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Cha Ga-won, Chairwoman of p_Arc Group and CEO of One Hundred, has been arrested on fraud charges involving approximately 30 billion won. Meanwhile, singer Lee Seung-gi, who currently resides in a luxury villa owned by Cha, has spoken out ahead of the expiration of his jeonse contract.

On the 5th, Lee's representatives told the media, "We have received assurances from the landlord, Cha Ga-won, and her husband that the money will be returned when the contract expires. If that promise is not kept this time, we will naturally take the strongest possible civil and criminal legal action."

The luxury villa in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where Lee currently resides, has a jeonse deposit of 10.5 billion won. The contract is set to expire on the 6th, with approximately 7.3 billion won of the deposit financed through bank loans.

Lee's side previously claimed that before entering into the jeonse contract for the villa, Cha strongly encouraged him to take out the loan and agreed to cover the interest payments. However, they said that the interest payments stopped as the controversy over unpaid earnings owed to artists under her agency escalated. The villa was also seized by the National Tax Service earlier this year over Cha's unpaid taxes, making it difficult to guarantee the full recovery of the deposit.

Lee had planned to move into a newly constructed building in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, when his jeonse contract expired. However, the move has been blocked after the construction company asserted a lien over the property due to unpaid construction costs. A banner reading, "This building is currently subject to a lien," is displayed on the building. The construction company, Piarc Construction, is headed by Cha's husband. Lee's side has filed for a provisional injunction seeking the handover of the building and is awaiting the court's decision.

Earlier, on the 3rd, a Seoul Central District Court judge in charge of arrest warrants issued an arrest warrant for Cha, who faces fraud charges under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes, citing concerns that she might destroy evidence.

Cha is accused of proposing IP-related business projects involving artists under her entertainment agency to knowmerce, signing contracts, and receiving an advance payment of 24.2 billion won, but failing to carry out the projects. The alleged damages are estimated at approximately 30 billion won.

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The film "HOPE" is set to release in theaters around the world following pre-sales to over 200 countries and regions globally.

According to its investment and distribution company Plus M Entertainment, "HOPE" has confirmed its international theatrical releases starting in Taiwan on Friday, September 4, and North America on Wednesday, September 9, followed by Canada, Australia, the UK, Latin America, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore.

"HOPE" was planned as a global project targeting international markets beyond the domestic market from its initial planning stages. It premiered internationally at the Cannes Film Festival competition section last May, receiving an explosive response. International interest in "HOPE" naturally led to pre-sales.

Generating buzz by breaking the record for the highest overseas pre-sales for a Korean film, "HOPE" has partnered with NEON for English-speaking territories including North America, alongside other major global distributors and leading film companies such as MUBI, Focus Features/UPI France, and Sony Pictures Global Worldwide Acquisitions for its international rollout.

Meanwhile, ahead of its North American release in September, "HOPE" has continued to receive glowing reviews through premieres in Los Angeles and New York, emerging as a hot topic in local theaters and raising expectations for its global release.

In particular, international critics have continued to praise the recut version, which finely polished certain creature appearance scenes, sound, and editing following its premiere screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Film criticism outlet IndieWire praised the enhanced craftsmanship of "HOPE," stating, "The final cut is only about 4 to 5 minutes shorter than the Cannes screening version, but through the deletion, addition, and rearrangement of scenes, each narrative thread connects much more smoothly and the story flows more naturally," and adding, "The re-edited 'HOPE' is one of the best action films seen in recent years from start to finish."

"HOPE" begins when Beom-seok, the head of the Hopohang outpost located in the Demilitarized Zone, hears news from local youths about the appearance of a tiger, leading the entire village to fall into a state of emergency as they encounter an unbelievable reality. It was released domestically on July 15 and has drawn 4.23 million moviegoers to date.

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Amid a flood of provocative dopamine-driven variety shows, LIM YOUNGWOONG's pollution-free healing variety show hit the mark perfectly.

The SBS Tuesday variety show "High Valley, Top Hero" wrapped up its run on the 4th amid passionate love from viewers.

"High Valley, Top Hero" is a variety show featuring a plan-free and pollution-free life set in a mountain village, where people temporarily put aside complex modern civilization. The down-to-earth and authentic daily lives presented by LIM YOUNGWOONG and his close friends captivated both television and OTT platforms right from the first broadcast.

Immediately after airing, it went straight to number one in the daily variety category of Netflix's Top Series in South Korea, and TV viewership ratings also soared to a peak of 6.5% (based on Nielsen Korea households in the Seoul metropolitan area), proving his unrivaled power.

This season featured support from ZO ZAZZ, Hyun Bong-shik, Huh Kyung-hwan, Roy Kim, Kwak Beom, and Nucksal, alongside actors Cha Seung-won and Kim Do-hoon, completing delightful chemistry.

