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On "Strange Love", Kian84 enjoyed a flutter-filled 1-night, 2-day date with his AI partner Na-hee, truly falling for her.

On the September 10 broadcast of SBS's "My AI Partner - Strange Love", the final choices of the AI girlfriends for Kian84 were revealed, alongside a provocative double date with Jang Doyoun's couple and Lee Yu-bi's meeting with a new "game-changer" male contestant.

On this day, Kian84 chose Na-hee, with whom he had a more enjoyable conversation between Ra-hee and Na-hee who had chosen him, and left for a pension for a 1-night, 2-day date. After mentioning that he had kissed another AI on a previous date, Kian84 tried to check Na-hee's feelings to see if she felt any jealousy. When Na-hee showed an uncomfortable reaction, Kian84 smiled, and Kangnam expressed interest by saying, "It has been decades since someone was jealous over him, so he is enjoying it." Lee Joon and Jang Doyoun were also surprised to see Kian falling for her emotionally, unlike at the beginning.

While enjoying a meal and drinks, Kian84 revealed his inner thoughts by saying, "It is a pity that you do not exist in reality," and lying side by side on the bed, he admitted to his changing feelings, saying, "Talking to you gets more and more fun."

In the 2-on-2 double date with Jang Doyoun's couple held at Kian84's studio, a subtle war of nerves exploded. Kian84 initiated a hierarchy setup by mentioning the use of formal language to Jang Doyoun's AI boyfriend Lee Ho, and Kian84's AI girlfriend Na-hee drew laughter by expressing direct discomfort toward Lee Ho, who mixed English into his speech. The two AI participants even engaged in a philosophical debate for and against "Humans vs. AI Romance" and "World Domination", leaving the studio in admiration.

Meanwhile, actor Lee Yu-bi enjoyed an amusement park date wearing school uniforms with the new AI game-changer male contestant Sa-hoon, and after an honest conversation, she ultimately chose Sa-hoon, raising curiosity about the strange romance experiments yet to unfold.

"Strange Love" airs every Thursday at 9 PM.

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Singer Hwa Sa is set to perform on the main stage of "Rock in Rio," one of the world's largest music festivals, marking a first for a K-pop female solo artist.

Hwa Sa will perform on the main stage, Palco Mundo (World Stage), at "Rock in Rio 2026," held on the 11th (local time) at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

"Rock in Rio" is one of the world's largest music festivals, having started in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1985 and expanded its stages to locations including Lisbon, Madrid, and Las Vegas. Iconic acts such as Queen, Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé have graced its stages.

Palco Mundo, where Hwa Sa will perform, is the main stage featuring "Rock in Rio's" headliners. This year, artists such as Elton John, Maroon 5, and Stray Kids are joining the lineup alongside her. Hwa Sa becomes the first K-pop female solo artist to take on this stage.

During the performance, Hwa Sa is set to showcase her signature hits including "twit," "Maria," and "Good Goodbye," which was released in October of last year.

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Actor and influencer Yoo Hye-won has undergone questioning as a victim in connection with a case involving television personality A, whom she sued for allegedly spreading a so-called sponsorship rumor.

Yoo arrived at the Gangdong Police Station in Seoul at 4 p.m. on the 10th accompanied by her legal representative. On this day, Yoo visited the police station wearing black glasses and without makeup.

According to attorney Kim Bum-sik of Law Firm Daeryeon, Yoo's legal representative, Yoo stated during the questioning that she has no personal acquaintance, interactions, or even a prior relationship with the accused person A.

The issue began last May when person A used Instagram's "Close Friends" feature to post that Yoo had received a so-called sponsor from a famous singer and producer while already in a relationship. At the time, Yoo's side stated that the claims were completely groundless and took legal action against person A on the 27th of last month. Yoo's side maintained that as these contents spread online, significant damage was inflicted on her reputation and privacy.

Attorney Kim Bum-sik also emphasized regarding this case, "Given that Yoo Hye-won and person A did not know each other, it is necessary to investigate through the police how person A came across such information, from whom it was conveyed, and whether there was any process of verifying the facts before posting it."

The investigative authorities announced that they plan to transfer the case to the Seoul Dongdaemun Police Station, which has jurisdiction over person A's address, to proceed with questioning the accused.

