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Actor Choi Minsik (from left), director Kim Doyoung, and actor Han So-hee attend a press conference for the remake film "The Intern" held on the morning of August 24 at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Shim Eun-kyung is set to make a strong impression on the silver screen this second half of the year through two highly anticipated films.

The first project to greet audiences is "The Assassin(s)" (directed by Huh Jin-ho), a highly anticipated release for the Chuseok holiday box office. "The Assassin(s)" follows the pursuit of suspicions and hidden forces behind the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Notably, the film has captured global attention by being officially invited to the Gala Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

Shim Eun-kyung plays Lee Kang-ja, a bright and bold supporter who assists Young-il (Lee Minho) with his reporting in Japan. In the center of the tense events, she is expected to bring vibrancy to her character with her unique personality and showcase a strong presence among an impressive cast.

Following this, during the 31st Busan International Film Festival (held from October 6 to 15), she will meet audiences in director Kim Jong-kwan's new film "The Table: Day and Night", which has been selected as the opening film.

"The Table: Day and Night" is a film featuring delightful, understated, and lovely conversations among four pairs of men and women who pass through a single cafe during the seasonal shift from summer to autumn.

In this project, Shim Eun-kyung plays web novel writer Hye-jin. Working alongside Lee Hee-jun, who plays film director Dong-nam, she leads a sparkling first meeting and delightful conversations amidst the subtle changes of the seasons. Under the direction of Kim Jong-kwan, who captures the delicate textures of everyday emotions, Shim Eun-kyung's signature subtle and profound acting is expected to deliver warm resonance and lingering emotions to audiences.

Shim Eun-kyung reached her peak by driving domestic box office hits such as the films "Sunny" and "Miss Granny", and subsequently became active in the Japanese film industry. She won the Best Actress award at the Japanese Academy Film Prize for "The Journalist" and further claimed the Kinema Junpo Best Actress award for "Two Seasons, Two Strangers".

Having focused on her activities in Japan, Shim Eun-kyung has been pouring her heart into domestic activities starting this year. In particular, with the release of two films in the second half of the year alone, she is set to communicate closely with domestic fans once again.

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Kian84, who transformed into a B&B owner, sees his wild imagination come to life once again over the snowy fields of Daegwallyeong in the dead of winter.

Netflix announced on the 24th that its variety show "Kian's Bizarre B&B" has confirmed the release of Season 2 on September 22, while dropping a group poster and teaser trailer with a unique aura.

Unlike Season 1, which was set against the summer sea of Ulleungdo, Season 2 takes place at the "B&B Branch No. 2" located in the freezing mountain foothills of Daegwallyeong. Armed with experience from running a B&B, "seasoned owner" Kian84 is joined by "passionate new staff members" Kim Yeon-koung, JUNHO, and KAZUHA, who sometimes help and sometimes pressure him, to showcase a refreshed family chemistry.

The striking poster scenery of the Daegwallyeong snowfields—where even the snow removal tool storage box is buried in deep snow and an unidentified cow stands nearby—hints at an arduous B&B operation by the staff that surpasses Season 1.

In the released teaser, Kian84 kicks off his run of "Kian-style romance" by drawing bizarre blueprints, such as floating in the sky attached to a large balloon or trying to sleep in front of a campfire to escape the cold. The staff members could not hide their shock, exclaiming "This is crazy" upon facing the reality of Branch No. 2, and new recruit KAZUHA sparked laughter by expressing worry, asking, "Can guests actually come here?" Even the designer himself, Kian84, was flustered enough to say, "I need to get my act together."

In particular, a high-difficulty labor process beyond Season 1 is anticipated, including having to hand-wash laundry without a washing machine in the snowy fields and having to move around by sliding down a pole. A key viewing point is the unfiltered witty banter, such as Kim Yeon-koung making a spicy complaint by saying, "Who even built this?" and JUNHO retaliating with, "You built it, hyung."

PD Lee So-min, who led the production, shared, "While Season 1 showed the youth and romance of summer against the backdrop of the sea in Ulleungdo during midsummer, Branch No. 2 will feature the unique romance of winter, where everyone gathers around in a warm room on a cold Daegwallyeong winter night to eat, play, chat, and grow closer." She added, "Kian84's imagination has been unleashed to surpass Season 1. Please look forward to the even more bizarre Branch No. 2 and the chemistry of the 'Bizarre Family' consisting of Kian84, Kim Yeon-koung, JUNHO, and KAZUHA."

The new concept B&B variety show set in Daegwallyeong in the dead of winter, "Kian's Bizarre B&B Season 2," will be released on September 22 via Netflix.

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Group KATSEYE's third EP, "WILD," has claimed the number one spot on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200. This achievement comes approximately two years after their debut.

Billboard previewed on August 23 (local time) that "WILD" will debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 29. Released on August 14, "WILD" recorded 170,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the tracking period of August 14 to 20. Billboard noted this as "the biggest weekly sales week for a girl group since the methodology shifted to album-equivalent sales in December 2015."

Having debuted in the US in August 2024, KATSEYE was formed through HYBE's global audition project "The Debut: Dream Academy," with the final members chosen by fan votes. Unlike traditional K-pop export models that begin activities in South Korea before expanding overseas, KATSEYE is cited as a successful example of HYBE's "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy yielding results in the local market.

Since their debut, KATSEYE has successively placed "Gnarly," "Gabriela," "Internet Girl," "PINKY UP," and "Animal" on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards. They also won three categories, including New Artist of the Year, at the 2026 American Music Awards.

