https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Key figure who led the twist in 'The Rat'... Driving force behind No. 1 box office hit in non-English speaking countries"I like the saying that good and evil coexist... I want to show new sides of myself step by step."Actor Park Yoon-ho poses for a photo before an interview at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 30th. /Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byul] 'The Rat' is definitely special for actor Park Yoon-ho. He broke away from playing a student in a school uniform and, for the first time, portrayed an adult character, appearing as a pivotal figure in the work's major twist. Although his screen time was short, the burden was significant as he had to overturn the narrative. However, Park Yoon-ho did not shy away from this pressure and confronted it head-on. Through 'The Rat,' he gained confidence in his growth.Park Yoon-ho recently met with reporters at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, for an interview regarding the release of the Netflix original series 'The Rat' (written by Lee Jae-gon, directed by Kim Hong-sun). He played Seo Yu-min, a college friend of Moon-jae (played by Ryu Jun-yeol) and the central figure of the incident, and shared various stories about the work and his character.'The Rat,' which released all 10 episodes on August 10th, tells the story of novelist Moon-jae, whose name, face, and life were stolen by a mysterious entity known as 'The Rat.' He teams up with loan shark No-ja (played by Sol Kyung-gu) and detective Sun-yong (played by Lee Kyu-hyung) to track down the identity of 'The Rat' as he tries to recover the stolen money.Speaking at an interview held some time after the work's release, he shared his thoughts, "Filming ended much earlier, didn't it? Perhaps because of that, memories I had forgotten were brought back, giving me a chance to reflect."Park Yoon-ho is still amazed by the attention he has received since the work's release. He found it particularly meaningful to play an important role in the work, despite his short appearance. "I didn't expect to receive so much attention," he said, adding, "I heard it ranked No. 1 in non-English speaking countries, which feels very special."A particularly memorable reaction was the assessment that he had matured significantly compared to his previous works. Park Yoon-ho said, "People who saw me in my previous works told me I had become more adult-like, that I seemed to have shed my youthful image." In this work, unlike his previous roles where he wore a school uniform, he showed the face of an adult character. When asked about this, Park Yoon-ho chuckled, saying, "I was a college student when I wore a school uniform, and I'm still a college student now. So, I finally got to play a role at my actual age."Yu-min was more than just an adult character challenge for Park Yoon-ho. Above all, he played a crucial role that connected to the identity of 'The Rat' in the latter half of the drama. Recalling when he first received the scripts for episodes 9 and 10, Park Yoon-ho confessed, "I realized I had to play such an important role. I ended up leaving class, saying I was going to the restroom. I was consumed by worry and contemplation alone and couldn't escape it for a while."The first emotion he grasped while portraying Yu-min was 'sadness.' He believed that the sadness of losing a loved one led to anger and revenge. Park Yoon-ho explained, "Because he lost everything, that sadness seemed to be the beginning of all his emotions. While carrying that sadness, he suppressed it and harbored a wicked anger to retaliate, and he also had the composure to plan it all out."Therefore, he did not view Yu-min's revenge as an unconditionally righteous act. Park Yoon-ho pointed out, "In the end, I don't think he truly overcame anything. 'The Rat' didn't have a happy ending. I think it led him down a path of further destruction, making one question whether that revenge was the right course of action."Actor Park Yoon-ho poses for a photo before an interview at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 30th. /Reporter Park Heon-wooWhile Yu-min's revenge is extreme, Park Yoon-ho's process of understanding the character started from realistic relationships. He particularly imagined Yu-min's relationship with his girlfriend. Since they had no one else to rely on, Yu-min's girlfriend was his sole existence, and thus, the void he felt upon losing her must have been immense. Park Yoon-ho recalled, "I tried to build Yu-min's emotions by imagining the details of their relationship."Another important task was to differentiate the tone of his performance in the early and later parts of the drama, rather than revealing Yu-min's emotions all at once. Park Yoon-ho said, "There were times when I had to appear as a bad person for the sake of the plot, and times when I didn't. There were many elements that required ambiguity. Personally, I felt that showing too much emotion would be disadvantageous." To achieve this, he expressed only what was written in the script but added subtle clues by putting effort into even passing lines.The scene where he finally reveals the truth was a valuable experience for Park Yoon-ho. Initially, he thought Yu-min's lines would be delivered as narration, but before filming, he was told that the scene would be shot live, capturing both his face and voice. Ultimately, he had to deliver the approximately 5-6 minute scene in one breath."For a rookie like me, getting an opportunity to carry a long scene with my own breath isn't easy. Through this experience, I felt the pressure, but I believe I'll be able to do well if another opportunity arises, based on the experience from 'The Rat.'"Actor Park Yoon-ho poses for a photo before an interview at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 30th. /Reporter Park Heon-wooUpon seeing the completed scene, he understood the director's choice. As past scenes were intercut with a montage, Park Yoon-ho's present self carried the emotional continuity. He remarked, "If it had been just narration, I don't think the same level of emotion would have come through. Because it was my voice, delivered with actual breathing and expressions, it seemed to connect well with the scenes. I was surprised myself."However, the pressure was natural, given it was his first and most significant opportunity, and the support from the set was crucial in overcoming it. Director Kim Hong-sun and Ryu Jun-yeol revisited the emotional intensity Yu-min needed to convey after rehearsals, and Ryu Jun-yeol further explained it in a way that Park Yoon-ho could easily understand.Ryu Jun-yeol's advice, as well as his mere presence, helped ease Park Yoon-ho's tension. Park Yoon-ho expressed his gratitude, saying, "The senior actor made me feel very comfortable and often initiated playful interactions. He also gave me many small tips. As someone who gets very nervous, I was stiff, but he showed me various ways to approach it and told me, 'You can do whatever you want comfortably.'"How will 'The Rat,' a work that left such a strong impression and presented a new challenge, be remembered by Park Yoon-ho? He described it as "a work that served as a running start to move on to the next stage.""It was a good turning point, like gathering momentum on a staircase before taking the next step. It was my first adult role, and I was able to handle difficult scenes based on my past experiences. These experiences feel like I've fought the first round for what's to come. (Laughs)"Actor Park Yoon-ho poses for a photo before an interview at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 30th. /Reporter Park Heon-wooNow, Park Yoon-ho is heading towards new faces. In his next project, 'Proxy College Entrance Exam,' he will wear a school uniform again, but it's not the same uniform for him. He plans to show different sides of himself through various other works, including 'Great Bang Ok-sook' and 'Promoter.'Park Yoon-ho is preparing for another step up after 'The Rat.' He said, "I feel that my upcoming projects all have diverse aspects. As those works will be released one by one, I hope you will watch them with anticipation for my new transformations. There are still many sides of me that I haven't shown, so I will work hard to present them to you in a good light.""I want to continue showing new sides of myself, step by step, for a long time, without rushing. Rather than envisioning a distant future, my priority right now is to quietly fulfill my role within the given projects. There are still many aspects of myself that I haven't revealed, so I hope you will watch with anticipation for Park Yoon-ho's new transformations as I reveal them one by one."sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Producer Baek Kyung-sook and actors Kim Dong-hwi, Jeon So-young, Lee Hee-joon, Shim Eun-kyung, Jang Ryul, Han Sun-hwa, Joo Jong-hyuk, Kim Min-ha, and director Kim Jong-kwan (from left) of the film 'Day and Night for Each Other' walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Producer Baek Kyung-sook and actors Kim Dong-hwi, Jeon So-young, Lee Hee-joon, Shim Eun-kyung, Jang Ryul, Han Sun-hwa, Joo Jong-hyuk, Kim Min-ha, and director Kim Jong-kwan (from left) of the film 'Day and Night for Each Other' walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Director Lee Chang-dong and actors Jo Yeo-jeong, Jeon Do-yeon, and Sol Kyung-gu (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Director Lee Chang-dong of Netflix film 'Love and Other Drugs' and actors Jo Yeo-jeong, Jeon Do-yeon, and Sol Kyung-gu (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invitations from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are for Each Other,' will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete in the competition section. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Director Hirokazu Kore-eda (right) and the lead actors of the film "After the Storm" walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Kim Sung-ryeol, Reporter[THE FACT | Busan=Kim Sung-ryeol, Reporter] Director Hirokazu Kore-eda (right) and the lead actors of the film "After the Storm" walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Michelle Yeoh walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actress Michelle Yeoh walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens across 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Night and Day', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards in the competition section. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Zo In-sung&Eum Moon-suk, director Na Hong-jin, and actor Hwang Jung-min (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Park Heon-woo reporter[THE FACT|Busan=Park Heon-woo reporter] Actors Zo In-sung&Eum Moon-suk, director Na Hong-jin, and actor Hwang Jung-min (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held for ten days from today until the 15th at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invitations from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, 'Day and Night for Each Other' by director Kim Jong-kwan, will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Moon Sung-hyun&Choi Ju-eun, Kim Hye-ja, Park Seo-kyung, and director Song Il-gon (from left) walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Kim Sung-ryeol reporter[THE FACT | Busan=Kim Sung-ryeol reporter] Actors Moon Sung-hyun&Choi Ju-eun, Kim Hye-ja, Park Seo-kyung, and director Song Il-gon (from left) walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-ha's solo hosting as it opens today (6th)Stars including Kim Hye-ja, Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, and Yang Ja-kyung all appeared.Actors Kim Hye-ja, Fan Bingbing, Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, Hsieh Yu-chieh, and Son Suk-ku (from top left, clockwise) graced the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of October 6. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo, Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT|Busan=Park Ji-yoon Reporter] The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off on a Tuesday for the first time in its history. Having successfully established its international standing by introducing a competition section last year, the festival is now ready to welcome more audiences along with numerous film industry stars.The opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival was held on the evening of October 6 at the Outdoor Theater of the Busan Cinema Center in U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan. The event was broadcast live through Naver Chiizik, and Korean actors including Kim Min-ha, who was the sole host, and actors Kim Hye-ja, Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, Jo Yeo-jeong, Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, and Son Suk-ku, as well as Asian stars such as Fan Bingbing and Michelle Yeoh, graced the red carpet, heating up the atmosphere.The Busan International Film Festival has become a major global film festival, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Cannes, Berlin, and Venice, after being selected as an 'A-list film festival' by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Among these, this year's event is expected to allow the public to choose and enjoy a wider variety of films, as the opening day, originally a Wednesday, has been moved up one day, taking into account the concentration of audience visits and viewings in the first week of the festival.Kim Min-ha, who hosted the event, said powerfully, "Last year, the Busan International Film Festival turned thirty and became stronger, and this year, we are not staying put but taking a step forward towards the world." The photo shows attendees walking the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of October 6. /Busan=Park Heon-woo reporterActor Kim Min-ha, who took the stage as the sole host for the meaningful occasion, mentioned her acting projects "Pachinko" and "Gyeongseong Creature," saying, "I was really scared to be on this stage today, but I suddenly thought, 'The protagonists of those two works must have been just as scared of the path they were taking for the first time.' However, they walked, and their stories remained. When I think about it, making a movie is like venturing down an unknown path, so I don't think it's any different for everyone here today," she began.He then declared, "This time last year, on this very stage, senior Lee Byung-hun said, 'Every story has a beginning,' and ten days later, at the closing ceremony, Su-hyun replied, 'This is not the end, but another beginning.' Today, I pick up the story from that other beginning. Last year, the Busan International Film Festival turned thirty and became stronger, and this year, we are not staying put but taking a step forward into the world."The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has achieved a remarkable feat by being selected as an 'A-list film festival' by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) this year, placing it alongside major world film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. The photo shows actors Jo In-sung, Jo Yeo-jeong, Sol Kyung-gu, and Jeon Do-yeon, and director Lee Chang-dong walking the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of October 6. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolThe Busan International Film Festival's competition section, now in its second year, boasts an even more robust lineup based on its inaugural success. This year, they will present the 'Busan Award' in five categories to 13 Asian films that demonstrate both high quality and unique individuality. As the winner of the 'Busan Award Grand Prize' will be eligible to submit for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, the results are highly anticipated.In this atmosphere, the seven-member jury, including jury president director Zhang Yimou, director Vigano, director Ishikawa Kei, director Jung Ju-ri, and Kazakh actress Samal Yeslyamova and Choi Hee-seo, took the stage and captured attention.Director Jung July said, "I felt the weight of responsibility and a sense of frustration as a jury member, but as I came down today, I thought, 'Let's judge with the anticipation and excitement that there will be films that shake me.' I will be moved by each film, just like the passionate and serious audience of Busan, the most enthusiastic and serious in the world."Additionally, Maggie Gyllenhaal, an actress and director who will serve as the jury president for the competition section of this year's Venice International Film Festival, will visit Korea for the first time. Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón, and French actresses Isabelle Huppert and Charlotte Gainsbourg will also visit Busan. Furthermore, prominent filmmakers from Korea and abroad who have been active in the global film industry, such as Lee Chang-dong, Na Hong-jin, Kim Jee-woon, and Hirokazu Kore-eda, will grace the film festival.Michelle Yeoh, who became the recipient of this year's Asian Filmmaker of the Year award, said, "It is very meaningful to return to Busan after so many years. Looking back on my film career, one thing is clear: no one can do this job alone." The photo shows her walking the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of October 6. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolThis year's Asian Film Maker of the Year award goes to Hong Kong actress Michelle Yeoh. This award is presented annually to an Asian filmmaker or organization that has demonstrated the most outstanding achievements in the development of the Asian film industry and culture.After 15 years since "The Lady" (2011), Michelle Yeoh, who visited Busan, began by saying "Thank you" in Korean. She continued, "It is very meaningful to return to Busan after so many years. Looking back at my film career, one thing is clear: no one can do this alone," she said, attributing the success to "the people behind every film who believe in you, encourage you to take on challenges, and stand by you."Kim Dong-ho, former chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, who laid the foundation for the festival, received the Korean Cinema Award. He revealed his unwavering passion, stating, "I plan to continue working to promote Korean cinema," and the audience, including Korean actors, stood up and gave a standing ovation to express their respect. Ann Hui, a Chinese director, screenwriter, and producer, lifted the Camellia Award.In addition to "Beautiful Days, Ahn Sung-ki," which commemorates the legacy of the late Ahn Sung-ki, who passed away last January, in Korean cinema, and "Japanese Animation Special Exhibition: Masterpieces of Madness, 12+1 Anticipated Works of Thrills," which covers the past and present of Japanese animation, and "Michelle Yeoh: All the Time, Everywhere," which highlights the cinematic world of Michelle Yeoh, various special programs are set to enrich the film festival.The finale of the opening ceremony was decorated by the team of the opening film 'Day and Night' (Director Kim Jong-kwan). Director Kim Jong-kwan, who took the megaphone, along with actors Kim Min-ha&Joo Jong-hyuk&Han Sun-hwa&Jang Ryul&Lee Hee-joon&Shim Eun-kyung&Jeon So-young&Kim Dong-hwi, took the stage to greet the audience.Director Kim expressed his excitement, saying, "I'm very excited to stand before the audience who will see the film I worked hard on for the first time, and before the lovely and respected filmmakers who create a wonderful welcome based on many realities. 'Day and Night to Each Other' is a work that aims to talk about the beauty of small and trivial things. As it deals with various aspects of life with a fleeting cross-section, I hope that as the audience discusses the story on their way home after watching the movie, it will lead to another movie."The 31st Busan International Film Festival, which kicked off today, will be held at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan until October 15. This year's festival will screen a total of 316 diverse films from 59 countries, including 69 films from Community BIFF, across 31 screens in 8 theaters, including the Busan Cinema Center, throughout Busan.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Kim Hye-ja walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actress Kim Hye-ja walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invited films from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens at 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are For Each Other' will be premiered as the opening film, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto&Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Yoon Kyung-ho walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actor Yoon Kyung-ho walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Lee Hee-joon and Kim Min-ha, director Kim Da-min, and actor Yoon Kyung-ho (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actors Lee Hee-joon and Kim Min-ha, director Kim Da-min, and actor Yoon Kyung-ho (from left) of the new Netflix series 'Honey Job' walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invitations from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens at 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are for Each Other,' will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to the competition section to vie for awards. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Park Mi-so, Kwon Hae-hyo, and Shin Seok-ho (from left) of director Hong Sang-soo's new film "The Novelist's Film" walk the red carpet at the "31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)" held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actors Park Mi-so, Kwon Hae-hyo, and Shin Seok-ho (from left) of director Hong Sang-soo's new film "The Novelist's Film" walk the red carpet at the "31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)" held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The "31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)" will be held for ten days from today until the 15th at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invitations from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens across 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.Director Kim Jong-kwan's "The Day the Sun Rises" will be screened as the opening film, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Woo Do-hwan&Jung Woo-sung&Hyun Bin (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Park Heon-woo reporter[THE FACT|Busan=Park Heon-woo reporter] Actors Woo Do-hwan&Jung Woo-sung&Hyun Bin (from left) walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held for ten days from today until the 15th at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area for this film festival.