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From 'TOUCHED' to 'N.Flying': Artists Shine at 'Beautiful Mint Life 2025', Providing the Ultimate Festival Experience
등록일2025.06.17
The premier music festival 'Beautiful Mint Life 2025', which has garnered intense interest for its top-tier lineup of domestic artists and a variety of programs, successfully concluded its three-day run at Olympic Park from June 13th to 15th. With 54 teams of artists representing different emotions and genres filling three stages (Mint Breeze Stage, Cafe Blossom House, Loving Forest Garden), the festival kicked off on Friday, June 13th. Newcomers 'Hi-Fi Un!corn' opened the event, followed by performances from 'AxMxP', 'orange flavored cigarettes', 'YUJU', 'Glen Check', 'Kim Seung-joo', 'OWALLOIL', 'THE SOLUTIONS', 'DASUTT', 'SAM KIM', 'QWER', 'Hwang Garam', 'Sunwoo Jung-ah', 'Lee Seung-yoon', 'Rooftop Moonlight', with 'TOUCHED', 'YB (Yoon Do Hyun Band)', and 'Ha Dong Qn' captivating the audience as each stage's headliners. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly 'TOUCHED's first headliner performance. Selected as a headliner four years after their debut, 'TOUCHED' presented 'Alive', a song conceived during the final round of the 'Great Seoul Invasion', fulfilling a long-held dream. Their set included hits like 'Highlight', 'Hi Bully', and teased their upcoming largest concert 'ATTRACTION' at KINTEX in August. Making their debut at Beautiful Mint Life, 'YB' filled over 60 minutes with hits from their metal sound 'Rebellion' to 'A Flying Butterfly', while 'Ha Dong Qn' captured the audience with his explosive vocal range across ballads and rock. 'Lee Seung-yoon' led a massive sing-along during 'POKZOOK TIME', leaving a strong impression. The second day, June 14th, saw rising stars 'Dragon Pony' kick off the festivities amid an unusual heatwave for June. They were followed by 'O.O.O', '0WAVE', 'Bang Ye-dam', 'Lidoor', 'Lee Kang-seung', 'So Soo-bin', 'NERD CONNECTION', 'KACHISAN', 'Soran', 'Peppertones', 'dori', 'Ha Hyun-sang', 'N.Flying', 'Kwon Soon-kwan', with 'Jung Seung-hwan', 'Silica Gel', and 'george' closing each stage. 'Jung Seung-hwan', making his debut as a headliner, premiered 'What More Can I Do' from the soundtrack of 'Crushology 101', followed by his hits 'The Fool', 'If It Is You', showcasing his deep emotions and broad musical spectrum. 'Silica Gel' displayed the essence of a trending band with their unique sound and visuals in 'No Pain', 'ryudejakeiru'. 'YUJU' made a surprise appearance during Kwon Soon-kwan's set, delivering the first live performance of 'This Isn't The End'. On the final day, Sunday, June 15th, 'WOOSEOK', formerly of PENTAGON and now a solo artist, opened the day. His performance was complemented by a surprise reveal of his band 'KIK', formed with Oh Myung-seok (SURL) and Jung Min-hyuk (Lacuna). Following him were 'Kuonechan', 'Dept', 'Hanloro', 'Colde', 'Yeonjeong', 'Yudabin Band', 'Jeokjae', 'Ahn Dayoung', 'Roy Kim', 'Lee Seok-hoon', 'Ozone', 'Kim Sung-kyu', 'Broccoli You Too', '10CM', each bringing their unique style and emotion to the audience. 'YOUNHA', 'Davichi', and 'Daymons Ear' provided the grand finales for each stage, wrapping up the three-day journey. 'YOUNHA', always a highlight at Beautiful Mint Life, outdid herself with songs from her 7th album including 'Sunfish' and her hits, marking another legendary performance. 'Daymons Ear' TOUCHED hearts with a delicate setlist exclusive to Beautiful Mint Life, while 'Davichi' proved why they are the leading female duo in Korea with a performance that combined vocal prowess and stage presence. The upbeat hits from 'Stop Time' to '8282' turned the Cafe Blossom House (KSPO DOME) into a dance floor, heralding the arrival of a new festival queen. '10CM' drew the largest crowd over the three days, showcasing the power of Beautiful Mint Life's most frequent performer. The 'Mint Culture and Sports Center' also returned with more to enjoy. From signature programs like writing contests, drawing competitions, and the 'Mint Doltorri Contest' to new additions like the 'Fast Cola Drinking Contest', 'Flower Calligraphy Class', and 'Million Views Challenge', audience participation was at an all-time high. The collaboration with 'Introvert Water Bomb' brought a unique twist, and the winner of the Mint Doltorri Contest taking home a GMF2025 one-day