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Actors Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun from "Doctor X" showed off an unparalleled chemistry with an exceptional aura in their new couple pictorial.

SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" (written by Pyeon Sung-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim), scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 9, unveiled a duo pictorial featuring leads Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun through the October issue of fashion magazine "Marie Claire."

"Doctor X" is a refreshing medical noir depicting the journey of Gye Soo-jung, an uncompromising genius surgeon known as the "Mad Gye of the Operating Room," as she dismantles massive corruption through her surgical skills. It is drawing high expectations as SBS's top tentpole IP for the second half of the year, continuing the network's successful lineage of genre productions.

In the released photoshoot, Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun instantly command attention with chic and intense expressions set against vivid, contrasting primary colors. Just standing side by side, their fresh combination and intriguing bond completely fill the frame.

In the series, Kim Ji-won takes on the role of Gye Soo-jung, a genius surgeon obsessed solely with operations, while Lee Jung-eun plays Jang Hee-sook, the head of a veteran doctor staffing agency. Forming a contractual relationship out of necessity yet sharing a bond deeper than family, the two will confront the immense power of Guseo University Hospital, alternating between seasoned teamwork and bickering chemistry.

The striking pictorial of Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun, along with an interview featuring their candid thoughts on the project, can be found in the October issue of "Marie Claire." "Doctor X" will premiere on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 PM.

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Actor PARK BOGUM and Jinyoung are reuniting for a special remake project to mark the 10th anniversary of the airing of the drama "Love in the Moonlight".

The remake digital single of "Misty Road", featuring vocals by both PARK BOGUM and Jinyoung, will be released across various online music sites at 6 PM on the 23rd.

This project was planned to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the hit 2016 KBS 2TV drama "Love in the Moonlight". It was organized as a way to give back to fans and viewers who have continued to send unwavering support without forgetting the work and characters over a long time.

"Misty Road" is a representative Soundtrack that maximized the affectionate narrative of the main characters during its broadcast and received immense love. Notably, Jinyoung proved his musical capabilities by participating in the lyric writing and composition himself, and anticipation is building as both Jinyoung, who created the original song, and PARK BOGUM, who gave a passionate performance as a lead actor, step up as vocalists for this remake version.

In addition, the two gathered their intentions to donate all proceeds generated from this music project. Returning the love they have received over the past 10 years to society adds a heartwarming meaning of sharing.

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Former short track national team athlete Kong Sang-jung (30) and doctor Seo Min-hyung (30), who reunited on Tving's "EXchange Season 3", tied the knot on the 20th and became a married couple.

On this day, "EXchange 3" cast members including Lee Seo-kyung, Lee Joo-won, Choi Chang-jin, and Lee Yu-kyung attended the wedding, sharing moments from the venue on social media and celebrating the couple's new beginning. Seo Dong-jin and Song Da-hye also left messages saying, "Be happy" and "Congratulations to such a pretty couple." With this, the two became the first married couple among participants from the "EXchange" series.

Kong Sang-jung and Seo Min-hyung reunited and became a final couple on Tving's "EXchange 3," which aired in 2024. The two drew attention as a couple with the shortest dating and breakup periods, having appeared on the program just six weeks after breaking up following a three-month relationship. They showed unwavering affection for each other during the show and emerged as a final couple. Afterward, they continued their relationship for about two years outside of the broadcast.

Previously, Kong Sang-jung personally announced her marriage news through her social media last April. At the time, she stated, "We've come this far bickering, fighting, making up, and loving each other busier than anyone else. We had many differences, but I am learning the joy of adapting to each other, and my heart for understanding has grown a bit more. I am still learning how not to fight."

Regarding the wedding preparation process, she shared, "Last winter, Min-hyung booked the wedding venue without my knowledge, and that's how our wedding preparations began. After receiving a cute proposal and preparing one by one with a fluttering heart, time has flown by in a flash." She added, "Passing the approaching summer, I am becoming an autumn bride. Please continue to send warm support so that we can remain a couple filled with as much laughter and love as we do now."

Kong Sang-jung is a gold medalist in the women's 3,000m relay short track at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, and since retiring in 2021, she has been working as a short track starter referee. Seo Min-hyung works as a doctor.

Meanwhile, amid recent news of weddings among "EXchange" cast members, Season 1 participant Ko Min-young also drew attention by announcing her marriage last April after reuniting with her romantic partner.

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i-dle member SOYEON has successfully concluded her promotions, topping various music charts with her cheerful, highly relatable solo track "I'm gonna TOESA" (Narr. Kian84).

SOYEON released her first solo studio album "What a Wonderful Life" on the 7th and promoted the title track for two weeks. With the realistic theme of "resignation" and lyrics speaking for office workers, she once again solidified her status as a music powerhouse.

"I'm gonna TOESA" (Narr. Kian84) entered domestic major music site Melon's TOP100 chart and continued its sharp upward trend every morning during commute hours. On the 18th, 11 days after its release, it hit No. 1 on real-time charts across all major domestic music sites including Melon, Genie, VIBE, FLO, and Bugs, and as of the 19th, it also ranked No. 1 on the daily charts of Melon, Genie, Bugs, and VIBE, showing overwhelming chart power. It also consistently maintained top ranks on YouTube Music's Daily Popular Music Video, Trending Music, Weekly Popular Songs, and Daily Shorts Popular Songs charts. Beyond South Korea, she achieved a solo career high by topping Tencent Music's Korea Chart, Kugou Music's Korea Chart, earning QQ Music Triple Gold certification, and maintaining the top tier on the Best-Selling Digital Album Comprehensive Weekly Chart.

The "I'm gonna TOESA" (Narr. Kian84) challenge gained buzz through participation by various artists, including band Ex's Lee Sang-mi, Jaurim's Kim Yoon-ah, comedian Heo Kyung-hwan, BTOB's Yook Sung-jae, PENTAGON, CLASSy's Park Boeun, and rapper Woo Won-jae. Thanks to the cheerful point choreography and lyrics, the track was actively used in video content, climbing to No. 1 on Instagram's "Trending Audio," and as of the 20th, related Reel videos surpassed 9,800, signaling long-term success.

Stage promotions were also active. SOYEON toured the Yeouido area directly on the day of her new album release and held a guerrilla live performance for 1,011 audience members, signaling a successful start to her solo promotions. She then heated up the sites with solid live vocals and witty talk on various music broadcasts, web variety content, KBS2's "The Seasons: Sung Si-kyung's Candy-like-Sound Boyfriend", KBS CoolFM's "Park Myung-soo's Radio Show", and SBS PowerFM's "Cultwo Show."

