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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has resumed his broadcast activities after a hiatus of 1 year and 5 months.

On August 23, Kim Soo-hyun appeared as a special guest on "Mahakarya RCTI 37," a live broadcast celebrating the 37th anniversary of Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI. Stepping onto the stage in a suit, Kim Soo-hyun greeted the audience by saying, "Hello, I am Kim Soo-hyun. Thank you so much for inviting me to such a meaningful event." Local fans reportedly sent passionate cheers for his long-awaited return.

On this day, Kim Soo-hyun performed a live version of "Dreaming," an OST from the 2011 KBS2 drama "Dream High." Although he initially appeared somewhat nervous, he quickly regained his composure, and the fans filling the audience responded with applause and cheers.

Kim Soo-hyun has recently been selected as a model for a Philippine fashion brand and has begun advertising activities, expanding his scope of activities internationally. He also plans to hold a fan meeting in Manila, Philippines, on October 2.

This appearance drew attention as Kim Soo-hyun's first official activity in approximately 1 year and 5 months, following privacy allegations raised by the YouTube channel Hover Lab in March of last year.

At the time, Kim Soo-hyun became embroiled in allegations that he had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor, and his agency denied the allegations, stating that their relationship began after Kim Sae-ron became an adult. On the 29th of last month, the police decided not to forward the charges against Kim Soo-hyun regarding violations of the Child Welfare Act and false accusation, and Kim Se-ui, the head of Hover Lab, was arrested and indicted on charges including the dissemination of false information related to Kim Soo-hyun.

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The group ALPHA DRIVE ONE attends a media showcase to celebrate the release of their 2nd mini-album "UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST" held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 24th.

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Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE attends the media showcase for their second mini album "UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST" held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th, performing their title track "BORN DIRE".

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Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE attends the media showcase for their second mini-album "UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST," held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 24th, and performs the title track "BORN DIRE."

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Band Jannabi has successfully wrapped up its first Asia tour.

Jannabi concluded the long journey of its first Asia tour "JANNABI 1st Asia Tour <Sweat & Stardust>" with its final show at the JIEXPO Theatre in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the 23rd. The tour spanned seven cities across seven countries, starting in Taipei last June and passing through Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur before ending in Jakarta.

Audiences in each region showed passionate singalongs, singing along to numerous songs in Korean, including their signature track "for lovers who hesitate". In return, Jannabi prepared translated lyrics of their performance songs into local languages and arranged special cover stages tailored to each region.

In Taipei, they performed "Tian Mi Mi", in Tokyo, Matsuda Seiko's "SWEET MEMORIES" and Ozaki Yutaka's "I LOVE YOU", and in Singapore, Kit Chan's "Home", while connecting with local fans in Hong Kong with their self-written track "HONG KONG".

They enriched their setlists with additional tracks in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Following the Malaysia concert, passionate reactions flooded social media, and Jannabi also participated in earthquake relief donations in Indonesia during the tour.

After finishing the tour, Choi Jung-hoon shared his thoughts through his agency, saying, "It was our first tour, but it was truly happy. I never dreamed that so many local fans would be waiting for us in each city. It was a miraculous experience and I am so grateful." He added, "There were also many JFs who accompanied us on this journey from Korea. I want to repay the support we received with even more solid and substantial love."

Jannabi will hold the "JANNABI 2nd KSPO DOME CONCERT" at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul, from October 23 to 25. Following their first solo concert at the KSPO DOME last year with "The Land of All Dreamers 2125", they will unfold their second chapter on the same stage.

Choi Jung-hoon and Kim Do-hyung hinted, "We are preparing a newer and more diverse arrangement for the KSPO DOME concert. We ask for your high expectations and interest."

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HEECHUL of the group SUPER JUNIOR has donated 100 million won to support neighbors in the southern regions, including Geoje and Tongyeong, who suffered extensive damage from record-breaking heavy rainfall.

The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Lim Chae-chung) announced on the 24th that HEECHUL donated 100 million won to support flood victims in the southern regions.

It was reported that upon hearing the news of the severe flood damage in the Geoje and Tongyeong areas this morning, HEECHUL immediately called the association main number to check the donation account and transferred 100 million won before the call had even ended. According to the association, the process was so swift that the transfer was already completed while receiving guidance from staff.

He stated, "After seeing the news that the southern areas were designated as a special government disaster zone, I realized the damage situation was much more severe than I thought. I believe that the kind of donation I have in mind is something that should be acted upon without hesitation the moment you make up your mind." He added, "I am sure many people do not yet know the details of the damage, and I hope more people will take interest and gather their hearts together."

