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Actor Jo Han-sun attends the production presentation for the Disney+ series "A Shop for Killers" Season 2, held at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of July 20.

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Actor Hyunri attends the photo session at the production presentation for the Disney+ series "A Shop for Killers" Season 2, held at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of July 20.

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Director Lee Kwon (from left), and actors Okada Masaki, Hyunri, Kim Min, Jung Yun-ha, Geum Hae-na, Jo Han-sun, Kim Hye-jun, and Lee Dong-wook are posing for photos at the production presentation for the Disney+ series "A Shop for Killers" Season 2, held at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 20th.

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YouTube creators Psick Univ, including comedians Lee Yong-ju, Jung Jae-hyung, and Kim Min-su, visited Rwanda to support the first day of kindergarten for local children.

ChildFund Korea announced on July 20 that Psick Univ participated in the 'Follow the Friend to Africa' campaign to support early childhood education in Rwanda and donated 10 million KRW to assist local children.

ChildFund Korea has been conducting early childhood education support projects in Rwanda since 2016. They help with the care and growth of local children by operating early childhood centers, providing play-based education, improving educational environments, supplying uniforms and school supplies, and conducting health checkups. This 'Follow the Friend to Africa' campaign was organized to help Rwandan children who are in blind spots of education and care attend early childhood centers and grow up healthy.

Psick Univ contributed by participating in the production of campaign content while also donating 10 million KRW. This is the second time Psick Univ has participated in an overseas child support campaign with ChildFund Korea, following their participation last year.

Previously, Psick Univ participated in the 'Follow the Friend to Bangladesh' campaign to prevent the closure of the Bridge School in Bangladesh and donated 10 million KRW separately.

At that time, the campaign utilized YouTube content featuring Psick Univ's signature humor to generate 8,615 support messages and 95 million KRW in annual donations, helping to keep the Bridge School in operation.

Psick Univ stated, "We hope that many people will join us in this good cause for the Rwanda campaign, which follows last year's, to help open the first day of school for these children." They added, "As the full team of Psick Univ is participating this year, we will strive to share the meaning of the campaign with more people and spread positive influence."

ChildFund Korea Chairman Hwang Young-gi said, "We will continue our early childhood support projects so that Rwandan children can start their learning journey in a safe space." He added, "We hope many people will support the children's future through the content and campaign with Psick Univ."

The 'Follow the Friend to Africa' campaign will officially begin on August 27. The YouTube content is scheduled to be released on the official ChildFund Korea YouTube channel, starting with the first episode at 6 PM on the same day, and will consist of a total of 4 episodes released every Thursday. 

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The world-class presence of BTS shone even at the World Cup final.

Popular YouTuber iShowSpeed, who has over 58 million subscribers, could not hide his joy upon meeting BTS. The status of these global stars was further solidified as football legends David Beckham and Ronaldinho, as well as pop star Justin Bieber, approached them first to greet them.

BTS performed at the halftime show of the "2026 FIFA World Cup" final, held at the New Jersey stadium in the United States on July 19 (local time). Intense interest in BTS continued backstage, where stars gathered before and after the performance.

American streamer iShowSpeed, who has approximately 58 million YouTube subscribers and cheered while watching the BTS halftime performance, could not contain his excitement when he spotted BTS during his live broadcast.

He repeatedly shouted, "Oh my god, BTS!" and "Wait, wait!" as he ran toward the members, hugging each one to express his delight. He continued to repeat, "I'm a huge fan," and, unable to control his joy, even performed a backflip, turning the scene into a sea of laughter. Even after taking a commemorative photo together, he continued to exclaim, "Oh my God!" showing his overwhelmed reaction.

iShowSpeed is well-known for being a fan of BTS. He previously released a video of himself dancing to the hit song "Dynamite" by BTS.

iShowSpeed was not the only one sending "love calls" to BTS. Football star David Beckham requested a photo first, and pop star Justin Bieber was captured approaching the members to greet them and share a hug. Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho also drew attention by appearing in a BTS T-shirt.

BTS served as the headliners for the first-ever halftime show in the history of this World Cup final, performing a football-themed version of "Dynamite" and gracing the finale stage alongside Coldplay, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. 

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Popular US talk show host Jimmy Fallon shared his support for BTS as he watched their halftime show performance at the World Cup final in real-time.

On July 20, Fallon posted two photos on his Instagram showing him watching the halftime show of the '2026 FIFA World Cup' held at the New Jersey Stadium in the US on his television.

The photos show BTS performing their hit song "Dynamite" on the TV screen. Fallon posed in front of the TV, making a finger heart to cheer for the group.

Notably, he used "Dynamite" as the background music for his post and wrote, "Let's go! 갑시다! ¡Vamos!" The inclusion of the Korean phrase "갑시다!" alongside English and Spanish caught the attention of fans.

In response, BTS member J-HOPE left a comment saying, "Jimmy," to which Fallon replied with a heart emoji, showcasing their enduring friendship.

The bond between Fallon and BTS goes back a long way. Fallon previously highlighted the group through "BTS Week" on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and helped lead their global craze with challenges like the "Dynamite" lyric-singing challenge. BTS also appeared on "The Tonight Show" as a full group this past March, marking their first appearance in about 4 years and 8 months. At the time, the members hugged Fallon and made headlines by gifting him indoor slippers while introducing him to the Korean culture of sitting on the floor.

