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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

Netflix

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

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ELLA 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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Singer YENA departs through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 24th to attend the "ACON 2026" concert held in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Actor Min Do-hee, a star of "Reply 1994", will reveal her candid daily life for the first time as she searches for part-time jobs to make a living amid an extended hiatus.

On the upcoming July 26 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy", the daily life of Min Do-hee, who was widely loved for her bold Jeolla dialect acting in the drama "Reply 1994", will unfold. In the studio, her mother, who looks just like her, will appear together to watch her daughter.

In this episode, Min Do-hee surprised the MCs with her realistic daily routine of searching job recruitment websites herself in her duplex officetel. As her hiatus after her last project stretched longer, she personally stepped up to make a living. Despite having 1 year and 3 months of experience working part-time at a cafe, the harsh reality of her job search added to the sympathy.

Later, actors Kim Sung-kyun (who played Samcheonpo) and Cha Sun-woo (who played Binggrae), who co-starred with her in "Reply 1994", visited Min Do-hee's home, bringing warmth to the scene. The cast members, who have maintained a close friendship even after the drama ended, shared behind-the-scenes stories, including their famous kiss scene from back then. In particular, curiosity was raised as the story of how fellow co-star Son Ho-jun shed tears upon hearing about Min Do-hee's recent situation was revealed.

Meanwhile, Min Do-hee took on the challenge of making "stone octopus samhap" using mustard kimchi and stone octopus sent from her hometown of Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, for her guests. While her hesitation-free prep work drew attention, her unexpected final visual brought a sea of laughter to the studio.

Actor Min Do-hee's honest daily life and the unchanging friendship of the "Reply 1994" team will be revealed on "My Little Old Boy", airing this Sunday, July 26, at 9:00 PM. 

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Park Si-young, a prominent poster designer known for acclaimed works such as "King and the Clown", "The Face Reader", and "Mother", has launched a scathing critique against HYBE, following his previous remarks calling NewJeans' 4th-anniversary commemorative content "tacky."

On the 24th, Designer Park posted a long message on his social media, writing, "Oh, now that it's been brought up, will this become an article too? I hope it does." He added, "I find the behavior of HYBE, a major corporation in the K-pop industry, disgusting."

He continued, criticizing, "If you took a period of these young friends' lives under the pretext of training, shouldn't you act like adults? If you're going to do business with kids and target kids, you at least need to act like an adult." He further intensified his criticism, stating, "Are you trying to discipline the entertainment industry through laws and money? Min Hee-jin and Bang Si-hyuk are none of my business, but what kind of realization of justice is it to target and crush a single child? There should be a limit. HYBE is disgusting."

Designer Park also shared his thoughts on malicious comments. When asked, "What do you think when you see malicious comments or malicious messages?", he wrote, "I reflect. Those people don't hesitate to express themselves and are even diligent, which makes me think that as a creator, I should live without hesitating to express and release things."

Previously on the 22nd, Designer Park also left remarks regarding the special film "2026 Summer of NewJeans" released by NewJeans for their 4th debut anniversary, calling it "tacky" and stating with the gist that "the sentiment isn't even from the 'Gayo Top Ten' era, and un-talented people just hitched a ride and scooped everything up." He also pointed out the content released as a four-member lineup, saying, "What is this four-member NewJeans? The 'Attack' has been dropped from 'Attack on Titan'."

Although Designer Park did not directly mention names, industry insiders interpret his posts over two consecutive days as remarks mindful of the current situation of DANIELLE, who is currently undergoing an exclusive contract dispute with ADOR. DANIELLE is the only NewJeans member to have received a notice of exclusive contract termination from ADOR and has been excluded from group activities, currently engaged in legal battles.

ADOR filed a lawsuit for damages amounting to approximately 33.1 billion won against DANIELLE, her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, claiming that DANIELLE unilaterally terminated her exclusive contract and suspended activities, causing losses to the company.

ADOR has been heavily raising the issue of a double contract, stating that while other NewJeans members recognized that the contract was problematic and cooperated with the resolution process, DANIELLE and her family did not even notify them of the contract signing. 

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"Flex X Cop 2" has heightened anticipation by releasing its third teaser, featuring more intense cases and a much more chilling suspense.

