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Singer Lyn's mother confessed about the things she felt disappointed about regarding Lyn.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy", Lyn was shown traveling with her mother.

On this day, Lyn headed to Sokcho with her mother. In particular, this trip drew attention as it was their first trip together alone.

After finishing a Michelin tour led by Lyn, her mother headed to their final destination, a Sokcho ocean view hotel.

However, no hotel was in sight upon arrival. The ocean view hotel prepared by Lyn was actually a trunk hotel utilizing the trunk of her own car.

There, they ate food bought from the Sokcho market with her mother. With delivery food also prepared, a Sokcho squid feast was set up.

Enjoying the squid feast while taking in the ocean, Lyn said, "It would have been nice if Dad and my sister had come too." Naturally, the mother and daughter shared an honest conversation.

Asking her mother, who worried about her, not to worry too much, Lyn said, "I am so grateful to Mom, but Mom probably doesn't have anything to thank me for, right?"

In response, her mother smiled and said, "I gave birth to you, but I sometimes wonder how I managed to have such a daughter. Thank you for treating me so well. You are doing great."

Then Lyn said, "Tell me what you felt disappointed about with me, and I will fix it." Hearing this, her mother hesitated for a long time. Then she carefully opened up.

Lyn's mother mentioned Lyn's divorce, saying, "I was flustered and shocked because you just came and did that without even talking about it beforehand."

She continued, "Even if divorce isn't considered a stigma these days, a parent's heart isn't like that. It's best if you live well together, but at the same time, I wondered how much you must have struggled to make that choice," expressing her heartache for her daughter.

In response, Lyn promised, "Mom, I will live even better." Hearing this, her mother showed her trust in her daughter by saying, "I know. Mom believes in you."

On this day, Lyn mentioned "Mom's Dream", one of her songs that her mother likes the most. In response, her mother said, "But every time you sing that song, you cry, so on the other hand, I felt bad for you, even while liking it."

Hearing this, Lyn conveyed her true feelings, saying, "When I was writing the lyrics for this song, I texted Mom. I asked, 'Mom, what is your dream?' and you said it was for us to be healthy and happy. So I asked again what your dream for yourself was, and you said you had never thought about that. At that time, I felt touched realizing that Mom's dream as a mother was my happiness."

She then spontaneously performed "Mom's Dream" exclusively for her mother, deeply touching the hearts of viewers.

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Actor Kim Seung-soo opened up about his harrowing battle with shingles.

On the August 16 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", Kim Seung-soo was featured discussing health concerns with fellow actor Kim Hyung-muk.

During the broadcast, Kim Seung-soo ate a health-boosting royal table meal prepared personally by his junior colleague Kim Hyung-muk, joking, "I have never received a meal like this in my entire life. Eating like this makes me feel like I could live to be 160 years old."

In response, Kim Hyung-muk asked, "Hyung, didn't you get shingles right before your drama started? You had shingles all over your face, didn't you?"

Kim Seung-soo shocked everyone by replying, "I thought I was going to die. Back then, my face was completely covered in blisters." He added, "It felt like someone was stabbing my face with a fork and scratching it. No matter how many painkillers I popped, I couldn't sleep."

Kim Seung-soo continued, recalling the terrifying situation: "Depending on where the virus attacks, that area's functions get paralyzed, and if it attacks the brain, it can even paralyze the body. I was told that the virus seemed to have attacked near my conjunctiva at the time. They said that if it reached the optic nerve, it would result in vision loss."

He shared, "I even thought, 'What if I actually go blind in one eye? How should I live then?' It made me look back on my life."

Listening to this, Shin Dong-yeob said, "I sat at the same table during Jun-ho's wedding and saw his face. He covered it with makeup back then so it wasn't as noticeable, but when he showed me a photo from when it was at its worst, it was the most severe case of shingles I had ever seen."

Kim Seung-soo's mother drew attention by saying, "He came to me after hearing that he could go blind, and he had a really hard time."

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Yang Sechan could not escape Yu Jae-seok's deductive net.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the "Beating the Heat Cool-cation" race took place.

On this day, the members experienced a cave tour, body-nourishing food at a valley, a horror escape room, and an ice cafe experience to beat the sweltering heat.

They then split and paid the amounts they spent for the getaway. The final course totaled 307,000 won. Once the payment order was decided, Yu Jae-seok, who ended up in the very last turn, deduced who might have paid the lowest amount.

As payments proceeded in order, the production team revealed that the lowest payment amount was 0 won and that two people had paid the lowest amount.

In response, Yu Jae-seok welcomed the news, saying, "The probability actually got higher. That works out well." He then placed each member on the suspect list and used the process of elimination to deduce who paid the lowest amount.