Meanwhile, BTS performed at the halftime show of the '2026 FIFA World Cup' held at the New Jersey Stadium in New York, USA, on July 19 (local time). It was the first halftime performance in the history of the World Cup final, where they presented a soccer-themed version of their hit song "Dynamite" and graced the finale stage alongside Coldplay, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. 

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The film "HOPE" topped the weekend box office, drawing over 1.5 million viewers nationwide.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets on the 20th, "HOPE" drew 1,504,013 viewers nationwide from the 17th to the 19th. The cumulative number of viewers is 2,129,720.

Released on the 15th, "HOPE" surpassed 1 million viewers in 3 days and 2 million in 5 days, marking the fastest box office pace among films released this year.

Although opinions on the film have been divided since its early release, it is capturing the attention of audiences with its high level of buzz. Viewers are split between praise and criticism, which is stimulating the curiosity of potential audiences who have not yet seen the film.

"HOPE" is a blockbuster that invested over 50 billion won in production costs, a first for a Korean film. It was pre-sold to 200 countries worldwide at the Cannes Film Festival held last May, lowering its break-even point to the 7 million viewer range. Having drawn 2 million viewers in its first weekend, "HOPE" has turned on a green light toward surpassing its break-even point.

"HOPE" tells the story of Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Hopohang branch office located in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears news of a tiger sighting from local youths and encounters an unbelievable reality as the entire village goes on high alert. The film is directed by Na Hong-jin, who created "The Chaser" and "The Wailing," and stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Hoyeon. 

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BTS has made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a performance for the ages during the halftime show of the final match.

BTS appeared at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held at the New Jersey Stadium in the United States on the 19th (local time). This marks the first time a halftime performance has been held at a World Cup final.

Following the performance, BTS shared their thoughts through their agency, Big Hit Music, stating, "The World Cup is a tournament we have enjoyed watching since we were young, so it is an honor to stand on the first-ever halftime show stage at the final. We are happy to be able to perform for a good cause, shouting out love alongside wonderful artists and children, and it feels like a dream." They added, "We believe we were able to reach this stage thanks to the influence of ARMY all over the world. We are truly grateful to everyone who watched."

On this day, BTS performed their hit song "Dynamite," which topped the US Billboard main single chart, the "Hot 100." Notably, they added to the significance of the final by modifying some of the original lyrics to include football-themed phrases such as "kick the ball" and "a game of football."

The members delivered their performance on an "Earth Ball" shaped structure installed in the center of the stadium, conveying a message of harmony and solidarity that transcends borders and cultures.

In the latter part of the performance, BTS returned to the stage to join Coldplay, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Sesame Street, the Muppets, and the PS22 Chorus from a public school in Staten Island, New York, to perform "We Dance," a song Coldplay worked on for this World Cup, bringing the show to a grand finale.

This halftime show was produced by the international advocacy organization Global Citizen and was organized to promote the purpose of the "FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund." The fund was established to expand educational opportunities and sports accessibility for children in underserved regions around the world.

Meanwhile, BTS concluded their "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'" European tour at the Stade de France in Paris, France, on the 18th. They held a total of 10 performances across five cities—Madrid, Spain; Brussels, Belgium; London, UK; Munich, Germany; and Paris, France—attracting approximately 717,000 spectators. They will continue their North American tour at MetLife Stadium in New York on August 1–2.

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Actor Jang Young-nam has reunited with Andmarq, an agency that feels like home.

On July 16, Andmarq officially announced that they had signed an exclusive contract with actor Jang Young-nam. Having built deep trust while working together for a long time in the past, both sides have decided to walk the same path again after approximately two years. This decision was made possible by a deep understanding and strong bond that went beyond a simple business relationship.

Andmarq CEO Kwon Oh-hyun stated, "Good partners eventually meet again," and added, "Jang Young-nam is an actor with whom we have built deeper trust than anyone else during our time together. This reunion is more than just a contract; it is the result of our mutual trust being reconnected. We will provide our full support so that she can continue to encounter the best projects and characters."

Jang Young-nam has established herself as a top-tier actor who traverses film, television, and theater with solid acting skills and unparalleled screen presence. As she has received overwhelming support from the public and critics for her immersive performances and deep character interpretation regardless of the genre, attention is focused on the synergy she will create with Andmarq once again.

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Actor Jung Hoyeon has become the first Korean actor to grace the stage at the World Cup final. 

On July 19 (local time), she appeared at the pre-match event held just before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

As a global ambassador for Louis Vuitton, Jung Hoyeon participated in the trophy trunk ceremony alongside world-renowned tennis player Carlos Alcaraz before the start of the final. She is the first Korean actor to participate in an official event at a World Cup final.

The trophy trunk ceremony, in which Jung Hoyeon participated, is one of the most iconic moments of the World Cup final. It is an event where the championship trophy enters the pitch through the official trophy trunk crafted by Louis Vuitton before being revealed to the stadium.

Jung Hoyeon, who is currently meeting audiences in Korea through the movie "HOPE", has once again solidified her global influence by appearing on the stage of the world's largest sporting event.

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The three leads of "Lovers in Paris" promised to meet again.

