https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr The tvN variety show ’Universe Rice Cake Shop’ recorded a rise in viewership ratings in its second episode. The second episode, aired on the 7th, depicted Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Ahn Yu-jin adapting to running the rice cake shop. On that day’s broadcast, the nationwide household average rating was 3.0%, with a peak of 3.7%. In the metropolitan area, the average rating was 3.1%, peaking at 4.0%, securing first place in the same time slot on cable and general programming channels for two consecutive weeks. The nationwide average rating rose by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous week. Before opening, Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Ahn Yu-jin arrived at Universe Rice Cake Shop Earth Branch No. 1 and performed a business opening ritual. Lee Young-ji said, ″Even if we fight, let’s fight in front of the cameras; even if my pants fall off, let it be on screen, and no matter what conflicts, competition, or pain we face, I hope we can overcome it,″ as she bit into an apple placed on the ritual table. The members learned how to make garaetteok for tteokbokki, jeolpyeon for the spicy pollack clam star dish, and baeksulgi for the chestnut tiramisu, and experienced the difficulties of running the rice cake shop by cleaning various equipment. Lee Young-ji reflected, ″I’m sorry for saying I’d pull the rice cake. It was just a passing comment. I thought no one would take me seriously.″ During the final check through a soft opening, Lee Eun-ji was shown politely handling complaints from the production team. On opening day, various situations unfolded, such as Lee Young-ji and Lee Eun-ji competing over aprons when arriving at work, and a storm blowing into the kitchen, disrupting the household chores. When no customers came to the store, a staff strike broke out after Lee Young-ji criticized Ahn Yu-jin’s photography, and Lee Young-ji continued promoting the store alone. Lee Eun-ji and Ahn Yu-jin expressed frustration toward the owner who was focused on business. Lee Young-ji confided in Mimi, saying, ″I’m the main and the boss, but am I weird for scolding the people taking photos during opening hours? Am I being a strict boss?″ Mimi gave advice on managing staff. Later, Lee Young-ji eased the atmosphere by giving aprons to the two and complimenting them. However, when Mimi told her to stay in place in the kitchen, she was flustered, saying, ″You told me to catch it before.″ Mimi kept slicing jeolpyeon even though no orders had come in, and Lee Eun-ji and Ahn Yu-jin received their first reservation customers. Mimi succeeded in business with her captivating speech. With the support of the village chief, the hall was fully booked, and business continued with waiting customers.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Simon Dominic (Samdi) has attracted attention by revealing his recent success in bulking up by about 20kg. Recently, Samdi appeared on the YouTube channel ’Life84’ and introduced his workout routine. He stated that he combines fasted cardio, weight training, and boxing, and spends most weekdays exercising. Looking at his past photos, Samdi said, ″I was so skinny I looked like an alien. I feel best now.″ Gian84 added, ″About three years ago, he weighed around 56kg, but through health training and boxing, he increased to 76kg.″ Regarding the reason he started working out, Samdi mentioned a past experience when a burglar broke into his home, saying, ″I wondered what would have happened if I had encountered the burglar. I felt I needed to prepare for such a situation.″ On the 8th, the official Waterbomb Busan SNS released a video of Samdi on stage. In the video, Samdi appeared shirtless, revealing his abs and muscular physique. His changed appearance from his previously skinny frame drew attention. After starting his workout routine, Samdi gained about 20kg, and although he later lost some weight for performance activities, he is still reported to maintain solid muscles and a healthy physique. Meanwhile, Samdi has been continuing various performances and broadcasting activities recently.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Heo Seong-beom revealed that he was a singer with four albums. On the August 8th broadcast of JTBC variety show ″Knowing Bros″ episode 539, the cast of ″Blood Game X″ including Hong Jin-ho, Park Ji-min, Choi Yeon-cheong, and Heo Seong-beom appeared. Heo Seong-beom stated that he released four children’s song albums when he was in the third grade of elementary school. At that time, he chose a coloring service for 10 years out of two proposals, so his children’s songs continued to play on the home phone until he turned 20. He also mentioned feeling embarrassed during his adolescence because of this. On the show, Heo Seong-beom said about offers to appear on dating programs, ″I’ve accepted all except ’I Am Solo’.″ He also explained that he went to a meeting with his ex-girlfriend for ″Transit Love″ but did not participate because it felt burdensome. He then confessed for the first time that he is currently in a relationship. Regarding his studies, he revealed that he receives a full scholarship at KAIST. Heo Seong-beom said, ″The school I attend (KAIST) offers full scholarships. The perfect score for the exam is a 4.3 GPA, but if you score below 3.0, you pay half tuition, and below 2.7, you pay full tuition. I have never paid tuition once.″ When asked if he covers his tuition with appearance fees from broadcasts, he answered, ″Half is true and half is false.″ Heo Seong-beom was born on August 6, 2000, and studied at the Gifted Education Center, Korea Science Academy of KAIST, KAIST Department of Computer Science, and the AI Graduate School. He has also appeared on Coupang Play variety show ″University War″ and Wavve variety show ″Blood Game 3.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jeong recently shared several daily life photos on her social media. On August 8th, Jo Yeo-jeong posted 20 photos without any additional explanation, updating her fans on her recent activities. In the released photos, Jo Yeo-jeong was seen spending leisurely time moving between various places such as cafes and supermarkets. She showcased a comfortable style with sunglasses and a hairband, and wore sleeveless tops and slip tops that revealed her toned figure. Even with minimal makeup, her well-maintained physique caught attention. Jo Yeo-jeong recently appeared on the YouTube channels ’On the Way to Meet’ and ’PDC’ to reveal her body management methods. She stated, ″I manage myself 365 days a year,″ and explained that she consistently diets because she really loves foods like cake, donuts, jajangmyeon, and pizza, which she cannot give up. She also said, ″If I haven’t exercised, I do 100 to as many as 200 burpee tests,″ and added, ″If that’s still not enough, I swim before going to the filming site the next day.″ Regarding the reason for dieting, she said, ″It feels like neglecting my duties,″ explaining that as an actress, she has no choice but to focus on appearance management. She mentioned, ″I have to keep shaping my body according to the character in the work,″ and feels that self-management is a responsibility she must uphold as an actress. Meanwhile, Jo Yeo-jeong is currently starring as dermatologist Ahn Soo-jung in the Coupang Play series ’Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now.’ She debuted in 1997 with the SBS sitcom ’How Am I’ and has been active in various works including the film ’Parasite.’ ’Parasite’ surpassed 10 million viewers domestically and became the first Korean film to win the Best Picture award at the American Academy Awards.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS has surpassed 15 million followers on their official Instagram account. This is the fastest record among all K-pop groups. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) reached 15 million followers in about a year since their first post last August. As of the 5th, their Instagram followers exceeded 15 million, and as of 10 a.m. on the 8th, they recorded 15.82 million followers on TikTok and 6.24 million subscribers on YouTube, making them the K-pop boy group with the most subscribers among those who debuted in the last five years. In particular, the follower growth became remarkable after their performance at the major U.S. music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago’ on the 1st (local time). Starting in Atlanta on the 8th, CORTIS is currently touring six cities in North America, including Los Angeles on the 13th, with the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA.’ They will then perform at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul from the 22nd to the 23rd, and at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan, from September 4th to 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hearts2Hearts will pre-release their first Japanese single ″ICONIC HEART″ on various global music platforms starting at midnight on the 10th, ahead of the local album release. This single album includes a total of three songs: the title track ″ICONIC HEART,″ as well as the Japanese versions of ″Lemon Tang″ and ″RUDE!″. ″ICONIC HEART″ is a lively and cute expression of the thrilling and overwhelming emotions felt while moving forward together toward a bigger world. ″Lemon Tang″ and ″RUDE!″ have been adapted into Japanese from the original songs loved by fans worldwide, adding new charm. Hearts2Hearts’ first Japanese single album will be officially released locally on the 12th. Meanwhile, Hearts2Hearts will perform on the stage of the ″2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer″ held at KINTEX in Ilsan on the 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong posted a lengthy message on the official fan cafe Hero Era to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut. Lim Young Woong reflected on their beginning, saying, ″Ten years ago today, I was actually someone who found the word ’debut’ quite awkward.″ They revealed, ″There was no grand stage, no flashy promotions, no TV broadcasts—just releasing one or two songs and producing a few CDs. That was how I started.″ Regarding the strength that helped Lim Young Woong endure their unknown days, they shared that the phrase ″I will become the best singer someday″ was always in their heart. Although they gradually gained recognition through ’Morning Yard,’ they mentioned that many people still did not know them. During this period, those who stayed by Lim Young Woong’s side were 200 to 300 fan cafe members and about a dozen to twenty fans who followed them to events. These fans arrived two hours early at venues, personally blew up 100 balloons, and shouted Lim Young Woong’s name until their voices were hoarse, even when no one knew who Lim Young Woong was. Lim Young Woong recalled, ″Wherever I went, these people arrived two hours early to hang banners, personally blew up around 100 balloons with their own mouths, and shouted my name until their voices were hoarse, even when no one knew me yet.″ In 2020, Lim Young Woong’s life changed through ’Mr. Trot.’ However, they did not take credit for reaching the top and expressed gratitude to fans, saying, ″Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best.″ Lim Young Woong stated, ″Ten years ago, the spell ’I will be the best someday’—now that I think about it, it wasn’t my own vow but a promise you made to me in advance.″ They continued, ″From now on, I will remain someone who sings by your side for a long, long time,″ and ended the 10th-anniversary letter with, ″I love you, Hero Era.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer″ recorded a nationwide household viewership rating of 9.4% according to Nielsen Korea for its 4th episode aired on the 8th, setting a new personal best. The rating in the metropolitan area households was 8.9%, and the 20-54 age group rating was 3.3%, ranking first among all programs that day. The peak moment rating rose to 10.9%. In this episode, the Sales Team 3 of Durumi Electronics carried out an operation to deal with child sex offender Pyo Gyu-cheol (Heo Hyung-kyu). Sales Team 3 approached pretending to be someone sent by a fellow inmate of Pyo Gyu-cheol for illegal immigration and confirmed his pollen allergy history through a preliminary medical interview. Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin) suggested a meeting during the transfer, mentioning that the last victim child still lived in the neighborhood. The team completed a scenario: ″A released criminal cuts off his electronic anklet, escapes to the mountains, has a seizure due to pollen allergy, and falls off a cliff to his death.″ However, an unexpected variable occurred. Pyo Gyu-cheol stabbed Kim Bong-pal (Sung Dong-il) with a knife, hijacked the vehicle carrying the child, and successfully escaped on a fishing boat. After gunshots, Pyo Gyu-cheol fell into the sea, and a scene was revealed showing Yoo Bo-na aiming a sniper rifle from a lighthouse. Yoo Bo-na preferred direct confrontation and sniper shots without unnecessary violence but made an exception for criminals targeting children. Meanwhile, Durumi Electronics Sales Team 3 previously induced the surrender of an organ trafficking organization. The gang, including Pension Grandpa (Jung Sun-chul), was subdued by Yoo Bo-na and confessed all crimes to the police. Oh Hyun-nam cynically responded, ″It’s a waste of effort to hand them over to the police,″ while Yoo Bo-na conveyed that the preliminary meeting was primarily about entrusting the matter to the law and respecting its role and responsibility. Yoo Bo-na expressed her belief: ″We must hope they remember that those who take their crimes lightly and mock legal punishment will face the harshest penalties when they feel safest and most comfortable.″ Yoo Bo-na felt heavy-hearted about not being able to go to the kids’ cafe with her daughter Kwon Yul (Hwang Bom-i) due to work. Eventually, she took a half-day off and headed to the kids’ cafe, showing her efforts to balance work and parenting. Kwon Tae-sung (Jung Joon-won) went to cover the release scene of Pyo Gyu-cheol with Goo Hae-na (Han Chae-rin), and Lee Dong-jin (Lee Sang-i) predicted that Kingfisher’s next target would be Pyo Gyu-cheol and pursued him. It was also confirmed that eight child sex offenders released in the past 15 years all died in accidents on their release day. At the end of the broadcast, Yoo Bo-na was shown discovering a bugging device in a doll sent by a Russian friend and submerging it in water, while Kwon Tae-sung received a mysterious text saying, ″You keep your promises well. You’re good,″ and appeared terrified. The scenes of the couple facing different crises hinted at a hidden past story. The 5th episode of ″Married Woman Killer″ will air on the 14th at 9:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Licenne (Woni, Live, Minami, Mei, Jena) achieved a triple crown on music shows with the remake single ″Pretty Girl.″ On August 8, Licenne won the first-place trophy on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ without appearing on the broadcast. This followed their first-place wins on SBS Life’s ″The Show″ and MBC’s ″Show! Music Core,″ earning a total of three music show trophies with ″Pretty Girl.″ Even after concluding their music show promotions, Licenne continued to rank first, proving their digital music power and popularity. Additionally, Licenne previously won first place on SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ with the title track ″LOVE ATTACK″ from their first mini-album ″SCENEDROME.″ This brings their total to four music show trophies: three with ″Pretty Girl″ and one with ″LOVE ATTACK.″ ″Pretty Girl″ is ranking high on various digital music charts, and ″LOVE ATTACK″ is also standing out on major music charts, including Melon’s ″TOP100,″ daily charts, and weekly charts.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Yoon Ga-i is set to reveal her daily life on a variety show for the first time since officially confirming her relationship with singer Jang Ki-ha. In the preview of MBC’s variety show ″The Manager,″ which aired on the 8th, Yoon Ga-i appeared drinking nearly a liter of water immediately after waking up. Her manager explained that Yoon drinks a lot of water because she heard from her saju (Korean fortune telling) that she lacks water. Yoon then showcased a unique routine, including lighting incense to replenish her water energy. She also revealed her passion for acting. Yoon imitated other actors’ performances while watching dramas and cut her long hair, which she had grown for a long time, into a bob to study her character. She was also deeply engaged in various acting practices, such as learning sign language through video calls. Her manager introduced her as ″an actress who is sincere not only about her saju but also about acting.″ On that day, actress Jo Yu-ri, formerly of IZ*ONE, visited Yoon Ga-i’s home. The two revealed that they are from Busan and were senior and junior members of their high school drama club. Jo Yu-ri mentioned that Yoon was her first acting teacher, sharing their special connection. Born in 2000, Yoon Ga-i recently confirmed her relationship with Jang Ki-ha, who is 18 years her senior. The two first met as host and crew on Coupang Play’s ″SNL Korea″ Season 4 in 2023 and grew closer through their shared interests in music and film. Their respective agencies officially announced that the two are dating.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS set a new team record on the UK Official Charts with their fifth full-length album, Arirang. On the latest UK Official Chart (August 7–13), Arirang ranked 43rd on the Official Albums Top 100, marking its 20th consecutive week on the chart. This surpassed the previous record of 19 consecutive weeks set by the mini-album MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA, released in April 2019. Arirang’s popularity continued on detailed charts as well. It rose six spots from the previous week to 16th on the Official Physical Albums chart and 18th on the Official Album Sales chart, and re-entered the Official Vinyl Albums chart at 38th. It also appeared at 19th on the Official Scottish Albums chart and 64th on the Official Album Streaming chart. The track NORMAL also entered the charts for the fifth week, ranking 11th on the Official Singles Downloads chart and 13th on the Official Singles Sales chart. Since the music video and Korean audio were released on July 17, it has regained presence on the charts. Other tracks such as Body to Body and Hooligan also charted. On Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart (August 6), Arirang ranked 3rd, maintaining a position within the top 3 for 20 consecutive weeks. The title track SWIM ranked 6th on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart, staying in the top 10 for four months. NORMAL ranked 44th, Body to Body 174th, and Hooligan 193rd on the chart. BTS is also continuing their North American tour. On August 1 and 2, they opened the second leg of their North American tour in East Rutherford, USA, following their earlier performance in Foxborough. On August 10 and 11, they will hold a solo concert at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium, becoming the first Korean artist to do so. The members shared their thoughts on this album. Suga said, ″We thought about what is most true to ourselves. Instead of a grand message, we focused on ’us’ itself.″ Jimin said, ″I wanted to say that we keep moving forward. There is always pressure to show something new and better. There are many worries as well. Nevertheless, I wanted to express the mindset of not stopping and continuing to swim forward.″ Jungkook said, ″I hope people think this is the most BTS-like album, reflecting each individual’s time and color exactly as it is.