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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Girlfriend Is the Man confirms release date via new poster: ASTRO's Sanha, OH MY GIRL's Arin get entangled in gender-swap
Romantic comedies have always been a K-drama staple, but an upcoming series is shaking things up with an unconventional storyline. My Girlfriend Is the Man!, based on a popular webtoon, will premiere on July 23 at 9:50 p.m. KST. The drama is set to replace The First Night with the Duke, a fantasy rom-com led by Seohyun and Taecyeon. On June 27, KBS unveiled both the broadcast date and the official poster for the series, igniting buzz across social media. The poster teases the drama's central twist in an instantly memorable way. Park Yoon Jae, played by ASTRO 's Sanha, is caught in a tight embrace between two versions of his girlfriend: one female, one male. His shocked, wide-eyed expression promises a rollercoaster of surprises to come. The plot The story follows Park Yoon Jae, a university student majoring in astronomy. He's head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun. Their sweet romance, however, takes a bizarre and life-altering turn when Ji Eun undergoes a sudden transformation. Due to a rare genetic trait in her family, she unexpectedly transforms into a man and begins living under a new identity: Kim Ji Hoon. Played by OH MY GIRL's Arin, Kim Ji Eun is introduced as bubbly, affectionate, and warmhearted. But her world is flipped upside down when she wakes up one morning in a completely different body. Stepping in as her male persona, Yoo Jung Hoo takes on the role of Kim Ji Hoon. For Yoon Jae, nothing makes sense anymore. He still recognizes the same gestures, habits, and emotions, but now directed at him from someone who looks completely different. Chuu joins the mix as love rival The situation becomes even more tangled with the arrival of Kang Min Joo, a confident and outgoing student played by Chuu. Min Joo finds herself irresistibly drawn to the new student, Kim Ji Hoon, unaware that he's actually Ji Eun in a new body. Her growing affection for Ji Hoon sets off a complicated love square, filled with comedic misunderstandings and emotional dilemmas. My Girlfriend Is the Man! is packed with humor, romantic tension, and absurd moments. But the heart of the series lies in its commentary on love, identity, and acceptance. How far does attraction go when appearances change? Can emotional connection survive a complete physical transformation? These are the questions the show dares to explore, all within a playful yet heartfelt narrative.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia's new E-sports centre to open in 2026, says Adam Adli
A new e-sports centre under the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is on track to begin operations in 2026, Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim announced today. Speaking after the closing ceremony of the ASEAN Youth E-Sports Championship (AEYSC) 2025 in Puchong, Adam Adli said tender processes are underway, with further details expected by September. 'This e-sports centre is not limited to just one component but can also function as a multipurpose hall. We aim to maximise resource utilisation,' he told reporters. The facility, located at KL Sports City in Bukit Jalil, was confirmed in December by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh as a repurposed venue instead of a new stadium. Adam Adli also praised the success of AEYSC 2025, organised by the Malaysian Electronic Sports Federation (MESF), which brought together regional players and stakeholders. Despite featuring only *eFootball Mobile*, he expressed hope for future expansion. Indonesia dominated the tournament, securing all three gold medals in men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles. Malaysia claimed two silvers, while Thailand and Myanmar won one silver and three bronzes combined.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
E-Sports Centre Expected To Be Operational Next Year
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- An e-sports centre developed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is scheduled to commence operation next year. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Adam Adli Abdul Halim said details on the operation of the e-sports centre are expected to be announced in September. "It is currently still in the process of issuing tender and so on, we do expect it to be used in 2026. bootstrap slideshow "This e-sports centre is not limited to just one component but can also be used as a multipurpose hall. We want to ensure that the resources we have are used optimally,' he said. He told reporters after the closing ceremony of the ASEAN Youth E-Sports Championship (AEYSC) 2025 near Puchong, today. Also present were Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh, KBS secretary-general Dr K. Nagulendran and Malaysian Electronic Sports Federation (MESF) Muhammad Naim Al Amin Saharudin. In December, Hannah announced that no new stadium would be built, but instead one of the facilities at KL Sports City, Bukit Jalil, here, would be turned into an e-sports centre. Meanwhile, Adam said his ministry was satisfied with the organisation of the AEYSC 2025 by MESF which had successfully gathered players and e-sports stakeholders from Southeast Asia. Although only one game was offered, namely eFootball Mobile, Adam Adli hoped that the organisation of the tournament could be the starting point for a bigger competition organised by other ASEAN countries in the future.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
