the victim after the crime.

Jung Jae-hwan had shown violent tendencies after drinking in the past as well. Without any provocation, he had assaulted acquaintances, abused his own pets, and at times engaged in self-harm, showing marked emotional swings between laughing and crying.

However, based on an analysis of Jung's actions captured on CCTV, an expert concluded that he was neither heavily intoxicated nor physically constrained at the time of the crime.

This was further supported by the fact that right before his arrest, Jung asked a friend to send tens of millions of won worth of luxury watches and 20 million won in cash to his mother.

Having never held a steady job, Jung suddenly seemed to have become fabulously wealthy after briefly working and traveling to places such as Seoul and Southeast Asia, according to his acquaintances.

He moved into a newly built three-room apartment equipped with a safe and a money-counting machine. Displaying his wealth by purchasing high-end luxury goods and repeatedly replacing supercar models, acquaintances suspected he worked as a cash courier for illegal gambling sites. Furthermore, it was revealed that even his mother cared more about luxury watches and Jung's well-being than the concerns of the victim and the bereaved family, causing widespread shock.

Exempted from mandatory military service due to a judgment of destructive impulse control disorder and conduct disorder, Jung was analyzed by an expert who stated, "Even if someone is a psychopath, they usually have a fear of social punishment and are not the type to be completely unfazed. It looks like he enjoyed watching the victim suffer. Extreme anger and excitement seem to have been felt by the perpetrator as a form of pleasure."

Although Jung had shown violence since his adolescence, an expert speculated that there must have been a clear trigger that exploded his violent tendencies.

After reaching adulthood, Jung repeatedly assaulted acquaintances, and it was always the victim, Heo, who cleaned up the mess and stopped him. Explaining this, an expert noted, "The victim probably felt to him like someone suppressing his omnipotence and desire for control. His personality could not tolerate people trying to stop his violence or approaching him with good intentions, viewing them as obstacles to his behavior."

The expert also drew attention by analyzing that failing to receive proper education at the appropriate time and being abandoned by his parents likely caused his inability to control impulses to become chronic.

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The truth behind the hotel murder case has been revealed.

On the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereafter "Flex X Cop 2") broadcast on the 22nd, the truth about the murder of Oh Min-young came to light.

On this day, the identity of CEO Yeom's true lover was revealed. The person CEO Yeom truly loved was not Oh Min-young, but front desk employee Jeon Yujin.

He met with Jeon Yujin in room 709 every day, and this fact was eventually discovered by Oh Min-young. Consequently, Oh Min-young blackmailed the CEO, and CEO Yeom sent 200 million won to Oh Min-young.

However, on the day of her death, Oh Min-young called CEO Yeom again and blackmailed him, demanding 1 billion won as severance pay. In the end, CEO Yeom broke up with Jeon Yujin. Suspecting that Jeon Yujin was dissatisfied with this, CEO Yeom assumed that Jeon Yujin had murdered Oh Min-young and moved the body to room 709 to take revenge on him.

On the day of the incident, Jeon Yujin received a phone call at 8:05, went to the CEO's office, and argued with CEO Yeom. Jeon Yujin then headed straight to the bar, where he met Kang Chunsik.

Furious over Oh Min-young's blackmail, Jeon Yujin went to the locker room, took a walkie-talkie and a master key, and went to room 701 to summon Jeon Yujin in order to frame Kang Chunsik for the crime. However, looking at Jeon Yujin's alibi, it would have been impossible for him to clean up the crime scene after the murder and move the body to room 709.

As a result, the Violent Crimes Team 1 suspected that Jeon Yujin had an accomplice. They became convinced that the accomplice was one of the roommaids who had access to all hotel rooms and was responsible for cleaning.

Jin Isoo investigated whether any of the roommaids had acted suspiciously on the day of the incident. It was then discovered that Na Yeon-hong had been busy wiping up coffee she spilled on her cart that day.

In reality, Na Yeon-hong was Jeon Yujin's mother. Upon this discovery, Violent Crimes Team 1 interrogated Na Yeon-hong. She then confessed that she had murdered Oh Min-young herself, having taken the blame to protect her son.

Na Yeon-hong was taken away. Witnessing this, Jeon Yujin brought evidence stained with Oh Min-young's blood and confessed to his own crime, saying, "I killed her. My mother had nothing to do with it."

Jeon Yujin had been furious with Oh Min-young, who continued to blackmail the CEO despite being told to stop. He stated, "When the body was found in room 709, I thought the CEO had taken care of it. I had no idea my mother would do it." Realizing that Jeon Yujin had not committed the crime to take revenge on him, CEO Yeom drew attention by declaring, "Honey, the person I love is Yujin."

Meanwhile, toward the end of the broadcast, Joo Hye-ra was shown making secretive preparations with a former junior colleague, mentioning that someone would be returning in two days. She was later seen running into Yoo Sung-won at his exhibition, revealing that the person she was waiting for was Yoo Sung-won. This raised curiosity about how the story will unfold hereafter.

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Who is the real culprit behind the hotel murder?

On the August 21 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo and the Major Crimes Team 1 investigated a murder case that took place at a hotel.