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Dayoung has embarked on a new musical journey with the release of her new song ″FLIRTY,″ a collaboration with Jay Park. Released on various music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 4th, this collaborative single blends the stylish elements of pop, R&B, and reggaeton, highlighting the unique charms of both artists. Dayoung participated directly in the songwriting and composition of this track, infusing it with delicate emotions, and the chemistry between her and Jay Park stands out prominently. The new song ″FLIRTY″ centers on the excitement of the moment when love is just beginning, featuring an impressive exchange of sensual dialogue and rhythm between the two. Meanwhile, on the 6th, Dayoung and Jay Park performed ″FLIRTY″ for the first time on Mnet’s ″M Countdown,″ captivating viewers with perfect pair choreography and natural synergy. This stage is regarded as a signal marking Dayoung’s full-fledged activities as a solo artist. Since her solo debut last year, Dayoung has steadily expanded her own musical world, and through this collaboration, she broadens her musical spectrum further while continuing to communicate with the public. Jay Park also contributed to this collaboration with his professional presence and stage manners, crossing a wide range of musical genres. Additionally, Dayoung premiered the ″FLIRTY″ stage with Jay Park at the Waterbomb Busan 2026 Festival through SNS, meeting the audience directly and receiving a warm response. On that day, the two wore black outfits and delivered a powerful performance, elevating the atmosphere of the venue. Through this collaboration, Dayoung is solidifying her position as a singer and successfully undertaking new musical challenges. Expectations for her future activities are rising, drawing concentrated attention from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lee Na-kyung has revealed a photoshoot showcasing her calm charm and announced her comeback with a full-length album in July. In recent photos set against a solid blue background, Lee Na-kyung displayed a style matching a green-toned crop top and skirt. She captivated attention with a refreshing yet sophisticated visual, posing casually by touching her hair with one hand while letting her long hair flow naturally. The style, completed with earrings as an accessory, further highlighted her healthy and fresh image. Lee Na-kyung continues to challenge herself not only in her activities with fromis_9 but also in acting. She gained her first acting experience in 2021 by playing dual roles in the KakaoTV original drama ″Shadow Beauty″ and is developing her skills in various fields. Recently, she attracted attention by confidently throwing the first pitch at a sports event, showing a presence beyond that of a rookie. Engaging in diverse activities and consistently communicating with fans, Lee Na-kyung is raising expectations for her new music ahead of her full-length album release in July. The recent updates released alongside the refreshing yet mature-themed photoshoot demonstrate the growing interest in Lee Na-kyung’s future endeavors as she adds her unique touch to music, acting, and various other fields.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Lee Si-young shared her daily life while living for a month with her son in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Recently, Lee Si-young posted photos and videos on her SNS capturing peaceful moments, such as enjoying coffee on a terrace overlooking a lush garden and lake, and meeting deer that come down to the yard early in the morning. She also shared warm interactions with local neighbors, Shirley and Dan, expressing, ″The beautiful neighborhood itself, the lake in front of the house, and the deer that come down to the yard every day will remain in my memory for a long time.″ In particular, she revealed the delightful fact that the couple next door are Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts, drawing attention. Dan, a Harley collector, adds unexpected joy to Lee Si-young and her son’s month-long stay. In the photos, Lee Si-young is seen spending a leisurely time in a space harmonized with nature, dressed comfortably in casual wear, showing she has adapted well to local life. The peaceful mornings spent on the terrace with her son offer a special kind of healing different from ordinary travel. During her stay in Canada, Lee Si-young has been maintaining her physical condition by consistently taking Momora products daily for health care. This month-long break ahead of the coming fall serves as a time for recharging and a source of new energy.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 2 of SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ the identity of Kim Seon-ho’s fateful connection is revealed. In this broadcast, it is uncovered that the two people who seemed to have no connection with Kim Seon-ho were actually a special pair who provided great comfort to each other. Regarding their miraculous story, MC Jung Yong-hwa reportedly exclaimed, ″There isn’t even a movie like this. Beyond imagination.″ During the first official date, each participant’s charm and dating style are highlighted. In particular, Han Do-gon captured the MCs’ hearts with his kindness and delicate manners. MC Dokyeom cheered, ″He’s a real man!″ for the thoughtful date and straightforward approach, while Choi Yena admired, ″His sense is amazing,″ mentioning the emergence of the ’Do-jik-nam (Do-gon straightforward man).’ Meanwhile, at the lodging for the eight participants, the atmosphere changes after the first date, and a subtle tension begins to arise. One participant appeared confused, saying, ″Did I misunderstand?″ due to the altered mood. ″My Remaining Love″ will air on the 10th at 10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Kim Jung-ryeol revealed on a broadcast for the first time that he divorced after 13 years of separation. Kim Jung-ryeol appeared on MBN’s ″Kim Ju-ha’s Day & Night″ aired on the 8th and spoke directly about his married life and divorce process. He stated that he married a Taiwanese wife in 1988 and had two daughters. During their marriage, frequent drinking caused distance between the couple, and after repeated mistakes, his wife suggested living apart. Kim Jung-ryeol explained that due to pride, he told his wife to leave immediately, which led to six years of separation. Later, the two agreed to live together again, but Kim Jung-ryeol’s drinking habits did not improve. Eventually, the second separation began, lasting longer than the first. Kim Jung-ryeol said, ″We lived apart for a total of 13 years,″ and during the separation, his wife said, ″Living like this is not really living; how about we get a divorce?″ leading to a consensual divorce. Even after the divorce, their relationship continued. Kim Jung-ryeol said, ″We promised to part on good terms. We keep in touch. She liked that I quit drinking.″ He mentioned that he drank for about three months after the divorce but then decided to quit, and it has now been 1 year and 10 months since he stopped drinking. Hwang Ki-soon also added, ″We still take care of each other and live like that. Legally, we are just strangers, but in reality, my sister-in-law takes care of everything. Now I feel relieved. He has completely quit drinking.″ Meanwhile, on the same broadcast, Hwang Ki-soon revealed that he remarried. He talked about sending his child to study abroad in the Philippines and his married life with his wife, saying, ″If I were to find a flaw in my wife, there is none. The only flaw is that she is tall.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The novel ″Agami″ by author Gu Byeong-mo has been made into an animated film and will be released on September 9. Distributor Et Nine Films announced this news on the 9th. The film ″Agami″ tells the story of Gon, the only child born with gills in a world thrown into deep water, and the beings who were everything to his world. The main character Gon’s voice is provided by Jung Hae-in, and Kang Ha-neul plays Kang Ha, Gon’s family member and friend. Lee Cheong-ah voices Haeryu, who forms a bond with Gon; Yoo Jae-myung voices the old man who first discovers and takes Gon in; and Kim Sun-young voices I-nyeong, who influences Gon’s new life. Other cast members include Jang Won-young, Kwon Hae-hyo, Jung Woong-in, Jo Han-chul, Park Ji-yeon, and Hwang Sang-kyung. The film is directed by Ahn Jae-hoon, known for works such as ″A Dream of a Precious Day″ and ″The Shaman.″ Director Ahn stated that he built an original worldview unique to the film based on the emotions of the original work. He said, ″We embraced the feeling of the original and did what only we could do. I wanted to depict a fantasy so beautiful that it captivates you, not one that makes you forget reality.″ Author Gu Byeong-mo expressed gratitude, saying, ″Thank you for bringing the characters in the book to life on screen with soft colors and beautiful animation. I also thank the cast who gave them individuality along with their voices.″ He added, ″I hope this work becomes a special experience for the audience where fantasy and reality blend together.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The films ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ have each surpassed 1 million and 5 million viewers at the box office, respectively. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network data, on August 8, ″Odyssey″ (directed by Christopher Nolan) attracted 525,336 viewers, ranking first in the daily box office. As of August 8, ″Odyssey″ recorded a cumulative audience of 1,376,787 and surpassed 1 million viewers within four days of its release on the 5th. On the same day, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (directed by Destin Cretton) drew 513,897 viewers, taking second place. Its cumulative audience reached 5,447,888, surpassing 5 million viewers in 11 days since its release. Both films have gained attention for starring Tom Holland and Zendaya. In ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ they appear as Peter Parker and MJ, respectively, while in ″Odyssey,″ they appear as Telemachus and Athena.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 2 of SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ eight participants reveal their individual charms and dating tendencies through their first dates. This episode unveils the identity of Kim Seon-ho’s ″fateful connection.″ It is revealed that the two participants had been a great source of comfort to each other in the past, and MC Jung Yong-hwa admired, ″There is no movie like this. Beyond imagination.″ Han Do-gon caught the MCs’ attention with his kindness and delicate manners. MC Do-kyum cheered, ″He’s a real man!″ and Choi Ye-na said, ″His sense is amazing,″ mentioning the nickname ″Do-jik-nam (Do-gon straight shooter).″ After the first dates, tension began to fill the dormitory of the eight participants. One participant appeared confused, saying, ″Did I misunderstand?″ about the change in atmosphere after the date. The subtle emotional changes among the eight will be revealed on SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ airing at 10 PM on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV’s ’Salimnam’ covered Jisangryeol’s hip-hop challenge and the Park Seojin siblings’ saving project in the broadcast on the 8th. The episode recorded a nationwide rating of 3.8% according to Nielsen Korea, with the highest rating of 5.1% during the scene where Park Seojin bought coffee for Eun Ga-eun. At the opening of the broadcast, KISS OF LIFE Bell, who made a comeback with the new song ’SWEAT,’ visited the studio. Bell revealed that he started composing music in middle school and has created about a thousand songs to date, and that he participated in composing LE SSERAFIM’s ’UNFORGIVEN.’ He also said that his father, Shim Sin, wanted to appear on ’Salimnam’ and asked for promotion of the new song ’Biteulbiteul.’ Jisangryeol met Mushvenom at a traditional market through the introduction of composer Kim Do-hoon. After seeing Mushvenom’s rap at the market, Jisangryeol decided to take him as his mentor, and Mushvenom responded positively to Jisangryeol’s cheerful demeanor. In the first lesson, Mushvenom taught freestyle rap and rhymes using objects from the market, but Jisangryeol showed a unique rap style that made both Mushvenom and Eun Ji-won laugh. Afterwards, the recording lesson continued at Mushvenom’s studio, where Jisangryeol’s free-style rap turned the place into a sea of laughter. Mushvenom commented, ″There is rhythm inside the body. Now you just have to learn.″ In the final lesson held at a long-established bar, Jisangryeol realized the fun of rhymes and spontaneously proposed forming a duet and a stage contract to Mushvenom, even drafting a contract. Mushvenom left saying, ″I will discuss it with the company,″ leaving behind only a drawing of Jisangryeol’s face. In Park Seojin’s daily life, a scene of him engrossed in painting Minhwa was revealed. Having recently won a special prize in a Minhwa contest, he disclosed that he invested about 20 million won in his Minhwa studio. Hyojeong suggested a challenge called ’Happiness with 10,000 won in 2026’ together with Park Seojin, and the two decided to spend a day with 16,500 won. They tried to save transportation costs by cycling from Incheon to Yeouido, but due to the heat and schedule, Park Seojin used the production team’s vehicle and paid 5,000 won for fuel. After finishing rehearsal at KBS, Park Seojin tried to get coffee from Eun Ga-eun but ended up paying for the coffee himself. To save budget, Park Seojin earned money by drawing caricatures in the KBS comedians’ room, and upon Kim Young-hee’s suggestion, he took time to choose his ideal type among the juniors in the comedians’ room. Park Seojin pointed to Hwang Hye-seon, and the two shook hands. Hwang Hye-seon offered her contact information instead of payment for the drawing, but Park Seojin was shy and left, so no contact exchange took place. Using the money earned from caricatures, Park Seojin bought a meal ticket and expressed satisfaction with his meal. Meanwhile, Hyojeong’s kimbap brought from home had gone bad, so she substituted her meal with convenience store ramen. Lastly, in the ’Envelope Changing’ game, Park Seojin received an envelope with only 200 won left, resulting in him deleting a delivery app and performing a penalty of finger flicks. Park Seojin said, ″Setting a budget and using money made me feel the value of each coin greatly.″ KBS 2TV’s ’Salimnam’ will change its broadcast time to 9:20 PM every Saturday starting from the 15th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV’s ″Salimnam,″ Park Seo-jin showcased a love line with comedian Hwang Hye-sun. Park Seo-jin revealed on the show that he spent 20 to 30 million won on his hobby of painting folk paintings. Seeing this, his younger sister Park Hyo-jung criticized his overspending and proposed a ″10,000 won happiness″ bet, living on 16,500 won. The two planned to complete their schedules by biking from Incheon to Yeouido, but Park Seo-jin used the production team’s vehicle halfway through and bought band-aids for his injured sister. At the broadcasting station, they tried to get coffee from Eun Ga-eun, but Park Seo-jin paid for it himself. As unintended expenses continued, Park Seo-jin decided to earn money by drawing caricatures for the ″Gag Concert″ team. Park Seo-jin had previously revealed that Kim Shin-young is his ideal type and showed romantic interest in comedians. That day, he also showed affection toward Hwang Hye-sun, who expressed her fondness by calling him ″oppa.″ Hwang Hye-sun caught attention by saying she would give her contact information instead of paying for the caricature. Park Seo-jin blushed in response.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Chae Soo-bin expressed her gratitude to fans and shared happy recent updates. Recently, Chae Soo-bin posted several photos on her SNS along with the message, ″To my always grateful people :-) Thanks to you, it was a happy time. Love you💚.″ In the photos, Chae Soo-bin is wearing a white blouse and dress, smiling brightly while making a V-sign and heart pose with her hands. Her braided hairstyle and pure atmosphere stand out. The background is decorated with colorful photos presumed to be taken at the fan meeting, conveying the warm atmosphere of the event. Chae Soo-bin recently spent meaningful time with fans at the fan meeting ’Whisper of Memories’ held in Guangzhou, China, receiving cheers for her bright and lovely appearance. This fan meeting was held ahead of the release of the Netflix series ’Charge Me Up,’ and was regarded as a special occasion to communicate directly with fans and share affection. In response, fans showed warm reactions such as, ″I feel the sincerity of actress Chae Soo-bin, so I’m even more thankful,″ ″Always supporting you,″ and ″Hope you have a happy time.″ Meanwhile, Chae Soo-bin is currently continuing her active acting career through various works and activities. She plans to consistently communicate with fans and show diverse sides of herself in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Dino is actively continuing his activities as his alter ego, Pi Cheolin. Recently, Dino communicated with fans by releasing the title track ″Nolaboose″ from the mini 1st album ’吉BOARD,’ in which he participated as his alter ego Pi Cheolin, through Seventeen’s official SNS. The post featured Dino having a good time with member Mingyu, along with the caption ″Playing around with Mingyu #Nolaboose 😎,″ creating a warm atmosphere. ″Nolaboose″ is a song that highlights the unique charm of the city pop genre, with contributions from Lee Hyun-do of Deux and singer-producer BUMZU, enhancing its completeness. Through this mini 1st album, Dino is showing a different musical color from the existing Seventeen music, meeting fans’ expectations. Meanwhile, Dino also revealed his lovable charm with the second pre-release track ″Micheo Micheo″ last July. Apart from Seventeen’s official activities, fans are focusing on Dino’s path of expanding his musical capabilities through the Pi Cheolin project.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZEnne ranked first in the girl group brand reputation in August 2026. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced the results of the big data analysis of girl group brand reputation for August 2026 on August 9. In this survey, RIIZEnne took first place, with IVE in second place and Red Velvet in third. This analysis was based on 67,613,548 pieces of brand big data collected from July 9 to August 9. This is a 26.87% increase compared to 53,294,296 pieces in July. The brand reputation index is calculated based on participation index, media index, communication index, and community index, comprehensively reflecting positive and negative evaluations, media attention, consumer interest, and communication volume. RIIZEnne recorded a participation index of 1,014,492, media index of 2,310,700, communication index of 2,329,688, and community index of 2,439,652, resulting in a brand reputation index of 8,094,531. This is a 90.93% increase compared to the brand reputation index of 4,239,616 in July. Red Velvet’s brand reputation index was 4,113,926, up 165.98% from 1,546,676 in July, Black Pink rose 3.16% to 3,943,630, and aespa increased 10.93% to 3,093,640. I.O.I’s brand reputation index was 4,404,909, up 32.68% from 3,319,975 in July. Koo Chang-hwan, head of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, stated, ″In the link analysis of the RIIZEnne brand, ’cheer, communicate, advertise’ scored highly, and in the keyword analysis, ’Pretty Girl, Love Attack, Remind’ scored highly. The positive-to-negative ratio analysis of the RIIZEnne brand showed a positive ratio of 94.91%.″ The top 30 girl groups in the August brand reputation ranking included RIIZEnne, IVE, Red Velvet, Black Pink, aespa, Aileit, I.O.I, Kiki, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Fromis_9, Oh My Girl, Hearts to Hearts, Fifty Fifty, Hi-Key, ITZY, (G)I-DLE, Baby Monster, Cats Eye, WJSN, KISS OF LIFE, Apink, Iz*One, Candy Shop, Mamamoo, NMIXX, Girls’ Generation, Miyao, TripleS, and STAYC. This brand reputation analysis covered RIIZEnne, IVE, Red Velvet, Black Pink, aespa, Aileit, I.O.I, Kiki, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Fromis_9, Oh My Girl, Hearts to Hearts, Fifty Fifty, Hi-Key, ITZY, (G)I-DLE, Baby Monster, Cats Eye, WJSN, KISS OF LIFE, Apink, Iz*One, Candy Shop, Mamamoo, NMIXX, Girls’ Generation, Miyao, TripleS, STAYC, Billlie, Young P, Blackswan, f(x), Kep1er, Girl’s Day, Uspier, Weeekly, UNIS, BVG, Classy, Baby Don’t Cry, EXID, VIVIZ, Say My Name, Signature, At Heart, Heart of Woman, HITZIS, and Odd Us.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Yeon-cheong appeared on JTBC’s variety show ″Knowing Bros″ and talked about her family and activities in China. The episode aired on the 8th featured guests Hong Jin-ho, Park Ji-min, Heo Seong-beom, and Choi Yeon-cheong, who were active in ″Blood Game X.″ On the show, Kim Shin-young revealed about Choi Yeon-cheong’s family, ″Her father was a judge, and her husband is also a current judge. There are legal professionals, media company representatives, and members of the National Assembly in her family,″ to which Choi Yeon-cheong agreed. Choi Yeon-cheong explained that her real name is Choi Gyuri, and her nickname is ″Gyulyang.″ She said, ″Because my real name is Gyuri, my friends have called me Gyulyang since I was young.″ She also gained great popularity on TikTok with the ″Gyulyang Challenge,″ running two channels with 3 million and 3.5 million followers respectively, totaling 6.5 million followers. She revealed that the ″Gyulyang Challenge,″ which uses a candy gun, became popular among many celebrities as well. Regarding her entry into the Chinese market, Choi Yeon-cheong said, ″Things didn’t go well in Korea, so I went there.″ She added, ″I was a child actress and appeared in Super Junior music videos as an adult, but after repeatedly failing auditions without practicing acting, I got my act together and went to China.″ Born in 1993, Choi Yeon-cheong debuted as a child actress and was the Jeonbuk representative in Miss Korea 2013. She also played the role of the young Chunhyang, studied Korean traditional music, and debuted as a model. Later, she signed an exclusive contract with a major Chinese agency and was active there. She experienced a hiatus of about two years due to thyroid cancer treatment in 2020 but married her current judge husband in June 2023 and has a son.