(G)I-DLE has kicked off the countdown to their comeback.

On June 11th, (G)I-DLE (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) unveiled the scheduler image for their 7th mini album 'I SWAY.'

According to the scheduler, (G)I-DLE will sequentially release various teasing contents starting from June 21st with a concept trailer, followed by concept images, tracklist, audio snippets, intro film, and music video teaser.

The scheduler, featuring a blue sky and an extended road, evokes a refreshing sense of liberation, captivating attention.

Among the teasing contents, the term 'Overture,' a musical and opera term, hints at a unique promotion, stimulating fans' curiosity.

Having previously confirmed their comeback date through comeback posters, (G)I-DLE is aiming to be the 'Summer Queens' this summer.

Following their 2020 retroactive chart success with "DUMDi DUMDi," anticipation is rising for what kind of '(G)I-DLE style summer song' they will release to blow away the summer heat.

Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE will release their 7th mini album 'I SWAY' through various online music sites on July 8th at 6 p.m.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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