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Actor Byun Yo-han has appeared in the film "The Journey to Gyeongju" without receiving a fee.

"The Journey to Gyeongju" is a family revenge drama about four mothers who embark on a thrilling trip after an eight-year wait for their youngest daughter, Gyeongju, who never returned from a school trip. Lee Jung-eun, Kong Hyo-jin, Park So-dam, and Lee Yeon star in the film. Byun Yo-han contributed to the quality of the movie through a special appearance.

In this film, Byun Yo-han plays Baek Sang-hyun, a veiled figure who is the target of the four mothers' revenge. Baek Sang-hyun is the person who took the youngest daughter Gyeongju away from Ok-shil's family, and after serving an eight-year sentence, he is kidnapped by the four mothers while fast asleep under anesthesia before he can even enjoy his freedom.

To complete the chilling appearance of Baek Sang-hyun, Byun Yo-han completely erased his usual visuals by sporting unkempt hair, a shaggy beard, rough skin, and personally wearing a mouthguard for discolored teeth, while repeatedly studying his gait and nervous gaze.

This appearance came together out of loyalty, and he is known to have received no fee. Byun Yo-han shared the reason for participating without a fee, stating, "Because the project is produced by the PD of 'Will You Be There?', which was my first commercial film, my heart naturally gravitated toward it, and the scenario was truly great. It was also meaningful to be able to work together with senior and junior actors, including senior Lee Jung-eun, and I wanted to lend even a small amount of strength."

He added, "Since there is no rationality or sense of pity in this character's actions, I was able to throw myself forward boldly and act." He also shared his determination for the character, saying, "I thought that the more painful I was, the greater fear and tension the audience would feel."

Director Kim Mi-jo, who agonized over the casting of Baek Sang-hyun until right before filming, did not spare praise, saying, "The moment I heard actor Byun Yo-han's name, it felt like a lightbulb turned on in my head like fate. He is a professional actor who grasped even the hidden contexts beyond the script that I hadn't thought of and brought them out onto the screen."

"The Journey to Gyeongju," where audiences can meet the passionate performances of the four actresses and Byun Yo-han's groundbreaking transformation, will open in theaters nationwide on August 26.

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Director Hur Jin-ho, Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho will attend the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

Following the news of "The Assassin(s)" being officially invited to the Gala Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, the key figures of the film, Director Hur Jin-ho, Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho, have confirmed their attendance at the film festival.

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and behind-the-scenes forces of the First Lady assassination incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Inspired by the assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-su, the film is directed by Hur Jin-ho, known for "Christmas in August" and "One Fine Spring Day," and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The four individuals are scheduled to attend the film festival together for their world premiere schedule, sharing a meaningful time with global audiences meeting "The Assassin(s)" for the first time.

Equipped with a rich story completed by adding cinematic imagination to a true story and the dense ensemble of South Korea's representative actors, "The Assassin(s)" aims to further heighten anticipation for the film by unveiling it on a world-class film festival stage ahead of its official release this Chuseok.

"The Assassin(s)" can be met in theaters this Chuseok.

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SBS audition project "The Ballad of Us Season 2" has successfully completed its first step for its second season.

Set to premiere in October, "The Ballad of Us Season 2" finalized its lineup of eight judges known as the top 100 ears—featuring Jun Hyun-moo, Jung Jae-hyung, Cha Tae-hyun, Park Kyung-rim, Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, Roy Kim, and Jung Seung-hwan—and completed its first recording on August 8 and 9.

Following a major craze last year that ranked number one in 20-49 viewership ratings across all episodes and surpassed 100 million cumulative online views, "The Ballad of Us" is returning for an even more powerful second season. During the first recording held on August 8 and 9, young contestants with an average age of 17.9 performed masterpieces from popular music history, and one contestant's performance brought all the judges to a standing ovation.

Notably, actor Moon Geun-young returned to fixed variety programming for the first time in seven years, joining as the first female judge to enthusiastic cheers from the set. Moon disarmed Jun Hyun-moo, Jung Jae-hyung, and Cha Tae-hyun with her delicate evaluations and unexpected charms, raising anticipation.

Self-proclaimed "ballad kid" Joo Woo-jae threatened existing music team members like Jung Jae-hyung and Jung Seung-hwan with his extensive knowledge of popular music while serving as a mood maker on set with his unique energy.

Roy Kim, a winner of an audition program himself, offered heartfelt advice to contestants who chose him as their role model while showing delightful chemistry with "K-Pop Star 4" runner-up Jung Seung-hwan, warming up the set.

Signaling another syndrome from the very first recording with the performances of the three new faces and touching stages, "The Ballad of Us Season 2" is scheduled to premiere in October. 

