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Actor Kim Seolhyun is set to greet viewers worldwide through the Netflix series "Tantara."

Kim Seolhyun attended the "What Next" stage at "Netfl-Janchi," an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of Netflix Korea held at the Culture Tank in Sangam-dong, Seoul, on October 24, where she personally introduced her upcoming project.

Scheduled to premiere on December 11, "Tantara" is set against the backdrop of the South Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s, portraying the coming-of-age journey of individuals who lived fiercely while chasing their dreams of success. Kim Seolhyun takes on the role of Minhee, a daring character who pushes forward toward success, and stars alongside Song Hyekyo, who plays Minja.

Speaking at the event, Kim Seolhyun introduced "Tantara" as "a work where dreams of success and care for one another shine through, even amidst a barbaric and violent reality."

Meanwhile, Kim Seolhyun is set to continue her busy lineup of acting projects in the second half of the year, including "Tantara," portraying the supernatural being Yeoni in JTBC's upcoming drama "Human X Gumiho," and making a special appearance as secretary Lee Ae-rin in the new Disney+ series "Real Man."

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For the first time in the show's history, adorably charming canine 'gap hosts' are set to appear on SBS's "Whenever Possible".

Airing at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, "Whenever Possible" features MCs Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok alongside guests Seo Hyun-jin and Lee Chun-hee as they take on spare moments in Nowon-gu, Seoul.

On this broadcast, a family of retrievers who have retired from serving as guide dogs for the visually impaired and are living their second chapter of life visit as the gap hosts. Fellow dog lovers Yoo Yeonseok ("Rita's dad") and Seo Hyun-jin ("Cider's mom") are instantly captivated by the pure charm of the six retrievers welcoming them with wagging tails.

In particular, when the retrievers mistake fortune cookies for dog treats and look at them with earnest eyes, the two burn with a stronger determination to succeed than ever, saying, "What are we going to do about their eyes? We really have to succeed."

The four then step up to secure the treats through a customized game of Frisbee toss for the dogs. Yoo Yeonseok in particular demonstrates his skills as "Rita's dad" by showing off the Frisbee-tossing abilities he has honed with Rita, drawing exclamations from those on set. Seo Hyun-jin also sparks anticipation by showing her competitive drive, saying, "I will practice more too. I really want to succeed."

Whether Yoo Yeonseok and Seo Hyun-jin can win the hearts of the six retrievers and deliver a generous gift, along with the cast members' Frisbee-throwing struggles after being completely disarmed by the dogs' charms, will be revealed on "Whenever Possible," airing on Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 p.m. 

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Actor Kim Ji-won successfully wrapped up her solo fan meeting held after two years, gifting fans unforgettable memories.

On October 24 and 25, Kim Ji-won held her 2026 fan meeting "WONEDERLAND" at the Main Auditorium of Sungshin Women's University Woonjung Green Campus, spending a special time with fans.

That day, Kim opened the fan meeting by singing Baek Yerin's "Whenever" live alongside her own sweet piano performance. She delivered a deeply moving moment to fans who had eagerly waited to see her playing the piano on stage.

A variety of segments also heated up the energy at the venue. Through the "Wonder Bingo" segment, Kim pulled off dance and iconic line challenges, and during the "One-day Class" segment, she proved her extraordinary love for fans by personally crafting and gifting beaded bracelets and lucky turtle hand mirrors.

In particular, opening the second half of the event, following up on her "My House" stage from her previous fan meeting, she recreated the performance of Girls' Generation's "Genie" (Tell Me Your Wish) to passionate cheers. Towards the close of the show, she led the entire audience in a sing-along with PSY's "Entertainer," and added a lasting impression until the very end with a "Hi-Bye" event making eye contact with each and every fan.

Kim shared her heartfelt thoughts, saying, "I prepared hard with the desire to make One-day (the fandom name) smile, and I hope you enjoyed it. It was such a happy time for me as well, and thank you so much for always supporting me."

Following the Seoul fan meeting, Kim is scheduled to continue her Asia fan meeting tour in cities including Macau, Taipei, Yokohama, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Bangkok.

