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Broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo has denied allegations of broadcast sponsorship regarding his impromptu trip to Kazakhstan on the MBC variety show "I Live Alone," but it has been confirmed that there were issues with missing documents during the car rental process.

According to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan on the 26th, the embassy posted a notice on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Travel Safety website titled "Guidelines on Local Driving for Short-Term Visitors (Tourists) to Kazakhstan." The embassy stated, "Even if you hold an international driving permit, you cannot drive without your original South Korean driver's license and a notarized Russian translation."

While South Korea issues international driving permits under the Geneva Convention, Kazakhstan is a party to the Vienna Convention and does not recognize international driving permits issued by South Korea. Even if an international driving permit is notarized by the Korean embassy or consulate-general, it cannot be used for driving locally.

However, on the episodes of "I Live Alone" broadcast on the 14th and 21st, Jun Hyun-moo was shown embarking on an impromptu trip to Kazakhstan and renting a car immediately after submitting only his international driving permit and passport, sparking suspicions among some viewers that the production team had pre-arranged the process.

In response, the production team of "I Live Alone" flatly refuted the claims, stating, "We have never received filming support or sponsorships." An acquaintance of Jun Hyun-moo, A, posted videos of an impromptu trip they took together in the past on social media, stating that they were "the actual videos that became the motif for this Kazakhstan episode," and Jun Hyun-moo showed support by "liking" the post.

However, issues surrounding the process of renting a vehicle from a local rental car company remained separate.

The production team admitted that filming proceeded without being aware of procedural issues, stating, "After receiving inquiries following the broadcast, we checked with the embassy and belatedly confirmed that a separate notarization process is required." They added, "The embassy stated they will issue another notice to prevent local citizens from suffering harm. We will be more careful in producing the show moving forward."

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Actor Kim Sia attends the press conference for the movie "REAWAKEN MAN: THE RED" held on the morning of August 26 at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, and poses for photos.

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SBS Friday variety show "My Genie Secretary" has released a teaser video for its first episode, featuring singer and actor BIBI as the first "my star".

The teaser video released on the 26th begins with the unusual first meeting between the first "my star", singer BIBI, and Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu, who have transformed into managers.

Laughter erupted right from the start due to their "presbyopia issue", as Lee Seo-jin failed to recognize BIBI even as she greeted him first, asking, "Is that you, BIBI? No?", while Kim Kwang-kyu flusteredly muttered, "I can't see because of the backlight."

After overcoming various twists and turns, the trio immediately showed off their spicy chemistry. When Lee Seo-jin nagged BIBI not to eat snacks, saying, "Don't eat things like that," BIBI fired back with, "Why are you bossing me around?", raising anticipation for their unpredictable chemistry. Adding Kim Kwang-kyu clumsily wandering into the wrong room, the clip further boosts excitement.

Next, the three headed to the scorching Waterbomb festival site. Alongside Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu enjoying Waterbomb to the fullest in the audience wearing fake muscle outfits, BIBI's honest inner thoughts behind the stage will also be revealed. BIBI is set to share the overwhelming feeling she felt before the performance, saying, "I thought it was my last Waterbomb," and the fierce preparation process hidden behind the flashy exterior.

"My Genie Secretary", which will feature Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu closely attending to their first star BIBI, is set to premiere on Friday, the 28th, at 11:10 PM.

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Influencer and model Kim Bo-hyun (30), who gained recognition through the TVING dating show "EXchange", has announced her marriage plans five years after the show ended.

Kim recently shared that she is preparing for a wedding with her boyfriend next year through a Q and A video on her YouTube channel celebrating reaching 200,000 subscribers. She shared how they met, saying, "We have been dating for about a year and a half, and we were introduced by an acquaintance." She added, "My boyfriend is older, an ordinary office worker, and a non-celebrity who has never been exposed to the media, not an influencer or a broadcasting industry insider."

Previously, she made her relationship public by sharing a travel vlog on YouTube with her boyfriend.

Regarding her views on marriage, Kim named Venerable Pomnyun's book "A Monk's Wedding Speech" as her life-changing book and quoted the passage, "You should marry when you are not lonely living alone and not distressed living together." She recommended the book, saying, "I read this book when I was single, before meeting my boyfriend, and the content was really great. It is a good book even for those to whom marriage feels far away, or for those who are already married." Regarding plans for a DINK (Double Income, No Kids) lifestyle, she added, "We are not DINK, but we have no immediate plans and are thinking of it as something for the very distant future."

