In the movie "I Just Dropped My Smartphone - Final Chapter - Final Hacking Game," Ryo Narita, who starred, revealed that he wants to co-star with Song Seok. Recently, at the Seoul Megabox COEX, an interview was held with Ryo Narita, Kwon Eunbi from IZ*ONE, and Ryohei Otani, who appeared in the movie "I Just Dropped My Smartphone - Final Chapter - Final Hacking Game" (Director: Hideo Nakata). The film depicts the final confrontation between two fated rivals: Urano (Ryo Narita), a genius hacker and murderer planning a large-scale cyber-terror, and Detective Kagaya, who tries to stop him. The film was officially invited to the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) and is directed by Hideo Nakata, a master of Japanese horror. The series recorded a hit with over 1.9 billion yen in box office revenue when it was released in Japan in 2018. The second film, "I Just Dropped My Smartphone: The Captured Murderer," released in 2020, also recorded over 1.1 billion yen in box office revenue despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing theater closures. The series has gained global attention, being remade in Korea with a Netflix film starring Jung Woo-hee and Im Si-wan, and a Chinese remake is also in preparation. Ryo Narita expressed his happiness that a film that has been remade in Korea is being released as the final chapter, saying, "I want to return to Japan with enthusiasm." He mentioned watching the Netflix film starring Im Si-wan and Jung Woo-hee, saying, "I watched it on the day it was released in Japan. I thought it had a different kind of fun. I’m glad that the Japanese version is also becoming known through that work. I think the Korean version is a high-quality work." He often watches Korean works and humorously noted, "I can't say exactly when I started or stopped watching them. I think Korean dramas are much more intense than Japanese ones. For example, in the drama 'Penthouse,' there are scenes where things are thrown off the table (laughs)." When asked which Korean actors or directors he would like to co-star with, he replied, "I like and welcome everyone. Among them, I was impressed by Song Seok's recent drama. I also watched 'My Liberation Notes' with Kim Ji-won and 'The Murderer's Paradox' on Netflix." "I Just Dropped My Smartphone - Final Chapter - Final Hacking Game" is currently being screened in Japan and will be released in Korea in the first half of next year.
The MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play will be hosted by Kang Seung-yoon, Mimi, Jungwoo, and Jani on October 18-19. The festival will feature performances from various artists, including &TEAM, NMIXX, and IZ*ONE's Choi Yena. Tickets go on sale on October 11 via the Coupang Play app.
On the afternoon of the 6th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed from Incheon International Airport to Indonesia for WATERBOMB BALI 2025, which will take place on September 6 and 7 in Bali. Notably, Kwon Eunbi and MONSTA X's I.M were absent from the recent WATERBOMB Busan event.
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.
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