Their second EP, "BEAUTIFUL CHAOS," peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and has remained on the chart for 59 consecutive weeks as of the August 22 chart. Along with topping the US chart, "WILD" also reached number one in the Netherlands and Belgium, while charting at number two in the UK and France, number three in Ireland, and number four in Germany.

KATSEYE will carry the momentum from the release of "WILD" into "THE WILDWORLD TOUR," kicking off in Dublin, Ireland on September 1.

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BIGBANG, who shook up the music scene two decades ago, put on a stellar performance proving why they remain the kings of K-pop even after twenty years. The event took place at their world tour stop at Goyang Stadium on the evening of August 23 at 7 PM.

As the lights went down and a video of falling meteorites filled the screen, the numbers "2006-2026" appeared. When G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG stepped onto the stage together, fans from all over the world erupted into long-awaited cheers. Opening with "FANTASTIC BABY," the concert immediately drew loud sing-alongs from the audience.

This massive sing-along was made possible by the open-concept stage design and powerful sound setup. A straight main stage paired with a long extended thrust stage allowed most attendees to feel closer to the members. A 23-ton mobile LED structure utilized multi-motor torque synchronization technology, enabling the massive stage elements to move smoothly while visually bringing to life the worldview connecting "BIGBANG," "CHAOS," and "COSMOS."

However, some fans seated right in front of the stage noted that their views were occasionally blocked due to the high stage height, showing that the structural limitations typical of large arenas were not entirely resolved this time. Overall, the sound was stable, and the lighting and stage effects—particularly the well-timed fireworks—heightened the mood of the tracks. It was a visually and aurally rich performance.

The setlist spanned 32 tracks covering two decades of music, from early career hits like "Lies" and "Haru Haru" to their latest releases. Given their extensive catalog of hits, mass sing-alongs were a constant throughout the show. The members also presented fresh arrangements backed by a live band. "Haru Haru" was reinterpreted as a rock version featuring impressive shouting vocals, while the encore wrapped up with early hits like "Heaven" and "Sunset Glow," evoking deep nostalgia.

As the first solo runner, DAESUNG performed "Universe" and "HANDO-CHOGUA" back-to-back, executing sharp choreography with backup dancers while lifting the mood with playful facial expressions. Next, TAEYANG opened his solo set with "BAD" on a stage set with steel structures. His live vocals, delivered with powerful ad-libs, were praised as being quintessential TAEYANG. While performing "LIVE FAST DIE SLOW," he stepped down into the audience to shorten the distance and interact closely with fans.

G-DRAGON's vocals stood out the most. Unlike his recent solo concert where he drew attention for poor condition, on this day he delivered much more stable and relaxed tones. His performance remained high-quality and tireless throughout. After opening his solo set with "POWER," he performed a rock arrangement of "Crayon," and sang "Crooked" while lying down on the stage, maintaining his signature swag.

Sincerity shone through in their comments to the fans who have stood by them for 20 years. G-DRAGON kept the conversation going on stage, saying, "This is definitely not to stall for time, but because it's our last Goyang stop and I want to savor it," and reflected on their 20th-anniversary activities by calling it "the culmination of everything."

Behind the high quality of this concert was a star-studded production lineup. Produced by YG, the show featured the band "Wow" Jones—who has worked with Usher, Post Malone, and Rihanna—performing all songs live. Twenty dancers added power to the group choreography, while director Mike Carson, who helmed the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Es Devlin, who designed the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony, participated in the direction and stage design. The precise timing of the aforementioned fireworks and lighting production appears to stem from this elite crew.

The new song "BiiiG," unveiled for the first time on this day, was released on the 19th. It served as their first digital single in four years and four months, and kicked off their first concert since their 2017 Japan dome tour in about nine years. The members shared their thoughts with the fans who protected them for 20 years, saying, "You are BIGBANG, and you yourselves are a huge inspiration."

Starting with the Goyang concert, BIGBANG has officially set off on their "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR <XX : COSMOS>," which will take them to 33 shows across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

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Singer LIM YOUNGWOONG has donated 200 million won to help residents affected by recent heavy rains in the Geoje and Tongyeong regions of South Gyeongsang Province.

The Community Chest of Korea announced on the 24th that LIM YOUNGWOONG, along with his agency Mulgogi Music, made the donation under the name of his fan club, "Hero Generation."

The donation will be used for emergency relief, temporary housing support, and recovery efforts for flood victims in southern regions including Geoje and Tongyeong through the Community Chest of Korea's ongoing 2026 special fundraising campaign for rain damage. Both regions have faced difficulties in daily life as heavy rains caused consecutive floodings of homes and roads.

LIM YOUNGWOONG has consistently made donations during birthdays, holidays, and disasters since 2021. Including this donation, his cumulative donations delivered through the Community Chest of Korea total 2.5 billion won. When adding the 200 million won he directly delivered to Korea University Medical Center for the medical expenses of low-income and vulnerable patients on his birthday this year, his cumulative donations reach a total scale of 2.7 billion won.

Voluntary sharing by his fan club is also continuing. Following LIM YOUNGWOONG and Mulgogi Music's donation of 400 million won during the massive wildfires in the Yeongnam region last year, Hero Generation also separately donated 600 million won. In Geoje, one of the areas affected by the recent heavy rains, "Hero Generation Geoje" also participated in their own ways by delivering a donation to a local welfare foundation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of LIM YOUNGWOONG's debut, with fans nationwide participating in various ways.