Meanwhile, Kim left a deep impression by appearing on "EXchange" and sharing a tearful breakup with her ex-boyfriend, which was praised as a legendary episode.

In this video, she stated, "I barely keep in touch with the other cast members of EXchange these days. I am naturally bad at keeping in touch, so there are many days when not a single KakaoTalk message comes in." When asked if she would be willing to appear on the program again, she answered, "Right after the show, I was so mentally exhausted that I thought I would never go on again, but if it were now, I think I would appear again. If I went on now, it seems like it would be fun."

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The extended version of the film "No Other Choice" is set to premiere at the 22nd Jecheon International Film Festival.

"No Other Choice" has been nominated for the main competition in the Music Insight section at this year's Jecheon International Film Festival. Launched last year, Music Insight is a feature-length music competition category designed to highlight creative achievements in Korean film music.

Music director Jo Yeong-wook, who handled the music for "No Other Choice", will compete for the award alongside music directors Jung Yong-jin of "The Square", Dalparan of "The People Upstairs", Kim Sawol of "Manok", Kim Tae-seong of "The King of Kings", Kim Jun-seok of "Hi-Five", and Lee Soo-bin of "3670".

The version screening at the Jecheon International Film Festival is an extended cut with approximately 20 minutes of additional footage compared to the theatrical release. Music director Jo Yeong-wook is scheduled to attend a GV (guest visit) session with director Park Chan-wook following the screening at 1 PM on September 4.

Music director Jo Yeong-wook has created memorable film scores alongside numerous projects, starting with "The Contact", which recorded the first-ever million-seller for a single OST, followed by "Oldboy", "Lady Vengeance", "The Handmaiden", and "Decision to Leave".

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Disney+ has confirmed the release date for its new series "The Remarried Empress" as November 4, dropping an intense teaser trailer and character posters that offer a deeply immersive preview.

"The Remarried Empress" is a romance fantasy epic that unfolds when Navier (Shin Mina), the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, is notified of a divorce by Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon), who has fallen for the runaway slave Rashta (Lee Seyoung). Refusing to accept it lying down, she demands approval for her remarriage to Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom instead. This marks the first live-action adaptation of the legendary IP, which has accumulated 2.97 billion views globally across its webtoon and other formats.

Released on the 26th, the teaser trailer opens with Empress Navier sitting loftily with her back to the light against the backdrop of the Eastern Empire's overwhelming scale, followed by Sovieshu vowing, "No matter what happens, you are my only wife," showcasing what once was a flawless relationship. However, the arrival of Rashta begins to shake their solid bond. Scenes of Sovieshu captivated by Rashta, Rashta unapologetically enjoying the happiness she has found, and Navier quietly composing herself as she watches the two unfold a preview of a runaway imperial scandal.

Their uneasy dynamic takes a new turn with the arrival of Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. Heinrey approaches Navier to comfort her, while Sovieshu reveals jealousy and anger as he watches the two grow closer. Eventually, Sovieshu notifies Navier of the divorce, and without a single tremor, Navier accepts the divorce while simultaneously demanding approval for her remarriage to Prince Heinrey, foreshadowing a massive upheaval.

The character posters released alongside the trailer also capture attention with their peerless synchronization. The overwhelming aura of the four actors heightens anticipation: Shin Mina, who completes the grace and dignity of an empress; Ju Ji-hoon, who captures the narrative of an emperor wielding absolute power; Lee Jong-suk, who transforms into a mysterious and alluring prince; and Lee Seyoung, who vividly portrays the ambition of achieving a sudden rise in status.

"The Remarried Empress," a blockbuster that will open a new horizon for K-romance fantasy, will be released via Disney+ on November 4.

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The production team of the MBC variety show "I Live Alone" has stepped forward to address official positions regarding the alleged manipulation surrounding television personality Jun Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan.

Through an official statement on the 25th, the production team stated, "Jun Hyun-moo's trip to Kazakhstan was exactly as shown on the broadcast. Right before departing for Kazakhstan at the airport, he submitted his international driver's license and passport as requested by the local rental car company and rented the vehicle."

Regarding the controversy over the local rental car rental procedures that arose afterward, they admitted to shortcomings in checking administrative procedures, stating, "After the broadcast, we checked with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan and belatedly confirmed that a separate notarization process is required." They added, "The embassy conveyed that many citizens suffer damages locally due to such issues, and stated they will provide guidance once again so that visiting citizens do not suffer damages."

