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Hollywood star Charlize Theron drew attention by expressing her extraordinary affection and fondness for Korea.

Attending a press conference for "The Odyssey" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd, Charlize Theron shared that although this is her first official visit, she had already visited Korea once earlier this year.

Theron began by saying, "Actually, a few months ago, I came to Korea to hang out with my 10-year-old daughter. I love Korean culture so much, and I made some Korean friends back then. I am happy to return with a movie."

Recalling her visit earlier this year, she said, "Back then, my daughter and I walked around all day. I ate Korean food with a Korean friend. I also experienced famous Korean skincare cosmetics. Korean technology is the best."

Theron added, "I told a friend that the energy changes as soon as you arrive in Korea. Seoul is a beautiful place with a rich culture. You can feel it the moment you step off the plane. This time, I came to promote a movie and have various schedules, so I won't be able to have as many diverse experiences, but I will enjoy it as much as possible before leaving."

Theron's visit to Korea earlier this year became known through social media and other channels. At the time, Theron drew attention by participating in a cooking class with her daughter, where they made kimbap, tteokbokki, and more.

In the new film "The Odyssey," Theron plays the sea goddess Calypso. Working with Director Nolan for the first time, Theron could not hide her admiration for the master director's unique working style, saying, "The director is consistent. It was my first time working with him, and I joined in the latter part, so I was quite nervous. What moved me was that the director creates such an intimate atmosphere on set. It felt like shooting an independent film. Given the grand scale, I never expected we would work together in such a friendly way."

"The Odyssey" depicts the journey of Odysseus (Matt Damon), a hero who led the 10-year Trojan War to victory, as he sets out to return to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland), who are waiting for him while taking advantage of the king's absence. The film is set to open domestically on the 5th.

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TUIDE, the first girl group presented by ABD, a new label under HYBE Music Group, will make their official debut in the music scene on the 24th.

TUIDE will meet global fans by releasing their 1st mini album [TUNE & PLAY] at 6 PM on the 24th.

The debut album [TUNE & PLAY] is a record that tunes different musical languages into a single rhythm and maximizes the joy found within it. It contains the aspiration to present a new trend to the global music market with a sound that transcends boundaries of generations, cultures, and languages.

The 7-member visuals revealed through the team's official SNS on the 2nd are also gathering significant attention. The seven members—SEOHEE, SEOYEON, ELENA, JIA, SAKI, SEAH, and YIHANI—left a sensational first impression by showing off their unique styling and cool vibe in a colorful space.

In particular, consisting entirely of teenagers born between 2006 and 2011 with diverse cultural backgrounds such as South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, they have signaled distinct individuality and multinational synergy. The video "Introductions : WE TUIDE" raised expectations for the expanded musical world they will present with a unique sound composition shouting the team name in multiple languages.

Meanwhile, ahead of their official debut, TUIDE held "TUIDE EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW [PLAYGROUND]" at Layer Studio 11 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 1st and 2nd, pre-releasing the stages for all tracks of their debut album and proving their solid skills.

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Hollywood actor Matt Damon explained why he chose to visit a baseball stadium as his very first schedule during his trip to Korea, marking his return in 10 years.

Attending the press conference for the movie "The Odyssey" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd, Matt Damon talked about visiting Gocheok Sky Dome on August 1st, the day he arrived in Korea, to watch the baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the SSG Landers. He said, "I have a friend who is a baseball agent. The player he represents (Matt Davidson) plays for the Kiwoom Heroes. When I arrived at the airport, I was told I could catch that day's game. I had heard so many good things about Korean baseball that I really wanted to see it, so I went with my daughters."

Matt Damon picked the cheering culture as the most impressive aspect of Korean professional baseball. Recalling that day, Damon shared, "The game itself was fun, but it was so fascinating how the two teams had their own ways of cheering. They don't do that in the US. Korea's unique way of cheering was so intriguing and fun. I was so glad to have the opportunity to experience Korean baseball this time."

Visiting Korea for the first time in 10 years ahead of the release of the movie "The Odyssey," Matt Damon surprised baseball fans, reporters, and viewers at the scene by appearing at the stadium before even shaking off his jet lag. On this day, Damon and his two daughters wore matching Kiwoom Heroes uniforms and cheered for the Kiwoom victory along with player Matt Davidson, with whom he is acquainted.

In "The Odyssey," a film adaptation of Homer's original epic poem "The Odyssey," Matt Damon delivered a passionate performance in the role of Odysseus. The movie is set to be released on the 5th.

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SBS "Love Against Time," a dating reality program featuring young people in their 20s and 30s who have crossed the threshold of death and face desperate, passionate romance, finally unveils its veil tonight (the 3rd).