On this day, Jin Yi-soo and the Major Crimes Team 1 were assigned to investigate a murder that occurred the day before White Day. A body was discovered in a hotel room where a couple had planned to spend a special time celebrating White Day.

Jin Yi-soo and Major Crimes Team 1 rushed to the hotel immediately. However, they ran into Park Joon-young and Yoon Ji-won there. Park Joon-young, who had taken a day off claiming he was going to see his mother, appeared at the hotel with Yoon Ji-won, prompting Jin Yi-soo to look at them suspiciously. The two were secretly dating.

With Park Joon-young and Yoon Ji-won joining the investigation, Major Crimes Team 1 began examining the crime scene. The victim was Oh Min-young, who worked at the hotel concierge.

Major Crimes Team 1 began door-to-door inquiries and found out that the guest staying in Suite 701 had been calling Oh Min-young constantly.

Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra went to visit the guest in room 701 together, and the person who appeared was conglomerate figure Kang Choon-sik. Having a previous acquaintance with Kang Choon-sik, Jin Yi-soo asked him why he had repeatedly called Oh Min-young.

In response, Kang Choon-sik revealed that he had fallen in love with Oh Min-young at first sight and had confessed his feelings to her the previous day, only to be rejected.

Meanwhile, Park Joon-young and Choi Kyung-jin investigated Oh Min-young's home. They were surprised to find her room filled with luxury goods. In particular, a rare limited-edition bag that is hard for anyone to easily obtain caught their attention.

Oh Min-young's body was found in room 709, which had no recent guests. Major Crimes Team 1 also uncovered the fact that the CCTV on the 7th floor had been intentionally turned off by someone.

Additionally, Jin Yi-soo learned through the roommaids that the wife and daughter of the hotel's CEO had assaulted Oh Min-young the previous Wednesday. The roommaids stated there were rumors that the CEO had been pursuing Oh Min-young and that they had even witnessed the two together.

Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra focused on the CEO's wife and daughter. They also found out that the two had appeared at the hotel in disguise on the day of the incident.

Room 709 had no guests from the time the 7th floor CCTV recording was suspended. General Manager Yoo Jong-yeol confessed that it was done under the CEO's instructions. In fact, the CEO's fingerprints were found most frequently in room 709, where the body was discovered.

In response, the CEO admitted to using room 709 for personal purposes. He also did not deny his relationship with Oh Min-young. However, he caught attention by stating that he did not know the 7th-floor CCTV was not recording.

The CEO's wife stated that she had come to the hotel to catch her husband in the act of an affair. She confessed that she went to the 7th floor around 7:50 PM but her husband was nowhere to be found, and she later found him in his office around 8:20 PM. She raised questions by revealing that front desk employee Jeon Yujin was with the CEO at that time.

Forensic analysis revealed that Oh Min-young was not murdered in room 709, but was killed elsewhere and moved there. Hydrogen peroxide left on Oh Min-young's clothes came from attempts to wipe away bloodstains at the original scene.

Jin Yi-soo asked the roommaids to gather information. Soon after, new information was delivered to Jin Yi-soo.

Bloodstains were discovered in room 701 after Kang Choon-sik had checked out and left. This led Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra to chase after the fleeing Kang Choon-sik.

Meanwhile, a cookie video revealed at the end of the broadcast showed Yoo Sung-won, the youngest son of the media group UBS, raising curiosity about what actions he will take hereafter.

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SBS variety show "My Genie Secretary" has heightened anticipation by releasing a teaser video for its first "My Star," singer BIBI, kicking off the new season.

The teaser video released by the production team on the 21st captured Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu looking after BIBI's schedule up close at the midsummer festival "Waterbomb."

On this day, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu infiltrated the audience to watch BIBI's performance firsthand. The two showed their passion by matching outfits with clear muscle drawings to fit the atmosphere, but they were immediately spotted by the audience and received a merciless water gun assault.

Startled by the unexpected water shower, Kim Kwang-gyu confessed his fresh shock, saying, "People I don't even know are shooting water guns at me. I was so surprised. When we were young, playing with water using a basin was everything," while sharing an umbrella he picked up from the ground with Lee Seo-jin, creating an eccentric visual reminiscent of an "elderly couple in the rainy season" and sending the scene into laughter.

Meanwhile, BIBI showed an overwhelming performance while sharing the behind-the-story that she had been preparing for this stage since three months ago, driven by her belief that "the audience must be made to enjoy themselves no matter what." Watching this from the scene, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu burst into continuous exclamations, saying, "This is truly amazing. The Goddess of Waterbomb," and "She is a true pro. BIBI is the real deal."

It is said that even after the performance ended, the two meticulously checked on BIBI's condition, successfully fulfilling their duties as dedicated secretaries.

"My Genie Secretary" will premiere on Friday, August 28 at 11:10 PM.

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"Running Man" is presenting a special loyalty race for the production staff who have stood by the set for 16 years.

On the SBS variety show "Running Man" airing on the 23rd, a custom "Agent Kang" race will unfold for camera director Kang Chan-hee, who has been with the program since its very first episode. This project started from a remark Yu Jae-seok dropped on the previous broadcast, saying, "We need to give Chan-hee-hyung an achievement award."

