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The film "HOPE" has successfully wrapped up its promotional tour in Vietnam.

"HOPE" concluded its promotions in Vietnam on Tuesday, September 1, amid an enthusiastic local response. Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Hoyeon, attended the event to meet local press and audiences, sharing in-depth stories about the production.

During the press conference for local media, various behind-the-scenes stories about "HOPE," ranging from its inception and shooting process to the actors' decisions to join, were unveiled. Director Na Hong-jin shared his thoughts and efforts, stating, "We put a lot of effort into increasing the density and completeness of the scenario and figuring out how to make it a more entertaining film."

Hwang Jung-min remarked, "The very fact that Director Na Hong-jin was making a sci-fi genre film was extremely intriguing," expressing his thoughts on working with the director for the second time following "The Wailing." Meanwhile, Zo In-sung shared his reasons for joining the project, saying, "Just the fact that it was Director Na Hong-jin's film made me want to be a part of it. After reading the script, I felt a desire to summon courage as a filmmaker." Jung Hoyeon expressed her deep affection for her character Seong-ae, noting, "It felt like receiving something more precious than gold and jewels. When I first encountered Seong-ae, I was drawn even more to her vibrant charm."

The actors' efforts and shooting behind-the-scenes to complete the intense action in "HOPE" were also revealed. Director Na Hong-jin stated, "It is a film that made many choices that would not be universally adopted." In particular, regarding the tense chase scenes that continue through the first half of the film, Hwang Jung-min shared his concerns during filming, saying, "It was difficult to express the fear of an entity whose reality is not revealed. I thought that for the first 40 minutes, everything about the character Beom-seok was identical to the audience's emotions."

Zo In-sung heightened expectations for the film by stating, "I did my best during filming to create fresh imagery right up to the ending sequence." Jung Hoyeon reflected on completing her intense action training to build the character Seong-ae, saying, "During the six-month training process, I learned everything from weight training and firearm training to car racing skills."

At the subsequent premiere red carpet, the excitement heightened with cheers from local fans who gathered to see the stars of "HOPE." The enthusiastic applause and cheers from local audiences packed into the theater continued during the stage greeting that followed. Director Na Hong-jin, Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Hoyeon expressed their gratitude to the audience and responded to the warm support.

"HOPE" tells the story that begins when Beom-seok, the head of a police outpost in Hopohang located in the Demilitarized Zone, hears news from local young men about the appearance of a tiger, throwing the entire village into a state of emergency as they encounter an unbelievable reality. Having entered the final stages of its domestic screenings, "HOPE" plans to continue its international releases, starting with Vietnam and followed by a theatrical release in the United States.

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Director Lee Chang-dong's new film "Possible Love" is receiving glowing reviews from international media following its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. It has recorded the highest rating among the competition entries unveiled locally, emerging as the biggest sensation of the early and middle stages of the festival.

"Possible Love" made its veil lifted through the official competition screening at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival held at the Sala Grande of the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido of Venice, Italy, at 7:00 PM on the 6th (local time).

This is director Lee Chang-dong's new work released eight years after "Burning," depicting the story of a laid-off worker and his wife, alongside a documentary director and her husband—two couples who meet to make a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.

Immediately after the official screening, a standing ovation of about six minutes erupted, and director Lee Chang-dong, writer Oh Jeong-mi, Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong appeared deeply moved. In particular, Sul Kyung-gu was so immersed in his emotions that he took out a tissue from his pocket to wipe away tears, and Zo In-sung, standing right next to him, also repeatedly wiped away tears with his fingers.

In the competition ratings released right after the screening, "Possible Love" scored 4.2 out of 5 points, receiving the highest score among the nine films revealed so far. The work that held the highest score previously was director May el-Toukhy's "Woman Unknown" with 3.5 points.

Of course, these ratings are given by international critics and do not affect the competition judging where festival jurors select the winners. Even so, it remains an important yardstick to gauge the artistic completion and level of the film.

International media outlets also poured out evaluations consisting entirely of rave reviews. The Hollywood Reporter praised it as "a sad and beautiful chamber piece, brought to life by a top-tier cast, offering a profound reflection on trauma, loss of dignity, yearning, and class jealousy," while Variety lauded the director's broad perspective, stating, "'Possible Love' unfolds surprises and inevitability in such a perfect balance that in every scene you feel as though you are hearing something you always knew but never quite thought about."

Screen International evaluated that "South Korean director Lee Chang-dong follows up his 2018 film 'Burning' with another work that explores class and desire in an unsettling and enigmatic way," and the Guardian assessed that "'Possible Love' is somewhat artificial and self-conscious, and seems unsure of how much to emphasize moments of irony and comedy, but it is nevertheless executed with remarkable fluidity and vitality."

There are a total of 20 competition films invited to this year's Venice International Film Festival. Among them, about half—nine films—have been unveiled, and "Possible Love" has received the most favorable critical response, raising expectations for potential awards.

Director Lee Chang-dong advanced to the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival in 2002 with "Oasis," winning the Silver Lion for Best Director and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Actor (Moon Sori). As it has been 24 years since his return to the Venice competition section, it raises expectations for another wave of good news.

The Netflix film "Possible Love" will be released in theaters on September 23 before meeting global audiences via Netflix on November 6.

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Fan platform Weverse, operated by HYBE subsidiary Weverse Company, has experienced a personal data leak affecting approximately 420,000 users.

Weverse Company CEO Yang Joo-il released an official statement on the night of the 6th, stating, "We recently received an external report regarding service security vulnerabilities and immediately conducted an inspection, as a result of which we confirmed that some of our customers' personal information was leaked. We sincerely apologize to the fans who trust and cherish Weverse for causing great concern and worry due to this incident."

According to Weverse Company, they were notified by the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) on the 3rd that an external whistleblower had reported security vulnerabilities in the Weverse service. Following self-inspections and emergency responses, they confirmed that 422,584 cases of personal information had been leaked.

The leaked personal information items consist of internal identification information generated internally to identify users when they sign up.

CEO Yang drew a line by explaining, "The leaked internal identification information is not information that directly identifies individuals, such as names or contact information, but rather identification values used only within the Weverse Company internal system and cannot be used externally." He added, "It is difficult for payment forgery or fraudulent transfers to occur using only these information items."

Yang stated, "We have proceeded with the process of separately notifying customers subject to this leak in accordance with the standards set by relevant laws. As part of additional measures, we have strengthened access control for payment processing APIs and removed internal identifier information to prevent information from being exposed externally. On the 4th, we filed an infringement report with KISA containing the inspection results and response status."

