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Actor Choi Kang-hee, 47, is returning to acting after a hiatus of about five years.

During the press conference for the play "Closer" held at Daehangno Eum Art Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 2nd, Choi appeared in a black suit and shared her determination regarding her transformation into Anna, a mature character marked by delicate sensibilities.

Regarding her choice of a theatrical production, Choi said, "I have loved the music from the movie 'Closer' for a long time. It is a movie that completely hit my taste." She added, "Around the time I was preparing to return, I wanted to keep acting, but there were no opportunities for a year. There were not many works I could do. I had received offers for plays, but I had never done one before," revealing that she had deep concerns.

She cited the support of fellow actors as the turning point for her decision to take on the challenge. She stated, "Actor Moon Geun-young recommended plays to me a long time ago, and actor Jin Seo-yeon, whom I go to the gym with, also told me that she loved 'Closer' and suggested I try it. That gave me the courage."

Anna, the character played by Choi, is a rational and smart upper-class photographer caught between two fateful loves. This role is shared by Choi Kang-hee, Lisa, and Jang Hee-jin.

Choi temporarily halted her acting career after finishing the 2021 KBS drama "Hello, Me!". Having rarely appeared on variety shows even during her active years, she had occasionally shown her face on programs where she knew people during her hiatus. It is drawing attention that her return project after five years is a play, marking her very first theatrical challenge since her debut.

Finally, Choi expressed her determination, saying, "I am practicing so happily. Practicing like this feels like a huge gift to me. I will make sure it becomes a gift to the audience as well."

The event was attended by director Kim Ji-ho along with actors Oh Man-Seok, Bae Soo-bin, Hong Woo-jin, Choi Kang-hee, LISA, Jang Hee-jin, Hong Jong-hyun, Kang Young-seok, Lee Do-yoon, So Joo-yeon, and Lee Na-eun.

Meanwhile, "Closer" is a production set in 1990s London that depicts the process of four men and women—Larry, Anna, Dan, and Alice—meeting and becoming entangled in each other's lives. Amidst falling in love and the end of that love, the work highlights desire and obsession toward each other, wavering hearts, and the importance of communication and truth.

Performances will run from the 15th to December 6th at Yes24 Stage Hall 2 in Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

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SBS "Kick a Goal" is teaming up with South Korean handball legends to launch its first-ever handball cup.

Airing at 9:00 p.m. on the 2nd, the upcoming episode of "Kick a Goal" will reveal the highly anticipated opening match of the "Handball Cup," prepared in collaboration with the Korea Handball Association and SK Hynix for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Players who usually tear up the soccer field will take on the challenge of handball, promising a unique thrill and entertainment.

In particular, the project is drawing attention as top figures representing South Korean handball will make full-scale appearances. Led by Yoon Kyung-shin, the "God of Handball" who conquered the German Bundesliga, the lineup features Lee Sang-eun, the real-life protagonist of the movie "Forever the Moment," golden generation icon Kim On-a, left-handed solver Bae Min-hee, Shim Jae-bok who played professionally until just three months ago, and former "Kick a Goal" ace Park Ha-yan, who are stepping up as managers.

Meeting again not as players but as tactical leaders, they have fueled anticipation for a nail-biting match featuring fierce psychological warfare and customized strategies. Additionally, "Asia's Number One Pivot" Park Jung-gyu has joined as a special commentator, adding professional depth.

"Kick a Goal - Handball Cup," where the synergy between handball legends and "Kick a Goal" players will unfold, airs tonight, Wednesday the 2nd, at 9:00 p.m.

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Lee Hyun-seob, the grandfather of Peppertones member Lee Jang-won and the grandfather-in-law of musical actor Bae Da-hae, has passed away.

On the September 1 broadcast of the SBS program "You're my destiny", the recent update of Lee Jang-won and Bae Da-hae moving in with his 100-year-old grandfather was featured. At the end of the broadcast, the production team delivered the heartbreaking news through a subtitle reading, "Grandfather Lee Hyun-seob has passed away in peace."

Lee Jang-won and Bae Da-hae first revealed the fact that they moved in with his grandfather through a broadcast last July.

