Man in his 20s who broke into New Jeans’ accommodation… 10 months in prison requested

A man in his 20s who broke into New Jeans ‘former residence and committed theft was sentenced to prison. On the 11th, the 9th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court(Judge Kim Min-jeong)held a final trial for Mr.A, who was indicted on charges of trespassing and theft, and the prosecution sought a sentence of 10 months in prison for the defendant. Person A broke into New Jeans’ former residence in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, twice in December of last year and stole clothes hangers and placards.He also filmed the interior of the residence and posted it online.However, it is reported that New Jeans had already vacated the residence at that time.New Jeans had already left the residence in November 2023, notifying Adore of the termination of his exclusive contract. The investigation revealed that Mr.A had broken into the residence again three days before the crime and stolen the items after confirming that the door was unlocked. Mr.A stated at the trial that day that he admitted all the facts of the indictment and was reflecting on them.The defendant’s attorney emphasized that Mr.A was a first-time offender, that he had faithfully cooperated with the investigation, and that he deeply regretted his crimes, and requested leniency.It is reported that Mr.A tearfully appealed in his final statement, saying, “I do not want to give up my dream of becoming a civil servant.I want to live while taking care of my ailing mother.” Meanwhile, New Jeans is currently in a legal dispute with its agency Adore, and has attempted to pursue independent activities, but the court has accepted Adore’s injunction request in its entirety, halting their activities.If New Jeans pursues activities without Adore, they will be subject to an indirect fine of 1 billion won per member, a total of 5 billion won, making independent activities virtually impossible. As the conflict with the agency continues, the confusion surrounding New Jeans is expected to continue for some time, with this latest intrusion incident added to the mix.Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Park So-jin, more beautiful after marriage… Bold bikini fashion[DA ★]

Girl group Girl’s Day’s Park So-jin uploaded a travel photo. On the 10th, Park So-jin posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “So lovely.” In the released photos, Park So-jin is seen posing at various travel destinations. She especially catches the eye by showing off her daring bikini fashion on the beach. Meanwhile, Park So-jin married actor Lee Dong-ha in November 2023. Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Scarlett Johansson to make a surprise visit to Korea on July 1st… Announcement of appearance on ‘You Quiz’

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is coming to Korea.The blockbuster ‘Jurassic World: Legacy’ stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and director Gareth Edwards have confirmed their visit to Korea on July 1st. This visit to Korea is the first official visit in the ‘Jurassic’ series, and anticipation is high as the main cast including director Gareth Edwards, Scarlett Johansson as special operations expert Zora, Jonathan Bailey as paleontologist Dr.Henry, and Rupert Friend as pharmaceutical company executive Martin will all be attending. First, Scarlett Johansson, who plays Zora, personally announced her visit to Korea through tvN ‘You Quiz on the Block’ aired on the 11th, raising expectations even higher with this unusual move that has never been seen before in the history of Korean visits.In addition, she is visiting Korea for the second time in 8 years since her first visit in 2017 for the film ‘Ghost in the Shell’.She also mentioned her connection with Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho and foreshadowed her appearance on ‘You Quiz on the Block’, creating a lot of buzz on SNS.Fans ‘expectations are growing for the tiki-taka that the three of them will show. In addition, director Gareth Edwards, who has a special connection to Korea, is also about to meet with Korean fans again.He revealed that he had the opportunity to direct large-scale projects such as’ Godzilla ‘and’ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ‘after releasing his first feature-length debut film at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, so he plans to convey his special affection for Korean fans through this visit to Korea. Jonathan Bailey, who has gained worldwide popularity through his passionate performances in the’ Bridgerton ‘series and’ Wicked ‘, and Rupert Friend, who has been recognized for his wide acting spectrum by working with world-renowned master Wes Anderson in’ Asteroid City ‘and’ The Phoenician Scheme’, have also confirmed their first visit to Korea, drawing attention.Reporter Seungmi smlee@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

★ All Out at Uhm Jung-hwa Coffee Pop-up… Baek Ji-young, Kim Min-ha, Park So-dam in One Place

