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Actor Byun Yohan shared his thoughts on bringing the 20-year "Tazza" series to a close.

Attending the press preview for the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at Yongsan CGV in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Byun Yohan said, "I feel relieved to be able to conclude the series after 20 years."

Byun Yohan previously revealed that he personally contacted Cho Seung-woo, the first "Tazza" star, after deciding to take on the lead role of Jang Tae-young. Byun Yohan said, "Because there was the 'Tazza' starring senior actor Cho Seung-woo, and because there are stories up to Part 4 written by comic artist Huh Young-man, I think it was possible for 'Tazza 4' to come out," adding, "I hope those two will watch this movie and tell me that I worked hard."

Director Choi Dong-hoon's "Tazza" (2006) is like a bible of Korean film series. Parts 2 and 3 that followed were compared to "Tazza", drawing mixed reviews from audiences. In terms of box office performance, they also failed to surpass the first film.

Regarding these results, director Choi Kuk-hee, who helmed "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub", expressed his affection for the first film and his respect for director Choi Dong-hoon, saying, "Director Choi Dong-hoon's 'Tazza' is such an amazing movie. It's a film from 20 years ago, but it still looks hip and fun when watched again today."

He also added, "Because people compare them to the first film, Parts 2 and 3 seem to be undervalued, but I think those works were also well-made with each director's own colors. However, because 'Tazza' is such a masterpiece, comparisons seem inevitable. Comparisons with the first film are bound to happen. Our movie is no exception. However, we worked hard on it without worrying about such things," revealing his confidence in Part 4.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through an online casino business, and his close friend with the same name Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won), who took everything from him, meet again in a global gambling ring for a round of revenge. It is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Actor Cho Byung-kyu (30) is set to temporarily halt his acting activities and prepare for military enlistment within this year.

Cho, who is currently starring in the play "Myeonhoe" (Visitation), recently appeared on the YouTube channel "One Mike" and announced that he would temporarily stop acting to enlist in the military.

Cho shared, "About two years ago, I applied for KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army) and passed the English test, but I didn't make it in the random draw. I'm taking it positively because if I had passed back then, I wouldn't be standing on the theater stage now," adding that he plans to enlist in the regular Army.

Last September, Cho parted ways with HB Entertainment, his agency of 13 years, after his exclusive contract ended. He is currently working without a management agency. Regarding this, he expressed gratitude to the company that was with him from his debut through his peak and difficult times, adding that they still keep in touch while he carefully considers finding a new agency.

Cho also explained his reason for choosing the two-person play "Myeonhoe," saying, "I wanted to guard against falling into complacency amidst comfort."

Cho faced a crisis in his career in 2021 when he became embroiled in allegations of school bullying. At the time, he filed a multi-billion-won damages lawsuit against an accuser who claimed to have experienced school violence during Cho's study abroad period in New Zealand, but he lost the first trial last September, and the appeal is currently ongoing.

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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 is investigating Lee without detention on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act. Lee is accused of driving 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. At the time of the accident, Lee's blood alcohol concentration was reportedly at the level for license suspension (0.03% or higher and less than 0.08%).

As news of the accident broke, Lee expressed apologies for the drunk driving itself in an interview with JTBC EnterNews, while explaining, "I ended up having a couple of drinks on a whim with acquaintances at a location about 300 meters from my home last night. While driving, a delivery motorcycle cut in front of me while I was stopped at a traffic light. Although I was not actively driving at that moment, my cell phone dropped, and as I bent down to pick it up, the brakes slipped and I made minor contact with the motorcycle." He also emphasized that he personally reported the incident to the police and that the motorcycle rider's injuries were not severe.

However, the public response to these explanations 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 dangers of drunk driving." In particular, the explanation about causing the accident while picking up a cell phone has drawn backlash, with many reacting that it amounts to a self-admission of "post-drinking carelessness" and is therefore unacceptable.

Previously, Lee was embroiled in a controversy over his qualifications back in 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 incident 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. Lee countered the criticism at the time by claiming his tax arrears were unfair and expressed his intent to continue his activities.

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Director Choi Kook-hee, who helmed the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," emphasized the differences and strengths that set it apart from the previous series.

