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Gong Myung Joins 'Running Man': Eyeing a 'Rental Member' Spot & Getting Real About His Income Ranking vs. Brother DOYOUNG Actor Gong Myung is set to take over 'Running Man' with his impeccable variety show skills.In the upcoming episode of 'Running Man' airing on the 17th, a 'Secret Payment' race where fortunes can change in an instant will unfold, with guest Gong Myung showcasing an extraordinary presence.Gong Myung is currently starring as 'Noh Gi-jun,' the ace of the audit team, in the tvN drama 'Filing for Love,' where he is delivering a close-knit audit romance with Shin Haesun. SBS Star May 15, 2026 5:57 PM

Korean-French Actor Park Ji-min Named Jury Member for Cannes Film Festival's Short Film & La Cinef Sections Korean-French actor Park Ji-min will serve as a jury member for the Short Film and La Cinef sections at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.The Cannes Film Festival executive committee announced the list of five jury members for the Short Film and La Cinef sections on its official website on April 29 .Together with four other jurors, Park will evaluate the 10 films in the Short Film Competition to select the winner of the Short Film Palme d'Or, as well as judge the 19 films invited to the La Cinef section.Born in South Korea, Park moved to France at the age of 9. SBS Star May 15, 2026 5:46 PM

Na Hyun-woo Cast in Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen,' Returning to the Stage After 6 Years Actor Na Hyun-woo is set to return to the stage in the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'.'Dear Evan Hansen' is a production that densely portrays the relationships and emotions of modern society through the story of a boy who longs for connection with others amidst anxiety and isolation.In the play, Na Hyun-woo will take on the role of 'Evan Hansen,' a timid loner who writes letters to himself every day and dreams of a wonderful day where he can truly be himself, promising a delicate and passionate performance.Previously, during the tvN competition program 'Double Casting,' he received great acclaim for performing his own translation of the song 'Waving Through a Window' from 'Dear Evan Hansen,' a musical that had not yet been staged in Korea at the time. SBS Star May 15, 2026 5:29 PM

The Truth Behind Murderer Jang Yoon-gi: 'Curious Stories Y' Investigates the Gwangju High School Student Murder Case SBS's 'Curious Stories Y' tracks the truth behind the 'Gwangju High School Student Murder Case'.The episode of 'Curious Stories Y' airing on the 15th will delve into the true identity of Jang Yoon-gi, the suspect in the 'high school student murder case' that shocked Gwangju on Children's Day, and the truth he is hiding.On May 5th, a high school student named Tae-rin was attacked and killed by a man named Jang, whom she had never met, while she was heading home after studying late with a friend. SBS Star May 15, 2026 5:09 PM

Hit filmmaker Jang Hang-jun to Support 'My Name' at Special GV Director Jang Hang-jun, who achieved a massive success with 16.8 million viewers for the film 'The King's Warden', is stepping up to support veteran director Chung Ji-young.Director Jang Hang-jun will attend a special GV for the film 'My Name' on May 21 at 7:10 PM at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University. SBS Star May 15, 2026 4:42 PM

NewJeans HAERIN Celebrates Birthday with Stunning New Photos Amidst Comeback Preparations NewJeans member HAERIN has shared a glimpse into her life.On the 15th, ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, released several birthday celebration photos of HAERIN through their official social media accounts with the caption, "HAPPY HAERIN DAY."In the released photos, HAERIN caught the eye with a more mature aura. SBS Star May 15, 2026 4:13 PM

Mukbang Star Tzuyang Donates Over 52 Million Won to Support Mangrove Restoration in Indonesia Mukbang creator Tzuyang has donated approximately 52 million KRW to support mang… SBS Star May 15, 2026 3:53 PM

Ryu Junyeol as a 'Buyer' vs. Han So-hee as an 'Ambassador': Different Paths at Cannes Film Festival As the 79th Cannes Film Festival kicks off, the activities of actors attending the festival for reasons other than having their work invited are drawing attention.Ryu Junyeol is attending the Cannes Film Festival in the capacity of a buyer, not an actor. SBS Star May 15, 2026 3:25 PM

Kim Min-ju to Host Solo Fan Meetings 'Hello, Our Summer' in Seoul & Tokyo This June Actor Kim Min-ju will hold solo fan meetings in Tokyo and Seoul this coming June.On the 15th, her agency, Management SOOP, announced that the '2026 Kim Min-ju Fan Meeting: Hello, Our Summer with Berriz' will take place on June 7 at the Nissho Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and on June 27 at the Centennial Memorial Hall Concert Hall at Yonsei University in Seoul.This event marks Kim Min-ju's first solo fan meeting in Japan and her second solo fan meeting in Seoul, held approximately two years after her last. SBS Star May 15, 2026 2:57 PM

Ahn Hyo Seop Breaks Chae Won-been's Heart in 'Sold Out on You': "I Can't Breathe When I'm with You" Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won-been of 'Sold Out on You' have left viewers heartbroken as their characters face a painful breakup just as their romance began.In the 8th episode of the SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Sold Out on You' (written by Jin Seung-hee, directed by Ahn Jong-yeon), which aired on the 14th, Matthew Lee (played by Ahn Hyo Seop) chose to play the villain to push Dam Ye-jin (played by Chae Won-been) away. SBS Star May 15, 2026 2:42 PM