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Actor Ryu Junyeol has signed an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation, the agency that houses stars such as G-DRAGON and Song Kang-ho.

On July 1, Galaxy Corporation announced, "We have signed an exclusive contract with actor Ryu Junyeol. We will provide full support for his activities so that his unrivaled acting skills and artistic capabilities can shine even brighter on the global stage."

Ryu Junyeol debuted in the 2015 film Socialphobia and gained widespread popularity through the drama Reply 1988. He has since established himself as one of South Korea's leading actors through various works, including the films A Taxi Driver, Believer, Money, and The Night Owl. He is currently awaiting the release of the Netflix series Deuljwi.

Galaxy Corporation is currently home to artists including actor Song Kang-ho, G-DRAGON, TAEMIN, and Kim Jong-kook.

Note: "Deuljwi" is a romanization, as no official English title has been released yet.

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Although it has been over a decade since singer Jang Yoon Jeong reportedly cut ties with her mother, her painful family history has resurfaced due to new fraud allegations involving her mother.

On the episode of JTBC's "Crime Chief" that aired on the 30th of last month, allegations were raised that Jang Yoon Jeong's mother, surnamed Yook, had committed investment fraud against an acquaintance by using her daughter's name.

According to the broadcast, a woman in her 60s, identified as A, met Yook at a sauna about two years ago and became close with her. A claimed that Yook told her, "I have already reconciled with Jang Yoon Jeong and we are on good terms," and showed her messenger conversations and text messages that appeared to be between herself and Jang Yoon Jeong. Trusting these claims, A invested 30 million KRW with Yook. However, after failing to receive the principal or any returns, A filed a complaint against Yook in April.

The conflict between Jang Yoon Jeong and her mother first became public in 2013, ahead of the singer's marriage. At the time, Jang Yoon Jeong confessed on the SBS program "Healing Camp" that she discovered that most of the wealth she had earned throughout her long career had disappeared while her mother was managing her bank accounts, and that she was instead left with debts amounting to over 1 billion KRW.

Subsequently, Jang Yoon Jeong filed a lawsuit against her younger brother for the return of borrowed funds and won a partial victory, ultimately recovering 320 million KRW. At the time, her mother and brother denied the allegations of squandering her wealth through various broadcasts, but it was reported that Jang Yoon Jeong had effectively cut ties with both of them.

Back then, Jang Yoon Jeong's mother made unverified claims to the media, such as "I have never squandered my daughter's money" and "She tried to lock me up in a mental hospital," while also contacting fellow celebrities who had ties to Jang Yoon Jeong, causing the singer significant distress. However, as media outlets and Jang Yoon Jeong's associates maintained a policy of non-response, Yook eventually stopped providing tips about her daughter.

In 2018, Yook was convicted of fraud for borrowing hundreds of millions of KRW from an acquaintance and failing to repay it, for which she received a prison sentence. It was later revealed that she was released on parole in December of that same year to receive treatment after being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.

Despite the news of Yook being sued for fraud becoming public, Jang Yoon Jeong, who has remained silent on matters regarding her mother for a long time, has refrained from responding directly. Her agency maintained a cautious stance, stating, "We understand that our position was sufficiently conveyed through 'Crime Chief'."

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The sports variety show Burn to Win has decided not to air the match between the Fireworks Fighters and Paichai High School.

Studio C1, the production company behind Burn to Win, announced on its official YouTube channel on July 1, "The production team has taken the recent issues regarding Paichai High School very seriously, and we have decided not to air the Paichai High School episode, which was scheduled for July 6." They added, "We ask for the viewers' understanding."

The statement continued, "We will return with the Seongnam High School episode on July 13 at 8:00 PM."

The decision by Studio C1 follows an incident that occurred during the 81st Blue Dragon National High School Baseball Championship match between Paichai High School and Gwangju Jeil High School at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 29th of last month. During the game, Paichai High School baseball players were heard chanting, "Let's go, let's go, let's go to Starbucks," toward the Gwangju Jeil High School dugout, and also shouted the phrase "Tank Day."

Gwangju Jeil High School protested through the umpires, stating, "Stop that. Why are you bringing up Starbucks?" leading to the umpires issuing a warning to the Paichai High School side. As videos of the incident spread across YouTube and online communities, the Paichai High School baseball team faced criticism for allegedly mocking the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement and disparaging the region.

Although Paichai High School attempted to address the situation by issuing two separate apologies, public sentiment remained cold. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Paichai High School expressed a desire to visit Gwangju Jeil High School in person today (July 1) to offer a sincere apology. However, it was reported that Gwangju Jeil High School requested they reconsider, stating that "the students are not yet in a state of mind to accept an apology."

On the 7th of last month, the players of Burn to Win played a match against the student athletes of Paichai High School at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, which was broadcast live on the SBS Plus channel that day. The edited version of this broadcast was scheduled to be released on Studio C1's YouTube channel on the 6th, but the production team decided to cancel the broadcast following the controversy over Paichai High School's alleged regional disparagement.

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Lotte Cinema has announced its July lineup for its exclusive release program, Lotte Cinema Pick, and its specialized sound theater, Gwang-eum Cinema.

First, the theater chain is introducing three exclusive titles under the Lotte Cinema Pick banner to energize the summer box office.

Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita's Undersea Devil Castle, the latest installment in the Doraemon series, meets audiences starting July 1. Following its release in Japan this past February, the film saw explosive success, topping the box office for six consecutive weeks and surpassing 4 billion yen in revenue within eight weeks. Notably, it is the first in the series to be released in the SUPER│MX4D format, promising a dynamic viewing experience that makes the audience feel as if they are part of the mysterious undersea adventure.

On the same day, the legendary horror-comedy "Scary Movie" also arrives. As a comedy series known for its relentless satire of Hollywood, it has brought laughter to fans worldwide. This installment is expected to deliver unpredictable fun with even more daring and humorous parodies, including KPop Demon Hunters, as well as Scream, Weapons, The Substance, and Get Out.