Attending the press and distribution preview for "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Director Choi stated, Unlike parts 1, 2, and 3, "Tazza 4" is a work with the character of a spin-off. From the original work, the drama was stronger and darker than parts 1, 2, and 3. Above all, it is focused on dealing with human desire. Envy, jealousy, and betrayal are well expressed, and I tried to melt those aspects of the original work well into the film.

Regarding the casting of Byun Yohan and Roh Jae-won as two friends who turn into enemies, he shared, Jang-tae and Park-tae are two very different figures, so I tried many combinations of actors with different feels. In particular, I envisioned Jang-tae as someone who looks handsome, charming, lucky, and born with many things, while Park-tae is someone who succeeded acquiredly through his own efforts, leading me to combine these two actors. It was a very satisfying work.

Director Choi shared his thoughts on directing the fourth installment, saying, As a fan who has loved the "Tazza" series for a long time, it was an honor to work on adorning the finale of this series.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through an online casino business, and his close friend of the same name, Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won), who took everything away from him, meet again in a global gambling ring to play a game of revenge. It was directed by Director Choi Kook-hee, who made "Default," and stars Byun Yohan and Roh Jae-won.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Byun Yohan, who plays the lead role in the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," shared that he went through a rigorous diet and abstained from alcohol to embody his character.

Attending the press preview for "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Byun Yohan said, "When I first decided to take on this project, the director told me to lose weight. At the time, I weighed around 80kg, and I lost about 10kg through exercise and dieting."

Regarding the intimate scene that featured a full frontal exposure of his back, he stated, "I stayed completely sober until the project ended for that scene. I also exercised self-discipline through my diet. I thought that aspect resembled the life of Jang Tae-young."

In this film, Byun Yohan plays Jang Tae-young, a man who loses everything due to a friend's betrayal and vows revenge. Byun Yohan showcased a new side of himself in this project, not only through passionate emotional acting but also in a intimate scene highlighting his muscular physique.

"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through his online casino business, and his close friend of the same name, Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won)—who took everything from him—meet again at a global gambling table to wage a battle of revenge. It is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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Singer LIM YOUNGWOONG has dominated various music charts upon the release of his new songs.

Released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 8th, LIM YOUNGWOONG's special digital album "IM HERO 10" landed all of its b-side tracks simultaneously on the high ranks of major music charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs right after its release.

In particular, the title tracks "ToTo" and "Moise" secured the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on Melon's HOT100 at 7 p.m., just one hour after release.

LIM YOUNGWOONG achieved a music chart all-kill by taking first place across Melon's TOP100, HOT100, and real-time charts, as well as the real-time charts of Genie, Bugs, and Vibe.

Previously on the 7th, the music video for the title track "ToTo" was pre-released. The video featuring LIM YOUNGWOONG, his pet dog Siwol, and child actor Kim Jun, along with the lovely lyrics and melody, is receiving a great response from the public.

LIM YOUNGWOONG is scheduled to meet fans by attending the "2026 The Fact Music Awards" held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium at 6 p.m. on the 19th.

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HYBE global group &TEAM has achieved their fourth consecutive million-seller by surpassing 1.22 million copies in sales on the first day of release with their second Korean mini album, "Mark on Me".

According to the Hanteo Chart on the 9th, "Mark on Me" sold a total of 1,224,524 copies on the 8th, its release date, claiming the number one spot on the daily physical album chart. This breaks their previous personal best of 1,139,988 copies sold on the first day for their Korean debut album, "Back to Life".

With this, &TEAM has now placed four consecutive works in the million-seller ranks, starting with their third Japanese single "Go in Blind" released in April of last year, followed by their first Korean mini album "Back to Life", their third Japanese mini album "We on Fire", and now "Mark on Me".

"Mark on Me" is an album that adds the emotion of love to &TEAM's core identity of "wolf DNA". It unfolds through six tracks across diverse genres the story of a wolf who had shut himself away after being rejected by the world, only to change upon meeting "you," who accepted all of him.

&TEAM will begin their domestic music broadcast promotional run starting with Mnet "M Countdown" on the 10th. They will also hold the "2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY' ENCORE in KSPO DOME" at the KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on October 3-4.

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Singer-theater actor IVY (Park Eun-hye) has successfully wrapped up her performances in "Chicago" on Broadway in New York.