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Seo-jin attracted attention with a special meeting with comedian Hwang Hye-seon on KBS 2TV variety show ″Men Who Do Housework″ Season 2. In the broadcast that day, Park Seo-jin took action to reduce overspending together with his younger sister. He challenged the ″Happiness with 10,000 Won″ content and decided to draw caricatures to earn money. Park Seo-jin said, ″Since drawing is what I can do, I thought it would be good to earn money by drawing caricatures. There are many people at the broadcasting station, so I took a walk around,″ as he toured various places in the broadcasting station. Park Seo-jin visited the KBS comedy practice room and announced that he would sell his drawings, and comedians began to show interest. The first customer, Jo Soo-yeon, expressed satisfaction, saying, ″Honestly, I’m touched,″ after receiving the drawing and prepaid 2,000 won. Gaining confidence, Park Seo-jin also said, ″I’ll draw for everyone. Just bring the money.″ Then Kim Young-hee mentioned to Park Seo-jin, ″Seo-jin, your ideal type is a comedian,″ lightening the mood. Park Seo-jin revealed that his actual ideal type is Kim Shin-young, saying, ″I’m introverted, so I like lively personalities.″ A past scene where Kim Shin-young said, ″I’m grateful, but my ideal type is tall,″ also appeared in the broadcast. Kim Young-hee asked Park Seo-jin to draw a heart on the caricature of the person closer to his ideal type between Seo Seong-gyeong and Hwang Hye-seon. In response, Park Seo-jin drew a heart near the eyes of Hwang Hye-seon’s caricature, receiving applause from everyone. The two even held hands during the drawing process, and Park Seo-jin said, ″It was definitely different. It felt ticklish.″ Hwang Hye-seon said she would give her contact information instead of paying for the drawing, prompting cheers at the scene.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KISS OF LIFE member Bell appeared as a special guest on KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework″ and revealed that his father is singer Sim Sin. Bell shared on the broadcast that he inherited musical talent from his father and started composing music since middle school. He also mentioned that he has experience composing songs for LE SSERAFIM and has created about a thousand songs so far. On the show, MC Eun Ji-won mentioned to Bell that his father is a famous person and said he grew up listening to Sim Sin’s songs. Bell revealed the reason he started composing and showed his side as a singer-songwriter beyond being an idol member. When Park Seo-jin asked how many songs he has made so far, Bell answered about a thousand. Bell also talked about childhood fights with his older brother. He said he has one older brother and that they fought a lot when they were young, even getting slapped sometimes. Bell added that they hit and fought a lot during childhood. When Eun Ji-won asked if his father knew about this, Bell replied that his father didn’t know because he was performing at nightclubs at the time. Bell said he informed his father Sim Sin about his appearance on ″Men Who Do Housework,″ and that Sim Sin also wants to appear on the program.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hari Soo directly revealed the background behind her decision to divorce her ex-husband, Mickey Jung. In a video released on Ahn Sun-young’s YouTube channel on the 7th, Hari Soo spoke candidly about her marriage, divorce, and the rumors surrounding her. She emphasized that her divorce from Mickey Jung was not due to conflicts or financial issues, recalling that during their marriage, she was responsible for the financial activities while her husband took care of her, and she was satisfied with that arrangement. Hari Soo said, ″Honestly, it was a time when I was earning well and doing great. It was okay even if my husband didn’t bring in money,″ adding, ″I liked that he took care of me and was always by my side when I was working.″ Regarding the reason she decided to divorce, she explained that about 7 to 8 months before the divorce, Mickey Jung started a business, which brought changes to their lives. Seeing her husband immersed in his business, she began to wonder if she was standing in the way of his future. She said, ″Watching him enjoy and be absorbed in his business, I thought, ’Am I blocking this person?’″ and added, ″I thought it was time to let him go.″ She continued, ″If he stays with me, he would have to keep living as ’Hari Soo’s man.’ I felt that if I let him go now, he could live in the world under his own name.″ Hari Soo said she has no lingering feelings or regrets after the divorce. She stated, ″We didn’t separate because we were bad to each other, but because we thought it would be better to support each other while going our separate ways,″ and added, ″When we loved, I gave all the love I wanted to give and received all the love I wanted to receive. So, I have no regrets.″ She also denied rumors that Mickey Jung lost a large sum of money in business. Hari Soo said, ″There was a story that my ex-husband lost 3 billion won in business, but that is not true at all.″ Hari Soo and Mickey Jung married in 2007 and were together as a couple for 10 years before divorcing by mutual agreement in 2017. Mickey Jung remarried a non-celebrity woman in 2019 and started a family.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong expressed sincere gratitude to fans on the occasion of his 10th debut anniversary. On the 8th, Lim Young Woong posted a lengthy message on the official fan cafe Hero Era, sharing his thoughts on the 10th anniversary of his debut. Looking back on his debut, he said, ″Ten years ago, I thought the word ’debut’ did not suit me,″ and explained that it all started with releasing a few songs and producing a few CDs without grand stages or flashy promotions. Lim Young Woong recalled feeling inadequate to call himself a prepared singer and that the debut day was an ordinary day without much significance. He also expressed special gratitude to the fans who were with him during his unknown days. Lim Young Woong said, ″I will never forget the fans who arrived two hours early wherever I went, hung banners, blew up balloons to hand out, and shouted my name.″ He mentioned that in the early days, the fan cafe had about two to three hundred members, but the number of people who actually ran alongside him was only about a dozen to twenty. Recalling the fans who supported him even before appearing on TV Chosun’s Mr. Trot, Lim Young Woong expressed his thanks, saying, ″You treated me like a star when no one knew me yet and filled my empty heart.″ He added, ″I am only now realizing that every breath of yours—the breath you took while sweating in the hot air and blowing balloons with cold hands on the cold floor—was the wind that brought me this far.″ Furthermore, Lim Young Woong said, ″Meeting Mr. Trot made me who I am today, but ultimately, you made me the best,″ and expressed sincere thanks for choosing him among countless singers and waiting for his songs. He continued, ″The chant from 10 years ago, ’I will be the best someday.’ Looking back now, it seems that was not my own vow but a promise you made to me in advance,″ and pledged to be someone who sings by the fans’ side for a long, long time. Lim Young Woong concluded his message with, ″I hope it will be long and beautiful without sadness, bright every day without darkness, and that you will be healthy and happy. I love you, Hero Era.″ Lim Young Woong debuted on August 8, 2016, with the single ″I Hate You.″ He gained public recognition by winning TV Chosun’s Mr. Trot in 2020 and has since established himself as a leading solo singer in Korea. Lim Young Woong is scheduled to hold his second stadium concert, ″I’m Hero - The Stadium 2,″ at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province from the 4th to the 6th of next month.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV’s ’Immortal Songs’ aired the second part of the ’K-POP Time Machine Special’ on the 8th, drawing renewed attention to the stage featuring Park Nam-jung and his daughter STAYC Si-eun. This performance was originally showcased in last year’s year-end special and became a hot topic after surpassing 12 million views. The broadcast featured Park Mi-kyung X Shin Hyo-beom, Park Nam-jung, Hyun Jin-young, Noise, R.ef, So Chan-hwi, Yuri Sang-ja, Hong Kyung-min, Chae-yeon, and Turtle X Moon Se-yoon. Park Nam-jung took the stage first, performing Hyun Jin-young’s ’Sad Mannequin’ and delivering a performance befitting the original dancing machine. Regarding the joint stage with his daughter Si-eun, Park Nam-jung said, ″People who usually don’t keep in touch contacted me then, saying they were so jealous.″ He also said, ″I’m learning a lot from my daughter. Since she’s an active idol, I realize a lot about how things are these days.″ In the studio that day, the conversation about Park Nam-jung’s dance moves continued. Lee Chan-won shared, ″My mother still says that the best dance singer she has ever seen is Park Nam-jung,″ conveying her mother’s fandom. Hong Kyung-min also revealed, ″Because I was in middle school during the era when he was shaking up Korea, kids who confidently danced at retreats or sports festivals always danced to Park Nam-jung’s moves.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The SBS Friday-Saturday drama ″Rebel X Detective 2″ recorded a nationwide household rating of 5.8% in its second episode. This is a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the first episode. On the other hand, the metropolitan area household rating rose by 0.8 percentage points to 6.8%, setting a new personal best. ″Rebel X Detective 2″ is a collaborative investigation drama featuring the chaebol detective Jin Yi-soo (Ahn Bo-hyun), who overturns investigations with his wealth, and the new team leader Joo Hye-ra (Jung Eun-chae). It has returned for its second season after two years. In episode 2, Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra, the ace of the National Police Agency’s anti-terrorism team, uncover the truth behind a series of bomb attacks targeting them. In the drama, the terrorist used a deepfake composite photo of Chairman Choi (Kim Myung-soo) to lure Jin Yi-soo to his father Jin Myung-chul’s old house and then attempted another bomb attack. After overcoming the crisis, Jin Yi-soo discovered that the culprits were documentary ″Specialist″ assistant director Jang Hyun-woo (Eom Joon-gi) and his brother Jang Hyun-seok (Yoo Hyun-jong). The investigation revealed that Jin Myung-chul’s house was the birthplace of the brothers’ ancestors, and they planned the terror attack because they failed to retrieve a box containing gold bars worth 100 billion won during the sale of the house. However, the box contained evidence that the terrorists’ great-grandfather was a pro-Japanese police officer who tortured independence activists during the Japanese colonial period, which was a twist. Jin Yi-soo exposed the true nature of the descendants of pro-Japanese collaborators in the documentary ″Specialist.″ Joo Hye-ra was transferred from the anti-terrorism team to become the team leader of Gangha-seo Violent Crimes Unit 1, marking the official start of her cooperation with Jin Yi-soo. Meanwhile, ″Rebel X Detective 2″ is competing in viewership ratings in the same time slot with KBS2’s ″Completion of Marriage,″ starring Namgoong Min, and MBC’s ″Married Woman Killer,″ starring Gong Hyo-jin. On the same day, ″Completion of Marriage″ recorded a nationwide household rating of 7.5%, while ″Married Woman Killer″ achieved a personal best rating of 9.4%.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jisoo delivered an apology message to fans on the occasion of her 10th debut anniversary. On August 8, Jisoo shared through the fan communication platform that it has been 10 years since her debut as Black Pink, and she revealed that this anniversary is a day filled with a heavy heart of apology. She said that although many things have happened over the past 10 years as both Black Pink and Jisoo, she always wanted to show only her best side and be someone who brings happiness during difficult moments. However, she added that her heart feels heavy due to many BLINKs being upset. Jisoo did not forget that it is BLINKs who made Black Pink shine, saying, ″Thank you for celebrating the 10th anniversary, and I am once again sorry for causing such great disappointment. I always want to say thank you and that I love you.″ She also expressed hope that although the feelings of upset are great, there remains a place within them for a small sincerity. The fan event ″Meet & Greet″ commemorating Black Pink’s 10th debut anniversary was held on August 8 at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. This event was a small-scale gathering attended by 40 people selected through a lottery among Weverse membership subscribers, with the announcement made two days prior on the 6th. The specific location, time, and whether the members would attend were not clearly communicated until just before the event, causing disappointment among fans. In particular, the fact that only 40 people were invited despite the symbolic significance of the 10th anniversary was also a source of dissatisfaction. The initial announcement included that only some members would attend, but later YG Entertainment stated that all members, including Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, coordinated their schedules to attend the event. Eligibility to apply for the fan event was limited to fan platform membership subscribers who had not communicated for over a year, and the application period was set to a short 9 hours.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Lissene appeared as the sole guest on MBC’s entertainment program ″The Manager″ and revealed their new dormitory, which spans 99 pyeong. Lissene members Won-i, Liv, Minami, Mei, and Jena showcased their changed daily lives on the August 8 broadcast of ″The Manager.″ They revealed that they moved from a cramped dormitory with only one bathroom to a spacious new dorm with five rooms and three bathrooms. Won-i introduced the new dorm as 67 pyeong, but the agency director corrected that ″the dorm they moved into is 99 pyeong.″ In the dorm, Won-i has a single room, Liv and Minami share a room, Mei and Jena share another, and there are also a manager’s room and common areas. It was mentioned that because the new dorm is larger, even when the members shout, the sound does not carry well. The members said that when their parents visit Seoul, they can now stay together at the dorm. The atmosphere remained cozy, with piles of belongings and charger cables left around the house. The broadcast also captured a scene where Minami, Mei, and Jena were talking about neglected contact lenses. Lissene revealed that after appearing on ″The Manager,″ they received 100 advertising inquiries. They continued to receive challenge requests on music shows, and the competition rate for pre-recorded audience tickets reportedly increased more than tenfold compared to before. All members were listed in the July girl group brand reputation rankings, and Mei expressed surprise upon seeing the chart results for the first time, saying, ″I thought the chart was an error. I even thought it was synthesized by AI.″ Leader Won-i said he is keeping the members in check regarding celebrity syndrome. He emphasized, ″Discipline must be maintained at all times. We must not lose our initial mindset.″ He also joked that whenever Liv says, ″They recognized you, it’s true,″ he gathers the members on the rooftop to restore discipline. Minami agreed with this. Meanwhile, Lissene is a five-member girl group that debuted on March 26, 2024, and gained attention with the ″Geoje Yaho″ meme. They succeeded in a music chart resurgence with the title track ″LOVE ATTACK″ from their mini-album 1st release ″SCENEDROME,″ released in August 2024, and achieved first place on the Melon TOP100 chart on July 8.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor IU recently shared an update by posting a photo with theater actor Ahn Seung-kyun. On the 8th, Ahn Seung-kyun uploaded a photo taken with IU on his SNS along with the caption ″Always reliable.″ In the photo, IU covered their face with a hat and mask while visiting the theater venue for the play ″The Comeuppance,″ showing their friendship with Ahn Seung-kyun. The two first connected through the 2018 tvN drama ″My Mister.″ IU recently attracted attention by using the song ″Living Without Incident″ by Jang Kiha and the Faces, a former lover, as background music in an SNS post. Jang Kiha and IU publicly dated starting in 2013 and were in a relationship for about four years. Various interpretations arose regarding the choice of the song, mentioning that Jang Kiha is currently in a public relationship with actress Yoon Ga-i and that IU recently broke up with their current partner Lee Jong-suk. Some reported that IU deleted the song post due to concerns over controversy. It is known that IU recently broke up with Lee Jong-suk and, due to worsening symptoms of vocal cord nodules, canceled their planned comeback as a singer in the second half of the year and the September concert, entering a period of rest. Meanwhile, IU resumed SNS activity for the first time in a while following the historical distortion controversy surrounding MBC’s ″21st Century Great Lady.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC announcer Park Ji-min revealed that her appearance fee for ’Blood Game 2’ was zero. On the 8th, Park Ji-min appeared on JTBC’s ’Knowing Bros’ alongside Hong Jin-ho, Heo Seong-beom, and Choi Yeon-cheong. They had previously been active in the Wavve variety show ’Blood GameX.’ Park Ji-min said, ″I’m an MBC employee, so variety shows still intimidate me. This is the first time I’ve come to another broadcasting station in my life.″ When asked, ″Is it okay for a current employee to appear here?″ she replied, ″I got permission and did some behind-the-scenes work with my manager. Since ’Blood Game’ is produced by MBC, I got permission with difficulty. If I had appeared without permission, I would have immediately declared myself a freelancer.″ When asked about the appearance fee for the ’Blood Game’ series, Park Ji-min explained, ″If an announcer from our company appears on an MBC-produced program, they only receive a few ten thousand won.″ She continued, ″’Blood Game 2’ was produced by MBC and was not broadcast on TV but released only on OTT. Since OTT emerged separately, there was no regulation for it. So I didn’t receive any payment at all.″ She emphasized that although filming took place in Bali, her appearance fee was zero. Regarding appearance fees for other companies’ variety shows, she said, ″In the case of ’Knowing Bros,’ I receive the full appearance fee.″ Park Ji-min added, ″That’s why I even put on false eyelashes today.″ During the broadcast, Lee Sang-min, who also appeared on ’Blood GameX,’ was mentioned. Park Ji-min said, ″Sang-min asked us to appear. Twenty people appeared, and among them, the most active, outstanding, and eye-catching friends were selected. I was on the same team as Sang-min, so I received a lot of help.″ When it was said that Lee Sang-min was active, the members cast doubtful looks, and Seo Jang-hoon said, ″He’s number one at being bad at games here.″ Heo Seong-beom said, ″Our Tikitaka shorts on Yeongodae exceeded 10 million views,″ and shared an anecdote related to a memory game at a café.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 4 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer,″ the Sales Team 3 of Durumi Electronics faces an urgent client meeting surrounding the release of child sex offender Pyo Gyu-cheol (played by Heo Hyung-gyu). Yoo Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin) finds herself deeply conflicted between her mission as a killer for Kingfisher and her role as a mother. In episode 3, Sales Team 3 of Durumi Electronics went on a workshop to Taegongsan Pension to secure evidence against an organ trafficking organization, where a crisis unfolded as the pension owner drugged the guests with sleeping pills. During this, a pre-client meeting was approved, and the team, led by Yoo Bo-na, subdued the criminals. Ahead of episode 4’s broadcast, stills released show Yoo Bo-na with a sharp gaze during a new client meeting. The person who captures her attention is Pyo Gyu-cheol, and upon hearing of his release, Yoo Bo-na struggles between her duties as a killer and her responsibilities as a mother. Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won) covers Pyo Gyu-cheol’s release, recording the chaotic scene with his camera. Watching protesters opposing Pyo Gyu-cheol’s release, he experiences complex emotions as a parent. Kim Bong-pal (played by Sung Dong-il), Bong Tae-min (played by Kim Nam-hee), and Go Young-gap (played by Heo Jae-ho) head to a client meeting to deal with Pyo Gyu-cheol. Despite having committed sexual crimes against multiple children, Pyo Gyu-cheol is released after a short sentence, sparking public outrage. Sales Team 3 launches an operation on the day of his release to seek justice for the victims. An unexpected variable arises, leading to a tense chase between Pyo Gyu-cheol and Sales Team 3. Additionally, a scene showing Go Young-gap in a doctor’s gown confronting Pyo Gyu-cheol adds to the tension. The production team stated, ″The firm conviction of Durumi Electronics’ Sales Team 3 to clear the victims’ grievances will shine even brighter during the client meeting targeting Pyo Gyu-cheol. The meticulous operation starting from the release scene, unexpected variables, and the team’s faithful execution of their roles will further heighten the drama’s tension.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiKi has released the music video teaser for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii.″ Starship Entertainment unveiled the teaser video on the 7th through their official channel and KiiKi’s official SNS. The teaser begins with the ″KiiiKiii Travel Map″ website appearing on a computer screen, followed by scenes of the members enjoying a casual home party, blending 2010s retro styling with Gen Z sensibilities to create a unique atmosphere. In the teaser video, KiiKi presents an exciting and joyful vibe, revealing a portion of the track ″Pop Off Pop Off,″ which features intense synth sounds, energetic rhythms, and an addictive beat. The members’ hip vocals, witty charm, and free-spirited energy are also highlighted as integral parts of the song. ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop track with a stylish beat and unforgettable chorus, raising expectations for the performance. It has been praised for completing KiiKi’s distinctive sensibility and narrative. KiiKi is scheduled to release their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ on the 10th at 6 PM (KST).]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Christopher Nolan’s new film ″Odyssey″ surpassed 1 million viewers within four days of its release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticket sales system as of 7:40 a.m. on the 8th, the cumulative audience for ″Odyssey″ was confirmed to be 1,178,506. ″Odyssey″ is an epic depicting the hero Odysseus, who led the Trojan War to victory, fighting against the wrath of the gods to return home. It is based on Homer’s epic ″The Odyssey,″ directed, written, and produced by Christopher Nolan. The cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. Since its release, ″Odyssey″ has held the number one spot at the overall box office for three consecutive days. It has received high audience ratings, including a 97% CGV Egg Index and a 9.4 (or 9.26) score from real viewers on Naver. As of 3 p.m. on the 8th, its reservation rate was 55.6%, maintaining first place overall. This milestone of surpassing 1 million viewers was achieved one day faster than Nolan’s previous work ″Oppenheimer.″ It was one day slower compared to ″Interstellar″ and ″The Dark Knight RIIZE,″ and reached 1 million viewers earlier than ″A Man Who Lives with the King,″ which attracted 16 million viewers. ″Odyssey″ is also notable for its long running time of 172 minutes and being filmed entirely on IMAX film. Meanwhile, ″Spider-Man 4″ has also energized the theater scene by setting a record for reaching 5 million viewers in the shortest time this year. As of the morning of the 8th, ″Spider-Man 4″ surpassed 5 million cumulative viewers and ranked second with a reservation rate of 29.8%. Combined, the reservation rates of the two films exceed 85%. ″Odyssey″ is currently showing in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won will take the stage at the ’29th Boryeong Mud Festival Closing Ceremony & Closing Performance Super Concert’ held on August 9th at 7 PM at the special stage in Mud Expo Square, Sinhuk-dong, Boryeong-si, Chungnam. Lee Chan-won previously participated as an MC and singer at the opening ceremony and is scheduled to perform a congratulatory performance at the closing ceremony as well. The closing performance will feature Lee Chan-won along with Kim Yong-pil, Lee So-na, Kim Yong Bin, Chun Gil, Choi Jae Myeong, Nam Seung-min, Choo Hyeokjin, Kim Jung-yeon, Park Hye-shin, Na Sang-do, Miss Kim, Chae Yoon, Jung Hye-rin, and Go Ah-in.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) released their second single ″SODA SODA″ in Japan on the 4th and is gaining high popularity locally. The single sold 161,253 copies on its first day, ranking number one on the Oricon Daily Single Ranking (August 3rd). This surpassed the first-week sales of their previous work ″Nice to see you again″ (original title はじめまして/Hajimemashite), which sold about 150,000 copies, in just one day. TWS set a new record for their highest first-day sales. The title track ″SODA SODA″ also performed well on music charts. The song entered the Line Music real-time ″Song Top 100″ immediately after release and ranked number one in the dance category on Japan iTunes and Apple Music ″Top Songs″ (August 5th). It also appeared on Melon’s ″Hot 100.″ The music video ranked second on Japan Line Music’s ″Music Video Top 100″ and third on Korea YouTube’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos.″ It received praise as ″a video that simultaneously conveys freshness and wistfulness.″ Offline events were also held successfully. On the release day, about 10,000 fans gathered at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, where they enthusiastically sang the chorus of the new song ″SODA SODA″ together. TWS is actively promoting on broadcast and festival stages. On the 6th, they appeared on Fuji TV’s music program ″STAR″ to perform ″SODA SODA,″ and on the 7th, they performed a total of 11 songs, including all tracks from the new release, at the ″Mezamashi WANGAN Festival.″ Interest in TWS continues in theaters as well. Their first VR concert ″RUSH ROAD″ will be screened from the 24th to the 30th at Fukuoka T-Joy Hakata and from the 9th to the 22nd of next month at Kanagawa Yokohama Burg 13. The VR concerts previously held in Tokyo and Osaka were popular enough to warrant encore screenings. ″SODA SODA″ is a single that expresses the hope of moving forward while cherishing the sparkling moments of youth. This album includes three songs: the title track ″SODA SODA,″ ″Palm Tree,″ and the Japanese version of the mini-album 2nd title track ″If I’m S, You Be My N″ from ″SUMMER BEAT!″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jungkook’s first solo song ″Seven″ has appeared on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for 159 consecutive weeks. This record is the first and longest-charting achievement on this chart for any Asian group or solo artist song. On the August 8 Billboard Korea Global K-Songs chart, ″Seven″ ranked 20th, ″Standing Next To You″ ranked 66th, and ″3D″ ranked 83rd. All three songs have remained on the chart for 36 weeks. On the same date’s Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, ″Seven″ rose 28 spots from the previous week to rank 157th. Jungkook debuted at number one on the Billboard main singles chart Hot 100 with ″Seven,″ released in 2023, and stayed on the chart for 15 weeks. Jungkook achieved number one on major charts including Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and Global 200 with ″Seven,″ ″Standing Next to You,″ and ″3D.″ Additionally, ″Seven″ became the first debut song by an Asian male artist to reach 1.3 billion plays on YouTube Music. On Spotify’s main chart Weekly Top Songs Global, it charted for 157 weeks, the longest for any Asian solo artist song, and was the first among Asian artist songs and 2023 releases to surpass 3.04 billion streams.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin delivered outstanding live vocals and performances at the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’’ concert held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. At the New Jersey concert held on August 2 and 3 (Korean time), Jin gave an ending remark in fluent English saying, ″Worldwide Handsome has to go to sleep, so Worldwide Cutie ARMY should also go to bed before midnight.″ Fans continued their enthusiastic support with placards bearing Jin’s name and costumes at the venue. The Instagram photos Jin shared captured moments from the New Jersey concert and backstage. Along with this, interest in Jin was also evident on social media. On X (formerly Twitter), phrases such as ’FLOWER JIN IN NEW JERSEY’, ’#JIN_IN_NEW_JERSEY_D1’ on the first day of the concert, and ’JIN BLOOMS IN EAST RUTHERFORD’, ’#JIN_IN_NEW_JERSEY_D2’ on the second day trended in real-time in the US and worldwide. BTS is scheduled to continue the world tour at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, USA, on August 6 and 7 (Korean time) after finishing the New Jersey concert.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The rookie boy group WAYF BOYS showcased a free-spirited charm different from existing K-POP through their debut song and music video. WAYF BOYS officially began their activities by releasing their debut single ″WAYF BOYS DO″ on the 7th. They incorporated the free-spirited characters they showed on SNS and various content into their debut song and music video as well. In the music video, the members revealed unpredictable charm with scenes rarely seen in boy groups, such as pulling down their pants in front of the camera, and fans captured and shared these scenes online. At the premiere of the ″WAYF BOYS DO″ music video, about 6,000 viewers watched simultaneously on YouTube, confirming high interest from domestic and international fans. The lyrics ″half vanilla, F * ICE″ appearing in Anderson’s part also attracted attention after the release, with the expression ″ICE″ being interpreted ambiguously, drawing diverse interest from overseas fans. WAYF BOYS have continuously emphasized the direction of ″NU K-POP″ throughout their debut process. Their goal is to freely express music, videos, and the members’ characters, incorporating playfulness, raw energy, and individual personalities into their content rather than a perfectly polished image. During production, Anderson led stage directing and choreography creation, other members contributed ideas, and they directly participated in artwork design and content production. WAYF BOYS had attracted attention mainly online even before their debut, and through ″WAYF BOYS DO,″ they are increasing interest in their music and the team itself. They plan to sequentially release performances and various follow-up content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jang Yeol returns as rapper ’G.C Hammer’ after 20 years on KBS 2TV’s ″The Men Who Do Housework Season 2″ and takes on hip-hop lessons. Jang Yeol visits rapper Mushvenom, the runner-up of a hip-hop audition, to receive Spartan-style rap lessons. After receiving a message from composer Kim Do-hoon saying, ″There is someone who will properly learn rap,″ Jang Yeol heads straight to the location, but instead of a fancy recording studio, he meets Mushvenom at a traditional market. Inspired by the market, Mushvenom showcases a unique rap style, and Jang Yeol expresses his trust, calling him ″the person who will become my mentor.″ Confidently starting his rap, Jang Yeol surprises Mushvenom with bizarre lyrics and unpredictable wit. Later, when they move to Mushvenom’s studio, Jang Yeol is surprised by the modest workspace, unlike what he expected, but Mushvenom reveals, ″My voice is the equipment,″ showing his own musical world. During the Spartan rap lesson that follows, Jang Yeol challenges himself with freestyle rap recording, delivering unpredictable rap. Mushvenom expresses amazement, saying, ″This is rap I’ve never heard before.″ In the latter part of the lesson, Jang Yeol learns the core element of rap, ’rhyme,’ and shows significant improvement. MC Eun Ji-won praises him, saying, ″I knew you could do it.″ Jang Yeol makes an unexpected proposal to Mushvenom, and the scene stirs as Mushvenom suddenly stands up. The hip-hop mentor-mentee chemistry between Jang Yeol and Mushvenom will be revealed on KBS 2TV’s ″The Men Who Do Housework″ at 10:35 PM on the 8th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actress Jeon Hyo-sung challenged the Doosan Bears ceremonial first pitch for the first time in seven years and shared various baseball stadium experiences. On the 7th, Jeon Hyo-sung released a video on her YouTube channel ″Jeon, Hyo-sung″ showing everything from preparing for the first pitch to the on-site experience. This first pitch was her first in seven years since 2019, and Jeon Hyo-sung aimed not for a ″well-visible pitch″ but a ″well-thrown pitch.″ Before the pitch, Jeon Hyo-sung received a special lesson from Shin Jae-young, the 2016 Rookie of the Year and a player active in ″Fireball Baseball.″ Shin Jae-young rated Jeon Hyo-sung’s pitching as ″about 20 points,″ but she improved her skills through consistent practice and determination. Shin Jae-young encouraged her with words like ″Nice now,″ and ″That’s right, throw like that.″ At the baseball stadium, she took on challenges with the Doosan Bears mascot Cheol-woong and reunited with Park Chi-guk, who coached her during her first pitch seven years ago, receiving a final one-point lesson. Afterwards, Jeon Hyo-sung confidently took the mound and successfully completed the first pitch. Additionally, Jeon Hyo-sung performed the Do Flash show, known among baseball fans as the ″Jamsil Waterbomb,″ and enjoyed the stadium atmosphere with fans by doing a mukbang of the famous Jamsil Baseball Stadium dish, kimchi noodles. Meanwhile, Jeon Hyo-sung is active as the DJ of BTN Radio’s ″Jeon Hyo-sung’s Secret Night″ and plans to continue her group and solo activities through new stages and music.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV variety show ’2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ will feature an auction for a luxurious dinner, psychological battles, and team reunions in the upcoming episode airing on the 9th. In this episode, the six members participate in a dinner auction with 13 menu items prepared, using coins they each collected. As various dishes typically seen in high-end restaurants appear, the members compete fiercely, betting their coins generously to claim the food. Especially, Lee Yong-jin and DinDin, known as the ″intelligent players,″ confused the other participants with skillful bluffing even before the betting started. Lee Yong-jin provoked tension by falsely reporting to the production team, saying, ″DinDin is cheating,″ while keeping an eye on DinDin. Meanwhile, the Koyongtaek team (Kim Jong-min, Lee Yong-jin, Lee Ki-taek), who were completely defeated by the Junmooncheol team (Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, DinDin) in last week’s mileage acquisition mission, joined forces again in the dragonfly luck game, saying, ″It’s our turn to win this time.″ The Junmooncheol team also cheered for the Koyongtaek team’s reunion, saying, ″Statistically, it’s time to win.″ Attention is focused on whether Kim Jong-min, Lee Yong-jin, and Lee Ki-taek, reunited as the Koyongtaek team, can make up for their previous defeat and succeed in indoor sleeping. ’2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ will air at 6:10 PM on the 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Min-su secured first place in the second round of SBS LoveFM’s ″Life is an Audition,″ confirming his advancement to the third round. The second round consisted of the first stage duet mission and the second stage same-song death match. In the first stage, Kim Jung-yeon and Song Min-kyung won and advanced directly to the third round, while 16 participants competed in the second stage. As a result, a total of 10 participants ranked from first to tenth place advanced to the third round. Including Kim Jung-yeon and Song Min-kyung, a total of 12 participants continued to the third round’s life song ranking mission. Park Min-su chose the song ″Meeting″ for the death match and performed on stage, achieving first place in the second round. After the results were announced, Park Min-su shared his thoughts via phone, saying, ″I was very nervous and had some regrets in this round, but thanks to many people who worked hard together, including fans promoting me directly on the streets despite the hot weather, I was able to achieve good results. I am very grateful.″ He added, ″Many passionate people participated, and I am thankful to ’Life is an Audition’ for giving us this precious opportunity. This is my third audition, so I thought I wouldn’t be nervous, but seeing myself trembling made me realize I still have a long way to go. I will show growth by listening to the feedback from the judges after every stage.″ Jae-ha took second place, Han Kang and Moon Cho-hee tied for third, Ji Young-il placed fifth, Choi Dae-sung sixth, Moon Tae-jun seventh, Ryu Won-jung eighth, Gong Hoon ninth, and Yoon Seo-ryeong tenth. Meanwhile, SBS LoveFM’s ″Life is an Audition,″ hosted by Lee Sang-mi, airs every Monday through Friday at 4 p.m.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Mark Lee began communicating with fans through his first self-produced content, ″Mark Lee Living in Fort Lee.″ On the afternoon of the 7th, Mark released the first episode of ″Mark Lee Living in Fort Lee″ on the official Upper Room YouTube channel. The video captured his daily life in the Korean town of Fort Lee, New Jersey, where Mark revealed that he has been staying at a close friend’s house for a month and a half. Standing in front of the camera after a long time, Mark greeted neighbors and said, ″Since I live here without the awareness of being a celebrity, it actually feels awkward when people recognize me.″ On days without special plans, he was shown spending time with his close friend’s children and participating in childcare. Mark picked up the kids from kindergarten, helped them wash their hands at home, and showed a caring side. He spent time playing with the children until he was exhausted and was also seen playing the guitar and singing. The video also included scenes of Mark playing basketball with children he met during a neighborhood walk. He approached the kids first, started a conversation, and suggested a shooting contest, but he repeatedly missed shots, revealing a charmingly clumsy side. His blaming the basketball hoop brought laughter. Additionally, Mark mentioned, ″I worked on music in between trips to Manhattan,″ and the production team praised an unreleased original song he shared. Through this content, he presented an ordinary young man and a down-to-earth neighbor, older brother, and uncle figure, different from his stage persona.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kang Taeri revealed photos capturing small moments from her ordinary daily life. Recently, Kang Taeri posted a photo on her SNS wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt and jeans, taken inside an elevator. Her long hair braided into two and matched with a pink bag caught attention. She communicated with her fans by leaving the caption, ″Tell me my hair looks pretty...💜,″ showing her unique lovable charm. She also shared a photo standing outside a cafe holding a drink. The comfortable style and natural pose in the photo well express the leisureliness of everyday life. Kang Taeri created a bright atmosphere by saying, ″It felt dull going into the cafe... haha.″ Additionally, she shared everyday stories from Hongdae Entrance. Proudly showing off a 10,000 won bag with a Kitty character drawn on it, she expressed affection by saying, ″I like this bag💖.″ Fans’ interest was also drawn by glimpses of her having a fun time walking together. Kang Taeri, who is loved for her down-to-earth charm, continues warm communication through her natural daily life this time as well.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The leader of the group BTS, RM, delivered a powerful performance at a solo concert held recently at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, USA. On this day, RM sang parts of their hit song ″MIC Drop″ with newly altered lyrics, conveying their unique musical world and message. In particular, RM indirectly referenced the newly established ″Asian Pop″ category by the Grammy Awards, drawing attention by expressing the determination to ″do it our way.″ This statement is interpreted as their stance on the Grammy’s decision. Through this concert, BTS set a historic record as the first Korean artist to successfully hold a solo concert at Gillette Stadium. Hip-hop legend Nas visited the concert venue, creating a buzz. RM showed his emotion at Nas’s surprise visit, as he had been a longtime fan since childhood. Meanwhile, BTS is strengthening communication with fans worldwide through this concert, further solidifying their position as global artists. The powerful message and energy displayed on this stage are raising high expectations for their future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sana recently attracted attention by revealing a cheerful makeup look using YSL’s pink makeup items on her SNS. Sana wore a black sleeveless top and showed a scene where she looked into a mirror and touched her face with her hand in front of a plain white background. The photo, highlighting her long brown hair and focused expression looking to the side, created a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. In particular, Sana shared that her current favorite makeup is a combination of YSL’s Gloss Plumper and the ″Make Me Brush Powder″ in color number 44, using the hashtag ″360 Cheerful Pink Makeup.