First, Yu Jae-seok suspected Jee Seokjin. However, he quickly ruled him out, reasoning that Jee Seokjin, who had already taken the brunt of a penalty previously, had no reason to take another risk.

Next, Yu Jae-seok suspected Ji Ye-eun. Ji Ye-eun protested her innocence, saying, "Why would I bother doing that? I don't have the guts for it," and Yu Jae-seok found her explanation convincing.

Then Yu Jae-seok began staring down Yang Sechan. Yang Sechan expressed his frustration, saying, "Why is it always me whenever anything happens?" However, despite his protests of unfairness, not only his face but even his knees turned red as he looked flustered.

Yu Jae-seok also suspected Kim Ji-eun. Kim Ji-eun, who had actually paid the lowest amount, put on a brazen act of innocence, causing Yu Jae-seok to drop his suspicions.

Ahead of his final decision, Yu Jae-seok made eye contact with Yang Sechan. Convinced, he said, "I saw it. That gaze just now, avoiding my eyes. That look he gets when Sechan gets caught by me appeared," and became certain that Yang Sechan was the one who paid the lowest amount.

His prediction hit the mark. Regretful, Yang Sechan said, "I am never doing this again when this hyung is around."

Watching this, Kim Jong-kook expressed pity, asking why he would do something so meaningless. Yang Sechan drew laughter by reflecting, "I wanted to overcome this. To make it so Jae-seok-hyung couldn't find me out. But I couldn't overcome it, I'm not doing it anymore."

After all the missions concluded, the penalty recipients were selected. Despite having the most penalty balls, Jee Seokjin avoided the penalty, while Jung Eunji was selected despite ranking third, defying low odds to the audience's dismay.

As expected, Yang Sechan, who receives a penalty every week, was chosen as a penalty recipient once again, and his penalty mate Ji Ye-eun was also picked. They received the penalty of foot bathing in ice water while writing a thousand-character reflection essay.

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Actor Kim Seok-hoon talked about receiving a gift after joining Yu Jae-seok's circle.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy," Kim Seok-hoon appeared as a special MC.

During the broadcast, Seo Jang-hoon introduced Kim Seok-hoon, saying, "He is famous among the MZ generation as the garbage ajussi, who picks up trash and reuses discarded items."

In response, Shin Dong-yeob asked him what the best thing he had ever picked up was. Kim Seok-hoon replied, "The item I picked up that I still use well these days is an air purifier. You just need to change the filter and use it. Many people throw away old things when new products come out."

He also gave a tip when asked which neighborhoods made it easy to find items in good condition, saying, "Places where people move frequently and many young middle-class people live, like Dongtan or Mapo, have a lot of them."

With Kim Seok-hoon earning the title of garbage ajussi and joining Yu Jae-seok's circle, Seo Jang-hoon asked, "I heard you tried to return the gift Yu Jae-seok sent you. What's the story behind that?"

Kim Seok-hoon explained, "Jae-seok sends gifts for the holidays, and he sent meat. The more luxurious it is, the more packaging there is, and it had five layers of packaging. There was too much disposable wrapping paper, so I called Jae-seok. I told him I don't like packaging and would prefer if he didn't send me anything like that starting next time, and he understood my philosophy," drawing attention.

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Yang Sechan and Lee Juyeon showed off their same-age chemistry.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the "Scraping Vacation in the Scorching Heat" race unfolded.

On this day, Lee Juyeon made a return to the show after 8 years and was warmly welcomed by the members. In a previous broadcast, Lee Juyeon and Yang Sechan displayed their same-age chemistry and formed a bickering pseudo-romance.

In response, Jee Seokjin asked Lee Juyeon if she has been in love lately. Lee Juyeon replied, "Ah, I am not able to love right now," adding, "In the past, work came before love, but starting about a year ago, I want to be in love. I want to meet a good man soon. Isn't there anyone?"

Hearing this, Jee Seokjin said, "Sechan is here." Lee Juyeon drew a line, saying no. However, Haha chimed in jokingly, "Juyeon, you used to be an idol, right?" and added, "That is it, that is it," satisfying Yang Sechan's conditions for a dating partner.

Yang Sechan stopped Haha, saying, "You would think I only date idols." Hearing this, Lee Juyeon asked Yang Sechan if he is an idol killer. Jee Seokjin then said, "Not quite a killer, but there are rumors that he has dated idols."

At this, Lee Juyeon said, "Ah, I heard, I heard," and pressed Yang Sechan, asking, "Who is that?" Then, Lee Juyeon piqued curiosity by saying, "But I think I know who it is."

