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Singer John Park is set to meet fans through a solo concert about nine months after releasing a new song.

John Park will hold his solo concert "BREAK!" for three days from September 11 to 13 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

This concert follows his solo concert "Like a Dream" held in December of last year. At the time, it was his first solo concert in eight years, and all seats sold out the moment ticketing began. John Park filled the 120-minute show solely with his vocals and a full band live sound, without special effects or guests.

This upcoming concert coincides with his new song activities. On the 23rd, John Park released the single "Summer Comes Back", for which he wrote, composed, and arranged the lyrics himself. The solo concert announcement followed immediately after the new release.

John Park has continuously communicated with audiences through live performances since his debut. For this concert, he plans to showcase his new songs alongside signature tracks backed by a band sound.

Meanwhile, tickets for John Park's solo concert "BREAK!" will go on sale exclusively through the online ticketing platform NOL at 6 PM on the 31st.

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Actor So Jisub showed his appreciation by gifting pure gold to the entire cast and crew who worked alongside him for the conclusion of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated".

According to broadcasting and entertainment industry sources on the 27th, So Jisub presented pure gold to a total of about 300 people, including the cast, production team, and general staff of "Agent Kim Reactivated". It was reported to be a generous gift totaling approximately 100 million won based on the market price at the time of purchase.

A certification photo released through an online community featured a dedicated gold case along with a heartfelt message that read, "I felt great emotion and happiness while working on this project together. Thank you to everyone who quietly and brilliantly shined their own light on 'Agent Kim Reactivated'."

This is not the first time So Jisub has received praise for his good deeds. He previously gifted gold to actors, managers, and the entire staff after finishing filming for the Netflix original series "Mercy for None" last year. At the time, So Jisub appeared on variety shows and wittily explained, "I used to give many other gifts, but people thought they were sponsored. Things are tough for everyone these days, so I prepared this in case they might need to sell it and use it later," drawing widespread attention.

Meanwhile, "Agent Kim Reactivated", starring So Jisub, is a revenge action drama about an ordinary father who sets out to get his daughter back, and it came to an end on the 25th. The final episode of "Agent Kim Reactivated" achieved massive success, recording a nationwide viewership rating of 23.0 percent and 23.4 percent in the metropolitan area based on Nielsen Korea. The project also maintained its popularity in the global market by ranking first in the Netflix non-English TV show category for three consecutive weeks. Thanks to its box office success, "Agent Kim Reactivated" was organized with two special broadcast episodes.

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BTS member JUNGKOOK showed heartwarming K-pop industry friendship by attending the Stray Kids concert amidst his busy schedule.

JUNGKOOK visited the venue for the Stray Kids world tour "RUN IT SEOUL" held at the KSPO DOME in Seoul on the 25th. He was spotted by fans enjoying the show from the audience in a comfortable outfit wearing a black hoodie.

Throughout the concert, JUNGKOOK enjoyed the stage along with the audience and cheered for Stray Kids. In particular, when his manager received sunglasses thrown into the audience by a Stray Kids member during the show, JUNGKOOK put them on and performed an impromptu dance to the music, heating up the atmosphere even more. His free and enjoyable demeanor drew cheers from the fans.

This concert attendance drew even more attention as it took place amidst a tight schedule. BTS is currently on their world tour "ARIRANG" and performed at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on the 16th. They are also scheduled to perform at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, starting on August 1st. Despite his breathless schedule, JUNGKOOK personally visited the junior group's concert to show his support.

The special bond between JUNGKOOK and Stray Kids leader BANG CHAN has also garnered renewed attention. The two are the same age, born in 1997, and JUNGKOOK previously mentioned during a live broadcast that he is close with BANG CHAN.

BANG CHAN has also consistently shown respect and affection for JUNGKOOK. During a personal live broadcast in 2020, while listening to JUNGKOOK's solo song "Euphoria", he said, "When working on music doesn't go the way I want, listening to this song gives me strength," and expressed his fandom by adding, "JUNGKOOK sunbaenim's voice is so good. I'm really a fan. He is such a wonderful and cool person."

Fans showed enthusiastic interest with reactions such as, "It is heartwarming that he personally visited his juniors' concert to support them despite his busy schedule," "He looks cute wearing sunglasses and dancing impromptu," and "Their senior-junior friendship looks great."

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The film "HOPE" has topped the weekend box office for two consecutive weeks, but a starting downward trend is raising concerns.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing computer network on the 27th, "HOPE" drew 767,365 viewers nationwide from the 24th to the 26th. Its cumulative audience stands at 3,415,709.