Airings tonight at 10 PM, "Love Against Time" captures the journey of young participants in their 20s and 30s who have received terminal diagnoses or experienced severe illnesses close to death, as they confront life and love once again within the time given to them.

In the premiere episode, the unique device known as the "Room of Time" will be revealed. Through a distinctive matching system where the time handed to the other person becomes the weight of one's feelings, it is set to heighten the participants' subtle emotional changes and immersion.

In particular, a cinematic narrative that shocked the hosts from the very first episode is raising expectations. One participant closely observed another, recognized a past connection, and dropped a profound confession saying, "Actually, I know that person."

Following this unexpected twist, host Lee Seyoung could not hide her astonishment, remarking, "Even dramas would get flak for writing something like this," and it was reported that the entire studio was turned upside down.

The special matching system and the identity of the fateful connection that gave the studio goosebumps will be revealed in the premiere episode of "Love Against Time," airing tonight at 10 PM.

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Actor Matt Damon attends a press conference for the film "The Odyssey" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd, where he is participating in a Q&A session.

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Director Christopher Nolan attends a press conference for his film "Odyssey" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd, participating in a Q&A session.

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Producer Emma Thomas attends the press conference for the film "Odyssey" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd, giving a greeting.

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Actor Charlize Theron (from left), Director Christopher Nolan, Producer Emma Thomas, and actor Matt Damon pose for photos during the press conference for the movie "Odyssey" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd.

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Actor Matt Damon attends the press conference for the film "The Martian" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd, posing for the cameras.

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"Flex X Cop 2" is set to continue the undefeated "refreshing hit" myth of SBS Friday-Saturday dramas.

Premiering on the 7th, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) is an exhilarating, high-end cooperative investigation drama featuring Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), a chaebol detective who turns tables with his wealth when investigations hit a wall, and new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae).

During Season 1, "Flex X Cop" recorded a peak viewership rating of 11% (Nielsen Korea, Seoul metropolitan area), establishing itself as a representative seasonal IP for SBS. It delivered a differentiated, refreshing thrill through its so-called "FLEX investigation," mobilizing private helicopters, supercars, and famous celebrities.

Season 2 is raising anticipation to cap off SBS's 2026 Friday-Saturday drama lineup in style. Previously, SBS achieved back-to-back successes with "My Royal Nemesis," loved for its characters' sharp remarks, and "Agent Kim Reactivated," which sparked a syndrome with exhilarating action. "Flex X Cop 2" will follow suit to captivate viewers with an upgraded level of "wealth-powered refreshment."

Market reactions are already hot. According to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex survey, even before its broadcast, it entered the TV drama buzz rankings for the 4th week of July at number 9, proving high expectations.

In Season 2, Jin Yi-soo, now a full-fledged detective, will showcase an even larger scale, deploying a private jet to wipe out crime. Furthermore, the addition of the new Major Crimes Unit Team 1 Leader Joo Hye-ra promises an even richer teamwork dynamic.

In addition, extraordinary episodes such as a "pipe bomb terror incident" will be accompanied by a dazzling cameo lineup including Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Eui-sung, Lee Hak-joo, Heo Sung-tae, Jung Chae-yeon, Jeon Hye-bin, and Kim Hye-eun.

"Flex X Cop 2" premieres on Friday the 7th at 9:50 PM. 

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Someone once said that happiness is the time wasted together with the people you love. Amutta Band is a team that perfectly fits that saying. There is no need to be perfect. Sometimes the tempo speeds up, and sometimes it slows down. Whenever that happens, the members make eye contact and find their rhythm together. That very act of slipping out of sync and adjusting back together seems to be the reason this band stands on stage.

Amutta Band consists of Hong Kyung-min (leader, bass), Cho Young-soo (keyboard), Jeon In-hyeok (guitar), Kim Joon-hyun (drums), and Jo Jung-min (piano). Having lived their lives in their respective places—some as hit-making composers, some as solo artists and trot singers, one as a band vocalist, and another as a comedian who has entertained people with words for a long time—they met in this team. They have no distinct marketing or grand goals. They are closer to an adults' "serious" hobby band, gathered simply out of a love for music. They debuted on February 13 with the digital single "You Know".

On August 2, Amutta Band held their third concert. Following their performances on May 12 in Busan and May 30 in Seoul, this show took place at the Main Hall of the Bucheon Citizen's Hall. Having shared after their Seoul and Busan shows that "every moment spent laughing, worrying, and practicing while preparing for the performance remains a precious memory," Amutta Band took the stage that day with overflowing emotion, and as if responding in kind, the audience seats were completely packed without a single empty spot.

