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Gang Dongwon Becomes a 'Dancing Machine' in 'Wild Sing': "I Practiced Breakdancing like It Was Action Choreography" Actor Gang Dongwon has perfectly embodied a 2000s idol star, showing off remarkable dance skills in the film 'Wild Sing'.Attending the press preview and conference for 'Wild Sing' held at Lotte Cinema in Lotte World Tower, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 18th, Gang Dongwon spoke about playing Hwang Hyun-woo, the 'dancing machine' of the co-ed group 'Triangle'. SBS Star May 18, 2026 6:00 PM

"Married at 23? I Was Just Swept Up in the Moment" Lee Yo-won Gets Brutally Honest on 'uh, but like, seriously!' Actors Lee Yo-won and Kang So-ra are set to showcase top-tier chemistry with their polar opposite MBTI personalities.On the episode of the SBS variety show 'uh, but like, seriously!' airing on the 18th, actor Kang So-ra joins as the "next-door newlywed," while the ageless Lee Yo-won appears as a guest, captivating viewers with her honest and unfiltered talk.During the recent recording, Lee Yo-won, who identifies as a "logical T," and Kang So-ra, an "empathetic F," fully embraced their MBTI traits and engaged in a heated debate.In particular, when Lee Yo-won shared a story about how she once told her daughter, who had failed a college entrance exam, "If someone who didn't study hard gets in, what does that make those who worked hard?"—calling it a natural result—Kang So-ra was left in shock and actively defended the daughter's perspective. SBS Star May 18, 2026 5:46 PM

MC Mong Sparks Controversy, Threatens to Expose Celebrities Involved in Illegal Gambling Singer MC Mong, who recently resigned from his position as a producer at Big Planet Made Entertainment—a label under One Hundred—citing health reasons, has drawn attention by suddenly announcing that he will "expose all celebrities involved in illegal gambling."MC Mong, who has been hosting live broadcasts on the video platform TikTok, claimed on his social media on the 18th, "I will hold a TikTok broadcast this evening at 8:00 PM, where I will invite reporters to discuss past events and everything related to me."In particular, MC Mong explicitly mentioned individuals such as Mr. SBS Star May 18, 2026 5:34 PM

IU & Byeon Wooseok Issue Personal Apologies Amid 'Perfect Crown' Historical Distortion Controversy Following the historical distortion controversy surrounding the MBC drama 'Perfect Crown', lead actors IU and Byeon Wooseok have personally stepped forward to address the issue by posting apologies.On the 18th, IU posted an apology on her social media, expressing her heavy heart: "As the lead actor of the project, I am deeply sorry for failing to show a sense of responsibility and for causing great disappointment to everyone. SBS Star May 18, 2026 4:56 PM

Star Historian Choi Tae-sung Calls Out 'Perfect Crown' Over Historical Inaccuracy: "Why Skimp on Research When You Pay Millions in Casting Fees?" Star Korean history instructor Choi Tae-sung has voiced sharp criticism against the MBC drama 'Perfect Crown,' which is currently embroiled in a controversy over historical distortion.On the 18th, Choi posted the poster for 'Perfect Crown' on his social media, adding the caption, "It is time to come to your senses.""Sigh. SBS Star May 18, 2026 4:42 PM

Shin So-yul Shares Heartfelt Message After Volunteering to Build Homes for Descendants of Independence Activists Actress Shin So-yul and actors from Dante Entertainment have put their hearts in… SBS Star May 18, 2026 4:11 PM

Han Hye-jin Reveals, "If My Friend Kim Jae-wook Had Asked Me Out in My 20s, I Would Have Said Yes" Han Hye-jin spoke about her friend Kim Jae-wook.On the May 17th episode of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy', model Han Hye-jin was seen visiting the home of fellow model Song Hae-na.During the broadcast, the two watched 'I am Solo' together and shared honest conversations about dating. SBS Star May 18, 2026 3:45 PM

A Quiet Powerhouse: 'Salmokji : Whispering Water' Sets New All-Time Horror Box Office Record After 23 Years The film 'Salmokji : Whispering Water' has officially become the highest-grossing horror movie in domestic box office history, surpassing 3.16 million admissions nationwide.According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets on the 17th, 'Salmokji : Whispering Water' drew 90,972 viewers from the 15th to the 16th, ranking 4th at the weekend box office. SBS Star May 18, 2026 3:17 PM

Ahn Hyo Seop & Chae Won-been's Romance Hits a Bitter Roadblock: The Truth Behind the 'Good Morning Cream' Scandal The bitter connection from the past that has driven a wedge between Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won-been in 'Sold Out on You' is leaving viewers heartbroken.In the SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Sold Out on You' (written by Jin Seung-hee, directed by Ahn Jong-yeon), the 'Good Morning Cream' scandal—an event that once turned the lives of Matthew Lee (played by Ahn Hyo Seop) and Dam Ye-jin (played by Chae Won-been) upside down—has resurfaced. SBS Star May 18, 2026 3:05 PM

Actor Jang Dong-joo Announces 'Retirement' Just Two Months After Joining New Agency Without Prior Consultation Actor Jang Dong-joo, who abruptly announced his retirement, is effectively parti… SBS Star May 18, 2026 2:39 PM