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In "Doctor X: Mafia in White," actor Kwon Seung-woo completed a new side of Ma Sung-gyu, nicknamed "Charming Ggyu," through an emotional performance shifting between a firmer presence and human warmth.

Episodes 9 and 10 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Mafia in White", broadcast on November 6 and 7, depicted surgeon Ma Sung-gyu (played by Kwon Seung-woo) embarking on a different path based on his convictions.

Ma Sung-gyu, who had previously drawn empathy with his relatable side as an ordinary working professional compromising moderately with reality, began raising his voice in these episodes to protect the efforts and goals he had built up. In contrast to the character's usual dry attitude, Kwon Seung-woo convincingly portrayed the shift with a resolute expression and tone that refused to yield his beliefs.

At the same time, he captured the character's complex inner thoughts in multi-dimensional detail. From a sigh let out while looking at a memo from intern Park Tae-kyung (played by Kim Woo-seok), subtle glances toward colleagues making different choices, and tender affection toward his niece or nephew, to shedding tears after checking a text message from Bae Heung-gon (played by Lee Sung-wook), he added layers of emotion through expressions and gazes rather than words.

Such actions by Ma Sung-gyu served as a major turning point, shifting the overall flow of the drama and influencing the decisions of surrounding characters. Anticipation is building for Kwon Seung-woo's performance as he smoothly expresses Ma Sung-gyu's inner conflict transitioning from a character conforming to reality to one pursuing his convictions.

"Doctor X: Mafia in White," starring Kwon Seung-woo, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM. 

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Actor Jeon Do-yeon spoke about her special connection with junior actor Zo In-sung, whom she reunited with after 24 years through the film "Possible Love."

Attending an interview for the film "Possible Love" held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of November 9, Jeon Do-yeon shared, "It was my first time meeting Zo In-sung since the SBS drama 'Shooting the Star' (2002). In fact, we hadn't even crossed paths in private settings all this time. Because it had been so long since we met, I wondered what he would be like now, but during our meeting, I felt a deep sense of kinship and connection seeing that he was dealing with worries similar to mine."

The "similar worries" Jeon Do-yeon mentioned were about their goals, career paths, and directions as actors. Jeon Do-yeon said, "Both In-sung and I have been doing this work for a long time and have done many projects, but we are both worrying about what kind of projects and what kind of acting we should pursue moving forward, and what things we might have to let go of." She added, "Because it's a concern about myself as the actor Jeon Do-yeon, I don't share those thoughts with anyone. But while talking with In-sung, I realized he was also having these worries. He asked me, 'How about you, Noona?' Honestly, I didn't think an actor like Zo In-sung would have concerns like that. So I felt grateful and glad that we shared the same worries. It made me feel, 'I'm not the only one worrying about this.'"

Although it was their first reunion in 24 years, the set was filled with synergy stemming from their mutual maturity and experience. Jeon Do-yeon expressed her gratitude, saying, "Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong always warmed up the set with their bright energy. I have worked together with Sul Kyung-gu for such a long time, and because he is a quiet person, the two actors were a huge source of strength and comfort on set."

Jeon Do-yeon smiled and said, "All four actors were considerate of each other during filming. We tried to look out for even the smallest things and complimented one another. In-sung also initially said, 'Noona, why are you doing this?' but later on, he said, 'Please praise me more.'"

"Possible Love" tells the story of two married couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband—who meet for the production of a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. It is director Lee Chang-dong's first new work in eight years. In the film, Jeon Do-yeon stars as Mi-ok, the wife of the laid-off worker, while Zo In-sung plays Sang-woo, the husband of documentary director Ye-ji.

The film was released worldwide on Netflix on November 6.

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Actor Jeon Do-yeon shared her honest thoughts, revealing that the outpouring of acting praise following the release of the film "Possible Love" was initially bewildering to her.

Attending an interview for the film "Possible Love" at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of November 9, Jeon Do-yeon spoke about the lavish praise from international media following the world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival: "Rather than feeling the satisfaction of having pulled something off, I felt mostly bewildered. Because in 'Possible Love,' Mi-ok isn't a character who expresses intense emotions or displays dramatic feelings like Shin-ae did in 'Secret Sunshine,' is she?"

Jeon Do-yeon said, "Knowing director Lee Chang-dong's style, I braced myself before going into filming, but the set with director Lee was so good that I wondered if it was really okay to be this great. I filmed comfortably. That's why I think I went through filming without even realizing what I was doing. At one point, I even thought, 'Can I really be enjoying myself this much while shooting?' The director reassured me, saying, 'It's coming out just the way we're shooting it.'" She thus reflected on director Lee Chang-dong's film set, which felt quite different from "Secret Sunshine" 19 years ago.

"Possible Love" was invited to the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival in September, where it made its world premiere and received overwhelming acclaim from foreign critics and the press. A significant portion of that acclaim was directed toward Jeon Do-yeon's performance. IndieWire praised her acting, stating that she delivers "a once-in-a-century masterclass in acting."

As the Oscar race for next year's Academy Awards kicks off, Jeon Do-yeon is nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance at the Gotham Awards in the United States.

"Possible Love" tells the story of two married couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband—who meet to produce a documentary and confront their contrasting lives and hidden desires, marking director Lee Chang-dong's first new release in eight years. It was released worldwide via Netflix on November 6.

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JISOO of the group BLACKPINK is set to captivate viewers with her approachable and easygoing unexpected charms.

On the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," airing on November 10 at 9:00 PM, MCs Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok will be joined by guests JISOO of BLACKPINK and NAYEON of TWICE as they seek out spare moments in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo.

During the broadcast, JISOO recalled her trainee days, which differed from others. JISOO drew attention by mentioning an unexpected privilege of being a late-starting trainee, saying, "I started trainee life a bit late in my second year of high school," and adding, "I liked that I got to experience normal school life fully. I even went on a school field trip."

NAYEON also shared her own perspective on the hardships of trainee life, commenting, "I also started in my third year of middle school, so peers who began back in elementary school are truly incredible."

Furthermore, JISOO surprised everyone by revealing her unexpected routine of frequently using public transportation despite being a top star on world tours. JISOO displayed an unexpected enthusiasm for buses, saying, "I often take the bus when I go to watch plays," and explaining, "When I want to get home quickly, I always take the bus. People don't really recognize me."

Unable to hide her excitement over the signature filming style of "Whenever Possible," which involves freely strolling down the streets, JISOO appeared thrilled, saying, "I didn't expect we would get to walk around this freely." In response, Yu Jae-seok shared a veteran outdoor filming tip that drew big laughter, saying, "You just need to walk fast before citizens recognize you."

JISOO's unexpected charms will be revealed on "Whenever Possible," airing on Tuesday, November 10 at 9:00 PM. 

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Kim Ji-won has delivered a deeply resonant performance in "Doctor X: Mafia in White," capturing the multi-dimensional evolution of a character who was once cold and solitary with nuanced acting.