Bae Da-hae stated, "We got a roommate. We are living together with my 100-year-old grandfather-in-law," and Lee Jang-won explained, "We prepared to move in together since last fall, and it has been 5 months now."

Regarding the background of moving in together, Bae Da-hae explained, "It has been 30 years since my grandmother-in-law passed away. Since then, my grandfather has lived alone. My parents-in-law live in the countryside and his sisters live nearby, taking turns caring for him for 30 years. This situation was already anticipated even before our marriage."

Grandfather Lee Hyun-seob was known to have led a vigorous daily life defying his age of 100.

He directly called taxis using a smartphone, ate a breakfast of vegetable juice and boiled eggs every morning, and read the newspaper. He also touched hearts by writing in his diary, "It feels like people actually live here now that the kids are around, rather than being alone in a large house."

On the September 1 broadcast of "You're my destiny", which was his final appearance, Grandfather Lee Hyun-seob was shown meeting Bae Da-hae's 5-year-old nephew, Rowoon. In this broadcast, the grandfather smiled reading a letter handwritten by Rowoon and handed him a 50,000-won bill as allowance.

Grandfather Lee Hyun-seob was born in Anju, Pyongannam-do in 1926 and moved to Seoul in 1940. He graduated from the 9th class of the Korea Military Academy and has a history of participating in the Korean War. After being discharged, he worked as the Tokyo branch manager for the Korea Shipping Corporation, which was managed by the Korea University Foundation, for about 6 years. Afterwards, through interviews with officials from the Five Pyongan Provinces Joint Administration Office, he shared memories of crossing the 38th parallel and stories from his time participating in the war.

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SBS busking program "The Listen" is returning for its sixth season with a much more powerful top vocal lineup consisting of 14 artists.

On the 2nd, production company Donuts Culture announced the news of the production for SBS's "The Listen 6" and revealed the cast lineup. A total of 14 artists have joined forces for this season: Lee Young-hyun, Tei, DK, Lee Seung-gi, EXO's SUHO, Lee Ye-jun, YUJU, CHUU, ATEEZ's JONGHO, Shin Ye-young, Kim Hee-jae, Park Ji-hyun, Song Min-jun, and Lee Ye-ji.

Notably, DK, Lee Ye-jun, and Kim Hee-jae, who led the previous season, will rejoin to anchor the group, while 11 new members including Lee Seung-gi, SUHO, CHUU, and Park Ji-hyun will newly join to create unique chemistry. As music legends and rising vocal powerhouses come together, expectations are high for solo stages as well as diverse collaborations and special group harmonies.

The solo and group tracks filled with the artists' vocals will also be officially released as digital singles in conjunction with the broadcast to greet listeners.

SBS's "The Listen 6," which will imbue the refreshing autumn sentiment with live stages, will begin full-scale filming this month and is scheduled to premiere in October.

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Director Park Chan-wook has previewed his upcoming project "The Brigands of Rattlecreek," describing it as the most brutal film among his works.

During a 20th-anniversary special screening event for his film "I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK" held at Seoul Art Cinema on August 29, Director Park shared insights about his new project "The Brigands of Rattlecreek," saying, "It is a very violent film. It features the most brutal scenes out of all the films I have made, while also being a work that explores guilt and love."

"The Brigands of Rattlecreek" tells the story of a gang that attacks a small town in the American West during a downpour, and a sheriff and a doctor who pursue them to exact revenge. Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, Tang Wei, and Adele Exarchopoulos have confirmed their casting.

Matthew McConaughey is set to play the town sheriff, Tang Wei the sheriff's wife, Austin Butler the leader of the outlaw group, Adele Exarchopoulos the outlaw leader's wife, and Pedro Pascal the doctor.

This marks Park Chan-wook's first American film directing project and his first Western since "Stoker," 13 years ago. Although the Western is a Western genre, expectations are high that it will be shaped into a genre film showcasing Park's distinctive style.