Previously, ahead of her album release, SOYEON mentioned through JTBC's "Newsroom", "This album is an album capturing 29-year-old Jeon So-yeon." Having proven her "public pick" appeal with music combining her unique musical color and everyday relatability, SOYEON successfully wrapped up her solo promotions after 5 years and 2 months. Anticipation is high for what kind of music she will show in the future.

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Ji Changwook enjoyed the perfect “A/S Day.”

On the September 18 broadcast of SBS's "Whatever You Wish, Genie - My Genie Secretary" (hereinafter "My Genie Secretary"), a special wish-fulfillment day was prepared for Ji Changwook.

Taking on his A/S Day, Ji Changwook listed taking four-cut photo booth pictures, playing claw machines, and going to a coin karaoke booth as the top items on his bucket list.

Ji Changwook headed straight into a photo booth alongside the secretaries. However, not knowing quite how to operate it, the three looked utterly flustered and clumsy.

After belatedly realizing the remote control was right there, they began snapping photos, but the session was anything but smooth. In the end, the final four cuts were picked based entirely on Ji Changwook's choices.

As a result, Kim Kwang-kyu's desperate efforts to make his face appear smaller in the frame went completely down the drain, bringing big laughs.

Next, Ji Changwook hyped up his claw machine skills, boasting that they had been sharpened over years of experience. His actual skills, however, failed to match his confidence, drawing playful complaints from the secretaries.

Yet right after, he nailed a 10-second timing challenge on his very first attempt, winning a plush toy and sending everyone's dopamine levels soaring.

Ji Changwook's bucket list adventure then moved to a coin karaoke room. He belted out tracks with passion, looking as if he were letting out all his pent-up stress.

Before long, however, the microphone was snatched away by Kim Kwang-kyu. Ji Changwook sparked laughter by sharing, "The moment Kwang-kyu hyung handed me the remote and asked me to queue up ‘Blue Bird,’ reality suddenly hit me."

Ji Changwook added, "It's been so long since I've felt this, but I feel completely exhausted from having too much fun," prompting the secretaries to jokingly yell back that he is dissatisfied whether they take care of him or not, wrapping up the day with plenty of laughs.

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Lee Seo-jin showed far more interest in Son Ye-jin than in Ji Changwook.

On the September 18 broadcast of SBS's "Whatever You Wish, JINI – My Genie Secretary" (hereinafter "My Genie Secretary"), Lee Seo-jin was seen paying much more attention to someone else's star than to his own assigned "My Star."

On that day, a drama production press conference took place as a major schedule for his "My Star," Ji Changwook. Backstage, Ji Changwook and the "My Genie Secretary" team prepared for a photo session.

However, Lee Seo-jin's attention was entirely focused on Son Ye-jin, who stars alongside Ji Changwook. Looking at Son Ye-jin, he showered her with compliments, saying, "You're pretty, so pretty—you don't even need to look in the mirror."

Lee Seo-jin then offered her honey, an item meant for soothing Ji Changwook's throat, asking, "Ye-jin, would you like some honey? Honey?" Son Ye-jin politely declined, replying, "I'm fine, thank you. If I eat it now, I feel like it will be too sticky once I get out on stage."

Watching the interaction, Kim Kwang-kyu expressed his amazement at Lee Seo-jin's uncharacteristic behavior, remarking, "I was so shocked when he started talking to actor Son Ye-jin. He's really not the kind of guy to do that."

In response, Lee Seo-jin defended himself by saying, "No, she just kept coughing. She was coughing right next to me, so that's why. If you doubt me, just replay the footage." The production team then reviewed the recorded clips, which captured Son Ye-jin looking perfectly fine without coughing, sparking laughter.

Even afterward, Lee Seo-jin continued making small talk with Son Ye-jin about golf. When the production team pressed him on why he did so, Lee Seo-jin explained, "Some of her husband's friends are my juniors. I heard Son Ye-jin is really good at golf, and I've watched her YouTube videos, so I was just asking about it."

Hearing this, the production crew asked if he had ever watched Ji Changwook's YouTube channel. Lee Seo-jin put on a completely clueless expression and asked, "Where? He's on YouTube?"—bringing on a fresh wave of laughter.

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Ji Changwook requested some follow-up care.

On the September 18 broadcast of SBS's "Whatever You Wish, Genie – My Genie Secretary" (hereinafter referred to as "My Genie Secretary"), the program welcomed its very first returning "My Star" guest.

During the episode, actor Ji Changwook returned to the secretaries following his appearance last season. Requesting follow-up care, he shared his expectations, saying, "Since this is my second time, and I've grown closer to the older brothers and built a bond with them, I have high hopes that our chemistry will be even better than before."

He also added, "Today is a production presentation, a formal public setting, so I think the older brothers will show an attitude befitting an official appearance."

True to his hopes, the secretaries drew eyes by arriving dressed in suits tailored to the occasion.

However, their dignified presence was short-lived. The secretaries quickly forgot their primary duties, drawing bursts of laughter by critiquing the attire of Ji Changwook's manager upon reuniting.

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Legendary girl group Fin. K.L is returning as a complete group after about 21 years.

Gemstone E&M announced on the 21st, "We have joined hands with the four members LEE HYORI, Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu-ri to prepare for Fin. K.L's full-group official activities."

For this upcoming endeavor, Gemstone E&M will handle planning and operations in collaboration with the four members and related parties. Jason Lee, head of group management at Gemstone E&M, shared his aspirations, saying, "Fin. K.L is an artist with monumental symbolism in the history of Korean popular music. We will sequentially unveil diverse activities to deliver new memories and emotions to the fans who have steadfastly waited for and supported Fin. K.L over a long time."

This marks a full-fledged return for Fin. K.L as a complete team for the first time in 21 years, following their digital single album "Forever Fin. K.L" released in 2005. They previously reunited after 14 years through the 2019 JTBC variety show "Camping Club" and released a special new song, but that project was heavily characterized as a broadcast-linked event.

Debuting in the music scene in 1998, Fin. K.L opened wide the golden age of girl groups by scoring mega-hits with every track they released, starting with their debut song "Blue Rain," followed by "To My Boyfriend," "Eternal Love," "Pride," "White," and "Now." Ranging from icons of innocence to confident and unconventional charisma across a broad conceptual spectrum, they swept music grand prizes from the three major broadcast networks and enjoyed syndrome-level popularity, leaving an indelible footprint in the history of K-pop girl groups.

