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The international film community is taking close notice of the historical distortion controversy surrounding the film "The Assassin(s)" and its ongoing political fallout.

Centered on the 1974 assassination of South Korea's First Lady, "The Assassin(s)" has been embroiled in fierce criticism and accusations of distorting history from opposition politicians and conservative civic groups since its premiere on September 23.

The pushback has escalated far beyond routine debates over cinematic merit. Lawmakers from the People Power Party have demanded that screenings be halted and the film's box office revenues retrieved. Members of conservative civic groups even rallied in front of lead actor Yoo Hai-jin's private residence, demanding an apology.

Amid the mounting backlash, People Power Party lawmaker Joo Jin-woo sent an official letter on October 2 under his personal name to the 37th Singapore International Film Festival, which selected "The Assassin(s)" as its opening film, demanding that the screening be scrapped. As more lawmakers joined in, the individual protest expanded into party-wide action. On October 6, the People Power Party sent a second letter signed by all 109 of its lawmakers, formally requesting the withdrawal of "The Assassin(s)" as the festival's opening film.

In Busan, where the Busan International Film Festival was underway on October 7, an executive director of an international film festival voiced strong concern: "I am well aware of the controversy surrounding 'The Assassin(s).' Filmmakers were discussing it at the reception following yesterday's opening ceremony. I heard that a political party sent a letter asking the Singapore festival to cancel the screening. It is unbelievable. Screening and programming decisions are the exclusive prerogative of film festivals. For politicians to exert this kind of pressure is an irrational overreach that infringes upon the independence and autonomy of a foreign film festival."

According to insiders, the Singapore International Film Festival is preparing an official response to the People Power Party's letter. Historically, international film festivals rarely rescind an invitation simply because of screening cancellation demands from a film's country of origin.

When Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" was invited to compete at the Cannes Film Festival last year, the Iranian government pushed back aggressively, labeling it an illegal production filmed covertly without government approval. Iranian authorities particularly targeted the appearance of actresses who did not comply with mandatory hijab rules, as well as the film's focus on torture and judicial and political oppression inside Iran.

Despite the Iranian government's protests and the travel ban imposed on director Jafar Panahi, the Cannes Film Festival screened the film as scheduled and awarded it the prestigious Palme d'Or.

"The Assassin(s)" is slated to open the Singapore International Film Festival on October 21. Director Hur Jin-ho along with actors Shim Eun-kyung and Park Sung-hoon are scheduled to attend in person to greet local audiences.

Overseas media outlets, including the U.S. trade publication Variety and the U.K.'s Screen Daily, have also begun closely tracking the domestic controversy, political reactions, and the cinema industry's support for the movie.

In an October 4 report titled "Korean Directors Rally Behind 'The Assassin(s)' as Political Firestorm Turns on Its Makers," Variety Asian cinema reporter Naman Ramachandran noted: "The Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) has rallied behind the makers of 'The Assassin(s),' a political thriller by Hur Jin-ho about the 1974 assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo, as political backlash against the film has escalated into attacks on its cast and crew."

Highlighting the domestic solidarity among filmmakers, the report quoted a DGK statement: "While creators may face criticism for their work, that criticism must not escalate into destroying a creator's personal life and livelihood."

Variety also presented data demonstrating that the firestorm has done little to slow the film's box office momentum. Ramachandran reported: "'The Assassin(s)' surpassed 1 million admissions within just four days of release and topped the South Korean box office over the weekend of October 2 to 4. Over the weekend, the film drew 412,012 admissions across 1,129 screens, grossing 4.07 billion won (approx. $3 million). Its cumulative admissions reached 2.23 million, with a cumulative gross of 21.9 billion won (approx. $16.3 million)."

On October 6, Screen Daily reporter David Opie published an article titled "Korean film industry rallies around 'The Assassin(s)' team after historical inaccuracy claims," stating: "Lawmakers from South Korea's conservative opposition People Power Party have sharply criticized the film, with one lawmaker filing a complaint against the director, screenwriter, and production team for defamation."