Premiering on August 7, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) is a delightful, refreshing, and satisfying cooperative investigation drama. In the series, Jin Yi-su (Ahn Bo-hyun), a chaebol detective who uses his wealth to turn the tables when investigations stall, teams up with new team leader Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae) to flash their cash. The show is drawing attention as a key pillar of the SBS refreshing universe, following hits like "Taxi Driver", "The Fiery Priest", and "The Judge from Hell", and as a highly anticipated work that will cheerfully kick off SBS's reliable seasonal drama lineup for 2026.

On July 24, the production team of "Flex X Cop 2" dropped the third teaser video, capturing more sophisticated crimes and the mysterious moves of new character Yoo Sung-won (Yoo Seung-ho).

This teaser creates an intense tension that contrasts with the previous cheerful atmosphere. In particular, the chilling demeanor of Yoo Sung-won, who is newly appearing this season, grabs attention. The sight of Yoo Sung-won wearing a blank smile with bloodstains, along with the fleeting line "The worst thing I've ever done? It's a secret", maximizes curiosity about what kind of conflict he will form with the investigation team led by Yi-su.

Following this, Jin Yi-su sharply rebukes the criminals by saying, "I sent you to prison to become human, but you came back as trash," while new team leader Joo Hye-ra radiates cold charisma, exuding veteran detective vibes.

Amid increasingly bizarre murder cases, such as a mummy found inside a carrier, and the madness of more ferocious villains, Yi-su and Hye-ra face consecutive crises. However, the scene where they overturn the tables by mobilizing all their wealth and investigative power while declaring, "The perfect crime? There's no such thing" promises a satisfying thrill for viewers.

Returning with a larger scale and heightened suspense, "Flex X Cop 2" will premiere on Friday, August 7, at 9:50 PM following "Agent Kim Reactivated".

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A woman in her 30s who repeatedly left graffiti insulting singer BoA (real name Kwon Bo-ah) around the Gangnam Station area has been sent to trial.

According to the Kyunghyang Shinmun on the 24th, Criminal Division 7 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (led by Senior Prosecutor Cho Yoon-chul) indicted a woman in her 30s, surnamed Cho (38), without detention on charges of insult and property damage on the 20th.

Cho is accused of publicly insulting BoA and impairing the utility of public facilities by leaving sexually disparaging graffiti about the singer using a permanent marker a total of eight times on bus stop signs and electronic billboards in the Gangnam-gu and Gangdong-gu areas of Seoul in June of last year.

The Seoul Gangnam Police Station received a complaint from BoA in June of last year, investigated the case, and forwarded it to the prosecution in July. Cho is reportedly known to have a history of being sentenced to fines multiple times on charges including property damage for repeatedly leaving insulting graffiti targeting other celebrities in addition to BoA.

The graffiti targeting BoA last year was discovered consecutively around the Gangnam Station area, sparking public anger among fans.

Fans shared locations where the graffiti was found through online communities, reported them to the police, the local district office, and SM Entertainment, and some fans even visited the sites personally to take part in voluntary cleanup activities, wiping away the graffiti with wet wipes and other materials.

One fan shared at the time, "I was so worried that the artist would see this graffiti and get hurt. I couldn't just leave it there, so I wiped it off myself and also reported it to the police."

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A heartwarming wave of praise and personal anecdotes about actor Ahn Jae-hyun is spreading across online communities, drawing widespread attention.

Following one person sharing a photo taken with Ahn Jae-hyun about 10 years ago and recalling him as a celebrity they always want to cheer for, the comments section has been flooded with similar personal encounters and secondhand stories from people who met him in person.

Recently, a Threads user wrote, "After posting a golf course sighting of Lim Ji-yeon and Lee Do-hyun a few days ago, I was scared to see it spread like crazy across media outlets and blogs. Suddenly, a celebrity I wanted to praise came to mind. It was Ahn Jae-hyun, whom I saw at my cousin's wedding about 10 years ago."