Meanwhile, Kim Ji-won is currently appearing as Gye Soo-jung in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Mafia in White."

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JANG WONYOUNG of the group IVE poses at a photo call event celebrating the launch of a fashion brand's new collection held in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the morning of October 27.

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Donghwa of the group KickFlip poses at a photo wall event celebrating a fashion brand's new product launch, held in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the morning of October 27.

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Jaemin of the group NCT poses at a photo wall event celebrating a fashion brand's new product launch, held on the morning of October 27 in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

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Hyunjae of the group THE BOYZ poses at a photo wall event celebrating the launch of a fashion brand's new products, held on the morning of October 27 in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

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Donghwa (left) and Minje of the group KickFlip pose at a photo wall event celebrating a fashion brand's new product launch, held on the morning of October 27 in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

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Former baseball player Kim Byung-hyun, who has experienced 11 business failures, is seizing an opportunity to expand globally.

On the SBS variety show "You're my destiny," airing Tuesday, October 27 at 10:40 PM, the exciting new challenge of Lee Bong-won and Kim Byung-hyun, who reunited as the "Mangjo Club" for a new endeavor, will be revealed.

Recently, Kim Byung-hyun received a massive call from Germany. He has been selected to exclusively supply 30,000 sausages and Haxen to "Oktoberfest Seoul," the world-renowned beer festival being held in Korea for the first time. Expressing his determined resolve by stating, "The company's survival is on the line," Kim visited the factory himself to prepare the largest quantity in his career, meticulously checking the taste and texture of the finished sausages with burning passion.

Kim Byung-hyun then called on fellow "Mangjo Club" member Lee Bong-won for help to develop a special fusion menu to present at the festival. Lee, who rushed over immediately, also expressed anticipation for going global. However, to evaluate the menu, local German chefs—including a chef with experience at a three-Michelin-star restaurant and another who previously held a senior position at FC Basel—appeared as judges, creating intense tension. Attention is focused on whether Lee Bong-won, a "Chinese cuisine master," can captivate the palates of world-class chefs with a dish carrying his pride.

In addition, at the "Oktoberfest Seoul" venue, a top-tier surprise guest personally recruited by Kim Byung-hyun appeared, heating up the atmosphere by putting on a cute promotional event in front of thousands of spectators.

Kim Byung-hyun and Lee Bong-won's quest to go global will be unveiled on "You're my destiny," airing Tuesday, October 27 at 10:40 PM. 

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Actor Park Minyoung is set to return to the small screen as a flawless, highly capable career woman.

On October 27, the team behind SBS's new Wednesday-Thursday drama "Nine to Six" (written by Choi Ji-oh, directed by Lee Hyung-min and Oh Song-hee), which premieres on Wednesday, November 25, unveiled a teaser poster capturing the professional aura of its protagonist, Kang Lee-ji (played by Park Minyoung).

"Nine to Six" is an on-and-off work-life balance romance drama about a rational woman who has spent her life proving herself through work, and meets a warm and emotional man to rewrite the standards of work, love, and happiness.

In the released teaser poster, Park Minyoung instantly catches the eye with a stylish look reminiscent of an economic magazine cover model. Her chic, sharp bob cut paired with a sophisticated suit embodies the ultimate role model for office workers. Even amidst a flurry of scattering documents, she maintains a confident, relaxed expression, exuding the strong aura of a top-tier professional.

In particular, the tagline inscribed on the poster, "Work ability: 100 points, dating ability: unknown," draws attention. It hints at the unexpected charm of Kang Lee-ji, who, despite her flawless professional competence, will display a quirky and clumsy side when it comes to romance. Alongside this, photos of Kang Lee-ji, Han Sun-woo (played by Yook Sung-jae), and Park Hyun-tae (played by Go Soo) hung side by side on an office wall hint at unexpected connections entering Kang Lee-ji's self-sufficient daily life, sparking excitement.

The production team stated, "Please look forward to what side Kang Lee-ji, who is professional from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., will show in romance, which remains a question mark, as well as the work-life balance romance that will unfold in 'Nine to Six.'"

"Nine to Six" will premiere on Wednesday, November 25, at 9 p.m. 

