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Comedian Lim Ha Ryong (center) poses for a commemorative photo after receiving the Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 2020 Korea Pop Culture and Arts Awards ceremony, held on the afternoon of the 28th at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, alongside Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo (left) and Um Yong-soo, president of the Comedy Association.

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Singer KIM JUNSU poses for the camera as he attends the red carpet event for the "2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards" held at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 28.

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Actor Hyun Bin poses as he attends the red carpet event for the 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards held at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 28.

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Actor Jo Jae Yun poses for the camera as he attends the red carpet event for the "2020 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards" held at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of October 28.

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Kang Ho-dong attends the red carpet event for the "2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards" held at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of October 28.

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Actor Ryu Sooyoung poses for the camera on the red carpet at the "2020 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards," held at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 28.

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Actor Go Soo is wrapping up his long-standing journey with BH Entertainment.

Go Soo has spent about 15 years with BH Entertainment, continuing his work across various projects. With his exclusive contract recently expiring, he is preparing for activities in a new environment.

BH Entertainment stated, "We sincerely cheer on Go Soo's fresh start, and we plan to continue looking forward to and supporting his diverse activities as an actor."

Having been active in various films and dramas, Go Soo recently showed his cheerful and approachable charm through "Workers" (literal translation) and "SNL Korea". In the second half of the year, he will make his small-screen comeback with the SBS drama "9 to 6".

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Actor Kim Ji-won is returning to the small screen after two years through the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia."

Scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 PM, the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia" (written by Pung Seung-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim) is a refreshing medical noir depicting the activities of Doctor X, Gye Soo-jung, a "madwoman in the operating room" who shatters massive absurdities with genius surgical skills that know neither failure nor compromise. It is drawing anticipation as the first medical genre in the hit-making "SBS Cider Universe."

Regarding her reason for choosing "Doctor X" for her return to television after two years, Kim Ji-won shared, "The gap between Gye Soo-jung's outward appearance and the new aspects discovered the closer you look was attractive, and I wanted to express that charm well." She explained, "Gye Soo-jung is a figure who has exiled herself into the darkness and devoted herself solely to surgical skills. While others might find the title of 'genius surgeon' fitting, from my perspective looking at the path she walked, she didn't feel like a 'genius,' but rather someone who simply did her absolute best with an earnest heart."

When asked about the difference between Gye Soo-jung and protagonists from existing medical dramas, she pointed out, "If a sense of justice and duty are common traits among medical drama protagonists, Gye Soo-jung differs in the way she expresses them. Because she focuses most of her abilities on her surgical skills, she is somewhat awkward in emotional areas such as social skills and flexibility." She added, "Watching Gye Soo-jung, who possesses flawless surgical skills yet lacks social skills, sometimes made me chuckle. I tried to capture these contrasts well," highlighting her focal points for the character.

To portray the surgery-obsessed "genius doctor" character, Kim Ji-won shared, "I learned the surgical skills necessary for the operating scenes from our medical advisor and spent time becoming fully familiar with them. Since Gye Soo-jung's genius is connected not only to the surgery scenes but also to the dramatic narrative, I tried to carry that energy into my acting as well," raising expectations.

Kim Ji-won also mentioned the unexpected charm of director Lee Jung-rim, with whom she worked for the first time. She expressed her trust, saying, "I enjoyed the director's previous works so much that I was curious. Since she has done many charismatic projects, I wondered if her directing would be direct and unsparing, but in reality, rather than deciding on answers beforehand, she had a meticulous style of building scenes on set while working closely with the actors. I remember bringing various analyses that matched that wavelength and building the character within the director's direction."

In addition, expressing her gratitude toward Lee Jung-eun, who plays "Jang Hee-sook" and is set to show great "womance" chemistry, Kim Ji-won said, "To Gye Soo-jung, Jang Hee-sook is a 'fenced-in person' who is sometimes like a boss, sometimes an aunt, and sometimes a friend, and the senior actor was that kind of person to me as well. It was a set where I learned a lot about both the responsibility and joy of being an actor."

Kim Ji-won also expressed gratitude to her fellow cast members, including Son Hyun-ju, Woo-seok, Lee Jin-hee, Kim Young-min, Lee Sung-wook, Huh Jun-seok, Kim Young-ah, and Kwon Seung-woo. She showed off their tight-knit teamwork, stating, "Thanks to these people, the character of Gye Soo-jung and the project 'Doctor X' could feel much more three-dimensional and diverse. Personally, it was a precious set where I was able to learn and feel a lot of things."