In addition, regarding suspicions of sponsorship by local tourism authorities, they emphasized, "We have not received any filming support or sponsorships in connection with this Kazakhstan trip," drawing a line against the manipulation rumors.

In the previously broadcast Kazakhstan episode, Jun Hyun-moo was shown deciding on his destination impromptu at Incheon International Airport and leaving for a 1-and-2-day trip. However, issues such as omitting the mandatory local rental car notarization procedure, the companion staff securing same-day tickets, and mentions of filming support by the Almaty tourism authorities came under fire, raising pointed questions about whether it was a pre-planned trip.

The production team promised to exercise caution in the future, stating, "We will look into things more carefully and produce the broadcast."

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Controversy has arisen over MBC's variety show "I Live Alone" following allegations that Jun Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan was fabricated.

Over two weeks on August 14 and 21, "I Live Alone" aired Jun Hyun-moo's travelogue in Kazakhstan. On the broadcast, Jun Hyun-moo arrived at Incheon International Airport without a destination and spontaneously decided to travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for a 1-night, 2-day trip.

However, following the broadcast, viewers raised suspicions that the trip, portrayed as impromptu, was actually meticulously planned in advance, noting that processes such as local car rentals and staff flight ticketing went suspiciously smoothly.

In particular, the local car rental process became a decisive subject of criticism. Jun Hyun-moo explained that he booked a rental car before boarding the plane and rented the car upon arrival by sending photos of his passport and driver's license. However, actual local visitors strongly pointed out that Kazakhstan requires a separate license notarization procedure through an embassy or consulate, criticizing that the show portrayed it as casually as renting a car in Jeju Island.

Additionally, viewers questioned how it was possible to secure flight tickets for a large production crew accompanying him for the shoot if it was truly an impromptu trip, given that he wasn't traveling alone. Criticism continued that it was an excessive production that deceived viewers, especially after it was revealed that Almaty's tourism authorities had posted content on their official website stating they supported the filming of "I Live Alone."

Online commenters reacted sharply, saying, "Why lie and call it an impromptu trip when you can just say it was planned in advance?", "Only the people who believed it was an impromptu trip look like fools", and "What are they going to do if they provide wrong information? People who followed the broadcast must have thought car rentals were easy locally, and imagine how difficult that would make things for them."

On the other hand, some defense voices emerged, saying, "Given the nature of variety programs, a certain level of staging for entertainment value should be taken into account," and "It is merely an entertainment composition reflecting the cast member's usual tendency to enjoy impromptu travel."

Amidst the Kazakhstan episodes recording high viewership ratings and strong buzz while getting swept up in fabrication suspicions, the debate surrounding the authenticity of reality variety shows is expected to continue for a while.

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It has been belatedly revealed that singer G-DRAGON invited descendants of independence fighters, descendants of Korean War veterans, and correction officers who have quietly fulfilled their duties on the front lines of correctional services—referred to as the "heroes" of our society—to BIGBANG's 20th-anniversary world tour concert.

As the honorary chairman of the Juspeace Foundation, G-DRAGON purchased and provided concert tickets himself as part of the cultural and artistic activities of the foundation's ongoing "Hero Recovery" project ahead of the BIGBANG concert. This follows his actions during last year's G-DRAGON world tour, where he invited uniformed public servants such as firefighters and police officers, expanding the group of invitees this time.

The Juspeace Foundation's "Hero Recovery" project was launched to remember the dedication of those who have fulfilled their responsibilities in their respective positions for the safety and peace of our society, and to deliver time for gratitude, respect, and recovery through culture and arts.

This concert was attended by descendants of independence fighters and Korean War veterans who dedicated themselves to the freedom, independence, and peace of South Korea, as well as correction officers who have quietly fulfilled their duties for the rehabilitation of inmates and social safety in correctional settings.

The invitation was carried out to reflect on the fact that today's daily life continues on the sacrifice and responsibility of someone, and to convey a message of gratitude and respect through culture and arts to those our society should remember.

Oh Hee-young, CEO of the Juspeace Foundation, stated, "Our ordinary days contain someone's sacrifice and dedication, and the efforts of people who are still fulfilling their responsibilities in their places. Although it is not a grand reward, we wanted to convey the sentiment that our society does not forget their hard work."