LIM YOUNGWOONG's 10th debut anniversary on August 8 will be followed by performances and a new release, continuing his sharing. LIM YOUNGWOONG will hold his solo concert "IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2" at the Goyang Stadium main stadium in Gyeonggi Province from September 4 to 6. Following that, he will release the special digital album "IM HERO 10" on September 8.

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Jee Seokjin shared his know-how as Jamwon-dong's Hugh Grant.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", entertainer Jee Seokjin appeared as a special MC.

During the broadcast, Jee Seokjin shared the news of his appearance on SBS Inkigayo and showed off his ending pose. In response, Seo Jang-hoon expressed surprise, saying, "Isn't this a first for someone turning sixty to even do an INKIGAYO ending pose?"

Known as Jamwon-dong's Hugh Grant and famous for being sweet to his wife, Jee Seokjin started by talking about his ultimate trick for calming his wife down when she is angry, saying, "We have been living together for a long time, but I still don't really know my wife."

He continued, "One day, we were talking about something—I don't even remember what we fought about—and our voices got raised. So I told her, 'Why are you getting so angry, princess?' And then my wife burst out laughing. She said it would be great if I said things like that more often," revealing his secret.

In addition, regarding how he used to save his wife's contact name as "The Pursuer" on his phone, he explained, "I saved it without my wife knowing. My wife takes an interest in everything I do and likes to do things together. So I figured she was like The Pursuer and saved it that way."

Jee Seokjin then revealed how the existence of The Pursuer came to light to the world, saying, "During the "Running Man" recording, a call happened to come in, and the name saved as The Pursuer popped up."

When asked what he saved his wife's contact name as on his phone, Shin Dong-yeob joked, "Just SUN, my sun, my lord," drawing a burst of laughter.

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The movie "The Odyssey" has defended its position at No. 1 at the weekend box office for three consecutive weeks, surpassing 7 million moviegoers.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network on the 24th, "The Odyssey" drew 1,321,209 viewers nationwide from the 21st to the 23rd. Its cumulative audience count reached 7,109,373.

This makes it the third film to cross the 7 million mark, following "The King's Warden" (16.91 million) and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (8.12 million).

Entering its fourth week since release, it recorded a 70 percent reservation rate and 390,000 pre-sales as of the morning of the 24th. At this pace, it even aims to surpass 10 million viewers. Although it opened a week later than "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," it has maintained remarkable momentum through its third week. Given this atmosphere, there is a strong possibility it will record a higher final audience count than "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" drew 386,756 viewers over the same period, maintaining second place at the box office. Its cumulative audience count stands at 8,127,617.

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Actor Yoo Ah-in has officially signaled his return to the entertainment industry after signing an exclusive contract with agency Billions.

On August 21, Billions announced via its official social media channels, "We have signed an exclusive contract with actor Yoo Ah-in on August 21, 2026."

The agency also indirectly addressed the public's lingering criticism regarding his comeback, stating, "We are heavily aware of the concerns regarding Yoo Ah-in's past incident and his recent resumption of activities."

Billions promised to support Yoo's future projects while actively working to regain public trust. "We will not treat the past lightly or try to rush past it," the agency stated. "We are well aware that earning back trust requires deep self-reflection and a sincere attitude above all else."

The agency added, "Taking the current concerns seriously, we will humbly listen to criticism from both the public and the media, and approach all necessary communication with utmost humility."

Yoo was indicted in 2023 on charges of habitual illegal drug use and was sentenced by the Supreme Court last year to one year in prison, suspended for two years, along with a fine of 2 million won. Although his probation period is still ongoing, he has confirmed his casting in director Jang Jae-hyun's upcoming film "Vampire" and recently began filming.

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Ji Ye-eun shared the behind-the-scenes story of her relationship with Vata.

On the August 23 broadcast of the SBS program "My Little Old Boy," Tak Jae-hoon was shown meeting and spending time with Ji Ye-eun.

On this day, Ji Ye-eun shared updates on her life while eating hot pot with Tak Jae-hoon. In response, Tak Jae-hoon teased her, saying, "You go to church, you work, and you are dating around."

He then pointed out her public relationship, asking, "You go to church for religious reasons, right? So why did you go there and meet a guy?"

Ji Ye-eun recently went public with her relationship, revealing that she is dating Vata, the leader of the famous dance crew WeDemBoyz.

Explaining how they met, Ji Ye-eun said, "We were friends at first. We got closer after church service while talking about things like how we heard the sermon that day. Hearing this, Tak Jae-hoon asked, "You were the one who said you liked him first, right?" Ji Ye-eun coyly replied, "I didn't say I liked him first. I'm a playing-hard-to-get kind of girl. Women don't confess first."

Tak Jae-hoon then asked, "You had those thoughts, though, right?" Defending her boyfriend, Ji Ye-eun answered, "I did have those thoughts. Because he is such a great person. He is such a great guy."

When Tak Jae-hoon asked what makes him great, Ji Ye-eun said, "It's hard to find someone who doesn't drink or smoke these days. This guy used to do both, but he quit after finding his faith."

She also highlighted her boyfriend's traits, saying, "And he is genuinely so kind." Tak Jae-hoon agreed, saying, "Having a good character is the best thing of all."

Ji Ye-eun's face lit up with a huge smile as she continued, "And he's even learning how to cook so he can make things for me. Because I can't cook."

