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  Coupang Play’s original sitcom “Unicorn” has unveiled a poster starring Won Jin Ah! Written by Yoo Byung Jae, “Unicorn” will follow the riveting tale of Steve (played by Shin Ha Kyun), the slightly mad mastermind behind McCom, and his crew as they navigate the chaotic battlefield of Korean start-ups. Won Jin Ah takes the ole of Ashley, one of Steve’s smartest employees and a member of the innovation team at McCom. Fans are looking forward to her transformation as she will showcase a character she has never played before. The newly released poster with the words “The Outstanding Employee of the Month” features Won Jin Ah as Ashley. There are three figures of Ashley wearing the same unicorn headband, but her expressions are all different. Unlike the Ashley in the center, who is smiling happily while hugging the unicorn doll she got as a reward for her splendid work, the other two figures look less than thrilled. Her smile slowly fades away as her true reaction rises to the surface....

  Kim Min Jae and Kim Sang Kyung will be showing off their incredible chemistry in tvN’s upcoming drama! Based off a novel of the same name, “Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist” depicts the story of Yoo Se Poong (Kim Min Jae), a well-known internal medicine doctor who gets expelled from the royal court after being caught up in a conspiracy. Afterwards, he meets Seo Eun Woo (Kim Hyang Gi) and Gye Ji Han (Kim Sang Kyung) in the strange and beautiful Gyesu village and works to become a true doctor who heals the heart. On July 22, tvN released new photos of Yoo Se Poong as he finds himself in the unusual but beautiful village of Gyesu where he meets the eccentric master Gye Ji Han. Due to Gye Ji Han’s tricks, Yoo Se Poong ends up treating patients for 11 days straight at the Gyesu clinic. His determination and stubbornness doesn’t stop there, as he’s unable to put down his medical books. As Yoo Se Poong was formerly a skilled and popular doctor for the king, questions are arising about how...

  “Big Mouth” has shared three key words that sum up the upcoming hard-boiled noir drama! MBC’s “Big Mouth” stars Lee Jong Suk as Park Chang Ho, a third-rate lawyer who winds up in charge of a murder case that turns him overnight into a genius con artist known as “Big Mouse.” In order to survive and protect his family, the “big-mouthed” lawyer must expose a huge conspiracy among the privileged upper classes. While you anxiously await the drama’s premiere, here are three key words to amp up the excitement! 1. Find “Big Mouse,” the king of the dark world hidden behind a veil The first and perhaps most important key word is “Big Mouse.” Park Chang Ho, a third-rate lawyer known as “Big Mouth,” takes on a murder case that turns him overnight into the genius con artist “Big Mouse” and lands him in prison. As soon as this happens, Park Chang Ho and his wife Go Mi Ho (Girls’ Generation’s YoonA) set off to find who framed him and expose the real Big Mouse. They’re not alone as Gucheon’s may...

  Lee Jae Wook and Shin Seung Ho will find themselves unexpectedly drawn to one another on the next episode of “Alchemy of Souls”! Penned by the famous screenwriting duo known as the Hong Sisters, “Alchemy of Souls” is a tvN fantasy romance drama set in the fictional nation of Daeho, a country that does not exist in history or on maps. The drama tells the story of characters whose fates become twisted due to magic that swaps people’s souls. Spoilers Previously on “Alchemy of Souls,” Jang Wook (Lee Jae Wook) gave Mu Deok (Jung So Min) a special gift made out of precious yin-yang jade, a symbol of lasting love. As yin-yang jade is said to deepen love when split between a man and a woman, the matching tokens kept by Mu Deok and Jang Wook bore an especially romantic meaning. However, in newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Jang Wook’s romantic gift to Mu Deok has somehow found its way into crown prince Go Won (Shin Seung Ho)’s hands instead. As a result, when the tw...