During the opening that day, HAHA's unexpected news of a Hollywood casting call stirred up the set. When HAHA confessed that he received an offer from the global film "The Lord of the Rings", Yu Jae-seok immediately figured out the role, saying, "It must be a hobbit." At HAHA's admission that he was actually offered a hobbit role, Jee Seokjin drew laughter by firing back, "A hobbit who doesn't really need any special makeup." Afterwards, a playful atmosphere continued as the members joked with HAHA, who turned down the offer because of his "Running Man" schedule, telling him, "It doesn't matter if you just go."

In the main mission, a fierce struggle unfolds to secure gifts for director Kang Chan-hee. After collecting dart pins through missions, the members will face off in a final showdown against a professional dart player ranked second in the world.

In particular, when it was revealed that the list of available gifts includes high-priced wild ginseng valued at 500,000 won, it is said that not only director Kang Chan-hee but also the members fueled their competitive spirits, heating up the atmosphere on set.

The "Running Man" "Agent Kang" race, built on 16 years of thick-and-thin loyalty, will air on Sunday the 23rd at 6:10 p.m.

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In "Flex X Cop 2," Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae track down a brutal romance murder mystery hidden behind the luxurious facade of a five-star hotel.

Ahead of its Episode 5 broadcast, the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), which is maintaining a steep upward trend with a peak viewership rating of 7.4%, released stills capturing Jin Yi-soo (Ahn Bo-hyun) and Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae) arriving at a new crime scene.

The stage for this case is the upscale "Rosebud Hotel." The investigation begins when a hotel employee is found dead in the middle of a guest room. The full story behind the tragedy that occurred on White Day—questioning why a hotelier died in an empty guest room meant for guests—is set to be unveiled step by step.

Amidst this, an unexpected person who will serve as a crucial clue to the investigation is spotted at the scene: a suspicious guest named Kang Chunsik (played by Lee Seok), wearing sleeping pajamas and an eye mask. As the only son of a food company owner and someone connected to Jin Yi-soo through chaebol family circles, Kang Chunsik shows familiarity by calling Jin Yi-soo "hyung" the moment he sees him, despite being a suspect.

While the quirky "older brother-younger brother" chemistry between the two, which defies age and visual differences, brings laughter, Jin Yi-soo is expected to continue his signature cheeky interrogation without cutting any slack, even in front of his "younger acquaintance."

Episode 5 of "Flex X Cop 2," which is drawing high expectations for its combination of comedic investigative drama and tense makjang romance elements, airs tonight at 9:50 PM.

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Group BIGBANG begins their full-group world tour celebrating their 20th debut anniversary for three days starting today (the 21st).

BIGBANG will open their 20th anniversary world tour by holding "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 〈XX : COSMOS〉 IN GOYANG" with Coupang Play at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium.

This concert will feature a setlist composed of songs released over the past 20 years, alongside the first-ever live performance of their new song "BiiiG," released about 4 years and 4 months ago. Solo performances by each member are also included. The members are known to have directly participated in overall concert production, including setlist composition and stage design.

For the concert, Wow Jones, who has worked with Usher, Post Malone, and Rihanna, will lead the band session with all songs performed live. Stage direction was led by Mike Carson, who worked on the "2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show," and Es Devlin, who handled the stage design for the "2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony." The movable LED structures were produced with a total scale of 23 tons.

Ahead of this, BIGBANG has continued promotions for their 20th anniversary, such as holding a Hangon event on their debut date and conducting a lighting show and media exhibition around the Jamsil area. They also collaborated with the science YouTube channel "Unreal Science," and the members were appointed as inaugural promotional ambassadors for the Korea AeroSpace Administration.

Starting with this Goyang concert, BIGBANG will continue their world tour across 33 shows in 19 cities, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Additional tour cities will be announced sequentially.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG released their new digital single "BiiiG" on the 19th to coincide with their 20th debut anniversary. The song topped major domestic music charts and iTunes Song Charts in 24 regions, and entered at No. 1 on MelOn's TOP100, recording the highest number of users within one hour of release.

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SBS "Unanswered Questions" is set to dig into the hidden true nature of Jeong Jae-hwan, a killer who brutally murdered his friend of 10 years and caused a disturbance in the nude.

Airing on the 22nd, "Unanswered Questions" will be broadcast under the title "The Naked Killer and the Live Death Broadcast - Why Did Jeong Jae-hwan Kill His Friend?"

In the early hours of July 4, a man in his 20s surnamed Heo (alias) was brutally stabbed to death at an apartment in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province. The suspect turned out to be none other than Jeong Jae-hwan (24), a friend of 10 years. The victim's body showed more than 50 stab wounds, an 18-centimeter gaping wound, and bite marks.

Immediately after the crime, Jeong came out of the apartment completely naked with blood smeared all over his body and wandered the streets for about an hour. Although captured on CCTV casually stealing milk from a convenience store and leisurely fleeing from the police who arrived at the scene, he continues to feign ignorance, claiming, "I was drunk and don't remember anything."

The production team of "Unanswered Questions" focused on a 21-minute phone recording captured on the phones of friends who were approaching the scene after receiving a call from Heo at the time of the incident. Across the receiver, the victim's voice could be heard saying, "Jae-hwan, I am in real pain. My internal organs feel like they are coming out," along with the circumstances of Jeong's brutal crime.

