Former NCT member Mark takes the stage at the World Environment Day opening ceremony, debuting his unreleased self-composed track 'Ready or Not' after leaving SM Entertainment and establishing his one-person creative company Upper Room. The performance marks a significant new chapter as he opens up about finding clarity through travel and embracing change. Meanwhile, figure skating sensation Cha Jun-hwan returns to domestic ice shows after seven years to star as Sung Jin-woo in 'Solo Leveling on Ice,' while ZEROBASEONE member Park Gun-wook issues a public apology for manipulating a fan sign event lottery. Plus, actor Kim Soo-hyun's defamation case moves forward as police recommend detention for a YouTuber who made false claims about the star.

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