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Singer and actor SOOYOUNG (SOOYOUNG of Girls' Generation) is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 14th for a pictorial photoshoot schedule.

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Singer and actor SOOYOUNG (Girls' Generation's SOOYOUNG) is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 14th for a pictorial photo shoot schedule.

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Actor Suzy showcased her unmatched aura by gracing the cover of a fashion magazine.

In the pictorial for the October issue of Elle released on the 14th, Suzy wore Celine's 2026 winter collection, creating a comfortable yet private atmosphere. She effortlessly displayed diverse expressions and a luxurious vibe, ranging from natural everyday moments to sensational shots under the spotlight.

In the interview following the photo shoot, Suzy shared her honest thoughts on her acting philosophy and her appearance. Having journeyed through projects like "Architecture 101", "Anna", and "Doona!", she shared, "In the past, I didn't understand why people saw my face and thought of a first love. Then, after hearing that my face is plain and ordinary, which makes it easy to project emotions from a film onto it, I thought, 'I can hold various characters in my face.' As time goes by, there are times when I discover expressions or aspects of my face I didn't know existed. When that happens, I am truly happy, and I feel like there are still aspects of myself left that I don't know yet."

Expressing the characters she has played as "rooms" in her heart, Suzy smiled and said, "While affection and longing coexist for every character I've portrayed, I'm someone who values the present, so I think I've closed all those rooms well. Right now, only the room for 'Men of the Harem', which I am currently filming, is wide open."

She also expressed anticipation for her upcoming film "Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted" and her next project "Portraits of Delusion". Suzy showed deep affection for her work, stating, "The mysterious atmosphere felt in director Han Jae-rim's writing for 'Portraits of Delusion' and the story of the woman contained within it really resonated with me. While playing Song Jung-hwa, I feel like a truly diverse range of images were captured on screen. It wasn't an easy process, but it was just as enjoyable, and I learned a lot."

Regarding her criteria for choosing projects, Suzy shared, "Honestly, I still don't really know what those criteria are. I want to act in projects and characters that my heart is drawn to at the time. In the end, I think I trust my next 'attraction' a lot." Her pictorial and full interview can be found in the October issue of Elle and on its official website.

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Singer Ryu Su-jeong is drawing hot attention with music videos for the b-side tracks of her new album, featuring colorful direction.

Ryu Su-jeong released the music videos for "Lucky Charms" and "shoulda woulda coulda," tracks from her 4th mini album "ALL THE COLORS I AM," through her official social media and YouTube channels on the 12th and 13th.

Ryu Su-jeong has been receiving enthusiastic responses day after day by sequentially releasing music videos for all tracks on her new album. In the music video for "Crying to," pre-released a day before the album release, she left an impression with just her voice without accompaniment, while the title track "Diamond" expressed free movement as she shed flashy styling to find her true self.

The subsequently released music video for "Lucky Charms" featured different versions of Ryu Su-jeong, sensibly conveying the message that believing in oneself is the most important thing. In particular, the animation of three Ryu Su-jeongs getting into a car and going for a drive added a fairy-tale-like and dreamy feel. Combined with a retro mood, it highlighted the unique charm of the video.

The music video for "shoulda woulda coulda" wittily captured the song's atmosphere, which intuitively expresses lingering attachment and regret over a past relationship, by comparing it to a track and field race. Wearing outfits ranging from school uniforms to a flashy turquoise hairstyle, and long black hair with black wings, past versions of Ryu Su-jeong and a turtle ran on the track toward a goal. They crossed the finish line together, and soon even the turtle completed the race, drawing a cheerful period to the video.

Released on the 11th, her 4th mini album "ALL THE COLORS I AM" is an album that melts away Ryu Su-jeong's various facets that cannot be defined by a single color. The title track "Diamond" is a song containing the realization that what makes her shine was already inside her. Having recently signed an exclusive contract with the comprehensive entertainment company all my anecdotes, Ryu Su-jeong joined hands with General Producer Lee Hae-in and participated in writing lyrics for the album, showing her deepened musical capabilities.

In particular, Ryu Su-jeong drew eyes on her comeback stage for MBC's "Show! Music Core" on the 12th by taking the stage barefoot and performing an act of casting off the accessories she was wearing. She showed off unwavering live singing skills while performing choreography with a team of dancers with turquoise hairstyles.

Meanwhile, Ryu Su-jeong will release the music video for "Birthday Cake" through her official social media and YouTube channels today (the 14th) at 6 p.m.

On the 15th, she plans to unveil the final track, "Friendly Fire," followed by a compilation video on the 16th where fans can watch all six music videos at once.

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World's first sign language idol group Big Ocean is meeting global fans by holding tours in the United States and Europe.

Big Ocean kicked off their U.S. tour "Big Ocean US Fall Tour 2026," spanning a total of eight cities, starting with their New York concert on the 13th (local time). Notably, the New York show recorded a complete sellout, highlighting the enthusiastic local interest in Big Ocean. With the very first concert of their U.S. tour selling out, anticipation is building for the performances Big Ocean will deliver to local audiences.

Following the opener in New York on the 13th, the U.S. tour continues to Atlanta on the 19th and 20th, Charlotte on the 25th, Orlando on the 26th, Chicago on the 27th, Los Angeles on October 3rd, Phoenix on October 6th, and Houston on October 10th and 11th. They plan to meet local fans in various cities and showcase Big Ocean's unique music and performances.

Right after finishing their U.S. tour, they will also embark on a European tour. Big Ocean is expected to connect directly with local fans and create special memories across three cities: Cologne, Germany on October 28th, Paris, France on October 31st, and London, United Kingdom on November 3rd.

Additionally, Big Ocean is scheduled to attend the Digital Flagship event held during the UN General Assembly on the 21st, where they will give a speech and perform. Attention is focused on Big Ocean's upcoming moves on the global stage as they convey their message beyond music.

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BIGHIT MUSIC, the powerhouse label home to BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and CORTIS, is launching a global audition.

On September 14, BIGHIT MUSIC posted the official announcement poster for the '2026 BIGHIT MUSIC GLOBAL AUDITION' on its website. The visual features boys running freely toward their dreams against the backdrop of an open sky and expansive fields.

"We welcome all applicants who are ready to take on the challenge toward their dreams," BIGHIT MUSIC stated. "We look forward to the active participation of talented individuals who will showcase their unique individuality and skills across diverse fields."

BIGHIT MUSIC has continually proven itself as a flagship label leading the K-pop industry alongside top HYBE peers such as Zico, achieving successive global successes with artists boasting unmatched individuality and talent, including BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and CORTIS. This latest project is also drawing high expectations as a prime opportunity to discover hidden gems who will lead the next generation of the K-pop scene.

The audition will take place in 15 locations worldwide, including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Singapore. Any male born in or after 2008 is eligible to apply, and participants are free to showcase their personal style and talents without any category restrictions.

