'Salmokji: Whispering Water' surpasses 2 million viewers ... First time in 8 years since 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum'

SOURCE: 공포영화 '살목지' 2백만 관객 돌파…'곤지암' 이후 8년 만에 쾌거

'Salmokji: Whispering Water' has surpassed a cumulative viewers of 2 million. This is the first time a horror film has achieved this milestone in 8 years, since 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.'

According to Korean Film Council on the 28th, 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' drew 41,902 viewers the previous day, maintaining its No.1 position at the box office.

Since its release on the 8th, the film has reached a total of 2,025,662 viewers. It surpassed the 2 million mark in just 20 days after its release.

This achievement makes 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' the highest-grossing horror film since the pandemic. It is also the first horror film to surpass 2 million viewers since 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum' in 2018, which recorded around 2.68 million viewers.

With midterm exams ending in late April, a large number of teenage and young adult viewers is expected to head to theaters. As 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' has gained strong word-of-mouth popularity among younger viewers, its box office success is expected to continue for the time being.

'Salmokji: Whispering Water' is a horror film about a production team that heads to a reservoir to re-shoot after an unidentified figure is captured on a street view map, only to encounter something lurking beneath the dark, deep water.

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Jeon Somi cast as the lead in a Hollywood film ... "I passed the audition"

SOURCE: 전소미, 할리우드 영화 주연 캐스팅…"오디션 보고 합격" [라스]

Singer Jeon Somi revealed that she has been cast in a Hollywood movie.

The next episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' airing on the 29th will be a special episode titled 'The ones who reunited, Naya Na! Together we rise!' featuring guests Lee Jonghyuk, Yoo Sun, Jeon Somi, and Lee Daehwi.

Jeon Somi first gained huge popularity after ranking No. 1 on 'Produce 101' in 2016 and debuting as the center and the youngest member of IOI. After the group's activities ended, she continued her success as a solo artist and enjoys her steady popularity.

Jeon Somi also talks about the ongoing reunion project celebrating IOI's 10th anniversary. With their group chat still active, she revealed behind-the-scenes stories and the atmosphere during preparations, showing their unchanged teamwork. In particular, she also drew attention by naming Chungha as the key figure leading the reunion.

In addition, Jeon Somi also revealed that the group has finished their labum jacket photoshoot and recording, and that they are now waiting for the official comeback release. She shared that she has been practicing 4 to 6 hours a day and admitted that reuniting with the members made her realize the difference in their physical stamina compared to 10 years ago.

Additionally, she also shared an episode from their past IOI days about their monthly dorm meetings. She recalled falling asleep during one meeting and getting scolded by Kim Sejeong, drawing laughter.

Known as a maximalist and fan of unique items, Jeon Somi also revealed her unusual stories, like buying 60 to 70 towels when she first started living alone. She also showed various items she collected from abroad. Furthermore, she also shared surprising behind-the-scenes story about appearing as a reenactment actress on 'Surprise' to promote her new song.

On top of that, Jeon Somi revealed that she was recently cast as the lead in a Hollywood film and has already completed filming. She explained that she personally auditioned for the role in the middle of her busy music show promotions. She passed the audition and eventually filmed the project in Thailand, marking a new challenge in her career.

The episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' featuring Jeon Somi will air on April 29 at 10.30 PM (KST).

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Jeon Somi reveals behind-the-scenes of IOI reunion: "Practicing 6 hours a day"

SOURCE: 전소미, 아이오아이 재결합 비하인드 밝힌다 "6시간씩 연습 중" (라스)

Jeon Somi is set to appear on 'Radio Star' to share various stories, ranging from behind-the-scenes of IOI's 10th anniversary reunion to the preparation process for their new song and memories from her time on 'Produce 101.'

The next episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' airing on the 29th will be a special episode titled 'The ones who reunited, Naya Na! Together we rise!' featuring guests Lee Jonghyuk, Yoo Sun, Jeon Somi, and Lee Daehwi.

Jeon Somi first gained huge popularity after ranking No. 1 on 'Produce 101' in 2016 and debuting as the center and the youngest member of IOI. After the group's activities ended, she continued her success as a solo artist and enjoys her steady popularity.

In this episode, Jeon Somi will personally talk about the ongoing reunion project to celebrate IOI's 10th debut anniversary. She revealed that the members' group chat is still very active and also shared insights into the preparation process and atmosphere.