The writer recalled, "At the time, Ahn Jae-hyun was at the height of his popularity, but because he has been childhood friends with my cousin, he came all the way to Busan for the wedding. Even when wedding guests asked for photos, he never once showed any annoyance and smiled while taking pictures with everyone until the end. Seeing his attitude that day made me realize he is a good person." They added, "He went through some personal matters, but seeing him on TV these days makes me glad. He is a celebrity I always want to support."

As the post spread, more heartwarming stories about Ahn Jae-hyun followed in the comments.

One wrote, "I have heard so many times that Ahn Jae-hyun has great character and a good heart. He is a celebrity I really hope succeeds," while another recalled, "I met him as a customer at a store, and rather than just being handsome, he was a humble and upright person. Even when I asked him for an autograph on the credit card receipt, he did it with sincere care."

Another person who has known Ahn Jae-hyun since his modeling days shared, "Whenever he came down to Busan before his broadcast debut, we would often keep in touch, and he was really kind back then too. He wasn't as famous as he is now, but his visuals were striking enough that people would turn around just to look at him as he passed by."

Encounters from filming locations also surfaced. One said, "A drama was being filmed in my neighborhood, and all the older women were going crazy over how amazing he looked in real life," while another wrote, "When he came to our neighborhood for a YouTube shoot, he took photos with fans and chatted with them, but that side of him never made it into the news articles."

In addition, supportive and praising comments continued, such as "I ran into him abroad by chance and he was so polite and friendly," "He is easily one of the kindest celebrities I have ever met," "There must be a reason why there are so many good stories about him," "I often heard from acquaintances that he is always consistent," and "An acquaintance of mine lives in the same apartment complex and said he is extremely affectionate toward children."

As these good deeds spread, Ahn Jae-hyun's side showed a modest reaction. A representative from Ahn Jae-hyun's agency told SBS Entertainment News, "Upon hearing that posts like this had been uploaded, he himself was quite flustered. He doesn't remember every detail because it happened a long time ago, but he mentioned that he has always considered it natural to take photos when asked at places like wedding venues, and finding it introduced as heartwarming stories makes him feel rather embarrassed and shy."

Ahn Jae-hyun has been actively continuing his career by recently appearing on MBC's variety show "I Live Alone" and other programs.

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ADOR is holding its first-ever solo domestic boy group audition to discover the next generation of male idols.

On July 24, ADOR announced through its official social media the upcoming "ADOR BOYS AUDITION in KOREA".

The auditions will take place across 7 cities nationwide, starting in Seoul on August 1, followed by Gwangju on August 2, Jeju on August 12, Daejeon on August 14, Wonju on August 16, Daegu on August 29, and Busan on August 30. This marks the first time that ADOR, which has previously held global auditions, is hosting an exclusive audition targeting South Korea only.

Applicants must be males born in 2007 or later, and they can freely showcase their talents across various fields without restriction, including singing, dancing, rap, and acting. All applicants who complete the online pre-registration will be given the opportunity to participate in an in-person audition directly meeting the judges.

ADOR stated, "We ask for a lot of interest from students during the vacation period, and anyone who wants to show off their strengths and talents is welcome to knock on the door of the audition without hesitation."

Meanwhile, ADOR is the label that produced NewJeans, and under its recent new management system, it is accelerating its next-generation boy group project and stepping up to discover new talent.

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The plagiarism allegations surrounding the film "The King's Warden" have been settled following a court decision.

On the 23rd, the 21st Civil Division of the Seoul Western District Court (Presiding Judge Shin Myung-hee) dismissed the application for a film screening injunction filed against co-production companies OndaWorks and BA Entertainment, as well as distributor Showbox, by the bereaved family of the scenario writer for the drama "Eom Heung-do".

The court found it difficult to locate similarities between the scenario submitted by the bereaved family and the film "The King's Warden". It also determined that there are essential differences in their creative expression methods.

The court stated, "While some similarities can be found in the materials and settings between the bereaved family's scenario and 'The King's Warden,' the overall plot and main themes are completely different," adding, "It is difficult to recognize similarities in the unique and inherent characteristics of the bereaved family's scenario."

It also explained the difference that while the bereaved family's scenario centers on the emotional theme of "confucian loyal narrative," "The King's Warden" focuses on the interaction, change, and growth of Danjong, Eom Heung-do, and the villagers.