Director Park, who gained global fame with his Vengeance Trilogy ("Oldboy," "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance," and "Lady Vengeance"), has announced his return to revenge thrillers and raised expectations among domestic and international fans by hinting at a high level of intensity. With the screenplay for "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" written by S. Craig Zahler, the creator of "Bone Tomahawk" and "Brawl in Cell Block 99," unprecedented levels of violence and brutality are anticipated.

Director Park's new project will also reunite him with longtime cinematic comrades who have worked with him on numerous films including "Oldboy," such as cinematographer Chung Chung-hoon, music director Jo Yeong-wook, and production designer Ryu Seong-hee.

Filming for "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" is scheduled to begin next year.

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SBS variety show "Whenever Possible" broke its own viewership ratings record once again, fueled by the dedicated performances of actor Hyun Bin and Woo Do Hwan.

Broadcast on the 1st, "Whenever Possible" recorded a peak viewership rating of 6.1% and a household rating of 4.4% (Nielsen Korea, Seoul metropolitan region standard), breaking its own highest rating for the second consecutive week. In addition to ranking first among variety shows, dramas, and cultural programs in the same time slot, its 20-49 viewership rating also climbed to 1.5%, ranking first overall for Tuesdays and proving its overwhelming popularity.

In this episode, the two hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, along with guests Hyun Bin and Woo Do Hwan, visited the nooks and crannies of Anyang. Hyun Bin, appearing on his first variety show in 23 years since debut, showed off exceptional chemistry by revealing his gym connection with Yu Jae-seok from the opening. Meanwhile, Woo Do Hwan drew attention by proving himself as the son of Anyang, saying, "I just said hello to my father a moment ago. Right in front of here is my high school commute path."

Once the games began, the two showed off their unexpected charms through intense immersion. Hyun Bin, who engaged in a battle of wits with the production team by subtly moving a can during the first mission at a taekwondo and piano academy, ramped up his tenacity after experiencing a disappointing failure in stage three.

At the second location, a Samsung Service Center, the guest host revealed a surprising connection that his wife used to be a filming director for the SBS variety show "Family Outing". Yu Jae-seok expressed delight, saying, "I get to meet a coworker's husband here," and poured more determination than ever into succeeding.

During the tweezers controller mission carried out for the host, Hyun Bin exercised his focus even while his hands trembled from tension. In particular, when Yoo Yeonseok dramatically stacked the nuts during the third-stage challenge, Hyun Bin showed quick wit by ringing the bell instead at a close moment. Hyun Bin drew the final success of stage three by persistently pointing out an unexpected loophole, stating, "There was no rule saying who had to ring it." Even after the game ended, Hyun Bin brought laughter until the end by showing ultimate immersion, saying, "I cannot calm down."

SBS "Whenever Possible," featuring the laughter-bomb explosions and competitive spirit of four men who heated up Anyang, airs every Tuesday at 9 p.m.

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Actor Jung Woosung attends the press conference for the Disney+ series "Made in Korea" Season 2, held on the morning of September 2 at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and poses for photos.

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Actor Seo Eunsoo attends the photo-op session for the Disney+ series "Made in Korea" Season 2, held on the morning of September 2 at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

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Director Woo Min-ho, along with actors Cha Hee, Roh Jae-won, Jung Sung-il, Won Ji-an, Seo Eunsoo, Woo Do Hwan, Hyun Bin, and Jung Woosung, attend a press conference for the Disney+ series "Made in Korea" Season 2 held on the morning of September 2 at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, for a photo session.

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Internet broadcaster Se Yeon, who was booked by police on charges of administering psychotropic drugs, directly addressed the situation through a live broadcast on the same day reports broke.

According to reports on September 1st, three individuals including Se Yeon and Streamer K were booked by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station on July 30th on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. They are under police investigation regarding the use of Zolpidem, a sleeping pill classified as a psychotropic drug.

Streamer K is also facing separate charges of having an acquaintance obtain sleeping pills on his behalf and receiving them, and he acknowledged being investigated for the charges during a personal broadcast on August 27th.

Se Yeon hosted a personal broadcast on SOOP on the 1st to directly explain the suspicions that surfaced that day. She asked, "Did you all see the articles?", and explained, "The incident happened in June, and the articles came out almost two and a half months later."