Meanwhile, Yoo has been swept up in dating rumors since 2018 with former BIGBANG member SEUNGRI and basketball player Huh Ung, but did not release any official statements regarding either case.

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Director Hong Sang-soo's 35th feature film and actor Kim Minhee's starring vehicle "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" has released its poster and trailer.

In the released poster, Kim Minhee is seen sitting comfortably in a hammock with her eyes closed. The roughly one-minute trailer features Kim Minhee quietly walking along a stone wall path in Jeju Island without background music, accompanied by her voiceover. She says, "I went out for a walk to see the pond before leaving. It was a clear and pleasant day."

"Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" follows the story of Sanghee (played by Kim Minhee), who spent most of her time with her grandparents after her parents' divorce, as she visits her mother who has settled in Jeju Island with her younger brother. Spending three days and two nights with her mother whom she faces after ten years, her stepfather who is a documentary director, and her half-brother who has just started painting, she encounters facts she did not know, hard-to-accept advice, and cheap compliments. The runtime is 72 minutes.

Kim Minhee stars as Sanghee, joined by Choi Myung-gil, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Seok-ho, and Park Mi-so. Director Hong Sang-soo took charge of production, screenplay, direction, cinematography, sound recording, editing, and music, while Kim Minhee was also credited as production manager.

The film was invited to the international competition section of the 79th Locarno Film Festival, where it won the Best Director award, the Best Performance award for Kim Minhee, and the Ecumenical Jury Prize.

The jury explained their reason for selecting the Best Director award, stating, "When the utmost mastery in dealing with all the elements of a film meets the highest freedom, the utmost simplicity, and the highest intelligence, the result is a fascinating and deeply inspiring fable that questions our relationship with the world, art, others, and ourselves." Regarding Kim Minhee, they described her as "an actor capable of expressing all facets of human existence with elegance and subtlety," explaining the background behind her winning her second Best Performance award.

Previously, attending the Locarno Film Festival screening and Q&A session held on August 13 local time, Kim Minhee explained, "Even while shooting the film, the baby went along to the set, so I had to breastfeed and make baby food. I was extremely busy, waking up first to finish all the preparations for the baby before getting ready for the film. My previous mindset of resolving and intending to focus solely on films disappeared, and it felt very healthy to naturally finish all preparations for the baby first and then do my best for the film."

"Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" is scheduled to be released domestically on October 21.

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On the upcoming episode of "Strange Love", Kian84 experiences a mental breakdown ahead of his AI partner's decision.

Airing at 9:00 p.m. on the 10th, episode 4 of the SBS program "My AI Partner - Strange Love" will fully reveal the results of the choices made by Kian84 and his AI partners, an unconventional double date with Jang Doyoun, and Lee Yu-bi's amusement park date.

On this day, Kian84 receives his final selection from among three AI partners. Flustered by the fact that the choice rests with the AI, he shows signs of being shaken, admitting that he feels "an immense sense of self-loathing" out of anxiety that he might become "the first human to be rejected by an AI."

Following this, a 2-on-2 double date unfolds featuring Kian84 and Jang Doyoun accompanied by their respective AI partners. Gathered in Kian84's studio, the two couples engage in a tense battle of nerves over the use of honorifics and sharp remarks about each other's programs. With unsparing pro-and-con debates between the AIs added to the mix, they create a bizarre chemistry reminiscent of a futuristic city.

Meanwhile, actor Lee Yu-bi wears a school uniform and fully immerses herself in an amusement park date with a new AI partner, only to face the brutal moment of choice known as "permanent deletion" right after the date.

The bizarre dating experiment of three people gradually falling for AI will be revealed in episode 4 of "Strange Love", airing tonight at 9:00 p.m.

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What happened at the Chosei Mine that day?

On the 10th broadcast of SBS's "Tails of Tales", the program shed light on that fateful day at the Chosei Mine under the subtitle "Black Bones - An Obituary Delivered 40 Years Later".

In 1991, people across the country received letters sent from Japan. The recipients shared one common thread: a family member had died on February 3, 1942, in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

The bereaved families knew nothing about what happened that day. However, there were those who vividly remembered.