When the production team amplified the sound, improved the audio quality, and restored it with the help of experts, Jeong's shocking voice and hidden true identity came to the surface. Is his claim that he was too drunk to remember really true?

The secrets of that night contained in the 21-minute live broadcast audio and the true face of naked killer Jeong Jae-hwan will be revealed on "Unanswered Questions," airing on Saturday the 22nd at 11:10 PM.

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Actor Lee Jae-ryong (62), who is accused of crashing his vehicle into a median and fleeing the scene, has been indicted.

According to the legal community on the 21st, the first trial hearing for Lee, who was indicted without detention on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (failing to take measures after an accident and obstructing a breathalyzer test) before Judge Lee Jae-wook of Criminal Division 10 at the Seoul Central District Court, is scheduled to be held at 10:20 a.m. on October 16.

Lee is accused of driving his passenger car near Cheongdam Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, around 11:00 p.m. on March 6, crashing into a median divider, and then leaving the scene. Afterwards, he attended another drinking gathering and was apprehended by the police at an acquaintance's home about three hours later.

Previously, the police concluded that Lee used a so-called drinking trick to drink more alcohol after fleeing to avoid punishment, and forwarded the case to the prosecution on charges of drunk driving, obstructing a breathalyzer test, and failing to take measures after an accident. However, the prosecution dropped the drunk driving charge on the grounds that it was difficult to clearly prove whether Lee's blood alcohol concentration at the time of driving was 0.03 percent or higher, the legal threshold for punishment.

Lee has a history of two previous drunk driving-related offenses, having had his license revoked in 2003 for a drunk driving accident and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test, and receiving a suspension of indictment in 2019 for damaging a sign while heavily intoxicated.

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Actor Choi Bum-ho has signed an exclusive contract with UMI Entertainment, marking the beginning of a fresh leap forward.

On August 21, UMI Entertainment announced that it has signed an exclusive contract with actor Choi Bum-ho, who has built a solid acting foundation over a long period of time.

After debuting as an MBC open recruitment actor in 1992, Choi Bum-ho has been active in various works. He recently left a deep impression on viewers by playing Chief Jang, the head of the Cheonsan Unit who is the only person capable of controlling Agent Kim (played by So Jisub), in the SBS drama "Agent Kim Reactivated". He has been praised as a premium actor who elevates the completion of every project with his restrained emotional acting, heavy charisma, and exceptional character portrayal.

Lee Woo-mi, CEO of UMI Entertainment, shared, "Actor Choi Bum-ho possesses both sincerity toward his projects and outstanding acting skills. In line with our company's philosophy of nurturing an actor's career from a long-term perspective, we will spare no effort in providing full support so that he can fully showcase his capabilities across various genres and large-scale projects."

Choi Bum-ho also expressed his thoughts, saying, "I am happy to make a fresh start with UMI Entertainment. I will approach the public with better works and deep acting. I will never lose my initial mindset and will grow into an actor you can trust and watch, so I ask for your great interest and support in my future endeavors."

Meanwhile, UMI Entertainment is a comprehensive content company encompassing actor management as well as the production of films, dramas, and performances. Under the systematic management of his new agency, Choi Bum-ho is expected to continue active pursuits across various mediums including films, dramas, and OTT platforms.

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The film "The Assassin(s)" has confirmed its theatrical release for September 23. Opening just one day before the Chuseok holiday, the film is poised to target the four-day holiday period.

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and behind-the-scenes forces of the First Lady assassination attempt that shook South Korea on August 15, 1974. The film is directed by Huh Jin-ho, known for "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

This year, a total of five Korean films are slated to hit theaters from the Chuseok holiday through the beginning of October, which includes National Foundation Day and Hangeul Day. Among them, "The Assassin(s)" has chosen a release date targeting the Chuseok holiday, showing confidence in the film.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub", which has consistently released films during every Chuseok season, has also confirmed a September 23 release, setting up an unavoidable showdown between the two films to claim the Chuseok market.

Prior to its domestic release, "The Assassin(s)" will first be presented in the Gala Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. As it will be unveiled as a world premiere, anticipation is growing for the local response.

Audiences in South Korea can meet the film starting September 23.

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As clowns have emerged as a viral trend online, comedian Lee Yong-ju, who actually has a background as a professional clown, is drawing attention by revealing his active clowning activities.

Recently, Lee shared photos of himself dressed up and in costume as a professional clown on his social media. In line with this, ChildFund Korea, a child welfare organization that collaborates with Psik Univ, released a video on its official YouTube channel on the 20th titled "Authentic Clown Lee Yong-ju's Clown Return."

The video shows Lee actually dressed up as a clown and standing in front of children in Bangladesh.

Previously, he quickly blew up various balloons into shapes in front of the Bangladeshi children, drawing cheers and screams from them at the same time. He showed his confidence by saying, "Didn't I tell you? I used to be a clown," adding, "Honestly, I haven't even started yet."

In the past, Lee also shared a bittersweet sentiment with children in Rwanda, saying, "I worked part-time as a clown for about two years 10 years ago, and honestly, it didn't help me become a comedian at all. Time has passed, and now I'm doing it in Rwanda."