IVY recently took to her social media to share the emotions of her final performance at New York's Ambassador Theatre, stating, "I have safely completed my three-week journey."

She stated, "Thanks to many people, especially the Korean fans who came out to watch so I could finish 'Chicago' well on its home turf, it gave me a tremendous amount of strength. Having been a work and favorite character close to my heart since 2012, it was an extraordinary honor and feeling to play Roxie Hart on her home turf in New York."

She bowed her head and added, "Thanks to everyone who supported me behind the scenes so a Korean actor could stand on a Broadway stage, I was able to finish safely. I sincerely thank you for your support." She also asked for anticipation, saying, "I plan to take the stage as Roxie Hart in Korea as well, so please look forward to it."

Earlier, IVY drew attention by posting a cute proof shot of herself on a massive Times Square billboard featuring her face and the phrase "IVY IS ROXIE HART," along with the caption, "Mom, I'm on a Broadway billboard." This marked the first time in the history of Broadway's production of "Chicago" that a Korean actor played the lead role of Roxie Hart, earning praise for elevating the status of Korean musicals.

Having played Roxie more than 592 times in Korea and earning praise as an "unrivaled Roxie," IVY captivated local audiences in New York with her skillful stage presence and captivating acting.

Having concluded her short yet intense journey in New York, IVY is now preparing to meet domestic audiences once again. The Korean run of the musical "Chicago" featuring IVY is set to open this December at the LG Arts Center Seoul.

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Actor Baek Sunho (real name Lee Sun-ho) has won his lawsuit against his former agency to confirm the termination of his exclusive contract.

Attorney Han Jung-mu of Law Firm Beopjeong, Baek Sunho's legal representative, announced the ruling on the 9th, explaining that this lawsuit was a procedure to clarify the legal relations regarding the actor's exclusive contract and future activities.

Baek Sunho enlisted in the military in April and is currently serving as a corporal in the Army's 66th Infantry Division.

Attorney Han emphasized, "Actor Baek Sunho plans to faithfully complete his remaining service and then prepare for new projects and activities as an actor. We sincerely thank the fans who have trusted and supported the actor, as well as all industry officials who have shown interest. He will do his best to finish his military service successfully and repay the support he has received with good projects and diligent activities."

Before his debut, Baek Sunho went through training at Big Hit Music, then moved to C-JeS Studios to prepare for an idol debut before switching paths to acting. After debuting in the 2023 Channel A drama "Between Him and Her," he built his filmography by appearing in "Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard," "Million Dollar Baby," and "Kick Kick Kick Kick." He also gained popularity by starring in the Netflix series "If Wishes Could Kill," which he finished filming before enlistment.

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The film "Hallan" has been produced in a barrier-free version.

The Barrier-Free Films Committee announced that audio description recording for the barrier-free version of "Hallan" took place in August at the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) Media Content Center, directed by Ha Myung-mi and narrated by actor Park Hae-soo.

"Hallan" is a film set in Jeju in 1948, depicting the journey of a mother, Ah-jin (KIM Hyang-gi), and her six-year-old daughter, Hae-saeng (Kim Min-chae), who get separated while fleeing to Mt. Hallasan to escape martial law troops, and set out to find each other. This is the second feature film by director Ha Myung-mi, who made her feature directorial debut with "Chasing Her Hobby."

Director Ha Myung-mi, who participated in directing a barrier-free version for the first time, shared her thoughts, saying, "Making the film 'Hallan' was about listening to voices hidden beneath a long silence and following the traces of erased lives to stand beside them as a witness. Dismantling a long silence and breaking down barriers to appreciation through a barrier-free version are deeply connected, making this work all the more precious. I believe that writer Seo Soo-yeon's delicate audio descriptions and actor Park Hae-soo's calm, deep voice will carry the story of 'Hallan' even further. I hope that the journey of Ah-jin and Hae-saeng, who wanted to live on Mt. Hallasan that day in 1948, crosses all barriers and reaches the hearts of more audiences."

Park Hae-soo also participated in barrier-free narration for the first time. Park Hae-soo conveyed his thoughts, saying, "I thank the director and actors for creating such a wonderful and deep work called 'Hallan.' I hope my voice delivers this work adequately to even more people. It was an honor to participate." Director Ha Myung-mi and actor Park Hae-soo added to the meaning of the project by participating in the barrier-free version of "Hallan" as a talent donation.