″ She also mentioned that the Couture Mini Clutch in pink lamé, number 410, was impressive and recommended it to her fans. Born in Osaka, Japan, Sana debuted in 2015 with TWICE’s first album, THE STORY BEGINS, and has secured a global fandom with her outstanding vocal skills and natural visuals. Recently, she demonstrated her versatility by showing a new charm as the lead in her first acting challenge, Nyangi. Sana’s makeup reveal on SNS has attracted great interest not only from fans but also from the beauty industry, and the pink-toned makeup she chose is expected to become a summer trend. Going forward, Sana is likely to continue diverse activities across music, acting, and lifestyle.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group IVE successfully concluded their world tour concert ″SHOW WHAT I AM″ held in Seattle. At the Seattle concert, the members of IVE wore matching white t-shirts and short shorts on stage, showcasing refreshing visuals and dynamic stage manners. They waved their hands toward the audience and displayed lively energy, drawing great responses from fans. The venue was an indoor space filled with large-scale lighting and speakers, where many spectators gathered to heat up the atmosphere. Through this world tour, IVE is communicating with global fans while demonstrating musical growth and various charms. The members’ bright smiles and energy provided unforgettable memories for the fans who attended the concert. Meanwhile, IVE plans to continue active activities on various stages both domestically and internationally in September.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kwon Eun-bi recently engaged with her fans by previewing a video filmed in Tokyo through her SNS. Kwon Eun-bi shared a message saying, ″Who’s coming to watch the Tokyo video✈️″ and encouraged fans to search for the keyword ’Kwon Eun-bi’ on YouTube to check out the video. The released post features Kwon Eun-bi wearing a black long-sleeve T-shirt and jeans, holding a smartphone and focusing on filming the video, along with natural daily scenes of her smiling in various spaces such as a café and a living room. There is also a scene capturing her enjoying cake and drinks in a joyful atmosphere, raising fans’ expectations. Regarding the specific content of the video, Kwon Eun-bi confidently said, ″Isn’t it fun? I knew it would be,″ while actively communicating with fans by asking them to leave comments and likes. In this way, Kwon Eun-bi shares her diverse daily life and connects closely with her fans. Meanwhile, on the 2nd, Kwon Eun-bi attracted attention by serving as the ceremonial first pitcher at the Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins game held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. On that day, she wore a Doosan Bears uniform and visited the stadium, drawing enthusiastic cheers from fans, and during the cleaning time, she showcased a special performance, demonstrating her charm as the ’Summer Queen.’ Actively communicating with fans through various activities, Kwon Eun-bi is expected to attract much attention once again with the upcoming Tokyo video.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 7 of the tvN weekend drama ″Ghost Romantic,″ Cheon Yeori (played by Park Eun-bin) and Ma Kangwook (played by Yang Se-jong) pretend to be a couple through a fake engagement to avoid suspicion from those around them. Cheon Yeori and Ma Kangwook have been cooperating to resolve the grudges of ghosts, but this time, Cheon Yeori, who was forced into an unwanted engagement, embarks on a special mission of a fake engagement with Ma Kangwook, acting like lovers. The two continue dating to prove they are a couple by enjoying each other’s hobbies, such as climbing and arcade games. During this process, they create natural couple moments by holding stuffed toys side by side for couple photos and taking pictures of each other. Additionally, after Ma Kangwook greets Cheon Yeori’s family, a scene is previewed where Cheon Yeori meets his grandmother Paeng Myosoon (played by Cha Mi-kyung) at Ma Kangwook’s house. While taking a drunken Ma Kangwook home with fellow investigator Go Pil-dong (played by Lee Chang-hoon), Cheon Yeori accidentally encounters Paeng Myosoon, who looks at her with a mix of curiosity and caution. Paeng Myosoon is expected to ask Cheon Yeori many personal questions, putting her to the test. Attention is focused on whether Cheon Yeori and Ma Kangwook can successfully deceive those around them as fake lovers until the end, and what changes might occur in their relationship during this process. Episode 7 of ″Ghost Romantic″ will air on the 8th at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii has released a teaser for the music video of the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii.″ Starship Entertainment announced on the 7th that the teaser video was unveiled through KiiiKiii’s official SNS. The video features a scene starting with the ″KiiiKiii Travel Map″ homepage appearing on a computer screen. It then shows the members freely enjoying a home party, with 2010s retro styling catching the eye. ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop track based on intense synth sounds, combining a stylish beat and addictive chorus that evokes a dazzling performance. It is also known to contain KiiiKiii’s unique free-spirited energy and witty charm. KiiiKiii’s third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ is scheduled to be released on the 10th at 6 PM (KST).]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids topped major domestic and international charts with their mini album ’THIS & THAT’. The album was released on the 7th and ranked first on the Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart real-time album sections on the day of release. It also reached number one on the Worldwide and European iTunes album charts, as well as the European Apple Music album chart. Additionally, it topped the iTunes album charts in 32 regions, including Canada, Brazil, and France. The title track ″THIS & THAT″ ranked first on the domestic Bugs real-time digital chart and achieved success on overseas iTunes song charts in countries such as Argentina, Peru, and Singapore. The album includes a variety of genres such as strong hip-hop, EDM, 2000s pop, and ballads. This album is characterized by a chill atmosphere, relaxed vocals, and moves based on the hip-hop genre. The lyrics express confidence in being good at ″this and that.″ Three Racha conducted song sessions in the United States, creating eight songs including ″FARMING,″ ″After You,″ ″I Do,″ ″Way Out,″ and ″That Day.″ Stray Kids will continue their activities both domestically and internationally. They appeared on MBC-TV’s ″Show! Music Core″ on the same day and will participate in the ″2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Summer″ on the 9th. On the 29th and 30th, they are scheduled to perform at the Tokyo National Stadium as the first overseas male artist to do so. Next month, they will hold the festival ″Stray City″ in three Latin American regions and will headline the Brazilian festival ″Rock in Rio″ on the 11th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Super Junior member Choi Siwon recently shared a photo on his SNS without any particular explanation, updating fans on his current status. The photo showed a gym free weights zone neatly arranged with dumbbells of various weights. As Choi Siwon revealed his weekend workout routine, his past fighting skills are gaining attention again. Member Shin Dong appeared on MBN’s ″Jeon Hyun Moo Plan″ last month and mentioned the fighting rankings within Super Junior, saying that Choi Siwon is a Taekwondo practitioner and learned boxing while filming dramas. Shin Dong evaluated, ″If they really fought seriously, the number one would probably be Choi Siwon,″ and named himself and Donghae as candidates for second place, adding that Donghae has a lot of muscle and learned boxing, making him difficult to beat. Choi Siwon has consistently expressed his political views through SNS, and in May, he took legal action against 10 individuals who posted malicious comments.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor IU has released a photo taken with actor Ahn Seung-gyun. On the 8th, Ahn Seung-gyun posted a photo with IU on his SNS with the caption ″Always reliable!″ The two appeared together in the 2018 drama ″My Mister.″ IU recently visited the theater where Ahn Seung-gyun is performing in the play ″The Comeuppance,″ went on stage, and took a commemorative photo with the actors. IU was spotted wearing comfortable clothes, a mask, and a hat. It was also noted that IU recently used singer Jang Kiha’s song ″Living Without Incident″ as background music in an SNS post. IU and Jang Kiha had a relationship from 2015 to 2017. After recently ending a four-year public relationship with actor Lee Jong-suk, IU canceled a singer comeback and a concert scheduled for September due to symptoms of vocal cord nodules and entered a rest period. Meanwhile, after the historical distortion controversy of MBC’s ″21st Century Great Lady,″ IU resumed SNS activities and selected a song by former lover Jang Kiha, which sparked various reactions online. IU has not made any separate statements and has not deleted the song selection.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS has surpassed 15 million followers on their official Instagram, demonstrating the growth of their global fandom. BigHit Music announced on the 8th that CORTIS’s official Instagram account exceeded 15 million followers on the 5th. This is the fastest record among K-pop groups that debuted in the last five years, achieved in about one year since their first post on the official channel in August last year. During this period, CORTIS continued their growth by setting multiple records both domestically and internationally. CORTIS’s influence on social media was not limited to Instagram. As of 10 a.m. on the 8th, their TikTok followers reached 15.82 million, and their YouTube subscribers totaled 6.24 million, marking the highest number of subscribers among K-pop boy groups that debuted in the last five years. This expansion of fandom was influenced by their activities on the global stage. On the 1st, CORTIS performed in front of about 50,000 people at the large U.S. music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago,’ and videos of the performance and live skills quickly spread through social media, leading to an influx of new fans. Their music chart performance has also been steady. The title track of their second mini-album, ’RedRed,’ entered Spotify’s ’Weekly Top Songs Global’ chart for 15 consecutive weeks and maintained the number one spot on the ’Weekly Top Songs Korea’ chart during the same period. It also ranked on the U.S. Billboard ’Global 200’ and ’Global (Excluding U.S.)’ charts for 14 consecutive weeks. Currently, CORTIS is conducting the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR ’PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN’ IN NORTH AMERICA’ in six cities across North America.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Enhypen (Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) is raising the excitement for their comeback while holding the world tour ″ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ’BLOOD SAGA’″ at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium. After starting the ″BLOOD SAGA″ world tour at Seoul KSPO DOME last May, Enhypen performed 12 shows in 8 cities across North and South America over the past month, meeting approximately 193,000 fans. They plan to continue this momentum by connecting with domestic fans in Busan. The Busan concerts will be held over two days, August 8 and 9, and all seats sold out immediately upon the fan club pre-sale opening. The concerts are part of the comeback promotion for their 8th mini-album ″THE SIN : BLISS,″ expanding from a fan showcase to a full-scale concert to engage with more fans. A special stage is also prepared. The performance of the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ from the 8th mini-album will be unveiled for the first time at the Busan concerts. This Brazilian punk dance track metaphorically depicts the story of lovers looking at each other even in crisis situations as a ″paradise.″ The performance will enhance audience immersion with storytelling and stage production based on the vampire universe, along with stage design and setlists tailored to the concept. Elements of the stage that received praise at the Seoul concerts will also be featured again. Meanwhile, Enhypen’s 8th mini-album ″THE SIN : BLISS″ will be released on the 21st at 1 PM, and the music video for the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ will be unveiled at midnight on the 22nd.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated their 10th anniversary by gracing the cover of Esquire Korea’s September issue, presenting fans with a special photo shoot and various content. In this photo shoot, Lim Young Woong showcased a different atmosphere and a lyrical image than usual, with a close-up cover highlighting their deep gaze, complemented by a logo decorated in the official color of the Hero Era, adding meaning for the fans. This image will be unveiled as a large banner on the exterior wall of the HLL building in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, on the morning of August 8. The September issue of Esquire features three different covers along with a total of 28 pages of photo shoots and interviews. Through Lim Young Woong’s stylish appearance and sincere interview, readers can glimpse the time they have passed and their inner thoughts. Additionally, one of three Lim Young Woong posters sized 820x530mm is included, increasing its collectible value. Various content will also be provided through digital channels. On Esquire Korea’s official website, YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms, videos reflecting on the past 10 years of Lim Young Woong’s career, content introducing cherished items from their bag, and sincere interviews centered around the keyword ’10’ will be released sequentially, continuing until early September. Lim Young Woong’s photo shoot and related content will also be introduced to overseas fans through the global Esquire channels. The September issue of Esquire will be available for pre-order from August 7 on online bookstores such as Yes24, and will be sold at offline bookstores nationwide starting at the end of August. Lim Young Woong debuted in 2016 with ″Miwooyo″ and won the grand prize on TV Chosun’s ″Mr. Trot″ in 2020. Since then, they have established a unique position with diverse genres of music, solid vocal skills, and sincerity toward their fans. Their concerts continue to sell out, and the ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ IN GOYANG concert, held from September 4 to 6 at Goyang Sports Complex, also sold out quickly, leading to the opening of additional seats. To commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th anniversary, various events are being held, including the fan club ’Hero Era’s donation and volunteer activities and their first challenge on a fashion magazine cover.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TheBoyz member Younghoon has signed an exclusive contract with Namoo Actors and will pursue both acting and group activities. Namoo Actors officially announced the signing of the exclusive contract with Younghoon on the 7th. The company stated that they will spare no effort to support Younghoon in fully showcasing his abilities and charm as an actor. They also expressed their commitment to actively support TheBoyz’s activities, doing their best to ensure continuous precious encounters with fans. Additionally, they said they will cheer for Younghoon’s new leap forward and the moments to be created together with TheBoyz, asking for much interest and love for his various future activities. Younghoon debuted with TheBoyz in 2017, serving as a key visual and performance member, building a global fandom. He began his acting career in 2020 with the web drama ″Love Revolution,″ playing the role of Lee Kyung-woo. He also made special appearances as young Han Seung-wook in SBS’s ″One the Woman″ and as Dong Bang-sak in tvN’s ″Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938,″ showing his potential as an actor. He has also engaged in various music activities such as ″THRILL RIDE,″ ″REVEAL,″ and ″MAVERICK.″ TheBoyz members Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric have completed their group activity contracts and agreed to continue group activities as a nine-member unit. The team is preparing for group activities under a new label system, while each member has signed separate contracts with their respective agencies for individual activities. Group activities will be conducted concurrently through cooperation among the companies. The members prioritized maintaining trust with their fandom ″THE B″ and proceeded with individual contracts only after confirming the team’s future direction and stable group activities. TheBoyz’s upcoming team activity schedule will be announced sequentially. Meanwhile, Namoo Actors represents Yoo Joon-sang, Lee Joon-gi, Park Eun-bin, Song Kang, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kang Ki-young, Kim Jae-kyung, Lee Yoon-ji, Park Ji-hyun, Noh Jung-eui, Kim Ji-eun, Lee Yeol-eum, Jang Gyu-ri, and others.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 SBS Friday-Saturday drama ’Rebel X Detective 2’ premiered on August 7. This season depicts the story of chaebol detective Jin Isu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) collaborating with Joo Hyera, the head of the National Police Agency’s anti-terrorism team played by Jung Eun-chae, as they conduct a joint investigation against a series of terrorist attacks. In the first episode, Jin Isu receives a message from an anonymous informant about a homemade bomb planted in Hansu Department Store and rushes to the scene. Jin accidentally triggers the bomb’s detonator, but the anti-terrorism team led by Joo Hyera arrives and successfully defuses the bomb. During this process, Jin Isu reunites with Joo Hyera, his ″demon instructor″ who rigorously trained him during police academy. After the bomb incident, Jin Isu attends the launch event for a whiskey brand he developed. At the event, it is revealed that another bomb has been planted along with provocative messages from an anonymous culprit. An explosion occurs in a pile of whiskey at the venue, but Jin Isu is not seriously injured. This reveals that Jin Isu has become the target of the serial terrorist attacks. Unable to identify the suspect, Joo Hyera decides to move Jin Isu to a safe house for his protection. During the transfer, another time bomb is discovered inside the vehicle. Jin Isu and Joo Hyera move the vehicle to an unpopulated area, facing a crisis. The bomb is large enough to cause damage within a 100-meter radius, and less than five minutes remain until detonation. Meanwhile, Jin Isu recalls past grudges to find the identity of the culprit targeting him and visits his incarcerated older brother Jin Seungjoo (played by Kwak Si-yang). However, no clear suspects are found. Colleagues from the Violent Crimes Unit 1, Park Junyoung (played by Kang Sangjun) and Choi Kyungjin (played by Kim Shinbi), also analyze footage taken on the day of the event and begin their investigation. The first episode of ’Rebel X Detective 2’ recorded nationwide ratings of 6.1%, 6.0% in the metropolitan area, a peak rating of 6.9%, and a highest 2049 demographic rating of 2.1% according to Nielsen Korea. These figures surpass the 5.8% rating of the first episode of season 1. Comprising a total of 14 episodes, ’Rebel X Detective 2’ airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Kim Min-ha recently gained attention for losing 17kg, and she expressed her conviction about her acting career rather than focusing on her appearance changes. On the 6th episode of the MBN·Channel S variety show ″Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4,″ which aired on the 7th, Kim Min-ha visited long-established restaurants in Incheon with Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube. Upon meeting Kim Min-ha, Jeon Hyun-moo expressed surprise, saying, ″You really lost a lot of weight. You look like a completely different person.″ Kim Min-ha also said, ″I really lost a lot of weight,″ but showed puzzlement about why the weight loss became such a big topic, saying, ″I wondered why this is such a big deal.″ Jeon Hyun-moo explained, ″In our country, if someone loses a lot of weight, it becomes a hot topic for a whole week.″ Kim Min-ha previously revealed in an interview about the movie ″Hana Korea″ that she lost 16 to 17kg over about two years. She explained, ″It was a total of two years of weight loss,″ and added, ″Not only for the known works but also for the projects afterward, I had to lose a lot of weight for the roles. Almost 90% was because of the roles.