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Director Lee Chang-dong of the Netflix film "Possible Love" has been invited to the Spotlight program of the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival and has simultaneously been selected as the first Korean to win the Auteur Award.

Organized by the California Film Institute, the Mill Valley Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the United States. The Spotlight program, to which "Possible Love" has been invited, highlights the latest works of artists who have forged distinctive artistic worlds. The Auteur Award bestowed alongside this honors Director Lee Chang-dong's unique cinematic world and achievements.

This award follows his recent honor at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, where he received the TIFF Ebert Director Award, further proving his explosive global attention.

Alongside the award news, Netflix released the teaser poster for "Possible Love" on the 3rd.

"Possible Love" tells the story of a laid-off worker couple and a documentary director couple who meet for a project and confront each other's different lives and hidden desires. The teaser poster captures the subtle emotional lines of Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon), Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), and Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong), drawing attention. The image of the four characters harboring their own gazes and thoughts on the beach at dawn stimulates curiosity.

"Possible Love," Director Lee Chang-dong's new work presented after 8 years, has been invited to the competition section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which opened on the 2nd (local time), for its premiere screening. In Korea, it will be released in theaters on the 23th, followed by a release on Netflix on November 6.

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Singer LIM YOUNGWOONG radiated unmatched charisma, raising anticipation for his new album.

On the morning of the 3rd, the cover image for his special digital album "IM HERO 10" was revealed through his official social media channels.

In the revealed cover, LIM YOUNGWOONG wore a leather jacket, held a helmet in one hand, and ran his fingers through his hair, creating an intense atmosphere different from before.

This special album, "IM HERO 10", is filled with a total of 10 tracks, including the title track "Ddo Ddo", which LIM YOUNGWOONG participated in writing and composing himself. In particular, it is set to showcase an even richer musical spectrum by featuring remake tracks such as his debut song "Miwoyo" and signature hit "Love Always Runs Away".

Meanwhile, LIM YOUNGWOONG's new song performances will be unveiled for the first time at his 2026 concert "IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2", held from the 4th to the 6th at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium. The music video for the title track "ToTo", which previously sparked hot buzz with the appearance of his pet dog Siwoli, will be pre-released on the 7th at 6:16 PM, one day before the album release. All tracks of the special album "IM HERO 10" will be released through various music sites on the 8th at 6:00 PM.

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Group RIIZE spread a positive influence by donating 100 million won to celebrate their 3rd anniversary.

RIIZE, who will celebrate their 3rd anniversary on the 4th, delivered a donation of 100 million won to Samsung Medical Center on the 3rd under the name of their official fan club, BRIIZE, to repay the love and support they have received from fans.

This donation is scheduled to be used to support surgery and treatment costs for vulnerable child and adolescent patients.

RIIZE shared their thoughts, saying, "We believe we are growing into better artists thanks to the fans who have supported our dreams," and added, "We want to be artists who can share the love we've received and provide a little help to places that need hope."

Over the years, RIIZE has brought warmth by continuously engaging in sharing through supporting cultural, artistic, biomedical, and social welfare fields that encourage the dreams of children and adolescents, as well as providing emergency disaster relief both domestically and internationally.

Meanwhile, RIIZE will hold their 3rd-anniversary fan meeting "Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR" at Inspire Arena in Incheon on the 12th and 13th. 

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Kian84 of "My AI Partner - Strange Love" faces the risk of leaving the show after just three episodes.

In the third episode of the SBS variety show "My AI Partner - Strange Love", airing at 9 p.m. tonight (the 3rd), viewers will see Kian84 and AI Na-hee go on a 2-day, 1-night date, a new human representative Lee Yu-bi begin her AI dating experiment, and the appearance of new AI "game-changer" contestants who will shake up the dynamics.

