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Actor Joo Sang Wook captivated viewers on SBS's "My Little Old Boy" by revealing a sweet and affectionate fatherly side and deep empathy hidden beneath his intense villainous image.

Appearing as a special host on the September 13 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy," Joo Sang Wook shared behind-the-scenes stories from his recently beloved drama "Agent Kim Reactivated," along with casual stories about his wife Cha Ye-ryun and their 9-year-old daughter.

Opening the show, Joo shared an anecdote proving his strong immersion in his recent intense villain role, mentioning that after visiting a fish market, older women scolded him by saying, "You shouldn't be like that" and "You're too mean." He also demonstrated strong camaraderie by sharing a heartwarming behind-the-scenes story of his co-star So Jisub, who gifted pure gold out of his own pocket to all the actors and staff members after filming wrapped.

When the conversation turned to his family, Joo transformed into an undeniable girl-dad. Describing his 9-year-old daughter, he praised her by saying, "She takes after me from the nose up and her mother from the nose down," adding that even her calm personality resembles his. In particular, when Seo Jang-hoon asked what he would do if his daughter brought home a boyfriend he didn't like, Joo playfully joked, "I wonder if I should move abroad. I don't think I could bear to see it. I'd even summon Manager Nam from 'Agent Kim Reactivated' to stop them from meeting," bringing laughter to the set.

Meanwhile, while watching the VCR of singer Kim Bum-soo, who joined as a new son on "My Little Old Boy" and struggled to find his voice, Joo offered heartfelt support, saying, "His sincerity came through, and I felt choked up and ready to cry for a moment."

On this day, Joo shed the chilliness of his villain character and revealed another charm by showing his deep affection for his daughter and profound empathy for a colleague's pain.

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Actor Han Sang-jin is stepping up for a meaningful campaign for crime prevention.

His agency, Billions, announced on the 14th, "Han Sang-jin is participating in the production of a promotional video for the prevention of drugs, gambling, and school violence in collaboration with the Busan Dongnae Police Station."

Drawing on his extensive acting experience, Han Sang-jin plans to clearly and effectively convey the dangers of each crime and the importance of prevention to citizens. He is expected to draw public interest and active participation through his friendly and trustworthy image.

This video was designed to raise awareness among citizens about the dangers of drug crimes, youth cyber gambling, and school violence. Serving as a media communication goodwill ambassador for Busan, Han Sang-jin gladly decided to participate to contribute to creating a safe local community.

Having previously participated in filming a promotional video for voice phishing prevention with the Busan police, he continues his activities for crime prevention and citizen safety with this new endeavor.

Han Sang-jin has been steadily engaged in public service activities based in Busan. Marking his 6th year settled in Busan with his wife, Busan BNK coach Park Jung-eun, he appeared on the tvN show "You Quiz on the Block" last June and revealed the couple's own strict rule: "Money earned in Busan is spent in Busan." At the time of the broadcast, he also shared updates on his recent appointment as a Busan media communication goodwill ambassador, showing his affection as a citizen of Busan.

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The members congratulated Ji Ye-eun on her marriage.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members were shown congratulating Ji Ye-eun on her upcoming wedding.

During the broadcast, the members celebrated Ji Ye-eun becoming the first married female member of "Running Man". Yu Jae-seok started the conversation by saying, "Actually, when you casually mentioned it last week, everyone thought it was a joke."

Earlier, during a shoot held at a wedding hall, Yu Jae-seok asked, "Shouldn't Ye-eun be practicing?", to which Ji Ye-eun replied, "Oh, really? Should I actually do it?" Ji Ye-eun then drew attention by saying, "At that time, Sechan oppa said, 'Hey, Jihyo noona really believes it.' That made me realize they really thought I was joking."

Ji Ye-eun also drew laughter by telling Song Jihyo, "According to the order of seniority, I am sorry for getting married first."

Ji Ye-eun, who announced her relationship with Vata last April. In response, Kim Jong-kook asked, "So you decided on marriage and announced it?" Ji Ye-eun answered, "That is right. People around me say it is too early and ask if it is a premarital pregnancy. But what is unfair to me is that I do not have a child."

Ji Ye-eun continued, "It is not a premarital pregnancy, and we have no plans for now. We plan to enjoy our newlywed life a bit before having a second generation."

Regarding the reason she decided to marry Vata, Ji Ye-eun said, "He is such a warm person and speaks kindly even when we argue. Also, he was a huge source of strength when I was sick."

When Haha asked if being a source of strength when she was sick was the deciding factor, Ji Ye-eun said, "Yes, having someone by your side to reliably support you when you are sick is the best."

Ji Ye-eun also revealed that Vata graduated from Hongik University's College of Engineering, to which Haha added, "He really only reads books." Ji Ye-eun playfully joked, "So we actually do not match intellectually."

Ji Ye-eun also mentioned that Vata's family likes her very much, saying, "They like me so, so much. They watch "Running Man" all the time." She added, "The reason I could not go to Jong-kook sunbaenim's concert was because I went down to Chungju to see his mother."

At this, Yang Sechan asked if she had received a proposal. Blushing, Ji Ye-eun said, "Ah, I did receive one. Talking about this is so embarrassing."

Recalling that time with a happy smile, Ji Ye-eun said, "It was a really exhausting day. I opened the door and walked in, and there was a pathway made of balloons and candles. I really thought they called an event agency." She added, "He read a letter and then gave me a ring."

Ji Ye-eun continued, "It is what women want to receive, Tiffany." She added, "I am not greedy for those things, but as soon as I saw the mint box, I was surprised. It was my first mint box." She drew laughter by saying, "After a hug, I cried and then cleaned up the balloons."

When Ji Ye-eun asked for recommendations for a honeymoon destination, Kim Jong-kook recommended southern France. The members then asked, "How much time off can you get from your schedule?" In response, Ji Ye-eun asked the production team, "Will you take it off for me?"

Haha said they would clear her schedule because "we can just go together." Ji Ye-eun playfully replied, "It would be nice to go together." Haha then said, "In that case, we can take two weeks off," to which Ji Ye-eun showed a cool attitude, saying, "Ah, then come along."

Predicting Ji Ye-eun's future, Yu Jae-seok drew laughter by saying, "Let me tell you clearly, by the second day, Ye-eun will be crying all by herself."

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Group THE BOYZ, whose activities were halted following the termination of their exclusive contract with their former agency, has announced a new start with a new music label.

78 RECORDS announced on the 14th that it has completed its corporate establishment and will exclusively manage the group activities of THE BOYZ members SANGYEON, JACOB, YOUNGHOON, HYUNJAE, JUYEON, KEVIN, Q, SUNWOO, and ERIC. 78 RECORDS stated, "We will provide full support and maintain close cooperation for THE BOYZ's group activities so that the members' intentions and direction can shine even brighter."

78 RECORDS is a label established by industry experts who have accumulated experience across artist discovery and growth, music, and content at major entertainment companies including Kakao Entertainment.

The label is led by co-representatives who have spent over 10 years together with THE BOYZ through their growth process and prime, guiding them from the casting stage to major activities after debut. Based on their deep understanding of the artists and experience creating critical turning points for the team such as winning Mnet's "Road to Kingdom" and placing as runners-up on "Kingdom: Legendary War," they plan to operate the label moving forward.