Producing Director Han Bi-in, who led the show, named LIM YOUNGWOONG as the number one contributor to the program's success. PD Han shared behind-the-scenes stories, saying, "The cast members had so much fun that they even said on their way home, 'We want to stay just one more day.' This is because Young-woong, the bachelor of the house, took comfortable care of the guests even in places not captured by the camera." PD Han added, "The staff is also full of affection for this program. Especially thanks to LIM YOUNGWOONG, a loyal man who spent both the first and last broadcasts with the staff."

Toward the end of the final broadcast of "High Valley, Top Hero," LIM YOUNGWOONG was shown directly mentioning the next season, raising expectations for a new season.

Meanwhile, following "High Valley, Top Hero," "Whenever Possible," hosted by Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, is scheduled to air starting on the 11th.

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Singer Hong Kyung-min is set to reveal his turbulent married life with his wife, haegeum player Kim Yu-na.

At the end of the August 4 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny", a preview aired featuring Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na as the new couple, drawing significant attention.

The preview video began on a warm note, with their 10-year-old eldest daughter, Rawon, preparing breakfast all by herself. However, the peaceful meal time was short-lived, as a disagreement between the couple over their children's allowance heightened the tension.

When Hong Kyung-min tried to give his daughter 5,000 won, his wife Kim Yu-na strongly objected, saying, "Why does she need money? 1,000 won is plenty, why give her 5,000 won?" Eventually, Kim Yu-na voiced her pent-up frustrations, stating, "You're making the kids too soft."

The conflict extended to the children's education. While Kim Yu-na insisted, "We've stopped all their private academies, so they need to at least maintain an average level," Hong Kyung-min pushed back, saying, "I'm not sure if they really need to go to college by forcing it like that," revealing their contrasting views on parenting.

In a subsequent interview, Kim Yu-na made the blunt remark, "He has completely ruined the kids," to which Hong Kyung-min jokingly compared it to his hit song "Shaky Friendship," adding, "They say singers follow their songs, and I wonder if my friendship with my wife is shaking," raising anticipation for the upcoming episode.

The everyday life of the Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na couple, filled with realistic parenting conflicts, will be revealed on "You're my destiny" airing on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:40 PM.

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The first teaser trailer for Season 5 of SBS "Whenever Possible" has been released.

Confirming its first broadcast for Tuesday night, August 11 at 9 PM, the SBS variety program "Whenever Possible" is a gap-targeting variety show that gifts good fortune during the brief spare moments encountered in daily life. During its previous fourth season, it proved its strong buzz by ranking first in its time slot for 2049 viewership ratings across all episodes and taking first place overall among Tuesday variety shows and dramas for 15 consecutive weeks.

The Season 5 premiere teaser video for "Whenever Possible," released on the 5th, captured the exceptional immersion moments of MC duo "Yoo-Yoo" Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok alongside guest stars actor Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hoyeon.

Jung Hoyeon stunned the set with out-of-this-world talent along with a determined resolve, stating, "I have gotten a lot stronger." Hwang Jung-min also brought cheerful laughter by getting flustered even over a simple game rule explanation and confusing the latest meme "Geoje Yaho" with "Geoje Yaong." They raised anticipation for an extreme dopamine explosion by doing their absolute best to follow the "RED RED" choreography.

The simultaneously released poster for "What's in My 'Whenever Possible' Bag" is also drawing attention. Composed of a collection of goods containing memories from the past—including cute keyrings of Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, business cards containing the stories of the gap owners, bonus coupon dice, table tennis balls, jegi, and clickers—it adds to the anticipation for the new season.

Season 5 of "Whenever Possible," which promises even stronger life-friendly laughter and emotion, will premiere on Tuesday, August 11 at 9 PM.

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Movie "The Assassin(s)", which is raising anticipation through the meeting of actors Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho, has released its press stills, heightening excitement for the project.

"The Assassin(s)" follows the pursuit of suspicions and the hidden forces behind the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Directed by Huh Jin-ho, who made "Christmas in August" and "One Fine Spring Day", the film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

First, the sight of "Chul-goo" (Yoo Hai-jin), "Jae-hwan" (Park Hae-il), and "Young-il" (Lee Minho) gathered together instantly captures attention. The resolute expressions of the three figures as they attempt to uncover the hidden mastermind signal the beginning of their cooperation to dig into the questions left behind by the incident. "Chul-goo" staring at someone from beyond the intense light, with a face covered in sweat and clear injuries, hints at the desperate crisis he will face during the rough investigation process.

The subsequent stills of "Jae-hwan" and "Young-il" display the firm conviction of the social affairs chief editor determined not to miss suspicious circumstances and the passion of the rookie reporter closely monitoring the scene, adding to expectations for the active roles the two will play.

