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Former NCT member MARK poses for the camera as he attends a photo wall event for a fashion brand held at Seokpajeon Seoul Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 15th.

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JAY of the group ENHYPEN poses on the photo wall at a fashion brand event held at Seokpajeong Seoul Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of September 15.

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Broadcaster and former mixed martial arts fighter Kim Dong-hyun has joined the ranks of entertainment's well-known celebrity parents with many children after welcoming his fourth son.

On the 15th, Kim Dong-hyun shared the news of his fourth son's birth through his social media, writing, "D+0 3.21kg, the fourth miracle of our family has been born. Both the mother and the baby are healthy."

He continued with deep emotion, "Moms are truly great. I am so thankful and I love my wife, who went through so much," adding, "Now our family has become six members. I will live happily and well with a grateful heart."

In the released photo, the fourth son drew attention by boasting facial features that strongly resembled his father, Kim Dong-hyun, even though he was only a day old.

Meanwhile, Kim Dong-hyun married non-celebrity Song Ha-yul, who is six years his junior, in 2018, and they previously had one son and two daughters. By welcoming his fourth son on this day, he has built a bustling family with two sons and two daughters.

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The film "The Assassin(s)" has drawn enthusiastic praise from international media and critics following its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, raising expectations for its Chuseok box office performance.

Invited to the Gala Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, "The Assassin(s)" was first introduced to local film industry insiders on the 11th through press and market screenings ahead of its four official public screenings.

Local media poured praise on "The Assassin(s)," which tracks mysteries in modern South Korean history from a reporter's perspective. Following the screenings, glowing reviews continued for director Hur Jin-ho's direction, which urgently depicts the process of unearthing the case, such as "A propulsive thriller that captivates audiences" (Screen Daily), "The best newsroom thriller in Korea" (The Korea Herald), and "A high-tension thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish" (Movie Moves Me). In addition, reviews like "Direction that generously showcases genre pleasures and the solid acting of veteran actors!" (Next Best Picture) highlighted the passionate performances of the actors that drive the immersion of the story.

Furthermore, reviews such as "A meticulously crafted investigative thriller that follows the process of uncovering the truth" (Mainly Movies (podcast)) also highly praised the robust narrative completion that emerges as detective Chul-gu (Yoo Hai-jin), newspaper city desk chief Jae-hwan (Park Hae-il), and rookie reporter Young-il (Lee Minho) approach a single case in different ways.

Attention is also gathering on the courage of the characters and the message embedded in the work. Reviews such as "A story fueled by its topical relevance" (But Why Tho?) and "An exceptional story about courageous people who hold onto clues and dig deeper" (Regionfree) focused on the characters who take action rather than turning away from questions and the thematic consciousness revealed through them. The choices of those trying to keep their convictions in their respective positions add emotional depth to the urgent development, delivering resonance across eras and borders. As such passionate reactions pour in from overseas, "The Assassin(s)" is drawing attention as a must-see film for the whole family to enjoy this upcoming Chuseok.

Having successfully completed its press and market screenings, "The Assassin(s)" will meet Toronto audiences through four public screenings. It will hit screens a total of four times: on the 16th at Roy Thomson Hall, on the 17th at the VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre, on the 18th at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto Screen 13, and on the 20th at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto Screen 2. All pre-festival public screening sessions sold out, totaling 4,256 seats, proving the local audience's intense interest in the film.

"The Assassin(s)" is a film that tells the story of tracking the suspicions and behind-the-scenes forces of the First Lady assassination attempt that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. It is directed by Hur Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day", "Christmas in August", and "The Last Princess", and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho. The film will be available in theaters on the 23rd.

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Actor Lee Jun-young is maintaining an unstoppable momentum, topping the drama cast buzzworthiness chart for three consecutive weeks despite currently serving in the military.

According to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, a K-content competitiveness analysis agency, on the 15th, Lee Jun-young of the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama "Four Hands, Two Sonatas" claimed the number one spot in the TV-OTT integrated drama cast buzzworthiness category for the third consecutive week based on the second week of September (September 7 to September 13) survey results.

