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The female cast members expressed their affection for Kim Seonho.

On the August 24 broadcast of SBS' "Love Against Time", the ages and occupations of the male and female cast members were revealed.

On this day, the cast members revealed their respective ages and occupations. Han Dogon was born in 1991, making him the eldest participant, while Kang Min-young was born in 2003, making her the youngest.

Jeong Ye-ji, who works as an in-house announcer and traffic caster, actor Kim Na-young, along with Kim Seonho, Kim Jong-eun, and Seo Robin, were spending time preparing for their dreams. In addition, house youngest member Kang Min-young was revealed to be a shopping mall CEO driving a supercar, surprising everyone.

As each other's ages and occupations were revealed, subtle changes occurred in the relationships among the cast members. Han Dogon, who had been straightforward by continuously sending all 100 minutes to Seo Robin, hesitated after learning that the age gap between them was larger than expected, at nine years. Consequently, Han Dogon sent 80 minutes to Seo Robin and 20 minutes to others.

Meanwhile, Kang Min-young, who had shown affection for Kim Seonho, felt that there was no room for her to enter after Kim Seonho confessed about his connection with Jeong Ye-ji. Furthermore, after the self-introduction of Kim Ryun-gi, who works as a defense industry researcher, she developed an interest in him and sent all 100 minutes to him.

Kim Na-young, feeling her one-sided emotions after her date with Han Dogon, sent only 50 minutes to him. She then gave the remaining 50 minutes to Kim Yun-gi, in whom she became interested after a sincere conversation.

In addition, Kim Ryun-gi sent 60 minutes to Kim Na-young and 40 minutes to Kang Min-young, resulting in date matches with both.

Kim Seonho still felt drawn to and had feelings for Jeong Ye-ji, but he sent only 50 minutes, just as before. In a twist, Jeong Ye-ji, convinced that Kim Seonho—who had said during their previous date that he wanted to talk to other people—must have spent his time on someone else, sent all 100 minutes to Han Dogon, drawing attention. As a result, Jeong Ye-ji was matched on a date with Han Dogon, to whom she had sent 10 minutes.

Seo Robin, who felt both gratitude and regret toward Han Dogon, similarly could not approach him further due to their age difference. Therefore, she sent 20 minutes to Han Dogon and 80 minutes to Kim Jong-eun, for whom she held more affection. As a result, her date matching with Han Dogon failed by 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-eun did not match with Seo Robin, instead sending 10 and 90 minutes to Kang Min-young and Kim Na-young, respectively, leading to failed date matches.

After the Room of Time selection concluded, notification texts regarding the next day's date partners arrived for everyone. In response, Seo Robin called her mom and shared her concerns, saying, "There's someone I'm interested in, but that person doesn't seem interested in me at all." She added with a cute complaint, "Mom, dating is so hard. I wonder if I might end up leaving alone," bringing laughter.

Jeong Ye-ji fell into confusion upon learning that, contrary to her expectations, Kim Seonho had no date scheduled for the next day. At the same time, Kim Seonho felt complicated upon learning that Jeong Ye-ji was going on a date with someone else instead of him.

However, the two could not fully open up about their feelings. In response, the panelists cheered for them, saying, "I just wish they would talk. Let's just talk honestly now."

Upon learning that Kim Seonho had failed to get a date match, Jeong Ye-ji said, "I naturally assumed Seonho would go on a date with someone else. What on earth is this? I realized this is a big deal and something is wrong."

Following this, Jeong Ye-ji asked, "Did you think a lot when making your choice today?" and "What were you worried about?" Kim Seonho hesitated without readily answering. He then avoided answering by saying, "I will make no comment," drawing criticism from viewers.

However, Kim Seonho advised Jeong Ye-ji, who was heading out for her date the next day, saying, "It will probably be cold tomorrow, too. It's almost the exact same as today's weather." The panelists expressed frustration, reacting with comments like, "He's genuinely guilty. Isn't this basically saying, 'I'm staying home, but go out warmly'?"

Unable to sleep easily due to the ambiguous conversation ending, Jeong Ye-ji found herself distracted by thoughts of Kim Seonho even during her date with Han Dogon the next day. Jeong Ye-ji shared, "I kept wondering what Seonho is thinking back at the house, and what kind of conversations he is having with the others at home."