In episodes 9 and 10 of SBS' Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Mafia in White", which aired on November 6 and 7, Gye Soo-jung (played by Kim Ji-won) struggled relentlessly to save young patient Lee Hyun-ah (played by Lee Chae-yoo) amid a medical vacuum crisis.

To save the child, whose surgery was deemed virtually impossible, Soo-jung brought forward a risky surgical procedure that had never been attempted before. In front of the professors who strongly opposed it as impossible, Soo-jung bowed her head for the first time and pleaded, "I need a team." Soo-jung, who had always preferred to break rather than bend, moved viewers deeply with her sheer desperation shown by lowering her head.

In the end, Soo-jung initiated the emergency surgery without approval. At the tense moment when only the three of them—Soo-jung, anesthesiologist Jo Won-jin (played by Lee Jin-hee), and intern Park Tae-kyung (played by Kim Woo-seok)—were performing the unapproved operation, Do Yoon-shik (played by Kim Young-min), Bae Heung-gon (played by Lee Sung-wook), and Boo Seung-kwon (played by Son Hyun-joo), moved by Soo-jung's sincerity, stepped into the operating room, followed by the enigmatic Director Jang Hee-sook (played by Lee Jung-eun), completing a touching "one team."

Throughout this sequence, Kim Ji-won portrayed Gye Soo-jung's transformation from a cold, lone wolf into someone capable of reaching out through detailed emotional depth. While her once sharp gaze and tone became much softer, her eyes grew even more determined when focused on her patient, adding rich dimension to the character. Through her tense breathing behind the surgical mask and her expressive gaze alone, she captured her resolute mission to save the patient at all costs, heightening the drama's tension.

With only two episodes remaining until the finale of "Doctor X: Mafia in White," viewers are eagerly anticipating how Gye Soo-jung, having overcome her solitude to build a team, will write the final chapter of her story.

Episode 11 of "Doctor X: Mafia in White" will air on Friday, November 13, at 9:50 PM KST. 

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Marking its 30th anniversary and confirming a two-day event for the first time in its history, "2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon" has finally unveiled its final lineup, announcing the completion of an "all-time great Christmas festival."

On November 9, SBS officially revealed the final artist roster and daily lineups for "2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon", which will take place across two days on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 at KINTEX in Ilsan.

Following the previously announced first lineup that included Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TREASURE, ENHYPEN, and RIIZE, this final lineup features a large gathering of legendary artists who have personally written K-pop history, elevating the significance of the 30th anniversary.

Led by the "Star of Asia" BoA, key figures who ushered in K-pop's global era—including U-KNOW Yunho, SHINee, and T-ARA—will take the stage at "Gayo Daejeon." In addition, solo artists such as global icons who have proven their unrivaled presence on the world stage—CL, NAYEON (TWICE), JISOO, SOYEON (i-dle), MIYEON & MINNIE (i-dle), and YEONJUN—along with leading trending groups including NCT 127, ATEEZ, ITZY, and BABYMONSTER, join the bill to promise spectacular performances.

Beyond these, xikers, NEXZ, izna, KiiiKiii, Baby DONT Cry, XngHan&Xoul, IDID, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, as well as rookies TUIDE, A2O SOUL, and A2O LITE, have newly added their names, completing a 44-act lineup across the two days that spans all generations.

In particular, celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's "Gayo Daejeon" is raising anticipation by previewing homage stages that revisit hit songs that have lit up K-pop over the past 30 years, as well as special collaboration stages created jointly by legendary senior and junior artists.

On Day 1, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24), BoA, U-KNOW Yunho, NAYEON (TWICE), NCT 127, MIYEON & MINNIE (i-dle), TOMORROW X TOGETHER, YEONJUN, ENHYPEN, IVE, NMIXX, &TEAM, RIIZE, NCT WISH, RESCENE, and Hearts2Hearts will perform.

Next, on Day 2, Christmas Day (Friday, December 25), SHINee, CL, T-ARA, JISOO, Stray Kids, SOYEON (i-dle), ATEEZ, TREASURE, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, BABYMONSTER, MEOVV, CORTIS, AND2BLE, EVAN, and A2O LITE are scheduled to light up the stage.

The production team stated, "To repay the passionate interest shown following the announcement of the first lineup, we gathered the legendary artists who have been part of 'Gayo Daejeon' over the past 30 years in one place again," adding, "With collaborative stages created jointly by senior and junior artists and homage stages honoring 30 years of masterpiece tracks, we will present fans with an unforgettable Christmas."

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Group EXO brought their sixth solo concert tour, which began in April, to a grand finale by successfully wrapping up their Seoul encore concerts.

From November 6 to 8, EXO held their three-day encore concert "EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon [dot] -" at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The concerts were completely sold out, including restricted-view seats, drawing a total of over 33,000 attendees over the three days.

The November 7 show was streamed live online via Beyond LIVE and Weverse, while the November 8 show was broadcast via live viewing in 768 theaters across 24 regions worldwide, drawing an enthusiastic response from global fans.

On this day, EXO delivered an intense opening starting with "Crown," which combined a massive 23-meter-diameter ring LED with truss lighting, followed by "Monster," utilizing lifts for varied configurations, and "Suffocate," which unfolded grandly with a tiered extended stage and kinetic lighting. They then showcased an overwhelming stage production with a diverse 32-song setlist, ranging from title track medleys including "Tempo," "Lotto," "Ko Ko Bop," and "CALL ME BABY" to an EDM medley and an emotional winter song medley.

Near the end of the concert, EXO shared their thoughts, saying, "Seeing our EXO-L (official fan club name) smiling happily makes us feel certain that this concert will be remembered for a lifetime. Thank you for filling the seats so that we could perform on the stage we love. We also sincerely thank the members and staff who worked hard together with us."

They continued, "It feels like we filled this entire year with EXO. From the fan meeting to award show stages, album comeback, and tour, it was all possible because of EXO-L, and every single day we spent together is precious. We hope this concert becomes a warm memory for both EXO and EXO-L. We will return exceeding your expectations, so let's continue to be happy together."

The fans who filled the venue also responded with sing-alongs while staging double-sided card stunts and slogan events, delivering an unforgettable 2026 finale for both EXO and EXO-L.

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Renowned Taiwanese powerhouse actors Chen Yi-wen and Wang Po-chieh are set to make their Korean film debut through the upcoming movie "Tristes Tropiques."

"Tristes Tropiques" tells the story of members belonging to the assassin syndicate "Tristes Tropiques"—raised like brothers by their "Master"—who become consumed by mutual suspicion and vow bloody revenge following the Master's death. It is the latest project from director Park Hoon-jung, the mastermind behind "New World" and "The Witch" series.

Already drawing high anticipation with its ensemble featuring Lee Shin-young, Park Yoo-rim, and Kim Myung-min, "Tristes Tropiques" has further raised expectations with the addition of Taiwan's leading actors Chen Yi-wen and Wang Po-chieh.

