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Jang Jae-in tells Kang Seung-yoon "We are family" after indirect mention of Nam Tae-hyun's past controversy
Depressed Hong Jin-kyung experiences 'mental breakdown' after losing luggage at the start of Camino de Santiago
Noh Hong-chul breaks up with wonderful doctor lover they traveled and rode together
Kim Min moves from a van to a 90-year-old house, revealing a 'unique outlook on life'
Seo Yong-bin's ex-wife Yoo Hye-jung challenges herself to find a job after 15 years of running a clothing business
Kim Jun-hyun requests to stop filming at Kim Joo Ha's blunt remark, shouting "Wait a minute!"
Sung Si-kyung wields a 'switch' against Jung Seung-hwan: "Discipline has loosened because I didn't look after him"
Sook Haeng pleads "Please forgive me once" to wife of man involved in affair via 'texts and recordings'
Silver Spoon Lee Seo-jin Surrenders to Seo Jang-hoon's Wealth
Lee Joo-seung moves to a larger house for directing work—housewarming with Chun Woo-hee after donating 100 million won
'The Assassin(s)' Yoo Hae-jin, Coincidence? Financial Sector Advertisement Ends
'The Assassin(s)', Recommendations from 42 People Including Lee Young-ae, Kim Go-eun, and Lee Jung-jae Suddenly Deleted
'I Am SOLO' Season 33 Young-soo: Absence from Live Broadcast, Appearance at Dinner, and Full Styling Raises Growing Doubts
More Buzz Than Season 33 Young-sook's Younger Brother—Flooded with Contacts After Only 7 Seconds of Exposure
IU Proves Character: “The Lack of Promotion is Entirely My Responsibility”
Sunwoo Yong-yeo's hand "destroyed" during filming: "If you brag, you get hurt"
Kim Tae-ri, Her Beauty Never Rests Even During a Break—More Radiant Than Jewels
IVE Jang Won-young, free-spirited as if slightly disheveled—a pictorial even in casual wear
"Son Ye-jin's 'Mukbang' Smacking Sounds Are Annoying," Japan Stirred
Han Suk-joon hits a car in Canada, flees, and heads to the police station
Joo Byung-jin: "Dating, Yes; Marriage?" Who is the lawyer Shin Hye-seon, 13 years his junior?
'Kkachu Hyung' Hong Seong-woo Recommends Men with Large Noses to Women Even After Controversy
Lee Si-eon, the reason he told his son to repay Han Hye-jin's kindness?
'The Iron Squad' Lesbian Kwak Seon-hee, Automatically Salutes When Seeing Taegeukgi—Former Female Soldier
Jang Jae-in tells Kang Seung-yoon "We are family" after indirect mention of Nam Tae-hyun's past controversy
Singer Jang Jae-in indirectly referenced the past controversy involving her ex-lover Nam Tae-hyun during a busking video with Kang Seung-yoon, emphasizing her long-standing bond with Kang as "family."
Depressed Hong Jin-kyung experiences 'mental breakdown' after losing luggage at the start of Camino de Santiago
Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung faced an unexpected luggage loss at the beginning of her Camino de Santiago journey, leaving her with only essential items. Despite the setback, she maintained a positive attitude, viewing the lighter load as a way to embrace the unexpected variables of her journey.
Noh Hong-chul breaks up with wonderful doctor lover they traveled and rode together
Broadcaster Noh Hong-chul revealed that he has broken up with a partner he had been dating recently. He described the ex-partner, who is a doctor, as a "wonderful friend" with whom he shared experiences like traveling and riding.
Kim Min moves from a van to a 90-year-old house, revealing a 'unique outlook on life'
Actor Kim Min revealed his unique lifestyle, living in a 90-year-old house in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, where he manages his own electricity and water. He shared his philosophy that a slightly lacking life can be more enjoyable.
Seo Yong-bin's ex-wife Yoo Hye-jung challenges herself to find a job after 15 years of running a clothing business
Actress Yoo Hye-jung is attempting to re-enter the workforce by writing a resume with the help of her daughter, Seo Gyu-won, after running a clothing store for 15 years.
Kim Jun-hyun requests to stop filming at Kim Joo Ha's blunt remark, shouting "Wait a minute!"
During the filming of MBN's 'Kim Joo Ha's Day and Night', Kim Jun-hyun requested to halt filming after being caught off guard by Kim Joo Ha's blunt questioning. The episode will also feature comedian Hwang Je-sung sharing his past struggles during his time on 'Comedy Big League'.
Sung Si-kyung wields a 'switch' against Jung Seung-hwan: "Discipline has loosened because I didn't look after him"
During the KBS 2TV variety show 'The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung, Your Eardrum Boyfriend', Sung Si-kyung jokingly threatened to discipline Jung Seung-hwan after hearing about the junior singer's rapid success.