Watching this, Tak Jae-hoon joked, "Then you are the one who is lacking." Ji Ye-eun fired back playfully, "Where are you going to find a woman like me? I am truly kind, really kind, cute, pretty, cute, funny, and innocent," bringing laughter to the set.

Tak Jae-hoon then suggested, "Let's have a meal with that friend of yours next time," and added, "I'll have to ask him, 'Can you take responsibility for Ye-eun from now on?'"

Ji Ye-eun responded, "Of course he'll take responsibility. Why would we date if he wasn't going to take responsibility?" Tak Jae-hoon joked, "I'm just worried about you. I'm worried you might end up walking down the same path as me." Hearing this, Ji Ye-eun snapped back in mock anger, "Why are you casting a curse on me?" making everyone laugh.

Listening to Ji Ye-eun's love story, Jee Seokjin mentioned that Vata had once choreographed for Chungju Ji's dance and said, "They said they were church friends, and it did seem a bit strange that he offered to make the choreography without taking any pay. But I had no idea at all about their relationship. He also drew attention by revealing that when they gathered for dance practice and it went past 10 p.m., he made Ji Ye-eun go home early, and that she suffered because of his lack of awareness.

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The "Running Man" members held a special race dedicated to their cameraman.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members ran the "Hang in There, Chan-hee!" race.

The episode featured a race expressing gratitude and appreciation for cameraman Kang Chan-hee, who has been with "Running Man" since its very first episode.

Director Kang Chan-hee entered the broadcasting industry in 1985 and continues to work actively in the field to this day. Being five years older than Jee Seokjin, he drew attention for working alongside "Running Man" for 16 years since its first episode.

In response, Yang Sechan asked, "Then are you turning 70 soon, hyung?" and Ji Ye-eun reacted in surprise, asking, "Seriously? Are you turning 70?" Yang Sechan quickly smoothed things over by joking, "No, I was just speaking generally."

During the race where customized gifts for Director Kang Chan-hee were prepared, the members could win gifts by defeating a professional darts player in a darts match. The members accumulated darts opportunities through missions and advanced to the final darts showdown against the professional player.

After failing in the first round where joint supplements were on the line, "Running Man" took on the second round featuring 300,000 won in Onnuri gift certificates.

Due to a mistake by the professional darts player, the score "Running Man" needed to beat was 108 points. If just one person scored 100 points, their chances of winning would increase significantly. However, the darts thrown by the members didn't even come close to the professional player's level, and they ultimately gave up the second round with 7 darts remaining. It was a strategic step back to secure the wild ginseng on the line in the third round.

During practice ahead of the showdown, Yu Jae-seok continuously landed darts near the 100-point mark, raising expectations. In the final match, the professional player scored 206 points, leading the members to decide that the member with the best feel should throw as their representative.

HAHA, who claimed he had a good feel, went first. Yu Jae-seok encouraged the nervous HAHA by telling him, "Do it with confidence." HAHA then swaggered, saying, "It's not like you were all that great." However, HAHA managed to score a mere 1 point, drawing complaints from the members.

Before his turn, Jee Seokjin called out to his parents. He cried out, "Dad, Dad, are you watching? This is an important moment. Dad, Mom." He then advised Yu Jae-seok before his attempt, saying, "Jaeseok, let's call upon our uncle," referring to his parents and sending the set into laughter.

However, they ultimately failed the third round as well, leaving everyone with a sense of regret. HAHA still had lingering attachments. Seeing this, Shin Dong-yeob suggested, "How about giving HAHA 7 more darts and letting him try a bonus round?"

In response, the production crew stated, "If he succeeds, we'll give him the gift, but if he fails, HAHA will have to pay for the gift himself." HAHA accepted the offer and immediately took his shot.

HAHA surprised everyone by landing 100 points on his very first throw. However, the subsequent throws yielded embarrassing results, leading HAHA to pay for the wild ginseng himself and bringing the day to a happy ending anyway.

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The clash of entertainment industry billiards masters, who will be the winner?

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", a legendary billiards showdown unfolded between Shin Dong-yeob and Lee Soo-geun.

During the broadcast, HEECHUL asked Shin Dong-yeob, "Have you ever played against Soo-geun before?" inquiring about their past head-to-head record.

In response, Shin Dong-yeob showed humility, saying, "That's right. I played billiards with him about 10 years ago. But compared to Soo-geun, if Soo-geun is SUPER JUNIOR, I'm just a trainee."

Hearing this, HEECHUL expressed surprise, asking, "Is Soo-geun really that good?" Lee Soo-geun's billiards skills have previously been acknowledged by Kim Gura and Lee Sang-min as well.

Regarding Lee Soo-geun, the undisputed number one in celebrity billiards, Shin Dong-yeob drew attention by praising him, saying, "There was a time in the past when I was better. But nowadays, Soo-geun plays better." He also made everyone burst into laughter by dismissing Tak Jae-hoon, saying, "Tak Jae-hoon is just a nobody."

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The Running Man Awards, chosen by viewers, took place.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members received one-of-a-kind award certificates presented by viewers.

During the broadcast, the members received awards presented by viewers to celebrate the 16th anniversary of "Running Man". The first to receive an award was Jee Seokjin.

Viewers named Jee Seokjin a living ancestor of the entertainment industry, presenting him with the Ancestor Award. Next, Kim Jong-kook, known for his solid muscles and superhuman strength, caught attention by receiving the Monster Award.

