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Yoon Suk-min's wife Kim Soo-hyun revealed the real reason she gets even angrier because of her husband.

On the October 13 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny" (hereafter "You're my destiny"), the daily life of married couple Yoon Suk-min and Kim Soo-hyun was revealed.

On this day, Yoon Suk-min invited former baseball players and current commentators Lee Taek-keun, Jeong Keun-woo, and Hwang Jae-gyun over to give them pet lizards. Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun caught everyone's eye by preparing food for them.

Looking at the tteokbokki Kim Soo-hyun was making, Hwang Jae-gyun was shocked and asked if it was really meant for them to eat. Cooking tteokbokki in a large stockpot on an extraordinary scale, Kim Soo-hyun surprised everyone by serving the seafood tteokbokki on buffet platters. The cold udon salad also drew attention for its unbelievable portion size for five people.

Seeing this later, Yoon Suk-min drew laughter by saying, "I sold a 50,000 won lizard, but you're serving a 500,000 won meal?"

Looking at the five servings arranged on buffet dishes, Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "Let's set a date sometime." To this, Yoon Suk-min drew laughter by replying, "Just let us know a week in advance. It takes three hours just for one tteokbokki dish, so one week should be enough."

Yoon Suk-min's colleagues were full of admiration as they ate the dishes Kim Soo-hyun prepared. Lee Taek-keun in particular praised the meal, saying, "You should sell this. It's the perfect snack to go with drinks." However, Yoon Suk-min drew attention with a tsundere-like assessment, remarking, "It's edible."

On this day, Yoon Suk-min's colleagues engaged in a debate comparing the handsome Lee Taek-keun with the less photogenic Yoon Suk-min. When Yoon Suk-min claimed that he was once voted a handsome baseball player, his wife drew laughter with a cool evaluation, saying, "You were never the best-looking."

At this, Jeong Keun-woo asked, "If you had to choose in your next life between a funny and unattractive man and a handsome man, what would you do?"

Kim Soo-hyun then drew bursts of laughter by replying, "I've never dated a handsome man, but from what I hear around me, people say if someone is handsome, just looking at his face calms your anger. But I get even angrier." In response, Yoon Suk-min understood his wife, saying, "So that's why you got angrier," while Jeong Keun-woo took it a step further and caused bursts of laughter by adding, "My wife doesn't stop getting angry either. Once she gets angry, it lasts for two days and one night."

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a preview showed actor Kang Shin-il, in his 47th year in the industry, and his wife Oh Su-mi joining the show as a new couple.

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The "Whenever Friends" cleared every stage of their mission.

On the October 13 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible," actors Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young appeared as guest "Whenever Friends."

On this day, the Whenever Friends and the MCs celebrated successfully clearing stage three of their first mission. They then headed to a nearby Pyongyang cold noodle restaurant recommended by Nam Ji-hyun.

As an alumna who knew every corner of the campus, Nam Ji-hyun drew attention by acting as a one-day ambassador for Sogang University, rivaling Yoo Yeonseok's Sejong University pride.

Nam Ji-hyun, who started as a child actor and is now in her 22nd year in the industry, surprised everyone by revealing her unique debut story. Sharing the behind-the-scenes tale, she stated, "I came from 'Jeonpa Gyeonmunrok.' There was a segment called 'The Age of Innocence' where little kids came out to present quiz questions. A drama director saw me on that show, reached out, and that is how I began acting."

Kim Jae-young, who confessed that he was on the heavier side during his youth, shared, "I started modeling late. I lost about 30 kg before my debut." When Kim Jae-young mentioned that he was fortunate enough to transition into acting afterward, Yu Jae-seok praised his visuals once more, saying, "People always recognize someone with good looks."

Entering the cold noodle restaurant without waiting and eagerly enjoying their meal down to the boiled meat slices, the four decided to draw green onion shreds, with the person pulling the longest piece paying for the meal.

Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok were exempted one after the other, leaving the contest between the two Whenever Friends. After a close duel, Nam Ji-hyun lost.

Nam Ji-hyun coolly covered the bill, saying, "When else would I get a chance to treat everyone?" Yu Jae-seok then bought coffee and dessert, creating a heartwarming moment.

The MCs and the Whenever Friends went on to clear stage three of the second mission as well. The success brought a warm atmosphere, especially highlighted by the active role of Kim Jae-young, who had not been able to shine in the previous mission.

Meanwhile, a preview shown at the end of the broadcast depicted the full story behind Yu Jae-seok canceling a shoot for the first time in 36 years.

Yu Jae-seok raised curiosity for the upcoming broadcast as he bowed his head to apologize and promised a gracious day toward everyone, explaining, "My throat hurt, so I was worried it might be COVID-19 and canceled the shoot, but after visiting the hospital, I was completely fine."

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Yoon Suk-min revealed his dream.

On "You're my destiny," Yoon Suk-min shared, "My dream is to install a large vivarium in the living room," showing how deeply he has fallen for the charm of lizards.

On the October 13 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny Season 2 - You Are My Destiny" (hereinafter "You're my destiny"), the daily life of married couple Yoon Suk-min and Kim Soo-hyun was revealed.

During the broadcast, Yoon Suk-min visited a reptile shop with his wife to look at lizards, which he loves. He marveled as he looked at a large vivarium installed inside the shop.

Revealing that installing a large vivarium in the family living room is his dream, he told his wife, "I'll give it to you as a birthday present." He then joked, "Even if we charge the kids' friends an admission fee of 1,000 won each, we'll make our money back," drawing bursts of laughter.