Sook Haeng pleads "Please forgive me once" to wife of man involved in affair via 'texts and recordings'
Trot singer Sook Haeng has partially lost a damages lawsuit regarding her relationship with a married man, and controversy is growing as text messages and call recordings exchanged with the man's wife have been released.
Silver Spoon Lee Seo-jin Surrenders to Seo Jang-hoon's Wealth
Actor Lee Seo-jin has declared his surrender in a wealth competition against former basketball player and broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon. The upcoming episode of SBS's "Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin" features the two "T-type" personalities engaging in blunt conversations about money and character.
Lee Joo-seung moves to a larger house for directing work—housewarming with Chun Woo-hee after donating 100 million won
Actor Lee Joo-seung will reveal his move to a larger home to support his directing career, including a housewarming visit from his long-time friend Chun Woo-hee, on the MBC show 'I Live Alone'. Having recently won 100 million won in the 'Directors' Arena' and donated it all, Lee is expanding his career into directing.
'The Assassin(s)' Yoo Hae-jin, Coincidence? Financial Sector Advertisement Ends
As controversy over the historical interpretation of the film 'The Assassin(s)' intensifies, the termination of Yoo Hae-jin's financial advertising campaign has drawn attention, with various interpretations emerging despite the company's claim that it was a scheduled contract end.
'The Assassin(s)', Recommendations from 42 People Including Lee Young-ae, Kim Go-eun, and Lee Jung-jae Suddenly Deleted
The controversy surrounding the film 'The Assassin(s)' is spreading beyond the work itself to its promotional content. It has been reported that the recommendations left by 42 famous actors, directors, and writers, including Lee Young-ae, Kim Go-eun, and Lee Jung-jae, have suddenly disappeared. The debate over historical distortion in the film is appearing to affect not only the social media accounts and advertisements of the cast but now even the recommendations that were extensively released at the time of release. 'The Assassin(s)' raised expectations for the work by releasing handwritten recommendations from film industry figures who attended the VIP premiere ahead of its release on the 23rd of last month. Many major figures in the film industry, including actors, directors, and writers, attended the VIP premiere held on the 21st of last month, and the recommendations released at the time included the names of famous actors such as Lee Young-ae, Kim Go-eun, Lee Jung-jae, Jang Dong-geon, Uhm Jeong-hwa, Ko So-young, and Chae Shi-ra. Writers Kim Eun-sook and Kim Eun-hee, as well as directors Kim Sung-soo and Lee Joon-ik, also shared their thoughts on the work through their recommendations. At the time, the recommendations included a series of positive reviews for the film. Lee Young-ae left a positive evaluation of director Hur Jin-ho's direction, and Kim Go-eun expressed her thoughts to the effect that she felt gratitude for the present after watching the work. Lee Jung-jae also showed a positive response to the atmosphere and completeness of the film, and Jang Dong-geon highly praised director Hur Jin-ho's direction in unraveling the mystery genre. Park Byung-eun, Kim Bum, and Im Su-jeong also sent their support, mentioning the actors' performances, the message conveyed by the work, and the tension of the drama. <div id="AD178548084231" class="ad-template"> <div class="col"><div class="ad-view"> <div id="aiin-mediafinepc-contentmiddle"></div> </div></div> </div> However, the atmosphere changed significantly after the film's release. As the film, which is based on the shooting of First Lady Yuk Young-soo that occurred on August 15, 1974, faced criticism from political circles and related organizations for presenting settings that differ from some facts in the process of reconstructing the actual historical event, the controversy spread. In particular, opinions clashed over whether the new interpretations and dramatic settings of the actual event could be accepted as historical facts by the audience. The controversy did not stop with the actors appearing directly in the film. Protest comments regarding the film continued on the SNS accounts of fellow actors who recommended the work. In particular, reactions questioning the film's recommendations or raising doubts about historical awareness appeared on the posts of Lee Young-ae, Kim Go-eun, Park Byung-eun, and others. Even though they did not appear directly in the film, they ended up standing in the middle of the controversy simply because they watched and recommended the work. The debate surrounding the cast also spread to other areas. In the YouTube advertisement videos and SNS posts of a fast-food brand for which Yoo Hae-jin serves as an advertising model, it was confirmed that writing comments has been restricted, and protest reactions related to the film continued on the SNS accounts of cast members such as Lee Min-ho and Ryu Hye-young. As the historical debate surrounding the work spreads to the individual activities of the actors and online communication spaces, it is causing quite a stir in the film industry. In this situation, attention is being focused on the background as it has been learned that the 42 recommendations, which were a major subject of promotion at the time of release, have all been deleted. However, it has not been specifically confirmed who deleted the recommendations or for what reason. Whether it is directly related to the historical distortion controversy has also not been revealed. Therefore, there are still unconfirmed parts to conclude that the deletion of the recommendations itself is a response to the controversy. 