At the same time, Seo Robin first proposed going out to Kim Seonho, who had remained at the house. After finishing preparations to go out, Kim Seonho ran into Kim Na-young, who was waiting for her date.

Kim Na-young asked Kim Seonho if there was anyone in the house he was interested in, questioning, "Do you have any plans to date around? It seemed like everything was set." She also honestly stated that she had wanted to talk to Kim Seonho.

Kim Seonho's reply that nothing was set gave Kim Na-young the confidence to approach him, raising anticipation for her changed demeanor in subsequent episodes.

Meanwhile, having finished her date with Han Dogon, Jeong Ye-ji was consumed by thoughts of Kim Seonho, stating, "My mind was completely filled with wanting to hurry back to the house and talk to Seonho." Whether or not he knew this, Kim Seonho went out with Seo Robin. Furthermore, they revealed their mutual affection, raising curiosity about future broadcasts and what kind of changes will come to their relationships.

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Kim Seonho and Jung Yeji failed to match for a date.

On the August 24 broadcast of SBS's "Love Against Time", the Room of Time opened for the first time following self-introductions.

Upon Kim Seonho's appearance that day, the panelists cheered, "He's here, he's really here," focusing intently on his choice.

Kim Seonho started by saying, "While going on dates this time, there were things I became more curious about regarding Yeji." He continued, "It might be an arrogant thought, but I think I wanted to confirm how strong her feelings are for me," and surprised everyone by sending 50 minutes to Jung Yeji just like before.

Starting from the third Room of Time, 110 minutes were required to go on a date, meaning that if the two of them continued to send only 50 minutes to each other as they had done so far, a date would be impossible.

In response, the panelists expressed regret, saying, "Oh dear. Seonho could have put in a bit more." However, Kim Seonho showed curiosity about Jung Yeji's choice, wondering, "Is her feeling greater than 50 minutes? If it's not more than that, a date won't happen. I'm curious about her as a man and a woman."

Next, Jung Yeji's choice was revealed. For the first time, Jung Yeji surprised everyone by sending all 100 minutes to a single person. However, the person Jung Yeji sent the 100 minutes to was not Kim Seonho, but Han Dogon. Against expectations, Jung Yeji and Han Dogon ended up matched for a date, surprising everyone.

In fact, Han Dogon had worried that a date would be impossible even if he sent all 100 minutes to Seo Robin, so he gave 80 minutes to Seo Robin and 10 minutes each to Jung Yeji and Kim Nayoung. Because of those 10 minutes, he failed to match with Seo Robin and instead matched for a date with Jung Yeji.

Jung Yeji drew attention by explaining, "I thought there might be someone else Seonho was interested in besides me. So I thought, for tomorrow's date at least, Seonho might spend his time with someone else. Rather than that, I decided to choose to talk with someone I wanted to talk to."

Meanwhile, Kim Seonho expressed regret, causing sadness over their growing misunderstandings, as he shared, "My arrogant behavior was actually based on expectation. It's unfortunate and regrettable. I even wondered if she no longer has any curiosity or attraction toward me."

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Will Han Dogon's direct pursuit of Seo Robin pause due to their nine-year age gap?

On the August 24 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time", the ages and occupations of the male and female participants were revealed.

On this day, Han Dogon's age and occupation, which everyone had been curious about, were finally disclosed. Before the reveal, Lee Seyoung looked at Han Dogon's childhood photos and said, "He looks like he was born around '91 to '93," adding, "The background of the photo looks familiar. Because we have it at my house too," expressing certainty that they were from the same generation.

Jung Yong-hwa also drew attention by sympathizing, "He's from our generation. We had that in our house too." As they expected, Han Dogon was revealed to be born in 1991.

With Han Dogon currently working in cafe consulting at age 36, Seo Robin expressed her mixed feelings, saying, "I expected it, but hearing it out loud made me think, 'Oh, what do I do?,'" and adding, "I don't know why that number keeps bothering me."

