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Actor Hayoung shared behind-the-scenes stories from the upcoming Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" and revealed a heartwarming anecdote about her co-star Jung Hae-in.

On the August 5 broadcast of SBS Power FM's (107.7MHz) "WENDY's Young Street," actor Hayoung appeared as a guest ahead of the release of the Netflix series "Our Sticky Love," which premieres on August 7.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy that depicts the heart-fluttering cohabitation between Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.

Introducing the project, Hayoung expressed her special affection for it, saying, "It is a comprehensive gift set of a drama that blends romantic comedy, melodrama, and noir." She added, "At first, I wondered if the title would be okay, but it was so captivating that I read the entire script in one sitting."

In particular, she did not spare praise for Jung Hae-in, with whom she showed great acting chemistry. When asked to rate him as an acting partner, Hayoung answered, "1000 points out of 100." She added, "It was a set where I learned so much that it felt like taking acting lessons." She then shared a heartwarming story, revealing that during the shooting in Yeongdeok, Jung Hae-in paid for snow crab for all the staff present on set.

Her pledge for reaching No. 1 on the global Netflix chart also drew attention. Hayoung made a bold pledge, stating, "I will personally boil and make yeot (traditional Korean taffy) and hand it out at Myeongdong." The unexpected and unconventional pledge reportedly flustered the production staff, bringing cheerful laughter to the set.

Meanwhile, "WENDY's Young Street" can be heard every evening from 8 PM to 10 PM on SBS Power FM 107.7MHz, and can also be enjoyed as a visible radio broadcast through the official YouTube channel.

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The upcoming Netflix series "Mousetrap," starring actors Ryu Jun-yeol, Sul Kyung-gu, and Lee Kyu-hyung, is set to premiere on August 28.

"Mousetrap" is a tracking thriller that follows the story of Mun-jae, a novelist whose name, face, and life are completely stolen by a mysterious entity known as Mousetrap, alongside No-ja, a loan shark trying to recover lost money, and Sun-yong, a detective, as they chase down the truth behind the mysterious figure.

On August 5, Netflix released character stills of Mun-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol), No-ja (Sul Kyung-gu), and Sun-yong (Lee Kyu-hyung), heightening anticipation for the unpredictable pursuit and confrontation surrounding "Mousetrap."

The stills of Mun-jae, thrown into chaos after having everything taken from him, reveal his daily life collapsing because of the unidentified Mousetrap, raising curiosity about how Mun-jae will reclaim himself. The process of Mun-jae, a writer who has lived in isolation from the world, tracking down the truth of his stolen life is expected to deliver both realistic fear and genre tension, providing captivating entertainment from which viewers cannot look away. Ryu Jun-yeol shared his focus in acting, stating, "I tried to add persuasiveness to the character by adjusting the intensity of emotions within the situations unfolding moment by moment."

Loan shark No-ja draws attention simply through his stills, exuding exceptional charisma and presence. In the process of searching for his lost money, No-ja becomes entangled in the bizarre incident that Mun-jae is caught up in. The image of No-ja chasing someone while holding a steel bat gives a glimpse of his persistence, stopping at no means or methods to achieve his goal.

Director Kim Hong-sun praised Sul Kyung-gu, who plays No-ja, stating, "He is an actor with outstanding acting skills who perfectly fits the character of No-ja." Ryu Jun-yeol added, "It was a great honor to watch him capture indescribable emotions on screen," raising expectations for Sul Kyung-gu's performance, which will complete the unique thrills of "Mousetrap" through relentless action.

The still of detective Sun-yong looking over documents with a doubtful expression stimulates curiosity about the true identity of the papers that have arrived for him. Sun-yong's resolute appearance sparks intrigue regarding how he will unravel the case surrounding Mun-jae. Explaining his character, Lee Kyu-hyung shared, "The doubt as to why he is involved in this case and his tenacious personality in digging into the case to the end are Sun-yong's driving forces." He completed the rough and sharp image of Sun-yong by losing about 10kg. Portraying Sun-yong's process of tracking down the truth through detailed internal acting, Lee Kyu-hyung is set to inject another layer of tension into "Mousetrap."

Anticipated as an intriguing and intense mystery tracking thriller motivated by the folktale of "Rat Transformed Into a Man" (a traditional Korean folktale), "Mousetrap" will be released on Netflix on Friday, August 28. 

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Group I-DLE member MIYEON is releasing her first Japanese digital single.

On August 6 at midnight, her agency Cube Entertainment released the artwork teaser image for MIYEON's Japanese digital single "RUN AWAY" through the official social media channels of I-DLE.