Finally, expressing gratitude to viewers sending passionate interest, Kim Ji-won requested, "The premise of being a doctor dispatched from a medical placement agency itself seems like it will be a fresh viewing point. As you follow the stories that Gye Soo-jung, dispatched from the agency, creates at Guseo University Hospital, you will encounter various stories such as each character's choices, regrets, desires, and pain."

Armed with unconventional settings and a powerful dark hero character, "Doctor X" will premiere on Friday, October 9 at 9:50 PM.

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Stray Kids member FELIX has donated a total of 300 million won to support treatment costs for children and adolescents with cancer, underprivileged children, picture book-based cultural education and awareness-raising programs, and emergency relief for the severe flood in Nepal.

To celebrate his birthday on September 15, FELIX donated 100 million won each to Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Children's Hospital, and 50 million won each to Books International and the Korean Committee for UNICEF, bringing the total to 300 million won. The funds will be used to support treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients at Samsung Medical Center, assist vulnerable children at Seoul National University Children's Hospital, create and produce native-language picture books as part of Books International's picture book-based cultural education and awareness-raising programs, and provide emergency flood relief in Nepal through the Korean Committee for UNICEF.

FELIX shared his feelings, saying, "I hope many children's days will be filled with bright hope instead of worries. I sincerely hope this becomes a small yet warm source of strength for the children's precious today and tomorrow."

FELIX has consistently demonstrated a positive influence. In 2024, he donated to UNICEF's nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene support project for children in Laos, as well as World Vision's breakfast support project for vulnerable children in South Korea. In 2025, to celebrate his birthday, he sent donations to support treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent patients at Samsung Medical Center, assist family caregiver children through World Vision, and support UNICEF's nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene support project for children in Laos. Alongside his Stray Kids members, he also delivered donations in 2025 to Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association and World Vision to support recovery efforts for wildfire damage in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions, as well as to World Vision Hong Kong for recovery efforts from the Hong Kong fire.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids is expected to shine even brighter through their performances on stage. On September 15 (local time), the group will hold the second show of their performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of their newly launched group-led festival "STRAYCITY" across three regions in South America, while also continuing the momentum of their successful world tour "RUN IT".

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Hybe global group &TEAM has achieved million-seller status for four consecutive releases while breaking their own personal record for first-week sales.

According to Hanteo Chart on the 15th, &TEAM's second Korean mini album "Mark on Me" sold a total of 1,357,357 copies during the first week following its release on the 8th, taking first place on the weekly physical album chart for the tracking period of September 7 to 13.

This figure surpasses the first-week sales of 1,222,022 achieved by their Korean debut album "Back to Life," released in October of last year. Notably, &TEAM's rapid growth stands out as they clinched the top spot and broke their previous record with just six days of tracking data.

The album also claimed the top spot on the global category of the Hanteo Chart "World Chart," which aggregates country-by-country album sales and streaming data over the same period. Having started in Japan and expanded their scope of activities across Asia, including South Korea, and the United States, &TEAM continues to set new milestones with every album they release.

"Mark on Me" is an album that adds the emotion of love to &TEAM's identity of "wolf DNA." It captures the image of a wolf changing upon meeting "you" who accepted them as they are, expressed across six tracks spanning diverse genres such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. The nine members showcase their broadened musical world through vocals with distinct textures on each track. On music shows, they left a strong impression by displaying contrasting charms through "Mark on Me," which portrays emotional lines through gazes and facial expressions, and "Good Boy," which highlights intense synchronized choreography.

Their leap forward extends to a bigger stage. &TEAM recently successfully completed their first solo dome concert since debut at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. On October 3 and 4, they will hold the "2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY' ENCORE in KSPO DOME" at the KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul. At the KSPO Dome concert, they plan to perform tracks from "Mark on Me" for the first time on their tour.

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The love triangle on SBS's "Love Against Time" has descended into uncontrollable chaos as Kim Seon-ho once again failed to make up his mind and chose to split his time.

Episode 7 of "Love Against Time," which aired on the night of Monday the 14th, depicted the conflicting emotions of Kim Seon-ho, who wavered between Kim Na-young and Jeong Ye-ji, along with a devastated Jeong Ye-ji watching it all and a straightforward Kim Na-young making her moves. In addition, Kim Ryun-ki and Seo Robin became the first in the program's history to exchange their time with each other, completing a 200-minute date and sparking a brand new romance line.