In addition, Song Jihyo, with her fantastic visuals, received the Fantasy Award, while Ji Ye-eun received the Korean Table Spread Award, bringing laughter to everyone.

Yang Sechan, known for his soft, tofu-like abdomen, received the Abdominal Grand Prize, and Haha, who became an icon of diligence by maintaining perfect attendance for 16 years, received the Weather Phenomenon Award.

Furthermore, Yu Jae-seok received the Cheontaemansang Award, with the explanation that he has shown a thousand big sides and ten thousand tiny sides over 16 years, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

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HAHA surprised everyone by revealing that he received an offer to star in a Hollywood blockbuster movie.

On the August 23 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members shared updates on their recent activities.

During the episode, the production team drew attention by revealing that HAHA had received an offer to star in a major Hollywood film. In response, the members refused to believe it, saying, "That makes no sense. Stop talking nonsense."

HAHA then showed a cautious attitude, asking, "Am I allowed to open up about this?" The production team added to the surprise by stating, "It sounds like a lie, but he really did receive a Hollywood love call."

When asked which movie he was cast in, HAHA answered, "The Lord of the Rings," prompting Yu Jae-seok to crack everyone up by saying, "Oh, you're a hobbit." Hearing this, HAHA agreed, saying, "That's right, that's right. I'm one of the 12 friends. I'm the Asian representative hobbit."

HAHA continued, "I even did all the profile shoot and sent it in, but they said I would need to clear my schedule for about a month. So I apologized and turned it down, saying Running Man comes first."

The members reacted with disappointment, saying, "Really? Why? You should've gone," while Yang Sechan playfully baffled HAHA by remarking, "You don't make a difference here anyway. The show runs fine without you."

In addition, Yu Jae-seok asked, "Is it really 'The Lord of the Rings'? Is it not some spin-off like 'The Lord of the Circle Rings' instead?" and Jee Seokjin chimed in with, "Or maybe 'The Lord of the Basement'," bringing everyone to laughter.

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Why did nude killer Jung Jae-hwan brutally murder his friend?

On the August 22 broadcast of the SBS investigative program "Unanswered Questions," the show traced the truth behind the Gyeongsan friend murder case under the subtitle "The Nude Killer and the Live Broadcast of Death - Why Did Jung Jae-hwan Kill His Friend?"

In the early morning of July 4, a brutal murder took place at an apartment in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, where a man killed his friend of the same age.

What shocked the public further was that the perpetrator killed the victim through overkill and then roamed the streets for about an hour in a nude state with his body covered in blood. During this process, he was captured stopping by a convenience store to take a banana-flavored milk without paying, and casually walking right past a police car dispatched to arrest him.

The perpetrator, in his 20s named Jung Jae-hwan, stabbed the victim some 50 times all over his body, including the face, neck, abdomen, limbs, and even left bite marks deep enough to tear off flesh. The victim, who was brutally murdered by him, was Heo Min-seok, a man in his 20s who had been his friend for 10 years.

Claiming he was drunk and cannot remember the situation or motive at the time of the crime, Jung Jae-hwan has continued to feign ignorance to this day.

However, before his death, Heo had made a phone call to friends in Daegu asking for help, and a 21-minute recording of the call made while they were heading to Jung's home in Gyeongsan captured the situation at the time of the incident.

Heo could be heard repeatedly expressing apology while complaining of pain. He also trembled with anxiety, saying, "Jae-hwan, it feels like my intestines are going to pop out. My intestines are popping out." Yet Jung Jae-hwan did not stop his attacks, letting out an eerie laugh.

Meanwhile, another friend, surnamed Ko, who was present at the scene and was assaulted by Jung, unfortunately could not remember anything about the situation due to intoxication. Jung had escalated the level of violence against Heo only after Ko moved to another room to sleep.

Additionally, two large plastic bags of unknown purpose were found at the scene, leading friends to speculate that they might have been intended for corpse mutilation or abandonment.

An expert analyzed the recording containing the situation at the time of the crime, noting that the victimization likely began even before the recording started. The expert also expressed regret that groans believed to be from Heo could still be heard even after the moment Jung Jae-hwan left the house was recorded.

Adding to the shock, the expert analyzed that the voice of Jung saying, "Min-seok, say kimchi," indicated that Jung likely took a proof shot of the victim after the crime.

Jung Jae-hwan had shown violent tendencies after drinking in the past as well. Without any provocation, he had assaulted acquaintances, abused his own pets, and at times engaged in self-harm, showing marked emotional swings between laughing and crying.

However, based on an analysis of Jung's actions captured on CCTV, an expert concluded that he was neither heavily intoxicated nor physically constrained at the time of the crime.

This was further supported by the fact that right before his arrest, Jung asked a friend to send tens of millions of won worth of luxury watches and 20 million won in cash to his mother.

Having never held a steady job, Jung suddenly seemed to have become fabulously wealthy after briefly working and traveling to places such as Seoul and Southeast Asia, according to his acquaintances.

He moved into a newly built three-room apartment equipped with a safe and a money-counting machine. Displaying his wealth by purchasing high-end luxury goods and repeatedly replacing supercar models, acquaintances suspected he worked as a cash courier for illegal gambling sites. Furthermore, it was revealed that even his mother cared more about luxury watches and Jung's well-being than the concerns of the victim and the bereaved family, causing widespread shock.