The barrier-free version of "Hallan" received production support from Barrier-Free Jeju, with post-production support provided by the Seoul Business Agency Media Content Center.

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The film "The Assassin(s)" aims to be a Korean version of "All the President's Men" (1976). Both films depict reporters living in an era of barbarism as they track the truth behind an incident and confront the reality of massive power.

In Korea, movies focusing on reporters have been rare. Corrupt reporters who surrender to money and despicable reporters who cozy up to power were merely consumed as cliches. In that regard, "The Assassin(s)" presents an intriguing approach.

Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed the film, explained why he made the stories of reporters the core of the movie, stating, "Although this film takes the form of a mystery thriller genre, I wanted to show that era." He added, "Through the social issues handled by the reporters, I unfolded a way to show not only the first lady sniper incident, but also the atmosphere of 1974 and the conditions of that time."

He emphasized that while "The Assassin(s)" is introduced as a mystery thriller, he did not want it to simply stop at digging up the truth of the incident. Director Hur Jin-ho explained, "I did not approach this movie as one that reveals truths that had been hidden until now. In the process of tracking the incident, I wanted to express the emotions of the characters who lived through that era." He meant that while the skeleton of the film is the first lady sniper incident, the flesh is the cinematically reinterpreted emotional line of the main characters.

He also stated, "We brought in similar incidents that actually occurred at the time and used them as the foundation of the story." This meant combining actual history with cinematic fiction.

Park Hae-il, who portrayed city desk reporter Jae-hwan and showcased unwavering journalism, also expressed that he found the film's composition, with the "reporter" at the center of the story, intriguing. Park Hae-il stated, "There are not that many Korean films that sustain the reporter theme from beginning to end with a long breath. Whether I could unify and portray an era through the role of a reporter was a major challenge for me."

The newspaper office newsroom set created by art director Kim Byung-han provided deep immersion for Park Hae-il and Lee Minho as they played reporters. Lee Minho said, "When I first stepped into the newspaper newsroom, it was realized just like the real spaces I had studied beforehand, making it easy to immerse myself." Park Hae-il also admired the details of the newspaper set, praising it by saying, "It felt like I was sucked straight from the present into a 1970s newspaper office."

"The Assassin(s)" is a story tracking the suspicions and mastermind behind the first lady sniper incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. It is directed by Hur Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", and stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The film opens on September 23.

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Actor Ji Changwook attends the press conference for the Netflix series "The Scandal" held on the morning of the 9th at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and participates in a photo session.

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Actor Nana attends the press conference for the Netflix series "The Scandal" held on the morning of September 9 at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and poses for photos.

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Actor Son Ye-jin attends a photo call at the production presentation for the Netflix series "The Scandal" held on the morning of the 9th at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Seoul.

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Actors Nana (from left), Son Ye-jin, and Ji Changwook attend the photo wall event for the Netflix historical series "The Scandal," held on the morning of September 9 at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Baek Jin-hee is getting married after maintaining a long-distance relationship spanning 14 hours by flight between South Korea and Canada.

Following the news of her marriage through media reports, Baek personally shared her love story via her YouTube channel on the 8th. She expressed her feelings, saying, "I wanted to tell everyone myself first, but the news reports came out earlier. I am so happy to be receiving so many congratulations."

Regarding the love story that many have been curious about, Baek shared shyly, "A long-distance relationship between South Korea and Canada was certainly not easy. Physical limitations stood in our way as we could not be together the moment we wanted to see each other, but the time spent flying 14 hours to meet was truly precious. When I am with my fiancé, I find myself turning into a little girl giggling over even the smallest things. He is someone who showed me how fun every single day can be, which naturally led us to promise our future together."

Baek mentioned that her fiancé's English name is Henry, introducing him by saying, "I started acting in my twenties, and there haven't been many stable moments. He is someone who always allows me to meet in the middle, whether my situation or mood is at its peak or at its lowest." She also emphasized that he is not a financial sector worker or a person of immense wealth, as some rumors had suggested.