While Se Yeon acknowledged that she was investigated alongside Streamer K, she drew a line regarding the proxy prescription allegations.

She emphasized, "I didn't get a proxy prescription. Oppa and I were investigated regarding proxy prescriptions. That's a fact. People say I got a proxy prescription and was investigated together, but that's not a fact," adding, "Something happened with Oppa, so I took a lot of medicine. Oppa's medicine." She explained that the issue arose during the process of visiting the emergency room, leading to the investigation.

Seemingly conscious of potential suspicions that her recently bleached hair might be an attempt to evade the investigation, she offered an explanation beforehand. Se Yeon claimed, "I already cut 100 strands of hair when I was investigated. It was when my hair was black. Since it's already in the past, the bleaching has nothing to do with the test."

Her romantic partner, Streamer K, also made an appearance during the broadcast. Streamer K entered Se Yeon's broadcast and publicly showed support by gifting 1.25 million won worth of Star Balloons.

As related questions continued, Se Yeon re-emphasized her position by displaying a text on the broadcast screen that read, "I didn't do drugs. I didn't get proxy prescriptions. I was investigated before bleaching my hair. I am sorry for causing concern."

Meanwhile, Se Yeon and Streamer K overcame an 11-year age gap and went public with their relationship last April.

Streamer K began broadcasting in 2012 and has approximately 700,000 subscribers, while Se Yeon began her internet broadcasting activities in 2019 and has about 300,000 subscribers. Se Yeon gained public recognition through her appearance on the Netflix original variety show "The Influencer", and also drew attention in 2024 when she was spotted with Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk in the United States.

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LADIES' CODE leader ASHLEY has commemorated late members Ko Eun Bi and KWON RISE, who passed away in a tragic accident 12 years ago.

On September 1, ASHLEY posted photos on her social media along with the message, "I went to see KWON RISE and Ko Eun Bi before leaving for the US. I still miss you and want to see you." The released photos captured lovely pictures of the LADIES' CODE members, including the late Ko Eun Bi and KWON RISE, placed in what appeared to be a memorial space along with a Blue Marble board game box, making it even more heartbreaking for fans.

LADIES' CODE debuted as a five-member group in March 2013 and became one of the most spotlighted girl groups of that year. However, a year and six months later, on September 3, 2014, while returning after finishing broadcast activities, a car accident occurred in which member Ko Eun Bi passed away at the scene, while KWON RISE, who had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, ultimately closed her eyes four days later on September 7.

The three remaining members have continued their activities by making a comeback as LADIES' CODE while remembering the departed members. Last April, member KIM JUMI became the first in the group to hold a wedding ceremony. LEE SOJUNG and ASHLEY are also active as solo singers, and ASHLEY in particular is active through podcast radio hosting and running her YouTube channel.

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Actor and singer Kim Min-jong has officially filed a criminal complaint against fellow singer MC Mong for defamation.

Kim's legal representative, OhKims Law Firm (Attorney Oh Sung-heon), announced on the 2nd that they submitted a complaint against MC Mong to the Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the 1st, charging him with defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.

Kim's side stated through the legal action, "As these claims spread through the media and online, not only has his reputation and trust built over roughly 38 years since his debut in 1988 been severely damaged, but tangible harm has also occurred, such as the suspension of discussions regarding his casting in an upcoming Hollywood project and two commercial contracts that were actively being negotiated at the time."

They added, "We can no longer overlook the damage caused by content that is clearly contrary to the facts," and stated, "We plan to faithfully cooperate with the investigation process to uncover the truth and sequentially proceed with necessary legal measures, including filing a civil lawsuit for damages." They also noted, "If it is confirmed that identical or similar false information is additionally distributed or repeatedly posted, we plan to take further legal measures, including filing an injunction prohibiting the distribution of false information."

The law firm emphasized, "We can no longer watch as the reputation and trust with fans that he has maintained for 38 years are undermined by baseless claims," and stated, "We will hold him accountable to the end according to law and principles without any compromise."

Meanwhile, MC Mong has not yet released an official stance.