Further details regarding the '2026 BIGHIT MUSIC GLOBAL AUDITION' can be found on BIGHIT MUSIC's official audition website.

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It was belatedly revealed that singer KWON EUNBI canceled her schedule for the day after being involved in a vehicle collision.

KWON EUNBI took to the official fan community Weverse on the 14th to share, "Everyone, I am okay. Please don't worry too much. It was just a very minor accident so I was a bit startled, but I'm fine with no injuries. I plan to proceed with this week's schedule as planned. Thank you for worrying, and let's meet healthily soon."

Previously, KWON EUNBI's agency, RBW, announced via Weverse, "A vehicle collision occurred on September 13 while the artist was moving for a scheduled activity. Following the accident, the artist is taking time to rest and checking her current condition."

Consequently, the Everline fan signing event scheduled for that day was canceled. RBW stated, "Considering the health and safety of the artist as our top priority, we inevitably had to cancel today's fan signing event. We ask for your kind understanding regarding the sudden cancellation of the schedule due to the accident, and we apologize for causing worry and inconvenience to our fans."

The agency added, "Future scheduled activities will be adjusted in terms of progress and schedule after closely checking the artist's health and condition."

Meanwhile, KWON EUNBI released her new digital single "DEJAVU" on the 3rd and is continuing her comeback promotions with the title track of the same name.

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Actor Jeon Won-joo, 86, has finally opened up about her abruptly suspended YouTube channel.

Appearing in a video released on September 11 on the YouTube channel of fellow actor Sa Mi-ja, Jeon Won-joo shared a conversation about their recent lives as friends of 63 years. During the discussion, she touched upon the background of halting her YouTube activities, saying, "I don't watch it much myself, but people told me a lot of people watched it." She then candidly confessed, "We are going to start again. I tried to raise my payments, but they said they would quit, so I just told them let's just do it then."

She continued, "I figured we shouldn't be too calculating about money, so I told them we should just do it together," adding, "When times are hard and difficult, we hold hands and become companions walking together." She also revealed plans to reunite with the original YouTube production team.

Previously, Jeon Won-joo's YouTube channel had its activities abruptly suspended last month on the 24th following an announcement from the production team regarding their departure.

The production team, who had been together since the channel's launch, stated at the time, "We are greeting you as the production team that has produced and operated the Jeon Won's protagonist channel from its opening until now, and we will no longer be producing it. We spent a joyful and happy year thanks to the subscribers and Jeon Won-joo."

Following the news of their departure after nearly a month with no new content uploads, subscribers expressed reactions such as, "Please explain her recent situation properly," and "Are you shutting down the channel like this?" At the time, rumors concerning Jeon Won-joo's health had also surfaced, raising concerns, but her agency drew a line by stating that the channel was not disappearing but rather undergoing reorganization.

As it was emerged that the background of the channel's suspension was a "money issue," some subscribers who encountered the news expressed disappointment. There were also voices of regret, with some saying, "We wanted to see the leisure and wisdom of old age, not money, especially since she already has plenty of money."

Jeon Won-joo's YouTube channel launched last year, gained attention by gathering 110,000 subscribers and has been loved for content featuring her unique wit and life experience.

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Figure skater Cha Junhwan and actor Seo Su-min have showcased a youth film-like chemistry in singer Roy Kim's new music video.

On the 11th, the music video for Roy Kim's J-Pop remake project fourth track "Sparkle" was released through his official YouTube channel, drawing attention for the delicate romantic acting of Cha Junhwan and Seo Su-min, who starred as the main characters.

Set in a warm bookstore with a lyrical atmosphere, the music video depicts the fresh process of the two getting to know each other's feelings through notes left between books. Without any dialogue, they perfectly portrayed the emotional line of becoming conscious of a stranger and gradually accepting them as a special presence through just their gazes, expressions, and small actions.

In particular, the visual chemistry combining Cha Junhwan's unique soft and delicate atmosphere with Seo Su-min's innocent charm stands out. Added to this is Roy Kim's passionate vocals that become more overwhelming toward the second half, maximizing the sorrowful and fateful sensibility of the song.

Roy Kim's remake of "Sparkle" is the signature OST from the animated film "Your Name." (original by RADWIMPS), with lyricist Lee Seuran and Roy Kim directly participating in writing the Korean lyrics to bring out the emotion of the original song and the unique beauty of Korean expressions. Roy Kim also showed his extraordinary affection for the track, saying, "I got to remake a song that I truly cherish."

Netizens who watched the music video have been sending enthusiastic responses with comments such as, "To think we can see this combination of Superstar K winner, figure skating prince, and Agent Kim's daughter for free," "Right, it would be a waste for that face to only do sports. Look how fresh the male lead's face is," and "A talent from Taereung that the entertainment industry almost missed."

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Actor Yoo Seung-ho and DAY6 member Young K appear on SBS' "Whenever Possible" to showcase their close chemistry as same-age friends born in 1993.

Aired at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday the 15th, "Whenever Possible" features guests Yoo Seung-ho and Young K joining hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok as they search for spare moments around the Cheongdam-dong area.

During a recent recording, Young K drew attention to their special friendship by revealing, "Seung-ho appeared in our music video, which is how we became close. Today, I came as Seung-ho's friend." When Yu Jae-seok expressed doubt about whether it was a "business friendship," Young K proudly shared, "Seung-ho once appeared as an award presenter at an award ceremony and called out, 'Younghyun [Young K's real name], congratulations.'" Yoo Seung-ho also warmed the atmosphere by responding about his relationship with Young K, saying, "It feels like we are connected even without speaking."

On this day, Yoo Seung-ho brought laughter to the set with his unexpected lack of familiarity with Seoul. Revealing that he is a resident of Gyeonggi Province and rarely visits Seoul unless he is working, Yoo Seung-ho's eyes sparkled with fascination whenever famous restaurant names in Cheongdam-dong were mentioned. Seeing this, Yu Jae-seok smiled paternally and said, "What am I going to do with Seung-ho? We definitely have to go today."

Meanwhile, "Whenever Possible," which ranks first in Tuesday's overall 20-49 viewership ratings, airs every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m.

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Group Stray Kids member Han has shared warmth by donating 100 million won for abused children and children in childcare facilities.

To celebrate his birthday on September 14, Han delivered a total of 100 million won in donations to the social welfare corporation Angels' Haven. The funds are scheduled to be used equally, with 50 million won allocated for the protection and psychological treatment support of abused children, and another 50 million won for child-rearing and educational support at Eunpyeong Angels' Home.

Han shared his feelings, saying, "I wanted to send a small, warm comfort to the hearts of the wounded children," and added, "I earnestly hope that the children can overcome their pain within a cozy embrace and regain their bright smiles."