The stage opened with Cha Tae-hyun's opening performance. Cha Tae-hyun's vocals, radiating his trademark positive energy, made the concert feel even warmer. Following this, performances thoughtfully prepared by the Amutta Band members unfolded, creating a time where the audience could feel why they are "so sincere about music without asking any questions." Afterward, guest vocalists and a second-generation vocalist surprised the audience with sudden appearances. Fully displaying talents they had not shown to the outside world before, delightful performances that could not be seen anywhere else continued seamlessly.

The appearance of actor Jang Hyuk, who took the Bucheon stage following Seoul and Busan, brought bursts of laughter. To Jang Hyuk's serious reply that "I came for the emotional harmony between generations," everyone except him couldn't help but burst into cheerful laughter. With Jang Hyuk's comfortably belting vocals, Amutta Band's time seemed to transport everyone back to a distant past when they vaguely dreamed of band music and the stage.

Toward the end of the concert, each member opened up their hearts. Cho Young-soo calmly shared his thoughts on being a rookie band with only one song so far, and Jeon In-hyeok looked back on how the first new song Cho Young-soo wrote for them after forming the band was none other than "You Know". Cha Tae-hyun carefully revealed his next goal, saying, "I want to hold a concert at the end of the year." Beneath those words lay the determination of a band that has just taken its first steps to keep walking forward.

The stage concluded with their debut song "You Know". Hong Kyung-min said, "It was a dream made possible because of my colleagues," and Jeon In-hyeok shared, "It feels like a quiet miracle that happened while being with the members." Cho Young-soo spoke of the happiness of now filling each other's gaps after years of making music alone, while Kim Joon-hyun expressed his gratitude, saying that the stage would have been impossible without the audience. Jo Jung-min concluded with the greeting, "Thank you for taking out your precious time. I am happy the entire time I make music."

They may not be a perfect band. However, the stage of adults sharing time doing what they love with the people they love was romance itself.

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The 21st Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival successfully wrapped up its three-day run on August 2. Held at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon, the festival featured 66 domestic and international teams and drew approximately 150,000 concertgoers.

This year's slogan was "REBOOT. THE PORT OPENS," with visible efforts made everywhere to address past shortcomings. Organizers focused on reducing wait times by dividing the ticket booth into two to separate entry and exit flows, and placed convenience facilities such as pop-up stores and experiential event booths throughout the wide venue, considering the summer weather and extensive walking distances.

The headliners changed each day. The first day on July 31 featured Khruangbin, the second day on August 1 featured Massive Attack, and the final day on August 2 was headlined by Pixies, completing a diverse spectrum of lineups.

The presence of domestic artists stood out particularly on the second day, August 1. Lee Seung-yoon, who performed for the fifth consecutive year (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026), opened with "Waterfall" and performed a total of 10 songs including "PunKanon," "Gibberish," "Pricey Hangover," "Yeok Seong," and "An Ode to the Unseen Hearts." Though his stage comments lasted less than a minute, he utilized the wide stage and walked right down the middle aisle among the audience, showing a provocative sense of freedom that crossed boundaries into the crowd.

The band Hyukoh also performed 15 songs nonstop without a single word of commentary. They only briefly talked with the audience right before their final song, and it was a relentless performance that even saw the vocalist's voice crack in the middle of the set. Throughout the day's performance, the mosh pit remained active and thrilled the audience. In addition, collaborative stages with Chang Pil-soon and guitarist Ham Chun-ho elevated the evening atmosphere.

As the festival took place during a scorching heatwave with daytime highs nearing 40 degrees Celsius, safety issues were also a key concern. There were actually instances where ambulances were dispatched to transport concertgoers showing symptoms of heatstroke. In response, organizers expanded medical booths compared to last year, stationed medical staff and ambulances throughout the venue at all times, and implemented cool zones, water spray trucks, and improved waiting flows.

The atmosphere at the site was also evident in the preparedness of the attendees. Quite a few people brought coolers filled with ice water, picnic mats, umbrellas to block the sun, portable chargers, arm sleeves, and handheld electric fans, yet reactions poured in that the heat was still difficult to endure. LUSH washed away the midsummer heat with a unique event titled "We Will Wash You."

"Penta-robics," a participatory program hosted by comedian Choi Hye-sun, combined full-body workouts with rock festival vibes, drawing audiences to the front of the stage even during waiting times. Attendees continued to give positive reviews, saying operations had improved compared to last year.

Massive Attack, who decorated the nighttime slot, prominently featured social criticism messages. Vocalist Elizabeth Fraser joined the stage, which was set against documentary-style background visuals, to deliver a live performance of their signature song "Teardrop."