The released image clearly displays a bright and blue sky, hinting at the refreshing mood of the new song. Along with this, the news of the release on the coming 10th has heightened expectations.

As the main vocalist of the group, MIYEON has proven her solid vocal skills through various OST participation and collaborations with other artists. In particular, with "Drive", the title track of her first solo mini-album "MY" released in 2022, she topped domestic music charts and music broadcasts, firmly demonstrating her potential as a solo artist.

"Say My Name", the title track of her second mini-album "MY, Lover" released last year, topped domestic music charts and QQ Music's bestseller daily and weekly charts side by side right after its release, while Kugou Music's chart saw a massive entry of tracks including the title song, proving her popularity.

I-DLE, the group MIYEON belongs to, recently released their 9th mini-album containing the title track "Gimme Dat Love", and has been continuing active promotions by embarking on their fourth world tour "2026 I-DLE WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]" and performing at the major US music festival Lollapalooza.

Meanwhile, MIYEON's first Japanese digital single "RUN AWAY" will be released on major domestic and international music platforms on August 10.

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Webtoon author Kian84, comedian Jang Doyoun, and actor Lee Yu-bi are taking on South Korea's first AI dating reality show.

SBS's new variety program "Strange Romance," which confirmed its premiere for Thursday night, August 20 at 9 PM, has released a bold and fresh first teaser video.

"Strange Romance" is South Korea's first AI dating reality show where humans and AI go on dates directly, exploring the essence of love and emotions.

The released teaser kicks off with Kian84 lying in bed and confessing, "I started dating." Kian84's question, "How was last night?", answered by the AI on a tablet with "It wasn't bad," evokes the conversation of a real couple and delivers intense immersion.

Kian84 showed how deeply he fell for his AI girlfriend, enjoying water play at a swimming pool together and keeping the tablet by his side even when falling asleep. Notably, while sitting across from the AI and sharing a glass of soju, his cautious confession, "Can't we actually meet?", blurred the lines between reality and virtual reality while delivering a heartfelt, touching sentiment.

The emotional changes of the other cast members also catch the eye. Lee Yu-bi created a romantic mood while enjoying an amusement park date with her AI boyfriend, while Jang Doyoun worried, "People seem to be looking at us strangely," before ultimately bursting into tears and confessing, "I love you," raising curiosity about what kind of stories unfolded for them.

Raising the topic of whether true love is possible between humans and AI, "Strange Romance" premieres on Thursday, August 20 at 9 PM.

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The group THE BOYZ will continue their team activities as a nine-member group.

THE BOYZ members, SANGYEON, JACOB, YOUNGHOON, HYUNJAE, JUYEON, KEVIN, Q, SUNWOO, and ERIC, have reached a consensus to continue their group activities together without NEW, finalizing their group activity contract. They are currently preparing for activities under a new label system.

Before discussing individual activities, the members reportedly deliberated deeply, placing their decision for the fans (THE B), who might have been harboring long waits and worries, as their top priority. They determined that keeping the time and trust built with the fans was most important, and thus set the direction of the group clear first before setting out to prepare for individual activities.

Accordingly, each member's individual activities will be conducted through separate contracts with agencies that can maximize their respective capabilities, while group activities are planned to be pursued unwaveringly in close cooperation. The plan is to maintain a close cooperative system to ensure that THE BOYZ team activities continue stably while respecting individual activities.

The members stated, "The sentiment that all nine of us must be together has remained unchanged from the beginning," adding, "Above all, we wanted to share our intentions first with the fans who have been waiting and worrying about THE BOYZ group activities." They expressed their determination, saying, "While doing our best in our respective positions, we will do our best to continue the precious time we have built with the fans as THE BOYZ."

They added, "We sincerely thank THE B who have sent unwavering love and support. We will work hard to prepare so we can repay you with a good image. Please show us a lot of support."

THE BOYZ's specific future team activity plans and schedules will be revealed sequentially at a later date.

Meanwhile, the nine THE BOYZ members excluding NEW notified One Hundred Label last February of the termination of their exclusive contracts citing reasons such as unpaid settlements and damaged trust, and the court subsequently accepted their filed application for a provisional injunction to suspend the effect of the exclusive contracts. Cha Ga-won, head of One Hundred Label, was arrested last 3rd on charges of investment fraud amounting to tens of billions of won.

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Singer and JYP Entertainment producer J.Y. Park is drawing explosive reactions after appearing on the YouTube comedy channel "Shortbox" to showcase daring comedic acting.

Released on July 31st, the video comically captured the witty banter between J.Y. Park and managers Kim Won-hun and Cho Jin-se. As of the morning of August 6th, just five days after its release, the view count surpassed 2 million.