This is not Han's first time making a donation. On his birthday in 2025, he also delivered donations to Samsung Medical Center to support treatment and caregiving costs for adult severe disease patients, as well as treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent patients.

That same year, along with his fellow Stray Kids members, he made donations to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association and the social welfare corporation World Vision to help restore wildfire-damaged areas in Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do, and also deposited funds to Hong Kong World Vision to aid in the recovery from Hong Kong fire damage, continuing his steady good deeds.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids kicked off the group-led new festival "STRAYCITY" across three regions in South America with their concert in Bogota, Colombia, on the 9th (local time), and took the stage as headliners on the 11th at Brazil's mega-scale music festival "Rock in Rio." Along with their festival activities, they are expected to expand their global presence through their smoothly progressing new world tour "RUN IT."

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A solid six-year narrative is shaken violently by a single date.

In the 7th episode of the SBS program "Love Against Time", airing at 10:10 PM on the 14th, a tense love triangle unfolds featuring Kim Nayoung pushing forward boldly, Kim Seonho whose heart is wavering, and Jeong Yeji who feels a sense of crisis while watching them.

During the broadcast, Kim Nayoung takes the lead by revealing her true feelings during her date with Kim Seonho, saying, "I think this is the first time I felt a flutter since coming in here." In response, Kim Seonho, who is 5 years younger, suddenly drops a casual tone flirty remark by calling her "Nayoung-ah", turning the studio upside down. Shocked by the sudden surge in tension between the two, host YENA expressed her astonishment by saying, "The two of them are like a runaway locomotive right now," while Jung Yong-hwa could not hide his excitement, commenting, "They stepped fully on the accelerator."

However, sensing the strange atmosphere between the two after the date, Jeong Yeji expresses her anxiety, saying, "We have the time we built up..." To make matters worse, as Kim Seonho follows up with unexpected bombshell remarks, the relationship among the three falls into uncontrollable chaos.

Ultimately facing unexpected reality, Jeong Yeji holds back her tears as she confesses, "I wanted to run away," evoking sympathy. Attention is focused on where Kim Seonho's heart will head between the fresh flutter with Kim Nayoung and the long history with Jeong Yeji.

The breathtaking emotional line of the three, where you cannot predict even an inch ahead, will be revealed in the 7th episode of "Love Against Time", airing tonight at 10:10 PM on the 14th.

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Actor Hwayoung, formerly of the group T-ARA, has finished her wedding ceremony and headed out on her honeymoon.

Through her social media, Hwayoung shared glimpses of her departure for her honeymoon following the wedding, expressing her gratitude to the wedding guests.

On September 13, the day after the wedding, Hwayoung wrote, "From lovers to a married couple, the two words 'married couple' have quietly settled before our names today. I am excited for the days when the hearts that used to look at each other will now become a life facing the same direction, walking while looking at the same place." She added, "I will walk slowly and firmly through all the days to come, embracing joy, excitement, and sometimes even the shakes together. We will live well."

Having held her wedding at a hotel in Seoul on September 12, Hwayoung also released a video of herself walking alone down the aisle to meet her new groom that day. In the video, Hwayoung showed her overwhelming emotions as she wiped away tears, appearing deeply moved.

She also shared a moment of herself sharing a kiss with the groom in front of the guests, adding to the touching atmosphere. The wedding was held privately with only close family and acquaintances in attendance, and Hwayoung and the groom reportedly left for their honeymoon after the ceremony.

The groom is reportedly a non-celebrity businessman three years her senior. Previously, an official well-acquainted with the two stated, "They met through an introduction and developed into romantic partners, and I understand they recently decided to marry based on deep trust and affection for each other."

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Actor Joo Sang Wook captivated viewers on SBS's "My Little Old Boy" by revealing a sweet and affectionate fatherly side and deep empathy hidden beneath his intense villainous image.

Appearing as a special host on the September 13 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy," Joo Sang Wook shared behind-the-scenes stories from his recently beloved drama "Agent Kim Reactivated," along with casual stories about his wife Cha Ye-ryun and their 9-year-old daughter.

Opening the show, Joo shared an anecdote proving his strong immersion in his recent intense villain role, mentioning that after visiting a fish market, older women scolded him by saying, "You shouldn't be like that" and "You're too mean." He also demonstrated strong camaraderie by sharing a heartwarming behind-the-scenes story of his co-star So Jisub, who gifted pure gold out of his own pocket to all the actors and staff members after filming wrapped.

When the conversation turned to his family, Joo transformed into an undeniable girl-dad. Describing his 9-year-old daughter, he praised her by saying, "She takes after me from the nose up and her mother from the nose down," adding that even her calm personality resembles his. In particular, when Seo Jang-hoon asked what he would do if his daughter brought home a boyfriend he didn't like, Joo playfully joked, "I wonder if I should move abroad. I don't think I could bear to see it. I'd even summon Manager Nam from 'Agent Kim Reactivated' to stop them from meeting," bringing laughter to the set.

Meanwhile, while watching the VCR of singer Kim Bum-soo, who joined as a new son on "My Little Old Boy" and struggled to find his voice, Joo offered heartfelt support, saying, "His sincerity came through, and I felt choked up and ready to cry for a moment."

On this day, Joo shed the chilliness of his villain character and revealed another charm by showing his deep affection for his daughter and profound empathy for a colleague's pain.

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Actor Han Sang-jin is stepping up for a meaningful campaign for crime prevention.

His agency, Billions, announced on the 14th, "Han Sang-jin is participating in the production of a promotional video for the prevention of drugs, gambling, and school violence in collaboration with the Busan Dongnae Police Station."

Drawing on his extensive acting experience, Han Sang-jin plans to clearly and effectively convey the dangers of each crime and the importance of prevention to citizens. He is expected to draw public interest and active participation through his friendly and trustworthy image.

This video was designed to raise awareness among citizens about the dangers of drug crimes, youth cyber gambling, and school violence. Serving as a media communication goodwill ambassador for Busan, Han Sang-jin gladly decided to participate to contribute to creating a safe local community.

Having previously participated in filming a promotional video for voice phishing prevention with the Busan police, he continues his activities for crime prevention and citizen safety with this new endeavor.

Han Sang-jin has been steadily engaged in public service activities based in Busan. Marking his 6th year settled in Busan with his wife, Busan BNK coach Park Jung-eun, he appeared on the tvN show "You Quiz on the Block" last June and revealed the couple's own strict rule: "Money earned in Busan is spent in Busan." At the time of the broadcast, he also shared updates on his recent appointment as a Busan media communication goodwill ambassador, showing his affection as a citizen of Busan.

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The members congratulated Ji Ye-eun on her marriage.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members were shown congratulating Ji Ye-eun on her upcoming wedding.

During the broadcast, the members celebrated Ji Ye-eun becoming the first married female member of "Running Man". Yu Jae-seok started the conversation by saying, "Actually, when you casually mentioned it last week, everyone thought it was a joke."