Celebrities responded unanimously to Uhm Jung-hwa’s new challenge. On the 11th, Uhm Jung-hwa revealed the scene of a coffee brand pop-up store through her social media.She shared a meaningful moment with her fans by uploading several photos with the caption, “Thank you to my precious friends who came to the pop-up.” The released photos show stars from various fields, including singer Baek Ji-young, former ballerina Yoon Hye-jin, musical actor Kim Ho-young, actors Park So-dam and Kim Min-ha, broadcaster Kim Na-young, writer Lee Seul-ah, and brand consultant Noh Hee-young, visiting Uhm Jung-hwa’s pop-up store.Uhm Jung-hwa showed off her warm friendship by taking certification shots with them with a bright smile. Fans responded enthusiastically, congratulating Uhm Jung-hwa’s new beginning with comments such as, “You smell like coffee”, “You look really happy, unnie”, and “I’m touched by this kind of support”. Meanwhile, Uhm Jung-hwa will return to the small screen with the Genie TV drama ‘My Golden Star’, scheduled to be released in the latter half of this year.This work is a romantic comedy depicting the life reset of a top star who suddenly becomes an ordinary middle-aged woman, and contains a delightful growth period that goes back and forth between career gaps and revival. Uhm Jung-hwa has been actively communicating with her fans through YouTube and social media recently, sharing her current status.Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Lee Sedol, ‘Yoon Sang’s Vacation Substitute’, Takes on First Lifetime Radio DJ Challenge

Lee Sedol, Kim Ji-ho, and Lee Won-seok will sit in the radio booth as special DJs. They lead MBC Radio’s ‘This Morning, It’s Yoon Sang ‘while DJ Yoon Sang, who was in charge of the morning show every day, is on vacation. First, Lee Sedol, who has once again become the center of attention through his recent appearance in Netflix’s entertainment show ‘Devil’s Plan 2 ‘, will make his debut.He will cover various topics from hidden stories of radio broadcasts to his life story.You will be able to hear Lee Sedol’s honest voice, which has never been revealed on the radio, for two days. Actor Kim Ji-ho, who recently released his first collection of essays, “When My Heart Fluctuates, I Will Be Alone,” and has become a hot topic, will also appear. Appearing on the radio for the first time in a long while, he speaks with a warm voice about life, everyday life, and the message he wants to convey through yoga. Won-seok Lee, the main vocalist of the band Daybreak and known as ‘Yoon Sang’s neighborhood friend ‘, will also join as a special DJ. He has shown great chemistry with DJ Yoon Sang while appearing as a regular guest on’ This Morning ‘, and this time he will be taking the main mic to add musical depth to the program.Ahead of the Daybreak solo concert in July, interest is also gathering on Lee Won-seok’s unique charm as a radio DJ.Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

“Starting a pioneer church” Pastor Kim In-seok’s current status? Even the reporter was fooled

“Starting a pioneer church” Pastor Kim In-seok’s current status? Even the reporter was fooled Broadcaster Kim In-seok gave a realistic performance as a pastor. Kim In-seok recently appeared on Yoon Seong-ho’s YouTube channel and performed a skit as a pastor who started a pioneer church.Was it because it was too realistic? After watching the video, a reporter asked Kim In-seok for an interview, saying, “I heard that you became a pioneer church pastor.I’m curious to know if you’re really working as a pastor or why you chose to become a pastor.” Kim In-seok responded with a laugh, “It’s a skit.I’m working hard as a broadcaster.I guess my pastoral acting was too realistic.” Kim In-seok also said on SNS, “I recently uploaded a video with the ‘Monk and Pastor’ concept that I have been doing since ‘Comedy Big Show’ on Sungho’s YouTube channel.Some people contacted me, thinking I had become a real pastor.A newspaper reporter even contacted me to interview me,” and he coquettishly said, “I am still working hard as a broadcaster.If I happen to become a pastor, I will be the first to let you know.” Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Kim Sang-ho’s Island Life, ‘Seasonal Man’ Revealed…Yoon Kye-sang and Park Ji-hwan Appear