'The Assassin(s)' is a mystery thriller directed by Hur Jin-ho and starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho, and others. Based on the shooting of First Lady Yuk Young-soo that occurred in 1974, it dramatically unravels possibilities that differ from the circumstances of the incident officially known at the time. It is at this very point that the debate over the scope of cinematic imagination began. As a feature film based on a historical event, views that creative freedom should be recognized are clashing with arguments that responsibility for factual accuracy is required since it deals with real people and actual events. As the controversy grew, the production team stated their position that they did not make the film for the purpose of newly establishing a specific historical conclusion or denying/distorting existing facts. The explanation is to the effect that the hypotheses and dramatic settings in the film were not presented as historical facts themselves. Ultimately, the current debate has expanded beyond the completeness or box office success of the work to the question of how much the boundary between actual history and feature films should be allowed to be blurred. Interestingly, despite the controversy, the film itself has attracted audiences. 'The Assassin(s)' surpassed 1 million cumulative viewers four days after its release, continuing the box office trend in the Chuseok theater market. However, apart from the box office success, the debate surrounding the reconstruction of the historical event is not subsiding easily. Furthermore, as the influence of the controversy enters the scope of actors' SNS, advertisements, and VIP recommendations, the scope of the conflict surrounding a single film appears to be much wider than expected.
'I Am SOLO' Season 33 Young-soo: Absence from Live Broadcast, Appearance at Dinner, and Full Styling Raises Growing Doubts
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More Buzz Than Season 33 Young-sook's Younger Brother—Flooded with Contacts After Only 7 Seconds of Exposure
The younger brother of Season 33 Young-sook from 'I Am SOLO' has become an unexpected sensation, drawing more attention than the main cast member after appearing on screen for only seven seconds.
IU Proves Character: “The Lack of Promotion is Entirely My Responsibility”
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Sunwoo Yong-yeo's hand "destroyed" during filming: "If you brag, you get hurt"
Actress Sunwoo Yong-yeo suffered burns after spilling hot water on her hand during a YouTube filming, leading to a temporary halt in production.
Kim Tae-ri, Her Beauty Never Rests Even During a Break—More Radiant Than Jewels
Kim Tae-ri has released a pictorial for the 2026 F/W limited collection "Garden of Wonders," showcasing her elegance while fans eagerly await her next project following the drama "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born."
IVE Jang Won-young, free-spirited as if slightly disheveled—a pictorial even in casual wear
IVE Jang Won-young showcased her unique lovely atmosphere through casual winter styling in a new campaign for the brand rolarola.
"Son Ye-jin's 'Mukbang' Smacking Sounds Are Annoying," Japan Stirred
A short video of Son Ye-jin enjoying cheese sticks has sparked a debate over dining etiquette, with the controversy expanding to include reactions from Japanese netizens.
Han Suk-joon hits a car in Canada, flees, and heads to the police station
Broadcaster Han Suk-joon reported that while his rental car was parked in a Walmart parking lot in Waterloo, Canada, someone hit the vehicle and fled the scene. Han Suk-joon is currently following legal and insurance procedures following the hit-and-run accident.
Joo Byung-jin: "Dating, Yes; Marriage?" Who is the lawyer Shin Hye-seon, 13 years his junior?
Joo Byung-jin will reveal his honest feelings about dating and marriage on the upcoming episode of tvN STORY's 'Table Tales'.
'Kkachu Hyung' Hong Seong-woo Recommends Men with Large Noses to Women Even After Controversy
'Kkachu Hyung' Hong Seong-woo, who has been at the center of various controversies for a while, appeared on a broadcast after a long time and displayed his unrestrained wit. The topic this time was also related to the bodies of men and women. In particular, he made the studio erupt in laughter by making the unexpected remark, "If I were to choose at a blind date, I would recommend a man with a large nose."
Lee Si-eon, the reason he told his son to repay Han Hye-jin's kindness?
Lee Si-eon shared a photo of Han Hye-jin holding his son, Sol-min, revealing that Han Hye-jin prepared a bed as a gift for the child.
'The Iron Squad' Lesbian Kwak Seon-hee, Automatically Salutes When Seeing Taegeukgi—Former Female Soldier
Kwak Seon-hee, who gained fame through 'The Iron Squad', expressed her special love for soldiers on Armed Forces Day. Having previously drawn attention for sharing her daily life with her same-sex wife, it is being highlighted again that she is actually a discharged female soldier.