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From 'Hak-ssi' to 'Manager Kim': Choi Dae-hoon, the 'Box Office Cheat Key' of K-Dramas Actor Choi Dae-hoon is on an unstoppable rise. Having achieved massive success with every project he has appeared in recently, he is now taking the global market by storm with the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim." In the currently airing SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim" (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun), Choi plays the role of Seong Han-soo, a well-rounded character equipped with sharp intelligence, overwhelming physical prowess, and flashy martial arts skills. SBS Entertainment News Jul 9, 2026 5:23 PM

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Projected to Earn 347.5 Billion Won in North American Opening Weekend; What About Korea? 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which is set to premiere in North America, is expected to be a massive box office hit. SBS Entertainment News Jul 9, 2026 5:23 PM

Labor Unions Protest Proposal to Pay Bonuses in Local Gift Certificates The labor sector voiced strong opposition today after a ruling party lawmaker proposed a bill that would allow companies to pay bonuses and other incentives in the form of local gift certificates. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:21 PM

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"I'll Pay Only 25% With My Own Money"... Who Covers the Rest for Homebuyers in Their 20s? It has been revealed that people in their 20s and 30s purchasing homes in Seoul are increasingly relying on external funds, such as gifts from parents, rather than money they have saved themselves. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:21 PM

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Subtitles: "Supplementary Investigation? Just Tell the Media"... Is This the Alternative to Prevent Another 'Jang Yoon-gi Case'? A proposal by a politician regarding the difficulties in checking police investigations following the abolition of the prosecution's authority to request supplementary investigations is sparking controversy. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:17 PM

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Heavy Rain in Central Regions, Heatwave Expected Starting This Weekend Heavy downpours hit Seoul today, July 9, leading to a temporary heavy rain warning. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:17 PM

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U.S. Strikes Iran for Second Day; Iran Retaliates Against Neighboring Countries The U.S. military has continued its airstrikes against Iran for the second consecutive day. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:15 PM

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Democratic Party Proposes Bill to Abolish Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Authority; People Power Party Protests The Democratic Party of Korea proposed an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act today , with the core provision being the abolition of the prosecution's authority to conduct supplementary investigations. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:14 PM

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Heavy Rain Hits Southern Gyeonggi Province: Retaining Wall Collapses and Underpass Floods Heavy rainfall in the southern Gyeonggi region is causing a series of facility damages. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:13 PM

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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Receives Final 7-Year Prison Sentence for Obstructing Arrest, 583 Days After Martial Law Declaration A final ruling has been delivered regarding the charges against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, including the obstruction of the execution of an arrest warrant. SBS Jul 9, 2026 5:12 PM