Following this, Seo Robin's age was also revealed. Seo Robin disclosed that she was born in 2000, making her nine years younger than Han Dogon. In response, Han Dogon said, "The age gap felt even bigger than I thought, so I was quite shocked. It made me think about our previous conversations and gave me a lot to process in that moment," raising curiosity about how their relationship will change hereafter.

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Kim Seonho revealed his prior connection with Jung Yeji to the other cast members.

On the August 24 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time," the ages and occupations of the male and female cast members were unveiled.

During the long-awaited self-introduction session, Jung Yeji was the first to share her information. While looking through an album containing childhood to present-day photos of the cast members, everyone tried to guess whose photos they were, and the first album opened belonged to Jung Yeji.

Jung Yeji shared that she was born in 1998 and currently works as a corporate in-house announcer and traffic broadcaster. She expressed that she finds broadcasting itself fun and rewarding.

Jung Yeji went on to share how her life changed following her battle with illness, saying, "I didn't like giving presentations when I was young, but I wanted to challenge myself in areas that I feared and felt were my limitations. I felt that life isn't that long, so I challenged my dream with the mindset of doing everything I want to do before I die."

Kim Seonho, who had been listening to Jung Yeji's introduction more closely than anyone else, revealed their connection, saying, "Actually, Yeji and I are blog neighbors. We used to leave comments for each other."

Kim Seonho continued to show familiarity by mentioning, "There are a few photos on the blog, too." In response, Jung Yeji drew attention by saying, "I actually don't remember what kind of comments we exchanged. I plan to go check them out after I leave the house."

After learning about the connection between the two, the cast members felt a strong bond between them, raising curiosity about what changes might lie ahead.

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The classic folklore that "if a mouse eats a fingernail, it turns into a person" is being reborn as the Netflix series "Mousetrap", starring actors Ryu Jun-yeol, Sul Kyung-gu, and Lee Kyoo-hyung.

"Mousetrap" is a mystery thriller in which Moon-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol), a novelist who has had his name, face, and life stolen by a mysterious entity known as a mousetrap, loan shark No-ja (Sul Kyung-gu), who wants to find his lost money, and detective Sun-yong (Lee Kyoo-hyung) track down the identity of the mousetrap. On the 24th, Netflix raised anticipation by releasing stills based on the folklore of "Rat Transformed Into a Man," which served as the motif for "Mousetrap".

The released stills capture Moon-jae cutting his own fingernails, and Moon-jae facing the mousetrap, which has the exact same face as him across a barbed-wire fence, heralding the ultimate suspense.

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the work delves into the vulnerabilities of modern society, where others are proven solely through appearances and a few pieces of personal information. Ryu Jun-yeol shared, "I thought that the appearance of modern society, where we have no choice but to define ourselves through a few things like our outward appearance, IDs, and things around us that prove who we are, is well blended into 'Mousetrap'." Sul Kyung-gu also explained, "The chilliness regarding how easily one can be socially erased when unverified within a notarized system, and how easily swayed we are by outward appearances, are characteristics of modern society."

Lee Kyoo-hyung further noted, "I got goosebumps thinking that someone could steal my life as well if they put their mind to it because of the overflowing personal information," while director Kim Hong-sun, who is in charge of the production, expressed confidence in the high level of immersion, stating, "Since similar things are actually happening and more people are living alone, I think it is a fully possible occurrence."

The tracking thriller "Mousetrap", which delicately captures the anxieties of modern society based on familiar folklore, consists of a total of 10 episodes and will be released via Netflix on Friday the 28th.

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Singer Jang Han-eum created special memories with fans through a solo fan meeting.

Jang Han-eum held his solo fan meeting "i&i : From I to We" at the Gonggam Center Gonggam Hall in Seoul on the 22nd to meet with fans. Having reunited with fans eight months after his first fan concert at the end of last year, he held two shows on this day.

Opening the show with "Kingdom come," Jang Han-eum delivered deep emotion through a diverse setlist including "WANNA," "i&i," "Shine," "Is It Love?," and "After the Dream." He also reinterpreted the cover song "Run Away" with his own unique charm, drawing enthusiastic cheers from fans.