Then Yang Sechan hit back, saying, "I know who you met too. Shall I talk about it? Whose ripple effect would be bigger? I am not going to stay still right now either," causing Lee Juyeon to calm him down by saying, "Let's be quiet. Let's both be quiet," bringing laughter.

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Kim Jong-kook laid the groundwork(?) for a future run at the Football Association presidency.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members went through a "Hot Weather Scrap-cation" race.

For the opening, the members gathered inside the Gwangmyeong Cave to escape the heat. Kim Jong-kook, who returned from Jeju Island in the morning, drew attention by appearing in tinted sunglasses unlike his usual self.

Seeing this, Yu Jae-seok mentioned, "I asked him why he went to Jeju Island since he said he came from there, and Bayern Munich is actually visiting Jeju Island this time," referring to the friendly match between Bayern Munich and Jeju FC held on August 4.

In response, Yang Sechan exclaimed, "He is really like the president of the Football Association," and Jee Seokjin chimed in, "Are you building it up?"

Kim Jong-kook brought laughter by sharing, "I met Min-jae, and even Min-jae told me, 'You should become the FA president.'" Kim Min-jae actually asked Kim Jong-kook if he had any thoughts of taking the role if the opportunity arose, to which Kim Jong-kook replied, "If it's for the development of Korean football, I would even use my own money."

Hearing this, the members applauded Kim Jong-kook and said, "Word has even spread that far. That's amazing, really amazing."

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[Editor Kim Hyo-jung] Similar cases, yet drastically different endings: Why?

On the August 15 broadcast of SBS "Unanswered Questions", the program tracked the cases of two sexual violence victims.

At 3:00 a.m. on February 21, an emergency call was received by 119 in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. A woman's voice stated that she no longer had the will to live and would make an extreme choice.

Danbi, a 20-year-old who dreamed of becoming a police officer, left a final farewell to her mother and jumped from a side where there was no air mat, leading to her death.

The sudden death of her daughter. It was later revealed that she had reported being sexually assaulted by the owner of the pub where she worked part-time, and that a decision not to send the case to prosecution had been made shortly before her death.

Around 4:00 a.m. on December 28 of last year, a staff gathering began at the pub where Danbi worked. Afterward, the other employees left early, leaving Danbi alone with the owner in his 40s. Danbi claimed that the owner then dragged her to a CCTV blind spot and sexually assaulted her.

However, two months later, the police decided not to send the case forward due to a lack of charges. The police judged that Danbi was not in a state of being unable to resist based on her appearance captured on CCTV, and that they had sexual relations by mutual agreement.

Danbi, who confessed to the sexual assault to a friend immediately after leaving the pub, went to report it with her friend afterward and even visited an obstetrics and gynecology clinic for an examination.

Yet, the police based their decision on the footage showing Danbi leaving the pub with a smile and the skinship between the two prior to the sexual relations, concluding there was consent. In particular, the quasi-rape charge filed by Danbi applies when a victim is unconscious, but the police judged that Danbi's state was not one of mental loss.

In response, the bereaved family pointed out that Danbi's medical records were omitted during the investigation process. They noted that Danbi was taking psychiatric medication for depression and other issues at the time.

An expert stated that when psychiatric medication and alcohol are consumed together, their interaction amplifies, which can paralyze judgment capabilities.

Another expert expressed regret, saying, "They concluded that it was difficult to recognize and take advantage of the victim's state of mental loss based on pre-encounter skinship and statements from companions. However, a process to verify whether the perpetrator's claims were true should have been carried out."

The expert added, "Since the two were in an employment relationship, the crime of rape by taking advantage of influence could have been thoroughly reviewed. Instead of dismissing it as not guilty right away, they should have examined whether a crime was established," noting that the police seemed to have made a hasty judgment.

In particular, the expert pointed out that taking the victim's statement while she was heavily intoxicated was the sole basis used, which was also regrettable.

Another victim, Jeong Yeon-su, stated she suffered group sexual assault when she was in her third year of middle school. After becoming an adult, she suffered extreme distress from the circulation of her victimization video and mustered the courage to file a complaint against the perpetrators.

However, the police decided not to send the case, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations for the assault and insufficient evidence for the sexual assault.

Later, Yeon-su gathered evidence on her own. Thanks to her efforts to publicize the issue and actively collect evidence, the prosecution ordered a reinvestigation of the case, which ultimately led to all perpetrators being found guilty and receiving prison sentences.

An expert commented on this, stating, "It is undeniable that the prosecution's supplementary investigation is like salvation or a light saving a life for a victim. Our constitution states that the state has an obligation to protect citizens from dangers such as crime and disasters. Yet, a victim has to go around finding, proving, and clarifying evidence directly? That is a contradiction," pointing out institutional limitations.