The sight of "Chul-goo" and "Hyun-do" (Park Ji-hwan) tracing left-behind clues while looking at the seating chart of the anniversary ceremony venue and on-site photos raises the tension, while the confrontation between "Jae-hwan" and the "intelligence agent" (Park Hoon) portends a sharp clash where neither side will back down. In the stills of "Jae-hwan", "Young-il", "Man-seob" (Kim Dae-myung), and "Yoon-hee" (Ryu Hye-young) gathered at the newspaper office, one can catch a glimpse of the solid solidarity of reporters trying to record the truth despite the pressure of the times.

Lastly, a mysterious back view looking toward the stage of the anniversary ceremony captures the breath-stopping moment just before the incident occurs, maximizing curiosity about the unpredictable mystery that "The Assassin(s)" will unfold.

"The Assassin(s)" is scheduled to be released in theaters this Chuseok. 

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Actor Jung Hae-in is returning as the male lead of a romantic comedy featuring a life-risking, devoted romance.

On the morning of the 5th, a press conference for the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han along with actors Jung Hae-in, Hayoung, and Heo Sung-tae attended the event to talk about the project.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy depicting the heart-fluttering cohabitation of Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend. In the series, Jung Hae-in plays the somewhat suspicious boxing coach Jang Tae-ha. He is a character who begins a life-risking lie when he meets his First Love, Ko Eun-sae, during his final mission before leaving his organization.

Regarding his character, Jung Hae-in stated, "He is the absolute epitome of a devoted lover among all the roles I have played. He is the ultimate romantic pure-hearted man who can even risk his life for the person he loves." He added, "Since Tae-ha has never been in a relationship before, he is a bit awkward and clumsy when dealing with the woman he likes. I found that charming as well."

He also shared behind-the-scenes stories about acting as someone with no dating experience. Jung Hae-in explained, "I went to an all-boys middle school and all-boys high school, and went straight to the military after finishing my first year of university. Looking back, while I haven't never dated, I don't have a lot of dating experience either. I excluded my own colors and focused on Tae-ha's narrative." He further revealed, "The director saw my usual clumsy and goofy sides and told me to just act naturally. So I didn't have much difficulty during filming."

Director Kim Jang-han, who is in charge of directing, praised him immensely, saying, "Casting actor Jung Hae-in was my first choice. You could say the drama starts right from there. Any director would choose him without hesitation. His upright and masculine image matched Jang Tae-ha well, and since his core self is naturally lovely during the clumsy yet cute romantic comedy moments, I asked him to cast without any hesitation."

The twist charm that oscillates between romantic comedy and noir is also a key point to watch. Jung Hae-in expressed confidence, saying, "When filming with actress Hayoung, it was a romantic comedy, but when filming with senior Heo Sung-tae, it was noir. It felt like shooting two or three genres within a single project. It has a different vibe from "D.P.", and the pacing is so fast that viewers will be immersed without a moment to get bored."

Lastly, Jung Hae-in asked for viewers' anticipation, stating, "Our drama is a project filled with the 'romance' that the world needs more of."

"Our Sticky Love" has a total of 12 episodes and will be released on Netflix on the 7th.

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Actor Heo Sung-tae is returning as an unprecedentedly vicious villain who surpasses Deok-su from "Squid Game".

On the morning of the 5th, a press conference for the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han, along with actors Jung Hae-in, Hayoung, and Heo Sung-tae, attended the event and shared various stories about the project.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy depicting the flutter-filled cohabitation between Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.

In the series, Heo Sung-tae plays Baek Sang-gil, a crime boss who laundered his identity to become part of a massive corporation. After hearing the news that prosecutor Ko Ji-won (played by Hayoung), who holds his weakness, is alive, he relentlessly pursues her, adding heart-pounding tension to the romance between the two leads.

Introducing Baek Sang-gil, Heo Sung-tae said, "He is the meanest role I have ever played. He is narrow-minded and incredibly persistent. His viciousness is at the absolute worst, and he is beyond comparison to Deok-su," comparing the character to Jang Deok-su, the villain he played in "Squid Game".

Heo Sung-tae shared that after mainly playing good characters for the past three years, he initially struggled to get back into the groove when taking on a villain role after such a long time. He drew laughter from the room with his witty remark, "While filming a scene where blood splattered on my face, I felt a sense of euphoria and thought, 'Ah, this is the feeling.' That was when I seemed to catch the hang of it and fully immerse myself."

Director Kim Jang-han, who led the production, explained the reason for casting him, saying, "Though his visual appearance is scary, actor Heo Sung-tae is actually very shy and pure. As he plays a character holding the key to a major plot twist in the drama, I believed he would bring out the unexpected charm of his true personality."

Finally, expressing his confidence about the reaction he hopes to get through this project, Heo Sung-tae said, "I hope viewers will curse at me even more," and added, "I will show you a charming villain who is vicious yet paradoxically possesses a cool narrative."

"Our Sticky Love" consists of a total of 12 episodes and will be released on Netflix on the 7th.

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Actor Hayoung is stepping beyond her title as a Netflix regular to share her ambitions for her first leading role in a romantic comedy.