"Four Hands, Two Sonatas," in which Lee Jun-young plays a leading role, also swept the top spots by ranking first in the TV-OTT integrated drama buzzworthiness category for three straight weeks and first in the TV drama category for two straight weeks, placing both the drama and its star at the summit side by side.

"Four Hands, Two Sonatas" depicts the friendship, love, and competition of youth at an arts high school. Lee Jun-young plays rookie pianist Choi Jung-yo, forming a tense rivalry with Kang Bi-oh, played by Song Kang, and is receiving favorable reviews from viewers for perfectly portraying the character's complex inner self through restrained emotional acting.

In particular, Lee Jun-young, who is currently serving in the military, is drawing even more attention for maintaining the top spot in buzzworthiness for three consecutive weeks without any separate promotional activities, purely through his acting skills and presence within the work. 

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Actor Yoo Seung-ho is drawing anticipation as he is captured dropping to his knees and tearing up during a mission on the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible".

Airing at 10:05 PM on Tuesday the 15th, the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible" features hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, alongside guests Yoo Seung-ho and DAY6 member Young K, visiting the gaps of time in the Cheongdam-dong area to spread good fortune.

On this day, the four-member crew takes on the mission of landing a ping-pong ball on top of a chef's hat. Contrary to their initial relaxed demeanor, the ping-pong balls stubbornly refusing to go in filled the set with tension, eventually causing Yoo Seung-ho to sweat profusely during practice and even strip off his jacket.

Overwhelmed by the roller-coaster dopamine rushes bursting out, Yoo Seung-ho lost his composure, dropping heavily to his knees and whimpering, "I'm scared of this challenge. I can't live like this," which reportedly sent the set into a burst of laughter.

However, contrary to their pleas that "challenges are scary," Yoo Seung-ho and Young K showed a twist in their skills by cleanly landing the balls into the hats every time they threw them. Impressed by their fantastic accuracy, host Yu Jae-seok couldn't hide his envy and admiration, exclaiming, "These guys become Messi the moment they enter actual play."

The results of the dopamine-exploding mission that brought even 29-year veteran Yoo Seung-ho to his knees will be revealed on "Whenever Possible," airing on Tuesday the 15th. This broadcast will start at 10:05 PM due to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's football broadcast.

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Singer MC Mong, who has been at the center of controversies such as overseas gambling allegations and false accusations regarding Kim Min-jong's alleged gambling, has drawn attention this time by directly handing cash for tuition to a student at a university festival stage.

MC Mong took the final stage at the Kyonggi University festival in Suwon on the 11th. He performed over 10 songs, including his 10th full-length album pre-release track "My Younger Days" (literal title), as well as "Circus", and "Ice Cream", leading the students in sing-alongs.

Near the end of the performance, the previously announced event actually took place. Having previously announced through a TikTok live broadcast that he would deliver scholarships in cash to a university student at the festival, MC Mong asked students who wanted to receive the scholarship to raise their hands, prompting participation by saying, "You shouldn't lie here," and "Don't pretend to have a hard time, humanly speaking." MC Mong also shared his own story, saying, "I got into university in 1998, but because my mom thought we didn't have money, I didn't go to school."

On this day, after hearing the answer, "I work three part-time jobs," MC Mong handed over the prepared cash. Handing over the money, he said, "I don't care, use it on drinks or clothes. But anyway, it's money I received from your school too," adding, "I just want to give it to someone who struck a chord. Please use it for studying."

However, reactions were mixed as videos of the scene were released. While the good deed of supporting tuition received warm reviews, some opinions also emerged that the format of handing out the scholarship in the middle of a performance like a cash event was too light, overshadowing its original purpose.

Meanwhile, MC Mong had been at the center of controversy until recently. In a personal live broadcast last May, he mentioned actor and singer Kim Min-jong by real name, claiming that he was "a member of Baduki gambling and receives tips at a gambling house with tens of millions of won in stakes," but apologized after four months of clearing up the misunderstanding when Kim Min-jong filed a complaint.

