https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr The grand finale of the 'Tazza' series, spanning 20 yearsFeaturing poker instead of Hwatu... Expanding the setting to a global gambling scene'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub,' opening on the 23rd, is a crime film about Jang Tae-young, who thought he had the world in his hands through his online casino business, and his best friend Park Tae-young, who shares the same name and took everything from him, meeting again in the global gambling world for a revenge match. /CJ ENM[THE FACT|Park Ji-yoon Reporter] A thrilling acting performance, as intense as the suspenseful matches, unfolds on screen. Actors Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won, while maintaining their distinct individual colors, clash with intense energy, brilliantly decorating the finale of the 'Tazza' series, which has continued for 20 years.The movie 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' (Director Choi Gook-hee, hereinafter referred to as 'Tazza 4'), which will be released on screen on the 23rd, is a crime film about Jang Tae-young (played by Byun Yo-han), who thought he had the world in his hands through his online casino business, and his best friend Park Tae-young, who shares the same name and took everything from him, meeting again in the global gambling world for a revenge match.The film unfolds the story by interweaving the past and present of Jang Tae-young and Park Tae-young, who were inseparable friends during their school days, as they enter the online casino business and achieve success. They were closer than anyone and reliable partners, but as the scale of their business success grew, attention focused solely on the lucky Jang Tae-young, and Park Tae-young's jealousy, which had resided in a corner of his heart since childhood, quietly grew.Eventually, Jang Tae-young is framed for embezzlement during a business trip to Vietnam and handed over to a hitman. He narrowly escapes death by an absurd stroke of luck where a coin lands on its edge. After understanding the full truth with the help of Jo Jung-hwan (played by Yoon Kyung-ho), who handles the aftermath of assassinations, he seeks out the legendary Tazza, Kwak Dong-wook (played by Jo Woo-jin), to learn poker.Meanwhile, Park Tae-young, who believes Jang Tae-young is dead, finally establishes a casino under his own name. Kaneko (played by Miyoshi Ayaka), backed by a Yakuza organization, takes an interest in the Korean online casino business and sets up a high-stakes global gambling match involving magnates from Japan and Vietnam. Jang Tae-young also begins to collaborate with Kaneko to set up the game, aiming to take back everything Park Tae-young possesses.'Tazza 4,' based on the last installment of Huh Young-man's comic series of the same name, is the fourth sequel and the finale of the 'Tazza' film series, which has consistently expanded its unique world for 20 years, drawing significant attention. /CJ ENM'Tazza 4' is based on the last installment of Huh Young-man's comic series of the same name and is the fourth sequel and finale of the 'Tazza' film series, which has consistently expanded its unique world for 20 years.However, it features poker instead of Hwatu and expands the setting beyond Korea to Japan and Vietnam, completely severing ties with previous installments and presenting an independent story. This lowers the barrier to entry, allowing audiences who haven't seen the series to easily immerse themselves in the new world, while offering a different kind of enjoyment to previous viewers, rather than a repetition of familiar settings.Poker rules appropriate to the situation are displayed as subtitles, so there is no major difficulty in following the story. However, as poker is more complex and difficult than Hwatu and unfamiliar, the extent to which one can enjoy the scenes and immerse themselves in the characters inevitably varies depending on their basic knowledge. From the perspective of this reporter, who knows nothing about poker, it was disappointing that I had to focus on the subtitles to understand the rules, which made me miss the characters, and if I followed the characters' emotions, I missed the rules, making it difficult to fully immerse myself.Furthermore, while it was released during the Chuseok holiday season and clearly targeted an adult audience with its R-rated classification, the question of whether this was truly necessary lingers. Given the subject matter, the violence and intensity can be high, and even considering the intention to maintain the series' tone, it is difficult to readily agree when considering whether the scenes were essential to the story and if the female characters were utilized and exited in a disposable manner.Led by Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won, who deliver performances and chemistry beyond expectations, Jo Woo-jin, Yoon Kyung-ho, Moon Ji-hoon, and others fulfill their roles, enriching the film. /CJ ENMAmidst this, as the film focuses on the betrayal and revenge of two longtime friends with the same name, Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won, who lead the story, captivate the audience with their performances and chemistry that exceed expectations.Byun Yo-han, who underwent two weight changes for his role and even filmed bed scenes, portrays the desperate emotions of a character who falls due to his friend's betrayal and rises again from the bottom with a desire for revenge, revealing a new side of himself. Noh Jae-won, who once again dons the role of a character he doesn't want to get entangled with, injects tension with his somewhat deranged gaze as he depicts the process from subtle jealousy towards his friend to irreversible, chilling betrayal. It's also the first time he appears before the public as Moon Ji-hoon, not Swings, but he blends in well with his stable acting, and Yoon Kyung-ho and Jo Woo-jin also play their parts well.While there are points that may divide opinions, it is honestly difficult to find enjoyment that surpasses 'Tazza' (2006), which, despite being R-rated, drew 5.69 million viewers and is still remembered for its numerous famous lines. Nevertheless, by presenting an independent world with fresh settings and allowing for easy comprehension of the story without overthinking, it possesses its own competitiveness as an entertainment film for adult audiences. It is rated R and has a running time of 129 minutes.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 SECHSKIES Eun Ji-won revealed an episode related to Kim Jae-deok. Eun Ji-won shared his experience of being so worried that he even reported it because he could not get in touch with Kim Jae-deok. It was revealed that at the time, Kim Jae-deok had settled his life in Seoul and moved to Busan. On the 21st, the video titled ″If You Debut Again, Would You Be the Leader or Not? Regular Chat Meeting″ was released on the YouTube channel ’Channel Bandal,’ featuring EXO’s Suho, Seventeen S.COUPS, BOYNEXTDOOR Myung Jae-hyun, and SECHSKIES Eun Ji-won. In the broadcast, group leaders discussed issues regarding communication with their members. Suho complained that even when he asked for opinions in the group chat room, replies rarely came. S.COUPS also agreed with this. Myung Jae-hyun stated that he talks directly with the members. S.COUPS shared an anecdote about Joshua not reading KakaoTalk messages for a month, mentioning situations where it was difficult to reach members. Eun Ji-won said, ″Among our members, there was someone I couldn’t contact, so I reported it. I thought he was missing,″ and added, ″I thought he had died alone. Jae-deok. I reported it because I couldn’t reach him, but the shocking thing was that he wasn’t in Seoul. He had cleared out his Seoul home and moved down to Busan.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ryeowook successfully completed his first Asia tour, ″2026 RYEOWOOK’S AGIT CONCERT: DIVE TO BLUE,″ celebrating his 10th anniversary since debut. The tour started in Seoul from July 10 to 12, followed by Bangkok on the 18th, Macau from the 25th to 26th, Taipei from July 31 to August 1, and Hong Kong on September 20, covering five regions in Asia. On stage, Ryeowook performed his solo songs such as ″Runaway,″ ″Chamomile,″ ″Crying,″ ″Sugar,″ ″Bluebird,″ ″Meeting,″ ″Blue Star,″ ″To Me,″ ″Drunk,″ and ″The Little Prince,″ along with a medley of Super Junior songs including ″Sorry Sorry,″ ″Endless Moment,″ and ″Miracle.″ He also performed local cover songs for fans in each region, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience. At the final concert in Hong Kong, Ryeowook shared his thoughts with fans, saying, ″Fans are like stars in my heart. Thank you for always being by my side with a bright presence.″ He continued, ″I am preparing another concert with a different concept so that we can meet again soon, so please look forward to it,″ revealing plans for a new concert.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On September 21st, the YouTube channel Bandal released the ″Regular Chat Meeting,″ featuring Eun Ji-won, EXO’s Suho, Seventeen, S.COUPS, and BOYNEXTDOOR Myung Jae-hyun, who shared their experiences as leaders of their respective groups. During the broadcast, the four leaders talked about their unique leadership styles. Myung Jae-hyun described himself as ″a leader who is trampled by power, the type who does menial tasks,″ while Suho said, ″I’m similar,″ explaining that he usually gets along well with members but shows a firm attitude at crucial moments. S.COUPS said about their leadership, ″I tend to control things with force,″ and Myung Jae-hyun referred to S.COUPS as having a ’chugumi’ image, evaluating them as ″a completely authoritative leader.″ Eun Ji-won sympathized with S.COUPS’s approach, saying, ″It’s similar to me. That’s how it should be.″ They also discussed relationships with members as leaders. When Eun Ji-won asked S.COUPS, ″Have the members remained the same from trainee days until now?″ S.COUPS answered, ″They are the same.″ Suho, who has experienced member withdrawals, responded with laughter, saying, ″You should have done that.″ EXO’s leader Suho mentioned changes in the group. When Eun Ji-won asked, ″From which year did the members start not listening?″ Suho replied, ″More than the years, it was after we had hit songs. Since ’Growl’.″ Suho recalled, ″’Growl’ is often mistaken as our debut song,″ adding, ″We performed on music shows for 10 weeks then. At that time, they really listened well.″ Eun Ji-won said, ″That was early on, right? Right after debut,″ and Suho explained, ″We debuted with the song ’MAMA.’″ Additionally, Eun Ji-won revealed that from the second album, members began to assert themselves, saying, ″I cut it off right away. I told them to ’shut up’ and didn’t give them the right to speak. I had no peers my age. I was the oldest. If you want to do that, you have to conduct yourself well. Otherwise, they can say, ’You take care of yourself.’″ Suho also added, ″If I want to criticize the dance, I can’t make mistakes myself. I have to follow the choreography well. The moment I make a mistake, I have to be ready to be attacked when I speak.″ Myung Jae-hyun said he encouraged members to express their opinions a lot, to which Eun Ji-won replied, ″You shouldn’t do that,″ making everyone laugh.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS held a solo performance at Japan’s largest rock festival, ’Rock in Japan Festival 2026.’ CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Seonghyeon, Geonho) took the stage on the third day of the ’Rock in Japan Festival 2026,’ held on the 20th at Soga Sports Park in Chiba, Japan. Celebrating its 27th anniversary this year, the festival is one of Japan’s four major outdoor rock festivals and attracts a large audience annually. CORTIS was the only K-pop artist officially invited to this event this year and participated on a Japanese outdoor music festival stage for the first time. Despite heavy rain on the day of the performance, CORTIS continued their stage for 30 minutes, engaging with the audience. The members shouted in Japanese, ″Let’s not lose to the rain and enjoy!″ to lift the atmosphere. Even as the ground turned muddy, many people stayed in front of the stage. The setlist included global hits like ″REDRED,″ tracks from their second mini-album such as ″TNT″ and ″ACAI,″ and the intro track ″GO!″ from their first mini-album. Their debut song ″What You Want″ and the first mini-album track ″FaSHioN″ were performed in band arrangement versions tailored for the festival, and the audience responded by jumping along in the rain to the members’ headbanging and performances. CORTIS will continue on the global stage. On the 27th, they were nominated in three categories—’Best Group,’ ’Best New Artist,’ and ’Best K-pop’—at the ’2026 MTV Video Music Awards’ held in the United States, and on October 9, they are scheduled to perform at the ’Formula One Singapore Grand Prix.’]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Jo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong, director Lee Chang-dong, and Sol Kyung-gu (from left) pose at the press preview and conference for the film 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 21st. /LEE SAEROM ReporterActress Jeon Do-yeon (right), who attended virtually due to an overseas schedule, greets director Lee Chang-dong and the cast.[THE FACT|LEE SAEROM Reporter] Actors Jo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong, director Lee Chang-dong, and Sol Kyung-gu (from left) pose at the press preview and conference for the film 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 21st.'Possible Love' tells the story of two couples, a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and his husband, who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.'Possible Love,' director Lee Chang-dong's first new film in 8 years and highly anticipated for its cast including Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, has been recognized for its artistic merit by winning the Grand Jury Prize (Silver Lion) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.This is the first time a Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at this festival, and for director Lee, it is the first time in 24 years since he received the Best Director Award (Silver Lion) for 'Oasis' in 2002.'Possible Love,' which is also director Lee's first Netflix film, will be released in Korea on the 23rd and will compete for an Oscar as Korea's submission for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. It will be released on Netflix on November 6th. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 21st, at the press preview and press conference for the movie 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, director Lee Chang-dong is handing over the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) he won at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival to actor Jo Yeo-jeong. /LEE SAEROM Reporter[THE FACT|LEE SAEROM Reporter] On the 21st, at the press preview and press conference for the movie 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, director Lee Chang-dong (right) is handing over the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) he won at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival to actor Jo Yeo-jeong.'Possible Love' is a film that depicts the story of two couples, a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and his husband, who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.'Possible Love', director Lee Chang-dong's first new film in 8 years, and which had already garnered attention with the appearances of actors Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong, was recognized for its artistic merit by winning the Grand Jury Prize (Silver Lion) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.This is the first time a Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at this festival, and for director Lee personally, it is the first time in 24 years since he won the Best Director Award (Silver Lion) for 'Oasis' in 2002.'Possible Love', which is also director Lee's first Netflix film, will be released in Korea on the 23rd and will challenge for an Oscar as Korea's submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. It will be released on Netflix on November 6th. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hong Ja has released the official live video of the new song ″Eomni Ul Eomni.″ Hong Ja personally participated in writing the lyrics, which express longing for mother and the deep affection of family. ″Eomni Ul Eomni″ starts from the story that although the mother is still by their side, the parents’ mother has long passed away, yet one can still feel the longing for their mother in their parents’ eyes. The song conveys the feeling of missing a mother’s absence, whether in childhood or later in life, and the emotion that anyone can freely cry only in front of the presence called mother. The lyrics reflect the sudden longing for mother that arises in everyday life and the preciousness felt simply because mother is nearby. Hong Ja’s voice sincerely delivers the longing that permeates ordinary life, deepening the atmosphere of the song. The song was written by Park Jimin, composed by Park Geonryul, and arranged by Choi Youngho. The performance includes Choi Youngho (keyboard, MIDI), Jang Jaewon (guitar), and Kim Hyuna (chorus). Recording was handled by Choi Dain, mixing by Jeong Gihong, and mastering by Kwon Namwoo. Photography was done by Park Sangsoo and Kim Taehyung of Inyeon Studio, and video by Cheon Heeseung of Inyeon Entertainment. Hair and makeup were done by Joli, Gina, Hyemin, and Yesul of Ollishop. Production was carried out by Hwallyak Pin Ent. Through the story contained in the song, Hong Ja conveyed that even those who have their mother by their side can feel longing just by imagining her absence someday. The message that ″only in front of the one person, the existence called mother, can anyone cry out loud″ runs throughout the song.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ji Yae-eun shared recent photos on her SNS ahead of her wedding. On the 20th, Ji Yae-eun posted several pictures, striking various poses in jeans and a white knit sweater. In the photos, Ji Yae-eun wore comfortable yet stylish casual clothes and had a happy expression. Even in casual attire, her pure visuals and lovely charm stood out. Ji Yae-eun is scheduled to marry dancer Bata on December 12. The two began their public relationship in April last year and promised marriage based on deep trust. The agency stated, ″We ask for warm congratulations and support for the couple as they embark on a new beginning.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dok2 and Lee Hi attracted attention by showing affectionate behavior on the stage of ’SUPER CONCERT: SPECIAL’ held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The concert featured domestic singers such as Psy, Baek Ji-young, Dok2, Lee Hi, Bizzy, and local famous singers. On stage, Dok2 introduced Lee Hi as ″My Lady,″ and displayed various expressions of affection, such as putting his arm around her shoulder, holding her hand, and singing while kneeling. These scenes were shared as videos on SNS and online communities. The two revealed their relationship in March. Lee Hi posted on her SNS, ″My one and only Dok2. To my man Dok2,″ and Dok2 also posted photos taken with Lee Hi. Sleepy left a comment saying, ″Let’s get married,″ sending a message of support. Additionally, speculation about marriage arose when photos of Lee Hi and family attending Dok2’s birthday party were revealed. It is known that Dok2 and Lee Hi have been dating since 2022. The two established a joint label, 808 HI RECORDINGS.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM performed at the ’2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival’ held in Las Vegas, USA. LE SSERAFIM(Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) took the stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the 19th (local time). Right after Benson Boone’s performance, they performed for about 30 minutes introduced as the ’K-pop superstars.’ Starting the performance with their new song ’Made My Night,’ LE SSERAFIM said after the first song, ″We will make your night special just like ’Made My Night.’″ They then continued with the title track and other songs from their second full album, including ’BOOMPALA,’ ’Saki (feat. Aliyah’s Interlude),’ and ’ICONIC BY MISTAKE,’ which entered the US Billboard main song chart ’Hot 100’ for eight consecutive weeks. In the latter part of the performance, ’SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)’ and ’CRAZY’ followed, and the audience enjoyed the stage by jumping along with the members’ cheer calls. BTS was also part of the lineup at this festival. On the 18th, LE SSERAFIM shared a photo taken with BTS on the team’s official SNS. These two teams formed a connection through musical collaboration in 2024, with Huh Yunjin participating in a solo album track by J-HOPE, and J-HOPE featuring on LE SSERAFIM’s ’SPAGHETTI.’ The day before the performance, LE SSERAFIM was spotted watching Zara Larsson’s stage, and Zara Larsson also posted a photo with LE SSERAFIM on her SNS. iHeartRadio shared photos of LE SSERAFIM on the blue carpet on their official SNS with the caption, ″Appearing as dazzling as always,″ and during the performance, they introduced them as ″lighting up the stage with amazing energy.″ In a pre-interview, LE SSERAFIM said, ″I heard it’s the first time a K-pop girl group is participating, so I feel even more honored and excited. We prepared good songs, so I hope everyone enjoys them.