″ She also emphasized that she did not lose weight rapidly in a short period. In the broadcast, Kim Min-ha said, ″I haven’t eaten since last night″ for the mukbang, and visited various long-established restaurants in Incheon with Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube, including an electric roasted chicken restaurant, a Baengnyeongdo cold noodles restaurant, and a sushi restaurant. After tasting the cold noodles, Kim Min-ha exclaimed, ″It tastes completely different!″ and showed a mukbang while eating steamed sea bream. Jeon Hyun-moo introduced Kim Min-ha as having shown fresh and realistic acting in ″Pachinko.″ He also praised her singing skills in relation to the congratulatory stage at the ″Blue Dragon Series Awards.″ Kim Min-ha revealed her past experience of joining a singer agency and her dream of becoming a jazz singer. When asked about acting, she said, ″I want to play roles that reveal the depths of a person’s inner self. I want to act as a character full of desire, like in ’Black Swan’.″ When asked if she was interested in romance roles, she said, ″I don’t think I’m interested in roles where I have to be pretty.″ Regarding her appearance, the topic of freckles came up. When Jeon Hyun-moo said, ″If you search ’Kim Min-ha’ on portals, freckles come up. That’s very charming,″ Kim Min-ha said, ″I never really minded or worried about them since I was young. Only after starting this work did I hear a lot that they were unique. At first, I wondered, ’Why is this a problem?’″ Additionally, Kim Min-ha said she often meets with Jung Eun-chae and Jung Eun-ji, who also appeared in ″Pachinko,″ and consults with Jung Ho-yeon about her concerns.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lionel Messi has unveiled an official signed collection that captures the history of the six FIFA World Cups he has participated in. Featuring uniquely designed uniforms personally signed by Messi, this collection allows fans to view his World Cup journey at a glance, from the 2006 Germany tournament to the upcoming 2026 North American (Canada, Mexico, United States) joint-hosted event. Recently, Messi posted on his social media, ″Germany 2006. South Africa 2010. Brazil 2014. Russia 2018. Qatar 2022. Canada, Mexico and United States 2026. Six FIFA World Cups. Relive the journey with my official FIFA World CupTM signed collection - available only at Icons.com.″ In the released photos, Messi is wearing a brown short-sleeve T-shirt clearly signed by him, with his tattoos prominently visible on his arm. Additionally, several framed uniforms from each tournament are showcased, offering fans a special value. Images of Messi meticulously signing by hand were also captured, further enhancing the collection’s collectible worth. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is one of the top players in football history, having delivered outstanding performances on the World Cup stage for various countries. The release of this official signed collection is expected to be a meaningful keepsake not only for Messi’s fans but also for all who love football.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lee Dong-wook is drawing attention by revealing intense behind-the-scenes action shots. On the 7th, Lee Dong-wook posted several photos on his SNS account. In the revealed images, Lee Dong-wook is standing in the center under the lights, shirtless and wearing only black pants, with his hands clasped. The indoor set, featuring a gray wall and lighting equipment in the background, shows filming staff busily moving around, giving a sense of the atmosphere on set. Especially notable is his clearly defined abs, fully showcasing the more toned physique he has achieved after recently gaining 8kg. The diverse behind-the-scenes shots, including him looking back with his hands tied behind and checking the filming scenes in a space with computer equipment, caught attention. These photos were taken on the set of the Disney+ original series ″Killer’s Shopping Mall Season 2,″ in which Lee Dong-wook is participating. The revealed scenes show his fighting spirit as he prepares for intense action scenes taking place locally in Thailand. His passion, demonstrated through relentless practice and physical conditioning without frustration for the tense action scenes, is clearly conveyed. Meanwhile, Lee Dong-wook is spending busy days this year with various projects and filming schedules, and through this work, he plans to showcase more mature acting skills and action performance. Fans are sending warm support for his new challenge.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Nana recently attended a luxury fashion brand event held in Gangnam-gu and Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, showcasing her dazzling visuals. At the event, Nana captivated attention by perfectly pulling off various styles, including a white short-sleeve T-shirt, a shirt, and a yellow dress. Posing alongside bags displayed throughout the venue, she presented an elegant yet sophisticated charm. In particular, her unique poses holding a black bag and placing a bag on her head revealed her keen fashion sense. The background, featuring a white wall, blue curtains, and tables with various items, created a luxurious atmosphere. Nana faced forward with a bright smile and a gentle expression, bringing a lively energy to the event. In addition to Nana, several actors and singers attended the event, drawing public interest. Nana, who is attracting fans’ attention with her diverse outfits and comfortable yet stylish styling, is expected to continue active pursuits not only in fashion but also as an actress.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Badminton Korea Association has officially begun nurturing domestic badminton prospects in preparation for 2026. Recently, the association successfully conducted the third domestic training session of the ’2026 Preliminary National Team Development Project,’ focusing on improving the skills of the next generation of national team players. This training, supported by the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, emphasizes the systematic discovery and development of future national team talents. It is designed to allow trainees to enhance their on-site experience by training alongside current national team players. An association official stated, ″This provides promising players with the opportunity to directly experience the playing styles and strategies of their seniors, thereby improving their practical skills.″ Meanwhile, the ’2026 Youth National Team Training Camp’ is being held in the Cheongsong area of Gyeongbuk Province, which is emerging as a key training site for cultivating the next generation of badminton national team players. Under close cooperation between Cheongsong County and the association, state-of-the-art training facilities and environments have been established to increase players’ training focus. In addition, the ’2026 Victor Korea Masters,’ one of the top domestic badminton tournaments, is soon to be held, which is expected to greatly aid preliminary national team and youth national team players in assessing their performance and gaining experience. The Korea Masters is a tournament featuring world-class players and serves as an important stage for strengthening the international competitiveness of domestic players. Through these various training sessions and tournament participations, the Badminton Korea Association plans to establish a stable foundation for the future national team players’ growth and further enhance the competitiveness of Korean badminton.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dino confided his concerns as the youngest member to Big Bang’s Daesung, who offered advice to Dino ahead of his military enlistment. In the video titled ’Seventeen The Youngest Asks Big Bang’s Youngest,’ released on the YouTube channel ’Jipdaesung’ on the 7th, Dino mentioned the difficulties he experienced living with 12 older members. He explained that during his trainee days, he was somewhere in the middle of the hierarchy due to seniority relationships, saying, ″It was somewhat comfortable, but after debut, Seungkwan hyung gathered us and said, since we all started together, let’s go by age order.″ He revealed that he felt despair while being the youngest for seven years but grew closer to the members after renewing his contract for five years. Daesung empathized, saying, ″Usually, the youngest does all the things the older members refuse,″ and Dino added, ″In the past, I sang the parts that the members found difficult.″ Then, Daesung advised Dino, who is about to enlist, saying, ″You’re the most tiring type,″ and told him not to try to be an all-rounder. Sharing his own experience during military service, where he pretended not to know soccer and took on the goalkeeper position, he said, ″A man can’t not know soccer, right? But I said I didn’t know the rules well and only knew music well. I played goalkeeper, but after conceding a few goals, they didn’t make me do it anymore.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin shared photos capturing his daily life during the world tour schedule on SNS. Jimin shared photos including his visit to Huntsman & Sons, known as the filming location of the movie ″Kingsman,″ as well as a photo taken next to the iconic orange dinner jacket from the ″Kingsman Room.″ He also revealed various daily life photos such as decorating a keyring with a pen and a side profile wearing a white sleeveless shirt and jeans. Photos related to the performance were also included, such as him holding a microphone with natural long hair on stage and sending finger kisses to fans at the concert venue with his hair tied back. On SNS, fans responded with various comments like ″Love the contrasting charm on and off stage,″ ″Hope Jimin, who is more sincere about the performance than anyone, enjoys his daily life comfortably,″ and ″The Dior prince shining even at the concert.″ Meanwhile, BTS plans to continue the world tour in the Middle East and Japan after completing the North American schedule, including Boston.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won will perform a congratulatory stage at the ″7th Island Day″ event held on August 8th at 7:30 PM at the Yeosu World Expo in Deokchung-dong, Yeosu-si, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. In addition to Lee Chan-won, An Seong-hoon, Lim Ji-hoon, and Musical Singers will also appear to present a variety of performances. Lee Chan-won has prepared a romantic stage with refreshing songs and sweet melodies for the audience to enjoy during the hot summer. This event, themed ″Romantic Recharge, Island,″ features exhibition halls set against the backdrop of the Yeosu sea and islands, along with various cultural experience programs welcoming the audience. Island Day was designated as August 8th every year following the revision of the ″Island Development Promotion Act″ in 2018, with commemorative events held since 2019. Lee Chan-won continues to be active in various broadcasts and events.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V revealed that the change in the composition of the group photo ’#Today’s BTS’ started from his suggestion. Recently, the ’#Today’s BTS’ photos were taken with a new composition, unlike before when the members stood in a line, attracting fans’ attention. Regarding this, V said on the Weverse live broadcast on the 7th that the change in the group photo came from his idea. V explained that although there are people at the company who take good photos, he felt that standing in a line as before was boring, so he suggested a new arrangement. He said, ″This is too boring and dull. Let’s not take photos lined up every day by arranging the camera composition! I shared a few ideas to make it fun.″ He also added that it started with the idea of imitating a meme of taking photos like a comic book cover. V said that future ’#Today’s BTS’ photos will be taken with more fun and diverse concepts. Along with this, V also mentioned the time he asked fans to refrain from visiting in front of the hotel. He said that in July on Weverse, he once asked fans to refrain from coming to the hotel front as it could affect his performance condition. V expressed his gratitude, saying that afterward, fans would pass by on the street pretending not to notice or closing their eyes when they met him.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut on August 8. Lim Young Woong, who debuted on August 8, 2016, gained recognition by winning the grand prize on TV Chosun’s ″Mr. Trot″ and expanded their activities across various genres including trot, ballads, OSTs, pop, and folk. Lim Young Woong has won 134 official trophies and secured first place on multiple music shows. As of July 18, they recorded a cumulative 14.2 billion streams on Melon, ranking first among all domestic artists. Their released songs also entered the top ranks on various music streaming platforms. In the album category, the first full-length album ″IM HERO,″ released on May 2, 2022, sold 940,000 copies within one day and set a record for the highest first-week sales of 1.14 million copies by a solo artist. The second full-length album ″IM HERO 2″ will be produced as a physical package in the form of an album book rather than a CD. The live concert film ″IM HERO THE FINAL″ surpassed 250,000 cumulative viewers according to the integrated box office system for movie theater tickets. Released on August 28, 2024, ″Lim Young Woong│IM HERO THE STADIUM″ was the first live concert film to open simultaneously in IMAX and ScreenX special theaters, recording approximately 350,000 cumulative viewers. Over the past four years, Lim Young Woong has held 81 nationwide tours and solo concerts, achieving sold-out seats for every show. During this period, the cumulative audience reached 910,148. Including the concert in Goyang next month, the cumulative audience is expected to surpass 1 million. Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel has surpassed 1.79 million subscribers and 3.1 billion cumulative views. There are 109 videos with over 10 million views each. In the Korea Gallup survey ″Singers Who Shined in 2025,″ Lim Young Woong ranked first for six consecutive years in the 40 and older category with 29.1% support. They also ranked in the top three in brand reputation indices for singers, stars, advertisements, and trot categories. Lim Young Woong and their agency, Mulgogi Music, donated a total of 2.5 billion KRW through Community Chest of Korea and Korea University Medical Center to support socially vulnerable groups and flood recovery efforts.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet member Seulgi revealed her healthy beauty and toned body through her SNS. On the 5th, Seulgi posted several photos on SNS with captions such as ″Raulla~~″ and ″Our summer.″ In the photos, Seulgi was seen wearing a pink striped bodysuit against the backdrop of sand and sea, and enjoying running by the riverside dressed in a black sports bra top and sky-blue running shorts. In the photos, Seulgi showed off a slim waistline and defined abs, reflecting the results of consistent self-care. The naturally formed sweat droplets right after exercising also caught attention. In another photo, she added a refreshing charm by striking various poses and creating a chic atmosphere. Meanwhile, Red Velvet, the group Seulgi belongs to, released their summer mini-album ’Velvet Summer’ on the 3rd and is continuing active promotions.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Bada revealed a selfie with Martin, a member of the 5th generation MZ idol group CORTIS. On the 7th, Bada posted a photo taken with Martin on her channel, describing Martin as ″a truly, truly wonderful artist.″ She added, ″At first glance, you might notice his impressive looks and talent, but the young artist I met exudes an incredible sense of dignity. Isn’t that really important? I think that’s the most important thing—’character.’″ Bada continued, ″He’s kind and cool too, haha, amazing. I’ve truly become a genuine fan of Martin. It seems like Martin is preparing to surprise us even more in the future. I felt that very strongly. Martin doesn’t have a separate boom coming. Because Martin is the Boom itself. There was no need to wait. Like me?! LOL.″ She also said, ″Nothing in this world is perfect. After effort, there is only the beauty of sincerity... And we have great gratitude toward our fans. To all the fans around the world who love our K-pop artists, thank you so much. Please continue to support our amazing CORTIS and me, BADA, and our music~.″ The released photo shows Bada and Martin posing with playful expressions in the MBC ’Radio Star’ studio, where they recently appeared together. Meanwhile, Bada appeared on the ’Radio Star’ broadcast on the 5th alongside actors Choi Won-young, Lee Tae-ran, and singer Martin.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X has announced a comeback with a new mini album, ’The Phase,’ set for release on September 4. Starship Entertainment revealed the comeback news on the 6th through Monsta X’s official SNS channels by releasing a coming soon video for ’The Phase.’ The video begins with a scene filled with waves of light, featuring dynamic performances of the members shaped as particles of light, their rushing movements, and light trails spreading from their fingertips. It also includes a scene where scattered particles of light gather into one, emitting intense light that completes the silhouettes of the members. At the end of the video, the album title ’The Phase’ and the release date, September 4, are displayed. This coming soon video is connected to the VCR shown during the previously held ’2026 Monsta X World Tour ″THE X : NEXUS″’ concert. The VCR depicted the members reaching a new dimension by passing through a massive portal emitting light. The teaser attracted attention with its direction suggesting the story that follows. ’The Phase’ is Monsta X’s first domestic comeback in about a year. Monsta X has showcased various musical styles through solo, unit, and group activities, expanding their global influence with the release of their third full-length album in the U.S. and a world tour. During the world tour, they met fans worldwide and delivered live performances. Monsta X is scheduled to continue the North American leg of ’THE X : NEXUS’ tour in October.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the SBS variety show ’Child Release Project - Group Blind Date 2,’ a scene aired where female contestant Kim Da-hye shed tears during a conversation. The program has recently recorded ratings in the 1% range for three consecutive weeks. In episode 7, broadcast on the 6th, the men and women on the blind date, with the final choice just one day away, spent time confirming their true feelings through a free date. That episode recorded a nationwide household rating of 1.6%, remaining in the 1% range for the third consecutive week. Choi Jung-yoon faced a crossroads in choosing among three male contestants who showed active interest: announcer Lee In-kwon, lawyer Kwon Ye-chan, and professional golfer Moon Sung-mo. Lee In-kwon expressed his feelings with morning coffee and a handwritten letter, while Moon Sung-mo said, ″I wrote down why I like Jung-yoon in a notebook,″ conveying his sincerity. Kwon Ye-chan stated, ″My conclusion is to do my best as much as possible,″ and said he would express his feelings to Choi Jung-yoon during the remaining time. Meanwhile, Ahn Do-yoon asked Lee In-kwon out on a date, but Lee In-kwon drew a line citing their age difference. After the date, Ahn Do-yoon showed tears, saying, ″I was overwhelmed with emotion because I kept being pushed away just for being young.″ In a conversation between Kang Shin-woo and Kim Da-hye, Kim Da-hye said, ″I want to meet someone with the same religion,″ but Kang Shin-woo replied, ″Maybe the Lord’s plan is to try to adjust because the person you like is non-religious.″ Kang Shin-woo then found the reason Kim Da-hye was keeping her distance in her mother, saying, ″Your mother never chose you even once.″ Kim Da-hye honestly revealed her feelings, saying, ″I had already made up my mind. I’m very sorry on the last day,″ shedding tears. Yang Ha-yoon showed a difference of opinion with her mother, who opposed Kim Dong-young. Yang Ha-yoon said, ″Is it reasonable to dislike him just because he’s a pharmaceutical sales representative?″ but her mother firmly said, ″I just don’t like him,″ and added, ″I won’t have the final interview.″ With the final choice just one day away, a subtle tension continued between the blind date participants and their mothers. Kang Shin-woo’s mother said to Kim Da-hye in the final interview, ″You are my first and second choice,″ but Kim Da-hye revealed she had already made up her mind. MC Seo Jang-hoon summarized, ″Shin-woo has lost his reason,″ and said, ″Da-hye was not attracted to Shin-woo rationally.