pass was a moment of pure festival joy. The 'Mint Square' at Hanul Plaza, featuring a flea market selling goods and LPs and various photo zones, was a hit among attendees. This year's Beautiful Mint Life proved once again to be a festival rich in experiences beyond the music, with 'Free Water Zones' set up for attendees to refill their tumblers or cups, enhancing convenience. The organizers, Mint Paper, shared, This year's Beautiful Mint Life aimed to deepen and warm the unique charm of the festival, blending emerging talents with veteran performers on stage and interactive content with the audience. We strived to provide a joyful experience and hope the wonderful memories created at the festival will linger in everyone's hearts for a long time. As the season heats up, 'Beautiful Mint Life 2025' has firmly established itself as a leading music festival in Korea, with Mint Paper revealing plans for 'Grand Mint Festival 2025' and 'COUNTDOWN FANTASY 2025-2026' at the event, promising a year filled with more exciting festivals and content. Photo provided by Mint Paper (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
A Couple Wins 2 Billion Won Lottery After Byeon Woo-seok Appears in Their Dream; the Actor Responds
등록일2025.06.12
A story has surfaced about someone dreaming of actor Byeon Woo-seok and then winning a 2 billion won lottery jackpot. Byeon Woo-seok himself stepped in to leave a message of support. On the 11th, the lottery operator Dong Hang Lottery announced that Mr. A, the winner of the 61st round of the Speeddo2000 lottery, had claimed his 2 billion won (approximately 1.5 million dollars) prize. Mr. A, who buys lottery tickets weekly and whose wife enjoys scratching off Speeddo tickets a couple of times a month, shared that they visited a lottery ticket store during a date in Wonju, Gangwon-do. I was only planning to buy lotto, but the Speeddo2000 caught my eye, and it reminded me of my wife, so I bought a set of Speeddo2000, he explained about the purchase. The set of Speeddo2000 ticket Mr. A bought turned out to be a jackpot winner. He shared a unique dream story, saying, Recently, my wife dreamed about actor Byeon Woo-seok. In the dream, Byeon Woo-seok appeared at a large event, shining a halo of light and hosting a giveaway. He called out my wife's name loudly, gave her a gift, and hugged her. In a handwritten note expressing his feelings about the win, Mr. A wrote, Thank you, actor Byeon Woo-seok, for bringing luck to our family. As Mr. A's story spread across various communities and social media, many began to ask Byeon Woo-seok to appear in their dreams too. Byeon Woo-seok himself responded to the buzz soon after. He left a witty comment on one magazine's social media post featuring Mr. A's story, saying, Wait, everyone! I'm on my way, spreading good vibes and luck to his fans. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
CGV Announces Winners of the 'AI Film Contest'; Grand Prize Goes to 'The Wrong Visitor'
등록일2025.05.30
CGV has announced the winners of its first-ever 'AI Film Contest' and will hold an awards ceremony on the 30th at the CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall SCREENX theater. This competition targeted short films of 10 to 20 minutes in length, created using generative AI technology, under the themes of 'heroes' and 'villains' or 'free theme'. After a preliminary round, 15 films made it to the finals. The official jury, including director Eom Tae-hwa, writer Kim Jung-hyuk, science communicator Gwedo, and director Jung Chang-ik, along with about 7,000 votes from the online audience via the CGV mobile app and website, selected a total of 5 winners. The grand prize was awarded to 'The Wrong Visitor' by Hyun Hae-ri. This film was praised for its philosophical exploration of recurring death and consciousness, presented through AI-generated imagery and a fairy-tale style, achieving a successful balance between technology and narrative. The jury commented, Using AI, the driest of tools, to handle intense symbols and existential themes in an experimental narrative was particularly impressive, and The grotesqueness reminiscent of a bizarre picture book turned into a film was striking. They awarded high marks for both artistic completeness and the power of message delivery. Grand prize winner Hyun Hae-ri shared, While making this film, I thought that 'AI cinema' is