An official from 78 RECORDS stated, "Having been with THE BOYZ for a long time, we well understand the values the members hold dear and the direction they wish to pursue. Above all, we know the hearts of THE B, who trusted and waited for THE BOYZ, staying firmly by their side." They added, "We will communicate closely with the members so that we can show you through good music and stages that the waiting and support until now were by no means in vain, and we will provide solid support so that THE BOYZ and THE B can create more moments together in the future."

Starting with stably supporting THE BOYZ's group activities, 78 RECORDS plans to sequentially continue its full-fledged steps, including launching an official label and discovering new artists, as it prepares for a new journey that THE BOYZ and THE B will share together.

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[Editor Kim Hyo-jung] The reality of the abortion business has been brought to light.

On the September 12 broadcast of SBS "Unanswered Questions", the program tracked the actual conditions of abortion businesses targeting women in advanced stages of pregnancy.

In June 2024, a 36-week pregnant woman in her late pregnancy, just a month before her due date, posted a vlog about undergoing an abortion procedure, causing a massive controversy. The incident, criticized as fetal murder, was revealed through police investigations to have taken place at an OB-GYN clinic in Incheon, where a woman in her 20s surnamed Kwon underwent the termination procedure.

The director of the clinic claimed that the fetus was already stillborn and that he performed an emergency cesarean section to deliver the baby from the mother. However, the operating surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and three nursing assistants who were in the operating room at the time all stated that they could not confirm the condition of the fetus and did not hear any crying sounds.

However, additional witness accounts emerged through the investigation, stating that Director Yoon placed the delivered infant in a black plastic bag and put it in a freezer. The fetus, left neglected in the freezer for over two weeks, was later sent to a crematorium via a cremation agency.

A shocking truth was revealed in a notebook discovered during the search and seizure of Director Yoon's clinic. It recorded that over a span of two years, a staggering 527 mothers had undergone abortion procedures, with a monetary amount written next to each mother's name. Furthermore, there were 110 mothers in advanced stages of pregnancy of 28 weeks or more, just like Ms. Kwon, and the fetuses for all of them were recorded as "stillborn".

Through reporting, the broadcast team was able to meet women who had been proposed abortion procedures by Director Yoon. It was revealed that Director Yoon suggested termination surgeries to mothers for various reasons.

Many of the parents who proceeded with the termination surgeries upon his suggestion heard the baby crying during the procedure, leaving them with lingering trauma.

Ultimately, the clinic director and the operating surgeon were arrested after a year. However, none of the clinic staff would answer questions regarding the incident.

The production team met Ms. Kwon, the 36-week pregnant woman at the center of the controversy. She confessed, "I could not believe there was a baby inside my stomach. At the time, I smoked and drank a lot, so I thought giving birth to the child would not be good for the baby either. I saw a promotional post saying procedures were possible regardless of the gestational age and contacted them. They said the procedure could only happen once the payment was deposited, and the amount they demanded back then was 9 million won. I did not think the baby would come out alive."

Kwon also revealed that the person she contacted was not the hospital side, but a broker who connected her with the clinic. It turned out the broker had told Kwon that the baby would come out stillborn.

Director Yoon has been running an OB-GYN clinic specializing in pregnancy terminations since 2016. Because he was over 80 years old and unable to perform surgeries himself, he regularly contacted an anesthesiologist and a surgeon named Shim who worked at a university hospital to carry out the operations. Consequently, the surgeries always took place during Dr. Shim's days off or after work hours.

Additionally, his clinic had a consultation manager specializing in pregnancy terminations, and it was revealed that there was also a cremation agency handling remains.

Reporting confirmed that many other clinics besides Director Yoon's were engaged in similar practices. A nurse who previously worked part-time at an abortion specialty clinic stated, "The baby was too big, so it was wrapped in a black plastic bag, frozen in the freezer, and disposed of along with medical waste, though there was someone who came to collect them professionally."

Moreover, there were multiple coordinators in charge of termination procedures, and their incentive bonuses were reportedly high. It was also revealed that separate websites advertising pregnancy termination clinics existed, with many hospitals paying money to place ads there. The production team easily found price lists created by hospitals on these websites.

Through an undercover investigation, it was confirmed that for a 31-week advanced pregnancy, they demanded a surgery fee of 15 million won, citing ethical issues that made the termination expensive. The consultation manager at the hospital drew attention by stating that same-day surgery was the rule, adding, "You can just think of it as the baby not breathing the moment it comes out."

The broadcast explained that the undercover investigation was decided upon to expose the reality that termination procedures are carried out solely based on the conscience and ethical awareness of medical specialists, rather than medical judgments or the fetus's viability.

Some point out that mothers who desperately want abortions are the starting point of the problem, but it was confirmed that among many individuals undergoing termination surgeries are underage mothers who found out about their pregnancy late and had nowhere else to turn for help. These individuals reportedly secure funds through illegal private loans or part-time jobs.

One teenage informant said she explored various ways to give birth, but ultimately decided on a termination procedure after concluding that it would be impossible to give birth to and raise a child alone.

Kwon stated that she initially thought people who watched the video would comfort her, but after the controversy, she realized her actions were wrong and felt remorse. She said, "If I could go back two years, I would not have had the surgery," adding that if even a single person had tried to persuade her and help her at the time, the outcome would have been different.

Expressing regret, an expert remarked about Kwon, "It seems she was emotionally unable to handle various aspects of childbirth. Many mothers go all the way to full term due to pregnancy concealment and pregnancy denial, and their judgment itself collapses in extreme traumatic situations. From a psychiatric perspective, it is an emergency situation."

The prosecution indicted mother Kwon on charges of murder. The second-instance appellate court ruled that there was no intent to murder and acquitted her on the murder charges, prompting the prosecution to appeal.

An expert pointed out that a one-line definition of the 36-week abortion vlog is "the greatest harm caused by a legislative void." They noted, "Because the state did not set clear standards, neither the fetus nor the woman was protected. If a law had been enacted, a 36-week fetus could not have been terminated."

With a 7-year legislative void following the abolition of the abortion law without appropriate alternatives being established, political circles have explained their stance by saying, "It is a controversial issue where social consensus is difficult to reach and a problem hard to compromise on due to various interests."

However, a legal expert raised voices of criticism, stating, "Saying that social consensus is difficult is an abstract excuse. There is no process of deliberation at all. Failing to advance deeper discussions is the responsibility of the state."

An OB-GYN specialist also emphasized, "The very reality that women's health and fetal safety are left outside the legal protection framework in our country is a very shameful reality. It must be improved somehow."

Finally, the broadcast stated that the program was produced with the hope that "cruel acts of ending the lives of fetuses that emerge into the world alive will not be repeated, that mothers contemplating abortion will not be unilaterally blamed as irresponsible, and that the lives and safety of mothers and fetuses will not be traded as lawless money-making means."

It drew attention by emphasizing that we must no longer postpone social consensus on medical-ethical and legal standards.

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Can Ahn Bohyun catch Yoo Seung-ho?

On the September 12 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Yoo Sung-won was depicted brutally murdering Joo Hye-ra's junior colleague.

On this day, Violent Crimes Team 1 arrested the culprit behind the Kim Young-hwan murder case. It was revealed that the culprit committed the murder at the instigation of Yoo Sung-won, delivering a shock.

The culprit knew that Yoo Sung-won was the one who commissioned the murder and blackmailed him accordingly. In response, Yoo Sung-won revealed everything to Jung Tae-sun and asked for help. Consequently, Jung Tae-sun sent someone to administer drugs to the person who murdered Kim Young-hwan, causing their death.