She continued, "His ordinary daily life of commuting regularly every day and worrying about what to do after leaving work on Friday brought me a great sense of stability. Sharing very similar values in viewing life was the biggest reason I decided to marry him," adding, "Marriage brings families together, so I had no choice but to be more cautious. Please understand that I was careful because I did not want to cause even the slightest harm or hurt."

Finally, she shared, "My fiancé is one of my fearsome subscribers who gives me sharp feedback whenever a video goes up. I expect we will be able to share related content in the future as well," and greeted fans by saying, "As much as you have blessed us, I will show you how we live maturely and happily."

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Figure skating queen Kim Yuna has directly refuted recent pregnancy rumors, putting an immediate stop to the speculation.

Following Kim's appearance at a beauty brand pop-up store event held at Lotte Department Store's Jamsil branch in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 7th, some online users began making speculative remarks such as, "Her physique looks a bit different than usual" and "Could she be pregnant?"

In response, a representative from her agency clearly stated, "The pregnancy rumors are completely untrue," explaining that "it is simply a matter of the design and material of the outfit making her appear a bit heavier." The representative also emphasized, "There were similar rumors in the past as well, but they were not true then, and they are not true now."

This is not the first time pregnancy rumors have surrounded Kim Yuna. Back in July 2022, when news of her marriage to Ko Woo-rim broke, some raised suspicions that they were marrying in a rush due to a premarital pregnancy. At the time, her agency expressed displeasure, stating that the claims were "nonsense and completely groundless."

Kim Yuna married Forestella member Ko Woo-rim, a popera singer five years her junior whom she met through an ice show congratulatory performance in 2018, in October 2022 after a three-year relationship. Her husband Ko Woo-rim enlisted in November 2023, faithfully completed his service in the military band of the Ministry of National Defense Service Support Group, and was discharged in May 2025, after which the couple has continued their peaceful newlywed life.

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Singer and musical actor Jo Kwon opened up about how grateful he is to senior actor Kim Hye-soo.

Appearing as a guest on a recently released YouTube channel show, Jo Kwon shared, "During my military service, it was a really difficult time because my mother was diagnosed with melanoma and had to have her toe amputated, and my father was also diagnosed with colon cancer." He added, "As an only child serving in the military, I couldn't do anything. Kim Hye-soo sunbaenim found out about the whole situation and told me, 'Kwon, don't worry about money, just don't get sick and finish your service in good health,' providing me with huge help during such a tough time."

Jo Kwon first built a connection with Kim Hye-soo through the past KBS drama "The Queen of Office". Since then, Kim Hye-soo has reportedly shown up to almost every musical performance of his to cheer him on. Jo Kwon shared that Kim Hye-soo particularly appreciates his bold moves in challenging various genres.

He mentioned that in the musical "Priscilla", there is a scene where he descends from the air on a wire, and Kim Hye-soo especially loved this part, returning to watch the same show three or four times.

Jo Kwon also shared that whenever Kim Hye-soo came to watch, she never forgot to leave him with an affectionate remark, saying, "Honey, you did so well."

In response, Jo Hye-ryeon also remarked, "Hye-soo is truly loyal." Jo Hye-ryeon also met Kim Hye-soo through the drama "Match" and has remained close friends with her since. Jo Hye-ryeon brought laughter by sharing, "Kim Hye-soo used to send me women's underwear often. It was the kind that fastens in the front, which was fascinating."

Upon hearing how Kim Hye-soo attentively looked after Jo Kwon when he was struggling with his parents' cancer battles, Jo Hye-ryeon sympathized by saying, "We are able to endure because there are seniors and colleagues who care for us like that." She created a heartwarming atmosphere by adding, "Senior Lee Kyung-sil also helped Jung Sun-hee when she was going through a hard time. Being able to be a source of strength for each other during difficult times like this is such a good thing."

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Director Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Paradise Lost" has been invited to the Gala Presentation section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

The Gala Presentation is a flagship section of the film festival that carefully selects and introduces new works by world-renowned master directors or the year's most buzzed-about hot topics, featuring direct encounters between directors, lead actors, and audiences. "Paradise Lost" will be introduced to domestic audiences for the first time as an Asian premiere at this year's Busan International Film Festival.

