Lee Sun Bin, Yoo Jae Myung, And More Take On The Challenge Of Setting CSAT Questions In “Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng”

The upcoming film “Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng” has shared new stills!

“Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng” is a comedy film about Maeng Bo Ram (Lee Sun Bin), a Korean language teacher from a small provincial town who unexpectedly joins the team responsible for creating Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), also known as the Suneung, due to an administrative error. The question-setting headquarters is sealed off for 40 days as the committee works in complete secrecy to create “problem-free questions” without any typos or room for dispute.

The newly released stills offer a glimpse into the CSAT question-setting headquarters, which has long been shrouded in mystery. Captured in a room with walls covered in notes, Maeng Bo Ram appears deep in thought as she rests her chin on her hand, showing how focused she is on preparing the CSAT questions.

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The stills also capture the exam committee members gathered around a conference table late into the night, exchanging opinions. Moon Joo Yeol (Yoo Jae Myung), the head of the Korean language question-setting committee, along with Maeng Bo Ram and philosophy professor Go Jae Bong (Kim Kyung Min), are shown reviewing questions together, sparking curiosity about how the process of creating questions that could determine the fate of Korean test takers will unfold.

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Another image shows the exam committee members cheering with their arms raised above their heads, offering a glimpse into the ups and downs they experience as they work to complete the questions.

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A video released alongside the stills shows actors Lee Sun Bin, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Young Min, and Jeon Seok Ho leaving messages of encouragement for job seekers and students preparing for the CSAT.

Lee Sun Bin said, “The person who stays seated until the very end wins,” while Yoo Jae Myung remarked, “Let’s take on this challenge in style.” Kim Young Min shared, “Once you know the reason, you won’t get it wrong next time,” while Jeon Seok Ho offered the message, “Every box on the OMR sheet represents a step in life.”

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“Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng” will hit theaters nationwide this October.

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Watch: Lee Sun Bin Accidentally Becomes A CSAT Question Setter In New Comedy Film “Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng”

The upcoming film “Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng” has unveiled its main poster and trailer!

“Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng” is a comedy film about Maeng Bo Ram (Lee Sun Bin), a Korean language teacher from a small provincial town who unexpectedly joins the team responsible for creating Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), also known as the Suneung, due to an administrative error. The question-setting headquarters is sealed off for 40 days as the committee works in complete secrecy to create “problem-free questions” without any typos or room for dispute.

The main poster captures a meeting room inside the question-setting headquarters in complete chaos, with CSAT passages flying in every direction. At the center, Maeng Bo Ram looks utterly shocked and unsure of what to do. Meanwhile, Moon Joo Yeol (Yoo Jae Myung), the head of the Korean language question-setting committee, and Park Kyung Tae (Kim Young Min), the head of the CSAT review committee, engage in a heated confrontation across a desk. Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation employee Ki Jun Su (Jeon Seok Ho) desperately throws himself between them in an attempt to stop the fight.

The poster offers a glimpse of the intense 40-day project undertaken by the question-setting committee members as they work to create an exam that will determine the fate of approximately 500,000 students.

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The newly released trailer begins on the day of the CSAT, when the entire country is on edge. As announcers report that aircraft takeoffs and landings have been suspended and the opening of the stock market has been delayed, the trailer then flashes back 40 days to reveal the chaos behind the scenes at the question-setting headquarters.

Maeng Bo Ram initially arrives at the headquarters bright-eyed and cheerful, only to be dragged into somewhere without knowing what is happening. As Ki Jun Su frantically shouts, “It’s an emergency in the Korean language department right now!” the trailer reveals that an error occurred during the recruitment process, resulting in the inexperienced Maeng Bo Ram being brought in instead of another Maeng Bo Ram who was actually a seasoned expert.

Inside the completely sealed-off facility, the inexperienced Maeng Bo Ram refuses to be intimidated as she struggles to keep up with the veteran Korean language question setters, whose heated meetings are filled with intense debates and raised voices. The trailer rapidly cuts between the tense discussions and Bo Ram’s determined efforts to complete her mission.

The trailer ends on a lighter note, with Park Kyung Tae giving Bo Ram a thumbs-up and telling her, “You did very well.” Meanwhile, Bo Ram ducks down behind the desk, cheering with delight at his praise.

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New Comedy Film Starring Lee Sun Bin, Park Ji Hwan, Bae Hyeon Seong, And More Shares First Look

The upcoming comedy film “The Taste of Prison” (literal translation) has wrapped up filming and is now entering the final stages of production!

On September 10, the production team announced that filming officially concluded on September 5 after approximately two months of production.

“The Taste of Prison” is a comedy film that follows the cheerful culinary redemption story of a celebrity chef who falls from grace overnight and ends up reporting to work in a prison kitchen, alongside inmates who create soul-stirring dishes using unimaginable recipes and ingredients.

Lee Sun Bin takes on the role of Jessica, a celebrity chef who has followed an elite, traditional culinary career path. Known for not holding back when delivering harsh criticism, Jessica suddenly finds herself transferred to a prison kitchen, where she begins making food alongside the inmates.

Park Ji Hwan plays Jung Bae, the leader of Cell No. 3. Although he frequently clashes with Jessica, he is also someone who creates unexpected dishes using unconventional recipes and mysterious ingredients of unknown origin.

Bae Hyeon Seong portrays Su Hyeon, a newcomer to Cell No. 3 with a gentle personality and a natural talent for cooking. He emerges as a new cook in the prison.

Joining them are Jo Bok Rae as Yong Tak, a boastful con artist; Park Young Gyu as No Ja, the spiritual pillar of Cell No. 3 who knows his way around coffee; and Jo Dong In as Ki Chul, a financial criminal with a hearty appetite.