Crossing effortlessly between directing and acting, Chen Yi-wen is a leading figure in Taiwanese cinema who won the Special Jury Award at the 37th Golden Horse Awards for directing "The Cabbie" and earned Best Leading Actor at the 56th Golden Horse Awards for "A Sun."

He left an especially powerful impression on film fans in the movie "The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon," where he played a cult leader concealing cruel madness behind a benevolent smile. Bringing his solid acting prowess to "Tristes Tropiques," Chen takes on the role of "Old Man Peng," the syndicate's general manager and a longtime business partner who built the organization alongside the "Master" (Kim Myung-min). As the organization is thrown into turmoil following the Master's sudden absence, he is a figure who makes cold-headed decisions, completing an unapproachable aura with sharp eyes honed over decades of experience.

Kim Myung-min, who shared the screen with him, stated, "He is an actor I have long respected deeply, and I was greatly inspired by how he poured everything into every single take, drawing complete immersion from his scene partner." His comments heighten excitement for the intense acting ensemble these two veteran actors from Korea and Taiwan will deliver.

Meanwhile, Wang Po-chieh, who initially gained widespread recognition by winning Best New Talent at the 10th Taipei Film Awards for his debut feature "Winds of September," is an accomplished actor who took home Best Actor at the 25th Taipei Film Awards for his role as a doctor battling through a locked-down hospital during the SARS outbreak in the film "Eye of the Storm." In the hit Netflix series "Light the Night," he left an indelible mark with his singular charisma playing a host club manager who drives the central conflict of the show.

Boasting an extensive filmography, Wang injects taut tension into "Tristes Tropiques" as "Na Ja-liang," the new boss of Chinatown. Na Ja-liang is the son of the syndicate boss and a ruthless, ambitious man who stops at nothing to seize power, set to deliver an impact that shakes the entire story with his relentless energy and sharp-edged presence.

Showcasing the commanding talents of Taiwan's representative powerhouse actors, the film "Tristes Tropiques" will hit theaters on November 25.

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CHAERYEONG of the group ITZY poses for photos at a press conference celebrating the release of her solo debut album "Lovesick," held on the afternoon of November 9 at Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

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CHAERYEONG of the group ITZY greets attendees at a press conference commemorating the release of her solo debut album "Lovesick," held on the afternoon of November 9 at Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

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CHAERYEONG of the group ITZY poses for photos at a press conference commemorating the release of her solo debut album "Lovesick," held at Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of November 9.

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"Avengers: Doomsday," widely regarded as the most anticipated film of the second half of this year, is already proving its overwhelming buzz alongside strong box office indicators that reflect soaring expectations.

"Avengers: Doomsday" demonstrated its immense buzz by clinching the No. 1 spot on IMDb's list of the most anticipated titles of the year. The achievement is particularly significant as it claimed the top position over formidable blockbusters such as "The Odyssey" and "Dune: Part Three."

Adding to the momentum, advance ticket sales in North America, launched three months ahead of the film's premiere, have already surpassed $50 million, signaling an impending box office sensation. Driven by this surging anticipation, foreign media outlets are projecting that the film will easily cross a North American opening weekend gross of $300 million (approximately 406.5 billion won) and a worldwide total of over $1 billion (approximately 1.3552 trillion won).

The Russo brothers, who directed previous installments in the "Avengers" franchise, have returned to the helm for "Avengers: Doomsday," bolstering both confidence and expectations for high cinematic quality. Furthermore, legendary actor Robert Downey Jr., who shaped Marvel history as Iron Man, takes on the role of Doctor Doom, sparking excitement across the globe.

The film has assembled a monumental ensemble cast spanning the breadth of the MCU, featuring Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Tom Hiddleston, Vanessa Kirby, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Channing Tatum, Ian McKellen, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Patrick Stewart, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Hayley Atwell, and Kathryn Newton.

The "Avengers" series has established itself as an infallible box office powerhouse in South Korea, with three of its prior installments surpassing the prestigious 10-million-admissions milestone locally. Fully cognizant of the Korean market's immense box office influence, Marvel Studios has already confirmed that lead stars Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth, alongside Marvel head and producer Kevin Feige, will visit South Korea for promotional activities. The strategic visit signals a clear bid to secure yet another 10-million-viewer triumph.

"Avengers: Doomsday" is scheduled to hit theaters on December 16, 2026. 

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The journey of "Lucky," a loggerhead sea turtle who was severely injured after becoming entangled in a discarded fishing net, touched hearts as it finally returned to its home sea following seven years of medical treatment.

The November 8 broadcast of SBS's "Animal Farm" revealed the entire process of Lucky being released into the waters off Jeju Island after seven years. The episode drew a warm response, recording a viewership rating of 4.8% and peaking at 5.6% (based on Nielsen Korea's metropolitan household standard).

Found on the Jeju coast seven years ago, Lucky suffered severe injuries, with its esophagus exposed and its carapace heavily damaged. Although its life was saved through the dedication of veterinarian Hong Won-hee and the medical team, the turtle had to undergo surgery seven times due to recurring inflammation and a mass on the back of its neck.

Having grown accustomed to human contact after years of living in a tank, Lucky underwent a test to evaluate its wild instincts before the release. Following close care from aquarists and a move to a spacious tank, Lucky proved its instincts remained sharp by successfully hunting live fan lobsters and swimming crabs in succession. It also swam leisurely in a large tank alongside sharks and rays, receiving final approval for release.

On the day of the release, Lucky arrived at a beach overlooking Jeju's Seongsan Ilchulbong. Once placed on the sand, it headed into the incoming waves without hesitation. Veterinarian Hong Won-hee, who had cared for Lucky for seven years, fought back tears, saying, "I'm not crying. Why cry when it's going somewhere good?" and watched Lucky from behind until the very end, leaving a lasting impression.

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Netflix has unveiled its "This is K-cinema" collection, featuring approximately 150 films by 38 South Korean directors.

The collection was curated to raise overall interest in Korean cinema on the occasion of director Lee Chang-dong's Netflix film "Possible Love." It includes works from 38 directors spanning diverse eras and genres, including Im Kwon-taek, Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, Hong Sang-soo, Na Hong-jin, Yeon Sang-ho, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Yoon Ga-eun, Kim Bo-ra, and July Jung.

Netflix has also steadily expanded its global streaming lineup of Korean films. Following the release of "Green Fish" and "Secret Sunshine" for streaming in late August in regions such as Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and New Zealand, the platform made "Peppermint Candy" and "Oasis" available in Spain and Italy in early September. Furthermore, a curated selection of director Ryoo Seung-wan's filmography, including "The Berlin File," is connecting with audiences beyond South Korea. In particular, immediately after its Netflix premiere, "Humint" entered the Top 10 in 67 countries and achieved the No. 1 ranking in 14 countries in the Global Top 10 Films (Non-English) category, drawing renewed global attention to Ryoo Seung-wan's signature high-octane action and compelling drama.

