I.M from MONSTA X is stepping into a new role as a radio DJ! On the 20th, his agency, Sony Music Entertainment Korea, shared, "Starting July 1, I.M will be the 12th DJ for KBS Cool FM's 'Kiss the Radio' and will meet listeners."

'Kiss the Radio' is a popular late-night show where idol DJs like Danny Ahn, Super Junior's Lee Hong-ki, DAY6's Young K, and BTOB's Minhyuk have connected with the MZ generation. The show airs every night from 10 PM to midnight.

I.M debuted with MONSTA X in 2015 and began his solo career in 2022 by signing with Sony Music. He's released solo albums like 'OVERDRIVE' and 'Off The Beat', showing his love for music through his songwriting and composing.

He's also connected with fans in real-time with MONSTA X's Kihyun on Naver Now's 'Late Night Idol' and recently hosted KBS K-POP's YouTube show 'I.M on the Beat'. Fans are excited to see the new charm I.M will bring as a radio DJ with his steady hosting skills.

I.M's 'Kiss the Radio' will start on July 1 at 10 PM on KBS Cool FM. Fans can also tune in on the KBS Kong app, KBS Plus, and YouTube streaming.

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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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