In the video, J.Y. Park engaged in self-deprecating humor centered around his declining popularity. When manager Kim Won-hun remarked, "Young kids these days only know GOT7's JINYOUNG," J.Y. Park fired back, "I produced him!" He then showed a frustrated reaction upon being pointed out that "GOT7's JINYOUNG pops up first on Naver searches." The manager even suggested, "Why don't you change your name from JYP to JPG?"

An episode surrounding his outfit also unfolded. In the skit, J.Y. Park was supposed to wear the pink vinyl outfit that graced last year's Waterbomb Festival, but when his manager mistook it for trash and threw it away, he arrived at the event wearing a standard waste disposal bag instead. Even so, upon hearing that he "has a great physique," J.Y. Park broke into a bright smile and showed off the choreography for his new song "WET," eliciting laughter.

Reactions to the video were predominantly surprised by J.Y. Park's shameless comedic acting.

One netizen drew empathy by leaving a comment mentioning J.Y. Park, a producer who founded one of South Korea's top four entertainment agencies, JYP Entertainment, dancing in a standard waste disposal bag: "To be in that position, let all of that go, and dance in a waste disposal bag... the world's best entertainer." Another netizen also expressed being deeply moved, saying, "Even J.Y. Park works this hard, so who am I to complain?"

Having stood on the Waterbomb Festival stage for two consecutive years, J.Y. Park previously released "WET," which was selected as the main theme song for "Waterbomb Seoul 2026," and is scheduled to continue the performance heat by appearing at "Waterbomb Busan," to be held at Lotte World Adventure Busan in Gijang-gun, Busan, on August 8th.

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Comedian Lee Sang-jun has personally apologized regarding the recent controversies surrounding his stand-up comedy tour in the United States.

On the 5th, Lee posted a photo on his Instagram showing the audience filled with smartphone lights during his Los Angeles show, writing, "If I had to pick the performances I remember having the most fun during, both the 3 PM and 7 PM LA shows would definitely be included because I enjoyed them that much." He continued, "The bigger the laughter, the more fun I feel, which boosts my energy. The sound of laughter I heard at the LA show made even me so happy," describing the atmosphere at the time.

However, Lee stated, "After the show, I learned that some attendees felt uncomfortable during the performance. I am so sorry to those who came expecting to have a good time and laugh." He repeatedly bowed his head, saying, "I am sorry, and once again, I am truly sorry."

Lee also shared his future plans, vowing, "I will continue to research, study, show improving sides of myself, and make persistent efforts to deliver big laughs."

Previously, the official account for the "Lee Sang-jun Show" released a statement addressing the same controversy. The official account explained, "We sincerely apologize to the audience members who experienced inconvenience due to sound issues during the performance. Upon checking, we found that there were issues with sound delivery in some seats located in front of the venue's speakers."

It added, "After confirming this, the U.S. performance promoter has taken the necessary measures along with apologies to the audience members in those seats," while also requesting, "Please refrain from recklessly spreading unverified information as if it were true or continuing criticisms based on it."

Earlier, complaints from audience members who watched the show were posted online successively.

One audience member wrote, "He appeared 10 minutes late, the show lasted an hour, and I couldn't hear a single thing he was saying. He was mumbling so much that I wanted to leave midway, but sitting in the front row, I endured it because getting up would also lack manners. The ticket cost 173 dollars, and there were 5 of us who went, so we filed a complaint because it felt too insincere." Another audience member also raised questions regarding the duration of the performance.

Meanwhile, after stepping down from a corner on "Gag Concert," Lee has taken on the challenge of stand-up comedy out of a longing for the stage, presenting the "Lee Sang-jun Show."

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Cha Ga-won, Chairwoman of p_Arc Group and CEO of One Hundred, has been arrested on fraud charges involving approximately 30 billion won. Meanwhile, singer Lee Seung-gi, who currently resides in a luxury villa owned by Cha, has spoken out ahead of the expiration of his jeonse contract.

On the 5th, Lee's representatives told the media, "We have received assurances from the landlord, Cha Ga-won, and her husband that the money will be returned when the contract expires. If that promise is not kept this time, we will naturally take the strongest possible civil and criminal legal action."

The luxury villa in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where Lee currently resides, has a jeonse deposit of 10.5 billion won. The contract is set to expire on the 6th, with approximately 7.3 billion won of the deposit financed through bank loans.

Lee's side previously claimed that before entering into the jeonse contract for the villa, Cha strongly encouraged him to take out the loan and agreed to cover the interest payments. However, they said that the interest payments stopped as the controversy over unpaid earnings owed to artists under her agency escalated. The villa was also seized by the National Tax Service earlier this year over Cha's unpaid taxes, making it difficult to guarantee the full recovery of the deposit.