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Child actor-turned-star Kal So-won recently shared an update on her life as an adult, showing off her enduring lovely charm.

On the August 10th episode of KBS YouTube channel "Gag Concert" segment "Malja Show", Kal So-won was spotted in the audience. Kal So-won shot to stardom in 2013 by playing the role of Ye-seung in the film "Miracle in Cell No. 7", becoming one of the youngest-ever nominees for Best Actress and Best New Actress at the Daejong Film Awards. She made her debut in the 2012 SBS drama "Take Care of Us, Captain". Having become an adult last year, she has been continuing her career as actor Kal So-won, shedding her child actor title.

During the broadcast, Kim Young-hee asked Kal So-won if she had any special worries, to which Kal So-won replied, "I think the fact that I don't really have any worries is my worry." She drew attention by describing her personality, saying, "I'm living life like flowing water." Hearing that Kal So-won is now 21 years old this year, Kim Young-hee expressed surprise, asking, "How old are you to already be living like that?"

When asked if there were any hardships since she has been active since she was little, Kal So-won mentioned on the show that she frequently gets asked questions like "Isn't it hard being trapped in a mold?", but shared her thoughts by saying, "Whether people remember me as Ye-seung, as Kal So-won, or as that baby from "Miracle in Cell No. 7", no matter how they remember me, I am so grateful." In particular, she showed a more mature attitude by adding, "I'm just grateful that they remember me."

When asked if the public's attention during her childhood was burdensome, she looked back and shared that while it initially felt like going to play at a broadcasting station, there was a period when it was somewhat uncomfortable when people recognized and approached her. However, she explained that as she became a middle and high school student, she realized there are many people who want to do it but cannot, which changed her perspective into one of gratitude.

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SUPER JUNIOR member SIWON has posted a message regarding groupmate HEECHUL, who retracted his remarks and publicly apologized over a controversy surrounding the national flag on Incheon's Liberation Day commemorative banners.

Recently, regarding HEECHUL raising an issue that the national flag on the banner was inverted and then subsequently apologizing, SIWON wrote on social media, "To add a cautious word, I have known hyung for about 23 years, so we know each other very well." He continued, "Since he isn't usually like this, but has been acting nice lately, getting older, and feeling social responsibility, he spoke with too much politeness, and it seems many people didn't catch his intention."

He added, "We are meeting next week, so I will listen to the detailed story in the 'interrogation room' then."

Previously, the two raised issues together regarding Incheon City's banners commemorating the 81st Liberation Day. The controversy spread as criticisms emerged that the Taegeuk symbol and trigrams on the national flag held by the independence activist in the banner were depicted in reverse compared to the standard form. Incheon City previously explained that the flag was not drawn incorrectly, but rather depicted from an upward angle looking up at an independence activist waving the national flag.

On the 8th, HEECHUL posted a strong-worded criticism on social media along with a photo of the banner, and SIWON joined in at the time by leaving a national flag emoji. However, just a day later on the 9th, HEECHUL apologized, stating, "I did not properly recognize the form of a person holding the national flag and got angry simply upon seeing the flag drawing for a moment," adding, "It is clearly my fault caused by a lack of spatial awareness and hastiness."

In contrast, on the 10th, SIWON posted Incheon City's banner alongside Liberation Day-related images used by other government agencies and local authorities on social media, continuing to raise the issue by stating, "I think that acknowledging and correcting the wrong part is a more responsible attitude than offering explanations."

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The upcoming film "CSAT: Secret of Exam Questions", which draws attention with its fascinating subject matter centered around South Korea's College Scholastic Ability Test, is slated for release this October.

"CSAT: Secret of Exam Questions" is a chaotic mission comedy following Maeng Bo-ram, a high school Korean language teacher from a small provincial town who accidentally ends up joining a sequestered committee for 40 days to work on the CSAT—classified as a Level 2 national secret in South Korea—as she struggles to create "flawless questions" free of typos and controversies. This marks the feature directorial and screenwriting debut of Lee Yong-jae, who previously explored the theme of education through individual storytelling in "In Our Prime".

Lee Sun-bin stars as Maeng Bo-ram, the Korean language teacher who enters the CSAT camp due to an administrative error, alongside Yoo Jae-myung as Moon Ju-yeol, the head of the Korean language test committee; Kim Young-min as Park Kyung-tae, the head of the review committee; and Jeon Seok-ho as Gi Jun-su, an official from the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation who actually manages the 40-day quarantine. This marks their first time working together. They are joined by Kim Kyung-min, Lee Jin-hee, Hwang Bora, Jung Soo-young, Lee Joong-ok, and Ryu Kyung-hwan as test committee members with diverse majors and personalities who fill the secretive CSAT camp.