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are Each Other', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to the competition section to vie for awards. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Hwang Jung-min walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actor Hwang Jung-min walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Jo In-sung&Cho Yeo-jeong, Sol Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, and director Lee Chang-dong (from left) walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Kim Seong-ryeol reporter[THE FACT | Busan=Kim Seong-ryeol reporter] Actors Jo In-sung&Cho Yeo-jeong, Sol Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, and director Lee Chang-dong attend the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th and walk the red carpet. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Michelle Yeoh walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actress Michelle Yeoh walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Son Suk-ku walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actor Son Suk-ku walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invited films from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Night and Day', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards in the competition section.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor KIM DOYEON walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actor KIM DOYEON walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor KIM DOYEON walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actor KIM DOYEON walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 officially invited films from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are to Each Other,' will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards in the competition section.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Yoo Jae-myung (left) and Ryu Hyun-kyung walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actors Yoo Jae-myung (left) and Ryu Hyun-kyung walk the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invitations from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens at 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are for Each Other', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invitations from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens at 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, 'Day and Night Are For Each Other' by director Kim Jong-kwan, will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto&Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 (G)I-DLE SHUHUA walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] (G)I-DLE SHUHUA walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Fan Bingbing walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actress Fan Bingbing walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Tae-ho PD walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Kim Tae-ho PD walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invited films from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area for this film festival.Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are for Each Other' will be premiered as the opening film, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 (G)I-DLE SHUHUA walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] (G)I-DLE SHUHUA walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at various locations in Busan, including the Busan Cinema Center.A total of 315 films, including 246 official invited films from 59 countries, will be screened at 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area for this film festival.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Night and Day', will be shown for the first time, and 14 works have been invited to the competition section to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Team photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Fan Bingbing walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actress Fan Bingbing walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various other locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens across 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are for Each Other' will be unveiled as the opening film, and 14 films have been invited to compete in the competition section. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Ye Ji-won walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actress Ye Ji-won walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens across 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Night and Day' will be the opening film, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Shin Hyun-jun walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actor Shin Hyun-jun walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are for Each Other' will premiere as the opening film, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Team photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Eric Nam walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol [THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Singer Eric Nam walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Park Sung-woong walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actor Park Sung-woong walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens across 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete in the competition section.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Da-hyun walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Singer Kim Da-hyun walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Eric Nam walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Singer Eric Nam walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are to Each Other', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to the competition section to vie for awards. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Da-hyun walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Singer Kim Da-hyun walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are to Each Other,' will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards in the competition section.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 iApp Studio CEO Im Sung-bin (Beenzino) walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] iApp Studio CEO Im Sung-bin (Beenzino) walks the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Moon Sung-keun walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Actor Moon Sung-keun walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.A total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, will be screened on 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are to Each Other', will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards in the competition section.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Im Seong-min, CEO of i-App Studio (singer Beenzino), walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Park Heon-woo reporter[THE FACT|Busan=Park Heon-woo reporter] Im Seong-min, CEO of i-App Studio (singer Beenzino), walks the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.The '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.This year's festival will screen a total of 315 films, including 246 official selections from 59 countries, across 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area.The opening film, 'Day and Night Are for Each Other' by director Kim Jong-kwan, will be shown for the first time, and 14 films have been invited to compete for awards in the competition section.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The appearance of genius surgeon Gye Soo-jung, who confronts absurdity... Episode 1 preview releasedSBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia,' starring actress Kim Ji-won, will premiere on the 9th. /SBS[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-won] Actress Kim Ji-won leaves a strong first impression at Guseo University Hospital.The production team of SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia' (written by Pyeon Seong-geun, directed by Lee Jeong-rim, hereinafter referred to as 'Doctor X') released a preview of episode 1 on the 6th, featuring the performance of Gye Soo-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), who will cause a great stir at Guseo University Hospital.'Doctor-X' depicts the activities of Ke Su-jeong, also known as 'Doctor-X', who shatters great absurdities with her genius surgical skills, knowing no failure or compromise. It is based on the Japanese 'Doctor-X' series, which was a mega-hit when aired on TV Asahi.The first episode preview begins with Gye Su-jeong entering the operating room. It then shows Gye Su-jeong, who encounters Park Tae-kyung (Kim WooSeok) outside the hospital and is asked for her name, drawing a large 'X'. This raises questions about the meaning of their first meeting and the 'X'.SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' has released its first preview video. /SBSThe arrival of freelance doctor Gye Su-jeong, dispatched from a doctor-for-hire agency, causes a huge stir at Guseo University Hospital. Gye Su-jeong doesn't compromise with the existing hierarchy and authority, opting for a bold, head-on approach.He confidently questions, "Why on earth are we opening this up?" in a packed auditorium full of doctors, and walks against the tide of white coats without hesitation. His resolute declaration, "Everyone, absolutely not," is striking.Also, the desperate voice of Park Tae-kyung, who is left alone in the operating room and shouts, "What do I do if everyone leaves? There's no one here," and the heavy charisma of the hospital director, Boo Seung-kwon (Son Hyun-joo), who throws the meaningful words, "It's just a tail that can be cut off anyway," intersect.Then, with a strange smile from Jang Hee-sook (played by Lee Jung-eun), the head of the doctor referral agency, a confident voice says, "She's the top ace of our agency." Finally, the scene is decorated with the 'Doctor X' logo being sharply engraved."Doctor X," consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on October 9th at 9:50 PM.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]mcy21@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actor Kim Min-ha attends the press conference for the opening film 'Day and Night for Each Other' at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Seong-ryeol] Director Kim Jong-kwan attends the press conference for the opening film 'Day and Night for Each Other' at the Cinematheque of Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the afternoon of the 6th, answering reporters' questions.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi (from left) pose for a commemorative photo at a press conference for the opening film 'Different Dreams' at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi (from left) pose for a commemorative photo at a press conference for the opening film 'Different Dreams' at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.'Different Dreams', which was unveiled for the first time at this film festival, deals with the relationships of people who stay in the same cafe at different times.The film unfolds with the chance encounter between Eugene and Hyun-oh, the unexpected reunion of high school friends Sang-mi and Young-min, the laughter-filled, fiery first meeting between web novel writer Hye-jin and film director Dong-nam, and the poignant moment between idol trainee Na-kyung and her lover Jong-soo.Director Kim Jong-kwan was recognized as a talented newcomer with a knack for delicate emotional direction when he received the Special Jury Prize at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival for his debut short film 'How to Operate a Polaroid' (2004).Meanwhile, the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations throughout Busan. This year's film festival will screen a total of 315 films, including 246 officially invited films from 59 countries, across 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area, with 14 films competing in the competition section.This year's film festival will screen a total of 315 films, including 246 officially invited films from 59 countries, across 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area, with 14 films competing in the competition section. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Selected as the opening film... Premiere and press conference held today (6th)Starring Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, etc.Director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi (from left) pose for a commemorative photo at the press conference for the opening film 'Night and Day' at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT|Busan=Reporter Park Ji-yoon] 'Night and Day' powerfully opened the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Director Kim Jong-kwan expressed his determination to convey the importance of small and trivial things to global audiences with actors of diverse charms.The premiere and press conference for 'Night and Day' (directed by Kim Jong-kwan), the opening film of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, was held at the main theater of the Busan Cinema Center on the afternoon of the 6th. Director Kim Jong-kwan, programmer Jung Ji-hye, and actors Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi attended the event, answering reporters' questions and sharing various stories.'Night and Day' unfolds a total of four stories: the chance encounter between Yujin (played by Kim Min-ha) and Hyeon-oh (played by Ju Jong-hyuk), who stay at the same cafe at different times; the quirky and sudden reunion of middle school friends Sang-mi (played by Han Sun-hwa) and Young-min (played by Jang Ryul); the laughter-filled, fiery first meeting between web novel writer Hye-jin (played by Shim Eun-kyung) and film director Dong-nam (played by Lee Hee-joon); and the poignant moment between idol trainee Na-kyung (played by Jeon So-young) and her lover Jong-su (played by Kim Dong-hwi).Director Kim Jong-kwan, who took the megaphone, quickly gained attention by winning the Special Jury Prize at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival for his debut short film 'How to Operate a Polaroid' (2004), and has since built a unique cinematic world through films like 'Worst Woman,' 'The Table,' and 'Josée.'In this film, he utilizes the characteristic of a cafe, where many people come and go and stay for a while, to depict each character's narrative, personality, atmosphere, and nuances with a light touch and a thoughtful gaze.Director Kim Jong-kwan, through 'Night and Day,' utilizes the characteristic of a cafe, where many people come and go and stay for a while, to depict each character's narrative, personality, atmosphere, and nuances with a light touch and a thoughtful gaze. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolDirector Kim said, "I am happy to be able to show the film in the honorable position of the opening film," adding, "I am grateful that the Busan International Film Festival, with its global standing, has recognized the importance of the small and trivial things that 'Night and Day' aims to convey."Programmer Jung Ji-hye said, "The selection criterion for the opening film is that many audiences can enjoy the work comfortably for nearly three hours in an outdoor theater," adding, "'Night and Day' fully meets this standard. It is a film where the harmony between the director and the actors, and their acting prowess, are fully conveyed."Director Kim Jong-kwan further explained the planning intention, "While typical films build up events within a general narrative structure spanning days to years to create a single story, we have only four conversations. Through this single facet of conversation, we wanted to create a film that allows the audience to imagine where the characters come from and where they are going, and then to draw something from that, hoping it would foster a deep connection with the audience."Regarding the film's title, he explained, "I thought of it as a story connecting people, one of whom is in the day and the other in the night. Since the last episode is about people in the same space becoming day and night for each other, things related to both sides are constantly exchanged. Each person has their own story, and their dreams and reality, which they are trying to create, are contrasted like day and night, yet also connected. Through this, I hoped it would be a film that fosters understanding of others."Kim Min-ha, who plays Yujin, recalled, "I received the script from Director Kim, whom I had admired for a long time, and the day we filmed my episode was my birthday. It was a gift in itself." /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolKim Min-ha plays Yujin, a woman who has a strange dream, exuding a mysterious and dreamy charm, while Ju Jong-hyuk plays Hyeon-oh, who dreams of becoming a watchmaker, conveying anticipation and excitement for a fateful encounter.Kim Min-ha, who received the script from Director Kim, whom she had long admired, and whose episode filming day was her birthday, felt she received two gifts from the film.She emphasized, "Countless stories are exchanged in one space, and these can come together to form a letter, a novel, or a film. It can also be a wave in a larger flow, and I realized that perhaps we have only considered major events as the sole narrative. This time, I was able to think about small happiness."Ju Jong-hyuk recalled, "The director said that Kim Min-ha acts as naturally as she breathes, and I wanted to try acting with that kind of tone. We researched together and had fun filming."Shim Eun-kyung plays Hye-jin, a popular novelist with a prim and proper demeanor, and shares a page of the film with Lee Hee-joon, who plays independent film director Dong-nam.Regarding this, she said, "It was a character I had never played before, and she had a personality completely different from mine, so the character Hye-jin was difficult for me to approach. Therefore, I was very curious as to why the director offered me the role. It is a meaningful work because I took on the challenge."Han Sun-hwa, who attended the press conference for the opening film 'Night and Day' at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the 6th, said, "Today is my birthday," receiving many congratulations. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolHan Sun-hwa, who plays Sang-mi, revealed that it was her birthday on this day and created a warm atmosphere with congratulations from her colleagues. She beamed, saying, "It is an honor to meet the audience with Director Kim Jong-kwan's film as the opening film at the Busan International Film Festival, which I love so much and which is held in my hometown, Busan."Jang Ryul, playing Young-min, creates a thrilling and peculiar reunion with Han Sun-hwa. He expressed his deep trust, saying, "Our scene was unique, and the plausibility of the dialogue was unconventional, which made it feel distinctive and more enjoyable. I pondered how to express it well cinematically. Han Sun-hwa was excellent. I would like to work with her again on future projects."Jeon So-young, who plays Na-kyung, defined 'Night and Day' as a "learning opportunity," recalling, "It was my second film in my life. I knew nothing, but the seniors and the director patiently taught me everything from A to Z."Kim Dong-hwi, attending his first official event since his discharge from the military in March, plays Jong-su and portrays a couple going through a bittersweet and poignant final moment with Jeon So-young. He added, "I had watched all of Director Kim Jong-kwan's films, and when I received the offer to appear, I felt so proud that I thought, 'This is why being an actor is so great.'"The 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held until the 15th at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan. /Busan=Reporter Park Heon-wooFinally, Director Kim Jong-kwan said, "I wanted to tell a story that looks into the beauty of the small, microscopic world, and the effort involved is by no means small. It requires a lot of commitment and many battles, but I was able to undertake this work and challenge thanks to the passion of the staff and actors who worked with me," attributing the success to them and expressing his special affection for the film.'Night and Day,' selected as the opening film of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, will be released in theaters nationwide in November.Meanwhile, the 31st Busan International Film Festival, which has moved its opening day forward by one day from the usual Wednesday, will be held until the 15th at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations in Busan. This year's official selections include 246 films from 59 countries, an increase of 5 films from last year, along with 69 films for Community BIFF.