Lee had planned to move into a newly constructed building in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, when his jeonse contract expired. However, the move has been blocked after the construction company asserted a lien over the property due to unpaid construction costs. A banner reading, "This building is currently subject to a lien," is displayed on the building. The construction company, Piarc Construction, is headed by Cha's husband. Lee's side has filed for a provisional injunction seeking the handover of the building and is awaiting the court's decision.

Earlier, on the 3rd, a Seoul Central District Court judge in charge of arrest warrants issued an arrest warrant for Cha, who faces fraud charges under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes, citing concerns that she might destroy evidence.

Cha is accused of proposing IP-related business projects involving artists under her entertainment agency to knowmerce, signing contracts, and receiving an advance payment of 24.2 billion won, but failing to carry out the projects. The alleged damages are estimated at approximately 30 billion won.

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The film "HOPE" is set to release in theaters around the world following pre-sales to over 200 countries and regions globally.

According to its investment and distribution company Plus M Entertainment, "HOPE" has confirmed its international theatrical releases starting in Taiwan on Friday, September 4, and North America on Wednesday, September 9, followed by Canada, Australia, the UK, Latin America, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore.

"HOPE" was planned as a global project targeting international markets beyond the domestic market from its initial planning stages. It premiered internationally at the Cannes Film Festival competition section last May, receiving an explosive response. International interest in "HOPE" naturally led to pre-sales.

Generating buzz by breaking the record for the highest overseas pre-sales for a Korean film, "HOPE" has partnered with NEON for English-speaking territories including North America, alongside other major global distributors and leading film companies such as MUBI, Focus Features/UPI France, and Sony Pictures Global Worldwide Acquisitions for its international rollout.

Meanwhile, ahead of its North American release in September, "HOPE" has continued to receive glowing reviews through premieres in Los Angeles and New York, emerging as a hot topic in local theaters and raising expectations for its global release.

In particular, international critics have continued to praise the recut version, which finely polished certain creature appearance scenes, sound, and editing following its premiere screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Film criticism outlet IndieWire praised the enhanced craftsmanship of "HOPE," stating, "The final cut is only about 4 to 5 minutes shorter than the Cannes screening version, but through the deletion, addition, and rearrangement of scenes, each narrative thread connects much more smoothly and the story flows more naturally," and adding, "The re-edited 'HOPE' is one of the best action films seen in recent years from start to finish."

"HOPE" begins when Beom-seok, the head of the Hopohang outpost located in the Demilitarized Zone, hears news from local youths about the appearance of a tiger, leading the entire village to fall into a state of emergency as they encounter an unbelievable reality. It was released domestically on July 15 and has drawn 4.23 million moviegoers to date.

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Amid a flood of provocative dopamine-driven variety shows, LIM YOUNGWOONG's pollution-free healing variety show hit the mark perfectly.

The SBS Tuesday variety show "High Valley, Top Hero" wrapped up its run on the 4th amid passionate love from viewers.

"High Valley, Top Hero" is a variety show featuring a plan-free and pollution-free life set in a mountain village, where people temporarily put aside complex modern civilization. The down-to-earth and authentic daily lives presented by LIM YOUNGWOONG and his close friends captivated both television and OTT platforms right from the first broadcast.

Immediately after airing, it went straight to number one in the daily variety category of Netflix's Top Series in South Korea, and TV viewership ratings also soared to a peak of 6.5% (based on Nielsen Korea households in the Seoul metropolitan area), proving his unrivaled power.

This season featured support from ZO ZAZZ, Hyun Bong-shik, Huh Kyung-hwan, Roy Kim, Kwak Beom, and Nucksal, alongside actors Cha Seung-won and Kim Do-hoon, completing delightful chemistry.

Producing Director Han Bi-in, who led the show, named LIM YOUNGWOONG as the number one contributor to the program's success. PD Han shared behind-the-scenes stories, saying, "The cast members had so much fun that they even said on their way home, 'We want to stay just one more day.' This is because Young-woong, the bachelor of the house, took comfortable care of the guests even in places not captured by the camera." PD Han added, "The staff is also full of affection for this program. Especially thanks to LIM YOUNGWOONG, a loyal man who spent both the first and last broadcasts with the staff."

Toward the end of the final broadcast of "High Valley, Top Hero," LIM YOUNGWOONG was shown directly mentioning the next season, raising expectations for a new season.

Meanwhile, following "High Valley, Top Hero," "Whenever Possible," hosted by Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, is scheduled to air starting on the 11th.

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Singer Hong Kyung-min is set to reveal his turbulent married life with his wife, haegeum player Kim Yu-na.