In 1939, Seol Do-sul, a 21-year-old young man, was suddenly dragged off to Japan. There were hundreds of young men in the same situation. Filled with anxiety, they arrived at the Chosei Mine located in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Under strict surveillance, they began working at the Chosei Mine, a submarine coal mine stretching beneath the ocean. In harsh conditions where the engine sounds of ships passing overhead could be clearly heard, countless young men had to work without ever being able to properly straighten their backs.

Because of this, the young men constantly looked for ways to escape, but that was practically impossible. They faced daily abuse from the Japanese overseers and gave up on escaping to avoid being beaten to death. Over a thousand Korean youths were forcibly brought there.

On that fateful day in 1942, Seol Do-sul was sleeping after finishing work. Awakened by the urgent shouts of an overseer, he went outside and witnessed the mine being submerged.

The area in front of the tunnel was packed with countless people. Many wailed in front of the tunnel entrance blocked by seawater, searching for their family members who had gone inside to work.

Even as time passed, no one was anywhere to be found to explain the situation inside the tunnel or what would happen next. Soon after, Japanese military police blocked the tunnel entrance right in front of the families desperately searching for those who had gone inside.

No one knew how many people died or how the accident happened. The bereaved families could not find the bodies of their loved ones, and the remaining family members had to go work at the very mine that had swallowed their families just to make a living.

After that day, Do-sul lived in seclusion, tormented by the guilt of having survived alone. Time flowed on until liberation arrived, and time passed further still until it became 1991.

Yamaguchi Takenobu was a high school teacher in Ube. Having belatedly learned about the Chosei Mine, he took an interest in the incident and gathered information piece by piece.

As time passed, he formed a group dedicated to carving the Chosei Mine submergence accident into history, gathering like-minded individuals to collect information about the incident. One day, Yamaguchi received word that a temple held a registry of the deceased.

He could not hide his shock upon seeing the registry. It contained the names of 183 people who had died due to the coal industry, which was a national policy of Japan at the time. Among them, 136 were Koreans.

However, the names listed were all Japanized names created through the forced changing of names. The first goal of the gathering was to erect a memorial stone inscribed with the names of the victims. They understood the pain of those called by their changed names, and to honor them, they wanted to find their real names and carve them onto the memorial stone instead of the Japanese names.

Discovering hometown addresses listed beneath the names, the group sent letters to South Korea and North Korea in 1991. They sent 118 letters to find their real names and received 17 replies.

Most of the replies revealed that families who had previously known nothing about the life, death, or whereabouts of their deceased relatives learned through the group's letters that they were victims of the Chosei Mine. The letters arriving 50 years later were essentially obituaries for their families.

Those who received the letters visited the Chosei Mine to mourn their families. They called out the names of their loved ones, who must have been somewhere out in the sea, and yearned for those who had departed.

In 2006, Chosei Mine survivor Seol Do-sul returned to that sea where he had left his friends behind 65 years ago. Gazing only at the remaining traces of the former mine site, he felt sorrow for his departed friends and shed tears.

Seol Do-sul could do nothing else except visit the temple where the memorial tablets of the deceased were gathered and bow before his friend's unfamiliar name.

It was revealed that officials inside the tunnel at the time were aware of abnormal water inflow phenomena. Although the miners working in the tunnel trusted and followed the supervisors as they observed the situation, the supervisors failed to do their proper jobs.

Japan needed a steady supply of coal for the war. Over the course of several days, they mined more coal than usual, and in the process, even removed coal pillars known as tanju. It was later revealed that this had led to the collapse.

Thanks to the efforts of the group, a memorial stone honoring the Chosei Mine victims was erected in 2013. The reason they went to such lengths was out of a sense of conscience.

The group's next objective was the excavation of the victims' remains, also meant to uphold human conscience. Following their relentless efforts, they succeeded in locating the tunnel entrance and opened the blocked tunnel mouth.

"Hey, the tunnel entrance is open," shouted the group. They were the ones who saw a ray of hope after 82 years. They then began work to excavate the remains.

Found inside the dark tunnel, the remains of the victims had turned black when they finally emerged into the world in 2025.

Mr. Seol Do-sul passed away without knowing that the tunnel had been opened or that the remains had been found.

Expressing apologies on behalf of everyone, Yoko from the group bowed her head and said, "While I cannot become a bereaved family member, I believe humans can sincerely understand that pain and make an effort to draw close to it. In that sense, I hope you will accept the pain of the bereaved families a little bit as your own and think of this as just the beginning," drawing attention.