Netflix is also taking an active role in helping emerging creators connect with wider audiences. Serving as an official sponsor of the 22nd Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival this year, Netflix streamed all 44 screening selections. In October, the platform officially presented award-winning films from the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival at the 1st New York Korean Independent Film Festival, providing emerging creators with practical opportunities to reach the international stage.

A Netflix official stated, "We created the 'This is K-cinema' collection with the hope that more Korean films will be rediscovered and remembered," adding, "We hope the profound stories built across eras and generations by South Korea's film industry will reach even more audiences through Netflix."

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"The Ballad of Us 2" will once again present deeply moving performances featuring buzzed-about top-ranking contestants from Round 1.

On the SBS audition program "The Ballad of Us 2," airing on the night of November 9 at 10 p.m., Round 1 third-place finisher Kim So-yeon and the youngest contestant, second-place finisher Park Jin-seo, will face off to advance to Round 3.

Kim So-yeon, whose Round 1 performance clip recorded 4.5 million views, selected the late Kim Kwang-seok's "Love that Was Too Painful Was Not Love" to showcase her deep and desolate tone. BIBI, who had brought a horror book claiming she would overcome being deeply moved through fear, shed tears without even having time to take out the book and ultimately became speechless, while Moon Geun-young was also overcome with poignant emotion.

The stage of 13-year-old Park Jin-seo, the youngest contestant who chose Cho Yong-pil's "Song of the Wind," also sent chills through the studio. Joo Woo-jae repeatedly marveled, saying, "Is 'The Ballad of Us 2' ending today? Is this the finale stage?" while Roy Kim raised anticipation by confidently declaring, "I think she will become Whitney Houston by age 21."

In addition, the "classical vocal boy" Kim Hoon-oh, the only son of classical vocalist KARA Son, and the "cutie" Ra Yoo-jung, picked by Cha Tae-hyun, will perform Kim Bum-soo's "Last Love" and Page's "In Order that Farewell Doesn't Come," respectively. In particular, the story behind Joo Woo-jae having an unexpected disagreement with the Top 100 Ears panel over Kim Hoon-oh's stage, stating, "If that happens, I'll blame the two of you," will also be unveiled.

The thrilling Round 2 competition created by these buzzed-about contestants will be revealed on "The Ballad of Us 2," airing on Monday, November 9, at 10 p.m.

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"Rom-com queen" Park Minyoung is returning to the small screen with a relatable office romance alongside Yook Sung-jae and Go Soo.

On November 9, the production team of SBS's new Wednesday-Thursday drama "Nine to Six" (written by Choi Ji-oh, directed by Lee Hyeong-min and Oh Song-hee), which premieres on November 25 at 9 PM, released a written interview with Park Minyoung, who plays the role of Kang Yi-ji, a workaholic deputy head of the legal affairs team.

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

Park Minyoung expressed satisfaction with her teamwork alongside co-stars Yook Sung-jae and Go Soo. Praising Yook, she said, "Sung-jae is such a fun, free-spirited friend who also acts very well," and added, "Both of us tend to be quite playful, so actor Yook Sung-jae took charge of ad-libs while I handled the reactions, and together we created fun scenes".

She continued, "The balance among the three of us—senior Go Soo, actor Yook Sung-jae, and myself—was great. When Sung-jae and I were fooling around, senior Go Soo would appear at just the right moment and calm the two of us down with his signature warmth. Both of them brought such comfortable energy that the chemistry couldn't help but be good," building excitement for the trio's acting synergy.

She also shared her affection for her character. "Kang Yi-ji is not an intense character, but she was someone who could brighten up the 'human Park Minyoung,' who had been becoming a bit dry compared to before," she said. She added, "The way Yi-ji changes as she becomes intertwined with other characters was intriguing. Playing Yi-ji made me feel like I became a bit brighter too, making her a character I am truly grateful for".

Park Minyoung also revealed her dedication to perfecting the image of a sharp deputy head of the legal affairs team. "Since I have never experienced working in an office myself, I looked up office worker documentaries and asked office workers around me for advice," she explained. "To embody the image of a sharp deputy head of the legal team, I boldly transformed with a blunt bob haircut".

She also shared behind-the-scenes stories about depicting a character who relieves stress by eating fiery jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), even though in real life she cannot eat spicy food. "During filming sessions where I had to eat fiery jjamppong, I acted by imagining that I was eating my favorite food," she revealed, drawing laughter. She also added, "I'm the type of person who loses weight when working on a project, so during filming, even when having just one meal, I had a strong determination to eat healthy, nourishing food. By consistently stretching and relieving stress through mind control, I made an effort to become Kang Yi-ji, living a 'god-saeng' (productive, fulfilling life)."

Finally, Park Minyoung previewed an office romance designed to strike a relatable chord with viewers, saying, "'Nine to Six' is not a story about extraordinary people, but rather a story about ordinary us living out our intense daily routines. With romance cutely incorporated into it, it's a project viewers can comfortably enjoy." She especially urged viewers, "I really hope you watch Episodes 1, 2, and 12. Our drama is an ending hotspot, so there's so much I want to spoil, but I can't," adding, "When filming Episode 12, I personally felt truly at peace and happy. I sincerely hope that by watching all the way through to Episode 12, the happiness I felt will be conveyed to all of you."

SBS's new Wednesday-Thursday drama "Nine to Six" premieres on Wednesday, November 25 at 9 PM. 

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As the film "LIM YOUNGWOONG | IM HERO THE STADIUM 2" approaches its theatrical release, SCREENX is emerging as the optimal screening format.

"LIM YOUNGWOONG | IM HERO THE STADIUM 2" is a live concert film that lets audiences experience the monumental milestone of reaching 1 million cumulative attendees on a large screen with rich sound, capturing a special festival that looks back on the 10-year journey walked with Hero Generation and promises a new decade ahead.

In particular, the SCREENX format promises a special viewing experience that fully delivers the grand scale and vivid live atmosphere of the stadium concert across the screen. Notably, this production marks the first of LIM YOUNGWOONG's films to be screened in the 4-sided SCREENX theater available exclusively at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall, adding even greater significance.

SCREENX is a screening format where the visuals extend beyond the front screen onto the left and right walls, while the 4-sided SCREENX theater expands the projection all the way to the ceiling, further maximizing the intense heat of the venue. The roars of tens of thousands filling the stadium, the wave of blue lightsticks, and the dazzling stage production unfold across the entire theater space, delivering an immersive sensation as if standing right in the middle of the concert venue.

Expressing strong confidence in the SCREENX version, CGV stated, "Along with LIM YOUNGWOONG's peerless vocals and performance, the fantastic drone show and fireworks illuminating the night sky will bring back the overwhelming emotion of the live concert."

The SCREENX trailer released ahead of the premiere can also be seen as an on-screen advertisement at CGV SCREENX theaters nationwide. In addition, the SCREENX "Welcome Wing," a special video welcoming audiences visiting SCREENX auditoriums, will also be presented.