Furthermore, the court mentioned that there was no data to prove the possibility that director Jang Hang-jun, who revised the scenario for "The King's Warden," had access to the bereaved family's scenario.

Previously, "The King's Warden" became embroiled in allegations of plagiarizing the script of the drama "Eom Heung-do," which aired in the 2000s. The bereaved family of the drama 'Eom Heung-do' writer claimed that the film plagiarized the drama scenario and requested to halt its screening and OTT (video streaming service) availability. With this court ruling, the production company of "The King's Warden" is able to screen the film on airplanes or ships, provide it through OTT and DVDs, and export it overseas.

Released in February, "The King's Warden" recorded approximately 16.88 million cumulative viewers, ranking second of all time behind "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," which was released in 2014 with 17.61 million viewers.

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With only two episodes left until its conclusion, "Agent Kim Reactivated" is set for a final showdown as So Jisub and Joo Sang Wook point their guns at each other.

In episode 9 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated" (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun), airing on the 24th, Agent Kim (played by So Jisub) and Joo Kang-chan (played by Joo Sang Wook) meet again in a secluded forest to fight a life-or-death battle to end their bitter ties.

Episode 8 recorded 23.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area and a peak of 26.2% according to Nielsen Korea, breaking its own record for the highest viewership ratings among miniseries broadcast in 2026. At the end of episode 8, Agent Kim became entangled in a massive conspiracy and was surrounded by guns, while Joo Kang-chan pushed forward with revenge that crossed the line, signaling an unpredictable catastrophe.

In stills released ahead of the broadcast, the two maintain a hair-trigger standoff. Agent Kim, with clear scars on his face, reveals his determination with an unwavering gaze, while Joo Kang-chan exerts pressure with a cold smile and a provocative line saying, "It seems our parent-teacher consultation isn't finished yet." The chilling gazes of the two aiming guns at each other create breathtaking tension.

On set, So Jisub completed the character's anger and determination with just restrained expressions and a steady gaze. Joo Sang Wook also matched him with a chilling charisma that did not lose composure even in front of a gun, creating palpable tension. The two actors reportedly left the set holding their breath by showing flawless chemistry in the scene where they exchanged lines and glances while pointing guns at each other.

The production team shared, "In this 9th episode, the ultimate showdown between Agent Kim and Joo Kang-chan will push the drama's tension to its peak," and asked viewers, "Please stay with us until the end to see what results the fateful moment they face will bring."

Episode 9 of "Agent Kim Reactivated" will air on Friday the 24th at 9:50 p.m.

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Domestic and international fans of actor Kim Soo-hyun have made a clothing donation for vulnerable children to celebrate the 19th anniversary of his debut.

Child welfare specialized organization ChildFund Korea announced on the 24th that the BENCH X Actor Kim Soo-hyun Korea & Global Fan Coalition donated clothing for vulnerable children in South Korea in honor of Kim Soo-hyun's 19th debut anniversary.

The BENCH X Actor Kim Soo-hyun Korea & Global Fan Coalition is a combined body formed together by the Daum fan cafe Eucaris and the DC Kim Soo-hyun Gallery.

Fans from 114 countries worldwide participated in this donation, adding meaning to the sharing under the message, "True in Every Moment, May It Reach the World with a Warm Glow."

This donation was carried out under the name of the BENCH X Actor Kim Soo-hyun Korea & Global Fan Coalition. A total of 3,800 items of clothing, consisting of 1,900 children's t-shirts and 1,900 hats, were prepared in accordance with the number symbolizing the 19th debut anniversary. The fan coalition prepared 1,000 sets, and Philippine clothing brand BENCH joined in the cause by adding 900 more sets, completing a total of 1,900 sets.

ChildFund Korea plans to use the received clothing to support vulnerable children in South Korea so they can wear seasonally appropriate clothes in a timely manner.

A representative for the BENCH X Actor Kim Soo-hyun Korea & Global Fan Coalition stated, "It is meaningful to be able to provide practical help to children by gathering our hearts to celebrate the 19th debut anniversary. We hope this becomes a small addition to helping children grow up warmly and healthily."

