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Suzy & Lee Jin-wook's 'Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted' Sets December Release
등록일2026.09.08
The film Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted, starring Suzy and Lee Jin-wook, is scheduled for release in December. Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted follows Sagang (Suzy), a flight attendant who has experienced a breakup but has not yet truly said goodbye, and Jihoon (Lee Jin-wook), a consultant. After accidentally discovering swapped breakout mementos at a breakfast meeting and setting out to find their owners, the two begin their journey toward a real farewell. The film is based on author Baek Young-ok's bestselling novel of the same name. Having been unveiled at the Busan International Film Festival last year, it is getting an official theatrical release about a year later. The poster released alongside the confirmation of the release date features Sagang and Jihoon alongside the phrase, It is over, but I want to end it. The expressions of the two individuals carrying the traces of a farewell leave viewers curious about the kinds of love they have left behind. The launch trailer, accompanied by Sagang's narration, captures the lingering emotions of not being able to easily return to daily life even after love has ended. It then shows Jihoon attending the breakfast meeting after leaving behind happy moments with his romantic partner, and a new story begins as the two meet in an unfamiliar space. The film explores the end of love and the time that follows as people carrying the pain of heartbreak gather at a breakfast meeting, exchanging each other's breakup mementos and comforting one another through their losses. Suzy takes on the role of Sagang, portraying the complex emotions following a breakup, while Lee Jin-wook transforms into Jihoon, harboring a lingering sense of loss that is hard to erase, and delivers an internalized performance. The film is directed by Lim Sun-ae, who drew attention with the films An Old Lady and Ms. Apocalypse. The film will be available in theaters this coming December. (SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
THE BOYZ YOUNGHOON Successfully Wraps Up First Solo Fan Meeting: I Will Become an Artist and Actor Who Repays Fans' Love
등록일2026.08.31
THE BOYZ member YOUNGHOON, who recently signed an exclusive contract with Namoo Actors, successfully held his first solo fan meeting. YOUNGHOON held the 2026 YOUNGHOON Fan Meeting &<泳: Flow To You&> at the Yonsei University Grand Auditorium on the 29th, sharing a special encounter with THE B, the official fan club of THE BOYZ. The fan meeting title was crafted based on the meanings of swimming and flowing contained in YOUNGHOON's Chinese name character 泳, and he spent a meaningful day where their hearts naturally connected. YOUNGHOON shared his thoughts, saying, I had a lot of worries and concerns about how to fill the stage by myself, but I think I was able to carry it out well thanks to many people who helped me. I tried to look at every single THE B, and I felt so much that 'I can be here and live because these people exist.' He added, I will work hard to become an artist and actor who can continue to repay the love that THE B has given me. YOUNGHOON decorated the grand finale of the fan meeting by performing a cover of Jung Joon-il's First Snow followed by Jukjae's Let's Go See the Stars as an encore song. Unable to hide his lingering attachment even after the performance concluded, he expressed his determination, saying, I think today's time has become a moment that allows me to run forward. Keeping today in my heart, I will charge ahead even more energetically and passionately. I plan to continue my challenges in the future, and I hope THE B will definitely be with me on those challenges. Meanwhile, YOUNGHOON plans to continue his activities across various fields, including acting alongside his music career. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
Park Wi Faces Baseless School Violence Rumors as Classmate Defends Him: He Was Far from Being a Bully
등록일2026.08.31
As rumors spread online claiming that internet broadcaster Park Wi (39), who runs the YouTube channel Weracle, was involved in school violence and spent time in a juvenile detention center during his school days, one internet user claiming to be his high school classmate has stepped forward to refute the allegations by sharing a graduation album. On August 21, Park uploaded CCTV footage to his YouTube channel showing an accident where he got caught on a social service worker's foot while using the KTX and fell onto the platform, which instead drew critical public backlash. Park deleted the video and apologized, but the fallout has not subsided. Following this controversy, groundless rumors of unclear origin emerged one after another online. One of them was the claim that Park went to a juvenile detention center due to school violence during his high school years. The rumor alleged that Park inflicted injuries on another student during his enrollment, causing the victim to be diagnosed with a four-week recovery period, and that he returned to school after spending time in a juvenile detention center following the incident. In response, on August 30, a rebuttal post was uploaded to an online community by a person identified as A, who claimed to be a member of the 57th graduating class of Seoul Yongsan High School, the same school Park attended. A stated that he was in the same class as Park during the first year of high school, and although they interacted less starting from the second year when classes were divided into liberal arts and science tracks, they played soccer together every week during club