The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is a representative midsummer rock festival where the weather serves as the biggest variable.

Whether a festival held in intense heat becomes a "hardship" or another form of "romance" depends on the core essence of a festival pursuing rock music. In that regard, this year's festival reaffirmed the reputation of South Korea's largest rock festival by delivering impressive memories and experiences to a crowd of 150,000 while leaving anticipation for next year.

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Jo Hyun-ah held a one-on-one solo fan meeting with Sung Si-kyung.

On the August 2 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy", Jo Hyun-ah was shown preparing a solo fan meeting with Sung Si-kyung.

During the broadcast, Jo Hyun-ah invited Sung Si-kyung to her camping site. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "This is a solo fan meeting disguised as a camping day."

Jo Hyun-ah had previously confessed her fandom for Sung Si-kyung on another broadcast. In response, Sung Si-kyung said, "I came in a good mood because I thought it would be fun. I wanted to hang out with you. We haven't seen each other often in private settings, so I thought it would be fun."

Hearing this, Jo Hyun-ah accurately recalled the situation, saying, "It has been 13 years since we met in a private setting." Sung Si-kyung replied, "Then it really is you. Is that the place with lots of side dishes? You are the first person I've ever seen finish all the side dishes at a raw fish restaurant. You ate everything without leaving anything, so it looked really nice to see you eat so well."

Jo Hyun-ah said, "You told me you would buy me something delicious next time, but 13 years have passed," and asked, "Do you remember getting my autograph back then?" Sung Si-kyung made everyone laugh by saying, "I only remember that you ate really well."

Jo Hyun-ah revealed the CD she had gotten signed back then along with other Sung Si-kyung albums she had collected over the years. She also drew attention by revealing a key ring-shaped transportation card featuring Sung Si-kyung's face.

Jo Hyun-ah prepared the same CD as the one she had signed in the past and asked him to sign it again. She said, "You wrote me a message saying 'You sing so well, you're so pretty. Let's see each other for a long time.' Can you tell me why I'm pretty today?" Sung Si-kyung joked, "Did you already decide that you're pretty?"

After signing the CD again 12 years later, Sung Si-kyung left a comment saying, "Don't go camping alone, let's be happy." When Jo Hyun-ah said, "Doesn't 'let's' mean together?" Sung Si-kyung put up a strict wall and said, "Separately yet together. Now is the age when we should be happy," bringing laughter.

Seeing Jo Hyun-ah turn into a shy young girl in front of her ultimate bias, Lim Soo-hyang shared that she had been a long-time fan of god and an ardent fan of Yoon Kye-sang, saying, "I was Kye-sang's wife. I used to eat with Kye-sang oppa's spoon and go to concerts, so I totally understand that feeling," which drew attention.

On this day, Jo Hyun-ah poured out her fandom for Sung Si-kyung. Expressing her deep love for his music, she said, "When 'Every Moment of You' came out, I listened to it for a month or two, and when 'To You' came out, I listened to it for a year." She then revealed that her absolute favorite song is "You Were Impressive".

Jo Hyun-ah also said, "If I could sing with oppa, all my dreams in the world would come true." Sung Si-kyung scolded her playfully by saying, "Dream some other dreams," bringing laughter. However, at the dedicated fan's request to sing just one song, he treated her to an impromptu live performance.

Unable to hide her touching emotions, Jo Hyun-ah shed tears. She expressed her overwhelming happiness at achieving her dream as a singer by following the artist she admired, saying, "This kind of emotion exists. When I listen to a song I love, I see the singer Sung Si-kyung, but I also see myself who followed that Sung Si-kyung. Following him has brought me all the way here, and I love who I've become. That's why I'm crying."

Hearing this, Sung Si-kyung expressed his gratitude, saying, "I know. I say those things to my seniors too. But now that I have some seniority, it feels good to know that someone is looking up to me." Furthermore, Sung Si-kyung prepared an impromptu meal for his devoted fan Jo Hyun-ah, prompting her to sum up the day by calling it "truly the best fan meeting."

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The members of "Gold Misses" got together after a long time.

On the August 2 broadcast of SBS's "My Little Old Boy", Shin Bong-sun, Ye Ji-won, Park So-hyun, and Yang Jeong-a gathered, drawing attention.

On this day, the members who starred in the past SBS variety show "Gold Misses Are Coming" reunited after 16 years.

Yang Jeong-a first expressed her gratitude to the members, who recently reunited at her mother's funeral. In response, the members said, "We are comforting each other and getting older together now."