On the July 19 broadcast of SBS "My Little Old Boy," Lee Dong-gun met with Kim Jung-eun for the first time in 20 years.

During the broadcast, the two stars, who were the leads of the drama "Lovers in Paris," reminisced about the show. Kim Jung-eun mentioned the ending, where it was revealed that everything was a novel written by the female lead, Taeyoung, which shocked the entire nation at the time. She said, "Many people were angry at me back then. They were angry asking why it was fake."

She continued, "Actually, I made excuses back then, but looking back now, if I were asked again, I would say I was wrong and apologize."

The two also recalled anecdotes involving the male lead, Park Shin-yang. Kim Jung-eun recalled, "This is the scene where senior actor Park Shin-yang sang 'Can I Love You,' but that song was decided suddenly. So, the senior actor didn't know the song well."

Kim Jung-eun added, "When we arrived on set, everyone was lying on the floor writing something. They were writing the prompter to be used when the senior actor sang," revealing the behind-the-scenes story of how they created the iconic scene with the help of a makeshift prompter.

Kim Jung-eun then asked Lee Dong-gun, "Weren't you a bit awkward with senior actor Park Shin-yang back then?" Lee Dong-gun replied, "To me at the time, he was such a perfect actor. It wasn't a role where I could say, 'Wow, I respect you so much.' So I focused on practice without even having time to get close, and I think that helped me a lot in my acting later," drawing attention. Hearing this, Kim Jung-eun also agreed that she received a lot of help in her acting from Park Shin-yang.

Kim Jung-eun then said, "But I was a bit angry because there was a scene where the two of you talked about what was good about Taeyoung. It was a scene where you were cutely criticizing her back and forth, but when I watched the broadcast, it was a mess with content that wasn't in the script. I was watching the broadcast and it felt strange, so I looked for the script, but there was no such story," questioning him about the ad-libs.

Lee Dong-gun revealed, "That was senior actor Park Shin-yang's idea. He wrote it all down for us to do," drawing attention.

After hearing this, Kim Jung-eun made a video call to Park Shin-yang, and for the first time in 20 years, the three leads of "Lovers in Paris" were captured in one frame.

Kim Jung-eun asked Park Shin-yang about the behind-the-scenes story of "Can I Love You." Park Shin-yang said, "I memorize it now," and added, "There was no song in the script. There was no song, and we decided to sing a song of our choice."

Kim Jung-eun asked why he chose a song he didn't even know the lyrics to, when he could have chosen his favorite song. Park Shin-yang explained the behind-the-scenes story of the song selection, saying, "I said I would sing 'My Way' because Han Ki-joo would sing it. But our staff was dead set against it. So we decided to have each person recommend 5 songs, and that song was finally chosen."

Kim Jung-eun then questioned them about the ad-lib scene between Lee Dong-gun and Park Shin-yang. Park Shin-yang tried to avoid answering, saying, "Hang up now." Kim Jung-eun asked, "They said you planned it all, what happened?"

Park Shin-yang said, "It's so hot here that I'm sweating, it's not that I'm nervous," and added, "Dong-gun laughed so much back then that we had an NG," pointing out that although he planned the ad-lib, Lee Dong-gun also agreed with it. Lee Dong-gun laughed and quickly smoothed things over, saying, "I did that because it was so different from the truth."

On this day, Kim Jung-eun also addressed the rumors that her husband looks a lot like Han Ki-joo, saying, "He does always wear glasses and suits."

Kim Jung-eun then revealed the story of her husband's proposal, saying, "My father-in-law passed away, so he suggested we visit the grave. So we went together, and he proposed there." Kim Jung-eun joked, "My husband told me later that when he asked me to marry him at my father-in-law's grave, I stayed still, but when he put a ring with a large stone on my finger, I shed tears," making everyone laugh.

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Pungja opened up about her struggles with a weight loss plateau.

On the July 19th episode of SBS's "My Little Old Boy," Pungja and Um Ji-yoon visited Han Hye-jin's home.

During the broadcast, Pungja mentioned she was hungry as soon as she entered Han Hye-jin's house. In response, Han Hye-jin teased her, saying, "Is the first thing you say as soon as you see me that you're hungry?"

Pungja replied, "I get hungry whenever I see you," to which Han Hye-jin retorted, "You've gained weight. You keep feeling hungry when you gain weight."

Pungja then shared her frustration, saying, "I'm not losing any more weight these days. I've hit a plateau. It's been two or three months now."

Having started her diet in February of last year, Pungja revealed she has lost 33kg over the past 1 year and 4 months, adding, "I've worked hard to lose it, but the number is still disappointing."

The "Mom-vengers" were amazed, commenting, "Her jawline is visible. Losing 33kg is like an elementary school student has come out of her."

Pungja continued to express her concerns, saying, "I've been in this plateau for about 3 months, and I haven't even lost 100 grams." Han Hye-jin advised, "You have to break what's called a set point to get the weight down."

Pungja replied, "If I could break it with sheer force, I would have already. It's driving me crazy." Han Hye-jin then shared her own diet expertise, noting, "It's really hard to break that. Usually, when a plateau hits, you have to go back to the most grueling exercise you've ever done," drawing attention.

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Lee Da-hae has shared some joyful news.

On the July 19th broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy," Lee Da-hae appeared as a special MC and drew attention.