Experts expressed regret over the police's judgment in Danbi's case. In doing so, they spoke about the limitations of police investigation departments and expressed sorrow over the reality that the quality of investigations inevitably drops due to heavy workloads driven by understaffing.

The recently implemented amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act was enacted based on a national consensus that abuse of authority by the prosecution must be prevented, following controversies over prosecutorial overreach.

However, voices of concern are also growing regarding the concentration of investigative authority exclusively in the police, bypassing the positive functions of prosecutorial investigations.

Accordingly, the broadcast emphasized that real improvements in victim protection following such legal amendments are necessary, stating, "We hope measures will be devised to minimize the side effects that may arise if a single agency monopolizes investigations."

In particular, they expressed hope that measures such as increasing police personnel and relieving operational stress would definitely be implemented as one of those solutions.

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Jung Eun-chae delivered an uppercut to a killer who looked down on the detectives.

On the August 15 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ran were depicted solving a contract murder case.

On this day, Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ran investigated the victim's husband. They immediately became convinced that the husband had instigated the murder of his wife.

Jin Yi-soo trusted his instincts, saying, "It was written all over his face." Meanwhile, Joo Hye-ran noted that when told they had found Park Hyun-soo, who was previously pointed out as a murder suspect, Jin Yi-soo did not ask how they found him or if they had caught him.

The detectives continued their investigation and tracked down the company hired by the victim's husband. However, the company's head, Maeng Seok-ho, feigned ignorance, claiming he knew nothing.

When the identities of two of the killers were uncovered, the company head called Yoo Tae-kwang and blurted out the name of one of the exposed killers.

Previously, Maeng Seok-ho had told Yoo Tae-kwang, "If our tails get caught, we just need to kill those two and disappear. If I call you Beom-gi, suspect something."

Hiding at Jang Jae-chun's grandmother's house, Yoo Tae-kwang murdered Jang Jae-chun and Cho Beom-gi upon receiving Maeng Seok-ho's call. He then erased his traces and fled the scene.

At the same time, the detectives figured out the whereabouts of Jang Jae-chun and Cho Beom-gi. Saying there was no time, Jin Yi-soo procured a helicopter, and the detectives immediately headed to Jang Jae-chun's grandmother's house in Daegu.

However, by the time they arrived, Jang Jae-chun and Cho Beom-gi were already dead. The detectives then pursued Yoo Tae-kwang, who had killed the two and fled.

While chasing his tracks, Jin Yi-soo encountered him and engaged in a physical fight. He fired a shot to signal his location, prompting Yoo Tae-kwang to jump off the rooftop and escape.

Without hesitation, Jin Yi-soo shot and hit the fleeing Yoo Tae-kwang. With Jin Yi-soo's efforts, the culprits were apprehended. The detectives also arrested the victim's husband, the instigator who ordered the murder.

Yoo Tae-kwang and Maeng Seok-ho aligned their stories, claiming that the two deceased killers had orchestrated all the murders. In response, Joo Hye-ran told Yoo Tae-kwang, "Since the other two actually committed the murders, your sentence won't be as heavy," and demanded that he reveal the identity of the skeleton found in the abandoned house.

Without missing a beat, Yoo Tae-kwang wrote down the names of those who had been killed. Joo Hye-ran then said, "I will tell you one thing in return. There was a robbery-murder case 10 years ago at the abandoned house used as a graveyard, and the culprit's DNA was found at the scene. But back then, there were no suspects to compare it with."

She continued, "Why on earth would you use that place as a graveyard? Could it be that the robbery-murder at the abandoned house was your first murder? The DNA left at the abandoned house matched yours. You killed Cho Beom-gi and Jang Jae-chun too, didn't you? And you washed the blood off in the sink. Your fingerprints were found there."

Joo Hye-ran then delivered a satisfying moment for viewers by saying, "Did you think you were playing with us? A perfect crime? There's no such thing."

Afterward, the violent crimes unit 2 visited Park Hyun-soo's lover to bow their heads and apologize for their past faults, and they presented an award to the student who provided the initial tip that solved the case, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a new murder case took place in a hotel room, raising anticipation for what kind of developments will unfold in the next episode.

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A showdown between a killer and detectives has been previewed.

On the August 14 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo and the Major Crimes Team 1 were depicted investigating a new case.

On this day, Jin Yi-soo went to the scene with Joo Hye-ra after receiving a tip that ghosts haunt an empty house. The two were then attacked there.