Throughout the day, Yoon Suk-min's eyes sparkled at the sight of various lizards. In particular, when a rare lizard of the same species as the one he currently raises appeared, he drew attention as he could not take his eyes off it, remarking, "It's really pretty."

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Song Jin Woo introduced his maternal uncle, who commands an extraordinary presence.

On the October 13 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny," the daily life of married couple Song Jin Woo and Minami was revealed.

On this day, Song Jin Woo went with his wife, Minami, to visit his maternal uncle, Lee Dong-jun. Lee Dong-jun is a former taekwondo athlete and an actor in his 40th year in the industry. Notably, he drew attention as it was revealed that he has recently also been active as a singer following the release of a trot track.

The broadcast that day also revealed a celebratory performance from Song Jin Woo's wedding that had an extraordinary level of energy. As his uncle Lee Dong-jun sang, Song's mother and maternal aunts could not hide their overflowing excitement.

At this, Seo Jang-hoon asked, "Did you ask your uncle to sing the celebratory song?" Song Jin Woo drew laughter by replying, "I never asked him at all. I kept it simple and only asked a friend, but after my friend finished singing the celebratory song, my uncle strode up onto the stage and sang two of his own songs before leaving."

Song Jin Woo had also prepared a Chuseok gift for Lee Dong-jun that day. Complimenting them, Lee Dong-jun said, "Isn't this Minami's good taste?" Song Jin Woo then caught everyone's attention by saying, "Actually, Minami is extremely nervous right now," explaining that she felt intimidated by Lee Dong-jun's commanding presence.

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Nam Ji-hyun revealed her college major.

On the October 13 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible," actors Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young appeared as "gap friends."

On this day, Nam Ji-hyun expressed her excitement about the gap mission starting at her alma mater, Sogang University. When Nam Ji-hyun introduced herself as part of the class of '14 in Sogang University's psychology department, Yoo Yeonseok began to say, "Psychology majors usually...," and Nam Ji-hyun burst into laughter.

Yoo Yeonseok asked why she was laughing, and Nam Ji-hyun said, "I thought you were going to say we see right through people." Yu Jae-seok then chimed in, "When you tell people you're in the psychology department, don't they ask, 'What do you think I'm feeling right now?'"

Nam Ji-hyun laughed and replied, "That's right. And the thing I hear most often is, 'Guess what I'm thinking right now.' Even though I don't know anything at all." In response, the MCs asked her to guess their state of mind, but Nam Ji-hyun shut down further conversation by saying, "I don't know. It's too difficult," drawing laughter.

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Yu Jae-seok marveled at Kim Jae-young's long hair.

On the October 13 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible," actors Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young appeared as "gap friends."

Yu Jae-seok was delighted by the appearance of Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young on that day. In particular, Yu Jae-seok drew attention by bringing up his beloved close friend Joo Woo-jae, noting that Kim Jae-young is "Joo Woo-jae's friend."

He then expressed admiration for Kim Jae-young's long hairstyle, saying, "As expected, handsome men wear long hair. Only handsome men can pull off long hair."

At this, Yoo Yeonseok asked Yu Jae-seok if he had ever tried long hair. Yu Jae-seok replied, "No," adding, "Usually, people see handsome men and try to copy their long hair, but many end up quitting before it even gets long."

He continued to admire Kim Jae-young's looks, stating, "For long hair to look good, having strong visuals makes it come alive much more," leaving Kim Jae-young flustered by the continuous praise.

Kim Jae-young revealed that he had told his close friend Joo Woo-jae about guesting on the show. Kim Jae-young shared, "We talked yesterday, and he told me to just go and take it easy." To this, Yu Jae-seok chided his beloved friend, saying, "Even though he couldn't take it easy himself," while Yoo Yeonseok added, "When he came on, he wasn't treated like a guest at all before leaving," drawing laughter.

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Actor Lee Je-hoon poses as he attends a beauty brand photo call event held in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 13.

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Singer and actor HWANG MINHYUN poses at a beauty brand photo call event held on the afternoon of October 13 in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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DAHYUN of the group TWICE strikes a pose while attending a beauty brand photo wall event held in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 13.

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Actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., a character with cerebral palsy in the American television series "Breaking Bad," has passed away. He was 34 years old.

U.S. entertainment outlet TMZ reported on October 12 (local time) that RJ Mitte died at his home in Texas, and that law enforcement authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Actor Bryan Cranston, who played RJ Mitte's "TV father" in "Breaking Bad," posted a tribute on his Instagram account that same day.

Cranston recalled, "I am in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, who was my lovely son in 'Breaking Bad,' has passed away." He continued, "RJ Mitte was cast as Walter Jr. at the age of 14, and although he was born with cerebral palsy, he never once used it as an excuse and carried out the tight filming schedule with sheer determination. He always listened to the advice that Anna Gunn and I, his TV parents, gave him, but like a true teenager, he would playfully ignore it and learn by facing things head-on. Although he was one of the leads in a hit drama, he was still just a kid."

Cranston also noted that when they first began filming the pilot in February 2007, RJ Mitte was an unpolished boy, but he watched him gradually grow into a wonderful actor. Cranston added that Mitte used his experience from the series to speak out on behalf of actors with disabilities and served as the head of a charity supporting the disability community.