Based on the original novel "Black Inferno," "Paradise Lost" is a mystery thriller depicting the events that unfold when a son who went missing returns in a completely different form after nine years. It deals with a story of plunging into severe confusion between a virtual son restored through AI and the real son who returned with an unfamiliar appearance. Actors Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung take on the lead roles, and the film is expected to deliver Director Yeon Sang-ho's signature gripping immersion and high-density psychological warfare.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held for 10 days from October 6 (Tuesday) to October 15 (Thursday) around the Cinema Center area. 

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The film "Final Interview" is set to hit theaters in November.

"Final Interview" tells the story of six applicants gathered for a final interview who discover mysterious envelopes containing each other's exposures, leading to mutual suspicion and chaos. Only six applicants made it to the final round after beating a competition rate of 5,000:1. Set against a two-hour time limit, the interview requires them to determine the single successful candidate through five public votes, with the appearance of the anonymous exposure envelopes driving an unpredictable mystery drama.

Director Kim Jung-hoon, who previously captured audiences with genre-driven entertainment in "The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure", "The Accidental Detective", and "Petty Romance", takes the helm. They are joined by Cho Yi-hyun, Kim Jaewon, Shin Seungho, Kang You-seok, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Bae Gang-hee, some of the most prominent rising stars in Korean cinema, as the six applicants.

Anticipation is building for the fresh chemistry and tight ensemble created by six characters with distinct choices and secrets: Moon Hye-in (Cho Yi-hyun), an observer who assesses situations calmly; Han Jin-woo (Kim Jaewon), an idealist who approaches the world with an open mind; Baek Seung-bin (Shin Seungho), an action-oriented leader with a resilient athletic background; Lee Hee-chan (Kang You-seok), a natural mediator equipped with composure; Jeon Yo-han (Kwak Dong-yeon), a strategist whose inner thoughts are unknown; and Cha Joo-won (Bae Gang-hee), a perfectionist with flawless credentials.

Having been invited to the Panorama section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, the film "Final Interview" will officially open in theaters in November.

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Restaurant success story Hong Yoon-hwa shared her business secrets.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny," Hong Yoon-hwa's couple provided a business solution for Heo Anna's couple.

On this day, Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Min-ki shared a solution for their colleague and restaurant industry junior, Oh Kyung-joo.

Hong Yoon-hwa tasted the dishes made by Oh Kyung-joo and offered her advice. However, opening up Oh Kyung-joo, who was as stubborn as Heungseon Daewongun, was not easy.

Hong Yoon-hwa tasted Oh Kyung-joo's signature dumplings and gave them a passing grade. Then she said, "We can negotiate a little on the sauce, right?"

She continued, "It would be great to dip it in mala. Fried food and mala go so well together," pulling out mala sauce from her bag.

In response, Oh Kyung-joo dipped his dumplings into the mala sauce as Hong Yoon-hwa suggested. He then exclaimed, "It's so good, it's really good."

Hong Yoon-hwa handed him the mala sauce she brought, saying, "If someone is looking for spicy flavor, I will leave the key behind. If someone asks you to unlock the padlock, use it," bringing laughter.

Next, Hong Yoon-hwa presented a solution on how to increase customer revisits. The panelists reacted, saying, "She can do it because it's Yoon-hwa, but would he be able to do that?"

Oh Kyung-joo drew a line at Hong Yoon-hwa's suggestion, saying, "I don't think so." However, at the request to "at least do TJ," he actively impersonated TJ, bringing laughter.

Following this, Oh Kyung-joo revealed a new menu item to boost sales. Oh Kyung-joo paired soybean paste-aged pork belly with water dropwort. Kim Min-ki immediately gave it a passing mark.

However, Hong Yoon-hwa warned of a strict evaluation, saying, "When it comes to meat, wrong is wrong." But the moment she tasted the dish, she exclaimed, "Wow, this is so delicious. Let's give a round of applause," and started clapping.

Finally, Hong Yoon-hwa gave advice on creating reels for promotion. Reenacting the reel that had the highest view count among her own, Hong Yoon-hwa told Oh Kyung-joo to try it as well. Oh Kyung-joo did his best and decided to widely adopt the various tips from Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Min-ki, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

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The break friends and the Yu-Yu brothers failed the third round of the "Whenever Possible" mission.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Joo Woo-jae and John Park appeared as break friends.