When they came to, they were tied to chairs while flames were spreading around them. The two managed to untie their restraints and escape.

After a suspicious basement was discovered at the arson-hit abandoned house, Jin Yi-soo bought the house outright upon hearing that a search warrant was needed to inspect it.

Thanks to Jin Yi-soo, the search proceeded at lightning speed, and five buried bodies were discovered in the basement. It was an abandoned house that became vacant after parents and their college student son were all murdered in the past.

The police had pursued the culprit as a robbery-homicide case, but failed to catch the perpetrator, leaving it as a long-term cold case. Now, another murder case had occurred in such a place.

Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra tracked nearby CCTVs and spotted a suspicious rental car. The car had been rented by Jung Da-eun.

She admitted to the arson. She explained the reason for the arson, saying, "My lover disappeared, and nobody believed what I said, so I had no other choice."

Jung Da-eun was preparing for marriage with Park Hyun-soo. However, when things were busy with wedding preparations, Park Hyun-soo disappeared, saying an important matter had come up.

Park Hyun-soo had vanished saying a school friend was in trouble and needed help. Shortly after, however, that friend was murdered, and the police claimed that Park Hyun-soo was the culprit.

In response, Jung Da-eun expressed her belief that her lover couldn't have done such a thing, stating, "No matter how much I said he wasn't that kind of person, they wouldn't believe me, saying all the evidence pointed to him. They said that classmate was dating my lover, and that he stalked and killed her after demanding to meet again."

Jung Da-eun remembered that Park Hyun-soo had installed a couple location-sharing app, so she tracked Park Hyun-soo's traces and ended up at the abandoned house, which was the location captured on the day of the murder case.

Explaining why she entered the abandoned house alone, Jung Da-eun stated, "It was a neighborhood that had nothing to do with him at all. Even when I asked them to investigate, the detective in charge wouldn't listen to me."

She also confessed that she found a suspicious basement there as well, and committed arson because she could not check inside it.

The Major Crimes Team 2 had been convinced that Park Hyun-soo was the culprit, as all evidence, motives, and movements pointed to him. However, the case fell into a labyrinth when it was revealed that one of the bodies found in the basement was Park Hyun-soo.

At this, Joo Hye-ra suspects that this might be the work of professional killers dreaming of a perfect crime. Whether her prediction hit the mark or not, the existence of professional killers was revealed at the end of the broadcast. In particular, Yoo Tae-gwang, the killer of killers, appeared, raising curiosity about the subsequent developments.

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The "Rising Eagles" are putting their first loss behind them to face "JKrew," the strongest team in the Seoul metropolitan area and their rival from Season 1, in a fateful revenge match.

SBS "Rising Eagles Season 2," airing at 11:05 PM on Sunday, August 16, will feature the showdown between the "Rising Eagles," who suffered a painful first defeat after a four-game winning streak, and a determined "JKrew."

Ahead of the match, which serves as a turning point in the rankings, head coach Seo Jang-hoon gave his players a fierce pep talk, telling them, "Think of this as your last game."

Their opponent, "JKrew," is currently the sole top-ranking team riding an undefeated streak in the "National Championship" tournament. To avenge their loss to the Rising Eagles in Season 1, they underwent grueling training starting in December to significantly bolster their strength.

The main highlight of the matchup is expected to be the battle in the paint between JKrew's "twin towers" Choi Yang-seon and Kim Yoon—who boast an imposing height of 193cm and 196cm, respectively—and the Rising Eagles' "human barrier" Julian Quintart. Adding to the intense battle is the pride clash between JKrew's secret weapon Seol Do-yi and the Rising Eagles' Oh Seung-hoon. Broadcaster Jung Yong-gum could not hide his excitement over the game's momentum, calling it "an unbelievable game."

Meanwhile, the broadcast will also feature a celebratory performance by the crossover group La Poem, heating up the atmosphere on the court even further.

Whether the "Rising Eagles," armed with a do-or-die mindset, can bounce back and return to a winning streak against the strong championship contender "JKrew" will be revealed on "Rising Eagles Season 2," airing on Sunday, August 16 at 11:05 PM.

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Actors Lee Joo-yeon, Jung Eun-ji, and Kim Ji-eun are set to appear on "Running Man" to deliver refreshing laughs that will beat the summer heat.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS "Running Man" airing at 6 p.m., the cast will head to a unique summer getaway for the "Scratch Vacation" race to escape the intense heat wave.

During a recent recording, former girl group members turned actors Lee Joo-yeon and Jung Eun-ji, alongside popular actor Kim Ji-eun, joined as guests and showed off their exceptional variety show skills.

