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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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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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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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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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WONHEE 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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IROHA of 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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MINJU of 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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TWICE member CHAEYOUNG and singer Zion. T have officially denied rumors that they have broken up.

On the 14th, the agencies representing both Zion. T and CHAEYOUNG released an official statement saying, "After checking with the artists themselves, the two are still maintaining a good relationship and continuing their relationship in a positive manner."

Earlier that day, a media outlet reported that the two had naturally drifted apart due to their busy schedules and broken up. However, the agencies for both sides refuted the report, stating that they confirmed the facts directly with the artists.

Both companies also announced a firm response to the spread of false information. They warned, "We will continuously monitor to prevent the artists' reputations from being damaged by baseless speculative articles, the spread of false information contrary to the facts, and malicious posts," adding, "We will take strong legal action against sensational reports and distribution regarding unconfirmed facts."

Zion. T and CHAEYOUNG became embroiled in dating rumors in April 2024, at which time the agencies for both sides acknowledged their relationship, stating that the two were meeting with good feelings. Since then, the two have continued their public relationship, overcoming a 10-year age gap.

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The first trial for Hover Lab representative Kim Se-ui, who was detained and indicted on charges including spreading false information about actor Kim Soo-hyun, was scheduled to be held on the 14th but was abruptly postponed on the day of the hearing. The trial date had previously been changed once on June 26 at the request of the defense, making this the second postponement.

According to the Seoul Central District Court, the trial for Kim and five others, which had been scheduled for 10:40 a.m. today in Courtroom 526 of the West Building, was canceled following an order by the court to change the trial date. The prosecutor, the defendants, counsel for both sides, and counsel for the victim were all notified.

On the 13th, the day before the scheduled trial, Kim's defense counsel submitted a written opinion along with a confirmation of intent expressing his desire to have a citizen participation trial. The victim's counsel also submitted a written opinion on the same day, and the court promptly issued a trial preparation order.

A citizen participation trial is a criminal trial system in which ordinary citizens participate as jurors to determine guilt and provide opinions on sentencing. Although the jury's verdict is not legally binding, the court generally respects it and takes it into consideration when issuing its ruling.

When an application for a citizen participation trial is filed, the court must first determine whether the defendant genuinely wishes to have such a trial and whether there are any grounds for exclusion. If the application is accepted, a separate pretrial preparation hearing must be held for procedures such as jury selection. As a result, the previously scheduled hearing could not proceed as planned.

Meanwhile, five to six trucks from Kim Soo-hyun's fandom, which has been calling for Kim Se-ui's detention, were stationed outside the court today, publicly expressing their support for Kim Soo-hyun.

Five to six individuals believed to be Hover Lab supporters also remained outside the courtroom. Some of them had also been seen at Kim's detention warrant hearing earlier. Appearing to be unaware that the trial date had been changed, they were seen leaving the courtroom area after learning of the postponement.

Previously, Kim was detained following a detention warrant hearing held at the Seoul Central District Court on May 26. He faces charges including violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes, defamation involving false statements, intimidation, and violations of the Stalking Punishment Act. The charges stem from broadcasts in which he claimed that the late Kim Sae-ron had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun while she was a minor and that pressure to repay her debts had caused her death, while presenting fabricated screenshots of KakaoTalk conversations and audio files as evidence.

Kim subsequently filed for a review of his detention, but the request was denied on June 2, leaving him in detention. He was indicted while in custody on June 23.

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GUNIL, leader of the group Xdinary Heroes, has released a lengthy statement regarding his departure from the group.

On August 13, after JYP Entertainment officially announced that GUNIL would be leaving Xdinary Heroes, GUNIL posted on a fan platform, "This will likely be my final greeting to you as a member of Xdinary Heroes. I truly wanted to remain with Xdinary Heroes until the very end and keep the group as the six-member group, but as you know, I had no choice but to accept the company's decision."

Controversy previously escalated when an online post written by an individual claiming to be GUNIL's ex-girlfriend began spreading. In the post, the writer claimed that after concerts, GUNIL vented his frustrations about fans and even made harsh remarks such as wanting to "slap their faces," adding that he frequently badmouthed fans in private and differed from the bright image he displayed on broadcast.

In response, GUNIL stated, "Since I am no longer a member of Xdinary Heroes, I do not want to hide the truth or make false excuses for my own sake." Regarding the individual who initiated the controversy, he explained, "It was someone I got to know through an acquaintance and dated for about two weeks. At the time, I was mentally exhausted from ongoing malicious comments, false rumors about me, and various anxieties regarding Xdinary Heroes' music and performances. It was a time when opening up about my frustrated feelings to a stranger who didn't know me well felt more comfortable than confiding in those close to me."

Admitting to making the comments in question and apologizing for them, GUNIL also addressed the circumstances surrounding his statements at the time. He added, "Earlier this year, there was an incident where sasaeng fans broke into our dorm, and someone even attached a location tracker to my personal vehicle to follow me around. Going through those experiences filled me with immense fear and resentment toward certain malicious fans, and I went through a very difficult time mentally. As the leader and the oldest member, I couldn't easily talk about my fear or anxiety, so I tried my best to manage my emotions on my own."

Regarding the timing of his comments, he pointed to the concert at INSPIRE Arena this past June as the turning point. GUNIL stated, "Along with the members, I prepared with the single-minded goal of giving Villains the absolute best performance possible, and after finishing the first day's show, I checked social media with high expectations." He continued, "Seeing unexpected criticism and malicious comments caused me to break down emotionally. Not wanting to worry the company or my fellow members, I couldn't express how I felt, and in the end, while opening up about those pent-up emotions to someone I had only recently met, I carelessly blurted out harsh and wrong expressions."