Violent Crimes Team 1 lost the suspect in vain. Right at that moment, a large delivery package arrived for Joo Hye-ra. Inside was none other than the body of Joo Hye-ra's junior, Jung Min-jae.

Jung Min-jae had lost contact while tailing Yoo Sung-won and was found dead. Overwhelmed with guilt, Joo Hye-ra suffered deeply. She then confronted Yoo Sung-won directly and demanded to know why he killed him.

With a brazen expression, Yoo Sung-won asked, "Who died though?" Joo Hye-ra fired back, "Do you think you're perfect? Do you think you left no trace even after killing five people? You left a long tail this time. Moving the body, calling a truck, sending it to me—why go to such lengths? Were you scared? Did you feel the terror that you might get caught soon?"

However, Yoo Sung-won replied, "I am not a being that someone like you can understand." He then added, "I am currently making a new piece of work. Want to see it?" and unveiled a new torso. It turned out to be the torso of Jung Min-jae, and Joo Hye-ra could no longer hide her anger.

Jin Yi-soo stopped Joo Hye-ra, prompting Yoo Sung-won to taunt, "Oh brother, Team Leader Joo has lost her reason. Are you going to trust a woman like this?" In response, Jin Yi-soo drew attention by saying, "Shut your mouth."

With only circumstantial evidence against Yoo Sung-won and no solid proof, Joo Hye-ra and Jin Yi-soo began an interrogation to extract a confession from him.

However, Yoo Sung-won did not tell the truth. He continually insisted that Jin Yi-soo was the same kind of person as him, asking when he would realize it.

To this, Jin Yi-soo provoked him, saying, "You must have misunderstood that you were similar to me, but I'm different. I had a mother who cherished me. You didn't have a mother like that, did you? That's why you're completely broken, beyond repair."

He continued, "Did you run to your mother because you panicked after Kim Young-hwan died and Cho Pil-goo was caught? Did you beg her for help? To a mother who despises you."

Shaken, Yoo Sung-won was pressed by Joo Hye-ra to confess, but he sneered, "Why do you keep telling me I killed someone? Why would I kill that person? Did that person trail and monitor me? Because of a foolish senior who believes I'm a murderer? If that's not what's annoying me, I have no reason to kill that person. Team Leader Joo's expression is good right now. Want to be my model?"

At that moment, Jung Tae-sun appeared alongside the police chief. The chief sent Yoo Sung-won away. In response, Joo Hye-ra told Jung Tae-sun, "Your son is a murderer. He has killed five people. You know that, right? Being his mother, there's no way you wouldn't know. He will continue to kill in the future. This is not something that can be covered up like this."

Jung Tae-sun sparked fury by replying, "You have no manners and no fear. People like that tend not to live out their natural lives, so be careful." Eventually, the chief excluded Joo Hye-ra from the investigation, raising curiosity about how Violent Crimes Team 1, minus Joo Hye-ra, will resolve this case.

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Did Yoo Seung-ho make Ahn Bohyun into a murderer?

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop Season 2" (hereinafter "Flex X Cop 2"), Jin Yi-soo was shown trapped in a trap.

On this day, Jin Yi-soo was arrested for the murder of Kim Young-hwan. While all evidence pointed to him as the culprit, only the Major Crimes Unit 1 believed in his innocence and began an investigation to uncover the truth.

Joo Hye-ra visited Jin Yi-soo's next-door neighbor for the investigation. Singer Go Dan-bi, who lived next door, drew attention by saying to Joo Hye-ra, "Why are you investigating like that? Jin Yi-soo is not the culprit. Another man went inside."

Suffering from stalking, Go Dan-bi had installed a sensor in front of her front door. Because of this, she was able to see a man entering Jin Yi-soo's house on the day of the incident.

Convinced that Jin Yi-soo was definitely not the culprit, Joo Hye-ra went to visit him. However, Jin Yi-soo showed a weak side unlike his usual self. Upon this, Joo Hye-ra said, "Hey, get a grip."

Jin Yi-soo said, "I'm not the kind of person you can trust that much," and Joo Hye-ra showed firm trust in Jin Yi-soo, saying, "Why can't I trust you? I trust you. We believe it's definitely not you and we're moving."

Joo Hye-ra then revealed that there was a new suspect, saying, "There is a man who entered your house after you went in. He drugged you and then went in and killed Kim Young-hwan."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yi-soo said that Yoo Sung-won had visited him. He said, "He looked at me with eyes as if he was happy that I'm a murderer, telling me to admit that this is my true self." In response, Joo Hye-ra asked, "Could this be something Yoo Sung-won set up?", and Jin Yi-soo looked bewildered, saying, "Yoo Sung-won? Why would he?"

Major Crimes Unit 1 uncovered that all the evidence pointing to Jin Yi-soo as the culprit was false. They visited the Detective Task Force Unit 1 and stated that there was a real suspect in the murder case.

They also added that the drugs found on Jin Yi-soo's hands had been intentionally smeared on him by Kim Young-hwan to drug him. Furthermore, it drew attention by revealing that Jin Yi-soo's confession and report voice recording had also been manipulated.

At this, Joo Hye-ra said, "What do you think will happen when the real culprit is caught?" and added, "I told you I would save you. Disciplinary action for dereliction of duty is unavoidable, but I will make sure Hansu Group does not file a lawsuit against Detective Jin. Please release Jin Yi-soo."

Released in the end, Jin Yi-soo recovered his police officer ID and smiled brightly. He also overturned the dismissal motion against Choi Jung-hoon, thereby protecting Hansu Group as well.

Meanwhile, near the end of the broadcast, Major Crimes Unit 1 was shown facing another crisis while tracking the murder suspect, raising curiosity about the subsequent development.

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82MAJOR, now in their third year since debut, is drawing attention as they look to achieve the miracle of a small-sized label group.

On September 9, 82MAJOR took home their first-ever music show win since debut with "Like Fire," the title track of their second single "HEAT," on MBC M and MBC every1's "Show Champion."

Immediately after the win, the members welled up with tears and were unable to speak for a while. Leader Cho Seong-il shared his thoughts, saying, "Thank you to Great M Entertainment's CEO and agency staff who have always taken care of us like a mother since our debut, everyone who has helped us, and our fans who believed in us and waited. We will continue to show you our best sides." Nam Seong-mo added, "We have always been the ones giving out trophies, so we are truly grateful to be receiving one like this."

Making their comeback with "HEAT" on September 1, 82MAJOR surpassed 150,000 copies in initial sales to claim No. 1 on the Hanteo Chart's daily album chart and also hit No. 1 on the Bugs real-time chart for the first time since their debut. They have also secured high rankings on the global iTunes and China's NetEase Music charts, receiving a well-balanced response both domestically and internationally.

This first-place finish was not achieved overnight. Debuting in 2023, 82MAJOR signaled their growth last October when their fourth mini-album "Trophy" surpassed 100,000 copies in initial sales within five days of release, followed by expanding their promotional scope by holding their first fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan, in December of the same year.

In April, they repeatedly took to the stages of major domestic music shows with "Sign," the title track of their fifth mini-album "FEELM," solidifying their reputation as a "performance-focused idol" through choreography driven by a wristwatch dance and staggered timing moves. It was evaluated that the stage experience they accumulated through a European tour and domestic and international solo concerts helped elevate the quality during this period.

