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Kim Tae-hee Attacked by Armed Robbers During Photoshoot in South Africa
Renowned South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee recently endured a harrowing experience during a photoshoot in South Africa. The incident came to light when esteemed makeup artist Jung Saem Mool recounted the ordeal on a television program.
While in South Africa for a high-profile photoshoot, Kim Tae-hee and her team were invited to a dinner hosted by the local Korean community.
The gathering, initially filled with warmth and hospitality, took a terrifying turn when a group of armed robbers stormed the venue. Jung Saem Mool recalled, “Suddenly, people started screaming. A gang of robbers had entered with guns.”
The assailants confiscated all valuable items, resulting in personal losses exceeding 20 million KRW (approximately $14,000 USD) for Jung Saem Mool.
The robbers also seized the photographer’s equipment. The victims, including children, were forced into a small bathroom, but fortunately, no physical injuries were reported.
Despite the traumatic event, Kim Tae-hee displayed remarkable professionalism by continuing with the photoshoot as planned. However, she decided to cut her trip short, canceling a planned vacation to return home earlier than expected.
This incident, which occurred in January 2005, was so severe that it was covered on the 9 o’clock news in South Korea.
K-pop girl group IVE is officially making their return to the music scene, and fans are already excited. The group has announced that their fourth extended play, titled IVE SECRET, will drop on August 25.
The announcement came with a set of teaser images. The word “XOXZ” was featured across the visuals, alongside surreal objects like flying pigs, paper cranes, a perfume bottle, and an old-school phone. Every member was pictured in a unique setup, and the vibe was mysterious.
This comeback marks IVE’s return after several months away from the spotlight. Their last release earlier this year, IVE EMPATHY, was a huge success both in Korea and internationally. Since then, the group has performed at major global festivals and continued to grow their fanbase across continents.
Popular actress Han So Hee and legendary actor Choi Min Sik have officially been confirmed as the leads in the upcoming Korean remake of The Intern, a heartfelt comedy-drama originally made in Hollywood. Filming is set to begin in September 2025.
In this remake, Han So Hee will play a driven young CEO. It is a role inspired by Anne Hathaway’s character in the original movie. As for Choi Min Sik, he will take on the role of her senior intern, originally played by Robert De Niro. The story focuses on their unexpected friendship as they learn from each other and grow in different ways, both personally and professionally.
The film will be directed by Kim Do Young, the mind behind Kim Ji Young, Born 1982. Her experience with emotionally rich and socially thoughtful films is expected to bring a new level of depth to this adaptation.
Nigerian singer Magixx has voiced his concerns about the rising influence of streaming farms, claiming they’re one of the main reasons new talents struggle to shine in today’s music scene.
According to him, most of the top positions on streaming charts, especially platforms like Apple Music, are no longer earned organically. He believes they’re being “bought,” which leaves little room for fresh artists to break through.
Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote, “Just so y’all know, the reason why we don’t have enough breakout artists these days is because almost every spot on Apple Music is bought!”
The topic of streaming manipulation has been a hot one in the industry for a while now. Accusations of artists using bots or artificial systems to boost song streams have surfaced repeatedly, even though many insiders still deny that streaming farms exist.
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