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Character Posters RevealedFirst broadcast on the 19th at 8:50 PMCharacter posters have been released for Im Si-wan, Seol In-ah, Yeon Woo, and Kim Jung-hyun (from top left, clockwise), who are appearing in tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Man is Guilty'. /tvN[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actors Im Si-wan and Seol In-ah will form a precarious relationship.The production team of tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Man is Guilty' (written by Moon Su-jeong, directed by Park Dan-hee) released character posters for Yoon Yi-jun (Im Si-wan), Kang Jae-hee (Seol In-ah), Kim Si-hyun (Kim Jung-hyun), and Lee Hye-jeong (Yeon Woo) on the 6th.'My Man is Guilty' is a close-knit thriller romance between Yoon Yi-jun, an arrogant third-generation chaebol accused of murder, and Kang Jae-hee, a former special forces detective who infiltrates as his personal assistant.In the poster, Yoon Yi-jun sits before a lavishly set banquet, exuding a relaxed atmosphere. The accompanying phrase, "This may sound presumptuous, but I've come to like you," reveals Yoon Yi-jun's high self-esteem.Kang Jae-hee, who is undercover as Yoon Yi-jun's personal assistant, captivates the viewer with a neat suit and tidy tie. However, her hand behind her neck and her expression suggest a sense of bewilderment. Notably, the phrase, "Please don't confess, I'm a man right now," hints at Kang Jae-hee's future, where she receives a confession while disguised as a male assistant.Kim Si-hyun, Yoon Yi-jun's longtime friend and a lawyer in the legal team of Tae-gang Group, smiles while holding two cups of coffee. The phrase, "From now on, I intend to intrude upon your life," raises curiosity about the relationships he will forge.Lee Hye-jeong shows a confident demeanor with her arms crossed. The phrase, "At work, I'm a shadow; after work, I'm the protagonist," reveals Lee Hye-jeong's personality, who minimizes her presence at work and enjoys her own life after hours.'My Man is Guilty,' a 12-episode series, will premiere on the 19th at 8:50 PM.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 King Kim Chunchu, the 29th king of Silla, role... stills releasedActor Kim Kang-woo will play Kim Chun-chu, King Taejong Muyeol, in KBS2's new historical drama 'Moomoo'. /KBS2[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actor Kim Kang-woo protects Silla with his extraordinary political sense.The production team of KBS2's new historical drama 'Moonmu' (written by Kim Ri-heon&Hong Jin-yi, directed by Kim Young-jo&Gu Seong-jun) released stills of Kim Kang-woo, who plays Kim Choon-chu, a strategist with outstanding diplomatic skills and savoir-faire, on the 6th.'The Great Battle' is a work that deals with the desperate and lonely epic of leaders who risked everything for a single victory amidst 600 years of war and internal turmoil in the Three Kingdoms.In the drama, Kim Chun-chu, played by Kim Kang-woo, is the grandson of the deposed King Jinji and is ostracized by the Seonggol (sacred bone) lineage. When Daeya Castle falls to Baekje, putting Silla in a desperate crisis, he steps into the center of politics.Kim Chun-chu seeks to protect the country in his own way. As the first person of the Jin-gol rank to ascend to the throne (King Taejong Muyeol, the 29th ruler of Silla), he moves toward the greater goal of unifying the Three Kingdoms.In the stills, Kim Kang-woo portrays the fervent passion of Kim Chun-chu with his firm gaze and spirit. From chaotic battles to precarious diplomatic situations where a sword is at his throat, Kim Chun-chu's unyielding strength can be seen even in extreme circumstances.Kim Chun-chu was a strategist who stood at the forefront of diplomacy, staking the fate of Silla. He hid his cool-headed decisiveness and indomitable will, instead showcasing his exceptional eloquence and communication skills. Kim Kang-woo's delicate acting brings to life the fierce journey of Kim Chun-chu, who steadfastly forged his own path amidst the storms of the era.The production team said, "Kim Kang-woo is portraying the character Kim Chun-chu, who oscillates between sharpness and gentleness, in his own unique style. We hope that the anguish and moments of choice that Kim Chun-chu faced while striving towards the goal of unifying the Three Kingdoms will deeply resonate with viewers."'Moonmu', consisting of a total of 28 episodes, will premiere on November 14.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]mcy21@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The funeral will be held at 9 AM on the 8th.Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae's father passed away on the 6th. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae has lost his father.According to a report by Spotv News on the 6th, Lee Hwi-jae's father, the late Lee Kang-il, passed away at the age of 87 early this morning. The funeral hall is set up in Room 9 of the Hanyang University Hospital Funeral Hall in Seoul. The funeral procession will be held at 9 AM on the 8th, and the burial site is Seoul Memorial Park.During his life, the deceased appeared with his son on various broadcasts. In the KBS2 entertainment program 'The Return of Superman,' he revealed his affectionate daily life with Lee Hwi-jae and his twin grandchildren. In the SBS entertainment program 'Healing Camp,' Lee Hwi-jae was cited as a filial son for taking care of family trips every year.Lee Hwi-jae experienced his mother's passing in 2023. A wave of condolences is continuing for him, who has faced sad news again after three years.Debuting as an MBC 3rd special recruit comedian in 1992, Lee Hwi-jae was active as a host for programs such as 'Sunday Sunday Night,' 'Sponge,' and 'Sebakwi.' He took a break while living in Canada with his family since 2022, and this year he appeared on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs,' marking his return after about four years.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Samick Cultural Foundation's 'Invitation from a Master' SelectionLive on the 24th at 5 PM at M HallKim Chang-hoon (far right in photo), bassist of the band Sanullim, has formed a new band called Kkamang and will hold his first performance on the 24th. / Sweet Music[THE FACT|Choi Hyun-jung] Kim Chang-hoon, a member of the band Sanullim, is returning with a new band project.Performance planning company Sweet Music announced on the 6th, "Kim Chang-hoon of Sanullim has formed a new band called Kkamang and will hold a concert on the 24th at Samick Instrument's M Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul."Kim Chang-hoon, who formed the band Sanullim with his brothers Kim Chang-wan and Kim Chang-ik in 1973 and worked as a bassist, has also been active as a composer, creating many famous songs. His works include Sanullim's representative songs 'Reminiscence', 'My Heart is a Wasteland', 'Choya', 'Grandfather Mountain', Sand Pebbles' 'What Should I Do', and Kim Wan-sun's 'Tonight'.Later, in 2009, he released his first full-length album 'The Love' and debuted as a solo artist. In 2017, he formed and performed with the band Blackstones, along with Yoo Byung-yeol, Seo Min-seok, and Choi Won-hyuk.About 10 years later, Kkamang, the new band project that Kim Chang-hoon is presenting again, is a team formed with the intention of 'encompassing all generations, just as all colors combine to become black'.In Kkamang, Kim Chang-hoon aims to deliver fresh and groundbreaking music, as well as a message of overcoming discrimination and prejudice, understanding and embracing differences and diversity to the world.Along with Kim Chang-hoon, Kkamang includes Kim Sun (drums), Jo Yi-min (guitar), Jeong Ga (bass), and Yeo Ji-soo (piano), who are renowned for their skills in the indie scene. Selected as the 52nd guest for the brand performance 'Invitation from a Master' hosted by the Samick Cultural Foundation, they will reveal their solid musical foundation and harmony for the first time.At this concert, the band Kkamang plans to perform live renditions of songs created by Kim Chang-hoon during his Sanullim days, such as 'Grandfather Mountain', 'Reminiscence', 'Monologue', and 'My Heart is a Wasteland', as well as Sand Pebbles' 'What Should I Do', and Kim Chang-hoon's hidden solo masterpieces.'Invitation from a Master', featuring Kkamang, will take place on the 24th at 5 PM. Further details can be found on the official social media of the Samick Cultural Foundation.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Working with Hyunseok&Kim Min-kiFilming begins with a target release in 2027Actors Hong Ye-ji (left) and (G)I-DLE's MIYEON will work together in the new drama 'Cheongdam International High School: Royal Camp'. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actors Hong Ye-ji and group (G)I-DLE's MIYEON will continue the world of 'Cheongdam International High School'.Production company Whynot Media announced on the 6th, "The new drama 'Cheongdam International High School: Royal Camp' (written by Oh Je-ra, directed by Park Bong-seop) has begun filming with a target release in 2027."'Cheongdam International High School: Royal Camp' is a teen psychological thriller that depicts the fierce competition, desires, and hidden secrets behind the students gathered at the 'Royal Camp' for admission to Cheongdam International High School, an elite school envied by all. It expands the universe of 'Cheongdam International High School' Season 1, released in 2023, and Season 2, aired in 2025.Hong Ye-ji plays Moon Ji-won, who enters the 'Royal Camp' after having everything taken away overnight. Moon Ji-won, who is good at studying and has a meticulous personality, possesses strong survival skills. Triggered by an incident that completely overturns her life, she decides to take revenge and enters Cheongdam International High School's 'Royal Camp'.Miyeon plays Cha Se-mi, the new queen of Cheongdam International High School, who is in a tense confrontation with Moon Ji-won. Cha Se-mi, the only daughter of the Taehan Group, is a character who has quickly learned the logic of class and power since childhood. However, her position begins to shake with the appearance of Moon Ji-won, who threatens her place.Hyunseok plays So Yi-jun, the heir to a conglomerate. So Yi-jun, the eldest son of Sel Holdings, a rival company to the Taehan Group, possesses a brilliant mind and a gentle demeanor, but views even love and friendship in terms of interests. He later becomes interested in Moon Ji-won, who does not bow to class, and undergoes a change.Kim Min-ki meets viewers as Seo Dong-hwa, Moon Ji-won's childhood friend and former national tennis player. Seo Dong-hwa, who has a loyal and positive personality, sees admission to Cheongdam International High School as a life-changing opportunity and enters the 'Royal Camp'. He is then faced with constant choices to protect what is precious to him.'Cheongdam International High School: Royal Camp' has officially begun filming with a target release in 2027.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Introduction to the long-running real variety entertainment programs of the three major terrestrial broadcasters'Ratings' and 'Popularity' have declined, but still a distinct 'Identity'The real variety entertainment programs '1 Night 2 Days', 'Running Man', and 'How Do You Play?' (from left) are meeting viewers in their living rooms every weekend. /Each Production Company[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Real variety programs on terrestrial channels have been a cornerstone of entertainment for a long time, accompanying viewers. Weekend variety shows, in particular, were once called 'National Entertainment' due to their high ratings and buzz, enjoying immense public popularity.With the emergence of various platforms such as OTT (Online Video Service) and YouTube, TV viewing methods have changed significantly, and it is true that it is difficult to achieve the overwhelming ratings or buzz of the past. Nevertheless, there are programs that deliver small joys to weekend viewers based on the know-how and symbolism accumulated over years and decades.KBS2 has been broadcasting '1 Night 2 Days' for 19 years since its first broadcast in 2007, and SBS's 'Running Man' has been meeting viewers for 16 years since 2010. MBC is also continuing 'How Do You Play?', which started as a successor to 'Infinite Challenge', for 7 years, playing its part as each company's representative entertainment program.KBS2's entertainment program '1 Night 2 Days' has been consistently delivering fun to weekend living rooms since 2007. It is currently broadcasting Season 4, composed of Moon Se-yoon, Lee Yong-jin, Lee Jun, DinDin, and Lee Ki-taek. /KBS2◆ KBS2's '1 Night 2 Days', Soon to Be 20th Anniversary, A History of Travel VarietyIn the travel real variety genre, '1 Night 2 Days' cannot be left out.KBS2's entertainment program '1 Night 2 Days' is a program that captures the journey of six cheerful men traveling to beautiful places across Korea for one night and two days. It provides fun with various missions and luck-based games and has high recognition among domestic travel programs.Since its first broadcast in 2007, the program has consistently continued its seasons. After proceeding with Season 2 in 2012 and Season 3 in 2013, Season 4 began in 2019. Across all seasons, approximately 1,000 episodes have been broadcast, and it is soon approaching its 20th anniversary.'1 Night 2 Days' also played a significant role in elevating popular entertainment PD Na Young-seok to his current position. Na Young-seok was the main PD for Season 1, which ran from 2007 to 2012. He gained viewer support for his approachable demeanor with the cast members and led '1 Night 2 Days' to success with his witty games.As it is a long-running program, there have been many changes in the cast. Season 1, which established the identity of '1 Night 2 Days', featured Kang Ho-dong, Lee Soo-geun, Eun Ji-won, Noh Hong-chul, Lee Seung-gi, and others. Season 2 included Kim Seung-woo, Yoo Hae-jin, Cha Tae-hyun, Sung Si-Kyung, Joo Won. Season 3 featured Kim Joon-ho, Defconn, Lee Yong-jin, Yoon Si-yoon. Season 4 has seen Yeon Jung-hoon, Jo Se-ho, Kim Seonho, Na In-woo, and Yoo Seon-ho, and currently Moon Se-yoon, Lee Yong-jin, Lee Jun, DinDin, and Lee Ki-taek are active.However, Kim Jong-min is an exception. Despite numerous cast changes, Kim Jong-min is the only cast member who has been with '1 Night 2 Days' for its 20-year history, from Season 1 to the present.'1 Night 2 Days' airs every Sunday at 6:10 PM.SBS's entertainment program 'Running Man' continues with a 7-member system, including original members Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, and new members Yang Se-chan and Ji Ye-eun. It provides fun with various missions and games. /SBS◆ SBS's 'Running Man', the 'Longest-Running Variety Show' in Korea with a Single SeriesSBS has 'Running Man', a real variety show that has been running for 16 years.SBS's entertainment program 'Running Man' is a program where members and star guests make a lot of effort to create laughter. In the early days, there were chase games, so-called 'name tag ripping', fitting the program's title 'Running Man', but recently, the format has expanded to various concepts of games.'Running Man' began its first broadcast in July 2010 and is celebrating its 16th anniversary this year. As of the 13th, it has surpassed 820 episodes and is the longest-running variety entertainment show in Korea with a single season.A notable point is the appropriate balance between original and new members. In addition to Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, and Song Ji-hyo, who have been fixed cast members since 2010, Yang Se-chan joined in 2017 and Ji Ye-eun in 2024, continuing the broadcast with the current 7-member system.It is also broadcast to viewers in over 100 countries, enjoying great global popularity. In particular, China officially imported the rights to 'Running Man' and is broadcasting a program titled 'Keep Running'. YUQI, a Chinese member of the group (G)I-DLE, familiar to us, has been the MC since 2019.'Running Man' airs every Sunday at 6:10 PM.MBC's entertainment program 'How Do You Play?' captures viewers' laughter with its consistently novel concept corners. Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Joo Woo-jae are fixed cast members. /MBC◆ MBC's 'How Do You Play?', A Master of 'Concept Immersion' Including Sub-CharactersMBC's real variety show 'How Do You Play?', a successor to 'Infinite Challenge', has also reached its 7th anniversary.MBC's entertainment program 'How Do You Play?' is an open-ended variety program with no limits, where entertainers deliver fun and emotion. It creates a cheerful atmosphere with members who become immersed in different concepts each time.The program, which first aired in July 2019, garnered much attention as the new work of Kim Tae-ho PD, who directed MBC's flagship entertainment program 'Infinite Challenge' from 2006 to 2019. In particular, the news of working with Yoo Jae-suk, the main MC of 'Infinite Challenge', excited many fans.The early broadcast started with Yoo Jae-suk as a solo cast member. It pursued unique fun by continuously introducing Yoo Jae-suk's sub-characters such as Yoo Star, Yoo San-seul, Yoo Ra-se, and Yoo Eur-pheus. However, from 2021, it transitioned to a group entertainment show by recruiting Jung Joon-ha, Haha, Shin Bong-sun, LEE MI-JOO, and others.Furthermore, with Kim Tae-ho PD leaving the program in 2022, the entertainment show took on a completely different atmosphere. The current 'How Do You Play?' invites various guests and unfolds with members enjoying different challenges under various concepts. As a result of continuous changes in the cast lineup, Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Joo Woo-jae have solidified their positions.The program consistently records ratings in the 3-4% range, not showing remarkable performance, but it continues to garner attention by consistently presenting corners that pique viewers' interest with Yoo Jae-suk, a popular broadcaster. In particular, the '80s Seoul Music Festival' presented this year gained much popularity.'How Do You Play?' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Still Cuts and Making-Of Video ReleasedExplanation of the Film's Theme and CharactersGlobal OTT service Netflix has released still cuts and a making-of video for the film 'A Kind of Kindness.' / Netflix[THE FACT|Choi Hyun-jung, Reporter] Film director Lee Chang-dong revealed the meaning embedded in his new film, 'A Kind of Kindness.'Global OTT service Netflix released character stills and a making-of video for the film 'A Kind of Kindness' (directed by Lee Chang-dong) on the 6th.The released character stills clearly capture the narratives and psychology of the film's protagonists, Mi-ok (played by Jeon Do-yeon), Ho-seok (played by Sol Kyung-gu), Sang-woo (played by Jo In-sung), and Ye-ji (played by Cho Yeo-jeong), sparking curiosity.First, Mi-ok's appearance, seemingly struggling to hold back tears at the villa of the couple Sang-woo and Ye-ji, shows how the summer vacation has caused ripples within her. The stills then continue to show Ho-seok undergoing psychotherapy, Sang-woo in a relaxed state, Ye-ji engrossed in the other person's story while sitting next to the camera, and Mi-ok, Ho-seok, Sang-woo, and Ye-ji gathered together for a meal, depicting the emotional changes of the four protagonists.The making-of video, released alongside the stills, contains more detailed information about the theme of 'A Kind of Kindness' and each character. Director Lee Chang-dong stated, "I only make a work when I have conviction about its cinematic meaning," and added, "'A Kind of Kindness' is a story that asks what kind of love is possible, what that possible love means."He further explained the theme of 'A Kind of Kindness,' saying, "The issue of labor has brought about decisive changes in our human lives, and I had the idea to combine this with the story of a documentary director. It's not just the story of laborers; the story of filmmakers is also intertwined."The actors' introductions to their characters also garnered attention. Jeon Do-yeon described Mi-ok as, "I thought of her as a character living with a ticking time bomb in her chest. She's constantly worried and restless, not knowing when her husband's wound might explode, yet she doesn't give up on him until the end."Sol Kyung-gu, who plays Ho-seok, said, "Being laid off can feel like one's own failure. I tried to portray his attempt not to show that in his daily life." Director Lee Chang-dong also commented on Ye-ji and Sang-woo, saying, "Ye-ji is a role that cannot be understood through intellectual analysis. She needs to be understood physically, and Cho Yeo-jeong is an actress who understood that. Jo In-sung was interesting in the way he simply lived in front of the camera as the character himself."Director Lee Chang-dong explains the meaning of 'A Kind of Kindness' in the making-of video. / Netflix'A Kind of Kindness,' the seventh feature film directed by Lee Chang-dong, is a story about Ho-seok, a laid-off worker, his wife Mi-ok, and the documentary director Ye-ji and her husband Sang-woo, who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. The film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong.The film has received critical acclaim both domestically and internationally, winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival and the TIFF Ebert Director's Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, among other accolades, making it the first Korean film to do so.'A Kind of Kindness' is currently available in theaters and will be released on Netflix on November 6th.