  “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has released new stills from tonight’s episode! The drama tells the story of Woo Young Woo (Park Eun Bin), a young lawyer with Asperger’s syndrome who joins a major law firm. Due to her high IQ of 164, impressive memory, and creative thought process, the brilliant Woo Young Woo graduates at the top of her class from the prestigious Seoul National University for both college and law school – but she still finds herself struggling when it comes to social interactions. Spoilers Hanbada Law Firm is currently up against Taesan Law Firm in a lawsuit involving the neighborhood of Sodeok. Woo Young Woo, Jung Myung Seok (Kang Ki Young), Choi Su Yeon (Ha Yun Kyung), and Kwon Min Woo (Joo Jong Hyuk) had to go against Taesan’s queen bee Tae Su Mi (Jin Kyung). Although it seemed like Tae Su Mi was winning, Woo Young Woo made the final punch in the end, even impressing the queen bee herself. However, the fight isn’t over yet, and the newly released stills show Team...

  tvN’s “Eve” is coming to an end! The series is about a  chaebol’ s 2 trillion won (approximately $1.7 billion) divorce lawsuit that shocks the entire nation. Unbeknownst to the public, the lawsuit is the result of a carefully calculated revenge scheme 13 years in the making. Seo Ye Ji stars as Lee Ra El, the dangerously alluring woman at the center of the divorce lawsuit. As the truth behind her identity unravels, the only remaining step in her revenge is to wreak havoc in the lives of those involved in the death of her parents. Firstly, Seo Ye Ji commented, “All the actors and staff members worked really hard. I had to express extreme emotions while playing Lee Ra El, who had a cruel fate, and thanks to them, I was able to focus and shoot until the end. I’m grateful to them.” She also thanked the viewers and added, “Please watch the last episode to see how the revenge ends.”

  Ahead of its finale, “Yumi’s Cells 2” shared new behind-the-scenes photo of GOT7’s Jinyoung, Kim Go Eun, and Ahn Bo Hyun! Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Spoilers The new photos share a behind-the-scenes look of the leading actors of the “Yumi’s Cells” series. The stills put a spotlight on Kim Go Eun who has depicted the story of Yumi’s love and growth throughout the course of two seasons. Recently, Kim Go Eun also won Best Actress at the 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards for her performance in the show. In Season 2, Kim Go Eun’s chemistry with Jinyoung shined greatly. The new photos capture sweet moments between the two as they portrayed the ups and downs of Yumi and Yoo Babi’s (Jinyoung’s) heart-fluttering romance. Viewers were also charmed by Jinyoung as he took on the role of the straig...

  Tensions are rising in KBS2’s “Jinxed at First”! Based on a webtoon called “The Jinx’s Lover,” “Jinxed at First” is a fantasy romance drama about what happens when a poor, unlucky man stumbles upon a goddess of fortune who jumps out into the unknown to undo a curse despite having been hidden away by a chaebol family. Na In Woo stars as the “jinxed” fish seller Gong Soo Kwang, while Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun plays Seul Bi who has the special power of being able to see a person’s future when she touches them. Spoilers The newly released stills capture Seul Bi facing off against Seon Il Joong (Cha Kwang Soo). In the upcoming episode, Seul Bi will visit a psychiatric hospital that Joo Cheol (Jung In Kyum) is located in upon Seon Il Joong’s request. However, Seul Bi will be completely unaware of who is at the hospital and why she is there at first. Furthermore, Joo Cheol will start to call Seul Bi by a different name the moment he sees her. While still wary of Seon Il Joong, Seul Bi...

  The cast of SBS’s “Today’s Webtoon” shared interesting facts about their characters! A Korean remake of the popular 2016 Japanese series “Sleepeeer Hit!”, “Today’s Webtoon” is a new SBS drama set against the backdrop of South Korea’s competitive webtoon industry. It will tell the story of On Ma Eum (Kim Sejeong), a former judo athlete who joins Neon Webtoon’s editorial department as a new employee and struggles to mature into a true editor amidst South Korea’s competitive webtoon industry. Kim Sejeong shared that On Ma Eum’s MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is ENFJ, reflecting her character’s positive attitude while leading her co-workers in any scenario. Even after giving up her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medalist, she dreams anew of becoming a great webtoon editor. On Ma Eum’s favorite webtoon character is San Ha from Na Kang Nam’s (Im Chul Soo’s) webtoon “Gumiho Princess.” Kim Sejeong shared, “It’s the project Ma Eum spent her 20s with, and it’s the character she rece...