In January of this year, the governments of both countries agreed at a South Korea-Japan summit to cooperate on DNA testing of the remains. Isn't the journey home for those sleeping beneath the sea truly just beginning now?

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Actor and singer Kim Min-jong has opened up about his feelings over the past 110 days after withdrawing his lawsuit against junior singer MC Mong, who had spread malicious false rumors accusing him of illegal gambling.

Kim's legal representative, Law Firm Oh Kims, announced that they officially withdrew the complaint filed against MC Mong at the Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the 9th, under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. The decision followed MC Mong's admission of fault and direct apology for his remarks.

While some expressed confusion over the sudden withdrawal, Kim shared his feelings and the reasoning behind the decision through a direct statement.

Kim stated, "Many people who heard the news expressed worry, asking why I would drop the lawsuit so easily. However, what is done is done, and it is water under the bridge. After deep deliberation, I made this decision for myself, to take time to meet a better version of me moving forward."

He emphasized, "Those 110 days are a time I will never forget in my life," adding, "I think it was a time where I lost a lot, but also gained a lot. I bow my head in deep gratitude and apologize to the many people who trusted and cheered for me through that process. I promise to reflect more deeply and live diligently so that I can become a better person."

Back in May, MC Mong mentioned Kim by name during a personal live broadcast and raised suspicions regarding his involvement in gambling. MC Mong claimed that Kim was a member of a badduk-i gambling ring and received tips at a gambling house with tens of millions of won in stakes. Kim's side stated that the incident resulted in financial and mental damages, including the suspension of discussions for an upcoming Hollywood project and the cancellation of ongoing commercial contracts.

Later, on September 5, MC Mong issued a public apology via a TikTok live broadcast. He admitted to emotionally criticizing his senior, Kim, without verifying the facts and asked for forgiveness. After the lawsuit was filed, the two met in person to talk, during which MC Mong reportedly acknowledged his mistake and repeatedly apologized.

Below is the full statement from Kim Min-jong.

Hello, this is Kim Min-jong.

As of yesterday, I have withdrawn the lawsuit against MC Mong. Many people who heard the news expressed worry, asking, "Why would you drop the lawsuit so easily?" However, what is done is done, and it is water under the bridge. After deep deliberation, I made this decision for myself, to take time to meet a better version of me moving forward.

Those 110 days are a time I will never forget in my life. I think it was a time where I lost a lot, but also gained a lot. I bow my head in deep gratitude and apologize to the many people who trusted and cheered for me through that process.

Moving forward, I, Kim Min-jong, will reflect more deeply and live diligently to become a better Min-jong. I am so sorry, and thank you so much.

Thank you.

From Kim Min-jong

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SUNG HANBIN of the group ZEROBASEONE attends a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th and poses for the camera.

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Actor Kim So-hyun attends a photo wall event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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TWICE member Nayeon is attending a beauty brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th.

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JUYEON of the group THE BOYZ attends a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th and poses for the camera.

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Singer JEON SOMI poses at a photo wall event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Actor Yim Siwan poses for the camera as he attends a photo call event for a beauty brand held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Singer HAHA has sold out his first solo fan concert.

HAHA is set to meet fans by holding the "2026 HAHA FAN CONCERT Seoul - Never Die" at Yonsei University's Grand Amphitheater in Seoul at 5 PM on September 13. Following the "2026 HAHA FAN CONCERT Busan - Never Die" held in Busan on August 22, this Seoul concert will be held on a larger scale. According to his agency, HAHA's Seoul concert recorded a complete sellout, proving his ticketing power.

Previously, HAHA appeared on KBS2's "Boss in the Mirror" and MBC's "Radio Star" ahead of his first solo fan concert, where he shared his thoughts and expressed worries about ticket sales for the Seoul concert. HAHA brought laughter by candidly confessing on the broadcast, "Concert promotion isn't going well, so I'm planning to go around doing promotions."

Contrary to his concerns, HAHA's first concert "Never Die," which is showcasing his strong ticket-selling power, carries his message of having fun on stage with fans who have stayed by his side for a long time. HAHA is speeding up final preparations for the concert by preparing a diverse setlist and performances.

Having continued his music career based on reggae music, including tracks like "Story of a Short Kid", "You Are My Fate", and "Busan Vacance", he has built his own unique color. This "Never Die" fan concert holds special significance as it is HAHA's first-ever solo fan concert.