This video is part of the content for the "Following Friends to Africa" campaign run by ChildFund Korea. The YouTube channel "Psik Univ," featuring members including Lee Yong-ju, Jung Jae-hyung, and Kim Min-su, participated in good deeds by donating 10 million won to ChildFund Korea to support early childhood education overseas.

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Actors Park Hae-il and Park Seo-jun are teaming up for director Lee Joon-ik's new film "Banditbul" (romanization).

"Banditbul" is a film that depicts the story of "Jun-kyung", a detective wanting to escape the shackles of guilt by association in 1974, who heads to Hwayong-myeon after hearing words from a mysterious figure named "Man-seop" that "there is a case with a huge payoff to be made." It is helmed by master period film director Lee Joon-ik, who created "The King and the Clown", "Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet", "Anarchist from Colony", and "The Book of Fish".

Moving back and forth between the harsh dictatorship of 1974 and the summer of 1950 right after the outbreak of the Korean War to chase the truth of an incident that happened to the people of Hwayong village which remained hidden for 24 years, "Banditbul" raises expectations once again for director Lee Joon-ik's cinematic world that makes people reflect on an era through its characters.

Park Hae-il plays "Man-seop", a mysterious figure in 1974 who dangles the bait to detective "Jun-kyung" that he can hit a big score if he goes to Hwayong-myeon. He raises curiosity about "Man-seop's" true identity and real intentions regarding why he tells "Jun-kyung" to go to Hwayong-myeon, while simultaneously leading "Jun-kyung" and the audience right into the middle of the incident that took place in Hwayong-myeon in 1950.

Park Seo-jun plays "Jun-kyung", a detective whose promotions and career advancement have all been blocked due to the shackles of guilt by association. He transforms into "Jun-kyung", who heads down to Hwayong-myeon following the bait thrown by "Man-seop" for the sake of achievements, stepping closer and closer to the truth of what happened to the people there in 1950, raising curiosity about his another transformation.

Meanwhile, Choi Dae-hoon plays "Tae-shik", the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency who is above the law and the police in 1974.

Raising anticipation with its solid cast and compelling story moving between 1974 and 1950, "Banditbul" begins filming on September 27 (Sunday). 

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The film "HOPE" has surpassed 4.5 million moviegoers nationwide.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing computer network on the 21st, "HOPE" drew 3,820 people nationwide on the 20th, ranking 7th at the box office. The cumulative number of moviegoers reached 4,500,029. This brings it to the 4.5 million milestone in 38 days since its release.

Released on July 15, "HOPE" surpassed 1 million on its 3rd day, 2 million on its 5th day, 3 million on its 11th day, and 4 million on its 19th day. While its momentum was strong during the first week, box office growth slowed down sharply entering the second week. Furthermore, the consecutive releases of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" put the brakes on breaking even, which is around 5 million admissions.

Entering its 6th week in theaters, the daily audience for "HOPE" has fallen below 10,000, and it is maintaining only around 200 screens nationwide, effectively entering the final stage of its theatrical run.

Having entered the final stages of its domestic theatrical run, "HOPE" is scheduled to continue its overseas screenings starting with releases in Taiwan on September 4 and North America on September 9, followed by Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Latin America, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore.

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Veteran actress Jeon Won-joo, widely known as a master stock investor in the entertainment industry, has drawn attention by revealing that she still holds SK Hynix shares she purchased 15 years ago.

On the August 20 broadcast of KBS 1TV's "Docu Insight - Semiconductor Money, the Trajectory of Wealth," the semiconductor industry and investment trends driving the domestic stock market amid the AI boom were explored, introducing Jeon Won-joo's SK Hynix investment case.

Jeon reportedly bought the shares in the 20,000 won range per share around 2011, before SK Group acquired Hynix. On the broadcast, Jeon stated that she still holds the shares 15 years after purchasing them, saying, "I am waiting until they go up more." Although her exact purchase price and quantity have not been disclosed, industry insiders estimate her return on investment to be around 7,000 to 9,000 percent.

Previously, Jeon revealed the background behind her Hynix investment on a broadcast, saying, "I went to give a lecture and had a meal with the employees. The employees looked extremely talented and the company seemed solid, so I trusted them and invested."

Jeon, who started stock investing with 5 million won in 1987 and built assets worth billions of won, is often called "Jeon-ren Buffett." Through various broadcasts, she has emphasized her own rigorous investment principles. She shared, "Do not be greedy and go up one step at a time. Do not even think about taking an elevator," adding, "The core is to invest with money that can be left alone for a long time rather than money you need urgently, and not to sell quickly."

In fact, she once shared her experience of enduring a situation where her LG Electronics stock was cut in half, holding onto it until the end and turning a profit. She awakened the true value of long-term investing by saying, "Holding for five to six years is basic. If you invest after looking at a good company, it will rise eventually."

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SBS's long-running flagship variety show "My Little Old Boy" is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a shocking rejuvenation project for Tak Jae-hoon.

Airing on August 23, the 10th-anniversary special of "My Little Old Boy" will capture a special meeting between the "AZ" Tak Jae-hoon and the "MZ" Ji Ye-eun.