GUNIL admitted, "I never imagined that conversation would be recorded and made public," but acknowledged, "Regardless of whether it was made public or not, I clearly know that me saying such things in itself was wrong."

However, he drew a firm line regarding who his remarks were directed toward. He emphasized, "The targets of my emotional statements at the time were certain malicious fans who hid behind anonymity to recklessly criticize us or invade our privacy. My words were absolutely not directed toward all the Villains who believed in us and supported us." He apologized again, adding, "Because I had tried so hard to show a diligent and dependable image as a leader, the disappointment and sense of betrayal you felt must have been even greater. I am truly sorry for that."

Regarding his relationship with his fellow members, he stated, "It would also be a lie to say I never had any grievances with the members, considering we always lived together and shared so much of our work and private lives." However, he affirmed, "I can say with absolute confidence and without a shred of shame that throughout my time promoting with Xdinary Heroes, I sincerely cherished and loved the members, and I was always grateful for the love sent by Villains." He also left the message, "To me, the members were always people I was proud of, and Villains were always people I was grateful for."

Xdinary Heroes is a six-member band that debuted under JYP Entertainment in December 2021, and with GUNIL's departure, they will continue activities as a five-member group.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)

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Actor Kim Min-hee has made her first public appearance since giving birth and shared updates on her life.

On August 14 (local time), the Locarno Film Festival released a press conference video for director Hong Sang-soo's new film "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," which was invited to the International Competition section. "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" depicts the story of Sang-hee (played by Kim Min-hee), a daughter from a divorced family, as she heads to Jeju Island to find her mother whom she last saw 10 years ago. The film stars Choi Myung-gil, Kim Min-hee, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Seok-ho, and Park Mi-so.

Returning to films two years after the 2024 movie "By the Stream," Kim Min-hee remarked on the significance of this new project, saying, 'This is the first film I've shot after giving birth to a child.' She continued, 'Having taken a break for about two years after childbirth before filming this movie, my condition was different from before. Even while shooting the film, my child came to the set with me. I had to breastfeed and make baby food. That was the very first thing I did on set.'

Kim Min-hee also spoke about the changes before and after childbirth, stating, 'I would wake up early, finish all the preparations for the child, and then get ready for filming. The way I used to be completely absorbed only in films is gone. Since I have a child, I finished preparations for the child first and then did my best for the film. I think that version of myself was healthy.'

Director Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee first met while filming the 2015 movie "Right Now, Wrong Then," and at a press conference for "On the Beach at Night Alone" in 2016, they acknowledged their romantic relationship, stating, 'We are in love.' Director Hong Sang-soo is a married man who wed in 1985 and has a daughter.

After continuing a common-law relationship, the two welcomed a son last year. Having faced criticism over their affair, they have refrained from domestic activities and have pursued a path of attending overseas film festivals only.

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Former soccer player Park Joo-ho's wife, Anna, has shared the miraculous news of her fourth pregnancy after overcoming her battle with cancer.

On the 13th, Anna posted a video titled "Starting Again" on her YouTube channel, greeting fans for the first time in about four months.

In the video, Anna said, "I thought about what kind of stories I should share with you from now on," and added, "Perhaps I can now cautiously open up about the cancer I went through."

Later, visiting a hospital, Anna shared an ultrasound video of her fourth child for the first time, accompanied by the touching message, "After enduring difficult times, life quietly holds precious hopes and waits for us." She announced the resumption of her YouTube activities with the blessing, saying, "Along with the hope that has found us this way, I am trying to start a new chapter with my family and with all of you."

Previously, Anna had broken hearts when she confessed to battling cancer in 2022, but she quietly endured the treatment process and recovered her health.

Married in 2015, the couple Park Joo-ho and Anna have a daughter, Na-eun, and sons, Geon-hoo and Jin-woo, and received lots of love through KBS2's "The Return of Superman." Following the news of the fourth pregnancy delivered after overcoming cancer, warm messages of support and congratulations from netizens are continuing.

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The musical "Frozen" kicks off its first-ever Korean premiere today (the 13th) at Charlotte Theater.

Based on the animated film of the same name, the production brings the kingdom of Arendelle to the stage through music, lighting, and theatrical staging. Audiences can enjoy original tracks by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, such as "Let It Go" and "Love is an Open Door," along with new numbers written specifically for the musical, including "Monster" and "I Can't Lose You."

The Korean premiere features 47 Korean cast members selected through auditions. Elsa will be played by Jeong Sun-ah, Jung You-ji, and Min Kyoung-a, while Anna will be portrayed by PARK JINJOO, Hong Geum-bi, and Choi Ji-hye. Cha Yoon-hae and Shin Jae-beom will perform as Kristoff, Kim Won-bin and Hwang Gun-ha as Hans, and Jung Won-young, Han Kyu-jung, and Lee Chang-ho as Olaf. Supporting cast members, ensemble members, and swing actors will also join the production.

Opening commemorative events are also underway. Paid ticketholders attending the "Opening Week" performances from August 13 to 16 will receive a special ticket.

A summer-themed "FROZEN in SUMMER" event has also been prepared. Paid ticketholders who attend performances from August 17 to 21 will receive an ice fan as a "Summer Week Gift."

An "IN SUMMER with Olaf" event will run at the venue until September 6. Those who submit what they would like to do with Olaf this summer will be entered into a draw to win handwritten letters from the actors who play Olaf.

The Seoul run will take place at Charlotte Theater, and the Busan performances are scheduled to be held at Dream Theatre in 2027.

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