Star Today reporters are always busy. They move around like idol stars, going to Gangnam, Sangam-dong, and Samcheong-dong in a single day. Eating triangle kimbap for meals is a daily routine. At entertainment issue sites, official events, and interview locations, Star Today reporters share behind-the-scenes stories from the past week that couldn't be included in their articles.
# "Are you short on fabric?"…Kai's Burning Sexy Beauty After Discharge
Kai, who released his solo album 'Wait On Me', showcased a passionate performance wearing a crop top at the showcase, revealing his belly button charm. His well-defined chocolate abs caught everyone's attention as they were revealed according to his movements. In response to MC Suho's joking question, "Why is there so much exposure?" and "Did you want to do this?", Kai quipped back, "Are you saying the company forced me to do it?" He mentioned his title as the 'Icon of Crop Tops' and expressed his delight, saying, "It's great that you think of me that way." He also shared a story about D.O. provoking him by asking, "Why are you short on fabric?" and concluded, "I thought I should show a look that isn't short on fabric next time," hinting at a bittersweet farewell to the crop top.
# Clumsy Newlywed Kim Jong-min, a Reliable 'Manly Man' to His 11-Year-Younger Wife
Last weekend, Kim Jong-min's wedding took place at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Only photo and video reporters were invited for the press conference. As the 46-year-old representative bachelor of the entertainment industry was getting married, the celebratory atmosphere was exceptional. There was a lot of attention paid to floral decorations and photo walls. The clumsy newlywed Kim Jong-min was also flustered when asked about his wedding feelings. However, he clearly expressed his affection in a message to his 11-year-younger wife, Hiyung. The audience reacted positively, saying he showed a reliable husband figure who could protect a family while cheering with a "three cheers!" He said, "I hope you can trust me completely and be together. I know I have many shortcomings, but I hope we can live understanding each other generously. I love you!"
# Ma Dong-seok's Eyes Envying Even His 'Friend' Kwak Kyung-taek… No Wonder He's Called 'Nuclear Fist'
As the film industry suffers from the personal life risks of leading actors, producer Ma Dong-seok's 'casting philosophy' shines anew. If Ma Dong-seok's strength as an actor is his fists, his weapon as a producer is his 'eyes'. Director Kwak Kyung-taek, a veteran in Chungmuro, expressed envy publicly and even asked him privately for the reason. Ultimately, Ma Dong-seok revealed it himself. Although the interview was for his new work 'Holy Night: Dark Hero', the mention of the 'Crime City' series, a triple ten million movie he created with his 'Ma Dong-seok pick', came up, and Seo Hyun was noted for her surprising casting in this work. Naturally, the conversation expanded to his unique 'eyes'. His casting philosophy was clear and straightforward: character over skill! The conclusion was that "a good person creates good works." This was a model answer compared to the Chungmuro elders who emphasized the 'artistic realm' while nominating Yoo Ah-in, who recently received a 'drug sentence', for the 'Best Male Actor' award. This is why he, once disregarded as an 'outsider', quickly became mainstream and is now called a 'hero'.
# "Did Ha Jin have day drinks?"
During the production report for the movie 'Soju War', which was proceeding in a calm atmosphere, suddenly, Jeon In-kwon's 'Always Like a Movie' rang out. The person who created a moment like a scene from a movie was none other than Yoo Hae-jin. When Lee Je-hoon said, "The motto is that the company is life, but it seems that for Yoo Hae-jin, the movie is life," and stated, "Yoo Hae-jin = Movie," Yoo Hae-jin immediately responded by singing. Lee Je-hoon harmonized, and Son Hyun-joo joked, "(I thought) Yoo Hae-jin had day drinks."
# Finished in 5 Minutes…Kim Ho-joong's Final Sentencing Day
Kim Ho-joong, who was facing charges of drunk driving, was ultimately sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison. The courtroom for the sentencing was small. Kim Ho-joong appeared in a sky-blue prison uniform. He did not wear glasses or a mask. He listened to the verdict with a stiff expression, bowing his head. The trial concluded swiftly in 5 minutes. There were only 21 general audience members, excluding 6 reporters. Right after the sentencing, the sighs of fans passing by the reporters could be heard. Most of those who applied for general admission were fans. As the singer they had been supporting received a confirmed prison sentence, unfortunate sighs were heard.
# If That's the Case, Why Did You Even Do the Interview?
An interview was conducted with a certain boy idol group ahead of their comeback. Ten reporters struggled for an hour to elicit responses, but the reaction was that "it was really not easy." Setting aside the responses that did not grasp the intent of the questions, the overall lack of enthusiasm led to the question, "If that's the case, why did they even agree to the interview?" The only member who answered passionately felt embarrassed as he continued to be the only one responding, and the expressions of the promotional team staff watching turned dark. Their politeness was genuinely bright... but we met to do an interview, right?