Earlier, during a shoot held at a wedding hall, Yu Jae-seok asked, "Shouldn't Ye-eun be practicing?", to which Ji Ye-eun replied, "Oh, really? Should I actually do it?" Ji Ye-eun then drew attention by saying, "At that time, Sechan oppa said, 'Hey, Jihyo noona really believes it.' That made me realize they really thought I was joking."

Ji Ye-eun also drew laughter by telling Song Jihyo, "According to the order of seniority, I am sorry for getting married first."

Ji Ye-eun, who announced her relationship with Vata last April. In response, Kim Jong-kook asked, "So you decided on marriage and announced it?" Ji Ye-eun answered, "That is right. People around me say it is too early and ask if it is a premarital pregnancy. But what is unfair to me is that I do not have a child."

Ji Ye-eun continued, "It is not a premarital pregnancy, and we have no plans for now. We plan to enjoy our newlywed life a bit before having a second generation."

Regarding the reason she decided to marry Vata, Ji Ye-eun said, "He is such a warm person and speaks kindly even when we argue. Also, he was a huge source of strength when I was sick."

When Haha asked if being a source of strength when she was sick was the deciding factor, Ji Ye-eun said, "Yes, having someone by your side to reliably support you when you are sick is the best."

Ji Ye-eun also revealed that Vata graduated from Hongik University's College of Engineering, to which Haha added, "He really only reads books." Ji Ye-eun playfully joked, "So we actually do not match intellectually."

Ji Ye-eun also mentioned that Vata's family likes her very much, saying, "They like me so, so much. They watch "Running Man" all the time." She added, "The reason I could not go to Jong-kook sunbaenim's concert was because I went down to Chungju to see his mother."

At this, Yang Sechan asked if she had received a proposal. Blushing, Ji Ye-eun said, "Ah, I did receive one. Talking about this is so embarrassing."

Recalling that time with a happy smile, Ji Ye-eun said, "It was a really exhausting day. I opened the door and walked in, and there was a pathway made of balloons and candles. I really thought they called an event agency." She added, "He read a letter and then gave me a ring."

Ji Ye-eun continued, "It is what women want to receive, Tiffany." She added, "I am not greedy for those things, but as soon as I saw the mint box, I was surprised. It was my first mint box." She drew laughter by saying, "After a hug, I cried and then cleaned up the balloons."

When Ji Ye-eun asked for recommendations for a honeymoon destination, Kim Jong-kook recommended southern France. The members then asked, "How much time off can you get from your schedule?" In response, Ji Ye-eun asked the production team, "Will you take it off for me?"

Haha said they would clear her schedule because "we can just go together." Ji Ye-eun playfully replied, "It would be nice to go together." Haha then said, "In that case, we can take two weeks off," to which Ji Ye-eun showed a cool attitude, saying, "Ah, then come along."

Predicting Ji Ye-eun's future, Yu Jae-seok drew laughter by saying, "Let me tell you clearly, by the second day, Ye-eun will be crying all by herself."

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Group THE BOYZ, whose activities were halted following the termination of their exclusive contract with their former agency, has announced a new start with a new music label.

78 RECORDS announced on the 14th that it has completed its corporate establishment and will exclusively manage the group activities of THE BOYZ members SANGYEON, JACOB, YOUNGHOON, HYUNJAE, JUYEON, KEVIN, Q, SUNWOO, and ERIC. 78 RECORDS stated, "We will provide full support and maintain close cooperation for THE BOYZ's group activities so that the members' intentions and direction can shine even brighter."

78 RECORDS is a label established by industry experts who have accumulated experience across artist discovery and growth, music, and content at major entertainment companies including Kakao Entertainment.

The label is led by co-representatives who have spent over 10 years together with THE BOYZ through their growth process and prime, guiding them from the casting stage to major activities after debut. Based on their deep understanding of the artists and experience creating critical turning points for the team such as winning Mnet's "Road to Kingdom" and placing as runners-up on "Kingdom: Legendary War," they plan to operate the label moving forward.

An official from 78 RECORDS stated, "Having been with THE BOYZ for a long time, we well understand the values the members hold dear and the direction they wish to pursue. Above all, we know the hearts of THE B, who trusted and waited for THE BOYZ, staying firmly by their side." They added, "We will communicate closely with the members so that we can show you through good music and stages that the waiting and support until now were by no means in vain, and we will provide solid support so that THE BOYZ and THE B can create more moments together in the future."

Starting with stably supporting THE BOYZ's group activities, 78 RECORDS plans to sequentially continue its full-fledged steps, including launching an official label and discovering new artists, as it prepares for a new journey that THE BOYZ and THE B will share together.

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[Editor Kim Hyo-jung] The reality of the abortion business has been brought to light.

On the September 12 broadcast of SBS "Unanswered Questions", the program tracked the actual conditions of abortion businesses targeting women in advanced stages of pregnancy.

In June 2024, a 36-week pregnant woman in her late pregnancy, just a month before her due date, posted a vlog about undergoing an abortion procedure, causing a massive controversy. The incident, criticized as fetal murder, was revealed through police investigations to have taken place at an OB-GYN clinic in Incheon, where a woman in her 20s surnamed Kwon underwent the termination procedure.

The director of the clinic claimed that the fetus was already stillborn and that he performed an emergency cesarean section to deliver the baby from the mother. However, the operating surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and three nursing assistants who were in the operating room at the time all stated that they could not confirm the condition of the fetus and did not hear any crying sounds.

However, additional witness accounts emerged through the investigation, stating that Director Yoon placed the delivered infant in a black plastic bag and put it in a freezer. The fetus, left neglected in the freezer for over two weeks, was later sent to a crematorium via a cremation agency.

A shocking truth was revealed in a notebook discovered during the search and seizure of Director Yoon's clinic. It recorded that over a span of two years, a staggering 527 mothers had undergone abortion procedures, with a monetary amount written next to each mother's name. Furthermore, there were 110 mothers in advanced stages of pregnancy of 28 weeks or more, just like Ms. Kwon, and the fetuses for all of them were recorded as "stillborn".

Through reporting, the broadcast team was able to meet women who had been proposed abortion procedures by Director Yoon. It was revealed that Director Yoon suggested termination surgeries to mothers for various reasons.

Many of the parents who proceeded with the termination surgeries upon his suggestion heard the baby crying during the procedure, leaving them with lingering trauma.

Ultimately, the clinic director and the operating surgeon were arrested after a year. However, none of the clinic staff would answer questions regarding the incident.

The production team met Ms. Kwon, the 36-week pregnant woman at the center of the controversy. She confessed, "I could not believe there was a baby inside my stomach. At the time, I smoked and drank a lot, so I thought giving birth to the child would not be good for the baby either. I saw a promotional post saying procedures were possible regardless of the gestational age and contacted them. They said the procedure could only happen once the payment was deposited, and the amount they demanded back then was 9 million won. I did not think the baby would come out alive."