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Se-ho revealed his recent status on social media after about eight months and announced his comeback. On the 7th, Jo Se-ho posted on his social media, ″It’s been a while since I greeted you on Instagram. I’m back with ’Do Driver’ Season 6,″ along with several still cuts from Netflix variety show ’Do Driver’ Season 6. He added, ″We have prepared this season to be fun as well, so please show a lot of interest.″ It has been about eight months since Jo Se-ho last posted on social media on December 9th of last year. At the end of last year, Jo Se-ho suspended his broadcasting activities amid allegations of involvement with gangster A, and withdrew from programs he was appearing on, such as tvN’s ’You Quiz on the Block’ and KBS2’s ’2 Days & 1 Night.’ At that time, Jo Se-ho stated, ″I sincerely apologize for disappointing many people,″ and ″The various suspicions raised due to this connection are completely untrue, contrary to concerns.″ He continued, ″I am supposed to bring laughter and comfort, but instead, I caused discomfort and disappointment, for which I deeply reflect,″ and apologized again. Even during the period when he minimized his broadcasting activities, Jo Se-ho appeared as the master of ceremonies at weddings of close acquaintances. In February, he hosted Nam Chang-hee’s wedding, and in May, he hosted Choi Jun-hee’s wedding. Meanwhile, ’Do Driver’ is a variety show that captures the joys and sorrows of life assembled without screws by the top 99% of talents, and ’Do Driver Season 6 - Rules of Survival’ will be released for the first time on the 8th at 11 a.m.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Kim Da-hyun has announced a new transformation ahead of the release of her fourth full-length album, ″Emoticon.″ In the recently released concept photos, Kim Da-hyun appears with her long hair naturally down, wearing a red dress with white lace sleeves, sitting on the floor in front of a solid-colored background, gazing directly ahead, creating a neat yet elegant atmosphere. This photo shoot attracted attention by capturing Kim Da-hyun’s matured image and musical changes with a bright and sophisticated feel. Her agency, Hyun Company, announced that Kim Da-hyun will release her fourth full-length album, ″Emoticon,″ on various online music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 14th. This album is expected to showcase not only the trot music she has been known for but also various musical attempts as a singer-songwriter, allowing listeners to discover Kim Da-hyun’s new musical colors. Meanwhile, Kim Da-hyun has been actively performing on local festival stages to cool down the recent heat. She plans to pursue a more diverse musical journey along with the release of her new album.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global girl group aespa showcased a new style through a collaboration with street fashion brand BAPE®. aespa announced the release of the ’aespa x BAPE®’ collection on their official SNS, revealing the four members standing side by side in a modern and trendy interior space. The outfits, highlighting each member’s unique hairstyle and personality, ranged from black tops and shorts to white blouses, short denim shorts, and black dresses. The members faced forward, exuding a confident atmosphere. This collaboration features the iconic designs characteristic of BAPE®’s street sensibility combined with aespa’s modern and sophisticated concept. It has already attracted significant attention among global fashion enthusiasts and is available for purchase at the official online shop of the complex culture media Complex. Meanwhile, aespa continues active promotions, recently holding their first solo concert in Korea, ’2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : COMPLaeXITY,’ at Gocheok Sky Dome with great success. This collaboration is expected to further solidify aespa’s position not only as musical artists but also as fashion icons.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer IVE captured fans’ attention by revealing photos of Ga-eul showcasing a special charm this fall. Recently, a selfie of Ga-eul wearing a light-colored off-shoulder dress was released through the official SNS. In the photo, where a dark background and lighting effects blend, Ga-eul looks straight ahead with her lips closed, displaying a calm yet intense gaze. Her softly waved hairstyle and the way she holds the microphone catch the eye. This photo was released under the concept ’I-VIEW’ with the tag ’SHOW_WHAT_I_AM.’ Ga-eul’s chic yet elegant atmosphere offered fans a memorable moment. Meanwhile, IVE continues to actively communicate with the public by showcasing diverse charms of individual members along with various musical activities.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Kim Hye-soo delivered a powerful transformation as influencer Park Kyung-hee in the Coupang Play series ″Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now.″ Recently, Kim Hye-soo raised anticipation for the work by sharing various images and videos on her personal SNS, including scenes of her wearing a black hoodie and hat, standing in work clothes in a dark space, and sitting in a car trunk. Especially eye-catching were the scenes where two characters walk side by side and talk against a natural backdrop, and where she sits at an indoor table, revealing deep acting and the character’s multifaceted aspects. ″Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now″ is a black comedy series depicting a divorce lawsuit involving a popular influencer couple and a neighboring doctor couple, along with the complex relationships hidden behind it. Kim Hye-soo enhances immersion by intricately expressing the subtle psychological changes of her character at the center of the story. In a recently released YouTube channel interview, Kim Hye-soo attracted attention by revealing her own professional view that ″an actor is a freelancer who works for pay,″ showing unwavering passion even after 41 years since her debut. She emphasized a professional attitude by saying, ″I have to fulfill my part,″ and conveyed a serious approach to her work and acting. Since the first episode’s release, ″Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now″ has ranked number one among popular works on Coupang Play and received high ratings and praise. Through this work, Kim Hye-soo once again proves her acting skills and presence, setting a new milestone in her career and demonstrating her mastery as an actress. In the upcoming episodes, the conflict between the two families will intensify, heightening the tension of the story. Kim Hye-soo is expected to captivate viewers with her delicate emotional acting and layered character interpretation.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet’s Joy revealed photos taken in the waiting room of a music show through her SNS. On the 6th, Joy posted several photos on her SNS with the caption ″M Countdown.″ In the photos, Joy is seen striking various poses and looking at the camera before going on stage for the music broadcast. That day, Joy matched a sky-blue bra top with a wrap skirt, showing a pure yet bold styling. The halter-neck bra top and the wrap skirt made of unique material caught attention. In particular, her slender figure without any excess fat, delicate shoulders, and a slim waist emphasized an unreal proportion. Joy’s figure and styling attracted attention. Previously, Joy appeared on MBC’s variety show ″I Live Alone″ and revealed her secret to the ″blood sugar diet.″ At that time, she explained her healthy eating habit of eating vegetables first before meals and thorough blood sugar management. Meanwhile, Red Velvet, which Joy is a part of, has been continuing their activities since releasing their summer mini-album ″Velvet Summer″ on the 3rd.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Go Hyun-jung recently shared several photos and videos on her SNS, updating fans on her current status. On the 6th, Go Hyun-jung posted the photos without any additional explanation. In the pictures, she is seen posing at events and galleries wearing various outfits such as a crop top with a long flare skirt, a khaki two-piece, and a sleeveless dress. The released photos highlighted Go Hyun-jung’s slender figure and slim waist, drawing attention to her toned arms, sharp jawline, and delicate thighs, showcasing an even leaner silhouette. Fans responded to the photos with comments like ″So beautiful, I’m speechless″ and ″She seems to be getting younger and younger.″ Go Hyun-jung recently appeared on the YouTube channel ’Kyung Min-kyung’ and addressed concerns about her weight loss. She said, ″People think I’m dieting very severely, but that’s not true,″ adding, ″I underwent two emergency surgeries in 2020 and 2024. There were complex issues involving the area connecting the duodenum and pancreas, as well as the stomach.″ She had also previously revealed on broadcasts that after the two emergency surgeries, she developed a fear of eating. Born in 1971, Go Hyun-jung appeared in the SBS drama ’Praying Mantis; The Murderer’s Outing,’ which ended last September, and is actively engaged through various channels including YouTube.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 6th, SBS entertainment program ’Child Release Project - Group Blind Date 2’ aired scenes showing Kang Shin-woo and Kim Da-hye experiencing conflicts due to differences in religion and values. The broadcast depicted an honest conversation between the two about their religious views and future plans one day before the final decision. Kim Da-hye revealed to Kang Shin-woo that she is deeply religious and that her faith plays a significant role in her life. She emphasized the importance of shared beliefs with a future partner and confessed that she had temporarily forgotten her convictions because of Kang Shin-woo’s warm attitude. In response, Kang Shin-woo said that meeting Kim Da-hye changed his thoughts about religion and expressed his desire to attend church together. He also showed his willingness to negotiate through conversation and not end the relationship. However, Kim Da-hye took a cautious stance. She avoided giving a definite answer, saying she would pray more, and expressed a preference for someone with similar values. She also mentioned that her father advised her to end things if their values differed. Additionally, she revealed feeling burdened by the scene where Kang Shin-woo’s mother shed tears during their formal meeting date. Kang Shin-woo explained that his mother cried because she liked Kim Da-hye, but Kim Da-hye requested to pause the conversation for a moment. Later, Kim Da-hye shared her psychological burden regarding her relationship with Kang Shin-woo. She said she felt uncomfortable seeing Kang Shin-woo pay attention to Kwon Ye-chan, and her mother also regretted Kang Shin-woo’s behavior of guarding against Kwon Ye-chan’s feelings. After the formal meeting date, the psychological distance between the two grew wider, and Kim Da-hye said, ″I think it’s inevitable to feel it even without pressure,″ expressing understanding of her mother’s emotions. Kang Shin-woo tried to maintain the relationship, but Kim Da-hye confessed that her romantic feelings had greatly diminished and that her heart had turned away. Kang Shin-woo admitted feeling jealousy when he saw Kim Da-hye talking with Kwon Ye-chan. During a conversation with his mother, Kang Shin-woo raised his voice, saying there was a misunderstanding with his mother, who appeared flustered. Before the final decision, Kang Shin-woo’s mother visited Kim Da-hye to support their relationship and encouraged them to work together. However, Kim Da-hye clearly stated that making a final choice without certainty would cause hurt, so she intended to end things. She apologized for having to say this on the last day, mentioning her father’s advice. Kang Shin-woo’s mother’s continuous expressions of affection became a burden to Kim Da-hye. Despite conveying her thoughts, Kim Da-hye said that repeated words of encouragement only increased her pressure. She reflected on whether her actions had given Kang Shin-woo assurance and said that spending time and talking seemed to have been perceived as love by the other person.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TheBoyz member Younghoon has signed an exclusive contract with the actor-specialized agency Namoo Actors and will pursue both acting and group activities. On the 7th, Namoo Actors officially announced the exclusive contract with Younghoon. Namoo Actors stated, ″We will spare no effort to support Younghoon so that he can fully showcase his unique talents and charm as an actor. We will also actively participate in TheBoyz’s activities and do our best to ensure that precious meetings with fans continue unchanged.″ They added, ″We will always cheer for Younghoon’s new steps toward a fresh leap as well as the shining moments to be created together with TheBoyz. We ask for your continued interest and love for Younghoon’s diverse activities.″ Since debuting with TheBoyz in 2017, Younghoon has actively pursued acting, starting with the role of Lee Kyung-woo in the web drama ″Love Revolution.″ He has since appeared in various works, including playing young Han Seung-wook in SBS’s ″One the Woman″ and Dong Bang-sak in tvN’s ″Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938,″ solidifying his position as an actor. TheBoyz, consisting of nine members—Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric—have signed a group contract with a newly established label and decided to continue group activities. After completing the group activity contract, the members are preparing for individual activities by signing exclusive contracts with their respective agencies. Group activities will be conducted under the new label, while individual activities will be managed by each member’s agency. TheBoyz members said, ″From the beginning, our hearts have not changed that all nine of us must be together. Above all, we wanted to first convey this meaning to the fans who have been waiting for and worrying about TheBoyz’s group activities.″ They added, ″While doing our best in our respective positions, we will do our utmost to continue the precious time we have built with fans as TheBoyz.″ They also expressed, ″We sincerely thank THE B for their unwavering love and support. We will prepare diligently to repay you with good performances, so please continue to cheer for us.″ Meanwhile, Namoo Actors represents actors such as Yoo Joon-sang, Lee Joon-gi, Park Eun-bin, Song Kang, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kang Ki-young, Kim Jae-kyung, Lee Yoon-ji, Park Ji-hyun, Noh Jung-eui, Kim Ji-eun, Lee Yeol-eum, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Na-eun, and Lee Jung-ha. TheBoyz’s upcoming group activity schedule will be announced sequentially.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Christopher Nolan’s new film ″Odyssey″ continues its box office success by maintaining the number one spot two days after its release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network, ″Odyssey″ attracted 245,794 viewers on the 6th and 246,078 viewers on the 7th, consecutively topping the box office. The cumulative audience count was 539,514 as of the 6th and 541,156 as of the 7th. On its opening day, it recorded 291,008 viewers, surpassing the domestic opening scores of Nolan’s previous works ″Tenet,″ ″Inception,″ ″The Dark Knight,″ ″Dunkirk,″ and ″Interstellar.″ ″Odyssey″ depicts the 10-year journey of the hero Odysseus (played by Matt Damon), who led the Trojan War to victory, as he tries to return to his wife Penelope (played by Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (played by Tom Holland). The film portrays Odysseus’s hardships returning home after winning the war with the ″Trojan Horse.″ Audience reactions have also been positive. As of 8 a.m. on the 7th, the Naver real viewer rating was 9.26, and the netizen rating was 9.07. The CGV Golden Egg Index was 97%, Lotte Cinema rating 9.6, and Megabox rating 9.3, showing high satisfaction across major theaters and portals. Additionally, as of 8:46 a.m. on the 7th, real-time ticket reservations surpassed 680,000. Notably, ″Odyssey″ attracted attention as the first film in history to be shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. It captures vast natural landscapes and large-scale battle scenes on an overwhelming screen, driving box office enthusiasm centered on special theaters. When reservations opened on July 9, a month before release, the CGV website and app experienced access delays, and all seats for major showtimes at ″Yong IMAX″ (CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall IMAX) were sold out. Meanwhile, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (directed by Destin Daniel Cretton) attracted 237,915 viewers, ranking second. The cumulative audience count was 4,647,267. ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ is a new story about Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland) following ″Spider-Man: No Way Home.″ The domestic animation ″Love’s Hatchuping: Legend of the Whale Jewel″ (directed by Kim Soo-hoon) drew 43,740 viewers, ranking third. ″Hope″ (directed by Na Hong-jin) ranked fourth with 27,187 viewers, and ″Minions & Monsters″ (directed by Pierre Coffin) ranked fifth with 4,644 viewers.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The conflict surrounding the private relationship between actor Hwang Jung-min and woman A has escalated into a legal dispute. After Hwang Jung-min filed a complaint accusing A of stalking, the court issued three provisional restraining orders against A and an order for a fine of 3 million won for stalking charges. In response, A requested a formal trial and also filed a lawsuit seeking damages against Hwang Jung-min. A claimed that she had 77 phone calls with Hwang Jung-min from May 2024 to May 2025, stating that Hwang Jung-min initiated 62 of those calls. Based on this fact and selfies she received, A asserted that there was private interaction between the two. On the other hand, Hwang Jung-min’s side explained that he reluctantly sent photos due to psychological pressure from A’s repeated requests and mentions of extreme actions, and that he refused all meetings in confined spaces and demands for drinking. According to reports from multiple media outlets including Dispatch on the 6th, analysis of 62 recorded phone calls (about 163,000 characters) and messenger conversations between Hwang Jung-min and A revealed that the main purpose of Hwang Jung-min’s calls was to request ″contact cessation″ and ″ending the relationship.″ The recordings included Hwang Jung-min pleading, ″Please let me live,″ ″Don’t send messages recklessly late at night,″ and ″It’s uncomfortable,″ expressing his desire to sever ties. He reportedly used expressions such as ″Stop texting,″ ″I don’t want to meet,″ ″Let’s cut ties,″ and ″It’s burdensome,″ asking A to stop contacting him. Reports also indicated that Hwang Jung-min continued the calls due to psychological pressure from A. When A mentioned extreme actions, Hwang Jung-min responded, ″Don’t say such serious things, that’s a threat.″ The sending of selfies was also done following A’s repeated requests. Hwang Jung-min proposed meeting at a preview screening, but A refused and only requested photos. Regarding the release of the call recordings, A claimed, ″The parts where Hwang Jung-min says ’stop calling’ were selectively excerpted,″ and insisted that Hwang Jung-min called again after those remarks. She explained that meetings in confined spaces or demands for 24-hour accompaniment were distortions originating from jokes. She also denied allegations of monetary demands for settlement and planned exposure aimed at upcoming releases, stating, ″From 2025, I only requested confidential, non-monetary face-to-face negotiations through lawyers.″ Regarding the settlement proposal, she countered that Hwang Jung-min’s side first approached her in July, before the release of the film Hope, to propose a settlement, but there was no response afterward. A demanded through social media that Hwang Jung-min’s side stop media manipulation, claiming they are unilaterally portraying themselves as victims. She also stated, ″Answer the civil lawsuit for damages. The tactic of filing a criminal complaint first to silence someone is already well known in this field,″ expressing her intention to continue the legal battle. Hwang Jung-min’s agency, Sam Company, maintained their previous position and stated that legal procedures are ongoing. Hwang Jung-min’s lawyer said it is difficult to respond as the lawsuit is in progress. The agency also announced plans for additional legal action, claiming that A posted maliciously edited content. Meanwhile, legal experts pointed out that if A publicly discloses the recordings to an unspecified number of people, she could face civil and criminal liabilities such as defamation or invasion of privacy. With conflicting claims from both sides, it is expected that the court will make a judgment through the criminal trial and the damages lawsuit.