Considering that it drew 1.5 million viewers during its opening weekend, which coincided with the Constitution Day holiday (July 17–19), the second-week weekend audience dropped by more than 50%. This result indicates that the fierce debate and mixed reactions regarding the film in its early release period did not act as a box office boost.

"HOPE" is a project that invested approximately 60 billion won in production costs, the largest in Korean film history. Fortunately, it is known that the break-even point was lowered to around 5 million viewers through overseas pre-sales. Although box office figures of 7 to 8 million were expected before its release, as it enters its second week, it now seems it must fight desperately to surpass the break-even point.

While it secured a significant number of screens through its second week due to the absence of clear competing films, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is scheduled for release on the 29th, leading to expectations that a large number of screens will shift.

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Actor Namkoong Min (48) and Jin A-reum (37) have become parents four years after getting married.

On the 27th, Namkoong Min's agency, 935 Entertainment, announced that the couple welcomed a son the previous day.

Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum first met in 2015 as a director and actor in the film "Light My Fire," which Namkoong Min directed, and later developed into a romantic relationship. After seven years of public dating, they tied the knot in 2022.

Meanwhile, Namkoong Min is currently starring in the KBS 2TV weekend drama "The Husband".

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Nam Chang-hee shared the love story behind his marriage.

On the July 26 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", Kim Jong-min met with Nam Chang-hee and Han Sang-jin.

During the broadcast, Kim Jong-min met up with Han Sang-jin and Nam Chang-hee, who are known as two of the biggest devoted husbands in the entertainment industry.

Han Sang-jin drew attention by revealing that he has been living in Busan for six years for the sake of his wife, who is currently the head coach of a professional basketball team with ties to Busan, and that he commutes to Seoul whenever he has work.

As a doting husband, he sparked surprise by saying, "My wife is only home for 60 days out of the 365 days a year. If we lived in Seoul, I wouldn't even get to see her for those 60 days."

Meanwhile, Nam Chang-hee prepared ingredients to cook for his older friends, sharing, "Since my wife leaves for work in the morning, I prepare a meal while she gets ready," adding that he would make the French toast he used to make for her, giving it a brunch-style touch.

While Nam Chang-hee was cooking, Kim Jong-min and Han Sang-jin talked about married life. Kim Jong-min, who is in his first year of marriage and says it is the happiest time, mentioned that he and his wife do not fight.

In response, Han Sang-jin recalled, "I fought with my wife starting from our honeymoon and almost got a divorce," explaining a past situation where he threw the book he was reading onto the floor out of a moment of petty anger, which prompted his wife to pack her bags and try to leave immediately.

He continued, "She said she didn't know I was that kind of person and tried to leave. Then she asked if I hadn't even cursed. When I thought about it, I guess I momentarily said something like 'what the heck.' So while I was panicking, my wife told me to end things quickly before we registered our marriage," looking back at that time when they were truly pushed to the brink of divorce.

Han Sang-jin added, "I immediately got down on my knees and wrote a letter of pledge. Because of that, we don't have a single photo of the two of us together throughout the entire honeymoon," revealing how he completely changed afterward and became a devoted husband.

To Nam Chang-hee, who mentioned that he sometimes suddenly has dreams of his wife disappearing, Han Sang-jin made everyone laugh by saying, "That's because you're worried your wife might run away. Like the fairy and the woodcutter, you'll probably feel anxious until you have three kids."

Once Nam Chang-hee's signature French toast was ready, Han Sang-jin and Kim Jong-min brought up Nam Chang-hee's wife, who was once famous as the "Han River IU".

Nam Chang-hee explained, "When we first met, I didn't know anything like that. A friend said they knew someone who shared good hobbies with me and thought it would be nice for us to meet," talking about how he first got to know his wife through a friend.

He added, "I developed a crush and asked an acquaintance for a natural setting to meet, and that's how we met for the first time. At the time, my wife was an aspiring actress, so we naturally exchanged contact information as senior and junior colleagues. From there, we slowly got to know each other."

Nam Chang-hee continued, "But then my friend ended up blurting out to her that I had romantic feelings for her. My wife, who had no idea I felt that way, cut off contact after that day. Then much later, she reached out to me first through social media."

He shared their love story, which led to marriage after four years of dating, by saying, "Shori asked me to promote Mighty Mouse's new track since it was released, so I posted it, and she saw it and reached out. I had posted a story promoting a song titled 'Will Love Come?', and she messaged me saying, 'Is love coming?' So I immediately told her let's meet, and said I would go right in front of her house the very next day. We started dating from that exact day, and it led to marriage."

Nam Chang-hee drew attention by revealing that their love bore fruit thanks to Shori, and that he still expresses his gratitude to him to this day.

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Lyn went on a Michelin-style tour with Hwang Chi-yeol and Cho Jin-se.