A representative from ChildFund Korea stated, "We thank the fans for practicing warm sharing on such a meaningful day as actor Kim Soo-hyun's 19th debut anniversary. We will continue our support so that children can grow up happily."

Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun recently resumed official activities after about 1 year and 4 months by conducting an advertisement photoshoot for the Philippine clothing brand BENCH.

This marks his first official schedule carried out since suspending activities in March of last year due to various suspicions raised by Hover Lab, drawing attention to whether he will expand his domestic and overseas activities in the future.

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Director Lee Chang-dong's new film "Possible Love" has been officially invited to the competition section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

"Possible Love" depicts the story of two couples, a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband, who meet through the production of a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. Directed by Lee Chang-dong, who made "Green Fish", "Oasis", "Secret Sunshine", and "Burning", the film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong.

This marks the first time in 24 years, since 2002 with "Oasis", that Director Lee Chang-dong has been invited to the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival. At the time, "Oasis" won a total of five awards, including the Director's Award and Moon Sori's Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Actress.

This year's film festival will be held from September 2 to 12 on Lido Island near Venice. In the competition section, Director Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" will compete for the Golden Lion, the grand prize. 

Director Lee Chang-dong and the actors plan to attend official events and press conferences held locally.

"Possible Love" will premiere worldwide at the Venice International Film Festival before meeting global viewers through Netflix.

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Broadcaster Lee Na-yeon (30), a JTBC Golf announcer, has sparked controversy after mentioning the company's financial difficulties on YouTube and claiming that "the air conditioning is not working."

The controversy stemmed from a video titled "I am not unemployed yet" uploaded to Lee Na-yeon's YouTube channel on the 13th.

Lee Na-yeon candidly shared her feelings about JTBC's financial crisis through the video description box.

She wrote, "While doing my best at the given work and looking around, the world had changed a lot. For example, while working hard on broadcasting, the company went bankrupt?" and added, "If I have to leave this company, will I be able to work as an announcer again? Since I am older now and it will be hard to get a job again, I felt briefly depressed thinking that my days as an announcer might really end like this." She also added, "Fortunately, there are still no major issues with the company and broadcasting, but I am seriously thinking about my second future. Even if I do new work later, please cheer me on."

In the video as well, Lee Na-yeon studied foreign languages in the JTBC office lobby and said, "I am not sure if I should say this, but maybe because the company is struggling, the air conditioning is not turning on. It is so hot." She added, "Does this really have an impact? I will not get fired for saying things like this, right?"

Also, through subtitles, she wrote, "I am not unemployed yet. I am still working at JTBC Golf." She added, "Actually, I am not sure how much longer I can show this to you. It is a place that feels like my spiritual home."

After the video was released, some viewers raised criticisms, saying it was inappropriate to make lighthearted jokes about the company's financial difficulties. On the other hand, comments of support and encouragement worrying about JTBC's financial situation also followed.

In particular, it was confirmed that Lee Na-yeon's remark that "the air conditioning is not coming out" was different from the facts. According to the broadcasting industry, separate from JTBC's financial difficulties, the cooling system inside the office building is operating normally, and there are no particular problems with the working environment for employees. Regarding this, criticisms continued within JTBC that it was a rash remark that dampened the morale of colleagues.

JTBC declared a default last month on the 12th after failing to repay a liquidity borrowing of 20.6 billion KRW. Afterward, it applied for the commencement of rehabilitation procedures with the court, and the court accepted the application for the Autonomous Restructuring Support (ARS) program, holding off on whether to commence rehabilitation procedures.

Meanwhile, Lee Na-yeon began her broadcasting activities as a JTBC Golf announcer in 2021 and gained recognition through the 2022 Tving original variety show "EXchange 2". She is currently in a relationship with ice hockey player Nam Hee-doo and recently drew attention by appearing with Nam Hee-doo on the JTBC variety show "Extreme Tour".

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“I staked my life on it like a gamble.”

On the July 23 broadcast of SBS's "Tails of Tales", the love story of Ahn Jae-hyung and Jiao Zhimin, who overcame the barriers of reality, was spotlighted under the subtitle "Century of Love - Ahn Jae-hyung & Jiao Zhimin".