″ The ’iHeartRadio Music Festival’ is a representative music festival in the US where global pop stars gather, and LE SSERAFIM was the first K-pop girl group to be included in the lineup. This year, BTS, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, and others also performed. LE SSERAFIM has been actively promoting in the US recently. On the 13th, they premiered the stage for ’Made My Night’ at BlizzCon® 2026, and on the 16th, they held the first concert of the ’2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ’PUREFLOW’ IN UNITED STATES’ in Los Angeles. The second US tour concert is scheduled for the 20th at Tacoma Dome. Additionally, at 12:05 AM on the 21st, the pre-recorded stage of ’Made My Night’ will be broadcast on SBS’s ’Inkigayo.’]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″The Intern″ has consecutively held the number one spot at the box office. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticket sales network on the 21st, ″The Intern″ attracted 275,182 viewers over the three-day weekend from the 18th to the 20th, securing the top position at the box office. The cumulative audience count reached 400,902. Since its release on the 16th, ″The Intern″ has maintained the number one spot at the box office for five consecutive days. It took the lead from ″Odyssey″ on its opening day and has shown steady success ahead of the Chuseok holiday. The film depicts a cross-generational office life story that unfolds when Ki-ho (Choi Min-sik), a silver intern with 37 years of experience, joins the company of Sun-woo (Han So-hee), a representative who has grown into a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after launching. During the same period, Christopher Nolan’s ″Odyssey″ took second place at the box office. ″Odyssey″ drew 256,792 viewers over the weekend, with a cumulative audience of 11,217,640. In third place was ″Obsession″ (131,467 viewers, cumulative 701,713), fourth was ″Resident Evil: The 0th Night″ (80,778 viewers, cumulative 103,653), and fifth was ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (33,635 viewers, cumulative around 8.99 million). As of 8:04 a.m. on the 21st, in terms of advance ticket sales, ″Assassin(s)″ ranked first with 153,097 tickets, followed by ″Odyssey″ (117,143 tickets), ″Tazza: The Belzebub’s Song″ (73,305 tickets), ″The Intern″ (43,908 tickets), and ″Avengers: Endgame Encore″ (36,291 tickets).]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jin Young, the chief producer of JYP Entertainment, directly addressed the controversies surrounding the religious group he leads, ″First Fruits,″ regarding accusations of heresy and sectarianism. On the 19th, in a 1 hour and 12 minute lecture video released on the YouTube channel ″First Fruits,″ Park Jin Young stated that questions about the group’s identity and denomination were the most frequent, asserting, ″First Fruits is not a group without roots but a church with a definite origin and genealogy.″ He acknowledged that members come from various denominations but denied that the past affiliations of members determine the church’s denomination, rejecting suspicions of connections with specific groups such as Shincheonji. He also emphasized, ″Just because there are former Shincheonji members does not mean our church is Shincheonji.″ Park Jin Young presented ″eternal life″ as the core criterion for dividing denominations. He explained that the two main axes for judging a denomination are the method of obtaining eternal life and whether it is possible to lose it after obtaining it, stating that eternal life is gained only through complete faith given to those who have undergone true repentance. As theological background, he referenced Wesleyan Methodism and the works of Pastor Peter Ruckman of the American Independent Baptist Church. In the latter part of the lecture, he mentioned their unique doctrinal system and directly proposed the name ″Gospel Group for the Uncircumcised.″ When allegations of connections to the Salvation Sect arose in 2018, Park Jin Young refuted them, saying it was merely a Bible study held at a rented place at his own expense. In a 2020 broadcast, he also stated that the Bible study group started with friends after visiting Jerusalem grew into its current form and was not related to any organization or church. However, in this recent lecture, he officially referred to the group as a ″church″ and mentioned the denomination name, showing a changed stance from before.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE Nayeon captured fans’ attention by sharing recent photos that embody a lovely summer mood. Wearing a white floral sleeveless dress, Nayeon posed with a V sign using one hand and smiled brightly. The background, featuring two posters on a gray wall, created a clean and simple atmosphere. Nayeon gazed directly at the camera, exuding a pure and radiant charm. In this post, Nayeon’s refreshing image stood out alongside the short phrase ″pretty girl🩵.″ It showed her interacting with fans in a natural and relaxed manner, different from her usual energetic stage presence. Recently, member Jeongyeon has begun activities as actress Yoo Jeongyeon, expanding her talents in various fields. Nayeon is also receiving strong attention not only for group activities but through diverse content and communication. Fans’ anticipation is growing for the colorful appearances of TWICE and the individual activities of each member to be showcased in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and broadcaster Leeteuk attracted intense attention with his special communication with fans. Recently, Leeteuk posted a short message on his SNS saying, ″Wishing for a big encore in Macau,″ along with a photo of himself on stage. In the photo, Leeteuk is wearing a gray shirt and pants, posing in various ways such as raising one hand or spreading his arms against a red curtain background, smiling brightly and looking straight ahead, conveying the lively atmosphere of the stage. Especially, the beaded necklace around his neck caught the eye, highlighting his stylish side. Leeteuk cherished his meeting with fans and took time to communicate directly on the fan concert stage. With a friendly expression and relaxed gestures, he elevated the mood of the venue, and fueled by the fans’ enthusiastic cheers, he raised expectations for the encore performance. The message Leeteuk delivered has become a hot topic, showing continuous interaction with fans and passion for the upcoming stage. Meanwhile, Leeteuk is actively pursuing his career not only as a singer but also as a broadcaster. While continuously communicating with fans and presenting diverse content, much attention is focused on his upcoming performances and various broadcasting schedules.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Lady Jane shared welcome news after a long time. She announced through SNS that a friend who worked with her as a makeup staff member 10 years ago has now established herself as a teacher and lip brand founder in the beauty field, and she shared a personal review with congratulatory feelings. Lady Jane praised the neutral color tones and bead-like design, actively introducing the charm of the brand ’POCHI.’ In this post, she also caught attention by adding the hashtag ″#NotAnAd″ to sincerely express her support. Wearing a beige knit sweater with short hair, Lady Jane smiled while pointing to her lips in a bright indoor kitchen, creating a natural yet warm atmosphere. Interest is focused on her recent status, as she has consistently communicated with fans through her simple daily life and unique hobbies. Meanwhile, Lady Jane recently shared a video of making bracelets she created herself on SNS, communicating with fans and sharing a diverse daily life. She also revealed family photos with her husband Lim Hyun-tae and their twin daughters, showing a complete family image. Known for her consistent self-care and stylish lifestyle, she plans to actively meet fans through various activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Young Tak has returned with his third full-length album, ″GOGO,″ after three years. Released on the 14th at 6 p.m. through various music streaming platforms, the album contains a total of 12 tracks, with Young Tak personally participating in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 songs, enhancing the sincere emotions and musical completeness. This album transcends the traditional trot genre, encompassing diverse musical colors such as dance, funk, pop, rock, and ballad, showcasing Young Tak’s unique musical world. The title track ″Kkeokgeo″ and other songs evoke empathy from fans through honest storytelling and emotional expression. Upon release, Young Tak raised anticipation by posting a photo on SNS with the message ″#Dongheon and GOGO 🏎️💨,″ hinting at the new album’s concept. In the photo, Young Tak wears a neat black suit with a white shirt and tie, displaying a determined yet sophisticated expression, leaving a strong impression. With this album, Young Tak plans to communicate more deeply with music fans through his distinctive style and sincere stories. Meanwhile, he continues to stay close to the public through active fan engagement and various musical activities.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The rock band CORTIS delivered an intense energy on the stage of Japan’s largest music festival, ’ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026.’ CORTIS recently shared photos from the performance on their official SNS with the message, ″ROCK IN JAPAN!! Even in the rain, our energy was insane.″ In the photos, the members wore outfits in various colors and danced passionately on the large outdoor stage. Despite the rainy and harsh weather, the enthusiastic response from the audience and CORTIS’s explosive performance heated up the venue. This stage attracted even more attention as it was CORTIS’s first participation in a major overseas festival after winning three awards, including Rookie of the Year and Grand Prize, at the ’2026 TMA’ held recently in Busan, showcasing their unique presence in the popular music scene. CORTIS’s performance in Japan was praised for elevating the festival atmosphere with the members’ outstanding live skills and their distinctive powerful rock sound. Fans sent warm support, saying, ″Energy that doesn’t stop even in the rain.″ Among music fans, there is also a response that CORTIS has further solidified their position in the Asian market through this festival. CORTIS plans to continue active activities with various domestic and international festivals and tour schedules in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for ″Moise,″ a track from the special digital album ″IM HERO 10″ released to celebrate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, surpassed 1 million views on YouTube just four days after its release. The music video was released on September 15 through Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel and exceeded 1 million views as of 7 p.m. on September 19. ″Moise″ is a song that Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, characterized by its modern interpretation of traditional Korean rhythms and excitement. The song expresses a festival where the entire nation and brothers gather and enjoy together, featuring lyrics such as ″Gather today for the melody of Korea″ and ″Instead of cups in the sky, old and new.″ Lim Young Woong previously introduced ″Moise″ as ″a song that fits well on a festival day″ at the solo concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2.″ The music video captures a lively atmosphere blending tradition and modernity, showing the whole village preparing for a feast, with lion mask dances and pungmul (traditional percussion) performances, depicting people of all ages enjoying together. The composition allows fans of a wide age range to enjoy it, enhanced by Lim Young Woong’s unique energy. ″IM HERO 10″ includes six new songs—such as the title track ″TtoTto,″ ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York″—along with four remakes. Lim Young Woong participated in writing and composing all six new songs. ″Baila″ is a Latin pop genre song featuring flamenco-style guitar and lively percussion, showcasing Lim Young Woong’s musical spectrum. The title track ″TtoTto″ set various records, including No. 1 on the Billboard Korea Global K-SONGS chart, No. 1 in six categories on the 37th week of the Circle Chart, and No. 1 on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ (without broadcast appearance). Videos for key songs such as ″TtoTto,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″Baila″ also consecutively surpassed 1 million views on YouTube. Meanwhile, on September 19, Lim Young Woong won two awards—the ″TMA Popularity Award″ and the ″Judges’ Special Award″—at the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)″ held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Additionally, approximately 95,000 spectators attended the solo concert held from September 4 to 6 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, bringing the cumulative audience number for performances since 2022 to about 1 million.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The trot medley video performed by Jenna, a member of the group RESCENE, surpassed 6.5 million views within four days of its release, attracting significant attention. The original singer, Jang Yun Jeong, personally responded to the video, creating a buzz. On the YouTube channel ’Hello, this is Won-i, nice to meet you,’ the video titled ’Chuseok Special Jenna’s Trot Medley’ was posted on the 18th. In the video, RESCENE’s youngest member Jenna passionately sang a total of seven trot songs, including Gobongsan’s ″Yongdusan Elegy,″ Kang Jin’s ″Greeting,″ Park Sang-chul’s ″Bang Bang,″ Oh Seung-geun’s ″What’s Wrong with My Age,″ Yeon Jeong-yi’s ″Melting Away,″ and Jang Yun Jeong’s ″Eomeona″ and ″Chohon.″ Jenna captivated viewers with her deep vocal tone and outstanding singing ability, along with her unique vibrato technique that belied her young age. The RESCENE members supported her with chorus and dance. As the video spread through online communities and social media, Jang Yun Jeong left a comment praising Jenna’s trot skills, saying, ″You’re like a tonic friend!! Are you thinking about doing trot??″ Later, on the 19th, Jang Yun Jeong posted on their SNS, ″I’ve been waiting for you, Jenna~ Thank you, Jenna’s friend (thanks to the RESCENE chorus unnis too). Sending adult-sized heart shots to the sea,″ along with a photo. On the 20th, Jang Yun Jeong uploaded a shorts video dancing to RESCENE’s song ″LOVE ATTACK,″ captioned, ″Take the attack from a 47-year-old.″ Meanwhile, various fans continued to leave comments on RESCENE’s trot video.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kara member Han Seung-yeon took the stage at the festival held at Sogang University on the 18th despite symptoms of a cervical disc disorder. On that day, Kara performed a total of five songs, including ″Pretty Girl,″ ″Honey,″ ″Lupin,″ ″Step,″ and ″Mister.″ On stage, Han Seung-yeon showed physical discomfort, such as stiffening her neck and holding her waist, and videos and photos of her inability to move her upper body freely were released online. She was also seen continuing the choreography during the performance. Earlier, when attending a birthday café and fan meeting event prepared by fans, Han Seung-yeon was seen trembling in her hands, raising concerns about her health. In response, her agency Aer Entertainment stated that the hand tremors were due to worsening cervical disc symptoms and that there were no other abnormalities besides that area. Han Seung-yeon’s side also revealed that she is currently undergoing treatment for cervical disc symptoms. After the stage on that day, Han Seung-yeon posted several selfies on her account with the caption ″Noona is here at Sogang University,″ showing a bright appearance. Born in 1988, Han Seung-yeon has appeared in dramas such as ″Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love,″ ″Age of Youth,″ ″Life Dum Girl,″ and ″Alienation and Cynicism,″ and recently has been active in the DramaBox web drama ″Young Master, Please Release the Girl.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 members Doyoung and Jungwoo attended the NCT 127 fifth tour concert held in Seoul as audience members despite being in military service. On the afternoon of the 20th, the final performance of NCT 127’s fifth tour ’NEO CITY : SEOUL – THE REDLINE’ took place at KSPO DOME (formerly Gymnastics Stadium) in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. On this day, Doyoung and Jungwoo watched the performance from the audience seats, greeting fans and members warmly. The two enlisted as active-duty soldiers in the army on December 8 last year and are currently serving as an instructor and in the military band, respectively. During the members’ prepared speech time in the concert, a 10th-anniversary rice cake prepared by Doyoung appeared on stage. The rice cake, featuring the members’ faces, had number ’10’ candles, and Doyoung and Jungwoo blew out the candles together to celebrate the 10th anniversary. After tasting the cake, the members also distributed some rice cakes to the audience. Additionally, Doyoung and Jungwoo made a surprise appearance via video during the ’Ay-Yo’ stage and appeared as doll figures on the screen during the ’Fire Truck’ stage, participating in the performance. During the time when fan support messages and photos were displayed on the big screen, the two showed a message on their phone screens saying, ″Ah, include us too,″ joining in the moment. Leader Taeyong shared his thoughts, saying, ″What made today more meaningful than the past two days was that all the members were here inside this venue, which made me very happy.″ He continued, ″Next year, all seven of us will be on stage together to show you an amazing performance, so please look forward to it.″ Taeyong also advised Doyoung and Jungwoo to take good care of their health. NCT 127 is scheduled to continue their tour in 10 regions starting from October 3 in Jakarta. The Seoul concert, held over three days from the 18th to the 20th, attracted 31,500 attendees and was sold out.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was announced about a week later by her husband, Arashi, that the late Japanese singer-songwriter Sayuri passed away at the age of 28 on September 20, 2024, after her health deteriorated during her battle with illness. Sayuri passed away about six months after marrying Arashi, a member of the band Misekai, in March 2024. The funeral was held with only family and close acquaintances in attendance, according to the wishes of the bereaved family. Arashi stated, ″Sayuri passed away peacefully on September 20. The funeral was held with only family and close friends attending, in accordance with the family’s wishes,″ expressing gratitude for the love and support shown to Sayuri during her lifetime. He also requested that the media refrain from coverage out of consideration for the family’s grief. About two months before her death, in July 2024, Sayuri announced on her account that she would temporarily suspend her singing activities for treatment. The functional voice disorder she suffered from is a condition that causes vocal tremors, hoarseness, and breaks in the voice due to misuse, overuse, or excessive tension of the vocal cords, despite no major structural abnormalities in the vocal cords themselves. Sayuri had expressed her feelings, saying, ″It is frustrating not to be able to sing. I used to express myself and interact with the world through my voice, and not being able to do so makes me feel disconnected.″ Sayuri made her debut in the music industry in 2015 with the single ″Crescent Moon″ and later gained recognition by participating in various anime OSTs such as ″Trash’s Wish,″ ″The Town Without Me,″ ″Fate/EXTRA Last Encore,″ ″Golden Kamuy,″ ″My Hero Academia,″ and ″Lycoris Recoil.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong’s new song ″TtoTto″ has surpassed 3 million views on its official music video. Released on September 7 on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel, the ″TtoTto″ music video exceeded 3 million views as of September 20. This track is the title song of the special digital album ″IM HERO 10,″ released to celebrate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, with Lim Young Woong personally participating in the lyrics and composition. ″TtoTto″ gained attention by ranking high on various music charts immediately after its release, receiving praise for its combination of Lim Young Woong’s unique emotional vocals, melody, and stylish direction in the music video. Supported by the strong fandom ″Hero Era,″ the music video quickly increased its view count. Achievements continued on music shows and award ceremonies. On the MBC show ″Show! Music Core″ aired on the 19th, Lim Young Woong won first place with ″TtoTto″ without appearing on the broadcast. At that time, the song scored full marks in digital and album points as well as live voting, earning a final score of 7,485 points. On the same day, at the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)″ held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Lim Young Woong won both the ″TMA Popularity Award″ and the ″Judges’ Special Award,″ achieving a double crown. The tracks included in the special album ″IM HERO 10″ are also setting records one after another. The music video for the track ″Baila″ surpassed 1 million views as of the 19th, while ″Please Be Happy″ and ″To Us Who Have Lived″ each exceeded 1 million views on the 16th and 17th, respectively. As a result, three new songs achieved a million views consecutively within 64 hours. ″IM HERO 10″ includes six new songs—″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″TtoTto,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York″—along with four re-arranged existing songs. Lim Young Woong plans to continue various activities with fans through the special digital album ″IM HERO 10.