While continuing his first date with Kim Na-young, Kim Seon-ho quickly found himself charmed by her bright and honest personality. When Kim Na-young cautiously asked about his connection with Jeong Ye-ji from six years ago, Kim Seon-ho acknowledged his affection for Jeong Ye-ji while suddenly switching to informal speech, saying, "The only person I haven't talked to yet is 'Nayoung.'" Taken aback by the unexpected remark, Kim Na-young could not hide her fluttering heart, stating, "My heart skipped a beat. My interest in you went up even more."

In the "Room of Time" that day, Kim Na-young invested 100 minutes and Jeong Ye-ji invested 80 minutes in Kim Seon-ho. After much deliberation, Kim Seon-ho split his time evenly, giving 50 minutes to each woman, which once again resulted in both dates taking place.

As it happened, Jeong Ye-ji saw the text message confirming the successful date between Kim Seon-ho and Kim Na-young, igniting a silent war among the three. Even with Jeong Ye-ji watching during a group gathering of the cast members, Kim Seon-ho crossed the line by pouring wine for Kim Na-young and praising her by saying, "Your nose is pretty," shocking the studio panel.

Later, during his conversation with Jeong Ye-ji, Kim Seon-ho dropped a bombshell statement, saying, "I think the evening date was a bit better than the daytime date," placing more weight on his time with Kim Na-young. Faced with Kim Seon-ho's attitude changing in just a single day despite their six-year history, Jeong Ye-ji expressed her hurt in an interview, saying, "We have all this time we've built up..." Ultimately, she shed tears, saying, "It feels like I'm falling apart. I think this is where we end," evoking a sense of sympathy.

On the other hand, Kim Ryun-ki and Seo Robin exchanged deep conversations for 200 minutes and heartfelt handwritten letters, cementing their romantic excitement and drawing cheers from the MCs who called it a "perfect date."

Near the end of the broadcast, a shocking text message was previewed for all cast members just a single day before their final choices, drawing keen attention to the final night awaiting the young singles. "Love Against Time" airs on Monday nights at 10:10 PM.

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DAY6 member Young K is set to claim the title of an idol big eater by revealing his extraordinary appetite.

On the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible", airing at 10:05 PM on Tuesday the 15th, MCs Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, along with guests Yoo Seung-ho and Young K, will visit the nooks and crannies of Cheongdam-dong to deliver good fortune.

During a recent recording, Young K gave off an unusual presence from the very beginning by rattling off a list of popular restaurants from his JYP trainee days. He then surprised everyone on set by confessing, "I once ate eight bowls of rice at an all-you-can-eat restaurant and got scolded by the owner. If I go to a restaurant, it's possible for me to rack up 1 million won worth of food all by myself."

Young K proved his extraordinary class by sharing, "Just three days ago, I put four packs of instant noodles in budae-jjigae and ate them." Upon hearing this, actor Yoo Seung-ho, who usually considers himself a big eater, immediately yielded by saying, "I thought I ate a lot, but compared to Young K, I'm a light eater," causing an outburst of laughter.

When asked about the secret to maintaining his slim figure despite being a big eater, Young K revealed, "Normally, I barely eat to manage my weight, and I eat intensely whenever I can." However, it was reported that when the dessert prepared by the gap host appeared on this day, he forgot his management routine and kept his fork going until the very end, showing off a storm of mukbang.

The delightful mukbang activities of Young K, a representative big eater in the idol world, can be seen on "Whenever Possible", airing at 10:05 PM on the 15th due to the broadcast of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's soccer match.

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T.O.P, who left BIGBANG and made a fresh start as a solo artist, has shared messages of support for his former BIGBANG members through a local Japanese interview.

In an interview broadcast on TV Asahi Channel 1 on the 12th, T.O.P was asked, "How did you feel when you first heard the news that BIGBANG's world tour would begin in August for the first time in nine years?" He replied, "From now on, I plan to continue my activities as a solo artist, and while I won't be performing with them on the same stage, I will always root for and support the activities and music of the BIGBANG members."

When asked, "What became your greatest source of strength during your temporary hiatus from activities?", he emphasized, "Going through a very dark period that I had never experienced before, I believe that darkness actually helped me grow. While making music during that time, I started to feel the sensation of being alive again. I had nothing else I could do other than create and work on music, and as I continuously created new music, I felt like I was able to breathe each time. That is how I was able to stand back up."

Previously, T.O.P debuted as a member of BIGBANG in 2006 and continued group activities until his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment ended in 2022, after which he left the group to pursue individual activities. Following a long hiatus as a singer, he resumed his activities last April by releasing his first solo studio album, "ANOTHER DIMENSION". Currently, T.O.P is meeting Asian fans through his brand tour "T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026".