On this day, Lee Da-hae announced her pregnancy after 3 years of marriage to Se7en. As this was her first broadcast appearance since the news of her pregnancy was revealed, Lee Da-hae said, "I am about 18 weeks along. The baby's nickname is Heaven, which combines 'Hae' from Lee Da-hae and 'ven' from Se7en."

Lee Da-hae, who also knows the gender of the baby, revealed that it is a girl and asked the panel of mothers, "They say the first daughter takes after the father. Is that really true?" The mothers replied, "It is often the case. You will see when you give birth," causing laughter.

When asked who she hopes the baby resembles, Lee Da-hae said, "I think it would be nice if she takes after my husband," to which Seo Jang-hoon responded, "Why are you worried? Both mom and dad are good-looking," drawing agreement from the others.

The show also revealed an AI-generated photo of the couple's future child. Everyone commented on how beautiful the virtual image was, saying, "She will be beautiful regardless of who she takes after."

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What was the final call time adjusted by the members through their missions?

On the July 19 broadcast of SBS "Running Man," the "Commute Yaho" race unfolded.

On this day, the members earned coins based on mission results and used them to choose between a product vending machine and a time vending machine to determine their call time for the following week.

With the tentative call time set at 4:30 AM, the members were given the chance to draw from the machines. Yu Jae-seok chose a product instead of time this time around.

He had hoped for a tablet PC, but what he drew was a "wak-ppu-ball." The production team asked, "Are you going to take that without hiding it?" to which Yu Jae-seok replied, "Why would I hide this?" with a bewildered expression, drawing laughter.

Kim Jong-kook also chose a product instead of time. However, he could not hide his disappointment after drawing a scalp care device. He used his remaining coins to draw for time.

Kim Jong-kook said, "There is never anything good at the lucky number 7. I think number 9 will be okay," and pressed the time vending machine. He looked happy as he checked the result, making viewers curious about what time he had drawn. Song Jihyo also drew for time, raising expectations for the adjusted call time.

After the drawing concluded, the call time for the following week was revealed. A whopping 10 hours were added, adjusting the call time to 14:30. With Kim Jong-kook drawing a plus 7 and Song Jihyo drawing a plus 3, the call time was decided for 2:30 PM. The members expressed their frustration at the awkward call time, saying, "This is the worst."

Then, for the final mission, another opportunity to choose arose. Kim Jong-kook chose a product without hesitation. He was disappointed once again after drawing a 5,000 KRW gift certificate.

Yu Jae-seok tried to persuade the members to choose time, saying, "There is very little chance of getting pure gold as a product." However, Yang Sechan and Song Jihyo were satisfied with the current call time, saying, "I am fine with the afternoon."

Yang Sechan chose a product once again. Aiming for a jackpot, he surprisingly drew half a don of pure gold and could not hide his joy, saying, "Oh my, I will work hard. Today's recording is so great. How much am I earning today?"

Even after returning, he could not manage his expression, and the fact that he had drawn half a don of pure gold was discovered. Kim Jong-kook, who had drawn a 5,000 KRW gift certificate, was furious, and the other members were tempted by the prospect of winning products.

With the appearance of the half don of pure gold, the members drew products one after another. Jee Seokjin drew premium nutritional supplements, and Song Jihyo drew a washer fluid and battery set.

HAHA, who felt the afternoon time was the worst as a parent, chose time. Ji Yeeun and Yu Jae-seok also chose time. As a result, the final call time was confirmed for 8:30 AM.

The time was finalized as HAHA drew a minus 2, Ji Yeeun drew a plus 1, and Yu Jae-seok drew a minus 5. Yu Jae-seok, an early bird, and HAHA, a parent, were greatly satisfied, while the other members could not hide their disappointment at the earlier-than-usual time, drawing attention.

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Yu Jae-seok has recommended Kim Jong-kook as the president of the Korea Football Association.

On the July 19 broadcast of SBS "Running Man," the "Work Commute" race took place.

On this day, the members earned coins based on the results of their missions and used them to choose between a product vending machine and a time vending machine to determine their commute time for the following week.

The commute time determined by the first mission result was 4:30 AM. The members expressed their dissatisfaction, saying, "If it is going to be like this, it would be better to have a negative result and get around 1 AM. 4 AM or 5 AM is the most awkward time."

Kim Jong-kook agreed, saying, "1 AM is perfect. I could play soccer, do my laundry, and then head out. It fits perfectly." The members advised him to skip soccer for at least one week, but Kim Jong-kook explained why he could not, saying, "I really cannot skip it. I wait all week for it."

Hearing this, Song Jihyo also told Kim Jong-kook, "You should have days off sometimes," to which Kim Jong-kook replied, "You take a break, you!" revealing his extraordinary affection for soccer.

Yu Jae-seok then said, "I nominate Kim Jong-kook as the president of the Korea Football Association," and Kim Jong-kook showed his confidence by saying, "I would definitely do it well."

Jee Seokjin also recommended Kim Jong-kook for the position, saying, "I guarantee it. You can trust him with it." Kim Jong-kook drew laughter by adding, “I would not even need to take 10 won in salary.”

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What will the members' commute time be next week?

On the episode of "Running Man" aired on SBS on the 19th, the "Commute Yaho" race took place.