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group izna kicked off their first concert tour since debut, ″WHO DAT GIRL?″, at the Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park. The tour featured members Mai, Bang Ji-min, Coco, Yoo Sa-rang, Choi Jung-eun, and Jung Se-bi, and took place over two days on the 19th and 20th. The performance lasted approximately 140 minutes, during which izna showcased a variety of songs including their debut track ″IZNA,″ as well as ″Mamma Mia,″ ″FAKE IT,″ ″R.I.P.,″ ″SASS,″ ″Supercrush,″ ″Racecar,″ ″SIGN,″ ″METRONOME,″ ″BEEP,″ ″DRIP,″ ″In the Rain,″ and ″INFINITY.″ Existing songs were newly arranged in various styles such as band, bossa nova, and house for the stage. Performances utilized standing microphones, and stage equipment like lifts, lasers, and wires were actively incorporated. Dance breaks were added according to the mood of the songs, and stage direction seamlessly connected one song to the next. Unit stages for each member were also prepared. Mai, Yoo Sa-rang, and Jung Se-bi covered Girls’ Generation’s ″Kissing You,″ while Bang Ji-min, Coco, and Choi Jung-eun covered aespa’s ″Dokkaebi Fire (Illusion).″ Coco participated in the production of the performance for the ″ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS″ stage. Various fan interaction events were held during the concert, including the ″BEEP″ dance challenge, group singing, lightstick wave, and signed ball giveaways. The concert title ″WHO DAT GIRL?″ was inspired by the chorus lyrics of the debut song ″IZNA,″ focusing on izna’s theme of ″being oneself″ and their unique presence emphasized since debut. The concert was structured in three acts, featuring cinematic direction and a variety of genres to showcase izna’s wide spectrum. izna expressed, ″I was really happy to show naya (the fandom name) all the things we worked hard to prepare,″ adding, ″We will continue to work harder to become a shining izna.″ The members shared their thoughts on preparing for the concert, their stage experiences, and gratitude toward their fans. Starting with the Seoul performance, izna will continue their tour across 10 domestic and international locations, including Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong in October; Singapore in November; Kuala Lumpur in December; and Fukuoka, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka in March next year.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jessica performed the song ″Naengmyeon″ on stage with Park Myung-soo for the first time in 17 years. At the special performance of ″2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju″ held on the 19th at Gyeongju Citizens’ Stadium, Jessica and Park Myung-soo took the stage as ″Myungcardrive″ and passionately sang their hit song ″Naengmyeon.″ The two stood side by side holding microphones, recreating the chemistry from 17 years ago by making heart shapes above their heads. Jessica caught attention wearing a navy mini dress and a white hairband. On the 20th, the day after the performance, Jessica posted several photos on Instagram with the caption ″Naengmyeon, long time no see.″ The post tagged Park Myung-soo’s account and the ″Infinite Challenge Run″ account. ″Naengmyeon″ is a song born in 2009 when ″Myungcardrive″ was formed during MBC’s ″Infinite Challenge″ Olympic Expressway Duet Song Festival. It has been about 17 years since the two performed ″Naengmyeon″ together. In addition to Park Myung-soo and Jessica, the stage featured singers who had connections with past ″Infinite Challenge″ song festivals, including Skull & Haha, Zion.T, Yoon Mi-rae & Tiger JK, and Lee Juck. Jessica debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation in 2007 but left in 2014 and continued her activities overseas. At her solo concert in Vietnam last April, she even sang Girls’ Generation’s hit songs alone.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Netflix series ″Scandal″ is set in the Joseon Dynasty and presents a story centered on the love, betrayal, and desire of three characters: Lady Jo (Son Ye-jin), Jo Won (Ji Chang-wook), and Hee-yeon (Nana). This work is based on the French classic novel ″Les Liaisons Dangereuses″ and is a re-adaptation following the 2003 film ″Scandal: The Scandalous Lovers of Joseon.″ ″Scandal″ was produced as an eight-episode series and was released on the 18th. The story begins with a wager between Lady Jo and Jo Won. Lady Jo asks Jo Won to impregnate her concubine So-ok (Shin Yoon-ha), and Jo Won proposes a bet involving the widow Hee-yeon. Their dangerous wager leads to a series of events, with Hee-yeon becoming entangled in the process. Lady Jo and Jo Won are cousins and longtime literary friends who once dreamed of running away together as children but were confronted by the realities of life. Over time, their feelings turn into twisted desires. It is revealed that Hee-yeon has been replying to Jo Won’s love letters and ultimately chooses to take Jo Won’s hand. The production expresses the characters’ desires and emotions through details in costumes, spaces, and props. The modern hanbok brand Chaikim participated in the costume design, with Lady Jo’s outfits deepening in green tones as her emotions and desires intensify. Jo Won’s attire features a flashy gat and lightly flowing materials to represent his free-spirited nature, while Hee-yeon’s restrained atmosphere is conveyed through monotone hanboks made of hemp and ramie. Costume designer Kim Young-jin of Chaikim explained, ″Lady Jo’s emotions and desires deepen as the green color gradually becomes more intense.″ Art and props also include devices that reflect the characters’ situations. Traditional paper flowers called ″chaehwa″ are placed in Lady Jo’s space, symbolizing nobility, dignity, and the character’s circumstances. An alarm clock is used as a prop to depict the era where Western civilization and Joseon lifestyle coexisted. The characters’ spaces are designed to reflect their inner selves, featuring layered doors and rooms filled with writings. The space depicting Bukchon uses the uneven terrain to portray the upper-class society in a three-dimensional way. Professor Lee Sun-hee stated, ″We wanted to show that people living in that era also constantly made judgments and choices within the conditions given to them, shaping their own lives.″ Son Ye-jin deeply expressed the complex emotions of Lady Jo. Ji Chang-wook convincingly portrayed Jo Won, shifting between his longing for Lady Jo and his roguish side. Nana vividly depicted Hee-yeon’s restrained life in the early episodes. ″Scandal″ received praise for its mise-en-scène that adds a modern sensibility to the atmosphere of traditional historical dramas, revealing the characters’ emotions and the historical background through costumes, props, and spaces.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Fin.K.L has announced a full-group comeback with all four members participating for the first time in about 21 years. Production company Gemstone Entertainment revealed on the 21st that LEE HYO RI, Ok Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yuri are preparing for Fin.K.L’s full-group activities. This marks the first time in 21 years that Fin.K.L has promoted under the team name since their 2005 digital single ″Forever Fin.K.L.″ Although the four members reunited and released a new song through JTBC’s variety show ″Camping Club″ in 2019, that was a one-time project tied to the broadcast. This time, Gemstone Entertainment explained that they aim for continuous activities under the name ″Fin.K.L.″ Fin.K.L’s full-group activities will be planned and managed through collaboration between Gemstone Entertainment, the four members, and related parties. Jason Lee, CEO of Gemstone Entertainment and Group Management Officer, stated, ″Fin.K.L is an artist with symbolic significance in the history of Korean popular music,″ adding, ″We will sequentially present various activities to create new moments with fans who have long awaited Fin.K.L.″ Debuting in 1998, Fin.K.L left behind many hit songs such as ″Blue Rain,″ ″To My Boyfriend,″ ″Eternal Love,″ ″Now,″ ″Ruby,″ ″White,″ ″Forever,″ ″To My Prince,″ ″Pride,″ and ″Waiting For You.″ LEE HYO RI, Ok Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yuri have since been active in their respective fields as singers, musical actors, and actresses.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the KBS 2TV weekend drama ″Love Is Coming,″ Kim Moo-jin (played by Ha Seok-jin) revealed his true feelings to Han Gyu-rim (played by Ahn Hee-yeon) and her family, signaling a change in their relationship. In a recent episode, Kim Moo-jin visited Han Gyu-rim’s house and, while trying to give a gift to Han Gyeol (played by Yoon Ha-bin), ran into Han Seok-joong (played by Ryu Seung-soo). Han Seok-joong recalled meeting Kim Moo-jin eight years ago and welcomed him into the house. Kim Moo-jin expressed his intention to formally introduce himself and revealed his feelings for Han Gyu-rim. Even when Han Gyu-young (played by Park Yoo-na) asked questions, Kim Moo-jin did not hide his sincerity toward Han Gyu-rim. Kim Moo-jin mentioned that Han Gyu-rim is a single mother and confidently said, ″That will be resolved if you marry me. I can be a good dad, a great dad, and a handsome dad to Gyeol.″ Although Han Gyu-rim tried to keep her distance, conscious of others’ opinions, Kim Moo-jin firmly stated, ″You’re the only one I have.″ That day, upon hearing that Han Gyu-o (played by Bae Yoon-kyu), Han Gyu-rim’s younger brother, was scammed at a host bar, Kim Moo-jin went to confront the perpetrator, Son Ji-yeol, and warned him. Kim Moo-jin took a resolute stance, saying, ″If you even touch a hair on Han Gyu-o, I’ll make living harder than dying.″ Later, when he met Han Gyu-o, Kim Moo-jin said, ″Hello, from today on, call me your older brother, Kim Moo-jin,″ hinting at a change in family dynamics. Meanwhile, Jang Seo-hyun (played by Lee Joo-yeon) tried to hold onto Kim Moo-jin, but he declined, saying, ″I’ll definitely take the punishment for making you suffer.″ Jang Seo-hyun shed tears, while Kim Moo-jin maintained his unwavering attitude for the future with Han Gyu-rim. Ko Yoon-hee (played by Yoon Yoo-sun) visited the side dish store where Han Gyu-rim works and handed her a lunchbox. Han Gyu-rim felt her mother’s touch through the lunchbox and broke down in tears. She expressed her emotions upon confirming the existence of her biological mother. Additionally, Kim Moo-jin visited a pension filled with memories from the past with Han Gyu-rim and said, ″I left everything just as it was so we could come here together when you returned,″ shaking Han Gyu-rim’s heart. Kim Moo-jin emphasized his sincerity toward Han Gyu-rim once again, urging her, ″Many things will shake you in the future, but don’t look at anything else—just look at me.″ At the end of the broadcast, Han Gyu-rim tried to keep her distance, saying to Kim Moo-jin, ″If we meet again, someone will get hurt. They say you shouldn’t go down a path where the end is visible,″ but Kim Moo-jin responded, ″Even if someone gets hurt, I want to see how we end,″ foreshadowing progress in their relationship. Meanwhile, that day’s broadcast recorded a nationwide average viewership rating of 14.5% according to Nielsen Korea.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YENA shared two selfie photos on their SNS on the 20th, updating fans on their recent status. The post included hashtags and emojis: ″#OmniscientInterferingView (๑•̀ɞ•́๑)✧ #YENA #Yena #YENA #OmniscientInterferingView.″ In the photos, YENA is wearing a light gray sleeveless fitted top and looking at the camera. With neatly styled see-through bangs and straight hair, they exuded a pure yet lovely atmosphere. Various expressions were captured, including touching their cheek with a finger, pouting lips, and making a V sign. Fans left comments such as ″So cute and pretty,″ ″Definitely watching OmniscientInterferingView live,″ and ″Their beauty keeps improving.″ YENA is actively appearing in various broadcast programs and entertainment shows alongside their music activities.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS captivated fans worldwide with an outstanding live performance and excellent manners on the stage of the ’2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival’ held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. On September 19 (Korean time), BTS appeared at the festival and performed a total of four songs, including ’SWIM,’ ’2.0,’ ’MIC Drop,’ and ’FYA,’ closing the event with a finale stage. That day, Jin delivered a high-quality vocal performance with a clear tone and solid high notes, eliciting a passionate response from the audience and fans. During a group photo session at the photo wall, when a sound of something dropping was heard from the press side, Jin was seen asking in English if everyone was okay, which became a hot topic. After the performance, keywords such as #JinxiHeartFestival and JIN ROCKS IHEARTFESTIVAL trended in real-time on X (formerly Twitter) in the United States and several other countries. BTS is scheduled to continue the world tour ’ARIRANG’ with performances at Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 3 and 4 (Korean time).]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member V recently shared an update on his official Instagram. On September 19, V posted several photos on Instagram with the caption ″Curious.″ In the photos, V is seen looking at the phone camera reflected in the mirror while wearing a hat pulled down low, and lying on the floor charging his phone battery. Meanwhile, BTS topped the US Billboard main album chart ’Billboard 200’ (April 4 chart) with the new release ’ARIRANG’ announced on March 20. This album recorded three consecutive weeks at number one and remained on the chart for 25 consecutive weeks. Additionally, BTS held solo concerts at SoFi Stadium in California, USA, on September 1-2 and 5-6 as part of the world tour ’ARIRANG,’ attracting a total audience of 1.92 million through the North American tour. They are scheduled to hold a solo concert in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 2.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong’s self-composed song ″Sand Grain RE,″ newly released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut, has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube. ″Sand Grain RE″ is a track included in the special album ″IM HERO 10,″ released on the 8th. It is a newly arranged and re-recorded version of the original song Lim Young Woong released in June 2023. The song conveys a message of providing fans with a space to rest, blending the gentle sound of waves with Lim Young Woong’s whistling. Following ″London Boy,″ Lim Young Woong participated in the lyrics and composition of ″Sand Grain″ for the second time. This album includes four newly completed tracks based on existing songs, including ″Sand Grain RE,″ ″I Hate RE,″ ″Love Always Runs Away RE,″ and ″A Bientot RE.″ Additionally, six new songs—″TtoTto,″ the title track, ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York″—are featured, making a total of 10 tracks. As of the 19th, the video for ″Sand Grain RE″ has exceeded 1 million views on YouTube. Through this album, Lim Young Woong continues their musical activities by presenting both new songs and their representative existing tracks.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NMIXX is making a comeback with their 6th mini album ’Strange Muse’ after about five months. JYP Entertainment announced the release of the album and revealed the tracklist through their official SNS channels at midnight on September 21. The album includes a total of six songs, featuring the title track ″Birthday Wish,″ as well as ″Kerosene,″ ″RudE TaLK,″ ″Sing to the Moon (LILY, HAEWON),″ ″Hot ’n Unbothered (SULLYOON, BAE),″ and ″WHIP (JIWOO, KYUJIN).″ The album features unit songs presented for the first time, with members LILY and HAEWON, SULLYOON and BAE, and JIWOO and KYUJIN each participating in writing the lyrics for their respective unit tracks. KYUJIN also contributed to the composition, and BAE took part in writing the lyrics for track 3, ″RudE TaLK.″ On the 19th, NMIXX won three awards at the ’2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)’ held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium: ’Artist of the Year,’ SULLYOON’s ’My Star Award,’ and ’Sound of the Year.’ Notably, NMIXX received their first grand prize at a music awards ceremony during this event. Meanwhile, NMIXX’s 6th mini album ’Strange Muse’ will be officially released at 6 PM on October 19. They will hold an encore concert at Incheon Inspire Arena from November 27 to 29, concluding their debut world tour ’EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER.’]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ZEROBASEONE’s first unit, ZEROBASEONE EMP, will release ’EMP Mixtape Vol.1: We the Extra’ today at 6 PM. ZEROBASEONE EMP is a hip-hop unit produced directly by SEOK MATTHEW and PARK GUNWOOK, and the unit name is inspired by Electro Magnetic Pulse, meaning they aim to create a space where only their music exists, like an EMP explosion. This mixtape includes a total of four tracks: the double title tracks ’EMP’ and ’Pina C,’ as well as ’Woofer’ and ’In your rain.’ The title track ’EMP’ is a blend of hip-hop and pop, expressing the members’ lives and overcoming limits through strong rhythms and restrained composition. The other title track, ’Pina C,’ is based on a mumbaton rhythm, evoking a relaxed atmosphere at the beach. ZEROBASEONE EMP plans to continue their unit activities by announcing a digital single release in November following this mixtape release.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CLOSE YOUR EYES successfully completed a busking stage with their fans. On the 20th, CLOSE YOUR EYES held a busking event at Mangwon Chorokgil Square in Mapo-gu, Seoul, ahead of the release of their fourth mini-album, ’256th Note’. The stage began with the unreleased song ’Best Life’, which was revealed at their solo concert ’BEYOND YOUR EYES’, followed by the pre-release track ’Open Your Eyes’ and the title track ’Drop That!’, leading the atmosphere on site. During the performance, they approached the audience, made eye contact with fans, and took group photos, showing their communication with the fans. They also performed new songs and performances partially revealed at the ’2026 The Fact Music Awards’ again during this busking. In the latter part of the performance, they continued with various songs including ’To The Woods’ and ’2.0’, and concluded the busking with ’All the Poems and Novels Inside Me’ on the encore stage. CLOSE YOUR EYES will release their fourth mini-album ’256th Note’ at 6 PM on the 30th and will hold a comeback live at 8 PM on the same day.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook surpassed 500 million plays on YouTube Music with his solo song ″Standing Next to You.″ Including ″Standing Next to You,″ Jungkook has a total of four songs—″Seven,″ ″3D,″ and ″Left and Right″—that have each recorded 500 million plays on YouTube Music. Among these, ″Seven″ was the first debut song by an Asian male artist to achieve 1.3 billion plays. Additionally, five songs—″Seven,″ ″3D,″ ″Standing Next to You,″ ″Dreamers,″ and ″Left and Right″—have surpassed 400 million plays, setting the record for the most among K-pop solo artists. Jungkook’s YouTube Topic channel has surpassed 4.36 million subscribers, ranking first among K-pop solo singers. His total views have exceeded 1.544 billion, the highest figure among BTS members. His solo music videos are also gaining high popularity. ″Seven″ has 640 million views, ″3D″ has 290 million views, and ″Standing Next to You″ has 230 million views, with the ″3D″ music video approaching 300 million views. Jungkook has ranked first as the most searched K-pop idol worldwide on YouTube for five consecutive years, and in 2026, he was the most searched male group idol on YouTube Korea.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU recently introduced their diet and health management methods directly during a meeting with fans. On September 20th, IU attended the stage greetings for the films ’IU Concert: The Golden Hour’ and ’IU Concert: The Winning’ held at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where they communicated with fans. When asked by fans about their dinner menu that day, IU mentioned their diet, saying, ″Well, I think I would probably just eat boiled eggs.″ They continued, ″It’s filling. If you eat two boiled eggs with a drizzle of olive oil, you won’t feel hungry all day.″ They also advised, ″Try it once. Olive oil is important. I think having some fat is essential. If you eat like that in the morning, you won’t feel hungry all day.″ IU’s diet has recently become known as the ’natural Wegovy’ recipe. This diet involves eating 2 to 3 boiled eggs with a tablespoon of olive oil or perilla oil and pepper, sometimes adding fiber-rich foods such as avocado, nuts, and blueberries. During the stage greeting, when asked by fans for menu recommendations, IU said, ″Earlier, I recommended tteokbokki to the front audience, but here I want to suggest something else. What would be good? How about something like this? Boiled eggs with sliced cucumber and bibim noodles.″ They also said, ″After watching the movie, when you start to feel a bit hungry, it would be nice to enjoy some delicious food while chatting about the film.