A variety of segments were also prepared for the fandom, Bambees. Starting with "Bambees Taste Exploration Time" to learn about the fans' preferences, followed by the "Random Beverage Laboratory," "Han-eum's Worry Counseling Office" to answer fans' concerns, "School Walk Playlist" where Jang Han-eum recommended and sang his favorite songs, and "Rewriting Profiles," the event filled the venue with fun and mutual connection. The fandom also added a touching moment with a surprise sing-along event for Jang Han-eum.

Jang Han-eum shared his thoughts through his agency, saying, "Since it was a meeting with fans after a long time, I had high expectations and worries, but thanks to the cheers of Bambees who filled the venue, I gained a lot of strength. I hope we can continue to rely on each other and stay together for a very long time."

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Singer Paul Kim is releasing his first-ever U.S. single.

Paul Kim recently met with local fans by premiering his new single, which is his first new track introduced in the U.S. and his first emotional pop track recorded in English, "Love Me Hard," on stage at the Chimaek Festival held in LA, USA.

"Love Me Hard" is a track that captures the longing to love with all one's heart, risking the danger of getting hurt even amidst calculated and lighthearted ways of loving. It also carries a message to dive without hesitation toward dreams, goals, people, and everything one loves, going beyond the emotions between lovers.

Regarding the song, Paul Kim shared, "If you love something, I wanted to express the feeling of loving it with all your heart," adding, "I hope people will listen to this song when they have deep worries or fear in their hearts." He also added, "When moving toward your dreams, or when you want to convey your feelings to friends and loved ones, I hope this song can give you a little bit of courage."

Previously, Paul Kim achieved notable results in the first half of this year by placing his first original new track released in Japan on the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.

Emotional vocalist Paul Kim's first U.S. single "Love Me Hard" will be released worldwide in the second half of this year.

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Rookie group TUIDE attended the media showcase for the release of their debut album "TUNE & PLAY" at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of August 24, where they performed their title track "SUN KISS".

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Group TUIDE attends the media showcase for the release of their debut album "TUNE & PLAY" held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of August 24.

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The group TUIDE attends the media showcase for their debut album "TUNE & PLAY" held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 24th, performing their title track "SUN KISS".

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The group TUIDE attends the media showcase for the release of their debut album "TUNE & PLAY" held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 24th, performing their title track "SUN KISS".

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On SBS's variety show 'Whenever Possible', agency CEO Cha Tae-hyun and his agency's actor Jin Ki-joo engage in a fierce battle for speaking turns.

Cementing its status as a powerhouse among Tuesday variety shows by consistently ranking near the top in viewership ratings and OTT buzz, the producers of SBS's 'Whenever Possible,' released stills of the hosts and guests searching for spare moments in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, ahead of the upcoming broadcast on August 25.

On this day, true to his reputation as the entertainment industry's ultimate "too-much-talker," Cha Tae-hyun dominated the atmosphere right from the opening by relentlessly sharing his recent updates. However, as Jin Ki-joo, the actor from his agency appearing alongside him, was overwhelmed by her talkative CEO's momentum and left exclusively giving reactions, Yu Jae-seok couldn't just watch. Putting the brakes on Cha, Yoo brought laughter by saying, "Let's hear Ki-joo's voice instead of your stories."

Even after this, as Cha continued to monopolize the audio, Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok launched a multi-pronged counterattack. Yu Jae-seok stepped in with dedicated man-to-man marking to shut Cha Tae-hyun's mouth, while Yoo Yeon-seok provided close care to variety show novice Jin Ki-joo, passing on tips on how to secure her speaking turns by telling her, "You must never give an opening in the conversation."

Meanwhile, Jin Ki-joo, who experienced a rigorous variety show boot camp, showed clumsy, beginner-like moments such as walking with her back to the camera, but quickly adapted to the program's dopamine-fueled games with her spirited charm. However, after pouring all her energy into every game, she reached the verge of collapse right after a match, lamenting, "What is going on?", turning the set into a sea of laughter.

Whether Jin Ki-joo successfully safeguarded her share of the talk amidst agency CEO Cha Tae-hyun's overwhelming audio offensive will be revealed when 'Whenever Possible,' airs at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.

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It has been confirmed that musical actor and opera singer Yang Joon-mo, 46, is remarrying actor Yang Ji-won, 38, formerly of the group SPICA.