On this day, the members earned coins based on their mission results and used them to choose between a prize vending machine and a time vending machine to determine their commute time for the following week.

Ji Ye-eun, Yang Sechan, and Yu Jae-seok were the first to choose from the machines. Tempting prizes such as a high-end tablet PC, half a don of pure gold, and premium liquor enticed the members.

Yang Sechan chose a prize without hesitation. The gift he obtained from the prize vending machine was a luxury body wash set. Yang Sechan cheered at the prize worth over 100,000 KRW and walked away with the item hidden inside his baggy pants.

However, he was immediately caught during a body search by the members, which brought laughter. Regarding Yang Sechan's choice, Yu Jae-seok said, "It is statistically difficult to get a prize I actually like. It is better to pick the time," and chose the time machine.

Yu Jae-seok pulled a plus 1, pushing his commute time from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM. However, the revealed commute time was 4:30 AM.

This was because Ji Ye-eun pulled a minus 2. Ji Ye-eun said, "I pressed the time button with good intentions, but it came out as a minus," looking dejected. However, the members joked, "You should have just picked a prize if it was going to be like this. At this hour, the camera might only come for 3 minutes," causing laughter.

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Why did an 80 billion won asset holder die from cyanide poisoning?

The July 18 broadcast of the SBS program "Unanswered Questions" tracked the secrets surrounding the death of an 80 billion won asset holder.

On March 28, 2020, a car accident occurred near the Seojinju IC on the Tongyeong-Daejeon Expressway. The vehicle collided with a roadside barrier, drove diagonally, hit the median strip, and came to a stop against the roadside barrier again.

The driver had no visible external injuries but was found unconscious and was rushed to the emergency room. However, the driver passed away about an hour after the accident.

The driver was 63-year-old Kim Young-sook, a successful entrepreneur with assets worth 80 billion won. While it initially appeared that Kim died in a tragic car accident, an autopsy revealed the cause of death to be cyanide poisoning.

With more than three times the lethal dose of cyanide detected in her system, the question remained: why did Kim, who was on her way from her home to a vacation villa in the countryside, die from cyanide?

A witness to the accident stated that they felt a sudden thirst and took a sip from a water bottle in the passenger seat. They testified that they immediately spat it out because it tasted like industrial wastewater, a taste they had never experienced before. Based on this, the police suspected murder, speculating that the water in the bottle had been diluted with cyanide.

The witness handed the suspicious liquid to a paramedic, who then passed it to the hospital. The hospital staff delivered it to the family of Park, the victim's prospective daughter-in-law, who was at the hospital at the time. Park's mother later claimed to have discarded it.

The police analyzed CCTV footage from when Kim left her home and suspected that Park had placed the water bottle in Kim's vehicle. A search of Kim's home led to the discovery of cyanide in a tea container, a Japanese digestive medicine container, and Kim's handbag. Furthermore, Park's DNA and partial fingerprints were found on the tea and medicine containers, leading the police to identify Park as the primary suspect.

Before it was revealed that Kim had died of cyanide poisoning, Park had told Kim's son that she possessed cyanide, which she claimed to have obtained from a jewelry store. She had asked the son to keep this a secret.

However, after the cause of Kim's death was determined, the son recalled this conversation and reported it to the police. Contrary to what she had told Kim's son, Park denied ever making such a statement during police questioning. She even suggested that, given the circumstances and motive, Kim's son was more likely to be the real culprit.

Nevertheless, the police forwarded the case to the prosecution, charging Park with murder based on circumstantial evidence. In the first trial held last November, Park was acquitted.

The court did not accept the testimony of Kim's son and judged that the motive for the crime was insufficient. Additionally, the court determined that the DNA and fingerprints found on the cyanide containers in the residence could have been transferred during the police search, as officers did not have gloves and instead used plastic gloves found in the home, potentially causing cross-contamination.

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Will So Jisub be able to reunite with his daughter, Minji, after completing his new mission?

On the July 18th broadcast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated", the story followed Agent Kim as he took on a new assignment.

The episode revealed that Agent Kim's repatriation to North Korea was a test orchestrated by Captain Jang. Captain Jang told him, "I have decided to use you once more, solely for the benefit of South Korea," and assigned him a new mission.

Captain Jang added, "If you succeed in this mission, I will make you a free man again. Your daughter, too. With a new identity."

Agent Kim, who agreed to take on the new mission assigned by Captain Jang, requested the release of Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol. He was confused to learn that the North Korean official he had to protect was Ri Eung-ryeong.

Agent Kim fled after escaping the North Korean soldiers pursuing Ri Eung-ryeong. He concluded that there must be an internal mole, as the safe house had been exposed too easily. He instructed Jeong Sang-ah, "Do not tell anyone until I contact you again. Not the Special Task Bureau, and not Captain Jang."

Joo Gang-chan, who was hunting Agent Kim out of anger for being outsmarted, contacted North Korean soldiers and used them to try and capture him. The Prime Minister contacted Captain Jang, who then ordered the Special Task Bureau to pursue Agent Kim.

Agent Kim intentionally went to the city center, where he met Park Jin-cheol and Seong Han-su. They were relieved to see each other and checked on one another's well-being.

At that moment, Ri Eung-ryeong appeared. Seeing the three men, Ri Eung-ryeong remarked, "Well, well, who is this? If it isn't the enemies of the Republic. You were such a headache back then, but it is quite reassuring to see you again here in South Korea."