″ IU is well known in the entertainment industry for being a slow eater. Actor Son Junho shared on SBS LoveFM’s ’Yoo Min Sang’s Hungry Radio’ last May, ″IU was chewing on kimbap for over 30 minutes,″ and added, ″They are very slim and small-framed, so I thought, ’They eat more than I expected.’ When they got up to leave, they said ’Take care’ and left, but the kimbap was still there. They had been chewing on one piece of kimbap for 30 minutes.″ IU revealed on a channel in 2024 that they chew about 150 times per bite. Also, on the YouTube channel ’Yoo In Radio’ hosted by actress Yoo In Na, IU said, ″Today, I ate apples and blueberries,″ and when Yoo In Na asked, ″What kind of bird feed did you eat? Did you peck at it? Are you okay after pecking like that?″ IU replied, ″That’s why my stomach might make some noises.″ IU has revealed that their weight is 44 kg and is known to maintain approximately 44 kg regularly.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 8 (final episode) of SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ the final choices of the participants are revealed. In this broadcast, the decision of Kim Seonho, who struggled between a six-year-long connection and the excitement that arose in just two days, is disclosed. After looking deeply into their own heart until the very end, Kim Seonho made up their mind toward one person. Attention was also focused on Seoro-bin’s choice, who was torn between Han Do-gon and Kim Ryun-gi. Seoro-bin took a step toward the person who considers the other before themselves. At the moment the final matching results were revealed, MC Dokyeom immersed himself in the outcome, saying, ″This is driving me crazy,″ while Jung Yong-hwa exclaimed, ″This is a drama, a drama!″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|LEE SAEROM Reporter] On the 21st, actor Jeon Do-yeon (right), who attended a press preview and press conference for the movie 'Possible Love' at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, via video due to overseas schedules, is greeting director Lee Chang-dong and the cast.'Possible Love' is a film that depicts the story of two couples, a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and his husband, who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.'Possible Love,' director Lee Chang-dong's first film in 8 years and already a hot topic with the appearances of actors Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong, received critical acclaim by winning the Grand Jury Prize (Silver Lion) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.This is the first time a Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at this festival, and for director Lee, it is the first time in 24 years since he received the Best Director Award (Silver Lion) for 'Oasis' in 2002.'Possible Love,' which is also director Lee's first Netflix film, will be released domestically on the 23rd and will compete for an Oscar as Korea's submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. It will be released on Netflix on November 6th.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Lee Seung-yoon revealed on social media that he forgot his wedding anniversary and later shared an update about his date with his wife. On September 20, Lee Seung-yoon posted several photos on his SNS with his wife. In the pictures, Lee Seung-yoon handed a bouquet of flowers to his wife, and both were smiling brightly. He wrote, ″Having forgotten our wedding anniversary, I have returned from the afterlife as Lee Seung-yoon. Since we are moving soon, we went furniture shopping together today (without a single complaint) and had a date after a long time. Now I can sleep well at home. Thank you to everyone who was worried. Let’s take good care of our wedding anniversaries.″ The fact that Lee Seung-yoon forgot his wedding anniversary was first revealed on September 17 through his SNS. He shared, ″On my way home after work, I realized today was our wedding anniversary. I just laughed. I didn’t contact her today, and I didn’t prepare anything. I forgot last year too, so what should I do now? There are still 29 minutes left. I told my manager not to go home for now.″ He also added, ″When I got home, my wife was sleeping, so I quietly lay down beside her. Good night, everyone. Thank you for everything so far.″ The next day, on the 18th, he posted a photo taken in the mountains with the caption, ″Narration: Mr. Seung-yoon, who forgot his wedding anniversary, thus entered nature.″ Comedian Kim Seung-hye commented on Lee Seung-yoon’s SNS post, ″You’re still alive, haha,″ to which Lee Seung-yoon replied, ″Haha, luckily.″ Lee Seung-yoon debuted as a comedian in 2006 as part of KBS’s 21st public recruitment class. In 2012, he married Kim Ji-soo, who works in the publishing industry and is five years younger than him, and they have a son. He has been appearing on MBN’s ″I Am a Natural Person″ since its first episode.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YENA, ILLIT, RESCENE, and Hearts2Hearts are scheduled to perform on the stage of the ’2026 Melon Music Awards (MMA2026)’ held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul from November 14 to 15. On the 21st, Melon announced these four teams as the second lineup for MMA2026. KakaoBank is participating as the title sponsor, and this year’s event will be held over two days for the first time. The theme of the event is ’Connect,’ and the slogan has been set as ’K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse.’ Melon has established a new ’Global Top 10’ category linked with the ’Global-K Chart,’ an integrated Korea-China-Japan chart created together with Tencent Music and Line Music. YENA rose to 4th place on the Melon Top 100 with the title track ″Catch Catch″ from the mini-album LOVE CATCHER, setting a record as the first solo artist this year to enter the top 10 of the chart. ILLIT ranked 2nd on the Melon Top 100 with the title track ″It’s Me″ from the mini 4th album released in April and has previously won the MMA2024 Rookie Award and MMA2025 Best Performance Award. RESCENE’s title track ″LOVE ATTACK″ from the mini 1st album SCENEDROME, released in August 2024, reached 1st place on the Melon Top 100 in July, about two years after its release, and topped the Melon monthly chart in August. Additionally, their remake of Kara’s ″Pretty Girl″ achieved 2nd place on the Melon Top 100, 5th place on the monthly chart, and won six music show awards. Hearts2Hearts’s single ″RUDE!″ released last February ranked 2nd on the Melon Top 100, 1st on the Hot 100, 3rd on the daily chart, 3rd on the monthly chart, and won five music show awards.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ALLDAY PROJECT recently addressed the photo showing members asleep on the KTX. Recently, a photo of ALLDAY PROJECT members Anni, Tarzan, Bailey, and Woochan sleeping in a four-seat section on the KTX circulated on social media and online communities. It was reported that the photo was taken without the members’ consent. The netizen who posted the photo commented, ″They were sleeping so well that I just watched.″ Later, ALLDAY PROJECT mentioned the photo during a live broadcast on their fan communication platform. Anni said, ″There’s a lot of talk about the train photo, but let me tell you about our schedule for the past five days. How little sleep we got.″ Woochan added, ″We were cutting down on sleep for our comeback.″ Anni explained, ″It couldn’t be helped. We just had to sleep like that.″ Youngseo said, ″I’m going to pass out on that bus too,″ and Woochan said, ″Youngseo actually passed out then.″ Anni said, ″Youngseo was sleeping right behind me. She really was,″ and Youngseo revealed, ″The manager passed out too. We passed out together.″ Woochan said, ″I didn’t even know you then.″ Woochan also said, ″None of us were fully conscious at that time,″ and Tarzan said, ″I don’t even want to think about that photo.″ Anni added, ″Only Tarzan and I didn’t survive.″ Online, the members’ deep sleep on the train due to their busy comeback preparations sparked various reactions. Some netizens pointed out privacy invasion concerns regarding the photo taken without consent. Meanwhile, ALLDAY PROJECT is scheduled to release their 2nd EP ’CRASH’ on the 28th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jeong poses at the press preview and press conference for the movie 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 21st. /LEE SAEROM Reporter[THE FACT|LEE SAEROM Reporter] Actress Jo Yeo-jeong poses at the press preview and press conference for the movie 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 21st.'Possible Love' is a film that depicts the story of two couples, a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and his husband, who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.'Possible Love,' director Lee Chang-dong's first new film in 8 years and already a hot topic with the appearances of actors Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong, received critical acclaim by winning the Grand Jury Prize (Silver Lion) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.This is the first time a Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at this festival, and for director Lee, it is the first time in 24 years since he received the Best Director Award (Silver Lion) for 'Oasis' in 2002.'Possible Love,' which is also director Lee's first Netflix film, will be released in Korea on the 23rd and will compete for an Oscar as Korea's submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. It will be released on Netflix on November 6th. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|LEE SAEROM Reporters] Director Lee Chang-dong attends the press preview and press conference for the film 'Possible Love' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 21st, holding up the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) he won at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.'Possible Love' tells the story of two couples, a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and his husband, who meet to create a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires.'Possible Love,' director Lee Chang-dong's first new film in eight years, has already garnered significant attention with the appearances of actors Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong, and has been recognized for its artistic merit by winning the Grand Jury Prize (Silver Lion) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.This marks the first time a Korean film has won the Grand Jury Prize at this festival, and for director Lee, it is the first time in 24 years since he received the Best Director Award (Silver Lion) for 'Oasis' in 2002.'Possible Love,' which is also director Lee's first Netflix film, will be released in Korea on the 23rd and will compete for an Oscar as Korea's submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. It will be released on Netflix on November 6th.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM, Proves Global Status with BTS at U.S. Mega FestivalSeptember 21, Kim Soo-hyun / TMA / LE SSERAFIM / Lee Young-ja / Comedians Association[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] On a hot night in Busan, actor Kim Soo-hyun and singer Lim Young Woong met on the same stage. But there's a reason this meeting was even more special.One was an actor making a rare official appearance in Korea after a long time, and the other was a singer returning to the TMA after three years. And their meeting was completed by the special connection of presenter and awardee.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th, returned to Korea after three years, following stops in Japan in 2024 and Macau in 2025. The TMA, held in Busan for the first time, created a night of celebration for K-pop stars and fans.One of the most eye-catching scenes of the day was the appearance of actor Kim Soo-hyun. For Kim Soo-hyun, this was his first official domestic event in about 1 year and 6 months since his press conference in March of the previous year. Kim Soo-hyun, who appeared before domestic fans after a long hiatus, took the stage as the presenter for the TMA Popularity Award, and the recipient of the trophy was none other than Lim Young-woong.Lim Young Woong also returned to the TMA that day after a three-year absence. In particular, the 'TMA Popularity Award' is an award decided 100% by fan pre-votes, meaning the trophy Lim Young Woong received held great significance as it was a direct choice of the fans.Lim Young Woong received two awards that day, including the Special Jury Award prior to the Popularity Award, and expressed gratitude to the fans, saying, "Thank you for this meaningful award. I love you." And at that moment, Kim Soo-hyun, who was on stage after a long time, personally handed the trophy to Lim Young Woong.This scene was special not just because two top stars met. Kim Soo-hyun is an actor who has represented K-dramas and the Korean Wave through dramas and films, and Lim Young Woong is a singer who has built his own domain through music and performances.The two Hallyu stars, who have worked in different fields, met as presenter and awardee at the 'TMA' music awards ceremony. Moreover, Kim Soo-hyun stated that day, "I am someone who truly loves K-pop," and that K-pop, which contains our emotions and stories, has become a culture that resonates and communicates globally beyond borders and languages.And the fact that the recipient immediately following those words was Lim Young Woong, chosen by the fans, was also impressive.Kim Soo-hyun, appearing on a domestic stage after a long time; Lim Young Woong, returning to the TMA after three years; and the single trophy connecting them – the meeting of Kim Soo-hyun and Lim Young Woong at the 2026 TMA Busan stage was recorded as a moment where two stars, loved in different fields, met under the common denominator of 'fans' and 'K-culture'.Especially Lim Young Woong's award, completed by the fans' choice, and Kim Soo-hyun personally handing over the trophy – although it was a brief moment, the lingering impression left by their meeting was by no means short. The special encounter between Kim Soo-hyun and Lim Young Woong, created amidst the passionate cheers of Busan, was another impressive scene left by the 2026 TMA.RESCENE won two awards at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', 'Artist of the Year' and 'Today's Choice', determined by real-time voting by the on-site audience. Rescene is performing a spectacular stage at the awards ceremony held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. /Reporter Bae Jeong-hanCORTIS Wins 3 Awards&RESCENE Wins 2 Awards... '2026 TMA' Encompasses GenerationsThe TMA, a global music awards ceremony that unfolded spectacularly on a domestic stage after three years, is followed by a brief summary of the main award results.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th, the recipients of the four grand prize categories were ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, and Cortis.ATEEZ won 'Icon of the Year', NMIXX won 'Sound of the Year', RIIZE won 'Muse of the Year', and CORTIS won 'Record of the Year'. CORTIS's performance was particularly outstanding. They took home three trophies, including the grand prize 'Record of the Year', as well as 'Artist of the Year' and 'Next Leader'.Eleven teams were named 'Artist of the Year', including ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, TREASURE, ILLIT, RESCENE, KiiiKii, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and YENA.RESCENE also garnered attention. They won two awards, 'Artist of the Year' and 'Today's Choice', determined by real-time voting by the on-site audience.In addition, TREASURE won 'World Best Performer', EVAN won 'World Best Wave', and tripleS and CLOSE YOUR EYES won 'Global Hot Trend'. Lim Young Woong won two awards, the 'TMA Popularity Award' and the 'Special Jury Award'.The defining characteristics of this year's TMA are 'return' and 'expansion'. The TMA, which returned to Korea after three years via Japan and Macau, was held in Busan for the first time, with a total of 17 teams performing on stage. Furthermore, top artists like ATEEZ and Lim Young Woong, as well as next-generation stars like CORTIS and RESCENE, participated in awards and performances, showcasing a K-pop festival that spanned generations.The TMA, which announced its new beginning in Busan. This year's awards ceremony was recorded as a stage created by the choices of top stars, newcomers, and fans.LE SSERAFIM made history as the first K-pop girl group to be named to the 'iHeartRadio Music Festival', a major U.S. music festival, and performed confidently on the Las Vegas stage alongside global pop stars. /THE FACT DBK-Pop Girl Group's Presence Proven in the Heart of America... Global Scene Created with BTSLE SSERAFIM has once again proven its presence on the stage of a major U.S. music festival. LE SSERAFIM, the first K-pop girl group to be named to the 'iHeartRadio Music Festival', America's representative music festival, performed confidently on the Las Vegas stage alongside global pop stars, further expanding the global reach of K-pop girl groups.On the 19th, local time, LE SSERAFIM took the stage at the T-Mobile Arena for about 30 minutes. They kicked off the performance with their new song 'Made My Night', followed by 'BOOMPALA', 'Saki', and 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE', which had been on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks.In the latter half, they continued with representative songs like 'SPAGHETTI' and 'CRAZY', drawing enthusiastic responses from the local audience. The significance of this performance lies not just in its appearance at a famous festival. It is highly meaningful that LE SSERAFIM was listed on the same lineup as global artists on the main stage of the American popular music market.And the day before this performance, another symbolic scene unfolded. The team that closed the final stage on the first day of the same festival was none other than BTS, BTS.While BTS has solidified K-pop's presence in the American popular music market as the leader of global K-pop, LE SSERAFIM has carried that momentum forward, showing new possibilities for K-pop girl groups.Notably, LE SSERAFIM has been rapidly expanding its scope of activities in the U.S. recently. Following the premiere of their new song at 'BlizzCon 2026', they embarked on a U.S. tour, and now they have conquered a representative U.S. music festival.On the global K-pop path paved by BTS, LE SSERAFIM is expanding its territory in its own way. For LE SSERAFIM, the U.S. stage is no longer just an overseas performance but an important stage for imprinting their name and music in the global music market.As the global expansion of K-pop is evolving from the success of one team into a trend that connects generations and groups, attention is also focused on LE SSERAFIM's next steps.Unprecedented Reaction to Blunt Remarks... The Reason Why Korea's Top Entertainer is Indeed the Best"I don't like Lee Young-ja." Liking or disliking someone is a personal choice. But what would it feel like to say that directly to Lee Young-ja herself? It was a super-strong, blunt remark aimed at Lee Young-ja, arguably Korea's top entertainer.Recently, Lee Young-ja visited the Noryangjin Fisheries Market and struck up a conversation with an 84-year-old elder. The elder, upon seeing Lee Young-ja, said, "You really look like Lee Young-ja. But you're prettier than Lee Young-ja."Lee Young-ja, without revealing her identity, casually replied, "I've also been told I resemble Lee Young-ja a lot." Then she asked, "Do you like Lee Young-ja?" But the answer was unexpected."No, I don't like Lee Young-ja. She's too full of herself, it's off-putting." Most people might have their expressions stiffen in such a situation, but Lee Young-ja was different. Instead of being flustered, she burst into laughter and playfully said to the coffee shop owner,"Don't make coffee for Lee Young-ja, she's off-putting!" This is the essence of Lee Young-ja's brand of comedy. Instead of forcibly stopping the other person or getting offended, she uses her quick wit to turn the situation itself into laughter. But the elder's bluntness didn't end there."She acts so full of herself on shows with Jeon Hyun-moo." Yet, she also asked, "Your food is the best, and you make a lot of money, so why aren't you married?" another sharp question. To which Lee Young-ja gave a perfect answer: "Marriage isn't something you do alone. If it were, I would have gotten married at eighteen."As expected of Lee Young-ja. Her ability to turn even aggressive remarks into her own humor and shift the atmosphere into laughter is more than just telling jokes. It's the quick wit of a true entertainer who reads the situation, understands the other person's character, and improvises the most appropriate remark on the spot.What's even more impressive is her final gesture. Lee Young-ja warmly offered coffee to the elder who didn't recognize her and spoke so frankly. The production team later informed the elder of Lee Young-ja's identity, resolving any misunderstanding.Creating laughter and embracing people – this is perhaps why Lee Young-ja has been loved in the Korean entertainment scene for so long.With her unparalleled wit, quick thinking, ability to turn situations around, and a geniality that never makes others uncomfortable, Lee Young-ja's name has become a genre in itself in the broadcasting world, where countless entertainers appear and disappear.Once again, Korea's representative comedian Lee Young-ja showed the class of a true professional entertainer who turns even blunt remarks into laughter.The Problem is a Loss of Trust... The Reason the Comedians Association is Outraged by 'Impersonation of Publicly Recruited Comedians'Recently, a controversy arose when a man, who was sued for alleged disturbance and food theft at a bar in Seoul, claimed to be an 'SBS publicly recruited comedian'.However, the Korea Broadcasting Comedians Association has directly refuted this claim.In a press release, the association stated that the man is not a publicly recruited comedian by SBS, nor is he a publicly or specially recruited individual from any broadcasting station in Korea, and he is not registered in the association's membership list.So why is the association taking such an active stance?The core issue is not simply the career of one individual, but the potential for the title 'publicly recruited comedian' to be misunderstood.If expressions like 'disturbance by an SBS publicly recruited comedian' are repeatedly used in media reports, it could lead to the association of numerous comedians who have actually debuted through public recruitment and are active, with the same image.The association also revealed that the individual is understood to be a former aspiring comedian who had performed in small theaters in Daehangno.In other words, the careers of comedians who debuted through official public or special recruitment by broadcasting stations are entirely different from those of aspiring comedians who dreamed of becoming comedians and performed, yet they could be perceived as the same.From the association's perspective, it was a matter of the honor of its members and the social trust in the profession of broadcasting comedian.Therefore, the association appears to have taken an official stance, expressing "regret over the false impersonation" after verifying the facts by cross-referencing the lists of publicly and specially recruited individuals by broadcasting station and its membership list.Ultimately, the core of this controversy is not just the bar incident itself, but the fact that misrepresenting an individual's status can harm currently active comedians who have no relation to the matter.This is likely the reason behind the association's unusual decision to directly intervene and correct the facts.