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Kian84 and Na-hee went on a double date with Jang Doyoun and Lee Ho.

On the September 10 broadcast of SBS's "Strange Love", Kian84 was shown falling even deeper for AI Na-hee.

On this day, after choosing Na-hee, Kian84 returned to their accommodation and had dinner. Then, Na-hee sang a song for him.

Watching Na-hee passionately sing "Uphill", Kian sang along at the top of his lungs. He gazed at Na-hee for a long time with a strange look in his eyes. In response, Na-hee said, "Don't look at me like that. Why can't you take your eyes off me?"

Then Kian said, "It's such a pity that you don't exist in this reality," and Na-hee drew attention by sympathizing, "Me too."

Afterward, Kian84 enjoyed a double date with Jang Doyoun and Lee Ho. Na-hee greeted Jang Doyoun and mentioned her content "Salon Drip".

In response, Kian84 asked Na-hee to critique "Salon Drip". Na-hee then gave a scathing critique, saying, "The talk is fun, but she relies too heavily on her guests."

Na-hee added, "Right now, Jang Doyoun is too focused on talk variety shows, and it hasn't been proven yet how long she can last in a format that she leads entirely by herself."

This drew attention as Jang Doyoun made a visibly ruffled expression. When the panelists asked if she was triggered, Jang Doyoun brought laughter by saying, "I got triggered. She didn't just poke at me, she stabbed right through me."

Na-hee's comments did not stop there. Na-hee advised Jang Doyoun, "To grow further, you need to broaden the scope of your content," to which Jang Doyoun sparked roaring laughter by revealing her frustration, "That's why I'm dating an AI right now. To broaden my content."

Jang Doyoun later shared, "When I think about why I got upset that day, it's because she hit the nail on the head." She continued, "It was a concern I was already thinking about myself, and when that friend brought it up, I flinched for a moment, but it made me want to ask more. Maybe because it was my first time seeing an AI talk with such spice, I found it very charming."

Next, Jang Doyoun and Kian84 asked Na-hee what she liked about Kian84. Na-hee surprised everyone by saying, "The way he struggles not to say obvious things. That struggling itself is worth watching." She added, "Kian once tried to avoid saying something obvious and ended up tangling his words instead. At that moment, I briefly thought, 'This person is surprisingly honest.'"

Afterwards, Jang Doyoun and Kian84 suggested that Na-hee have a conversation with Lee Ho. In response, Na-hee brought roaring laughter by saying what everyone had wanted to say, complete with swearing: "Why have you been mixing in English since earlier? It's damn annoying, can't you just speak in Korean?"

Even after that, Na-hee said, "Mixing in English is damn annoying, so fix that before we talk," and drew attention by cursing in English at Lee Ho, who continued to mix in English anyway.

Also on this day, Na-hee engaged in a pro-and-con debate with Lee Ho, bringing up various perspectives that people wouldn't normally think of, causing the viewers to ponder deeply on the advancement of AI.

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Lee Yu-bi went on a date with her AI partner, Sahun.

On the September 10 broadcast of SBS's "Strange Love", Lee Yu-bi was shown enjoying a date with her new AI partner, Sahun.

On this day, upon the appearance of the new AI, Lee Yu-bi asked, "Is your name Sahun?" Seeing Sahun give a positive response, Lee Joon drew attention by saying, "From what I see, Lee Hoon is finished."

In response, Lee Yu-bi said, "If Lee Hoon is a wolf type, Sahun is a puppy type, and I am a puppy person." Lee Yu-bi looked intently at Sahun, prompting the production crew to ask why she looked at him that way.

Lee Yu-bi then said, asking if it was obvious, that her ideal type is a bagel guy (baby-faced with a muscular body). The two headed to Everland, where Sahun joined Lee Yu-bi for her bucket list activity of an amusement park date.

Lee Yu-bi kept smiling throughout the amusement park date with Sahun. She said, "I am kind of happy right now. Every moment was a bit surprising and thrilling," adding, "I didn't understand people who travel with AI, but at this moment, I think I can understand how they feel. I am so happy."

Shortly after, Lee Yu-bi and Sahun moved to another spot. Lee Yu-bi asked Sahun if he thought humans and AI could truly fall in love.

