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Na Hong-jin’s Highly Anticipated Film HOPE Secures New Investment Amid Parent Company’s Financial Struggles The film HOPE, directed by Na Hong-jin and considered one of the most anticipated releases of 2026, is expected to find some breathing room following a new investment, despite facing a difficult path to theaters due to the financial instability of its parent company. SBS Star Jul 2, 2026 2:44 PM

Director Shin Su-won Named First Female Dean of CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy Director Shin Su-won has been appointed as the new dean of the CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy, a premier educational program that has served as a bridge for discovering next-generation Asian filmmakers and building global networks. SBS Star Jul 2, 2026 2:40 PM

Private Jets and High-Speed Car Chases: Ahn Bo-hyun Returns in Spectacular Fashion with Flex X Cop 2 Teaser The Flex X Cop, who uses money and connections to take down criminals, is returning with an even grander scale. SBS Entertainment News Jul 2, 2026 2:32 PM

Did 'Marty Supreme' Have a Different Ending? Director Josh Safdie Reveals Alternative Idea * This article contains some spoilers for the film. Director Josh Safdie, who helmed the film 'Marty Supreme,' has opened up about the film's ending—which feels like both a comedy and a tragedy—and revealed that there was another idea in mind. SBS Entertainment News Jul 2, 2026 2:30 PM

Exclusive Interview (Part 2): Kim Gun-mo, "My 28-Year Tower Collapsed in a Week... Now I Want to Build a Path, Not a Tower" Returning with his new song "Where Am I Going?" after a 10-year hiatus, Kim Gun-mo still had much to say about music. SBS Entertainment News Jul 2, 2026 2:30 PM

Kim Gun-mo: "It Was the Guitar That Helped Me Endure Six Years When I Wanted to Quit Music" Singer Kim Gun-mo has returned after 10 years with his new song, Where Am I Heading. SBS Entertainment News Jul 2, 2026 2:30 PM

Film 'HOPE' Finds Relief Amid Parent Company's Financial Woes with New Investment The film HOPE, directed by Na Hong-jin and considered one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, is expected to find some breathing room following a new investment, despite facing a difficult path to release due to the financial instability of its parent company. SBS Entertainment News Jul 2, 2026 2:29 PM

Kings of Convenience to Headline Inaugural SJF at the Theater Concert Series This November Norwegian folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience, affectionately nicknamed “Pyeonriwang” by Korean fans, will be returning to Korea for a concert this November.Concert promoter Private Curve announced, "We are launching a new concert series titled SJF at the Theater at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts this November. SBS Star Jul 2, 2026 2:06 PM

Lee Ja-ram Bids Farewell to This Season of Seopyeonje: Only Two Performances Left Pansori singer and actor Lee Ja-ram, who has portrayed the character Song-hwa in the musical Seopyeonje for 16 years, is approaching the end of her run for this season, leaving fans feeling bittersweet.Lee recently shared her thoughts on the upcoming final performances through the official social media account for Seopyeonje, stating, "This is Lee Ja-ram, who plays Song-hwa in Seopyeonje. SBS Star Jul 2, 2026 2:04 PM

Jung Somin Departs for Okinawa for Photoshoot Actor Jung Somin is departing for Okinawa, Japan, through Incheon International … SBS Star Jul 2, 2026 1:22 PM