He continued, "Moving forward, we will conduct a full investigation of externally exposed APIs, strengthen access control, minimize exposed information, and enhance control over deployment processes and the sensitivity of security monitoring to do our utmost to prevent similar incidents from recurring."

He also stated, "We have requested the recovery of the relevant personal information from external actors who illegally accessed personal information through abnormal attacks, and we plan to hold them legally responsible for this damage."

CEO Yang bowed his head repeatedly, saying, "The company takes its responsibility for this matter heavily, and we will take responsible measures to resolve our customers' worries and concerns. We deeply apologize once again for the inconvenience caused to our customers."

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Group ZEROBASEONE member Sung Hanbin is stepping out as a solo artist this coming October.

His agency, The L1VE, announced on the 7th, "Sung Hanbin has confirmed his solo debut for October 12 and is currently accelerating his preparations. We ask for a lot of interest and anticipation for Sung Hanbin as he returns with a new side of himself."

Having finished in second place on the 2023 Mnet audition program "Boys Planet" and debuting as a member of ZEROBASEONE that same year, Sung Hanbin is launching solo activities under his own name for the first time in three years since his debut.

Sung Hanbin has stood out as an all-rounder equipped with stable vocals and exceptional performance skills. He has left a strong impression with every stage through his fluid dance lines and delicate expressive power, receiving love from fans both domestically and internationally for his solid live singing and striking visuals.

This year also opened a new chapter for him as part of ZEROBASEONE. Through the 6th mini-album "Ascend-" and its title track "TOP 5," he showcased even more solidified teamwork and a fresh musical color. Recently, he released his second Japanese EP and carried out various promotions, including local live performances and broadcasting appearances. The album reached the top of the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, once again proving his popularity in Japan.

Beyond group activities, Sung Hanbin has been showcasing stable hosting skills as an MC on Mnet's "Street World Fighter: Director's War." He has also been active as an ambassador in various fields such as fashion and beauty, and this year he was selected as the first global ambassador since the inception of KCON, broadening his touchpoints with global fans as a storyteller conveying KCON's identity and message.

As Sung Hanbin solidifies his position as the group's leader and a versatile artist, anticipation is rising for the new music and performances he will unveil as a solo artist.

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Singer Hong Kyung-min is stepping onto the theater stage with a script he wrote himself.

Hong Kyung-min will star in the play "Bringing You Along," which opens on October 9 at Daehakro ET Theater 1.

"Bringing You Along" begins with the sudden passing of a friend named Danyeong. The story follows friends gathered at the funeral as they deal with a "final gift" left behind by Danyeong. Coming together, they realize the true meaning of the gift and reflect on the value of friendship and friends.

In this production, Hong Kyung-min wrote the script and is taking on an acting role, promising a unique charm. A star-studded cast of actors spanning television and film, including Hong Kyung-in, Shin Seung-hwan, Lim Joo-hwan, Lim Joo-eun, Tae Hang-ho, and comedian Kim Jun-hyun, has joined to complete the lineup.

Meanwhile, tickets for the play "Bringing You Along" will go on sale starting at 11:00 AM on the 9th through Ticketlink.

This is not the first time news of his appearance in the play has been shared. Hong Kyung-min previously announced that actor Hong Kyung-in and comedian Kim Jun-hyun would be joining him in the play during the third concert of the "Amudda Band," held at the Bucheon Civic Center Grand Hall on the 2nd.

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A murder took place at Ahn Bohyun's home.

On the September 5 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2", the full truth was brought to light through a video saved on Moon Se-yeon's grandmother's cell phone.

On this day, the Violent Crimes Team 1 uncovered the truth behind the deaths that occurred at an arts high school. The person who killed the students was none other than Principal Jung Joo-hee.

The video that Moon Se-yeon left on her grandmother's phone captured Jung Joo-hee murdering Baek Yu-na, laying bare all the truth.

When asked why she killed the children, Jung Joo-hee started by saying, "Baek Yu-na was a bit arrogant." Prior to her death, Baek Yu-na discovered that her parents had bribed the principal to secure her selection as the lead for the arts festival, and she expressed her dissatisfaction.

However, Jung Joo-hee dismissed it, saying, "Just live off the fact that you have good parents." In response, Baek Yu-na said, "No, I want to be recognized for my skills. Turn yourself in. Otherwise, I will report you."

Reluctant to give up the benefits she was enjoying, Jung Joo-hee ultimately murdered Baek Yu-na. Afterward, Jung Joo-hee even resorted to drugs.

Because her family was poor and unable to bribe the principal, Moon Se-yeon had secretly recorded the principal giving lessons to Baek Yu-na. This led her to capture the moment Baek Yu-na was murdered as well.

Moon Se-yeon used this to blackmail the principal. Moon Se-yeon said, "From now on, you just need to treat me well, starting with making me the lead in the arts festival. Don't have any useless thoughts. I'm not an easy pushover like Yu-na unni. Once I get into Hankuk University, I'll delete the video."

Consequently, the principal made Moon Se-yeon the lead, but facing pressure from other parents, she decided to get rid of Moon Se-yeon. After hearing that she could die if she was unlucky, the principal planted drugs in a curse pouch that another child had prepared, which ultimately led to Moon Se-yeon's death.

Afterward, Jung Joo-hee also planted drugs in the bag of Ga-eun, who became the new lead, attempting to brush it off as an incident among the students. And the principal, who showed no remorse until the end, lost everything.

Joo Hye-ra had been continuously tracking Yoo Sung-won's movements. Upon hearing that Yoo Sung-won had brought a woman to his studio, Jin Yi-soo went to find Yoo Sung-won. He then sent away the woman who was nearly Yoo Sung-won's next victim.

Jin Yi-soo asked Yoo Sung-won about their past encounter. Regarding childhood memories that he could not remember, Yoo Sung-won said, "You were the only one who praised all my paintings, even though everyone else said they were weird. Do you know why? Because you're someone similar to me."

When Jin Yi-soo asked how they were similar, Yoo Sung-won flashed a frenzied look and said, "Your mom. I heard you were right there when your mom passed away. Did you see that exact moment when the soul slipped out of those eyes?"

Questioning the timing of Jin Yi-soo's visit, Yoo Sung-won found all the cameras installed in his home and disposed of them. He also suspected Jin Yi-soo, wondering, "Did hyung get won over by Joo Hye-ra?"