Prior to this, MBC's "PD Note" secured testimonies that Cha Ga-won, chairwoman of One Hundred, sent funds for MC Mong's overseas gambling expenses and raised suspicions. MC Mong has refuted these allegations as groundless and is currently running TikTok live broadcasts.

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Comedian Lee Bong-won opened up about how his perspective on marriage and life changed after supporting his wife, Park Mi-sun, through her battle with cancer.

Appearing on Rolling Thunder's YouTube channel released on the 14th, Lee looked back on the moment he first heard about Park's cancer diagnosis. He recalled, "When I first received the news through a text message, my mind went completely blank and I couldn't think of anything. My only thought was that she needed to receive good treatment and get better quickly."

He continued, "Realizing that I hadn't been attentive enough in the past, I made sure to travel up from Cheonan to accompany her to the hospital every time. I hadn't been good at expressing my feelings before, but it made me realize that I should show it much more. After she received such good treatment and we recently started working on a program together, we've been living with a feeling that's different from our newlywed days. It made me realize once again how precious she is."

Lee mentioned that his attitude has changed markedly compared to the past. He shared, "I waited for hours at a famous bakery in Daejeon to buy her a birthday cake, and went on a trip with our son and daughter to set up a fireworks event for her." He added, "I used to drink alcohol about 380 times a year, including daytime drinking, but now I've cut it down to once or twice a week."

He also cleared up rumors surrounding his past business failures. Mentioning that he has been tapped on the back by citizens on the street who told him not to make his wife suffer, Lee added with his signature humor, "I guess many people thought my wife funded all of my business capital. Even though we are a married couple, we were strict about money. I borrowed it, used it, and paid it all back. If I didn't pay it back by the due date, I got a text message. Still, since we're a married couple, I told her I couldn't pay interest."

In addition, Lee candidly confessed that he didn't consult with his wife Park Mi-sun when trying or taking on new challenges, saying, "Even when I went to the Himalayas, I told her the day before, and I told her about the Jjamppong restaurant in Cheonan a week before," bringing laughter as he received playful scoldings from MCs Lee Kyung-shil and Jo Hye-ryun.

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The upcoming semifinals of the special "Handball Cup" jointly planned by SBS "Kick a Goal", the Korea Handball Federation, and SK Hynix ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will be revealed.

In the Wednesday, September 16 episode of SBS "Kick a Goal", Giants and Top Girl Movement will face off in the semifinals for a ticket to the handball cup finals.

The key point of interest in this match is undoubtedly the tactical battle between senior and junior figures in the handball world, Giants manager Bae Min-hee and Top Girl Movement manager Park Ha-yan.

At the opening, manager Bae Min-hee delivered a sharp provocation to manager Park Ha-yan, who is five years her junior, asking, "Do you even know handball?", and manager Park Ha-yan responded in kind, maintaining a tense standoff.

The strategic battle between the two leaders is also fierce. Manager Bae Min-hee plans to overwhelm her opponent with a "twin pivot" card that maximizes physicality, while manager Park Ha-yan has countered with a "pivot eraser" strategy utilizing speed to thoroughly shut down the opponent's pivot.

The individual title race between the aces is also heating up. Giants Jung Eui-young and Top Girl Movement Kang Bo-ram, who are competing for the scoring title by a mere one-goal margin, will step out to hunt for goals with their pride on the line. In addition, Chaeryina, also known as "Chaejinya" guarding the goal for Top Girl, will be joined by Heo Kyung-hee, the all-around player known as "Hulk" from Giants, who is set to make a surprise appearance on the court to add to the excitement.

The inevitable semifinal big match between the two teams, with a spot in the finals and the scoring title at stake, will be revealed on "Kick a Goal" airing on Wednesday night at 9 PM on September 16.

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Director Na Hong-jin, Zo In-sung, and Jung Hoyeon, the leading figures of the film "HOPE," met local audiences directly through North American promotions.

Kicking off on Monday, September 7, the North American promotional tour for "HOPE" has visited major North American cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco, further heightening interest in the film.