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Held an online press conference on the 6th"A trip that reminds you of neighborhood friends"PD Hwang In-mok, broadcaster Choo Sung-hoon, and singer Zico Kim Jong Kook, and PD Kim Jin-ho (from left) shared various stories at the online press conference for SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'Man's Travel Style in Taiwan,' held on the 6th. /SBS Plus, MBN[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] The second story of 'Man's Travel Style,' which depicts the travelogue of real men, unfolds in Taiwan. Broadcaster Choo Sung-hoon and singer Kim Jong Kook are joined by the new maknae, Zico. Expectations are high for the "manly" chemistry they will show.A press conference for SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'Man's Travel Style in Taiwan' (hereinafter referred to as 'Man's Travel Style') was held online on the morning of the 6th. PD Kim Jin-ho, Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong Kook, and Zico attended and encouraged viewership by highlighting the unique differentiators of 'Man's Travel Style.''Man's Travel Style' is a program that tells the story of the impromptu travels of men who enjoy life following their instincts: Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong Kook, and Zico. It is the follow-up to the 'Man's Travel Style in Kyushu' episode aired in April of this year.PD Kim Jin-ho, who is directing the Taiwan episode following the Kyushu episode, said, "We plan to present a bromance travelogue that combines even more uninhibited competitiveness and tikitaka," and introduced it as "a travel entertainment program that captures the vividness of current trends."Broadcaster Choo Sung-hoon, singer Kim Jong Kook, and Zico (from left) will appear together in SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'Man's Travel Style in Taiwan.' /SBS Plus, MBNChoo Sung-hoon, the eldest brother returning to 'Man's Travel Style,' said, "We filmed it enjoyably with a manly spirit," and confidently stated, "I can confidently say that viewers will also enjoy watching it."It was a healing time for him, especially as he was preparing for his retirement match at the time of filming. Choo Sung-hoon said, "I was cast for the program before deciding on my retirement match," adding, "Although many things overlapped, the production team was very considerate. It felt like I was traveling, exercising, and resting, which was great."Kim Jong Kook, who is traveling to Taiwan with Choo Sung-hoon following Kyushu, also reflected, "'Man's Travel Style' is an entertainment program where we don't fear and we take on challenges," and "If there's a stage set, I don't avoid it."Furthermore, Kim Jong Kook expressed gratitude to the thorough production team. He said, "It was also a pleasure to meet the production team," and explained, "I didn't always follow the production team's words, but they prepared so much that I'm always looking forward to it. We have good chemistry."Zico, who joined as the new maknae, said, "I gained many precious experiences traveling Taiwan with Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong Kook," and added, "It was nice that the two hyungs treated me comfortably. It was amazing that Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong Kook were just like they are on broadcast, without any pretense."He is returning as a regular cast member of a travel entertainment show for the first time in about three years since the SBS entertainment program 'Math Without Travel' aired in 2023. He emphasized, "'Man's Travel Style' doesn't feel like just a travel entertainment show," and "Travel is merely a means to capture our conversations and episodes. That's why it aligns well with me."SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'Man's Travel Style in Taiwan' will premiere on the 6th at 9:40 PM. /SBS Plus, MBNThe most noteworthy aspect of 'Man's Travel Style' is undoubtedly their unpredictable manly moments. As the show returns with a new lineup, curiosity is growing about the chemistry that will bring laughter to viewers.Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong Kook have increased the fun of their tikitaka due to their familiarity. Choo Sung-hoon said, "I feel a sense of camaraderie with Kim Jong Kook, like with a fellow athlete, so our conversations are more interesting than with other celebrities." Kim Jong Kook also said, "He feels like a neighborhood hyung hanging out, so it's comfortable," and added, "I like that he's not putting on a show for broadcast."In addition, the maknae Zico's performance is also significant. Choo Sung-hoon explained, "Zico is so manly," and "We had many conversations while drinking together in the evening." Kim Jong Kook said, "Zico's demeanor changes a lot from the beginning to the end," and "It will be fun to watch him let go."Zico cited the atmosphere of them working together, both separately and as a group, as a strength. Zico confessed, "For me, being left alone is more attentive care than being constantly attended to," and "Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong Kook do their best in their respective roles when we are together, but they are fiercely individualistic after filming. I benefited greatly from that."Finally, they revealed the viewing points of 'Man's Travel Style.' First, PD Kim Jin-ho said, "It's a travel program that faithfully introduces hidden gems," and "We will deliver laughter and information to the viewers."Zico confidently stated, "It's a program where you'll feel like you can smell and taste with your nose, not just see and hear with your eyes," and "It will stimulate all five senses." Kim Jong Kook said, "It's like close friends casually joking around and traveling comfortably," and added, "It will be a program that reminds you of neighborhood friends."SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'Man's Travel Style' will premiere on the 6th at 9:40 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Man who speaks facts vs. Woman who claims truthFirst broadcast on the 30th at 9:50 PMThe main poster for MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar,' starring actors Yoo Yeon-seok (left) and Seo Hyun-jin, has been released. /MBC[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin will face off over a single truth.The production team of MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar' (written by Baek Jae-young, directed by Jo Young-min) released the main poster on the 6th, which depicts the sharp confrontation between Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin.'Liar' is a story about a man and a woman who make completely opposite claims about a single memory, clashing fiercely in pursuit of the truth. The drama is also drawing attention as Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, who previously starred together in the 2016 SBS drama 'Dr. Romantic,' are reuniting after 10 years.Yoo Yeon-seok plays Min Joon-ho, a cardiothoracic surgeon and 'the man who speaks facts.' Seo Hyun-jin takes on the role of Kang Ji-sun, an elementary school librarian and 'the woman who claims truth.'In the poster, Min Joon-ho and Kang Ji-sun stand facing each other. Their unwavering gazes foreshadow the intense clash between the facts and the truth each of them claims.Adding to this, the phrase 'You are the one who lied' heightens curiosity about the hidden truth between the two individuals confronting each other over a single memory.'Liar,' consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on the 30th at 9:50 PM.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 6 songs, including the title track of the same name, filled with positive energyOfficially released on the 12th at 6 PMGroup NCT WISH will release their fourth mini-album 'I SPY' on the 12th. / SM Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group NCT WISH transforms into a messenger of positive energy.According to their agency SM Entertainment on the 6th, NCT WISH's (SION RIKU YUSHI JAEHEE Ryo Sakuyama) fourth mini-album 'I SPY' includes 6 songs with various charms, including the title track 'I SPY' of the same name, 'We Own This Street', 'UPGRADE', 'Super Major', 'Hubble Time', and 'Like A Dream'.The included song 'We Own This Street' is a hip-hop-based alternative pop genre song that stands out for its unique harmony of contrasting sounds with a heavy beat, expressing NCT WISH's bright and confident energy. The lyrics contain the ambition to take over this street and change the tiring and repetitive urban landscape in a new way.'UPGRADE' is an electronic-based uptempo song and a sequel to the third mini-album's included song 'Videohood'. You can feel NCT WISH's bold will to open a new world by becoming a 'bug' in a game world.Another included song, 'Super Major', is a pop dance song with impressive sparkling synths and a cheerful tempo, delivering a 'super positive message' to move forward believing in our potential even for an unpredictable tomorrow.NCT WISH will release their fourth mini-album 'I SPY' on music sites on the 12th at 6 PM.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "The person who made the impossible possible"Actor and director Lee Yoo-jin (right) and actress Cha Kyung-eun are tying the knot. /Lee Yoo-jin's representative[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actor and director Lee Yoo-jin and actress Cha Kyung-eun will be getting married in November.Lee Yoo-jin's representative stated in an official announcement on the 6th, "Lee Yoo-jin will be holding his wedding ceremony with actress Cha Kyung-eun on November 14th at a location in Seoul." They added, "We ask for your understanding that specific details such as the exact venue will not be disclosed out of consideration for family and guests."Lee Yoo-jin also personally announced the wedding news through his social media on the same day. He shared, "Kyung-eun is the first person I want to talk to after a busy day. She has made the impossible possible for me several times with just a word, even when I couldn't believe in myself," and "That's why I decided to become family with this person."He continued, "You might be surprised by this sudden news. I wanted to convey my feelings directly to those who have watched and supported me," and promised, "We will cherish each other and live well. I will continue my work diligently as an actor and as a director."The two first met through Lee Yoo-jin's directorial debut, 'If You See a Road, Cast Me!'. They developed feelings for each other during the preparation process for filming and naturally grew closer while working on the project. Since then, based on their certainty in each other, they officially began dating in June with marriage in mind.Lee Yoo-jin is the son of actress Lee Hyo-jeong. He debuted in 2013 with the drama 'Goddess of Fire' and has since built his filmography with appearances in 'Age of Youth 2', 'Familiar Wife', 'Be Melodramatic', 'Do You Like Brahms?', and more. In May, he expanded his career into directing by participating in ENA's short drama directing competition program 'Director's Arena', where he ranked second.Cha Kyung-eun debuted in 2021 with the short film 'Peach' and gained recognition for her role in the web drama 'PICKGO'. She later became a regular cast member on Coupang Play's 'SNL Korea Reboot Season 7'.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]subin7134@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jang Hanbyul's First Solo Concert Sells Out Instantly, Leading to "900,000 Won Scalped Tickets"Tuesday, October 6, BTS/ BLACKPINK/ Jang Hanbyul/ Kim Da-hyun/ Joo Byung-jin[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] BTS, who have been making global strides after all members completed their military service, "It is natural for any Korean man to serve in the military." These words, spoken by BTS members before their enlistment, resonate particularly strongly when looked back upon today. Is it due to the recent resurgence of a sensitive debate?The remarks and a single photo from some members of the national football team, who won a gold medal at the Asian Games, have reignited the dormant debate over military service exemptions."I will not go to the military." And a photo wearing a discharge cap. The athletes immediately apologized, but the public's questions did not end there."Why do some people receive an exemption from military service for winning medals, while others do not?" The current system, strictly speaking, is not a 'complete military exemption.' Those who place 3rd or higher in the Olympics or win a gold medal at the Asian Games are incorporated as arts and sports personnel, undergoing military training, serving for 34 months in their specialized field, and performing public service.However, for professional athletes in sports like soccer and baseball, it is a significant benefit in practice, as they can continue their athletic careers instead of enlisting for active duty. The problem lies precisely here. If military service is a 'sacred duty' to the nation, is it truly fair to offer it as a reward for athletic achievement?Someone has been brought up again in this controversy. It is BTS. If the criterion is "promoting national prestige," have there been any other young people who have made Korea's name known to the world as much as BTS? Yet, all members of BTS eventually completed their military service.BTS's attitude during the military service controversy is also being re-examined. "It is natural for any Korean man to serve in the military." They did not view their military obligation as a subject for special treatment, despite their immense economic and cultural achievements and global popularity.This is why BTS is being compared again. Soccer players receive military benefits for winning an Asian Games gold medal, while BTS, who elevated Korea's status on the global stage, had to complete their military service.The question, then, is simple. It is not about arguing 'who contributed more to the nation.' It is about whether it is right in the first place to calculate military service as compensation for national contribution.Former lawmaker Yoo Seong-min pointed out this very issue. "If we consider only the effect of promoting national prestige, there are no young people like BTS, but is it fair that BTS has to serve in the military while Asian Games gold medalists are exempted?" In fact, a closer look at the system makes it difficult to draw a clear line."Why is an Asian Games gold medal acceptable but a silver medal is not? Why are the Olympics included but other international competitions are not? In the arts, which competitions are accepted and which are not? And if another global pop culture star like BTS emerges in the future, what criteria will be applied to them?"Ultimately, any line drawn will inevitably lead to further fairness debates. Of course, there are reasons to argue for supporting sports and arts. National support is particularly necessary to maintain the international competitiveness of less popular sports.However, 'exemption from military service' is not necessarily the only way to support sports and arts. Outstanding achievements can be adequately compensated through other means such as prize money, pensions, national team support, and training support. Perhaps the core question this controversy poses to us is this:Can the logic that "those who have brought honor to the nation do not have to serve in the military" be persuasive to future generations? For young men who have completed their military service, it represents a gap of 18 months or more in their careers and lives. If this military obligation is erased for some as a 'reward' for their achievements, it can lead to a sense of relative deprivation.Therefore, this controversy should not end with just a few players' misspoken words. The key is not the players, but the system. And this is why BTS has been brought up again. The image of BTS, who were stars that promoted Korea on the world's biggest stages but ultimately accepted their military obligations, is sending a stronger message to our society today.Is a country that exempts military service for those who have brought honor to the nation a fair country? Or is a country that can say, "No one is exempt from military service, no matter how great their success," a fairer country? This military service exemption debate is once again posing that question before us.First K-pop Debut Song in History, Global Status of Debut Song from 10 Years Ago ReaffirmedBlack Pink's debut song "BOOMBAYAH" music video has surpassed 1.9 billion views on YouTube. This record was set approximately 10 years after its release in August 2016. What makes it particularly significant is that "BOOMBAYAH" is the first debut music video by a K-pop group to reach 1.9 billion views."BOOMBAYAH" is a track from Black Pink's first single album 'SQUARE ONE,' and along with "WHISTLE," it marked Black Pink's official debut. The fact that a song released at the time of their debut continues to accumulate views on YouTube even after 10 years and is setting new records is drawing attention."BOOMBAYAH" had already surpassed 300 million views in March 2018, followed by 600, 700, 800, and 900 million views sequentially. In 2020, it became the first K-pop group debut music video to exceed 1 billion views. And now, it has finally reached the 1.9 billion view milestone.In addition, Black Pink's other representative songs, "DDU-DU DDU-DU" and "Kill This Love," have also surpassed 1.9 billion views, making Black Pink the first K-pop artist to have three music videos with over 1.9 billion views.This record goes beyond simply adding another number to the view count. YouTube is a representative global platform where fans worldwide consume music.The fact that a song released at the time of debut, like "BOOMBAYAH," continues to be consumed consistently for nearly 10 years can be interpreted as Black Pink's music and performances not being a fleeting phenomenon but being continuously discovered by new generations of fans.Since their debut, Black Pink has established itself as a representative group showcasing the global expansion of K-pop through various activities in music, fashion, and performances.And this 1.9 billion view count for "BOOMBAYAH" has become another number that symbolically represents that journey. Black Pink, whose 2016 debut song is setting new records even 10 years later, "BOOMBAYAH's" 1.9 billion views are more than just a view count; they represent the longevity and influence K-pop has gained in the global music market.Fans are also keenly watching to see if "BOOMBAYAH" will surpass another milestone of 2 billion views.On the 5th, at the pre-festival event of the 31st Busan International Film Festival held at BIFF Square in Jung-gu, Busan, Kim Da-hyun, wearing a pink dress, took the stage with Cho Won-hee, the community BIFF organizing committee chairman, to host the pre-festival event. Her bright expression and interaction with the audience drew attention. /Newsis"Shaken, but Not Stopped," Shim Soo-bong's Controversy Fades as Kim Da-hyun's Smile Shines in BusanThe controversy was brief, and Kim Da-hyun's smile bloomed brightly again. Singer and actress Kim Da-hyun met with fans in Busan with a bright demeanor, undeterred by the controversy involving singer Shim Soo-bong's critical remarks.On the 5th, at the pre-festival event of the 31st Busan International Film Festival held at BIFF Square in Jung-gu, Busan, Kim Da-hyun, wearing a pink dress, took the stage with Cho Won-hee, the community BIFF organizing committee chairman, to host the pre-festival event. Her bright expression and interaction with the audience drew attention. However, until just a short while ago, Kim Da-hyun was at the center of an unexpected controversy.The incident began on September 20th at a trot festival in Jinan, Jeonbuk, where Shim Soo-bong made remarks that seemed to disrespect Kim Da-hyun as a singer and as a person, referring to Kim Da-hyun's preceding performance.Shim Soo-bong specifically criticized Kim Da-hyun's songs and life experiences on stage, and the controversy escalated as the video spread online. Criticism followed regarding the appropriateness of the way and the language used to mention a junior artist in a public setting.Shim Soo-bong eventually issued a public apology the next day, admitting her remarks were a 'slip of the tongue.' She also directly conveyed her apologies to Kim Da-hyun and her family. Kim Da-hyun also revealed that she had received direct apologies and comfort from Shim Soo-bong afterward.And Kim Da-hyun did not dwell on the controversy. Instead, she continued her activities diligently in her own position.On the 5th, she led the stage as an MC at the Busan International Film Festival pre-festival event and even performed a celebratory stage, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience. Kim Da-hyun's fans came dressed in deep pink, holding cheering sticks and fans, and Kim Da-hyun expressed her gratitude by making heart shapes with her arms and waving to them.Behind the stage, her father, Kim Bong-gon, a master of traditional Korean culture, watched his daughter's performance. What garnered more attention than the controversy was Kim Da-hyun's bright smile and confident demeanor.Kim Da-hyun's journey does not end here. On the 6th, she is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony red carpet of the Busan International Film Festival as an actress, not a singer. She recently took on the role of Ji-yoon, the daughter of actor Kim Jong-min, in the movie 'Florence,' venturing into acting. She is expanding her career from singer to actress, forging a new path.A past controversy cannot define everything about a person. What matters is the image they present afterward. Kim Da-hyun once again stood brightly before her fans on the Busan stage. She is focused on her stage, her music, and her new challenges, rather than being swayed by controversies.Perhaps the most fitting words for Kim Da-hyun right now are these: "I may be shaken, but I will not stop." Fans are eagerly anticipating Kim Da-hyun's next move as she heads towards a broader stage after overcoming controversy."Rags to Riches Legend" Emerged Like a Comet... First Concert Sold Out, Scalped Tickets AppearSinger Jang Hanbyul's first solo concert has sold out, proving his immense popularity. Notably, tickets were sold out within just 2 minutes of their release, and scalped tickets, priced at a staggering 900,000 won, more than five times the face value, have appeared, igniting fan interest.Jang Hanbyul will hold his first solo concert, 'THE STAR IS BORN,' on October 31st at the Daehan Hall of Sejong University in Seoul. The concert will have two shows, one at 1 PM and another at 6 PM. As soon as tickets were released, all seats for all shows were sold out in just 2 minutes.However, reflecting the fervent enthusiasm of fans awaiting the concert, ticket prices on online used goods marketplaces and social media soared to over five times the face value, reaching up to 900,000 won.Jang Hanbyul had already sold out all seats for his fan meeting in July within 1 minute of ticket opening. With his first solo concert also selling out at lightning speed, he is now recognized