Jung Eun-ji amazed the cast and crew by performing a live rendition of her recently released new song on the spot, while Lee Joo-yeon drew attention by honestly confessing, "I used to put work before love, but now love comes before work, and I want to be in love."

When the members suddenly tried to set up a romance by asking, "What about Yang Sechan?", Lee Joo-yeon waved her hands and dropped a bombshell by saying, "I heard stories about Yang Sechan's past idol girlfriend." Flustered, Yang Sechan fired back with, "I know the people you've dated too," sparking a fierce exposure battle of past romances instead of a romantic vibe.

Meanwhile, the members enjoyed their vacation by exploring a cave whose space had been sealed and closed off to the public for 114 years and revealed on a broadcast for the first time, as well as visiting a cool valley and experiencing a chilling ghost tour.

However, the moment the rule was announced that vacation expenses had to be split and paid through a "loyalty game," the scene instantly transformed into a battlefield of subtle psychological warfare and betrayal. All eyes are on who will end up as the unfortunate protagonist to be hit with a "cost bomb" after passing the payment onto others.

The unexpected charms of Lee Joo-yeon, Jung Eun-ji, and Kim Ji-eun, along with the unpredictable "Scratch Vacation" race, will be revealed on "Running Man" airing on Sunday, August 16 at 6 p.m.

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Singer MC Mong, who became embroiled in controversy surrounding One Hundred Label Chairwoman Cha Ga-won, is meeting fans by holding his solo concert "Midsummer Night's Ice-Ggeakki" on the 14th and 16th at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. This marks his first solo stage in about four years since 2022.

The day before, MC Mong shared his anticipation during a TikTok live broadcast, saying, "We are finally meeting. I will show you firsthand how fun it will be." Previously, announcing the concert, he stated, "To avoid hiding among baseless rumors and misunderstandings, a singer proves themselves on stage. I want to meet you through music. If you want to see me, come. I will show you how to beat the intense heat. Show me your bold spirit."

In particular, flashing a stack of 5 million won in cash in front of the camera, he added, "I plan to instantly hand out a 5 million won prize to the audience member who presents the craziest dress code, makeup, and costume ideas."

This concert is drawing attention as it takes place amid various suspicions surrounding MC Mong. Cha Ga-won, chairwoman of One Hundred Label and his former business partner, was arrested on the 3rd on charges of violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud). The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant, citing concerns over the destruction of evidence.

Previously, MBC's investigative journalism program "PD Note" drew interest by raising suspicions that MC Mong had gambled at an overseas casino with Chairwoman Cha and that company funds were used for those funds. In response, MC Mong publicly denied this, stating, "Does it make any sense that company funds were used?" and has announced plans to file a damages lawsuit worth over 100 billion won against MBC.

MC Mong will continue the same concert tour at the Busan KBS Hall on the 29th. On the other hand, previously announced schedules for Changwon (September 19) and Daegu (October 24) have been canceled. Explaining the reason for the cancellation through his live broadcast, MC Mong said, "We are only going up to the Busan concert. I feel uneasy because it feels like it was pushed through impulsively," and added, "After doing the show up to Busan, I will hold an encore concert in Seoul at the end of the year. I am sorry."

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Actor Kim Hyung-mook presents a heartfelt health project for his close friend Kim Seung-soo.

On the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", airing at 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, actor Kim Hyung-mook's special daily life will be depicted as he steps up directly to manage the health of Kim Seung-soo, his long-time friend.

During a recent recording, Kim Hyung-mook showed off his unique management routine through exercise and massage in a space set up in one corner of his office. When Kim Seung-soo, who is usually indifferent to his health, visited, Kim Hyung-mook showed deep affection by generously sharing homemade health tea, sole acupressure methods, and a nutritious royal table.

However, when Kim Hyung-mook began an unexpected action while taking care of Kim Seung-soo's health, the studio began to buzz, and MC Seo Jang-hoon could not hide his astonishment, saying, "I hate it so much," turning the scene into a sea of laughter. Curiosity is growing over what shocking action Kim Hyung-mook carried out for his health.

Afterward, the two visited an oriental medicine clinic upon Kim Hyung-mook's recommendation. While having his pulse checked, Kim Seung-soo could not hide his flustered expression at the oriental medicine doctor's unexpected remarks, and the subsequent physical age and stress tests also yielded completely unexpected results, surprising both of them.

The conclusion of Kim Hyung-mook and Kim Seung-soo's special health project will be revealed on "My Little Old Boy", airing at 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 16.

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SBS "Match to Marry 2" wrapped up its run amidst much buzz, successfully producing a single final couple.