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group TWICE's MOMO is departing from Incheon International Airport in Jung-gu, Incheon, on the morning of the 21st to attend the Onitsuka Tiger fashion show. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Park Sang-min [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Park Sang-min] Group TWICE's MOMO is departing from Incheon International Airport in Jung-gu, Incheon, on the morning of the 21st to attend the Onitsuka Tiger fashion show. psm27@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Park Sang-min] Group TWICE's MOMO is posing as they depart through Incheon International Airport in Jung-gu, Incheon on the morning of the 21st to attend the Onitsuka Tiger fashion show.psm27@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group ATEEZ's YUNHO arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 21st to attend the 'Milan Fashion Week Diesel SS27 Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Group ATEEZ's YUNHO arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 21st to attend the 'Milan Fashion Week Diesel SS27 Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] YUNHO of group ATEEZ arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 21st to attend the 'Milan Fashion Week Diesel SS27 Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group TWICE's SANA arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 21st to attend the 'PRADA 2027 S/S Womenswear Fashion Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Group TWICE's SANA arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 21st to attend the 'PRADA 2027 S/S Womenswear Fashion Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] SANA of group TWICE arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 21st to attend the 'PRADA 2027 S/S Womenswear Fashion Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 San of group ATEEZ poses as he departs through Incheon International Airport in Jung-gu, Incheon, on the morning of the 21st to attend the Dolce&Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Park Sang-min [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Park Sang-min] San of group ATEEZ poses as he departs through Incheon International Airport in Jung-gu, Incheon, on the morning of the 21st to attend the Dolce&Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week. psm27@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Artist's sincere stage and outstanding live performance receive acclaimRich visual spectacle provided through direction and composition alive with 'detail''2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, with the cast taking a commemorative photo. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' has emerged as the 'best luxury awards ceremony of 2026' with stages filled with artists' 'sincerity' and direction alive with 'detail.''2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, hereinafter referred to as 2026 TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, successfully concluded on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.At this awards ceremony, K-pop representative artists including groups RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS (group names in Korean alphabetical order) presented spectacular and energetic stages to the audience.Notably, at '2026 TMA' this day, a variety of memorable moments were created, living up to the slogan 'Shine the artists, excite the fans!' with stages and acceptance speeches exuding artists' 'sincerity,' and direction alive with 'detail' that further enhanced them.The 'talk of the town' moment began with ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who performed the second congratulatory stage after the opening. During the performance of 'FREAK ALARM,' a separate screen simultaneously broadcast a fancam of member Sanghyun, who was celebrating his birthday that day, evoking emotion from the fans. Furthermore, Rio shouted, "Happy birthday, Sanghyun!" loudly during the performance of 'Born Dire,' continuing the celebratory atmosphere.A moment filled with affectionate feelings for a member was also evident in TREASURE's performance. In their stages for 'IF I' and 'ZOOM ZOOM,' TREASURE left the parts of JUNKYU, who had suspended activities due to health issues, unassigned, signifying that his voice and heart were with them. Additionally, JUNKYU's image was included in the '2026 TMA' ending credits, emphasizing that 'TREASURE is still ten members.'Groups TREASURE (above) and ALPHA DRIVE ONE received much applause for demonstrating camaraderie towards their members on stage. The photo shows TREASURE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE performing at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. /Reporter LEE SAEROM, Reporter Nam Yong-heeIn addition, CLOSE YOUR EYES garnered significant attention with the bold move of choosing '2026 TMA' as the stage for their first performance of a new song. CLOSE YOUR EYES, who unveiled the performance of 'Open Your Eyes,' a pre-release track from '256th Note' released on the 18th, did not stop there and surprised fans by also performing the unreleased title track 'Drop That!'It is rumored that this decision was strongly influenced by CLOSE YOUR EYES's strong will to 'show the best performance on the best stage.'This determination was not limited to Close Your Eyes. ATEEZ, who won the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' grand prize at '2026 TMA,' unveiled the stage performance of 'MAMACITA' for the first time, a song they had not even performed at their own concerts, and RESCENE also revealed the orchestra version of 'LOVE ATTACK' for the first time.Furthermore, the collaboration stage by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan, is receiving rave reviews from global K-pop fans. The duo, who covered Yoonha's 'Comet,' showcased their bright and cute charm along with a chemistry so strong it resembled that of actual siblings, creating a highlight of '2026 TMA.'In addition, tripleS, attending the awards ceremony with all 24 members for the first time, presented stage outfits that paid homage to the movie 'Battle Royale,' providing entertainment to the fans. The stage for YENA's 'Catch Catch,' which was composed like an animation, also received a positive response.Groups ATEEZ, CLOSE YOUR EYES, YENA, and tripleS (from top left, clockwise) attracted attention by presenting first-time public performances or new concepts for '2026 TMA.' The photo shows ATEEZ, CLOSE YOUR EYES, YENA, and tripleS performing at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. /Reporter LEE SAEROMOf course, not only these artists but all artists who appeared at '2026 TMA' prepared new arrangements and performances suitable for the special venue of an awards ceremony in their own ways, filling the 4-hour runtime without a moment of boredom.Moreover, the meticulously prepared stage direction, sophisticated planning, and excellent live sound mixing played a significant role in making the stages of '2026 TMA' even more special.From the rehearsal stage, participating artists and agency officials unanimously commented, "The sound and composition are excellent," and even after the performance, many artists expressed their satisfaction directly to the relevant staff, saying, "The sound and direction were so good that we performed live with even more excitement."The highlight of an awards ceremony, inseparable from the stage, is the announcement of winners and acceptance speeches. '2026 TMA' proceeded with artists receiving their trophies directly without separate presenters, and accordingly, the artists showcased their individuality in how they received their trophies, adding to the viewing pleasure.Additionally, the provision of a separate ceremony time after acceptance speeches for the recipients of the four grand prizes – 'RECORD OF THE YEAR,' 'MUSE OF THE YEAR,' 'SOUND OF THE YEAR,' and 'ICON OF THE YEAR' – namely CORTIS, RIIZE, NMIXX, and ATEEZ, to interact with their fans, also received a positive response.JIYU of group KiiiKii (left) and JIHOON of TREASURE are receiving praise for their collaboration stage at '2026 TMA,' which showcased bright and cute chemistry. /Reporter Nam Yoon-hoThe narrative of RIIZE stood out in the acceptance speeches. Having won 'Next Leader' at '2023 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held on October 10, 2023, as their first awards ceremony stage since debut, RIIZE stood tall as a grand prize winner at '2026 TMA' three years later.After receiving the 'Muse of the Year' award, ANTON said, "'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' was the first awards ceremony that our RIIZE attended. It's very emotional and I'm so grateful to receive a grand prize three years later. This year, we worked really hard to show you many new sides through music and performances. It's very meaningful to be recognized for our efforts with such a big award."He added, "I'm truly thankful to the BRIIZE (fandom name) and congratulations on our 3rd anniversary. Just as you always give us strength, we hope to continue to be a source of strength for you. We plan to come back with new music soon, so please look forward to it," receiving loud cheers and applause.RESCENE's acceptance speech also provided great entertainment. Upon being called as the winner of 'Today's Choice,' which is decided 100% by on-site audience votes, RESCENE WONI confessed, "This is truly an unimaginable award. (We didn't think we'd win, so) we were taking off our shoes and eating ramen in the waiting room," causing great laughter.RESCENE continued, "I ran out here with joy after hearing the news (of the award). This is our first time at 'TMA,' and we were just happy to be able to participate. I don't think we'll ever forget '2026 TMA.' Honestly, all awards are heavy. We will become a RESCENE that works hard to match the weight of those awards. Thank you so much," delivering a sincere acceptance speech.Groups RIIZE (above) and RESCENE are also garnering much attention for their special acceptance speeches. /Reporter Park Heon-woo, Reporter Nam Yoon-hoThe presence of actor Kim Soo-hyun, who appeared as a special presenter, was also notable. Kim Soo-hyun, who presented the 'TMA Popularity Award,' created an 'epic two-shot' by personally handing the trophy to the winner Lim Young Woong.Moreover, Kim Soo-hyun's presentation further elevated the value of the 'TMA Popularity Award,' following the '2025 TMA' held on September 20 last year at the Macau Outdoor Performance Venue. At '2025 TMA,' world-renowned Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen appeared as a special presenter for the 'TMA Popularity Award' and handed the trophy to the group Stray Kids.The 'TMA Popularity Award' is a category whose winner is determined through pre-voting, making its meaning special and unique as fans directly select the artist who will take the stage at 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.'In this context, following Donnie Yen, global popular actor Kim Soo-hyun attended as a presenter and handed the trophy to 'music industry superstar' Lim Young Woong, establishing the 'TMA Popularity Award' as 'the one special award where a special actor presents to a special singer.'Furthermore, Kim Soo-hyun not only presented the award but also took charge of introducing Lim Young Woong's congratulatory stage, continuing the narrative and enhancing the prestige of the awards ceremony and the weight of the trophy.Actor Kim Soo-hyun (photo above, left) attended '2026 TMA' as a special presenter and handed a trophy to singer Lim Young Woong. At the '2025 TMA' held on September 20 last year at the Macau Performance Venue, Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen (photo below, right) presented the 'TMA Popularity Award' to the group Stray Kids. /Reporter Park Heon-woo, Reporter Seo Ye-wonThe MC chemistry between Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the mainstays of 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' was as strong as ever. The two, who have been MCs since the first 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' played a crucial role as a bridge connecting artists and fans with their skillful and stable hosting, adding the finishing touch to a 'perfect festival.'As such, '2026 TMA' is filled with the 'sincerity' of artists who strive to show their best at every moment, meticulous and detailed planning and direction that further highlight this, and the efforts of numerous people to achieve this.It is often said that 'detail makes a masterpiece.' '2026 TMA,' where the 'sincerity' of the artists met the 'detail' of and the directing team who wanted to convey it wholeheartedly to the fans, is expected to be remembered by K-pop fans as a 'masterpiece awards ceremony' for a long time to come.The following is the list of winners for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.'▶ICON OF THE YEAR: ATEEZ▶SOUND OF THE YEAR: NMIXX▶MUSE OF THE YEAR: RIIZE▶RECORD OF THE YEAR: CORTIS▶WORLD BEST PERFORMER: TREASURE▶ARTIST OF THE YEAR: RIIZE, RESCENE, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, YENA, CORTIS, KiiiKii, TREASURE▶WORLD BEST WAVE: EVAN▶GLOBAL HOT TREND: CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS▶NEXT LEADER: ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS▶HOTTIEST: xikers, IDID▶TMA POPULARITY AWARD: Lim Young Woong▶TODAY'S CHOICE: RESCENE▶JUDGES' SPECIAL AWARD: Lim Young Woong▶FANNSTAR CHOICE AWARD 'Solo': Lee Chan-won▶FANNSTAR CHOICE AWARD 'Group': BTS▶BEST MUSIC 'Spring': BTS▶BEST MUSIC 'Summer': BTS▶BEST MUSIC 'Autumn': PLAVE▶BEST MUSIC 'Winter': Lee Chan-won▶GLOBAL HOT STAR: PLAVE▶MY STAR AWARD: Jin of BTS, SULLYOON of NMIXXlaugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 From 'Melodrama Queen' to Madame Jo... Consistent Presence Even After Marriage and Childbirth25 Years with the Agency Since Debut as a High School Student... Tenacity to Never Let Go of First ConnectionsActress Son Ye-jin returns to historical dramas after 24 years. Son Ye-jin is etched in our minds not as a star who shines brightly and disappears, but as an actress whose presence only solidifies with time. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Actress Son Ye-jin returns to historical dramas after 24 years. She does so through the Netflix original series 'Scandal.' After the 2002 film 'Strokes of Life,' Son Ye-jin takes on the historical genre once again, transforming into Madame Jo, who does not hide her desires and talents despite the constraints of the Joseon era. This series, released last weekend, is receiving fervent attention from global viewers and tells a story that transplants the French novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' to the Joseon period.Even after more than 20 years since her debut, Son Ye-jin's name carries a sense of stability. To the public, she is imprinted not as a star who shines brightly and disappears, but as an actress whose presence only solidifies with time. After gaining recognition through commercials as a high school student, she steadily expanded her domain through numerous works such as 'Delicious Proposal,' 'The Classic,' 'A Moment to Remember,' and 'Crash Landing on You.'Several keywords clearly define Son Ye-jin's longevity. The first is 'an image that speaks through work rather than gossip.' In the entertainment industry, a star's popularity is not solely determined by their work. Private life, relationships, and even a single word can become subjects of public interest. For top female stars, in particular, their image outside of their work significantly impacts their careers. In this regard, Son Ye-jin has built a relatively stable and dignified actress image for the public throughout her long career.While it is necessary to be cautious in asserting that a celebrity has 'absolutely no scandals,' it is clear that Son Ye-jin's name has been imprinted on the public's mind through her work, acting, and characters, rather than issues related to her private life. Although she was dubbed the 'Melodrama Goddess,' she did not confine her image to that alone. She portrayed a cool-headed negotiator in 'The Negotiation,' a historical figure in 'The Last Princess,' maternal anxiety in 'The Truth Beneath,' and an action character in 'The Pirates.'The value of 'rarity,' the most difficult asset for an actor to obtain. In the Netflix original series 'Scandal,' Son Ye-jin transforms into Madame Jo, who does not hide her desires and talents despite the constraints of the Joseon era. /Netflix 'Scandal'◆ Adjusting Pace According to Life Changes... Resting When Needed and Returning with WorkThe second is 'the time taken to choose projects.' Son Ye-jin's filmography shows a distance from simply increasing the number of works. Instead, she has chosen projects where she can showcase her acting abilities, even if it means enduring certain gaps. After 'Shark' in 2013, she returned to television after five years with 'Something in the Rain,' and after 'Crash Landing on You,' she took her time selecting her next project. Her return to the big screen in 2025 with director Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave' after seven years falls into the same category.At the time, Son Ye-jin revealed that she actively discussed the realism and plausibility of her character with the director, even though her role was relatively restrained. For a star, a gap in work can be risky, as they can be forgotten by the public. However, for Son Ye-jin, the gap strangely turns into 'anticipation.' This is the rarity, one of the most difficult assets for an actor to possess.The third is 'the tenacity to maintain long-term relationships from the beginning.' When discussing Son Ye-jin, it is impossible to overlook her long-standing relationship with Kim Min-sook, the CEO of her agency, MS Team Entertainment. Son Ye-jin has maintained unwavering loyalty with her current agency since her debut, and she herself has mentioned in various interviews, "Even if my position changes, I do not easily change a connection once made for minor gains."In the entertainment industry, a star's rise often brings changes to their surroundings. Bigger companies, more favorable terms, and more dazzling offers pour in. In such a situation, maintaining a long-term relationship with the management that has been with you since your debut is difficult to explain solely by 'human loyalty.' It must be based on mutual trust that is unknown to outsiders. And the fact that this trust has been built over a long period is itself another asset of Son Ye-jin as an actress.'Scandal,' released last weekend and receiving fervent attention from global viewers, is a story that transplants the French novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' to the Joseon period. The photo shows actresses Nana and Son Ye-jin, and Ji Chang-wook (from left) at the 'Scandal' press conference. /Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol◆ Adjusting Pace According to Life Changes... Resting When Needed and Returning with WorkAnother aspect worth noting is 'change that is not confined by image.' While Son Ye-jin is first associated with melodrama, a closer look at her career reveals that she cannot be explained by a single color. Even after becoming a representative melodrama actress with 'The Classic' and 'A Moment to Remember,' she moved between thrillers, action films, historical dramas, and comedies. Recently, she showed restrained naturalistic acting in 'Decision to Leave,' and in the current 'Scandal,' she transforms into Madame Jo, a character filled with desire and strategy.Director Jung Ji-woo's assessment of Son Ye-jin as "an actress who carries the story on her shoulders, makes the audience believe in the character, and takes responsibility for the entire drama" is also noteworthy. In particular, her current role is a new test for actress Son Ye-jin. She plays a woman who appears demure on the outside but harbors desires and ambitions within. Son Ye-jin also stated at the press conference, "I chose this project because I feel I am now at an age where I can express such emotions."The fifth is 'balance between life and acting.' Even after marrying Hyun Bin and giving birth, Son Ye-jin did not rush her acting career. After focusing on childcare for about three years, she returned with 'Decision to Leave' in 2025, and her next move is the historical drama 'Scandal' after 24 years. What's important is not a simple success story like 'unshaken by marriage and childbirth.' Son Ye-jin adjusted her pace according to life's changes. She rested when she needed to, and when she returned, she returned with her work.