Following Fin. K.L's activities, LEE HYORI has continued a peerless career as a superstar, solo singer, and entertainer symbolizing her era, while Ock Joo-hyun has established herself as one of South Korea's top musical divas. Lee Jin and Sung Yu-ri have also received widespread love across acting and variety entertainment.

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The film "The Assassin(s)" has taken first place in advance ticket reservation rates and sales rankings two days ahead of its release.

According to the Korean Film Council ticket reservation figures on the 21st, "The Assassin(s)" recorded 28.9%, overtaking "The Odyssey" (22.2%), which had held the top spot in this category for a long time, to rise to first place. Advance ticket sales surpassed 150,000, recording the highest figure among films targeting the Chuseok holiday.

Currently, the film at number one at the box office is "The Intern", which was released on the 16th. However, it showed less-than-expected momentum, with first-weekend audiences numbering in the 200,000 range and total weekly audiences stopping at 400,000. Given the current trend, it is highly likely that "The Assassin(s)" will rise to the number one spot at the box office upon its release.

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and mastermind behind the First Lady assassination incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. It is directed by Hur Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

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"The Intern," starring actors Choi Minsik and Han So-hee, put an end to the six-week consecutive weekend box office streak of "The Odyssey."

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network on the 21st, "The Intern" drew 275,182 moviegoers from the 18th to the 20th. Its cumulative audience reached 403,902. It has been about 50 days since "HOPE" that a Korean film claimed the No. 1 spot at the box office.

Released on the 16th, "The Intern" debuted at No. 1 at the box office and maintained its momentum through the weekend. However, with the weekend audience stopping in the 200,000 range, its future box office prospects are not necessarily optimistic. This is because "The Assassin(s)," "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," and "Possible Love" are scheduled to open simultaneously on the 23rd.

Taking the No. 2 spot at the box office was "The Odyssey," which brought in 256,792 viewers during the same period. Its cumulative audience stands at 11,217,640. Entering its seventh week in release, it handed over the top spot to "The Intern," but its lasting momentum remains formidable. If it maintains its staying power this week as new releases targeting the Chuseok holiday open consecutively, surpassing 12 million in final admissions appears possible.

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Why did Officer Bu falsely close the missing persons case?

On the September 19 broadcast of SBS's "Unanswered Questions", the program tracked down Officer Bu, who falsely closed a missing persons case in Jeju.

On May 12, 36-year-old Jang Mi-ran disappeared after leaving her home. Her family and boyfriend filed a missing persons report, but she was ultimately found skeletal in a palm tree grove in Hallim-eup, Jeju City, 104 days after her disappearance. Shockingly, the palm grove was located just 400 meters away from her lodging.

Her boyfriend had reported her missing following her disappearance. The officer on duty at the time was Officer Bu from the Missing Persons Investigation Team at Jeju Seobu Police Station, who called back just two and a half hours after receiving the report, claiming he had made contact with Mi-ran. He informed the boyfriend that Mi-ran did not want her location disclosed to him, and announced that he was closing the case.

However, this was a lie. Even several days after the missing persons report, no one had been able to reach Mi-ran, prompting her family to file another report, which unraveled Officer Bu's deception.

Police had never actually spoken with Mi-ran following her disappearance; Officer Bu had falsely processed her as deceased in the internal police missing persons system, deleting the report record.

Yet this was not the only case Officer Bu had falsely closed. In June, Officer Bu handled a missing persons report for a man in his 60s in the exact same manner. Public fury erupted as his incomprehensible conduct came to light, revealing that Officer Bu had Distorted details or falsely closed as many as 25 missing persons reports.

Furthermore, on the day Mi-ran's remains were discovered, police prematurely announced her cause of death as hanging, suggesting she had taken her own life—even before an autopsy had been conducted.

However, because Mi-ran was found in a skeletal state, even an autopsy could not determine a definitive cause of death, nor were there clear clues pointing to how she died. Despite this, police had rushed to announce a cause of death.

These police actions ultimately fueled numerous suspicions. Questions were raised regarding cell tower locations during the early days of her disappearance and CCTV sightings, as well as skepticism over whether it was even possible to hang oneself from a palm tree using shoelaces.

Through experiments, the production team confirmed that the possibility of incomplete hanging could not be ruled out. However, this finding alone was insufficient to determine whether her death was a suicide or homicide. The broadcast emphasized that hasty speculation and assumptions must be avoided all the more.

Regarding Officer Bu, police stated, "Profiling analysis suggests that a motive of work neglect, amid fatigue from accumulated workload and mounting responsibilities, combined with the suspect's avoidant and irresponsible attitude, led to the crime of falsely closing the cases."

However, attributing his actions merely to laziness raised eyebrows, as Officer Bu demonstrated meticulous calculation in the case of the man in his 60s by searching through other case files to find contact numbers and reach out.

In response, a criminal expert stated, "This is not an act driven by avoidance, escape, impulse, or an unconscious loss of control. He took extremely selective, proactive, and deliberate actions. He deliberately made it impossible to locate the missing persons, and we must uncover why Officer Bu did such a thing."

The expert drew further attention by adding, "Committing criminal acts using one's position or authority to gain a sense of superiority and satisfaction, as if one were a god, is referred to as a 'God complex.' The most notorious example is Britain's Harold Shipman, who killed patients he deemed unworthy of life by injecting them with poison."

Finally, the broadcast emphasized that while Officer Bu turned numerous missing persons cases into cold cases, he is not solely to blame for turning them into suspicious deaths.

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Ahn Bohyun successfully arrested Yoo Seung-ho.

On the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" ("Flex X Cop 2") broadcast on the 19th, Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra were depicted arresting Yoo Sung-won.

On this day, Jung Tae-sun incited Han Jong-hyun to murder Yoo Sung-won. Learning of this, Yoo Sung-won murdered Han Jong-hyun and fled.

Violent Crimes Team 1, pursuing Yoo Sung-won, suffered injuries, and Jin Yi-soo, who had previously been attacked by Han Jong-hyun, barely regained consciousness.

Joo Hye-ra disguised herself as Jung Tae-sun to lure Yoo Sung-won. She then got into a physical altercation with him. During the struggle, Yoo Sung-won pointed a gun at Joo Hye-ra, saying, "You will become a masterpiece," and pulled the trigger.

Yoo Sung-won moved the bleeding, collapsed Joo Hye-ra to his exhibition space. At that moment, Jin Yi-soo appeared. In response, Yoo Sung-won said, "Watch how I make a work of art out of this woman. It will be the last piece your brother sees before he dies."