This situation began last May when MC Mong raised suspicions regarding a so-called "Baduk-i gambling ring" during a TikTok live broadcast.

At the time, MC Mong mentioned a multi-billion-won illegal gambling gathering involving figures such as Cha Jun-young, a relative of Cha Ga-won, chairwoman of One Hundred Label, and stated, "There is a person who goes around hostess bars engaging in illegal online gambling and receives tens of millions of won in tips by their side. That person is celebrity Kim Min-jong."

Not stopping there, MC Mong stated, "Go ahead and sue me. I have evidence. Let's go all the way," prompting Kim's side to immediately announce legal action, calling the claims clear falsehoods.

Subsequently, a recording of One Hundred Label CEO Cha Ga-won, released on the 18th of last month by celebrity-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, created a turning point.

In the recording, a person presumed to be Chairwoman Cha said, "Because Kim Min-jong was a visitor, there is no record whatsoever." Regarding the accusation that Kim had touched chips and received sanctions, she replied, "They say he didn't touch the chips. That employee spoke directly with the dealer. He was only sitting next to Cha Jun-young."

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Actor Kim Ji-won is set to undergo a dramatic transformation as a dark hero leading the first medical genre in SBS's refreshing universe.

The production team for the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" (written by Lee Jung-rim, directed by Pyeon Seung-geun), premiering on Friday, October 9, released the first stills of Kim Ji-won in the role of protagonist Gye Soo-jung.

"Doctor X" is a refreshing medical noir depicting the activities of Doctor X Gye Soo-jung, the "crazy hound of the operating room" who shatters massive absurdities with uncompromised, genius surgical skills. The drama is drawing intense attention as director Lee Jung-rim of "VIP" and "Revenant" teams up with rookie writer Pyeon Seung-geun, alongside actors Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok.

In the released stills, Kim Ji-won appears in a pitch-black leather coat instead of a white lab coat, exuding an overwhelming aura. Dispatched from a freelance doctor employment agency to Guseo University Hospital, Gye Soo-jung is set to shake up the hospital's power dynamics by cutting away medical corruption fueled solely by her unmatched skills. Her relentless gaze and charisma, which allow not a single error on the operating table, raise expectations.

The production team of "Doctor X" stated, "From her very first shoot, Kim Ji-won was 'Gye Soo-jung' herself, right down to her vocal tone, gaze, and habits. It is impossible to imagine Gye Soo-jung as anyone other than Kim Ji-won," adding, "Please look forward to the birth of a medical dark hero," foreshadowing the creation of an unprecedented character.

The new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" will premiere on Friday, October 9, at 9:50 PM.

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SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" has entered its second act, keeping up an unstoppable upward trend driven by the maturing buddy chemistry between Ahn Bohyun and Jung Eun-chae.

As of its latest 8th episode, "Flex X Cop 2" recorded a peak viewership rating of 9.3% and 8.0% in the metropolitan area, breaking its own highest ratings for two consecutive weeks. In addition, its 20-49 viewership ratings averaged 2.7% with a peak of 3.26%, taking first place across all terrestrial, cable, and general programming channels on Saturday. It also defended its spot at number one on Disney+ comprehensive content rankings in South Korea based on FlixPatrol, proving its powerful box office success both online and offline.

Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bohyun) and newly appointed team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae), who started out as bickering rivals in the Gangha Police Station Violent Crime Team 1, have transformed into a fantastic investigative duo who understand each other through repeated cases. Jin Yi-soo's financial investigation style—buying buildings entirely to bypass the need for search warrants and mobilizing supercars, helicopters, and private jets to track down criminals—blends with Joo Hye-ra's tenacious investigative skills to deliver thrilling satisfaction.

Entering the full-scale second act, a massive variable arrives in the duo's perfected partnership. In the previous broadcast, Yu Seong-won (played by Yoo Seung-ho), a world-renowned sculptor and close friend of Jin Yi-soo, was named as the prime suspect in a serial disappearance and murder case. Amid the impending crisis where Joo Hye-ra's suspicions and Jin Yi-soo's trust will directly clash, Yu Seong-won's chilling double life is previewed, raising curiosity about the future development.