Kim Sang-ho’s island life ‘Seasonal Man’ has finally been unveiled. The new TV CHOSUN entertainment show ‘Seasonal Man_Just Fill Your Belly’, which will be first broadcast at 10 PM on the 27th, is a middle-aged road variety show that actor Kim Sang-ho is challenging for the first time under his own name.Kim Sang-ho, who has been an actor for 32 years and a farmer for 13 years, shares seasonal food with actors against the backdrop of islands and the sea and experiences life in nature. The first still cuts released recently show Kim Sang-ho, who has settled in Gwanmaedo, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, regular panelist Cha Woo-min, and the first guests Yoon Kye-sang and Park Ji-hwan.Just looking at their expressions and everyday moments that convey realism herald the birth of a real-life slow-life entertainment show. Kim Sang-ho shows off his side as a professional farmer who has adapted perfectly to life on the island, and he shows the essence of middle-aged entertainment with his easygoing and humane appearance.On the other hand, Cha Woo-min, the representative of MZ generation, foreshadows a surprising chemistry with Kim Sang-ho with his unique energy, and completes a new synergy that transcends generations. Yoon Kye-sang and Park Ji-hwan, who appeared as the first guests, raised viewers ‘expectations with their human charms that are different from their appearances in movies and dramas.The four people digging mugwort and working on kimchi go beyond simple filming and show a local-like level of immersion, adding to the appeal of the show as a community entertainment program. The production team said, “The cast’s genuine appearances mingling with the island village residents will deliver a different kind of emotion,” and “It will be a new reality show filled with harmless and warm healing.” Meanwhile, ‘Seasonal Man’ is a healing real variety show that contains stories of nature, people, and seasons, and will be first broadcast on TV CHOSUN at 10 PM on Friday the 27th.Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

A member burst into tears during his previous life experience at Zero Base One… What happened?

Zero Base One members Jang Hao, Park Geon-wook, and Han Yu-jin captured the attention of fans with their laughter and emotion in the past life experience content. In the new episode of season 2 of their own content ‘ZBTVing’ released on the 12th, the three members are depicted going on a past life experience.The content is a popular series that captures the daily lives of Zero Base One off stage, and is released every Thursday at 8 PM through the team’s official YouTube channel. This episode features Jang Ha-oh, Park Geon-wook, and Han Yu-jin as the first of three units to appear.They each experience different stories from their past lives, creating immersive scenes. Han Yu-jin shed tears as she recalled the general’s past life where he failed to protect his loved ones.He mentioned the scene of people collapsing in the snow as the first scene, and he was so overcome with emotion throughout his past life experience that he could not continue speaking, and he remained lost in the afterglow for a while even after the experience ended.Jang Ha-o and Park Gun-wook were immersed in it together, saying, “There is a story,” and “It’s like a movie.” Park Geon-wook revealed that he was a prince in his previous life.He described a scene of fighting on the castle wall and choked up as he recalled the tragic situation during the battle.After the experience, he said, “It was a completely different feeling from sleeping.All the emotions and situations were recognized.” On the other hand, Jang Hao made everyone laugh by telling the unexpected story of being a starfish in his past life.He explained that he lived next to sharks in the sea, and then he turned the mood around by telling the story of an ordinary six-year-old child.Park Gun-wook heard this and joked, “So I guess I’m living a glamorous life this time,” warming up the mood. Meanwhile, Zerobase One is also continuing to show outstanding results in their music activities.With their recently released 5th mini album ‘BLUE PARADISE’, they entered Billboard 200, Billboard’s main album chart, at 28th place, renewing their highest ranking among 5th generation K -pop boy groups.They are solidifying their position in the global market by staying on Billboard’s sub-charts for 9 consecutive weeks.Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

[Exclusive]Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Hee-sun selected MC JTBC’s ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together’…Yoo Hae-jin as guest in first episode

JTBC is launching a new entertainment program, ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together ‘.Broadcaster Tak Jae-hoon and actress Kim Hee-sun have been confirmed as MCs, and actor Yoo Hae-jin will appear as the first guest.‘ One Meal Show ‘is a human entertainment program that captures the process of various chefs and guests gathering together to prepare and share a meal.In each episode, professional chefs appear and cook together, delivering a warm bond through a meal that is not just a simple meal but a combination of sincerity and stories. While JTBC’s previous popular entertainment show ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together ‘was in the format of visiting ordinary homes to get meals,’ Let’s Eat Dinner Together ‘is different in that it focuses on cooking and sharing food together. Kim Hee-sun and Tak Jae-hoon have shown their friendship by appearing together on variety shows such as SBS’ My Little Old Boy ‘, so we can look forward to their great chemistry in this program as well. In the first episode, actor Yoo Hae-jin, who is loved for his cheerful talk and warm personality, will appear as a guest to kick off the program.’ One Meal Show’ is scheduled to air in the second half of this year.Reporter Kim Gyul- winter@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Goo Yoon-hoe, Lee Chae-yeon X Sion join ‘Fresh Romance’ OST runners