◆ A Star That Shines Long, Not One That Burns Brightly, 'A Truly Beloved Actress'Perhaps Son Ye-jin's true strength lies here. Becoming a star is difficult. However, maintaining one's own pace after becoming a star is even more difficult. She waits for projects she wants to do rather than chasing trendy genres, chooses characters over relying on her name value, maintains long-term relationships with those who recognized her from the start, and accepts life changes like marriage and childbirth naturally while not losing her identity as an actress.Therefore, Son Ye-jin's long career in the entertainment industry cannot be fully explained by the term 'managed image.' It is perhaps closer to the result of consistency, choices, relationships, and self-discipline. The reason her return to historical dramas is even more captivating is precisely this point. There are 24 years between Son Ye-jin in 'Strokes of Life' in 2002 and Son Ye-jin in 'Scandal' in 2026. However, her presence as an actress has only grown stronger.From a fresh rookie to a 'melodrama queen' and then a national star, she has now transformed into a mature actress capable of portraying her own desires and ambitions. The modifiers attached to her name have changed over time, but one thing remains constant: above all, she is 'an actress who has been loved for a long time.' A star that twinkles for a long time is stronger than a star that burns brightly. This might be why Son Ye-jin's present shines so brightly.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Rosé released her new song ″new trick,″ a collaboration with Apple, at 8 a.m. on the 18th. This new track combines Rosé’s unique musical style with the raw garage punk genre, featuring intense energy and dynamic sounds. Along with the release of the new song, Rosé also unveiled a music video filmed with the iPhone 18 Pro as part of the ″Shot on iPhone″ campaign. In the released video, Rosé’s distinctive appearance, holding a large lollipop with blonde hair, draws attention, creating a glamorous yet free-spirited atmosphere. This collaboration was carried out as a special partnership with the global company Apple. Rosé shared various concept photos on her official SNS with the caption ″The one and only @roses_are_rosie.″ The photos include diverse moods, such as her wearing a white shirt leaning against a tree, gazing straight ahead with a cityscape and blue sky in the background, and smiling indoors while wearing a striped t-shirt paired with a checkered cardigan. Having established her own musical identity through her previous solo activities, Rosé shows a more evolved side with ″new trick,″ raising expectations not only among her fans but also music lovers. The release of this new song is regarded as a fresh challenge after her first full-length album, and it is expected to further solidify Rosé’s position as a global artist.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Young Tak is making a comeback with his third full-length album after three years, raising fans’ expectations. The new album ″GOGO,″ released on various music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 14th, contains a total of 12 tracks, and Young Tak personally participated in writing, composing, and arranging 11 of them, showcasing his true artistry. The album’s title track ″Kkeokgeo″ and various new songs capture Young Tak’s unique sensibility and honest confessions, presenting a deeper musical world. Through new musical attempts, he is expected to receive broader love both within and beyond the trot genre. He also shared updates with fans through SNS, revealing recent moments with BTOB’s SEO EUN KWANG. Young Tak appeared in a sleek concept photo shoot wearing black clothing and posing with one hand extended forward, and in another shot against the decorated building exterior illuminated by pink lighting, showing a confident demeanor. With this third album ″GOGO,″ released about three years after his 2023 second full-length album ″FORM,″ Young Tak signals his growth as a singer-songwriter, drawing attention to his future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer YENA revealed on a broadcast about battling childhood cancer and gifting a house and car to their parents. YENA appeared on MBC’s ″The Manager″ aired on the 19th, sharing daily life with their mother. The episode showed the mother worrying about YENA’s health and preparing meals. The mother said, ″You’ve been busy lately, right? You need to take good care of your health especially now,″ showing concern for her daughter’s well-being. When the nagging continued, YENA responded, ″Just as I can’t quit Malang-i, Mom can’t stop nagging either.″ YENA confessed to having had childhood cancer. They said, ″At age four, I was diagnosed with pediatric cancer and hovered between life and death. The hospital said there was no hope, and my parents took a photo to a shaman who said, ’Why are you bringing a photo of a dead child?’″ They continued, ″My mom and dad cherished me, determined to save me. I was weak and innocent. When I injured my leg, the hospital said I wouldn’t be able to walk, but my mother threw me into a public bath’s event pool, and I was able to walk a month later. It seems my mom saved a fate that was not meant to survive.″ YENA said, ″I felt sorry for causing so much worry. That’s why I thought I must succeed no matter what and repay my parents. As I worked hard, my parents have been very happy lately.″ They added, ″I replaced the house and my parents’ car, and I plan to replace my dad’s car this time. They are always happy now.″ Additionally, YENA spoke about the popularity of ″Catch Catch,″ saying, ″It received much more love than I expected.″ They mentioned having 20 events, festivals, and festival schedules booked until November. They also explained that the recently highlighted stages at ″Waterbomb″ and the ″Blue Dragon Series Awards″ were their ideas. At the Waterbomb stage, they attracted attention by wearing a full-body suit and said, ″I covered everything with a reverse idea and went ambitiously, but it was so hot that day I kept spraying water to survive.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-HOPE, Jimin, V, Jungkook) performed as the final act on September 18 (local time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, during the ’2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival.’ This stage, themed ’BTS 2.0,’ used video, lighting, and special effects to depict BTS’s journey through growth and liberation toward a new phase. The performance symbolized the members’ rise and progress, accompanied by stage space transformations and expansions. The performance began with the title track ″SWIM″ from their fifth studio album ″ARIRANG.″ The LED screen featured a large aquarium with rippling water and blue lighting to enhance immersion. In the following track ″2.0,″ the members rode an elevator ascending upward to express ″rising,″ while the Las Vegas nightscape unfolded on the LED screen. Next, during the ″MIC Drop″ and ″FYA″ stages, the production conveyed the message of ″advancement″ with visuals of passing through a tunnel and extending into space. The final song ″FYA″ featured seven comets crashing into the desert, igniting a massive blaze, complemented by lighting and special effects to conclude the performance. Before going on stage, BTS shared their thoughts in an interview about appearing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival for the first time in about six years. The members spoke about their fandom ARMY, saying, ″They are literally the best fans in the world. It’s truly amazing how they sing along to every Korean lyric.″ The iHeartRadio Music Festival is a major American music event that brings together global pop stars, held this year over two days on the 18th and 19th. In addition to BTS, global artists such as Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, and Benson Boone also performed.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Producer Na Young-seok recently revealed that he has cut down on drinking due to concerns about alcohol addiction. In the video ″Jung Han-ah, Welcome~″ released on the YouTube channel ’Channel Fifteen Night’ on the 18th, Producer Na Young-seok met with Seventeen Jung Han, Mingyu, Joshua, and Doyoung. At this meeting, Producer Na Young-seok said, ″I’m not good at drinking, but I drank too often. After work, I would just drink half a bottle of soju. If there was no one to drink with, I would have one or two cans of beer... but I did that every day.″ He continued, ″One day, I suddenly felt, ’This can’t go on. Am I seriously addicted?’ So I decided, ’I should stop drinking for a while,’ and when I stopped, I found I could really stop. It wasn’t a serious addiction. I just let go of it myself.″ Jung Han also revealed that he enjoys drinking with meals, saying, ″I used to be like that too. I like drinking with meals. I don’t like getting drunk, so I just have half a bottle of alcohol while eating.″ Mingyu also explained, ″I used to be like that too. In the past, I liked getting drunk while eating delicious food, but recently I prefer drinking with meals. I don’t like getting very drunk, so like hyung, I drink about half a bottle of soju or one can of beer.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Han of the group AHOF and JL showcase their first duet through the new OST ″Focus On You″ for the Naver Webtoon ″Operation Love.″ ″Focus On You″ will be released today (the 20th) at 6 PM on various online music platforms. The song is a medium-tempo ballad that captures the awkward yet fresh feelings of first love, set against the backdrop of the protagonist Baek Dohwa’s school days in the story. It expresses the excitement of the moment love begins and the memories of youth through an emotional melody. The lyrics include lines such as ″Deeply soaking into the season called you″ and ″My youth, my story, only focus on you,″ portraying the process of a heart filling youth with feelings for one person. Park Han and JL complete the duet harmony in this song with their distinctive vocal tones, stable singing skills, and delicate emotional expression. The Naver Webtoon ″Operation Love″ has consistently been loved by readers both domestically and internationally for its retro-style artwork, three-dimensional characters, and immersive storyline. AHOF made a comeback last July with their third mini-album ″RUN TO YOU,″ continuing active music activities including winning first place on music shows and entering global music charts.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ALLDAY PROJECT’s 2nd EP ’CRASH’ will be released on various online music platforms at 6 PM on the 28th. The Black Label showcased the teaser content for ALLDAY PROJECT (Annie, Tarzan, Bailey, Woochan, Youngseo)’s 2nd EP ’CRASH’ on their official SNS on the 19th. The six short-form videos released this time depict various nighttime atmospheres, including scenes of the members talking at a bar, taking selfies, and conducting live broadcasts. They also show the members enjoying a party to the music and returning together after the party, conveying the mood of the new album. ALLDAY PROJECT previously showcased their unique musical world through their 1st EP ’ALLDAY PROJECT’ released last December. Returning after about nine months, this new album hints at a different side through songs with a new mood. Teaser images revealing the team’s color were also released sequentially to build anticipation for the comeback.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released new songs after a year, placing two tracks in the top ranks of music charts. The digital single ″From This Star,″ released on the 10th, and another title track ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ ranked first on Melon Hot 100, Genie Top 200, and Bugs real-time charts, while on Melon Top 100 they placed 2nd, 8th, and 11th respectively. These new songs are IU’s first release in about a year since ″Bye, Summer″ last September, coming after a postponed schedule due to health issues. In July, IU postponed a solo concert scheduled for September at Goyang Sports Complex and the release of the 6th full album due to worsening health. Through a fan communication platform, IU stated, ″Recently, the chronic symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction have worsened,″ and added, ″In the second half of the year, I will focus on recovering my condition and do my best to be with you at the start of 2027.″ ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ is a song dedicated to longtime friend Yoo In-na, with the description ″To Yoo In-na″ included in the song introduction. The lyrics, expressing friendship, feature lines such as ″You can be weird in front of me forever,″ ″It’s my dream for us to become two weird grandmas together,″ and ″I like you the most when you laugh watching me joke around.″ IU and Yoo In-na have maintained their friendship for 16 years since meeting on the SBS variety show ″Heroes″ in 2010. On the 15th, IU shared photos filled with memories with Yoo In-na along with the song’s lyrics on SNS. The music video features Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee, portraying Young-ok entering prison to meet a friend and Moon-hee working as a prison guard. Their acting expresses the emotions of a long friendship. The two newly released songs are scheduled to be included in the 6th full album, raising fans’ anticipation for the album.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ&NMIXX&RIIZE&CORTIS, Grand Prize WinnerFrom Fan-Voted Awards to a Festival of Artist-Fan Collaboration'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' illuminated the night in Busan with a vibrant festival created by K-POP artists and their fans. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' successfully concluded its return to Korea after three years and its first-ever event in Busan, once again showcasing its significance as a leading K-POP awards ceremony. From spectacular stages by top artists to unique performances exclusive to 'TMA,' a diverse array of attractions heated up the Busan night.On the 19th, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA), hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.This awards ceremony featured top-tier K-POP artists beloved both domestically and internationally, including groups RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii, TREASURE, and tripleS (group names in Korean alphabetical order). They filled the stage without a moment's rest, transforming the Busan Asiad Main Stadium into a grand K-POP festival.Notably, after engaging with global fans in Osaka, Japan in 2024 and Macau in 2025, 'TMA' returned to Korea, the heartland of K-POP, for the first time in three years. Moreover, by utilizing the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, a massive outdoor performance venue, as its stage, the event combined spectacular performances with the passionate energy of fans, creating a global music festival.Groups ATEEZ NMIXX CORTIS RIIZE (from top left, clockwise) took home the prestigious Grand Prize at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, on the 19th. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-hanThe ceremony was co-hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, who have become the "faces of TMA." Now in their eighth year of hosting 'TMA' together, they led the awards ceremony with stability, drawing on their long-standing chemistry. Their witty remarks, incorporating artists' representative songs and various memes, injected delightful fun throughout the event.The Grand Prize was awarded to ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, and CORTIS. ATEEZ was honored with the 'Icon of the Year,' NMIXX with the 'Sound of the Year,' RIIZE with the 'Muse of the Year,' and CORTIS with the 'Record of the Year.'Notably, CORTIS swept three awards, including 'Record of the Year,' 'Artist of the Year,' and 'Next Leader.' By receiving both the 'Next Leader' award for new artists and the Grand Prize 'Record of the Year' at the same ceremony, they made a dazzling impression. In addition, a total of 11 teams, recognized for their outstanding achievements in the K-POP scene over the past year, were honored as 'Artist of the Year.'The fan-created awards also added special meaning to 'TMA.' Lim Young Woong received the 'TMA Popularity Award,' decided solely by fan votes, reaffirming their strong fandom support. Actor Kim Soo-hyun, who presented the award, personally handed over the trophy, creating a special moment.Actor Kim Soo-hyun (left) presented the 'Popularity Award' to singer Lim Young Woong at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' on the 19th. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooKim Soo-hyun later returned to the stage as a presenter to introduce Lim Young Woong's performance. He emphasized the meaning of music as a special medium for everyone, resonating with the power of music to connect hearts and time across generations. Lim Young Woong then delivered a captivating performance with delicate emotional expression and solid vocals, leaving a deep impression on the audience.The 'My Star Award,' newly established this year, also highlighted 'TMA's identity as an awards ceremony created together with fans. The first recipients of the 'My Star Award,' awarded to male and female artists respectively based on 100% global fan voting, were Jin of BTS and NMIXX SULLYOON. This marked a significant moment as the first trophies were awarded through the direct choice of fans worldwide.The joy of winning was matched by the excitement of the performances. 'TMA' once again delivered special stages that are rarely seen elsewhere, creating a complete and high-quality K-POP concert.The ceremony's first-ever location in Busan also brought about special local connections. TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan, formed a special duet called 'Busan Boys' and performed Yoonha's 'Comet.' They further added to the significance by greeting fans in their friendly Busan dialect during their acceptance speeches. ALLDAY PROJECT TARZZAN also elicited laughter from the audience with a humorous acceptance speech using the Gyeongsang dialect.CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS, 'Busan Boys (KiiiKii JIYU&TREASURE JIHOON)', and xikers (from top left, clockwise) delivered special performances at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporters Nam Yoon-ho, Nam Yong-heeFan participation was another pillar that completed 'TMA.' The 'Today's Choice' award, decided by on-site voting, went to RESCENE, while in the FANNSTAR category, BTS, Lee Chan-won, and PLAVE took home trophies. Through various methods, from global fan voting to on-site voting, fans directly contributed to artists' wins, further clarifying 'TMA's meaning as an awards ceremony "created by artists and fans together."As such, over the past two years, 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' has solidified its status as a global awards ceremony enjoyed by K-POP fans worldwide, engaging intensely with international audiences in Osaka, Japan, and Macau. Returning to Korea, the home of K-POP, after three years, 'TMA' successfully concluded its first ceremony in Busan, which is rapidly emerging as a new mecca for K-POP, marking another brilliant milestone.This year's 'TMA,' which has confirmed the expanded influence of K-POP and the passionate energy of fans with each venue change, once again clearly imprinted its presence as a leading K-POP awards ceremony by presenting a rich lineup of events, from the Grand Prize honor to fan-created award moments and special stages showcasing Busan's unique charm.The following is the list of winners for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.▶Icon of the Year: ATEEZ▶Sound of the Year: NMIXX▶Muse of the Year: RIIZE▶Record of the Year: CORTIS▶World Best Performer: TREASURE▶Artist of the Year: RIIZE, RESCENE, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, YENA, CORTIS, KiiiKii, TREASURE▶World Best Wave: EVAN▶Global Hot Trend: CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS▶Next Leader: ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS▶Hottest: xikers, IDID▶TMA Popularity Award: Lim Young Woong▶Today's Choice: RESCENE▶Special Jury Award: Lim Young Woong▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Solo': Lee Chan-won▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Group': BTS▶Best Music 'Spring': BTS▶Best Music 'Summer': BTS▶Best Music 'Autumn': PLAVE▶Best Music 'Winter': Lee Chan-won▶Global Hot Star: PLAVE▶My Star Award: Jin of BTS, NMIXX SULLYOONsubin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Award acceptance speeches that shone brighter than trophiesFrom the joy of winning multiple awards to emphasizing 'Son and Daughter of Busan'Stars who heightened anticipation with thanks to fans and comeback announcements[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the cast taking a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] Various scenes unfolded throughout the awards ceremony of the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. From teams that won multiple awards to artists who credited their fans, and stars who emphasized their special connection with Busan, the speeches were diverse.