Following this, the horror film Hokum arrives on July 22. The film has garnered attention after being selected by NEON, the North American distributor for Parasite and Hope. Upon its North American release, it achieved a 90% freshness rating on the global film review site Rotten Tomatoes, proving both its artistic quality and commercial appeal. The overwhelming horror stemming from the ghost stories and hidden truths of a sealed suite is expected to captivate local horror enthusiasts once again.

In addition, Lotte Cinema continues its momentum by unveiling the July lineup for Gwang-eum Cinema, a specialized sound theater that offers an optimal cinematic experience through high-quality, explosive audio.

First, Disney's ocean adventure Moana, opening July 8, will be screened at Gwang-eum Cinema. The combination of enchanting visuals set against the backdrop of the ocean and vivid sound is expected to provide audiences with a complete auditory immersion, as if they were right in the middle of a massive wave.

On July 29, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a film awaited by fans worldwide, will serve as the highlight of the Gwang-eum Cinema lineup. The film's signature high-flying action and impact will be maximized by Gwang-eum Cinema's explosive sound system, delivering a spectacular experience.

A representative from Lotte Cinema stated, "For the summer vacation season, we have prepared a rich selection, ranging from Lotte Cinema Pick exclusive releases that will hit the mark for our audience's tastes, to the Gwang-eum Cinema lineup that offers an overwhelming sound experience only available in theaters." They added, "We plan to continue introducing differentiated content and viewing environments that can only be experienced at Lotte Cinema."

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It has been revealed that the son of legendary Korean comedian couple Park Mi-sun and Lee Bong-won has been pursuing an acting career under a different surname to avoid relying on his parents' fame.

Recently, comedians Park Mi-sun and Lee Kyung-shil appeared on comedian Jo Hye-ryun's YouTube channel to share updates and talk about their families. Reflecting on a time when she temporarily halted her activities due to health issues, Park expressed her deep affection for her children.

Park shared, "While I was sick, I realized how important family is. My daughter documented every step of my recovery and uploaded it to YouTube. She put so much heart into it," expressing her gratitude.

Jo Hye-ryun, producer of the play "I Love You, Mom," mentioned actor Choi Sang-yeop, stating, "His son is currently working as an actor under a different surname." She added, "Two years ago, a young man came to audition, and it turned out to be Park Mi-sun's son. I didn't even know during the audition. He is working under the surname Choi, and he is so cute, handsome, and truly a great actor."

She continued with a laugh, "What's even funnier is that when Lee Bong-won came to see the play, he didn't even recognize his own son. He kept asking, 'Where is Sang-yeop?' and was shocked when he was told, 'I am Sang-yeop.'"

Park Mi-sun commented, "My son dreamed of being a comedian when he was young. We even taught him how to fall safely, saying, 'Mom and Dad will teach you.' But then, suddenly, he said he wanted to be an actor. We didn't know much about the acting industry, so we didn't know how to help him. Still, he changed his name and has been quietly walking his own path without any help from his parents," showing her support.

Choi Sang-yeop is currently signed as an actor under Cube Entertainment, the same agency as his parents.

He has been building his filmography step by step, appearing in plays such as "I Love You, Mom," "Fill Up MIMI," "Hamlet Trial," and "Orlando," as well as films like "The Way of Drawing Lines," "Our Neighborhood Superhero," and "Airdrop," and the KBS 1TV drama "Cheongsanri: Reconstruction of the Battle." He is also active in various fields, including commercials and YouTube dramas.

A representative from Cube Entertainment told SBS Entertainment News, "Choi Sang-yeop has a strong will to be recognized as an actor on his own merits rather than through his parents' fame. He didn't reveal whose son he was, changed his surname, and has been steadily attending auditions to carve out his own path." The representative added, "He is a quiet and diligent actor who is trusted on set. He doesn't shy away from small roles and is growing one step at a time."

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The film The Secret Agent is garnering attention as a unique piece of cinema that uses the specific setting of 1977 Recife, Brazil, to shed light on our current reality.

When discussing the films of Kleber Mendonça Filho, who has established himself as one of the most notable cineastes of our time with just five works, it is impossible to leave out his hometown of Recife, a city in northeastern Brazil.

Known as the Venice of Brazil, the port city of Recife is a place where intense sunlight and the sea coexist with old city centers and modern development. The director has consistently captured the city's noise, the texture of its streets, its stark class divisions, and the collective memories of its people through his own unique cinematic language.

Having uniquely handled reality and memory across various genres in films such as Neighboring Sounds, Aquarius, Bacurau, and Pictures of Ghosts, he once again brings Recife to the center of his new film, The Secret Agent.

The Secret Agent is a one-of-a-kind premium thriller that depicts a man who abandons his name and returns to his hometown in 1977 Brazil, only to find himself being hunted. In the film, Recife is brought back to life as a complex space where beauty and threat, memory and anxiety coexist, vividly realized through old theaters, streets, archives, phone booths, humid air, and the heat of the crowds.

The vividness of the space created by the film takes on even clearer meaning when coupled with its 1977 setting. While 1977 was a time during Brazil's military dictatorship when the government spoke of easing controls and opening up, the logic of censorship, surveillance, and violence actually dominated society as a whole.

Director Kleber Mendonça Filho does not use this era merely as a backdrop; he focuses on capturing the invisible atmosphere and logic that drove the times. The intense heat, the gazes of the people, rumors and ghost stories, traces erased from records, and inexplicable anxiety clearly reveal the terror of the era. In particular, the film strongly displays the duality of the period by juxtaposing the shadow of state violence with the fervor of Carnival within the same frame.

What makes The Secret Agent special is that it does not stop at restoring the past but connects that time to the present. The failure of Brazilian society to fully confront the memories of its military dictatorship—which the director described as appearing to be a nation that has chosen amnesia—and the resurgence of authoritarianism and the crisis of democracy under the Bolsonaro administration make this film more than just a period piece; it is a work that reflects the present.