The article also detailed official statements and positions released by the Korean Film Producers Association, the Directors Guild of Korea, and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choe Hwi-young.

Even amid the political crossfire, "The Assassin(s)" held strong atop the domestic box office on October 5, drawing 54,177 moviegoers nationwide.

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Bands HYUKOH, Silica Gel, and FTISLAND will take the stage on the final day of the year.

Concert organizer Mint Paper has unveiled the first lineup for "COUNTDOWN FANTASY 2026-2027" (hereinafter referred to as CDF). Mint Paper is the team behind acclaimed festivals such as "Beautiful Mint Life" and "Grand Mint Festival."

CDF is a year-end festival spotlighting band music, and this year's edition will be held for one day on December 31 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Designed to ring in the new year while enjoying live music on the year's final night, the festival has expanded its footprint by adding a third stage.

A total of 12 acts have been confirmed in the initial lineup. The roster features HYUKOH, who released "Godspeed!" as their first new track in roughly six years, followed by "KoK"; Silica Gel, who held a solo concert at KSPO DOME in September; and FTISLAND, who debuted in 2007.

THE SOLUTIONS, who recently recorded sold-out solo shows, and ONEWE, who wrapped up their "dot-line-plane" series in August with their third full-length album "面 : Unknown Atlas," will also be joining the festivities. The billing also highlights KARDI, known for fusing the traditional Korean geomungo with modern band instrumentation; Far East Asian Tigers; IDIOTAPE, making their third consecutive appearance at CDF; and LOW HIGH LOW, who also performed at last year's event. Rounding out the stage are AxMxP; OYSTERS, who advanced to the final round of this year's "Band Discovery"; and POSER, who dropped their new single "HAPPY DANCE" this year.

Following their headline performance during last year's New Year countdown, Silica Gel will return to CDF for their second consecutive year.

An official from Mint Paper shared, "Alongside the performances, exclusive on-site content and programs unique to CDF are currently in the works. Because the festival runs for just one day this year, we plan to bring the artists and programs together so audiences can experience every moment of CDF without having to make difficult scheduling choices."

"COUNTDOWN FANTASY 2026-2027" will be held on December 31 at Halls 7 and 8 of KINTEX in Ilsan. Tickets go on sale starting October 13 through NOL, YES24, Naver Booking, and 2TM.

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Director Lee Chang-dong attends the Open Talk event for the film "Possible Love" at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the afternoon of October 7 during the 31st Busan International Film Festival.

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Director Lee Chang-dong (from left) and actors Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong attend the Open Talk event for the film "Possible Love" held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, during the 31st Busan International Film Festival on the afternoon of October 7.

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Actor Zo In-sung attends an Open Talk event for the film "Possible Love" held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the afternoon of October 7 during the 31st Busan International Film Festival.

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"Solo Leveling" has driven anticipation to a fever pitch by rounding out a star-studded cast featuring Han So-hee, Kang Youseok, Sung Jun, Lee Sung-min, and Jung Ji-hoon, alongside Byeon Wooseok.

The Netflix series "Solo Leveling" chronicles the journey of Sung Jin-woo, the weakest "E-rank Hunter," who awakens in the face of a fatal crisis and levels up to become the world's strongest Hunter who can save the world. Originating as a web novel and expanding into a webtoon, anime, and game to earn worldwide acclaim, the blockbuster global IP has ignited immense buzz with the news of its live-action adaptation.

Following Byeon Wooseok in the lead role of Sung Jin-woo, Han So-hee has been cast as Cha Hae-in, Korea's sole female S-rank Hunter. Having proven her commanding action chops in series like "My Name" and "Gyeongseong Creature," Han So-hee is set to achieve perfect synchronization with Cha Hae-in, whose trademark weapon is a longsword.