On the 24th, Yang Joon-mo posted a black-and-white wedding pictorial showing his back together with his bride on his Instagram, simultaneously announcing his divorce and remarriage. He belatedly shared the news of his divorce, stating, "After much deliberation, I ended my marriage in 2023 and we decided to walk our separate ways." He explained that his biggest concern at the time was protecting his young daughter from emotional hurt or unnecessary public scrutiny.

Announcing his marriage, Yang Joon-mo also said, "As I slowly pieced my difficult life back together, there was someone who became a warm source of strength by my side and helped me find my smile again—a person I am deeply grateful for and love." He added, "It is a tremendous blessing to have met someone with whom I can pray through both joyous and difficult times, and walk forward looking in the same direction."

Although Yang Joon-mo's post did not reveal the identity of his bride-to-be, Yang Ji-won simultaneously shared news of their marriage and pregnancy through her personal account, bringing the news to light.

Sharing wedding pictorials taken with Yang Joon-mo along with photos taken with her fellow SPICA members, Yang Ji-won wrote, "We originally planned to marry early next year, but we were so blessed with a new life that I will become a mother next year at the age of 40. Therefore, we are holding the wedding a bit earlier."

Expressing her affection for her groom-to-be, Yang Ji-won continued, "In some ways, we are very different, yet in other ways, we have a lot in common. By helping me see things that I might have missed, loving him makes me grow into a more mature person step by step."

Finally, she requested, "I am still a bit overwhelmed by these major life changes coming all at once, but I want to learn one by one with a grateful heart and adapt well. Please bless our newly beginning steps."

Yang Joon-mo has built a strong acting career appearing in various musicals and was appointed as a full-time professor in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at Soonchunhyang University in 2023 to teach students. Yang Ji-won debuted with the girl group SPICA in 2012, transitioned to acting starting with the 2015 drama "Divorce Lawyer in Love," and has been active in various projects.

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SBS Star | By Kang Kyung-youn: The U.S. state of Illinois is rolling out a regional welcome ahead of BTS's upcoming concert in Chicago.

According to local media reports, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has designated the dates of the group's concert as "BTS Day in Illinois," ahead of the BTS WORLD TOUR "ARIRANG" IN Chicago, which will be held at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 27–28 (local time).

The official proclamation highlights BTS's contributions to spreading social values, such as raising awareness for mental health, promoting self-love, and engaging in philanthropic activities. It also notes that their message aligns with the civic values of Illinois and praised them for inspiring fans worldwide to participate in community service and charitable donations.

In 2017, BTS became the first K-pop artist to partner with the Korean Committee for UNICEF, working through the "LOVE MYSELF" campaign to support the prevention of violence against children and youth and provide psychological support across 155 countries and regions. In 2020, they also supported the concert industry by donating 1 million dollars to Live Nation's "Crew Nation" campaign.

Illinois anticipates that thousands of visitors will flock to Chicago during the concert period, expecting economic revitalization for the region alongside enhanced recognition as a cultural and artistic hub.

This is not the first time local governments have rolled out such a welcome. Toronto, Canada, designated August 22–23 as "BTS Weekend" and temporarily renamed a section of a road "BTS Boulevard." Maryland Governor Wes Moore released a welcome video featuring Korean subtitles ahead of their Baltimore concert, while El Paso County in Texas declared the concert period "El Paso BTS Weekend" and presented them with the "Estimado Amigo" award.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with BTS in person to present a government-issued commemorative plaque, and French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife attended their concert at the Stade de France.

BTS will continue their North American tour at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 27–28. This marks their return to Soldier Field in about 7 years and 3 months, following their BTS WORLD TOUR "LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF" in May 2019.

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Singer Lim Young-woong has donated 200 million won to help residents affected by recent heavy rains in the Geoje and Tongyeong areas of South Gyeongsang Province.

The Community Chest of Korea (Fruit of Love) announced on the 24th that Lim, along with his agency Fish Music, deposited the donation under the name of his fan club, "Hero Generation."