as a leading artist with undeniable 'ticket power.'Jang Hanbyul's rising popularity is not limited to ticket sales alone. After emerging like a comet by ranking in the TOP 3 of MBN's 'Rags to Riches Legend,' Jang Hanbyul went on to win KBS2's 'Immortal Songs,' securing a broad fan base.At this concert, he is set to deliver a special performance for his fans, showcasing a diverse range of genres from ballads to trot and pop, accompanied by a live band.Amidst the overheated scalping market, his agency, Leon Works, has urged fans to exercise extreme caution. They requested that fans refrain from purchasing tickets through premium resale or illegal transfers, not from official ticketing sites, and stated they would do their best to ensure fans could enjoy the concert safely and legitimately.From his powerful debut on 'Rags to Riches Legend' to the instant sell-out and the 900,000 won scalped tickets, Jang Hanbyul's first solo concert is expected to once again prove why he is currently one of the most anticipated artists."Thought it Ended with an Acquittal"... The Scars of That Day Still Lingering After 26 Years"The court ruled him innocent, so why does the incident not end in people's memories?" Broadcaster Joo Byung-jin has revisited the sexual assault case that surrounded him 26 years ago.Joo Byung-jin was arrested on charges of sexual assault in 2000, leading to a halt in his broadcasting activities and causing significant public controversy. The case went through legal battles for about two years, and Joo Byung-jin was ultimately acquitted. Legally, the conclusion was 'not guilty.'However, the story Joo Byung-jin shared on a recent broadcast was closer to his life after the verdict than the court's decision. He stated that the scars from that time had not disappeared."The wounds in my heart are never erased. They will continue to trouble me until the day I die." So why is he unable to completely escape this incident even after being acquitted?First, the way a court's judgment and public memory operate are different. While courts determine guilt or innocence based on evidence and law, the public may retain lasting memories of the media coverage at the time, the images, and the fact that he was a 'celebrity involved in a case.'Second, the social relationships and the collapse of daily life experienced during the process, rather than the incident itself, can leave a more lasting impact. Joo Byung-jin did not describe the suffering of that time as simply a single incident. He spoke of the pain as if his life had been trapped in darkness.And there is one scene that deserves attention here. During his difficult times, he went to the Han River, discovered a person in a dangerous situation, approached them, listened to their story, and handed them over to the police. Perhaps it was a moment when someone carrying their own wounds encountered another person's pain.Ultimately, the biggest question left by this incident is this: "If a case is legally over, is it truly over in the affected person's life?"An acquittal is a legally significant conclusion. However, a single verdict does not erase a person's reputation, relationships, or the lingering traces in their heart. Joo Byung-jin's confession, 26 years later, illustrates precisely that gap.The incident may be over, but the memory may not be, and perhaps that is why some wounds do not disappear with time but become a process of learning to live with them.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Attended an online press conference on the 6th"Traveling as my true self, without pretense"Zico attended the online production presentation of SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'The Way of the Manly Man in Taiwan' held on the 6th and said, "Thanks to Choo Sung-hoon Kim Jong Kook, I traveled as my true self." /SBS Plus·MBN[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Singer Zico revealed that he approached the trip with a genuine and unpretentious attitude.Zico attended the press conference for SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'The Way of the Manly Man in Taiwan' (hereinafter referred to as 'The Way of the Manly Man'), which was held online on the morning of the 6th, and said, "I let go of everything," adding, "My true self will be revealed."'The Way of the Manly Man' is a program that tells the story of the impromptu travels of 'macho man' broadcaster Choo Sung-hoon and singer Kim Jong Kook Zico, who enjoy life following their instincts. It is a follow-up to the 'The Way of the Manly Man in Kyushu' episode aired in April of this year.Zico, who became the new maknae for this season of 'The Way of the Manly Man', shared his thoughts on approaching the trip with honesty. He said, "I took off all the pretense," and added, "You can see me letting go a lot. I'm constantly losing my composure."He reflected on the good chemistry he had with Choo Sung-hoon Kim Jong Kook. Zico emphasized, "My true self is revealed in the hands of these two hyungs," and "I'm completely stripped bare."He also revealed that his hidden "ajusshi" moments would be expressed. Zico explained, "My inner 'ajusshi' power, which I've been barely suppressing, is coming out," and "When organizing my luggage, I go beyond talking to myself and start singing. I end up imitating Kim Jong Kook."SBS Plus·MBN's new entertainment program 'The Way of the Manly Man' will premiere on the 6th at 9:40 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "Funeral held quietly according to the deceased's wishes"It was belatedly revealed that actor Lee Jung-jae's father had passed away. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actor Lee Jung-jae's father has passed away.An official from his agency, Artist Company, told on the 6th, "According to the wishes of the deceased, who was always quiet and humble, Lee Jung-jae's funeral was held quietly as a family service."He added, "We ask for your understanding that it is difficult to confirm specific details as it is a private family matter."Earlier today, My Daily reported that Lee Jung-jae held a quiet funeral with his family without informing those around him of the news of his father's passing. Agency officials were also reportedly informed of the funeral belatedly.Meanwhile, Lee Jung-jae debuted in 1993 with the drama 'Dinosaur Teacher' and has met viewers through various works such as 'Chief of Staff', 'Squid Game', and the films 'The Face Reader' and 'Assassination'. He is currently considering his next project.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The dreams of girls spanning 60 years are captured... to be released on the 21stThe main posters for the movie 'Still Shining' have been released. Kim Hye-ja's bright smile, imbued with the passage of time, evokes the dreams and passion of her youth, creating a sense of nostalgia. /Plus M Entertainment[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] The movie 'Still Shining' (directed by Song Il-gon) captures the dreams and passion of girls that remain brilliant even as time passes, in its posters.Distributor Plus M Entertainment released two main posters for 'Still Shining' on the 6th. The posters feature the brilliant appearances of Soon-ok (played by Kim Hye-ja) and Jeong-im (played by Cha Mi-kyung), who remain unchanged by the passage of time. Kim Hye-ja's bright smile, imbued with the passage of time, evokes the dreams and passion of her youth, creating a sense of nostalgia.'Still Shining' is a film about Soon-ok, who reunites with her best friend after 60 years, having shared the most brilliant moments of her life. The poster captures the bright smile of Kim Hye-ja, who plays Soon-ok, as she reunites with her best friend Jeong-im after 60 years, along with images of young Soon-ok and Jeong-im, drawing the viewer's attention.Below Soon-ok's bright smile, the images of the two young girls, who created brilliant moments while striving together towards their dreams, unfold, interweaving the most precious times they shared with each other.The second poster features Soon-ok and Jeong-im from their childhood to the present. From their childhood days with flowers in their hair to their current appearance with red scarves, the relationship between the two, unchanged despite the long 60-year span, is vividly conveyed.The addition of the caption, "Our story you must remember," further sparks curiosity about their brilliant story, cherished for so long. Anticipation is building for the special story that Soon-ok and Jeong-im, who shared each other's most luminous moments, will encounter as they reunite after 60 years, and the resonance it will bring.The movie 'Still Shining', featuring an ensemble of veteran actors with solid acting skills, including Kim Hye-ja, Park Seo-kyung, Choi Ju-eun, Moon Sung-hyun, Cha Mi-kyung, Jo Sung-ha, and next-generation actors with fresh charm, will be released on the 21st.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]kafka@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ryu Seung-ryong&Park Hae-joon Ong Seong-wu capture charactersOpening December 2The movie 'Jeonggane' has released its first stills featuring lead actors Ryu Seung-ryong&Park Hae-joon Ong Seong-wu. / Yong Film[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] The "brotherly chemistry" between actors Ryu Seung-ryong and Park Hae-joon has finally been revealed.Production company Yong Film released the first stills of the movie 'Jeonggane' (directed by Kim Ji-hyun) on the 6th, featuring Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-joon, and Ong Seong-wu.'Jeonggane' is a film about two enemies, brothers Mansu (played by Ryu Seung-ryong) and Byungsu (played by Park Hae-joon), who have lived without speaking a word to each other for 30 years, joining forces to protect a calf named Jangsu, who was born like fate amidst a crisis that has befallen the village.This is the screen debut film of director Kim Ji-hyun, who wrote the drama 'Romantic Anonymous' and directed 'Splash Splash Love'. The cast includes Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-joon, Ong Seong-wu, and Jung Suk-yong, and Lee Sang-hee.Ryu Seung-ryong, who has showcased a wide acting spectrum across genres, will play Mansu, who is "only gruff with his younger brother," and plans to show a charm that is even more delightful because it is serious. Park Hae-joon plays Byungsu, who is "only prickly with his older brother," completing the brotherly chemistry with Ryu Seung-ryong. In addition, Ong Seong-wu joins as Jeonghun, a new veterinarian in Hoengsan-gun, who is busy watching his back between the brothers, adding vitality to the drama.The first stills of 'Jeonggane' released today capture the characteristics of the characters Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-joon, and Ong Seong-wu at a glance. First, Ryu Seung-ryong expresses Mansu, who has been running 'Jeonggane Ranch,' with a deep gaze and interaction with the cows inside the cowshed.On the other hand, Park Hae-joon, as Byungsu, seems to be conscious of his older brother Mansu, setting up the "original Jeonggane" sign and revealing his prickly side, amplifying curiosity about the events that unfold between the brothers. Lastly, Ong Seong-wu, as Jeonghun, sits next to the calf with a bright expression befitting a new veterinarian, adding to the anticipation of his performance.'Jeonggane' is scheduled to be released on December 2nd.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 12th, Mini 5th Album 'HYPERDRIVE' RevealedPLAVE revealed the tracklist for their mini 5th album 'HYPERDRIVE'. A total of 5 songs are included, including the title track 'Star Trace'. /Blast[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Virtual idol group PLAVE has announced a colorful new album with its tracklist.PLAVE released an image of the tracklist for their mini 5th album 'HYPERDRIVE' on their official social media on the 6th. The titles of each song included in the new album are displayed on a scoreboard screen, continuing the racing mood previously showcased through concept photos and visual samplers.This album includes a total of five songs: the title track 'Star Trace', 'Kkun', 'A Drizzle on a Blue Sky', 'The Answer Is Yes', and 'Rewind'.Notably, PLAVE continues their self-production capabilities by participating in the creation of the included songs for this album as well. Among them, the last track 'Rewind' features hitmaker Kenzie and his songwriting team KZLAB, creating a different atmosphere. They have expanded their scope to include collaborations with external artists alongside their existing self-production process.This album is a new release approximately 6 months after their fourth mini-album 'Caligo Pt.2', released in April. The title track 'Star Trace' was unexpectedly pre-released during the encore stage at their first world tour 'KEEP IT MANIC', held at Incheon Munhak Stadium on the 12th and 13th of last month, raising expectations.PLAVE will release all songs from their new mini-album 'HYPERDRIVE' at 6 PM on the 12th. The physical album will be released on the 13th.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sneak peek of all songs on the albumOfficially released on the 26th at 6 PMGroup ILLIT has released a teaser video containing parts of the music from their fifth mini-album, 'BREAK EVEN'. The photo shows ILLIT YUNAH WONHEE MINJU IROHA (from left) on the blue carpet at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held on September 19th. /Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol, Busan Asiad Main Stadium[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] The new music of group ILLIT has been unveiled.On the 5th, at 5 PM, their agency Belift Lab released a teaser video for ILLIT's fifth mini-album, 'BREAK EVEN', on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel.The video, which begins with the warning "Annoyance comes faster than you think," depicts the members' emotional changes in everyday life that doesn't go as planned, along with the new album's tracks.The track that has drawn listeners' attention is the title song 'I'll Catch You'. This electro-pop song features a cheerful whistle sound that exudes strong addiction and explosive energy.The fun is amplified by the playful tug-of-war between ILLIT, who are playing while blowing whistles, and the enforcement officers holding signs that say 'TOO LOUD'.The charm of the B-side tracks is also diverse. 'Super in Love' is an indie dance genre that blends dreamy emotions over a calm beat, expressing ILLIT's lovely charm. In the video, Minju is on the phone with a fluttering heart, and after the call, she is amused by the heart-shaped phone cord.'Pop' is a Baile Funk genre that combines a fresh melody with a groovy rhythm, characterized by its exciting sound and the repetitive 'Pop Pop' lyrics. The 'Pop Pop' sound, which pops out like hiccups at the moment the pancake tower meticulously built by Yuna and Wonhee collapses, adds quirky fun.In 'More', an episode of IROHA playing tag with the members while blindfolded is depicted. When the members secretly disappear to play a prank, IROHA, who has been wandering alone for a long time, notices the strange atmosphere and takes off the blindfold, getting angry. 'More' is a Speed Garage genre song with dynamic rhythms and rough sounds, leaving a strong impact with its straightforward lyrics.ILLIT will release their fifth mini-album 'BREAK EVEN' on various music sites on the 26th at 6 PM. / Belift LabHaving raised anticipation for their new album with the teaser video, ILLIT will release their fifth mini-album 'BREAK EVEN' on various music sites on the 26th at 6 PM. They will then hold their encore tour 'ILLIT LIVE PRESS START♥︎ ENCORE in KOREA' at the Inspire Arena in Incheon on the 17th and 18th.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The scene of BTS and J-HOPE performing the Arirang World Tour has been revealed. J-HOPE recently took the stage at the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG’ concert held in Bogotá, Colombia, wearing a white jacket and necklace, passionately delivering a performance while holding the microphone. Even with sunglasses on, the focused eyes and relaxed expression combined to exude a strong charisma. During the performance, J-HOPE pointed at the audience with their finger, delivering an energetic performance that heated up the atmosphere. Amidst dazzling lights and fireworks decorating the stage, J-HOPE immersed themselves in the song, continuing heartfelt communication with fans. Offstage, scenes of J-HOPE sitting comfortably on a sofa and resting were also captured, and when taking a selfie in front of a gray background, they pursed their lips and stared straight ahead, revealing a swag-filled street vibe. This Arirang World Tour is an opportunity to meet fans worldwide, and J-HOPE leaves a deep impression at every performance by conveying their unique bright and positive energy. With diverse stage productions and boundless passion, they are receiving passionate love from music fans around the world.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ FELIX has recently attracted attention by sharing a relaxed daily life in Paris. He wore a blue denim jacket, a white T-shirt, white pants, and a black beanie, posing with his hand touching the hat against the iconic Parisian backdrop overlooking the Seine River and the Eiffel Tower. Looking straight ahead with his lips closed, he exuded a stylish mood, creating a sophisticated atmosphere with a natural presentation using headphones and a smartphone, conveying comfort in everyday life. He also shared scenes of strolling through the streets and roads of Paris while looking at his smartphone, showing that he was enjoying a leisurely and free time. FELIX posted on SNS, ″Paris like home, Louis my family,″ tagging artists who collaborated with the brand such as Nicolas Ghesquière, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, and Florent Buono, revealing his close relationship with Louis Vuitton. He expressed various moments from Louis Vuitton’s current season collection event with his own sensibility, attracting much attention from fans. Meanwhile, FELIX has demonstrated a strong presence on stage as Stray Kids’ main dancer and rapper with his unique tone and deep rap voice. Recently, he has been actively engaging with his global fandom through continuous activities both domestically and internationally. Additionally, with his calm gaze and profound expressions, he has established himself as a versatile artist who showcases diverse charms across fashion and music.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On Jooheon’s birthday, a warm congratulatory message was delivered through the official SNS account. The official Monsta X account posted a message saying ″HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOOHONEY 🐯♥️″ along with a post celebrating Jooheon, sharing the fans’ enthusiasm for the celebration. The post included a photo of Jooheon wearing a striped t-shirt, smiling while covering his face with both hands. Behind the solid-colored background, a cute character doll was placed, adding a warm atmosphere. Jooheon’s bright expression looking straight ahead conveys warm energy to the fans. Fans are leaving various supportive messages celebrating Jooheon’s special day through this post. The Monsta X members are also drawing attention by showing strong teamwork as they celebrate each other’s birthdays. Meanwhile, besides their musical activities, Monsta X members Shownu and Hyungwon have recently appeared on the global fashion stage, showing active involvement in various fields. Attention continues to focus on the diverse activities of Monsta X members, including Jooheon.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer XIAOJUN is set to embark on full-fledged solo activities by announcing the release of his first solo mini-album. XIAOJUN revealed a schedule poster for the release of his first mini-album 【Hey, Somebody】 on October 26 through his official SNS. The album release is timed according to both Chinese and Korean time zones, drawing significant attention from fans both domestically and internationally. This album holds great significance as XIAOJUN’s first solo work, showcasing the musical capabilities and individuality he has developed as a member of NCT and WayV. He has demonstrated a unique vocal tone and a rich vocal spectrum through various NCT units such as WayV and NCT U, and through this mini-album, he plans to firmly establish his own solo identity. The album title 【Hey, Somebody】 contains a message directly from XIAOJUN, and the phrase ’EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO’ hints at diverse musical variations and new attempts, raising expectations. Having consistently gained fans’ love through steady musical activities and diverse collaborations, XIAOJUN plans to explore a broader musical spectrum with the release of this mini-album. Additionally, the background image featuring a blue sky and green meadow, revealed on his official SNS, has been praised among fans for adding a fresh atmosphere and emotion. Since debuting with WayV’s digital EP ’The Vision’ in 2019, XIAOJUN has been recognized for his outstanding vocal skills and stage manners through activities with NCT and its various units, solidifying his fandom both domestically and internationally. This mini-album release marks his first step as a solo artist, drawing attention. Meanwhile, XIAOJUN continues active participation in various projects and performances celebrating NCT’s 10th anniversary. After the solo album release, he plans to present diverse content and stages to communicate with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Noh Hong-chul continues to communicate with his fans by sharing small joys from his daily life. Recently, he posted on his SNS, ″Eating well, shaking it off well, walking well with Woo-chan, and even finding my lost phone again,″ along with a photo showing his bright smile. In the photo where he is wearing a black leather jacket and making a V sign, his characteristic smile and positive energy were felt. After a period of suspension from broadcasting activities due to a recent DUI incident, Noh Hong-chul is now enjoying life in his own way, finding gratitude in everyday moments. On the 4th, he resumed active activities by serving as the host of the after-concert at the New Balance Global Running event, ’2026 Run Your Way Seoul,’ held at Yeouido Park in Seoul. Meanwhile, Noh Hong-chul openly revealed that he recently broke up with his partner and honestly stated that he is not currently seeing anyone. He continues to show a positive image by consistently communicating with fans through various content and SNS activities. Attention is focused on Noh Hong-chul’s future path as he continues to capture joy in daily life and his own unique charm.