Furthermore, the film is structured to move between the past and the present, leading the audience to trace old recordings, documents, photos, and testimonies alongside the characters. It allows viewers to experience the past not as something that is over, but as an event that is being reinterpreted today. Asking questions such as, How accurately can a society that fails to properly remember its past understand its present? and What kind of void does unrecorded time leave for future generations?, The Secret Agent has received rave reviews from leading international media, including It will take you to places film rarely reaches (RogerEbert.com) and An astonishing cinematic experience that brings the past into the present (Empire). Additionally, it won four awards at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, including Best Director and Best Actor. It went on to win two Golden Globes and was nominated in four categories at the Academy Awards, proving both its artistic quality and buzz.

The Secret Agent, which vividly restores the northeastern Brazilian city of Recife and the 1977 military dictatorship era while capturing contemporary significance that reflects both the past and present, will be released in theaters nationwide on July 8.

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The ENA drama The Scarecrow has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the highest number of nominations for the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards.

The nominees, announced by the Blue Dragon Series Awards secretariat on July 1, were selected from dramas and variety shows released on domestic and international streaming platforms between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026.

Five titles have been nominated for Best Drama: Made in Korea, Yumi's Cells Season 3, You and Everything Else, The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, and The Scarecrow, officially kicking off the race for the top honor.

The Scarecrow earned the most nominations, totaling six categories including Best Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, and Best New Actor and Actress. However, while one of the drama's two leads, Park Hae-soo, is nominated for Best Actor, the absence of Kim Hee-jun from the acting nominations has raised some eyebrows.

Park Ji-hoon's series comeback, The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, followed closely with nominations in four categories (five total nominations), including Best Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best New Actor. Having risen to stardom as a 16-million-ticket-selling actor with The King's Warden, Park Ji-hoon is now aiming for his first Best Actor win since his debut.

The Best Actor category features a fierce competition between Park Hae-soo (The Scarecrow), Park Ji-hoon (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier), Kim Seonho (Can This Love Be Translated?), Kim Woobin (Genie, Make a Wish), and Hyun Bin (Made in Korea). The Best Actress category is equally competitive, with nominations for Go Youn-jung (Can This Love Be Translated?), Kim Go-eun (You and Everything Else), Park Bo young (Gold Land), Park Ji-hyun (You and Everything Else), and Shin Hae Sun (The Art of Sarah).

Nominees for Best Supporting Actor include Yoon Kyungho (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier), Lee Kwang soo (Gold Land), Lee Sang-yi (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier), Jung Moon-sung (The Scarecrow), and Jin Sun-kyu (Aema). The Best Supporting Actress category features Kwak Sun-young (The Scarecrow), Moon Jung-hee (Gold Land), Park Bo-kyung (The Art of Sarah), Seo Eun-su (Made in Korea), and Im Soo-jung (Low Life) vying for the trophy.

The Best New Actor category, a once-in-a-lifetime honor, features Kim Jae-won (Yumi's Cells Season 3), Kim Jin-wook (Low Life), Baek Seon-ho (If Wishes Could Kill), Song Geon-hee (The Scarecrow), and Lee Hong-nae (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier). Meanwhile, the Best New Actress category includes Kim Min (Low Life), Bang Hyo-rin (Aema), Seo Ji-hye (The Scarecrow), Arin (S-Line), and Jeon So-young (If Wishes Could Kill).

The variety show categories are just as star-studded. SCREWBALLS, Better Late Than Single, Jae-seok's B&B Rules!, Office Workers Season 2, and Culinary Class Wars Season 2 have been nominated for Best Variety Show.

The highly anticipated Best Male Entertainer category features nominations for Kim Won-hun (SNL Korea Season 8), Shin Dong-yeob (SNL Korea Season 8), Yu Jae-seok (Jae-seok's B&B Rules!), Lee Kwang soo (Jae-seok's B&B Rules!), and Joo Woo-jae (The Rival). The Best Female Entertainer category includes Kim Sook (The Rival), Lee Soo-ji (SNL Korea Season 8), Lee Eun-ji (Better Late Than Single), Jung Yi-rang (Sister's Cafe), and Ji Ye-eun (Jae-seok's B&B Rules!).

Nominees for Best New Male Entertainer include Kim Gyu-won (SNL Korea Season 8), Kim Seonho (Bonjour Bakery), Byeon Wooseok (Jae-seok's B&B Rules!), Car, the garden (Better Late Than Single), and Hu Deok-juk (Culinary Class Wars Season 2). The Best New Female Entertainer category features Kim Si-hyun (Culinary Class Wars Season 2), Kim Ye-won (EXchange 4), Shim Ja-yoon (Office Workers Season 2), Ahn Ju-mi (SNL Korea Season 8), and Mina-sue Choi (Single's Inferno Season 5).

Netizen voting to determine the final winners will take place from July 2 (Thursday) to July 30 (Thursday) via the voting platform Celeb Champ. The results of this vote will carry the same weight as one judge's vote.

The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards will be held on July 31 (Friday) at 8:30 PM at Paradise City Chroma in Incheon and will be broadcast live on KBS 2TV.

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Director Yeon Sang-ho and actor Gianna Jun are set to shine at the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF).

The pair will attend the 25th New York Asian Film Festival, which kicks off on July 10. As their film, COLONY, has been selected as the opening film, both the director and the lead actor have received official invitations from the festival. The opening screening is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time on July 10.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the New York Asian Film Festival is a premier event dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of genre films from across Asia.

With COLONY selected to open the festival, Director Yeon Sang-ho and Gianna Jun will visit New York to greet the audience in person.

COLONY previously garnered significant attention when it was invited to the Midnight Screenings section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival for its world premiere. It was subsequently released in Korea on May 21, where it achieved box office success, drawing 5.74 million moviegoers nationwide.

Following their appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Director Yeon Sang-ho and Gianna Jun will once again attend an international film festival together. Their participation is expected to be especially meaningful as they head to the event after the film's successful domestic run.