 Kim Tae Ri revealed more details on her role in the upcoming film “Alienoid”! Directed by Choi Dong Hoon, “Alienoid” is an upcoming two-part sci-fi film about the happenings that occur when a mysterious time portal opens and connects Taoists from the Goryeo Dynasty searching for a legendary sword with people in 2022 chasing down an alien prisoner that’s been imprisoned in a human’s body. Kim Tae Ri stars as Lee Ahn, a woman who can shoot thunder. In a recent interview, Kim Tae Ri shared that the director explained the details of the film’s plot to her by drawing on a whiteboard. She explained, “While listening, I kept imagining different scenarios. For example, Lee Ahn is from the Goryeo Dynasty so why does she have a gun? Also, Moo Reuk (Ryu Jun Yeol) knows nothing about this gun. So when he sees the gun he says, “It smells like soybean oil,” which was a reaction I found really funny. The conversations when people from the Goryeo Dynasty see modern-day items and vice versa were a...

  Two dramas hit new all-time highs in viewership last night! On July 17, tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls” earned the highest viewership ratings of its run to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the fantasy romance drama climbed to an average nationwide rating of 7.0 percent for its 10th episode, taking first place in its time slot across all cable channels and setting a new personal record for the show. “Alchemy of Souls” also remained first place in its time slot among the key demographic of viewers ages 20 to 49, with whom it scored a nationwide average of 3.8 percent for the night. Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s “It’s Beautiful Now” soared to an average nationwide rating of 26.0 percent, marking a new all-time high for the weekend drama, which remained the most-watched program to air on any channel on Sunday. Finally, JTBC’s “Cleaning Up” rose to an average nationwide rating of 2.5 percent ahead of the final week of its run. Congratulations to the casts and crews of both “Alchemy of Souls” and “It...

  KBS2’s long-running program “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” will be coming to a close. On July 18, Star Today reported that “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” will be filming its final episode on July 19. Previously, Yoo Hee Yeol was swept up in plagiarism allegations, and the singer-songwriter later acknowledged that he unintentionally plagiarized Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “Aqua.” Yoo Hee Yeol stated, “As he is a musician I respect and have been influenced by the most over a long period of time, I wrote the song in a similar way it subconsciously remained in my memory. At the time of the [song’s] reveal, I thought it was my pure creation, but I have to admit the similarity between the two songs.” Afterwards, several more allegations spread on online communities, and Star Today reported that it is Yoo Hee Yeol’s personal intention to step down from his program. In response to the report, a source from KBS stated, “Regarding MC Yoo Hee Yeol stepping down from the program, the production team of ‘Yo...

  A special poster for TVING’s original drama “Dear X Who Doesn’t Love Me” has been released. “Dear X Who Doesn’t Love Me” is a new romance drama about a magical notebook that can make anyone fall in love with someone for one month. When Seo Hee Soo (Han Ji Hyo), a college student and aspiring lyricist with low self-esteem, stumbles upon the notebook, she winds up becoming entangled with multiple men including her guy friend Jung Shi Ho (NCT’s Doyoung). Previously, the drama revealed the relationships between the characters who are intertwined in various ways as best friends from high school, drinking buddies, and co-workers from a part-time job, raising more curiosity about the story that will unfold in the future. The first three episodes depicted the stories of Hee Soo, who started a romance she had dreamed of through a special lyric notebook, and Shi Ho, who seems to have feelings for Hee Soo and knows about the secret of Hee Soo’s special notebook. The drama also portraye...