Entering Act 2 with the fantastic duo's flawless cooperation and unpredictable turns, "Flex X Cop 2" will air its 9th episode on Friday the 4th at 9:50 PM.

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Actor Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata, who are currently in a public relationship, will hold their wedding ceremony on December 12.

On the 2nd, Ji Ye-eun's agency, CP Entertainment, stated, "Based on deep trust, the two have promised to spend their lives together," and added, "We ask for your warm congratulations and support for their future as they stand at the starting line of a new journey."

Vata's agency, A RA, also stated, "(The two) have met a precious connection and are beginning a new journey as a married couple," adding, "Based on deep trust and love, they have promised to become each other's most reliable companions."

Born in 1994, the same-age couple first became church friends through their shared religion before developing into romantic partners. They are now bearing the fruit of marriage eight months after going public with their relationship last April.

Along with the wedding news, Ji Ye-eun's past remarks on broadcast are drawing renewed attention. During a recent appearance on the SBS program "My Little Old Boy", Ji Ye-eun openly expressed her affection for Vata, saying, "After he found his faith, he quit drinking and smoking, and he is truly kind." She also shared, "He even learns how to cook for me because I'm not good at it." Furthermore, she showed strong trust in Vata, stating, "If you can't take responsibility, why date?"

Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun debuted in the 2017 web drama "How to" and has been active as a variety show trend star through the Coupang Play series "SNL Korea", SBS "Running Man", and Netflix's "Kian's Bizarre B&B". Vata, the leader of the dance crew We Dem Boyz, is a runner-up from Mnet's "Street Man Fighter" and a renowned choreographer who created the choreography for ZICO's "New Thing" and JENNIE's "Like JENNIE".

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Director Chung Ji-young and actor Yum Hye-ran, who shared Jeju's painful history with the world through the film "My Name", will receive the Jeju Film Achievement Award from the Jeju Film Festival.

The Jeju Film Festival announced "My Name" as the closing film for its 21st edition and named Director Chung Ji-young and actor Yum Hye-ran as this year's recipients of the Jeju Film Achievement Award, honoring their contribution to deeply shedding light on Jeju's historical pain and creating a global consensus.

Director Chung Ji-young, who has insightful perspectives on the major pains of modern Korean history, was praised for perfectly expanding regional tragedy into a universal drama of empathy through this film, her 20th directorial work.

In addition, actor Yum Hye-ran, who played Jeong-soon, a resilient Jeju mother who steps forward proudly by overcoming her scars rather than remaining a blind victim, drew praise for her irreplaceable passionate performance.

The awards ceremony for the Jeju Film Achievement Award at the Jeju Film Festival is scheduled to take place at 3:00 PM on October 4 at Lotte Cinema Jeju Yeondong, alongside the screening of the closing film.

"My Name" made the hearts of global audiences beat as well as domestic viewers. At the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) which concluded last July, it beat out competitive overseas works to receive overwhelming support from audiences and took home the Audience Award. This is a remarkable achievement following the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival.

The warm love calls from the global film industry are set to continue into the fall. It has been officially invited to the competition section of the 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona, opening on October 22, accompanied by high praise from the director who stated, "The film is so wonderful that we definitely want to invite it to our festival."

Additionally, it was named in the panorama section of the 26th Kaohsiung Film Festival in Taiwan starting on October 9, and Director Chung Ji-young and actor Yum Hye-ran plan to visit the local area in person to share a special connection with global fans through various events.

"My Name" is a generational mystery drama where mother Jeong-soon, who holds the cold memories of Jeju in 1949 in her heart, and an 18-year-old boy named Young-ok cross 78 long years to face a brilliant truth. Having finished its theatrical run, "My Name" is currently available through simultaneous theater VOD and IPTV services.

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Solo artist SUNMI has abruptly cancelled her fan meeting in Shanghai, China, just four days before the event, citing reasons such as performance quality and operations.

On September 1, SUNMI's agency, Abyss Company, announced via official social media, "We have decided to cancel the Shanghai fan meeting after discussions with the local promoter, as we determined that it is most important to provide an environment where both the artist and fans can enjoy the event with peace of mind, and to deliver the level of performance we originally promised."