She continued, "I believe that culture and arts can comfort someone and offer a small strength to return to daily life. We will continue our activities through the 'Hero Recovery' project to discover those who have protected the community from unseen places in our society and to deliver gratitude and respect through art."

Meanwhile, BIGBANG has embarked on the full-scale journey of "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR <XX : COSMOS>," starting with this Goyang concert and continuing with a total of 33 shows across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

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Former baseball player Yoon Suk-min faced accusations of exerting a power trip over his wife.

On the August 25 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny," former baseball player Yoon Suk-min and his wife Kim Soo-hyun joined the show as a new couple.

During the broadcast, Kim Soo-hyun, the wife of Yoon Suk-min, exposed her husband's alleged power trips. She surprised everyone by saying, "My husband acts like he holds all the power. In a dynamic where there is someone in charge and someone submissive, people around us say I am not the submissive one, but rather someone way beyond that, and I think so too."

In response, Yoon Suk-min expressed his frustration, stating, "I have heard people say I look like a bigfin reef squid, but I have never gone anywhere and abused my power in my life." However, Kim Soo-hyun maintained that Yoon Suk-min is indeed the one holding the power, while Yoon Suk-min continued to deny it, drawing attention.

On this day, Yoon Suk-min irritated viewers with his contrarian way of speaking. He told his wife things like, "This was bought with money I worked hard to earn," prompting the panel to criticize, "His way of speaking is not great, he could rack up a mountain of debt with just his words."

Nevertheless, Yoon Suk-min continued to act boastful toward his wife, asking, "Where else could you find a man as great as me?" He explained, "I would never act like this outside. I only do it because my wife accepts it all."

Eventually, a counterattack from his wife followed, prompting Yoon Suk-min to leave his seat and end the argument. However, his wife's revelations continued afterwards.

Kim Soo-hyun said, "He boasts so much and keeps taking credit for everything, so it is not cool." She added, "He tells me to say, 'Thank you for letting me live in this house,'" shocking everyone.

In response, Yoon Suk-min explained, "We are a married couple, so what does it matter who is better or worse? But since my wife reacts excessively to what I say, I find it entertaining so I keep doing it."

On this day, Yoon Suk-min suddenly invited a guest over. In response, Kim Soo-hyun said, "Inviting guests is fine. But I just wish you would tell me in advance." Yoon Suk-min then stated his own reason, saying, "If I tell you in advance, you start preparing three days before. That is why I cannot tell you in advance."

Kim Soo-hyun cooked a meal for the visit of close acquaintances Lee Dae-eun and Truedy. Upon seeing this, Truedy caused laughter by saying, "Unnie, is anyone else coming besides us? Is this a birthday party today? This is for exactly 21 people."

Truedy then offered a solution for the couple. Seeing Kim Soo-hyun get hurt by Yoon Suk-min's words, which consistently output the opposite of what she expects, Truedy said, "I will teach you how to use Yoon Suk-min." She added, "Yoon Suk-min is a really easy man. If you just give him a round of applause, he will do everything. The only thing he wants is a reaction." This made Yoon Suk-min empathize.

In response, Lee Dae-eun took Kim Soo-hyun's side, saying, "But if you keep clapping, you get exhausted. And even if you clap, he does not realize you did." Truedy then laughed and said, "We have to clap excessively," demonstrating the reaction Yoon Suk-min wanted.

Truedy and her husband Lee Dae-eun then expressed heartfelt support and affection for each other and told the other couple to try it as well.

In response, Yoon Suk-min said, "It is all thanks to you. Thank you so much for being born. We always support each other and I love you," creating a heartwarming atmosphere. However, that mood was short-lived. Yoon Suk-min showed lingering resentment by saying, "But you did not say thank you to me for being born," and brought laughter by delivering a harsh remark, "Ultimately, marriage is hell."

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The children's curse has finally been broken.

On the August 25 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Jin Ki-joo and Cha Tae-hyun appeared as gap friends.

During the broadcast, the four people who succeeded in the first gap mission complained of fatigue and moved to have a meal. At a kalguksu restaurant visited upon the recommendation of Gwangjin resident Jin Ki-joo, they shared a natural conversation.

Jin Ki-joo, who does weight training, pilates, and occasionally boxing, drew attention by saying, "I started because of my stamina, but it helped when teaching a proper lesson."