Meanwhile, celebrating their 20th debut anniversary, BIGBANG is meeting global fans through "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 'XX : COSMOS'".

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Tobaeki, the search and rescue dog who touched the nation with his bandaged fighting spirit at the Turkey earthquake site, captured weekend living rooms by revealing his unexpected daily life after retirement.

According to ratings research company Nielsen Korea on the 14th, the previous day's broadcast of SBS "Animal Farm" recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.1%, taking first place in its time slot, driven by Tobaeki's challenge of throwing his very first professional baseball ceremonial first pitch.

The broadcast depicted the 180-degree changed retired daily life of Tobaeki, a veteran rescue dog who navigated 253 rescue sites over six and a half years. Having become a true family member of Firefighter Kim Chul-hyun, his field partner, Tobaeki drew cute laughter as a "slacker dog off duty" who showed clumsy moments in front of snacks and hamburger smells instead of fierce charisma, and even made indoor urination mistakes.

Following this, Tobaeki was given his "254th mission" to raise interest in retired national service dogs. Entering the baseball stadium wearing a Samsung Lions uniform with the number 119, Tobaeki was welcomed by Koo Ja-wook and Kim Young-woong, and stepped onto the mound after receiving pitch coaching from player Kim Young-woong. When catcher Kang Min-ho received the ball thrown by handler Firefighter Kim Chul-hyun and passed it to Tobaeki, Tobaeki swiftly grabbed the ball as if waiting for it, successfully completing his very first ceremonial first pitch.

Firefighter Kim Chul-hyun shared a touching lingering impression by adding, "Only about 20 percent of retired national service dogs are adopted into families," while asking for warm interest in adoption and the happy retirement of these devoted service dogs.

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Directors Kim Seong-su and Park Chan-wook are showing their support for the film "The Assassin(s)".

"The Assassin(s)" traces the suspicions and background surrounding the assassination of the First Lady, which shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. In line with the release schedule, Directors Kim Seong-su and Park Chan-wook have decided to attend GV (Guest Visit) sessions alongside the film's lead cast members.

First, on September 23 (Wed), the release date, a GV will be held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall, featuring Director Kim Seong-su, Director Huh Jin-ho, and actor Lee Minho. Anticipation is high as Director Kim Seong-su—who heated up the box office in 2023 by mobilizing approximately 13.12 million moviegoers with "12.12: The Day"—meets Director Huh Jin-ho of "The Assassin(s)", a film that adds cinematic imagination to the First Lady assassination case. As this work completes Hive Media Corp's modern history trilogy following "The Man Standing Next" and "12.12: The Day", attention is focused on the conversation between the two directors who brought the era to the screen.

Next, on September 26 (Sat), a GV will take place at CGV Wangsimni, with Director Park Chan-wook stepping up as the moderator, and Director Huh Jin-ho and actor Park Hae-il participating as guests. Director Park Chan-wook and Park Hae-il, who previously worked together in the 2022 film "Decision to Leave", are reuniting through this event, adding to the delight of movie fans. Guided by Director Park Chan-wook's questions, an in-depth conversation will follow regarding Director Huh Jin-ho's direction and actor Park Hae-il's acting, promising to be an occasion for audiences to deepen their understanding of the work.

Selected as the top anticipated film for the upcoming Chuseok holiday, "The Assassin(s)" will hit theaters on September 23.

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The film "Possible Love" has delivered welcome news to the Korean film industry by winning the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) at the Venice International Film Festival, raising expectations for its performance in the upcoming U.S. Academy Awards race next March.

"Possible Love" won the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) in the competition section at the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, held at the Sala Grande theater on Lido Island, Italy, at 7:00 p.m. local time on the 12th.

Director Lee Chang-dong experienced the emotional moment of winning an award at Venice again 24 years after taking home the Best Director award and Best New Actor award for Moon Sori for "Oasis" in 2002.

The win was somewhat anticipated. Following its premiere locally on the 7th, "Possible Love" received enthusiastic praise from critics and the press, and was even tipped as a contender for the Golden Lion, the festival's top prize. Some had also predicted acting award wins for Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, who delivered overwhelming performances in the film.

The honor of the award went to the film itself. The actors reportedly preferred winning for the film, placing the spotlight on the movie rather than individuals.

The Venice International Film Festival win for "Possible Love" carries multiple layers of significance. It is not only symbolic as the first win at Venice in 14 years since director Kim Ki-duk's "Pietà" (2012), but also because this victory can serve as a stepping stone for entering the U.S. Academy Awards next March.