  With tall buildings, fancy cars, strict etiquette and the aura of superiority, the world of the rich is beautiful and poised to look at but the secrets hidden behind only come out as explosive headlines. The Kdrama industry has taken this 1% of society and with a dash of drama, it has given us entertainment that is more dramatic and addicting than any other. Want to take a sneak peek into the darkness of the upper class? Here are 3 Kdramas about the super-rich for this exact occasion! The Penthouse: War in Life     No matter who you are, this drama has definitely popped up in front of you and has intrigued you with a plot that can only be called addicting.  The Penthouse: War in Life  will show you the world of the rich that is not just powerful but also filled with darkness that brings forth a challenge each day for these members to survive. The greed to keep moving forward while a more powerful force is always present to block your way. This show not only sh...

  ENA’s new drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” continued to dominate the latest rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! For the second consecutive week, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” ranked No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. In addition to “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” topping the list of most buzzworthy dramas, its stars also claimed four out of the top 10 spots on this week’s list of most buzzworthy drama cast members. Park Eun Bin and Kang Tae Oh swept the top two spots at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively, followed by Joo Hyun Young at No. 4 and Kang Ki Young at No. 8. tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls” held onto its spot at No. 2 on the drama list, and its stars claimed three out of the top 10 spots on the actor list. Jung So M...

    “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has seen a major jump in ratings! Airing on cable network ENA, episode 5 of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” on July 13 scored an average nationwide rating of 9.138 percent according to Nielsen Korea. This is nearly a 4 percent jump from the previous episode’s rating of 5.2 percent and 10 times the rating of 0.9 percent achieved by the first episode. The drama once again breaks its own record for the highest ratings in ENA history. tvN’s “Eve” saw a slight dip with an average nationwide rating of 3.354 percent, while JTBC’s “Insider” remained steady with a rating of 2.947 percent. KBS2’s “Jinxed at First” fell to 2.7 percent for episode 9.  

  With the season of summer in full bloom, there is nothing like getting away vicariously through the world of K-dramas. Jeju Island is one of the pride and joys for Koreans, considering the beautiful scenic views, delicious Jeju oranges, and deep-rooted culture. There are an endless number of K-dramas that have a few scenes set in Jeju, but very few that are almost completely set in it. Here are a few that have a good majority of the series set in the beautiful Jeju backdrop! 1. “Our Blues” “Our Blues” is a series that stars some very well-known names including Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Hye Ja, and many others. It is set in the beautiful Jeju Island, and it shows the various real-life problems and issues that their characters go through. Ads by  Kiosked “Our Blues” is almost fully filmed on the scenic island of Jeju. There were quite a bit of scenes filmed at the Goseong 5 Day Market, which is where most of the chara...

  Mnet has confirmed the premiere date of “Street Man Fighter” – where Kang Daniel will return as host! Kang Daniel, who was the MC of “Street Woman Fighter” as well as its spin-off “Street Dance Girls Fighter,” will now return for the third time for “Street Man Fighter.” (While Kang Daniel did not host the “Street Man Fighter” prequel show “Be Mbitious,” he did appear in the final broadcast to announce the members of project dance crew Mbitious.) While in these roles, Kang Daniel has earned praise that he increases the enjoyment of watching dance performances and has the ability to easily explain battle rules and dance-related information to viewers, thanks to his history as a b-boy. Producing director (PD) Choi Jung Nam commented, “I figure that [Kang Daniel] is the perfect MC for ‘Street Man Fighter’ as a unique global artist with a strong understanding of street battles and choreography. Please watch over his chemistry with the dancers of the program.” Kang Daniel shared, “It’s...

    The second season of “Taxi Driver” has temporarily halted filming. The cast and crew of the drama recently left for Vietnam in order to shoot overseas. However, the majority of the staff were sent into quarantine due to an outbreak of COVID-19. It is said that Lee Je Hoon and the other actors weren’t diagnosed with the virus. On July 15, a source from “Taxi Driver 2” shared, “It is true that some of the staff members tested positive for COVID-19. After much consideration, we decided to cancel filming as we put the health of our cast and crew first.” Regarding plans for filming in Vietnam later, they responded, “We’re discussing it.” Starring Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, and Bae Yoo Ram, “Taxi Driver” is about a mysterious taxi service that delivers justice and revenge on behalf of victims who cannot get help from the law. “Taxi Driver 2” is slated to air in the first half of 2023.  