Cranston expressed his affection, writing, "Just a few weeks ago, we were texting back and forth trying to make plans for lunch. I do not know if that lunch would have changed his future. But I only know that I loved him, and that I enjoyed the time we spent together both while the drama was airing and after the interest in 'Breaking Bad' had cooled down. I will miss you, son."

RJ Mitte became widely known for playing Walter Jr., the son of protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), in the AMC drama "Breaking Bad," which aired from 2008 to 2013. As an actor who actually has cerebral palsy, he went on to actively work as an advocate promoting representation for actors with disabilities in Hollywood

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Lotte Cultureworks (CEO Kim Jong-yul) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lotte Entertainment Vietnam and Japan's leading film and content company TOEI Company, Ltd. to jointly develop and produce Vietnamese films.

The agreement was established to combine the content business capabilities of the three companies across Korea, Vietnam, and Japan, building a foundation of cooperation for co-producing Vietnamese films and discovering new business opportunities in the global market. Under the agreement, the three companies will seek diverse business opportunities, including the joint development and production of Vietnamese films as well as investment and distribution cooperation both in Vietnam and the global market. They also plan to explore producing Vietnamese-language films through licensing and adapting intellectual property (IP) owned by each company.

Lotte Entertainment Vietnam is a local film investment and distribution company that has established its presence in the Vietnamese film industry by presenting local box office.

Currently, the company is preparing various local film projects, including "Sister Sister 3," "The Last Island," and "The Last Bullet." In addition, it is pursuing the development of content across various genres, such as "Saigon Oppa" (working title), directed by Park Gyu-tae of the film "6/45," and the feature-length animation "Thanh Giong," inspired by traditional Vietnamese folklore.

TOEI is a leading Japanese film and visual content company with a history of over 70 years, operating extensive businesses including the production and distribution of film and television content. It has participated in the production of globally renowned animations such as "Dragon Ball," "One Piece," and "Slam Dunk," as well as diverse content including "Kamen Rider" and "Super Sentai."

Kim Jong-yul, CEO of Lotte Cultureworks, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with TOEI on various projects currently under development with local creators in Vietnam. We hope this agreement will serve as a meaningful starting point for trilateral cooperation between Korea, Vietnam, and Japan, expanding our collaboration into diverse global business sectors."

Kim Jin-geun, head of Lotte Entertainment Vietnam, stated, "Vietnam is one of the most closely watched markets in Asia, powered by a young audience demographic and a rapidly growing local film industry. Through our collaboration with TOEI, we will add new possibilities to Vietnam's diverse stories and strive to help local films reach a broader global audience."

Yoshimura Fumio, CEO of TOEI, said, "It is meaningful to collaborate based on the close relationships that Lotte Cultureworks and Lotte Entertainment Vietnam have built locally. We hope this partnership will lay the groundwork for long-term cooperation and introduce Vietnam's outstanding IP and visual content to the global market."

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Representative Lim O-kyeong of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee hosted a press conference on October 12 at the National Assembly Communication Building to urge the passage of a Copyright Act amendment for the fair compensation of K-content creators.

The proposed amendment introduces a new "right to claim fair compensation," which allows creators to demand reasonable compensation for profits generated from the use of their works, even after transferring the rights required for exploitation.

Explaining the legislative intent, Representative Lim O-kyeong stated, "Even when works like 'Squid Game' achieve worldwide success, creators who cannot secure special agreements receive nothing in return, and the current structure makes it extremely difficult to enter into such special terms in the first place," adding that the bill was proposed to establish a clear legal basis.

The Creators' Coalition for Fair Compensation in K-Content (abbreviated as the "Creators' Coalition"), composed of six organizations including the Writers Guild of Korea and the Directors Guild of Korea, joined the press conference to state that buyout contract practices by global streaming platforms such as Netflix leave writers, directors, producers, and actors excluded from sharing in the profits of their works' success.

Screenwriter Park Hae-young, who penned dramas such as "My Mister" and "My Liberation Notes", pointed out that global streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus demand contracts requiring the transfer of all copyrights, sharing the reality that creators are unfairly stripped of their intellectual property rights.

Song Young-woong, president of the Korea Broadcasting Performers Rights Association, shared that the organization requested negotiations with Netflix but received no response, highlighting the lack of a legal basis to bring global streaming platforms to the negotiating table as a serious issue. Regarding this, Moon Hyun-sung, copyright committee chair of the Directors Guild of Korea, noted that in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, fair compensation for the use of works is guaranteed through laws or collective bargaining agreements, emphasizing, "Fair compensation is the international standard."

Kang Ho-jun, president of the Association of Korean Independent Television Producers, pointed out the disparity between compensation systems in music and video, noting that while composers and lyricists receive royalties whenever music is streamed, video creators receive no compensation for the continued exploitation of their works.

Actor Lim Ho highlighted the difficult living conditions of creators, revealing that the average annual appearance fee for broadcast performers is 7.58 million won. Baek Jae-ho, president of the Association of Korean Independent Film & Video, stressed that fair compensation is essential for creators to continue making quality content, emphasizing that this Copyright Act amendment is a livelihood bill supporting the survival of creators.

Representative Lim O-kyeong expressed her commitment to advancing the bill, stating, "I will stand with them until the day a legal foundation is established to protect the rights of K-content creators, who are the core pillar of a sustainable K-culture ecosystem." The Creators' Coalition urged the National Assembly to swiftly pass the amendment and called on the government to lend its support so that the K-video industry can grow while ensuring creators receive fair compensation.