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Actor Cho Jung-seok had the studio bursting into laughter as he shared behind-the-scenes details of a dizzying exposure incident he experienced on the musical stage.

Actor Cho Jung-seok will appear as a guest on Episode 3 of the SBS variety show "The Great Hang-jun," airing on Thursday, October 29 at 10:20 PM. "The Great Hang-jun" is an engaging, witty talk show centered around the concept of Director Jang Hang-jun holding auditions to cast top actors in his autobiographical film.

During a recent recording, Cho Jung-seok recalled his time performing in the musical "Grease" and confessed to a harrowing moment, saying, "I made a bigger mistake than wetting my pants." Having played the role of Roger, an expert at mooning, he drew attention by slyly demonstrating the move on set, explaining, "You have to pull them down swiftly all at once to make an impact."

Cho Jung-seok continued to recall that during an actual performance, his overenthusiasm caused his pants to slide all the way down to his thighs. He shared, "Rather than being shocked, my fellow cast members were so worried that they were like, 'What do we do?'" However, he drew laughs by proving his extraordinary confidence in his backside, adding, "The audience's reaction was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. I gained a lot of fans back then."

It was reported that Director Jang Hang-jun expressed satisfaction with Cho Jung-seok's passionate dedication, which went as far as willingly demonstrating the mooning act. Jang showed a strong desire to cast him in his autobiographical movie, remarking, "The more I get to know Cho Jung-seok, the more I truly want to work with him on a project."

Cho Jung-seok's full performance—unleashing everything from his embarrassing stage history to his witty banter—will be revealed on "The Great Hang-jun," airing Thursday, October 29 at 10:20 PM. 

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Actor Seo Hyun-jin is set to captivate viewers on "Whenever Possible" with her unique self-care routine and delightful wit.

Airing on Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 PM, SBS's variety program "Whenever Possible" will feature MCs Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok alongside guests Seo Hyun-jin and Lee Chun-hee as they hunt for spare moments in Nowon-gu, Seoul.

During a recent shoot, Seo Hyun-jin revealed her distinctive self-care routine, sharing, "I follow an eight-constitution diet. It suits me really well." The eight-constitution medicine is a traditional Korean medical classification system that divides human constitutions into eight types. Seo Hyun-jin explained that she strictly manages her diet, saying, "They told me to eat temple food. Just rice, seafood, and wild greens, and that's it." She then drew laughter by trying to introduce the eight-constitution diet to the cast, asking, "How about a simple Korean set meal for lunch today as well?"

Meanwhile, on this day, Seo Hyun-jin joined the "gap owner"—who happened to be a huge fan of Yu Jae-seok—in fawning over the host, sending the set into laughter. Watching Yu Jae-seok excel in the main game, Seo Hyun-jin offered applause worthy of a cheer squad, remarking, "You look like an athlete, sunbaenim. Seeing you play the game in person is really cool."

When the gap owner chimed in, saying, "Jae-seok and Dr. Oh Eun-young should be designated as national treasures," Yu Jae-seok was flustered by the flood of praise. Blushing bright red, he waved his hands in denial and said, "If people at my house heard that, they would say absolutely not," filling the room with laughter.

SBS's "Whenever Possible," which has held the No. 1 viewership rating in its time slot for 10 consecutive weeks, airs today, Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 PM. 

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SBS's "The Ballad of Us 2" delivered the thrilling tension of competition and deep emotions through its Round 2 one-on-one death matches, breaking its own viewership ratings record.

Episode 4 of the SBS audition project "The Ballad of Us 2," which aired on Monday, October 26, recorded a peak rating of 6.7% per minute in the Seoul metropolitan area and a household rating of 6.2% (Nielsen Korea, based on Part 2). In particular, it broke its own record with a 2.0% rating in the key 20-49 demographic, ranking No. 1 in its time slot and across all Monday variety shows in the 20-49 demo for four consecutive weeks, proving its unstoppable momentum.