The New York Asian Film Festival will run from July 10 to July 26 across five theaters in New York City.

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Actor Kim Jung-tae, known for his roles in hit films such as Friend and Miracle in Cell No. 7, is taking on a new challenge as a film director with the upcoming movie Family Trip.

Family Trip is a road movie that captures the chaotic journey of a family who are more like strangers, with one destination but five different agendas. The film is highly anticipated as it marks actor Lee Hwi-hyang's first-ever lead role on the big screen in her 44-year acting career. She plays the role of Sun-im, a mother-in-law suffering from dementia.

Kim Jung-tae, who established himself as a top-tier actor with the ten-million-viewer hit Miracle in Cell No. 7, not only stars in Family Trip as Chang-wook, an incompetent husband who only chases his dreams, but also makes his directorial debut by co-directing the film alongside screenwriter Jung Jong-seop. Director Jung is a storyteller with solid field experience, having been part of the production team for director Kwak Kyung-taek's film Friend. Together, they aimed to create a warm and realistic family drama.

The newly released main poster catches the eye with the tagline, "One destination, five different thoughts. Will this trip really be okay?" while showing the family members displaying different emotions. Sun-im (Lee Hwi-hyang), the mother-in-law with dementia, looks bright and happy, while Young-ju (Seo Young-hee) stands beside her, watching her with a warm smile.

The film sparks curiosity about what will happen to this unconventional family, who are physically together but mentally worlds apart, as they embark on an impromptu trip to Busan.

Family Trip will be released in theaters this September.

Note: "Family Trip" is a romanization of the original Korean title "Gajok Yeohaeng," as no official English title has been released yet.

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Rapper BIG Naughty (real name Seo Dong-hyun) is releasing a new pre-release track featuring singer Jay Park.

BIG Naughty will drop his new EP's second pre-release track, "To You Whose Name Starts With J (Feat. Jay Park)," on various online music platforms at 6 p.m. today.

This song follows "10:30 at Krispy (Feat. Dynamic Duo)," which was released in May, and serves as a new release ahead of his first solo concert on the 11th.

Most notably, Jay Park, the founder of H1GHR MUSIC, participated as a featured artist, drawing significant attention. The previously released short-form content titled "Looking for J" featured individuals whose names start with the initial "J," such as Jung Sang-soo, Jung Chan-sung, and Jonathan, building anticipation for who the actual featured artist would be.

"To You Whose Name Starts With J" captures the clumsy and youthful feelings of a crush that everyone has experienced at least once. It features a witty concept that connects the feelings for one person whose name starts with "J" to all the "J"s in the world.

BIG Naughty and Jay Park showcase a clean yet rhythmic vocal chemistry over a warm sound centered on acoustic guitar and piano. They naturally express the moments of excitement and quirkiness one feels in front of someone they like, completing a heart-fluttering vibe.

Meanwhile, BIG Naughty will hold his first solo concert in seven years since his debut, titled "ICN > NTG : BIG Naughty Concert," at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on the 11th. The concert proved its high popularity by selling out all seats as soon as tickets went on sale.

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Seo Inguk, Kang Hanna, Lee Eun-ji, and Car, the garden attend the press conference for the Netflix series Better Late Than Single Season 2, held at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of July 1.

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Singer Car, the garden is posing for photos at the press conference for the Netflix series Better Late Than Single Season 2, held at Hotel Naru Seoul Mgallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of July 1.

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Comedian Lee Eun-ji strikes a pose during the press conference for the Netflix series Better Late Than Single Season 2, held on the morning of July 1 at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Seo In-guk attends the press conference for Netflix series Better Late Than Single Season 2, held at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of July 1, and participates in a photo session.

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Lee Eun-sang, formerly a co-leader of the group YOUNITE, is concluding his activities with the group to make a fresh start as a solo artist.

His agency, Brand New Music, announced on July 1, "Lee Eun-sang, who had been on a hiatus due to health reasons, has recovered. He will conclude his activities with YOUNITE and begin a new challenge as a solo artist under his original agency, Brand New Music."

Lee Eun-sang debuted in 2019 as a member of the project group X1, formed through the Mnet audition program Produce X 101, and released his first solo single, Beautiful Scar, in 2020. He later re-debuted as a member of YOUNITE in 2022, leading the team as a co-leader and lead vocalist.

During his time with YOUNITE, Lee consistently demonstrated his musical capabilities by participating in songwriting, composing, and producing, with his own tracks included on the group's albums. However, he temporarily halted his activities in May of last year due to health issues and has been on a hiatus since.

Brand New Music explained, "After his health recovered, we held in-depth discussions over a long period regarding future activities with Eun-sang, the members of YOUNITE, and the agency. In the process, we confirmed the musical direction and vision the artist wishes to pursue, and we have decided to fully respect his wishes."

The agency added, "This decision was made after careful consideration for the artist's better future and new leap forward. Lee Eun-sang, starting anew as a solo artist, plans to meet fans again with music that contains his own unique color and sensibility. We ask for your continued love and support for the seven members of YOUNITE as they continue their new paths in their respective places."

Meanwhile, during his time with X1, Lee Eun-sang won the Worldwide Fans' Choice award at the MAMA. He has also balanced his music career with acting, appearing in the web drama The Moment the Heart Shines and the JTBC drama IDOL: The Coup.

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Singer Kim Gun-mo is set to resume his official activities with the release of his first new song in 10 years.

Kim Gun-mo will release his new single, "Where Are You Heading," through various online music platforms today at 6:00 PM. This marks his first official new release since his 25th-anniversary album, "50," in 2016.

"Where Are You Heading" is a remake of the title track from singer Jeon Young's first album, released in 1977. While maintaining the lyrical melody of the original, the song features a minimalist arrangement with reduced instrumentation, highlighting Kim Gun-mo's signature clean and profound vocals.