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Park Bo-gum recently completed the full Berlin Marathon and shared a relaxed daily life with fans. He posted photos on SNS capturing leisurely moments in the garden, including a scene where he rested comfortably leaning back on a chair under the shade of a tree. In these photos, Park Bo-gum attracted attention with a calm yet comfortable expression, wearing a patterned short-sleeve shirt and black pants. Additionally, Park Bo-gum appeared in a blue T-shirt, shorts, and a backpack against the backdrop of a mountain village, conveying a lively presence in the refreshing nature through a selfie. He also shared images of himself smiling while wearing sunglasses in front of a store and enjoying a drink leisurely. Recently, he announced his completion of the full Berlin Marathon and received support and congratulations from colleagues. Meanwhile, Park Bo-gum expressed his unwavering affection for fans through SNS posts filled with gratitude, joy, and love. Meanwhile, Park Bo-gum is continuing various activities by participating in the launch of Shinhan Card’s eco-friendly consumption campaign, the ’Eco Plan Park Bo-gum Edition.’]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Go Hyun-jung is drawing attention by sharing updates from the Valentino fashion show held in Paris, France. Recently, Go Hyun-jung posted several photos on her SNS with the caption ″VALENTINO in PARIS.″ In the photos, she showcases a variety of moods, from standing and looking straight ahead wearing a light pink top and a long skirt, to posing on the street in shorts, and sitting at a wooden table inside a library while gazing at the camera. In particular, Go Hyun-jung revealed her unique luxurious aura with a cool expression and calm eyes, and the photos with the library background highlighted her quiet and intellectual charm. Her hair and makeup were also perfected by experts from the stylist team KO. Go Hyun-jung worked with hairstylist Benjamin Jeju, makeup artist Ong is Beauty, and stylist Nam Joo-hee to complete a sophisticated look. According to recent reports, Go Hyun-jung continues to show her enduring experience and distinctive presence through the fashion show venue and SNS, attracting attention from fans both domestically and internationally. While some have expressed concerns about her somewhat thin appearance, Go Hyun-jung is communicating with fans by sharing her daily life with a bright expression on social media. The various photos and videos released also capture natural moments of her smiling and enjoying drinks or food, adding to fans’ delight. Meanwhile, Go Hyun-jung is an actress who has been loved by many for her deeply nuanced acting over a long period, and through her participation in this fashion event, she is demonstrating her presence in another field, continuing her active career. Many people are expected to focus on Go Hyun-jung’s diverse activities and changes in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Jang Yun Jeong has shared recent updates about enjoying simple daily life and small but certain happiness. Through his SNS, Jang Yun Jeong communicated with fans by showing a simple wine snack consisting of cheese, shrimp crackers, dried squid, and clean white wine. In particular, he expressed a relaxed feeling by saying, ″This is enough~ᄊ,″ and revealed that yesterday he enjoyed wine paired with salted fermented oysters, showing his enjoyment of a modest yet distinctive flavor combination. Jang Yun Jeong then expressed gratitude to those who greatly like him, leaving a message saying, ″To everyone enduring difficult times with me,″ along with various heart emojis, conveying warm comfort and encouragement. Meanwhile, Jang Yun Jeong recently appeared as a special MC on SBS’s ’My Ugly Duckling’ and received great love. He also touched hearts by revealing his deep filial piety toward his family, supporting his father-in-law with hair transplantation and ptosis surgery. In addition, he is actively engaged in various fields beyond music activities, such as establishing an agency to nurture juniors.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Seol Ha-yoon shared an update on her daily life by spending time for herself through yoga. Recently, Seol Ha-yoon posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″Yoga truly for myself 🌳🌿🙏🏻.″ In the revealed photos, she is seen sitting on a yoga mat or stretching her body flexibly, wearing short shorts and a black top in a natural environment surrounded by dense forest trees. The movements of placing her hands on the floor while lifting her legs and sitting with crossed legs convey a sense of calmness and concentration. Despite her busy performance schedule, Seol Ha-yoon showed that she consistently manages herself to maintain balance between body and mind, sending a message wishing health and happiness to her fans. Continuing her active activities on stages nationwide and maintaining warm communication with her fans, she once again revealed her vibrant energy through this yoga update. Meanwhile, Seol Ha-yoon continues to receive steady love on music charts and at performances with her new song ″Heundeureo,″ and she plans to actively participate in upcoming events.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 After actor Kim Min revealed his life in an approximately 90-year-old old house in Dongducheon through MBC’s variety show ″I Live Alone,″ controversy arose regarding whether the broadcast was staged. In the episode aired on the 2nd, Kim Min showcased his unique lifestyle by using electricity generated from a generator at a friend’s house and personally repairing the floor with cement. He explained that the house belonged to a friend his family had known for a long time and that he used the place while traveling abroad. The broadcast showed a daily life different from typical celebrities, including scenes of grilling meat over a wood fire, eating a whole baguette, and teaching children as a hapkido instructor. Immediately after the broadcast, the nationwide household rating by Nielsen Korea rose to 6.0%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points from the previous episode, with the hapkido class scene peaking at 8.4%. Some viewers praised Kim Min’s unpretentious lifestyle. However, after the broadcast, a July 2026 Road View photo of a location claimed to be the same house appeared on online communities. Questions were raised about differences in the yard’s condition, structures, and space between the Road View photo and the broadcast footage, as well as why a generator was used despite the presence of utility poles around the house. Speculation also arose about the power supply method for appliances such as refrigerators. On the other hand, counterarguments pointed out that Kim Min did not introduce the house as his permanent residence, that he might have tidied the yard after the Road View was taken, and that the presence of utility poles does not necessarily guarantee electricity supply. Some also argued that suspicions of staging in a variety show were excessive. This controversy appears to have been influenced by recent criticism regarding the difference between impromptu travel and actual preparation in the Kazakhstan travel episode of ″I Live Alone.″ Kim Min has appeared in films such as ″The Outlaws 3,″ ″Smuggling,″ and ″Middle Realm,″ as well as dramas including ″Casino,″ ″Delivery Man,″ ″Killers’ Shopping Mall,″ ″Study Group,″ ″Fragmented City,″ and ″Four Hands.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Ahn Yujin recently posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption ″In Search of Escargot.″ In the released photos, Ahn Yujin is seen layering a red top over a white inner shirt, holding a large glass with both hands. She styled her black hair in thick curls, playfully bringing her lips close to a straw or making a mischievous expression with wide-open eyes. She also posed with one cheek resting on her palm while looking straight ahead, or gazed at the camera with slightly puckered lips, showing various poses. In the following photos, she matched the same red top with a black pleated mini skirt and posed with a bag slung over her shoulder. She showed her full-body styling by closing her eyes and puckering her lips, and holding both sides of the skirt. In the last photo, she lifted a red drink topped with strawberries next to her face, holding the glass with one hand and supporting the bottom with the other palm, pursing her lips tightly. Ahn Yujin recently departed for Paris, France, to attend Paris Fashion Week. As a Lacoste global ambassador, she attended the Lacoste 2027 Spring/Summer collection show locally and has been continuously sharing photos taken in Paris. She continues to be active as a member of IVE.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jeonghee and Kwangsoo, who developed a real romantic relationship after appearing on ENA·SBS Plus variety show ″I Am Solo″ Season 28 Divorced Special, have recently confirmed their breakup. On the 4th, Jeonghee directly responded to a netizen’s question about their breakup on her SNS, saying, ″We broke up. Thank you for your support all this time.″ The comment was later deleted. They revealed signs of their breakup by deleting all couple photos and videos from their respective SNS accounts and unfollowing each other. Kwangsoo also set the videos related to Jeonghee on his YouTube channel ″100Sangyeop″ to private. Jeonghee and Kwangsoo continued their relationship after being matched as the final couple on ″I Am Solo″ Season 28. Jeonghee had revealed through her YouTube channel ″Chonjangen Entertainment TV″ that they had been dating for six months after the show, and the two, a single mom and single dad each with a daughter, shared their daily lives with their families. They also appeared together on SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling,″ showing affectionate moments. Although they reunited once after a breakup and even mentioned the possibility of remarriage, they ultimately went their separate ways. With this breakup, all the real couples formed on ″I Am Solo″ Season 28 have ended their relationships.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 SBS audition program ″Our Ballad 2″ is set to premiere on the 5th, and contestants who showed outstanding skills in the pre-release video are gaining attention. The pre-release video featuring performances of Yang Hee-eun’s ″About That Loneliness Called Love″ and the late Wheesung’s ″Is It Not Possible?″ has recorded a cumulative 7 million views. In particular, the stage where a 16-year-old girl sang ″About That Loneliness Called Love″ moved Cha Tae-hyun, Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, Park Kyung-lim, and Jung Jae-hyung, with Moon Geun-young shedding tears, saying, ″Why does she know such deep loneliness at such a young age? Why is she going through this? I wanted to hug her.″ This season, contestants with an average age of 17.9 will perform with a playlist titled ″Songs That Made Me Cry.″ Contestants combining fresh interpretations and skills will appear one after another, and Joo Woo-jae expressed confidence about one contestant, saying, ″I see a potential winner.″ Jung Seung-hwan also praised, ″It feels like watching my video from 10 years ago. He deserves to be called SBS’s son.″ After watching a contestant’s performance, Jung Jae-hyung struggled with the judging criteria between skill and freshness, and the ’Top Back Gui’ representatives also debated their individual music taste standards. Jung Jae-hyung even posed a question to the audience, saying, ″I want to ask the Top Back Gui members.″ With the appearance of a potential winner who will inherit the title of ″SBS’s son″ anticipated, the first broadcast of ″Our Ballad 2″ will be specially extended for 160 minutes starting at 10 PM that day.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A fan exhibition planned to commemorate the first solo full-length album of Big Bang’s singer and actor T.O.P has been canceled. T.O.P’s domestic fan page, ChoiSeungHyun.com, announced on the 4th through its official website and social media that the ″OFF GRID: NEW GROUND″ exhibition, scheduled from October 31 to November 1, has been canceled. The fan page explained that although the venue rental contract and payment had already been completed, the number of reservations was only about 25% of the initially prepared 300 people, and following cancellation requests from existing registrants, the final expected attendance per day dropped to around 10-15%. Accordingly, they decided to cancel the event, judging that normal operation would be difficult. Full refunds will be issued to those who had made reservations. This exhibition was inspired by T.O.P’s first solo full-length album, ″ANOTHER DIMENSION,″ and was designed to reinterpret the 11 tracks on the album into different concepts and spaces for fans to experience directly. The fan page stated that considering T.O.P’s tour schedule this year and various fan circumstances, the event was prepared on a smaller scale than in previous years. On the 2nd, T.O.P officially confirmed his relationship with Nana, an actress and former member of After School. The two met during the filming of the music video for T.O.P’s solo album title track, ″Doom Dada,″ and their relationship developed into a romantic one in June. After the news of their relationship became public, Nana expressed through a fan communication platform that fans might have been surprised by the sudden news, saying, ″I’m a little embarrassed too,″ and added, ″We will meet beautifully and healthily.″ Regarding the exhibition cancellation, the fan page said, ″Since this exhibition was prepared over a long time, this decision is very disappointing and heavy-hearted for us as well,″ and sincerely apologized to everyone who had made reservations and was looking forward to the exhibition. Although some have mentioned a possible connection between the cancellation and the public announcement of T.O.P and Nana’s relationship, the fan page did not disclose specific reasons for the reservation cancellations. Meanwhile, T.O.P is scheduled to continue his concert tour, ″T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026,″ until December 19.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Kyung-kyu and Joo Byung-jin reunited on tvN STORY’s ’What’s the Point of Leaving It?’ after 36 years on air. The two gathered for the first time in a long while since their days as a duo on ’Sunday Sunday Night’ and shared stories about broadcasting and life. During the broadcast, Lee Kyung-kyu and Joo Byung-jin showed signs of mending their relationship by playfully fighting and feeding each other. Lee Kyung-kyu said, ″I didn’t expect to be loved like this,″ and Joo Byung-jin joked, ″I’m just worried there won’t be enough airtime.″ They reminisced about their past broadcasting days, with Lee Kyung-kyu revealing, ″We were a duo for about a year and six months, but it feels like a very long time,″ and Joo Byung-jin jokingly said, ″The memories of ’Sunday Night’ remain very strong because you were so rude. It left a strong impression. It’s a memorable time.″ He then added, ″Let’s start by hitting each other,″ which brought laughter to the scene. Lee Kyung-kyu confessed his regret for not keeping in touch, saying, ″It’s my fault. As the junior, I should have reached out first, but my personality is a bit prickly, so it was hard to make the first move.″ He also admitted, ″I never visited Joo Byung-jin after the show ended. That makes me the bad guy,″ and explained, ″It’s not that I didn’t want to go, but I couldn’t. When you stop working on a program together, meetings naturally decrease.″ Lee Kyung-kyu officially apologized for not contacting him for 36 years, saying, ″I’m the bad guy. Please curse me once, senior,″ asking for forgiveness. Joo Byung-jin said, ″You never contacted me, but I understand that you feel sorry, which is why you’re talking like this,″ and mentioned, ″There was one time you did reach out—when you opened your snack bar and asked me to come.″ He revealed his disappointment, saying, ″I went through a very difficult time. At least you could have sent a text saying, ’Cheer up, senior.’″ He added, ″I was hurt. If I had been angry, I would have expressed it, but I have reached a state of enlightenment.″ Lee Kyung-kyu explained, ″That’s why I felt too sorry to contact you. I was cautious about how to take it and what position to take. It was hard to express it or not express it. I thought time would heal it.″ Joo Byung-jin responded, ″You maintained that for 36 years,″ and Lee Kyung-kyu said, ″You hold grudges. I should have been more accommodating, but that’s not my personality.″ Joo Byung-jin said, ″I can understand now. As I get older, I’ve become warm enough to embrace it. I’m speaking from memories. It’s sad when bad things keep happening to people we worked with. I’m grateful if we can greet each other warmly even after 36 years.″ Joo Byung-jin also praised Lee Kyung-kyu, saying, ″You’re still a shining person. You’re full of vitality. Among the people we worked with, no one shines and works for such a long time like you do. The reason I invited you was because I saw that energy.″ Lee Kyung-kyu was touched by the compliment, saying, ″What if I hadn’t come out today? I was so surprised.″ That day, the two met on air after a long time, rekindling their playful chemistry from the past and sharing jokes and honest conversations with each other.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lee Jung-jae recently lost his father and quietly held the funeral, which was revealed belatedly. Lee Jung-jae did not inform those around him about his father’s passing and quietly shared his grief with his family. The process was kept so strictly private that even agency officials were unaware. A representative told MyDaily, ″At Lee Jung-jae’s request, he did not inform those around him. He gathered only with his family to share their sorrow as quietly as possible.″ It was also reported that he attended a fashion brand event held last month at the Seoul Museum of Art after the funeral, but many people were unaware of this fact at the time. Lee Jung-jae appeared in Netflix’s Squid Game 3 and tvN’s The Uncanny Love last year. This year, he is taking sufficient rest and carefully considering his next project.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 10th, First Full Album 'Adios' to be ReleasedJeon Yu Jin will release their first full album 'Adios' on the 10th. Songs written and composed by Jang Yun Jeong and Sul Woon Do will also be included. The photo is a teaser image. / J Label[THE FACT | Reporter Jeong Byung-geun] Singer Jeon Yu Jin is preparing their first full album with the support of senior artists such as Sul Woon Do and Jang Yun Jeong.On the 2nd and 5th, Jeon Yu Jin sequentially released a lyric preview video and an album preview video for their first full album 'Adios' through their official YouTube channel. The tracklist was also revealed in the album preview video, which states that songs written and composed by Sul Woon Do and Jang Yun Jeong respectively will be included.The album preview video includes a total of 12 songs, including the double title tracks 'Adios' and 'Sarangmanhaso', the pre-released songs 'To My Star', 'Molla Molla', 'Let's Smile', 'Thorn Flower Love', 'Heung Ttara Heung', 'We Will All Be Okay', 'Neatly', 'Gayo Gayo (Dance Ver.)', and two instrumental tracks for the double title songs, confirming Jeon Yu Jin's wide musical spectrum.In particular, the participation of representative songwriters in the music industry has added to the album's completeness. 'Sarangmanhaso' was written and composed by Jang Yun Jeong, and 'We Will All Be Okay' was written and composed by Sul Woon Do. As artists who have been loved for a long time are participating in Jeon Yu Jin's first full album, there is much anticipation for the synergy they will show through each song.Jeon Yu Jin gained recognition through the Pohang Beach National Song Festival and debuted in March 2020 with the digital single 'Do you love me?'. Since then, they have garnered attention as a next-generation trot singer by showcasing outstanding vocal skills and deep emotions, ultimately taking first place in MBN's 'Hyeonyeok Ga-wang', which ended in February 2024.Jeon Yu Jin will release their first full album 'Adios', which will be another milestone, on the 10th at 6 PM.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jang Wonyoung attended the Dior 2027 Spring/Summer collection show held at the Tuileries Garden in Paris, France, experiencing her first Dior fashion show stage. Recently appointed as a Dior ambassador, Jang Wonyoung appeared at the event wearing a lace look from the Dior 2027 Cruise collection. At the show, she was also seen greeting Black Pink Jisoo. On her Instagram, Jang Wonyoung posted several photos with the caption, ″It looks really warm.″ In the photos, she showcased long brown hair naturally flowing down, styled with a black inner top and a white jacket emphasizing the waistline, featuring an ivory decoration hanging long in the front. Another photo captured her wearing a white lace sleeveless top paired with a black skirt with see-through details, an ivory scarf wrapped around her neck, and a white flower decoration at the waist, combining various fashion items. A close-up selfie highlighted her subtle makeup, moist lips, and softly flowing long hair, drawing attention. In outdoor photos, Jang Wonyoung was seen looking at the camera with one hand touching her cheek, harmonizing with the white lace top, black skirt, flower decoration at the waist, long flowing hair, and pose. On Jang Wonyoung’s SNS, fans left comments such as ″You look really pretty,″ ″Beautiful Wonyoung,″ ″So pretty,″ ″Cutie,″ ″My true style icon,″ and ″Lucky Vicky.