Jin Yi-soo replied, "Art? This is just trash. Trash made by a crazy murderous bastard. You think you are an artist? You just want to kill people. You are obsessed with corpses and get excited whenever you see one. You just wrapped it up as art and exhibited it to people, which makes you out of your mind."

Yoo Sung-won confessed to the murders, saying, "Do you still not understand? This is art on a completely different level. The kids I killed were living meaningless lives. I turned them into eternal beauty."

This was all part of Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra's plan, and the scene was being broadcast live through the media. Emergency arrested on murder charges, Yoo Sung-won maintained a brazen attitude until the end, claiming he had not made a confession but merely spoken out of imagination.

At the same time, Jung Tae-sun played innocent, claiming he did not know his son was a murderer and thinking Joo Hye-ra's previous warning to him was just a misunderstanding. He also denied any involvement in Han Jong-hyun's murder and Mr. Hwang's suicide.

The detectives searching Yoo Sung-won's studio to find decisive evidence finally discovered three bodies in his yard.

Joo Hye-ra questioned him, saying, "We found bodies in the yard. You buried bodies in your yard and walked all over them. Even in death, you made them lie beneath your feet, supporting you?"

Excited, Yoo Sung-won responded, "That is right. Because they are mine. They are mine! Even the corpses rotting underground are all mine. They are my artwork."

Joo Hye-ra told him, "This is your ending. A killer who pretended to be an artist," to which Yoo Sung-won retorted, "No, my name and my work will become even more famous. The whole world will remember me." Jin Yi-soo then brought a sense of catharsis by telling him, "Well, you won't get to see that. You will be locked up in a cell. Or maybe a psychiatric hospital instead of prison. Farewell."

Jung Tae-sun, who had denied his charges until the end, could no longer make excuses due to Jin Yi-soo's wiretapping and was arrested along with his son.

With all the cases concluded, a joint funeral was held to honor the victims, and Violent Crimes Team 1 even received commendation certificates.

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a man appeared driving a knife into a picture of Jin Yi-soo with a murderous look in his eyes, raising anticipation for the next story of Jin Yi-soo and Violent Crimes Team 1.

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Ahn Bohyun found himself in a crisis.

On the September 18 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo was portrayed facing a major crisis.

On this day, the chief of police announced disciplinary action against the Major Crimes Unit 1 for pushing forward with the investigation into Yoo Sung-won.

In response, Jin Yi-soo submitted his resignation, offering to take the blame instead. However, the chief dismissed his proposal, saying, "A disciplinary committee is going to open, so hand in hand, get out."

Jin Yi-soo protested, "What did we do wrong? The one who did wrong is you, Chief," revealing that he knew the chief had leaked investigation information to Jung Tae-sun's side. Jin Yi-soo then drew attention by warning, "Don't touch my team members," and declaring that if the chief failed to comply, he would expose the chief's corruption.

Jin Yi-soo sacrificed himself for his team members. Touched by this, Joo Hye-ra expressed her apologetic feelings. Jin Yi-soo hinted meaningfully, "I'll go out and do what I can do. Team Leader Joo, please protect this place. I'm not giving up on Yoo Sung-won."

Heading straight to meet Jung Tae-sun, Jin Yi-soo told him, "Watch and see how far I can go," and presented him with a pair of gold-plated handcuffs.

Consequently, Jung Tae-sun hastily prepared for Yoo Sung-won's escape abroad. Meanwhile, Jin Yi-soo listened to all of their conversations through a bugging device he had installed in the handcuffs and shared the information with Major Crimes Unit 1.

At that time, Jin Yi-soo headed to Yoo Sung-won's studio, where he discovered another exhibition space filled with personal belongings of the victims.

Jin Yi-soo informed Joo Hye-ra, "I found Yoo Sung-won's real studio. All the evidence is here." In response, the superintendent told him to wait a moment while sending the forensic team.

Joo Hye-ra and Major Crimes Unit 1 arrested Yoo Sung-won, stating, "Yoo Sung-won, we are placing you under emergency arrest on murder charges." To this, Yoo Sung-won showed a shameless attitude until the end, asking, "You're quite confident. Is it certain this time? Can you really catch me?"

Yoo Sung-won then asked, "Where is Soo-hyung right now? Is he in my studio?"

At that moment, Jin Yi-soo was attacked by Han Jong-hyun and collapsed, prompting Jung Tae-sun to order that both the studio and Jin Yi-soo be burned down, raising curiosity about how the story will unfold next.

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The main "doctor version" poster featuring actor Kim Ji-won’s striking visual transformation has been revealed.

SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" (written by Pyun Sung-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim), set to premiere on Friday, October 9, at 9:50 PM, has released its main doctor version poster, previewing a powerful transformation for lead actor Kim Ji-won.

"Doctor X" is a refreshing medical noir depicting the activities of Gye Su-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), a "crazy fox of the operating room" who shatters massive absurdities with uncompromised, genius surgical skills. It is the first medical genre project presented by the "SBS Cider Universe," which has driven box office success with hits such as "Taxi Driver," "The Fiery Priest," and "The Judge from Hell."

In the poster released on the 18th, Kim Ji-won gazes steadily into the camera with an unshakeable, expressionless face while wearing a doctor's gown stained with blood. While the contrast between the pristine white gown and the vivid surgical traces commands attention, her gaze filled with absolute surgical conviction and determination heralds the birth of an unprecedented character.

In the drama, Kim Ji-won is set to engulf the "white mafia" of Guseo University Hospital, who pursue power and profit with god-like surgical skills. In addition, a powerhouse lineup of veteran actors including Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok is set to join, further heightening anticipation.

The production team shared, "This doctor version main poster captures the presence of Gye Su-jeong, a dark hero genius doctor who instantly overwhelms the space of the operating room. Please look forward to what path Gye Su-jeong, who will stand against the power of the Guseo University 'white mafia' with overwhelming surgical skills alone, will take in 'Doctor X,' and witness the birth of an unprecedented doctor who does not compromise within any mold."

"Doctor X," which continues the lineage of SBS's refreshing genre dramas, will premiere on Friday, October 9, at 9:50 PM.

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The "Major Crimes Team 1" members of "Flex X Cop 2," Ahn Bohyun, Jung Eun-chae, Kang Sang Jun, and Kim Shin-bi, shared their heartfelt final greetings a day before the show's conclusion.

Ahead of the broadcast of episode 13 at 9:50 PM on Friday the 18th, the production team of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) released the closing remarks of Ahn Bohyun (playing Jin Yi-soo), Jung Eun-chae (playing Joo Hye-ra), Kang Sang Jun (playing Park Jun-young), and Kim Shin-bi (playing Choi Kyung-jin), who led the center of the story.