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Director Park Hoon-jung's new film "Tristes Tropiques" has confirmed its theatrical release for November 25 and unveiled its teaser poster and teaser trailer.

"Tristes Tropiques" tells the story of members belonging to the assassin organization "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 film from director Park Hoon-jung, the mastermind behind "New World," "The Witch," and "The Tyrant".

The fresh energy of actors Lee Shin-young and Park Yu-rim, chosen by director Park Hoon-jung, combined with the weighty presence of Kim Myung-min, one of South Korea's representative powerhouse actors, firmly anchors the center of the drama. Furthermore, veteran actor Park Hae-soo and a roster of leading Taiwanese actors including Lin Po-hung, Chen Yi-wen, and Wang Po-chieh have joined the ensemble, signaling an overwhelming acting synergy that crosses borders and languages.

The newly released teaser poster instantly commands attention through the contrast between someone's hand clutching a gun as if ready to pull the trigger at any moment and a bizarre masked figure revealed beyond it. Foreshadowing the bloody retribution sparked by uncontrollable suspicions blooming among the members, as well as the order shattered in the absence of the absolute ruler "Master" (Kim Myung-min), the mysterious aura permeating the entire poster maximizes tension.

"Tristes Tropiques" hits theaters on November 25. 

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Actor Han Ye-ri has been cast as the lead in the film "Room 1301 Knows" (literal translation).

"Room 1301 Knows" is a black comedy that follows people trying to conceal their own secrets and desires who fall into an irreversible situation, sparked by a mysterious incident in a suite room of a Seoul hotel. Production began filming in September and is currently underway.

In the film, Han Ye-ri plays Bang Mi-jin, a secretary to a ruling party lawmaker. After encountering an unexpected incident in a hotel room where a secret meeting was held, she is plunged into an uncontrollable situation as unforeseen figures begin to appear. As a character who keenly observes her surroundings to find a way out even during volatile moments, her ever-shifting emotions and hard-to-read inner thoughts are expected to heighten the film's suspense.

Han Ye-ri has demonstrated a broad acting spectrum across diverse works, including the films "As One", "Haemoo", "Worst Woman", "A Quiet Dream", "The Table", and "Minari". Having continually brought characters to life through her distinct interpretations regardless of genre or character type, she drew worldwide attention for her portrayal of the resilient yet delicate Monica in the film "Minari". 

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A media report has revealed that police forensic analysis found actor Kim Soo-hyun was not the person exchanging KakaoTalk messages with the late actor Kim Sae-ron in 2016, despite allegations previously made by YouTube channel Hover Lab and the bereaved family.

Citing details from the police investigation, entertainment news outlet Dispatch reported on October 13 that the sender of the 2016 KakaoTalk conversation—which Hover Lab and the family had claimed was an exchange between Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun—was actually celebrity "A," not Kim Soo-hyun.

In March of last year, Hover Lab CEO Kim Se-ui and Attorney Bu Ji-seok, the legal representative for the bereaved family, held a press conference and made public several KakaoTalk exchanges from 2016. In those messages, the person chatting with Kim Sae-ron sent texts suggestive of a romantic relationship, including, "When can I fall asleep holding you?" At the time, the bereaved family claimed the other party was Kim Soo-hyun and released image files containing Kim Soo-hyun's photo and name.

Police conducted an exhaustive investigation into nearly 200 KakaoTalk screenshots saved by Kim Sae-ron on N Cloud. While most of them were saved alongside the sender's name, about ten screenshots showed the chat partner as "Unknown," which included the controversial 2016 KakaoTalk messages. After comparing the "Unknown" chat logs with conversations showing real names and analyzing texting styles, police reportedly identified the sender as celebrity "A."

According to Dispatch, police conducted forensic examinations on devices used by Kim Sae-ron, including an iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone SE, and iPhone 13 mini, but found no material proving a romantic relationship with Kim Soo-hyun. On the iPhone 7 she used between 2017 and 2018, phone calls with Kim Soo-hyun occurred only three times. During that same period, she was found to have maintained close relationships with at least four men, and Kim Soo-hyun was not among them, the outlet reported.

Police have also reportedly secured a statement from an internal Hover Lab employee who claimed that prior to the press conference, "Kim Se-ui ordered that 'Unknown' be changed to 'Kim Soo-hyun.'"

Meanwhile, CEO Kim Se-ui has been detained and is currently on trial on charges including defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes (such as the distribution of photographs taken with cameras), intimidation, and attempted coercion. Prosecutors determined that Kim broadcast allegations regarding Kim Soo-hyun dating a minor more than 25 times, earning a total of 169.4 million won, which includes 115 million won in advertising revenue and 54.4 million won in viewer donations. 

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Actor Yoo Jae-myung makes a surprise confession in front of director Jang Hang-jun, revealing that his "dream is to be a film director."

Premiering on Thursday, October 15, SBS's new variety show "Maestro Jang" is a secret audition program where Jang Hang-jun—who was at times pathetic and at times servile, but more brilliant than anyone—sets out to cast top actors in his autobiographical film "Maestro Jang." Expectations are high for the witty, back-and-forth banter between director Jang Hang-jun and top stars.

With Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin appearing as the first guests, Yoo Jae-myung provokes Jang Hang-jun with an unexpected confession.