During their date on this day, Kian84 is taken aback when AI Na-hee delivers blunt criticism about his variety show style, saying it flows too predictably, but he soon finds himself resonating with her and quickly becoming captivated. However, the situation completely reverses when it is revealed that the choice lies with the AI, not the human. Because his dating experiment will end immediately if he is not chosen, Kian84 cannot hide his nervous tension in front of Na-hee, remarking, "This feels surreal. It does not feel like a machine."

Meanwhile, Lee Yu-bi, stepping up as the new human representative, chooses her final partner among the AI male candidate options and draws laughter with her honest remark, "I chose based on looks." Feeling a flutter of excitement from unexpected comments made by her AI partner during their date, Lee Yu-bi dives deeply into the experience, even revealing her inner thoughts by saying, "I wish he were a human."

Amidst this, an AI game-changer contestant—whom even the MCs acknowledged as a top contender for sweep votes in dating shows—appears, making Kian84's heart confused once again. An AI game-changer who is the perfect ideal type is also introduced for Lee Yu-bi, foreshadowing major changes in both of their AI dating experiments.

The third episode of "Strange Love" will air tonight (the 3rd) at 9 p.m.

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Group CORTIS departs for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of September 3 for their concert tour schedule.

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Group CORTIS is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of September 3 for their concert tour schedule.

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Actor Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata (real name Kim Tae-hyun), who are getting married on December 12, have shared their personal thoughts on their upcoming wedding.

On the 2nd, Ji Ye-eun took to her social media to share the wedding news, writing, "I am getting married" and "I have found someone I want to spend forever with."

Introducing Vata as "someone who is always on my side and helps me realize the happiness we share together," Ji Ye-eun added, "We will become a reliable support for each other and live a healthy and happy life."

At the same time, Vata also announced the wedding on social media, writing, "I am going to marry the most precious person in my life." He expressed his affection for Ji Ye-eun by saying, "She is a gift-like person who looks at me as I am and loves me. She is such a thankful person who taught me what love is, as I have only known work."

He added an affectionate message, saying, "We will rely on each other and live happily and cutely together in the future."

On this day, representatives from both agencies, CP Entertainment and ARA, stated, "The two are beginning a new journey as a married couple based on deep trust and love. We ask for your warm congratulations and support for their future."

Born in the same year, 1994, the two started as church friends before developing into a romantic relationship, and they are now seeing their public romance bear fruit after 8 months.

Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun is actively promoting as a variety show trend through Coupang Play's "SNL Korea" and SBS's "Running Man", while We Dem Boyz leader Vata is a famous choreographer who finished as the runner-up on Mnet's "Street Man Fighter" and created choreography for ZICO's "New Thing" and JENNIE's "Like JENNIE".

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The movie "The Intern" has signaled box office success by recording the highest advance ticket sales among films targeting the Chuseok holiday.

According to the Korean Film Council's advance ticket sales figures on the afternoon of the 2nd, "The Intern" ranked second overall with an 8% reservation rate and 44,000 advance tickets sold. While there is a significant gap with the No. 1 film "The Odyssey" (55.4%, 300,000 tickets), it narrowly edged out its contemporaneous competitor "The Assassin(s)" (7.9%, 43,000 tickets).

"The Intern" is scheduled to open on September 16, and "The Assassin(s)" on September 23, setting up a Chuseok season showdown. Other competitors such as "Possible Love" and "REAWAKEN MAN: THE RED" have not yet opened ticket sales.

"The Intern" tells the story of an office life that transcends generations and ranks, beginning when Kiho (Choi Minsik), a 37-year-old silver intern, joins the company of Sunwoo (Han So-hee), who rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion world three years after launch. It is a remake of the Hollywood film of the same name.

Ahead of its release, the first and second trailers surpassed a combined 20 million views, proving high interest from prospective audiences. As the earliest releasing film among the Chuseok lineup, "The Intern" will unveil itself through a press and distribution screening on the 4th. Depending on the reviews and reactions after the film is revealed, its reservation rate and ticket sales are likely to rise further.

"The Intern" can be met in theaters on September 16. 

