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'The Phantom of the Opera' Reveals 40th Anniversary Cast, Featuring Park Kang-hyun as the New Phantom The musical "The Phantom of the Opera," which is celebrating its global 40th anniversary (presented by Clip Service, produced by S&Co), has revealed all 41 cast members who will lead the special season.Choi Jae-rim and Jeon Dong-seok, who received favorable reviews in the 2023 production, will put the mask back on as the Phantom, and Park Kang-hyun will join the new season as a new Phantom. SBS Star Sep 21, 2026 4:21 PM

Charlotte Gainsbourg to Attend Busan International Film Festival for Special Talk with Jung Eun-chae French actor and musician Charlotte Gainsbourg will attend the 31st Busan Intern… SBS Star Sep 21, 2026 4:05 PM

Jung Eun-chae Wraps Up 'Flex X Cop 2' with Record-High Ratings, Proving Her Status as a Trusted Actor Actor Jung Eun-chae successfully wrapped up "Flex X Cop 2," achieving a continuous string of hit projects throughout the year 2026.SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2," starring Jung Eun-chae, came to a grand finale on the 19th by breaking its own highest viewership ratings in the final episode. SBS Star Sep 21, 2026 3:50 PM

Director Lee Chang-dong Opens Up About Themes of 'Possible Love' and 8-Year Return Director Lee Chang-dong has shared the message behind "Possible Love," his first new film in eight years.Attending the press and distribution screening for the film "Possible Love" held at Yongsan CGV in Seoul on the afternoon of the 21st, Director Lee responded thoughtfully when asked about the message he wanted to convey through the movie, saying, "It is difficult to sum up what I wanted to say in just a couple of words. SBS Star Sep 21, 2026 3:36 PM

Actor Kim Nam-gil Makes a Stellar Festival Debut As a 'Rookie Singer' Actor Kim Nam-gil captivated audiences by taking the stage as a rookie singer at… SBS Star Sep 21, 2026 3:19 PM

Sean's World Marathon Journey to Be Released in Documentary Film, Narrated by PARK BOGUM A film capturing the most passionate and intense year of Sean, the entertainment industry's representative runner, is set to be released."Shall We Run" (directed by Kim Tae-hwan and Jang Jae-ha / distributed by Megabox and Filmmaker Gram) is a work that closely records Sean's journey as he completed the World Marathon Majors throughout 2025, facing his own limits.Sean ran a total of 295.365 kilometers across the World Marathon Majors, starting in Tokyo and continuing through Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. SBS Star Sep 21, 2026 2:58 PM

"The Same Shock as Seeing Jung Seung-hwan 10 Years Ago": Producers Share Unwavering Confidence in 'The Ballad of Us 2' The deep emotions of ballads, which have long anchored Korean popular music, and the raw, moving moments delivered by young, undiscovered gems are returning to living rooms once again this autumn. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:56 PM

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon Wins Over Public with 'I'll Quit My Job'… Sweeps Music Charts and Social Media Group I-DLE member Soyeon has wrapped up her promotional activities, dominating various music charts with her delightful and relatable solo track "I'll Quit My Job ." Soyeon released her first solo full-length album, "Awesome Life," on September 7 and carried out diverse promotional activities for two weeks with the title track. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:29 PM

'Duriland' Actor Im Chae-moo Announces Plans for Broadcast and Content Activities Actor and Duriland children's theme park CEO Im Chae-moo has signed an exclusive contract with PRO 316 Entertainment, signaling an expansion of his activities into broadcasting, content production, and social contribution. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:28 PM

'The Phantom of the Opera' Reveals Full Cast for 40th Anniversary, With Park Kang-hyun Joining as New Phantom The musical "The Phantom of the Opera," which is celebrating its global 40th anniversary (presented by Clip Service, produced by S&CO), has revealed all 41 cast members who will lead the special season. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:28 PM