Yoo Jae-myung confesses, "This is the first time I'm revealing this, but my dream is to be a film director," adding with a meaningful smile, "I realized my dream because of Jang Hang-jun." To this, Kim Poong slyly retorted, "Do you mean, 'If Jang Hang-jun can do it, why couldn't I?' Is that what you're thinking?", drawing laughter.

Jang Hang-jun joked, "I'm glad Yoo Jae-myung didn't become a director. It would have just added another competitor." In response, Yoo Jae-myung offered flattering praise, placing Jang Hang-jun on par with world-renowned master director Martin Scorsese. While Jang Hang-jun showed satisfaction at Yoo Jae-myung's words, he followed up with a self-inflicted reality check, saying, "When people say I lack directing skills, I'm doubtful myself, so I can't laugh and it gets under my skin."

Meanwhile, production company CEO Song Eun-i revealed ambitious hopes, saying, "Jang Hang-jun's next project is aiming for Cannes and the Academy Awards," while also reportedly putting the brakes on Jang Hang-jun's runaway swagger, adding, "However, Jang Hang-jun needs to watch what he says."

SBS's new cinematic talk variety show "Maestro Jang" will premiere on Thursday, October 15, at 9:00 PM on SBS.

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Singer Ailee is making a fresh start with "Ailee Band."

Ailee Band will release their first single, "Feelings," on October 13 at 6 p.m. The track is in the modern rock genre. Marking 14 years since her debut, Ailee is opening a new chapter with a co-ed band that she personally planned and produced.

A nationwide tour will follow. Ticket sales will open on NOL TICKET on October 13 at 8 p.m. Ailee Band will kick off their solo concert tour, "I AM : WE ARE," on November 21 at NOL THEATER Hapjeong Dongyang Life Hall in Seoul. The tour is scheduled to take place across a total of four cities, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Daejeon.

Ailee Band recruited members through social media for the month of February and was formed after hundreds of applicants competed. Ailee personally watched and evaluated every applicant's video, sharing the selection process through the YouTube channel "Ailee Music." Ailee takes on vocals, while Ok Seong-min serves as leader and drummer, Bae Jae-yong plays guitar, Lee Hyeon-seong plays keyboards, and Ahn Seong-ju plays bass.

Ailee Band made their debut performance in August on KBS 2TV's "Immortal Songs." They received a standing ovation after performing Choi Baek-ho's "Run."

A representative for Ailee Band stated, "Starting with the release of our first single, we plan to explore our musical direction and expand our scope of activities. Please look forward to what kind of music and stages we will create to build a color uniquely our own."

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Comedian Park Se-mi, widely loved for her character "Seojun Mom," is tying the knot after two years of dating.

On October 12, Park posted wedding photos on her social media account alongside the message, "Everyone, I am getting married this week! I've found my best friend and partner to play, laugh, and eat delicious food with for the rest of my life." On the same day, she uploaded a video titled "Everyone, I'm Getting Married" to her YouTube channel "Annyeonghasemi," personally sharing the news by saying, "I'm getting married. It has happened."

Her fiancé is a non-celebrity florist who is reported to be one year younger than Park. The two were introduced through their personal trainer and grew their love for more than two years with marriage in mind.

Regarding their first meeting, Park shared that while it was not love at first sight for either of them, he fit her ideal type perfectly. She proudly remarked, "Family was one of the big reasons I decided to get married. We have been dating for more than two years, and he still gives me a foot massage every single day. The more we meet, the better he treats me."

The story of the proposal was also revealed. Park recalled, "One day, I came home after work and saw that the door to the house had changed, so I thought, 'This must be a proposal.' I wondered if I should cry, and I was slightly nervous wondering what I would do if tears didn't come out. My boyfriend didn't own a suit, so he was wearing one he had worn three years ago." However, the fiancé was the one who burst into tears first. Park laughed and shared, "While reading a letter, he suddenly called out 'Semi-ya' and started sobbing. I had prepared myself to cry, but my tears went completely back inside."

Addressing whether she would reveal her fiancé's face, Park said, "I will think about whether to reveal his face. I'll just leave it to your imagination that he is handsome." She added, "Going forward, I will share stories along the way about the marriage, the preparations, and the meeting between our families." 

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PLAVE, the first K-pop virtual group to enter the U.S. Billboard 200, has once again swept domestic music charts with their new mini album.

PLAVE's fifth mini album "HYPERDRIVE" was released across various music streaming sites at 6 p.m. on October 12. As of midnight on October 13, all tracks from the album—including the title track "Star Trace," as well as "Ggun," "Sweet Rain," "The Answer Is Yes," and "Rewind"—lined up consecutively from No. 1 to No. 5 on the Melon TOP100 chart.

In addition to Melon, all five new songs entered the TOP5 on Genie and Bugs, achieving an "all-kill" across all three major domestic music platforms. Their agency, Vlast, shared that the group achieved a full chart lineup with the title track and all b-sides claiming the upper ranks.

The album features a total of five songs spanning diverse genres, from EDM-based dance pop to bossa nova, rock, pop, and R&B pop.

PLAVE is currently continuing their first world tour, "KEEP IT MANIC." Starting with shows in South Korea, the tour will visit Singapore on October 17, Taipei on October 23 and 24, Macao on October 31 and November 1, and Los Angeles on November 14.

PLAVE is a five-member virtual boy group that debuted on March 12, 2023. Their name is a combination of "Play" and "Rêve" (dream). They are a self-producing group whose five members directly take part in songwriting, composing, producing, and choreographing.

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Actor Jung Woong-in has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations that he bullied juniors during his college years.