He also added, "I hope this brings a little bit of strength to the neighbors affected and to those sweating to restore the areas in the scorching heat, and I encourage everyone to keep their spirits up until the very end and return to their normal, peaceful daily lives as soon as possible."

This donation is planned to be used for the restoration of the affected areas and to support the return of victims to their daily lives.

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Actor Kim Mu-yeol has successfully wrapped up his first-ever solo fan meeting since his debut.

On August 24, Kim Mu-yeol held his first fan meeting titled "2026 KIM MOO YUL 1st FANMEETING <Maju>" at Gabin Art Hall in Seoul, creating unforgettable memories with his fans. This event gained extra meaning as Kim Mu-yeol personally decided the fan meeting title and participated in the overall planning, from handwriting the opening video to designing the program.

On this day, Kim Mu-yeol kicked off the event strongly by singing "The Origin Of Love," a signature number from the musical "Hedwig" in which he previously starred. He then shared deep interactions with fans through honest talk segments such as "Star's Mailbox," where he answered fans' questions, and "Mu-yeol's Life Graph," which looked back on his footsteps.

Raising the excitement with various missions and an unprecedented latest challenge stage that had never been seen anywhere else, Kim Mu-yeol held an event where he gifted his personal cherished items and autographed polaroids. Afterwards, seeing the slogan event prepared by the fans, he teared up and said, "I will not forget today and will act even more happily."

Later, Kim Mu-yeol showed off his explosive vocal prowess by performing "Hug Me" and "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" in a collaboration with singer Jung Joon-il, sharing his thoughts by saying, "The way I can repay you is through good projects. I will work hard and create projects happily." After the concert ended, he conducted a one-on-one high-touch session with every single audience member, delivering perfect fan service until the very end.

Having successfully wrapped up his Seoul fan meeting, Kim Mu-yeol is scheduled to head to Taiwan on September 6 to continue his special encounters with local fans.

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The true identities of the young singles on "Love Against Time," previously shrouded in mystery, are finally being revealed.

On the 4th episode of SBS "Love Against Time," airing on the 24th, the profiles of the cast members, including their ages and occupations, are revealed for the first time, triggering a massive upheaval in the romance lines. Host Jung Yong-hwa could not hide his excitement, saying, "The game could completely change here," while Lee Seyoung also foreshadowed a major upheaval, noting, "The romance lines are going to change drastically from here on out."

On this day, a diverse range of professions and unexpected backgrounds were revealed, shaking the studio. In particular, when the youngest cast member, who arrived in a supercar, was revealed to be a CEO, the hosts burst into admiration. Heartfelt stories followed, ranging from an elite researcher to someone who stopped medical treatment and gave up their hearing for their dream, or started fresh after battling an illness, leaving a deep resonance.

However, the warmth was short-lived. Immediately after the profile reveals, the participants hit the realistic wall of age. Expressing complex emotions such as "The numbers keep weighing on my mind" and "It feels even more difficult after hearing their ages," they made the romance lines rapidly complicated.

Confusion was further heightened as the revised date rules for the Room of Time came into play. When an unprecedented situation occurred where date matching failed by a mere 10-minute difference, the entire panel of hosts stood up and expressed their regret. Host YENA closed her eyes at the consecutively missed opportunities, calling it "bad luck upon bad luck," while Lee Seyoung threw her hands up and declared, "I am no longer going to predict anything and will just watch as a viewer."

Amid realistic conditions and dramatic rule changes, the 4th episode of SBS "Love Against Time," showing what choices the young singles will make, will air on Monday, the 24th, at 10:10 PM.

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Actor Choi Minsik participates in a talk session during the press conference for the movie "The Intern" held on the morning of the 24th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Han So-hee attends the press conference for the movie "The Intern" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 24th, participating in a talk session.

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Actor Choi Minsik (from left), director Kim Doyoung, and actor Han So-hee attend a press conference for the remake film "The Intern" held on the morning of August 24 at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Han So-hee (left) and Choi Minsik attend the production presentation for the film "The Intern" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 24th, where they are having a talk session.

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Actor Shim Eun-kyung is set to make a strong impression on the silver screen this second half of the year through two highly anticipated films.

The first project to greet audiences is "The Assassin(s)" (directed by Huh Jin-ho), a highly anticipated release for the Chuseok holiday box office. "The Assassin(s)" follows the pursuit of suspicions and hidden forces behind the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Notably, the film has captured global attention by being officially invited to the Gala Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

Shim Eun-kyung plays Lee Kang-ja, a bright and bold supporter who assists Young-il (Lee Minho) with his reporting in Japan. In the center of the tense events, she is expected to bring vibrancy to her character with her unique personality and showcase a strong presence among an impressive cast.