Previously, SUNMI was scheduled to hold her fan meeting "Meet SUNMI in Late Summer" at NEOVANA in Shanghai on the 5th.

The agency emphasized, "Following a final review of the local operations and overall preparation status ahead of the event, we concluded that the current state of preparation does not sufficiently guarantee the stable event operation and high-quality fan meeting experience that we value. We sincerely apologize and feel deep regret for delivering this sudden cancellation news to the fans who have shown their support for the fan meeting."

The agency added, "We will strive to create new opportunities for SUNMI to meet her fans in Shanghai again in a more thoroughly prepared and better setting. Once again, we ask for your deep understanding and offer our sincere apologies to all the fans who have been waiting for this fan meeting."

Tickets will be fully refunded through the local promoter and each official ticketing platform.

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Lee Jang-won's grandfather has bid farewell to his precious loved ones.

On the September 1 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny", Lee Jang-won and Bae Da-hae were shown preparing a special table for his grandfather.

On this day, the couple set out to find his grandfather's favorite restaurant. However, they were unable to locate it, bringing a sense of regret.

In response, the couple prepared king crab along with sundae and sundae soup purchased from a Hamgyong-do style sundae restaurant to help his grandfather experience the taste of his hometown.

While enjoying the meal, the grandfather ate the Hamgyong-do sundae and thought of his late wife. His wife used to make sundae and flatfish sundae at home herself.

The grandfather then revealed his grandmother's sundae recipe. He explained that it is made by stuffing freshly slaughtered pig intestines with glutinous rice and pork, praising it by saying, "It was amazingly good."

In response, Lee Jang-won asked, "How does store-bought sundae compare to grandmother's sundae?" Hearing this, the grandfather showed his affectionate pride by saying, "There's no comparison. The taste is vastly superior."

That day, Lee Jang-won and Bae Da-hae also took on the challenge of making gajami-sikhae (fermented flatfish) for his grandfather. In particular, since fermenting it during a heat wave was not an easy task, Lee Jang-won borrowed the power of science.

However, after making it, he broke into a sweat because the visual resembled gajami-kkang. Eventually, they used various methods to get it looking closer to actual gajami-sikhae.

Lee Jang-won even brought the gajami-sikhae made by the couple directly to the studio to showcase it. He drew attention by revealing a unique recipe he used to eat in the past.

He shared that he spreads gajami-sikhae on bread and tops it with butter. The panelists then tried Lee Jang-won's recipe. Contrary to their expectations, everyone gave it a passing grade by saying, "It is so delicious," making Lee Jang-won proud.

Meanwhile, toward the end of the broadcast, news of the peaceful passing of Lee Jang-won's grandfather, Lee Hyun-seop, was delivered, bringing a deep sense of sorrow.

For the grandfather, who passed away a few days after the second shoot, the broadcast revealed a commemorative video to remember him. Having spent 100 years of his life without rest, the grandfather spent his final summer in a special and happy way with his grandson and his wife. Concluding the broadcast, the show expressed condolences by stating, "Grandfather's final summer will remain forever in everyone's memories."

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Hyun Bin and Woo Do Hwan showed off their competitive streak.

On the September 1 broadcast of SBS "Whenever Possible", actors Hyun Bin and Woo Do Hwan appeared as gap friends.

On this day, the Yoo brothers warmly welcomed the two guests. In particular, Yu Jae-seok drew attention by sharing, "Hyun Bin used to be a member of our gym. Hyun Bin came by and helped me work on my triceps. These triceps are what Hyun Bin helped me build."

He then joked, "Gong Yoo and Hyun Bin were the two pillars of the gym, but after Hyun Bin moved to another gym, I lost a lot of muscle in my triceps."

The four of them met the first gap owner. They cheered after successfully clearing stages 1 and 2 in a single try. Encouraged by this, the gap owners shouted "3GO."

The Yoo brothers expressed their concerns, saying, "This is where it gets really important. There is a jinx where people quickly clear stages 1 and 2, struggle on stage 3, and end up failing."