Released to commemorate 100 days until the CSAT, the launching poster features a CSAT Korean language test paper filling the screen with a computer-use marker resting on top. Underlines, circles, and traces of erased and rewritten text are visible across the reading passages, while light and shadows filtering through blinds cut across the test paper, hinting at the atmosphere of the room. The title "Secret", written in bold red colored pencil, captures attention and sparks curiosity about the hidden story within.

The accompanying launching trailer opens with scenes of South Korea on the day of the CSAT. Against the backdrop of cheering crowds in front of test centers, flight takeoffs and landings controlled to accommodate the listening test, police cars transporting test-takers, temples with ongoing prayers, and the stock exchange opening at a delayed time, the phrase "Level 2 National Secret" appears to build curiosity. Following the subtitle "Top Secret Project," buses loaded with luggage, baggage security checkpoints reminiscent of an airport, a banner reading "We warmly welcome the CSAT test committee members to your entry," and a hand quickly highlighting precautions on a confidentiality pledge flash by. With the phrase "The secrets of exam creation that the entire nation never knew are revealed!" opening the door to the sequestered 40 days, committee members are shown grabbing each other by the collars over a single line of a reading passage, followed by the bewildered face of Maeng Bo-ram (Lee Sun-bin) caught in the middle, raising anticipation for where the tension and laughter in this room will burst. The trailer concludes with the copy "2027 CSAT, D-100 Ahead" and a countdown screen, signaling the official countdown to its release.

As the first Korean film to unveil the sequestered 40 days of the test-creation headquarters that the entire nation has been curious about, "CSAT: Secret of Exam Questions" is scheduled to be released in theaters in October. 

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From fateful cinematic narratives to bold, straightforward choices, the love lines among the eight young participants of "Love Against Time," revolving around the span of 100 minutes, have officially begun.

On the second episode of the SBS dating reality show "Love Against Time," broadcast on the 10th, the first dates of Kim Seonho and Jung Yeji, Han Dogon and Seo Robin, and Kim Ryunki and Seo Robin were revealed, along with the results of the second day's "Room of Time" selections.

During the broadcast, it was revealed that Kim Seonho's fated connection, which had drawn interest since the first episode, was Jung Yeji, touching viewers. The two shared a special connection six years ago when they exchanged secret blog comments while battling illness, supporting each other. Kim Seonho confessed, "I think the person I know is Yeji," and host Jung Yonghwa marveled, "Even a movie wouldn't script it like this."

However, the atmosphere shifted after the date. When Kim Seonho and Kang Minyoung were seen cooking together affectionately, Jung Yeji expressed bitterness by saying, "Was it just my misunderstanding?", creating a subtle tension.

Intense psychological warfare among the other contestants also continued. Han Dogon poured all of his 100 minutes into Seo Robin, showing affectionate manners that earned him the nickname of a man who goes straight for what he wants, while Kim Ryunki maintained cautious consideration in the face of the realistic barrier of illness.

In the subsequent "Room of Time" on the second night, "all-in strategies" poured out as Han Dogon, Kim Nayoung, Kim Jongeun, and Kang Minyoung invested all 100 minutes into a single person.

Among them, the protagonist of the biggest plot twist was Seo Robin. While deliberating between the sincere feelings of Han Dogon and Kim Ryunki, Seo Robin made the shocking choice to go all-in on Kim Jongeun, defying expectations and throwing the studio into utter chaos.

Immediately following the broadcast, an online community post highlighting the secret comment narrative of Kim Seonho and Jung Yeji from six years ago surpassed 40,000 views, gathering explosive attention.

"Love Against Time," which promises rapidly intersecting relationships among the young participants alongside new 100-minute dates, airs every Monday at 10 p.m.

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Singer Hong Kyung-min is set to join his wife Kim Yu-na on SBS's "You're my destiny" to confess a marriage crisis 13 years into their marriage.

Airings on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:40 PM, "You're my destiny" will premiere the daily life of Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na as they struggle with conflicts regarding parenting differences.

During a recent studio recording, Hong Kyung-min, the singer behind the hit song "Shaky Friendship," made an appearance, while it was revealed that his wife Kim Yu-na is a traditional Korean music elite, drawing attention. Hong Kyung-min showcased a sweet morning routine with his two elementary school daughters who have grown up fast, but soon confessed, "My wife and I are shaking," revealing conflicts caused by differences in their parenting views. Wife Kim Yu-na also vented her frustration, saying, "He has ruined everything."

On this day, Hong Kyung-min brought laughter by constantly bringing up stories from the past during conversations. In particular, when he mentioned the days when he was called a lookalike for Go Soo, he faced jeers from the cast members, but then directly revealed decisive evidence footage, drawing a twist reaction of "He really has that vibe."