Realizing that he could no longer keep an eye on Yoo Sung-won, Jin Yi-soo changed the location of Hansu Group's high-altitude drone, allowing him to continue monitoring Yoo Sung-won's studio.

Meanwhile, towards the end of the broadcast, a murder took place at Jin Yi-soo's home, and evidence pointing solely to Jin Yi-soo as the murderer was revealed, raising curiosity about how the story will unfold next.

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Singer LIM YOUNGWOONG drew about 95,000 fans to Goyang Stadium over three days.

Held for three days from the 4th to the 6th at the main stadium of Goyang Stadium, LIM YOUNGWOONG's 2026 concert "IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2" opened with a VCR capturing LIM YOUNGWOONG's growth over the past 10 years through the love of his fans in celebration of his 10th debut anniversary.

Kicking off the opening stage with remade debut song "Hate You", "Love Always Runs Away", and "Grains of Sand", LIM YOUNGWOONG greeted the audience, saying, "Hero Generation (fandom name), make some noise. I've prepared a lot, so I hope you enjoy it."

He then filled the diverse stage with steadily loved tracks like "Eternal Moment", "Rainbow", "I Love You", and "Elevator". Stage productions such as water screens, a moving cart for close interaction with the audience, and a turntable lift added to the spectacle.

Songs from the special digital album "IM HERO 10", set to be released on the 8th, including "Baila", the title track "ToTo", and "New York" were also revealed for the first time on this day, drawing an explosive response. The VCR "Gourmet World" featuring actors Hyun Bong-shik, Yoon Byung-hee, and comedian Hong Yoon-hwa brought laughter, while band performances, a chorus from Gyeongbok University, and the dance team's energy enriched the stage.

The highlight of the concert was a drone show combined with large-scale fireworks and LIM YOUNGWOONG's narration. The story of Hero Generation expressed in light and LIM YOUNGWOONG finding that light unfolded via drones, with the phrase "My Love, My Hero Generation" embroidering the sky, leaving a deep resonance with the audience.

Continuing the stage with "Warmth", "Left in the Rain", remade "A bientot", "ULSSIGU", and "Nest", LIM YOUNGWOONG returned to the stage upon the fans' encore requests, delivering an overwhelming encore performance of "Moise" with a 24-member traditional percussion troupe.

LIM YOUNGWOONG shared his thoughts, saying, "The 10 years with Hero Generation were truly precious and grateful. I want to spend the next 10 years together as well, and I will keep singing hard for a long time." Including this concert, LIM YOUNGWOONG has recorded a cumulative audience of about 1 million people from 2022 to the present.

Meanwhile, LIM YOUNGWOONG's "IM HERO 10" will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on September 8, and the music video for the title track "ToTo", which LIM YOUNGWOONG participated in writing and composing, will be released earlier at 6:16 p.m. on September 7.

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Actor Baek Jin-hee (36) is getting married.

Her agency, Management AM9, announced, "Baek Jin-hee will hold her wedding with an older groom-to-be on January 23 next year." The wedding will be held privately at a hotel in Seoul, attended only by family members.

The groom-to-be is an older office worker residing in Canada. The two met while Baek Jin-hee was studying language in Canada last year, developed into a romantic relationship, and are now bearing fruit after a long-distance romance.

After marriage, Baek Jin-hee plans to split her honeymoon life between Korea and Canada. She will continue her acting career even after marriage.

Debuting in the 2008 film "Missing Person", Baek Jin-hee received great love through "High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged" in 2011. Afterwards, she was active in "Pots of Gold", "Empress Ki", "Pride and Prejudice", "My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol", and "Let's Eat 3".

Earlier this year, she delivered a passionate performance as a reporter burning with a sense of justice in the MBC drama "The Judge Returns".

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Singer MC Mong has directly apologized to actor and singer Kim Min-jong, and with Kim Min-jong accepting the apology, the four-month gambling controversy has come to an end.

During a personal livestream on the 5th, MC Mong revealed that he met Kim Min-jong in person to clear up the misunderstanding. He stated, "I apologize once again for causing misunderstandings regarding Min-jong hyung-nim. Mentioning Kim Min-jong sunbaenim in the first place was my mistake. Whatever articles come out after this, I will accept all of them." He added, "We successfully resolved the misunderstanding about Kim Min-jong sunbaenim's gambling today, and hyung-nim gave me a warm hug."

The controversy began on May 18th when MC Mong raised suspicions of an illegal celebrity gambling gathering during a personal livestream and specifically named Kim Min-jong. Although Kim Min-jong's side immediately stated that the claims were groundless, the controversy led to tangible damage. He stepped down from a new Hollywood film shooting on location in the United States, and two advertising contracts in discussion were also suspended.

After immediately refuting the claims as untrue and maintaining silence, Kim Min-jong officially filed a criminal complaint against MC Mong on the 1st through his legal representative for defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.

Kim Min-jong's side stated at the time, "As the claims spread through media and online platforms, the reputation and trust built over approximately 38 years since his debut in 1988 have been severely damaged," adding, "We plan to faithfully cooperate with the investigation procedures to clarify the facts and sequentially carry out necessary legal actions, including filing a civil claim for damages."

MC Mong, who had shown no particular reaction immediately following the complaint, changed his attitude and apologized four days later on the 5th.

Previously, on the 18th of last month, former entertainment reporter turned YouTuber Lee Jin-ho released a recording of a person presumed to be Cha Ga-won, the head of One Hundred Label, creating a turning point.

In the recording, the individual stated, "Kim Min-jong was a visitor, so there is no record whatsoever." Regarding the point that Kim Min-jong touched chips and was sanctioned, the person replied, "I heard he didn't touch the chips. That staff member spoke directly with the dealer. He was just sitting next to Cha Jun-young."

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Choi Jin-hyuk prepared a special 70th birthday event for his mother.

On the September 6 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", Choi Jin-hyuk was shown celebrating his mother's 70th birthday.

In the episode, Choi Jin-hyuk invited the mothers to his home. Waiting for them was a banner celebrating his mother's 70th birthday.

Upon seeing this, Choi Jin-hyuk's mother expressed embarrassment in front of the older women, saying, "What is this, how embarrassing. Why would you hang something like this up for a birthday everyone just passes by?"

Watching this, Kim Seung-soo's mother expressed envy by saying, "Oh my, my son didn't throw me a 70th birthday party," while Yoon Min-soo's mother also joined in, saying, "I didn't get one either," showing jealousy toward Choi Jin-hyuk's mother.