The red carpet event at the New York screening, attended by Director Na Hong-jin, Zo In-sung, and Jung Hoyeon, saw a continuous stream of local media and fans eager to meet the stars in person, highlighting the intense interest surrounding the work. Director Na Hong-jin, Zo In-sung, and Jung Hoyeon responded to the enthusiastic support from local press and fans with bright smiles, elevating the atmosphere at the venue.

During the subsequent stage greeting and Q&A session with the audience, rich discussions about the film unfolded, ranging from the original worldview of "HOPE" to the action sequences that delivered unputdownable immersion. Director Na Hong-jin shared the background of the film's creation and behind-the-scenes production stories, stating, "I made this movie because I wanted to see it in the theater. I didn't want it to be a film within the predictable range for the audience, so when it seemed like they would predict what's next, I edited and designed it by changing genres or adding comedy."

Zo In-sung expressed his strong trust in Director Na Hong-jin, saying, "I took on the role because I desperately wanted to work with Director Na Hong-jin." Meanwhile, Jung Hoyeon drew the audience's attention by sharing her thoughts on the filming process, stating, "It was an enjoyable project because I was able to try many things I hadn't done before and expand my imagination."

Following New York, the special meetings with local audiences continued in LA and Chicago, and Director Na Hong-jin is scheduled to visit Austin and San Francisco in turn to meet audiences at local theaters.

Released across North America on the 9th, "HOPE" recorded 5 million dollars in revenue in its opening week alone. The release scale spanned 1,560 screens across North America. This marks the largest North American release scale for a Korean film since "Parasite," proving the high local interest and expectations for the film.

In particular, as it is unprecedented for a non-English Asian live-action film to break into the top 10 of the North American weekend box office, "HOPE" demonstrated high competitiveness in the North American market by recording box office revenues of around 5 million dollars in its opening week.

Enthusiastic praise from influential local media outlets has also followed the North American release of "HOPE." The New York Times praised Director Na Hong-jin's unmatched directing skills, stating, "Director Na Hong-jin transforms high-speed driving, racing, and even a horseback riding scene into something as elegant as ballet," while the San Francisco Chronicle commended, "The master's touch evident in pacing, twists, and action."

The Daily Beast praised the nonstop, fast-paced action, stating, "Overwhelming imagination and artistry with an unstoppable drive," and Chicago Reader lauded, "Effectively elevates the film's energy through continuous movement."

"HOPE" begins as Beom-seok, the head of the Hopohang branch office located in the Demilitarized Zone, hears news from local youths about the appearance of a tiger, throwing the entire village into a state of emergency as he encounters an unbelievable reality. Released in July, the film drew 4.65 million moviegoers domestically.

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SOYEON of the group i-dle has swept music charts with a steep upward trend.

Released on September 7, the title track "I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. Kian84)" from i-dle member SOYEON's (MIYEON, MINNIE, SOYEON, YUQI, SHUHUA) 1st full-length album "What a Wonderful Life" has steadily risen right after its release, aiming for the top tiers of the charts.

"I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. Kian84)" has established itself as a new office worker anthem, loved for its relatable yet warm melody and honest lyrics. As of the 15th, it secured spots within the top 10 on major domestic platform charts, ranking 6th on the Melon Top 100 chart, 2nd on the Genie real-time chart, 2nd on the FLO chart, and 4th on the Bugs real-time chart. In addition, following its 15th place finish on the Melon daily chart as of the previous day, it climbed to the upper ranks of the daily charts on Bugs, VIBE, and Genie, ranking 7th, 8th, and 10th respectively.

With challenges done alongside figures like Lee Sang-mi from Ex and Kian84 drawing significant attention, responses on social media are also heating up. "I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. Kian84)" claimed the number one spot on Instagram's trending audio chart. It is also demonstrating solid popularity by ranking 4th on YouTube's weekly popular songs chart. Furthermore, it achieved fervent responses across music platforms and social media by topping YouTube's trending music, daily popular music video, and daily Shorts popular songs charts.