The most notable change in this new track is that Kim Gun-mo plays the acoustic guitar himself for the first time. Known and loved for his image as a pianist, he has chosen the guitar over the piano for this project, attempting a new musical transformation.

According to his agency, this song is one that Kim Gun-mo has practiced and sung the most while playing the guitar over a long period. It carries an autobiographical meaning, naturally incorporating the time he spent comforting and encouraging himself.

The original creators of the song, composer Lee Hyun-seop and lyricist Lee Kyung-mi, reportedly expressed their delight, stating, "It feels like receiving an unexpected gift."

Kim Gun-mo shared his thoughts, saying, "As this is the first song where I sing while playing the guitar, I hope it becomes an opportunity to show a new side of Kim Gun-mo to many people." He added, "I am grateful to those who have waited for a long time."

Previously, Kim Gun-mo proved his enduring ticket power by selling out every show during his "2025-2026 Kim Gun-mo Live Tour," which took place over the last six months.

Kim Gun-mo's new single, "Where Are You Heading," will be available on various online music platforms starting at 6:00 PM today.

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TV personality Hong Seok-cheon has proposed that the students of the Baejae High School baseball team, who sparked controversy for mocking Gwangju Jeil High School with their cheers, should visit Gwangju in person to offer an apology.

On July 1, Hong posted a message on his social media titled "My Thoughts on How to Apologize," sharing his perspective on the recent incident.

Hong shared, "Growing up, I was educated through news reports that claimed 'rebels in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, started an uprising and were suppressed by military force.' It wasn't until I graduated from middle and high school and entered university in Seoul that I learned the truth was different. I was deeply shocked, and I felt truly saddened when I learned about the pain of Gwangju."

He continued, "I felt a lot of guilt, wondering why I had held onto such thoughts for so long. The people I met in Gwangju were so warm and beautiful, and they gave me happy memories."

Addressing the recent controversy involving the Baejae High School baseball team, Hong stated, "Honestly, I was very surprised when I saw the news. I felt that students shouldn't behave that way."

He suggested, "Rather than the school just issuing a formal apology and explaining the situation, I think it would be best for the baseball team students to go down to Gwangju, talk to the students of Gwangju Jeil High School, apologize, and share a meal prepared by the warm-hearted mothers of Gwangju before returning."

"I believe that is the best way for them to apologize at their age," he emphasized. "I trust that the students of Gwangju Jeil High School would accept that apology. History must be studied accurately."

Previously, on the 29th of last month, during the 81st Blue Dragon National High School Baseball Championship held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul, some student players from Baejae High School faced criticism for mocking the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement by shouting slogans such as "Let's go to Starbucks" and "Tank Day" toward the Gwangju Jeil High School dugout. Following the incident, Baejae High School issued an official apology, and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has begun an investigation into the facts.

Prior to this, singer JK Kim Dong-uk shared a news article regarding Baejae High School on his social media and sparked further controversy by writing, "They really got triggered. Are they really blowing this out of proportion as just a happening that occurred while kids were playing baseball?" and adding, "The atrocities of the far-left who target people. It's a trashy sentiment that needs to disappear."

JK Kim Dong-uk, a Canadian citizen, was previously at the center of controversy during the Starbucks "Tank Day" marketing incident when he wrote, "I don't even go there often, so why are you making me want to go and bothering me?"

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Singer Kim Hojoong, who was serving a prison sentence for a drunk driving hit-and-run incident, has been released on parole. While he shared a handwritten letter to his fans expressing his apologies, public sentiment remains cold.

On the 30th, Kim Hojoong posted a handwritten letter on his official fan cafe, stating, "It took me two years to write here again. I realize once more how grave my mistakes were." He continued, "Among my 2-year and 6-month sentence, I was deemed eligible for parole during the June 2026 review and was released into the world today." He added, "Rather than feeling a sense of freedom or liberation from leaving prison, I feel a greater sense of responsibility. I will continue to reflect and serve the remainder of my sentence."

He further apologized, saying, "Instead of more words, I will clearly look at my current situation and circumstances and live my life without straying. I am sorry. I am truly sorry. I will reflect more and set my heart straight."

Kim Hojoong was released on parole from the Somang Correctional Institution in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do, this morning. This is approximately five months earlier than his original full-term release date, which was scheduled for this coming November.

In May 2024, Kim Hojoong was indicted on charges of driving under the influence in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where he crossed the center line, hit a taxi, and fled the scene. He later faced public outrage when it was revealed that he had instructed his manager to turn themselves in falsely. The court found him guilty of charges including dangerous driving resulting in injury under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes, sentencing him to 2 years and 6 months in prison. The sentence was finalized after Kim Hojoong withdrew his appeal. He has now returned to society about five months early after passing the Ministry of Justice's parole review committee.

Outside the prison today, fans gathered with signs reading messages such as "You worked so hard" and "We waited for you, let's be happy now" to welcome his release. However, online, the atmosphere remains icy, with criticisms such as "Isn't he rushing to return rather than reflecting?", "The parole is too early," and "We must not forget the responsibility for drunk driving and destruction of evidence."

Kim Hojoong's side stated that he plans to focus on surgery for both of his ankles and rehabilitation treatment for the time being following his release.

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The sequel to the film Okay Madam, titled Okay Madam 2, has officially entered the competitive summer movie season.

Distributor CGV Pictures announced that Okay Madam 2 is set to hit theaters on Wednesday, August 12, alongside the release of its launch poster and teaser trailer.

Okay Madam 2 is a comedic action film that follows Mi-young, a former legendary agent, and her family as they embark on a luxurious cruise vacation, only to become entangled in a hijacking incident in the middle of the blue ocean. The film features the return of original cast members Uhm Jung-hwa, Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-yoon, and Bae Jung-nam, with new additions Park Jin-joo, Ryeoun, and Choi Soo-young, promising an even larger scale and a star-studded ensemble.