The funds will be used through the "2026 Special Heavy Rain Damage Fundraising" campaign currently run by the Fruit of Love to provide emergency relief, temporary housing support, and recovery efforts for displaced residents in southern regions including Geoje and Tongyeong. Both areas have experienced continuous flooding of homes and roads due to recent heavy downpours, causing difficulties for residents in their daily lives.

Lim has consistently made donations during birthdays, holidays, and times of disaster since 2021. Including this donation, his cumulative contributions delivered through the Fruit of Love reach 2.5 billion won. When adding the 200 million won he directly delivered to Korea University Medical Center for the medical expenses of low-income and vulnerable patients on his birthday this year, his total cumulative donations amount to 2.7 billion won.

Voluntary sharing by his fan club is also continuing. Following Lim and Fish Music's 400 million won donation during the massive wildfires in the Yeongnam region last year, Hero Generation independently donated 600 million won. In Geoje, one of the areas affected by the recent heavy rains, "Hero Generation Geoje" also participated in their own way by delivering donations to a local welfare foundation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Lim's debut.

Lim's 10th debut anniversary (August 8) is followed by concerts and a new release, as well as sharing. Lim will hold his solo concert "IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2" at the main stadium of Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province from September 4 to 6. Following this, he will release his special digital album "IM HERO 10" on September 8.

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THE BOYZ member JUYEON has signed an exclusive contract with the general entertainment company Ace Factory, stepping into a new chapter as an actor.

On the 24th, Ace Factory announced the news of its exclusive contract with JUYEON.

Having debuted with THE BOYZ in 2017, JUYEON has solidified his position as a global K-pop artist by captivating stages with his unique physique and powerful performances. After successfully wrapping up the group's fourth world tour last year, JUYEON is now expanding his activity spectrum beyond fashion and variety shows into the new field of acting.

Ace Factory, his new agency, is an actor management and drama production company home to actors such as Lee Jong-suk, Lee Jun-hyuk, Yoo Jae-myung, Yeom Hye-ran, Yoon Se-ah, Lee Kyoo-hyung, Jang Seung-jo, and Choi Dae-hoon.

Ace Factory stated, "We are delighted to embark on this precious partnership with artist JUYEON, who possesses exceptional stage presence and deep emotional expression. We will provide our full support so that JUYEON's infinite potential and unique charm can blossom in this new field of acting."

They added, "We respect THE BOYZ's musical achievements, which are JUYEON's roots and identity as an artist, and based on the trust built with fans, we will do our best to ensure that his continued group activities and leap as an actor create positive synergy."

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Actor So Jisub showcased his irreplaceable aura by gracing the cover of a fashion magazine.

In the pictorial released by the magazine Dazed on the 24th, So Jisub flawlessly pulled off a stylish watch and jewelry collection. Displaying his signature rebellious energy alongside a deep, seasoned ease, he effortlessly crossed the boundaries between strength and delicacy, completing a visual that lives up to his nickname "So Ganji."

In the interview following the photo shoot, So Jisub shared, "It was exciting to experience a new style that I don't usually try. It made me want to approach my styling a bit more boldly in the future."

Having recently achieved another successful transformation through the SBS drama "Agent Kim Reactivated," he also expressed deep affection for his character. So Jisub stated, "If 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' was the work that opened the first act of my acting life, 'Agent Kim Reactivated' is the work that opened the second act. There are still people who call me 'Agent Kim,' and it is truly grateful that they remember me alongside the project even as time passes."

Regarding the excitement and fear of meeting a new project, he revealed his serious attitude toward acting, saying, "Presenting a new character is always both worrisome and exciting. Before starting a project, I always ponder, 'How should I portray them this time?' and 'Can I express this character well?' Even when I have experience playing similar roles, the moment I meet a new character feels like going back to the very beginning."

So Jisub's pictorial and honest interview, through which he has explored new possibilities in various fields beyond acting as a rapper and content investor, can be found in the September issue of Dazed Korea and its official social media channels.

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has resumed his broadcast activities after a hiatus of 1 year and 5 months.

On August 23, Kim Soo-hyun appeared as a special guest on "Mahakarya RCTI 37," a live broadcast celebrating the 37th anniversary of Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI. Stepping onto the stage in a suit, Kim Soo-hyun greeted the audience by saying, "Hello, I am Kim Soo-hyun. Thank you so much for inviting me to such a meaningful event." Local fans reportedly sent passionate cheers for his long-awaited return.