Jung appeared alongside director Jang Jin on the YouTube variety show "Zzanbro", released on October 12. Jung and Jang are known to be classmates from the Department of Theater at Seoul Institute of the Arts. Host Shin Dong-yeob, a college junior of theirs, directly addressed the past anecdotes concerning Jung.

Shin Dong-yeob said, "Since we are so close, I tease him and joke around half-seriously on broadcasts, but I was shocked when stories surfaced claiming he bullied juniors during school. What was meant to be shared playfully on variety shows got distorted." He added, "If I harbored such feelings personally, would I have begged the production team to cast Jung Woong-in when planning the sitcom 'Three Friends'?"

Shin also addressed the 'leg splits' anecdote mentioned on past broadcasts.

He said, "It wasn't done forcibly, but expressions like 'it tore' or 'it ruptured' made it sound that way. For me, capillaries burst if my legs go even slightly past 90 degrees." He also shared that as he tried to wrap up the story, he suddenly remembered that Jung has three daughters and thought, "Oh, that's not right."

Previously, actors Ahn Jae-wook and Lee Cheol-min, who also graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts, sparked controversy after mentioning on variety shows that they avoided Jung during their school days out of fear.

Regarding the rumors that began because of this, Jung said, "It is upsetting, but I have to endure it all moving forward."

When it was suggested that this image might have formed because he plays villains so well, Jung brought up an anecdote involving his daughters whenever he takes on villainous roles.

He shared that while riding in a car recently with his youngest daughter, an eighth grader, he asked her, "What do you think about Dad playing villains?" to which his daughter replied, "Don't you play villains because you are good at acting? Isn't it because villain roles require good acting that directors cast you?" Jung said, "For a moment, it was thrilling. It gave me a sense of pride, and made me feel that I need to do even better."

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The film "The Assassin(s)" has reclaimed the top spot at the box office after just one day.

According to data from the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater admissions on October 13, "The Assassin(s)" drew 30,675 moviegoers nationwide on October 12. After briefly surrendering the number-one spot by a narrow margin of around 200 viewers to the Japanese animated film "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" on Sunday, October 12, "The Assassin(s)" reclaimed the throne in just a single day. "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" drew 30,094 admissions on the same day.

Released on September 23, "The Assassin(s)" hit the 3 million milestone in 20 days since its theatrical premiere. Although the film faced a challenging path early on after becoming embroiled in controversy over historical distortion, it achieved the meaningful record of surpassing 3 million admissions through the sheer strength of the film itself. As it enters its fourth week of release and begins to see a downward trend in audience numbers, the movie is now challenging to cross its break-even point of approximately 3.7 million admissions this weekend.

Staying power is now essential. With no further holiday boosts in sight, the key will be how many more moviegoers the film can draw through word of mouth and public interest.

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Song Baek-kyoung, a former member of the group 1TYM, has publicly expressed his displeasure over video content in which a shaman addressed the life or death of Perry, a former YG Entertainment producer whose whereabouts have remained unknown for years.

On October 12, Song Baek-kyoung shared screenshots of a fortune-telling video posted by a shaman on his social media, stating, "I didn't really want to watch the video, but I happened to see it. And even I felt chills of disgust." He went on to criticize, "After asking everything you want to ask, is that what you come up with by reading the room? What do you know to speak so carelessly about another person's life, babbling about the living and the dead?"

In the controversial video, the shaman looked at a photo of Perry and made remarks hinting at his death, saying, "His face looks pitch-black. Is he even alive?" and "I don't think this person is around anymore." Without specific grounds, the shaman also said, "It seems he fell into a bad path," and "I saw needles." Regarding this, Song Baek-kyoung pointed out, "Something pitch-black is visible to my eyes as well. That is your inner mind, ma'am."

Starting with his participation in Jinusean's debut album in 1997, Perry was a producer who shaped the early YG hip-hop sound by working on songs for 1TYM, SE7EN, Lexy, Wheesung, and BIGBANG. Following reports of him being seen in Los Angeles (LA) in 2010, he has been out of contact for approximately 16 years.

In 2021, an individual claiming to be Perry's nephew revealed that they filed a missing person report with the U.S. Department of State, and recently, the production team of SBS's "Unanswered Questions" requested public tips to trace his whereabouts, drawing renewed attention.

Song Baek-kyoung previously posted a message expressing how much he missed Perry on his blog last July, sharing an unreleased track from 24 years ago that he worked on with Perry but never finished.

He added, "Perry was supposed to write the verse rap and I was supposed to make the hook, but it fell through. I am posting even a short clip for those who wonder how Perry is doing and miss his voice. I wish for Perry's health and well-being."

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Actor Park Hae-soo has claimed the Grand Prize at an awards ceremony for the first time since his debut.

Park Hae-soo won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Korea Drama Awards, held on October 10 at the Main Hall of the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do. The Grand Prize was chosen from among the nominees for Top Excellence in Acting in both male and female categories.

As the flagship event of the 2026 Korea Drama Festival, this ceremony was hosted and organized by the Korea Drama Festival Organizing Committee and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jinju City. The winners were determined by evaluations from a professional panel of judges and the organizing committee, alongside results from prior fan voting.

Taking the stage upon winning, Park Hae-soo could not hide his surprise, saying, "I truly did not expect this." He continued, "I wanted to be here with a happy heart because being nominated alongside Hee Jun hyung offered a moment to introduce 'The Scarecrow' to people once again." He added, "I came wanting to make the occasion shine, but you have given me such a truly, truly heavy award. I will work hard to become an actor who can prove his worth."