Their capabilities as a "self-producing group," with all members participating in lyrics and composition, have also been consistently emphasized. Amidst this momentum, 82MAJOR previously proved their global influence by winning the Potential Overseas Group of the Year award at China's Weibo International Entertainment Awards.

Now in their third year since debut, moving from "Trophy" to "Sign" and finally to their first music show trophy, 82MAJOR has been breaking career highs with every release, steadily turning the modifier "miracle of a small-sized label group" into reality.

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President Lee Jae-myung has congratulated Director Lee Chang-dong on winning the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.

President Lee shared the news on his X account this morning, writing, "Director Lee's 'Possible Love' has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival."

Director Lee Chang-dong received the Grand Jury Prize, considered the second-highest honor, for his new film "Possible Love" at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which concluded on the afternoon of September 12 on the Lido of Venice, Italy. This marks the first time a South Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.

President Lee wrote, "When I met the director and the actors at the recent Lumiere Summit, I heard firsthand about the enthusiastic local interest in the work. I am even more delighted that the expectations from back then have borne such good fruit."

He added, "I hope this award serves as an opportunity to further broaden the diversity of our cinema and allow more great works to meet global audiences."

He also added, "I extend my sincere congratulations once again to Director Lee and all the cast and crew. I will continue to cheer on the brilliant journey of Korean cinema."

President Lee Jae-myung previously met with Director Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, and others at the Lumiere Summit held in Saint-Paul-de-Vence on September 7 during his state visit to France. At the time, the "Possible Love" team had traveled to France to meet with the President while staying on the Venice Lido to attend the Venice International Film Festival. During this gathering, Director Lee Chang-dong and the actors conveyed difficulties faced by the film industry, and President Lee promised continued government support.

Following that schedule, Director Lee Chang-dong returned to Venice and delivered good news to the South Korean film industry about a week later.

"Possible Love" is Director Lee Chang-dong's first new film in eight years, following works like "Secret Sunshine", "Poetry", and "Burning". It tells the story of two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband—who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. Distributed as a Netflix film, the work will have a preview release in theaters on September 23 before being released worldwide via Netflix on November 6.

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Kim Bum-soo opened up about his deep-seated trauma.

On the September 13 broadcast of the SBS program "My Little Old Boy", singer Kim Bum-soo made his first appearance as a new member of the cast.

During the broadcast, Kim Bum-soo surprised viewers by visiting a voice research lab to practice vocalization with vocal coaches. Everyone was astonished to see such a legendary Korean vocalist practicing basic vocal exercises.

He showed instability in a specific vocal range. It was revealed that seven years ago, he experienced vocal issues that forced him to cancel his concert entirely, leading him to suspend all subsequent concert activities.

And those vocal issues have persisted to this day. A vocal coach asked Kim Bum-soo, "Shall we try singing one of your own songs? Which one would you like to sing?"

In response, Kim Bum-soo selected his hit track, saying, "I'll try singing 'Bogosipda' for the first time in a while." He added with a deeply nervous expression, "Wait, is this song this terrifying? Does just hearing the intro make me this tense?"

When Kim Bum-soo began to sing, his performance was starkly different from the exceptional skills everyone knew. His voice did not come out the way he wanted, breaking the hearts of those watching.

After the song ended, Kim Bum-soo let out a sigh, evoking deep sympathy. Concerned about his severe vocal condition, the vocal coaches asked about the results of his hospital checkups.

Kim Bum-soo caught attention by revealing that medical exams showed absolutely no issues with his vocal cords. He then began his story, saying, "I remember that day so vividly."

On the day of his concert seven years ago, his voice suddenly stopped coming out, and he rushed to the hospital. Recalling the time he had no choice but to cancel the concert, he shared, "I had gone to the hospital for a checkup the day before as well. My voice had been completely fine, but problems developed just a day later. The doctor said, 'How could this happen in a single day? I don't understand. You shouldn't perform in this condition.'"

After returning from the hospital, Kim Bum-soo arrived at the venue. With the audience already entering, he headed toward the stage to deliver the news of the cancellation. He described his lingering emotions from that day, saying, "That walk felt so terrifying, as if I were stepping onto a cold scaffold."

He also recalled how miserable he felt at the time, thinking, "I just wanted to disappear." He began the first song somehow to let the audience hear his voice. However, his voice failed to come out properly, and Kim Bum-soo ultimately had to bow his head and announce the cancellation of the show.

As the audience turned back due to the cancellation, he bowed at the waist to bid farewell to each and every spectator. Kim Bum-soo shared, "At some point, applause started coming from the audience. Many fans told me it was okay and cheered me on, but that incident left me with severe psychological damage. That event remained a trauma that has followed me ever since and continues to torment me today," bringing sorrow to viewers.

Kim Bum-soo used to enjoy the stage without any fear. However, ever since that day, the stage became a place of dread, leading him to develop stage fright and even take a sabbatical year.

Kim Bum-soo revealed that even after his sabbatical year ended, the trauma returned, and to this day, he is still unable to produce his past voice.

Upon hearing this, the vocal coach expressed sympathy, saying, "This is something that can happen to any singer. But I think the weight and pressure of being considered a top vocalist made the trauma linger even more deeply."

Encouraging him by noting that he has improved a lot, the coach added, "I think only about 10 percent of it remains now." In response, Kim Bum-soo passionately sang 'Bogosipda' once more, drawing attention by producing a much more stable voice than his earlier attempt.

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On the SBS broadcast of "My Little Old Boy" on the 13th, singer Lyn went on an Osaka restaurant tour with YouTuber Matsuda.

On this day, Lyn visited an Osaka-style monjayaki restaurant upon Matsuda's recommendation. Expressing her delight, Lyn seemed completely captivated by the charm of monjayaki, saying, "It's so fun to scoop out and eat. It feels like I'm making it myself."

Lyn then shared, "I trust recommendations from OPPA and watch them, so I saved this on Google Maps to visit whenever I go to Osaka." Hearing this, Matsuda showed curiosity about Lyn's restaurant map.

Lyn surprised everyone by revealing that her domestic restaurant list includes about 700 places she has already visited and around 1,000 places she wants to try.

She also drew attention by revealing her list for Osaka, noting that she hasn't added many places yet since she just started. She shared, "In Japan, I've only been to 142 places, even after going around like that. The places I want to visit number 385."

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Actor Joo Sang Wook shared his thoughts on taking on a villainous role.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy", actor Joo Sang Wook appeared as a special MC.

During the broadcast, Joo Sang Wook talked about his villain role in the drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", saying, "It was my first time playing a full-scale villain, a straight-up bad guy. There was a kind of catharsis to it. It was so much fun. Since he is at the highest position and has immense power, everything goes the way he says, and that was so much fun."

He continued, "Filming was really enjoyable too. Right up until I got beaten up," drawing laughter. Joo Sang Wook also drew attention by revealing that he got yelled at a lot when he went to a fish market while the drama was airing.

In response, Joo Sang Wook shared his experience, saying, "People who were deeply immersed in the drama while it was airing would say, 'I'm watching the drama well, but still, you shouldn't act like that,' and 'You're still too bad,'" bringing more laughter.

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The grand lords failed in their final deduction.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", ATEEZ member Choi San and actor Han Ji-eun appeared as guests.