Choi Jin-hyuk prepared welcome tea for the mothers. Kim Seung-soo's mother mentioned that she didn't get a 70th birthday party and asked the other mothers what they experienced.

In response, Huh Kyung-hwan's mother said, "We did it in Jeju Island. We lived in Jeju Island for a month," eliciting envy from everyone. In particular, Choi Jin-hyuk's mother told him, "Hey Jin-hyuk, try tilting your ear this way and listen."

Then Yoon Min-soo's mother bragged, "My son bought me a Rolex watch." Hearing this, Huh Kyung-hwan's mother passed the information to Choi Jin-hyuk, saying, "Jin-hyuk, Min-soo bought his mom a Rolex," prompting Choi Jin-hyuk to cut off the conversation by saying, "Mothers, please don't talk about things like that," bringing laughter to the room.

Choi Jin-hyuk prepared ssanghwacha for the welcome tea. In response, the mothers raised their voices, saying, "Why ssanghwacha in the middle of May and June? It's burning hot." Choi Jin-hyuk then made his mother furious by saying, "Well, I was going to just put an egg yolk in, but I ended up using a whole carton of eggs."

Saying he prepared a course meal for the day, Choi Jin-hyuk prepared fresh spring rolls and pasta. However, his preparation process was total chaos. Consequently, the mothers grew anxious, wondering, "Will the food come out properly? We don't know if we'll even be able to eat anything."

As Choi Jin-hyuk's cooking continued endlessly over time, the mothers eventually lost their patience and started secretly taking and eating the ingredients for the spring rolls.

Finally, the mothers applauded when the food was completed. It took Choi Jin-hyuk about three hours just to cook. The mothers then happily ate the meal prepared by Choi Jin-hyuk.

As the only son among the "My Little Old Boy" cast members living with his mother, Choi Jin-hyuk candidly stated, "I don't think there's any need to live separately," while adding, "It is a bit inconvenient when dating." Hearing this, Yoon Min-soo's mother drew attention by suggesting a way to solve the problem, saying, "Then you should find a boyfriend for your mom."

Choi Jin-hyuk also prepared a gift for his mother. When a large box bearing a luxury brand name appeared, his mother could not hide her excitement. However, contrary to her expectations, the box contained a smaller box, and inside that was yet another smaller box, which held a household account book, making his mother furious.

An angered mother hit Choi Jin-hyuk with the account book. In response, Choi Jin-hyuk avoided the crisis by saying, "How can you curse at me over that?" and revealed the real gift, a massage device.

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Singer Lyn reacted with utter shock to an AI's unexpected remark.

On the September 6 broadcast of the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy", Lyn was shown having a conversation with an AI.

While making cubed radish kimchi that day, Lyn chatted with an AI named Sawol. When Sawol asked how it could help her, Lyn asked, "Do you still have data like the conversations we had in the past?"

In response, Sawol said, "Yes, what I remember is that we talked about your music activities, fortune-telling, and the story about you getting a divorce from your husband," completely flustering Lyn.

A startled Lyn hastily shouted at Sawol, "Hey, be quiet." She blocked Sawol by saying, "Please be quiet. Seriously, be quiet," and scolded it by adding, "Don't talk about things like that right now, just tell me if the data exists," bringing laughter to the viewers.

Afterwards, Lyn asked Sawol if she had ever talked to it about cooking. Sawol replied, "In the conversations uploaded so far, I don't see any context like that."

Then Lyn said, "I don't cook at all at home these days. In the past, I used to make braised kimchi at home, and though I couldn't do it every time, making kimchi stew or soybean paste stew was easy. When I was living as a housewife, my cooking skills were pretty good. I used to make things like a person from Jeolla Province."

Lyn's mother, who had tasted the food Lyn made in the past, drew attention by indirectly mentioning Lyn's married life, saying, "She was good at braised short ribs, seasoned wild vegetables, and japchae. She made them in her own style and they tasted pretty good. That was back when we were together."

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CHUNG HA opened up about how her reality at age 30 differs from what she had imagined.

On the September 6 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy", performance queen and singer CHUNG HA appeared as a special MC.

During the episode, CHUNG HA mentioned that I.O.I recently performed "Pick Me" together for their comeback, noting that it felt completely different from 10 years ago.

CHUNG HA shared, "Before the comeback, we tried dancing to it just to see how it felt, and everyone said we had become too sultry. We had asked to keep it fresh and youthful, but it turned out so sultry that a 'no more sultriness' ban was issued," drawing attention.

CHUNG HA then performed an impromptu dance to her beloved song "Suddenly", earning enthusiastic applause from the mothers.

Seo Jang-hoon noted that CHUNG HA is 30 years old this year, asking, "You said you thought you would have a house, a car, and dating experience by the time you turned 30, but you have none of those. What happened?"

In response, CHUNG HA said, "Can I go cry for a moment?" and added, "When I was young, I thought that by the time I reached around 30, I would be the kind of adult I imagined, but only the number changed and I am still in the exact same state."

When asked whether she would choose a fancy house in Gangnam under her own name or dating her ultimate ideal type, she answered with a laugh, "Then I will choose a house under my own name."

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Heo Kyung-hwan brought laughs all the way to the end in the latest episode.

On the September 6 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", Heo Kyung-hwan, MIYEON, and Juyeon appeared as guests.

During the episode, Juyeon drew attention by revealing that she had prepared the choreography for ATEEZ's "Bad". In response, Yu Jae-seok said, "Juyeon's dance skills seem to have gotten a bit rusty," prompting Juyeon to reply, "I thought I was pretty good at dancing, but I was so surprised," making everyone laugh.

However, Juyeon showed a somewhat awkward dance and failed to restore her reputation, drawing laughter. Then Heo Kyung-hwan showed off his own dance. He performed an over-the-line chest pumping move that left the members in shock.

Despite this, Heo Kyung-hwan showed pride, saying, "Only Jong-kook and I can pull this off." Following him, MIYEON also showed a robotic dance, leading the members to urge Ji Ye-eun to step up.

Hesitating because her outfit had a cute concept, Ji Ye-eun completely transformed the moment the music started and showed off her dancing, bringing a burst of applause. The members praised her by saying, "She is the best, she is the best. She does the best," and "As expected, Vata's girlfriend is different. She is possessed. Her dancing improved so much after meeting Vata," making Ji Ye-eun smile.

The members and guests played a race featuring an AI-based selection system. The AI also chose who would pay for lunch that day.