″ As a member of IVE, continuing music activities and a world tour, Jang Wonyoung is also active on the global fashion stage as a Dior ambassador. Born in 2004 and 22 years old, it was also revealed that she purchased a luxury villa in Hannam-dong UN Village for 13.7 billion won in full cash last March. Jang Wonyoung exerts influence in the advertising industry as an ambassador and model for various brands in beauty, fashion, food, finance, and alcohol.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 After the broadcast of actor Kim Min’s life in an old house in Dongducheon on MBC’s entertainment program ″I Live Alone,″ some viewers raised suspicions of staging. The controversy was sparked by comparisons between the house shown on the program and a road view photo dated July 2026, focusing on differences in the yard’s maintenance, structural elements, and the method of using the generator. On the broadcast aired on the 2nd, Kim Min revealed his life in a roughly 90-year-old old house in Dongducheon. He demonstrated a unique lifestyle by personally operating a generator to use electricity and repairing the worn floor with cement. The house belongs to an acquaintance Kim Min has known for a long time through his family, and he explained that he uses it while traveling abroad. Although Kim Min mentioned living in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia for about eight years, he did not specify when he started residing in this house. After the broadcast, a road view photo of the house, claimed to be the same as the one shown on the program, was shared on online communities. Some netizens questioned whether the production team had separately maintained or staged the space, pointing out differences in the yard’s condition and spatial structure between the road view and the broadcast footage. Additionally, various opinions arose about why a generator was used despite the presence of utility poles around the house. In response, counterarguments were raised that the presence of utility poles does not necessarily guarantee electricity supply, and since Kim Min did not introduce the house as his permanent residence, it is difficult to conclude staging based solely on differences between the road view and the broadcast. Opinions such as ″If even tidying up the yard is considered staging, what can we believe?″ and ″It is unreasonable to suspect without verified facts″ were expressed. Some also pointed out that suspicions of staging are excessive given the nature of entertainment programs. This broadcast recorded a nationwide household rating of 6.0% according to Nielsen Korea, rising 2.5 percentage points from the previous episode. The scene where Kim Min teaches children as a hapkido instructor reached a peak rating of 8.4%. Some viewers responded that Kim Min’s unpretentious daily life reminded them of the early days of ″I Live Alone.″ Given the recent controversy over the difference between impromptu travel and actual preparation in the Kazakhstan travel episode of ″I Live Alone,″ discussions about the boundary between program staging and real daily life continued with this Kim Min episode as well. Meanwhile, Kim Min has continued his activities appearing in films such as ″The Outlaws 3,″ ″Smuggling,″ ″Middle Realm,″ and dramas including ″Casino,″ ″Killers’ Shopping Mall,″ ″Study Group,″ ″Fragmented City,″ and ″Four Hands.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ’Love Doctor’ announced the beginning of a youthful romance by depicting the first meeting between Park Min-jae (Choo Young-Woo) and Lim Yoo-jin (Kim So-hyun) in its premiere on the 5th. ’Love Doctor’ centers on Park Min-jae, a doctoral student who was a high school swimmer but lost one leg due to illness, and Lim Yoo-jin, a master’s student in clothing studies who lost her career path and wandered before finding a new direction. The story unfolds around their meeting in a robotics lab, where they share love and daily life, gradually building awkward and honest feelings. In the first episode, the two strangers coincidentally meet on a bus and end up going together to the police station, beginning a mysterious connection. Park Min-jae notices Lim Yoo-jin dozing off on her way to school, kindly offers a handkerchief for her injured knee after she falls, and fixes her broken shoe heel. Later, Lim Yoo-jin cannot take her eyes off Park Min-jae until he gets off. They meet again at a thank-you party hosted by Professor Kang Mi-ran (Ryu Kyung-in) from the clothing department. Lim Yoo-jin gets involved in a commotion while trying to protect a friend, and Park Min-jae accompanies her to the police station as a witness. When Park Min-jae testifies that he did not directly witness the incident, Lim Yoo-jin expresses her frustration. Professor Kang Mi-ran urges them not to escalate the matter, but Lim Yoo-jin refuses to accept this, stating she has no intention to apologize and even gives up her chance to enter graduate school before leaving. Afterward, Lim Yoo-jin decides to give up on her dream of clothing studies, but Park Min-jae contacts her saying he will check the audio data from the serving robot present at the party. Although there is no significant result, Lim Yoo-jin feels grateful for Park Min-jae’s effort. Park Min-jae tells her to forget the bad things and make a fresh start, sharing about his major in mechanical engineering. Their conversation continues even after Lim Yoo-jin boards the bus, and Park Min-jae conveys a line from a comic: ″I like you. Very, very much.″ Park Min-jae puts an end to a long-standing crush and, following advice from his lab colleagues, sets a new bucket list item: ’to date.’ However, he gives up on this when his friend Cha Seo-hyun (Han Do-i) appears with a man she likes. ’Love Doctor’ is directed by Ahn Pan-seok and written by screenwriter Min Hyo-jung. The series airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on ENA and is also available on KT Genie TV and Disney+.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Fans have prepared various large-scale advertisements and events to celebrate Jimin’s birthday (BTS). Ahead of Jimin’s birthday on October 13, advertisements and celebration events will take place in Seongsu-dong, Yongsan, Hongdae, Busan, and other areas. From October 9 to 13, a large wrapping advertisement commemorating Jimin’s birthday will be displayed on the exterior wall of the New New House building in Seongsu, Seoul. Birthday celebration streetlight banner ads will be installed in the Seongsu-dong cafe street, and a large advertisement for ’LADOR,’ where Jimin is active as a global ambassador, will also be held around Seongsu. At the bus stop opposite the HYBE building, birthday celebration ads have been running since the 1st for a month. Japanese fans are running taxi stand advertisements in front of HYBE throughout this month. Large screen advertisements will be shown from the 8th to the 14th at the transfer passage between Hongdae Entrance Station Line 2 and the Airport Railroad. A digital CM advertisement prepared by Chinese fans will run at Wangsimni Station from the 5th to the 19th. Wrapping buses will operate around Seongsu Station and HYBE in Yongsan from the 9th to the 13th, and in Busan from the 9th to the 14th. Streetlight banner ads have been installed in Busan streets since the 3rd. In addition, about 25 advertisements secured through winning birthday votes and cafe events in Apgujeong, Sinsa, Seongsu, Yongsan, Hongdae, Incheon, and other areas will continue.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Suzy revealed photos with the group TWS. On the 5th, Suzy posted several photos on her SNS with the caption ″TWS cuties.″ In the photos, Suzy and TWS members Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin are standing side by side, looking at the camera. That day, Suzy showcased an all-black fashion style, and the TWS members also caught attention by styling mainly in black. Suzy referred to TWS as ″cuties.″ Both Suzy and TWS continue their relationships with global fashion brands. Suzy is active as a global ambassador, and all TWS members serve as brand ambassadors. Meanwhile, Suzy is preparing for her next project, the Disney+ series ″Hypnosis.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ Yeosang said that at first, he couldn’t believe that actress Kim Jung-nan revealed that he was her favorite idol. In a video released on Kim Jung-nan’s online channel on the 5th, ATEEZ Yeosang appeared as a guest, sharing a meal prepared by Kim Jung-nan and having a conversation. Yeosang asked Kim Jung-nan, ″Can I call you nuna (older sister)?″ and Kim Jung-nan replied, ″I would love that, but is it okay?″ When Yeosang responded positively, Kim Jung-nan smiled brightly. Yeosang said, ″I have known nuna since ’Tale of the Nine Tailed,’ and she mentioned that I was her favorite. I was active at the time, and even my staff said, ’Yeosang, actress Jung-nan said you’re her favorite.’ So honestly, I didn’t believe it, but I found out after watching her YouTube channel. I was very grateful and honored to be invited to her concert, but honestly, it’s still hard to believe that I’m eating the food nuna made while talking. I’m even more nervous now than during the ’Coachella’ performance,″ he shared his thoughts. Kim Jung-nan said, ″I was so captivated after watching the ’Fireworks’ music video. The group has a distinct color, each member has a unique personality, and visually, they are so cool. Their dance is exceptional, and everything seemed to fit perfectly. So I immediately became a fan,″ revealing her fandom for ATEEZ. Yeosang said, ″I also watched a lot the part where nuna mentioned that I’m her favorite. When she said I was her favorite, the other members were nearby, and they were a little jealous,″ sharing the members’ reactions. Also, when Kim Jung-nan said, ″Since I’m older and there’s a big gap in experience, I’m a bit... (cautious),″ Yeosang replied, ″Your beauty makes it so you don’t have to worry about that at all. To me, you’re nuna.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V recently revealed a photoshoot he participated in as a Celine global ambassador through Instagram. In this photoshoot, V showcased various styles including a black suit, leather jacket, and French coat. He caught attention wearing different outfits such as a black suit accented with a white shirt and blue necktie, a black jacket with rolled-up sleeves, an orange-brown leather jacket, and a trench coat paired with a printed scarf. Photos featuring his naturally tousled hairstyle and expressions, set against a backdrop of deep green plants, were also released. Celine held its 2027 summer fashion show in Paris, France, on October 3rd. V did not attend this fashion week due to his overseas tour schedule.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS received enthusiastic cheers from the local audience at the world tour ″ARIRANG″ performance held in Bogotá, Colombia. The performance took place from October 2 to 3 at Estadio El Campín, and this was the first time BTS performed as a full group in Colombia. Toward the end of the show, when Jungkook delivered his closing remarks, the audience chanted ″Papacito!″ in Spanish. ’Papacito’ is a friendly term used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a handsome and charming man. After the concert, videos from SNS and the venue showing the audience shouting ’Papacito’ toward Jungkook were shared, and fans who attended the concert responded, saying, ″Jungkook is unbelievably beautiful in person.″ Jungkook’s name ranked high on global and Colombian SNS real-time trending immediately after the performance. Starting with the Bogotá performance, BTS will continue the world tour with a total of 14 shows across five South American cities: Lima in Peru, Santiago in Chile, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and São Paulo in Brazil.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong has secured first place for three consecutive weeks in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award with the new song ″TtoTto.″ In the Top 20 of the Melon Weekly Popularity Award for the first week of October, Lim Young Woong’s ″TtoTto″ ranked first with a total score of 70.32 points. This score is the sum of 45.06 points from voting and 25.26 points from the weekly chart. With this, Lim Young Woong has achieved a total of 38 first-place wins in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award. ″TtoTto″ is a song that Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, and it is the title track of the special digital album ″IM HERO 10.″ Since its release on September 8, the song has ranked high on various music charts, setting multiple records such as first place on music shows and an increase in music video views. The second place in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award went to SOYEON’s ″Toesahalgeyo″ with a total score of 65.65 points, and the third place was taken by IU with ″From This Star″ scoring 54.92 points. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong also ranked first for 288 consecutive weeks in the Idol Chart rating rankings. In the fourth week of September, the Idol Chart rating rankings recorded participation from 319,483 people and 32,839 likes. Lim Young Woong continues to set records across various music platforms and video content, surpassing 14.6 billion cumulative streams on Melon, 1.8 million subscribers on the official YouTube channel, and 3.2 billion cumulative views.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Sung-joo&Jang Yun Jeong&Jo Young-soo Join New SeasonTeaser Poster ReleasedTV CHOSUN's new entertainment program 'Mr. Trot' Season 4 teaser poster has been released. /TV CHOSUN[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] 'Mr. Trot' is returning for its fourth season.TV CHOSUN announced on the 6th, "The new entertainment program 'Mr. Trot' Season 4 (hereinafter referred to as 'Mr. Trot 4') will premiere in December."'Mr. Trot' is a new concept audition program that adds fuel to the ever-growing trot craze in Korea and will create the next generation of stars to lead a second trot golden age. Since its premiere in 2020, it has produced numerous trot stars such as Lim Young Woong Young Tak Lee Chan-won Ahn Sung-hoon PARK JI HYUN Kim Yong Bin Son Bin Ah.Familiar faces will join the newly returned Season 4. Kim Sung-joo, who has led the program since 'Miss Trot' in 2019, will also host 'Mr. Trot 4'. Jang Yun Jeong, who has been active as a master in the 'Miss' and 'Mr.' Trot series, will also remain.In addition, composer Jo Young-soo is returning to 'Mr. Trot' after 5 years. Jo Young-soo, who was active as a master from 'Miss Trot' in 2019 to 'Mr. Trot' and 'Miss Trot 2', also worked on special songs for the winners, such as Song Ga-In's 'Jjigeo' and Lim Young Woong's 'Just Trust Me Now'. Attention is focused on what kind of contestants he will discover this season, as he returns to the program after a long time.'Mr. Trot 4' will premiere in December.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 PLAVE has announced their comeback by revealing the tracklist for their mini 5th album ’HYPERDRIVE.’ On the 6th, the official PLAVE SNS posted an image of the album’s tracklist. The album includes a total of five songs: the title track ’Star Trace,’ ’Kkun,’ ’Rain on the Blue Sky,’ ’The Answer Is Yes,’ and ’Rewind.’ The final track, ’Rewind,’ features external collaboration with hitmaker Kenji and his affiliated composing team KZLAB. The members of PLAVE actively participated in the overall production of the album’s tracks, showcasing their self-producing capabilities. The racing concept seen in the previously released concept photos and visual sampler continues in the tracklist. PLAVE is making a comeback about six months after their mini 4th album ’Caligo Pt.2.’ The title track ’Star Trace’ was pre-released during the encore stage of their first world tour ’KEEP IT MANIC,’ held on the 12th and 13th at Incheon Munhak Stadium. PLAVE’s new mini album ’HYPERDRIVE’ will have its digital release on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 12th, and the physical album will be released on October 13.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin was revealed to have personally left a comment on a fan’s SNS video. On the 5th, a video titled ″BigHit Support Video″ was posted on an SNS account believed to belong to a BTS fan. The video showed a fan dancing to BTS’s music at a place that appeared to be a street food stall. This post attracted great attention, receiving over 200,000 likes on SNS. On the 6th, Jimin further stirred excitement by leaving a comment on the post saying, ″I will show this to the company staff.″ This news quickly spread through online communities and SNS. This is not the first time Jimin has shown his love for fans. At the BTS world tour ’ARIRANG’ concert held in Arlington, Texas, USA, last August, he gave a souvenir to a young fan named Olivia who suffers from an incurable disease, gently patted her head, and warmly embraced her. Also, at the world tour finale concert held in Mexico City last May, he approached the edge of the stage and comforted a young girl fan who was crying by having his staff deliver his hat to her and saying, ″Don’t cry.″ This scene was shared on SNS. The girl’s mother expressed her gratitude to Jimin, saying, ″Today, he taught my daughter that all dreams come true.″ Meanwhile, BTS recently successfully completed their world tour.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hearts2Hearts is scheduled to perform on the stage of ’Primavera Sound 2027,’ which will be held from June 3 to 5 next year at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain. Among the K-pop artists announced in this lineup, Hearts2Hearts is the only one listed. ’Primavera Sound’ is one of Europe’s representative music festivals held annually in Barcelona since 2001, featuring artists from various genres such as pop, rock, electronic, and hip-hop. Since their debut, Hearts2Hearts has consistently appeared on overseas music festival stages. Last year, they performed at ’iHeartRadio Wango Tango 2025’ in Los Angeles, USA, and at the ’Lalalala Festival 2025’ in Indonesia. A representative of Hearts2Hearts stated, ″We confirmed our appearance at Primavera Sound early on,″ adding, ″We plan to showcase the true value of K-pop at various music festivals around the world.″ Meanwhile, on the 5th, Hearts2Hearts released the Korean version of their Japanese debut single, ’ICONIC HEART.’]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 xikers has released the comeback trailer for their 8th mini album, ’Route Zero: The Calling.’ On the midnight of the 6th, KQ Entertainment unveiled the comeback trailer video for xikers’s 8th mini album, scheduled for release on November 2nd, through their official SNS. The video begins with a scene showing a mysterious mansion located in a dark forest, featuring bare trees, thick fog, and bats, creating an eerie atmosphere. The mansion’s windows glow red, and the entrance shines blue, adding to the tension. The trailer includes narration saying, ″I’ll summon you again soon,″ ″Until then, don’t run away,″ and ″Besides... All xikers are bound to meet me eventually,″ sparking curiosity about the identity of the voice and the reason for calling the members back. This message connects to the album’s subtitle, ’The CALLING.’ Additionally, it relates to the phrase ″FOLLOW THE CALLING, INTO THE UNKNOWN″ from the previously released comeback announcement video, drawing attention to the story xikers will unfold through the new album. xikers has sequentially released rap, performance, and vocal unit content, showcasing each member’s abilities and the team’s diverse spectrum. With the release of this comeback trailer, the full-scale comeback promotion has officially begun. Meanwhile, xikers’s 8th mini album, ’Route Zero: The Calling,’ will be released on November 2nd at 6 PM through various online music sites.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 14th, 'Big Dome' participates as a one-day sales assistant at Jonggak Station.Actor Uhm Tae-goo (left) participates as 'Big Dome,' a one-day sales assistant for 'Big Issue,' a magazine that helps the homeless become self-reliant. / Big Issue Korea[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Actor Uhm Tae-goo will once again take to the streets to help the homeless become self-reliant.According to his agency TEAMHOPE on the 4th, Uhm Tae-goo will participate as 'Big Dome,' a one-day sales assistant for the magazine 'Big Issue,' near Jonggak Station in Seoul on the 14th to meet with citizens.This is Uhm Tae-goo's third time participating as 'Big Dome.' Uhm Tae-goo has been consistently continuing his Big Dome activities since being selected as the cover model for 'Big Issue' last year. Having served as 'Big Dome' in February and September of last year to support salespersons and sell magazines to citizens, he plans to share his warm heart on the streets again this year.Uhm Tae-goo's consistent Big Dome activities are also leading to voluntary participation from his fans. Fans are creating warm solidarity by purchasing 'Big Issue' or engaging in support activities.'Big Issue' is a public interest magazine that helps the homeless become self-reliant by having them sell the magazine themselves and keep the profits. Most models for 'Big Issue' participate on a pro bono basis.