Kang Youseok takes on the role of Yoo Jin-ho, the second son of Yoojin Group who follows Sung Jin-woo like an older brother, adding a warm and relatable charm. Sung Jun plays Woo Jin-chul, an A-rank Hunter and Chief Inspector of the Hunter Association's Surveillance Division, raising dramatic tension as the first to suspect Sung Jin-woo's reawakening.

A stellar lineup of special appearances further enriches the scale of this epic project. Lee Sung-min joins as Go Gun-hee, Chairman of the Hunter Association, anchoring the story with his commanding presence and charisma. Jung Ji-hoon portrays Baek Yoon-ho, an S-rank Hunter and leader of the White Tiger Guild who possesses the ability to transform into a magical beast, promising to inject intense action into the series.

The creative team behind the camera is just as formidable. Director Han Dong-wook, who won Best Director in television at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards for "The Worst of Evil," has joined as co-director. Reuniting once again with production companies Sanai Pictures and Kakao Entertainment, he is expected to deliver a dynamic blend of pulse-pounding action and nuanced directing.

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HYBE's global group &TEAM has reached No. 20 on the Billboard 200, the main U.S. albums chart. This marks the highest ranking ever achieved by a Japanese boy group on the chart.

According to the latest chart (dated October 10) released by Billboard on October 6 (local time), &TEAM's second Korean mini-album, "Mark on Me," entered the Billboard 200 at No. 20. This is 32 spots higher than the No. 52 ranking achieved in May with their third Japanese mini-album, "We on Fire."

The release also made a strong showing across Billboard's component charts. "Mark on Me" seized No. 1 on the World Albums chart, which combines physical sales with digital download and streaming equivalents, and claimed No. 3 on Top Album Sales, which ranks titles based on traditional album sales. &TEAM also achieved a new personal best of No. 18 on the Artist 100.

&TEAM is a nine-member group that debuted in December 2022 under HYBE JAPAN's subsidiary label, with the majority of its members hailing from Japan. In August, the group conducted their first promotional activities in the United States, performing at the Grammy Museum's Global Spin Live and taking the stage at KCON LA 2026. Billboard commended their KCON performance at the time, stating that &TEAM "proved why they are called 'performance monsters.'" Just two months after their first U.S. appearances, that momentum has directly translated into chart success.

Released on September 8, "Mark on Me" set a new personal record for &TEAM by logging 1,357,357 copies in first-week sales. With this achievement, the group notched their fourth consecutive million-seller. The album also topped Hanteo Chart's weekly album chart and Japan's Oricon Weekly Album Ranking (dated October 5), while landing at No. 4 on the UK Official Physical Singles Chart (for the week of October 2–8).

Having been formed in Japan, &TEAM's strategy of utilizing South Korea as an additional base of operations to expand into the U.S. market aligns with HYBE's overarching "multi-home, multi-genre" initiative. HYBE has continued to expand its music business by establishing regional labels and diversifying genres. YX Labels similarly embraces "Beyond Japan" as its guiding vision to bring music and content created in Japan to global audiences.

On October 3–4, &TEAM concluded their Asia tour, "2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY,'" at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Launched in May, the tour drew approximately 230,000 concertgoers across 23 shows in 14 cities.

Beginning October 15, &TEAM will kick off a brand-new tour, "2026-2027 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'Mark on You,'" with 41 performances scheduled across 18 cities in Japan. 

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SBS's "The Listen," returning with a refreshed format alongside an unprecedented lineup, premieres tonight (October 7).

Airing its first episode tonight at 10:50 PM, SBS's "The Listen" is a busking program built around the concept of a "see, feel, and sing" musical journey, capturing stories and everyday people across the nation through music. With a total of 14 musicians joining this season, eight artists—Lee Young-hyun, Tei, DK, Suho, Chuu, Jongho, Shin Ye-young, and Park Ji-hyun—will step up first in the premiere episode.

Visiting the Korea Water Resources Corporation in Daejeon for their first busking venue, the cast members transform into "one-day employees" to experience life in the workplace firsthand. To ensure a successful first busking stage, they then carry out a secret mission that drew exclamations of "ingenious," stirring up immense excitement on site.