Exempted from mandatory military service due to a judgment of destructive impulse control disorder and conduct disorder, Jung was analyzed by an expert who stated, "Even if someone is a psychopath, they usually have a fear of social punishment and are not the type to be completely unfazed. It looks like he enjoyed watching the victim suffer. Extreme anger and excitement seem to have been felt by the perpetrator as a form of pleasure."

Although Jung had shown violence since his adolescence, an expert speculated that there must have been a clear trigger that exploded his violent tendencies.

After reaching adulthood, Jung repeatedly assaulted acquaintances, and it was always the victim, Heo, who cleaned up the mess and stopped him. Explaining this, an expert noted, "The victim probably felt to him like someone suppressing his omnipotence and desire for control. His personality could not tolerate people trying to stop his violence or approaching him with good intentions, viewing them as obstacles to his behavior."

The expert also drew attention by analyzing that failing to receive proper education at the appropriate time and being abandoned by his parents likely caused his inability to control impulses to become chronic.

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The truth behind the hotel murder case has been revealed.

On the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereafter "Flex X Cop 2") broadcast on the 22nd, the truth about the murder of Oh Min-young came to light.

On this day, the identity of CEO Yeom's true lover was revealed. The person CEO Yeom truly loved was not Oh Min-young, but front desk employee Jeon Yujin.

He met with Jeon Yujin in room 709 every day, and this fact was eventually discovered by Oh Min-young. Consequently, Oh Min-young blackmailed the CEO, and CEO Yeom sent 200 million won to Oh Min-young.

However, on the day of her death, Oh Min-young called CEO Yeom again and blackmailed him, demanding 1 billion won as severance pay. In the end, CEO Yeom broke up with Jeon Yujin. Suspecting that Jeon Yujin was dissatisfied with this, CEO Yeom assumed that Jeon Yujin had murdered Oh Min-young and moved the body to room 709 to take revenge on him.

On the day of the incident, Jeon Yujin received a phone call at 8:05, went to the CEO's office, and argued with CEO Yeom. Jeon Yujin then headed straight to the bar, where he met Kang Chunsik.

Furious over Oh Min-young's blackmail, Jeon Yujin went to the locker room, took a walkie-talkie and a master key, and went to room 701 to summon Jeon Yujin in order to frame Kang Chunsik for the crime. However, looking at Jeon Yujin's alibi, it would have been impossible for him to clean up the crime scene after the murder and move the body to room 709.

As a result, the Violent Crimes Team 1 suspected that Jeon Yujin had an accomplice. They became convinced that the accomplice was one of the roommaids who had access to all hotel rooms and was responsible for cleaning.

Jin Isoo investigated whether any of the roommaids had acted suspiciously on the day of the incident. It was then discovered that Na Yeon-hong had been busy wiping up coffee she spilled on her cart that day.

In reality, Na Yeon-hong was Jeon Yujin's mother. Upon this discovery, Violent Crimes Team 1 interrogated Na Yeon-hong. She then confessed that she had murdered Oh Min-young herself, having taken the blame to protect her son.

Na Yeon-hong was taken away. Witnessing this, Jeon Yujin brought evidence stained with Oh Min-young's blood and confessed to his own crime, saying, "I killed her. My mother had nothing to do with it."

Jeon Yujin had been furious with Oh Min-young, who continued to blackmail the CEO despite being told to stop. He stated, "When the body was found in room 709, I thought the CEO had taken care of it. I had no idea my mother would do it." Realizing that Jeon Yujin had not committed the crime to take revenge on him, CEO Yeom drew attention by declaring, "Honey, the person I love is Yujin."

Meanwhile, toward the end of the broadcast, Joo Hye-ra was shown making secretive preparations with a former junior colleague, mentioning that someone would be returning in two days. She was later seen running into Yoo Sung-won at his exhibition, revealing that the person she was waiting for was Yoo Sung-won. This raised curiosity about how the story will unfold hereafter.

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Who is the real culprit behind the hotel murder?

On the August 21 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo and the Major Crimes Team 1 investigated a murder case that took place at a hotel.

On this day, Jin Yi-soo and the Major Crimes Team 1 were assigned to investigate a murder that occurred the day before White Day. A body was discovered in a hotel room where a couple had planned to spend a special time celebrating White Day.

Jin Yi-soo and Major Crimes Team 1 rushed to the hotel immediately. However, they ran into Park Joon-young and Yoon Ji-won there. Park Joon-young, who had taken a day off claiming he was going to see his mother, appeared at the hotel with Yoon Ji-won, prompting Jin Yi-soo to look at them suspiciously. The two were secretly dating.

With Park Joon-young and Yoon Ji-won joining the investigation, Major Crimes Team 1 began examining the crime scene. The victim was Oh Min-young, who worked at the hotel concierge.

Major Crimes Team 1 began door-to-door inquiries and found out that the guest staying in Suite 701 had been calling Oh Min-young constantly.

Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra went to visit the guest in room 701 together, and the person who appeared was conglomerate figure Kang Choon-sik. Having a previous acquaintance with Kang Choon-sik, Jin Yi-soo asked him why he had repeatedly called Oh Min-young.

In response, Kang Choon-sik revealed that he had fallen in love with Oh Min-young at first sight and had confessed his feelings to her the previous day, only to be rejected.

Meanwhile, Park Joon-young and Choi Kyung-jin investigated Oh Min-young's home. They were surprised to find her room filled with luxury goods. In particular, a rare limited-edition bag that is hard for anyone to easily obtain caught their attention.