Ahn Bohyun, who showcased Jin Yi-soo himself through his irreplaceable passionate acting, expressed his deep affection, saying, "I sincerely thank everyone who watched 'Flex X Cop 2.' I was truly happy to meet the character 'Jin Yi-soo,' and since I seem to have become much brighter like Yi-soo, Yi-soo will remain with a very special meaning to me." He added, "Thanks to many people watching and supporting us, we were able to successfully wrap up Season 2. I once again sincerely thank everyone who joined us."

Jung Eun-chae, who demonstrated leadership as Joo Hye-ra, a veteran team leader and former ace of the National Police Agency's counter-terrorism team, stated, "I want to express my sincere gratitude to the many people who watched and loved 'Flex X Cop 2,' and this project will also remain a precious memory for me for a long time." She also shared, "I want to say it was an honor to work with such great colleagues and staff members. I will always move forward with a grateful heart."

Kang Sang Jun, who played Park Jun-young, the reliable and righteous detective of Major Crimes Team 1, greeted by saying, "I was genuinely grateful to be able to join such a fun and wonderful set once again while filming 'Flex X Cop 2.' I also thank all the production crew and staff." He added, "It would be beyond wonderful if the fun adventure called 'Flex X Cop,' which we worked hard to make, served as a small breath of fresh air in your daily lives. Thank you for watching our drama all this time."

Kim Shin-bi, who played the witty MZ youngest member Choi Kyung-jin, also shared warm remarks, saying, "I sincerely thank you for watching 'Flex X Cop 2' and sending so much interest." He added, "I once again thank everyone who journeyed with 'Flex X Cop 2' from summer into autumn until the weather turned quite chilly, and I hope the playfulness and exhilaration we delivered remain as joyful memories for you. Please be careful not to catch a cold and always stay healthy."

Meanwhile, in the 12th episode broadcast, the bizarre details of serial killer Yoo Sung-won's (played by Yoo Seung-ho) crimes were revealed, delivering a major shock to viewers. Attention is focused on whether Major Crimes Team 1 can punish the vicious Yoo Sung-won and complete a perfect cider ending.

Episode 13 of "Flex X Cop 2" airs tonight (the 18th) at 9:50 PM, and the final episode airs tomorrow, Saturday the 19th, at 9:50 PM.

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Netflix's new series "The Scandal" is meeting global viewers today at 5:00 PM, and key points to watch have been revealed.

"The Scandal" is a series depicting a daring and dangerous love wager between Lady Jo (played by Son Ye-jin), a woman with talents that transcend the limitations of the Joseon Dynasty, and Jo-won (played by Ji Changwook), the greatest romantic in Joseon, along with the story of Hui-yeon (played by Nana), a woman entangled in their wager.

#1. A Classic Reinterpreted Through a 2026 Lens... More Multidimensional Female Narrative

The first point to watch is that director Jung Ji-woo has freshly reinterpreted the classic novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," which has captivated countless people since its publication in 1782, through the perspective of 2026. While multi-dimensionally addressing the desires of characters who yearn for what the era does not permit and attempt to choose their own lives, the series also meticulously portrays the relationship between Lady Jo and Hui-yeon—which did not exist in the original work—completing a much richer and more multidimensional female narrative.

"Les Liaisons Dangereuses" was previously adapted into the 2003 domestic hit film "Untold Scandal," starring Bae Yong-jun, Jeon Do-yeon, and Lee Mi-sook. Viewers can enjoy the fun of comparing the film and the series.

#2. Son Ye-jin X Ji Changwook X Nana, a Stealthy and Enthralling Psychological Warfare

An alluring ensemble unfolds, featuring Son Ye-jin (as Lady Jo) returning to a historical drama after 24 years with captivating acting, Ji Changwook (as Jo-won) portraying multi-layered emotional lines, and Nana (as Hui-yeon) taking on a historical drama for the first time in her filmography. Director Jung Ji-woo shared, "All three characters have a major gap between 'the self they show' and 'the self they hide.' The process of being caught or peeking into each other will create visual appeal through the push-and-pull psychological tension among the three."

#3. Fresh Production Breaking the Mold of Traditional Historical Dramas by Utilizing Pansori, Voiceovers, and Minhwa

The final point to watch is the fresh direction that breaks away from the mold of traditional historical dramas. Letters containing the characters' innermost thoughts are delivered in a voiceover format to heighten immersion, while pansori and minhwa elements placed appropriately maximize the unique aesthetics of the Joseon Dynasty. On top of this, there is plenty to see, ranging from alluring costumes capturing each character's traits to art direction and props that realistically implement the gorgeous and elegant scenery of Bukchon.

Combining modern narrative, dense acting by the actors, and unmatched production, the Netflix series "The Scandal" will be released via Netflix on Friday the 18th at 5:00 PM.

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A special stage celebrating the musical journey of Yoon Hang-ki (83), a living legend of South Korean popular music and a pioneer of Korean rock, is set to take place.

Performance production company Live Moment announced that the Yoon Hang-ki 65th anniversary tribute concert "Thanks to You, I Am Happy" will be held at 7 PM on October 24 at the Mapo Art Center Art Hall Mac in Seoul. Beyond a commemorative show for a legendary singer who defined an era, this event is prepared as a tribute concert that brings a chapter of South Korean pop music history back to the stage.

Yoon Hang-ki has left a distinct footprint in the history of Korean popular music through his long career as a singer, composer, and singer-songwriter, including leading Key Boys, which spearheaded the early days of Korean group sounds. In particular, he has released numerous hit songs such as "Rosy Scarf," "I Am Happy," "Friend, My Friend," and "Everyone," receiving love across generations.

A large number of senior and junior artists representing the South Korean music scene will participate in this concert to celebrate Yoon Hang-ki's musical career together. Ten junior artists are scheduled to take the stage and present tribute performances, reinterpreting Yoon Hang-ki's masterpiece songs with their own musical colors.

A concert official shared, "As this is an event celebrating Teacher Yoon Hang-ki's 65-year musical journey, we are creating a stage that goes beyond simply reminiscing about the past, showing how Yoon Hang-ki's music has been carried forward and how it will be remembered in the future. It will be a time for audiences who have lived through the same era to rediscover their youth, and for younger audiences to discover the present of a great musician who shaped Korean popular music."

This concert also carries the meaning of sharing. The organizers plan to donate a portion of the concert proceeds to Korea Food for the Hungry International's support for war orphans, the Sunshine School for children from multicultural families, and the World Orphan Support Association Goread.