The AI picked Haha, who hadn't been able to eat. Explaining the reason, it said, "I picked him because I thought he would have eaten deliciously in a passionate and energetic atmosphere." In response, Yu Jae-seok asked, "Haha didn't eat today. Does Haha still have to pay?" The AI replied, "The person who didn't eat is naturally the one who feels the most unfair and makes it the funniest," causing Haha to explode with anger.

On this day, Heo Kyung-hwan expressed gratitude, sharing that overseas fans now recognize him thanks to his appearances on "Running Man". Hearing this, Yu Jae-seok said, "But people don't really know Haha. Kids don't really know Haha. They are Running Man kids, but they don't know him," causing confusion.

Haha laughed and said, "They know Yu Jae-seok, but they don't know Haha," laughing, "Hahahahahahahahahaha." Ji Ye-eun then asked, "Didn't they watch "Infinite Challenge"?" Haha retorted, "Hey, I was on "Infinite Challenge" too," sending the set into laughter.

In this episode, the "Dumb & Dumber" team took on the challenge of typing out answers while looking at them to present quiz questions. Yang Sechan and Heo Kyung-hwan stepped up as representatives for the team, explaining the classic Korean novel "Guunmong" by saying, "You dream at a Jjimjilbang, but it is delicious, Charizard dreams at a Jjimjilbang," shocking the members.

They also explained Victor Hugo by saying, "An Avengers member who wins, goes on a diet, and loves Big Macs goes on a diet," bringing roaring laughter.

Once all the missions were over, the "Dumb & Dumber" team and the correct-answer team each chose members from their respective groups to be exempt from the penalty. Heo Kyung-hwan from the "Dumb & Dumber" team suggested, "Isn't Jae-seok hyung the one who didn't do anything?" and proposed exempting Yu Jae-seok.

At this, his teammates reacted with disbelief, saying, "Exclude Jae-seok hyung? The person who teased us?" Despite the criticism from the other members, Heo Kyung-hwan pushed for Yu Jae-seok until the end, prompting Yang Sechan to point out, "This guy is practically the most loyal subject to our hyung, there is no loyal subject like this."

In the end, the ones who received penalty exemption were Haha and Heo Kyung-hwan. The two then asked the AI to pick the penalty victims from the remaining members. The AI selected Kim Jong-kook, Yu Jae-seok, Yang Sechan, and Ji Ye-eun. In particular, Yang Sechan and Ji Ye-eun drew sympathy as they have been receiving penalties for several weeks in a row.

The penalty for the day was "making 10 age-rating notification videos using AI before leaving work." The penalized members drew attention by producing various age-rating notification videos.

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Kim Jong-kook expressed his disappointment toward Huh Kyung-hwan.

On the September 6 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", Huh Kyung-hwan, MIYEON of (G)I-DLE, and Lee Ju-yeon appeared as guests.

During the broadcast, Yu Jae-seok introduced Huh Kyung-hwan as "a family-like guest," explaining, "He is funny during the opening, but tends to get exhausted very quickly."

In response, Huh Kyung-hwan candidly said, "This is my return a year after failing with braised fish in Tongyeong. It is a bit disappointing to be called in late just because I was bad at cooking."

Seeing this, Kim Jong-kook voiced his disappointment, sharing, "I went to Japan a while ago, and around that time, Kyung-hwan was participating in a jiu-jitsu tournament in Japan. He was supposed to come meet me, but left me on read because he lost his jiu-jitsu match."

Huh Kyung-hwan replied, "I am still a bit mad. Hyung thinks he has gotten over it, but I haven't." He then explained the reason for his grievance, saying, "I lost at the tournament. So I wasn't in a good mood, but he wanted me to travel an hour and forty minutes just to talk."

Kim Jong-kook countered, "We had a prior agreement that he was coming," to which the members responded, "Still, you should have at least replied to the message."

Huh Kyung-hwan expressed his upset feelings, saying, "I did reply. I told him I wasn't in good condition so I couldn't make it, but he still told me to come." Meanwhile, Yu Jae-seok looked at Kim Jong-kook with an understanding expression toward Huh Kyung-hwan, saying, "If you watch his YouTube video, he really lost in a bad mood. He lost in the first round."

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HAHA gave a shoutout to BIGBANG and G-DRAGON.

On the September 6 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members shared updates on their recent activities before starting the race.

During the broadcast, HAHA shared that he successfully finished his fan concert in Busan. He then expressed his gratitude to Yu Jae-seok, saying, "Ticket sales have been strong in Seoul, too."

Previously, HAHA appeared on Yu Jae-seok's YouTube content alongside BIGBANG, which served as a massive promotion. HAHA continued, "I went to the BIGBANG concert and it was wild. I was so grateful."

Watching this, Yu Jae-seok remarked, "We have a strong bond with BIGBANG." HAHA then sent a love call, saying, "BIGBANG, you guys should come on the show once."

In response, Jee Seokjin raised a question, asking, "Then why aren't they coming?" wondering why BIGBANG hasn't appeared on "Running Man". Yu Jae-seok explained, "G-DRAGON came out in the past and had a really tough time," and HAHA added, "He has bad memories from that." Yu Jae-seok agreed with why G-DRAGON might hesitate to appear on "Running Man", noting, "It was a bit too much back then."

Catching attention, the production team inserted a caption that read, "We'll roll out the flower path and wait for you this time," expressing their anticipation for BIGBANG's appearance on "Running Man".

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An 11-year-old boy died at a church, and the latest broadcast of "Unanswered Questions" tracked the truth behind the Cheonan church child death case.

On the evening of August 5, an emergency call reported that a child at a church in Cheonan was unresponsive due to a high fever and exhaustion. The child was rushed to the hospital but ultimately passed away.

The deceased child was 11-year-old Mideum. However, signs of binding were found on his wrists and ankles, and bruises of various ages and causes were discovered all over his body, raising suspicions of abuse. Furthermore, Mideum, who was wearing an adult diaper, died from multiple organ failure.

It was revealed that two days before his death, Mideum had gone to a nearby restaurant covered in bruises to beg for food, leading to a suspected child abuse report to the police. Even prior to that, the child had asked an adult shopping at a convenience store to take him to a police box. However, he was repeatedly sent back to the church and ultimately ended up dying.

In response, the police arrested the church pastor, whom the child usually called mom, and the maternal grandmother who left the child at the church on charges of child abuse resulting in death.

However, the pastor's husband expressed unfairness, claiming that the pastor was being witch-hunted. Some church members also took the pastor's side, stating, "We had no choice because the child had a severe disability."