On the 26th broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", singer Lyn set off on a day-trip Gunsan Michelin tour with Cho Jin-se and Hwang Chi-yeol.

On this day, Lyn planned a three-hour day-trip Gunsan gourmet tour with Cho Jin-se and Hwang Chi-yeol. Since it was the first time in Gunsan for the other two, Lyn took the lead.

The very first place they visited was the Gunsan Public Market. Lyn led the two to a spot full of various foods, saying there are great eateries inside the market.

She drew attention by ordering a large spread of menu items, including Gunsan's specialties such as spicy japchae, mini trotters, and japtang.

In particular, the japtang, made by putting together japchae, tteokbokki, dumplings, and ramen, piqued everyone's curiosity. In response, Lyn brought laughter by saying, "This was made by people who really know their stuff."

Kimbap dipped in red pepper paste and mini trotters drew attention as dishes meant to be paired with the spicy japchae. Hwang Chi-yeol evaluated the spicy japchae and mini trotters by saying, "It melts in your mouth. I thought it was cotton candy."

Regarding the japtang, which contained all the most delicious things in the world, Hwang Chi-yeol explained, "There is a menu similar to japtang in the Gyeongsang region, too. It's called gaengsigi, where noodles and whatever leftovers are left are boiled together."

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Park Hyun-bin proved that he is still a forever mama's boy.

On the July 26 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", trot prince Park Hyun-bin appeared as a special MC.

During the episode, Park made a grand entrance by passionately singing "Shabang Shabang", drawing enthusiastic applause from the Avengers mothers.

Seo Jang-hoon introduced Park by saying, "He is married, but he is still a 'My Little Old Boy'. I heard that he visits his parents' house several times a week just to eat his mom's cooking."

In response, Park said, "I've cut down a lot lately, but I used to do that in the past. I would go about 10 times a week, enjoying full-course meals starting from breakfast," causing surprise.

Seo Jang-hoon then asked if it was because his wife's cooking didn't suit his taste. Park vehemently denied this, saying, "Not at all. It's because I want to spare my wife from the hard work. I love her so much that I don't want to see her moving around. I don't want her hands to get wet with water," bringing laughter to everyone.

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[SBS Entertainment News | Reporter Kim Hyo-jung] The embezzlers emerged victorious in the race.

On the July 26 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", guests Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min appeared to join the members for the "Target: Favorite Employee" race.

In this episode, the members and guests competed in a race where collecting as many gold bars as possible meant victory. Members who acquired gold bars through missions were shocked to learn that several safes had been cracked by embezzlers.

Upon hearing that two embezzlers were hiding among them, everyone immediately began suspecting each other.

Two people had received the embezzlement mission 30 minutes before the opening. Succeeding in the hidden mission would allow them to embezzle, while failing would expose the existence of the embezzlers.

As a penalty for the embezzlers failing their mission, the interiors of two safes were revealed. This resulted in the randomly selected safes of Kang Hoon and Jee Seokjin being opened.

With Kang Hoon's safe completely empty and Jee Seokjin's safe containing 11 gold bars, the members suspected Jee Seokjin. In response, Jee Seokjin vehemently denied it and explained himself.

The production team then gave the members one last chance to catch the embezzlers. They had five minutes to search for hidden clues scattered around to identify the culprits.

The members found clues such as "One of the embezzlers has filmed a thriller," "One of the embezzlers has won a rookie award," and "One of the embezzlers has a sister."

However, while everyone was busy searching for clues, Kang Hoon was spotted hiding a clue, raising suspicions. He turned out to be one of the embezzlers.

Kang Hoon had found a clue in a room where nobody else was looking and hid it. On his way out of the room, however, he ran into Kim Jong-kook. Kim Jong-kook didn't believe Kang Hoon's claim that there were no clues and began to suspect him.

Meanwhile, Cha Woo-min found a clue stating, "The embezzlers have different occupations," leading them to believe that the other embezzler, excluding Kang Hoon, was a comedian or entertainer.

After the clue hunt ended, the members and guests shared their findings to track down the embezzlers. Many mentioned clues pointing strongly to Kang Hoon as an embezzler.

With that, attention shifted to finding out who the other embezzler was. Yu Jae-seok suspected HAHA, and HAHA suspected Yu Jae-seok.

The two then explained why they suspected each other. With the reasoning session over, only the vote for the embezzlers remained.

At this moment, Yu Jae-seok suddenly began suspecting Yang Sechan. Hearing this, Kim Jong-kook remarked, "Kang Hoon and Sechan don't really match," before adding, "Wait, are they two men abandoned by Ji Ye-eun?" which brought laughter.

Hearing this, Yang Sechan and Kang Hoon drew the line, saying, "Who got abandoned? We didn't get abandoned. We rejected her."