In particular, a series of unexpected encounters unfolded on location. "Trot Prince" Park Ji-hyun warmed hearts by meeting a hometown friend and a devoted fan, handing them special gifts. ATEEZ's Jongho met an individual claiming to be the "Choi San of Daejeon" and delivered a surprise "BAD" challenge. Jongho sparked laughter with his witty reaction, remarking, "It's my first time popping my chest alone in front of so many people without my members." Senior idol Suho joined in as well, showcasing "EXO's class" and heating up the atmosphere.

The main busking performances are also set to be rich and dynamic. Along with the live performance of the male group track "It's a Big Deal" (originally by V.O.S), which received widespread love as a pre-release single, a lineup of deeply emotional remake performances will follow, including Chuu's "I Love You" (originally by Cool's Lee Jae-hoon), Jongho's "As Much as I Loved" (originally by Tim), and Shin Ye-young's "It's Because I Don't Love You" (originally by Lim Han-byul), all releasing at 6:00 PM today.

On top of that, genre-defying special collaboration stages that can only be seen on "The Listen"—such as Lee Young-hyun, Tei, and DK's "Can We Love Again," Suho, Chuu, and Park Ji-hyun's "Aloha," and Jongho and Shin Ye-young's "Just as Our Love"—along with an innovative new mission segment titled "Busking of Destiny," are set to captivate viewers' senses.

SBS's "The Listen," set to enrich autumn nights with deep sentiment, will air every Wednesday at 10:50 PM starting October 7. 

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SBS's "Whenever Possible" proved its reign as the undisputed powerhouse of Tuesday nights, securing the No. 1 spot in its time slot for eight consecutive weeks as actors Lee Sun-bin and Yoo Jae-myung teamed up to tackle pockets of free time in Cheonan with all-out passion.

The broadcast on Tuesday, October 6, reached a peak rating of 5.5%, recorded 4.1% nationwide, and achieved 1.3% in the 20-49 demographic, sweeping the overall No. 1 position in its time slot for eight consecutive weeks across variety shows, dramas, and educational programs in Season 5, while also topping all Tuesday variety shows among 20-49 viewers (according to Nielsen Korea).

In this episode, the "Two Yoo MCs"—Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok—joined guests Lee Sun-bin and Yoo Jae-myung to fill the spare moments in the daily lives of Cheonan residents.

During the opening, Yu Jae-seok revealed a surprising age gap, saying, "Jae-myung is actually one year younger than me." After discovering they share the same Gangneung Yu clan heritage, he warmly welcomed him as his "fellow Yu clan younger brother," drawing laughter. Making only his fifth variety show appearance, Yoo Jae-myung showcased his unexpected charm with witty banter and supportive remarks to promote his upcoming film.

Proudly calling herself the "Daughter of Cheonan" and acting as the city's self-appointed promotional ambassador, Lee Sun-bin visited her alma mater middle school and met junior students from the magazine club. When they narrowly failed the third stage of a paper airplane bingo game, Lee Sun-bin dropped to her knees and pleaded, "Since they're my juniors, let's share some," playfully attempting to raid the snack prizes with her whole body and sending the scene into waves of laughter. She also stood out by sharing her signature Chungcheong-style conversational wisdom with the members from Seoul and Busan, telling them, "In South Chungcheong, you need to take it easy."

Next, the cast visited the family running a dumpling hot pot restaurant with a 33-year tradition to take on a finger table tennis ball bounce game. After clearing stage two with a miraculous buzzer-beater, Yoo Jae-myung cheered, "This is true drama!" However, they ultimately fell short by the slimmest of margins in stage three, bringing him to his knees in disappointment. As Lee Sun-bin repeatedly apologized, the restaurant owner's son warmly reassured them, saying, "I will buy the gift myself," wrapping up the visit on a heartwarming note that added a touch of moving emotion.