Singer Koo Yoon-hoe delivers gentle emotions with the OST of the music healing romantic comedy drama ‘Innocent Romance’ (8 episodes). On the 12th, ‘Innocent Romance(written by Hwang Yoon-hee and Hwang Kyung-seong, directed by Hwang Kyung-seong)’ was first released through OTT TVING, Wavve, WATCHA and IPTV Genie TV, B tv, and cable VOD, and today(the 13th)at 6 PM, OST Part 2 ‘Like Small Pieces of Memory’ featuring Goo Yoon-hoe will be released. ‘Fresh Romance’ is a music healing romantic comedy drama that depicts the special love story between Yoo Chae-rin(Lee Chae-yeon), a national goddess who has grown tired of music after 6 years since her idol debut, and Han Jeong-woo(Si-on), an aspiring singer-songwriter who is serious about music. Following Lee Chae-yeon, who participated as the lead actress and the first OST runner, this OST ‘Like Small Pieces of Memory’ is a ballad song that stands out with its lyrical melody and poetic lyrics, and Goo Yoon-hoe’s delicate sensibility and restrained emotional expression create a powerful harmony, leaving a deep aftertaste. The producing team Urbane Music, which created many hit songs such as Jeon Yu-jin’s “Never land, “ Jay Sera’s “To You Who Is Listening to This Song Like Me Somewhere,” So Hyang’s “Hello, “ Kim Na-young’s “Because It Doesn’t Feel Like a Coincidence,” and Lee Woo’s “The Day We Parted When It Snowed,” participated in Urbane Music, increasing the level of perfection. ‘Fresh Romance’ is expected to be a feast for the viewers ‘ears with its diverse OSTs befitting its title as a music healing romantic comedy drama, and Goo Yoon-hoe is expected to double the immersion of the drama with high-quality OST numbers. Koo Jun-hoe, who began his singing career in earnest after winning an award at the 20th Yoo Jae-ha Music Competition in 2009, established himself as a talented vocalist, receiving much love from music fans with his collaboration album with Mark Tup, “Marry me.” Meanwhile,’ Fresh Romance ‘OST Part 2, Koo Yoon-hoe’s ‘Like Small Pieces in Memories’ will be released today(the 13th)at 6 PM. Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Park Yong-woo, Psychopath Serial Killer Transformation(Hunter with a Scalpel)

Actor Park Yong-woo returns to the small screen as the cruel villain ‘Yoon Jo-gyun’ in LG U+ STUDIO X +U’s new mid-form drama ‘The Hunter with a Scalpel’ (directed by Lee Jung-hoon, written by Jo Han-young, Park Hyun-shin, Hong Yeon-i, and Jin Se-hyuk). Park Yong-woo, who is set to meet global viewers with ‘The Hunter with a Scalpel’.’The Hunter with a Scalpel’ is a crime thriller about Se-hyeon(played by Park Joo-hyun), an autopsy specialist who discovers the familiar murder methods of her father, the serial killer ‘Tailor’, who was thought to have died 20 years ago, on the autopsy table, and sets out to find him before police officer Jeong-hyeon(played by Kang Hoon)to avoid becoming her father’s prey. In the drama, Yoon Jo-gyun is a psychopathic serial killer who has been out of sight for 20 years.He is a character who hides the fact that he is a criminal with an abnormal obsession with his daughter Se-hyeon and lives as a kind-hearted laundry shop owner.Park Yong-woo will perfect a new type of villain with an eerie atmosphere and a murderous gaze, leading the immersion of the drama. Park Yong-woo has left a strong impression with his irreplaceable presence in various works such as the movie ‘Decision to Leave’, ‘Noryang: Sea of Death’, Genie TV original drama ‘Can I Be a Man’, and MBC ‘Tracer’.He is loved by the public for his reliable acting skills, and attention is focused on what kind of acting transformation he will attempt in ‘The Hunter with a Scalpel’. ‘The Hunters’ is scheduled to be released on the 16th on U + tv, U + mobile tv, and Disney+. Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Actor Park Jung-min → Publishing Company CEO “I was ashamed of myself and didn’t want to see myself” (You Quiz)