After the voting concluded, the final suspects for the embezzlers were Kang Hoon and Yu Jae-seok. For "Running Man" to win, they had to correctly identify both embezzlers. However, only Kang Hoon was an embezzler, while Yu Jae-seok was not.

The other embezzler was none other than Yang Sechan. Yang Sechan and Kang Hoon had succeeded in their mission through flawless cooperation, with Yang Sechan quickly finding and disposing of the clue about himself behind the members' backs.

In the race that ended with the embezzlers' victory, only Yu Jae-seok, who accurately guessed the identities of the embezzlers, won prizes alongside the embezzlers. Meanwhile, the remaining members and guests drew attention by receiving a water bomb punishment.

Note: "Ji Ye-eun" is a romanization, as no official English spelling has been released yet.

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Ji Ye-eun delivered a message of apology to Kang Hoon.

During the broadcast of SBS "Running Man" on the 26th, Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min appeared as guests and teamed up with the members to race for the "Target: Favorite Employee" mission.

On this day, Kang Hoon drew attention by making a long-awaited return as a guest rather than a rental member. Kang Hoon greeted everyone, saying, "I am a former rental member, so I am not a newbie. I am back after seven months."

Seeing this, Ji Ye-eun abruptly apologized to Kang Hoon by saying, "Sorry, oppa." Jee Seokjin then asked if she had seen news articles about Ji Ye-eun's romantic relationship, and Kang Hoon replied, "I came across it through the news."

Ji Ye-eun apologized, saying, "I was so worried and sorry. Well, I think I used to like you, but I am sorry, things turned out this way."

In response, Kang Hoon cheered on Ji Ye-eun's public relationship, saying, "It is fine. It was such great news. I literally read the articles while clapping."

Hearing this, Kim Jong-kook shared, "Kang Hoon actually contacted me beforehand saying he felt like he could come out on 'Running Man' comfortably now," and Kang Hoon added, "That is right. I came to film 'Running Man' for the first time in a very long time," revealing his lighter mindset and bringing laughter to the set.

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Yang Sechan showed off a dance inspired by ATEEZ member Choi San.

On the July 26 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members and guests raced with the goal of becoming the top employee.

On this day, the members drew attention by appearing in the concept of trading company employees. Team leader Yu Jae-seok pointed out Yang Sechan's work outfit.

He rebuked Yang Sechan, saying, "Why is your shirt unbuttoned like that?"

In response, Ji Ye-eun exposed him by saying, "He claims he is ATEEZ's Choi San today." Hearing this, Yang Sechan immediately got up from his seat, revealed his sleeveless physique, and showed off a wavy dance.

Seeing this, Ji Ye-eun cringed and said, "Ugh, I really hate that." Afterward, the production team drew laughter by comparing Choi San, known as the "Grand Prince of the North," with Yang Sechan's dance video as the "Grand Prince of the Belly."

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[Kim Hyo-jung Editor] Who is the one who did not tell the truth

On the July 25 broadcast of SBS's "Unanswered Questions", the program tracked the truth behind a traffic accident that completely changed the fates of three people.

Around 3:30 PM on September 28, 2003, a traffic accident occurred at a rural three-way intersection in Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon.

A vehicle making a left turn crashed straight into a utility pole located on the corner of the road, resulting in the driver passing away the following day and the passenger in the front seat sustaining severe injuries that left them in a coma.

Four months later, passenger Lee Soo-jae dramatically regained consciousness, but suffered permanent disabilities including a fractured skull and was finally discharged from the hospital after a year of recovery.

However, police officers eventually visited him and placed him under arrest, claiming that he was actually the driver of the accident vehicle.

At the time, the emergency medical technicians and the private ambulance driver dispatched to the scene testified that a person wearing dark clothes, Mr. Choi, was in the front passenger seat, while a person wearing bright clothes, Lee Soo-jae, was in the driver seat.

Furthermore, a police officer from the traffic investigation unit who arrived at the scene before rescue operations were completed claimed to have witnessed the front seat passenger and checked his ID wallet, confirming the name Choi on the identification card.

Ultimately, Lee Soo-jae was sent to the prosecution and convicted. However, Lee Soo-jae was not the only one punished. Jeon Young-do and Seong Ki-su, who stated they witnessed the traffic accident at the time, testified that the passenger of the accident was Lee Soo-jae. Declaring this testimony to be perjury, they were arrested for perjury and even served time in prison.

In response, both Lee Soo-jae and the two individuals punished for perjury filed for retrials, protesting their innocence. Notably, the son of the late Jeon Young-do, who passed away before the retrial was accepted, raised his voice by stating, "The person who truly committed perjury is the police."