"Whenever Possible" airs every Tuesday at 9:00 PM. 

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Actor Kim Woobin (37) gifted perfume bought with his own money to a longtime fan who helped him land a commercial modeling opportunity.

The manager of a social media fan account dedicated to Kim Woobin posted a video on October 6, saying, "Thanks to all the love you gave, I received such a huge gift from Woobin. At first, I hesitated a lot about whether to post this video. I didn't do anything deserving of this, but Woobin's heart was so touching and sweet that I wanted to share it."

The heartwarming gesture traces back to a story from a year ago. At a fan signing event in September last year, the fan asked Kim Woobin to recommend a perfume that would suit her. In response, Kim Woobin took out a bottle of perfume he was personally using and handed it to her, saying, "This is a gift for you, noona. Take it." Even though the fan repeatedly declined, Kim Woobin insisted and placed the perfume directly into her hands.

The moment became a hot topic online after the fan shared a video of the interaction. In the newly posted video, the fan reflected on that time, noting that it was the first time a story about her had appeared in the news, and acquaintances even reached out asking, "Isn't that you?" Since then, the product became widely known as "Kim Woobin's perfume," and Kim Woobin was recently selected as the official brand model.

Kim Woobin did not forget the special connection. The new video showed Kim Woobin spotting fans waiting for him on his way home from work. After stepping out of his car and signing autographs, he said, "I bought a gift to give to you, noona," and headed toward his car trunk. What he pulled out of the trunk was perfume he had purchased himself after visiting the store in person this past September. The retail price is known to be in the mid-100,000 won range or higher.

Handing over a shopping bag, Kim Woobin said, "I was able to shoot a commercial thanks to you, so I'm so grateful. I kept carrying it around in my car wondering when I'd run into you." Moreover, he did not prepare a gift only for that one fan. He repeatedly emphasized, "I bought quite a few because I didn't know how many people there would be. I thought it might feel awkward if you were the only one receiving one, and I wanted to give them to the other fans too. This isn't sponsored—I bought them myself. Don't misunderstand."

Ever since his debut, Kim Woobin has continued to spread positive influence by supporting underprivileged youth, pediatric cancer patients, and marginalized communities, as well as contributing whenever disaster strikes. He is set to return to television screens with tvN's new weekend drama "Gift," which premieres on December 5.

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Director and actor Maggie Gyllenhaal attends a press conference for the 31st Busan International Film Festival held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the morning of October 7.

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Director and actor Maggie Gyllenhaal participates in a Q&A session at a press conference for the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held on the morning of October 7 at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan.

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Actor Michelle Yeoh attends the press conference for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year and Gala Presentation of "My Grandma Is the Cube King" at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the morning of October 7.

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Actor Michelle Yeoh strikes a pose during a photo call at the press conference for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award and the Gala Presentation film "It's My Time," held on the morning of October 7 at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, during the 31st Busan International Film Festival.

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Director Zhang Yimou (from left), Bi Gan, Director July Jung, Samal Yeslyamova, Ishikawa Kei, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, and actor Choi Hee-seo pose for a commemorative photo at the press conference for the competition section jury of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held on the morning of October 7 at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan.

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Director Kore-eda Hirokazu and the cast of the film "Look Back" hold a Q&A session at the Gala Presentation press conference for the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held on the morning of October 7 at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan.

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Director Kore-eda Hirokazu attends the press conference for the Gala Presentation film "Look Back" at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the morning of October 7 during the 31st Busan International Film Festival.

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On the morning of October 7, moviegoers line up at the box office to purchase tickets as the 31st Busan International Film Festival takes place at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan.

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Moon Hee-jun was visibly nervous ahead of meeting his fans.

The October 6 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny" featured Moon Hee-jun preparing for his first fan meeting in 10 years.

During the episode, Moon Hee-jun and his family caught everyone's attention by dressing in 1990s retro style for the fan meeting.