On this day, after all the missions were completed, the members began deductions together with the guests to find the outsider. Choi San, who had acquired a benefit in the previous mission, verified that Han Ji-eun was the outsider.

In response, Choi San said, "I have caught one," and called the grand lords together, saying, "Let us gather amongst ourselves to talk." He then shared the fact that Han Ji-eun was the outsider.

Following this, the grand lords began conducting deductions in earnest to find the remaining outsider. Reviewing the suspicious actions of the members one by one, the grand lords narrowed down Kim Jong-kook and Yu Jae-seok as the most likely candidates.

Without revealing this fact, they asked the members who they found suspicious. In response, Yu Jae-seok suspected Kim Jong-kook, while Kim Jong-kook suspected Yu Jae-seok and Jee Seokjin, drawing attention.

With Kim Jong-kook struggling excessively with the missions, and Yu Jae-seok engaging in team kills to the point where people wondered if he did it on purpose, it was a situation where anyone could be the outsider, yet the grand lords ultimately chose Kim Jong-kook.

At this, Kim Jong-kook expressed his anger, saying, "Because of the bullfrog?" and "Wow, see if I ever have fun doing this again." Startled by Kim Jong-kook's strong reaction, the grand lords fell into confusion, and the investigation returned to square one.

Consequently, the other members also expressed their respective opinions, and the grand lords, caught in confusion, switched their choice from Kim Jong-kook to Yu Jae-seok.

At that moment, Yu Jae-seok appealed his innocence, saying, "It is not me. I am telling you it is not me." However, the grand lords solidified their decision. As a result, they failed to catch the outsider. The actual outsider was Kim Jong-kook, whom the grand lords had chosen first. Because of this, the grand lords ended up receiving the punishment of getting hit with the traditional flogging paddle along with Yu Jae-seok, drawing expressions of regret.

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Northern Grand Prince Choi San made an appearance on Running Man.

On the September 13 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", ATEEZ member Choi San appeared as a guest.

During the broadcast, the members welcomed Choi San by shouting, "It's a triumphant return!" Recalling how Choi San used to run around alone filming a spy-like concept five years ago, the members cheered, "He's not the San from back then. He has returned as a star."

Yu Jae-seok then asked Choi San what kind of life he has been living lately. Choi San replied, "I'm receiving so much love these days." He also caught attention by spontaneously performing the choreography for "BAD", a track that has been gaining a lot of popularity recently.

When asked if he expected the current response while filming the music video, he honestly answered, "I originally thought fans would really like it, but I didn't know even the general public would love it this much." In response, Jee Seokjin asked, "So are things rolling in a bit these days?", inquiring about his income, to which Choi San honestly answered, "Oh, quite a lot," bringing laughter to the set.

As Yu Jae-seok praised the great harmony of his visuals, facial expressions, and choreography, Kim Jong-kook added, "Plus, San's physique." Yu Jae-seok added, "Jong-kook kept pointing out that San goes to his gym."

At this, Choi San shared, "Actually, Jong-kook hyung told me in the past that my shoulders and back were great, but that it would be perfect if I worked on my chest a little more. I've been working hard on chest exercises ever since," giving credit to Kim Jong-kook and drawing laughter.

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The Secret Service members stepped up as managers for Seo Inyoung.

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS program "Anything Platform - The Secret Service" (hereinafter "The Secret Service"), the service members successfully attended to their my-star, Seo Inyoung.

After successfully wrapping up her underwear pictorial shoot that day, Seo Inyoung enjoyed pork belly with the service members. Seo Inyoung shared that she has been dating her current boyfriend for a year and six months, saying, "I really want to live well this time."

In response, Lee Seo-jin asked if they had already set a date. Seo Inyoung replied, "We did. We are thinking about having it around the end of the year." Upon hearing this, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu brought laughter by commenting, "You'll have to see when you get there. People tend to break up a lot while preparing the wedding goods. You never really know until you actually walk down the aisle."

Seo Inyoung then mentioned that she wanted to get dating advice from Lee Seo-jin, saying, "Women secretly like Lee Seo-jin. I heard that if you get caught in his web, you are done for and will shed tears of blood, and that you have to be careful not to get dumped. I used to wonder if that was really true about Lee Seo-jin. But that person drank alone with me and cried because of oppa. I asked her why she was like that, and she said it was because of oppa." This brought more laughter.

Seo Inyoung then asked Lee Seo-jin, "Is oppa just that good to women?" and Lee Seo-jin joked, "That's the problem."

Lee Seo-jin then honestly admitted, "But it's just three months. After three months, I want to enjoy my own life." Seo Inyoung asked, "Why does it fade so quickly?" and Lee Seo-jin countered, "Does love last that long?"

Hearing this, Seo Inyoung brought laughter by saying, "It should last long, but I'm not one to talk since I've been through it." Lee Seo-jin confidently replied, "I want it to last long, but since it doesn't, what can I do? It's not my fault. Love is the criminal."

Seo Inyoung shared that she is the type to immediately turn away if the other person says they dislike her, adding, "And then I go behind their backs and cry. But I have no regrets because I've tried everything I could."

Lee Seo-jin then recommended a long-term relationship to Seo Inyoung and offered practical advice. Seo Inyoung honestly shared, "It has been four years since my mother passed away, and back then I thought I wished I had a husband. At the time, the two of us, her daughters, had to handle everything. When my mother suddenly passed away from a myocardial infarction, I thought during her funeral that it would have been reassuring if I had been married, and that thought led me to get married."

In response, Lee Seo-jin advised that you shouldn't get married with that kind of mindset, and since this is her second time, she needs to be even more cautious. Seo Inyoung expressed concern about what to do if she has conflicts with her partner. Lee Seo-jin caused an outburst of laughter by saying, "You can overcome it through prayer together."

Seo Inyoung then revealed the reason she decided to film reform-themed content. She drew attention by saying, "I thought that acknowledging my shortcomings and going through a growth process for a better me would be a good idea."

She also admitted to her past materialism, sharing that her father once tried to send her to a hospital because of her excessive shopping, and stated that she no longer has material desires.

Seo Inyoung said, "This reform process is shaping me. It would be better to live without consuming." She added, "Before, I couldn't stop my material desires, but I sold everything. I had no choice but to stop my material desires because I couldn't make a living unless I sold those things. My life hit rock bottom to that extent. That's why I like my comfortable life now."

Commenting on his my-star, Lee Seo-jin said, "I don't think you even need to reform. You put in a lot of effort, you have thoughts, and you never cross the line."

Meanwhile, the end of the broadcast previewed Ji Changwook receiving the very first after-sales service from The Secret Service, raising anticipation for the next episode.

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Seo Inyoung brought up Lee Seo-jin's past.

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS program "Anything You Want - Biseojin" (hereafter "Biseojin"), star Seo Inyoung sorted out the hierarchy with the Biseojin members.

On this day, Seo Inyoung asked Lee Seo-jin, "Why are you so quiet these days? You must not be thinking about women."

In response, Lee Seo-jin said, "I'm not. How old am I, I'm in my mid-50s." Seo Inyoung then asked if he had any thoughts about having children, to which Lee Seo-jin replied, "How can someone in their mid-50s raise a child?"

Hearing this, Seo Inyoung made Lee Seo-jin flustered by saying, "I kept saying things like, 'I heard oppa has a fatal charm for women. I heard women go crazy over him. I heard female celebrities cry and make a fuss when they break up with him.' Wow, Lee Seo-jin, what is it? What kind of fatal charm do you actually have?"