"Possible Love" was recently selected as South Korea's submission to the U.S. Academy Awards. Made with funding from Netflix, "Possible Love" will be able to prepare for the Oscar race with Netflix's full support. Major U.S. media outlets have also predicted that Netflix will provide comprehensive support for the Oscar campaign of "Possible Love" following its Silver Lion win in Venice.

U.S. media outlet IndieWire reported on the 11th that Netflix plans to push "Possible Love" for Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film.

The initial goal for "Possible Love" is a nomination for Best International Feature Film. Given that entries from multiple countries that have won major prizes at the world's top three film festivals compete every year, securing a spot among the final five nominees is no easy task. Director Lee Chang-dong previously reached the shortlist at the Academy for the first time for a Korean film with his previous work, "Burning".

The only film that ultimately succeeded in this challenge was director Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite". "Parasite" rewrote Korean film history by securing nominations and winning four awards in total, including Best International Feature Film, Best Picture, and Best Director.

With Netflix's robust support, "Possible Love" is expected to target not only Best International Feature Film but also acting nominations. Given the outpouring of praise for Jeon Do-yeon's performance in Venice, it holds strong competitiveness.

Starting with Venice, "Possible Love" is scheduled to be submitted and screened consecutively at the Toronto, New York, San Sebastian, Zurich, Vancouver, and Busan International Film Festivals. This is expected to be a major schedule for raising the film's international fame and awareness.

The film will be released in local theaters first on the 23rd, followed by its global release to viewers worldwide via Netflix on November 6.

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MBC is honoring the late weathercaster Oh Yoanna on the second anniversary of her passing by setting up a dedicated memorial space.

MBC designated the one-week period from September 14 to 20 as a memorial week to mark Oh Yoanna's second anniversary, establishing a memorial space on the first floor of the Management Center at its headquarters in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. MBC stated, "This will serve as a place to honor the deceased, remember the time shared together, and extend our heartfelt condolences."

Born in 1996, Oh Yoanna joined MBC in 2021 and worked as a weathercaster before passing away in September 2024 at the age of 28.

Although the late weathercaster's second anniversary is being observed, the case remains unresolved. The bereaved family previously filed a damages lawsuit seeking 510 million won at the Seoul Central District Court (Civil Agreement Division 48) against weathercaster A, who was identified as the perpetrator.

According to the findings of a special labor inspection released by the Ministry of Employment and Labor through the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Administration in May of last year, the deceased had received repeated job guidance from seniors following her appointment, during which actions difficult to justify by operational necessity took place repeatedly. An instance where a senior colleague publicly made negative remarks regarding her appearance on an entertainment program was also singled out as a violation.

MBC subsequently apologized to the bereaved family, abolished the freelance weathercaster system around her first death anniversary, and announced a policy to introduce a "weather and climate expert" system to hire personnel as regular full-time staff.

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Kim Seonho went on his final dates with Jung Yeji and Kim Nayoung.

On the September 14 broadcast of SBS "Love Against Time", the cast members were shown going on their last dates ahead of the final decision.

On this day, Kim Seonho went on a date with Jung Yeji. The two spent time together in an atmosphere quite different from their previous dates.

Hiding her hurt feelings toward Kim Seonho, Jung Yeji tried to appear brighter. She said, "There were emotionally difficult days and happy days here. And I was surprised by myself. Actually, looking back on my life so far, I was the type who couldn't approach someone first and express myself, but my behavior of actively approaching and expressing myself here felt unfamiliar."

In response, Kim Seonho thanked her for speaking to him and approaching him first. He continued, "I think I was able to have that conversation because you spoke to me like that yesterday. Even though you might have felt bad, I'm grateful that you listened well and seemed to understand."

Hearing this, Jung Yeji said, "We're all in the same position so we can be curious, right? Since time is short..." and added, "Shouldn't we just approach tomorrow with the feelings of that exact moment?" Kim Seonho replied, "Let's do our best until tomorrow."

Watching this, the panelists expressed regret, saying, "They're not breaking up, right? But why are they acting like people breaking up? It doesn't feel like a date. Ever since yesterday, the atmosphere has become like that. They keep apologizing to each other."

After finishing his date with Jung Yeji with lingering regrets, Kim Seonho continued with a date with Kim Nayoung. Kim Nayoung honestly revealed to Kim Seonho, "Since coming here, you are the first person I've had romantic feelings for," and asked how Kim Seonho felt.

Kim Seonho honestly replied, "It's true that I felt romantically attracted when we went on our date yesterday. The more we talked, the more enjoyable it was."

When Kim Nayoung said that she too felt fluttered and nervous, Kim Seonho smiled brightly, saying that Kim Nayoung felt different than usual, making him nervous, glad, and surprised.