Then Yang Jeong-a looked at the members, who are still single, and said, "I didn't know we'd all end up unable to get married." Park So-hyun agreed, and Yang Jeong-a pointed out, "Who are you talking about? You're the biggest problem," causing laughter.

Watching this, the youngest member, Shin Bong-sun, said to the older members, "You're not even gold misses anymore. You're silver misses." In response, Yang Jeong-a, Ye Ji-won, and Park So-hyun protested unfairly, saying, "What? Silver? We're not at the silver age yet. If we go to a silver town, they won't even accept us because we're too young."

Shin Bong-sun then made everyone laugh by saying, "When we first met, I was 39, but when I said I am 47 now, Jeong-a unnie said that's the prettiest age to be."

Yang Jeong-a reminisced about the passing time, saying, "Do you know how pretty you are in your late 30s to early-to-mid 40s? Back then, I was the oldest and 39, but I can't believe the youngest is now 47. Weren't you just a complete baby when you were 39?"

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Actor Im Soo-hyang chose her ideal type among the cast members of "My Little Old Boy".

During the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy" broadcast on the 2nd, actor Im Soo-hyang appeared as a special MC.

On this day's broadcast, Shin Dong-yeob brought up Im Soo-hyang with a sense of regret. He asked, "I heard that 'New Giseang Story' has been rerun countless times over the past 15 years, but you've never received any residual fees. How did that happen?"

Shin Dong-yeob then asked, "Don't tell me you didn't apply for them?", and Im Soo-hyang answered yes, surprising everyone. Im Soo-hyang explained, "The show gets rerun quite a lot every year. It happens so often that even young friends these days talk about watching it. But I found out about the system way too late. Later on, the association looked for me, telling me why I hadn't registered and that a large amount of money had piled up."

Im Soo-hyang added, "I found out after the drama 'Iris' aired, but they told me I couldn't receive anything for the works before that," drawing sympathy from everyone.

Also on this day, Im Soo-hyang picked Kim Hee-chul as the "My Little Old Boy" cast member closest to her ideal type. She drew laughter by revealing the real reason for choosing Kim Hee-chul, saying, "Kim Hee-chul, Heo Kyung-hwan, Yoon Hyun-min, and Choi Jin-hyeok are all older brothers I know personally. Still, I will pick Hee-chul oppa, who I'm closest with. You don't get into scandals with oppa."

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The cast of "Flex X Cop 2" made a successful variety show debut.

On the August 2 episode of SBS "Running Man", the members formed teams with the cast of the drama "Flex X Cop 2" for an "Undercover Chaebol VS Detectives" race.

In this episode, Yu Jae-seok formed the chaebol team with Jee Seokjin, HAHA, Song Jihyo, Ahn Bo-hyun, and Kang Sang-jun. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook formed the detective team with Yang Sechan, Ji Ye-eun, Jung Eun-chae, and Kim Shin-bi.

Hidden within the chaebol team were one secret chairman and one secret agent, while the detective team included one undercover secretary dispatched by the chairman. The chaebol team would win if the chairman escaped with only the chaebols, excluding the secret agent, whereas the detective team had to find the undercover secretary and the chairman.

After gathering hints through various missions, the chaebols and detectives made their moves. Jee Seokjin secretly approached detective team member Kim Jong-kook and revealed that he figured out who the chairman was, stating that HAHA was the chairman. When Kim Jong-kook asked, "Are you then the secret agent, hyung?", Jee Seokjin answered yes, drawing attention.

Tasked as the secret agent, Jee Seokjin had been subtly sabotaging the chaebol team's missions while carrying out his mission. Through the crucial hint obtained along the way, he figured out that HAHA was the chairman.

At the same time, the chairman, HAHA, was solving quiz questions with chaebol Yu Jae-seok to find the password for the money bag. HAHA failed to get a single question right, but secured the password thanks to Yu Jae-seok's efforts. Coincidentally, the password turned out to be Yu Jae-seok's birthday. HAHA complained, "Why is the password this when I'm the chairman?", to which Yu Jae-seok cracked everyone up by seeing right through the production team, saying, "Did you assume I would solve the questions anyway?"

HAHA instructed Yu Jae-seok, "I'll get in the car and start the engine, so you gather the people." The two agreed that Ahn Bo-hyun must be the secret agent and decided to leave him behind.

Yu Jae-seok went to gather the other chaebol members, but during the process, Jee Seokjin's suspicious behavior made Yu Jae-seok suspect him as well. In response, Jee Seokjin insisted he was definitely not the one and claimed that Ahn Bo-hyun was the spy.

Meanwhile, the detective team operated under the assumption that Yang Sechan was the undercover secretary, excluding him from their movements.