Ticket reservations for both SCREENX and standard 2D formats began opening sequentially by theater across CGV today (November 9) starting at 10:00 AM, kicking off the full countdown to the release.

In particular, the film is expected to offer a deeply meaningful experience for Hero Generation, as it allows fans to revisit this special concert celebrating LIM YOUNGWOONG's 10th debut anniversary on the big screen. The movie promises a differentiated viewing experience, having been produced from the filming stage with SCREENX's expanded screen composition in mind. Every camera deployed for filming consisted of 8K cinema cameras to vividly capture the fine details and live atmosphere of the performance, and the framing actively utilizes SCREENX's three-sided screens to deliver a visual experience distinct from the standard 2D version.

"LIM YOUNGWOONG | IM HERO THE STADIUM 2" will hit CGV theaters nationwide starting November 18. 

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JYP Entertainment's artist division SQU4D is launching its first boy group, oftheblue.

On November 6 at midnight, SQU4D opened official social media channels and released two images. A portrait with a QR code placed over the face and a crossword puzzle featuring the English words "BLIND" and "BLUE" raise viewers' curiosity.

The QR code connects to a website. Familiar yet unfamiliar scenes greet visitors, including skies with airplanes flying overhead, afternoons bathed in sunset, green fields, coastlines where the tide ebbs and flows, and various urban landscapes featuring camcorders, MP3 players, and earphones. Below, along with the somewhat romantic phrase "EVERYTHING GOOD COMES OUT OF THE BLUE," film photos taken by the members of oftheblue while walking across Seoul and ambient everyday sounds they recorded hold viewers' eyes and ears.

The website also captured attention with a digital sound mixer feature that allows users to create music by combining 18 sounds—such as the sound of sand, coins clinking in a vending machine, and an engine starting—along with a photo showing the backs of the four members.

SQU4D is a division newly established under the leadership of Director Lee Ji-young, who was appointed as JYP's first female internal director. It proved its outstanding producing capabilities by debuting the group NMIXX in February 2022 and elevating them to a leading act.

The new boy group name "oftheblue" originated from the idiom "out of the blue," meaning unexpected moments or surprising discoveries. By offering a variation as "of the blue" and imbuing "blue" with the meanings of infinite possibilities, freedom, and youth, it holds the romantic ambition to portray youth that is filled with unpredictable moments and is perfectly fine on its own even if it flows in an unexpected direction.

New boy group oftheblue, which brings together SQU4D's producing capabilities, plans to continue full-scale teasing promotions toward an official debut in 2027, starting with the promotional website and sequentially releasing the group logo, flyers, and more.

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BLACKPINK's JISOO and TWICE's NAYEON are set to make their first joint variety show appearance since debut, showcasing their authentic best-friend chemistry.

On the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," airing on November 10 at 9 p.m., BLACKPINK's JISOO and TWICE's NAYEON will appear as guest "Slot Friends" alongside hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok to seek out everyday spare moments in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo.

During filming, Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok could not hide their admiration when the two arrived. JISOO, who shared that they have been close friends since their trainee days, recalled the unique bond between the YG and JYP aces, saying, "We were both well-known at our respective agencies back when we were trainees. When you train for a long time, rumors spread within each company saying, 'She is the ace,' and that was NAYEON."

JISOO, who then revealed that she is from Sanbon, waved her hands at the title "Daughter of Sanbon," saying, "The 'Daughter of Sanbon' is athlete Kim Yuna. There is even a figure skating mural of her," earning everyone's agreement. Yoo Yeonseok then proposed a compromise, suggesting, "Then let's make athlete Yuna the eldest daughter and JISOO the second daughter," to which JISOO joked, "It is an honor."

Meanwhile, NAYEON also revealed an unexpected connection with Yu Jae-seok. When Yu Jae-seok asked which neighborhood she lives in, NAYEON shared that she lives in Nonhyeon, flustering him by confirming they are neighbors: "I live in the same apartment building as Jae-seok sunbaenim." Yu Jae-seok broke into a cold sweat and sparked laughter, explaining, "I only remembered that NAYEON used to live in Seongsu-dong, so I got confused."

The refreshing chemistry of JISOO and NAYEON, which captivated Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, will be revealed on "Whenever Possible," airing on Tuesday, November 10 at 9 p.m. 

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The Japanese animated film "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" has topped the weekend box office for five consecutive weeks.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie tickets on November 9, "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" drew 149,051 moviegoers nationwide from November 6 to 8. Its cumulative audience stands at 2,788,844.

After reaching No. 1 at the weekend box office in its second week of release, "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" maintained the top spot for five straight weeks. Although it briefly surrendered first place on the daily box office to the Korean film "Final Interview," which opened on November 4, it reclaimed the throne over the weekend.

Second place went to "Final Interview," which attracted 104,482 moviegoers during the same period. Its cumulative audience stands at 166,802. 

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Kim Jang-hoon revealed his ideal type.

On the November 8 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy," a new bachelor joined the cast.

On this day's broadcast, Shin Dong-yeob introduced the new son as "a truly real 'ugly duckling' who is older than Tak Jae-hoon." The member he introduced was none other than singer Kim Jang-hoon.

During the episode, Kim Jang-hoon soothed his boredom over the phone. He called HAHA and kept the conversation going by any means possible, holding on to HAHA—who was trying to hang up—for about 30 minutes.

He then warmly welcomed junior singer Lee So-ra, who visited his home. Lee So-ra, who rarely leaves her house all year, had paid a personal visit to look over stage outfits for her close friend Kim Jang-hoon.

After helping him select his stage outfits, Lee So-ra surprised everyone by tidying up Kim Jang-hoon's home and doing his dishes as if it were second nature, taking care of housework just like his mother.

When the two finally sat down side by side, an exhausted Lee So-ra asked Kim Jang-hoon if she could at least get some water. Only then did Kim Jang-hoon realize that he had not served anything to his guest, drawing bursts of laughter.

The two continued their conversation, catching up on each other's lives. Kim Jang-hoon drew attention by sharing, "My pension is coming out soon. Starting the year after next, the subway is free for me too."

To this, Lee So-ra joked, "Wow, then does that mean you don't have to sing anymore?" Kim Jang-hoon caught people's eye by replying, "I can donate it all. I was trying to save money, but I decided to donate again."

Speaking of "donation king" Kim Jang-hoon, Lee So-ra recalled how he had handed out taxi fares to the audience in the past after the recording of her show finished.

Kim Jang-hoon explained the reason behind covering their cab fares: "That was probably your second recording. Because of trial and error, the shoot wrapped up at dawn, and I felt so sorry for the audience."

He then surprised everyone by adding, "20,000 won for Seoul, 30,000 won for Gyeonggi-do. I handed out taxi fares to each and every audience member."

The two also reminisced about their past romances. Kim Jang-hoon surprised everyone by saying, "You are the last dating rumor I ever had."