Meanwhile, the 119 emergency rescue activity log from that time listed the front passenger as "Mr. Lee Soo-jae" rather than "Mr. Choi," and the medical records of the two individuals transported to the same hospital at five-minute intervals left lingering suspicions. Amidst the conflicting statements, who on earth is telling the truth?

After making inquiries, the production team met with the private ambulance driver from that time. He shuddered in disgust when the incident was brought up. He stated that the person he transported was Lee Soo-jae and noted that he had a wart on his face.

However, his past statements only recalled the clothing of the accident victims. In particular, the driver only remembered the clothing of the person transported later, rather than the person he actually transported.

Additionally, the traffic investigator claimed that only the passenger remained in the vehicle and that he pulled out a wallet to check the ID, stating that the passenger's body was wedged inside the vehicle. However, this differed from records and what witnesses saw at the time. Neither the passenger nor the driver had their bodies wedged into the vehicle, and the car doors had never been forcibly opened.

In response, the production team attempted to interview Park, the traffic investigator from that time, but he ultimately refused to answer.

That was not the only strange thing. Medical records from the time stated that the person brought in a comatose state was Mr. Choi, but the coma records written by the nurse contradicted the doctor's notes describing a lethargic state. Regarding this, an expert stated, "There is almost no possibility of recovering from a coma to a lethargic state."

The production team asked multiple experts to review the medical records of the two individuals, and the experts analyzed that there was a high possibility the medical records had been swapped.

Additionally, the production team predicted the injuries of the driver and passenger through simulations. As a result, Lee Soo-jae's injuries were predicted to most likely be those of a passenger, while the deceased Mr. Choi's injuries were predicted to most likely be those of the driver.

Then why did police officer Park make such testimony? An expert pointed out, "Pocheon has a high number of traffic accidents relative to its population. However, the workforce is severely lacking," noting that structural limitations led to shoddy initial accident handling, adding, "It wasn't just poor investigation, they simply didn't investigate properly."

Although Park claimed he verified Mr. Choi's identity at the time, this did not remain anywhere in the investigative records, and investigations into the witnesses at the time were not properly conducted either.

Another expert pointed out regarding the witnesses convicted of perjury, "Back then, if the prosecution felt like their case might wobble during trial, it was a commonly used investigative technique to immediately call people in for perjury investigations, scare them, and force them to recant." The prosecutor in charge refused to answer, stating he could not remember the events of that time.

The three people hope that the truth will be revealed through their retrial requests. However, the court recently dismissed Lee Soo-jae's request for a retrial. Shifting the responsibility for failing to verify the swapped medical records onto Lee, the court ruled that the grounds for retrial he claimed did not constitute a valid reason for a retrial. Consequently, Lee immediately filed an appeal.

Furthermore, it was revealed that the retrial requests of the witnesses are currently under review, drawing attention to what conclusion the court will ultimately reach.

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So Jisub started a new life with Seo Su-min.

On the July 25 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", Agent Kim was depicted living a brand-new life.

On this day, looking at the children of Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol, who had to kill him in order to survive, Agent Kim said, "Make sure to save Tae-hun and Da-bin. And please take good care of my Min-ji."

In response, Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol had no choice but to assault Agent Kim, and Joo Gang-chan felt a sense of vicarious satisfaction watching this. Agent Kim eventually collapsed. Seeing this, Joo Gang-chan mocked him, saying, "What are you going to do since you miss Min-ji?"

At that very moment, the look in Agent Kim's eyes changed. Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol were the same. Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol smashed the cage with all their might, and Agent Kim pinned Joo Gang-chan down using the wire mesh of the cage. This was the three people's plan all along.

Having safely rescued the children, the three of them began carrying out what they needed to do step by step.

Agent Kim pulled out Lee Eung-ryeong and handed him over to Park Gang-seong. Park Gang-seong found out that Lee Eung-ryeong was the reason for his older brother's death and wanted to take revenge on him. Agent Kim and Park Gang-seong parted ways after telling each other to survive.

Lee Eung-ryeong, who had dreamed of seeking asylum in Macau, headed back to North Korea, and all the information and money he possessed were already taken by Park Gang-seong.

Then Agent Kim made a phone call to a man and asked, "I'm calling because I have a favor to ask. Please dismantle Juhak Construction."

At Agent Kim's request concerning his daughter, the man agreed and said, "You know it's expensive, right?" implying that he would have to pay a hefty price.

A few days later, the corruption of Juhak Construction and Joo Gang-chan came to light. Joo Gang-chan, who even faced charges of kidnapping and murder, was issued an arrest warrant, and Joo Hye-ri, who had fled overseas, was also apprehended. Moreover, as Joo Gang-chan was being moved to undergo a custodial investigation, a man with a gold tooth attacked him with a weapon, delivering a shock.