not 'Film by AI' but 'Film with AI.' I want to take this AI-inclusive production environment as a new opportunity to share its possibilities with the audience. Other winners include '0KB' by Kang Dae-hyung for the Best Excellence Award, 'Galaxy's Cat Delivery' by Kim Young-hyun and 'Pinocchio: Begins' by Ahn Ye-eun for the Excellence Awards, and 'Paper World' by Kim Yoon-gak for the CJ ENM Special Award. Details of the winning films can be found on the CGV mobile app and website. CGV plans to specially screen a total of 9 'AI films', including the 5 winning films and 4 other finalists, this summer at CGV theaters. Kim Jae-in, head of Content and Marketing at CGV, said, The contest saw participation from more creators with high-quality and diverse works than expected. CGV will continue to present experimental works to diversify theater content, share reactions with audiences, and work with creators to ponder the future of the content industry. (SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
'Alternative Military Service Evasion Allegations' MINO Forwarded to the Prosecution
등록일2025.05.23
MINO (32), a member of the group WINNER, who has been under suspicion of inadequate service, has been forwarded to the prosecution. On the 23rd, the Mapo Police Station in Seoul announced that MINO was sent to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office the previous day on charges of violating the Military Service Law without detention. MINO, who served as a public service worker, completed his 1 year and 9 months of duty on December 23 last year. However, he has been accused and investigated three times for not fulfilling his service hours, citing reasons such as sick leave and annual leave. Initially, MINO's side claimed that he had served properly. However, as the investigation progressed, it was generally revealed that he had admitted to the allegations. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
'My Little Old Boy' Kim Seung-soo·Lim Won-hee· Heo Kyung-hwan Take on a 'Physical Survival Contest' with UDT Veteran Yook Jun-seo
등록일2025.05.23
The sons of 'My Little Old Boy' are set to meet with Yook Jun-seo, a former UDT operative. In the upcoming episode of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy' airing on the 25th, viewers will witness Lim Won-hee, Kim Seung-soo, and Heo Kyung-hwan as they embark on a journey to push their limits in a 'Physical Survival Contest'. During the early hours of the morning in Gangneung, the trio was seen getting their bodies warmed up for the competition, drawing attention. They were gearing up for a national physical showdown, jokingly referred to as a gathering of 200 Kim Jong-kooks . To ease their worries, Kim Seung-soo reassured them by saying, I've called in a special coach for today . The studio erupted in surprise when the identity of the day's coach was revealed. Yook Jun-seo, a former UDT special forces member and the first winner of a physical survival reality show, who also appeared on 'Solo Hell 4', made his entrance. With the competition looming, the three embarked on a rigorous training session, running with tires weighing nearly 30kg strapped to their bodies. Even Yook Jun-seo was impressed by Heo Kyung-hwan's remarkable physical prowess, known as the 'My Little Old Boy Physical'. The intense showdown between Yook Jun-seo and Heo Kyung-hwan had everyone's attention. Upon arriving at the competition venue, the 'My Little Old Boy' sons were visibly nervous, facing participants with impressive physiques. Faced with a mission to run while carrying an 80kg rubber boat, Kim Seung-soo couldn't hide his anxiety. Watching the event from the studio, the mothers of Kyung-hwan and Seung-soo confidently stated, Our sons will make it into the top 20. They have the stamina. However, an unexpected crisis hit Kim Seung-soo, the only one with a formal sports education background among the 'My Little Old Boy' crew, during the competition. Suddenly feeling unwell, he collapsed and showed symptoms of vomiting, raising concerns about what had happened to him. The intense and emotional scenes from the 'Physical Contest', filled with sweat, tears, and blood of the 'My Little Old Boy' sons, will be revealed on the episode airing this Sunday night at 8:50 PM. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
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