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Korean Box Office Recovers to 94.2% of Pre-Pandemic Revenue on Local Film Boom Fueled by the box office success of hit Korean films like "The King's Warden" and "COLONY," South Korea's box office revenue has recovered to 94.2% of pre-pandemic levels.According to the Korean Film Council on the 29th, total theater sales for the first half of 2026 reached 579 billion KRW, with 57.05 million moviegoers, marking increases of 41.9% and 34.2% , respectively, compared to the same period last year.Korean films drove the box office boom this year. SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 5:54 PM

Hit SBS Series 'Agent Kim Reactivated' Outpaces 'Reborn Rich' and 'The Glory' in Historic Finale The 2026 smash-hit SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Agent Kim Reactivated" wrapped up its spectacular run by shattering records across the board.According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of "Agent Kim Reactivated" broadcast on the 25th recorded viewership ratings of 23.0% nationwide and 23.4% in the metropolitan area. SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 5:26 PM

Hwang Jung-min to Attend 'HOPE' Stage Greetings as Planned Despite Personal Controversy Actor Hwang Jung-min will proceed with the stage greeting for the movie "HOPE" as scheduled on the 29th, despite personal controversies.On the afternoon of the 29th, Hwang Jung-min's agency, SEM Company, stated, "He will attend today's stage greeting for the movie 'HOPE' without any changes." Hwang Jung-min plans to hold stage greetings at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall, Megabox COEX, and other locations alongside director Na Hong-jin, and actors Zo In-sung, Jung Hoyeon, and Um Moon-suk.Previously, expository posts were sequentially uploaded to social media claiming Hwang's affair and releasing recorded files and conversation contents presumed to be shared with person A, raising controversy.Regarding this, SEM Company explained, "The author of the malicious posts regarding Hwang Jung-min is a stalking crime suspect who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min. SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 4:59 PM

Kim Soo-hyun Cleared of Child Welfare Act Violations: "Both AI Recording and KakaoTalk Were Forged" Actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations regarding violations of the C… SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 4:28 PM

Pengsoo Promises Han River Busking for #1 with New Song on 'WENDY's Young Street' Popular creator Pengsoo appeared on a radio show to unveil a new song and made a bold promise for first place.On the broadcast of SBS Power FM "WENDY's Young Street" on the 28th, Pengsoo appeared as a guest, revealing the behind-the-scenes story of the new song and performing its first live stage.Pengsoo kicked off the show in a lively atmosphere by singing "Red Flavor" by Red Velvet on the spot with Host WENDY. SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 3:58 PM

Kim Soo-hyun Cleared of Child Welfare Act Allegations..."AI Recordings and KakaoTalk Chats Were Fabricated" Actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations related to violations of the Child Welfare Act concerning the late Kim Sae-ron. SBS Entertainment News Jul 29, 2026 3:50 PM

Hwang Jung-min's Agency Files Criminal Complaint Against Stalker Who Has Been Writing Malicious Posts Actor Hwang Jung-min's side has released a statement regarding recently circ… SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 3:38 PM

BTS Declines to Submit for U.S. Grammy Awards: "Hoping Music Is Not Divided by Region or Language" BTS has closed the door on the Grammy Awards, one of the world's premier music ceremonies. SBS Entertainment News Jul 29, 2026 3:19 PM

Hwang Jung-min’s Agency Files Criminal Complaint Against Author of False Posts Over Stalking Actor Hwang Jung-min's agency has released an official statement regarding recently circulated online posts. SBS Entertainment News Jul 29, 2026 3:19 PM

BTS Rejects Grammy Awards Submission, Stating, "Music Should Not Be Divided by Region or Language" BTS has closed the door on the Grammy Awards by themselves. Amid the trend of confining K-pop within the framework of Asia at a world-renowned music awards ceremony, they chose the card of non-submission instead of silence.On the 29th, the seven members posted on their respective social media accounts, "We have decided not to submit our work to the Grammys this year." They continued, "We hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language. SBS Star Jul 29, 2026 3:17 PM