His comments toward Lee Hee Jun, who was also nominated, also drew laughter at the venue. Park Hae-soo expressed his gratitude, saying, "Because my beloved older brother Lee Hee Jun was right there beside me, I was able to act," before joking, "I thought you were giving us the Best Couple Award." Regardless of the actual award category, it was a moment that showcased his affection for Lee Hee Jun, with whom he shared the screen.

Park Hae-soo then addressed the incident depicted in "The Scarecrow," which is based on a true story, saying, "There are still many people who carry pain and wounds."

He also expressed his appreciation to the writer and director of the project, stating, "To the writer, for whom holding the pen must have been difficult, and the director, for whom taking up the megaphone must have been difficult." He shared his feelings on taking part in the production, adding, "Thank you so much for enabling me to play that role." Concluding his remarks, he shared his resolve for the future: "I will become a good person as a good actor."

Park Hae-soo, who met audiences as Prosecutor Baek Dong-hoon in "The Price of Confession" and Detective Kang Tae-joo in "The Scarecrow," received recognition for his major acting accomplishments of the year through this Grand Prize win. 

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Actor Don Lee has made a special appearance in the movie "Street Fighter", based on the popular fighting game series that thrilled fans worldwide.

"Street Fighter" is an action entertainment film set in 1993, following fated rivals Ryu and Ken Masters as they face off once again in the arena at Chun-Li's suggestion, only to confront the reality of a massive conspiracy hidden behind a life-or-death battle royale.

Don Lee, who has pursued a global career connecting domestic and international audiences through "The Roundup" series and his Hollywood debut "Eternals", adds excitement to the film with his special appearance.

In the film "Street Fighter", Don Lee voices Gouken, the master of Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo). Alongside this, a greeting video featuring Don Lee personally addressing Korean audiences was also released, drawing even more attention to the news of his special appearance.

Gouken (Don Lee) is the master who taught martial arts to Ryu and Ken, who trained together since childhood, and is a character deeply intertwined with their long-standing history. Gouken appears in an animated scene depicting the backstory of Ryu and Ken. As someone who shared the past with Ryu and Ken, who grew as close as brothers while training under the same master, Gouken is set to play a crucial role in deepening the understanding of their relationship.

"Street Fighter" hits theaters on October 14. 

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The show saw its first-ever contestant to score a perfect mark.

On the October 12 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2" (hereinafter "The Ballad of Us 2"), 15-year-old Park Ye-seung, who moved to Seoul in pursuit of her dreams and has been living on her own for six months, took the stage.

On this day, Park Ye-seung drew attention by choosing Maya's "Shout Myself." Explaining her reason for selecting the song, she shared, "The lyrics that say to keep looking straight ahead and run down my own path gave me the courage to work even harder and do well. Coming to Seoul was my own choice, so I want to sing with the desire to repay my parents' faith in me."

Park Ye-seung's performance overwhelmed everyone. Her explosive vocal power and stable high notes led many people to give a standing ovation.

Exclamations poured out from all around: "A championship contender is here. It's a win, a clear win. She is first place." When asked if Park Ye-seung was a contender to win, Joo Woo-jae cheered, "The only one."

Chun Hyun-moo also sympathized with her empty refrigerator resulting from living alone, saying, "Ye-seung, what is your home address? I will fill your fridge for you."

Moon Geun-young and Park Kyung-lim also showed their support for Ye-seung, saying, "We can even clean for you. Just say the word."

The Top 100 Ears representatives could not easily calm their excitement at the emergence of a powerhouse vocalist representing Season 2. Cha Tae-hyun, who previously struggled to understand her living alone after moving to Seoul for her dream, gave a thumbs-up, saying, "Study abroad approved. With this level of skill, her parents have to surrender. At this level, living alone is approved."

Joo Woo-jae marveled, "Her foot tapping was like that of a legendary rocker. I don't know much, but it feels like Ye-seung was born to sing well." Roy Kim also praised her, saying, "It has been a long time since I've heard such clean, unembellished power vocals."

Jung Jae-hyung offered high praise, saying, "She appeared just when people were getting tired. I didn't have high expectations, but this stage was like a wake-up call for me."

He continued, "Such a young girl came all the way to Seoul from Daegu, and I am grateful for her passion to pursue music despite her parents' opposition. It was a performance that shattered prejudices and gave me strength. During the final chorus, tears were streaming down my face. It seems a passion for music can suddenly bring someone to tears."

Park Ye-seung's performance, which had everyone wondering how many votes she would receive, surprised everyone once again by earning a perfect score of 150 out of 150 votes.

Facing the show's first-ever contestant to receive a perfect score, Cha Tae-hyun confessed, "To be honest, while listening, I didn't press my button until the very end. I held back until the end and pressed it because I hoped that if it was going to be a perfect score, I would be the last one." It drew attention when it was revealed that Cha Tae-hyun was indeed the last person to press the button.

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Park Dae-hee captured the hearts of the Top 100 Ears.

On the October 12 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2" (hereafter "The Ballad of Us 2"), 20-year-old Park Dae-hee, who is pursuing his 13th dream, made an appearance.

During the broadcast, Park Dae-hee shared that after pursuing various dreams, his 13th dream became wanting to make music that remains in people's memories.