And their worries became reality. After repeated failures with just one can remaining, they ultimately failed stage 3 and had all their prizes retrieved. The Yoo brothers and the gap friends could not hide their disappointment.

Inside the car on their way to the next location, Woo Do Hwan asked the Yoo brothers, "Do you feel this emotional rollercoaster every week?" The Yoo brothers answered that they did. Yu Jae-seok expressed regret over missing the chance, while drawing a line by saying, "It's not that Do Hwan did anything wrong."

The four arrived to have a meal. Yoo Yeonseok asked Hyun Bin, "While watching the show, was there any mission you thought looked doable?" Hyun Bin replied, "If this was before playing the games, I would have talked about it, but now I cannot say anything," losing all the overflowing confidence he had before the games and making everyone laugh.

In response, Yoo Yeonseok said, "It seems like you will be watching the show with Yejin noona," causing Hyun Bin to show clear signs of pressure.

Woo Do Hwan, who mentioned he has various part-time job experiences, personally mixed the makguksu, plated it, and served it. Yu Jae-seok admired his work, saying, "There is real professionalism in the way he handles it."

The meal payment was decided by pouring water. The person who poured the water past the brim would have to pay for the meal. The loser of today's meal bet turned out to be Yu Jae-seok. Hyun Bin genuinely rejoiced over this, bringing laughter to everyone.

During the second gap mission, the four smoothly cleared stages 1 and 2. They then poured high concentration into stage 3, vowing to win.

However, whenever Hyun Bin shouted that he was ready to attempt the mission, hand tremors would strike, preventing him from performing as well in reality as he did in practice. To change his luck, they even switched positions for the challenge.

The four succeeded with just one second remaining in their final attempt. However, because Yoo Yeonseok momentarily forgot to ring the bell, it almost resulted in a failure. Fortunately, Hyun Bin maintained his focus until the end and rang the bell, securing success and allowing them to give all the gifts to the gap owner.

Yu Jae-seok, who had worried about failing all the missions on his birthday, said, "It would have felt so awkward and unresolved if we couldn't give these gifts." Showing his strong determination to succeed, Hyun Bin remarked, "I was planning to come back again next week."

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Bae Da-hae's nephew and Lee Jang-won's grandfather created special memories together.

On the September 1 broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny", Bae Da-hae's nephew visited the home of Bae Da-hae and Lee Jang-won.

During the broadcast, 5-year-old Kwon Ro-un visited their home. Regarding this, Lee Jang-won shared, "He has met my grandfather a few times, and my grandfather finds him very adorable."

The meeting between the 100-year-old grandfather and the 5-year-old nephew drew everyone's attention as a meeting spanning 95 years.

In addition, Ro-un caught attention by giving the grandfather a polite bow and delivering a handwritten letter. The grandfather could not hide his smile at the lovely contents of the letter, which read, "I want to eat watermelon with Grandpa. Please take care of your health."

Also on this day, the grandfather shared historical stories he personally experienced with Ro-un, who is known as a history prodigy, and Ro-un also made special memories with his grandfather as they played together with a squishy toy.

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Actor Kim Young-ok shared her feelings after parting ways with her husband.

On the September 1 broadcast of the SBS program "You're my destiny", actor Kim Young-ok appeared as a special MC.

During the broadcast, 90-year-old actor Kim Young-ok drew attention. In particular, the panelists could not believe that she had turned 90 years old this year.

In response, Kim Young-ok brought laughter by saying, "Count by international age. I am not ninety yet."

Kim Sook asked Kim Young-ok, "Not long ago, you had to say goodbye to your husband of 67 years. You must still be unfamiliar with doing daily life alone, right?"

Kim Young-ok replied, "He left on May 17, and it has been close to 100 days now," adding, "His battle with illness was so hard that I even thought to myself that it might be fine whenever he went."

She continued, "However, because the person who was always by my side like a habit suddenly left overnight, it was quite different from what I had imagined. I keep thinking of him from time to time," expressing her deep longing and the moments she misses everything about her husband, which brought a sense of sadness.

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