On the morning of the 5th, a press conference for the new Netflix series "Our Sticky Love" (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han along with actors Jung Hae-in, Hayoung, and Heo Sung-tae attended the event to share various stories with the press.

"Our Sticky Love" is a romantic comedy depicting the heart-fluttering cohabitation between Ko Eun-sae (played by Hayoung), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.

Hayoung, who is taking on her first rom-com genre through this project, shared, "As a fan of romantic comedies, I was quite scared and had a big desire to do well." She added, "Fortunately, I was able to meet a great script, and thanks to the director, fellow actors, and seniors, I filmed while learning a lot. I was so happy."

In the series, Hayoung plays Ko Eun-sae, an elite prosecutor with amnesia. Before losing her memory, she was a figure who tracked down a violent organization under the name Ko Ji-won and got caught up in a mysterious accident. After waking up in an unfamiliar rural hospital, she follows Jang Tae-ha—who claims to be her boyfriend—to Yeomaeul Village, unfolding a dynamic romance.

Hayoung explained her acting focus, saying, "I tried to create a difference between when she lost her memory and before that." She continued, "At first, there must be a lot of vigilance and anxiety, and I thought a lot about how to express the process of her heart opening up through various interactions."

Having made her mark in numerous hit Netflix works such as "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" and "Teach You a Lesson", earning nicknames like "Netflix public servant" and "Netflix's daughter", Hayoung shared her honest thoughts on her first leading-class role. Hayoung said, "It is such an honor, but I was also a bit scared. I wanted to do well, but I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to do a good job." She added, "However, starting with Jung Hae-in oppa, the director, and the seniors helped me in every possible way, so my worries disappeared the moment filming started," expressing her gratitude for the on-set chemistry.

Building on the consecutive successes of her previous works, she expressed confidence in this project as well. Hayoung raised expectations by stating, "While watching the edited footage, I gained certainty. I am confident that we will receive reactions like 'It's been so long since a rom-com like this, I missed it'."

"Our Sticky Love" consists of a total of 12 episodes and will be released on Netflix on the 7th.

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As Stray Kids return with their multifaceted new mini album "THIS & THAT," they have shared behind-the-scenes stories from working on the album.

Stray Kids will release their mini album "THIS & THAT" and its title track "This & That" at 1 PM on August 7. With domestic and international fans paying keen attention to this new release following last year's "DO IT" from their SKZ IT TAPE, which made them the first artists in the world to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard main chart "Billboard 200" for eight consecutive times, JYP Entertainment heightened the excitement on the afternoon of the 4th by posting an intro video titled "Stray Kids [INTRO "THIS & THAT"]" on the group's official social media and YouTube channels, featuring the eight members talking about the new release.

True to the album name "THIS & THAT," the new release captures Stray Kids' versatile sides of handling this and that, along with a justified sense of confidence. Among the total eight tracks, the music that Stray Kids put the longest time and effort into completing is the title track "This & That." According to the members, the title track took the longest to work on because they were extremely careful during the process of arranging the hook lyrics.

The birth story behind the song title also draws attention. According to the members, during a break while working, they shared snacks and exchanged phrases like, "Everyone, eat some of this, eat some of that," and this expression naturally led to the chorus melody on the spot. In the lyric-writing process, a lot of effort went into selecting the words to express "this" and "that."

The music video for the title track, which carries a Korean atmosphere, was filmed over a total of five days, three of which took place on location in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. The members shared their thoughts, saying, "It felt like filming outdoors for the first time in a while instead of a set. There was a unique romance to location shooting outside Seoul." The choreography work, which went through multiple revisions until they achieved a satisfying result, was also introduced as part of the behind-the-scenes stories.

The new album, entirely worked on by the group's in-house producing team 3RACHA members BANGCHAN, CHANGBIN, and HAN, is richly packed with B-side tracks of various charms. The pre-release tracks "RUN IT" and "After You" were worked on locally in Los Angeles, USA, while "FARMING" inspired by the meme "aura farming," the refreshing "After You," the 2000s pop music-vibe "I Do," "Way Out" utilizing various languages, "Back Then" which Han made inspired by a drama, and "This & That (Festival Version)" that allows listeners to enjoy the title track even more excitedly, fill the album colorfully.

Meanwhile, ahead of their new album release, Stray Kids kicked off their new world tour "Stray Kids World Tour <RUN IT>" at the Seoul KSPO DOME on July 25-26, July 29, and August 1-2. Having hotly warmed up the comeback excitement with a total of five sold-out shows, Stray Kids will return to music broadcast stages through this comeback after about 10 months.

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Saori, a 37-year-old Japanese-born TV personality starring in the SBS entertainment program "Kick a Goal", is set to share her honest thoughts on the current craze surrounding obesity medications.

