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Singer and actor Aiyu has shared her first social media update since her breakup with actor Lee Jong Suck last month, posting casual photos with the caption, Oh hello, it's been a while, and Working Hard at Living. What caught fans' attention was her choice of background music: Living Without Much Happening. by Janki Ha and The Faces. A song by her ex-boyfriend from their relationship that ended in 2017. The bold song choice sparked widespread discussion online, with many praising her cool and unbothered attitude. Especially since Jiang Kiha is currently dating actress Yoon Ga Yi. Ayu's ability to casually use her former partner's music while navigating her recent breakup demonstrates a refreshingly mature approach to past relationships in the public eye.

Actor Li Sung Gi is preparing to file fraud charges against actress Cha Gawan and her husband after failing to recover his 10.5 billion one rental deposit. Li Song Gi's legal team revealed that despite court assurances from Cha's lawyers that the deposit would be returned, her husband claimed on the contract expiration date that repayment was impossible due to Cha's absence. The situation appears to be a calculated rental scam, as Cha's side had previously sold the Hanamdong Villa to another company for $7 billion, one before cancelling that deal and entering into the higher value rental contract with Li Suung Gi, who borrowed approximately $7.3 billion from banks for the deposit. Chagawan was recently arrested on separate fraud charges involving $24.2 billion related to her entertainment company 100, adding another layer to the unfolding legal drama.

The fan voting platform Rematch has issued an apology after a controversy erupted over a fraudulent OST voting campaign involving boy group AHOPE and KBS drama Love is Coming. The company admitted to conducting paid fan voting to select an OST singer without any prior consultation with AHOPES agency F and F Entertainment or the drama's production team. When fans who spent money on voting points questioned why AHOPE wouldn't participate in the OST, the platform initially blamed the artist and agency, citing busy schedules and member burden before later acknowledging full responsibility. Both AHOPES Agency and KBS confirmed they had no knowledge of or involvement in the voting campaign. With the broadcaster emphasizing that OST singers are selected by production companies not through paid fan votes.

Stray Kids held a press conference for their new mini album, This and That, explaining their decision to pursue experimental sounds over safe commercial choices despite their record-breaking success. The group has achieved eight consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200 chart, but Member Changbin emphasized that they find more joy in trying new things than sticking to familiar formulas. The title track showcases a chill, laid-back vibe that contrasts sharply with their typically intense style, while the album spans diverse genres from early hip-hop to EDM and ballads. Member Han explained that while safe choices always exist, they prefer experimental music because it's more fun and offers greater learning opportunities, even as Member Lee No prepares for military service in the coming months.

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The festival organizers praised the film as having the widest scope in Li's filmography, noting his distinctive style characterized by broad vision, artistic ambition, elegant narrative structure, and multidimensional characters. The Netflix-backed film, which tells the story of two couples confronting hidden desires, has also received invitations to the Toronto International Film Festival and Venice Film Festival. Li Chongdong previously became the first Korean director to win the Tiff Ebert Director Award, and Possible Love is set for theatrical release on September 23rd before streaming on Netflix from November 6th.

Actor Park Ji Hoon has cancelled his Shanghai fan meeting, scheduled for September due to unavoidable circumstances, according to his agency YY Entertainment. The cancellation comes as part of his Reflect Fan Concert Tour, which marks his first such tour in approximately seven years, and has been visiting cities including Tokyo, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, and Taipei. While no specific reason was provided for the Shanghai cancellation, the agency apologized for any confusion and asked for understanding from fans. Park Ji Hoon has been riding high on recent successes, having starred in the 16 million viewer hit film The Man Living with the King, and the popular drama The Legend of the Military Chef, with his Macau show scheduled for August 8th still proceeding as planned.

Christopher Nolan's new film Odyssey dominated the Korean box office on its opening day, attracting 291,359 viewers and dethroning Spider-Man Brand New Day, which had held the top spot for eight consecutive days. The epic film stars Matt Damon as the hero of Odysseus navigating trials to return home after the Trojan War, with Anne Hathaway playing his wife Penelope and Tom Holland as their son, Telemachus. Presale figures showed strong momentum with 582,503 advanced tickets sold and a real-time reservation rate of 47.1% as of the morning following its release. The film pushed family-friendly titles like Hatchling's Love, Legend of the Whale Jewel, and Hope down to third and fourth place respectively in the box office rankings.

Actors Chartai Heon and Um Gi Wan will reunite as a married couple in the upcoming Netflix film Return to Duty Police, marking their first on-screen pairing as spouses. The action comedy follows a detective named Dong Sik, who becomes a stay-at-home dad to five children when his wife suddenly goes on a trip, only to find himself caught up in a crime fighting operation. Um, Ji Wan plays Kyu Hung-a, Dong Sik's wife, and a former ace police officer, who accepts a secret mission from the National Intelligence Service to return to duty after ten years of solo parenting. Director Kim Jong-hyoon, known for films like Superstar Kamsa Yong and National Representative 2, helms the project, which promises to blend light-hearted entertainment with heartfelt emotion through the family's unique chemistry.

The Boy Group. The Boise announced they will continue as a nine-member group after signing with a new label, with member Nue being the only member not participating in group activities. Members Sang Yun, Jacob, Young Hun, Hyun Jae, Juyon, Kevin, Q, Sun Mu, and Eric have completed their group contract with the new agency, prioritizing their fans' wishes to see them perform together. The members emphasize that their desire to stay together as nine has never changed, and they plan to balance individual activities through separate contracts while maintaining group promotions through collaboration. While eight members are currently in legal disputes with their former agency, 100, New has chosen to remain with the original company, creating the split in the group's future direction.

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