All missions were completed. Captain Jang treated 66 as deceased and provided new identities to Agent Kim and Min-ji.

The two of them are set to live a new life. Regarding this, Min-ji said, "Still, please at least call me Min-ji like dad. It's the name mom gave me." And Agent Kim worried about his daughter, saying, "Living a new life won't be easy. Will you be okay?"

Then Min-ji showed a positive attitude, saying, "I think it'll be fun? This life wasn't that fun anyway. Let's just say I was reborn."

Agent Kim and Min-ji returned to an ordinary daily routine to start a new life. Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol also returned to their respective places. And Agent Kim and his friends returned to being bespectacled middle-aged men and smiled brightly.

Meanwhile, near the end of the broadcast, introduced by an acquaintance, they visited the Baekho Employment Agency and met Lee Do-gyu there. They prepared to undergo a somewhat special interview with him, raising anticipation for Agent Kim's new story, Season 2.

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An overtime match for fathers to rescue their children was previewed.

On the July 24 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", Agent Kim was depicted attempting to complete his mission to save MINJI.

On this day, Joo Kang-chan attempted to kidnap and eliminate Agent Kim. However, Agent Kim subdued Joo Kang-chan in an instant.

Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-chul appeared to help Agent Kim, and together they easily subdued Joo Kang-chan. Agent Kim asked Joo Kang-chan, who had been in collusion with North Korea, where he had taken Ri Eung-ryung.

In response to Agent Kim pointing a gun at him, Joo Kang-chan proposed a deal. Joo Kang-chan then said, "I know why you are trying to find Ri Eung-ryung. Spare me, and I will help you find him."

In a situation where he had to use any means and methods necessary to meet MINJI, Agent Kim accepted the deal. Accompanied by his friends, Agent Kim took Joo Kang-chan and moved to the location where Ri Eung-ryung was being held captive.

Ri Eung-ryung was being held by North Korean agents at Joo Kang-chan's hotel. To take him to the Special Task Bureau, Agent Kim cooperated with Special Task Bureau agents, including Sung Han-soo, Park Jin-chul, and Jung Sang-ah.

With North Korean agents and the National Intelligence Service holding their ground, an operation began to extract Ri Eung-ryung, and the path of bringing him out was not smooth. Even so, Agent Kim was determined to get Ri Eung-ryung out alive despite any hardships. And this was Director Jang's big picture.

Anticipating that Agent Kim would do anything if it meant saving MINJI, Director Jang wanted to secure Ri Eung-ryung and the information he possessed without getting blood on their own hands.

As Ri Eung-ryung's rescue operation repeatedly ran into obstacles, Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-chul subdued North Korean agents one by one to make Agent Kim's path with Ri Eung-ryung smoother.

Having finished their work, the two men moved to Joo Kang-chan's chairman office. There, they encountered Joo Kang-chan, who had freed himself from his bonds.

Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-chul asked how this had happened. At that moment, Joo Kang-chan showed the two men his cell phone. The phone revealed a shocking video showing Sung Han-soo's son and Park Jin-chul's daughter being kidnapped and crying in distress.

An enraged Park Jin-chul grabbed Joo Kang-chan by the collar. In response, Joo Kang-chan threatened, "If you lay a single finger on my body, the kids die," and Sung Han-soo calmed Park Jin-chul down. Enraged, Park Jin-chul declared, "If anything happens to Dabin, I will chew you up to your bones."

Sung Han-soo then pressed Joo Kang-chan on where the children were. In response, Joo Kang-chan showed a sneering smile, raising curiosity about how the story would unfold next.

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First-generation internet broadcaster Kim Eve (real name Kim So-jin) has announced her return to activities via YouTube after a long hiatus.

On the 23rd, Kim Eve shared the news of her return through her social media, saying, "I have reopened my account, which had been set to private for 4 to 5 years. There are not many photos, but I am going to try again now."

She continued, "I was broadcasting on Panda TV for a few years and went through a difficult time due to various circumstances. I created a new account to try broadcasting on YouTube." Her first live broadcast is scheduled to take place at 10:30 PM on the 24th.

Born in 1983, Kim Eve gained immense popularity during the early days of AfreecaTV, establishing herself as a representative figure among first-generation female internet broadcasters. She is considered one of the representative internet broadcasters who led the heyday of internet broadcasting with her unique talk skills and communication abilities.

However, she became embroiled in controversies surrounding financial issues starting in 2021. Handed over to trial on charges of fraud related to debt, Kim Eve was sentenced to 10 months in prison in the first trial in 2022, and 8 months in prison in the appellate trial. Her prison sentence was finalized after her appeal was dismissed.