Kwon also revealed that the person she contacted was not the hospital side, but a broker who connected her with the clinic. It turned out the broker had told Kwon that the baby would come out stillborn.

Director Yoon has been running an OB-GYN clinic specializing in pregnancy terminations since 2016. Because he was over 80 years old and unable to perform surgeries himself, he regularly contacted an anesthesiologist and a surgeon named Shim who worked at a university hospital to carry out the operations. Consequently, the surgeries always took place during Dr. Shim's days off or after work hours.

Additionally, his clinic had a consultation manager specializing in pregnancy terminations, and it was revealed that there was also a cremation agency handling remains.

Reporting confirmed that many other clinics besides Director Yoon's were engaged in similar practices. A nurse who previously worked part-time at an abortion specialty clinic stated, "The baby was too big, so it was wrapped in a black plastic bag, frozen in the freezer, and disposed of along with medical waste, though there was someone who came to collect them professionally."

Moreover, there were multiple coordinators in charge of termination procedures, and their incentive bonuses were reportedly high. It was also revealed that separate websites advertising pregnancy termination clinics existed, with many hospitals paying money to place ads there. The production team easily found price lists created by hospitals on these websites.

Through an undercover investigation, it was confirmed that for a 31-week advanced pregnancy, they demanded a surgery fee of 15 million won, citing ethical issues that made the termination expensive. The consultation manager at the hospital drew attention by stating that same-day surgery was the rule, adding, "You can just think of it as the baby not breathing the moment it comes out."

The broadcast explained that the undercover investigation was decided upon to expose the reality that termination procedures are carried out solely based on the conscience and ethical awareness of medical specialists, rather than medical judgments or the fetus's viability.

Some point out that mothers who desperately want abortions are the starting point of the problem, but it was confirmed that among many individuals undergoing termination surgeries are underage mothers who found out about their pregnancy late and had nowhere else to turn for help. These individuals reportedly secure funds through illegal private loans or part-time jobs.

One teenage informant said she explored various ways to give birth, but ultimately decided on a termination procedure after concluding that it would be impossible to give birth to and raise a child alone.

Kwon stated that she initially thought people who watched the video would comfort her, but after the controversy, she realized her actions were wrong and felt remorse. She said, "If I could go back two years, I would not have had the surgery," adding that if even a single person had tried to persuade her and help her at the time, the outcome would have been different.

Expressing regret, an expert remarked about Kwon, "It seems she was emotionally unable to handle various aspects of childbirth. Many mothers go all the way to full term due to pregnancy concealment and pregnancy denial, and their judgment itself collapses in extreme traumatic situations. From a psychiatric perspective, it is an emergency situation."

The prosecution indicted mother Kwon on charges of murder. The second-instance appellate court ruled that there was no intent to murder and acquitted her on the murder charges, prompting the prosecution to appeal.

An expert pointed out that a one-line definition of the 36-week abortion vlog is "the greatest harm caused by a legislative void." They noted, "Because the state did not set clear standards, neither the fetus nor the woman was protected. If a law had been enacted, a 36-week fetus could not have been terminated."

With a 7-year legislative void following the abolition of the abortion law without appropriate alternatives being established, political circles have explained their stance by saying, "It is a controversial issue where social consensus is difficult to reach and a problem hard to compromise on due to various interests."

However, a legal expert raised voices of criticism, stating, "Saying that social consensus is difficult is an abstract excuse. There is no process of deliberation at all. Failing to advance deeper discussions is the responsibility of the state."

An OB-GYN specialist also emphasized, "The very reality that women's health and fetal safety are left outside the legal protection framework in our country is a very shameful reality. It must be improved somehow."

Finally, the broadcast stated that the program was produced with the hope that "cruel acts of ending the lives of fetuses that emerge into the world alive will not be repeated, that mothers contemplating abortion will not be unilaterally blamed as irresponsible, and that the lives and safety of mothers and fetuses will not be traded as lawless money-making means."

It drew attention by emphasizing that we must no longer postpone social consensus on medical-ethical and legal standards.

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Can Ahn Bohyun catch Yoo Seung-ho?

On the September 12 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Yoo Sung-won was depicted brutally murdering Joo Hye-ra's junior colleague.

On this day, Violent Crimes Team 1 arrested the culprit behind the Kim Young-hwan murder case. It was revealed that the culprit committed the murder at the instigation of Yoo Sung-won, delivering a shock.

The culprit knew that Yoo Sung-won was the one who commissioned the murder and blackmailed him accordingly. In response, Yoo Sung-won revealed everything to Jung Tae-sun and asked for help. Consequently, Jung Tae-sun sent someone to administer drugs to the person who murdered Kim Young-hwan, causing their death.

Violent Crimes Team 1 lost the suspect in vain. Right at that moment, a large delivery package arrived for Joo Hye-ra. Inside was none other than the body of Joo Hye-ra's junior, Jung Min-jae.

Jung Min-jae had lost contact while tailing Yoo Sung-won and was found dead. Overwhelmed with guilt, Joo Hye-ra suffered deeply. She then confronted Yoo Sung-won directly and demanded to know why he killed him.

With a brazen expression, Yoo Sung-won asked, "Who died though?" Joo Hye-ra fired back, "Do you think you're perfect? Do you think you left no trace even after killing five people? You left a long tail this time. Moving the body, calling a truck, sending it to me—why go to such lengths? Were you scared? Did you feel the terror that you might get caught soon?"

However, Yoo Sung-won replied, "I am not a being that someone like you can understand." He then added, "I am currently making a new piece of work. Want to see it?" and unveiled a new torso. It turned out to be the torso of Jung Min-jae, and Joo Hye-ra could no longer hide her anger.

Jin Yi-soo stopped Joo Hye-ra, prompting Yoo Sung-won to taunt, "Oh brother, Team Leader Joo has lost her reason. Are you going to trust a woman like this?" In response, Jin Yi-soo drew attention by saying, "Shut your mouth."

With only circumstantial evidence against Yoo Sung-won and no solid proof, Joo Hye-ra and Jin Yi-soo began an interrogation to extract a confession from him.

However, Yoo Sung-won did not tell the truth. He continually insisted that Jin Yi-soo was the same kind of person as him, asking when he would realize it.

To this, Jin Yi-soo provoked him, saying, "You must have misunderstood that you were similar to me, but I'm different. I had a mother who cherished me. You didn't have a mother like that, did you? That's why you're completely broken, beyond repair."

He continued, "Did you run to your mother because you panicked after Kim Young-hwan died and Cho Pil-goo was caught? Did you beg her for help? To a mother who despises you."