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was revealed through a broadcast that Lee Chan-won has filmed 23 commercials to date. On the August 6th episode of KBS2 variety show ″New Product Launch, Ppongstorang,″ Lee Chan-won was shown meeting fans while cooking dishes such as dried pollack hangover soup with chefs Yoon Jumo and Yoon Nara. On that day, upon hearing the news that Lee Chan-won had visited Haebangchon, mother fans came to the restaurant. One of the mother fans revealed that she had purchased all the products advertised by Lee Chan-won, saying, ″You have filmed 23 commercials so far,″ which surprised Lee Chan-won. Lee Chan-won laughed, saying they did not know the exact number of commercials themselves. The mother fans said they bought all the advertised products starting from Lee Chan-won’s first commercial for cosmetics, and even set their phone ringtone to Lee Chan-won’s song. In response, Lee Chan-won sang ″Seasonal Fate″ live on site, receiving applause from the fans. One mother fan was moved to tears. Lee Chan-won has recorded half a million sales for three consecutive albums: the first full album ″ONE,″ the second mini album ″bright;燦,″ and the second full album ″Brilliant(燦爛).″ Lee Chan-won has also continued activities by appearing on variety shows such as ″Immortal Songs,″ ″The Secret of Celebrity Soldiers,″ and ″Talk Reporter 25 Hours.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated their 10th debut anniversary by revealing three cover versions for the September issue of fashion magazine Esquire Korea. This photo shoot marks the first time in 10 years since Lim Young Woong’s debut that they have graced a magazine cover. Pre-orders have been available at online bookstores since August 7, and from the end of August, the magazine will also be available at offline bookstores nationwide. On the 7th, Esquire Korea stated, ″A unique presence. We are unveiling three special covers for the September issue of Esquire with Lim Young Woong.″ In the released photos, Lim Young Woong gazes at the camera with clear yet charismatic eyes, showcasing an unparalleled presence. On the cover, Lim Young Woong presents a lyrical and different atmosphere from usual, like a young writer crafting a narrative. Especially, the close-up cover with deep eyes harmonizes with the logo colored in the official color of Hero Era, conveying feelings toward fans. This image will also be displayed as a large banner on the exterior wall of the HLL building in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, on the morning of August 8. Along with the three covers, the issue includes a total of 28 pages of photo shoots and interviews, offering a glimpse into Lim Young Woong’s stylish appearance and sincere thoughts. Additionally, one of three Lim Young Woong posters (820x530mm) is included. On Esquire Korea’s digital channels, various videos and content will be released sequentially until early September, including a video looking back on the past 10 years of Lim Young Woong’s career, content introducing cherished items from their bag, and an interview conducted with the keyword ″10.″ These contents can be viewed on Esquire Korea’s website, YouTube, Instagram, and other official SNS channels. They are also planned to be introduced to fans worldwide through the global Esquire channel. Lim Young Woong debuted in 2016 with ″Miwayo″ and gained public recognition by winning the grand prize (Jin) on ″Mr. Trot″ in 2020. Since then, they have established themselves as a unique artist with music that crosses generations and genres, solid vocal skills, and sincerity toward fans. Their achievements are evident not only in digital singles and albums but also in sold-out concerts, demonstrating the strong influence of their fandom. Lim Young Woong’s concert ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ IN GOYANG will be held for three days from September 4 to 6 at Goyang Sports Complex. The event sold out quickly, and additional seats were opened thanks to fans’ support. Recently, after the end of the variety show ″Mountain Village Bachelor Hero,″ Lim Young Woong is set to meet fans through a solo concert.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been confirmed that all four members of Black Pink will attend the Meet & Greet event held to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. On the 7th, YG Entertainment stated, ″According to the label’s confirmation, all four members of Black Pink will ultimately attend the 10th debut anniversary Meet & Greet.″ Earlier, there were reports that only Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie would attend while Lisa would not, but YG Entertainment corrected this, confirming that all four members will participate. Accordingly, this will be the first time in about 1 year and 1 month since the July concert of the world tour ’DEADLINE’ in Goyang last year that all Black Pink members will meet with domestic fans. Regarding this event, YG Entertainment announced it only on the 6th, two days before the event, and provided specific details about the location and time late. The number of invited fans was also limited to 40. Additionally, eligibility to apply was restricted to fan platform membership subscribers, who could enter within 9 hours. Although there was speculation that Rosé would not attend due to being spotted in the United States, her agency The Black Label stated, ″Rosé has prioritized this schedule for a long time to share a meaningful moment with fans and has secured and confirmed all schedules in advance to spend time with fans.″ Ahead of their 10th debut anniversary, Black Pink had not announced any separate related activities, raising fans’ curiosity, but with this Meet & Greet event, all four members will have the opportunity to meet with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin showcased a new photo shoot through the digital project ″D-EDITION″ of the fashion magazine Elle. On August 7, ″D-EDITION″ revealed Jin’s cover. This photo shoot was a collaboration with the jewelry brand FRED and was shot against the backdrop of a historic castle in Paris. Jin displayed a serene yet dazzling presence, like a scene from a movie. During the shoot, warm natural light enveloped the space as Jin naturally connected the depth of time in the castle walls with modern elegance. The focus was on light, space, and the beauty of the subject itself rather than extravagant production. Recently, Jin performed as a co-headliner during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup final and successfully completed the North American leg of the world tour ″ARIRANG″ at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Despite a busy schedule, it is said that Jin maintained a relaxed attitude under the intense sunlight during this photo shoot. Meanwhile, BTS is continuing the tour with 16 shows across 7 cities in North America throughout August and September.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen attracted approximately 193,000 spectators during their North and South America world tour, gaining attention on the global stage. Since last month until the 1st (local time), Enhypen held the ’Enhypen World Tour ’BLOOD SAGA’’ in North and South America, including Mexico and Brazil. During the tour, they shared a connection with local fans beyond language and culture, and immediately after appearing on Brazilian terrestrial television, they ranked number one in real-time trends on local social media. Foreign media interest continued. Billboard in the United States mentioned that Enhypen’s Mexico concert was expanded from one to three shows due to sold-out tickets, reporting, ″It was an opportunity to reaffirm the strong bond with the Mexican ENGENE (official fandom). The performance shone even brighter with intricate choreography.″ The UK music magazine Clash focused on the Brazil São Paulo concert, stating, ″They delivered a dazzling debut performance that will be remembered throughout their career. Every chorus turned into a stadium-wide sing-along.″ After successfully completing the North and South America tour, Enhypen is scheduled to release their 8th mini-album, THE SIN : BLISS, at 1 PM on the 21st.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii has announced their comeback with their third mini-album, ″WhyKiiiKiii.″ On the 6th and 7th, KiiiKiii (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) released concept photos for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ through their official channels. The concept photos showcase the members’ stylish looks and free-spirited energy, featuring sunglasses, flashy nails, and distinctive makeup. The members created a hip and cool atmosphere with intense gazes and playful expressions on a yacht, emphasizing a kitsch mood with accessories like bracelets reminiscent of MP3 players, sparkling shoes, and wing props. The official website offers a feature that allows fans to decorate the photos themselves, evoking Y2K sensibility and nostalgia while letting them experience the vibe of the title track in advance. Additionally, the instrumental version of ″Pop Off Pop Off″ has been released. KiiiKiii’s third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ is inspired by the world-famous resort Waikiki and captures KiiiKiii’s unique bubbly sensibility and Y2K retro mood. The album contains a total of six tracks, portraying the 24 hours of summer as a single tour course.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TREASURE celebrated their 6th debut anniversary on August 7th. Starting as a major group under YG Entertainment, TREASURE has shown steady growth over the past six years by presenting various concepts and performances. Since their debut on August 7, 2020, TREASURE has maintained a fast comeback cycle by continuously releasing albums such as the ’THE FIRST STEP’ series. With an average comeback preparation period of 53 days, they achieved sales of over one million copies within just five months of debut and won rookie awards at events like the ’2020 AAA,’ ’2020 MAMA,’ and the ’35th Golden Disc Awards.’ From the beginning, they quickly secured a global fandom, surpassing 2 million YouTube subscribers. Their stage experience has steadily accumulated. Within two years of debut, TREASURE held a concert at KSPO DOME, sold out all seats at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, and expanded their tour radius across Asia, including entering the National Stadium in Bangkok. The cumulative audience for their solo concerts in Japan nearly reached 1.5 million, and their albums [PLEASURE] and [LOVE PULSE] received Gold Disc Platinum and Gold certifications respectively in the local market. Last year, they also held their first North American tour. Recently, TREASURE solidified their identity further by releasing their 4th mini-album [NEW WAV] on June 1. Filled entirely with hip-hop tracks, this album became a million-seller in initial sales, and the music video for the title track ″IF I″ reached 100 million views in the shortest time ever for the group. They topped major Korean and Japanese music charts such as Hanteo Chart, Circle Chart, Oricon, and Billboard Japan. Their performance activities continue as well. The ’TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 NEW WAV : LIVE’ fan concert tour expanded to a total of 22 shows across 10 cities, including three performances in Seoul, seven cities in Japan, Hong Kong, and Kaohsiung. Each concert has been praised for live band sound, intense performances, and fan participation segments. TREASURE has strengthened their musical identity through stable live performances, synchronized group choreography, and members’ participation in songwriting and composing, all based on the synergy of a large group. Various unit activities have also added to the team’s appeal. They were recognized for their skills through YG’s own survival program even before debut and have established themselves as representative performance artists of the 4th generation since debut. Ahead of 2026, a year marked by major milestones such as YG Entertainment’s 30th anniversary, BIGBANG’s 20th debut anniversary, and Black Pink’s 10th debut anniversary, TREASURE is growing as a group leading YG’s present and future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor Young Tak received a fortune predicting weak marriage luck on a variety show. On the June 6th broadcast of KBS 2TV’s ’New Product Launch Ppongstorang,’ Young Tak and actor Ji Seung-hyun appeared together, sharing a meal while having their fortunes read. After finishing a meal following the recording of their new song ″Hard Tteokbokki,″ the two checked their fortunes via video call with shaman Maehwa Doryeong, who appeared on the survival variety show ’Fate War 49.’ Maehwa Doryeong first evaluated Ji Seung-hyun’s fortune, saying he is intelligent and has a general-like temperament. He mentioned the possibility of Ji Seung-hyun playing a role wielding a sword in a project, and Ji Seung-hyun revealed he had once received a script for a chef role. Regarding financial luck, Maehwa Doryeong said that if Ji Seung-hyun makes good use of the work opportunities coming from this year, his fortune will greatly open up in 2028. He also noted that Ji Seung-hyun’s fortune is like a bottomless jar, but it can be filled with the work coming from this year. After hearing Ji Seung-hyun’s fortune, Young Tak revealed his birthdate and requested a reading. Maehwa Doryeong told Young Tak, ″Your marriage luck is really weak. Your romantic luck is weak as well. You literally married your work. Your fan is your woman. Ultimately, your fortune is all about work.″ Young Tak gave a hollow laugh and showed a complicated expression. Meanwhile, Young Tak was born on May 13, 1983, and is 43 years old this year. He debuted in 2005 with the OST for the movie ’Family Crisis’ and placed in the top ranks on TV Chosun’s ’Tomorrow is Mr. Trot’ in 2020. Recently, he has been actively communicating with fans through his personal channel. During his appearance on ’Parenting Intern’ last May, he said about marriage, ″I don’t have no thoughts on it, but my work luck came late,″ adding, ″I grew up as an only child, so I have no nephews or siblings. That’s why I’m a bit scared of babies.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Nexz(NEXZ) is making a comeback with their fourth mini album ’SAUCIN’’. JYP Entertainment announced on August 7 that Nexz (Tomoya, Yuu, Haru, So Gun, Seita, Huey, Yuki) will release their new mini album ’SAUCIN’’ on the 24th. This album marks their first new release in Korea in about 10 months since their third mini album ’Beat-Boxer’, which was released on October 27 last year. Before the comeback, Nexz revealed a trailer and timetable hinting at the atmosphere of the new album. On the afternoon of the 6th, they also unveiled the tracklist through their official channels. According to the tracklist, the album includes a total of six songs: the title track ’SAUCIN’’, ’LOCO’, ’APPETITE’, ’UPGRADE’, ’20 NOW’, and ’ALIENS’. The can images visually expressing the mood of each song drew attention as the members were credited in them. Tomoya, Haru, and Huey participated in writing and composing the third track ’APPETITE’, and leader Tomoya also contributed to the lyrics and composition of the fifth track ’20 NOW’. Nexz has previously demonstrated their musical capabilities by working directly on tracks such as ’Next Zeneration’, ’Next To Me’, ’Mmchk’, and ’HYPEMAN’. The new album ’SAUCIN’’ will be released on domestic and international music sites at 6 p.m. on the 24th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated their 10th debut anniversary by gracing the cover of Esquire Korea’s September issue, unveiling a special photo shoot and interview. The September issue of Esquire Korea features three different covers of Lim Young Woong, a 28-page photo spread, and an interview. This photo shoot captures various sides of Lim Young Woong, including a lyrical atmosphere reminiscent of a young writer crafting a narrative and a stylish look different from their usual image. Notably, the close-up cover with deep, captivating eyes is paired with a logo colored in the official fan club ’Hero Era’ color. This image will be displayed as a large banner on the exterior wall of the HLL building in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, starting the morning of August 8. In the interview included with the photo shoot, Lim Young Woong reflects honestly on the past 10 years and shares their thoughts candidly. Additionally, one of the three Lim Young Woong posters is included, increasing its collectible value. Esquire Korea’s digital channels will sequentially release various digital content, including a video looking back on Lim Young Woong’s 10-year career, a feature introducing favorite items from their bag, and an interview centered around the keyword ″10.″ These contents will be available through Esquire Korea’s official website, YouTube, Instagram, and other channels until early September. Related content will also be introduced to fans worldwide through the global Esquire channel. The September issue of Esquire will be available for pre-order from August 7 on online bookstores such as Yes24, and can be found in offline bookstores nationwide starting late August. Lim Young Woong debuted in 2016 with ″I Hate You″ and won the grand prize (Jin) on TV Chosun’s ″Mr. Trot″ in 2020. Recently, they appeared on the variety show ″Mountain Village Bachelor Hero.″ The concert held over three days starting September 4 at Goyang Sports Complex sold out, prompting the opening of additional seats. Various events are also underway, including fan club ’Hero Era’s donation volunteer activities and Lim Young Woong’s first challenge on a fashion magazine cover.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENHYPEN successfully concluded their North and South America tour, attracting approximately 193,000 attendees. During the North and South America leg of the world tour ″ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ’BLOOD SAGA’,″ ENHYPEN (Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) connected with local fans by performing Mexican traditional music and Brazilian pop songs. Due to sold-out tickets in Mexico City, the number of shows was extended to three, and in São Paulo, they held their first solo concert in Latin America. Foreign media also paid attention to ENHYPEN’s performances and global influence. Billboard in the United States highlighted the Mexico City concert, stating, ″It was a moment to confirm the bond with the Mexican engine. The intricate choreography and fans’ cheers blended perfectly.″ The British music outlet Clash described the São Paulo concert as ″a debut stage in Brazil that will remain in their career,″ reporting that the members briefly paused their remarks due to cheers and sing-alongs from the audience. ENHYPEN appeared on the Brazilian terrestrial talk show ″The Noite com Danilo Gentili,″ where they revealed a portion of the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ from their mini 8th album. Immediately after the broadcast, the hashtag #ENHYPENonTHENOITE ranked first in the real-time trends for the show category on Brazil’s X (formerly Twitter). After completing their North and South America schedule, ENHYPEN will release their new album ″THE SIN : BLISS,″ which includes multilingual tracks, on the 21st at 1 PM. The narration tracks on this album are composed in four languages: Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Japanese and Chinese narrations for the tracks ″Remnants of Love,″ ″Final Moment,″ and ″Hidden Truth″ feature Tsuda Kenjiro and Huang Zihongpan. The music video for the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ will be released at midnight on the 22nd. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN is scheduled to hold concerts at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium on the 8th and 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Gong Hyo-jin shared an update showcasing various styles and charms. Recently, Gong Hyo-jin posted several photos from a photoshoot on Instagram, featuring a variety of outfits. Captivating scenes included her wearing a beige trench coat, holding a spoon in one hand against a plain white background, and confidently standing in front of a window surrounded by lush greenery while dressed in a red dress and stockings. She also displayed a range of moods with looks such as a sophisticated combination of a black leather jacket and light pink pants, a style pairing a white dress with black boots, and a natural pose sitting on the grass wearing a gray top and skirt. In particular, a photo of Gong Hyo-jin wearing a white top and staring directly into a mirror-filled space drew attention with her elegant expression and calm aura. Another unique shot featured her standing close while wearing a black leather jacket and white pants, slightly covering her face with one hand. Meanwhile, Gong Hyo-jin is currently starring alongside actor Jung Joon-won in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer.″ She also showed support by sharing on SNS the human side Jung Joon-won revealed on a recent variety show appearance. At the same time, she is raising anticipation for the work by demonstrating impressive acting skills and teamwork.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900