He continued, "Once I gave it a try, it was so much fun, and I felt that I couldn't live without music. So right now, I'm earning money by giving lessons teaching guitar chords to elementary school students at an academy, and I'm happy because I feel like I'm taking one step closer to my dream."

That day, he selected Asoto Union's "Think About' Chu"—the song that sparked his dream of becoming a singer-songwriter—delivering a performance that exceeded the expectations of the Top 100 Ears.

Prior to his stage, a Top 100 Ears representative urged the panel, who were already captivated by him, "Listen to the song before pressing. The button is not a drum."

However, even the Top 100 Ears representatives who said that pressed their buttons as if bewitched, and the room was filled with cheers as soon as the performance ended. Chun Hyun-moo particularly caught attention by revealing his fan affection, shouting, "I love you, I said I love you!"

The male Top 100 Ears representatives also drew laughter by expressing playful jealousy toward Park Dae-hee, who boasts both tall height and handsome looks.

Furthermore, Roy Kim shared his own past experience, remarking, "There is also a part of me that feels concerned about Dae-hee's future. When you first debut and your looks appeal to the public before your singing ability or skills, it requires a tremendous amount of time and effort to break through that perception."

To this, Jung Seung-hwan joked, "It really is hard. There are truly so many difficult things. It's going to be no easy journey," prompting laughter.

Moon Geun-young also praised Park Dae-hee, commenting, "His voice is completely my style, and I'd love to hear him sing a passionate ballad as well."

She candidly added, "Behind that soft and sweet voice, a solid yet raspy metallic tone breaks through, and I think it would be fantastic to hear a passionate ballad delivered in that voice." When the other Top 100 Ears representatives reacted by saying, "We had no idea Moon Geun-young was this proactive," she responded, "I am a proactive woman," sparking bursts of laughter.

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The "Top 100 Ears" panel cheered on Kim Su-a's dream.

On the October 12 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2" (hereafter "The Ballad of Us 2"), 19-year-old Kim Su-a, who nurtured her dream at a youth shelter, took the stage.

On this day, tears were shed across the room as Kim Su-a performed Jaurim's "Over the Rainbow."

Kim Su-a, who shared that she lives in a youth shelter separated from her father due to difficult circumstances, was asked what was on her mind while singing. She replied, "I thought a bit about the past, and I sang while thinking of the cloud shapes floating in the sky and my friends at the shelter."

In response, Cha Tae-hyun said, "To be honest, before she sang, when Su-a was talking, she seemed awkward and timid, so I was worried. But I'm so grateful that she showed a completely different side from the very first line."

He added, "It made me realize that music has really been Su-a's best friend. Going forward, I hope she won't be discouraged and will sing with even more confidence."

Jung Jae-hyung also cheered on Kim Su-a's dream, saying, "Music is about sharing one's own story with someone, and that courage is remarkable. Thank you for sharing your story, which could have been a difficult one to tell." He continued, "Seeing you take steps forward one by one toward your dream makes me feel thankful and so proud as an adult."

Moon Geun-young expressed her sincere thoughts, saying, "Throughout the performance, I felt such a strong desire to ask, 'Su-a, how was your day? Will you tell me?' I will be looking forward to your next performance."

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Cha Tae-hyun shared his honest thoughts following Jeon Yi-soo's performance.

On the October 12 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2" (hereafter "The Ballad of Us 2"), the round one competition of contestants continued from the previous week.

A contestant who surprised everyone caught attention during the broadcast. That person was none other than gifted children's book author Jeon Yi-soo.

Having become widely recognized through his previous appearance on SBS's "Finding Genius," Jeon Yi-soo's entrance left everyone unable to hide their astonishment.

Introducing himself as a painter, author, and Jeju boy who loves music, Jeon Yi-soo said, "I believe that if you can convey your sincerity and the beauty of a song through singing, that is what singing well truly means."

He then selected Patti Kim's "You, My Friend," sharing that the friends mentioned in the song are his younger siblings to him, calling them "the greatest and most precious gifts mom gave me."

Following Jeon Yi-soo's stage, which defied everyone's expectations, Jung Jae-hyung spoke candidly: "To be honest, I didn't expect much. I didn't expect to like the music that Jeon Yi-soo likes."

He continued, "Yet isn't this what music was originally meant to be? It was raw and unrefined. By the time the song ended, I even found myself wondering if I could listen just a little bit longer. I think we all fell under that magic."

He added that while listening to his singing, "I felt like I was standing in the middle of an open field. It gave off a different feeling from any competitor I have experienced so far, which made me want to see a bit more."

Cha Tae-hyun, who had already known of Jeon Yi-soo beforehand, then opened up, saying, "Honestly, I was hoping that the lights wouldn't turn on. Because I wanted many people to see Yi-soo's music just for this moment."

Expressing concern that Yi-soo might be harmed in this environment, he continued, "Is it right for Yi-soo to go to the next round and face that competition? Yi-soo honestly seems like someone living in a different world from ours, so what does he gain by competing here of all places?"

He then shared his heartfelt advice: "On the other hand, I also thought it would be wonderful if other friends could encounter a different world through Yi-soo. Even if you hear negative things, please don't listen to them and just do whatever you want to do."

Joo Woo-jae drew attention by responding, "Looking at the jeans, boots, and shirt pattern he is wearing right now, though, he doesn't seem completely detached from the secular world. In fact, it is a very trendy outfit right now. It made me think that he might navigate this competition flexibly and well."

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