In the broadcast, the Round 2 one-on-one death matches unfolded, in which contestants personally chose their opponents and selected ballad songs matching a shared theme to perform. Among them, a one-on-one death match between Im Ba-da and Heo Chae-min from the "group of death"—both of whom had earned 147 votes in the first round—was set up, capturing viewers' attention.

Im Ba-da reinterpreted Lee Moon-sae's "Forever with You" with sweet vocals, drawing high praise from BIBI, who joined the Top 100 Ears panel that day and said, "I wish you could be designated as an intangible cultural heritage." Fifteen-year-old Heo Chae-min, who performed Lee So-ra's "I'm Happy," also delivered an overwhelming resonance, but Im Ba-da claimed the ticket to Round 3 by securing 80 votes, winning by a margin of just 10 votes.

In the subsequent "Hidden Gems of Monster Rookies" match, Kim Su-a, who performed Yoon Sang's "Love Is" to offer comfort to those enduring difficult times, earned 86 votes to defeat Danish girl Yoo Hye-ri and advance to the next round. Additionally, in the "Jung Seung-hwan Match" between two contestants who resemble Jung Seung-hwan, Lee Min-woo, who performed Jung-in's "Love Is" with deep soul, defeated Kim Seon-eum to advance straight to Round 3.

Teasing one-on-one matchups between powerhouse contestants such as Park Ye-seung, who earned a perfect score of 150 points in Round 1, and Park Jin-seo with 148 votes, "The Ballad of Us 2" will air on Monday, November 2 at 10 p.m.

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Who is the winner of the showdown between Im Ba-da and Heo Chae-min, who tied for third place?

On the October 26 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2", the Round 2 one-on-one battles unfolded.

On this day's broadcast, Im Ba-da and Heo Chae-min, who had tied for third place with 147 votes in Round 1, faced off against each other.

Im Ba-da, who chose Lee Moon-sae's "Forever with You", said, "The songs I usually want to sing and the songs I listen to are different. But this song felt good just listening to it and also felt good to sing, so I wondered why it touched my heart, and it turned out to be composed by Yoo Jae-ha." He added, "I am an ardent fan of Yoo Jae-ha, and it felt like destiny, which is why I chose this song."

His performance once again drew a standing ovation. In particular, BIBI and Joo Woo-jae showed tears again, and Jung Jae-hyung could not hide his surging emotions.

Jung Jae-hyung began by saying, "He is really good. The melody has its role within harmony. And there are people who feel that and express it, and I believe that when someone feels and expresses it according to that intention, the song is maximized."

He continued, "Through this stage, I think I came to understand the meaning behind senior Yoo Jae-ha leaving this song behind. Because I am someone who makes music, I was happy to feel this catharsis. That seems to be why tears of happiness came out."

Cha Tae-hyun said, "Until today, I didn't know this song was Yoo Jae-ha's. But the moment Ba-da sang it, the thought came to mind that this really is Yoo Jae-ha's song, and it gave me a distinctive feeling."

BIBI offered high praise, saying, "It was astonishing; his voice makes you go 'whoa, whoa, whoa.' I shed tears helplessly. I just wondered how a sound could be this clear, and if there could be anything purer than this. I wish he would get voice insurance, and I wish he would become an intangible cultural heritage."

Roy Kim then commented, "I thought it was a voice that made me feel jealous for the first time in a while. It has refreshing clarity and a feeling of vast nature, and it is a voice that makes you repent, wondering what wrong you have done." Jung Seung-hwan also remarked, "It is truly precious. His somewhat non-fluent Korean pronunciation actually sounds like a charm. A voice that holds emotion itself, I think he is a truly precious voice and singer."

Joo Woo-jae, who had burst into tears, applauded and said, "I don't know how to express this goodness. My honest feeling right now is that I wish 'The Ballad of Us 2' would end quickly. That way, I can listen to Im Ba-da's album soon. I hope he releases a full-length album, and I hope he sings those songs soon."

High praise also poured in for Heo Chae-min's subsequent performance. Roy Kim, who marveled at Heo Chae-min having a strong heart for starting with vocals without any instrumental accompaniment, praised, "I think you will become the most famous singer from here after the broadcast. Please don't forget me then. You are my number one pick so far."