Former national table tennis athlete Ahn Jae-hyung fell in love at first sight with China's Jiao Zhimin, who was the top star player of her time in the 1980s. Feeling nervous just by saying hello, Ahn imitated the gestures Jiao frequently made and smiled at her. With his flirty gestures repeated every time they met, Jiao eventually smiled back at him.

The two grew close as if by fate. They conveyed their feelings to each other through letters. However, South Korea and China did not have diplomatic relations, and official exchanges were limited. In particular, South Korea and China had fought against each other during the Korean War, making China a country that felt as distant and sensitive as North Korea. Even making phone calls or sending letters was no easy task.

The two met again after half a year without even knowing each other's news. Ahn Jae-hyung wrote down Chinese characters from a Korean dictionary and communicated with Jiao Zhimin in writing. Jiao Zhimin was two years older than Ahn Jae-hyung. Thinking he did not want to look younger to her, Ahn introduced himself as being one year older than her.

And as feelings for each other built up, the time to part ways came once again. Afterwards, meetings between the two were not easy. Because of this, Ahn Jae-hyung delivered letters to Jiao Zhimin through other Chinese athletes at international competitions, and at another international competition, another Chinese athlete delivered a gift sent by Jiao Zhimin to Ahn Jae-hyung.

However, Ahn could not understand Jiao Zhimin's letters, no matter how hard he tried. In response, Ahn Jae-hyung immersed himself in studying Chinese by playing Chinese language tapes all day long. And he practiced table tennis as hard as he studied Chinese. This was because he had to become an athlete evaluated by world table tennis in order to meet Jiao Zhimin.

Afterwards, Ahn Jae-hyung made it to the final five-member list for the 1986 Asian Games table tennis national team. Jiao Zhimin was also selected for the Chinese national team, and the two finally met again in Seoul.

And the South Korean men's national table tennis team won the gold medal thanks to Ahn Jae-hyung's performance. South Korea won the gold medal against an exceptionally formidable Chinese lineup, with Ahn Jae-hyung at the center of the victory. With this, Ahn Jae-hyung engraved his three-letter name on the world stage overnight.

Jiao Zhimin also won a gold medal, and the two met again. Unlike the first time, the two directly conveyed congratulations to each other and expressed their feelings, clumsy as they were. And Ahn Jae-hyung gifted Jiao Zhimin the South Korean national team training suit that she liked.

Ahn Jae-hyung realized his feelings two years after first meeting Jiao Zhimin. One day, when days of having to part ways soon after meeting repeated, Ahn sent a confession letter containing his feelings to Jiao Zhimin.

He sent a letter containing his sincere feelings, saying, "They say the saddest thing in the world is parting with the person you love. I can't believe how I ended up liking you this much. Love is not done with words, but with the heart. I love you. Don't forget me. I won't forget you either." And Jiao Zhimin replaced her feelings with a photo in her dorm room with Ahn Jae-hyung's poster attached to it.

Thus, in the autumn of 1986, the two's love began. But at the same time, it was the beginning of trouble. At the time, the two's love was blocked by a wall of reality that was hard to overcome with love alone.

And in January 1987, an unexpected incident occurred. A Japanese newspaper broke the news of the two's romantic relationship. A photo of Jiao Zhimin wearing the training suit given by Ahn Jae-hyung was released, and because of this, not only domestic media but media around the world paid attention to the two.

In the end, the two denied each other's relationship through the media, and even when they met, they had to pretend not to see each other. However, none of this was sincere. They spoke of parting ways falsely because they were afraid that each other would be placed in a difficult situation.

As the wall of reality grew higher alongside their deepening feelings, Ahn Jae-hyung asked the national team doctor to help him. The doctor, who was cheering for Jae-hyung's feelings, thought he should help the two's love with a pure heart, and thus the two continued a secret romance. They also met each other's parents and even began thinking about marriage.

And around that time, news reports about the two's marriage rumors surfaced. To handle the situation, Ahn Jae-hyung directly appeared on a live news broadcast to deny the marriage rumors with Jiao Zhimin. This was because it could cause political repercussions.