Sharing her recent status after about two years through the Panda TV bulletin board this February, Kim Eve stated, "I have been reflecting on my complacent past days while experiencing situations I never thought I would face, and I am preparing to return to broadcasting in early March." At the time, she expressed her determination to return by saying, "Thank you to those who waited. I will change my ID and start over."

Choosing YouTube as her new stage for activities this time, Kim Eve signaled a fresh start, saying, "I will meet viewers on YouTube from now on."

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Actor Ji Changwook (left) and Kim Yoo-jung pose for photos during the online press conference for the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Backstreet Rookie" on the afternoon of June 19.

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BLACKPINK member JENNIE unveiled her new single "Less than a Lover," delivering a summer romance that feels like a coming-of-age film.

JENNIE simultaneously released the sound source and music video for her new single "Less than a Lover" worldwide at 1 p.m. on the 24th. Inspired by summer, the alternative pop track is built on lo-fi guitar and vintage electric keyboard sounds, capturing the fluttering excitement and bittersweet emotions of a relationship described as "a little less than that," somewhere between lovers and friends. JENNIE personally participated in writing the lyrics and composing the song.

The music video was filmed on location in Spain. Set against blue oceans, alleyways, and classic cars, JENNIE and model Kai display natural chemistry reminiscent of real lovers as they look at each other and smile, hold hands, and enjoy playing in the water together. A scene of them leaning in close right before a kiss intersects with the lyrics "I need a relationship that is not quite a lover," completing a cinematic, romantic atmosphere.

In particular, this music video draws attention for JENNIE's exceptionally high level of creative participation. The released credits show JENNIE listed as director, writer, and music producer, indicating her involvement as a core creator across the music, storyline, and video direction. A previously released teaser also featured the same credit lineup, introducing the project as a JENNIE-led endeavor.

Previously, JENNIE performed the song ahead of its release at overseas stages including Poland's Open'er Festival, introducing it by saying, "It's a song I wrote while thinking about summer."

Meanwhile, following the release of her new single, JENNIE plans to continue active promotions by taking the stage at global music festivals such as Lollapalooza Chicago in the United States and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan.

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Actors Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min are heading to SBS "Running Man" to engage in a fierce bonus gold bar battle.

The upcoming July 26 broadcast of SBS "Running Man" will feature the "Goal: The Favorite Employee" race alongside three lead actors from the drama "Choeae's Employee" (tentative title).

On this day, Kang Hoon, who was previously the first rental member of "Running Man," showed off his seasoned wit right from his entrance by asking, "Why has the reporting time for 'Running Man' gotten so early?" Kim Hye-jun, making her return to the show after seven years, brought the set to laughter when Jee Seokjin welcomed her, by asking him back, "Do you remember my name?" Cha Woo-min, taking on variety shows for the first time, quickly adapted after an initial moment of nervousness, revealing an unexpected athletic background.

The cast members, transformed into trading company employees, will engage in a race where they must collect bonus gold bars given by the company president into their individual safes. When team leader Yu Jae-seok took control of the bonus gold bar distribution rights, the members launched into blatant flattery competitions, and Yu Jae-seok also drew laughter by exercising biased abuse of authority.

Once the rule that gold bars would determine victory and defeat was revealed, the set instantly descended into chaos. From secretly stealing opponents' gold bars to endless betrayals and deceptions for survival, a fierce corporate psychological warfare unfolded.

The final winner who will claim the gold bars and become the president's "favorite employee" will be revealed on "Running Man," airing this Sunday, July 26, at 6:00 PM.

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SBS is launching a new rural-themed real variety show 16 years after "Family Outing".

Premiering on July 26, the SBS program "Jecheolri Family" is a regional symbiotic real variety show where five young adults from the city visit a rural village to share their talents and create a day together with the residents. Moving away from consuming rural areas as one-time experience destinations, it focuses on the process where urban talents and rural warmth meet to fulfill one another.

The cast lineup is also stellar. Announcer Kim Dae-ho, known as the "brainy leader", leads the "Jecheolri Youth Association" with his life skills and friendliness, while singer Song Gain, the "talented singer vice president", takes charge of the seniors' excitement. In addition, Chef Park Eun-young, the "good at cooking older sister", prepares a meal using local ingredients, OH MY GIRL's HYOJUNG, the "super-positive older sister", adds her unique energy, and the youngest member Jonathan brings delightful clumsy charm.

Furthermore, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) member SOOBIN and CRAVITY member HYEONGJUN have been recruited as special supporters, completing a chemistry that spans across generations.