The YouTube channel "MYHZ" will host a live broadcast centered on the theme of dieting at 9:30 PM on August 6. Hosted by writer Lee Kyu-won, who goes by the nickname "Hongdae Writer Lee", the broadcast will feature pharmacist Jung Jae-hoon and TV personality Saori as they discuss the craze for obesity drugs and related dieting issues.

The broadcast is expected to cover the growing social interest in dieting alongside the expansion of anti-obesity treatments such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.

Pharmacist Jung Jae-hoon will address the effects of obesity medications and issues related to their misuse and abuse, while Saori plans to share her own dieting experiences to emphasize that lifestyle management should take precedence over medication.

The health project "Fat Monitoring Team", which Saori participates in, will also be introduced. Composed of Noh Hyun-tae, Saori, and trot singer Juha, the "Fat Monitoring Team" released a new song titled "Lose Weight (Diet)" and has been continuing campaigns to promote healthy dieting and incorporating exercise into daily life. They emphasize the importance of sustainable lifestyle habits and self-care over extreme weight loss.

This broadcast was planned with the intent to treat obesity not as a cosmetic issue, but as a matter of health and life. The "MYHZ" team stated that they plan to discuss the importance of managing both the body and mind together instead of relying on medication-dependent diets.

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Actors Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Jiwon attend the press conference for the movie "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 5th and are participating in a talk session.

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Actor Kim Young-min attends the photo call at the production presentation for the film "Portrait of A Family" held on the morning of the 5th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Ha Jiwon attends the production presentation for the film "Portrait of A Family" held on the morning of the 5th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and gives a greeting.

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Actor Kim Sunyoung attends the photo time for the production presentation of the film "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th.

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Actor Kim Sia attends the production briefing for the movie "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th, taking part in a photo session.

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Actors Kim Young-min (from left), Ha Jiwon, director Lee Ji-won, actors Kim Sia, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Kim Sunyoung attend a photo call for the production presentation of the film "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th.

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Actor Ha Jiwon attends the production presentation for the movie "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th, taking time for photos.

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Actors Ha Jiwon (from left), Kim Sia, and Ryu Seung-ryong attend the production presentation for the movie "Portrait of A Family" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th, taking time for photos.

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Director Park Joo-ho and his three children are making a rare full-group variety show outing, delivering cheerful and entertaining moments.

On the SBS football variety show "Kick a Goal", airing at 9 p.m. on the 5th, the special day of Director Park Joo-ho and his three children, Na-eun, Gun-hoo, and Jin-woo, who visited the stadium for the All-Star game, will be revealed.

Arriving at the stadium following their father Park Joo-ho, the three siblings greeted the audience with their noticeably grown-up appearances. As the match began, the siblings dove straight into cheering. Gun-hoo declared, "I will cheer for the Blue Team, where my dad's team players are," cheering for Heebab of FC Streaming Fighter and Jung Hye-in of FC Actionista while self-proclaiming himself as the Blue Team's "victory fairy." Eldest sister Na-eun also led the audience in a wave, heating up the atmosphere.

It is reported that while showing passionate support, the three siblings made a surprise appearance on the pitch during the match, sending the stands into a roar of cheers.

Meanwhile, the unexpected charms of Director Park Joo-ho, who is full of charisma on the pitch, add to the fun. Facing a barrage of questions from the three siblings throughout the match, Park Joo-ho ultimately resorted to an avoidance tactic, saying, "I'll explain when we get home," creating a relatable parenting moment that filled the scene with laughter.

The welcome update on the growing siblings and the cheerful All-Star game visit of Director Park Joo-ho's family will be revealed on "Kick a Goal", airing tonight at 9 p.m. on the 5th.

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Actor Yoo Yeonseok has lost his second tax appeal against the National Tax Service (NTS).

According to a report by Edaily, the Tax Tribunal recently dismissed a tax appeal filed by Yoo Yeonseok against the NTS. Following the report, a representative from Yoo Yeonseok's agency, King Kong by Starship, cautiously stated, "This matter stems from a difference in views regarding the interpretation and application of tax laws, and not all related procedures have been concluded at this time."

Previously, in March of last year, the NTS determined that Forever Entertainment, a one-person entertainment agency headed by Yoo Yeonseok, had not provided substantial support for his entertainment activities. The NTS subsequently conducted a tax audit and notified Yoo Yeonseok that he would be subject to a tax assessment of more than 6 billion won, including income tax.

Yoo Yeonseok's side challenged the notice by first requesting a pre-assessment review. A pre-assessment review is a procedure that allows taxpayers to object to a proposed tax assessment before a formal tax assessment is issued. During this process, the issue of double taxation was acknowledged, reducing the additional tax assessment to more than 3 billion won. Yoo Yeonseok paid the adjusted amount in full.

Afterward, Yoo Yeonseok's side argued that there were still differences in interpretation of tax law regarding the finalized tax assessment of more than 3 billion won and filed a second appeal with the Tax Tribunal. A tax tribunal appeal is a formal procedure for challenging an already finalized tax assessment and seeking its cancellation, making it a step beyond the earlier pre-assessment review. However, the Tax Tribunal ruled that the NTS's tax assessment was justified and dismissed the appeal.