Afterward, the four plunged into a mukbang with their heads down. The four just ate frantically. In particular, Cha Tae-hyun drew attention by repeatedly admiring, "I don't have much interest in eating, but this place is really delicious."

The meal bill bet that day was a bottle opener remote. Vainly, before completing even a full circle, the bottle opener stopped pointing at Yoo Yeonseok, making him the winner.

The four then moved to meet the second gap owner. Learning that an elementary school student was the main character, the four felt extreme tension. That was because they had repeatedly tasted failure in gap missions with elementary school gap owners. Hoping to break the children's trauma this time, they met the gap owner.

The main characters of the day were four friends who first met in the first grade and became best friends. The child who applied for the show said, "I started watching "Whenever Possible" since last year and it was so fun, so I applied," adding that Yu Jae-seok felt so, so fascinating. The child also brought a smile by saying, "My mom said she prayed before giving birth to me so that I would be born as cool as Uncle Yoo Yeonseok."

The kids said they dreamed of receiving a gaming console in their dreams. The kids showed a lukewarm reaction to the school backpack, the prize for the first-stage mission. However, when a Lego set appeared in the second stage, they showed a completely different reaction from before, bringing laughter.

Overcoming their trauma, the four succeeded up to the second stage. Wishing for the gaming console they had dreamed of, the kids shouted "3GO". And like the kids' wish, the third-stage gift was a Nintendo gaming console.

Even at the story that failing in the third stage could mean retrieving all gifts, the kids shouted "GO", and accordingly, the four seriously challenged the third-stage mission.

After repeated failures, the final challenge. With Jin Ki-joo's active contribution, they succeeded in the mission, and the kids who obtained the Nintendo Switch enjoyed their joy even by dancing.

In particular, the Yuyu brothers, who broke the children's curse, drew attention with more relieved faces than ever. Cha Tae-hyun, who became a human good-luck talisman that always led mission success whenever he appeared, made people laugh by joking, "How far does my pork head meat performance have to go?"

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, actor Hyun Bin and Woo Do Hwan were previewed as the next gap friends, heightening anticipation for the next broadcast.

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Yun Suk-min's wife revealed her husband's flaws.

On the 25th broadcast of SBS "You're my destiny," Yun Suk-min and Kim Soo-hyun joined as a new couple.

During the broadcast, former baseball player Yun Suk-min introduced his wife Kim Soo-hyun, who boasts top-tier visuals. Upon her appearance, the panelists praised her, saying, "She has elements of Go Youn-jung and Lee Young-ae. She's truly beautiful. It's on another level."

In response, Yun Suk-min said, "She used to be even prettier, but she's gone downhill. She was really pretty when we were dating." Hearing this, Kim Gura remarked, "If you put it that way, you've gone downhill too," to which Yun Suk-min joked, "I was born having gone downhill."

Kim Soo-hyun, introduced as the wife of former baseball player Yun Suk-min and also the daughter of actor Kim Ye-ryeong, shared, "I used to major in acting and was pursuing it, and right as I was about to do well, Yun Suk-min snatched me up and I became a housewife raising two kids."

At this, Yun Suk-min said, "It wouldn't have been easy to succeed as an actor. She made a good choice marrying me." Kim Gura then scolded him, saying, "You only say things that will get you beaten up from all directions."

Kim Soo-hyun, whose ideal type was a playful prankster, said she grew to like Yun Suk-min because of his mischievous side. She continued, "I liked that when we were dating, but I guess it was because we only saw each other occasionally. After getting married, it was so hard to handle because he does it every single day." She shook her head, recalling, "Once, when we went to the airport and were told to take all our electronics out of our bags, he told me to take out an electronic cigarette. People might have recognized us, and it was so embarrassing."

She also added that he doesn't speak nicely and talks in an annoying way, saying, "He always claims he's out of my league." The panelists asked, "Your wife is much better-looking, why does he keep saying that? Does he have an inferiority complex?" Yun Suk-min answered, "That's my gag point," prompting Kim Gura to straighten up and say, "Don't casually use the word gag," drawing laughter.

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Yoon Suk-min reflected on the records he left behind in the KBO.

On the August 25 broadcast of SBS's "You're my destiny", former baseball player Yoon Suk-min and Kim Soo-hyun joined as a new couple.