Meanwhile, "irresponsible dad" Hong Kyung-min carried out a secret rebellion with his two daughters behind their mother's back. Unlike his wife who usually restricts purchases, he bought everything the daughters wanted and headed to another "holy land for children," continuing his reckless spending. In the end, Kim Yu-na raided the scene and burst into anger, saying, "I am so mad," making the studio tense.

The rebellion of the three father-daughter members and the crisis of the couple Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na will be revealed on "You're my destiny" airing tonight, Tuesday, August 11, at 10:40 PM.

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The first short-form drama "In The Name Of Beauty," planned and produced by production company CHUNGKEUM (CEO Kim Kyung-min, and directed by Myung Jae-ha), has surpassed 300 million cumulative views globally.

Consisting of 44 episodes released exclusively on TikTok, the work recorded 100 million cumulative views within 6 days of its release and 300 million cumulative views within 12 days (as of August 11).

"In The Name Of Beauty" is an office romantic comedy that follows rookie employee Siwon (actor Son Ju-yeon), who dreams of joining the K-beauty company "Blanc," as she grows through competition, friendship, and love.

Rather than focusing on fast pacing and strong provocative elements, the drama stands out for incorporating the narrative style unique to K-dramas, centered on interpersonal relationships, emotional lines, and character growth, into a short-form format. Production company CHUNGKEUM focused on the potential that the emotional sensibility and storytelling structure unique to Korean dramas can maintain sufficient competitiveness even in short-form content.

Actors Son Ju-yeon, Lee Jin-hyuk, Kim Sa-hee, and Park Hee-jung appeared alongside Indonesian TikTok creator Jesselin to heighten immersion. Providing English and Indonesian subtitles for a Korean-produced work and collaborating with local creators led to positive responses in markets such as Southeast Asia.

CHUNGKEUM CEO Kim Kyung-min shared, "Even though languages and cultures differ, the anxiety, love, and dreams felt by youth are the same," adding, "I hope this becomes a medium through which young generation around the world can share their emotions."

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As actor Hayoung becomes embroiled in controversy over her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese history, her agency has apologized for its hasty initial response and reversed its official stance.

On the 11th, her agency, BISTUS Entertainment, released an official statement regarding the suspicions surrounding Hayoung's late great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, saying, "We are sharing our agency's position regarding the family history of actor Hayoung that was recently reported."

The agency bowed its head, stating, "As a result of additional checks regarding what we previously stated as 'groundless,' we confirmed that records actually exist showing that her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, had his name listed on the council member list of the Daejeong Chinmokhoe in 1916. We sincerely apologize for causing confusion by hastily answering that it was 'groundless' without sufficient verification."

Previously, Hayoung appeared on a variety program and drew attention by revealing her family's four-generation medical background, sharing, "My great-grandfather learned medicine in Japan and was the first Western medical doctor to open a practice in Korea, and he even treated Emperor Gojong."

However, immediately after the broadcast, it was revealed that her great-grandfather was Ahn Sang-ho, who became the first Korean to obtain a Japanese medical license during the Japanese colonial period, raising suspicions surrounding his past actions. Interview content from a 1918 article in the Japanese colonial newspaper Maeil Shinbo emphasizing a Japanese lifestyle—such as "I am just like a Japanese person. I don't wear a single piece of Joseon clothing and cannot eat spicy food"—was re-lit. In addition, suspicions involving him in the alleged poisoning at the time of Emperor Gojong's death in 1919 and his history of activities in the pro-Japanese organization "Daejeong Chinmokhoe" came to light, causing the controversy to spread widely.

The agency stated, "Hayoung mentioned her family's four-generation medical family history in the process of responding to questions during a recent broadcast program appearance. The actor herself feels very heavy-hearted that this unintentionally caused a controversy."

They added, "Through this incident, our agency has deeply realized how much careful verification is needed when conveying historical facts and an individual's background to the public. Hayoung also deeply takes to heart the concern caused by this incident, and will approach things with a more cautious and humble attitude moving on."

While some views exist that Hayoung's great-grandfather's pro-Japanese actions cannot be concluded since he was not listed in the Center for Historical Truth and Justice's biographical dictionary of pro-Japanese collaborators, criticisms continue that the agency's hasty denial and reversal of its stance only fueled the controversy.

With Hayoung facing unexpected headwinds as she continued her rising momentum by releasing the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" recently, attention is focused on her future moves and the public's gaze.

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Jeon Uk-min, the younger brother of actor Jeon So-min, shared his current situation of working as a delivery worker while pursuing his dream of acting.

On August 11, Jeon Uk-min posted a short vlog video on his personal social media with the caption, "Running today as well." In the video, he candidly expressed his thoughts, saying, "My older sister is a famous actor. Thanks to my sister, I've also appeared on broadcasts several times. That's why I also dreamed of becoming an actor. You could say it feels close when you're by her side. So I actually thought I would do well. But the wall of reality was much higher than I thought."