Oh Min-young's body was found in room 709, which had no recent guests. Major Crimes Team 1 also uncovered the fact that the CCTV on the 7th floor had been intentionally turned off by someone.

Additionally, Jin Yi-soo learned through the roommaids that the wife and daughter of the hotel's CEO had assaulted Oh Min-young the previous Wednesday. The roommaids stated there were rumors that the CEO had been pursuing Oh Min-young and that they had even witnessed the two together.

Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra focused on the CEO's wife and daughter. They also found out that the two had appeared at the hotel in disguise on the day of the incident.

Room 709 had no guests from the time the 7th floor CCTV recording was suspended. General Manager Yoo Jong-yeol confessed that it was done under the CEO's instructions. In fact, the CEO's fingerprints were found most frequently in room 709, where the body was discovered.

In response, the CEO admitted to using room 709 for personal purposes. He also did not deny his relationship with Oh Min-young. However, he caught attention by stating that he did not know the 7th-floor CCTV was not recording.

The CEO's wife stated that she had come to the hotel to catch her husband in the act of an affair. She confessed that she went to the 7th floor around 7:50 PM but her husband was nowhere to be found, and she later found him in his office around 8:20 PM. She raised questions by revealing that front desk employee Jeon Yujin was with the CEO at that time.

Forensic analysis revealed that Oh Min-young was not murdered in room 709, but was killed elsewhere and moved there. Hydrogen peroxide left on Oh Min-young's clothes came from attempts to wipe away bloodstains at the original scene.

Jin Yi-soo asked the roommaids to gather information. Soon after, new information was delivered to Jin Yi-soo.

Bloodstains were discovered in room 701 after Kang Choon-sik had checked out and left. This led Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra to chase after the fleeing Kang Choon-sik.

Meanwhile, a cookie video revealed at the end of the broadcast showed Yoo Sung-won, the youngest son of the media group UBS, raising curiosity about what actions he will take hereafter.

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SBS variety show "My Genie Secretary" has heightened anticipation by releasing a teaser video for its first "My Star," singer BIBI, kicking off the new season.

The teaser video released by the production team on the 21st captured Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu looking after BIBI's schedule up close at the midsummer festival "Waterbomb."

On this day, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu infiltrated the audience to watch BIBI's performance firsthand. The two showed their passion by matching outfits with clear muscle drawings to fit the atmosphere, but they were immediately spotted by the audience and received a merciless water gun assault.

Startled by the unexpected water shower, Kim Kwang-gyu confessed his fresh shock, saying, "People I don't even know are shooting water guns at me. I was so surprised. When we were young, playing with water using a basin was everything," while sharing an umbrella he picked up from the ground with Lee Seo-jin, creating an eccentric visual reminiscent of an "elderly couple in the rainy season" and sending the scene into laughter.

Meanwhile, BIBI showed an overwhelming performance while sharing the behind-the-story that she had been preparing for this stage since three months ago, driven by her belief that "the audience must be made to enjoy themselves no matter what." Watching this from the scene, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu burst into continuous exclamations, saying, "This is truly amazing. The Goddess of Waterbomb," and "She is a true pro. BIBI is the real deal."

It is said that even after the performance ended, the two meticulously checked on BIBI's condition, successfully fulfilling their duties as dedicated secretaries.

"My Genie Secretary" will premiere on Friday, August 28 at 11:10 PM.

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"Running Man" is presenting a special loyalty race for the production staff who have stood by the set for 16 years.

On the SBS variety show "Running Man" airing on the 23rd, a custom "Agent Kang" race will unfold for camera director Kang Chan-hee, who has been with the program since its very first episode. This project started from a remark Yu Jae-seok dropped on the previous broadcast, saying, "We need to give Chan-hee-hyung an achievement award."

During the opening that day, HAHA's unexpected news of a Hollywood casting call stirred up the set. When HAHA confessed that he received an offer from the global film "The Lord of the Rings", Yu Jae-seok immediately figured out the role, saying, "It must be a hobbit." At HAHA's admission that he was actually offered a hobbit role, Jee Seokjin drew laughter by firing back, "A hobbit who doesn't really need any special makeup." Afterwards, a playful atmosphere continued as the members joked with HAHA, who turned down the offer because of his "Running Man" schedule, telling him, "It doesn't matter if you just go."

In the main mission, a fierce struggle unfolds to secure gifts for director Kang Chan-hee. After collecting dart pins through missions, the members will face off in a final showdown against a professional dart player ranked second in the world.

In particular, when it was revealed that the list of available gifts includes high-priced wild ginseng valued at 500,000 won, it is said that not only director Kang Chan-hee but also the members fueled their competitive spirits, heating up the atmosphere on set.

The "Running Man" "Agent Kang" race, built on 16 years of thick-and-thin loyalty, will air on Sunday the 23rd at 6:10 p.m.

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In "Flex X Cop 2," Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae track down a brutal romance murder mystery hidden behind the luxurious facade of a five-star hotel.

Ahead of its Episode 5 broadcast, the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), which is maintaining a steep upward trend with a peak viewership rating of 7.4%, released stills capturing Jin Yi-soo (Ahn Bo-hyun) and Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae) arriving at a new crime scene.

The stage for this case is the upscale "Rosebud Hotel." The investigation begins when a hotel employee is found dead in the middle of a guest room. The full story behind the tragedy that occurred on White Day—questioning why a hotelier died in an empty guest room meant for guests—is set to be unveiled step by step.