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"Curious Stories Y" investigates the truth behind a chilling case where a woman was discovered dead inside the walk-in freezer of a large cafe in Paju.

Airing on Friday, September 18 at 8:50 p.m., SBS's "Curious Stories Y" sheds light on the mysterious murder case that unfolded at a cafe in Paju.

On September 4, a woman in her 60s who had been reported missing was found dead inside the freezer of a large cafe in Paju. The suspect is the cafe's owner, a man in his 30s surnamed Shin, who had met the victim for the first time on the day of the crime. Adding to the shock, counterfeit department store gift certificates worth a staggering 50 billion won were discovered alongside the scene.

Shin reportedly commissioned a typesetting and printing company to produce the vouchers in late July, claiming they were to be used as props for a film shoot. An acquaintance of Shin who spoke with the show's producers recalled hearing that Shin had previously engaged in voucher forgery, raising questions over whether this incident was tied to the same illicit scheme.

Suspicion of premeditation grew after it was revealed that Shin had instructed a part-time worker the day before the incident to set the freezer temperature to minus 25 degrees Celsius. However, Shin continues to deny the allegations, claiming he had no intention to kill.

Police believe the victim visited the cafe on a favor for an acquaintance working as a voucher broker and was murdered without ever understanding what was happening. What was Shin's true motive behind the 50 billion won in counterfeit vouchers and the sealed freezer?

"Curious Stories Y," uncovering the brutal truth concealed within the Paju freezer, airs on Friday, September 18 at 8:50 p.m. 

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SBS "Unanswered Questions" will expose the shocking actions of an active-duty police officer who deliberately and falsely closed and concealed a missing persons case.

Airing at 11:10 PM on Saturday, the 19th, the upcoming episode of SBS "Unanswered Questions" titled "104 Days Under the Palm Tree Forest – The Jeju Police Officer Bu Burial Case" will focus on the suspicions surrounding Officer Bu, who fabricated the missing person investigation, and the truth behind a wrongful death.

On the night of May 12, 36-year-old Jang Mi-ran went missing after leaving home. Although her boyfriend and family reported her missing, no activity or traces of her whereabouts were detected. Miran was found as skeletal remains 104 days later in a palm tree forest in Hallim-eup, Jeju City, just 400 meters away from her accommodation.

Officer Bu of the Jeju Western Police Station missing persons investigation team, who was in charge at the time of the missing persons report, notified that the case would be closed two hours and thirty minutes after receiving it, claiming that he had made contact with her and that she asked not to disclose her location to the reporter. However, this turned out to be entirely false. There were no call records, and Officer Bu deleted the case by processing the deceased as deceased in the internal police missing persons system.

This was not the only instance of Officer Bu falsely closing a case. In a missing persons report involving a man in his 60s last June, he also falsely closed the case by claiming he had made contact with the missing person. It has been revealed that he routinely manipulated or falsely closed as many as 25 missing persons reports, infuriating the bereaved families.

On the day Miran's remains were found, the police announced that she appeared to have hanged herself in the early hours of the day after she left home. Questions are being raised as to why the cause of death was hastily announced before an autopsy was even conducted, given that the deceased was found as skeletal remains and there were practically no clues due to the lack of proper investigation.

The producers of "Unanswered Questions" will investigate the possibility of murder through scientific experiments regarding cell tower locations, CCTV sightings, and whether it is physically possible to hang oneself from a palm tree using a shoelace.

"Unanswered Questions," which will track the habitual fabrication committed by a police officer sworn to protect citizens' lives and the hidden reality behind it, will air at 11:10 PM on Saturday, the 19th.

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CEO Cho Min, the daughter of Cho Kuk, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute under the Rebuilding Korea Party, who founded a domestic cosmetics brand in November 2024, revealed that her home shopping broadcast appearance was canceled shortly before going on air for questionable reasons.

On September 18, Cho shared on her social media, "I am replying after looking into the facts because there were many questions about the sudden cancellation of my home shopping appearance." She explained, "About 90 minutes before the broadcast, I received a notice to the effect that 'the appearance is canceled due to concerns over internal and external controversy.'" She added, "It is regrettable because we had prepared so much, but I am satisfied that we were able to conduct a great alternative broadcast thanks to the swift response of the live commerce platform."

Earlier, immediately after receiving notice of the cancellation, Cho had announced, "Today's live broadcast was canceled due to sudden circumstances on the home shopping network's side. To express our apologies to those who were waiting, we will cover the costs and provide free shipping on orders over 50,000 won."

Afterward, a sales report from the alternative live commerce broadcast shared directly by Cho showed a total order amount of 73,764,790 won.

Following the broadcast, Cho shared her thoughts, saying, "I couldn't appear on home shopping, but we achieved home shopping-level sales," and added, "Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in late into the night."

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i-dle leader SOYEON has proven her power as a queen by sweeping the top of music charts with her solo track "I'm gonna TOESA."

According to her agency Cube Entertainment on the 18th, the title track "I'm gonna TOESA" (Narr. Kian84) from SOYEON's 1st full-length album "What a Wonderful Life" achieved an "all-kill" by sweeping the number-one spots on real-time charts across major domestic music sites, including Melon, Genie, VIBE, FLO, and Bugs, earlier that day.

The global momentum is fierce as well. In addition to landing at number seven on Spotify's Daily Chart in South Korea, the track also secured the top spot on the daily charts of Genie and VIBE as of the previous day, laying the groundwork for long-term success. Notably, reaction to the video content has been enthusiastic, as it reclaimed the number-one spot on YouTube's daily popular music videos.

The secret to this song's popularity is undoubtedly "empathy." Listeners note that the lyrics capturing the sorrows and joys of office workers, combined with Kian84's narration, deliver a peculiar sense of catharsis. The music video's comment section is overflowing with real resignation experiences and messages of comfort from listeners both in Korea and abroad.

A wave of celebrity challenge videos has also added fuel to the buzz. Legendary vocalists such as Jaurim's Kim Yoon-ah and Ex's Lee Sang-mi, along with Kian84 who participated in the narration and BTOB's Yook Sung-jae who captivated online audiences with his witty vocals, have all joined in, generating buzz day after day.

SOYEON, who has conquered the charts, is set to appear on KBS 2TV's "The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's Candy-like Sound Boyfriend" airing today (the 18th) to perform "I'm gonna TOESA."

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Singer and actor IU has once again shared her warmth with the community to celebrate her debut anniversary.