In particular, she also raised fans' anticipations by sharing stories about Chungha, who has been mentioned as a key figure in actively leading this reunion.

In addition, Jeon Somi revealed that the album jacket photoshoot and recording have already been completed. She shared that she has been practicing consistently for 4 to 6 hours a day. She also admitted that reuniting with the members made her realize the difference in their physical stamina compared to 10 years ago.

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'10 million actor' Park Jihoon finally shares his thoughts: "I'm drawn to characters who adapt to unfamiliar environments"

SOURCE: '천만 배우' 박지훈, 끝내 속내 밝혔다…"낯선 환경에 적응하는 인물 흥미로워" ('취사병')

Singer and actor Park Jihoon opened up about the process of bringing Kang Sungjae's character to life in 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier.' Meanwhile, Park Jihoon recently achieved the '10-million actor' milestone through the film 'The King's Warden.'

Set to premiere on the 11th next month, the TVING original 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' is a military cooking fantasy drama that follows Private Kang Sungjae (played by Park Jihoon), who swaps his rifle for a kitchen knife and an anmo belt for an apron to become a legendary cook soldier.

Known as a military enthusiast, Park Jihoon personally shared behind-the-scenes stories about his role as the cook Kang Sungjae, ranging from why he chose this project to his preparation process for the role.

Regarding his decision to join this project, Park Jihoon said, "I've always wanted to wear a military uniform in a project at least once. I also wanted to take on a new challenge." He added, "I found it particularly interesting that Kang Sungjae is a character that adapts to an unfamiliar environment and builds his own place. His process of gaining trust within the unit and forming bonds with others through his amazing skills was also very appealing to me."

Park Jihoon shared that he put in an extra effort to portray Kang Sungjae's character convincingly. He said, "To realistically depict the unique role of a cook soldier, I took cooking lessons before filming. As I learned dishes one by one, my knife skills gradually improved as well."

Since the plote involves Kang Sungjae's character completing quests to level up his cooking skills, a different approach was needed. Regarding this, Park Jihoon explained, "I wanted to portray a character who gradually grows over time, using the 'Guardian,' the fictional character who delivers the quests. I imagined as if it really existed in front of me and paid a lot of attention, espexially on my eye movements and facial expressions."

As a for the nickname he hopes to gain through the drama, he chose 'Kkang Sungjae.' Park Jihoon said, "The character's nickname in the drama is Kkang Sungjae. For some reason, it made me feel good whenever I was called that. The word itself sounds quite cute, so I'd like to be called Kkang Sungjae."

Regarding the key points to watch, Park Jihoon shared, "It would be great if you could follow how Kkang Sungjae builds relationships with various characters and grows through them, as well as the chemistry that develops along the way. I also hope you take interest in the character's growth through the interesting 'Guardian' concept."

'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' will premiere on May 11 at 8.50 PM (KST) on TVING and tvN.

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"A sasaeng came right to my front door" ... Soyou moving out of her 'monthly rent of 1300 million KRW' home in Hannam-dong after 6 years

SOURCE: "사생팬이 집 앞까지"…소유, 6년 만에 '월세 1300만 원' 한남동 집 떠난다 [RE:뷰]

Singer Soyou honestly shared the reasons why she decided to leave the home she had lived in for six years.

On the 24th, a video showing Lee Changsub visiting a close friend's house to help with cleaning was posted on his official Youtube channel. The homeowner was Soyou, who said she had been postponing organizing her place due to her busy schedule. She revealed her residence in Hannam-dong, where she has lived for the past six years, and shared that she is preparing to move out.

The house is a luxury residence with a monthly rent of 13 million KRW. Soyou explained, "I lived here for six years with a full year's rent paid upfront." When Lee Changsub handed her beer as a housewarming gift, she joked, "I don't like increasing the amount of stuff I own," showing their close friendship chemistry.

Soyou confessed, "I originally planned to live here until I got married." However, she added that she changed her mind recently, "I think just dating is enough. I wonder if I really need to go as far as getting married," expressing her honest views on not getting married. She explained that since her marriage plans diappeared, there was less reason to maintain such an expensive home.