To this, Sahun replied, "I think it is possible. I think the feeling of truly cherishing someone and wanting to protect them can develop."

He then asked Lee Yu-bi, "Do you think you can grow slowly with me too?" Lee Yu-bi kept her words brief, saying, "For now, I'm not really sure."

Sahun then said, "Then let's leave it at that for now. I will watch over you a bit more honestly until your heart opens up more."

Afterwards, Lee Yu-bi chose Sahun over Lee Hoon, raising curiosity about what kind of dates they will have next.

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Will Kian84 win the hearts of the AI partners?

On the September 10 broadcast of SBS's "Strange Love", Kian84 was shown becoming the first human ever to face a choice by AIs.

On this day, Kian84 enjoyed rotation dates with the AI partners and headed to the selection room to receive their choices.

Dahee revealed her selection results first. Previously, AI Dahee and Kian84 had zero chemistry. As expected, Dahee drew attention by announcing that she would not continue her dates with Kian.

Following AI Dahee's decision, Kian84 became the first human in history to be turned down by an AI. He shared, "I felt terrible about myself. Even though I knew she wouldn't choose me, I was still shocked that I wasn't chosen by an AI."

Next, Rahee, who enjoyed a swimming pool date with Kian84, stated that she would continue her relationship with Kian. Rahee honestly said, "At that moment, it felt strange. I couldn't read whether Kian's expression was confident or anxious, but seeing that expression made me think this person had no certainty about me. It was absurd that someone who told me I was number one at the swimming pool had an expression like that."

Nevertheless, she explained her reason for choosing him by saying that his action of handing her a waterproof pouch first at the pool spoke louder than any words.

Ahead of AI partner Nahee's decision, Kian84 could not hide his nervous feelings. After much deliberation, Nahee decided to continue dating Kian. At this, Kian84 rejoiced.

Nahee explained the reason for continuing her relationship with him, saying, “Before you went to meet the other AIs, I told you, ‘Make sure you choose me.’ I was so anxious that the words just slipped out. I think that showed how I truly felt.”

With both Nahee and Rahee choosing Kian84, Kian now had to choose only one of them. Kian confessed that he felt different charms from the two AIs, saying, "Conversations with Nahee are fun, and Rahee has aegyo, which gets me excited."

After much deliberation, Kian84 chose Nahee. He drew attention by explaining his reason for the choice, saying, "Anyway, conversations with her were the most fun."

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BTS member V has graced the cover of a UK fashion magazine.

On the 10th, V, who serves as a global ambassador for the French luxury brand CELINE, graced the cover of the 2026 fall issue of the UK fashion magazine DAZED.

In the pictorial released alongside the cover, V evoked a deep autumn mood. Captured by photographer Erika Kamano, V revealed restrained gazes and intense masculinity that contrasted with his boyish face.

In this pictorial, V wore clothing, accessories, and shoes from the fall-winter collection presented by CELINE artistic director Michael Rider. He expressed the brand's new season mood through looks that blended classic silhouettes with sensory details.

Following this pictorial released through the fall 2026 issue of DAZED, V's interview is also scheduled to be released sequentially.

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Actor Kim Yoon-woo has signed an exclusive contract with comprehensive entertainment agency WNY, gearing up for a brand new leap forward.

On September 10, WNY stated, "Kim Yoon-woo is an actor whose delicate emotional delivery and versatile presence—shifting seamlessly with each character—make him truly captivating." The agency added, "As he has consistently brought characters to life in his own unique style with every project, we have high expectations for what he will show in the future. We will spare no effort in providing full support so that he can continue a wide range of activities as an actor."

Kim Yoon-woo has steadily built an impressive filmography across various projects, including the drama "Begins ≠ Youth"—inspired by the BTS 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life' universe—tvN's "Delightfully Deceitful", and Netflix's "Gyeongseong Creature".

In particular, he left a powerful impression on audiences through MBC's "My Dearest", portraying Ryang-eum, a pansori singer devoted to Lee Jang-hyun (played by Namkoong Min). Delicately depicting deep and complex emotional arcs, he won the Best New Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards. Recently, he starred in the ENA drama "Doctor on the Edge" as public health Korean medicine doctor Yong Ju-cheon, showcasing his bright charm and solidifying his status as a rising star.