activities. A claimed that the names Gu OO and Song OO, mentioned as victims in the initial rumor post, do not appear in the graduation album. No matter how much I look through the graduation album, those two names do not show up, A said, adding, It is a maliciously spread falsehood. Regarding rumors of juvenile detention, voluntary withdrawal, and reinstatement, A refuted them by saying, I have never heard of such a thing. If something like that had happened, the entire school would have known. Furthermore, A described Park by saying, Because of his tall height and physical build, students in the same class were nervous at the beginning of admission, thinking he might be a bully, but his actual personality was the complete opposite. Friends liked Park for his pure and polite demeanor. A added, He studied hard and was good at sports, leaving a positive influence on his classmates. I have never once seen Park bully or tease anyone. A, who wrote the post, stated, I have no intention of defending Park regarding criticisms that he behaved rudely toward KTX staff or that his lecture fees are excessively high. However, A added, From the perspective of someone who observed Park closely during our school days, I wrote this post to let people know that the school violence allegations are not true. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
Kim Jae-joong to Keynote as MU:CON 2026 Announces 42 Rising Acts
등록일2026.08.28
Asia's leading music business platform, the 2026 Global Music Fair (MU:CON 2026), will take place for three days from September 2 to 4 at the Sangam CUBE Convention Center and Yongsan Park in Seoul. Hosted and organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, and operated by SBS, this year's MU:CON will center around showcases, conferences, business matching, and networking. More than 1,000 domestic and international music and related industry professionals are expected to participate to explore the growth potential of K-music. The showcases will feature 42 domestic rising artist teams taking the stage, with SBS Radio After Club DJs Yoon Duk-won, Cloud, MIRANI, and Stella Jang serving as MCs. On the final day of the event, September 4, a special showcase will be held at the Yongsan Park outdoor stage. On the first day of the conference, artist and iNKODE CEO Kim Jae-joong will deliver a keynote speech under the theme From Superstar to Designer of the K-Music New Ecosystem. The second day will feature sessions covering strategies for entering the Indian music market and the convergence of music and technology, alongside customized business matching and dedicated meeting spaces for participating companies. Domestic and international music and related industry professionals wishing to attend MU:CON 2026 can apply for advance registration through the official business platform. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
Jin Tae-hyun ♥ Park Si-eun Donate 20 Million Won for Descendants of Independence Fighters and Children with Disabilities
등록일2026.08.19
Actor couple Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun have continued their steady sharing by donating a total of 20 million won to improve the living environments of descendants of independence fighters, support medical treatment for children with disabilities, and aid vulnerable families. On August 14, Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun donated 10 million won to Habitat for Korea's 815 Run Housing Improvement Project for Descendants of Independence Fighters. The donation will be used to provide stable homes for descendant families living in poor housing conditions. Jin Tae-hyun recently shared the Habitat for Korea donation certificate on his social media, announcing his participation in sharing for the descendants of independence fighters ahead of Liberation Day. Along with this, he expressed his intention to continuously practice sharing for neighbors in need and marginalized people throughout society. In addition, the couple delivered another 10 million won to the Milal Welfare Foundation for children with disabilities treatment expenses and vulnerable family support. This donation will be used for families of children with disabilities who have difficulty receiving timely treatment due to financial reasons, as well as vulnerable families in urgent need of help. Part of this will be used to provide a refrigerator, the most urgent item, to a student family living with a mother suffering from schizophrenia. The two have served as goodwill ambassadors for the Milal Welfare Foundation for a long time, supporting medical and living expenses for children with disabilities. Park Si-eun was appointed as an ambassador in 2014 and Jin Tae-hyun in 2015, and they have been sharing activities together as a couple goodwill ambassadors since their marriage. Having been listed in the Milal Welfare Foundation's major donor club Companion Club for contributors of 100 million won or more in 2022, the cumulative donations they have delivered through the Milal Welfare Foundation surpassed 200 million won early this year. Having broadly looked after neighbors in need ranging from descendants of independence fighters to children with disabilities and vulnerable families, the Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun couple plan to continue spreading positive influence through ongoing sharing in the future. [Photo= Jin Tae-hyun's Instagram] (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
Jung Hae-in & Heo Sung-tae Show Off Contrasting Charms on 'Whenever Possible'
등록일2026.08.19