However, even after that, Ahn Jae-hyung continued to think about marrying Jiao Zhimin and planned for them to register their marriage in utmost secrecy at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sweden. Jiao Zhimin agonized over the decision, but what the two ultimately chose was love.

Recalling that time, Jiao Zhimin said, “Because I liked him, I didn't want to lose this opportunity or our love. I staked my life on it like a gamble.”

On October 19, 1989, the two became a married couple. However, around that time, the world was also changing little by little. Changes in socialist countries arrived.

And the impossible marriage of the two, and their relationship, influenced the two countries. It became an important stepping stone and catalyst in promoting the northern policy.

With a love achieved by crossing the high barrier of ideology, the two held a traditional Korean wedding ceremony at Olympic Park on December 22, 1989, amid the celebrations of many. And the two's love was forever recorded as a century of love that transcended the barriers of borders and ideology.

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The movie "COLONY" is launching its simultaneous theatrical and VOD service starting today (the 23rd).

According to its distributor Showbox, "COLONY" will begin offering its service starting on the 23rd across various online and mobile platforms, including IPTV and cable TV VOD. Viewers can watch it via IPTV (Genie TV, Btv, U+tv), digital cable TV (Studio Choice), OTT platforms (Wavve, Apple TV+, Coupang Play, Watcha, Google TV, YouTube, etc.), satellite broadcasting (Skylife), and web hard platforms.

"COLONY" depicts the story of survivors isolated inside a building blockaded due to an unidentified infection outbreak as they fight against infected individuals evolving in unpredictable ways. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who created "Train to Busan", the film stars Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyohwan, and Ji Changwook.

It drew attention after being invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, and after opening domestically on May 21, it gathered 5.94 million moviegoers nationwide. This record places it second in the overall box office for 2026, following "The King's Warden" (16.91 million).

Having largely wrapped up its theatrical run, "COLONY" is set to greet viewers in their living rooms and on mobile devices through IPTV services. 

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Where does Kwon Ye-chan's heart truly lie?

On the July 23 broadcast of SBS's "Match To Marry: With Parents 2", Kwon Ye-chan was captured stepping into the spotlight as the ultimate "Uija-wang."

Ahn Do-yoon's mother, who secured a secret conversation ticket, requested a chat with Kwon Ye-chan and expressed her affection for him.

Specifically, Ahn Do-yoon's mother asked about Kwon Ye-chan's family background and his parents' occupations, saying, "My husband has been a dentist for a long time and is still practicing. And Do-yoon's younger sibling is an elementary school teacher. I think family alignment is really important."

In response, Kwon Ye-chan caught attention by sharing, "My parents have been in business for a long time. They've been running postnatal care centers for about 30 years ever since they first started appearing in Korea in the early 2000s. Recently, they've been resting like it's a sabbatical and getting ready to start again. When they were really busy, they ran about three of them at the same time."

Afterwards, Ahn Do-yoon's mother and Kwon Ye-chan had a candid conversation about realistic matters, and Kwon Ye-chan later stated that his favorable impression of Ahn Do-yoon had grown even more.

Meanwhile, Kim Da-hye, realizing that there were misunderstandings surrounding her, honestly expressed that she wanted to have another conversation with Kwon Ye-chan, who she heard had a favorable impression of her. She also shared her thoughts, saying, "It's true that Shin-woo is a good person, too. But there are things that keep bothering me in my heart. Because of that, I find myself overthinking. And in a situation where he picked me as one of his top choices, I worry a lot about what position I should take." She added, "Now that the puzzle pieces have fallen into place through my conversations with the mothers, I realize how truly clueless I was," raising curiosity about whether Kim Da-hye's subsequent actions will change.

Yang Ha-yoon, who experienced a sort of breakup-not-a-breakup with Kim Dong-young, sought out Kwon Ye-chan. Yang Ha-yoon asked if she was included among his objects of interest, explaining, "We never actually dated today, but we had a breakup. After going through that, I felt I needed to sort things out clearly. So I wanted to ask you as well." Hearing Kwon Ye-chan's answer, Yang Ha-yoon straightened out her path, thinking, "I figured I should sort things out at this point."