After finishing the first shoot, Song Gain expressed deep satisfaction, saying, "I would have regretted it if I hadn't come", while supporter HYEONGJUN also shared the exceptional teamwork on set, saying, "I would feel disappointed if another guest comes next time."

Delivering human touch and heartwarming laughter, SBS "Jecheolri Family" will air every Sunday at 11:00 AM starting July 26.

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Actor Nam Joohyuk has donated 100 million KRW to Asan Medical Center in Seoul.

His agency, Fable Company, shared on the 24th that "Nam Joohyuk's donation will be used to improve various medical environments at the children's hospital and to support projects for pediatric patients."

Nam Joohyuk has consistently practiced sharing since 2018. His total donations delivered to Asan Medical Center reach 500 million KRW. In addition, he donated 30 million KRW in scholarships to his alma mater, Suil High School in Suwon, and has also contributed donations for neighbors affected by wildfires.

Nam Joohyuk is currently greeting viewers through the

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series "The East Palace". He recently confirmed the Disney+ series "Code" as his next project.

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The Rising Eagles team of "Rising Eagles" Season 2 faces a relentless challenge to secure their third consecutive win despite a string of mounting injury setbacks.

In the upcoming 4th episode of SBS "Rising Eagles" Season 2, airing on July 26, the "Rising Eagles", buoyed by two consecutive wins in the national championship, clash with "Three Point", a 28-year-old powerhouse that has conquered Gangwon Province.

Their opponent, "Three Point", is a formidable team boasting powerful three-point shooting and fast breaks. Notably, "Three Point" Coach Lee Jun-beom, who has played basketball with "Rising Eagles" ace Moon Soo-in since childhood, thoroughly understands Moon Soo-in's playing style and heightened tension on set by delivering a provocative remark, saying, "Moon Soo-in is past his prime now."

On top of this, the "Rising Eagles" face a major crisis of severe roster depletion. With starting guard Oh Seung-hoon unable to play due to an injury sustained in the previous match, Jung Gyu-min and Son Tae-jin, who had been delivering irreplaceable performances, also suffered consecutive injuries during the game and left the court. Faced with the successive bad news, Coach Kim Tae-sul could not hide his distress, stating, "I am worried about how to overcome this crisis."

However, a spark of hope was ignited amidst the trials. Team captain MINHO of SHINee successfully scored his long-awaited first points of the season, turning the team atmosphere around. Cho Jin-se, the hidden card who had suffered a finger fracture, will finally make his court debut.

With the "Rising Eagles" facing the adversity of successive injuries, the results of whether they can unleash their fighting spirit to the end and complete their third consecutive win will be revealed in the 4th episode of "Rising Eagles" Season 2, airing on Sunday, July 26, at 11:05 PM.

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SBS's new romance reality show "Love Against Time" has officially released two cinematic posters.

Premiering on August 3, SBS's new variety show "Love Against Time" is a romance reality program where 20- and 30-something youths who have experienced terminal diagnoses or stood at the threshold of death face life and love once again. It depicts the passionate romance records written by those who have deeply experienced the finiteness of life.

The two posters released on the 24th create a dreamy and emotional mood based on a refreshing sky-blue tone. The main poster prominently features a giant clock object that visualizes "time," the core concept of the program. Through the appearances of the cast members within the clock frame, it intuitively conveys the special nature of romance that blooms amidst the finiteness of time.

The sub-poster released alongside captures the backs of the cast members enjoying a date in a cinematic way. The main copy "Our Day That's Hotter than a Year" and the phrase "Love against time" harmonize in the poster, raising anticipation for the brilliant love stories of those living time with extraordinary meaning.

"Love Against Time" is directed by Producer Lee Eun-sol, who proved her original planning skills and sensuous directing regarding human fundamental emotions and relationships through "Fortune Tellers' Love". In addition, actor Lee Seyoung, singer Jung Yong-hwa, SEVENTEEN's DK, and YENA are set to join as hosts, adding deep empathy and synergy to the cast members' stories.

"Love Against Time" will premiere on Monday, August 3, at 10 PM.

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SOOIN of the group MEOVV is departing through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 24th to attend the "ACON 2026" concert held in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Girl band QWER is departing through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of July 24 to attend the "ACON 2026" concert held in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Magenta of the group QWER is departing through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of July 24 to attend the "ACON 2026" concert held in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Group QWER members Chodan (left) and Magenta are departing through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of July 24 to attend the "ACON 2026" concert in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Girl group MEOVV is departing through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of July 24 to attend the "ACON 2026" concert held in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Hina of the group QWER is departing through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 24th to attend the "ACON 2026" concert in Taipei, Taiwan.

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NARIN of the group MEOVV departs through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 24th to attend the "ACON 2026" concert in Taipei, Taiwan.

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