On this day, Kim Soo-hyun performed a live version of "Dreaming," an OST from the 2011 KBS2 drama "Dream High." Although he initially appeared somewhat nervous, he quickly regained his composure, and the fans filling the audience responded with applause and cheers.

Kim Soo-hyun has recently been selected as a model for a Philippine fashion brand and has begun advertising activities, expanding his scope of activities internationally. He also plans to hold a fan meeting in Manila, Philippines, on October 2.

This appearance drew attention as Kim Soo-hyun's first official activity in approximately 1 year and 5 months, following privacy allegations raised by the YouTube channel Hover Lab in March of last year.

At the time, Kim Soo-hyun became embroiled in allegations that he had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor, and his agency denied the allegations, stating that their relationship began after Kim Sae-ron became an adult. On the 29th of last month, the police decided not to forward the charges against Kim Soo-hyun regarding violations of the Child Welfare Act and false accusation, and Kim Se-ui, the head of Hover Lab, was arrested and indicted on charges including the dissemination of false information related to Kim Soo-hyun.

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The group ALPHA DRIVE ONE attends a media showcase to celebrate the release of their 2nd mini-album "UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST" held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 24th.

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Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE attends the media showcase for their second mini album "UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST" held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th, performing their title track "BORN DIRE".

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Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE attends the media showcase for their second mini-album "UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST," held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 24th, and performs the title track "BORN DIRE."

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Band Jannabi has successfully wrapped up its first Asia tour.

Jannabi concluded the long journey of its first Asia tour "JANNABI 1st Asia Tour <Sweat & Stardust>" with its final show at the JIEXPO Theatre in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the 23rd. The tour spanned seven cities across seven countries, starting in Taipei last June and passing through Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur before ending in Jakarta.

Audiences in each region showed passionate singalongs, singing along to numerous songs in Korean, including their signature track "for lovers who hesitate". In return, Jannabi prepared translated lyrics of their performance songs into local languages and arranged special cover stages tailored to each region.

In Taipei, they performed "Tian Mi Mi", in Tokyo, Matsuda Seiko's "SWEET MEMORIES" and Ozaki Yutaka's "I LOVE YOU", and in Singapore, Kit Chan's "Home", while connecting with local fans in Hong Kong with their self-written track "HONG KONG".

They enriched their setlists with additional tracks in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Following the Malaysia concert, passionate reactions flooded social media, and Jannabi also participated in earthquake relief donations in Indonesia during the tour.

After finishing the tour, Choi Jung-hoon shared his thoughts through his agency, saying, "It was our first tour, but it was truly happy. I never dreamed that so many local fans would be waiting for us in each city. It was a miraculous experience and I am so grateful." He added, "There were also many JFs who accompanied us on this journey from Korea. I want to repay the support we received with even more solid and substantial love."

Jannabi will hold the "JANNABI 2nd KSPO DOME CONCERT" at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul, from October 23 to 25. Following their first solo concert at the KSPO DOME last year with "The Land of All Dreamers 2125", they will unfold their second chapter on the same stage.

Choi Jung-hoon and Kim Do-hyung hinted, "We are preparing a newer and more diverse arrangement for the KSPO DOME concert. We ask for your high expectations and interest."

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HEECHUL of the group SUPER JUNIOR has donated 100 million won to support neighbors in the southern regions, including Geoje and Tongyeong, who suffered extensive damage from record-breaking heavy rainfall.

The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Lim Chae-chung) announced on the 24th that HEECHUL donated 100 million won to support flood victims in the southern regions.

It was reported that upon hearing the news of the severe flood damage in the Geoje and Tongyeong areas this morning, HEECHUL immediately called the association main number to check the donation account and transferred 100 million won before the call had even ended. According to the association, the process was so swift that the transfer was already completed while receiving guidance from staff.

He stated, "After seeing the news that the southern areas were designated as a special government disaster zone, I realized the damage situation was much more severe than I thought. I believe that the kind of donation I have in mind is something that should be acted upon without hesitation the moment you make up your mind." He added, "I am sure many people do not yet know the details of the damage, and I hope more people will take interest and gather their hearts together."