According to her agency, EDAM Entertainment, on September 18, IU donated a total of 200 million won under the name "IUAENA"—a combination of her stage name and her official fandom name, "UAENA"—in honor of her debut anniversary. The donation was split evenly, with 50 million won delivered to each of four organizations: Korea Welfare Services, Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital, Heart-Heart Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity Korea.

The funds will be directed to various vulnerable communities in need of social support. They will be used to help young adults aging out of foster care settle stably into society, fund rehabilitation therapy for children and youth facing financial hardship, provide livelihood, educational, and mental health assistance for young women preparing for independence, and improve housing environments for national meritorious persons who served the country.

Keeping Faith with her fans, IU has consistently donated under the name "IUAENA" on special occasions such as her debut anniversary, her birthday, and the year-end holidays to give back for the love she receives. Her charitable giving has continued unabated this year, including a donation of 100 million won on Children's Day and 300 million won for her birthday this past May.

IU drew widespread admiration after it was revealed that her cumulative donations reached approximately 8 billion won as of December 2025.

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The film "The Odyssey" has surpassed 11 million moviegoers nationwide.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket computer network, "The Odyssey" recorded a cumulative audience of 11,000,003 at 11:41 a.m. on the 18th. Along with surpassing 11 million moviegoers, "The Odyssey" has also closed in on the record of "Avengers: Infinity War" (11.23 million), which ranks fifth in all-time foreign film box office hits in South Korea.

Although its daily box office ranking dropped to second following the release of "The Intern" on the 16th, it continues to maintain the number one spot in advance ticket reservation rates. "The Odyssey" has held the number one spot in overall advance reservation rates for 47 consecutive days from August 3 to September 18.

"The Odyssey" is based on the ancient Greek epic "The Odyssey" by the poet Homer, depicting the 10-year adventure of hero Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) trying to return to his hometown of Ithaca after the Trojan War. The film stars Matt Damon, along with Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.

Having surpassed 10 million moviegoers nationwide in 33 days since its release, "The Odyssey" continues to increase its cumulative audience while maintaining the number two spot at the box office even as it enters its seventh week of release.

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Actor Han Ye-ri has teamed up with the newly established agency Studio Viewtyque.

Studio Viewtyque announced the exclusive contract on the 18th, stating, "We are delighted to embark on this journey with actor Han Ye-ri, who possesses unmatched acting skills and diverse charms."

With this, Han has become the first artist to join Studio Viewtyque. The agency stated, "We will spare no effort in providing full support so that Han Ye-ri can fully unleash her potential across various fields based on the solid experience she has built over the years," adding, "Looking in the same direction as a reliable partner, we will accompany her to further expand her cinematic world."

Having initially majored in dance before stepping into acting through a short film, Han made her name known to the public with the film "As One" and has since brought uniquely textured characters to life in numerous projects, including "Sea Fog", "Worst Woman", "A Quiet Dream", "The Table", and "One Spring Night".

In particular, her portrayal of Monica in director Lee Isaac Chung's film "Minari" delivered a delicate yet strong performance with great depth, leaving a profound impression on audiences both in South Korea and globally. Through this work, she proved her presence as an actor by winning the Best Actress award at the 2021 Gold List.

On the small screen, she has also showcased diverse acting spanning various genres and eras, from "Six Flying Dragons", "Hello, My Twenties!", and "Nokdu Flower" to "My Unfamiliar Family" and "Doubt".

Han's scope of activities has not been limited to the screen and television. Having majored in Korean dance at the Korea National University of Arts, she has expanded her career as an artist by participating in various performing arts based on her background in dance.

Recently, she also took her first steps as a director. She unveiled her directorial debut, "Finding a Lost Heart" (literal title), at the 13th Marie Claire Film Festival. Han co-directed the project with director Yoo Si-hyung while also taking part in screenwriting, planning, and starring in the film, demonstrating new potential as a creator beyond acting.

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[SBS E! News | Editor Kim Hyo-jung] What are the protagonists of the dot-com boom up to these days?

The September 17 broadcast of SBS's

Tails of Tales

(hereinafter "Kkokkomu") shed light on the culture that brought people together in an era long before smartphones, under the subtitle "Respond, Freedom and Challenge!"

Following the PC communication era—when people secretly logged on while risking astronomical phone bills—the high-speed internet era arrived, triggering a dot-com boom.

As IT venture companies sprouted up like mushrooms after rain to lead the dot-com boom, Freedom & Challenge gathered talented individuals connected through Seoul National University and Samsung, centered around CEO Jeon Je-wan, who graduated from Seoul National University's Department of Business Administration and worked at Samsung C&T. They went on to create and launch Freechal.

Jeon Je-wan had previously taught himself computers while at Samsung C&T, created a new human resources management system, and was recognized for his contribution to reforming Samsung's HR system, earning him the 1st Proud Samsung Person Award.

In 1997, amid the Asian financial crisis, he left Samsung to establish Freedom & Challenge and gathered talented individuals one by one. Together, they created Freechal, a platform where anyone could easily create a community anytime and anywhere. It became a massive hit, surpassing 1 million members and 35,000 created communities within just three months of its launch.

South Korea's representative fashion platform, Musinsa, also traces its roots back to a community hosted there. Freechal soared to success thanks to people who gathered in online communities, delighted by the opening of a new world where they could connect and interact.

Around the same time, Saijoheun Sesang, which provided club services, envied Freechal's capital and talent pool and created their own new service.

What they created was Cyworld, which featured mini-homepages—marking the beginning of Korean-style social media. It became a huge hit by introducing industry-first features like BGM services and the cyber currency "Acorn" (Dotori).

Shifting its positioning from a communal space that people had to visit together to a personalized space that came to the users through innovative new services, Cyworld evolved into a platform rivaling South Korea's Naver and Daum.

Feeling threatened by the emergence of Cyworld, Freechal launched a "My Homepage" service that closely resembled mini-homepages and announced that community operations would become paid.

However, this sparked public outrage, causing users to abandon the platform in an instant and cutting its user base in half.

Then, in 2010, dot-com companies faced the unexpected era of smartphones. With the emergence of feed-style social media where information comes to users automatically, the dot-com era met its downfall.

Pushed aside by foreign social media due to structural changes in services, Cyworld struggled, and Freechal eventually announced the termination of its services in 2013.

Since then, Cyworld's founders have been active in the new era, while former Freechal employees have grown into giants of South Korea's IT industry, currently serving as Naver's Head of Design, Kakao's Co-CEO, a member of the Presidential National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee, and the representative who created Pinkfong.