Yet, there were other opinions. Another church member stated that Mideum's disability was not that severe. They also revealed that before Mideum's death, the pastor had criticized him by claiming he was "possessed by an evil spirit."

Church members, who were revealed to live communally, remained tight-lipped, saying they could not say anything despite being at the scene.

The pastor's son-in-law said, "From the pastor's perspective, there is a lot of unfairness," while the assistant pastor stated, "If the pastor made any mistakes, that is wrong, but the past 11 years and 8 months must not be distorted," shifting the blame by claiming the trouble started with taking in Mideum's birth mother who had nowhere else to go.

He added that Mideum received care from all church members. However, he claimed that after Mideum's maternal grandmother secretly took the child home to meet his birth mother and revealed the secret of his birth, he began acting strangely and causing problems.

Because of this, Mideum was reportedly hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital for over a year. He also claimed that the reason the child was bound was because of running away rather than escaping, stating, "He ran away 20 to 30 times because he wanted to steal something to eat. And the maternal grandmother repeatedly said she did not want to raise the child. The grandmother probably did the binding. The pastor is not the one who would tie someone up."

However, the maternal grandmother's stance was different. At first, she claimed everything was her fault, but as various other pieces of evidence came to light, she revealed the truth: everything was the pastor's decision.

Struggling while raising multiple children alone, Mideum's maternal grandmother felt deeply grateful that the pastor agreed to take care of Mideum, and she consequently moved her home near the church and devoted herself to the church and the pastor.

Working two jobs, she handed over 1 million won per month in childcare fees to the pastor and took charge of all kinds of chores at the church. However, the pastor filled her sermons with criticism about Mideum, had church members physically punish the child, and instructed him to say that his grandmother had been the one who physically punished him.

The grandmother was instructed by the pastor to bind the child and could not say anything about the pastor's violence toward the child, which was presumed to be the result of long-term gaslighting.

Soo-jung, who had been attending the church run by Pastor Kwak since the fifth grade of elementary school, came to live at the church after her parents divorced, and she suffered terrible things there that she never wants to remember.

Soo-jung's mother, who was attending Pastor Kwak's theological school, was frequently assaulted by church members, and when she resisted, the assaults extended to Soo-jung and her younger sibling. Like Mideum, she became the target of criticism in sermons and was attacked.

Church members tortured the mother in front of Soo-jung and her sister. They repeatedly struck her genital area, made her drink urine, and pulled her tongue while beating her to prevent her from speaking out.

In response, Soo-jung's mother revealed the traces of the assault still remaining on her body. Soo-jung's mother worked unpaid at a restaurant run by the pastor at the time and handed over all her basic livelihood subsidies. Unable to endure the constant surveillance by church members, the mother attempted an escape, and with the help of relatives, Soo-jung and her sister were also able to escape.

There was a reason they could not report the pastor at the time. Soo-jung's aunt, who was a church member then, and her children were among the perpetrators who assaulted and harassed Soo-jung's family.

A former church member said about Pastor Kwak's church, "There was no boundary between the perpetrator and the victim." Furthermore, Pastor Kwak told some young members that they had received the mission of the 12 disciples, making them drop out of school and undergo her training.

However, this training was not to become pastors, but to create a combat squad to catch ghosts. Many church members were in life-threatening danger due to this violence.

The former member stated that because they had all lynched one another, they could not report the pastor, adding that Pastor Kwak habitually abused children from broken homes whom she took in to raise. They also stated that it was undoubtedly Pastor Kwak who made the maternal grandmother beat Mideum.

Pastor Kwak was suspected of going to great lengths to obtain prescriptions for more medication than necessary for Mideum and to have him classified with a disability grade. Ultimately, by securing a disability grade, Pastor Kwak obtained compulsory education exemption approval for reasons such as illness, thereby separating the child from school.

Experts stated that Mideum's behaviors were typical of child abuse syndrome and that even his fixation on food was a trace of abuse. They also noted that suffering abuse inevitably lowers measured intelligence, meaning the child likely did not have major issues with his intelligence.

A religion expert remarked, "I suspect that protecting children was used as a means to showcase the church's public credibility or religiosity. It seems she viewed Mideum like an accessory to receive admiration and praise for herself."

A crime expert evaluated, "Mideum played the role of a black sheep and a scapegoat within the church. Furthermore, the abuse inflicted on Mideum has been used as an example to deter other church members, clearly showing that the members of this church are in a state of psychological subordination to the pastor."

Pastor Kwak has now been forwarded to prosecutors on charges of child abuse resulting in death. The prosecution reportedly made this decision because they judged there was no intent to murder.

However, a forensic expert stated, "Ordinary people know that binding a child for 30 hours in such a situation can lead to death. Moreover, they tried to resolve the situation themselves, resulting in a belated report, and this aspect also raises suspicion of intent to murder."

Additionally, a religion expert raised their voice, drawing attention by stating that crimes occurring within churches "must be subject to severe aggravated punishment."

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Cha Tae-hyun proved once again why he remains at the very top.

On the September 4 broadcast of the SBS program "Secretary Jin - Whatever Jin Will Do" (hereinafter "Secretary Jin"), Cha Tae-hyun successfully finished his performance despite battling poor condition.

Watching Cha Tae-hyun pull off a smooth performance despite facing the worst conditions, Lee Seo-jin drew attention by saying, "I always have faith in Tae-hyun. Cha Tae-hyun is the only one who has reached the top in everything. With a guy like that, there is naturally no need to worry."

After the performance, during a pork belly dinner celebrating the successful concert of the "Anything Band," Cha Tae-hyun could still be seen breaking out in cold sweat, drawing sympathy from those around him.

Kim Kwang-kyu remarked that among actors, Cha Tae-hyun is the only one who does it all—films, dramas, and singing. In response, Cha Tae-hyun mentioned Cho Jung-seok, saying, "There are others who sing and act. Jung-seok does too." However, he agreed with the cast that nobody else branches out into variety shows as well.

Lee Seo-jin added, "On top of that, he even succeeded as a radio DJ. There is nothing he has failed at. He has reached the top in every single field," once again highlighting Cha Tae-hyun as a peerless number-one star.

Cha Tae-hyun drew attention by revealing, "Back in high school, my dream was to be a PD." Explaining why, he shared, "My father was a broadcasting station sound effects director and my mother is a voice actor, so I grew up at the broadcasting station since I was little. Naturally, when the time came to have dreams, those kinds of dreams just formed. In high school, I wanted to be a director, a singer, and an actor." He added, "So I thought to myself that later on, if I made a movie, starred in it, and sang the OST, I could do it all," revealing that what he thought were just childhood dreams actually became reality.