He also added, "I hope this brings a little bit of strength to the neighbors affected and to those sweating to restore the areas in the scorching heat, and I encourage everyone to keep their spirits up until the very end and return to their normal, peaceful daily lives as soon as possible."

This donation is planned to be used for the restoration of the affected areas and to support the return of victims to their daily lives.

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Actor Kim Mu-yeol has successfully wrapped up his first-ever solo fan meeting since his debut.

On August 24, Kim Mu-yeol held his first fan meeting titled "2026 KIM MOO YUL 1st FANMEETING <Maju>" at Gabin Art Hall in Seoul, creating unforgettable memories with his fans. This event gained extra meaning as Kim Mu-yeol personally decided the fan meeting title and participated in the overall planning, from handwriting the opening video to designing the program.

On this day, Kim Mu-yeol kicked off the event strongly by singing "The Origin Of Love," a signature number from the musical "Hedwig" in which he previously starred. He then shared deep interactions with fans through honest talk segments such as "Star's Mailbox," where he answered fans' questions, and "Mu-yeol's Life Graph," which looked back on his footsteps.

Raising the excitement with various missions and an unprecedented latest challenge stage that had never been seen anywhere else, Kim Mu-yeol held an event where he gifted his personal cherished items and autographed polaroids. Afterwards, seeing the slogan event prepared by the fans, he teared up and said, "I will not forget today and will act even more happily."

Later, Kim Mu-yeol showed off his explosive vocal prowess by performing "Hug Me" and "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" in a collaboration with singer Jung Joon-il, sharing his thoughts by saying, "The way I can repay you is through good projects. I will work hard and create projects happily." After the concert ended, he conducted a one-on-one high-touch session with every single audience member, delivering perfect fan service until the very end.

Having successfully wrapped up his Seoul fan meeting, Kim Mu-yeol is scheduled to head to Taiwan on September 6 to continue his special encounters with local fans.

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The true identities of the young singles on "Love Against Time," previously shrouded in mystery, are finally being revealed.

On the 4th episode of SBS "Love Against Time," airing on the 24th, the profiles of the cast members, including their ages and occupations, are revealed for the first time, triggering a massive upheaval in the romance lines. Host Jung Yong-hwa could not hide his excitement, saying, "The game could completely change here," while Lee Seyoung also foreshadowed a major upheaval, noting, "The romance lines are going to change drastically from here on out."

On this day, a diverse range of professions and unexpected backgrounds were revealed, shaking the studio. In particular, when the youngest cast member, who arrived in a supercar, was revealed to be a CEO, the hosts burst into admiration. Heartfelt stories followed, ranging from an elite researcher to someone who stopped medical treatment and gave up their hearing for their dream, or started fresh after battling an illness, leaving a deep resonance.

However, the warmth was short-lived. Immediately after the profile reveals, the participants hit the realistic wall of age. Expressing complex emotions such as "The numbers keep weighing on my mind" and "It feels even more difficult after hearing their ages," they made the romance lines rapidly complicated.

Confusion was further heightened as the revised date rules for the Room of Time came into play. When an unprecedented situation occurred where date matching failed by a mere 10-minute difference, the entire panel of hosts stood up and expressed their regret. Host YENA closed her eyes at the consecutively missed opportunities, calling it "bad luck upon bad luck," while Lee Seyoung threw her hands up and declared, "I am no longer going to predict anything and will just watch as a viewer."

Amid realistic conditions and dramatic rule changes, the 4th episode of SBS "Love Against Time," showing what choices the young singles will make, will air on Monday, the 24th, at 10:10 PM.

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Actor Choi Minsik participates in a talk session during the press conference for the movie "The Intern" held on the morning of the 24th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Han So-hee attends the press conference for the movie "The Intern" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 24th, participating in a talk session.

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Actor Choi Minsik (from left), director Kim Doyoung, and actor Han So-hee attend a press conference for the remake film "The Intern" held on the morning of August 24 at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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Actor Han So-hee (left) and Choi Minsik attend the production presentation for the film "The Intern" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 24th, where they are having a talk session.

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