At the end of the August 4 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny", a preview aired featuring Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na as the new couple, drawing significant attention.

The preview video began on a warm note, with their 10-year-old eldest daughter, Rawon, preparing breakfast all by herself. However, the peaceful meal time was short-lived, as a disagreement between the couple over their children's allowance heightened the tension.

When Hong Kyung-min tried to give his daughter 5,000 won, his wife Kim Yu-na strongly objected, saying, "Why does she need money? 1,000 won is plenty, why give her 5,000 won?" Eventually, Kim Yu-na voiced her pent-up frustrations, stating, "You're making the kids too soft."

The conflict extended to the children's education. While Kim Yu-na insisted, "We've stopped all their private academies, so they need to at least maintain an average level," Hong Kyung-min pushed back, saying, "I'm not sure if they really need to go to college by forcing it like that," revealing their contrasting views on parenting.

In a subsequent interview, Kim Yu-na made the blunt remark, "He has completely ruined the kids," to which Hong Kyung-min jokingly compared it to his hit song "Shaky Friendship," adding, "They say singers follow their songs, and I wonder if my friendship with my wife is shaking," raising anticipation for the upcoming episode.

The everyday life of the Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na couple, filled with realistic parenting conflicts, will be revealed on "You're my destiny" airing on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:40 PM.

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The first teaser trailer for Season 5 of SBS "Whenever Possible" has been released.

Confirming its first broadcast for Tuesday night, August 11 at 9 PM, the SBS variety program "Whenever Possible" is a gap-targeting variety show that gifts good fortune during the brief spare moments encountered in daily life. During its previous fourth season, it proved its strong buzz by ranking first in its time slot for 2049 viewership ratings across all episodes and taking first place overall among Tuesday variety shows and dramas for 15 consecutive weeks.

The Season 5 premiere teaser video for "Whenever Possible," released on the 5th, captured the exceptional immersion moments of MC duo "Yoo-Yoo" Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok alongside guest stars actor Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hoyeon.

Jung Hoyeon stunned the set with out-of-this-world talent along with a determined resolve, stating, "I have gotten a lot stronger." Hwang Jung-min also brought cheerful laughter by getting flustered even over a simple game rule explanation and confusing the latest meme "Geoje Yaho" with "Geoje Yaong." They raised anticipation for an extreme dopamine explosion by doing their absolute best to follow the "RED RED" choreography.

The simultaneously released poster for "What's in My 'Whenever Possible' Bag" is also drawing attention. Composed of a collection of goods containing memories from the past—including cute keyrings of Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, business cards containing the stories of the gap owners, bonus coupon dice, table tennis balls, jegi, and clickers—it adds to the anticipation for the new season.

Season 5 of "Whenever Possible," which promises even stronger life-friendly laughter and emotion, will premiere on Tuesday, August 11 at 9 PM.

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Movie "The Assassin(s)", which is raising anticipation through the meeting of actors Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho, has released its press stills, heightening excitement for the project.

"The Assassin(s)" follows the pursuit of suspicions and the hidden forces behind the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Directed by Huh Jin-ho, who made "Christmas in August" and "One Fine Spring Day", the film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

First, the sight of "Chul-goo" (Yoo Hai-jin), "Jae-hwan" (Park Hae-il), and "Young-il" (Lee Minho) gathered together instantly captures attention. The resolute expressions of the three figures as they attempt to uncover the hidden mastermind signal the beginning of their cooperation to dig into the questions left behind by the incident. "Chul-goo" staring at someone from beyond the intense light, with a face covered in sweat and clear injuries, hints at the desperate crisis he will face during the rough investigation process.

The subsequent stills of "Jae-hwan" and "Young-il" display the firm conviction of the social affairs chief editor determined not to miss suspicious circumstances and the passion of the rookie reporter closely monitoring the scene, adding to expectations for the active roles the two will play.

The sight of "Chul-goo" and "Hyun-do" (Park Ji-hwan) tracing left-behind clues while looking at the seating chart of the anniversary ceremony venue and on-site photos raises the tension, while the confrontation between "Jae-hwan" and the "intelligence agent" (Park Hoon) portends a sharp clash where neither side will back down. In the stills of "Jae-hwan", "Young-il", "Man-seob" (Kim Dae-myung), and "Yoon-hee" (Ryu Hye-young) gathered at the newspaper office, one can catch a glimpse of the solid solidarity of reporters trying to record the truth despite the pressure of the times.

Lastly, a mysterious back view looking toward the stage of the anniversary ceremony captures the breath-stopping moment just before the incident occurs, maximizing curiosity about the unpredictable mystery that "The Assassin(s)" will unfold.