Moon Geun-young, who showed tears during Heo Chae-min's performance, said, "In the intro, there was a resonance similar to Lee So-ra, which choked me up. I listened so well. Thank you for letting us hear a good song."

Jung Jae-hyung commented, "She is truly feeling the song. Perfectly delivering a song that people thought couldn't be done seems to be due to her innate musical intelligence." Jung Seung-hwan also stated, "I came to admire the person named Heo Chae-min. Lee So-ra's songs are difficult to select, but I felt like she was battling with this song. Overcoming it in her own way in every aspect is amazing."

The result of the showdown between the two, which drew immense praise, was a victory for Im Ba-da by 80 to 70. Im Ba-da said, "Thank you for giving me a stage where I can sing. And I will do well in the next round on behalf of Chae-min too."

Heo Chae-min, who had chosen Im Ba-da for the showdown, drew attention by saying, "I have no regrets. I worked hard and I think the result is fine," and expressing that she would cheer for Im Ba-da in the next round.

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Kim Soo-ah moved the 'Top 100 Ears' panel to tears.

On the October 26 broadcast of SBS' "The Ballad of Us Season 2", the Round 2 one-on-one battles took place.

During this episode, Danish girl Yoo Hye-ri and Kim Soo-ah, who is nurturing her dreams at a youth shelter, faced off against each other.

The two went head-to-head with hidden masterpieces by monster rookies. Yoo Hye-ri selected Jeon Won-seok's "Don't Leave." When her performance concluded, cheers and applause erupted.

Jung Jae-hyung praised Yoo Hye-ri's vocals, saying, "An overwhelming voice breaking through the rich accompaniment—it's a new discovery."

BIBI also applauded her, remarking, "I really love the Nordic singer AURORA, and she has that raw, forest-like voice just like hers."

Regarding Kim Soo-ah, who selected Yoon Sang's "Love Is," Joo Woo-jae explained, "It was even voted the number one favorite song among fans."

Roy Kim shared the risks that come with picking a song by an artist like Yoon Sang, saying, "I love this song by senior artist Yoon Sang so much, which is why it was such a difficult song to sing. After hesitating so much, I sang this song once a few years ago. But when senior Jung Jae-hyung saw that performance, he told me, 'Roy, don't ever sing it again. Never sing Yoon Sang's songs again.'"

Contrary to those worries, however, tears broke out everywhere during Kim Soo-ah's performance. In particular, 'Top 100 Ears' representatives Joo Woo-jae, BIBI, and Jung Jae-hyung drew attention by shedding tears.

When asked what she was thinking about while singing, Kim Soo-ah evoked heartache by replying, "I sang while thinking of everything in this world that might be living the way I used to."

To this, Jung Jae-hyung said, "That emotion reached me 2,000 times over. Thank you for expressing your heart through song, Soo-ah, and I heard that heart so well."

BIBI added, "The lyrics that come at the very end—everything is in that single sentence: 'The freedom to breathe freely with you is love.' A hand pierced right through my chest and touched my heart."

Cha Tae-hyun applauded and shared, "Viewers watching the broadcast might think, 'Why are they acting like that?' The emotional impact probably won't reach viewers 100%. But hearing it right here, the emotional resonance makes this single song feel like a story. That's why I felt so many emotions."

Joo Woo-jae drew attention by stating, "It made me wonder, 'Have I been living too pessimistically? There are so many precious things in the world, and I should live while appreciating that.'" He added, "It is simply astonishing, and I truly want to cheer her on and feel so proud of her." Kim Soo-ah then advanced to the next round with a score of 64 to 86.

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Lee Min-woo has advanced to the next round.

On the October 26 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2," the round two one-on-one battles took place.

The first contestants to take the stage that day were Lee Min-woo and Kim Seon-eum, both noted for having the jawline structure of skilled vocalists.

Regarding Lee Min-woo, who selected Leessang's "Love Is," Cha Tae-hyun remarked, "I really, really liked that Jung-in was not felt at all in the performance. And listening with my eyes closed, he sounded really similar to Seung-hwan."