The newly released teaser trailer opens with Mi-young delivering intense action as she subdues hijackers, reminiscent of the airplane setting from the first film. The screen then captures a massive cruise ship sailing across the vast ocean, accompanied by the text, "This time, it's a cruise." The trailer builds tension as it shows Mi-young sprinting across the deck, followed by glimpses of fierce hand-to-hand combat between the characters.

With its release confirmed for the second week of August, Okay Madam 2 joins the summer box office race alongside films such as Hope (releasing July 15), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (releasing July 29), and Odyssey (releasing August 5). Attention is focused on whether this film, as the only domestic comedy, can captivate audiences looking to escape the summer heat. The first installment, released in 2020, drew 1.22 million viewers nationwide, achieving solid results relative to its production budget.

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Allegations have surfaced that the mother of singer Jang Yoon Jeong, who has been estranged from her daughter for several years, has been sued for investment fraud after allegedly using the singer's name to solicit funds from acquaintances.

On the June 30 broadcast of the JTBC program "Sajeonbanjang," the story of a woman in her 60s, identified as A, who filed a fraud complaint against Jang Yoon Jeong’s mother, surnamed Yook, was revealed.

A claimed that she met Yook at a sauna about two years ago and became close with her. A alleged that she was convinced of their relationship after Yook claimed, "I have already reconciled with Jang Yoon Jeong and we are on good terms," while showing her messenger conversations and text messages that she claimed were between herself and the singer.

According to the broadcast, A alleged that Yook persuaded her to invest by saying, "You can earn large profits by investing in Mr. Trot," and "Jang Yoon Jeong is currently working on a 20 billion won project." A claimed she gained trust after Yook showed her an investment confirmation document under the name of Jang Yoon Jeong’s company and text messages allegedly sent by the singer. Believing these claims, A stated that she even borrowed money from an acquaintance to invest approximately 30 million won, but never received the promised returns.

It was further reported that Yook even sent A a message she claimed was sent to television personality Noh Hong-chul, which read, "There is a situation at my daughter's company, so please deposit the money into the informant's account."

Through "Sajeonbanjang," Jang Yoon Jeong’s side stated, "She has not been in contact with her mother for over 10 years, and there is no truth to the claim that they have exchanged messages." They clarified that all the text messages and investment stories mentioned on the broadcast are completely groundless.

According to "Sajeonbanjang," A filed a police complaint against Yook in April. However, it is reported that the investigation has been suspended as Yook's current whereabouts cannot be determined, with no signs of activity such as mobile phone or credit card usage.

The conflict between Jang Yoon Jeong and her mother has been public for a long time. In 2013, on the SBS variety show "Healing Camp," Jang Yoon Jeong confessed that she discovered that most of the assets she had earned over years of her career had disappeared while her mother was managing her finances, leaving her with approximately 1 billion won in debt. Later, she won a partial victory in a lawsuit against her younger brother for the return of a loan, recovering 320 million won.

Additionally, it was reported that in 2018, Yook was sentenced to prison for fraud after borrowing hundreds of millions of won from an acquaintance and failing to repay it, but was released on parole in December of that year for medical treatment due to terminal liver cancer.

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The Disney and Pixar animated film Toy Story 5 has maintained its spot at number one at the box office for 14 consecutive days, surpassing 1.7 million viewers nationwide.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets on July 1, Toy Story 5 drew 42,011 viewers across the country on June 30, successfully defending its top position. The cumulative number of viewers stands at 1,700,047.

Since its release on June 17, Toy Story 5 has not relinquished the number one spot for a single day, continuing to grow its audience. The film is expected to surpass the 2 million viewer mark this weekend.

Toy Story 5 follows the story of classic toys like Jessie, Woody, and Buzz as they reunite for an unpredictable journey after facing an unprecedented crisis with the introduction of Lilypad, a smart tablet that has become the new friend of their owner, Bonnie. Actors from the previous series, including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, have teamed up once again to provide the voices for Woody, Buzz, and Jessie.

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Choi Yoojung will appear on

WENDY's Young Street

. In addition, fromis_9's Song Hayoung will take the microphone as a special DJ, and Lim Ji-yeon will also visit

Joo Hyun-young at 12

. Heo Young-ji, Lee Jin-hyuk, and Kim So-hye will also join, promising a day filled with rich voices. Here is the schedule organized by time slot.

[Power FM]

07:00–09:00

Kim Young-chul's Power FM

| Guests: Kim Heon, Jeong Sang-geun / Choi Soo-jong, Yang Joon-mo

- Energetic vibes to wake you up in the morning and a variety of talks await. Kim Heon, Jeong Sang-geun, Choi Soo-jong, and Yang Joon-mo will join to deliver rich stories and energy. You can also look forward to surprise charm points in various segments. Lively information and laughter perfect for your morning commute will be with you.

11:00–12:00

Park Haseon's Cinetown

| Guest: Kim Nam-hee (Movie "THE EYES")

- An hour to fill your emotions with movie stories. Kim Nam-hee from "THE EYES" will appear to share behind-the-scenes stories and sincere feelings about the work. Scene talks accompanied by music also raise expectations. Immerse yourself in comfortable, easy-to-listen-to movie chatter.

12:00–14:00

Joo Hyun-young at 12

| Guest: Lim Ji-yeon

- During lunchtime, Lim Ji-yeon will greet you with her welcoming voice. She plans to comfortably share everything from behind-the-scenes stories of her projects to small everyday emotions. Look forward to a time filled with empathetic conversations with listeners. A pleasant balance of music and talk will continue.

14:00–16:00

Cultwo Show

| Guests: DJ Hwang Chi-yeul / Kang Jae-jun

- Two hours to boost your afternoon energy. DJ Hwang Chi-yeul's refreshing hosting meets Kang Jae-jun's delightful wit. Witty story introductions in a live atmosphere add to the laughter. Please look forward to an exciting talk where you will lose track of time.