Seong Han-su and Park Jin-cheol, upon learning that Agent Kim's final mission was to protect Ri Eung-ryeong, offered to help. However, Agent Kim told them not to worry about it, saying he would move once it got dark.

Just then, the Special Task Bureau stormed in. Ddang-gang-aji looked at them and mocked, "We have two North Koreans here. Is this a North-South joint team?" He then added, "You need to go back to your hometown."

Confused by the situation, Agent Kim asked what was going on. Ddang-gang-aji replied, "Can't you tell? We're taking down the commies. I never liked you from the start. This operation, and you, too."

He then threatened Agent Kim by holding Minji hostage, saying, "Your mission has failed," leaving viewers curious about what will happen next.

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So Jisub rescued MINJI and surrendered.

On the July 17 episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated," the story followed Agent Kim as he returned home with MINJI.

On this day, Agent Kim and his friends rescued MINJI from the Special Task Bureau. While heading home, they were kidnapped by mysterious men. Joo Kang-chan, who did not know the true identity of Agent Kim, had ordered them to be brought to him.

Agent Kim and his friends systematically neutralized Joo Kang-chan's henchmen. After learning their identities, Agent Kim headed to the villa where Joo Kang-chan was holding MINJI captive.

Agent Kim asked his friends to look after MINJI, stating that he had unfinished business with Joo Kang-chan. Upon facing Agent Kim, Joo Kang-chan said, "I heard Manager Nam was taken down, so I thought it was some kind of trap or trick, but it wasn't. That is some impressive skill."

To this, Agent Kim asked, "Between the attempted cover-ups and the kidnapping, aren't you ashamed as a father?" Joo Kang-chan retorted, "I only did what I had to do as a father. We are no different. You also exercised all the power you had without seeing anything else just to find your daughter, and some people might have died in the process. Were you ashamed as a father then?"

Joo Kang-chan continued to mock Agent Kim, saying, "I will make you a good offer. Let's bury our bad blood and work under me. Would 100 million won a month be enough?" He added, "It is a sin for parents to be incompetent. What is the difference between having children when you have no ability and animals breeding? That is not parenting, it is abuse. Think carefully. What kind of father you will be for your daughter. I am showing you and your daughter mercy."

Hearing this, Agent Kim replied, "While coming here, I thought about what I should do with you. Now it is clear. For MINJI's sake, I will eliminate you," and proceeded to assault Joo Kang-chan.

Agent Kim persistently pursued and assaulted the fleeing Joo Kang-chan. However, at that moment, MINJI stopped him. Agent Kim ceased his rampage and said, "If you want to live, beg my daughter for forgiveness. With all your heart."

Joo Kang-chan then knelt before MINJI and Agent Kim, pleading, "I am sorry. I will apologize on behalf of our Hye-ri. Please forgive me with the same heart you have for raising your own daughter."

MINJI said, "Please turn yourself in, both you and Hye-ri," and Agent Kim looked at her with a satisfied expression before they returned home together.

Agent Kim celebrated MINJI's belated birthday. He then prepared for his separation from MINJI, as he had decided to surrender as promised to the Special Task Bureau.

MINJI asked, "Can't you just run away? If it is you, Dad, you could easily run away." Agent Kim shared his story, saying, "MINJI, I came from North Korea. I lived a very dangerous and rough life, but I changed after meeting your mother. I wondered if even someone like me could live a normal life."

When MINJI asked when they could meet again, Agent Kim predicted their future, saying, "I don't know. Maybe a very long time? Or perhaps we might not be able to see each other at all."

MINJI comforted him, saying, "Come back. I will wait. You can come back. You are my dad, so you can come back. I can wait alone. And I am not alone. You are not alone either, because you have me. I am okay. I can really, truly wait for you bravely on my own."

Agent Kim stated his conditions for surrender, asking the commander of the Cheonsan Unit to guarantee MINJI's safety. The commander accepted his conditions, saying, "Don't worry. I am a four-star general of the Republic of Korea."

Meanwhile, the end of the broadcast showed South Korean soldiers contemplating how to handle Agent Kim. Then, a scene was revealed where Agent Kim, having woken up from his sleep, was greeted by a North Korean soldier saying, "Welcome back to your homeland, 66," raising curiosity about what will unfold next.

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We tracked the day of the demolition of the Japanese Government-General of Korea building.

On the 16th, the SBS program "Tails of Tales" shed light on the day the Japanese Government-General building was demolished.

In the summer of 1995, 50,000 people gathered around the Gwanghwamun area. Although it was one of the hottest days of the year, no one complained or expressed irritation. What they were waiting for was the demolition of the spire of the Japanese Government-General building, a symbol of Japanese imperialism.

Although many had waited for this moment, the demolition was not a smooth process. At the time, opinions for and against the demolition were sharply divided, and at one point, the opposition to the demolition even held a majority.

Arguments against the demolition included the idea of preserving it as evidence of Japanese atrocities to serve as a lesson from a shameful history, as well as concerns over using taxpayer money for such a massive project when tearing down a building would not erase the painful past.

Additionally, there were opinions to preserve the building as it was a symbolic structure of modern Korean history that had changed owners four times over 70 years.

