Jeong Man-sik, thumbs up!

Actor Jung Man-sik poses at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Ha Jung-woo, serious greeting

Actor Ha Jung-woo is giving a greeting at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Ha Jung-woo, the lead role of ‘Broken’

Actor Ha Jung-woo poses at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

(G)I-dle Minnie‘s Wealth is Extraordinary... 10 Million Won Flex “Invitation to Friend’s Concert”

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‘Broken’ Ha Jung-woo “No decoration or glamour... I didn‘t even wear makeup”

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‘Broken’ Jeong Man-sik “Years of Gangster Life… This Time I Wanted to Be Cool”

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