Following this, during the 31st Busan International Film Festival (held from October 6 to 15), she will meet audiences in director Kim Jong-kwan's new film "The Table: Day and Night", which has been selected as the opening film.

"The Table: Day and Night" is a film featuring delightful, understated, and lovely conversations among four pairs of men and women who pass through a single cafe during the seasonal shift from summer to autumn.

In this project, Shim Eun-kyung plays web novel writer Hye-jin. Working alongside Lee Hee-jun, who plays film director Dong-nam, she leads a sparkling first meeting and delightful conversations amidst the subtle changes of the seasons. Under the direction of Kim Jong-kwan, who captures the delicate textures of everyday emotions, Shim Eun-kyung's signature subtle and profound acting is expected to deliver warm resonance and lingering emotions to audiences.

Shim Eun-kyung reached her peak by driving domestic box office hits such as the films "Sunny" and "Miss Granny", and subsequently became active in the Japanese film industry. She won the Best Actress award at the Japanese Academy Film Prize for "The Journalist" and further claimed the Kinema Junpo Best Actress award for "Two Seasons, Two Strangers".

Having focused on her activities in Japan, Shim Eun-kyung has been pouring her heart into domestic activities starting this year. In particular, with the release of two films in the second half of the year alone, she is set to communicate closely with domestic fans once again.

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Kian84, who transformed into a B&B owner, sees his wild imagination come to life once again over the snowy fields of Daegwallyeong in the dead of winter.

Netflix announced on the 24th that its variety show "Kian's Bizarre B&B" has confirmed the release of Season 2 on September 22, while dropping a group poster and teaser trailer with a unique aura.

Unlike Season 1, which was set against the summer sea of Ulleungdo, Season 2 takes place at the "B&B Branch No. 2" located in the freezing mountain foothills of Daegwallyeong. Armed with experience from running a B&B, "seasoned owner" Kian84 is joined by "passionate new staff members" Kim Yeon-koung, JUNHO, and KAZUHA, who sometimes help and sometimes pressure him, to showcase a refreshed family chemistry.

The striking poster scenery of the Daegwallyeong snowfields—where even the snow removal tool storage box is buried in deep snow and an unidentified cow stands nearby—hints at an arduous B&B operation by the staff that surpasses Season 1.

In the released teaser, Kian84 kicks off his run of "Kian-style romance" by drawing bizarre blueprints, such as floating in the sky attached to a large balloon or trying to sleep in front of a campfire to escape the cold. The staff members could not hide their shock, exclaiming "This is crazy" upon facing the reality of Branch No. 2, and new recruit KAZUHA sparked laughter by expressing worry, asking, "Can guests actually come here?" Even the designer himself, Kian84, was flustered enough to say, "I need to get my act together."

In particular, a high-difficulty labor process beyond Season 1 is anticipated, including having to hand-wash laundry without a washing machine in the snowy fields and having to move around by sliding down a pole. A key viewing point is the unfiltered witty banter, such as Kim Yeon-koung making a spicy complaint by saying, "Who even built this?" and JUNHO retaliating with, "You built it, hyung."

PD Lee So-min, who led the production, shared, "While Season 1 showed the youth and romance of summer against the backdrop of the sea in Ulleungdo during midsummer, Branch No. 2 will feature the unique romance of winter, where everyone gathers around in a warm room on a cold Daegwallyeong winter night to eat, play, chat, and grow closer." She added, "Kian84's imagination has been unleashed to surpass Season 1. Please look forward to the even more bizarre Branch No. 2 and the chemistry of the 'Bizarre Family' consisting of Kian84, Kim Yeon-koung, JUNHO, and KAZUHA."

The new concept B&B variety show set in Daegwallyeong in the dead of winter, "Kian's Bizarre B&B Season 2," will be released on September 22 via Netflix.

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Group KATSEYE's third EP, "WILD," has claimed the number one spot on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200. This achievement comes approximately two years after their debut.

Billboard previewed on August 23 (local time) that "WILD" will debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 29. Released on August 14, "WILD" recorded 170,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the tracking period of August 14 to 20. Billboard noted this as "the biggest weekly sales week for a girl group since the methodology shifted to album-equivalent sales in December 2015."

Having debuted in the US in August 2024, KATSEYE was formed through HYBE's global audition project "The Debut: Dream Academy," with the final members chosen by fan votes. Unlike traditional K-pop export models that begin activities in South Korea before expanding overseas, KATSEYE is cited as a successful example of HYBE's "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy yielding results in the local market.