18:00–20:00

Love Game

| Guests: Heo Young-ji, Lee Jin-hyuk

- Accompanying the sweet evening air. Heo Young-ji and Lee Jin-hyuk will appear to deliver heart-fluttering conversations and honest charms. They plan to warm the atmosphere by deeply empathizing with listeners' stories. Raise your excitement level along with the music.

20:00–22:00

WENDY's Young Street

| Guests: Special DJ Song Hayoung (fromis_9) / Choi Yoojung

- Today, fromis_9's Song Hayoung will take over as the special DJ. Choi Yoojung will appear, promising refreshing energy and lively chemistry. They will fill various segments while communicating with listeners in real-time. "It's Young Street," responsible for your evening vitality!

22:00–23:00

Ten

| Guests: Special DJ Kim So-hye / O3ohn

- A combination that will emotionally fill your night. Special DJ Kim So-hye will lead the atmosphere with her smooth hosting, while O3ohn adds his musical color. Sincere charms will naturally unfold in comfortable conversations. Gently wrap up your day with them.

[Love FM]

12:05–14:00

Yoo Min-sang's Hungry Radio

| Guests: Jungmo, Lee Hyuk

- A delicious talk perfectly suited for mealtime will unfold. Lee Hyuk and Jungmo, who have returned with a new album, will captivate your ears with their music stories. Cheerful stories and live reactions add to the listening pleasure. Look forward to two hours as satisfying as a hearty meal.

16:00–17:00

Insaengeun Audition

| Guests: Kim Hye-yeon, Enoch / Yoon Seo-ryeong, Yoyomi

- An hour of telling life stories through music. Kim Hye-yeon, Enoch, Yoon Seo-ryeong, and Yoyomi will shift the mood with their respective voices. Talks filled with personality and songs will blend naturally. Feel the joy of listening comfortably and cheering them on.

To watch SBS Radio even more vividly, you can check it out on the Gorealra app.

Download Gorealra right now.

https://www.sbs.co.kr/radio/info.html

More detailed schedule information can be found at the address below.

https://www.sbs.co.kr/radio/schedules.html

(SBSi Entertainment News Team)

Note: "Insaengeun Audition" is a romanization, as no official English title has been released yet.

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Yeo Esther and Hong Hye-geul shared their honest feelings about their relationship.

On the episode of SBS's You're my destiny that aired on the 30th, the daily life of the couple, Yeo Esther and Hong Hye-geul, was revealed.

In the broadcast, the two showcased their life together after ending five years of living apart. Notably, Hong Hye-geul drew attention for his efforts to help his wife, who has been struggling with depression, step out into the world.

Hong Hye-geul prepared a barbecue party in the front yard for his wife, but he left out the one side dish she really wanted to eat, causing Yeo Esther to feel disappointed.

Furthermore, Hong Hye-geul grilled meat and tended to their pet dog before his wife. Yeo Esther eventually expressed her frustration, saying, "Didn't you set this up for me? You should take care of me before the dog."

However, Hong Hye-geul continued to prioritize the dog, leaving viewers feeling just as frustrated.

Ultimately, Yeo Esther expressed her disappointment in her husband for not listening to her, saying, "It feels like you live in your own world."

In response, Hong Hye-geul admitted, "I am a bit scattered. I have ADHD." Yeo Esther replied, "Even if I had ADHD, I would remember what my husband likes. But you forget things the moment they are out of your sight."

Yeo Esther then honestly shared, "To be honest, when you said you were moving back in last August, I felt burdened. But after a month or two passed, I started to feel empty when you weren't around."

Hong Hye-geul responded, "That is the joy of being a married couple. People think I am the luckiest man in the world, but honestly, the last 7 to 8 years haven't been that happy. Because you were struggling and in so much pain," confessing that he also suffered because of his wife's pain.

Yeo Esther said, "I think it's been nice to sit across from each other and talk while having breakfast together," expressing the happiness she feels after ending their time apart and living together again.

Hong Hye-geul then asked, "You don't have those strange thoughts anymore, right?" Yeo Esther reassured him, saying, "I feel like I'm finally living again. Since you moved back in last August, those strange thoughts have disappeared since October. It's been almost 10 years, and now that they're gone, I feel like I can live."

Hong Hye-geul expressed his sincere feelings, saying, "If I pay more warm attention to my wife and treat her well by her side, wouldn't she be able to regain her vitality and live to be 80, 90, or 100 years old? I want to live like that, acting like a cute old grandpa by her side. I don't want to live apart ever again."

Yeo Esther touched viewers by saying, "I promise. I will never do anything strange again in the future. I am good at keeping my promises."

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LIM YOUNGWOONG and his friends took on the challenge of harvesting onions.

On the episode of the SBS show High Valley, Top Hero that aired on the 30th, LIM YOUNGWOONG and his friends were seen helping out with the onion harvest.

In the episode, the group drew attention as they helped harvest onions in a 1,000-pyeong (approx. 3,558 square meters) field. The owner of the onion field jokingly intimidated them by saying, "I hired you all because I heard you were good workers," adding that they had to harvest the entire 1,000-pyeong field.

He continued with a laugh, "It would be a shame to only have you do a little bit of work when such precious laborers have arrived."

LIM YOUNGWOONG and his friends worked hard, and their pace began to pick up. During the work, Heo Kyung-hwan asked the owner if he would like to hear LIM YOUNGWOONG sing, to which the owner replied, "Is it okay without any instruments?" asking if music was needed.

LIM YOUNGWOONG, saying it was no problem, sang the owner's favorite song, "My Starry Love." The owner hummed along to the song and even appeared visibly moved, drawing attention.

Once the song ended, the owner cheered, saying, "Great, just great. It's a bumper crop of onions this year." Heo Kyung-hwan then asked the owner how he felt after hearing LIM YOUNGWOONG sing.

The owner praised the performance, saying, "It's wonderful. I want to hold onto the song, but I don't have a container for it," and added, "You wouldn't be human if you didn't feel energized after hearing LIM YOUNGWOONG sing."