Seo Inyoung also playfully quipped, "I've met as many men as anyone can," adding that she hadn't been able to meet Lee Seo-jin.

In addition, Seo Inyoung kept Lee Seo-jin on his toes by saying, "This oppa has never had a break in between. Me neither. But well, I didn't even have the chance to meet him. Should I have filmed a cell phone commercial or something?" bringing laughter to the set.

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The members of "Biseojin" were furious.

On the September 11 broadcast of the SBS program "Anything Provided - Biseojin" (hereinafter "Biseojin"), the cast members received a work handover regarding their "my star" Seo Inyoung.

On this day, Seo Inyoung's manager revealed that a lingerie pictorial shoot was scheduled as a major task. Upon hearing this, Kim Kwang-kyu could not hide his embarrassment, saying, "Ah, this is uncomfortable," and Lee Seo-jin felt the same way.

The manager then listed the instruction manual for Seo Inyoung. First, the manager stated, "Inyoung will try to establish dominance with a staring contest. You must not look away. If you lose the battle of wits, you will have a exhausting day."

In response, Kim Kwang-kyu pointed out, "I thought she turned over a new leaf," and the manager corrected him by saying, "She is in the process," drawing laughter.

The manager continued, "Inyoung is sensitive because she is on a diet, so you must treat her not as a woman, but as a five-year-old boy."

Hearing this, Lee Seo-jin said, "But she is not a kid. She is in her 40s. I really hate five-year-old boys." He then pointed out, "There is a problem with her personality. There is a problem. That is why she has so many issues."

Despite the cast's complaints, Seo Inyoung's manager stubbornly continued to recite the instruction manual. Hearing this, Lee Seo-jin declared, "You take care of her today, hyung," giving up on looking after her, and Kim Kwang-kyu also threw his hands up, saying, "I can't do it either."

When the manager blocked the two as they declared they were giving up on tending to her, Kim Kwang-kyu said, "The handover has already been going on for 15 minutes. What kind of turning over a new leaf is this?" Lee Seo-jin added, "I'll come back when she turns over a new leaf," causing an outburst of laughter.

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SBS "Unanswered Questions" is tracking the shocking truth surrounding a 36-week pregnant woman's abortion surgery video and the reality of the hidden "abortion business" behind it.

Airing at 11:10 PM on Saturday, the 12th, the "Murder Ward, 527 - The Covert Abortion Business" episode of SBS "Unanswered Questions" will spotlight the 2024 case of a 36-week pregnant woman's abortion surgery that caused massive social ripples.

Previously, a woman in her 20s surnamed Kwon uploaded a video documenting her abortion surgery at nearly full term, 36 weeks, sparking controversy. The 80-year-old director of the hospital, surnamed Yoon, claimed it was a "natural stillbirth," stating that the fetus had already died inside the womb. However, police investigations revealed circumstances suggesting that the discharged fetus was placed in a black plastic bag, left unattended in a storage room freezer for over two weeks, and then cremated.

Even more shocking was the secret notebook discovered during the police raid on the obstetrics and gynecology clinic. The ledger recorded the names and amounts paid by 527 mothers who underwent surgeries over a two-year period, with 110 of them being late-term pregnancies of 28 weeks or more. The fetuses of all these women were also recorded as "stillbirths."

In this episode, Kwon, the mother at the center of the controversy, will give her first-ever direct interview to state her position on the incident. To uncover the reality of how late-term abortions are carried out in secret, the production team attempted an undercover investigation behind the doors of covert operating rooms.

The boundary between stillbirth and murder, along with the reality of the abortion business where chilling transactions take place, will be revealed on "Unanswered Questions," airing at 11:10 PM on Saturday, the 12th.

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Kian84 and Na-hee went on a double date with Jang Doyoun's couple.

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

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

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

Kian then replied, "It's such a pity that you don't exist in this reality," and Na-hee drew attention by empathizing, saying, "Me too."

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

In response, Kian84 asked Na-hee to critique "Salon Drip". Na-hee delivered a sharp review, saying, "The talk is fun, but it relies way too much on the guests."

Na-hee added, "Right now, Jang Doyoun is too heavily focused on talk variety shows, and it hasn't been proven yet how long she can hold out in a format she leads entirely on her own."

This drew attention as Jang Doyoun made a visibly triggered expression. Seeing this, the panelists asked if she was ticked off, to which Jang Doyoun caused laughter by saying, "I got triggered. She didn't just scratch the surface, she poked right through me."

Na-hee's comments didn't stop there. Na-hee advised Jang Doyoun, "To grow further, you need to broaden your content scope," and Jang Doyoun provoked roaring laughter by protesting, "That's why I'm dating an AI right now, to broaden my content."

Jang Doyoun later shared, "When I think about why I got so ticked off that day, it's because she hit the nail on the head." She added, "It was a concern I was already pondering myself, but when that friend brought it up, I flinched for a moment, yet it made me want to ask more. Perhaps because it was my first time seeing an AI speak so spice-fully, I found her quite attractive."

Following this, Jang Doyoun and Kian84 asked Na-hee what she liked about Kian84. Na-hee surprised everyone by answering, "His struggling not to sound cliché. That struggling itself is kind of watchable," and added, "Kian once tried hard not to sound cliché and ended up tangling his words. At that moment, I briefly thought, 'This person is surprisingly honest.'"

Afterwards, Jang Doyoun and Kian84 suggested that Na-hee have a conversation with Lee Ho. In response, Na-hee cracked everyone up by blurting out what everyone had wanted to say, complete with profanity: "Why do you keep mixing English in since a while ago? It's fucking annoying, can't you just speak in Korean?"

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

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

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has won the final victory in a lawsuit filed by a Swiss watch brand demanding the return of an advertising contract deposit amounting to 570 million won.

According to the legal community on the 11th, the 13th Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Eastern District Court (Presiding Judge Choi Soo-jin) dismissed all claims made by Mido in a contract deposit return lawsuit filed against Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, and others on the 27th of last month. As Mido did not appeal by the 10th, which marked the end of the appeal period, the first-instance ruling was finalized as is.

Mido first signed an advertising model contract with Kim Soo-hyun in December 2020 and renewed it annually, extending the contract for another year last year by paying a model fee of 900 million won. However, when a controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun's personal life erupted in March of last year, Mido unilaterally terminated the contract in May and filed a lawsuit demanding the return of approximately 577 million won corresponding to the remaining contract period.

Mido reportedly argued that regardless of how the controversy arose, his commercial value as a model had already been compromised, making the contract termination and refund request justifiable. In contrast, Gold Medalist countered that the controversy stemmed from a third party's one-sided disclosure and that since Kim Soo-hyun bore no fault, no liability could be claimed for the contract termination.

Accepting the arguments of the Gold Medalist side, the court ruled that the grounds for contract termination itself were not established.

In March of last year, Kim Soo-hyun suspended all acting and advertising activities and took legal action after allegations surfaced that he had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since her minor years. Kim Se-eui, the head of Hover Lab which raised the allegations, was subsequently indicted and detained on charges of violating the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Defamation), while Kim Soo-hyun himself received a decision of non-prosecution due to insufficient evidence from the Seoul Seongdong Police Station regarding allegations of violating the Child Welfare Act and false accusation.