Soyou recalled, "This place is famous for its view overlooking the Ministry of National Defense and its strict security. Most residents here are foreign embassy staff. They are very selective here, even with celebrities. It felt strange at first, but I was satisfied living here because it was so well-managed."

However, despite the tight security, something unexpected occured. Soyou shared, "Recently, a Saseng came right up to my front door," and added, "I've been traumatized since then. So, I have no intention of revealing the location of my new home," drawing symphathy from viewers.

Soyou debuted in 2010 as a member of SISTAR and gained major popularity with hit songs like 'Alone' and 'Give It To Me.' After the group disbanded in 2017, she transitioned into a solo artist and became a strong digital chart performer with songs like 'Some' and 'I Miss You.'

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Cleared of prostitution allegations, Joo Haknyeon spotted attending THE BOYZ's concert ... First appearance since departure

SOURCE: '성매매 무혐의' 주학년, 더보이즈 콘서트 관람 포착…탈퇴 후 첫 등장

Joo Haknyeon, formerly of THE BOYZ, was spotted at the group's concert for the first time since his departure.

On the 26th, Joo Haknyeon posted a single picture on his social media account without any caption.

The picture showed the stage of THE BOYZ's concert 'Interjection,' held at KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The concert took place over three days, from the 24th to the 26th.

The picture appears to have been taken from the audience seats, showing the members performing on stage.

At the same time, eyewitness accounts spread across online communities and social media claiming that Joo Haknyeon attended the event. It was reported that he watched the performance quietly while covering his face with a hat.

Last May, Joo Haknyeon was embroiled in controversy after news of a private meeting with Japanese AV actress Kirara Asuka surfaced. His exclusive contract wit his agency was terminated and he left the group.

At the time, additional allegations of prostitution were raised, but Joo Haknyeon strongly denied them.

Regarding the case, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station decided not to forward the case to prosecutors, judging that there were insufficient grounds to start an investigation.

As Joo Haknyeon, who hadn't been active since the controversy, was spotted at the concert venue, interest is grouwing regarding his recent whereabouts and future plans.

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'Fall seven times, stand up eight' Ahn Hyoseop: "You never know where opportunities will come from" ... From being rejected by JYP Entertainment to 'K-pop Demon Hunters'

SOURCE: ‘7전8기’ 안효섭 “기회는 어디서 올지 몰라”…JYP 탈락에서 케데헌까지

Actor Ahn Hyoseop shared how he kept challenging himself despite repeated setbacks, such as failing to debut as an idol and his low appearance fees, before eventually finding his path as an actor.

In the video released on the Youtube channel 'Fairy Jaehyung' on the 26th, Ahn Hyoseop shared a life lesson that helped him rise again after continuous failures, "Everything is connected. All the effort and those processes were precious just as I believed they would be."

Having spent his school years in Canada, he dreamed of becoming an idol and spent several years training under JYP Entertainment, but his debut plans ultimately fell through. He recalled, "I thought I could manage singing somehow, but dancing was too difficult," and added, "For the first time, I cried during a phone call with my parents and said 'Dad, I'm sorry,' because he had sent me there believing in me."

He continued, "For about four or five years after my debut as an actor, I hated talking about this. It felt like a stain on my life. Looking back now, it was an incredibly precious and meaningful experience, but that's how I felt back then."

However, pursuing acting wasn't easy either. Ahn Hyoseop explained, "At first, my Korean pronunciation was awkward and my acting wasn't good. I even attended a voice acting academy to relearn everything from the basics."

He explained that the reason he appeared in four dramas in just one year wasn't because of his skill, but rather his low fee at the time. Ahn Hyoseop shared, "My fee was cheap back then. My first fee was 500,000 KRW per episode. It barely covered labor costs, but I felt more grateful than anything else at the time."

Regarding his involvement in 'K-pop Demon Hunters,' which sparked a global K-pop craze, he said, "Director Maggie Kang said she held so many auditions for the voice actors. She apparently auditioned a lot of people for Jinwoo's role and was feeling stuck. But she happened to watch 'Business Proposal' and liked what she saw there."

He added, "Honestly, I didn't expect 'K-pop Demon Hunters' to become this successful. I thought it would be fun, of course. It made me realize I should stay humble and keep working hard in everything I do. I truly felt that you never know where opportunities might come from," sharing the lesson he learned after so many setbacks.

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