However, former Freechal CEO Jeon Je-wan was not among them. Currently working as a cleaner at a pension in Yangyang, he shared, "The pain of going through business failure is immense. In fact, your life reaches the verge of ruin, and you come here to clean because you need to forget the agony. You have to focus on one thing to forget. But it keeps coming back to mind, which means you haven't been able to empty your heart. Can you really empty it that easily? I built a structure that entered the domestic top 3 in just one year, so if I could empty all of that away, I'd be an enlightened person."

Cutting ties with everyone, former Freechal CEO Jeon Je-wan now lives by cleaning pensions and working as a designated driver. In reality, Freechal had a structural flaw where the more successful the site became, the more deficits the company accumulated.

As a result, investment funds quickly dried up, coinciding with the plunge in IT-related stock prices and the collapse of the dot-com bubble. Although CEO Jeon ran around desperately seeking investments, Freechal—pushed to the edge of a cliff as the market failed to recognize the potential of IT companies—announced paid community operations. Just when he thought he had found a breakthrough, it was short-lived.

In December 2002, former CEO Jeon Je-wan was arrested. Even though he explained that it was an unavoidable management decision due to the company's financial crisis and not for personal gain, he was sentenced to one year in prison. He expressed his apologies, saying, "Taking this opportunity, I want to apologize to Freechal users for not being able to protect their data until the end."

Later, thinking that the historical value and importance of Cyworld's data should not be overlooked, former CEO Jeon acquired Cyworld and invested over 30 billion won in its development. However, with the outbreak of COVID-19, he ultimately failed to save Cyworld either, leaving behind a sense of regret as he is now left only to reminisce about those days.

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[SBS Entertainment News | Reported by Kang Sun-ae] Actor Ji Changwook makes a return appearance on "SEOJIN," showcasing his candid and witty charm as he opens up about the hardships of his 20-year acting career and behind-the-scenes stories of his legendary kiss scenes.

On the episode of the SBS program "What Can I Do For You - SEOJIN" (hereinafter "SEOJIN") airing tonight, September 18 at 11:10 PM, Ji Changwook becomes the show's first repeat guest, displaying his versatile charms.

During the broadcast, Ji Changwook reflects on his roughly 20-year acting career as a prolific "workaholic" actor. In particular, he shocks those around him with the startling confession that he "can only rest for about ten days a year," while sharing the reasons why he has continuously worked without a break and revealing inner thoughts he has never expressed before.

He also reveals his own know-how regarding kiss scenes, which previously earned him the nickname "Professional Kissser" after racking up 50 million views. This prompts Lee Seojin, a self-proclaimed "kiss master," to counter with his own philosophy, sparking an intense "kiss scene debate war" that sends the set into fits of laughter.

Additionally, Ji Changwook flaunts his exceptional vocal talent by passionately singing Kim Kwang-seok's "In the Name of Love." This prompts Kim Kwang-kyu, a "second-album singer," to issue a pride-fueled challenge, setting up an impromptu vocal showdown that raises anticipation.

The Ji Changwook episode of "SEOJIN," which recently climbed to No. 4 on Netflix's weekly chart and stayed in the Top 10 for three consecutive weeks, will air on Friday, September 18 at 11:10 PM.

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'The Assassin(s)' for Chuseok?

As a relay of holidays including Chuseok, National Foundation Day, and Hangeul Day approaches, cracks are beginning to show in the box office dominance of "The Odyssey". "The Odyssey" has begun a downward trend after surpassing 10 million cumulative moviegoers, and Korean films targeting the Chuseok holiday are gearing up to compete for the throne.

The first runner was "The Intern", which was released on the 16th. "The Intern" overtook the slowing "The Odyssey" to become the Korean film that claimed the top spot at the box office for the first time in 42 days. However, it is showing signs of struggling, gathering daily audiences in the 60,000 range on its first day and the 40,000 range on the second day.

Looking at advance ticket booking figures, we can predict this Chuseok box office landscape. "The Assassin(s)", set to be released on the 23rd, has chased "The Odyssey", which has been firmly holding the top spot, right down to its heels in terms of reservation rate and ticket sales. On the 18th, "The Odyssey" ranked first with a 22.3% reservation rate and 129,000 advance tickets sold, while "The Assassin(s)" climbed to second place with a 17.2% reservation rate and 100,000 advance tickets sold.

As "The Odyssey" enters its 7th week since release and begins a downward trend, while "The Assassin(s)" is raising its reservation rate due to expectations for a new release, rankings are very likely to flip next week.

However, given that nearly 20 million moviegoers flocked to just two films this summer, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey", it remains to be seen how enthusiastically audiences will respond to the new releases coming out during the Chuseok holiday. Among the new releases, "The Assassin(s)" is showing the most prominence, while reservation figures for "The Intern", "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub", and "REAWAKEN MAN: THE RED" are falling short of expectations.

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and mastermind behind the assassination of the First Lady that shocked the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1974. It was directed by Hur Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

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Ahn Bohyun is making a daring gamble by stepping down from the police force in "Flex X Cop 2."

In episode 13 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), airing on Friday, September 18 at 9:50 PM, a shocking moment will unfold as Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bohyun) hands his resignation letter to the police chief.

In the previous broadcast, serial killer Yoo Sung-won (played by Yoo Seung-ho) infuriated viewers by casually walking out of the police station using the immense power and influence of his mother, Chairwoman Jung Tae-sun (played by Kim Hye-eun). Yoo Sung-won's bizarre and horrifying actions—such as fatally poisoning a suspect who discovered his true identity and sending the victim's body straight to the police precinct—have placed the entire Violent Crimes Team 1 under immense pressure.

Amid this escalating tension, newly released photos ahead of the September 18 broadcast reveal Jin Yi-soo presenting his resignation letter to Chief Kwon Tae-gyun (played by Ryu Tae-ho) with a chilling, resolute expression completely stripped of his signature playful smirk. Having taken deep pride in his work as a detective, his decision to play such an extreme card and surrender his police badge has drawn intense curiosity.

Additionally, a look of deep concern and conflicted emotions is captured on the face of new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae) as she watches Jin Yi-soo from the lobby of Gangha Police Station, pulling at viewers' heartstrings. Viewers are left eager to see whether the duo, who delivered unmatched and refreshing teamwork, are headed toward a bittersweet parting, and what true counterattack Jin Yi-soo has planned after giving up his badge.

With only two episodes remaining, "Flex X Cop 2" is gearing up for an explosive conclusion, airing its final episodes 13 and 14 on September 18 and September 19 at 9:50 PM. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)

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Actor Suzy strikes a pose at a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the morning of September 18.

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