The cast’s colorful stories will be revealed on tvN ‘You Quiz on the Block’. Episode 297 of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) that will air on the 11th will feature Kim Min-gyeom and Choi Yong-rak, members of the Oga Elementary School volleyball team who wrote a drama on the volleyball court, Oh Chang-gyu who became an intern at the age of 66, and actor Park Jung-min who became the CEO of a publishing company. According to the production team, libero Kim Min-gyeom and left attacker Choi Yong-rak of the Ogacho volleyball team, who wrote a drama on the volleyball court, will be visiting ‘You Quiz’.The Ogacho volleyball team, which boasts a history of 43 years, was disbanded last year due to a lack of players.Kim Min-gyeom and Choi Yong-rak, who transferred to Geumoh Elementary School and started a new challenge, will reveal the journey of the Ogacho volleyball team, which only had 7 players but did not give up until the end and created a miracle by placing 3rd in the National Youth Sports Festival.The story of a game that could not be given up even with pneumonia and the result without a substitute player will be touching.The innocent love story of elementary school boys that made Yoo Jae-suk burst out laughing, the children’s pure passion for volleyball, and the story of coach Jang Hyo-sil, who encouraged the players by saying, “Let’s not give up on fighting,” and shared many memories with them, will also be revealed on this day. The episode of 66-year-old intern Oh Chang-gyu(a unique way of expressing guests on You Quiz)who can be called a real-life version of the movie ‘The Intern’ is also drawing attention.The story of his second life as a vice president of a semiconductor company and an intern ‘Oliver’ at a marketing company will be revealed.Oh Chang-gyu, who said, “I felt like I was still alive,” will share his thoughts on going to work again after 8 years of retirement and his difficult job search story.You can also see Oh Chang-gyu’s daily life of personally filling the snack room with snacks, along with the changing company culture over time.His perfect chemistry(or chemistry, abbreviated as chemistry)with his MZ boss and special anecdotes where he shared life wisdom with his boss will also catch the eye.We will hear all the stories of the wise company life between an experienced intern and an MZ boss. You can also meet the story of Park Jung-min, who went from being an actor with a good sense of words to the CEO of a publishing company with a good sense of writing.Park Jung-min, who is having a year of time to recharge as an actor while running the independent publishing company ‘Untitled’, will make people laugh by explaining the ‘sabbatical year’ rumors and sharing the reaction of actor Hwang Jung-min, who is also under the same agency.Park Jung-min’s ‘CEO moment’ where he met Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho and even gave them his business card, as well as his daily life, which has gotten busier during his break, will also add to the interest.Starting out as a one-man publishing company and now a two-man system, along with the after-work incident that occurred with an employee at the publishing company will also make people laugh. The story of how he published an audiobook for his visually impaired father is also deeply impressive.Park Jung-min will talk about the background of publishing author Kim Geum-hee’s new novel ‘First Summer, Wanju’ as an audiobook first, and the story of his father who lost his eyesight in an accident.Park Jung-min’s honest confession, “I felt like I was pitying myself for my father’s blindness,” and “I felt ashamed and disgusted by myself,” is expected to add to the lingering impression.In addition, the story of how he was exempted from punishment in high school due to his writing skills as a writer and publisher, along with Park Jung-min’s tips for writing a good reflection essay, will captivate viewers.You can check out all the stories of Park Jung-min as a publisher on this day. The broadcast is on Wednesday the 11th at 8:45 PM. Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

VIVIZ, Rising with New Song… World Tour ‘NEW LEGACY’ Begins

Girl group VIVIZ has raised the expectations of global fans by releasing a trailer video for their second world tour, ‘2025 VIVIZ WORLD TOUR : NEW LEGACY.’ On June 11th at midnight, their agency Big Planet Made Entertainment released the performance trailer for ‘NEW LEGACY’ through their official channel.The video contains the colorful and impressive stages that VIVIZ showed off during their first world tour last year, and concisely shows the musical journey they have built up. ‘NEW LEGACY’ is a tour that heralds a new era for the group, containing the essence of their past footsteps and the new performances and music that VIVIZ will create in the future. The Seoul concert that will kick off this world tour will be held on July 5th and 6th at the Olympic Hall.In particular, VIVIZ’s new song will be revealed for the first time on this stage, so fans ‘expectations are higher than ever. This performance, which will be held on an even larger scale than last year, is expected to be a splendid prelude to’ NEW LEGACY ‘. Fan club advance tickets for the Seoul concert will go on sale today(the 11th)at 7 PM, and general tickets will go on sale on June 13th at 7 PM. This tour will begin in Seoul and continue to major cities in Asia and Oceania, including Tokyo on October 9, Osaka on October 11, Hong Kong on October 18, Taipei on November 2, Melbourne on November 6, and Sydney on November 9.Additional performance locations will be sequentially announced, so global fans’ anticipation continues to grow.Reporter Yang Ju- juyeon@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