However, the president at the time, Kim Young-sam, was firm. Upon taking office, he ordered the prompt demolition of the Japanese Government-General building.

President Kim Young-sam argued for the demolition, stating, "While cultural assets should be preserved, can a symbol of national humiliation truly be considered a cultural asset?" and added, "Reforms cannot be achieved without setting history straight."

The Japanese Government-General building was a space deeply rooted in the intentions of Japanese imperialism, clearly designed to show the Korean people what Japan wanted them to see.

Above all, the building was constructed to block the view of Gyeongbokgung Palace, a symbol of the Joseon Dynasty, which sparked anger as it appeared to be an attempt to sever the history of Korea.

The construction took 11 years and cost 180 billion won. The building was created by exploiting the labor of Koreans and using Korean materials. It was a case of forcing Koreans to build the headquarters of their own colonial rule. Furthermore, Japan committed shameless acts to secure the massive construction costs, such as selling off Korean cultural assets.

For example, Seonwonjeon, where the portraits of Joseon kings were enshrined and ancestral rites were held, was sold off to be used as a kitchen and storage for a temple honoring Ito Hirobumi. In this process, Gyeongbokgung Palace was continuously damaged; out of 509 buildings that existed before the Japanese colonial period, only 36 remained after the period, meaning over 90 percent of the buildings were sold or demolished.

Japan even removed Gwanghwamun because it blocked the front of the Japanese Government-General building. They also designed the building so that its central axis was misaligned with that of Gyeongbokgung Palace, attempting to erase the legitimacy of the Korean people.

If the axis was tilted by 3.75 degrees, it pointed toward Namsan, where the Joseon Shrine, which enshrined Japanese deities, was located at the time. When viewed from above, the Japanese Government-General building looked like the Chinese character for "sun" (日), which represented Japan. This raised questions about whether it was Japan's true intention to stamp a "sun" seal in the very heart of Korea.

Despite this history of humiliation, even after the demolition was decided and the spire was removed first, the demolition did not proceed for a year. There were many tasks that needed to be completed before the full demolition.

In particular, the Japanese Government-General building was being used as the National Museum of Korea at the time. Moving the many artifacts without damage was a daunting task. A temporary relocation to the National Palace Museum of Korea, located 50 meters away, was decided, but for the officials who valued the artifacts more than their own lives, moving them was the most difficult challenge in the world.

During this process, something shocking was discovered in the basement of the Japanese Government-General building. A detention facility was found with iron doors as thick as 14cm. This space, which included locks on the outside and observation windows, served as evidence of the system Japan used to rule Korea. Traces of torture found throughout the space once again ignited public anger.

After the demolition was decided, Japanese people flocked to Korea to see the building before it disappeared. They made outrageous remarks, saying things like, "I miss those days; why destroy such a historically valuable building?"

In particular, the Japanese Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications sparked public outrage with his remarks, stating, "Japan did many good things for Korea through the annexation. The change of names was not forced."

In response, President Kim Young-sam countered, "I will fix the manners of the Japanese." He made his position clear, stating, "There is no reason for me to show tolerance regarding history."

As time passed, 11 months after the removal of the spire, the full-scale demolition began. The Japanese Government-General building was dismantled layer by layer and disappeared from the world forever on November 13, 1996.

Gwanghwamun Plaza has now become the most symbolic space in the Republic of Korea. If the Japanese Government-General building were still there, would it hold the same meaning it does today?

History was rewritten after the Japanese Government-General building vanished. Could the destruction on August 15, 1995, be considered a constructive destruction that allowed the Republic of Korea to be reborn?

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Kwon Ye-chan has been crowned the most popular contestant of season 2.

On the episode of the SBS show "Match To Marry: With Parents 2" that aired on the 16th, the mothers of the male contestants introduced their sons.

During the broadcast, the mothers took turns introducing their sons. Lee In-kwon, born in 1990 and 37 years old, is currently a 9-year veteran SBS announcer.

When asked about the trend of announcers going freelance, Lee In-kwon honestly replied, "There are still many things I haven't done at the company and many people I want to work with, so I haven't given it much thought." He also drew attention by stating that he wants a marriage partner who will be unconditionally on his side and someone who will trust him blindly.

As expected, Kwon Ye-chan was revealed to be a lawyer. He mentioned that he is currently serving as a public service worker at the Gwangju High Prosecutors' Office and is scheduled to work at a law firm in Gangnam in two months.

Kim Dong-young, born in 1993 and 34 years old, revealed that he works in sales for a pharmaceutical company and is based in Busan. Living in Gimhae, he expressed confidence regarding long-distance relationships, saying, "I can go anywhere if I know where the 38th parallel is."

Kang Shin-woo, born in 1992 and 35 years old, is an Oriental medicine doctor. He shared that he runs a clinic near Gyodae Station, received a 6-year scholarship at Dongguk University's College of Oriental Medicine, and was even offered a professor position at a university hospital after completing his doctorate, which drew interest.

He also mentioned that he currently raises a 35kg Golden Retriever and stated that his biggest wish is to meet a woman who can cherish and love his pet like family.

Moon Seong-mo, born in 1992 and 35 years old, revealed that he is a professional golfer currently working as a freelancer. His mother introduced him by saying, "He is currently preparing to buy his own home. His spending is not high, so he is financially stable, but he spends without hesitation for his family," noting that he is building his career through golf lessons, advertisements, events, and modeling.