The close friends had indeed been swept up in dating rumors in the past. To this, Kim Jang-hoon shared an anecdote, saying, "But wasn't it impossible not to think that? The two of us walked around Daehangno like that," explaining that citizens were bewildered seeing them boldly strolling through Daehangno while showing physical affection.

Seeing Kim Jang-hoon look noticeably lonely, Lee So-ra asked what kind of woman he wanted to meet. Kim Jang-hoon expressed his wish, saying, "I want to meet someone who can multitask—someone who can be a friend, a mother, and a daughter."

Lee So-ra then delivered a reality check, saying, "That's going to be hard to find. You should probably just live alone," drawing laughter.

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a preview caught viewers' attention by teasing a combined 100th debut anniversary celebration for singers Nam Jin, who marked his 61st debut anniversary, and Seol Woon-do, who marked his 44th debut anniversary.

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Running Man came under attack by zombies.

On the November 8 broadcast of SBS's "Running Man," actors Kang Hoon and Lee E-dam joined the cast for the "Heated Match" race.

On this day, the members warmly welcomed rental member Kang Hoon, who returned to "Running Man" after a long time, along with "Running Man kid" Lee E-dam. The group then boarded a city tour bus and enjoyed the scenery of Seoul.

However, just then, someone launched a surprise attack on the bus the "Running Man" cast was riding. Their true identity was none other than zombies. Following the zombies' attack, the bus turned into complete chaos, leaving the members utterly bewildered.

In fact, the bus the members boarded was not an ordinary city tour bus, but a special Zombie Attack Bus operated exclusively throughout October. With this, the day's true race was unveiled.

The mission was to evade the defenselessly attacking zombies and find as many R Coins as possible within the time limit. If bitten by a zombie, a player could revive by purchasing a vaccine and drinking it within three minutes, and they had to survive without turning into a zombie until the very end to protect their coins.

The members got off the bus and headed toward the mission location. It was then that the zombie attack began. As soon as they entered the Hanok Village while being chased by zombies, the countdown started.

The members struggled to survive in their own ways. However, due to the zombies' fierce pursuit, members were infected with the zombie virus one after another.

The more vaccines were sold, the higher their prices climbed, and the faster the supply ran out. Eventually, with time still remaining, the vaccines completely sold out, and Jee Seokjin turned into a zombie.

Leading the zombies, he set his target by shouting, "I say Jong, you say Kook!" Seeing this, Lee E-dam showed her true colors as a "Running Man kid," drawing laughter by remarking, "I remember seeing that scene a long time ago. You did that so long ago."

Right before the race ended, Kim Jong-kook and HAHA were also infected with the zombie virus, resulting in them losing half of their R Coins.

Divided into two teams for the final roulette game involving an ultra-powerful water bomb penalty, the guests and members squared off. The Red Team, led by Yu Jae-seok, exhausted nearly all of their R Coins to avoid the penalty.

However, the Blue Team, led by Kang Hoon, did not even turn in half of their R Coins, building suspense over the roulette outcome. And the result surprised everyone. Luck triumphed over probability.

With this, the Red Team was confirmed for the penalty. The person holding the most R Coins could be exempted from the penalty. In response, Yu Jae-seok gave up his exemption to Jee Seokjin, creating a heartwarming moment.

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Kim Jang-hoon opened up about feeling lonely.

On the broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy" on November 8, a new guest joined the show.

During the broadcast, Shin Dong-yeob introduced the new face as "a genuine 'little old boy' who is older than Tak Jae-hoon." The person introduced was singer Kim Jang-hoon.

Spending time alone at home, Kim constantly talked to himself. Eventually, he placed a phone call. The person he called was broadcaster HAHA.

Kim Jang-hoon playfully picked a quarrel with HAHA, saying, "Why do you have so many events? Word has it that you're dumping event rates." In response, HAHA asked, "Hyung, are you lonely?"

Kim Jang-hoon then joked, "I looked at my call log earlier, and there was a nine-minute video call, and it was all with you. Stop making video calls between guys while drinking."

To this, HAHA said, "Then get me a sister-in-law. Then I won't call you." Hearing this, Kim Jang-hoon drew attention by saying, "Well said. Introduce a sister-in-law to me. These days, I'm open to meeting women."

Kim Jang-hoon then asked, "What do you think about me going to a matchmaking agency?" HAHA delivered a harsh truth, saying, "Hyung, your rating would come out really low." HAHA then drew laughter by adding, "Hyung, if you go to the district office, they have a kiosk class. If you go to the kiosk class, you can naturally meet someone."

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Shin Dong-yeob brought up Brian's past secret date.

On the November 8 broadcast of SBS' "My Little Old Boy," singer Brian appeared as a special MC.

During the episode, Seo Jang-hoon asked Brian, "I heard you were once caught by Shin Dong-yeob while on a secret date?"

Brian shook his head and said, "That was a really long time ago," while Shin Dong-yeob chimed in, "I think it has been about 25 years."

Brian continued, "I assumed he would have forgotten it after all that time. But he remembers it like an AI. Even now, whenever we meet, he tells me, 'Brian, I still remember that day and that place.' That's when I thought to myself that I should never get on his bad side."

Shin Dong-yeob then recalled the moment, explaining, "I remember it because it was such an intense scene. It was dawn, and the two of them were showing affection to each other. Brian was there with an extremely famous female celebrity, and I thought, 'How could that novice be seeing someone of her status?' It was just so shocking."

Hearing this, Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "She must have been an older woman," and Shin Dong-yeob shouted, "Bingo!" Brian then quickly deflected the conversation by saying, "Let's go straight to the closing," drawing laughter.

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Will Ji Ye-eun invite Kang Hoon to her wedding?

The November 8 broadcast of SBS's "Running Man" featured the "Fierce Match" race with actors Kang Hoon and Lee E-dam.

On this day, the cast members enjoyed the Running University festival with the guests. While heading to the next location, Jee Seokjin casually asked Ji Ye-eun, "By the way, is Kang Hoon coming to your wedding?"

Ji Ye-eun laughed and replied, "I don't know," while Kang Hoon addressed whether he would attend his former on-screen flame's wedding, saying, "I've also received that question from a lot of people."

Ji Ye-eun then said, "My mom sent me an article about oppa saying he would come if invited. Seeing that, my mom told me, 'Invite Kang Hoon, too.'"

Hearing this, Kang Hoon drew attention by congratulating Ji Ye-eun on her marriage, saying, "If you invite me, of course I'll go."

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Yang Sechan and HAHA took on dance challenges.

On the November 8 broadcast of SBS's "Running Man," Yu Jae-seok, Yang Sechan, and HAHA were shown becoming members of a short-form dance club named "Short-kk."

On this day, Yu Jae-seok suggested, "People are doing the A20 challenge so much, let's do it too," prompting Yang Sechan and HAHA to attempt the intro choreography to A20 LITE's "NEON."