In the final episode of "Match to Marry 2" that aired on Thursday the 13th, the final choices of the single men and women, as well as their mothers, were revealed after a five-night, six-day retreat. With attention focused on the final choice of the most popular female participant, Choi Jung-yoon, and Kang Shin-woo's direct approach toward Kim Da-hye, the finale achieved a peak viewership rating of 3.3% (based on Nielsen Korea's metropolitan household ratings), bringing the show to a successful close.

During the broadcast, the most popular female participant, Choi Jung-yoon, chose announcer Lee In-kwon, who had consistently taken care of her. In the subsequent selection by the mothers, both Lee In-kwon's mother and Choi Jung-yoon's mother warmly opened their doors, finally creating the only final couple. Choi Jung-yoon's mother warmed hearts by blessing their meeting, saying, "I resolved to support my daughter while staying together at the retreat for five nights and six days."

On the other hand, oriental medicine doctor Kang Shin-woo actively pursued Kim Da-hye and her mother, even handing out his business card and saying, "I want to share our faith life together." Although he succeeded in winning Kim Da-hye's heart, he ultimately failed to achieve a final match due to opposition from Kim Da-hye's mother.

In addition, Samsung Electronics employee Ahn Do-yoon showed his young-generation direct charm to lawyer Kwon Ye-chan by saying, "Our combination is fine," but "Notebook Prince" Kwon Ye-chan gave up his choice after much deliberation, failing to form a couple. Pharmaceutical company employee Kim Dong-young, Yang Ha-yun, and Lee Kang-hyun also failed to become couples due to mixed feelings and giving up their final choices.

"Match to Marry 2," which gained love for its original format combining the realistic perspectives and choices of mothers with the blind dates of single men and women, showed off its powerful box office dominance by ranking first in Netflix's "Korea TOP 10 Series" variety category just one episode after its broadcast and maintaining the weekly TOP 10 for five consecutive weeks, successfully ending its run with its 8th episode.

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In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), airing tonight at 10:50 PM on the 14th, Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae are set to deliver a shocking twist as they get bound and locked inside a burning abandoned house.

Episode 3 depicts the critical moments where Jin Yi-soo (Ahn Bo-hyun) and Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae) find their lives threatened after getting swept up in a brand-new case.

In the previous episode, which aired yesterday, the ill-fated connection between Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra—who recently teamed up to solve the serial homemade bomb terror case—was revealed. Having previously crossed paths during their police academy days as an attention-seeking trainee and a demonic instructor, the two officially kicked off their joint investigation as Joo Hye-ra stepped in as the new head of the Gangha Police Station Violent Crime Team 1.

Newly released stills for episode 3 spike the tension by showing the two tightly bound by their arms and legs inside a gloomy, deserted house. Notably, Joo Hye-ra is bleeding from her head as if she was attacked by an intruder, and with a fire breaking out inside the abandoned house where they are trapped, viewers are left on the edge of their seats.

Curiosity is mounting over why this bickering senior-junior duo, stuck back-to-back and unable to move, ended up in this spooky abandoned house, as well as the identity of the intruder who put them in danger and their escape plan amidst the flames.

Episode 3 of "Flex X Cop 2" airs tonight, Friday, at 9:50 PM. 

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Director Lee Chul-ha and actor Kim Tae-eun of the film "OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE" are appearing on the YouTube show "MYHZ" to share behind-the-scenes stories about the project.

In the episode set to be released at 9:30 p.m. on the 14th, Director Lee Chul-ha and Kim Tae-eun will share their reviews of "OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE" alongside writer Lee Gyu-won, who is active under the nickname "Hongdae Lee Jak-ga." Behind-the-scenes stories from the filming site of the sequel, returning after 6 years, are also scheduled to be revealed.

The broadcast will also cover the differences between the prequel "Okay! Madam" and the sequel, as well as the expanded action and comedy elements set against the backdrop of a cruise ship. In addition, Director Lee Chul-ha's critical perspective on women's action films in the Korean film industry and his ambition as a director integrated into a commercial film are expected to be major topics of discussion.

"OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE" is a comedy-action film about Mi-young, a former legendary agent, and her family who embark on an ultra-luxury cruise trip only to get caught up in a cruise hijacking incident in the middle of the sea. Director Lee Chul-ha of "Okay! Madam" has taken the megaphone once again, shifting the background from the limited space of an airplane in the previous film to the larger stage of a cruise ship.

At the end of the broadcast, Director Lee Chul-ha and Kim Tae-eun will directly reveal the audience they want to recommend "OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE" to and the message they want to convey through the work.