As a result, Yoo Yeonseok's side is now more likely to pursue the matter through an administrative lawsuit.

Meanwhile, Forever Entertainment is a corporation established by Yoo Yeonseok in March 2015. Its registered business purposes include entertainment artist management, content development, music production, concert planning, and publicity rights-related business. Yoo Yeonseok had served as an inside director since the company's establishment before becoming its CEO in November 2024.

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The main cast and crew of the film "The Odyssey" — director Christopher Nolan, producer Emma Thomas, and actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theresa — have wrapped up their visit to South Korea with a red carpet event alongside fans.

Attending the red carpet event held at Yeongdeungpo Times Square on the afternoon of the 4th, the four of them actively engaged in signing autographs and taking selfies to repay the enthusiastic support of the fans gathered there.

In particular, director Christopher Nolan drew attention by wearing a tie inscribed with the lyrics of "Arirang" in Korean, showcasing his exceptional affection for Korea. Nolan then conveyed his special fondness for Korean fans, saying, "I sincerely thank you for your warm hospitality. I definitely want to come back." Matt Damon and Charlize Theresa responded to the passionate cheers at the venue by saying, "Thank you so much for the enthusiastic welcome. I don't think I'll ever forget this moment," and shouting, "I Love You Korea!" respectively.

Following the red carpet, a special event for Korean fans unfolded during the stage greeting that followed. They spent meaningful time with audience members who had been waiting for the release, meeting the fan who had watched Christopher Nolan's works the most times and receiving fan letters and gifts carefully prepared by the fans.

The four of them made the final moments of their first official visit to Korea even more special by expressing their deep affection for their work and heartfelt gratitude toward Korean fans.

"The Odyssey" raised expectations for box office success by surpassing 500,000 advance ticket sales on its release day today (the 5th). It is already generating a box office sensation by grossing over 900 million dollars worldwide, including in North America.

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Is a romantic relationship between a human and an AI truly possible? The official poster for SBS's pioneering AI dating survival show has been unveiled.

SBS's new entertainment program "My AI Partner - Strange Romance", premiering on Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 PM, released its official poster on the 5th, capturing the relationship between humans and AI with striking visuals.

"Strange Romance" is South Korea's first AI dating survival show that observes the emotional changes of human participant representatives as they go on direct dates with AI partners. It starts with the provocative question, "Can the emotion of love exist even if the partner is an AI?"

The released poster intuitively depicts the program's unique worldview, where the boundaries between reality and the virtual world blur through transparent smart device screens, charging cables, and dreamlike colors blending blue and pink hues. The phrase "Can you love an AI?" split across the screen, combined with visuals of a human and an AI reaching out to each other, foreshadows the beginning of unfamiliar emotions.

Webtoon artist Kian84, comedian Jang Doyoun, and actor Lee Yu-bi participate in this project as cast members, sharing their daily lives with AI partners. The three are set to vividly portray unexpected emotional shifts, including excitement, attraction, jealousy, confusion, and regret. As studio hosts, Jang Doyoun, who has direct experience with AI dating, will be joined by singer Kangnam and actor Lee Joon to analyze the participants' psychology from various angles while delivering delightful chemistry.

The production team shared their planning intent, stating, "At a time when AI is rapidly catching up with all human capabilities, we wanted to ask whether even 'love' is possible. Through the emotional shifts of excitement, attraction, jealousy, and confusion experienced by human participants dating AI partners, we aim to test the possibilities and limitations of AI within the realm of relationships."

The unique dating experiment crossing reality and fantasy, "Strange Romance," will premiere on Thursday, August 20, at 9:00 PM.

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Ahead of its premiere, "Flex X Cop 2" has generated massive buzz by releasing a thrilling 3-minute highlight video brimming with endless spectacles and an intense narrative.

Premiering this Friday, August 7 at 9:50 p.m., SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) is a thrilling and refreshing cooperative investigative drama starring Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bohyun), a chaebol detective who uses his immense wealth to flip the board when investigations hit a wall, and new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae). Even before its broadcast, the show proved its momentum as a representative hit IP of the SBS refreshing universe by ranking high on the FUNdex TV drama buzzworthiness chart.

Released on the 4th, the highlight video kicks off with the glamorous return of chaebol detective Jin Yi-soo, who declares, "This is my true calling." Showcasing his signature lovable attention-seeking charm, Jin Yi-soo previews an even grander scale with an overwhelming "money-powered investigation" that mobilizes private jets, supercars, and even real estate transactions to catch criminals.

The entry of new team leader Joo Hye-ra completely shifts the atmosphere. A former instructor who was harsh on Jin Yi-soo during their police academy days, Joo Hye-ra radiates strong charisma the moment she appears, asking, "I told you not to cause trouble, you lunatic?" The two, who start off on bad terms, solve a variety of cases and transform into reliable partners with fantastic chemistry, highlighted by the line, "Just use me, Team Leader Joo."