Since their debut, KATSEYE has successively placed "Gnarly," "Gabriela," "Internet Girl," "PINKY UP," and "Animal" on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards. They also won three categories, including New Artist of the Year, at the 2026 American Music Awards.

Their second EP, "BEAUTIFUL CHAOS," peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and has remained on the chart for 59 consecutive weeks as of the August 22 chart. Along with topping the US chart, "WILD" also reached number one in the Netherlands and Belgium, while charting at number two in the UK and France, number three in Ireland, and number four in Germany.

KATSEYE will carry the momentum from the release of "WILD" into "THE WILDWORLD TOUR," kicking off in Dublin, Ireland on September 1.

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BIGBANG, who shook up the music scene two decades ago, put on a stellar performance proving why they remain the kings of K-pop even after twenty years. The event took place at their world tour stop at Goyang Stadium on the evening of August 23 at 7 PM.

As the lights went down and a video of falling meteorites filled the screen, the numbers "2006-2026" appeared. When G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG stepped onto the stage together, fans from all over the world erupted into long-awaited cheers. Opening with "FANTASTIC BABY," the concert immediately drew loud sing-alongs from the audience.

This massive sing-along was made possible by the open-concept stage design and powerful sound setup. A straight main stage paired with a long extended thrust stage allowed most attendees to feel closer to the members. A 23-ton mobile LED structure utilized multi-motor torque synchronization technology, enabling the massive stage elements to move smoothly while visually bringing to life the worldview connecting "BIGBANG," "CHAOS," and "COSMOS."

However, some fans seated right in front of the stage noted that their views were occasionally blocked due to the high stage height, showing that the structural limitations typical of large arenas were not entirely resolved this time. Overall, the sound was stable, and the lighting and stage effects—particularly the well-timed fireworks—heightened the mood of the tracks. It was a visually and aurally rich performance.

The setlist spanned 32 tracks covering two decades of music, from early career hits like "Lies" and "Haru Haru" to their latest releases. Given their extensive catalog of hits, mass sing-alongs were a constant throughout the show. The members also presented fresh arrangements backed by a live band. "Haru Haru" was reinterpreted as a rock version featuring impressive shouting vocals, while the encore wrapped up with early hits like "Heaven" and "Sunset Glow," evoking deep nostalgia.

As the first solo runner, DAESUNG performed "Universe" and "HANDO-CHOGUA" back-to-back, executing sharp choreography with backup dancers while lifting the mood with playful facial expressions. Next, TAEYANG opened his solo set with "BAD" on a stage set with steel structures. His live vocals, delivered with powerful ad-libs, were praised as being quintessential TAEYANG. While performing "LIVE FAST DIE SLOW," he stepped down into the audience to shorten the distance and interact closely with fans.

G-DRAGON's vocals stood out the most. Unlike his recent solo concert where he drew attention for poor condition, on this day he delivered much more stable and relaxed tones. His performance remained high-quality and tireless throughout. After opening his solo set with "POWER," he performed a rock arrangement of "Crayon," and sang "Crooked" while lying down on the stage, maintaining his signature swag.

Sincerity shone through in their comments to the fans who have stood by them for 20 years. G-DRAGON kept the conversation going on stage, saying, "This is definitely not to stall for time, but because it's our last Goyang stop and I want to savor it," and reflected on their 20th-anniversary activities by calling it "the culmination of everything."

Behind the high quality of this concert was a star-studded production lineup. Produced by YG, the show featured the band "Wow" Jones—who has worked with Usher, Post Malone, and Rihanna—performing all songs live. Twenty dancers added power to the group choreography, while director Mike Carson, who helmed the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Es Devlin, who designed the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony, participated in the direction and stage design. The precise timing of the aforementioned fireworks and lighting production appears to stem from this elite crew.

The new song "BiiiG," unveiled for the first time on this day, was released on the 19th. It served as their first digital single in four years and four months, and kicked off their first concert since their 2017 Japan dome tour in about nine years. The members shared their thoughts with the fans who protected them for 20 years, saying, "You are BIGBANG, and you yourselves are a huge inspiration."

Starting with the Goyang concert, BIGBANG has officially set off on their "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR <XX : COSMOS>," which will take them to 33 shows across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

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Singer LIM YOUNGWOONG has donated 200 million won to help residents affected by recent heavy rains in the Geoje and Tongyeong regions of South Gyeongsang Province.

The Community Chest of Korea announced on the 24th that LIM YOUNGWOONG, along with his agency Mulgogi Music, made the donation under the name of his fan club, "Hero Generation."