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The film "HOPE" has recorded fewer than 10,000 daily moviegoers for two consecutive days, effectively entering the final stage of its theatrical run.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket computer network statistics on the 14th, "HOPE" attracted 6,750 viewers nationwide on the 13th, remaining at No. 6 at the box office. The day before, it drew only 7,631 viewers, recording a daily audience of under 10,000 for two straight days. Its cumulative audience stands at 4,436,853.

"HOPE" premiered on the 15th and got off to a strong start, drawing 330,000 moviegoers on its opening day. It then maintained strong momentum, surpassing 1 million viewers by its 3rd day and 2 million viewers by its 5th day.

However, ticket sales began to slow down starting from its second week. Mixed reviews from the early stage of its release proved to be a stumbling block for the film's box office performance. Consequently, it took 11 days to surpass 3 million viewers and 19 days to reach 4 million, showing a clear downward trend. During this period, major films such as "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" were released successively, making it difficult for the film to secure screens.

Currently, "HOPE" has around 300 screens and about 400 screenings. As it is effectively wrapping up its theater run, surpassing its break-even point of approximately 5 million viewers has become unlikely.

Although it recorded lower-than-expected results domestically, international screenings are scheduled to follow, raising expectations for its reception and box office performance overseas.

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Actor Park Jin-joo has brought the character Anna to life with her own unique charm in the Korean premiere of the musical "Frozen".

As the musical "Frozen", beloved on Broadway and in major cities around the world, officially opened in Korea for the first time on the 13th, Park Jin-joo, who plays the role of Anna, successfully wrapped up her first official opening performance following preview shows.

Even before her casting was announced, Park Jin-joo had consistently been mentioned in virtual casting lineups for the role of Anna. Audiences and critics noted that the lovely and bright Anna shared a high synchronicity with Park Jin-joo's signature persona. Living up to these expectations, Park Jin-joo completed her own version of Anna imbued with her unique color, leaving a lasting impression that exceeded expectations.

Park Jin-joo's Anna showcased an extraordinary presence every time she appeared on stage. With rich facial expressions and lively acting, she fully brought out Anna's uniquely spirited yet lovely charm, while infusing the production with vitality by heightening the character's delightful aspects through her bouncing energy.

Above all, Park Jin-joo's solid vocals and clear, pure tone delivered Anna's story with heightened immersion. She received rave reviews for densely capturing the character's inner emotions through key musical numbers such as "For the First Time in Forever", "Love is an Open Door", and the musical's new number "I Can't Lose You".

Park Jin-joo richly filled the "Frozen" stage by broadly expressing the diverse facets of the character, ranging from Anna's bright and lovely appearance to her deep emotional lines. Her vibrant movements, along with her delicate integration of Anna's various emotions into each number, captivated the audience's eyes and ears.

Having completed new characters with her own distinct color in every project, Park Jin-joo has once again showcased an impressive transformation through this production of "Frozen". Having successfully navigated her first performance, Park Jin-joo is expected to deliver stellar performances in upcoming shows.

The Seoul production of the musical "Frozen" opened on the 13th and is currently running at the Charlotte Theater. 

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The group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, USA, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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HA SUNGWOON of the group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, USA, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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Group Wanna One member LEE DAE HWI is departing for Los Angeles, United States, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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BAE JIN YOUNG of the group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, United States, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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ONG SEONG WU of the group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, USA, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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KIM JAE HWAN of the group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, USA, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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YOON JISUNG of the group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, USA, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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HWANG MINHYUN of the group Wanna One is departing for Los Angeles, United States, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing G-DRAGON, is donating 500 million won to the JUSPEACE Foundation to commemorate his birthday.

The JUSPEACE Foundation and Galaxy Corporation announced on the 14th that they will hold "JUSPEACE DAY 50" at the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul on the 18th, which is G-DRAGON's birthday, to support 50 young artists. G-DRAGON serves as the honorary chairman of the JUSPEACE Foundation.

The works of the 50 finally selected young artists will be exhibited permanently at the Galaxy Robot Park. Visitors can also write supportive messages at the venue and participate in a charity auction, with the proceeds to be used for public interest activities.

Oh Hee-young, head of the JUSPEACE Foundation, stated, "What young artists need most is the opportunity to meet the world," adding, "We will create a virtuous cycle model that leads from artwork support to permanent exhibitions and connecting with the public."

Meanwhile, BIGBANG, celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, is embarking on their world tour "BIGBANG 2026-2027 World Tour 'XX : COSMOS'."

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The group ILLIT is departing for Los Angeles, United States, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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YUNAH of the group ILLIT is departing for Los Angeles, USA, via Incheon International Airport on the 14th to attend the "KCON LA 2026" concert.

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