Moon Hee-jun was flooded with nostalgia looking at his children's outfits. However, he quickly began nagging his wife, Park So-yul, about her outfit, drawing playful exasperation from viewers.

Later, Park So-yul supported her husband by handing out welcome drinks to the fans who had gathered to see Moon Hee-jun. In particular, she drew attention by going in full disguise to completely conceal her identity.

Touching upon this, Moon Hee-jun expressed his gratitude to his wife, saying, "I think she did that because she wasn't around back then, and she thought today was a day meant for me. Even so, it seems she really wanted to do something for her husband."

Waiting in the green room, Moon Hee-jun surprised everyone by appearing extremely nervous. It was his first official fan meeting since getting married and his first time reuniting with his fans in 10 years.

The fan meeting captured the exact vibe of that era. Starting with a voice message from Moon Hee-jun dedicated to his fans, the opening stage of the fan meeting was taken over by his children. Hee-yul and Hee-woo danced along to H.O.T.'s "Candy," drawing enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

Afterward, Moon Hee-jun reenacted a guerrilla concert as he stepped onto the stage. He was deeply moved seeing fans waving white balloons to welcome him. The fans also passionately sang a fan song for him, to which Moon Hee-jun expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, "You are people who practice impossible love," and added, "Loving someone for 30 years is truly incredible." Watching this unfold, Lee Ji-hye was also overcome with nostalgia and shed tears.

A diverse group of fans attended Moon Hee-jun's fan meeting that day—ranging from a 17-year-old fan who has supported Moon Hee-jun exclusively for three years, to a fan who became a forensic scientist after Moon Hee-jun and H.O.T. changed their outlook on the world. Moon Hee-jun was touched, saying, "You all truly grew up so well."

Meanwhile, Moon Hee-jun's fans also celebrated the birthday of his son, Hee-woo—who was born on the same date as Moon Hee-jun's debut—bringing the fan meeting to a heartwarming close.

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Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin fell to their knees in front of the gap masters.

On the October 6 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible," actors Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin appeared as "gap friends."

During the broadcast, Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin introduced their upcoming film, "CSAT: Secret of Exam Questions."

When they introduced it as a chaotic black comedy following the story of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) exam-writing committee, Yu Jae-seok looked at Yoo Jae-myung and said, "Jae-myung, you really look like an actual CSAT test writer."

Yoo Jae-myung frankly admitted that he belongs to the Hakryeokgosa generation and does not know much about the CSAT. He then asked, "Excuse me, but would it be alright if I shared a message of encouragement?"

Yoo Jae-myung smoothly delivered an encouraging message: "To all our youth currently preparing for the CSAT, you have worked so hard up to now, and there is not much time left. Please be careful not to catch a cold during this change of seasons, stay strong, and fighting!"

Yu Jae-seok marveled in response, "You're practically a broadcast machine," and Yoo Jae-myung drew attention by replying, "Honestly, I came on the show just to say this. I've developed a bit of a sense of responsibility."

After failing their first gap mission that day, the four could hardly raise their heads in front of the gap masters. Yoo Jae-myung then brought laughter by turning to Lee Sun-bin, known as the daughter of Cheonan, to ask for a lunch recommendation: "My chest feels like it's burning up, so let's eat something cold and refreshing."

The person stuck paying the bill for the meal—which ranged from perilla oil makguksu to walnut pastries—turned out to be Yu Jae-seok. In a hot-potato word-chain game, Yoo Jae-myung warmed hearts by revealing that his victory in the bet was thanks to his eight-year-old son, saying, "To be honest, I play the word-chain game about three times a day because of my son. So when they said word chain, I felt completely at ease."

Energized after enjoying the walnut pastries paid for by Yu Jae-seok and the coffee bought by Yoo Jae-myung, the four headed out to meet their second gap masters.

The four cleared stages one and two relatively smoothly. Filled with anticipation, the gap masters shouted "GO" for the third round.

However, the four failed the mission, squandering even their chance card, and once again hung their heads in dismay.

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