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choo Young-Woo&Kim So-hyun's Chance First MeetingEntangled by an incident, an exciting relationship beginsENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Love Doctor' recorded a viewership rating of 1.8% for its first episode. /ENA[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] A spark of romance began to bloom between actors Choo Young-Woo and Kim So-hyun.In the first episode of ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Love Doctor' (written by Min Hyo-jung, directed by Ahn Pan-seok), which aired on the 5th, the subtle first encounter between Park Min-jae (Choo Young-Woo), a doctoral student in mechanical engineering, and Im Yu-jin (Kim So-hyun), a master's student in clothing and textiles, was depicted. The drama hinted at a romance full of excitement as the two became entangled in an unexpected incident, recording a viewership rating of 1.8%. (Based on Nielsen Korea's national paid household data)One day, while heading to school, Park Min-jae bumped into a woman who was dozing off. The woman, who had fallen asleep leaning on Park Min-jae's shoulder, stumbled and injured her leg as she rushed off after waking up. Unable to ignore the situation, Park Min-jae offered his handkerchief for the woman's bleeding knee.The two met again in an unexpected place. Park Min-jae witnessed Im Yu-jin throwing herself into a situation to protect a friend who had gotten into trouble at an event for Professor Kang Mi-ran (Ryu Kyung-in) of the Department of Clothing and Textiles.Park Min-jae, who accompanied them to the police station, stated that he had not directly witnessed the incident and told the truth. As a result, with no proper evidence left, Im Yu-jin expressed her discomfort and frustration towards Park Min-jae.ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Love Doctor' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM. /ENAProfessor Kang Mi-ran urged them not to escalate the matter, saying it was a mistake that could be overlooked among colleagues, but Im Yu-jin could not accept it. However, upon hearing the professor's explanation that the incident her friend experienced occurred between lovers, Im Yu-jin could not hide her bewilderment.Clearly stating that she had no intention of apologizing, Im Yu-jin gave up even the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in clothing and textiles and stormed out. The moment Im Yu-jin decided to give up her dream of clothing and textiles, she received a call from Park Min-jae, who offered to look for evidence.Although he didn't find much, Im Yu-jin felt grateful to Park Min-jae for his efforts. At Park Min-jae's words, "Forget the bad things and start anew," Im Yu-jin asked about his major, mechanical engineering, and Park Min-jae told her stories of characters from comics that inspired him to study mechanical engineering.The conversation continued even after Im Yu-jin got on the bus. The ending, which featured Park Min-jae saying a comic book line, "I like you. Very, very much," to Im Yu-jin as she departed, heightened the romantic tension, hinting at a subtle change between the two.'Love Doctor,' consisting of a total of 12 episodes, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Bo-young, a household investigator raising three children after divorce.Kang Tae-oh, a lawyer who only chases money with a 100% win rate... A preview of polar opposite characters.Actors Lee Bo-young (left) and Kang Tae-oh will work together in ENA's new drama 'Divorce Investigator Hong Mal-geum'. / J Wide Company, Man of Creation[Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] Actors Lee Bo-young and Kang Tae-oh will meet as characters with different values against the backdrop of the family court.The production team of ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Divorce Investigator Hong Mal-geum' (written by Park Jung-hee, directed by Kim Dae-jin) announced on the 6th the casting of Lee Bo-young and Kang Tae-oh and the start of full-scale production, stating, "It is scheduled to be broadcast in the first half of 2027."'Divorce Investigator Hong Mal-geum' is a human comedy legal family drama about Hong Mal-geum (played by Lee Bo-young), a single mother who has gone through a divorce, becoming a household investigator and facing various domestic cases, delving into family conflicts and hidden truths. It is scheduled to be broadcast in the first half of 2027.A household investigator is a special public official who directly investigates cases handled by the family court, such as divorce, adoption, guardianship, child abuse, and juvenile delinquency, and identifies the facts. Accordingly, the work examines the family conflicts hidden within the space called 'home' from the perspective of a household investigator and depicts the process of restoring broken relationships.Lee Bo-young plays Hong Mal-geum, a household investigator raising three children alone. Hong Mal-geum, who struggled to make a living after her divorce, passes the exam to become a trainee household investigator based on her psychology major, which she couldn't fully utilize after marrying at a young age.Having grown up in a divorced family and having experienced divorce herself, Hong Mal-geum is a person with an extraordinary sense of justice and courage. Above all, she is determined to keep her public official position, which guarantees her tenure, in order to build a stable family with her three children. However, with each case she faces, she transforms into a character who charges head-on like a rhinoceros.Kang Tae-oh transforms into Charles Kim, a lawyer boasting a 100% win rate. He is a character who has no qualms about chasing money and possesses a luxurious appearance, including luxury goods and supercars, as well as a bold attitude. Although he is not well-regarded by his fellow lawyers, he has the skills to lead lawsuits to victory.For Charles Kim, the honor or sense of duty of a legal professional is not a priority. He is a gambler who moves solely for money, turning even seemingly lost cases into victories. In particular, he played a role in helping Hong Mal-geum's ex-husband, who had moved on to another woman, to drive Hong Mal-geum out of the house without any alimony, as he represented Hong Mal-geum's ex-husband.How the two will clash in the drama is also a point of interest. Hong Mal-geum, who seeks clues to truth and reconciliation by looking into family conflicts, and Charles Kim, who will stop at nothing for victory, are expected to create a tense confrontation by approaching cases in different ways.The production team said, "The meeting of Lee Bo-young and Kang Tae-oh is more than reassuring in itself. Hong Mal-geum and Charles Kim, as depicted by the two actors, will exceed viewers' expectations," and added, "The cheerful energy created by the clash of these two strong characters, the unpredictable events, and the various family episodes contained within will unfold without a moment's rest." They continued, "We will come to you with a work that makes you laugh heartily and then deeply touches your heart at some point, making you look forward to the next story."'Divorce Investigator Hong Mal-geum', planned for a total of 12 episodes, will be broadcast on ENA in the first half of 2027 and will be available on Genie TV.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 June 3-5, 2027, Barcelona, SpainGroup Hearts2Hearts has confirmed their appearance at 'Primavera Sound 2027', Spain's largest music festival, to be held in June 2027. /SM Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group Hearts2Hearts will represent K-pop at Spain's largest festival.SM Entertainment announced on the 6th, " Hearts2Hearts (JIWOO Carmen YUHA Stella JUUN A-NA IAN YE-ON) will perform at 'Primavera Sound 2027', held from June 3-5, 2027, at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona."'Primavera Sound', held annually in May-June since 2001, is Spain's representative music festival, and Hearts2Hearts is scheduled to be the only K-pop artist to attend 'Primavera Sound 2027'.Notably, 'Primavera Sound' serves as a vibrant exchange platform where not only artists from diverse genres worldwide perform, but also music industry professionals and festival directors gather, raising expectations for a further rise in Hearts2Hearts's global standing.Having previously performed at various global festivals such as the music festival 'iHeartRadio Wango Tango 2025' in Los Angeles, USA, and the Indonesian music festival 'Lalala Festival 2025', Hearts2Hearts is determined to showcase an even more evolved performance at 'Primavera Sound 2027' by leveraging these experiences.Hearts2Hearts is currently active in Korea, having released the Korean version of their Japanese debut single 'ICONIC HEART' on the 5th.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Box office run continues in its third week of releaseThe movie 'Assassins' (or 'Assassination') maintained its top box office spot by drawing approximately 520,000 viewers during the holiday period from the 3rd to the 5th. The cumulative audience count is about 2.41 million. /Hive Media Corp[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Despite much discussion, the movie 'Assassins' (Director Huh Jin-ho) has maintained its number one position at the box office.According to the Integrated Computer Network for Cinema Tickets on the 6th, 'Assassins' ranked first in the domestic box office, with over 520,000 viewers during the three-day holiday period from the 3rd to the 5th. As of 7 AM that morning, the cumulative audience count reached approximately 2.41 million.Released on the 23rd of last month, 'Assassins' continues its box office success into its third week. According to the production company Hive Media Corp, it is not only number one in overall seat sales but has also maintained the number one spot in Korean movie pre-sale rates for 22 consecutive days since before its release.'Assassins' tells the story of investigating the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination of the First Lady on August 15, 1974, which shocked South Korea. The cast includes Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho.Although it began its box office run immediately upon release, some viewers who watched the movie raised suspicions of historical distortion regarding scenes that suggest the possibility of former President Park Chung-hee's side or the Korean Central Intelligence Agency's involvement in the incident, and it became the center of various controversies, including allegations of Chinese capital investment.As the controversy intensified, the production company canceled scheduled stage greetings from the 3rd to the 5th, attendance at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on the 6th, and outdoor stage greetings on the 7th. The production company explained that this decision was made after careful consideration to protect those involved in the film and to consider the impact on audiences and theater staff who would have visited the venues.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A grand satire that subtly blurs the lines between reality and fiction, aimed at the entire world."The Digger," opening on the 3rd, tells the story of a small crack that occurs at the Greenland ice drilling facility of Digger Rockwell, a quirky and arrogant billionaire, which escalates into a catastrophic disaster that shakes the entire world. /Warner Bros. Korea Inc.[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] "The Digger" is certainly a film that will divide audiences. If the tone resonates with your taste, you'll find yourself laughing non-stop, but if not, you might leave feeling a sense of fatigue and discomfort. Nevertheless, the fact that you can witness a new side of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, whom we only thought was good at action, is definitely appealing.The movie "The Digger" (directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu), which was released on the 3rd, depicts the story of Digger Rockwell (played by Tom Cruise), a quirky and arrogant billionaire, as a small crack at his Greenland ice drilling facility escalates into a catastrophic disaster that shakes the entire world.The film begins with Digger Rockwell, who has lived as a third-generation oil tycoon, starting his day. He dotes on his pet cat, Maggie, but lives comfortably in a luxurious home adorned with taxidermied wild animals, all while carelessly destroying nature in pursuit of immediate, immense profits.One day, Digger Rockwell dismisses a small crack discovered at his Greenland ice drilling facility as insignificant, only to find himself facing a situation where this minor issue has ballooned into a global catastrophe that could obliterate the world. Observations indicate that an ice sheet five times the size of Washington D.C. is on a collision course with the European continent.Tom Cruise, who had previously left a strong impression solely as an action actor through films like the "Mission: Impossible" series and "Top Gun: Maverick," takes on the role of Digger Rockwell, revealing a completely new facet of his acting. /Warner Bros. Korea Inc.Digger Rockwell, the instigator of this crisis, summons various powerful figures, including U.S. President Compson (played by John Goodman), to his home. Despite the situation stemming from his own ignorance and complacency, he ironically steps forward to save humanity, portraying himself as a hero.And then, "The Digger" opens a door to a twist. It turns out that this was all a play, and they were actors in rehearsal. The film then employs a framed narrative structure, constantly intercutting between Digger Rockwell, the character on stage trying to manage the escalating disaster, and the actor portraying him, allowing the audience to enjoy two intertwined stories.In essence, "The Digger" is a black comedy that consistently skewers the crisis brought about by human greed – the relentless destruction of future environments for immediate gain, driven by materialism and American exceptionalism, with a blatant disregard for the uncomfortable consequences.Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu masterfully navigates between reality and fiction, placing the audience in an ambiguous position and posing timeless questions about human nature. However, the overwhelming dialogue, delivered at a breakneck pace, leaves little room for the audience to truly contemplate the film's message, which is a regrettable missed opportunity. /Warner Bros. Korea Inc.Tom Cruise, leading the charge, delivers an overwhelming performance at every moment, showcasing a new side of himself that has never been seen before. Having been recognized globally as an action star through the "Mission: Impossible" series, his complete subversion of his existing image is truly astonishing.With a protruding belly and white hair, he completes a radical physical transformation, embodying the greedy oil tycoon within the film. His dynamic performance, particularly in a large-scale scene with 300 extras, considering the camera's movement, leaves a lasting impression.Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu blurs the lines between reality and fiction, placing the audience in an ambiguous position and posing timeless questions about human nature.However, the actors conveying these intentions constantly deliver their lines with excessively contorted expressions and shouts, leading to increasing fatigue over time. While the reveal of the framed narrative structure as a twist offers some justification for this directorial choice, it doesn't make it compelling thereafter. The relentless barrage of dialogue leaves no room for the audience to truly absorb the film's message, which is a regrettable missed opportunity. The film is rated 15+ and has a running time of 128 minutes.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Released on the 27th, mini 2nd album 'Sequence 02: Attraction'Group AND2BLE will release their second mini-album 'Sequence 02: Attraction' on the 27th. / YH Entertainment[THE FACT | Reporter Jeong Byeong-geun] Boy group AND2BLE will return with a new album on October 27.On the 6th, according to its agency YH Entertainment, AND2BLE (ZHANG HAO YOO SEUNGEON RICKY KIM GYUVIN HAN YUJIN) will release their second mini-album 'Sequence 02: Attraction' on the 27th. This marks AND2BLE's comeback approximately five months after the release of their first mini-album 'Sequence 01: Curiosity' in May.'Sequence 02: Attraction' is the second story of AND2BLE, following its first mini-album 'Sequence 01: Curiosity'. AND2BLE is set to depict a story that has evolved further from 'curiosity' by capturing a more sophisticated sensibility and deepened charm.AND2BLE explored 'curiosity,' the first instinctive emotion humans encounter, through its predecessor, 'Sequence 01: Curiosity.' It sensually depicted the subtle inner changes at the moment when excitement and curiosity sprout towards an unfamiliar world, through three keywords: attraction, gaze, and fear. This album recorded approximately 730,000 copies in initial sales (within the first week of release).With this momentum, AND2BLE continued its dazzling journey on the global stage. AND2BLE successfully held its show-con in four Asian cities, starting in Seoul in June, followed by Yokohama and Kobe in Japan, and Macau. In Macau, both days of the concert were sold out, confirming the fervent popularity of AND2BLE in the region.The popularity in Japan is encouraging. AND2BLE appeared on major Japanese music programs such as Nippon TV's 'THE MUSIC DAY 2026' and TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' before their official debut, and then held a pre-live event at the Cine City Plaza in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, becoming the first K-pop group to do so, interacting with over 3,000 fans.Attention is drawn to what kind of charm AND2BLE, who sparked the curiosity of music fans at home and abroad with their mini-album 'Sequence 01: Curiosity', will showcase with their mini-album 'Sequence 02: Attraction'. AND2BLE will release their mini-album 'Sequence 02: Attraction' at 6 PM on the 27th.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]kafka@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Held at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace from December 4th to 6thLee Juck (left) and Kim Jin-pyo of the group Panic will hold their December encore concert 'PANIC IS COMING, AGAIN.' / Music Farm Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Singers Lee Juck and Kim Jin-pyo are reuniting as Panic once again.Lee Juck's agency, Music Farm Entertainment, announced on the 6th, "The male duo Panic (Lee Juck, Kim Jin-pyo) has confirmed the holding of a December encore concert thanks to the passionate support of their fans."Previously, Panic held their first solo concert in 20 years, 'PANIC IS COMING,' from April 16th to 19th at the Signature Hall of LG Arts Center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The performance sold out all seats, proving the immense interest in Panic.Building on this support, Panic will hold the encore concert 'PANIC IS COMING, AGAIN' from December 4th to 6th at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.At 'PANIC IS COMING,' they received praise as 'the best performance' from audiences and critics alike for their setlist of hit songs, undiminished energy, and moving sound. They plan to continue that passion and resonance in a larger venue.More details about the 2026 Panic concert 'PANIC IS COMING, AGAIN' can be found on their official social media.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 From Colleagues to CoupleActor Song Ji-ho (left) will tie the knot with singer-actress Kim So-ri. / AALIA Studio[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actor Song Ji-ho is joining the ranks of married men.His agency, Inyeon Entertainment, announced in an official statement on the 6th, "Actor Song Ji-ho is forming a beautiful marital union with singer-actress Kim So-ri," adding, "The two are getting married after a long period of dating based on mutual trust."Song Ji-ho, who debuted in the 2013 film 'Friend 2,' has met viewers through various works such as 'Doctor Cha Jung-suk' and 'Beloved Thief.' Notably, in the 2024 drama 'Lovely Runner,' he played the role of Im Geum, the older brother of Im Sol (Kim Hyeyoon), making a strong impression on the public.Kim So-ri debuted as a singer in 2016 and was active with the group Real Girls Project, appearing in the drama 'Idolmaster.KR - Dreaming of Debut' and the survival show 'MIXNINE.' She also delivered a passionate performance as band vocalist Han-sol in the Korean-Indian co-production Netflix film 'Made in Korea (Again, in Seoul),' released last March.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 New song to be released in 4 months... Non-stop activities from MayBABYMONSTER will release a new song on the 23rd. This is their first new song in 4 months since their digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA'. The photo shows a concert held recently at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. /YG Enter[THE FACT | Reporter Jeong Byung-geun] Girl group BABYMONSTER will release a new song in 4 months.Their agency YG Entertainment posted a 'COMING SOON' teaser poster on their official blog on the 6th. The poster, with a dreamy atmosphere, features the English name of BABYMONSTER(RUKA PHARITA ASA AHYEON RAMI RORA Chiquita) along with the new song release date '2026.10.23 1:00 PM KST'.This comeback marks about 4 months since the release of their digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA' on June 8th. Following their non-stop activities starting with their 3rd mini-album 'CHOOM' in May, the digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA', and the included tracks 'I LIKE IT' and 'MOON', they are quickly making another comeback to continue the excitement.BABYMONSTER, who has proven their wide spectrum by digesting diverse music and concepts in their own style, is currently engaging with fans worldwide through their second world tour, and this new song release is expected to add fuel to their global momentum.BABYMONSTER met about 90,000 fans over two days at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan recently with their second world tour 'CHOOM'. Riding this momentum, they will head to Jakarta on the 17th and continue their tour across 5 continents, 18 cities, and 31 shows in Asia, Oceania, South America, North America, and Europe.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900