After all the male contestants were introduced, the panelists predicted that Kwon Ye-chan and Kang Shin-woo would be the most popular among the mothers. They also expected that the favorability toward announcer Lee In-kwon would rise.

Following the introductions, the mothers of the female contestants made their date selections. The results were largely in line with everyone's expectations. The mothers of Ahn Do-yoon, Yang Ha-yoon, and Choi Jung-yoon chose the lawyer, Kwon Ye-chan. Meanwhile, the mothers of Kim Da-hye and Lee Kang-hyun chose the Oriental medicine doctor, Kang Shin-woo.

The realistic mothers preferred men with stable professional careers as partners for their daughters. Watching the mothers flock to the professional men, the panelists empathized with their choices, saying, "They should have studied hard. It is exactly as we thought, without a single error. They are choosing them because they genuinely want them to be their sons-in-law, without any pretense."

Kwon Ye-chan, who became the most popular contestant of season 2, enjoyed dates with three women. Yang Ha-yoon, whose interest in Kwon Ye-chan grew due to realistic concerns about long-distance dating with Kim Dong-young, asked if the three women Kwon Ye-chan previously mentioned as having an interest in were the three currently present.

Kwon Ye-chan avoided a direct answer, saying, "Almost everyone is here." Throughout the date, he made a constant effort to take care of all three women equally. Seeing Kwon Ye-chan even distribute the conversation time evenly, Seo Jang-hoon praised him, saying, "He is a very excellent MC. He has to keep paying attention, and he is handling it like a lawyer."

The straightforward Kang Shin-woo enjoyed a 2-on-1 date with Kim Da-hye, whom he had been eyeing, and a new partner, Lee Kang-hyun. Kang Shin-woo had previously stated during his self-introduction that there was only one woman he was interested in. In response, Lee Kang-hyun honestly said, "To be honest, I was worried about whether it was right for me to be here today."

Kang Shin-woo explained, "I tend to be the type to consistently push forward with a choice once I make it. However, I haven't completely closed my heart. I just spoke honestly earlier because I had to express my feelings at that moment."

Afterward, Lee Kang-hyun bombarded Kang Shin-woo with questions. Kang Shin-woo remarked, "It felt like a pressure interview because she was asking questions as if she were interrogating me, so it was difficult. It was my first time eating with a woman I like and a woman I don't, so it was very uncomfortable," raising curiosity about whether there is room in his heart for someone other than Kim Da-hye.

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Contestants who received zero votes found comfort in each other.

On the July 16 broadcast of the SBS program "Match To Marry: With Parents 2," the mothers of the male contestants introduced their sons.

During the episode, the mothers of the female contestants chose who they wanted to date their daughters after the men were introduced. All the attention went to Kwon Ye-chan and Kang Shin-woo, while Lee In-kwon, Kim Dong-young, and Moon Sung-mo received zero votes.

Lee In-kwon shared his feelings, saying, "I felt like I wouldn't want to go to work when this airs. I am actually fine, but the moment I saw my mother trying to force a smile, that was the hardest part."

Lee In-kwon's mother honestly added, "Mothers of our generation still seem to want to pair their daughters with professionals like doctors or lawyers. As a mother, I understand that feeling."

Kim Dong-young appeared calm, mentioning that he had somewhat expected the outcome. Moon Sung-mo also commented, "My academic background is not as strong as the other contestants, and my job is not as stable. I think the mothers were likely swayed after hearing about the others' professions."

As the contestants moved for their dates, the men who received zero votes gathered in one place. Moon Sung-mo appeared wearing a revealing sleeveless shirt, which drew complaints from Lee In-kwon.

Kim Dong-young then joked to Moon Sung-mo, "Brother, you should have gone to 'Single's Inferno', not here," bringing laughter to the group.

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The male contestants have been introduced.

On the episode of the SBS program "Match To Marry: With Parents 2" that aired on the 16th, the mothers of the male contestants introduced their sons.

During the broadcast, Kwon Ye-chan's mother introduced her son. It was revealed that Kwon Ye-chan, born in 1993 and 34 years old, is a 3rd-year lawyer, just as many had expected.

In response, Seo Jang-hoon said, "Didn't I say from the beginning that he was a professional, like a lawyer or an accountant? You can tell by the way he talks," expressing his satisfaction.

Kwon Ye-chan also drew attention by mentioning that he received a full scholarship throughout his four years at Sungkyunkwan University, stands 188cm tall, and claimed that his appearance is reasonably handsome.

His mother continued, "He grew up in a harmonious and happy family, receiving plenty of love from his parents without any hardships. He also currently owns a home in Yongsan," which drew admiration from the mothers of the female contestants.

Kwon Ye-chan, who enjoys a flashy style, and his mother both expressed their hope that his future spouse would be a fellow Christian.

Furthermore, Kwon Ye-chan's mother stated, "If my son gets married, I will work hard as a mother-in-law. I am sincere," adding, "I don't even have the intention of treating my daughter-in-law like a daughter," setting conditions that would satisfy the women listening.

The panelists laughed and remarked, "It is an introduction that could steal the hearts of both the women and their mothers. He has captivated both the daughters and the mothers."

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