BIBI also commented, "I loved it because it felt like he was truly telling his own story. Whether it is actually true does not matter. It just felt like he genuinely wanted to share this story, and that made me emotional."

Roy Kim followed with a metaphorical review, saying, "People often say to watch out for judo athletes, but today it feels like a convenience store night shift worker could beat a judo fighter."

Kim Seon-eum then delivered an impassioned performance of Noel's "If By Chance." Jung Seung-hwan said, "I was looking forward to a desperate ballad showdown between the two, and it was so good. I could not believe he is only 16 years old."

Cha Tae-hyun also shared his thoughts: "Here as well, I liked that the original singer was not visible. He also did not lose the emotional feel of the original song. However, I felt a bit of regret that he did not belt it out at the very end."

Regarding comments that Kim Seon-eum, like Lee Min-woo, also brought Jung Seung-hwan to mind, Jung Seung-hwan stated, "Actually, I sang this song on an audition show as well. Listening to him made me think, 'I used to sing it like that, too.'" Jung Seung-hwan added that he was happy with both stages, sharing, "I was glad to hear the kind of singing that I personally love and want to keep listening to."

Meanwhile, in a close contest that ended 77 to 73, Lee Min-woo secured the win to advance to the next round.

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BIBI, "the daughter of SBS," has joined as a representative of the "Top 100 Ears."

On the October 26 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2," singer BIBI drew attention by appearing as a representative of the "Top 100 Ears."

During the broadcast, Chun Hyun-moo introduced BIBI, who originally came from an SBS audition show, saying, "If Jung Seung-hwan is the son of SBS, then BIBI is the daughter of SBS."

Returning after eight years not as a contestant but as a judge, BIBI showed her nervousness, saying, "I'm so nervous." In response, Chun Hyun-moo advised, "Everyone has the same single vote, so there is no need to feel pressured."

Watching this, Cha Tae-hyun laughed and shared, "BIBI brought a book in a small bag. She said she was going to read it during filming, but I told her she couldn't. And the book she brought turned out to be a horror book."

To this, BIBI drew laughter with a unique idea befitting a new "Top 100 Ears" member, explaining, "The truth is, I cry really easily. So if I feel like I'm crying too much, I plan to sneak a peek at it to make my tears go right back in."

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The Disney+ original series "The Remarried Empress" has unveiled production stills that bring one of the original work's trickiest elements—Lee Jong-suk's transformation into a bird—to life in striking live action.

Premiering on Wednesday, November 4, "The Remarried Empress" is an epic romance fantasy following Navier (Shin Mina), the Eastern Empire's flawless empress, who is served with a divorce by Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon) after he falls for runaway slave Rashta (Lee Seyoung), only to demand approval to remarry Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom.

"The Remarried Empress" is a legendary intellectual property boasting 2.97 billion cumulative global views across the franchise, which includes the original web novel and the webtoon of the same name based on it. As a romance fantasy, the story features surreal elements such as individuals who possess magical powers or the ability to transform into birds. Consequently, both concern and curiosity have surrounded how faithfully the live-action adaptation would realize the original universe.

The production team put the utmost effort into seamlessly integrating these fantasy concepts into a live-action medium with complete realism.

According to production behind-the-scenes details released on October 26, the crew closely studied the minute movements and appearance of real birds to capture the process of Prince Heinrey transforming into the mystical bird "Queen." VFX Supervisor Kim Shin-chul shared, "We invested the most thought and time into building the overall world," explaining that they focused on breathing lifelike vitality into the creature.

In particular, great effort went into seamlessly infusing actor Lee Jong-suk's unique charm into the look of the bird "Queen." When realizing the visual design of "Queen," the team meticulously factored in delicate harmony with surrounding elements—such as the costumes, hair color, and eye color of Lee Jong-suk portraying Heinrey—striking a balance between fantasy and reality.

The accompanying production stills of sets and costumes also delicately highlight each character's narrative. By contrasting the Eastern Empire's warm color palette evoking abundance and stability with the Western Kingdom's cold and angular architecture, the distinct spaces of the two nations vividly portray the relationships among the characters.