The introduction of a mysterious villain, set to heighten the tension in Season 2, also draws attention. The cold gaze of chaebol Yoo Sung-won (played by Yoo Seung-ho)—a figure monitored closely by Joo Hye-ra who smiles warmly in front of Jin Yi-soo before turning icy cold—intersects with the desperate predicament of the Violent Crimes Unit 1. In particular, the confrontation reaches peak dopamine levels through Yoo Sung-won's provocative challenge, "Do you think you can catch me?", Joo Hye-ra's firm response, "A perfect crime? There's no such thing," and Jin Yi-soo's declaration of a head-on breakthrough, "Watch and see how far I can go."

Immediately following the release of the highlight, reactions from prospective viewers and fans have been explosive. Comments filled with anticipation such as "I'm looking forward to the bigger scale," "The returning chaebol detective is in top form," and "Passing the baton from "Agent Kim Reactivated" to watch it live" are pouring in, adding to the excitement for the premiere.

Armed with even more powerful characters and more spectacular sights, "Flex X Cop 2" will premiere as the follow-up to "Agent Kim Reactivated" on Friday, August 7 at 9:50 p.m. 

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The upcoming film "Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone" has surpassed 100,000 pre-sale tickets.

According to the Korean Film Council's ticketing aggregation on the 4th, "Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone" is currently recording a reservation rate of 9.9% and 105,000 pre-sold tickets. This is a strong showing achieved even amidst fierce competition from the record-breaking "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey", which opens on the same day.

"Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone" is a fantasy animated film that depicts the miraculous adventure of Romi and Heartsping, who must save Romi's mother who has disappeared into the sea. It is the sequel to "Heartsping: Teenieping of Love", which was released in August 2024 and drew 1.24 million viewers nationwide.

Returning after two years, the sequel places an even greater emphasis on the message of "love." The central axis of this work is the process of Romi, who sets out on an adventure to save her mother vanished into the sea, realizing her mother's love along the way and learning to understand someone—progressing from merely knowing love to truly understanding it.

As the only animated film released this week, "Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone" is expected to draw enthusiastic responses from family audiences during the school break and vacation season.

The movie is set to be released in theaters nationwide on the 5th.

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Hong Hye-geol shed tears over a meal prepared by Ye Esther.

On the August 4 broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny", Ye Esther took on the challenge of cooking for the first time in 33 years for her husband Hong Hye-geol, who recently celebrated his hwan-gap (sixtieth birthday).

On this day, Ye Esther made kimchi fried rice for Hong Hye-geol. From the preparation to the cooking, everything about her process was clumsy. However, Hong Hye-geol praised his wife's dish, saying, "Oh, this is art, Esther. How did you get a flavor like this?"

Kim Gu-ra was amazed by the high-class compliment that charmed his wife. Afterward, Hong Hye-geol cleaned his plate of the kimchi fried rice made by Ye Esther.

Unable to hide her joy at her husband's reaction, Ye Esther watched as Hong Hye-geol suddenly began to tear up. Saying that he was crying because he felt so happy, Hong Hye-geol hugged his wife tightly and said, "Esther, you worked hard."

Explaining the reason for his tears later, Hong Hye-geol shared, "I do not know myself, my eyes just welled up. Honestly, I felt a sense of relief seeing that my wife has gotten better."

He continued, "Actually, I always wanted to go to popular restaurants and eat food with my wife like other people do, but she would always lie down in her room and not even eat, saying that eating felt like chewing sand. Seeing that a wife like that cooked a meal for me, I was so happy because it made me realize that she has truly gotten much better than before."

He expressed his sincere wish that they would continue to live harmoniously just like now, and hoped that his wife would stay healthy.

On this day, the couple Ye Esther and Hong Hye-geol had dinner with the first-generation dermatologist and first doctertainer Dr. Ham Ik-byung's couple.

The four of them, who have been close friends for 26 years, still live on the upper and lower floors of the same apartment building and share their friendship.

Ye Esther expressed her gratitude to Ham Ik-byung, saying, "The reason we are able to live comfortably today is thanks to Dr. Ham." She added, "26 years ago, I did not have 50 million won, so I asked Dr. Ham for business funds, and he gave it to me without saying a word. He willingly lent it to me without even a promissory note. So I started my business with that money," drawing astonishment.

She also mentioned that he gave Ye Esther heartfelt advice without holding back. When Ye Esther expressed her gratitude, Ham Ik-byung's wife responded, "They say Ye Esther is the only one who understands even when given the same advice. That just means she is smart," creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

Watching this, Hong Hye-geol asked, "I asked for an investment when I was doing a venture, but I got rejected. Why was I turned down?" In response, Ham Ik-byung's wife took Ham Ik-byung's side, saying, "It was bound to fail anyway. My husband is just good at reading people," bringing laughter to everyone.