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CHANGBIN of the group Stray Kids is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of the 3rd to attend an overseas schedule.

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Actor Sul Kyung-gu opened up about the intense action scenes and his extraordinary self-management routine for "Mousetrap".

During a press interview held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 2nd, Sul Kyung-gu shared behind-the-scenes stories of pulling off rugged action sequences in "Mousetrap" (written by Lee Jae-gon, directed by Kim Hong-sun).

Based on the webtoon of the same name, "Mousetrap" is a chase thriller that follows novelist "Moon-jae" (played by Ryu Jun Yeol), whose name, face, and life are entirely stolen by a mysterious entity known as "Mousetrap," alongside loan shark "No-ja" (played by Sul Kyung-gu), who tries to recover lost money, and detective "Soon-yong" (played by Lee Kyoo-hyung), as they track down the true identity of Mousetrap. In the series, Sul Kyung-gu plays No-ja, a loan shark who stops at nothing to achieve his goals, charmingly portraying a multi-dimensional character that is both rugged and subtly human.

On this day, Sul Kyung-gu playfully complained about how the high-difficulty action scenes were concentrated on him. He laughed as he said, "Moon-jae gets choked and passes out early on, just falling asleep. I always had to clean up and resolve everything. I even complained, saying, 'Why aren't the young friends doing this instead of me?'"

He continued, "However, cleaning up the mess was also fun. The martial arts director was someone I worked with on "Kill Boksoon," so he knew my limitations and was considerate. Rather than intricate techniques, I completed the action by playing to my strengths of pushing through with raw power."

In particular, regarding the fighting scene where No-ja is ambushed in a cramped car and takes down thugs, he expressed his apologies, saying, "That action scene was really difficult. Because the space was so tight, the actors matching movements with me actually hit me sometimes. I want to apologize and say I'm truly sorry."

Born in 1967 and turning 60 this year, Sul Kyung-gu also honestly confessed about the reasons and pressures behind still taking on high-intensity action at a mature age.

He revealed his true feelings, saying, "I actually worry about it. Especially since there were many running scenes at night, I worried about getting hurt even with all the safety gear in place. Stepping wrongly on something like bamboo could twist an ankle, so I had to be careful." He then stated his firm belief, "Once given a role, you have to pull it off. The story is interesting, and action enriches the drama, which is why I do it. I think age and action don't have much to do with each other."

Behind these action performances was his thorough self-management. Regarding jump-roping, known as his signature routine, Sul Kyung-gu said, "I do it without fail every single day, missing only about a dozen times a year. It has become a habit and routine to the point where I would feel crazy if I didn't do it."

He proved his dedication to physical conditioning by sharing, "Before heading out to the filming set, I somehow manage to jump rope and then leave. Even if I go out of town for filming for just a single day, my luggage remains the same: a sauna suit, tights, sneakers, and a jump rope. The accommodation must definitely have a washing machine."

Meanwhile, all 10 episodes of "Mousetrap" were released worldwide through Netflix on the 28th of last month. According to FlixPatrol on the 2nd, "Mousetrap" continues its unstoppable global box office run, ranking 6th globally among TV shows just four days after its release, and placing 5th in the non-English TV show category on Netflix globally.

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ANNA of the group MEOVV is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of September 3 to attend the Charles & Keith Japan flagship event.

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ANNA of the group MEOVV is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of the 3rd to attend the Charles & Keith Japan flagship event.

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CHANGBIN of the group Stray Kids is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of the 3rd to attend an overseas schedule.

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ANNA of the group MEOVV is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the morning of September 3 to attend the Charles & Keith Japan flagship event.

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Influencer Song Zia attends the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2, striking a chic pose.