As the chaebol team hurriedly attempted to escape, Ahn Bo-hyun spotted the scene and rushed to follow them. Seeing this, HAHA and Jee Seokjin insisted that Ahn Bo-hyun was a detective and strictly blocked him from getting into the car.

Just then, Song Jihyo appeared and stated that Ahn Bo-hyun was not a detective. Song Jihyo drew attention by saying, "My hint says the police officer is not Bohyun. The secret police officer is married."

Convinced that Jee Seokjin was the secret agent, the chaebols confronted him. Jee Seokjin protested, asking, "What does married have to do with this?" However, the chaebols dragged him out by force and succeeded in escaping.

With the chaebol team's final victory, the detective team faced a full-group penalty. However, if they accurately found the undercover secretary, only two members of the detective team would receive the penalty. Having suspected Yang Sechan, the detectives changed their minds right before voting and suspected Ji Ye-eun instead. Thus, the detectives ultimately pointed to Ji Ye-eun. However, the real undercover secretary was revealed to be Jung Eun-chae, surprising everyone.

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The cast members of "Flex X Cop 2" showed off their hidden talents.

On the August 2 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the cast members of the drama "Flex X Cop 2" joined the members for an "Undercover Chaebol vs. Detective" race.

During the broadcast, the stars of "Flex X Cop 2" appeared to take on the race alongside the "Running Man" cast.

Regarding Jung Eun-chae making her first appearance on a terrestrial variety show, Jee Seokjin playfully remarked, "I was upset you haven't appeared on shows until now. Try to adapt well. Just trust me." In response, Yu Jae-seok scolded him by saying, "Hyung, at least earn your keep before you talk," drawing laughter.

Kang Sang-jun, who shared that he doesn't particularly like soccer, and Kim Shin-bi, who also mentioned he isn't a big fan of soccer but is from Anyang, received a contrasting welcome from Kim Jong-kook.

Afterward, Ahn Bo-hyun hyped up Kang Sang-jun and Kim Shin-bi, mentioning they had prepared something special for the day. Kim Shin-bi, who revealed he was in a dance crew back in his school days, went first and showed off some b-boying. However, unlike his fuss before showing off his talent, his b-boying turned out to be rather frantic and messy, drawing teasing remarks from the "Running Man" cast.

Next, Kang Sang-jun surprised everyone by announcing he had prepared a rap performance. Revealing that he used to be a rapper under the name Deep Black, he also caught attention by sharing that he is the husband of "Miss Trot 4" winner Lee Sona.

However, Kang Sang-jun, trying to rap for the first time in 10 years, delivered a performance full of sheer grit rather than skill. In response, the "Running Man" cast joked, "Deep Black cannot go with us," sending everyone into laughter.

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SBS Entertainment News | Editor Kim Hyo-jung — The cast members' outfits as chaebols became a point of teasing on "Running Man".

On the August 2 broadcast of the SBS variety show "Running Man", an "Undercover Chaebol vs. Detective" race unfolded alongside the actors from the drama "Flex X Cop 2".

During the episode, Yang Sechan looked at Yu Jae-seok, who appeared as a chaebol, and playfully pointed out, "Hyung, aren't you like teacher Tae Jin-ah?" noting that his style looked fit for a dinner show.

Jee Seokjin then chimed in to critique Song Jihyo's outfit, saying, "You don't look like a chaebol." In response, other members disagreed, saying, "No, she looks like she's from Cheongdam-dong." Regarding Song Jihyo's elegant look, Yang Sechan added, "Now holes cut out suit you well."

Afterward, Jee Seokjin pointed at Song Jihyo's charming mole and asked, "Looks like something's on there, should I wipe it off for you?" Kim Jong-kook also chimed in, saying, "It looks like a melasma spot. Melasma." Their remarks ruffled Song Jihyo's feathers. In response, Song Jihyo snapped back, "Mister, do you only get one melasma spot? Aren't you going too far?", bringing laughter to everyone.

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What were the best scenes chosen by So Jisub and Seo Sumin?

Episode 2 of the SBS series "Agent Kim Reactivated," which aired on August 1, shed a deeper light on the hidden stories and relationships of characters that could not all fit into the main episodes.

On this day, Joo Sang Wook described "that day" as a day he will never forget for the rest of his life. In response, So Jisub laughed and said, "I hit him a lot. He deserved to get hit, so he had to be hit."

Regarding the scene where Agent Kim punishes Joo Gang-chan, Joo Sang Wook recalled a filming session he will never forget in his lifetime, saying, "I thought to myself, I took those hits well. But no matter how much we filmed, I hadn't even taken half of them yet. I kept wondering just how long I had to keep getting hit to complete a full lap around the set."