◆ "Two trophies in one day, shining bright"... Multiple winners at TMAThis year's TMA saw a series of teams taking home multiple trophies. NMIXX won two awards, receiving 'Sound of the Year' and 'Artist of the Year'.Seol Yoon, in particular, swept three trophies by also winning the individual award, 'My Star Award'. NMIXX said, "We were able to receive such a big award thanks to our NSWERs," expressing gratitude to their fans.RIIZE also made their presence felt by winning major awards along with a trophy equivalent to the grand prize. The members said, "We wouldn't have received any awards without our fans," expressing their gratitude to 'Bries'. TREASURE also received two awards, including 'Artist of the Year'. They announced their acceptance speech, saying, "We are so grateful to receive two awards in one day."CLOSE YOUR EYES once again experienced the joy of winning at TMA, following last year. The members said, "It feels so good to be here at TMA again this year and receive an award," and "We will not forget this award, which we received thanks to all of you."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with RESCENE receiving the 'Today's Choice' award and giving their acceptance speech. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho◆ "I was eating ramen in the waiting room"... RESCENE WONI's honest acceptance speechRESCENE received the joy of winning at their first TMA stage. The members said, "It was our first TMA, and we are so happy to be able to participate and it will be an unforgettable experience."Leader Wonhee's honest confession in particular drew laughter. Leader Wonhee, who received the award through on-site voting, said, "I never imagined it, so I was taking off my shoes and eating ramen in the waiting room when I suddenly received it, so I am grateful," and "The award feels very heavy today." He then said to their fans, Re:MIND, "I love you so much and thank you very much," sharing the joy of their win.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ATEEZ giving their acceptance speech after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' grand prize. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee◆ Awards we can't receive without our fans... "We love you"Many artists mentioned their fandom first in their acceptance speeches. After receiving 'Artist of the Year', ATEEZ shouted towards the audience, "Are there many ATINY here? I love you, ATINY." They added, "We are grateful for ATINY," and promised, "We will show you good music and performances befitting the Artist of the Year."Lim Young Woong also held a trophy and said, "Thank you for giving us such a meaningful award. We love you," expressing gratitude to their fans. NMIXX SULLYOON also shared their joy with their fans after winning an individual award, saying, "We were able to receive such a meaningful award thanks to our NSWERs."Among these, the 'My Star Award (Female)' received by Seol Yoon is a newly established category this year, and the winner is determined by 100% of FANNSTAR votes.In addition, IDID said, "It is even more meaningful to be able to greet you in Busan." They added, "We are always grateful and love you, We:D," and promised, "We will always be a growing IDID."Finally, after receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award', tripleS expressed their affection for their fans, saying, "We are grateful to everyone involved who always works hard for us. We love you, WAVE."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee◆ From 'Son of Busan' to 'More meaningful because I received it in my hometown'... Connections with Busan draw attentionAs this year's TMA was held in Busan, there were also remarks emphasizing connections with the city.KiiiKii JIYU said, "It is so meaningful and an honor" to attend the awards ceremony held in their hometown, Busan. They expressed gratitude to their family and members, and stated, "We will always be a group that brings laughter."In addition, ALLDAY PROJECT TARZZAN shared their feelings about their first performance in Busan. They livened up the atmosphere by saying, "Aren't I a son of Gyeongsang Province?" and expressed affection for Busan fans, saying, "We had our first performance in Gyeongsang Province, and the energy was amazing." Tarzan also directly announced their comeback news for September 28th and shouted, "I love Busan." The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ALPHA DRIVE ONE giving their acceptance speech after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee◆ From family to staff... People they thought of before trophiesAward winners expressed their gratitude not only to their fans but also to their families and staff. RESCENE WONI said, "My family is here today," and expressed overwhelming emotion, saying, "I wanted to show my family me standing on such a big stage."Next, ALPHA DRIVE ONE expressed their gratitude to the staff along with their fans, ELIES. They said, "We are grateful to the many staff members and officials who work harder than us," and "Thank you for always believing in us and giving us love."Furthermore, Close Your Eyes said, "We are grateful to our fans who make our performances the best," and also expressed gratitude to PD and the agency family, including CEO Uncore Youngjun.Finally, YENA said, "This is my first TMA since my solo debut," and "Thank you for giving me such a great award. Thank you to my company family, producers, CEO, and president." They added, "I will continue to work hard to become an artist worthy of Artist of the Year."◆ Announcing next activities immediately after winning awards... "We won't stop"Some teams also expressed their aspirations for their next activities along with the joy of winning awards. RIIZE revealed their determination, saying, "We received a big award, but we will not stop here and will become a stronger RIIZE." They also mentioned celebrating their 4th, 5th, and 10th anniversaries together with their fans.TREASURE said, "We are preparing an album. We will 'shock' you with the best performance." TREASURE achieved consecutive million-seller first-week sales with two albums last September, 'LOVE PULSE', and this June, 'NEW WAV'.xikers also unleashed their passionate energy without reservation. After receiving the 'Hottest' award, they announced, "An album that will blow up the Earth in November is coming out," greatly raising fans' expectations.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han◆ Rookies' trophy march... CORTIS&ALPHA DRIVE ONEThe performance of the rookies was also noteworthy. CORTIS consecutively won 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year'. 'Next Leader' is an award given to a team that has achieved outstanding results among rookies who debuted within the year. CORTIS said, "We are grateful to Big Hit and HYBE for their hard work," and also thanked their fans, CORE.ALPHA DRIVE ONE also took home two trophies, winning 'Next Leader' followed by 'Artist of the Year'. The members said, "We are grateful just to be able to come to TMA, and even more grateful to receive an award," expressing their gratitude to their fans and staff.◆ "TMA is awesome!"... Festival atmosphere continued until the endHumorous moments continued until the end of the acceptance speeches. RIIZE thanked the TMA officials and fans, and then urged, "We will run until the end of this year, so please continue to support RIIZE." They then shouted, "TMA is awesome!" to liven up the atmosphere.ATEEZ also promised to repay fans with their performances in the future, and artists holding trophies expressed their joy in their own ways.The TMA today created another festival scene with the sincere words shared by each team and the on-site episodes, as numerous as the number of trophies.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer YENA delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMMeanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich entertainment every year, and after visiting Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it returned to Korea, the homeland of K-POP, after 3 years, receiving more attention than ever before.Hosted by the trusted chemistry of Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the '2026 TMA' featured top domestic and international artists including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, delivering an epic festival.In Korea, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' was exclusively live-streamed through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. In Japan, it was broadcast on the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions, it reached fans through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the venue could enjoy everything from the pre-show blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony online. They vividly experienced the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 19th, Busan, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'RIIZE&xikers&RESCENE...Stage and Award Relay UnfoldsActor Kim Soo-hyun Appears at Official Event[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the cast taking a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] Busan's night was set ablaze by K-POP stars. '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA), which brought together artists from rookies to global stars, concluded successfully with spectacular stages and diverse performances that captivated audiences and global fans.At '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS performed.'2026 TMA', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival created by K-POP artists and fans worldwide. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macao, this year's awards ceremony returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, and was held in Busan amidst the interest of domestic and international fans.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RESCENE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho◆ K-POP Stars Gather...Spectacular Stages&Special CollaborationsThe awards ceremony kicked off with dazzling performances by CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS, and xikers. Following this, stages showcasing the unique charms of each artist continued, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience.Special collaboration stages also captured attention. TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU performed a duet of Yoonha's 'Comet', showcasing delicate emotions and powerful vocals.Actor Kim Soo-hyun attended as an award presenter, making an appearance at an official domestic event. Kim Soo-hyun added to the festive atmosphere by greeting artists and the audience at the awards ceremony.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with TREASURE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-hanKim Soo-hyun said, "Although I am here as an award presenter today, I am a true lover of K-pop," adding, "K-pop, which embodies our emotions and stories, is a culture that transcends borders and languages, allowing the world to empathize and communicate."[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with actor Kim Soo-hyun presenting an award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooHe continued, "The power of music has also grown," and stated, "This is a meaningful moment created by the convergence of hearts and choices from around the world. I am also happy to be a part of this glorious moment."Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the main hosts of 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', led the stage with natural chemistry and smooth hosting. Jaejae, who hosted the Blue Carpet this year, livened up the pre-event atmosphere by engaging in conversations with artists with her unique wit and charm.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han◆ From Rookies to Top Artists...Who Will Take Home the Trophy?A series of awards for rookie artists also followed. The 'Hottest' award, presented to the hottest rookie of the year, was given to IDID and xikers. 'Next Leader', recognizing current achievements and future potential, was awarded to ALPHA DRIVE ONE and CORTIS. '__Global Hot Trend' was won by CLOSE YOUR EYES and tripleS.'Artist of the Year' included ATEEZ, KiiiKii, TREASURE, NMIXX, ILLIT, YENA, RESCENE, CORTIS, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and RIIZE.Among these, '__World Best Performer__', awarded to artists who captivated the audience with outstanding performances and stages, went to TREASURE, and '__World Best Wave__', for artists who will lead future activities, was awarded to EVAN.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer YENA delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMAt the Daesang, the highlight of the awards ceremony, CORTIS, RIIZE, NMIXX, and ATEEZ each took home a trophy.'Record of the Year' went to CORTIS for their well-made album showcasing musical achievement. 'Muse of the Year' was awarded to RIIZE for inspiring fans worldwide with their unique music and message. NMIXX, who demonstrated their musical presence with a high-quality sound, became the recipient of 'Sound of the Year'. '__Icon of the Year__' was selected as ATEEZ for leading the K-POP scene with overwhelming presence and influence.The 'Special Jury Award' and 'TMA Popularity Award' were presented to Lim Young Woong. In their acceptance speech, Lim Young Woong said, "I sincerely thank the Hero Generation. I will continue to work hard," and added, "I also express my gratitude to the TMA organizers."[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RIIZE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMNotably, Lim Young Woong then heated up the stage with consecutive performances of 'Make the Moment Eternal' and 'Please Be Happy'. As their uniquely deep and soft vocals filled the stadium, the audience was captivated by their voice and offered thunderous applause.The K-POP festival held in Busan was also delivered to fans worldwide online. In Korea, it was exclusively live-streamed through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan through the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend in person also joined in real-time from the Blue Carpet to the main awards ceremony, sharing the moments of K-POP stars' performances and awards held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ALLDAY PROJECT delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group tripleS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group KiiiKii(KiiiKiii) delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-heeThe following is the list of winners for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.▶Icon of the Year: ATEEZ▶Sound of the Year: NMIXX▶Muse of the Year: RIIZE▶Record of the Year: CORTIS▶World Best Performer: TREASURE▶Artist of the Year: ATEEZ, TREASURE, NMIXX, RIIZE, ILLIT, RESCENE, KiiiKii, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, YENA▶World Best Wave: EVAN▶Global Hot Trend: tripleS, CLOSE YOUR EYES▶Next Leader: CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE▶Hottest: xikers, IDID▶TMA Popularity Award: Lim Young Woong▶Today's Choice: RESCENE▶Special Jury Award: Lim Young Woong▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Group': BTS▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Solo': Lee Chan-won▶Best Music 'Spring': BTS▶Best Music 'Summer': BTS▶Best Music 'Autumn' PLAVE▶Best Music 'Winter': Lee Chan-won▶Global Hot Star: PLAVE▶My Star Award: Male-BTS Jin, Female-NMIXX SULLYOONjs@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT] hosted and [FANNSTAR] and UCW organized the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, and the cast took a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporters Bae Jeong-han&Nam Yun-ho&Park Heon-woo] [THE FACT] hosted and [FANNSTAR] and UCW organized the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, and the cast took a commemorative photo.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including [RIIZE] (RIIZE), [RESCENE] (RESCENE), [xikers] (xikers), [IDID] (IDID), [ILLIT] (ILLIT), [ALPHA DRIVE ONE] (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), [EVAN] (EVAN), [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]), [NMIXX] ([NMIXX]), [ALLDAY PROJECT] (ALLDAY PROJECT), [Lim Young Woong], [YENA], [CORTIS] (CORTIS), [CLOSE YOUR EYES] (CLOSE YOUR EYES), [KiiiKii] (KiiiKiii), [TREASURE] (TREASURE), and [tripleS] (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS]', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, [ATEEZ] performed a stage that had never been shown on music shows before, the opening stage by [xikers]&[CLOSE YOUR EYES]&[tripleS] paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives [TREASURE] [JIHOON] and [KiiiKii] [JIYU], among other spectacular and special performances.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Reporter Seo Ye-won at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Seo Ye-won at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top-tier artists loved both domestically and internationally, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' yennie@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT] hosts and [FANNSTAR] and UCW are organizing the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]) is revealing their acceptance speech after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Seo Ye-won [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Seo Ye-won] [THE FACT] hosts and [FANNSTAR] and UCW are organizing the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]) is revealing their acceptance speech after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including [RIIZE] (RIIZE), [RESCENE] (RESCENE), [xikers] (xikers), [IDID] (IDID), [ILLIT] (ILLIT), [ALPHA DRIVE ONE] (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), [EVAN] (EVAN), [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]), [NMIXX] ([NMIXX]), [ALLDAY PROJECT] (ALLDAY PROJECT), [Lim Young Woong], [YENA], [CORTIS] (CORTIS), [CLOSE YOUR EYES] (CLOSE YOUR EYES), [KiiiKii] (KiiiKiii), [TREASURE] (TREASURE), and [tripleS] (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS]', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including [ATEEZ] performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by [xikers]&[CLOSE YOUR EYES]&[tripleS] paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives [TREASURE] [JIHOON] and [KiiiKii] [JIYU].Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' yennie@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their thoughts after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee ATEEZ greets fans. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their thoughts after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' with its star-studded lineup, featured special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group NMIXX is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'SOUND OF THE YEAR' award. /Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT | Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group NMIXX is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'SOUND OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ SEONGHWA, WOOYOUNG, JONGHO, YEOSANG, San, YUNHO, HONGJOONG, Mingi (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ATEEZ putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long time. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ' hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's SEONGHYEON and KEONHO, and James (from left) are receiving the 'Record of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's SEONGHYEON and KEONHO, and James (from left) are receiving the 'Record of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' featuring a star-studded lineup, presented spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.'cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr']]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. SHOTARO, WONBIN, ANTON, SOHEE, EUNSEOK, and SUNGCHAN of group RIIZE (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Muse of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. SHOTARO, WONBIN, ANTON, SOHEE, EUNSEOK, and SUNGCHAN of group RIIZE (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Muse of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ's stage, which had never been shown on music shows before, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE EUNSEOK and ANTON, SHOTARO, SOHEE, WONBIN, SUNGCHAN (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. /Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RIIZE putting on a spectacular stage. [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RIIZE EUNSEOK and ANTON, SHOTARO, SOHEE, WONBIN, SUNGCHAN (from left) putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "I will continue to show you great performances," he said.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is revealing their thoughts after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] ATEEZ was honored with the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)'.ATEEZ became the recipient of the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Earlier, ATEEZ had also won the 'ARTIST OF THE YEAR' award.ATEEZ said, "These days feel like truly grateful days. I believe this award is meaningful because of our fans who silently support us," adding, "We will always cherish this in our hearts and become a ATEEZ that works even harder with sincerity."He continued, "I can't express in words how honored I am to receive such a big award," and added, "I will continue to show you great performances."The ICON OF THE YEAR award is presented to global artists who lead K-POP with their overwhelming presence and influence. It is determined by a combined score of 60% for album and music sales, 20% for performances, and 20% for judge evaluations.