The group still image released for the end of filming captures the distinct personalities of the characters. Lee Sun Bin and Park Ji Hwan sit at the center, with Bae Hyeon Seong and Jo Bok Rae positioned on either side. With Park Young Gyu and Jo Dong In also joining the group, attention is focused on the relationships and comedy these characters will create.

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“The Taste of Prison” is currently in post-production. Stay tuned for more updates!

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2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) Announces Presenter Lineup

The star-studded lineup of presenters for the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) has been unveiled!

On September 9, the organizing committee announced this year’s presenter lineup for the awards ceremony. The lineup includes Go Youn Jung, Kwak Sun Young, Kim Mu Jun, Kim Min, Kim Ji Hun, Kim Hyang Gi, Na In Woo, Roh Jeong Eui, Moon Sang Min, and Park Kyung Hye.

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Joining them as presenters will be KARA’s Park Gyuri, Park Seo Ham, Song Si An, OH MY GIRL’s Arin, Yewon, Oh Se Young, Won Ji An, Yoo Young Woo, Lee Ki Taek, and Lee Min Ki.

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The presenter lineup continues with Lee Sun Min, Lee Sun Bin, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Junho, Lee Chae Min, Jeon Yeo Been, Jung Kyung Ho, Jung Da Bin, Jung In Sun, and Jo Aram.

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Rounding out the lineup are Cho Yi Hyun, Cho Jun Young, Jin Ki Joo, Cha Jun Hwan, Chae Jong Hyeop, Choi Mina Sue, Choi Hyun Wook, Han Sun Hwa, and HA:TFELT.

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RESCENE’s Woni and actress Nam Ji Hyun will take the stage as MCs for Day 1 of the 2026 K-World Dream Awards, followed by IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae Won, who will host Day 2. The ceremony will be held on November 7 and 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

Check out the artist lineup announced so far here, and stay tuned for more updates!

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Lee Sun Bin, Park Ji Hwan, Bae Hyeon Seong, And More Bring A Prison Kitchen To Life At Script Reading For New Comedy Film

“The Taste of Prison” (literal translation) has shared a glimpse of its first script reading!

On July 9, the upcoming comedy film “The Taste of Prison” shared that they had officially begun filming on July 6. Along with the announcement, the production also unveiled script reading photos showcasing the cast’s lively chemistry.

“The Taste of Prison” is a heartwarming comedy about a celebrity chef who hits rock bottom overnight and finds herself working in a prison kitchen, where she teams up with inmates who create soul-stirring dishes using the most unexpected recipes and ingredients.

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Lee Sun Bin stars as Jessica, a celebrity chef who has gone through only the elite path in the culinary world and is known for her sharp tongue. However, after an unexpected fall from grace, she suddenly finds herself working in a prison kitchen.

Park Ji Hwan plays Jung Bae, the leader of Cell No. 3, who constantly clashes with Jessica while surprising everyone with extraordinary dishes made from unconventional recipes and mysterious ingredients.

Bae Hyeon Seong takes on the role of Soo Hyun, the newest inmate in Cell No. 3. With his gentle personality and natural talent for cooking, he emerges as the prison’s Gen Z culinary prodigy.

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Park Young Gyu plays No Ja, the pillar of Cell No. 3 and a master of coffee, while Jo Bok Rae stars as Yong Tak, a smooth-talking con artist.

Jo Dong In plays Gi Chul, an economic offender with an enormous appetite, while Lee Sang Jin portrays Sung Yeol, Jessica’s longtime friend and the owner of the restaurant she once worked at. Lee Bong Ryun plays Soon Young, Jessica’s older sister, with whom she shares a complicated love-hate relationship.

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Following the start of filming, the cast shared their excitement about the project. Lee Sun Bin remarked, “I’m really looking forward to the time I’ll spend working on ‘The Taste of Prison.’ First and foremost, I hope filming goes smoothly, and I can’t wait for the day we can share this film with audiences in theaters.”

Park Ji Hwan commented, “It feels like I’m setting off on a fun trip with a great director and wonderful colleagues. I’ll do my best and look forward to meeting audiences.”

Bae Hyeon Seong also shared, “I’m happy and excited to be working with such amazing senior actors on a great project. Just like a delicious meal can bring people happiness, I’ll do my best to deliver positive energy to audiences.”

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Lee Sun Bin, Park Ji Hwan, And Bae Hyeon Seong Confirmed For New Comedy Film

Lee Sun Bin, Park Ji Hwan, and Bae Hyeon Seong will be starring in a new film!

“The Taste of Prison” (literal translation) is a comedy film that follows the cheerful culinary redemption story of a celebrity chef who falls from grace overnight and ends up reporting to work in a prison kitchen, alongside inmates who create soul-stirring dishes using unimaginable recipes and ingredients.

Lee Sun Bin will play Jessica, a celebrity chef who has followed only the traditional elite culinary path before suddenly finding herself relegated to a prison kitchen overnight.

Park Ji Hwan will play Jung Bae, a man who joins Jessica in bringing a wave of gourmet cuisine to an otherwise bleak prison. As the leader of Cell No. 3, he creates astonishing dishes using unheard-of recipes and mysterious ingredients. Constantly clashing with Jessica, he engages in a battle of pride and culinary skill.

Bae Hyeon Seong plays Su Hyeon, a newcomer in Cell No. 3 who emerges as the prison’s Gen Z chef thanks to his naturally gifted culinary skills and gentle nature that inspires others’ protective instincts. He is a somewhat bumbling yet deeply thoughtful young man.

“The Taste of Prison” is scheduled to begin filming in July. Stay tuned for more updates!

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