Around the same time, Jung Yeji was lost in thought alone and eventually shed tears. She expressed her feelings, foreshadowing her future with regret: "Honestly, the waiting time was difficult. I got angry and anxious, it was truly a storm of an experience. But it wasn't easy. Feeling like I was breaking down, honestly I thought it would be hard for me. Isn't this just as far as it goes? I guess it's inevitable that my heart hurts. It just felt like this is as far as we go."

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Jeong Ye-ji showed tears over a changed Kim Seonho.

On the September 14 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time", Kim Seonho confessed his honest feelings to Jeong Ye-ji about his date with Kim Nayoung.

On this day, Jeong Ye-ji proposed a conversation to Kim Seonho after he returned from his date with Kim Nayoung. She felt that a conversation was necessary due to the subtly changed atmosphere.

In response, Kim Seonho honestly said, "Honestly, I think I had that kind of thought. After having a conversation with the person I wanted to talk to, I thought I would know today. I thought maybe one more person would be narrowed down. But I felt like the evening date was a bit better."

He then revealed his honest current feelings, saying, "I was confused because I didn't know well whether it was because the date course was good or because the person was good."

In response to this, Jeong Ye-ji said in front of the production staff, "My heart sank. I had a big feeling of 'surely he won't waver', but he really wavered. So I was shocked. Honestly, the thing I thought would surely not happen happened," and eventually unable to continue her words, she showed tears while saying, "Still, we have the time we've built up together."

Watching this, the panelists expressed regret, saying, "Just a day ago, Seonho, who was jealous, conveyed those feelings to Yeji, and so the next day they had a pleasant date and even gained certainty. But on the night of such an enjoyable date, he said that his date with Nayoung was actually better. From Yeji's perspective, it is a very upsetting thing."

Kim Seonho said to Jeong Ye-ji, "I'm sorry." At this, Jeong Ye-ji said, "Why are you sorry, Seonho?" and added, "I hope you don't worry about it."

In response, Kim Seonho said that he couldn't just not worry about it. Hearing this, Jeong Ye-ji comforted Kim Seonho by saying, "Shouldn't we just be faithful to your feelings and my feelings? It's the last day."

And Jeong Ye-ji drew attention by hiding her feelings until the end, saying, "Thank you for telling me honestly. Anyway, we have a date with each other tomorrow, so shouldn't we talk and find out during the date?"

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Kim Seon-ho chose to follow his instincts. What will his final decision be?

On the September 14 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time", Kim Seon-ho experienced a shift in emotions following his date with Kim Na-young.

That day, the male contestants gathered around Kim Seon-ho upon his return from the date with Kim Na-young. Kim Seon-ho shared, "I've been thinking a lot. Tomorrow is the last day."

Hearing this, the other contestants asked how his date with Kim Na-young went. Answering that it was good, Kim Seon-ho honestly said, "It was so good that it made me realize how glad I am that we had a real conversation."

At this, Kim Ryun-gi remarked, "It's fascinating because this is the first time a positive reaction has come from you, hyung." Kim Seon-ho asked back, "Did I?"

Watching this, Kim Jong-eun asked Kim Seon-ho, "Why have you been thinking so much?" Kim Seon-ho replied, "No reason. I just decided to think like a beast. If it is, it is; if it isn't, it isn't. If it's good, it's good. I don't think there's time to weigh and measure things," expressing his intent to follow his instincts until the end and raising curiosity about what choice he will make.

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Kim Seon-ho shared his honest feelings about Jung Ye-ji.

On the September 14 broadcast of the SBS program "Love Against Time", Kim Seon-ho was shown talking to Kim Na-young about his relationship with Jung Ye-ji.

On this day, Kim Na-young talked to Kim Seon-ho about his relationship with Jung Ye-ji. She explained why she decided to spend her time the way she did, telling Kim Seon-ho, "I heard about your narrative and it looked like your feelings for each other were already set, so I thought I shouldn't get in the way. But I had never heard your side, so I thought, 'Oh, I don't know, let's just try it.'"

In response, Kim Seon-ho said, "Actually, there is someone I feel the strongest attraction to. It's true that I liked her and felt those emotions. You might feel like everything is already decided, but I feel the same way. I still don't know if things are really set or not." He added, "And I wanted to talk enough with other people, and Nayoung is the only one I haven't talked to yet. So I really wanted to try it," speaking informally to Kim Na-young, who is older than him, and surprising everyone.