During the broadcast, former baseball player Yoon Suk-min shared that he previously achieved a grand slam as a pitcher—the first since Sun Dong-yol—by simultaneously ranking first in wins, winning percentage, strikeouts, and ERA. Because of this, he also recorded the highest FA price at the time in 2015.

Yoon Suk-min drew attention by saying, "I started my career as a player in 2005 and was a professional baseball player for about 14 years. It wasn't long, but I also recorded the highest salary among KBO players in 2015. And right before my retirement, I set another record."

He then surprised everyone by stating, "I retired after setting the record for the largest salary cut in KBO history. It hasn't been broken yet. My salary was slashed by 1.05 billion won back then."

Yoon Suk-min brought laughter by joking, "Every season, I get nervous watching pitchers trying to achieve a four-crown sweep. And when I see players struggling after doing well, I worry that they might break my salary cut record."

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Cha Tae-hyun playfully teased Yoo Yeon-seok.

On the August 25 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Jin Ki-joo and Cha Tae-hyun appeared as guest friends.

During the episode, Yu Jae-seok asked Jin Ki-joo, "I heard you've never worked on a project with Yeonseok before." Jin Ki-joo replied, "That's right, we've only met at award ceremonies and places like that."

Hearing this, Cha Tae-hyun burst into laughter as he said, "Ah, award ceremonies. Yeonseok had such a huge hit with SBS's "Phantom Lawyer" this year. I enjoyed it so much too, but because of "Agent Kim Reactivated", this year is pretty much a washout for him. Total washout."

In response, Yu Jae-seok scolded him, saying, "Why are you suddenly bringing up award ceremonies?" while Yoo Yeon-seok looked completely startled and said, "I wasn't even thinking about the Grand Prize (Daesang)."

Cha Tae-hyun then continued to tease Yoo Yeon-seok by saying, "So Ji-sub is a lock for the Grand Prize," prompting Yu Jae-seok to chime in, "It is a bit of a shame, though." Cha Tae-hyun also caught attention by remarking, "Talk about having terrible luck."

When Yoo Yeon-seok mentioned that he received an award at the internal network ceremony and that he was fine with it, Cha Tae-hyun joked, "Well, that basically means you shouldn't even bother showing up at the end of the year," bringing laughter to everyone.

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Cha Tae-hyun revealed the reason why he was cast once again.

On the August 25 broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible", Jin Ki-joo and Cha Tae-hyun appeared as "gap friends".

Upon spotting the gap friends during the broadcast, the Yoo brothers welcomed Cha Tae-hyun, a recurring favorite who appears every season, saying, "Isn't that Cha Tae-hyun? Cha Tae-hyun is here again."

Appearing alongside Jin Ki-joo, the first actor of the management agency he runs with Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun joked that his agency's actor had a massive hit with her recent project, saying, "I am so lucky. Will I be this lucky until I die?"

He also drew laughter by saying, "The producer cast me today, telling me I'm like a good luck charm. It feels like the pig's head used in a ritual for 'Whenever Possible'."

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Band Dragon Pony member Pyun Sung Hyun is ending his activities with the team and concluding his exclusive contract with his agency, Antenna.

Antenna released an official statement through social media on the 25th, stating, "After long discussions with member Pyun Sung Hyun regarding his future activities, we have mutually agreed to conclude his exclusive contract following thorough conversations." The agency added, "Accordingly, Pyun Sung Hyun will conclude his activities as a member of Dragon Pony as of August 25, 2026."

The agency continued, "The remaining three members of Dragon Pony will continue their activities. We ask for your warm encouragement on the journeys that Dragon Pony and Pyun Sung Hyun will forge in their respective paths." Antenna bowed its head, saying, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans with this sudden news. We will do our utmost so that Dragon Pony can greet fans with even better music."

News of Pyun Sung Hyun's departure comes about a month after he temporarily halted team activities due to health reasons.

Previously, Antenna announced on the 22nd of last month that Pyun Sung Hyun would be taking a temporary hiatus due to health issues and that Dragon Pony would promote as a three-member system for the time being. At the time, the agency explained that details regarding future activities would be announced separately, but after about a month of hiatus, the situation concluded not with a return from temporary suspension, but with a complete departure from the team and termination of the exclusive contract.

The sudden news has sparked a mix of bewilderment and disappointment among fans. Voices questioning the sudden decision process have emerged, with comments such as, "I cannot understand how he is leaving the group just a month after saying he was taking a break for health reasons" and "It feels like it was decided too suddenly without sufficient explanation."