  SBS’s upcoming drama “Today’s Webtoon” has released an exciting group poster showcasing its star-studded cast! A Korean remake of the popular 2016 Japanese series “Sleepeeer Hit!”, “Today’s Webtoon” is a new SBS drama set against the backdrop of South Korea’s competitive webtoon industry. Kim Sejeong will star as On Ma Eum, a former judo athlete who joins a webtoon editorial department as a new employee and struggles to mature into a true editor. The chaotic new poster highlights the entertaining dynamic between webtoon editors and their writers, with a long-suffering crowd of editors desperately chasing after a comparatively relaxed group of writers. In addition to leading lady Kim Sejeong, who reaches out towards the writers with an outstretched hand as the passionate On Ma Eum, the right-hand side of the poster also features Nam Yoon Su in character as fellow rookie employee Goo Joon Young, Choi Daniel as the infuriated deputy editor Seok Ji Hyung, Park Ho San as editor-in-chi...

  No one will be able to keep Jung So Min away from Lee Jae Wook in “Alchemy of Souls”! Penned by the famous screenwriting duo known as the Hong Sisters, “Alchemy of Souls” is a tvN fantasy romance drama set in the fictional nation of Daeho, a country that does not exist in history or on maps. The drama tells the story of characters whose fates become twisted due to magic that swaps people’s souls In his rematch with the crown prince Go Won (Shin Seung Ho), Jang Wook succeeded in attacking with a drop of Mu Deok’s (Jung So Min’s) blood. Surprising everyone in Daeho, Jang Wook received many great offers from sorcerers but eventually decided on joining Songrim’s learning institution Jeongjingak. With all eyes on what Mu Deok will do now that Jang Wook has entered Jeongjingak, the production team shared a preview that shows her fiery determination to join him. In the stills, Mu Deok is competing in the Songrim Servant Contest. Starting with a written test, the participants must show t...

  KBS2’s upcoming drama “If You Wish Upon Me” shared new stills of Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung! “If You Wish Upon Me” is a drama inspired by an actual organization in the Netherlands that fulfills the wishes of terminal cancer patients. A touching story will unfold as a young man who has been pushed to his limits by a life full of struggles goes to a hospice hospital and joins the hospital’s staff in fulfilling the the various last wishes of people who are at the final stretches of their lives. The drama stars Ji Chang Wook, Sooyoung, and Sung Dong Il. Sooyoung will be transforming into the hospice hospital’s nurse Seo Yeon Joo. In contrast with the typical image of an angelic nurse, Seo Yeon Joo is obsessed with exercising and considers muscle loss to be the end of the world. Seo Yeon Joo is an icon of health, vigor, and liveliness, and she is also a figure who gives hope to everyone in the hospital with her shining existence. The newly released stills capture the various sides o...

 ENA’s “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” shared new previews of the upcoming episode! The drama tells the story of Woo Young Woo (Park Eun Bin), a young lawyer with Asperger’s syndrome who joins a major law firm. Due to her high IQ of 164, impressive memory, and creative thought process, the brilliant Woo Young Woo graduates at the top of her class from the prestigious Seoul National University for both college and law school – but she still finds herself struggling when it comes to social interactions. The newly released stills reveal Woo Young Woo and Choi Su Yeon (Ha Yun Kyung) partnering up to work together. The two rookie lawyers have formed a team after receiving a special mission from their mentor Jung Myung Seok (Kang Ki Young), and their gazes overflow with passion and spirit while on the task.

  tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls” revealed new stills previewing the upcoming episode! Penned by the famous screenwriting duo known as the Hong Sisters, “Alchemy of Souls” is a fantasy romance drama set in the fictional nation of Daeho, a country that does not exist in history or on maps. The drama tells the story of characters whose fates become twisted due to magic that swaps people’s souls. Previously, while Jang Wook (Lee Jae Wook) was chasing after Jin Moo’s (Jo Jae Yoon‘s) subordinate Gil Joo (Choi Ji Ho), he discovered that the royal family was in possession of the ice stone, which is used in the alchemy of souls and brought Daeho to ruins approximately 200 years ago. Jang Wook promised his teacher Mu Deok (Jung So Min) to climb the ranks so that he can bring her the ice stone. In his rematch with the crown prince Go Won (Shin Seung Ho), Jang Wook succeeded in attacking with a drop of Mu Deok’s blood. Surprising everyone in Daeho, Jang Wook received many great offers from sorcerers...