Its momentum is also extraordinary in Greater China. It ranked number one on QQ Music's bestseller digital album comprehensive daily chart and its Korean music video chart. In addition, it earned "Double Gold" certification on QQ Music—a title awarded upon surpassing 500,000 yuan in album sales—and also ranked first on Tencent Music's Korea chart, once again proving its unrivaled global influence.

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Band sound group Jannabi is taking on a new challenge by holding consecutive concerts with two different concepts at the KSPO DOME.

According to their agency, Jannabi will hold a solo concert for three days from October 23 to 25 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. The upcoming concert will be divided into two themes: the Jannabi Ballad Collection "One Fine Day in October" in Seoul on October 23, and the Jannabi 2026 Asia Tour Final "Sweat & Stardust" in Seoul on October 24 and 25.

This marks the first time the group has divided a three-day concert into two distinct concepts, and Jannabi plans to showcase completely different performances ranging from stage design to the setlist.

The released poster also caught attention by expressing the contrasting moods of the two performances. The different atmospheres and visuals highlight the individuality of each show, raising anticipation for the three-day performances.

On the first day, October 23, a concert consisting exclusively of ballad songs will take place. This performance is Jannabi's first-ever ballad collection since their debut, and it is expected to be a stage that deepens the autumn sentiment.

Following this, on October 24 and 25, the final performance concluding Jannabi's first Asia tour will be held with an upgraded setlist. Jannabi previously wrapped up their first Asia tour, "Sweat & Stardust," across seven cities in seven countries starting with Taipei last June, followed by Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta.

Jannabi's upcoming endeavor to attempt two concepts—ballads and a tour finale—in a single concert series is a novel approach rarely seen in the existing concert industry, and it is expected to deliver a unique concert experience to the audience.

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Actor Go Soo is wrapping up his long-standing journey with BH Entertainment.

Go Soo has spent about 15 years with BH Entertainment, continuing his work across various projects. With his exclusive contract recently expiring, he is preparing for activities in a new environment.

BH Entertainment stated, "We sincerely cheer on Go Soo's fresh start, and we plan to continue looking forward to and supporting his diverse activities as an actor."

Having been active in various films and dramas, Go Soo recently showed his cheerful and approachable charm through "Workers" (literal translation) and "SNL Korea". In the second half of the year, he will make his small-screen comeback with the SBS drama "9 to 6".

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Actor Kim Ji-won is returning to the small screen after two years through the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia."

Scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 PM, the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" (written by Pung Seung-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim) is a refreshing medical noir depicting the activities of Doctor X, Gye Soo-jung, a "madwoman in the operating room" who shatters massive absurdities with genius surgical skills that know neither failure nor compromise. It is drawing anticipation as the first medical genre in the hit-making "SBS Cider Universe."

Regarding her reason for choosing "Doctor X" for her return to television after two years, Kim Ji-won shared, "The gap between Gye Soo-jung's outward appearance and the new aspects discovered the closer you look was attractive, and I wanted to express that charm well." She explained, "Gye Soo-jung is a figure who has exiled herself into the darkness and devoted herself solely to surgical skills. While others might find the title of 'genius surgeon' fitting, from my perspective looking at the path she walked, she didn't feel like a 'genius,' but rather someone who simply did her absolute best with an earnest heart."

When asked about the difference between Gye Soo-jung and protagonists from existing medical dramas, she pointed out, "If a sense of justice and duty are common traits among medical drama protagonists, Gye Soo-jung differs in the way she expresses them. Because she focuses most of her abilities on her surgical skills, she is somewhat awkward in emotional areas such as social skills and flexibility." She added, "Watching Gye Soo-jung, who possesses flawless surgical skills yet lacks social skills, sometimes made me chuckle. I tried to capture these contrasts well," highlighting her focal points for the character.

To portray the surgery-obsessed "genius doctor" character, Kim Ji-won shared, "I learned the surgical skills necessary for the operating scenes from our medical advisor and spent time becoming fully familiar with them. Since Gye Soo-jung's genius is connected not only to the surgery scenes but also to the dramatic narrative, I tried to carry that energy into my acting as well," raising expectations.

