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Model Irene Showcases Unrivaled Fashion Sense at Photo Shoot

Model Irene shared several photos on her social media account on the 30th, showcasing her ability to pull off various outfits during a photo shoot.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Kim Seon-ho releases 'unretouched selfie' dismissing retouching controversy... Award ceremony visuals become a hot topic

Actor Kim Seon-ho drew attention by posting unretouched selfies from the K-World Dream Awards 2026 to address recent online suspicions regarding excessive photo retouching.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Yoo Seung-ho undergoes intense villain transformation as Yu Sŏngwŏn in 'Chaebol X Detective 2'

Actor Yoo Seung-ho has joined the SBS Friday-Saturday Drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2', playing the dual-natured sculptor Yu Sŏngwŏn who clashes with Jin Yi-su and Joo Hye-ra.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-pop

ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Rio to Appear as Daily Weathercaster on JTBC 'Morning &' on the 31st

ALPHA DRIVE ONE leader Rio is set to appear as a daily weathercaster on JTBC's news program 'Morning &' on the 31st. Following the release of their second mini-album, the group continues to expand their presence across various Korean variety shows and international media.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Who will win the ticket to the finals of tvN 'Street Restaurant Fighter'?

In the 11th episode of tvN's 'Street Restaurant Fighter', contestants will face a final hour of intense competition with a sudden rule change involving cumulative star ratings. While Jeong Ho-young has already secured a spot in the finals, other participants like Choi Sang-hyun, Kim Hoon, and Lee Yeon Bok are fighting for the remaining three spots to compete in the final mission.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Hur Young-ji Explodes in Anger in Final Episode of 'The Psychopath I Met'... Concluding 8 Weeks of Records

The show 'The Psychopath I Met' concludes its 8-week run, featuring a final episode where a police researcher analyzes criminal psychology and the cast shares parting messages.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

Culture

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and SM Entertainment Conduct Job Mentoring for Youths Aspiring to Enter the Entertainment Industry

The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and SM Entertainment held a job mentoring event for young people preparing to enter the entertainment industry. The program provided practical advice from professionals across eight different job sectors to help participants navigate their career paths.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Actress Jung Si-yeon Mourns the Late Lee Yong-ju, "I should have reached out one more time... Goodbye, Oppa"

Actress Jung Si-yeon expressed deep sorrow on social media following the sudden passing of fellow actor Lee Yong-ju, who died of a heart attack at the age of 44.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min couple succeed in pregnancy through IVF... The current status of the 52-year-old expectant father

Comedians Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min have announced their pregnancy following IVF treatment. The upcoming episode of SBS's "My Little Old Boy" will reveal their journey from embryo transfer to the moment they confirmed the pregnancy.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Will Yoo Seung-ho's identity be revealed in ‘Chaebol X Detective 2’… Breaking its own highest viewership ratings

In the 8th episode of SBS's 'Chaebol X Detective 2', the truth behind magician Park Jae-ha's death was revealed, while suspicions regarding Yu Sŏngwŏn intensified. The episode achieved record-breaking viewership ratings, ranking first among all programs aired on Saturday.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

'2 Days & 1 Night' Lee Ki Taek transforms into 'Robot Taek' with members' coaching... challenging historical drama acting

In the upcoming episode of KBS 2TV's '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4', Lee Ki Taek showcases a unique historical drama acting style learned from the members, earning him the nickname 'Robot Taek'. Meanwhile, Lee Joon shares his experiences of sleeping outdoors, and the members face a high-difficulty mission to determine their sleeping arrangements.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

Culture

A 2-Day Trip to Enjoy Geomundo... ‘Sandai Festival’ Opens on the 29th

The first "Sandai Festival" (Geomundo Tourism Experience Group) will be held in Geomundo, Yeosu, from August 29 to 30, offering participants various marine and cultural experiences.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

Culture

Save World Honorary Chairman Bok Jae-seong to Hold 12th Healing Concert at Yongin Severance Hospital

Save World, an organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged groups, will host its 12th regular "2026 Healing Concert" at Yongin Severance Hospital on September 2. The concert aims to provide musical comfort and relaxation to patients, their families, and medical staff.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

Culture

Ministry of Education and National Institute for Lifelong Education Hold Training for Regional Lifelong Education Vitalization Support Project

The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong Education held a two-day training session in Cheongju to share experiences and strategies for regional lifelong education projects. The event focused on adapting lifelong learning to social changes like AI and digital transformation while fostering cooperation between central and local governments.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

'2 Days & 1 Night' Lee Ki Taek brings laughter with his challenge to act in a historical drama

In the upcoming episode of KBS 2TV's '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4', Lee Ki Taek attempts to mimic historical drama acting styles suggested by his members, while Lee Joon offers advice regarding the show's outdoor sleeping penalties.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-drama

Lee Soo-min in school uniform look at amusement park... "I'm getting old, so I can't ride many things"

Actress Lee Soo-min shared photos of her visit to an amusement park wearing a school uniform-style outfit.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-drama

Overseas fans point out "excessive retouching" in Kim Seon-ho's award ceremony photos

Overseas fans have expressed disappointment regarding the excessive photo retouching applied to actor Kim Seon-ho's recent award ceremony photos released by his agency, Fantagio.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

Culture

Jeong Yeonwoo on Miss Korea Plastic Surgery Controversy: "A person's value is not determined by appearance"

Last year's Miss Korea winner Jeong Yeonwoo addressed the recent plastic surgery controversies surrounding Miss Korea contestants via social media, stating that a person's worth is not defined by their looks.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-Variety

Unanswered Questions Re-examines Death of 44-Month-Old Child

The SBS current affairs program Unanswered Questions will investigate the death of a 44-month-old girl named Sua, whose case was previously closed due to suspected self-harm. The episode explores conflicting family testimonies regarding potential abuse and the unusual behavior of the girl's older sister.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-drama

Actress Min Min-young's father passes away on the 29th... She stays at the funeral hall as the chief mourner

Actress Min Min-young is mourning the passing of her father, who died on the 29th. She is staying at the funeral hall in Seoul as the chief mourner alongside her family.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-drama

Moon Geun-young shares update after marriage... "My curls defeat magic straight"

Actress Moon Geun-young shared a video on Instagram showing her relaxed life at home following her recent marriage to musical actor Jeongpyeong. She continues her active career, having completed filming for the new film Yeto with director Yeon Sang Ho and preparing for the SBS show The Ballad of Us 2.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-pop

KATSEYE breaks Spotify monthly listeners record... Enters UK Official Charts for 5 consecutive weeks

The group KATSEYE is seeing significant success on the UK Official Charts and Spotify, with their tracks "Animal" and "Hootie Frutti" maintaining high rankings and their monthly listeners approaching 40 million.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

Culture

Backlash Spreads Against Park Wi… Controversy Over KTX Accident CCTV, 'Satan' Expression, and School Violence Allegations

YouTuber Park Wi is facing intense backlash following his decision to release CCTV footage of a KTX accident, which critics labeled as excessive, alongside controversial social media posts and unverified school violence allegations.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29

K-drama

Jung Jun-won enhances immersion with deep emotional acting in ‘A Bona Fide Killer’

Actor Jung Jun-won delivers a powerful performance in the 9th episode of the MBC drama ‘A Bona Fide Killer,’ portraying a man torn between his journalistic duty and the need to protect his family as past memories resurface.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.08.29