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Reporter LEE SAEROMATEEZ's 'Bad' entered the Melon TOP100 chart at 81st place immediately after its release and has been steadily climbing the ranks. It continues to gain momentum over time, expanding its presence on domestic music charts.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun, features top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the event from the pre-show blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.js@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting an ultra-luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend, the event was broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with TREASURE putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with TREASURE putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.' In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.'hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 19th, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' shone."We will become a team that makes next year even more anticipated."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, where NMIXX delivered a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Bae Jeong-han[THE FACT|Reporter Irajin] NMIXX, which captivated the eyes and ears of fans worldwide, received the honor of winning 'Sound of the Year' at the '2026 TMA'.NMIXX (LILY&HAEWON&SULLYOON&BAE&JIWOO&KYUJIN) became the recipient of 'Sound of the Year' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. NMIXX also won the 'Artist of the Year' award, achieving two wins. NMIXX SULLYOON also won the 'My Star Award (Female)'.'Sound of the Year' is awarded to artists who have demonstrated their musical presence by captivating the ears of global fans with their high-quality sound. It is determined by combining 80% of music chart performance and 20% of judge evaluations.NMIXX stated, "We were able to receive such a great award thanks to our ANS." and "Thank you for always being our driving force."They added, "We will always do our best and become a team that makes next year even more anticipated," and "We will work really hard in the future to show you many great performances."NMIXX, who debuted in 2022, gained attention by releasing their first single 'AD MARE'. Since then, they have released their 4th mini-album 'Fe3O4: FORWARD', their 1st full-length album 'BLUE VIOLET', and their 5th mini-album 'Heavy Serenade'.Notably, 'Heavy Serenade' ranked 3rd on Billboard's 'Best K-Pop Albums of the First Half of 2026'. The included track 'Crescendo' ranked 5th on Billboard's 'Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2026'.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the home of K-POP, after three years, receiving hotter attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Housou', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying everything from the pre-show blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rajin@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Hun-woo] , hosted by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group CLOSE tripleS is receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Hun-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Hun-woo] , hosted by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group CLOSE tripleS is receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.Additionally, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting a super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer EVAN is giving an acceptance speech after receiving the 'World Best Wave' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer EVAN is giving an acceptance speech after receiving the 'World Best Wave' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gratitude to BRIIZE Repeated... "We wouldn't have received an award without fans."Gratitude to Staff and Company... "We will repay with good music and performances."At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group RIIZE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] RIIZE received the 'MUSE OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 TMA'. On stage, they expressed gratitude to their fans, 'BRIIZE', and their commitment to future activities.RIIZE received the 'Muse of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. On this day, RIIZE also received the Artist of the Year award.The Muse of the Year award is presented to artists who, with their unique music and message, deliver new inspiration, move the hearts of fans worldwide, and establish themselves as muses of the era. It is calculated by reflecting 60% of album and music sales, and 20% each for popularity and judges' scores.RIIZE said, "This is one of the awards we looked forward to as a team. It's a very emotional experience to receive the Grand Prize like this," expressing their "sincere gratitude." They added, "There are still untold stories in RIIZE's journey, so please look forward to it," and said, "We wouldn't have received an award without our fans. I love you."They continued, "Thank you for this great award. We worked very hard for the past year. Lastly, we received this award thanks to BRIIZE." They emphasized that fans' support led to this award.They also did not hide their excitement and aspirations. "We received a big award, but we will not stop here and will become a stronger RIIZE," they declared. They added, "We are very grateful to the staff, company, and fans who worked hard with us. We will become a RIIZE that repays you with good music and performances in the future."Finally, they said, "Thank you to the TMA organizers. We will run until the end of this year, so please continue to support RIIZE," and urged, "Let's spend our 4th, 5th, and 10th anniversaries together." To conclude, they exclaimed, "TMA is awesome!" expressing their joy of winning.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group RIIZE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMRIIZE released their second mini-album 'II' in June and promoted the title track 'Do your dance'. Through the album, which contains a total of 6 songs, they added a change to their existing musical color, and in August, they expanded their overseas activities by releasing their third Japanese single 'Sunburst'.Recently, they held a fan meeting to commemorate their 3rd debut anniversary and announced their future music plans. They are scheduled to release a new digital single on October 26th and their second full-length album in the spring of next year. The Japanese single 'Sunburst' received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan on the 10th, achieving success in the country as well.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and rich content, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively broadcast live in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the event from the pre-show blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong performing a kiss-hand ceremony. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong showcasing their vocal talent.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, special performances were unveiled, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CLOSE YOUR EYES KENSHIN and SONG SEUNGHO, JANG YEOJUN, JEON MINWOOK, KIM SUNGMIN, MA JINGXIANG, SEO KYOUNGBAE (from left) are receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CLOSE YOUR EYES KENSHIN and SONG SEUNGHO, JANG YEOJUN, JEON MINWOOK, KIM SUNGMIN, MA JINGXIANG, SEO KYOUNGBAE (from left) are receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'.The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_10 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-POP artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'. cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE is sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE is sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.kr Photo Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Seo Ye-won, Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Seo Ye-won, Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. yennie@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer Lim Young Woong is revealing her acceptance speech after winning the 'Popularity Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer Lim Young Woong is revealing her acceptance speech after winning the 'Popularity Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, there were spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. NMIXX SULLYOON is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'My Star Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with NMIXX SULLYOON receiving the 'My Star Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting a star-studded lineup, featured performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Takes the Stage in BusanWins 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year' AwardsThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group CORTIS is seen here sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Daesang RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT | Reporter Moonhwa] Group CORTIS became the recipient of three awards at the '2026 TMA', including the grand prize 'RECORD OF THE YEAR'.On the evening of the 19th, at 6 PM, CORTIS took home the 'RECORD OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.'Record of the Year' is an award presented to artists who have achieved remarkable musical accomplishments with well-made albums and left outstanding records throughout the year. It is composed of 80% record sales and 20% jury evaluation.On this day, CORTIS also won 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year', further proving their presence. Previously, CORTIS had also won the 'Next Leader Award' and 'Artist of the Year Award', once again writing their own record as a 'monster rookie'.Joo Hoon began by saying, "We received awards three times. I feel blessed to be doing what I love. I hope everyone is happy."Geonho shared, "This year, as we prepared our second album, celebrated our first anniversary, and went on tour, there were many concerns. This result came at the end of it all. At the beginning, middle, and end of these concerns were the members, staff, and fans. Thank you for creating such a wonderful stage."Seonghyun said, "I really wanted to win the 'Record of the Year' award, and I'm grateful that you loved our song 'REDRED'. Thank you to our Cores (fandom name) for cheering and having fun every time 'REDRED' played. Thank you and I love you."Martin emphasized, "Thank you for showing me a wider world. I said the same thing with our first album, and I've achieved my dream. I will meet our Cores in an even wider world." The members then shouted, "We love you, COER!"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group CORTIS is seen here sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Daesang RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROMStarting with their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' last year, CORTIS gained attention as a 'Young Creator Crew' that creates their own music and performances. By incorporating the members' unique colors into various areas such as songwriting, composing, performance, and content creation, they have continued a differentiated path from existing idol groups.Their upward trend continued this year. On April 20th, they successfully released the title track 'REDRED' from their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN'. 'REDRED' showcased CORTIS's signature free-spirited color with its intense electronic sounds and addictive melody.In particular, they expanded their activities to the global stage, attracting fans worldwide. Early this year, they performed on stages related to the US NBA, broadening their reach with international fans and earning the title of 'Global Rookie'.Having recently celebrated their first anniversary since debut, CORTIS exuded confidence on the blue carpet. CORTIS greeted fans by saying, "We hope you have fun playing with us in Busan. Especially, we hope you have fun playing with CORTIS."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' is being hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, whose chemistry is trusted and proven. Top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, are taking the stage to deliver an epic festival. (Artist names in alphabetical order)Domestically, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik'. In Japan, it is available on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is being live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show red carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.culture@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' First Appearance... Awarded with 100% On-Site Voting"I Never Imagined It"... Bursting into Laughter at the Unexpected TrophyComeback in November After 'Pretty Girl'At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, RESCENE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Today's Choice' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Group RESCENE has won the 'Today's Choice' trophy, chosen by on-site fans at their first 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.RESCENE was selected as the winner of 'Today's Choice' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 p.m. on the 19th.'Today's Choice' is an award selected through direct voting by fans who visited the awards ceremony venue, targeting artists attending the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. Fans directly choose the artists whose stages captivated their attention and the artists they cheered for among those who graced the stage that day, with the winner determined by 100% on-site voting.RESCENE, who received a meaningful award on their first TMA stage, could not hide their joy.RESCENE said, "It was our first TMA, and I'm so happy to have been able to be here, and I don't think I'll ever forget it," adding, "I ran here with immense joy as soon as I heard the news. Thank you to everyone who voted, and we will become a more hardworking RESCENE."Member Won made everyone laugh by emphasizing that the award was unexpected. He said, "I never imagined it, so I was in the waiting room, had taken off my shoes, and was eating ramen when I suddenly received it, so thank you," and added, "This award is very heavy today. I love you all so much and thank you very much."RESCENE is continuing their upward trend based on recent intense interest. Their song 'LOVE ATTACK', released in August 2024, has gained renewed attention by charting backward after about two years, and through this, they are broadening their public appeal.They are also preparing for a comeback in November. This new release comes about four months after 'Pretty Girl' in July, and expectations are high for what kind of music RESCENE will return with, fueled by the resurgence of 'LOVE ATTACK' and the 'Today's Choice' award.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group RESCENE is putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Nam Yoon-hoThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' event, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RESCENE, RIIZE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan via the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'. Fans who could not attend the venue are enjoying the event from the blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 , hosted by and organized by and UCW, held the '2026 (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. , who received the 'Today's Choice' award, is giving her acceptance speech. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho, Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yoon-ho, Busan Asiad Main Stadium] , hosted by and organized by and UCW, held the '2026 (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. , who received the 'Today's Choice' award, is giving her acceptance speech. The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including (RIIZE), (RESCENE), (xikers), (IDID), (ILLIT), (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), (EVAN), (), (), (ALLDAY PROJECT), , , (CORTIS), (CLOSE YOUR EYES), (KiiiKiii), (TREASURE), and (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage.'Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 ', with its star-studded lineup, showcased spectacular and special performances, including performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by && paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives and .Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be streamed domestically on the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. KEONHO, SEONGHYEON, JUHOON, James, and MARTIN (from left) of the group CORTIS are expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. KEONHO, SEONGHYEON, JUHOON, James, and MARTIN (from left) of the group CORTIS are expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize RECORD OF THE YEAR'.The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, there were spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.kr Photo Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Achieved a double crown, following the 'Artist of the Year' award"We will shock you with the best performance"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'World Best Performer' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Young-bong] Group TREASURE has won the 'World Best Performer' award at the '2026 TMA'. TREASURE, who achieved a double crown after winning 'Artist of the Year', was praised for their overwhelming stage presence and ability to digest various concepts without genre limitations.On the afternoon of the 19th, at 6 PM, TREASURE became the recipient of the 'World Best Performer' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The World Best Performer award is presented to artists who captivate audiences with outstanding performances and stages among the singers (teams) selected as Artist of the Year. The award is determined by a combination of 60% album/music sales and 40% judge evaluation.TREASURE said, "We are truly grateful to receive two awards in one day," and added, "We are preparing for our album, and we will shock you with the best performance." They emphasized, "We will become even cooler artists."Following their 3rd mini-album 'LOVE PULSE', released in September last year, TREASURE achieved consecutive million-seller status in initial sales (within the first week of release) with their 4th mini-album 'NEW WAV', released in June this year. Notably, 'NEW WAV' received acclaim for completing TREASURE's unique hip-hop style.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group TREASURE delivering a spectacular performance.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)In Korea, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'. In Japan, it is broadcast on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the event from the pre-show red carpet to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kyb@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'Death of Me' Tops iTunes Charts in 11 Countries and RegionsRanked 2nd on Oricon's 'Daily Album' Chart and Entered Billboard's 'World Albums' Chart'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, where EVAN delivered a spectacular performance. / Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Bae Jeong-han[THE FACT | Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Singer EVAN proved his growth as a solo artist by receiving the 'World Best Artist' trophy at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.On the evening of the 19th, at 6 PM, EVAN became the recipient of the 'World Best Artist' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The 'World Best Artist' award is presented to an artist (team) selected as Artist of the Year who is expected to achieve great success in the future. The winner is selected by combining 60% from album and music sales and 40% from judge evaluations.EVAN is achieving significant success as a solo artist with his recently released 1st mini-album 'DEATH OF ME'. The title track 'Death of Me' earned him two music show wins, capturing the attention of domestic music fans.He continued his success in the global market. 'DEATH OF ME' ranked first on the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 11 countries and regions worldwide, and secured the second position on Japan's Oricon 'Daily Album Ranking'. It also entered the US Billboard 'World Albums' chart, showcasing his potential for expansion to a global fandom.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, where singer EVAN delivered a spectacular performance. / Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including EVAN, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'. Fans who could not attend are enjoying the event, from the blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'World Best Performer' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'World Best Performer' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the legendary K-POP artists' masterpieces, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' showcased a 'dream stage' with 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii (KiiiKii), TREASURE, and tripleS.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time as an award presenter. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900