In particular, they drew attention by directly tackling the challenge they had experienced through AI video. Yang Sechan and HAHA's "Unmarried and Non-marrying" unit collapsed right away, contrasting with their solemn start, which led Yu Jae-seok to stop the music over dancing that was painful to watch.

Yu Jae-seok then recalled a nostalgic artist, saying, "We are a dance club, but what kind of dancing is this? Even Ryang Hyun, Ryang Ha would be better." Hearing this, Yang Sechan and HAHA exchanged glances and immediately broke into the dance for Ryang Hyun, Ryang Ha's "I Didn't Go to School," drawing laughter with knife-like synchronized moves that contrasted with their earlier dance skills.

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Kim Sung-woo murdered his mother-in-law and kidnapped his wife; was there really no way to stop him?

On the November 7 broadcast of SBS's "Unanswered Questions," the investigative program tracked the Songpa mother-in-law murder and spouse abduction case.

In the early morning hours of October 11, in a residential neighborhood in Songpa District, Seoul, one woman was murdered and another woman was kidnapped.

An assailant ambushed Min-ji as she was returning home from work, stabbed Min-ji's mother multiple times with a weapon as she attempted to intervene, and subsequently abducted Min-ji before vanishing. The assailant turned out to be none other than Min-ji's husband, Kim Sung-woo.

He fled after killing his mother-in-law and kidnapping his wife. In a mountainous area in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, Min-ji managed to escape seven hours after the incident began, and Kim Sung-woo was apprehended two hours later.

Min-ji blamed herself, feeling that everything was her fault. However, it came to light that the bereaved family had never even met Kim Sung-woo and did not know that Min-ji was married.

In reality, it was revealed that Min-ji had registered their marriage under coercion from Kim Sung-woo. Seven months into the marriage, she sought to end their relationship through an annulment lawsuit and went into hiding to get away from Kim Sung-woo.

Yet on the day of the crime, Kim Sung-woo had planned his actions knowing Min-ji's exact off-work time. Kim Sung-woo had told Min-ji, "I paid 20 million won to a private detective agency to find your location. I wanted to kill your entire family. I wanted to sell your younger sibling to China."

It was revealed that Kim Sung-woo had indeed hired private detective agencies on multiple occasions to pinpoint Min-ji's whereabouts. While the agency that took the job stated they were unable to locate Min-ji, Kim Sung-woo received various tips in the process and ultimately staked out on his own to uncover her location.

Although he was affectionate at first, Kim Sung-woo gradually began displaying violent tendencies. After Min-ji told him she wanted to end their relationship, he hid near the stairs in front of her home, ambushed her, bound her hands and feet with tape, and assaulted her multiple times. He then sexually assaulted her and even filmed her illegally.

In addition, he took out loans worth tens of millions of won under Min-ji's name and forced her to work as a hostess at a karaoke bar in Gangnam to bring in money. Min-ji handed over everything she earned directly to Kim Sung-woo.

With the help of a woman she met as a customer, Min-ji reported Kim Sung-woo for domestic violence, leading to emergency temporary measures being issued against him on August 22. That same day, Min-ji informed her family of her marriage and went into hiding in the provinces.

Frequently controlling Min-ji while suspecting her of infidelity, Kim Sung-woo purchased a weapon and rented a vehicle before the crime. He then staked out near Min-ji's family home almost daily, studying her daily routine and travel routes.

Kim Sung-woo stalked Min-ji 18 times during the emergency measures period and relentlessly tracked her for 50 days. Having begun his alternative service as a social service agent in 2022, he has been serving his mandatory military duty into his fifth year due to poor work conduct and frequent unauthorized departures from his duty station.

During this period, he also worked at an adult entertainment venue, where it was revealed he had a girlfriend who worked at the establishment at the time. An incident also took place where he blamed someone else entirely for his breakup with that girlfriend and carried out an assault.

Regarding this, an expert pointed out, "There is a category of people who use physical force to obtain what they want. What matters is whether someone exercises restraint when malice is provoked, but this individual is the type who fails to exercise control the moment a critical reason to do so arises."

Addressing Kim Sung-woo's attempts to control everything while having forced Min-ji to work at an adult entertainment venue himself, an expert analyzed, "Most people would give up one of the two, but he has no intention of giving up either. That is why he becomes angry, and he shifts the blame for that anger back onto the woman."

The expert added, "By our standards, he is an endlessly foolish person, but these are actions that make sense within his own logic. Having accumulated experiences where using violence allowed him to successfully control others, he developed a sense of 'this works' and 'I have completely subdued the other person'—a kind of winner effect—leading him to believe problems could be solved through assault, threats, and abduction. An ordinary person would not expect someone to still like them after doing such things. An extremely infantile and immature attitude is also a consistent trait demonstrated throughout this case."

Kim Sung-woo claims his actions were accidental. In response, an expert pointed out, "His objective was to kidnap Min-ji and restore their former relationship. However, if anything got in the way of achieving his goal, he was prepared to kill whoever it was—if that had not also been part of his plan, he would not have been able to act so swiftly in that situation."

The expert further analyzed, "He purchased a weapon weeks in advance and conducted stakeouts multiple times. This can be viewed as demonstrating extremely calculated, predatory aggression."

Experts noted that because the Domestic Violence Punishment Act lacks a monitoring system once temporary measures are ordered, authorities remained unaware even though Kim Sung-woo staked out for two weeks to track down his wife's location, stating, "Attaching electronic location-tracking devices to domestic violence offenders would serve as an effective measure."

Kim Sung-woo was classified under Grade A, the highest domestic violence risk level, yet police failed to extend the restraining order before it expired, culminating in tragedy. In response, the police offered only a written reply stating, "The restraining order was not extended because no circumstances were detected indicating that the perpetrator was attempting to approach the victim."

As of 2025, 137 women were murdered by men in intimate relationships. Consequently, discussions have emerged in certain quarters regarding legislative revisions aimed at increasing the maximum distance permitted under restraining orders and broadening the scope of protection so that everyone within a victim's personal network is shielded alongside the primary victim.

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Kim Ji-won revealed why she strikes a rock with an egg.

On the November 7 broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Mafia in White" (hereafter "Doctor X"), Gye Soo-jung and her colleagues worked together to save a patient.

On this day, voting regarding a medical strike got underway. Boo Seung-kwon and Bae Heung-gon, however, did not even participate in the vote, looking anxious as they kept checking the time.

Eventually, Boo Seung-kwon took the podium and declared, "There is only one place in this hospital where surgery is underway right now. The smallest child is lying in the largest operating room," revealing that an abdominal multivisceral ex vivo tumor resection and autotransplantation was in progress.

He went on to call it the child's last hope, asking his fellow doctors, "If we are doctors, if we are surgeons, where should we be right now? At this polling station holding patient lives hostage, or in that operating room?" He then said, "This is my choice," and walked out of the voting venue.