Kim Na-young also caught attention by sharing her reaction to Kim Seon-ho's response, saying, "When he called me 'Nayoung-ah', my heart fluttered so much. It made my heart skip a beat. It was a point where my attraction went up even more. He is more masculine than I thought. So it made my heart flutter."

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The production team of the MBN variety program "Moo No Plan" has strongly drawn the line against recent allegations of pre-arranged filming raised online.

On the 13th, the "Moo No Plan" production team posted a lengthy official statement via social media, stating, "Recently, content that differs from the facts regarding the restaurant casting for this broadcast has been spreading through articles and social media."

The production team strongly refuted the claims, stating, "Based on some online comments and unverified eyewitness accounts, it is being reported as if the program pre-arranged restaurants or scripted the situations, but this is not true. Before filming at a restaurant, we do not contact the restaurant or the owner in advance to negotiate filming, nor do we notify them of the cast members' visits in advance. This is a production principle that has been consistently maintained since the beginning of the program."

They added, "We express our regret that some recent reports have cited online comments or individual speculative claims without verifying the facts through the production team, making it appear as though the program's manipulation or staging has been confirmed. We will continue to make the program according to the production principles we have maintained so far, and if necessary, we will actively correct the facts regarding cases that expand and reproduce unverified content as if it were true."

After this statement was released, cast member Jun Hyun-moo also showed his support for the production team's response by clicking "like" on the post.

Previously, following controversies over alleged manipulation in some scenes of the MBC program "I Live Alone" featuring Jun Hyun-moo, unverified eyewitness accounts spread across online communities claiming that the "Moo No Plan" filming team had entered and started filming a restaurant before business hours, raising suspicions of pre-arranged staging for this program as well.

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86-year-old veteran broadcaster Jeon Won-joo is set to resume her YouTube activities with a new production team, following a previous hiatus caused by a disagreement over financial issues.

An official from her agency, Sky People Entertainment, stated on the 14th, "Jeon Won-joo's YouTube channel is currently assembling a new production team and preparing content." However, the exact schedule for content uploads has not yet been finalized.

Previously, Jeon appeared on actor Sa Mi-ja's YouTube channel on the 11th and openly explained the reasons behind her suspension from YouTube.

Drawing attention, she shared her honest feelings, saying, "When I tried to raise my payment, they said they would quit, so I just said let's do it again." She added, "I even thought about quitting, but I realized I shouldn't be too picky."

Following her remarks about "money issues," some subscribers have expressed bitter reactions, noting that Jeon is known to be a multi-millionaire with assets worth billions of won.

Previously, Jeon was embroiled in a frugality controversy after content from her channel showed her visiting a cafe with her daughter-in-law and ordering only one drink for three people. As criticism mounted over how this did not align with the prevailing cafe culture of one drink per person, Jeon and her production team belatedly stepped forward to offer an explanation and an apology.

Jeon Won-joo's YouTube channel was launched in September of last year and once drew attention by gathering 120,000 subscribers, though the subscriber count has since dropped to the 110,000 range. Last month, content uploads came to a sudden halt after the previous production team announced their departure.

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The film "HOPE", which has entered the North American market, ranked No. 8 at the box office in its opening weekend.

According to Box Office Mojo, "HOPE" grossed 3.31 million dollars across North American theaters from the 11th to the 13th. The total gross from its opening day on the 9th through the weekend reached 501 million dollars.

Unusually for a Korean film, "HOPE" opened in 1,560 theaters across North America. While most Korean films previously introduced to North America, such as "Parasite" and "Decision to Leave", opted for a limited release strategy that started small and expanded screen counts based on audience response, "HOPE" premiered with a wide release strategy targeting over 1,500 theaters nationwide from the start. This was a strategy chosen by North American distributor Neon after assessing the high commercial potential of "HOPE".

Despite opening with a wide release, the per-theater average (PTA) figures fell short of expectations. It started at 705 dollars on opening day and rose to 833 dollars on Saturday the 12th, the first Saturday of release. However, the average for the entire opening period stopped at 642 dollars. PTA is a metric that serves as a basis for predicting audience interest and demand.

"HOPE" drew 4.56 million viewers domestically, failing to reach its break-even point of approximately 5 million viewers. As a project planned as a global scale production, performance in overseas markets including North America is just as important as domestic results. Director Na Hong-jin and the actors are putting all their effort into promoting the film abroad, starting with promotions in Vietnam.

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SBS Friday variety show "My Genie Secretary" is keeping up its unstoppable momentum, holding the top spot on Netflix's variety charts for three consecutive weeks.