After finishing the onion harvest, LIM YOUNGWOONG and his friends were resting in the shade. Just then, local mothers appeared with spicy noodles, shouting, "Have some snacks before you continue," which brought cheers from the group.

In return, LIM YOUNGWOONG held an impromptu concert for the mothers who had prepared the delicious meal, earning a round of enthusiastic applause.

Meanwhile, the end of the broadcast teased the appearance of new friends with high energy, including Nucksal, Kwak Beom, and Roy Kim, raising anticipation for the next episode.

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Hong Hye-geol has opened up about the reason behind ending his separation from Yeo Esther.

On the episode of SBS's You're my destiny that aired on the 30th, the couple revealed that they have officially ended their separation.

During the broadcast, the two shared, "We have been living apart intermittently for the past five years." Yeo Esther explained, "Due to my menopause, I was irritable for no reason, and our relationship deteriorated," to which Hong Hye-geol admitted that he had felt very exhausted as well.

Hong Hye-geol continued, "My wife is now known as the nation's representative for depression, and it was much more serious than I thought. She had too many dark thoughts and underwent electroconvulsive therapy, which required general anesthesia 28 times. If you don't use general anesthesia, the tension in your limbs can be so strong that it can even break your bones," shocking everyone on set.

Yeo Esther added, "When medication is not effective, we opt for inpatient treatment, which includes electroconvulsive therapy. It acts as a reset for the brain, but it also causes memory loss. It was the final method we chose after many other treatments failed."

Hong Hye-geol confessed, "I felt so useless because I only found out about her treatment later. She went to get the treatment with our son, just the two of them. I was shocked when she confessed it on a recent broadcast. She mentioned November 18th as a date she had set because she didn't want to live anymore, and I had absolutely no idea."

In fact, Yeo Esther had previously revealed on a show, "I am always picking a date to die. I thought, 'I should die on November 18th.'" She explained, "When it was at its worst, even though I had my children, my husband, and my company, none of those things had any impact on me. I set that date as a way to escape. I set the date because I thought I could endure it if I knew there was an end."

Ultimately, worried about his wife's health, Hong Hye-geol returned to Seoul last August and they have been living together for a year now. He added, "I am so happy as long as you don't talk about wanting to die. But I am still on edge," drawing sympathy from viewers.

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Couple Yeo Esther and Hong Hye-geol have showcased their immense wealth.

On the episode of SBS's You're my destiny aired on the 30th, the couple, who have been married for 33 years, made a long-awaited appearance.

From the moment they appeared on the show, the two drew attention with their signature bickering dynamic.

During the broadcast, Kim Sook introduced the couple by saying, "With an annual revenue of 450 billion won, they might be the wealthiest couple in the history of the show."

In response, Yeo Esther clarified, "That figure includes all our subsidiaries. I would like to correct that to 300 billion won for the headquarters alone." Her comment drew attention, and Kim Gura jokingly remarked, "That is a new way to brag," which brought laughter to the set.

Yeo Esther also mentioned that their cumulative donations over the past 16 years exceed 8 billion won. She corrected the facts by stating, "It is exactly around 8.2 billion won. The statistics for the first half of this year are not out yet, so I will reveal them later."

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LIM YOUNGWOONG opened up about his honest feelings regarding ZO ZAZZ.

On the June 30th broadcast of SBS's High Valley, Top Hero, LIM YOUNGWOONG and his friends were seen having a candid conversation after a meal.

During the broadcast, ZO ZAZZ cautiously brought up a topic, asking, "Is it okay to talk about this?" He shared, "Not long ago, YOUNGWOONG called me and asked what it felt like when 'Moreushinayo' became a jackpot."

He continued, "I told him I was happy, but he asked me in such detail about how it felt at that moment. Honestly, I felt a bit stumped because I didn't have much advice to give someone like YOUNGWOONG," recalling how he felt at the time when the singer sought his counsel.

To this, Hyun Bong-sik remarked, "He asked because he wanted an answer, why are you agonizing over it so much?" ZO ZAZZ then countered, "How would you feel if a super famous actor asked you for advice?"

Hyun Bong-sik surprised everyone by revealing, "Even Son Suk-ku asks me for advice," showing that even top stars seek his input.

ZO ZAZZ then asked LIM YOUNGWOONG what he was thinking at the time. LIM YOUNGWOONG replied honestly, "My fans love my music, but I don't consider myself a singer with a hit song, so I was vaguely curious about how you felt."

In response, ZO ZAZZ expressed his admiration for LIM YOUNGWOONG's constant drive to improve, saying, "He is the best in Korea and recognized as a vocalist, yet he refuses to settle and continues to push himself further."

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Hyun Bong-sik opened up about the story behind how he began his acting career.

On the episode of SBS's High Valley, Top Hero that aired on the 30th, Hyun shared the origins of his journey into acting.

Hyun recalled that back when he worked as an installation technician for a Samsung Electronics subcontractor, he participated in an impromptu role-playing exercise during a training session.

"We were doing a role-play on how to deal with difficult customers, and I found it so much fun," Hyun said. "At the time, I had no dreams of becoming an actor, so I just thought to myself, 'Actors must be so happy, making a living in a more structured environment than this.'"

Hyun continued, "When I finally decided to pursue acting, people around me opposed it, saying, 'At your age and with your face, what kind of acting are you talking about?' But I just thought, 'Whatever,' and sold my motorcycle and used the 5 million won I had saved up to move to Seoul without a plan."

He confessed that the path was not easy, saying, "I ran out of money and tried to find part-time jobs, so I started working as an extra. But I kept getting rejected because they said I stood out too much."

"Since everyone around me was against it, I told myself that if I failed 500 auditions, I would be able to admit that this wasn't the right path for me," he added. "But I passed an audition on my second try. I was so happy when I got that first acceptance call that I jumped around on the sofa in just my underwear."

In response, Heo Kyung-hwan applauded Hyun for his courage, saying, "You have to knock on the door. If you don't do anything, nothing will happen."

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