Jeon Uk-min, who is thirty-eight years old, emphasized, "People around me think I have a lot of money because my sister is a celebrity. But that money has nothing to do with me. It's all money my sister earned." He added, "I do delivery work to do what I want to do. Sometimes it's embarrassing. At this age, doing delivery work is hard to talk about," while also revealing footage of himself doing deliveries.

Even so, he expressed his determination not to give up. He added, "People around me say it's too late. Isn't there a saying that 'when you think it's too late, it's really late'? But there is also the opposite saying. The saying 'when you think it's too late is the fastest time.' I decided to believe in the latter and keep running today."

Meanwhile, Jeon Uk-min is known as the younger brother of Jeon So-min and has appeared on SBS entertainment shows such as "Running Man" for special family episodes, and also filmed a video working out together at a gym on Kim Jong-kook's YouTube channel "GYM JONG KOOK". 

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RIIZE member EUNSEOK is attending a fashion brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 11th.

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WONBIN of the group RIIZE is attending a fashion brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 11th.

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ANTON of the group RIIZE poses during a fashion brand photo wall event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 11th.

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SBS "Whenever Possible" returns for its season 5 premiere with unprecedented guests who leave Yu Jae-seok, Yoo Yeonseok, Hwang Jung-min, and Jung Hoyeon completely speechless.

Airings tonight at 9 PM KST on August 11, the season 5 premiere of SBS "Whenever Possible" features "Yoo-Yoo MCs" Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok alongside "gap friends" and actors Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hoyeon as they visit the spare moments of Jungnang-gu, Seoul.

On this broadcast, three older women who have been attending night school together to learn Hangeul for years appear as the gap friends, showing off their explosive wit.

The night school mothers started off with sharp remarks, saying, "In the old days, when we went to withdraw money, we couldn't read so we couldn't find it, but now we can't find it because we have no money," bringing an immediate burst of laughter. When two of the mothers started speaking simultaneously about different topics in a back-and-forth conversation, Yu Jae-seok could not hide his bewildered expression, remarking, "It feels like we're shooting a sitcom."

Following this, Yu Jae-seok, Yoo Yeonseok, Hwang Jung-min, and Jung Hoyeon take on a fateful chalk flicking game for the night school mothers' dining out expenses. Throughout the game, the night school mothers expressed their nervousness by saying, "I'm worried we won't succeed" and "My heart is pounding," making the cast break out in a cold sweat. In response, Yoo Yeonseok soothed the mothers' hearts with sweet manners, saying, "We'll definitely succeed this time."

In particular, Yu Jae-seok, who had previously been called "practice Messi" due to making repeated mistakes in actual practice, drew attention by showing an unexpected chalk-flicking accuracy. Following Yu Jae-seok's unexpected performance, Yoo Yeonseok could not hide his surprise, saying, "Hyung has a really good feel for it this time."

Whether the four people succeeded in securing the dining out expenses for the three night school mothers will be revealed on the season 5 premiere of "Whenever Possible" airing tonight at 9 PM on August 11.

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Group BIGBANG has heightened anticipation by releasing a group visual photo ahead of their new song release in four years.

YG Entertainment posted '[BiiiG] VISUAL PHOTO - iii ver.' on its official social media on the 11th. Following the previously revealed title poster, this image offers a glimpse into the visual concept of the new song.

In the released photo, BIGBANG displayed an intense presence within a red-lit space. Bold styling, such as jackets adorned with accessories, studded belts, and python-patterned tops, caught the eye. Global fans' interest is also growing with the successive release of teaser content. Reactions guessing the concept of the new song continue, focusing on colors such as blue, red, and yellow, as well as the song title and styling.

BIGBANG will release their new digital single [BiiiG] at 6 PM on the 19th, which marks their 20th debut anniversary. YG stated regarding the song, "It is a song that most clearly shows the present of BIGBANG as they celebrate their 20th debut anniversary."

Along with the release of their new song, BIGBANG will embark on their 20th debut anniversary world tour, "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 〈XX : COSMOS〉".

Starting in Goyang from the 21st to the 23rd, they will hold a total of 33 shows across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. In addition, they plan to celebrate their 20th debut anniversary by holding fan events and media exhibitions around the Han River and Jamsil areas.

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THE BOYZ member YOUNGHOON has announced a special summer with fans.

YOUNGHOON will hold the "2026 YOUNGHOON Fan Meeting <泳: Flow To You>" on August 29 at 2 PM and 7 PM KST at the Yonsei University Grand Auditorium in Seoul. This fan meeting marks his first event since THE BOYZ's group activities and news of YOUNGHOON's exclusive contract with Namoo Actors became known.