In response, So Jisub said, "He said he had never taken that many action hits before," and added, "I'm sorry, I love you," eliciting a burst of laughter.

Regarding this scene, Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyungho shared the behind-the-scenes story of the drama's iconic scene, saying, "We saw actor Joo Sang Wook once at the script reading and wondered if we would ever get to see him again on set, but we decided to greet him warmly, and the next time we saw him was that day. He came to greet us covered in bruises. And actor Joo Sang Wook said, 'I had no idea this kind of drama was going to be like this.'"

On this day, PD Lee Seung-young praised the actors' improvisations, saying, "They improvised to fill in the gaps between the direction they were trying to take while accurately understanding the script, so I accepted them. They are actors who improvise on a slightly different level."

He also added, "Actor So Jisub has a somewhat innate feel for action. He has a stylish flair even when moving slowly and picks things up quickly, whereas actor Choi Dae-hoon is an extremely hardworking person."

Yoon Kyungho also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the fight scene between Manager Nam and Park Jin-chul. He started by saying, "My improvisation was, 'Let's not mess with the guy in glasses.'"

He continued, "The very first line we tried to hold back on at the pork belly restaurant was, 'We're just guys in glasses.' I thought the imagery contained in that line implied many things, but I wanted to give that line a sense of release. You shouldn't mess with him, absolutely no one in the world should look down on a person like this," and added, "So I suggested to the director that I wanted to deliver a line that gives a sense of satisfaction, and he loved it. I feel very proud of it because it's a line that runs through our drama and fits the scene well."

Seo Sumin, who played Minji, chose the scene where she says, "Minji, Dad is here, let's go home," as her best scene. Seo Sumin said, "Even though he is my dad, he looked so cool that I rewatched it over and over again."

In response, So Jisub said, "Minji, you've grown a lot since then. It's been a while since we last saw each other," expressing his delight. He then caught attention by saying, "That scene is also one of my favorites. But hearing that she picked the same scene feels a bit strange, as if we somehow connected."

Yoon Kyungho picked the pre-separation meal scene between Agent Kim and Minji as a standout scene. In particular, he noted that Minji's line to Agent Kim, "Eat slowly," was deeply moving. In response, So Jisub surprised everyone by revealing that the line was actually Seo Sumin's improvisation.

Finally, PD Lee Seung-young expressed his gratitude to the actors, saying, "The best acting by performers comes at the moment when they are completely immersed in the moment and forget everything around them. Therefore, it is difficult to repeatedly act out about 10 angles just to film a single scene. However, everyone participated together to shoot a good scene, and I think that is how it was possible to create such great scenes."

Furthermore, the cast and staff expressed their gratitude to the viewers who have loved the Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated," saying, "We root for all the dads and families in the world. And daughters actually really love their dads."

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What was the unidentified flying object that caused a stir at Gimhae Airport?

On the August 1 broadcast of SBS "Unanswered Questions", the show tracked down an unidentified flying object that appeared at Gimhae Airport last May.

On May 19, a flight scheduled to depart from Nagoya, Japan and arrive at Gimhae Airport in Busan around 9:30 PM suddenly headed to Incheon Airport.

After an incomprehensible commotion that included a complete ban on aircraft takeoffs and landings and the closure of the runways at Gimhae Airport, the passenger plane headed to Incheon Airport.

Passengers, who received no clear explanation for the sudden diversion, ended up taking 10 hours to reach a destination that should have taken an hour and a half.

A tip-off from someone who was serving in the military base inside the airport at the time stated that they witnessed a strange light passing over the barracks. They reported that three green lights were moving in formation at a height equivalent to about The Apartment Job 10th floor.

Gimhae Airport was a no-fly zone for aviation security and a place with heightened sensitivity to security as the Air Force was also stationed there.

Consequently, the Air Force and police searched for the flying object. However, they ultimately failed to identify the unknown flying object and concluded the incident as a hapenning where lights were mistaken for a craft.

However, another informant revealed internal military base radio communications from the time, stating that even the command leadership was mobilized to chase the flying object. Despite this, the elusive flying object disappeared for two hours, and its identity was never identified.

Last May, U.S. President Trump released footage of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) collected by the U.S. across the globe over the past 80 years. Amidst the rising interest in unidentified flying objects, what on earth was the identity of the object spotted at Gimhae Airport?

With various possibilities raised, an expert pointed out, "As we only emphasize the threat from North Korea, there is a lack of will or interest on our part to respond to unknown threats and unidentified threats. Countries abroad are already paying attention to non-military threats and broad security threats," emphasizing the need for attention toward various unmanned aerial vehicles.