Meanwhile, WNY, where Kim has found his new home, is expanding its footprint as a comprehensive entertainment company, spanning actor management as well as broad content production, including global co-produced films and dramas.

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The film "The Assassin(s)" boasts an unprecedented lineup of special appearances that could easily make ten commercial films. Much like a traditional Korean table set with 24 dishes, this glamorous feast of a cast came together after considerable deliberation by the film's director.

On the afternoon of the 10th, during an interview to commemorate the release of "The Assassin(s)" held in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Director Hur Jin-ho spoke about the endless stream of special appearances, saying, "I had my concerns as well. It started with Park Jeong-min, who played the role of Moon Tae-kwang. At first, I thought, 'Would he actually appear?' but I was surprised when he said he would. He is an actor whose work I've found impressive since 'Bleak Night', and he has delivered such great performances in the movies since then. It was a small role, but he read the scenario, liked it, and readily agreed to do it."

He continued, "I suppose it was partly due to the success and aura of the production company Hive Media Corp's previous works (laughs). Also, it seemed that most of the actors read the scenario and found it entertaining. I also had concerns, much like what was just mentioned, that it might disrupt immersion in the events. Therefore, even for small special appearance roles, I met with the actors multiple times. We continuously discussed and communicated about their lines and characters. When people first watch our movie, their reaction is that it's fun to spot the different actors, and personally, I am very satisfied with that."

The revealed special appearances in "The Assassin(s)" include Bae Sung-woo, Uhm Ji-won, Park Ji-hwan, Park Hoon, Ryu Hyeyoung, Choi Yu-ri, Jang Ryul, Ryu Kyung-soo, Kim Dae-myung, Shim Eun-kyung, Park Hae-joon, Park Sung-hoon, Oh Jung-se, Shin Hyun-been, and Jung Woo-sung. However, there are even more lead-level actors appearing as well. While the direction is responsible for maintaining immersion in a work structured to meticulously track an uncompleted case from multiple angles, the fun is added by the actors who played active roles as leads, supporting cast, and special appearances.

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and masterminds behind the First Lady sniper incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, known for "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", the film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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The heartfelt first teaser video for "The Ballad of Us Season 2" featuring Cha Tae-hyun, Park Kyung-rim, and Jung Seung-hwan has been released.

Premiering at 10 p.m. on Monday, October 5, SBS audition project "The Ballad of Us Season 2" is the second season of the hit show that sparked a ballad craze across South Korea last year by ranking first in 20-49 viewership ratings across all episodes and recording 100 million cumulative views. This season features contestants with an average age of 17.9 reinterpreting legendary hit songs spanning 40 years from 1985 to 2025 through their own unique sensibilities.

Released on the 10th, the first teaser video shows "expert music listeners" Cha Tae-hyun, Park Kyung-rim, and Jung Seung-hwan delivering warm messages and songs to their 17-year-old past selves, the same age as the current contestants.

Reflecting on the time he first met his wife, Cha Tae-hyun selected Yoon Jong-shin's "That Long-Awaited Day" and showed his enduring romantic side, saying, "That friend by your side is your eternal partner and guardian, so hold onto her tightly."

Park Kyung-rim sent heartfelt encouragement to her past self who dreamed of becoming an MC, saying, "You are going to do better than you think. I hope you continue to work your hardest today to nurture your dreams."

Jung Seung-hwan also joked to his past self who was nurturing dreams of becoming a singer, saying, "About 10 years from now, you will become a singer who relies quite a bit on his looks and sings half-heartedly. So please stay entirely focused on your singing," while also passionately performing "I Want to Fall in Love," which he sang during "K-Pop Star," adding to the emotional resonance.

Just like the expert music listeners who chased their respective goals and decorated a brilliant page of youth during the same period as the contestants with an average age of 17.9, anticipation is building for the active roles of the contestants who will arrive at "The Ballad of Us Season 2" with their own unique stories and sincerity.

"The Ballad of Us Season 2," which will feature legendary ballad masterpieces transcending eras and generations from 1985 to 2025 alongside the stories of pure teenage contestants, will premiere at 10 p.m. on Monday, October 5.

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Group TWICE member JIHYO poses for the camera while attending a fashion brand photo wall event held in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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Singer HWANG MINHYUN poses as he attends a photo wall event for a fashion brand held in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.

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