Actors Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae brought delightful laughter to Tuesday evening home viewers as they showed off completely contrasting, twist charms. According to Nielsen Korea ratings data on the 19th, SBS' Whenever Possible , which aired the previous day, recorded a peak metropolitan viewership rating of 4.6% and a household rating of 3.4%. Notably, the 20-49 viewership rating surged compared to the previous week to 1.4%, ranking first overall among entertainment, drama, and infotainment programs in the same time slot. In the episode, hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok, along with guests Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae, explored the hidden bits of free time in Seoul's Dongjak District. Jung Hae-in, who revealed that he has lived in Dongjak District for nearly 30 years, delivered all-around performances befitting the Son of Dongjak. Jung demonstrated quick-witted and efficient skills on the move, ranging from making lunch reservations to searching for a shaved ice dessert spot. Admiring the youngest member's thoughtful gesture of preparing a portable fan for the older members, Yu Jae-seok couldn't hide his amazement, saying, Hae-in is doing a huge job. He is completely invincible. Yoo Yeonseok also chimed in, saying, Since he is the Son of Dongjak, his actions are fast, bringing laughter to the set. Jung also revealed his special bond with his younger brother and manager, which had previously drawn attention. While playfully describing his brother as a servant made by mom, he expressed affection, sharing that his brother always accompanies him on schedules and has become a dependable presence that goes beyond family. On the other hand, Heo Sung-tae cracked up the set with his friendly and fragile demeanor, contrasting with his intense super villain image in his works. When he repeatedly made mistakes during the first mission, a boxing gym mitt rally, he spontaneously dropped to his knees to apologize and playfully called himself Fool Sung-tae, bringing laughter. Heo Sung-tae's fragile charm also shone during the subsequent mission at Chung-Ang University's American football club. Seeing Heo Sung-tae sweat from extreme tension during the relay mission, Yu Jae-seok pointed out, He plays a lot of villain roles, but he is as faint-hearted as I am, adding to the fun. After failing the mission and not knowing what to do out of regret and apology, Heo Sung-tae asked for the club students' bank account numbers, promising to treat them to pork belly out of his own pocket and leaving a warm impression until the end. Meanwhile, Whenever Possible , which brings good fortune to brief moments of everyday life, airs every Tuesday at 9 p.m. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
Comedian Jung Chul-kyu Clarifies Rumors, Denies Ryu Dam and Roh Woo-jin Were Senior Who Verbally Abused Him for Years
등록일2026.08.12
Comedian Jung Chul-kyu has spoken out directly after online speculation mounted over the identity of a senior comedian who he revealed verbally abused him for six years. Jung recently appeared on the YouTube channel Namumiki and confessed that he endured verbal abuse from a senior colleague for about six years in the past. Following the broadcast, online communities began speculating about the identity of the abuser, pointing fingers particularly at comedians who debuted through KBS. As the controversy continued, Jung left direct comments on social media posts where rumors were spreading, stating, Ryu Dam, Roh Woo-jin, and Kim Jin-chul are frequently being mentioned, but to cut to the chase, it is not them. He went on to explain, Woo-jin is a junior and a close friend. Ryu Dam and I have barely even had a conversation. And Jin-chul hyung never nagged me and we are still close. He added, If you look at the video as a whole, the focus was on how I went through those past trials, overcame them, and am now living a happy and hard-working life. Thank you, while asking people to refrain from making hasty guesses. Earlier, Jung Chul-kyu appeared on the YouTube channel Namumiki and confessed that he suffered verbal abuse from a senior for about six years. During the broadcast, he recalled, That senior must have disliked me. Whenever he came to the meeting room, he would say things like make sure not to get caught in his sight and that he would kill me. It wasn't even six days, it was six years. It was so hard. He added, I asked that senior at a Gag Concert MT (membership training) what I had done wrong and said I would fix it if I really did anything wrong, but he said, 'You didn't do anything wrong. I just hate you so get lost.' I thought there was no answer to that. He explained that when fellow comedian Park Joon-hyung, who witnessed the situation at the time, tried to stop him by saying, Stop it already. Why are you doing that to Blanka? , the senior reacted by saying, I just hate him. This bastard is annoying. Jung stated that he suffered from low self-esteem and insomnia during this period, leading him to visit a psychiatric department. The biggest self-loathing came when I felt like a useless person who wasn't treated well anywhere. As my spirits started to plummet and I couldn't sleep, I took depression medication and sleeping pills, he said, adding that he later started exercising and recovered his self-esteem by working as a multicultural instructor. Meanwhile, Jung gained massive popularity in 2004 for his role as Blanka, a Sri Lankan migrant worker character, on KBS2's Laugh Club . (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
Hong Jin-ho Returns to 'Running Man' with a Few Extra Pounds
등록일2026.08.07