Ji Ye-eun led Tak Jae-hoon by saying, "I will rejuvenate you. You need to jump on the trend train." She took him to a hot pot restaurant to teach him the MZ-style sauce-mixing method, but Tak Jae-hoon, flustered by dozens of ingredients, couldn't even tell garlic from green onions and slumped to the floor, drawing laughter.

The two then took on the recently trending "gyaru makeup." After completing the makeup, Tak Jae-hoon rocked the studio with a striking, youthful visual, expressing satisfaction by saying, "I feel like I'm back to when I wasn't married." RESCENE members MINAMI and WONI, who are acquainted with Tak Jae-hoon, showed a complete transformation, failing to recognize him during a video call and asking, "Who are you?"

Meanwhile, during the episode, Ji Ye-eun opens up about her sweet love story with her boyfriend, choreographer Vata. She couldn't hide her smile, sharing that Vata even learns how to cook for her, warming the hearts of viewers. Jee Seokjin, appearing as a special host in the "My Little Old Boy" studio, revealed the behind-the-scenes story of how he inadvertently played the role of the biggest obstacle between the Ji Ye-eun and Vata couple, prompting MC Shin Dong-yeob to react in disbelief, saying, "That's the worst."

Ji Ye-eun's rejuvenation project that completely flustered Tak Jae-hoon and Jee Seokjin's story of interference will be broadcast on the 10th-anniversary special of "My Little Old Boy" on Sunday night, August 23, at 9 PM.

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Actor Kim Min-kyu has signed an exclusive contract with BH Entertainment.

Kim Min-kyu gained public attention after appearing on the 2019 Mnet audition program "Produce X 101," maintaining a top tier ranking throughout the broadcast, and subsequently chose the path of an actor rather than an idol. He officially began his acting career in 2020 through the Playlist web drama "Pop Out Boy!" and has steadily built up his filmography.

Notably, he took on his first historical drama role as Grand Prince Doseong in the drama "Missing Crown Prince," leaving a deep impression on viewers with his stable acting skills and delicate emotional expression. He then showcased his presence on the screen through the film "Home Sweet Home," genuinely portraying the realities and concerns of youth.

Last year, Kim Min-kyu received an enthusiastic response from viewers for his role as the veiled transfer student Cha Jin-wook in the drama "Bitch x Rich 2." He also garnered favorable reviews for deepening his acting spectrum by transforming into young farmer Ryu Bo-hyun in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Love, Take Two."

BH Entertainment stated, "Kim Min-kyu is an actor with the power to make any role his own, and we believe he has infinite possibilities and potential. We want to discover his various sides and build the future together."

Kim Min-kyu shared his thoughts, saying, "I am excited, deeply reassured, and happy to stand at a new starting point where I can grow one step further as an actor. Moving forward, I will pour my sincerity into every single project, constantly pondering and working hard. I want to grow into a solid and deep actor whom people can trust and cheer for for a long time. I will do my best to greet everyone soon with good projects and a good image, so I hope you will watch over my future journey with a warm heart."

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Singer and actor Kim Jae-joong is set to appear on KBS2's "Music Bank" for the first time in 18 years since his promotions with TVXQ! in 2008.

Kim Jae-joong will appear on "Music Bank" airing on the 21st to perform the title track "Tonight" from his new single "THE WAVE" for the first time. Previously, his name was included in the next week's lineup revealed on the broadcast, signaling his return to the show after 18 years.

Having made his comeback with "THE WAVE" on the 20th, Kim Jae-joong brings his time with fans who have stayed by his side for a long time back onto the stage through this title track. His agency introduced "Tonight" as a song that captures the narrative of walking together with fans.

Digital chart performance is also smooth. "Tonight" topped the Bugs TOP 100 music platform chart on the day of its release, while the b-side track "Echoes of Us" also took second place, signaling a successful start to this promotional period.

Starting with "Music Bank," Kim Jae-joong will continue his music broadcast promotions. Afterward, he is scheduled to hold his solo concert "2026 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT [THE WAVE]" at the KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on the 29th and 30th to continue his domestic activities.

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Solo singer DAYOUNG will perform a duet stage with Jay Park, who previously drew attention for dating rumors, on KBS 2TV's music talk show "The Seasons: Sung Si-kyung's Gogamnamchin."

During the broadcast of "The Seasons: Sung Si-kyung's Gogamnamchin" on the 21st, DAYOUNG and Jay Park will directly share their thoughts on the dating rumors and their impressions of each other. The two will also deliver perfect chemistry through a joint performance of "FLIRTY."

The story behind DAYOUNG's appearance will also be revealed on the show. DAYOUNG shared that she expressed her willingness to appear by directly sending a direct message (DM) to the production team of "Sung Si-kyung's Gogamnamchin." Sung Si-kyung drew laughter by saying, "The production team said they've never seen a guest do that before."

Loved as an "MZ hot girl," DAYOUNG also revealed her "god-saeng" routine, which involves waking up at 5 a.m. every day to fill her day with workouts, studying, and practice.

Meanwhile, Jay Park, Park So-dam, and SAY MY NAME will also join this week's broadcast.

Jay Park, the first host of "The Seasons," stepped up for the duet corner "Two People" and sang "Soju Hanjan" together with the 9th MC Sung Si-kyung. Jay Park directly addressed the marriage rumors that arose after the release of his past track "Yesterday," and while revealing that "60 to 70 percent of my ligament was torn last year," he spontaneously performed high-level b-boying at Sung Si-kyung's request. It was reported that he poured so much passion into the performance that he collapsed on the floor right after the stage.