Dragon Pony is a four-member band consisting of An Tae Gyu, Pyun Sung Hyun, Kwon Se Hyuk, and Ko Gang Hun, who officially debuted in September 2024 with their first mini-album "POP UP." Operating as a self-producing band where all members participate in lyric writing, composition, and arrangement, they have released tracks such as "Not Out," "Radio Silence," "Oh Perfect!," and "Morse Code." Pyun Sung Hyun served as the bassist for the group and participated in producing major tracks.

With Pyun Sung Hyun's departure, Dragon Pony has been reorganized into a three-member system featuring An Tae Gyu, Kwon Se Hyuk, and Ko Gang Hun, approximately one year and 11 months after their debut.

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As a recent missing person case involving a woman in Jeju has emerged as a major social issue, the fallout has unexpectedly landed on a promotional ambassador and YouTube creator for Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.

YouTuber What's mean is a creator who has mainly produced content centered around Jeju culture and the Jeju dialect. He has gathered 400,000 subscribers by steadily showcasing daily vlogs alongside skit-style YouTube Shorts.

He has promoted Jeju through a wide range of content, from introducing lesser-known Jeju regions, cultures, and dialects to serious topics such as attending the April 3rd Massacre Memorial Ceremony. One subscriber left a comment on his video saying, "The natural weather of Jeju, the pain of its history, and Jeju's unique stories with wit and humor... Jeju is currently stagnant in various ways, but watching What's mean makes me dream of strength and hope once again."

However, following a recent missing person case involving a woman in her 30s surnamed Jang in Jeju, What's mean became the target of attacks from some online users. As this incident brought intense spotlight onto the entire island, What's mean's content introducing Jeju was flooded with malicious comments mocking his safety, starting with jeers like "Jeju Island is Kill-ju Island," followed by comments such as "If you're going to Jeju, you need to go prepared to disappear," "Did he get a missing person closure treatment too?", and "If you are alive, please upload a video..RIP."

In particular, even on a vlog featuring Oedodong, Jeju City, uploaded by What's mean, excessive mocking continued, such as "Be careful not to die under suspicious circumstances," "Jeju Island has become like Cambodia," and "It would go well if you did a Jeju Island body-search content." At the same time, some voices are calling to refrain from indiscriminate malicious comments, saying, "This is an incident unrelated to him, why mock him to this extent?" and "It's not What's mean's fault, so I support him."

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Actor Cha Tae-hyun, appearing on "Whenever Possible," brings the set to laughter by properly poking at the comedy pride of "national host" Yu Jae-seok.

SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," which has established itself as a Tuesday entertainment powerhouse in terms of viewership ratings and OTT buzz, released on-site stills ahead of its August 25 broadcast featuring hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok along with guests Cha Tae-hyun and Jin Ki-joo visiting spare moments in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

On this day, the ignition for Cha Tae-hyun's "Yu Jae-seok catching" started with Yoo Yeonseok's respect for acting. When Yoo Yeonseok praised the two by saying, "Comedy acting is the hardest, but the older brothers pull it off," Cha Tae-hyun drew a line, saying, "You shouldn't compare Jae-seok hyung and me." He then delivered a critical blow that scratched Yu Jae-seok's pride, adding, "Jae-seok hyung just does it recklessly, whereas I do systematic, analytical acting."

Cha Tae-hyun's teasing did not stop there. On this day, he kept Yu Jae-seok on edge by raising his blood pressure with casual remarks and then acting completely innocent. In particular, he slyly asked a young fan of Yu Jae-seok whom they met on set, "He's not that great in person, right?" and induced the child to nod with a smile, making Yu Jae-seok bristle.

It is said that at Cha Tae-hyun's non-stop teasing, Yu Jae-seok ultimately cried out to Jin Ki-joo sitting next to him, "Ki-joo, please teach Tae-hyun a lesson," sending the set into a burst of laughter.

The delightful tiki-taka of Yu Jae-seok and Cha Tae-hyun, who boast a feuding chemistry whenever they meet, will air on "Whenever Possible" at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.

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Attention is focused on whether actor Cha Tae-hyun, known as the "lucky charm" of "Whenever Possible", can finally break 'children's jinx.'