Next, Ahn Do-yoon visited Kwon Ye-chan, and Kwon Ye-chan told Ahn Do-yoon who his top three romantic interests were.

Kwon Ye-chan and Ahn Do-yoon continued their conversation in a much more relaxed atmosphere compared to their previous talks. They drew closer to each other step by step by honestly discussing each other's environments, conditions, and more.

Just as their conversation was reaching its peak, someone else came to find Kwon Ye-chan. Seeing this, the panelists felt firsthand just how popular Kwon Ye-chan was, remarking, "He really is the Uija-wang."

The person who appeared at this moment was Lee Kang-hyun. As a result, Ahn Do-yoon wrapped up her conversation with Kwon Ye-chan and left. Witnessing this, Lee Kang-hyun cracked a joke by saying, "This place is like a royal palace," bringing everyone to laughter.

Lee Kang-hyun asked Kwon Ye-chan about his views on faith, plunging him into deep thought. Right then, yet another female contestant appeared. This time, it was Kim Da-hye.

Hearing Lee Kang-hyun mention that their conversation wasn't over yet, Kim Da-hye asked Kwon Ye-chan to come find her after his chat finished, and then headed back to the dormitory. However, Kang Shin-woo sought out Kim Da-hye once again.

When Kang Shin-woo asked if she had time, Kim Da-hye turned down his conversation, replying, "I'm supposed to talk with Ye-chan in about 15 minutes." Seeing Kwon Ye-chan arrive to meet Kim Da-hye, Kang Shin-woo didn't hide his feelings toward her, blurting out, "Don't go. Send him away quickly."

Kim Da-hye, who had been waiting to talk with Kwon Ye-chan, confessed, "Actually, I came here thinking about religion," and asked if the other person felt similarly. Kwon Ye-chan responded by sharing his perspective, saying, "I thought religion comes into play only after you figure out if you're a good match first," indicating that other things took priority over religion for him.

Listening to this, Seo Jang-hoon also expressed disappointment regarding Kim Da-hye's approach, noting, "Ye-chan's words are the correct answer. Shouldn't you talk about whether you're a good match first before discussing religion?"

Kwon Ye-chan shared a similar sentiment. He expressed his honest thoughts by saying, "I'm not so sure anymore if Da-hye is my third choice," and added, "If I cared that much about such things, I figured it would have been faster to just look for a woman exclusively at church," leaving viewers curious about how this conversation will impact the two moving forward.

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Kim Dong-young drew the line with Yang Ha-yoon.

On the 23rd broadcast of SBS's "Match To Marry: With Parents 2", Yang Ha-yoon had an honest conversation with Kim Dong-young about long-distance dating.

On this day, Yang Ha-yoon finished her three-on-one date with Kwon Ye-chan and talked with Kim Dong-young. She said, "You live really, really further south than I thought... After hearing the word Gimhae, I couldn't properly listen to the self-introduction. I kept writing Gimhae, Gimhae, Gimhae."

Yang Ha-yoon also said, "I don't expect a huge sacrifice tailored to me. I think that when one side makes sacrifices, differences in thought arise from the sacrifice, and a relationship without sacrifice is a bit healthier. Actually, before opening the clinic, my job was very free to move around regions. But it's only been about six or seven months since I started... I thought this would be a bit difficult."

In response, Kim Dong-young cautiously opened up by saying, "Until I talked with Ha-yoon just now, a unilateral greed that I could just adapt was dominant."

He continued to draw the line, saying, "The situational conditions might be too difficult... Since we both have that kind of thought, I think we can wrap things up here."

Hearing this, Yang Ha-yoon expressed her regret, saying, "Actually, I didn't come here to say a closing greeting, but I do feel a sense of regret. Because the conversation was so good." Yang Ha-yoon continued and couldn't finish her sentence, saying, "I even thought, should I have looked for more ways and come to talk?"

Then Kim Dong-young said, "For that, Ha-yoon is too smart. You must have thought of tens of thousands of ways. Anyway, I support you, Ha-yoon."

Afterward, Yang Ha-yoon showed a bitter expression, saying, "Actually, what I wanted to hear was something like don't worry about that, let's put that issue aside and talk a little more. I think I developed more feelings than I thought."

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