Kim Ji-won also mentioned the unexpected charm of director Lee Jung-rim, with whom she worked for the first time. She expressed her trust, saying, "I enjoyed the director's previous works so much that I was curious. Since she has done many charismatic projects, I wondered if her directing would be direct and unsparing, but in reality, rather than deciding on answers beforehand, she had a meticulous style of building scenes on set while working closely with the actors. I remember bringing various analyses that matched that wavelength and building the character within the director's direction."

In addition, expressing her gratitude toward Lee Jung-eun, who plays "Jang Hee-sook" and is set to show great "womance" chemistry, Kim Ji-won said, "To Gye Soo-jung, Jang Hee-sook is a 'fenced-in person' who is sometimes like a boss, sometimes an aunt, and sometimes a friend, and the senior actor was that kind of person to me as well. It was a set where I learned a lot about both the responsibility and joy of being an actor."

Kim Ji-won also expressed gratitude to her fellow cast members, including Son Hyun-ju, Woo-seok, Lee Jin-hee, Kim Young-min, Lee Sung-wook, Huh Jun-seok, Kim Young-ah, and Kwon Seung-woo. She showed off their tight-knit teamwork, stating, "Thanks to these people, the character of Gye Soo-jung and the project 'Doctor X' could feel much more three-dimensional and diverse. Personally, it was a precious set where I was able to learn and feel a lot of things."

Finally, expressing gratitude to viewers sending passionate interest, Kim Ji-won requested, "The premise of being a doctor dispatched from a medical placement agency itself seems like it will be a fresh viewing point. As you follow the stories that Gye Soo-jung, dispatched from the agency, creates at Guseo University Hospital, you will encounter various stories such as each character's choices, regrets, desires, and pain."

Armed with unconventional settings and a powerful dark hero character, "Doctor X" will premiere on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 PM.

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Stray Kids member FELIX has donated a total of 300 million won to support treatment costs for children and adolescents with cancer, underprivileged children, picture book-based cultural education and awareness-raising programs, and emergency relief for the severe flood in Nepal.

To celebrate his birthday on September 15, FELIX donated 100 million won each to Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Children's Hospital, and 50 million won each to Books International and the Korean Committee for UNICEF, bringing the total to 300 million won. The funds will be used to support treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients at Samsung Medical Center, assist vulnerable children at Seoul National University Children's Hospital, create and produce native-language picture books as part of Books International's picture book-based cultural education and awareness-raising programs, and provide emergency flood relief in Nepal through the Korean Committee for UNICEF.

FELIX shared his feelings, saying, "I hope many children's days will be filled with bright hope instead of worries. I sincerely hope this becomes a small yet warm source of strength for the children's precious today and tomorrow."

FELIX has consistently demonstrated a positive influence. In 2024, he donated to UNICEF's nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene support project for children in Laos, as well as World Vision's breakfast support project for vulnerable children in South Korea. In 2025, to celebrate his birthday, he sent donations to support treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent patients at Samsung Medical Center, assist family caregiver children through World Vision, and support UNICEF's nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene support project for children in Laos. Alongside his Stray Kids members, he also delivered donations in 2025 to Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association and World Vision to support recovery efforts for wildfire damage in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions, as well as to World Vision Hong Kong for recovery efforts from the Hong Kong fire.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids is expected to shine even brighter through their performances on stage. On September 15 (local time), the group will hold the second show of their performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of their newly launched group-led festival "STRAYCITY" across three regions in South America, while also continuing the momentum of their successful world tour "RUN IT".

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Hybe global group &TEAM has achieved million-seller status for four consecutive releases while breaking their own personal record for first-week sales.

According to Hanteo Chart on the 15th, &TEAM's second Korean mini album "Mark on Me" sold a total of 1,357,357 copies during the first week following its release on the 8th, taking first place on the weekly physical album chart for the tracking period of September 7 to 13.

This figure surpasses the first-week sales of 1,222,022 achieved by their Korean debut album "Back to Life," released in October of last year. Notably, &TEAM's rapid growth stands out as they clinched the top spot and broke their previous record with just six days of tracking data.