"The Assassin(s)" is scheduled to be released in theaters this Chuseok. 

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Actor Jung Hae-in is returning as the male lead of a romantic comedy featuring a life-risking, devoted romance.

On the morning of the 5th, a press conference for the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han along with actors Jung Hae-in, Hayoung, and Heo Sung-tae attended the event to talk about the project.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy depicting the heart-fluttering cohabitation of Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend. In the series, Jung Hae-in plays the somewhat suspicious boxing coach Jang Tae-ha. He is a character who begins a life-risking lie when he meets his First Love, Ko Eun-sae, during his final mission before leaving his organization.

Regarding his character, Jung Hae-in stated, "He is the absolute epitome of a devoted lover among all the roles I have played. He is the ultimate romantic pure-hearted man who can even risk his life for the person he loves." He added, "Since Tae-ha has never been in a relationship before, he is a bit awkward and clumsy when dealing with the woman he likes. I found that charming as well."

He also shared behind-the-scenes stories about acting as someone with no dating experience. Jung Hae-in explained, "I went to an all-boys middle school and all-boys high school, and went straight to the military after finishing my first year of university. Looking back, while I haven't never dated, I don't have a lot of dating experience either. I excluded my own colors and focused on Tae-ha's narrative." He further revealed, "The director saw my usual clumsy and goofy sides and told me to just act naturally. So I didn't have much difficulty during filming."

Director Kim Jang-han, who is in charge of directing, praised him immensely, saying, "Casting actor Jung Hae-in was my first choice. You could say the drama starts right from there. Any director would choose him without hesitation. His upright and masculine image matched Jang Tae-ha well, and since his core self is naturally lovely during the clumsy yet cute romantic comedy moments, I asked him to cast without any hesitation."

The twist charm that oscillates between romantic comedy and noir is also a key point to watch. Jung Hae-in expressed confidence, saying, "When filming with actress Hayoung, it was a romantic comedy, but when filming with senior Heo Sung-tae, it was noir. It felt like shooting two or three genres within a single project. It has a different vibe from "D.P.", and the pacing is so fast that viewers will be immersed without a moment to get bored."

Lastly, Jung Hae-in asked for viewers' anticipation, stating, "Our drama is a project filled with the 'romance' that the world needs more of."

"Our Sticky Love" has a total of 12 episodes and will be released on Netflix on the 7th.

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Actor Heo Sung-tae is returning as an unprecedentedly vicious villain who surpasses Deok-su from "Squid Game".

On the morning of the 5th, a press conference for the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han, along with actors Jung Hae-in, Hayoung, and Heo Sung-tae, attended the event and shared various stories about the project.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy depicting the flutter-filled cohabitation between Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.

In the series, Heo Sung-tae plays Baek Sang-gil, a crime boss who laundered his identity to become part of a massive corporation. After hearing the news that prosecutor Ko Ji-won (played by Hayoung), who holds his weakness, is alive, he relentlessly pursues her, adding heart-pounding tension to the romance between the two leads.

Introducing Baek Sang-gil, Heo Sung-tae said, "He is the meanest role I have ever played. He is narrow-minded and incredibly persistent. His viciousness is at the absolute worst, and he is beyond comparison to Deok-su," comparing the character to Jang Deok-su, the villain he played in "Squid Game".

Heo Sung-tae shared that after mainly playing good characters for the past three years, he initially struggled to get back into the groove when taking on a villain role after such a long time. He drew laughter from the room with his witty remark, "While filming a scene where blood splattered on my face, I felt a sense of euphoria and thought, 'Ah, this is the feeling.' That was when I seemed to catch the hang of it and fully immerse myself."

Director Kim Jang-han, who led the production, explained the reason for casting him, saying, "Though his visual appearance is scary, actor Heo Sung-tae is actually very shy and pure. As he plays a character holding the key to a major plot twist in the drama, I believed he would bring out the unexpected charm of his true personality."

Finally, expressing his confidence about the reaction he hopes to get through this project, Heo Sung-tae said, "I hope viewers will curse at me even more," and added, "I will show you a charming villain who is vicious yet paradoxically possesses a cool narrative."

"Our Sticky Love" consists of a total of 12 episodes and will be released on Netflix on the 7th.

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Actor Hayoung is stepping beyond her title as a Netflix regular to share her ambitions for her first leading role in a romantic comedy.

On the morning of the 5th, a press conference for the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han along with actors Jung Hae-in, Hayoung, and Heo Sung-tae attended the event to share various stories with the press.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy depicting the heart-fluttering cohabitation between Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.