Amidst this, an unexpected person who will serve as a crucial clue to the investigation is spotted at the scene: a suspicious guest named Kang Chunsik (played by Lee Seok), wearing sleeping pajamas and an eye mask. As the only son of a food company owner and someone connected to Jin Yi-soo through chaebol family circles, Kang Chunsik shows familiarity by calling Jin Yi-soo "hyung" the moment he sees him, despite being a suspect.

While the quirky "older brother-younger brother" chemistry between the two, which defies age and visual differences, brings laughter, Jin Yi-soo is expected to continue his signature cheeky interrogation without cutting any slack, even in front of his "younger acquaintance."

Episode 5 of "Flex X Cop 2," which is drawing high expectations for its combination of comedic investigative drama and tense makjang romance elements, airs tonight at 9:50 PM.

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Group BIGBANG begins their full-group world tour celebrating their 20th debut anniversary for three days starting today (the 21st).

BIGBANG will open their 20th anniversary world tour by holding "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 〈XX : COSMOS〉 IN GOYANG" with Coupang Play at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium.

This concert will feature a setlist composed of songs released over the past 20 years, alongside the first-ever live performance of their new song "BiiiG," released about 4 years and 4 months ago. Solo performances by each member are also included. The members are known to have directly participated in overall concert production, including setlist composition and stage design.

For the concert, Wow Jones, who has worked with Usher, Post Malone, and Rihanna, will lead the band session with all songs performed live. Stage direction was led by Mike Carson, who worked on the "2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show," and Es Devlin, who handled the stage design for the "2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony." The movable LED structures were produced with a total scale of 23 tons.

Ahead of this, BIGBANG has continued promotions for their 20th anniversary, such as holding a Hangon event on their debut date and conducting a lighting show and media exhibition around the Jamsil area. They also collaborated with the science YouTube channel "Unreal Science," and the members were appointed as inaugural promotional ambassadors for the Korea AeroSpace Administration.

Starting with this Goyang concert, BIGBANG will continue their world tour across 33 shows in 19 cities, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Additional tour cities will be announced sequentially.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG released their new digital single "BiiiG" on the 19th to coincide with their 20th debut anniversary. The song topped major domestic music charts and iTunes Song Charts in 24 regions, and entered at No. 1 on MelOn's TOP100, recording the highest number of users within one hour of release.

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SBS "Unanswered Questions" is set to dig into the hidden true nature of Jeong Jae-hwan, a killer who brutally murdered his friend of 10 years and caused a disturbance in the nude.

Airing on the 22nd, "Unanswered Questions" will be broadcast under the title "The Naked Killer and the Live Death Broadcast - Why Did Jeong Jae-hwan Kill His Friend?"

In the early hours of July 4, a man in his 20s surnamed Heo (alias) was brutally stabbed to death at an apartment in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province. The suspect turned out to be none other than Jeong Jae-hwan (24), a friend of 10 years. The victim's body showed more than 50 stab wounds, an 18-centimeter gaping wound, and bite marks.

Immediately after the crime, Jeong came out of the apartment completely naked with blood smeared all over his body and wandered the streets for about an hour. Although captured on CCTV casually stealing milk from a convenience store and leisurely fleeing from the police who arrived at the scene, he continues to feign ignorance, claiming, "I was drunk and don't remember anything."

The production team of "Unanswered Questions" focused on a 21-minute phone recording captured on the phones of friends who were approaching the scene after receiving a call from Heo at the time of the incident. Across the receiver, the victim's voice could be heard saying, "Jae-hwan, I am in real pain. My internal organs feel like they are coming out," along with the circumstances of Jeong's brutal crime.

When the production team amplified the sound, improved the audio quality, and restored it with the help of experts, Jeong's shocking voice and hidden true identity came to the surface. Is his claim that he was too drunk to remember really true?

The secrets of that night contained in the 21-minute live broadcast audio and the true face of naked killer Jeong Jae-hwan will be revealed on "Unanswered Questions," airing on Saturday the 22nd at 11:10 PM.

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Actor Lee Jae-ryong (62), who is accused of crashing his vehicle into a median and fleeing the scene, has been indicted.

According to the legal community on the 21st, the first trial hearing for Lee, who was indicted without detention on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (failing to take measures after an accident and obstructing a breathalyzer test) before Judge Lee Jae-wook of Criminal Division 10 at the Seoul Central District Court, is scheduled to be held at 10:20 a.m. on October 16.

Lee is accused of driving his passenger car near Cheongdam Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, around 11:00 p.m. on March 6, crashing into a median divider, and then leaving the scene. Afterwards, he attended another drinking gathering and was apprehended by the police at an acquaintance's home about three hours later.

Previously, the police concluded that Lee used a so-called drinking trick to drink more alcohol after fleeing to avoid punishment, and forwarded the case to the prosecution on charges of drunk driving, obstructing a breathalyzer test, and failing to take measures after an accident. However, the prosecution dropped the drunk driving charge on the grounds that it was difficult to clearly prove whether Lee's blood alcohol concentration at the time of driving was 0.03 percent or higher, the legal threshold for punishment.

Lee has a history of two previous drunk driving-related offenses, having had his license revoked in 2003 for a drunk driving accident and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test, and receiving a suspension of indictment in 2019 for damaging a sign while heavily intoxicated.

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