The album also claimed the top spot on the global category of the Hanteo Chart "World Chart," which aggregates country-by-country album sales and streaming data over the same period. Having started in Japan and expanded their scope of activities across Asia, including South Korea, and the United States, &TEAM continues to set new milestones with every album they release.

"Mark on Me" is an album that adds the emotion of love to &TEAM's identity of "wolf DNA." It captures the image of a wolf changing upon meeting "you" who accepted them as they are, expressed across six tracks spanning diverse genres such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. The nine members showcase their broadened musical world through vocals with distinct textures on each track. On music shows, they left a strong impression by displaying contrasting charms through "Mark on Me," which portrays emotional lines through gazes and facial expressions, and "Good Boy," which highlights intense synchronized choreography.

Their leap forward extends to a bigger stage. &TEAM recently successfully completed their first solo dome concert since debut at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. On October 3 and 4, they will hold the "2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY' ENCORE in KSPO DOME" at the KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul. At the KSPO Dome concert, they plan to perform tracks from "Mark on Me" for the first time on their tour.

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The love triangle on SBS's "Love Against Time" has descended into uncontrollable chaos as Kim Seon-ho once again failed to make up his mind and chose to split his time.

Episode 7 of "Love Against Time," which aired on the night of Monday the 14th, depicted the conflicting emotions of Kim Seon-ho, who wavered between Kim Na-young and Jeong Ye-ji, along with a devastated Jeong Ye-ji watching it all and a straightforward Kim Na-young making her moves. In addition, Kim Ryun-ki and Seo Robin became the first in the program's history to exchange their time with each other, completing a 200-minute date and sparking a brand new romance line.

While continuing his first date with Kim Na-young, Kim Seon-ho quickly found himself charmed by her bright and honest personality. When Kim Na-young cautiously asked about his connection with Jeong Ye-ji from six years ago, Kim Seon-ho acknowledged his affection for Jeong Ye-ji while suddenly switching to informal speech, saying, "The only person I haven't talked to yet is 'Nayoung.'" Taken aback by the unexpected remark, Kim Na-young could not hide her fluttering heart, stating, "My heart skipped a beat. My interest in you went up even more."

In the "Room of Time" that day, Kim Na-young invested 100 minutes and Jeong Ye-ji invested 80 minutes in Kim Seon-ho. After much deliberation, Kim Seon-ho split his time evenly, giving 50 minutes to each woman, which once again resulted in both dates taking place.

As it happened, Jeong Ye-ji saw the text message confirming the successful date between Kim Seon-ho and Kim Na-young, igniting a silent war among the three. Even with Jeong Ye-ji watching during a group gathering of the cast members, Kim Seon-ho crossed the line by pouring wine for Kim Na-young and praising her by saying, "Your nose is pretty," shocking the studio panel.

Later, during his conversation with Jeong Ye-ji, Kim Seon-ho dropped a bombshell statement, saying, "I think the evening date was a bit better than the daytime date," placing more weight on his time with Kim Na-young. Faced with Kim Seon-ho's attitude changing in just a single day despite their six-year history, Jeong Ye-ji expressed her hurt in an interview, saying, "We have all this time we've built up..." Ultimately, she shed tears, saying, "It feels like I'm falling apart. I think this is where we end," evoking a sense of sympathy.

On the other hand, Kim Ryun-ki and Seo Robin exchanged deep conversations for 200 minutes and heartfelt handwritten letters, cementing their romantic excitement and drawing cheers from the MCs who called it a "perfect date."

Near the end of the broadcast, a shocking text message was previewed for all cast members just a single day before their final choices, drawing keen attention to the final night awaiting the young singles. "Love Against Time" airs on Monday nights at 10:10 PM.

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DAY6 member Young K is set to claim the title of an idol big eater by revealing his extraordinary appetite.

On the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible", airing at 10:05 PM on Tuesday the 15th, MCs Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, along with guests Yoo Seung-ho and Young K, will visit the nooks and crannies of Cheongdam-dong to deliver good fortune.

