• Squid Game's Jung Ho Yeon Mentioned By Zendaya At ‘Spider-Man’ Press Conference Says “I want to get to know her better”

    'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Zendaya revealed the story she had with Actress Jeong Ho-yeon.

    At the video press conference of the movie 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (director John Watts) held online on the morning of December 7th, Zendaya and Jung Ho Yeon met at an event in the United States and became friends. She said “I think she is a talented actor. We met each other at the CFDA Fashion Awards. She was really nice and sweet.”

    She continued, “Just like how I met Spider-Man and encountered many changes in my life, Jung Ho Yeon also agreed that she has gone through lots of new experience after Squid Game”, adding, “I once told her, ‘If you come to L.A, you should visit the filming set of Euphoria’. And she really came to the set. That gave us an opportunity to talk to each other more.”

    She added, “She has many talents and is really energetic. I hope to see her in person more and get to know her better.”

    Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a Marvel action blockbuster that tells about when Peter Parker (Tom Holland), whose identity was revealed, unexpectedly opens a multiverse, which leads to the worst crisis ever. Receiving help from Dr.Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), he will face various enemies, such as Dr. Octopus (Alfred Molina).

    Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man ( Peter Parker ) and stars Zendaya Coleman, Jacob Badalon, Benedict Cumberbatch and John Favreau.

    Meanwhile, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' will be released on December 15th. 

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  • Architect Calls Out KBS Drama for Hammering Nails Into Cultural Heritage Site—What Really Happened?

    A recent KBS drama shoot starring Girls' Generation's Seohyun and 2PM's Taecyeon has sparked controversy after accusations of damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    On January 2, architect Min Seo Hong took to Facebook to criticize the production of the upcoming drama I Took the Male Lead's First Night, which used Byeongsan Seowon, a historic Korean Confucian academy, as a filming location.

    His post, titled "An Account of What I Witnessed at Byeongsan Seowon," detailed shocking allegations about the crew's actions.

    Min shared that he visited Byeongsan Seowon on December 30, only to find the site bustling with drama staff.

    "As I approached, I saw crew members moving around. At first, I didn’t realize it was a filming set, but when I entered the seowon, I felt uneasy knowing this historic site was being used this way," he wrote.

    What he saw inside was alarming. According to Min, props were scattered throughout the seowon, and staff were hammering nails into wooden pillars to hang lights.

    When he confronted them, they reportedly dismissed his concerns, saying, "We already have permission from Andong City. If you’re curious, contact them."

    Determined to take action, Min contacted Andong City’s Cultural Heritage Department. A city official admitted they had approved the filming but appeared unaware of the damage being done.

    "When I asked if they knew about the nails in the wooden pillars, they seemed flustered and promised to order their removal immediately," Min shared.

    Experts later informed Min that incidents like this aren’t uncommon, with some modern heritage sites even being dismantled for filming. "People might think hammering nails is minor, but in traditional Korean houses, it’s a big deal to even drive in one nail. For cultural heritage, this should never happen," he said.

    Min’s biggest concern is the decision to allow such a valuable site, designated as Historic Site No. 260 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to be used for filming at all. "This was a KBS drama production, and it’s deplorable that they showed such little care for cultural heritage," he added.

    The drama, I Took the Male Lead's First Night, is already drawing backlash before its release, with many netizens expressing anger over the alleged damage to the historic site. Comments online include:

    "Why are cultural heritage sites being used as filming locations in the first place?"

    "If this is true, KBS owes an apology not just to viewers but to the nation."

    "Respect for cultural heritage should come before making a drama."

    Neither KBS nor the drama's production team has released an official statement regarding the allegations.

    However, the issue has sparked heated debate, with many calling for stricter regulations on the use of heritage sites for filming.

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