Seeing this, Bae Heung-gon urged Ma Sung-gyu, who was standing at the forefront of the medical strike, to head to the operating room together. However, Ma Sung-gyu ultimately could not bring himself to leave the polling venue, leaving Bae Heung-gon to follow Boo Seung-kwon alone.

With Boo Seung-kwon and Bae Heung-gon joining the operating room, Gye Soo-jung and her colleagues picked up their pace and proceeded with the surgery.

Displeased by the situation, the Mokryeonhoe barged into the monitoring room and raised their voices, demanding an immediate halt to the procedure. But Gye Soo-jung urged her colleagues to hold firm, telling them that she would make sure Hyun-ah grows up to become an adult.

In response, Boo Seung-kwon fired back at the Mokryeonhoe who were trying to block them: "Under my authority as hospital director, I will see this surgery through to the end". Turning to Cho Won-jin, he added, "Professor Cho, let's do what you do best," prompting Cho Won-jin to pull the microphone cord and shut out the voices of the Mokryeonhoe.

With Kim Sung-jin also joining in, the operation concluded safely, and everyone involved breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Hyun-ah's heart beating once again. Gye Soo-jung drew attention by bowing deeply to express her gratitude to her colleagues. Those who took part in the surgery could not hide how overwhelmed they felt by emotions they had not experienced in a long time.

Their joy and sense of accomplishment were short-lived, however, as the Mokryeonhoe suspended everyone who took part in the surgery from their duties. They shocked everyone by announcing suspensions for each member starting with the removal of Hospital Director Boo Seung-kwon from his position, while declaring that Gye Soo-jung's contract termination would be upheld.

Just then, Hyun-ah's mother arrived alongside Jang Hee-sook. Hyun-ah's mother announced that she would file a complaint against the doctors who operated on her daughter. In particular, she drew attention by stating she would also file a complaint against the main branch of Guseo University Hospital and its foundation. This was the final move designed to save Gye Soo-jung and her colleagues.

To this, Kim Chang-soo remarked, "I understand your frustration, but what do you expect to gain by throwing an egg against a rock?" Gye Soo-jung then targeted the Mokryeonhoe, firing back, "You don't hit a rock with an egg expecting the rock to break. You throw it to leave a mark. So that as time goes by, it will give off a foul stench and keep sticking to it. Nobody will wipe it away. More eggs will keep flying in. People will point their fingers and say, 'Here it is, the place that reeks.'"

In the end, disciplinary action against Gye Soo-jung and her colleagues was put on hold. Gye Soo-jung expressed her gratitude to Hyun-ah's guardian for helping them. She then reassured Hyun-ah's mother by telling her, "I never fail."

Meanwhile, the broadcast concluded by revealing a hidden past involving Gye Soo-jung, Cho Won-jin, and Park Tae-kyung surrounding White Wings founder Kim Seung-hyo, raising curiosity about what narrative will unfold next.

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Lee Seo-jin and Ha Jiwon recreated an iconic scene from "Damo".

On the November 6 broadcast of SBS's "Whatever You Wish, Genie – My Genie Secretary" (hereafter "My Genie Secretary"), the secretaries were shown spending time with their "My Star" Ha Jiwon.

After completing their first schedule of the day, the secretaries and Ha Jiwon unwound together, leading Lee Seo-jin and Ha Jiwon to reminisce about the drama "Damo".

Lee Seo-jin said, "She tries to run away with Min-jun." At this, Kim Kwang-kyu asked, "Why? Did they fall for each other?" Lee Seo-jin then explained the famous scene, saying, "She says things like, 'I've changed, I'm not going with you,' so I told her to cut me down and go, to kill me and go."

To this, Kim Kwang-kyu joked, "Is that like 'Shoot me and go'? Is this 'Silmido'?" drawing laughter. Lee Seo-jin then claimed they were the original, saying, "We came first. We were before 'Silmido.'"

Then he vividly recalled the memories from back then, drawing attention as he said, "Oh, no. When I went to action school, I practiced with the 'Silmido' team. Back then, Bae Yong-joon was on one side, Ryoo Seung-bum was on another, and the 'Silmido' team was all practicing on another."

The next day, Ha Jiwon filmed content with singer Kangnam, who presented a Singapore food mukbang with her. After enjoying a feast at a seafood restaurant, Kangnam suggested a bet on the bill, proposing that the team whose guess was closest to the actual meal cost would be exempt from paying.

Team Kangnam and Team Ha Jiwon seriously guessed the cost of the meal and revealed their answers. Lee Seo-jin suggested that Kangnam reveal his guess first. Kangnam guessed $1,400, and Lee Seo-jin called out $1,500, which was $100 higher.

Ha Jiwon then received the bill and checked the price first. Her facial expression subtly changed, and seeing this, Kangnam was convinced of his victory. In reality, however, Team Ha Jiwon won, as the meal cost was exactly $1,519.

Ha Jiwon rejoiced in the victory, sharing that she thought Lee Seo-jin, the key player behind the win, looked cool at that moment.

After all schedules ended, Ha Jiwon and the secretaries gathered once again. Kim Kwang-kyu asked Ha Jiwon, an actor in her 31st year in the industry, to pick her favorite character excluding "Damo".

To this, Ha Jiwon drew attention by saying, ""Damo" cannot be left out. For an actor, the set should be fun, and that was the very first set where I felt that being on set was joyful."

Lee Seo-jin added, "Doing "Damo" was also an opportunity for me to rise higher. Every day when I opened my eyes in the morning, it was a brand-new world. People were going crazy with enthusiasm."

Watching this, Kim Kwang-kyu asked the two to recreate the iconic scene. But Lee Seo-jin waved his hand dismissively, saying, "I can't do that, I can't. I've never done this anywhere else. Even if someone offered me several hundred million won, I'd hesitate to do it."

A few hours after filming ended, during the wrap party, cameras suddenly swarmed around Ha Jiwon and Lee Seo-jin. Lee Seo-jin ended up recreating the famous scene he had insisted he would never do.

The two were stunned to discover that the restaurant where they held the wrap party for "Damo" 23 years ago was the very same restaurant where they were currently holding their wrap party. They had encountered the venue of their wrap party from 23 years ago again in Singapore. At this, the production crew encouraged the recreation of the iconic scene, saying, "It seems like this is telling you to film that line right here."

In the end, after 23 years, Lee Seo-jin and Ha Jiwon recreated the iconic scene that birthed the famous line, "Does it hurt? It hurts me, too." The scene of the two returning as Hwangbo Yoon and Jang Chae-ok after 23 years made it certain that it would become a special gift for "Damo" devotees.

After filming wrapped, Lee Seo-jin said, "I thought to myself, 'Was I this close with Jiwon?' I don't think we've ever been together this closely before," adding, "Traveling together made me feel like we've grown closer."

Ha Jiwon drew attention with her thoughts, saying, "Back when we did "Damo," I only remembered him as the police commander, and I didn't really know Lee Seo-jin. Through "My Genie Secretary," I finally got to know the person Lee Seo-jin, and that was really fun."

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