During the broadcast, the break friends moved to have lunch with the Yu-Yu brothers after successfully completing the break mission. The four people arrived at an Italian restaurant.

Yoo Yeonseok drew attention by saying, "Lately, there are so many people around who say they like Joo Woo-jae." In response, Yu Jae-seok said, "Oh really? Tell me about it."

John Park asked, "What are you talking about?", and Yu Jae-seok advised, "Take another good look at him," causing laughter. At the same time, Yu Jae-seok praised his close younger brother Joo Woo-jae, saying, "He is a naturally gifted variety show body."

In response, Yoo Yeonseok said, "His early pace was good. But like you said, hyung, he doesn't seem to have staying power." Then Yu Jae-seok chimed in, "His stamina is lacking."

Joo Woo-jae also explained about himself, saying, "My mentality is one that doesn't last long," revealing why he is weak in the second half. Afterwards, Joo Woo-jae continued his witty banter with Yu Jae-seok, and John Park burst out laughing.

The meal payment game for the day was spinning a knife and whoever it pointed to would pay. Before the official game, they spun the knife to decide one person who would be exempt. The knife pointed precisely at Yu Jae-seok, deciding his exemption from payment.

Drawing attention, Yu Jae-seok smiled mischievously and said, "Wow, thanks to my younger brothers, I came to an Italian restaurant and ate well."

After the meal, the four moved toward the second break. Yoo Yeonseok told John Park, "Park seems like the type who gets less nervous." John Park replied, "Since I've done a lot of survival shows, I actually do better in moments that make me nervous. I really do well in crucial moments, and if there is no tension, things just fizzle out," raising curiosity about how this personality of his would affect the mission.

In the second break mission as well, the four smoothly cleared the mission. Consequently, the break hosts shouted 3GO without hesitation.

However, as chances repeated, they began assuming the worst. Hearing this, Yu Jae-seok reprimanded the younger brothers, saying, "Assuming the worst before working is the worst habit." However, he soon created the worst-case scenario among worst cases, causing an outburst of laughter.

In the end, despite using up all their chances, they failed the mission, leaving a sense of regret. In particular, Yu Jae-seok produced a result that made his turn meaningless, and thus he could not avoid criticism from his younger brothers.

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, the upcoming appearance of same-age friends Yoo Seung-ho and Young K was teased, raising expectations for the next broadcast.

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Kim Hee-eun and Yoon Dae-hyun revealed their farm.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny", Michelin 1-star couple Kim Hee-eun and Yoon Dae-hyun appeared after a long time for an autumn gourmet special.

During the broadcast, the two visited their farm located in Gangwon Province. Spanning a massive 10,000-pyeong plot of land, Kim Hee-eun shared, "We are working hard to earn and diligently paying the rent."

Stating that they are renting the farm for quality ingredients, the two waited for someone in the mountains. And right then, the person they were waiting for appeared from across the way.

Seeing the silhouette, the panelists expressed curiosity, asking, "Isn't that a shaman? Who is that?" Soon, the identity of the person they waited for was revealed. The main characters turned out to be the exceptionally charismatic "Imokase" and her husband.

Imokase raised her voice, saying, "How could you call me out to such a deep mountain?" Kim Hee-eun and Imokase grew close through their connection on "Culinary Class Wars". Hearing this, Kim Gura brought laughter by remarking, "Aren't their husbands running on a parallel theory too? Husbands supporting their wives."

At the appearance of Imokase's couple, Kim Hee-eun and Yoon Dae-hyun held hands tightly and made heart shapes to welcome them. In response, Imokase nagged, "Oh, that couple holds hands all the time. Take your hands off," adding, "That's because you haven't lived together long enough."

Meanwhile, Lee Tae-ho, Imokase's husband who was meeting Kim Hee-eun's couple for the first time, joked, "Meeting for the first time and calling me all the way out here," drawing laughter.

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Comedian Hong Yoon-hwa revealed her new nickname.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny", comedian Hong Yoon-hwa visited the studio after a long time.

Upon Hong Yoon-hwa's appearance on this day, the panelists first looked for her 10-don gold bracelet. However, noticing that there was no space left on her wrist unlike her previous appearance, Lee Ji-hye asked, "You were managing it so well, what happened?"