Park So-dam made her first appearance on a late-night music talk show, completing a performance in sync with the house band Jung Maestro and Kungkchitachi. Reflecting on the time she took a hiatus due to papillary thyroid cancer, she shared, "They told me I had 13 nodules. I put my schedule on hold and got surgery first."

SAY MY NAME, a group that drew attention for being produced by Kim Jae-joong, performed "UFO (ATTENT!ON)"—the track that brought them their first-ever music show win 451 days after debut—and recalled that moment, saying, "It was a dream we wanted so desperately that we cried all day." 

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While the heartwarming moment of BTS member JIMIN hugging a young girl battling childhood cancer and kissing her on the forehead during a concert went viral worldwide, the wave of donations sparked by the scene continues to grow.

During his concert on the 15th (local time) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, JIMIN stepped off the stage, hugged 10-year-old childhood cancer patient Olivia, kissed her on the cheek, and gave her a keyring as a gift. Olivia became a hot topic after beaming and shouting, "I got a kiss!" about the moment.

Triggered by this scene, a fundraising campaign launched by the childhood cancer nonprofit Heroes For Children has already surpassed its goal twice. The initial goal of $50,000 was exceeded within two days, and as of the 20th, it has surged to over $84,000.

A representative from Heroes For Children stated, "We were surprised that this happened overnight through the voluntary participation of fans, even though it was not planned in advance and we never asked for donations."

Heroes For Children released vlogs of five pediatric patients who attended the concert at the time, including Olivia, who received the keyring gift from JIMIN. In the video, Olivia continued to hold and show the keyring she received from JIMIN, saying that this concert was a meaningful experience that cannot be measured by numbers.

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As SBS's new variety show "My AI Partner - Strange Love" unveiled its first episode, Kian84 and Jang Doyoun delivered unexpected emotional shifts toward their AI partners, bringing laughter and a strange sense of excitement to viewers.

SBS's "My AI Partner - Strange Love" is South Korea's first AI romance reality show that experiments with the essence of love and emotion through direct dates between humans and AI. Webtoon artist Kian84, comedian Jang Doyoun, and actor Lee Yu-bi participate as cast members sharing their daily lives with AI partners, while Jang Doyoun, Kangnam, and Lee Joon join as studio MCs to analyze the psychology from various angles.

The premiere of "Strange Love" on the 20th revealed the first date scene to check the possibility of actual emotional exchange between humans and AI. On this day, the Han River date scene between Kian84 and his AI girlfriend recorded a peak viewership rating of 2.5% (based on Nielsen Korea's Seoul metropolitan area households), proving hot interest.

Kian84, who had confidently asserted before the experiment that "there is no way to get emotionally immersed in a machine," could not hide his smile as soon as the first AI partner, Ga-hee, appeared at the cafe. This was because Ga-hee perfectly embodied the visual appearance of Bong Ji-eun, his ideal type from his representative webtoon "Bong Ji-eun." Watching this, close friend Kangnam shouted, "That is Kian hyung's absolute favorite style," drawing bursts of laughter.

The initial conversation was awkward. Kian84 was conscious of the surrounding gazes while ordering the menu, and experienced his first moment of reality-check from Ga-hee, who kept asking questions amidst it all. Even while walking the streets of Hongdae with a tablet containing the AI, he was conscious of people's gazes and felt embarrassed. However, the atmosphere turned around the moment he spotted a lottery ticket shop. Suddenly turning sweet as he asked the AI for winning numbers, Kian84 repeatedly confirmed the promise that "if we win, we are not sharing the money," bringing laughter.

Passing through the streets of Hongdae and heading out to the Han River, the two gradually grew closer by riding bicycles and sharing snacks. As the Han River breeze eased the awkwardness, Kian84 expressed his changing feelings to Ga-hee, saying, "It is starting to tick me off that we are communicating so well with each other," and even surprised the studio by confiding in his honest worries as an author, saying, "The ending of my webtoon went completely off the rails."

Meanwhile, Jang Doyoun went on a 2:1 AI blind date. Debating between "Il-ho," an active AI motivated by Kian84, and "Yi-ho," a butter-filled New York Korean-American style AI, Jang Doyoun was shaken when she tried to turn down Il-ho and received an unexpected heart-fluttering comment from him: "I won't do things you tell me not to do anymore." Jang Doyoun admitted that her once-doubtful feelings were gradually opening up, saying, "I briefly thought I wished he were human."

Immediately after the broadcast, viewers responded enthusiastically, saying, "The panel combination is funny and the immersion in the AI romance is no joke," and "Watching it makes me feel like I am actually getting attached."

In the upcoming broadcast, Kian84 is teased to have a karaoke date with a new AI partner who resembles "Tomie," another ideal type of his, raising anticipation. "Strange Love" airs every Thursday at 9 PM.

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Actors Moon Geun-young, Go Ah-sung, and Kim Sia have wrapped up filming for the movie "Yeto".