Production Designer Lee Tae-hoon stated, "Our guiding principle was to reflect each character's personality and narrative in their spaces," revealing how they differentiated Navier's quarters—imbued with dignity and solitude through red and yellow tones—from Sovieshu's space, which projects imperial authority through blue and black hues.

Director Cho Su-won also remarked, "Every object was used not merely as a decorative element, but as a tool to heighten the realism and immersion of the world." For Navier, costume details were tightly crafted to mirror shifting relationships and emotions, having her don opulent attire when with Sovieshu and softer, more restrained clothing when with Heinrey.

Bringing the original's imagination to life through striking live-action visuals, the Disney+ original series "The Remarried Empress" will debut Episodes 1 through 4 on Wednesday, November 4, followed by two episodes every Wednesday for a total of 10 episodes.

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Actor Kim Yun-seok is teasing yet another masterclass performance in the film "White Blast."

"White Blast" is a mystery drama set at a rural train station isolated by heavy snowfall, where an enigmatic corpse is discovered before Gap-su (Kim Yun-seok), a stationmaster nearing retirement, and Hyeon-taek (Koo Kyo-hwan), his newly arrived successor. Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan tease a fresh ensemble as two figures confronting an unexpected incident.

Particular attention is gathering around Kim Yun-seok's acting transformation. Fittingly so, as he is renowned as an actor of a thousand faces who breathes his own unique color into every project and character he undertakes.

Having etched an indelible charisma as Agwi in the film "Tazza: The High Rollers," Kim Yun-seok previously captivated audiences with a high-stakes duel alongside Cho Seung-woo, who portrayed Goni. In the film "The Chaser," he stepped into the shoes of former detective Eom Jung-ho to deliver a breathless pursuit alongside Ha Jung-woo, who played the infamous serial killer Jee Young-min. Following that, in the film "The Priests," he portrayed Father Kim, who undertakes a perilous ritual to save a young girl tormented by mysterious symptoms, elevating the film's immersion through his tight-knit synergy with Gang Dongwon, who played the seminarian Deacon Choi.

Having continually showcased his distinctive style while adding immense depth to his films through remarkable chemistry with his co-stars, Kim Yun-seok is set to densely portray intricate inner turmoil and subtle psychological shifts as the retiring stationmaster Gap-su in "White Blast". At the same time, he will heighten the film's tension as he clashes head-to-head with Koo Kyo-hwan, who plays Hyeon-taek, a man masking his true intentions behind a sly facade.

Drawing keen attention for the fiery character dynamic between Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, the film "White Blast" will be released in theaters on November 18. 

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Singer YOUNHA has terminated her exclusive contract with her agency, C9 Entertainment.

On October 26, YOUNHA's legal representative, Law Firm Illo, stated, "YOUNHA's side demanded rectification regarding the issue of unpaid settlements that had continued for a long time, but because it was not carried out, notice of the termination of her exclusive contract was given in September 2026." They went on to explain, "C9 Entertainment also acknowledged via an official document that the termination took effect on September 14."

YOUNHA's side stated that they have filed a lawsuit claiming the unpaid settlements. They said they plan to sort out the remaining issues within the procedures set by law.

YOUNHA's side added, "YOUNHA will continue her musical activities moving forward," and requested, "Other artists and staff members affiliated with C9 Entertainment are unrelated to this matter, so we ask that you refrain from speculative reports."

YOUNHA signed an exclusive contract with C9 Entertainment in 2012 and had been promoting under the agency, even renewing her contract last year.

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On the afternoon of October 26, YUNAH of the group ILLIT performed the title track "You're Under Arrest" at a media showcase held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, commemorating the release of the group's fifth mini-album "BREAK EVEN."

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Group ILLIT performs their title track "You're Under Arrest" during a media showcase celebrating the release of their fifth mini album "BREAK EVEN," held on the afternoon of October 26 at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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WONHEE of the group ILLIT performs the title track "Chepohagesseo" during a media showcase celebrating the release of their fifth mini album "BREAK EVEN" at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 26.

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Group ILLIT performs their title track "You're Under Arrest" at a media showcase celebrating the release of their fifth mini album "BREAK EVEN" at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 26.

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