Hayoung, who is taking on her first rom-com genre through this project, shared, "As a fan of romantic comedies, I was quite scared and had a big desire to do well." She added, "Fortunately, I was able to meet a great script, and thanks to the director, fellow actors, and seniors, I filmed while learning a lot. I was so happy."

In the series, Hayoung plays Ko Eun-sae, an elite prosecutor with amnesia. Before losing her memory, she was a figure who tracked down a violent organization under the name Ko Ji-won and got caught up in a mysterious accident. After waking up in an unfamiliar rural hospital, she follows Jang Tae-ha—who claims to be her boyfriend—to Yeomaeul Village, unfolding a dynamic romance.

Hayoung explained her acting focus, saying, "I tried to create a difference between when she lost her memory and before that." She continued, "At first, there must be a lot of vigilance and anxiety, and I thought a lot about how to express the process of her heart opening up through various interactions."

Having made her mark in numerous hit Netflix works such as "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" and "Teach You a Lesson", earning nicknames like "Netflix public servant" and "Netflix's daughter", Hayoung shared her honest thoughts on her first leading-class role. Hayoung said, "It is such an honor, but I was also a bit scared. I wanted to do well, but I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to do a good job." She added, "However, starting with Jung Hae-in oppa, the director, and the seniors helped me in every possible way, so my worries disappeared the moment filming started," expressing her gratitude for the on-set chemistry.

Building on the consecutive successes of her previous works, she expressed confidence in this project as well. Hayoung raised expectations by stating, "While watching the edited footage, I gained certainty. I am confident that we will receive reactions like 'It's been so long since a rom-com like this, I missed it'."

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As Stray Kids return with their multifaceted new mini album "THIS & THAT," they have shared behind-the-scenes stories from working on the album.

Stray Kids will release their mini album "THIS & THAT" and its title track "This & That" at 1 PM on August 7. With domestic and international fans paying keen attention to this new release following last year's "DO IT" from their SKZ IT TAPE, which made them the first artists in the world to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard main chart "Billboard 200" for eight consecutive times, JYP Entertainment heightened the excitement on the afternoon of the 4th by posting an intro video titled "Stray Kids [INTRO "THIS & THAT"]" on the group's official social media and YouTube channels, featuring the eight members talking about the new release.

True to the album name "THIS & THAT," the new release captures Stray Kids' versatile sides of handling this and that, along with a justified sense of confidence. Among the total eight tracks, the music that Stray Kids put the longest time and effort into completing is the title track "This & That." According to the members, the title track took the longest to work on because they were extremely careful during the process of arranging the hook lyrics.

The birth story behind the song title also draws attention. According to the members, during a break while working, they shared snacks and exchanged phrases like, "Everyone, eat some of this, eat some of that," and this expression naturally led to the chorus melody on the spot. In the lyric-writing process, a lot of effort went into selecting the words to express "this" and "that."

The music video for the title track, which carries a Korean atmosphere, was filmed over a total of five days, three of which took place on location in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. The members shared their thoughts, saying, "It felt like filming outdoors for the first time in a while instead of a set. There was a unique romance to location shooting outside Seoul." The choreography work, which went through multiple revisions until they achieved a satisfying result, was also introduced as part of the behind-the-scenes stories.

The new album, entirely worked on by the group's in-house producing team 3RACHA members BANGCHAN, CHANGBIN, and HAN, is richly packed with B-side tracks of various charms. The pre-release tracks "RUN IT" and "After You" were worked on locally in Los Angeles, USA, while "FARMING" inspired by the meme "aura farming," the refreshing "After You," the 2000s pop music-vibe "I Do," "Way Out" utilizing various languages, "Back Then" which Han made inspired by a drama, and "This & That (Festival Version)" that allows listeners to enjoy the title track even more excitedly, fill the album colorfully.

Meanwhile, ahead of their new album release, Stray Kids kicked off their new world tour "Stray Kids World Tour <RUN IT>" at the Seoul KSPO DOME on July 25-26, July 29, and August 1-2. Having hotly warmed up the comeback excitement with a total of five sold-out shows, Stray Kids will return to music broadcast stages through this comeback after about 10 months.

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Saori, a 37-year-old Japanese-born TV personality starring in the SBS entertainment program "Kick a Goal", is set to share her honest thoughts on the current craze surrounding obesity medications.

The YouTube channel "MYHZ" will host a live broadcast centered on the theme of dieting at 9:30 PM on August 6. Hosted by writer Lee Kyu-won, who goes by the nickname "Hongdae Writer Lee", the broadcast will feature pharmacist Jung Jae-hoon and TV personality Saori as they discuss the craze for obesity drugs and related dieting issues.

The broadcast is expected to cover the growing social interest in dieting alongside the expansion of anti-obesity treatments such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.