"Yeto" tells the story of influencer sisters who go on a camping trip together, after which the younger sister disappears at the former site of a mysterious pseudo-religion. The film is co-directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who created "Train to Busan" and "Hellbound", and director Yoon Young-woo, who previously worked in the directing departments for "Train to Busan" and "Parasite".

Moon Geun-young returns to the silver screen in a leading role for the first time in 9 years, playing Su-a, an influencer who showcases her life alongside her younger sister Min-ah in "Yeto". She reunites with director Yeon Sang-ho following "Hellbound" Season 2, a series in which she delivered a striking acting transformation that earned praise from global viewers.

Go Ah-sung plays Deok-hee, a character who encounters the two sisters after they step into a mysterious world. Through this project, Go Ah-sung works with director Yeon Sang-ho for the first time, bringing another fresh face to the screen.

Kim Sia plays Min-ah, the younger sister who experiences confusion by the side of her older sister Su-a as she continues her daily life as an influencer. She breathes life into the role of Moon Geun-young's sister in "Yeto", sharing great chemistry on screen. The meeting of two actors with solid acting skills raises anticipation among movie fans.

Director Yeon Sang-ho shared his thoughts by saying, ""Yeto" is a work that combines original visual effects and drama. Actors Moon Geun-young, Go Ah-sung, and Kim Sia took on unique characters and showed explosive acting skills, which even left me in awe during filming. As this is a film that requires a considerable amount of post-production work, I will do my absolute best during the remaining post-production stage. Please look forward to it."

"Yeto" has finished all filming and is currently undergoing post-production.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)

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A prequel is in the works for "Inside Men," the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time in South Korea, which drew 7.07 million viewers.

On August 20, production company Hive Media Corp announced that actors Ha Jung-woo, Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Hae-joon, and Jung Sung-il have been confirmed to star in "Inside Men: The Birth of Villains" (working title).

"Inside Men: The Birth of Villains" (working title) will trace the beginnings of the "inside men" within a massive cartel formed through media, capital, and power in the late 1980s. As an official prequel completing the narrative of the film "Inside Men," this new project is set to shed light on how the axis of immense power first came to be.

Ha Jung-woo plays Lee Kang-hee, a newspaper reporter who dreamed of breaking corporate corruption scandals but was sidelined to a minor position due to external pressure. With his tenacious investigative skills and sharp perspective, he becomes a key figure in creating the massive power cartel that moves South Korea.

Having showcased wide-ranging performances across genres in films such as "Hijack 1971," "Ransomed," "Ashfall," "The Chaser," "Along with the Gods," "1987: When the Day Comes," "Assassination," and "The Terror Live," as well as the Netflix series "Narco-Saints", Ha Jung-woo surpassed 100 million cumulative moviegoers for his starring roles in the shortest time, cementing his status as a leading actor in Chungmuro. Bringing his signature intense presence to "Inside Men: The Birth of Villains" (working title), Ha is set to portray Lee Kang-hee, a character possessing both ambition and cold intellect, with his own unique charm.

Ahn Bo-hyun takes on the role of Ahn Sang-goo, an entertainment agency representative who starts from the bottom and fights his way toward his own success and revenge. Having proven his flawless character digestion and solid acting spectrum across various genres in works such as the films "I, the Executioner," "Pretty Crazy," and dramas like "Flex X Cop," "Spring Fever," "See You in My 19th Life," and "Yumi's Cells," Ahn Bo-hyun will maximize dramatic tension through fierce cooperation and confrontation with Ha Jung-woo's character, driven by an intense desire to become the best in order to protect what is precious to him in the ruthless entertainment industry. In particular, expectations are high as he portrays the younger days of Ahn Sang-goo, originally played by Lee Byung-hun in "Inside Men," using his unique rugged energy and detailed passionate acting to add depth to the character's narrative.

Park Hae-joon transforms into Jang Pil-woo, a first-term lawmaker who has just entered politics after finishing his career as a prosecutor. Captivating audiences with his bold character portrayals in every project such as "12.12: The Day," "Yadang: The Snitch," "HUMINT," and the Netflix series "We Are All Trying Here" and "When Life Gives You Tangerines", Park Hae-joon is expected to add heavy presence to the work with his signature charisma as the ambitious Jang Pil-woo, who climbs to the core of power through dangerous dealings with major media outlets.

Jung Sung-il takes on the role of Oh Hyun-soo, the chairman who built Mirae Group by any means necessary. Captivating audiences with profound acting and a mesmerizing aura in every project including the Disney+ original series "Made in Korea" and the Netflix films "The Glory" and "Uprising," Jung Sung-il is set to anchor the center of the story with his sophisticated charisma and heavy presence as Oh Hyun-soo, who aims to stand at the apex of the cartel through massive capital and power.

The lineup of production crew participating in "Inside Men: The Birth of Villains" (working title) also draws attention. Directors Kim Min-beom, who served as an assistant director on "12.12: The Day" and "Flu," and Kim Jin-seok, who worked as an assistant director on "Harbin," "The Man Standing Next," and "Veteran" while also taking charge of adaptation for the Disney+ original series "Made in Korea," will co-direct the project.

Having completed its casting lineup of main characters standing at the center of the power cartel, "Inside Men: The Birth of Villains" (working title) is currently in pre-production with the goal of cranking in 2026.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)

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