Ahead of its broadcast on the 25th, SBS "Whenever Possible"—which has been sweeping overall viewership ratings and OTT buzz on Tuesdays—released on-site stills featuring hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok alongside guests Cha Tae-hyun and Jin Ki-joo during their visit to Gwangjin-gu for a 'gap' time mission.

On this day, four second-graders in elementary school appeared as the gap owners, putting the cast on edge. This was because whenever child gap owners appeared, the pressure repeatedly led to failure. Yu Jae-seok could not hide his worries, saying, "We're weak when it comes to kids."

The children innocently stated their wish, saying, "We applied because we wanted a Nintendo, and we even dreamed about receiving the gift yesterday." When that exact item actually appeared as the gap game prize, the scene was instantly gripped by tension.

Carrying the children's earnest gazes on his back, Yu Jae-seok gave the game a try but cracked under the pressure, shouting, "Even Santa Claus couldn't give a gift like this," sending everyone into laughter. Cha Tae-hyun also broke into a cold sweat as he felt the intense stares burning into the back of his head, saying, "Things are getting crazy behind me."

However, expectations for a turnaround were raised by the performance of Cha Tae-hyun, who has been dubbed the "official lucky charm" for successfully clearing stage 3 every time he appears on "Whenever Possible". After practicing the magnet flicking game a few times, Cha Tae-hyun showed unusual confidence by asking the production team, "Are you sure it's okay not to raise the difficulty?" It was also reported that even Yu Jae-seok, who received a boost of energy from him, showed unexpected skill during the actual game.

Whether the four people can make the children's "Nintendo dream" come true and shatter the brutal children's jinx will be revealed on "Whenever Possible," airing at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, the 25th.

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"I could not think of anyone other than Zo In-sung."

Director Lee Chang-dong has revealed the reasons behind casting Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong in "Possible Love," his first new film in eight years.

Attending the press conference for the film "Possible Love" held on the morning of the 25th at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery, Director Lee stated that casting Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, whom he considers his personas, was a "natural given," while also sharing why he chose the two newly joined actors.

First, speaking about the character Sang-woo played by Zo In-sung, he introduced him by saying, "He is a figure within the structure that governs the unseen stories in this film. He is strong, handsome, charming, and capable in everything, yet he does not reveal himself." He added, "I could not think of any other actor like that besides Zo In-sung. I worried what I would do if he turned it down. It seems casting was made possible because Director Ryoo Seung-wan helped bridge the gap," bringing a smile to the room.

At the time, Zo In-sung was filming "HUMINT" following "HOPE." His physical fatigue had reached its absolute peak due to consecutive overseas location shoots. However, upon receiving an offer from Director Lee Chang-dong, Zo changed his mind and thought, "Let us rest after finishing just this film."

Zo In-sung shared, "I admired the director's work so much," adding, "There are not many opportunities to learn as an actor, so I went to the set with the mindset of learning from the director. I truly learned a lot and felt honored to have such an opportunity."

Praising Yeji, Sang-woo's wife, Director Lee Chang-dong stated, "In a way, she is a character who holds my perspective and stance throughout the entire film. Although I had not worked with Cho Yeo-jeong before, I thought she was an actor who possesses all the self-awareness, empathy, and sensitivity of someone working in film." He spared no praise, saying, "I thought it fit Yeji's inner self, and on set, she tried to simply exist as that character."

Recalling when he received the casting offer from Director Lee, Cho Yeo-jeong said, "Working with Director Lee Chang-dong was something I had long hoped for, so receiving the offer felt surreal and wonderful. After reading the script, much like what Do-yeon unnie said, the lingering resonance was profound. After pondering for about three days whether I had the depth to take on this film, I reached out to him."

Director Lee Chang-dong's films have consistently featured actors of a similar tone—actors possessing exceptional acting skills and faces that can represent ordinary people, such as Sul Kyung-gu, Moon Sori, and Jeon Do-yeon. Starting with his previous work "Burning," however, he began enlisting actors with distinct, independent personalities.

Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong represent a casting choice that allows viewers to look at "Possible Love" from a more intriguing angle. Having originally written a script centered on characters played by Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, Director Lee newly created the married couple Sang-woo and Yeji—played by Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong—thereby multi-layering the film's perspective and message.

"Possible Love" tells the story of a laid-off worker and his wife, alongside a documentary director and her husband, who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. As Director Lee Chang-dong's first Netflix film, "Possible Love" will premiere in theaters on September 23 before meeting global viewers on November 6.

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