‘Kang Ji-young’s step-brother’ Lee Ki-kwang, inferiority complex runs wild…BIFAN official invitation(I Kill You)

Group Highlight member and actor Lee Gi-kwang will make his screen debut with ‘I Kill You ‘. The hard-boiled action drama’ I Kill You ‘(tentative title)starring Lee Ki-kwang has been officially invited to the Adrenaline Ride section of the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival(BIFAN), which opens on July 3rd, and will be premiered.‘ I Kill You ‘is the new drama by director Yoo Ha, a master of the Korean action genre who directed’ On a Windy Day, You Must Go to Apgujeong-dong ‘,’ Marriage is a Crazy Thing ‘,’ A Dirty Carnival ‘,’ A Dirty Carnival ‘,’ A Frozen Flower ‘,’ Howling ‘, and’ Pipeline ‘.It is a hard-boiled action film starring Lee Ki-kwang and Kang Ji-young, and is garnering much anticipation.Ahead of its release this summer, it will be unveiled first in a movie version after being selected as an official BIFAN invitation. In the drama, Lee Ki-kwang plays the role of Ho-joong, a rich kid with a model student appearance but a wild inner self.Ho-joong is Ji-yeon’s(played by Kang Ji-young)step-brother and an ambitious man who has an inferiority complex and seeks the opportunity to become the successor of the family.Lee Ki-kwang’s powerful transformation, which portrays a surprising character, is expected to provide thrilling catharsis. Lee Ki-kwang will also attend this year’s BIFAN red carpet event and brighten up the event.Lee Ki-kwang, who will be appearing on screen for the first time through ‘I Kill You ‘, is raising interest in what kind of action and unique charm he will show to make the audience and viewers’ adrenaline explode. Lee Gi-kwang is the main dancer of Highlight and is expanding his presence by appearing in various works as an actor.Last year, he played the role of Baek Eun-ho in the tvN drama ‘Marry My Husband’, and this year, he is returning with ‘I Kill You ‘, challenging a different genre. Highlight, which Lee Gi-kwang is a part of, will hold their 2025 solo concert’ RIDE OR DIE ‘from July 11th to 13th at KSPO DOME in Seoul Olympic Park, and will continue their’ RIDE OR DIE ‘Asia tour in Taipei, RIDE, Manila, and Tokyo in August, and in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in September.‘ I Kill You’, starring Lee Ki-kwang, is scheduled to be released via OTT this summer. Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

‘Question Trading Controversy’ Jo Jeong-sik’s Side: “Confident of Innocent Indictment, Will Take Legal Action for Defamation” [Full Text]

‘Question Trading Controversy’ Jo Jeong-sik’s Side: “Confident of Innocent Indictment, Will Take Legal Action for Defamation” [Full Text] Cho Jeong-sik(42), an English instructor affiliated with Megastudy, has stated his position regarding the controversy over trading items. According to a report by the truth-finding group Sherlock on the 10th, the Board of Audit and Inspection found that Cho Jeong-sik had paid large sums of money to current teachers and purchased questions for use in the production of private mock exams for third-year high school students.Accordingly, on the 17th of last month, the prosecution sent Cho Jeong-sik to the prosecution office without detention on charges of violating the Prohibition of Solicitation Act and obstruction of business. The law firm Pyeongan, which represents Cho Jeong-sik, stated, “The recent media report on instructor Cho Jeong-sik contains parts that are different from the truth.This has caused serious damage to the instructor’s reputation and social trust.” They also denied the allegations, saying, “Instructor Cho Jeong-sik and our legal team are confident that all charges currently forwarded to the prosecution have been clearly ‘not guilty,’ and that instructor Cho Jeong-sik never directly paid the 58 million won to the teacher in question.” They stated their position, “The case is currently undergoing a strict investigation by the investigative authorities, and the facts will be clearly revealed through the results of the future investigation.” In doing so, they declared that they would take legal action, saying, “We deeply regret that false information is being spread indiscriminately without confirmation, and we will take all possible legal action, civil and criminal, against acts that spread false information or defame.” Meanwhile, Jo Jeong-sik is currently appearing on Channel A’s entertainment program ‘Please Give Me Grades: Teachers Season 2’.He is scheduled to attend an interview with the production team on the 13th. Official statement from the legal representative of the adjustable instructor Hello.We are lawyers Choi Bong-gyun and Jeong Seong-yeop from Pyeongan Law Firm. As legal representatives of the adjustable instructor, we would like to express our official position on the recently reported matter. The content of the recent media report on instructor Cho Jeong-sik contains parts that are different from the truth, and this has caused serious damage to the instructor’s reputation and social trust.Instructor Cho Jeong-sik and our legal team are currently confident that all charges sent to the prosecution are clearly ‘not guilty’, and instructor Cho Jeong-sik has never directly paid 58 million won to the teacher in question. The case is currently undergoing strict investigation by the investigative authorities, and the facts will be clearly revealed through the results of the future investigation. In addition, we deeply regret that false information is being indiscriminately spread without confirmation, and we clearly state that we will take all possible legal action, civil or criminal, against acts of spreading false information or defamation. thank you Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