E-sports hub in KL Sports City expected to open in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: An e-sports centre developed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is scheduled to commence operation next year. Youth and Sports deputy minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said details on the operation of the e-sports centre are expected to be announced in September. "It is currently still in the process of issuing tender and so on; we do expect it to be used in 2026. "This e-sports centre is not limited to just one component but can also be used as a multi-purpose hall. We want to ensure that the resources we have are used optimally," he said. He told reporters after the closing ceremony of the Asean Youth E-Sports Championship (AEYSC) 2025 near Puchong today. Also present were Youth and Sports minister Hannah Yeoh, KBS secretary-general Dr K. Nagulendran, and Malaysian Electronic Sports Federation (MESF) president Muhammad Naim Al Amin Saharudin. In December, Hannah announced that no new stadium would be built; instead, one of the facilities at KL Sports City, Bukit Jalil, here, would be converted into an e-sports centre. Meanwhile, Adam said his ministry was satisfied with the organisation of the AEYSC 2025 by MESF, which had successfully gathered players and e-sports stakeholders from Southeast Asia. Although only one game was offered, namely eFootball Mobile, Adam Adli hoped that the organisation of the tournament could be the starting point for a bigger competition organised by other Asean countries in the future. Meanwhile, the Indonesian team emerged as the overall champion of the AEYSC 2025 by sweeping all three gold medals on offer, namely the men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles. Malaysia took home two silvers, followed by Thailand with one silver and two bronze medals, while Myanmar won one bronze.– BERNAMA
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
BTS' Suga hit with TV ban petition over ‘dangerous influence' after DUI case
BTS member Suga, post returning from military service, penned a long note apologising to fans—again—for the disappointment caused by his DUI controversy last year. However, despite this, on June 24, YTN News reported that the rapper was hit with a petition calling for his TV ban, specifically targeting appearances on the KBS network, known for blacklisting celebrities considered a bad influence on youth. This comes just a day after reports of the rapper's massive 5 billion won donation for the development of a special autism centre. Suga was found by police lying next to his electric scooter, with a blood alcohol level reportedly at 0.227%, almost three times South Korea's legal limit of 0.08%. His license could've been revoked, but the court instead ordered him to pay a fine of 15 million KRW (around $11,000). That didn't sit well with a section of the Korean public, who argued he should be held to the same standard as anyone else. Also read: BTS' Suga mobilises global ARMY to raise over 200 million won in 24 hours with one quiet, heartfelt gesture Suga was discharged from military service on June 21, and just a day later, a petition on the KBS Viewers' Petition Board (the official channel where Korean viewers raise complaints or suggestions to the broadcaster) went viral. The complaint was titled 'Request for Appearance Sanctions Regarding SUGA's DUI Fine.' The petitioner argued that drunk driving is a serious crime, and a public figure as big as Suga, with massive youth influence, should be held accountable. The concern is that letting him appear on TV right after his return and comeback talk sends the wrong message. They said it risks making drunk driving seem like an ignorant mistake, which it's not, especially in South Korea. 'Drunk driving is a serious crime that can cause direct harm to others. He is a public figure who has a significant influence on young people, and there is concern that appearing on TV with such influence could lower social awareness of drunk driving crimes,' an excerpt of the complaint reads. Also read: BTS' Suga apologises for 'disappointment' caused over DUI; thousands flock to HYBE HQ to cheer him on. Watch The petition further urged KBS to hold a meeting of its Broadcast Appearance Regulation Review Committee, a formal panel that decides whether a certain celebrity should be allowed on air. KBS has previously suspended or restricted appearances of several artistes and actors involved in similar controversies, including Kwak Do Won, Kim Sae Ron, Kim Ho Joong and others. Most of them were blocked from KBS content, even if they weren't legally jailed, because their crimes caused public backlash. This might be a big deal, and a pretty sensitive one, for BTS right now, as a full-group comeback is on the horizon. BTS appearing on Korean music shows, variety programs, and interviews is almost a given, and since KBS is one of the biggest South Korean networks to host such shows, a few possibilities arise: either BTS promotes as a six-member group, which is very unlikely to happen; or BTS skips KBS shows entirely, which would be bad for the network's TRP; or KBS makes an exception, which could lead to massive backlash and boycott threads targeting the channel. The petitioner claims KBS delayed action earlier because the case outcome wasn't public.