The title "<泳: Flow To You>" is derived from the hanja character "泳" (young) in his name, carrying the meanings of "swimming" and "flowing" to express the natural connection between YOUNGHOON and his fandom, THE B. In the released poster, YOUNGHOON smiles while holding an ice cream against a lush green backdrop.

His agency, Namoo Actors, stated, "This fan meeting started from YOUNGHOON's desire to communicate closely with THE B. It holds even greater meaning as it is an in-person meeting held in August, the month of YOUNGHOON's birthday." They added, "We plan to gift those who visit the venue with unforgettable moments."

Tickets for the "2026 YOUNGHOON Fan Meeting <泳: Flow To You>" will open on August 13 at 8 PM via Ticketlink.

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Stray Kids member CHANGBIN continued his positive influence by donating 100 million won in celebration of his birthday.

CHANGBIN delivered a total of 100 million won in donations to Samsung Medical Center on August 11 for his birthday. The funds will be used to support treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent patients and to provide emotional support programs for patient families, with 50 million won allocated to each cause.

CHANGBIN shared his thoughts, saying, "Thanks to the immense love sent by our fans, I was able to share a meaningful contribution in honor of my birthday. I sincerely hope that my heart reaches everywhere in need and serves as a small ray of hope and warm comfort."

CHANGBIN has consistently maintained a path of giving. In 2023, he delivered emergency relief donations for the earthquake in Turkey and Syria through the international relief organization The Promise, earning a spot in the Honors Club. On his birthday in 2025, he also delivered donations to Samsung Medical Center to support surgery and treatment costs as well as emotional support programs for underprivileged pediatric and adolescent patients. That same year, alongside his Stray Kids members, he donated funds to Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association and the social welfare organization World Vision to aid wildfire damage recovery in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions, and also contributed to World Vision in Hong Kong to support recovery from the Hong Kong fires.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids is actively promoting with their mini album "THIS & THAT," released on the 7th. On August 29 and 30, as part of their new world tour "RUN IT," they are set to hold a solo concert at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, making history as the first overseas male artist to do so.

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The sentencing hearing for individual A, who was put on trial for stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, is set to take place.

On the 11th, the Goyang Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court will hold the sentencing hearing for A, whom Hwang Jung-min filed a complaint against for violating the Stalking Punishment Act and other charges. The prosecution's sentencing recommendation is expected to be made during the trial.

Hwang Jung-min filed a complaint against A in August of last year for charges including violations of the Stalking Punishment Act. Following this, the court issued a summary order of 3 million won in fines against A in February of the following year, but A appealed the decision and requested a formal trial.

The conflict between the two, who were previously known as an actor and a fan, escalated when A used social media to release photos, text messages, and call recordings claiming a personal relationship with Hwang Jung-min. In response, Hwang Jung-min's side released an official statement defining A as a stalking suspect who had continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min, noting that the court had issued three provisional measures, including restraining orders.

Regarding the posts released by A, they warned of a strong response, stating, "We plan to take additional legal action regarding maliciously edited posts."

However, A denied the stalking charges, claiming that they had personal exchanges with Hwang Jung-min and even pursued business together. Furthermore, A characterized the situation as "emotional, sexual, and labor exploitation occurring amid an asymmetry of power."

A also filed a damages lawsuit worth approximately 200 million won against Hwang Jung-min. A claimed to have suffered losses in the process of working on a soju business project proposed by Hwang Jung-min after the project was cancelled. The Seoul Central District Court referred the civil case to mediation last June, and a mediation date is scheduled for the 14th.

A's exposés targeting Hwang Jung-min continued until the morning of the 11th, the day of the sentencing hearing for the charges including violations of the Stalking Punishment Act. A has continued to upload multiple posts on social media, exposing and criticizing Hwang Jung-min.

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Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed the film "The Assassin(s)", shared that his greatest focus when directing a film based on a true story was maintaining a balanced perspective.

Attending the press conference for "The Assassin(s)" held at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on the morning of the 10th, Director Hur stated, "Since this film is motivated by a real event, I tried to balance the different perspectives looking at that incident."

He added, "While reviewing research materials and interviews, I aimed to maintain a balanced view without leaning toward any preconceived notions on either side. Also, as we adopted the style of a mystery thriller while making this into a film, I worked hard to build tension and pacing fitting for that genre."

"The Assassin(s)" is inspired by the assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo, which took place on August 15, 1974. Director Hur recalled his memories of the time, saying, "It was an event that happened when I was in the fifth grade of elementary school." He emphasized, "I tried to use my memories while recreating the 1970s. Although not many locations evoking that era remain, I paid a lot of attention to bringing out the details."