‘Namju’s First Night’ PD : “Controversy over the destruction of cultural properties is definitely our fault…I am truly sorry”

Director Lee Woong-hee, who directed the new KBS drama “I Stole the Male Lead’s First Night,” stated regarding the controversy over the destruction of cultural properties, “It is absolutely our fault,” and “All related filming has been discarded.” KBS 2TV’s ‘I Stole the Male Lead’s First Night ‘, which will be aired for the first time at 9:50 PM on the 11th, is a fantasy drama based on a popular web novel about a romance novel where the soul of an ordinary female college student lives in a folding screen and spends a night with the male lead who is obsessed with the novel.Seohyun and Ok Taecyeon are the main characters. At the production press conference held at D-Cube City in Guro-gu, Seoul prior to the first broadcast, director Lee Woong-hee, who was in charge of directing, was the first to apologize for the controversy over the damage to cultural assets that occurred during filming. This is because, earlier this year,’ I Stole the First Night of the Namju ‘caused controversy by damaging cultural properties, such as hammering nails into a wooden pillar at Byeongsan Seowon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during filming.At the time, KBS stated, “We will humbly accept the results after watching the police investigation and the investigation by Andong City and the National Heritage Administration,” and “We will actively cooperate in restoring the damaged areas in the future.” The director said, “We definitely did something wrong.There is no room for excuses.All footage from after that incident was destroyed, and KBS also reorganized the existing guidelines to create’ cultural heritage-related guidelines.’” He added, “In a situation where the National Heritage Administration and other related organizations are investigating, we have conducted the minimum investigation that we can do as a priority.” He continued, “After hearing the explanation from the experts, they said that the wood of the cultural property in question needs to be monitored for a year, so rather than restoring it right away, we plan to observe it and proceed with monitoring and restoration.” He bowed his head once again, saying, “This is a medium that should provide energy and joy in our tiring daily lives, and I am truly sorry for making you hear such bad things during the production process.” Reporter Seungmi smlee@donga.comThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.

Jay Sera, new single ‘We Were Beautiful’ released today(12th)

Singer Jay Sera announces a high-quality breakup ballad that you can trust and listen to. Jay Sera will release her new single ‘We Were Beautiful’ through various online music sites at noon today(the 12th). The new song ‘We Were Beautiful’ is a song filled with regret and longing for someone who was so beautiful back then that we still can’t let that person go. The song expresses the emotions of separation with lyrics that honestly express feelings like, “I really want to see you just once, I’m going crazy today/I miss you, have we really become strangers now/I still hate myself for not being able to let you go/But those days were so beautiful,” combined with a magnificent sound. Jay Sera will once again show the true essence of ‘Jay Sera’s breakup ballad ‘with her restrained vocals, delicate tempo control, and explosive high notes towards the end of the song. This song is the second collaboration with composer Ryu Won-kwang, who has created numerous ballads, after “Don’ t Go,” and it clearly depicts the emotional development and conclusion. Jay Sera, who debuted in 2010 with her first single ‘Lonely Night’, has received much love for many hit songs such as ‘I Came Alone ‘,’ You Really Won’t Know ‘,’ Love Poem Confession Gu Haengbok-dong ‘, and’ I Always Love You ‘. Meanwhile, Jay Sera’s new single ‘We Were Beautiful’ will be released on various online music sites at noon today(the 12th). Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@dongaThis article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.