Ryo Narita expressed a playful jealousy towards his actor friend Kento Sakaguchi. Today (18th) afternoon, an interview was held at Megabox COEX in Seoul with Kwon Eunbi from IZ*ONE, Ryo Narita, and Ryohei Otani, who star in the movie "Just Dropped My Smartphone - Final Chapter - Final Hacking Game." This film depicts the final confrontation between genius hacker and murderer Urano, who plans a large-scale cyber-terrorism, and detective Kagaya, who tries to stop him. It is a disaster horror masterpiece directed by Hideo Nakata, a master of Japanese horror, and is an official entry for the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN). Ryo Narita, who played a genius black hacker serial killer in the previous film and won the New Actor Award at the 42nd Japan Academy Awards, reunites with stars who shone in the series, including Yudai Chiba, who plays his rival detective Kagaya, as well as Arata Iura, Kei Tanaka, Mai Shiraishi, and Taizo Harada. In particular, Kwon Eunbi, known as the "Summer Queen" for her multifaceted activities as a solo singer, variety show star, DJ, and musical performer, makes her acting debut as the mysterious agent Sumin. Recently, with an increase in overseas actors appearing in Korean works, Kento Sakaguchi has showcased a poignant romance drama with actress Lee Se-young through Coupang Play's "What Comes After Love." Taiwanese actor Greg Han has appeared as the assassin Mr. Smile in Disney+ and U+ Mobile TV's "NO WAY OUT: The Roulette." In response, Ryo Narita said, "When I came to Korea, I saw Kento Sakaguchi's posters everywhere and thought, 'I don't like this' (laughs). I feel a bit jealous." He added, "The previous comment was a joke, and since we both come from the same model team magazine in Japan, we are very close. I was very happy to hear he would be appearing in a Korean work. When I discovered that, I took a lot of pictures." He also mentioned, "As Japanese actors are increasingly working in Korea and Korean actors in Japan, I sometimes work in Korea for commercials. The filming cultures of both countries are really different, so I want to do my best in the works." "Just Dropped My Smartphone - Final Chapter - Final Hacking Game" will be released in Japan on November 1 and is scheduled to be released in Korea in the first half of next year.
On the afternoon of the 4th, the 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week kicked off at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, featuring a photo wall event with stars including WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon, former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae Yeon, and others. They also attended the press conference for the short drama 'Love's Coding Rules.'
Actors Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju, who is from IZ*ONE, returned to Korea via Gimpo International Airport after the Japan premiere of the movie 'Listen to Your Voice.' Kim Min Ju expressed her feelings about returning to Japan since IZ*ONE's activities, thanking fans for their support.
On the morning of the 30th, Yena, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed for China via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She expressed her excitement about collaborating with Japanese manga artist Arina Tanemura, feeling it held great significance. Additionally, BLACKPINK's Lisa shared a commemorative photo with Kentaro Sakaguchi and Jung Hae-in, delighting fans with their friendship.
The film 'Hear Me' premiered in Japan, featuring stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju. They discussed their experiences learning sign language and their characters, while interacting warmly with fans. The film will be released nationwide on September 26, 2024, and follows a young man who falls for a girl in a swimming group for the hearing impaired.
The Japan premiere of 'Hear Me: Our Summer' took place with stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju expressing gratitude to fans. They shared their experiences and excitement about the film, which explores themes of first love and communication through sign language. The film releases nationwide on September 26.
The film 'Hear Me' has premiered in Japan, featuring stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju. They shared behind-the-scenes stories and experiences with fans during the Japan premiere. The film, directed by Cho Sung Ho, tells the story of Yong Jun, who falls for Yorum, a sign language user, while helping at his parents' bento shop.
The MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play merges reality and virtual worlds, featuring over 20 K-POP and virtual idol artists. Scheduled for October 18-19, it promises a unique experience with top acts like NMIXX, RIIZE, and PLAVE, marking a new chapter in K-POP culture. Tickets go on sale in September.
On the afternoon of the 21st, Kim Go-eun and Jo Yu-ri from IZ*ONE attended the opening event for the fashion brand 'Mardi Mercredi' in Gangnam, Seoul. Additionally, Kim Go-eun stars in Netflix's 'Eun-jung and Sang-young,' set to release on September 12, with a trailer and poster already unveiled. Jo Yu-ri praised Im Si-wan's acting in 'Squid Game 3' but criticized men like Myung-gi.
On the morning of the 16th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed for Taiwan via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She will also appear in bold outfits at WATERBOMB and perform on stage with Lee Si-an, generating buzz. Additionally, she is confirmed to perform at WATERBOMB BALI 2025.
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