Shaken, Yoo Sung-won was pressed by Joo Hye-ra to confess, but he sneered, "Why do you keep telling me I killed someone? Why would I kill that person? Did that person trail and monitor me? Because of a foolish senior who believes I'm a murderer? If that's not what's annoying me, I have no reason to kill that person. Team Leader Joo's expression is good right now. Want to be my model?"

At that moment, Jung Tae-sun appeared alongside the police chief. The chief sent Yoo Sung-won away. In response, Joo Hye-ra told Jung Tae-sun, "Your son is a murderer. He has killed five people. You know that, right? Being his mother, there's no way you wouldn't know. He will continue to kill in the future. This is not something that can be covered up like this."

Jung Tae-sun sparked fury by replying, "You have no manners and no fear. People like that tend not to live out their natural lives, so be careful." Eventually, the chief excluded Joo Hye-ra from the investigation, raising curiosity about how Violent Crimes Team 1, minus Joo Hye-ra, will resolve this case.

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Did Yoo Seung-ho make Ahn Bohyun into a murderer?

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo was shown trapped in a trap.

On this day, Jin Yi-soo was arrested for the murder of Kim Young-hwan. While all evidence pointed to him as the culprit, only the Major Crimes Unit 1 believed in his innocence and began an investigation to uncover the truth.

Joo Hye-ra visited Jin Yi-soo's next-door neighbor for the investigation. Singer Go Dan-bi, who lived next door, drew attention by saying to Joo Hye-ra, "Why are you investigating like that? Jin Yi-soo is not the culprit. Another man went inside."

Suffering from stalking, Go Dan-bi had installed a sensor in front of her front door. Because of this, she was able to see a man entering Jin Yi-soo's house on the day of the incident.

Convinced that Jin Yi-soo was definitely not the culprit, Joo Hye-ra went to visit him. However, Jin Yi-soo showed a weak side unlike his usual self. Upon this, Joo Hye-ra said, "Hey, get a grip."

Jin Yi-soo said, "I'm not the kind of person you can trust that much," and Joo Hye-ra showed firm trust in Jin Yi-soo, saying, "Why can't I trust you? I trust you. We believe it's definitely not you and we're moving."

Joo Hye-ra then revealed that there was a new suspect, saying, "There is a man who entered your house after you went in. He drugged you and then went in and killed Kim Young-hwan."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yi-soo said that Yoo Sung-won had visited him. He said, "He looked at me with eyes as if he was happy that I'm a murderer, telling me to admit that this is my true self." In response, Joo Hye-ra asked, "Could this be something Yoo Sung-won set up?", and Jin Yi-soo looked bewildered, saying, "Yoo Sung-won? Why would he?"

Major Crimes Unit 1 uncovered that all the evidence pointing to Jin Yi-soo as the culprit was false. They visited the Detective Task Force Unit 1 and stated that there was a real suspect in the murder case.

They also added that the drugs found on Jin Yi-soo's hands had been intentionally smeared on him by Kim Young-hwan to drug him. Furthermore, it drew attention by revealing that Jin Yi-soo's confession and report voice recording had also been manipulated.

At this, Joo Hye-ra said, "What do you think will happen when the real culprit is caught?" and added, "I told you I would save you. Disciplinary action for dereliction of duty is unavoidable, but I will make sure Hansu Group does not file a lawsuit against Detective Jin. Please release Jin Yi-soo."

Released in the end, Jin Yi-soo recovered his police officer ID and smiled brightly. He also overturned the dismissal motion against Choi Jung-hoon, thereby protecting Hansu Group as well.

Meanwhile, near the end of the broadcast, Major Crimes Unit 1 was shown facing another crisis while tracking the murder suspect, raising curiosity about the subsequent development.

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82MAJOR, now in their third year since debut, is drawing attention as they look to achieve the miracle of a small-sized label group.

On September 9, 82MAJOR took home their first-ever music show win since debut with "Like Fire," the title track of their second single "HEAT," on MBC M and MBC every1's "Show Champion."

Immediately after the win, the members welled up with tears and were unable to speak for a while. Leader Cho Seong-il shared his thoughts, saying, "Thank you to Great M Entertainment's CEO and agency staff who have always taken care of us like a mother since our debut, everyone who has helped us, and our fans who believed in us and waited. We will continue to show you our best sides." Nam Seong-mo added, "We have always been the ones giving out trophies, so we are truly grateful to be receiving one like this."

Making their comeback with "HEAT" on September 1, 82MAJOR surpassed 150,000 copies in initial sales to claim No. 1 on the Hanteo Chart's daily album chart and also hit No. 1 on the Bugs real-time chart for the first time since their debut. They have also secured high rankings on the global iTunes and China's NetEase Music charts, receiving a well-balanced response both domestically and internationally.

This first-place finish was not achieved overnight. Debuting in 2023, 82MAJOR signaled their growth last October when their fourth mini-album "Trophy" surpassed 100,000 copies in initial sales within five days of release, followed by expanding their promotional scope by holding their first fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan, in December of the same year.

In April, they repeatedly took to the stages of major domestic music shows with "Sign," the title track of their fifth mini-album "FEELM," solidifying their reputation as a "performance-focused idol" through choreography driven by a wristwatch dance and staggered timing moves. It was evaluated that the stage experience they accumulated through a European tour and domestic and international solo concerts helped elevate the quality during this period.

Their capabilities as a "self-producing group," with all members participating in lyrics and composition, have also been consistently emphasized. Amidst this momentum, 82MAJOR previously proved their global influence by winning the Potential Overseas Group of the Year award at China's Weibo International Entertainment Awards.

Now in their third year since debut, moving from "Trophy" to "Sign" and finally to their first music show trophy, 82MAJOR has been breaking career highs with every release, steadily turning the modifier "miracle of a small-sized label group" into reality.

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President Lee Jae-myung has congratulated Director Lee Chang-dong on winning the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.

President Lee shared the news on his X account this morning, writing, "Director Lee's 'Possible Love' has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival."

Director Lee Chang-dong received the Grand Jury Prize, considered the second-highest honor, for his new film "Possible Love" at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which concluded on the afternoon of September 12 on the Lido of Venice, Italy. This marks the first time a South Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.

President Lee wrote, "When I met the director and the actors at the recent Lumiere Summit, I heard firsthand about the enthusiastic local interest in the work. I am even more delighted that the expectations from back then have borne such good fruit."

He added, "I hope this award serves as an opportunity to further broaden the diversity of our cinema and allow more great works to meet global audiences."

He also added, "I extend my sincere congratulations once again to Director Lee and all the cast and crew. I will continue to cheer on the brilliant journey of Korean cinema."

President Lee Jae-myung previously met with Director Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, and others at the Lumiere Summit held in Saint-Paul-de-Vence on September 7 during his state visit to France. At the time, the "Possible Love" team had traveled to France to meet with the President while staying on the Venice Lido to attend the Venice International Film Festival. During this gathering, Director Lee Chang-dong and the actors conveyed difficulties faced by the film industry, and President Lee promised continued government support.