Hong Jin-ho is set to draw laughs on Running Man with his noticeable weight gain. In the upcoming episode of SBS's Running Man airing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, Hong Jin-ho, making his 10th appearance on the show, and rising comedian Kim Ji-yu, making her first appearance, will join as guests for the Let's Tour Around Jongno Together race. During the opening, Hong Jin-ho, who previously announced his successful diet during his last appearance, caught everyone's attention by returning with a fuller look after half a year. Seeing his changed appearance, the members endlessly teased him by asking, Aren't you Shim Hyung-rae? , bringing immediate laughter from the start of the opening. On the other hand, Kim Ji-yu, making her first appearance on Running Man, instantly captivated the set with her exceptional variety show skills. Sharing her thoughts on appearing on the show, which had been a long-held wish of her parents, she boldly showed off her prepared club flirting dance personal talent. In particular, when she danced alongside Song Jihyo and Ji Ye-eun, Yu Jae-seok made a playful joke by saying, It looks like aunts and older sisters gathering for the holidays, turning the set into a sea of laughter. The race on this day will be conducted as a mission where the teams, divided into Yu Jae-seok's team and Kim Jong-kook's team, must be the first to complete the Jongno Marble board. Rules were applied where they had to write their names on balls acquired while performing missions across Jongno and put them into either the prize barrel or the penalty barrel. It was reported that a fierce battle of wits and betrayal unfolded among the members as they tried to put their own names in the prize barrel and throw other members' names into the penalty barrel. Who will be the final team to race through Jongno and claim victory? The unpredictable Let's Tour Around Jongno Together race will be revealed on Running Man, airing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 9. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
82MAJOR Drops Surprise Visual Film for New Single 'HEAT' Ahead of Sept 1 Return
등록일2026.08.06
Group 82MAJOR is returning with a new look in September. Group 82MAJOR confirmed their September 1 comeback by releasing a visual film for their second single, HEAT, through their official social media channels on August 5. This comeback comes approximately five months after their fifth mini-album, FEELM, released in April. The opening of the video features a building inscribed with the red text 82 Club, sparking curiosity. A solemn and hip beat repeats, adding to the immersion. In the video, the members appeared with wounds on their faces and wrapped in bandages, drawing attention. Scenes of each member quietly training and preparing for something followed, and amid a composition of confronting one another, the album title HEAT appeared in red text, leaving a strong lingering impression. Previously, 82MAJOR broke their personal best initial sales record with the release of their fifth mini-album, FEELM, in April, and their title track Sign ranked 9th on Billboard's selection of The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026. They have been continuing active promotions, including sold-out solo concerts in Hong Kong and Bangkok as well as fan concerts in Seoul and Macau. 82MAJOR's second single, HEAT will be released through various music sites at 6 PM on September 1. Photo = Great M Entertainment (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
Car, the garden·DOWOON·Lee Chae-min·TARZZAN Team Up with Na Young-seok for 'Take a Hike!', Premiering August 18
등록일2026.07.21
Na Young-seok's production team is returning with a harsh yet beautiful winter mountain variety show featuring Car, the garden, DOWOON, Lee Chae-min, and TARZZAN. On the 16th, Netflix confirmed the August 18 release of the new variety show Take a Hike! and released a teaser poster and trailer. Take a Hike! is a my feet, my hike variety show where four reluctant hikers, who have never been interested in hiking, take on their first-ever winter mountain expedition. The show will capture the journey of these novice hikers as they seek their own answers to the question, Take a Hike! while showcasing the cool winter mountain scenery during the hot summer season. Expectations are high for the collaboration between Netflix and Na Young-seok's team, known for their character variety show expertise, along with the fresh cast lineup. The show features all-around entertainer Car, the garden, DAY6 member DOWOON, rising star Lee Chae-min, and TARZZAN from the group ALLDAY PROJECT, promising a unique chemistry among the mountain club members. The teaser poster captures the attention with the determined expression of the group's eldest, Car, the garden, alongside the curious gaze of DOWOON, the dazzling visuals of Lee Chae-min, and the youngest member TARZZAN, who keeps smiling despite the grueling hike. Cute characters representing each member's traits also appear, sparking interest in their chaotic hiking journey. The teaser trailer shows the members struggling with the unexpectedly high difficulty of the hike. After Car, the garden expresses his exhaustion by saying, This isn't it, the breathtakingly majestic winter mountain scenery unfolds, providing an overwhelming visual experience. Producing Director Park Hyun-yong stated, The planning intention was to create a raw variety show where the cast truly suffers. South Korea's winter mountains are the harshest and roughest, but paradoxically, they hold the most beautiful scenery of any season. I wanted to show the 'raw chemistry' that these four people, who have lived far from mountains their whole lives, build as they push and pull each other in this extreme environment. The unpredictable winter mountain expedition of the four reluctant hikers, Take a Hike! , will be released on Netflix on Tuesday, August 18. [Photo = Netflix] (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)