During a recent recording, Young K gave off an unusual presence from the very beginning by rattling off a list of popular restaurants from his JYP trainee days. He then surprised everyone on set by confessing, "I once ate eight bowls of rice at an all-you-can-eat restaurant and got scolded by the owner. If I go to a restaurant, it's possible for me to rack up 1 million won worth of food all by myself."

Young K proved his extraordinary class by sharing, "Just three days ago, I put four packs of instant noodles in budae-jjigae and ate them." Upon hearing this, actor Yoo Seung-ho, who usually considers himself a big eater, immediately yielded by saying, "I thought I ate a lot, but compared to Young K, I'm a light eater," causing an outburst of laughter.

When asked about the secret to maintaining his slim figure despite being a big eater, Young K revealed, "Normally, I barely eat to manage my weight, and I eat intensely whenever I can." However, it was reported that when the dessert prepared by the gap host appeared on this day, he forgot his management routine and kept his fork going until the very end, showing off a storm of mukbang.

The delightful mukbang activities of Young K, a representative big eater in the idol world, can be seen on "Whenever Possible", airing at 10:05 PM on the 15th due to the broadcast of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's soccer match.

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T.O.P, who left BIGBANG and made a fresh start as a solo artist, has shared messages of support for his former BIGBANG members through a local Japanese interview.

In an interview broadcast on TV Asahi Channel 1 on the 12th, T.O.P was asked, "How did you feel when you first heard the news that BIGBANG's world tour would begin in August for the first time in nine years?" He replied, "From now on, I plan to continue my activities as a solo artist, and while I won't be performing with them on the same stage, I will always root for and support the activities and music of the BIGBANG members."

When asked, "What became your greatest source of strength during your temporary hiatus from activities?", he emphasized, "Going through a very dark period that I had never experienced before, I believe that darkness actually helped me grow. While making music during that time, I started to feel the sensation of being alive again. I had nothing else I could do other than create and work on music, and as I continuously created new music, I felt like I was able to breathe each time. That is how I was able to stand back up."

Previously, T.O.P debuted as a member of BIGBANG in 2006 and continued group activities until his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment ended in 2022, after which he left the group to pursue individual activities. Following a long hiatus as a singer, he resumed his activities last April by releasing his first solo studio album, "ANOTHER DIMENSION". Currently, T.O.P is meeting Asian fans through his brand tour "T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026".

Meanwhile, celebrating their 20th debut anniversary, BIGBANG is meeting global fans through "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 'XX : COSMOS'".

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Tobaeki, the search and rescue dog who touched the nation with his bandaged fighting spirit at the Turkey earthquake site, captured weekend living rooms by revealing his unexpected daily life after retirement.

According to ratings research company Nielsen Korea on the 14th, the previous day's broadcast of SBS "Animal Farm" recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.1%, taking first place in its time slot, driven by Tobaeki's challenge of throwing his very first professional baseball ceremonial first pitch.

The broadcast depicted the 180-degree changed retired daily life of Tobaeki, a veteran rescue dog who navigated 253 rescue sites over six and a half years. Having become a true family member of Firefighter Kim Chul-hyun, his field partner, Tobaeki drew cute laughter as a "slacker dog off duty" who showed clumsy moments in front of snacks and hamburger smells instead of fierce charisma, and even made indoor urination mistakes.

Following this, Tobaeki was given his "254th mission" to raise interest in retired national service dogs. Entering the baseball stadium wearing a Samsung Lions uniform with the number 119, Tobaeki was welcomed by Koo Ja-wook and Kim Young-woong, and stepped onto the mound after receiving pitch coaching from player Kim Young-woong. When catcher Kang Min-ho received the ball thrown by handler Firefighter Kim Chul-hyun and passed it to Tobaeki, Tobaeki swiftly grabbed the ball as if waiting for it, successfully completing his very first ceremonial first pitch.

Firefighter Kim Chul-hyun shared a touching lingering impression by adding, "Only about 20 percent of retired national service dogs are adopted into families," while asking for warm interest in adoption and the happy retirement of these devoted service dogs.

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