"My Genie Secretary" has maintained its position at No. 2 overall on Netflix's "Top 10 Series in South Korea Today" and No. 1 in the variety category for three consecutive weeks, while also ranking 4th on the weekly chart for the first week of September. Online reactions have been explosive as well, with cumulative digital views for major clips surpassing 30 million in just three episodes.

Amidst this buzz, actor Ji Changwook is set to return to "My Genie Secretary" as a "my star" on the September 18th broadcast.

In the pre-released teaser video, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu were shown visiting the production presentation site for the drama "The Scandal". Unable to hide their excitement upon seeing Nana and Son Ye-jin attend together, the two drew laughter by jokingly trying to wait on them with full fandom devotion, saying, "Want some honey? Because you're pretty."

However, the true protagonist of the day was Ji Changwook, who had expressed some lingering regrets during his previous appearance. The production team prepared the first-ever "service upgrade" specifically for Ji Changwook, providing a dopamine-exploding "deviant service" spanning an arcade and a karaoke room. As Ji Changwook enjoyed himself, remarking, "I feel like I'm getting exhausted from playing," Lee Seo-jin delivered his signature spicy, blunt reality check that left the set in stitches, saying, "How can a person only live doing things they like?"

The upcoming episode of the hit variety show "My Genie Secretary" featuring Ji Changwook will air on Friday, September 18 at 11:10 p.m.

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Actor Yoo Seung-ho and DAY6 member Young K are set to bring cheerful laughter to viewers with their contrasting dating philosophies regarding attending an ex-boyfriend's wedding.

In the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," airing on Tuesday the 15th, hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, along with guests Yoo Seung-ho and Young K, visit the Cheongdam-dong area and share opposing reactions to the scenario of attending a former partner's wedding.

During a recent recording, Young K showed readiness to go immediately, saying, "I think I would dress up to the nines and go together." In contrast, Yoo Seung-ho took a firm stance, stating, "I would stop her from going altogether."

As Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok continued the debate with realistic variables like feelings of revenge and being coworkers, Yoo Seung-ho delivered a quiet yet powerful blow by saying, "I would persuade my girlfriend by telling her, 'Dating me is the ultimate revenge against your ex.'" Hearing this, Yu Jae-seok shook his head and laughed, saying, "That only works because you're Yoo Seung-ho, I wouldn't even dare."

Reflecting on his 25-year career since debut, Yoo Seung-ho also shared his sense of wonder at how the filming environment has changed, noting, "In the past, everyone on set was older than me, but now I'm called a senior or older brother." This created a strong sense of empathy with Yu Jae-seok, who debuted in the same decade.

The honest and cheerful chemistry between Yoo Seung-ho and Young K will be revealed on "Whenever Possible," airing at 10:05 PM on Tuesday the 15th. This broadcast will be delayed compared to its usual schedule due to the broadcast of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's football match.

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The second teaser for "The Ballad of Us 2" has raised anticipation by revealing the unexpected charms of its newly joined "Top 100 Ears" members Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, and Roy Kim.

Premiering at 10 p.m. on Monday, October 5, SBS's "The Ballad of Us 2" is an audition program searching for hidden ballad gems. Released on the 14th, the teaser video highlights the distinct charms of the three new members.

First, "Nation's Little Sister" Moon Geun-young surprised the set with her candid praise, saying, "It went wrong right from the very first note," as she immersed herself in the performance. When asked to choose her preference between Jeong Seung-hwan and Roy Kim, she showed off her bold wit by playfully saying, "Roy, cover your ears." After watching one contestant's performance, she shed tears and expressed deep empathy, sharing, "I kept thinking, 'Why does such a young child know such deep loneliness? Why are they going through this?' and I wanted to give them a warm hug."

Taking on his first-ever audition program, Joo Woo-jae showed hints of nervousness while also showing off his own musical knowledge. In particular, defying his "extreme T" persona, he showed an unexpected emotional side by tearing up and giving a standing ovation while listening to a contestant's song.

Roy Kim, an audition program winner himself, radiated the charisma of an audition senior with cold advice such as, "Save songs where you pour everything out," and "If you only show your tone, you will have a bumpy future." At the same time, he showed warmth by stepping onto the stage himself to help a contestant who needed guitar tuning.

"The Ballad of Us 2", which will discover raw ballad talents alongside these diverse "Top 100 Ears" representatives, will premiere on Monday, October 5, at 10 p.m.

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Singer and actor SOOYOUNG (SOOYOUNG of Girls' Generation) is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 14th for a pictorial photoshoot schedule.

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Singer and actor SOOYOUNG (Girls' Generation's SOOYOUNG) is departing for Tokyo, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 14th for a pictorial photo shoot schedule.

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