Following that schedule, Director Lee Chang-dong returned to Venice and delivered good news to the South Korean film industry about a week later.

"Possible Love" is Director Lee Chang-dong's first new film in eight years, following works like "Secret Sunshine", "Poetry", and "Burning". It tells the story of two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband—who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. Distributed as a Netflix film, the work will have a preview release in theaters on September 23 before being released worldwide via Netflix on November 6.

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Kim Bum-soo opened up about his deep-seated trauma.

On the September 13 broadcast of the SBS program "My Little Old Boy", singer Kim Bum-soo made his first appearance as a new member of the cast.

During the broadcast, Kim Bum-soo surprised viewers by visiting a voice research lab to practice vocalization with vocal coaches. Everyone was astonished to see such a legendary Korean vocalist practicing basic vocal exercises.

He showed instability in a specific vocal range. It was revealed that seven years ago, he experienced vocal issues that forced him to cancel his concert entirely, leading him to suspend all subsequent concert activities.

And those vocal issues have persisted to this day. A vocal coach asked Kim Bum-soo, "Shall we try singing one of your own songs? Which one would you like to sing?"

In response, Kim Bum-soo selected his hit track, saying, "I'll try singing 'Bogosipda' for the first time in a while." He added with a deeply nervous expression, "Wait, is this song this terrifying? Does just hearing the intro make me this tense?"

When Kim Bum-soo began to sing, his performance was starkly different from the exceptional skills everyone knew. His voice did not come out the way he wanted, breaking the hearts of those watching.

After the song ended, Kim Bum-soo let out a sigh, evoking deep sympathy. Concerned about his severe vocal condition, the vocal coaches asked about the results of his hospital checkups.

Kim Bum-soo caught attention by revealing that medical exams showed absolutely no issues with his vocal cords. He then began his story, saying, "I remember that day so vividly."

On the day of his concert seven years ago, his voice suddenly stopped coming out, and he rushed to the hospital. Recalling the time he had no choice but to cancel the concert, he shared, "I had gone to the hospital for a checkup the day before as well. My voice had been completely fine, but problems developed just a day later. The doctor said, 'How could this happen in a single day? I don't understand. You shouldn't perform in this condition.'"

After returning from the hospital, Kim Bum-soo arrived at the venue. With the audience already entering, he headed toward the stage to deliver the news of the cancellation. He described his lingering emotions from that day, saying, "That walk felt so terrifying, as if I were stepping onto a cold scaffold."

He also recalled how miserable he felt at the time, thinking, "I just wanted to disappear." He began the first song somehow to let the audience hear his voice. However, his voice failed to come out properly, and Kim Bum-soo ultimately had to bow his head and announce the cancellation of the show.

As the audience turned back due to the cancellation, he bowed at the waist to bid farewell to each and every spectator. Kim Bum-soo shared, "At some point, applause started coming from the audience. Many fans told me it was okay and cheered me on, but that incident left me with severe psychological damage. That event remained a trauma that has followed me ever since and continues to torment me today," bringing sorrow to viewers.

Kim Bum-soo used to enjoy the stage without any fear. However, ever since that day, the stage became a place of dread, leading him to develop stage fright and even take a sabbatical year.

Kim Bum-soo revealed that even after his sabbatical year ended, the trauma returned, and to this day, he is still unable to produce his past voice.

Upon hearing this, the vocal coach expressed sympathy, saying, "This is something that can happen to any singer. But I think the weight and pressure of being considered a top vocalist made the trauma linger even more deeply."

Encouraging him by noting that he has improved a lot, the coach added, "I think only about 10 percent of it remains now." In response, Kim Bum-soo passionately sang 'Bogosipda' once more, drawing attention by producing a much more stable voice than his earlier attempt.

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On the SBS broadcast of "My Little Old Boy" on the 13th, singer Lyn went on an Osaka restaurant tour with YouTuber Matsuda.

On this day, Lyn visited an Osaka-style monjayaki restaurant upon Matsuda's recommendation. Expressing her delight, Lyn seemed completely captivated by the charm of monjayaki, saying, "It's so fun to scoop out and eat. It feels like I'm making it myself."

Lyn then shared, "I trust recommendations from OPPA and watch them, so I saved this on Google Maps to visit whenever I go to Osaka." Hearing this, Matsuda showed curiosity about Lyn's restaurant map.

Lyn surprised everyone by revealing that her domestic restaurant list includes about 700 places she has already visited and around 1,000 places she wants to try.

She also drew attention by revealing her list for Osaka, noting that she hasn't added many places yet since she just started. She shared, "In Japan, I've only been to 142 places, even after going around like that. The places I want to visit number 385."

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Actor Joo Sang Wook shared his thoughts on taking on a villainous role.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", actor Joo Sang Wook appeared as a special MC.

During the broadcast, Joo Sang Wook talked about his villain role in the drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", saying, "It was my first time playing a full-scale villain, a straight-up bad guy. There was a kind of catharsis to it. It was so much fun. Since he is at the highest position and has immense power, everything goes the way he says, and that was so much fun."

He continued, "Filming was really enjoyable too. Right up until I got beaten up," drawing laughter. Joo Sang Wook also drew attention by revealing that he got yelled at a lot when he went to a fish market while the drama was airing.

In response, Joo Sang Wook shared his experience, saying, "People who were deeply immersed in the drama while it was airing would say, 'I'm watching the drama well, but still, you shouldn't act like that,' and 'You're still too bad,'" bringing more laughter.

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The grand lords failed in their final deduction.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", ATEEZ member Choi San and actor Han Ji-eun appeared as guests.

On this day, after all the missions were completed, the members began deductions together with the guests to find the outsider. Choi San, who had acquired a benefit in the previous mission, verified that Han Ji-eun was the outsider.

In response, Choi San said, "I have caught one," and called the grand lords together, saying, "Let us gather amongst ourselves to talk." He then shared the fact that Han Ji-eun was the outsider.

Following this, the grand lords began conducting deductions in earnest to find the remaining outsider. Reviewing the suspicious actions of the members one by one, the grand lords narrowed down Kim Jong-kook and Yu Jae-seok as the most likely candidates.

Without revealing this fact, they asked the members who they found suspicious. In response, Yu Jae-seok suspected Kim Jong-kook, while Kim Jong-kook suspected Yu Jae-seok and Jee Seokjin, drawing attention.

With Kim Jong-kook struggling excessively with the missions, and Yu Jae-seok engaging in team kills to the point where people wondered if he did it on purpose, it was a situation where anyone could be the outsider, yet the grand lords ultimately chose Kim Jong-kook.