Pharmacist Jung Jae-hoon will address the effects of obesity medications and issues related to their misuse and abuse, while Saori plans to share her own dieting experiences to emphasize that lifestyle management should take precedence over medication.

The health project "Fat Monitoring Team", which Saori participates in, will also be introduced. Composed of Noh Hyun-tae, Saori, and trot singer Juha, the "Fat Monitoring Team" released a new song titled "Lose Weight (Diet)" and has been continuing campaigns to promote healthy dieting and incorporating exercise into daily life. They emphasize the importance of sustainable lifestyle habits and self-care over extreme weight loss.

This broadcast was planned with the intent to treat obesity not as a cosmetic issue, but as a matter of health and life. The "MYHZ" team stated that they plan to discuss the importance of managing both the body and mind together instead of relying on medication-dependent diets.

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Actors Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Jiwon attend the press conference for the movie "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 5th and are participating in a talk session.

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Actor Kim Young-min attends the photo call at the production presentation for the film "Portrait of A Family" held on the morning of the 5th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actors Kim Young-min (from left), Ha Jiwon, director Lee Ji-won, actors Kim Sia, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Kim Sunyoung attend a photo call for the production presentation of the film "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th.

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Director Park Joo-ho and his three children are making a rare full-group variety show outing, delivering cheerful and entertaining moments.

On the SBS football variety show "Kick a Goal", airing at 9 p.m. on the 5th, the special day of Director Park Joo-ho and his three children, Na-eun, Gun-hoo, and Jin-woo, who visited the stadium for the All-Star game, will be revealed.

Arriving at the stadium following their father Park Joo-ho, the three siblings greeted the audience with their noticeably grown-up appearances. As the match began, the siblings dove straight into cheering. Gun-hoo declared, "I will cheer for the Blue Team, where my dad's team players are," cheering for Heebab of FC Streaming Fighter and Jung Hye-in of FC Actionista while self-proclaiming himself as the Blue Team's "victory fairy." Eldest sister Na-eun also led the audience in a wave, heating up the atmosphere.

It is reported that while showing passionate support, the three siblings made a surprise appearance on the pitch during the match, sending the stands into a roar of cheers.

Meanwhile, the unexpected charms of Director Park Joo-ho, who is full of charisma on the pitch, add to the fun. Facing a barrage of questions from the three siblings throughout the match, Park Joo-ho ultimately resorted to an avoidance tactic, saying, "I'll explain when we get home," creating a relatable parenting moment that filled the scene with laughter.

The welcome update on the growing siblings and the cheerful All-Star game visit of Director Park Joo-ho's family will be revealed on "Kick a Goal", airing tonight at 9 p.m. on the 5th.

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Actor Yoo Yeonseok has lost his second tax appeal against the National Tax Service (NTS).

According to a report by Edaily, the Tax Tribunal recently dismissed a tax appeal filed by Yoo Yeonseok against the NTS. Following the report, a representative from Yoo Yeonseok's agency, King Kong by Starship, cautiously stated, "This matter stems from a difference in views regarding the interpretation and application of tax laws, and not all related procedures have been concluded at this time."

Previously, in March of last year, the NTS determined that Forever Entertainment, a one-person entertainment agency headed by Yoo Yeonseok, had not provided substantial support for his entertainment activities. The NTS subsequently conducted a tax audit and notified Yoo Yeonseok that he would be subject to a tax assessment of more than 6 billion won, including income tax.

Yoo Yeonseok's side challenged the notice by first requesting a pre-assessment review. A pre-assessment review is a procedure that allows taxpayers to object to a proposed tax assessment before a formal tax assessment is issued. During this process, the issue of double taxation was acknowledged, reducing the additional tax assessment to more than 3 billion won. Yoo Yeonseok paid the adjusted amount in full.

Afterward, Yoo Yeonseok's side argued that there were still differences in interpretation of tax law regarding the finalized tax assessment of more than 3 billion won and filed a second appeal with the Tax Tribunal. A tax tribunal appeal is a formal procedure for challenging an already finalized tax assessment and seeking its cancellation, making it a step beyond the earlier pre-assessment review. However, the Tax Tribunal ruled that the NTS's tax assessment was justified and dismissed the appeal.

As a result, Yoo Yeonseok's side is now more likely to pursue the matter through an administrative lawsuit.

Meanwhile, Forever Entertainment is a corporation established by Yoo Yeonseok in March 2015. Its registered business purposes include entertainment artist management, content development, music production, concert planning, and publicity rights-related business. Yoo Yeonseok had served as an inside director since the company's establishment before becoming its CEO in November 2024.

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