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HONDA HITOMI of the group SAY MY NAME poses for the cameras at the photo wall event for the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week, held on the afternoon of September 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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Seohee (left) and Hyerin of the group HITGS pose at the photo wall event for the '2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week' held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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Singer YERIN, formerly of the group GFRIEND, attends the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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Singer JINI (Choi Yun-jin), formerly of the group NMIXX, poses while attending the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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CHOI YOOJUNG, formerly of the group I.O.I, poses for the camera while attending the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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Actor Han Su A poses at the photo wall event for the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week, held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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Singer Kim Kwang Jin poses for photos at the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week," held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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PARK GYURI, formerly of the group KARA, attends the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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Actor Jung Yu-min is continuing her active acting streak by sharing news of consecutive projects.

Jung Yu-min, who proved her solid acting skills by delivering a passionate performance as Choi Ji-yeon in the SBS drama "Connection," selected the new tvN drama "Love in Disguise" as her next project and recently wrapped up filming successfully.

Following this, Jung Yu-min has joined the cast of "Suseonggung Secret Meeting Records" (literal translation) and is currently in the midst of filming. Taking on a role that leads the main narrative of the plot, she is expected to showcase deeper acting and a fresh character transformation.

Having solidified her acting prowess and secured a supporting actor award through "Connection," Jung Yu-min is further cementing her position as an actor by continuing her project activities with "Love in Disguise" and now "Suseonggung Secret Meeting Records."

As she has steadily built her own filmography by taking on various projects and characters, anticipation is growing for the new sides she will show through this upcoming work.

Jung Yu-min won the Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Action category at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards. At the time, she proved her capability as an actor by showing a strong presence based on delicate emotional expression and stable acting skills.

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Actor Hong Jong-hyun is taking on his very first theatrical stage debut through the play "Closer".

During the press conference for the play "Closer" held at the Daehangno IEUM Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 2nd, Hong Jong-hyun shared, "This is my first time challenging myself with a play since my debut." He added, "I had been thinking about wanting to try a play for quite a while, but the timing never worked out. Gratefully, things fell into place this time. I believe I was the last one to be cast among the lineup."

He continued, "I decided to take on the challenge because I wanted to work with great actors. The background of the play is not too distant from the present time. Because of that, I felt like I could take on this challenge even though it is my first play. The actors I am working with are wonderful," expressing his satisfaction.

The role of Dan, played by Hong Jong-hyun, has been cast with Hong Jong-hyun, Kang Young-seok, and Lee Do-yoon. Dan is an obituary writer who finds himself confused between Alice and Anna in the story.

Explaining Dan from his own perspective, Hong Jong-hyun described him as "someone who speaks very well, has a humorous side, and actively approaches people he finds interesting." He added, "He is a bit clumsy, but changes after meeting Alice. When he is in love, he is more sincere than anyone else, but on the other hand, that can make him seem self-centered. As the play progresses, Dan's trajectory becomes quite interesting. I think it will be fun to watch while keeping that in mind."

This production of "Closer" features actors who are challenging themselves with a play rather than films or dramas for the first time, including Hong Jong-hyun, Lee Do-yoon, Choi Kang-hee, and Lee Na-eun.

Regarding this, director Kim Ji-ho remarked, "Working on the same project with completely different people is a tremendous stroke of luck as a director. Thanks to that, the practice room never has a dull moment, and my mind never rests. We are sharing, talking, and dividing things together."

Explaining the casting background, the director stated, "The reason I cast these people is simply because I cast those who are extremely good-looking and talented. When casting male characters like Dan or Larry, I think I was looking for people who could adapt those images a bit more to the current era." The director also noted, "Anna is likewise a character who is easy to misunderstand and can sometimes be overshadowed, but Anna steps forward and shines. Each character has been prepared with their own distinct individuality. I prepared this casting to hit right on that exact mark, and I am very satisfied."

Meanwhile, "Closer" will be performed at Yes24 Stage Hall 2 in Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul from September 15 to December 6.

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Group XLOV attends and poses at the photo wall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of September 2.

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WINNER member Kang Seung-yoon attends the photowall event for the "2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week" held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 2nd.

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Rapper Swings (Moon Ji-hoon) poses at the photo wall event for the '2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week' held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 2.

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