In response, Hong Yoon-hwa made everyone laugh by saying, "I lived a bit happily." Following this, Kim Gu-ra remarked, "Isn't this the most famous gold bracelet in Korea?"

Then, Hong Yoon-hwa playfully shared, "Ever since I bought the gold bracelet on 'You're my destiny', I became the 'Hong Geum-bo of Mangwon-dong'. Because everyone who sees me asks me to show them Hong Yoon-hwa's gold, I became the Hong Geum-bo of Mangwon-dong."

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Joo Woo-jae expressed his joy over successfully completing the mission.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Joo Woo-jae and John Park appeared as gap friends.

During the broadcast, the gap friends, together with the Yoo brothers, dramatically succeeded in their first gap mission.

After simple rounds 1 and 2, round 3 ended in dramatic success after repeated chances and a final opportunity. In a mission where failure by even one of the four members would result in complete failure, the final runner, Yoo Yeonseok, cleanly pulled it off to secure the mission's success.

After the mission ended, both John Park and Joo Woo-jae collapsed onto the floor with exhausted faces. Joo Woo-jae, who had previously stated, "Even if we succeed, I probably won't be that excited," drew attention by showing more joy over the mission's success than anyone else.

In response, Joo Woo-jae said honestly, "To be honest, if we had failed, the psychological fallout would have lasted a month or two." He also made everyone laugh by making a fuss, saying, "How are we supposed to deal with getting this attached? We've even developed a sense of wartime comradeship."

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Yu Jae-seok gave a warm welcome to his favorite younger colleague.

On the September 8 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Joo Woo-jae and John Park appeared as gap friends.

During the broadcast, Yu Jae-seok reacted to Joo Woo-jae's appearance by saying, "Ah, Woo-jae, what is this?" In response, Joo Woo-jae grumbled, "Did you see that? Didn't I tell you? He wouldn't have any reaction at all. Why did they tell me to hide this?"

Then Yu Jae-seok welcomed his close younger colleague in his own signature style, saying, "Why are you coming to someone else's workplace?" He then greeted John Park cheerfully, calling him "Ah, Park John."

Joo Woo-jae, who purposely sat as far away from Yu Jae-seok as possible, shared, "I thought to myself that I would never appear as a guest on another show hosted by Jae-seok hyung. Because he doesn't treat guests like guests at all."

He continued, mentioning that he had previously appeared as a guest on another show hosted by Yu Jae-seok, and explained why he broke his resolution: "He didn't even ask any questions throughout the entire filming. So I was making up things to talk about all by myself and thought, 'I should never come out again,' but because of John Park, I ended up coming out together."

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Actor Park Hae-il reflected on the significance of playing a character who demonstrates the mission of the press and the duty of a journalist in the movie "The Assassin(s)".

Attending the press and distribution preview for the movie "The Assassin(s)" held at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong on the afternoon of the 8th, Lee Minho shared his thoughts on playing a reporter character for the first time since his debut, saying, “I felt that we are living in an era where sensational titles are considered more important than the truth from a certain point on. With the diversification of content called 'media,' including the press and individual YouTube channels, I felt it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between what is true and what is false. In that sense, I missed the convictions of people who pursued the truth in an era I haven't lived through, and becoming that kind of person was my personal pursuit.”

Regarding the aspects he focused on while playing Yeong-il, he said, “If senior Park Hae-il portrayed Jae-hwan as a character who appears static on the outside but expresses dynamic aspects within, I wanted Yeong-il to be like a lively, flapping fish.” He added, “I had many conversations with the director from the beginning. Even during rehearsals on set, I thought about blocking and movement that would utilize my physical actions as much as possible. As for styling, since Yeong-il comes from a well-off background, rather than trying hard to hide it, I wanted to keep it from being excessive while highlighting the advantage that having a journalism job does not mean his personal items are poor.”

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and mastermind behind the first lady sniper incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, who made "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", the film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

The movie is scheduled to be released on September 23.

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&TEAM attends a media showcase for their second Korean mini-album, "Mark on Me," held on the afternoon of September 8 at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

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Group &TEAM attends a media showcase for the release of their second Korean mini-album, "Mark on Me," held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 8th.

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