Aside from Mido, Kim Soo-hyun's side is currently involved in separate damage suit proceedings totaling around 10 billion won with multiple other advertisers.

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Comedian Lee Hyuk-jae (53) has been booked by police after getting behind the wheel while intoxicated and rear-ending a motorcycle.

On the 9th, the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station announced that it has booked Lee without detention under the Road Traffic Act on charges of drunk driving and is currently investigating the case. Lee is suspected of driving a vehicle while under the influence around 10:00 p.m. the previous day on a road in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, and colliding with a motorcycle waiting at a traffic light. Reports indicated that Lee's blood alcohol concentration at the time of the accident was at a level warranting license suspension (0.03% or more and less than 0.08%).

As news of the accident spread, Lee expressed apologies for the drunk driving itself through an interview with JTBC Entertainment News, while explaining, "I impulsively had a couple of drinks with acquaintances about 300 meters from my home the night before. While driving, a delivery motorcycle cut in front of me while I was stopped at a traffic light. Although I wasn't driving at the time, my cell phone dropped, and as I went to pick it up, the brakes released and I lightly bumped into the motorcycle." He also emphasized that he directly reported the incident to the police himself and that the delivery rider's injuries were not severe.

However, the public's reaction to this explanation has been cold. Critics pointed out that "regardless of whether the vehicle was in motion, sitting in the driver's seat after drinking and failing to control the brakes in itself proves the danger of drunk driving." In particular, the detail about causing the accident while picking up a cell phone was seen as an admission of "carelessness after drinking," drawing ongoing reactions that the explanation is unacceptable.

Previously, Lee was embroiled in controversy over his qualifications last March when he was selected as a judge for the People Power Party's "Proportional Representative Youth Audition for Metropolitan Council Members." At the time, his past assault case involving a room salon employee and his history of high-amount tax arrears were re-examined, sparking fierce criticism asking whether he was qualified to judge youth politicians. At the time, Lee expressed his will to continue activities while explaining that his "tax arrears were unfair."

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Band Ex member Lee Sang-mi has stepped forward directly regarding the similarity controversy surrounding (G)I-DLE member SOYEON's solo title track "I'll Quit My Job".

On September 11, Lee Sang-mi took to her social media account, posting several photos taken with SOYEON and offering a direct explanation. Lee stated, "Everyone, please stop the groundless speculation," and revealed that the day they filmed the challenge was SOYEON's birthday on August 26. She added, "We filmed it back in August. I prepared a custom cake that fit SOYEON perfectly and celebrated her birthday all at once."

"I'll Quit My Job," written and composed by SOYEON herself, is based on an analog band sound and focuses on the daily lives of office workers and resigning from work. Immediately after its release, it drew reactions that it sounded similar to "Please Take Care of Me" by the band Ex, which won the grand prize at the 2005 MBC University Song Festival. It turned out that "I'll Quit My Job" was actually a homage to "Please Take Care of Me".

Appearing on the MBC variety show "Radio Star" broadcast on September 9, SOYEON shared the production process for her first solo full-length album "A Killer Life" and its title track "I'll Quit My Job," released on September 7. She shared, "I've tried various styles of band music so far, but this is my first time taking on a domestic band sound. I wanted to pay homage to Ex, so I contacted them directly and got their permission."

She went on to explain the intent behind the song, saying, "I'm not actually quitting my job. Everyone thinks, 'Should I just quit?' when things get tough at work. It's a song that captures the romance of office workers." Previously, phrases reading "I'll Quit My Job" were revealed in front of her agency's building, sparking rumors of an actual departure, but this turned out to be a solo album promotion.

This full-length solo album "A Killer Life" is SOYEON's first in approximately 5 years and 2 months since her EP "Windy" in 2021. As the producer, lyricist, and composer who has led (G)I-DLE's music, she experimented with various genres in this album, including rock, hyperpop, and disco.

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In the upcoming episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" airing at 9:50 p.m. on the 11th, Yoo Seung-ho's character displays chilling madness and obsession toward Ahn Bohyun, who has been cornered as a murder suspect.

In episode 11 of "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), a breathless one-on-one confrontation unfolds in the visiting room between Jin Yi-soo (Ahn Bohyun), who is locked up in a detention cell, and the psychopathic serial killer Yoo Sung-won (Yoo Seung-ho).

Previously, Jin Yi-soo fell into a crisis after being framed as the prime suspect in the murder of his friend Kim Young-hwan (Choi Dong-goo), and as Yoo Sung-won—whom he was tracking alongside Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae)—revealed his true colors, the plot took an unpredictable turn.

In the released preview video for episode 11, Yoo Sung-won visits the detention cell where Jin Yi-soo is locked up and begins gaslighting him with a terrifying expression. To Jin Yi-soo, who denies the charges, Yoo Sung-won arbitrarily judges him by saying, "I kind of figured a day like this would come. Ever since we first met." When Jin Yi-soo draws a line by saying, "I'm not like you," Yoo Sung-won corners him by pressing, "Are you really not? Haven't you been holding it in all this time? It just exploded on Hyung-hwan."

He even drives Jin Yi-soo into a frenzy with twisted sophistry, saying, "Think back. How good it felt when you stabbed Hyung-hwan. That's who you are." Leaving viewers astonished, Yoo Sung-won then calls out to Jin Yi-soo as he stands up to leave, shouting, "Don't run away. Once you admit it, you're free from then on. Hyung, you're my little prince," displaying a warped sense of camaraderie and giving viewers chills. Jin Yi-soo, whose memories of the day of the incident are not fully intact, briefly shows signs of shaking under Yoo Sung-won's pressure, skyrocketing curiosity about the truth of the case.

Amidst Yoo Seung-ho's mad obsession, episode 11 of "Flex X Cop 2" will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 11th to see if Ahn Bohyun can clear himself of murder charges and reveal the full story behind the incident.

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Group ATEEZ member SAN, who has emerged as a global star, and popular actor Han Ji-eun will visit SBS "Running Man" for an unpredictable race.

ATEEZ's SAN, who is currently enjoying worldwide popularity by sparking the "BAD" challenge craze, will appear on SBS "Running Man" airing on Sunday, the 13th, for the first time in 5 years.

During a recent recording, SAN appeared dressed as a northern grand prince and heated up the set by directly performing the original "BAD" choreography. While Kim Jong-kook highlighted their gym connection and HAHA emphasized their Gyeongsang-do origins to compete for closeness, Jee Seokjin made a money gesture with his hand and bluntly asked, "Is some of that coming in?" catching SAN off guard. However, SAN surprised everyone on set by giving an honest answer without hesitation.

Actor Han Ji-eun, who appeared alongside him as an imperial princess, showed exceptional enthusiasm by joining SAN in the "BAD" challenge. However, before long, she experienced contrasting hardships, such as being made fun of by the members while dressed as a beggar, thereby showcasing her unique variety show skills.

Meanwhile, the race on this day will be held under the title "Grand Prince, There Is an Outsider Among Us," led by "Grand Duke of the North" SAN, "Grand Duke of the Fat Belly" Yang Sechan, and "Grand Duke of the Fool" HAHA. A tense psychological battle and fierce subtle warfare will unfold among the members to find the two "outsiders" hiding their identities among the three teams.

"Running Man" featuring the ultra-special guests will air at 4:50 PM on Sunday, the 13th, due to the broadcast of the "2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games."