The expert also drew attention by raising their voice to say, "We need a shift in perception to view various unmanned aerial vehicles not merely as a matter of interest, but as a serious threat at the national security level."

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So Jisub shared his thoughts and behind-the-scenes stories on the memorable line "Minji, Dad is here."

The July 31 broadcast of SBS "Agent Kim Reactivated" took a deeper look into the hidden stories and relationships of the characters that were not fully captured in the main episodes.

During the broadcast, director Lee Seung-young talked about the creation of Agent Kim and 66, saying, "His life continued because of 66's final request. I think he probably started calling himself 66 out of the mindset that he should live out the life that 66 could not finish in a meaningful way."

Also, So Jisub, who played Agent Kim, and Yoon Kyungho, who played Park Jin-cheol, drew attention by keeping the result of the showdown between Agent Kim and Park Jin-cheol under wraps, saying, "It cannot be revealed. Because each other has pride, it is a secret."

In addition, PD Lee Seung-young explained the meaning of MINJI to Agent Kim, saying, "Since he now has a precious existence to protect, it carries tremendous meaning that allows that person to live a completely different life. MINJI became the catalyst that led Agent Kim, who had lived a rough and fierce life, to live a normal life."

And Seo Su-min, who played MINJI, made viewers nod in agreement by saying, "Wouldn't MINJI be a source of glory for her dad? She seems to be an indispensable existence in his life and the reason he lives." In addition, Choi Dae-hoon, who played Sung Han-soo, added that Agent Kim became warmer thanks to MINJI, drawing attention.

Seo Su-min described her character MINJI as a confident and strong child. In response, Yoon Kyungho also said, "MINJI made Agent Kim who he is today."

After the school violence incident involving Joo Hye-ri and MINJI, Agent Kim knelt down in front of Joo Gang-chan. Regarding this, Agent Kim said, "From the daughter's perspective, she might have felt upset, but from the father's perspective, I suppose it was the best he could do. The moment you take your daughter's side, things get more complicated. I think it was the best choice for his daughter."

And MINJI, who fought back against Joo Hye-ri's bullying, explained why she fought back until the end, saying, "MINJI's personality itself has clear standards. When actions that did not meet those standards occurred, I think she thought to herself, 'Why should I cower here?'"

Finding blood soaked all over the floor and Joo Hye-ri's hair tie at the construction site in the back of the school, Agent Kim commented on this scene, saying, "Rather than thinking MINJI simply disappeared, I think he realized that something had happened to MINJI. After that, it rained and thundered, feeling just like a blackout."

Regarding Agent Kim, who no longer hid his identity, he said, "Something is wrong with MINJI, and if I don't find her quickly, something really big is going to happen. At that moment, there was no point where a father could hold back; it just happened instinctively."

Afterward, Agent Kim found MINJI in the freezer warehouse but missed her right before his eyes. Regarding this scene, So Jisub picked it as a scene that was not easy to act out, saying, "It is a scene where MINJI is right in front of him but he misses her again. If it were real, I think the strength would have drained right out of my legs."

MINJI escaped from the gold-toothed man in the freezer warehouse, but met Joo Gang-chan and ended up being dragged to his villa. Explaining the one-on-one scene with Joo Gang-chan, Seo Su-min said, "I think MINJI inherited her dad's blood, so she is a child with a pretty good gut feeling. At first, she tried to hide it somehow and pretend she didn't remember, but in the end, it's a scene where she gets caught."

Regarding MINJI learning her father's true identity, Seo Su-min said, "After asking why he was such a puny office worker, once she found out he was a spy, wouldn't she have been proud of a dad who lived that kind of life? She probably thought, 'Dad must have had a really hard time,' and came to understand her dad."

Regarding the scene where Agent Kim says "Minji, Dad is here," which is one of the iconic scenes of Agent Kim, So Jisub shared his emotions at the time, drawing attention by saying, "When I actually saw the script and read that line, I felt choked up. And during the actual filming, with MINJI right there, I felt really choked up."

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Actor Park Hae-soo is attending the red carpet event for the "5th Blue Dragon Series Awards" held at Paradise City in Jung-gu, Incheon on the afternoon of the 31st.

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Actor Lee Kwang-soo attends the red carpet event for the "5th Blue Dragon Series Awards" held at Paradise City in Jung-gu, Incheon, on the afternoon of July 31.

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Actor Jeon So-young is attending the red carpet event for the "5th Blue Dragon Series Awards" held at Paradise City in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon on the afternoon of the 31st.

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Comedian Kim Won-hoon attends the red carpet event for the "5th Blue Dragon Series Awards," held at Paradise City in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon on the afternoon of the 31st.

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