Ham Ik-byung's wife also shared that her husband supported her despite her real estate investment failure, expressing her gratitude by saying, "He told me not to worry since money can always be made again, and that he would make sure I never had to worry about making a living until the day I die. Where else can you find a husband like this?"

At this, the panelists compared Hong Hye-geol and Ham Ik-byung, remarking, "Dr. Hong keeps using his wife's money." When Hong Hye-geol asked Ham Ik-byung why he did not blame his wife despite it being a large sum of money, Ham Ik-byung caught attention by replying, "It is a large sum of money, but it does not change the quality of my life," refusing to blame his wife until the end.

Meanwhile, toward the end of the broadcast, singer Hong Kyung-min and his wife were previewed joining as a new destiny couple, raising anticipation for the next broadcast.

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LIM YOUNGWOONG has officially concluded his life in the mountain house.

On the August 4 broadcast of the SBS show "High Valley, Top Hero", the cast members enjoyed their final feast at the mountain house.

In this episode, LIM YOUNGWOONG shared his last meal at the mountain house alongside Cha Seung-won and Kim Do-hoon. They then played a game to decide who would handle the final dishwashing duty.

The three decided to determine the dishwashing loser through a bottle cap flicking game. LIM YOUNGWOONG formed an alliance with Kim Do-hoon to target Cha Seung-won, but when things turned unfavorable for him, he acted as if there was no alliance at all. However, the consequence of his betrayal was landing the dishwashing duty.

Reluctant to part ways, the trio continued playing games. As they deliberated over what to stake on the next game, Cha Seung-won joked, "Since we've done everything else, I guess all we have left is our lives! How about neck snapping?", bringing laughter to everyone.

The final game was a Spider-Man game where the winner received a favor ticket. Cha Seung-won, who had been the most enthusiastic, was eliminated in just one second. Following an intense showdown between LIM YOUNGWOONG and Kim Do-hoon, Kim Do-hoon ultimately won the favor ticket, drawing attention.

After securing the favor ticket, Kim Do-hoon asked LIM YOUNGWOONG to sing him a requested song. He mentioned, "I have three favorite songs: "Our Blues", "Sand Grain", and "My Love Like Starlight".

Kim Do-hoon then revealed that the third track was his grandmother's absolute favorite song. Without hesitation, LIM YOUNGWOONG performed his grandmother's favorite song on the spot. Kim Do-hoon then called his grandmother to let her listen to LIM YOUNGWOONG's live performance, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

Cha Seung-won also asked LIM YOUNGWOONG for a song request, sharing, "Actually, I really like Kim Kwang-seok's songs." In response, LIM YOUNGWOONG passionately sang Kim Kwang-seok's "On the Street", immersing everyone in deep emotion.

Additionally, LIM YOUNGWOONG and Kim Do-hoon delivered an impromptu duet on the spot, drawing enthusiastic responses.

Meanwhile, wrapping up "High Valley, Top Hero", LIM YOUNGWOONG shared his thoughts, saying, "It feels like we're leaving right as we've grown attached. It feels like every single day was filled with happy moments. I think I will miss it as time passes."

He added that since he had met up enough with his friends, he probably wouldn't need to see them for a while, and joked, "Let's go with 'Hotel Bachelor Hero' next," while drawing a firm line against "Jungle Bachelor", bringing laughter to the viewers.

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Yeo Esther prepared for the future.

On the August 4 broadcast of the SBS program "You're My Destiny," Yeo Esther brought up the topic of her will.

On this day, Yeo Esther caused laughter by saying about Hong Hye-gyul, "Men who are like Hye-gyul and only have eyes for one woman tend to remarry the fastest when their wives pass away. But I understand. He loves his wife so much that it would be hard for him without her."

In response, Hong Hye-gyul declared that he would live with his pet dog even if his wife passed away. Yeo Esther caught attention by saying off the top of her head, "I don't want Hye-gyul to live a celibate life. Meet a new wife and live your life. Instead, sign a marriage contract before you meet someone. If you marry the wrong person, property division gets complicated later."

Hearing this, Hong Hye-gyul asked, "I suppose you're planning to leave me all your property when you die?" to which Yeo Esther drew the line by saying, "You only need to receive about 10 to 20 percent."

At this, Hong Hye-gyul said, "No matter what kind of will you leave, a spouse receives at least 25 percent." Yeo Esther then responded, "I've taken measures to prepare for that kind of day. So Hye-gyul, just know that you'll receive about 20 percent. Instead, I'll give you this house and my severance pension. So please, don't take anything away from our children," causing a burst of laughter.

Hearing this, the panelists asked why she was already preparing a will. Yeo Esther explained, "It's preparing for variables in advance. If we don't sort things out, wouldn't the share going to our children decrease after my husband marries another woman?" drawing playful criticism from the panelists for planning too far into the distant future.

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