Director Hur plans to shed multi-faceted light on the modern historical tragedy of the First Lady assassination through the perspectives of Cheol-gu (Yoo Hai-jin), a police officer tracking the truth of the case, and reporters Jae-hwan (Park Hae-il) and Young-il (Lee Minho), who pursue the mastermind behind it.

The film is scheduled to meet audiences in theaters this Chuseok season.

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Actor Kim Ji-won has shared her warm influence for children in need.

On August 10, Seoul National University Children's Hospital announced that Kim Ji-won donated 100 million won on August 7 to support the ward environment improvement project and treatment costs for low-income patients.

This donation will be used to ease the medical expense burden for pediatric patients with severe, rare, and intractable diseases and their families coming from all over the country, allowing them to receive treatment in a safer and more comfortable environment.

Kim Ji-won stated, "While filming the drama 'Doctor X', I got a close look at the stories of the hardworking medical staff and the sick children, which made me decide to make this donation. I want to express my sincere gratitude and support to the medical staff, pediatric patients, and their families who are still working hard in the field."

Chae Jong-hee, director of Seoul National University Children's Hospital, expressed deep gratitude, saying, "We will put the donation to precious use to help pediatric families struggling with the burden of treatment costs and to ensure that children coming to the hospital from all over the country with hope can focus on their treatment in a safe and friendly space."

Kim Ji-won is preparing for her small-screen comeback, taking on the role of genius doctor Gye Su-jeong in the upcoming SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" scheduled to air in the second half of this year. 

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The "Room of Time" opened for its second day.

On the August 10 broadcast of SBS's "Love Against Time", Seo Robin enjoyed dates with Han Dogon following her date with Kim Ryunki.

After the dates concluded, the time each participant sent to one another was revealed. Kim Ryunki discovered that Seo Robin had sent him 10 minutes.

He asked Seo Robin about the meaning behind the 10 minutes. Seo Robin answered honestly, "To be honest, since this is still in progress, when I imagined it, I tend not to like relationships where the other person completely adapts to me. I think a relationship is about adjusting to each other. But I started worrying that there might be aspects I wouldn't be able to adapt to. Because of that, I had a lot of thoughts and needed time to ponder."

Hearing this, Kim Ryunki said, "I started having a lot of thoughts. Rather than feeling upset, I didn't expect the things I was worried about to approach so quickly, so I think I was taken aback."

Seo Robin shared her realistic concerns, saying, "Assuming we were to date later on, I thought there would be many things I would have to adjust to. I realized rather late that he drinks cold beverages slowly, and I missed that. So I thought that having to adjust might become overwhelming for me."

Kim Ryunki expressed his bewilderment at facing the reason why he had hesitated to date due to his battle with illness, saying, "I felt a sense of helplessness. The moment the other person has those worries no matter what I say right now, it can't be resolved, and I was also worried that the hardship would spread."

Later, the two returned to the house. Late at night, Seo Robin came to find Kim Ryunki. She told him that she felt like she spoke too rashly, saying, "I think I was scared too. I'm sorry if I ended up hurting you without meaning to, Ryunki."

Seo Robin explained the reason for apologizing to Kim Ryunki, saying, "Ever since I experienced fighting an illness, I wanted the other person to look at me without prejudice, but I was actually the one looking at things that way, so I was sorry."

Hearing this, Kim Ryunki comforted Seo Robin instead, saying, "To be honest, when I heard those words earlier, it felt like my worries were becoming a reality because I heard the exact topic I worry about most from my date, so I felt a slight wall. Of course, anyone would want to meet someone healthy, and I think that's only natural, so I hope you don't feel sorry."

At the end of the broadcast, the Day 2 Room of Time opened. The participants showed changes compared to their choices in the first Room of Time.

Kim Nayoung sent 100 minutes to Han Dogon, Kim Jongeun sent 100 minutes to Kang Minyoung, and Kang Minyoung sent 100 minutes to Kim Seonho.

Watching this, the panelists applauded the participants' courageous choices, saying, "Now people know. They know you shouldn't be ambiguous, and that if you want to meet someone, you have to go all-in."

Jung Yeji and Kim Seonho, whose destined connection was revealed on Day 1, had slightly different feelings. Jung Yeji's affection grew after her date with Kim Seonho. However, after the date, Kim Seonho was confused about whether the feelings he felt were romantic or simply the intimacy of a long-standing connection.

Additionally, unlike Jung Yeji's desire to have deeper conversations back at the house after the date, Kim Seonho went grocery shopping and prepared a meal with the other participants, which left Jung Yeji troubled.

Because of this, Jung Yeji and Kim Seonho once again sent only 50 minutes to each other. They each sent their remaining 50 minutes to Han Dogon and Seo Robin, drawing attention.