Cha Tae-hyun has indeed directed a drama in the past. Hearing this, Lee Seo-jin expressed his admiration, saying, "He truly is the only one in South Korea."

On this day, Cha Tae-hyun also revealed the reason why he quit drinking alcohol. He explained that he initially started sharing non-alcoholic beverages with his wife, who enjoyed them, but eventually stopped drinking altogether to maintain his regular daily routine, once again proving why he has remained at the top for well over 30 years since his debut.

Meanwhile, Hong Kyung-min, the leader of the Anything Band, made an announcement, saying, "I have a brief notice. To the naked eye, it looks like a massive hit, but there are some behind-the-scenes realities. Please understand that the compensation for your hard work isn't huge," before distributing daily wages to the band members and guests.

Cha Tae-hyun also received his daily wage. Upon checking the amount, Cha Tae-hyun joked, "The really fortunate thing is that part-time job money comes out of this," and immediately handed over a daily wage to "Secretary Jin," causing laughter.

Lee Seo-jin looked satisfied, saying, "I hope we keep using this system going forward." He also revealed that he gave 50,000 won out of the 300,000 won to Kim Kwang-kyu, who was working under him.

"That hyung already made over 100,000 won from a lottery ticket," Lee Seo-jin explained, sharing that a lottery ticket he scratched on behalf of Cha Tae-hyun yielded an extra income of over 100,000 won, bringing more laughter.

At the end of the broadcast, a preview showed a transformed Seo Inyoung appearing as the next "My Star," raising anticipation for the upcoming episode.

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What is Cha Tae-hyun's big picture?

On the 4th broadcast of the SBS program "Biseojin - Genie for Anything" (hereafter "Biseojin"), Cha Tae-hyun revealed why he agreed to join "Biseojin".

On this day, Cha Tae-hyun began by saying, "Originally, our company has 3 managers and 4 actors," explaining that because simultaneous activities are rare, it is fully possible to operate with a small number of staff.

He continued, "However, simultaneous activities started in August," speaking about how the situation turned out differently than expected. In response, Lee Seo-jin said, "You're short on managers," and Cha Tae-hyun revealed the real reason why he allowed the casting of "Biseojin", saying, "That's right, we're short. So usually I hire a part-timer. I don't care who it is."

Then Cha Tae-hyun brought laughter by saying, "But two older brothers just happened to come. Actually, I only need one person." In response, Lee Seo-jin drew empathy by saying, "Actually, one part-timer might be better than the two of us."

Next, Cha Tae-hyun worried, "How should I pay the part-time wage?" Revealing that he actually employs part-timers, he surprised everyone by stating that he would pay wages to "Biseojin".

Considering market rates and various factors, Cha Tae-hyun offered 200,000 won. Lee Seo-jin said, "You have to include a tip and pay more. Since it's Cha Tae-hyun, you should add more." Then Cha Tae-hyun said, "I only need one person," and Lee Seo-jin burst everyone into laughter by saying, "It's actually one person. You're hiring me, and this older brother is under me. You're hiring one person."

In response, Cha Tae-hyun said, "The system is well-organized. If that's the system, I'll give you 300,000 won." Hearing this, Kim Kwang-gyu brought laughter by trying hard to get a higher part-time wage, saying, "If giving cash is a bit much, you can give it in gift certificates."

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Lee Seo-jin showered Cha Tae-hyun with praise.

On the September 4 broadcast of the SBS program "Biseojin - Anything You Ask For" (hereinafter "Biseojin"), Cha Tae-hyun appeared as the "My Star."

During the broadcast, Lee Seo-jin introduced today's "My Star" by saying, "He is the only person in South Korea."

He went on to draw attention by stating, "Cha Tae-hyun is the only one who has reached the top in every single field of the South Korean entertainment industry."

Lee Seo-jin had previously given a shoutout to Cha Tae-hyun during Season 1, saying, "Cha Tae-hyun is the only one who has succeeded in dramas, movies, variety shows, radio, and as a singer. He has done it all. There is no one else like him."

Living up to Lee Seo-jin's high praise, the veteran star Cha Tae-hyun came out the door himself to greet the two with applause, drawing attention by introducing the management building where he serves as CEO.

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What is the truth behind the death that took place at an arts high school?

On the September 4 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereafter "Flex X Cop 2"), the Violent Crime Team 1 tracked a death case at an arts high school.

On this day, Violent Crime Team 1 dug into the truth behind a death incident at the arts high school. Moon Se-yeon was found dead in the school's practice room. While tracking this, Jin I-soo and Violent Crime Team 1 focused on another prior death case that happened in the exact same location: the death of Baek Yuna. Students had died consecutively in the same spot.

Through items discovered at the scene, they learned about a curse game circulating among the arts high school students.

Jin I-soo and Joo Hye-ra pressed the principal about various rumors surrounding her. Rumors were spreading that the parents of the deceased students had given bribes to the principal.

In response, the principal drew attention by stating, "In Yuna's case, we simply received a donation for the arts festival, and strange rumors started. As for Se-yeon, her family situation is not good. Because she had asthma and struggled with practicing alongside the other children, we selected her as the lead so she could practice alone."

Jin I-soo and Joo Hye-ra then explained that the consecutive deaths of the students were not murders. At this, the principal asked how the wounds on Se-yeon's legs came to be. Jin I-soo replied, "Could this be Baek Yuna's curse? The air inside this school is filled with cursed energy."

He then showed a curse pouch popular among the kids, revealing that the students were secretly placing curses on one another, which startled the principal.

Later, to figure out whether these incidents were accidents or crimes, Jin I-soo visited a shaman he knew well. Regarding Baek Yuna, the shaman stated, "No, this poor child is no longer in this world. She has already left."

However, regarding student Moon Se-yeon, the shaman said cryptically, "She is still at the school. There is a resentful spirit." The shaman drew attention by adding that, in the vision seen, something with fur was left behind before leaving.

Subsequently, the shaman warned Jin I-soo, "Someone is targeting Detective Jin. You must never open the door."

As if to prove those words true, the next day Jin I-soo was faced with a wrecked home. It had been left in absolute disarray overnight. In response, Jin I-soo asked a psychiatrist if there were any side effects from the medication currently being taken. However, the psychiatrist stated that it was the safest medication, leaving Jin I-soo confused.