At this, Kim Jong-kook expressed his anger, saying, "Because of the bullfrog?" and "Wow, see if I ever have fun doing this again." Startled by Kim Jong-kook's strong reaction, the grand lords fell into confusion, and the investigation returned to square one.

Consequently, the other members also expressed their respective opinions, and the grand lords, caught in confusion, switched their choice from Kim Jong-kook to Yu Jae-seok.

At that moment, Yu Jae-seok appealed his innocence, saying, "It is not me. I am telling you it is not me." However, the grand lords solidified their decision. As a result, they failed to catch the outsider. The actual outsider was Kim Jong-kook, whom the grand lords had chosen first. Because of this, the grand lords ended up receiving the punishment of getting hit with the traditional flogging paddle along with Yu Jae-seok, drawing expressions of regret.

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Northern Grand Prince Choi San made an appearance on Running Man.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", ATEEZ member Choi San appeared as a guest.

During the broadcast, the members welcomed Choi San by shouting, "It's a triumphant return!" Recalling how Choi San used to run around alone filming a spy-like concept five years ago, the members cheered, "He's not the San from back then. He has returned as a star."

Yu Jae-seok then asked Choi San what kind of life he has been living lately. Choi San replied, "I'm receiving so much love these days." He also caught attention by spontaneously performing the choreography for "BAD", a track that has been gaining a lot of popularity recently.

When asked if he expected the current response while filming the music video, he honestly answered, "I originally thought fans would really like it, but I didn't know even the general public would love it this much." In response, Jee Seokjin asked, "So are things rolling in a bit these days?", inquiring about his income, to which Choi San honestly answered, "Oh, quite a lot," bringing laughter to the set.

As Yu Jae-seok praised the great harmony of his visuals, facial expressions, and choreography, Kim Jong-kook added, "Plus, San's physique." Yu Jae-seok added, "Jong-kook kept pointing out that San goes to his gym."

At this, Choi San shared, "Actually, Jong-kook hyung told me in the past that my shoulders and back were great, but that it would be perfect if I worked on my chest a little more. I've been working hard on chest exercises ever since," giving credit to Kim Jong-kook and drawing laughter.

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The Secret Service members stepped up as managers for Seo Inyoung.

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS program "Anything Platform - The Secret Service" (hereinafter "The Secret Service"), the service members successfully attended to their my-star, Seo Inyoung.

After successfully wrapping up her underwear pictorial shoot that day, Seo Inyoung enjoyed pork belly with the service members. Seo Inyoung shared that she has been dating her current boyfriend for a year and six months, saying, "I really want to live well this time."

In response, Lee Seo-jin asked if they had already set a date. Seo Inyoung replied, "We did. We are thinking about having it around the end of the year." Upon hearing this, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu brought laughter by commenting, "You'll have to see when you get there. People tend to break up a lot while preparing the wedding goods. You never really know until you actually walk down the aisle."

Seo Inyoung then mentioned that she wanted to get dating advice from Lee Seo-jin, saying, "Women secretly like Lee Seo-jin. I heard that if you get caught in his web, you are done for and will shed tears of blood, and that you have to be careful not to get dumped. I used to wonder if that was really true about Lee Seo-jin. But that person drank alone with me and cried because of oppa. I asked her why she was like that, and she said it was because of oppa." This brought more laughter.

Seo Inyoung then asked Lee Seo-jin, "Is oppa just that good to women?" and Lee Seo-jin joked, "That's the problem."

Lee Seo-jin then honestly admitted, "But it's just three months. After three months, I want to enjoy my own life." Seo Inyoung asked, "Why does it fade so quickly?" and Lee Seo-jin countered, "Does love last that long?"

Hearing this, Seo Inyoung brought laughter by saying, "It should last long, but I'm not one to talk since I've been through it." Lee Seo-jin confidently replied, "I want it to last long, but since it doesn't, what can I do? It's not my fault. Love is the criminal."

Seo Inyoung shared that she is the type to immediately turn away if the other person says they dislike her, adding, "And then I go behind their backs and cry. But I have no regrets because I've tried everything I could."

Lee Seo-jin then recommended a long-term relationship to Seo Inyoung and offered practical advice. Seo Inyoung honestly shared, "It has been four years since my mother passed away, and back then I thought I wished I had a husband. At the time, the two of us, her daughters, had to handle everything. When my mother suddenly passed away from a myocardial infarction, I thought during her funeral that it would have been reassuring if I had been married, and that thought led me to get married."

In response, Lee Seo-jin advised that you shouldn't get married with that kind of mindset, and since this is her second time, she needs to be even more cautious. Seo Inyoung expressed concern about what to do if she has conflicts with her partner. Lee Seo-jin caused an outburst of laughter by saying, "You can overcome it through prayer together."

Seo Inyoung then revealed the reason she decided to film reform-themed content. She drew attention by saying, "I thought that acknowledging my shortcomings and going through a growth process for a better me would be a good idea."

She also admitted to her past materialism, sharing that her father once tried to send her to a hospital because of her excessive shopping, and stated that she no longer has material desires.

Seo Inyoung said, "This reform process is shaping me. It would be better to live without consuming." She added, "Before, I couldn't stop my material desires, but I sold everything. I had no choice but to stop my material desires because I couldn't make a living unless I sold those things. My life hit rock bottom to that extent. That's why I like my comfortable life now."

Commenting on his my-star, Lee Seo-jin said, "I don't think you even need to reform. You put in a lot of effort, you have thoughts, and you never cross the line."

Meanwhile, the end of the broadcast previewed Ji Changwook receiving the very first after-sales service from The Secret Service, raising anticipation for the next episode.

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Seo Inyoung brought up Lee Seo-jin's past.

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS program "Anything You Want - Biseojin" (hereafter "Biseojin"), star Seo Inyoung sorted out the hierarchy with the Biseojin members.

On this day, Seo Inyoung asked Lee Seo-jin, "Why are you so quiet these days? You must not be thinking about women."

In response, Lee Seo-jin said, "I'm not. How old am I, I'm in my mid-50s." Seo Inyoung then asked if he had any thoughts about having children, to which Lee Seo-jin replied, "How can someone in their mid-50s raise a child?"

Hearing this, Seo Inyoung made Lee Seo-jin flustered by saying, "I kept saying things like, 'I heard oppa has a fatal charm for women. I heard women go crazy over him. I heard female celebrities cry and make a fuss when they break up with him.' Wow, Lee Seo-jin, what is it? What kind of fatal charm do you actually have?"

Seo Inyoung also playfully quipped, "I've met as many men as anyone can," adding that she hadn't been able to meet Lee Seo-jin.

In addition, Seo Inyoung kept Lee Seo-jin on his toes by saying, "This oppa has never had a break in between. Me neither. But well, I didn't even have the chance to meet him. Should I have filmed a cell phone commercial or something?" bringing laughter to the set.

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