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"Don't Give Up, Keep Acting": Director Hong Jong-chan and Kim Mu-yeol Offer Heartfelt Support to Rising Stars of 'True Education' The rising stars of the Netflix original series 'True Education' gathered for a special occasion, where they were moved by the heartfelt advice from director Hong Jong-chan and senior actor Kim Mu-yeol. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:32 AM

'2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' Final Lineup Announced: Pi Cheol-in, BIBI, and Choi Ye-na Join, Total of 27 Acts Confirmed The '2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' has finally completed its star-studded final lineup. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:32 AM

Seo Jang-hoon Returns as Court General in 'Hot-Blooded Basketball Team 2': Aiming for National Championship The new challenge of Seo Jang-hoon, the general on the court, toward a national championship has officially begun. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

"I Will Long Remember Kang Bang-geul's Courage and Resilience"... Lee Joo-myung Shares Touching Farewell to 'New Employee Chairman Kang' Actor Lee Joo-myung has left a lasting impression on viewers, successfully crafting another brilliant career-defining character in the drama "New Employee Chairman Kang." Lee played the role of Kang Bang-geul, the bold youngest daughter of Choi Sung Group, in the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama "New Employee Chairman Kang," which concluded on July 5. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

"Did You Confirm They Are Dead?"... Joo Sang-wook's Chilling Madness Behind a Gentle Smile in 'General Manager Kim' Actor Joo Sang-wook of 'General Manager Kim' has unleashed a chilling madness hidden behind a gentle face. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

Singer Harim, Family of 5·18 Victim, Criticizes 'Funeral Wreath' Culture at Paichai High School: "Flowers Are Not for Attacking" Singer Harim, who previously shared his family history of his uncle suffering lifelong trauma after being assaulted by soldiers during the May 18 Democratization Movement, has criticized the recent trend of sending funeral wreaths amid political conflicts, stating, "Flowers are not meant to be used as weapons." On July 6, Harim posted a message on his social media titled "Vile Acts Done with Flowers," writing, "At some point, a bizarre culture emerged where funeral wreaths are used for political attacks. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

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"I'm Going to Sokcho to Die"... 80-Year-Old Senior Rescued Safely Here is a heartwarming story related to a missing person alert. Last month, an 85-year-old senior with dementia living in Daejeon went missing after leaving home. SBS Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

How Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung Imagined Aliens for Their Roles in 'HOPE' Actors Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung shared their experience of acting while imagining their counterparts, a first in their respective careers, for the film 'HOPE'. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

Director Na Hong-jin on 'HOPE': "I Felt Whatever I Showed Would Become a Scene in the Audience's Imagination... A Film with Completeness" Director Na Hong-jin, who has returned with the film 'HOPE', addressed the film, which is filled with question marks, stating, "For me, I wrote the screenplay thinking it was a film that possessed completeness." Attending the press preview held at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of July 6, Director Na spoke about the existence of aliens, which appear as a massive symbol and metaphor, saying, "I created the screenplay thinking that the aliens were an element that could be substituted with various situations." He continued, "As you have seen the film today, you can make your own guesses, right? About what they will do. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM

Director Na Hong-jin on 'HOPE': "Fassbender and Vikander Took Turns on Set to Care for Their Child" Director Na Hong-jin, who helmed the film HOPE, expressed his high satisfaction with working alongside the married couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. SBS Entertainment News Jul 7, 2026 8:31 AM