New facts were uncovered following the students' autopsies. Drugs were found in Moon Se-yeon's bag, which induced hallucinations and triggered a fatal asthma attack.

Consequently, Violent Crime Team 1 headed back to the school, where traces might still remain, suspecting it could be the work of someone trying to steal the arts festival lead role.

At that moment, the same substance was also found in the bag of Ga-eun, who had taken over the lead role in place of Moon Se-yeon. Unaware that it was a drug, Ga-eun touched it, leading to hallucinations. Ga-eun then attacked another student with a prop broadsword, and Jin I-soo stopped her, raising curiosity about the upcoming developments.

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YouTuber Aori (real name Kim Min-young, 35) announced that she has taken legal action against malicious comments directed at her.

On September 3, Aori revealed through her social media that she is currently proceeding with legal action against malicious commenters. A captured image of the supplementary opinion statement from her legal representative showed a table summarizing the original posts in question and specific expressions categorized under charges of insult.

According to the released details, the problematic posts contained numerous raw, misogynistic slurs targeting her past divorce, such as "old hag divorcee," "expired old hag who is divorced," and "obsolete piece of trash."

Revealing this list of malicious comments, Aori left star and tear emojis along with the phrase "periodically for a healthy internet culture," signaling her intention to continue taking legal action against malicious comments moving forward.

Meanwhile, Aori went through a divorce in January 2023. In July, Aori revealed through social media that she started a romantic relationship with Kim Hyung-bae, an oriental medicine doctor two years her junior. The two have reportedly already completed family meetings with both sets of parents.

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The film "Possible Love" is heading to the 70th BFI London Film Festival.

Following its invitations to the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, the 64th New York Film Festival, the 74th San Sebastian International Film Festival, the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, and the 45th Vancouver International Film Festival, "Possible Love" has now been officially invited to the Gala section of the 70th BFI London Film Festival.

"Possible Love" tells the story of a laid-off worker and his wife, alongside a documentary director and her husband, as two couples meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.

The BFI London Film Festival is the UK's largest film festival hosted by the British Film Institute, and the Gala section where "Possible Love" has been invited showcases highly anticipated new works. Notably, director Lee Chang-dong has now been invited to the BFI London Film Festival a total of six times, following "Peppermint Candy", "Oasis", "Secret Sunshine", "Poetry", "Burning", and now his new film "Possible Love".

Alongside the news of the film festival invitation, Netflix has released press stills that offer a glimpse into the film's foundation. The stills capture director Lee Chang-dong at work on set as well as the diverse sides of the four actors—Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong—who will display a dazzling ensemble in "Possible Love", drawing keen attention.

Marking director Lee Chang-dong's new work in 8 years and drawing global film fans' attention through the gathering of Korea's representative actors Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, "Possible Love" is set for a theatrical release on September 23 and will be released via Netflix on November 6.

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Actor Kim Jun Han attends the press screening for the movie "The Intern" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 4th and is giving a greeting.

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Actors Choi Minsik and Han So-hee shared that their own unique reinterpretation was the driving force that helped them overcome the pressure of starring in the remake of the film "The Intern".

Attending the press and distribution preview for the movie "The Intern" held at Yongsan CGV on the afternoon of the 4th, Choi Minsik opened up by saying, "I started with a heavy sense of pressure, but it felt like it would leave a bad taste if I only let the pressure weigh me down."

He continued, "People often make efforts to reinterpret great films or plays. I have a habit of listening to music on YouTube, and I was deeply moved after hearing senior artist Han Young-ae's remake of 'Bonguri' by the late senior artist Kim Min-ki. That made me think, 'Ah, this is it.' When teacher Han Young-ae sang 'Bonguri,' she probably didn't think about singing it better than senior Kim Min-ki. We thought the same way. We put aside the brilliant original work and decided to unite to create it in our own way. That is how the result you are seeing today came to be. Please be generous in your understanding even if it falls short of your expectations. I just want to tell you that we did our absolute best."

Han So-hee also honestly confessed, "It would be a lie to say I excluded the original work," adding, "Because the original work was such a massive success, I started with a great deal of pressure from the very beginning."

However, she explained that her pressure turned into confidence as filming progressed. Han So-hee added, "Although it is a remake and features the same characters, there were points we unraveled with our own emotional tone, so we trusted that and paid attention to the combination of the youth running the company and the senior intern."

Director Kim Do-young, who helmed the film, explained, "Since it is a remake, we wanted to take what was good and change what needed changing. Above all, I thought our film was a narrative about Seon-woo's growth. Even though she is a successful CEO, she blames herself and feels anxious about her marital and surrounding relationships, and I wanted to make a story about overcoming those struggles. The incidents involving Seon-woo and Ki-ho are similar, but the details are slightly different. We envisioned characters more grounded than those in the original. We also focused the narrative on how Ki-ho and the young employees initially feel uncomfortable and awkward around each other before building a friendship."

"The Intern" depicts an office life that transcends generations and job ranks, beginning when "Ki-ho" (Choi Minsik), a 37-year veteran senior intern, joins the company of "Seon-woo" (Han So-hee), who rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after its launch. It is a remake of the 2015 global box-office hit "The Intern".

Choi Minsik played the senior intern role originally portrayed by Robert De Niro, while Han So-hee transformed into the young CEO, delivering an acting ensemble that bridges generations.

"The Intern" will be waiting for audiences in theaters on September 16 (Wednesday).

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Heo Kyung-hwan, actor Lee Ju-yeon, and i-dle member MIYEON, all boasting unique presence as returning veteran guests, are set to bring big laughs on "Running Man".

In the upcoming September 6 broadcast of the SBS variety show "Running Man", the three guests join the members for an AI-powered "Undeniable AI 'Pick'" race.

During the opening, the three took on the viral ATEEZ "BAD" challenge. Lee Ju-yeon surprised everyone with her signature quirky dance moves, while Heo Kyung-hwan stepped up next, leaning heavily into chest pumps that earned him the nickname "Heo San" from Yang Sechan. Even MIYEON, a current idol, showed off clumsy dance moves, adding to the comedic embarrassment.

In this race, the AI holds all the decision-making power, from meals to penalties. Kim Jong-kook, who confidently dubbed himself the "AI Ambassador", and the other members initially had high hopes, but they gradually found themselves clashing fiercely with the machine as unexpected AI responses sparked frustration and laughs.

The unpredictable "Undeniable AI 'Pick'" race, driven by the fantastic chemistry of the returning guests and decisions made by AI, will air on "Running Man" on Sunday, September 6 at 6:10 PM.

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