The donation will be used for emergency relief, temporary housing support, and recovery efforts for flood victims in southern regions including Geoje and Tongyeong through the Community Chest of Korea's ongoing 2026 special fundraising campaign for rain damage. Both regions have faced difficulties in daily life as heavy rains caused consecutive floodings of homes and roads.

LIM YOUNGWOONG has consistently made donations during birthdays, holidays, and disasters since 2021. Including this donation, his cumulative donations delivered through the Community Chest of Korea total 2.5 billion won. When adding the 200 million won he directly delivered to Korea University Medical Center for the medical expenses of low-income and vulnerable patients on his birthday this year, his cumulative donations reach a total scale of 2.7 billion won.

Voluntary sharing by his fan club is also continuing. Following LIM YOUNGWOONG and Mulgogi Music's donation of 400 million won during the massive wildfires in the Yeongnam region last year, Hero Generation also separately donated 600 million won. In Geoje, one of the areas affected by the recent heavy rains, "Hero Generation Geoje" also participated in their own ways by delivering a donation to a local welfare foundation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of LIM YOUNGWOONG's debut, with fans nationwide participating in various ways.

LIM YOUNGWOONG's 10th debut anniversary on August 8 will be followed by performances and a new release, continuing his sharing. LIM YOUNGWOONG will hold his solo concert "IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2" at the Goyang Stadium main stadium in Gyeonggi Province from September 4 to 6. Following that, he will release the special digital album "IM HERO 10" on September 8.

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

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

During the broadcast, Jee Seokjin shared the news of his appearance on SBS Inkigayo and showed off his ending pose. In response, Seo Jang-hoon expressed surprise, saying, "Isn't this a first for someone turning sixty to even do an INKIGAYO ending pose?"

Known as Jamwon-dong's Hugh Grant and famous for being sweet to his wife, Jee Seokjin started by talking about his ultimate trick for calming his wife down when she is angry, saying, "We have been living together for a long time, but I still don't really know my wife."

He continued, "One day, we were talking about something—I don't even remember what we fought about—and our voices got raised. So I told her, 'Why are you getting so angry, princess?' And then my wife burst out laughing. She said it would be great if I said things like that more often," revealing his secret.

In addition, regarding how he used to save his wife's contact name as "The Pursuer" on his phone, he explained, "I saved it without my wife knowing. My wife takes an interest in everything I do and likes to do things together. So I figured she was like The Pursuer and saved it that way."

Jee Seokjin then revealed how the existence of The Pursuer came to light to the world, saying, "During the "Running Man" recording, a call happened to come in, and the name saved as The Pursuer popped up."

When asked what he saved his wife's contact name as on his phone, Shin Dong-yeob joked, "Just SUN, my sun, my lord," drawing a burst of laughter.

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The movie "The Odyssey" has defended its position at No. 1 at the weekend box office for three consecutive weeks, surpassing 7 million moviegoers.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network on the 24th, "The Odyssey" drew 1,321,209 viewers nationwide from the 21st to the 23rd. Its cumulative audience count reached 7,109,373.

This makes it the third film to cross the 7 million mark, following "The King's Warden" (16.91 million) and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (8.12 million).

Entering its fourth week since release, it recorded a 70 percent reservation rate and 390,000 pre-sales as of the morning of the 24th. At this pace, it even aims to surpass 10 million viewers. Although it opened a week later than "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," it has maintained remarkable momentum through its third week. Given this atmosphere, there is a strong possibility it will record a higher final audience count than "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" drew 386,756 viewers over the same period, maintaining second place at the box office. Its cumulative audience count stands at 8,127,617.

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Actor Yoo Ah-in has officially signaled his return to the entertainment industry after signing an exclusive contract with agency Billions.

On August 21, Billions announced via its official social media channels, "We have signed an exclusive contract with actor Yoo Ah-in on August 21, 2026."

The agency also indirectly addressed the public's lingering criticism regarding his comeback, stating, "We are heavily aware of the concerns regarding Yoo Ah-in's past incident and his recent resumption of activities."

Billions promised to support Yoo's future projects while actively working to regain public trust. "We will not treat the past lightly or try to rush past it," the agency stated. "We are well aware that earning back trust requires deep self-reflection and a sincere attitude above all else."

The agency added, "Taking the current concerns seriously, we will humbly listen to criticism from both the public and the media, and approach all necessary communication with utmost humility."

Yoo was indicted in 2023 on charges of habitual illegal drug use and was sentenced by the Supreme Court last year to one year in prison, suspended for two years, along with a fine of 2 million won. Although his probation period is still ongoing, he has confirmed his casting in director Jang Jae-hyun's upcoming film "Vampire" and recently began filming.

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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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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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