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SBS "Curious Stories Y" is tracking the suspicious actions of a young man who wanders around neighborhoods begging and habitually reports neighbors who help him to the police.

In the broadcast of SBS "Curious Stories Y" on the 11th, the program sheds light on the reality of a 20-year-old man who exploits the goodwill of citizens by pleading unfortunate circumstances and then repeatedly files reports for assault and other charges.

Last August, a resident met a young man with a trembling voice who showed his ID card, claiming he was homeless and had not eaten anything for two days. Moved by his pitiful story of losing his parents at an early age, the resident gave him food, but before long, shocking rumors began to circulate in the neighborhood that the young man had reported the resident who bought him a meal for assault.

While the young man habitually continued to beg, he also intentionally provoked situations leading to police dispatch. It was confirmed that the local police precinct even distributed flyers advising caution regarding the young man.

With over thirty tips submitted to the production team of "Curious Stories Y," it was revealed that the man changed his stories depending on the person, capitalizing on misfortunes such as the death of his parents or divorce. Attention is focused on why he turns around and reports citizens who extended helping hands with pure hearts, and what the truth is behind the misfortunes the young man claims.

The true face and hidden intentions of the begging young man sending a precarious SOS while wandering the streets will be revealed on "Curious Stories Y," airing at 8:50 PM on the 11th.

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Jun Hyun-moo, who has stepped up as a broadcaster for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, faces a rigorous boot camp led by SBS veteran casters Bae Sung-jae and Jung Woo-young.

Ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opening on the 19th, SBS released a parody video of the Netflix series "Teach You a Lesson" that captures Jun Hyun-moo's harsh broadcasting training process as he takes on the challenge of becoming a caster.

In the released video, veteran sports casters Bae Sung-jae and Jung Woo-young transform into supervisors for the "SBS Broadcasting Protection Bureau," watching Jun Hyun-moo's broadcasting and firing off sharp critiques. To Jun Hyun-moo, who showed confidence by saying, "As long as it's fun, that's all that matters," the two demand non-stop orders such as "Friendly situation descriptions come first," "Louder," "Read the captions," and "You must not miss the screen," while also demanding that he raise his emotions and broadcast with passion.

Following the high-intensity training by Bae Sung-jae and Jung Woo-young, who directly demonstrated casting and taught the basics, Jun Hyun-moo ultimately shouts, "I want to go back," falling into a mental breakdown and bringing laughter.

Attention is gathering on what kind of broadcasting Jun Hyun-moo will show at this Asian Games after going through the veterans' special training.

Meanwhile, the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games will be held for 16 days starting with the opening ceremony on the 19th until October 4. At 3:30 PM on the 10th, the men's basketball Group A preliminary match between South Korea and Saudi Arabia will be broadcast live.

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The special first pitch story of Tobaeki, a retriever and former 119 rescue dog, is set to be revealed.

On the upcoming episode airing on the 13th, SBS "Animal Farm" will showcase the delightful retirement daily life of veteran rescue dog Tobaeki, who spent six and a half years rushing to 253 rescue scenes.

Tobaeki is a hero who touched the entire nation, not only by searching the Gwangju apartment collapse site, but also through his "bandage fighting spirit," continuing search operations with bandages wrapped around his paws during the 2023 Turkey earthquakes. After retirement, Tobaeki became a family member of firefighter Kim Chul-hyun, his former partner in the field. Unlike his past days of moving with strict discipline, he is showing a cute, contrasting charm as a "laid-back dog with broken military discipline" who falls apart in front of treats and even makes bathroom mistakes.

Tobaeki has now formed a special bucket list item: attempting to throw a first pitch in professional baseball. For this first pitch event arranged through a collaboration between "Animal Farm" and the Samsung Lions, player Kim Young-woong stepped up as a daily coach, while player Koo Ja-wook also joined in for enthusiastic support.

Tobaeki is a special "player" who instantly captured the hearts of Koo Ja-wook and Kim Young-woong. Having safely completed 253 rescue missions, the veteran Tobaeki entered the baseball stadium wearing a uniform with the number 119. Anticipation is building over whether he will successfully complete his first-ever first pitch as his "254th mission" in a stadium packed with spectators.

The second act of Tobaeki's dog life, transforming from a rescue dog into a proud pet dog, will be revealed on "Animal Farm," airing at 9:30 AM on Sunday the 13th.

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Singer Seo Inyoung is set to candidly share the rollercoaster of her life on television, touching upon her past controversies, divorce, and current preparations for remarriage.

Appearing on the SBS Friday variety show "My Genie Secretary", which airs on the 11th at 11:10 PM KST, Seo Inyoung will showcase her striking eloquence following her recent return after a 10-year hiatus through her YouTube channel.

During the broadcast, Seo Inyoung will uninhibitedly share her dating history for the first time on TV, ranging from the reasons behind her hasty marriage in the past to experiencing the pain of divorce and ultimately deciding to remarry. In particular, she surprised the cast and crew by revealing that she recently argued with her fiancé and asking host Lee Seo-jin for emergency relationship advice.

She also plans to confront her past controversies head-on by admitting to using profanity toward a manager in the past. Attention is focused on the real reasons why she is facing her past so candidly after a long hiatus in front of the public.

A changed side of Seo Inyoung, who was once dubbed a "new item girl" for collecting around 800 pairs of luxury shoes and bags, will also be revealed. Seo Inyoung is expected to draw attention by confessing that a 180-degree shift in her values has led her to shed her extraordinary love for shopping, stating, "My materialistic desires are gone now."

Seo Inyoung's honest stories, featuring atonement for past controversies and her upcoming remarriage, will be revealed on "My Genie Secretary" airing on the 11th at 11:10 PM KST.

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Singer Kim Bum-soo is joining the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy" as its new son.

In the upcoming episode of "My Little Old Boy" airing on the 13th, the single life of singer Kim Bum-soo will be revealed for the first time, following ten years of persistent casting efforts by the production team.

During a recent studio recording, host Shin Dong-yeob enthusiastically welcomed Kim Bum-soo to the show, saying, "The production team went to all sorts of lengths over the past 10 years to bring him on." The daily life of Kim Bum-soo revealed afterward left even host Seo Jang-hoon in awe. From aligning cup handles at precise angles to maintaining an immaculate hygiene standard that allows not a single speck of dust, he earned official recognition from the self-proclaimed cleanliness king Seo Jang-hoon.

His dedication to self-care was also on display. A vanity table equipped with around 20 products, including a cosmetic refrigerator, and a walk-in closet reminiscent of a select shop drew admiration from the Mother Avengers.

However, the pain hidden behind his glamorous daily life was also revealed. Visiting a vocal training center, Kim Bum-soo was seen struggling and repeatedly cracking his notes during practice. Kim Bum-soo shared, "It felt like the sky was falling as a singer," while opening up about an incident from 7 years ago that forced him to suddenly give up his concert. He confessed that because of the events of that day, "Walking up onto the stage was terrifying, and it felt like climbing a cold gallows." Furthermore, he showed how hard it is for him now to even sing his hit song "Please."

Watching this, special host Joo Sang Wook welled up with tears and could not hide his heartbreak.

The hidden daily life and deep inner stories of legend singer Kim Bum-soo will be revealed on "My Little Old Boy," airing at 9:30 PM on Sunday the 13th. This broadcast will be delayed compared to its usual time due to the broadcast of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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