  Kim Hye Soo and Jo In Sung have recently warmed hearts with their cute friendship! On July 14, Kim Hye Soo shared a series of photos on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Thank you actor Jo In Sung ♥.” In the photos is Kim Hye Soo posing with the snack truck sent by Jo In Sung to the set of the actress’s upcoming drama “Shuroop” (a historical term for “umbrella”). The truck banner uses a fun play on words to combine “Hye Soo” and “ice cream” and reads, “I-Hye Soo-cream sent to the family members of ‘Shuroop.’ Please eat refreshingly and be ‘Hwa Ryung,'” referencing Kim Hye Soo’s character’s name. In 2021, Kim Hye Soo and Jo In Sung wrapped up filming for the movie “Smuggling,” which is set to premiere later this year.

 tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls” revealed new stills previewing the upcoming episode! Penned by the famous screenwriting duo known as the Hong Sisters, “Alchemy of Souls” is a fantasy romance drama set in the fictional nation of Daeho, a country that does not exist in history or on maps. The drama tells the story of characters whose fates become twisted due to magic that swaps people’s souls. Previously, while Jang Wook (Lee Jae Wook) was chasing after Jin Moo’s (Jo Jae Yoon‘s) subordinate Gil Joo (Choi Ji Ho), he discovered that the royal family was in possession of the ice stone, which is used in the alchemy of souls and brought Daeho to ruins approximately 200 years ago. Jang Wook promised his teacher Mu Deok (Jung So Min) to climb the ranks so that he can bring her the ice stone. In his rematch with the crown prince Go Won (Shin Seung Ho), Jang Wook succeeded in attacking with a drop of Mu Deok’s blood. Surprising everyone in Daeho, Jang Wook received many great offers from sorcerers ...

  Kim Hyang Gi will be showing a new side in tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama “Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist”! Based off a novel of the same name, “Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist” depicts the story of Yoo Se Poong (Kim Min Jae), a well-known internal medicine doctor who gets expelled from the royal court after being caught up in a conspiracy. Afterwards, he meets Seo Eun Woo (Kim Hyang Gi) and Gye Ji Han (Kim Sang Kyung) in the strange and beautiful Gyesu village and works to become a true doctor who heals the heart. Kim Hyang Gi stars as the unexpected widow Seo Eun Woo who infers the stories of those who are heartbroken. As the daughter of a noble family, Seo Eun Woo is keen, observant, and possesses a great amount of empathy. Seo Eun Woo feels wronged by her sudden marriage, and in the midst of being in danger of involuntarily becoming a wife who stays virtuous to her deceased husband, she meets Yoo Se Poong and faces dramatic changes. In the newly released stills, Kim Hyang Gi c...

  Upcoming blockbuster “Carter” has released a taste of Joo Won’s fierce performance! The new Netflix original film is an action-espionage blockbuster starring Joo Won as Carter, a highly-skilled secret agent who wakes up with his slate of memories wiped clean. Led by what seems like fate, he ends up becoming involved in the operation of a lifetime. After the confirmation of his casting back in March, this is the latest update on the amazing transformation the actor has undergone for the role. For starters, he put on a total of seven kilograms (approximately 15.4 pounds) of muscle weight. He also went through three to four months of intensive training on performing stunts and action scenes, including car chases and handling motorcycles. These efforts are apparent in the newly released photos from the upcoming film, one of which features Carter aiming a gun while the other shows him covered in blood. Viewers will have to wait to see how these moments play out in Carter’s mission to ...