Meanwhile, Han Dogon, who went on a date with Seo Robin on this day, once again sent 100 minutes to Seo Robin, while Kim Ryunki sent 70 minutes to Seo Robin, slightly less than before.

As a result, Seo Robin received the most time. Regarding her previous two dates, she said, "The one who was fun was Ryunki, but if I were to date, I'd want to date someone like Dogon."

However, contrary to everyone's expectations, her final choice was Kim Jongeun. In particular, Seo Robin went all-in on Kim Jongeun by sending all 100 minutes given to her, raising curiosity about why she made that choice.

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Seo Robin and Han Do-gon found out how much time they had spent on each other.

On the August 10 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time," Seo Robin enjoyed a date with Han Do-gon.

On this day's broadcast, lifelong single Seo Robin and mature man Han Do-gon went on a date led by Han Do-gon. After stopping by a vintage shop for shopping and having a meal, a text message arrived for the two. It was a notification that their 110-minute date had come to an end.

With this, the two found out exactly how many minutes each had spent on the other. Seo Robin shared, "I didn't expect the numbers to come out like that. I was a bit overwhelmed about how to talk about this time, but on the other hand, I was surprised that he sent all 100 minutes to me."

Meanwhile, Han Do-gon drew attention by saying, "It didn't matter to me how many minutes the other person spent on me. I had already spent 100 minutes on Robin, and that's how we were able to go on a date. I wanted to put meaning in that."

Not knowing Han Do-gon's true feelings, Seo Robin did not know what to do about the awkward atmosphere. In response, Han Do-gon earned admiration by showing no regrets about his choice, stating, "I made that choice because I was confident that doing so would lead to a date. That's just my style. Who knows when an opportunity like this will come around again?"

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Kim Seonho confessed his special connection with Jeong Ye-ji.

On the August 10 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time", Kim Seonho and Jeong Ye-ji enjoyed a date.

During the broadcast, the two went on their first date and could not hide their excitement for each other. Jeong Ye-ji said, "Should I say we had no points of intersection? Since we never talked just the two of us, I thought it wouldn't work out this time, but I was so surprised," expressing that she had not expected a date with Kim Seonho.

The two, who seemed both similar and different, naturally engaged in conversation. Kim Seonho then asked Jeong Ye-ji, "You've been running a blog for a really long time, right? Among the people who did blog activities, is there anyone who stands out to me?"

In response, Jeong Ye-ji said, "When I was going through a really hard time, there was someone who came to my blog every day and prayed for me. In a way, they were someone with no points of intersection, but that person stands out to me the most."

Jeong Ye-ji also recalled those precious connections, saying, "And the people who left comments every time said they were curious about everyday logs rather than illness battle logs from then on. So I really hoped for the day when I would also share everyday logs."

Hearing this, Kim Seonho surprised everyone by saying, "But I think the person I know is you, Yeji. I feel like blog neighbors with you, Yeji. So I actually saw your updates recently as well."

Kim Seonho continued, "It suddenly occurred to me that your name sounded a bit familiar. When you first moved in, I wondered if you looked like the person I saw on the blog, and I was half in doubt. But I became certain from the writing I took out of the envelope and read yesterday. I thought it was writing I had heard before."

He also recalled their supportive messages left for each other six years ago, saying, "I started my blog around the time I began battling my illness, and back then, Yeji was the first one to leave a comment on my post."

Jeong Ye-ji caught attention by revealing that her feelings grew stronger for this fated connection, stating, "We exchanged comments six years ago. I was very surprised and curious about what kind of conversations we had. And after hearing that story, my heart opened right up."

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Who is the destined match mentioned by Kim Seonho?

On the August 10 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time", the identity of the destined match that Kim Seonho talked about was finally revealed.

In this episode, Kim Seonho was the very last person to enter the Room of Time. Upon his appearance, the panelists reacted by saying, "Oh, there he is. I was dying to know about this," recalling what Kim Seonho had said in the previous broadcast.

Previously, Kim Seonho had stated, "I know that person. I think the person I had in mind is correct," and described "that person" as feeling like destiny.

The first person Kim Seonho gave time to was Seo Robin. Kim Seonho allotted 50 minutes to Seo Robin. In response, the panelists made a fuss, saying, "Was it Robin? But wait, how did he know?"

However, Kim Seonho soon filled the remaining 50 minutes entirely with Jung Ye-ji's time. "That person" he had been talking about turned out to be Jung Ye-ji. The panelists could not hide their astonishment, especially since the two of them were also the very first people to meet at the house.

Expressing their curiosity, the panelists wondered about the relationship between the two, noting that Jung Ye-ji did not remember while only Kim Seonho did, saying, "What could this be? I am so, so curious."

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