https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr IVE member Jang Wonyoung shared several photos on her SNS, updating fans on her recent activities. On the 20th, Jang Wonyoung posted photos with the caption, ″Do you want to go to an amusement park with me?″ In the photos, Jang Wonyoung caught attention with a style that layered jeans and a stylish top. Her perfect and three-dimensional facial features, slim waist, and long legs highlighted her unreal proportions. Jang Wonyoung has always been noted for her unique visuals and self-management. The post received various reactions such as ″I thought a mannequin was walking,″ ″How can her proportions be so perfect,″ and ″Every day is a new legend.″ Meanwhile, IVE, the group Jang Wonyoung belongs to, completed the North American leg of their second world tour, ’SHOW WHAT I AM,’ on the 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Ga-yeon personally clarified the rumors surrounding her and her family being a ″Gwangju 30 billion won wealthy family.″ In a video released on the YouTube channel ″Unlikable Attention-Seeking Sister,″ Kim Ga-yeon and her husband Lim Yo-hwan discussed their assets and prize money. On that day, Lee Ji-hye mentioned the rumor that Lim Yo-hwan earned 3 billion won from poker prize money, and when Kim Ga-yeon asked, ″If it’s more, is it 20 billion?″ Lim Yo-hwan explained that the prize money was not pure profit, saying, ″There is an entry fee, and it varies greatly. Money has been invested over time.″ Kim Ga-yeon added, ″I have never seen the prize money. Only trophies are abundant.″ Lim Yo-hwan revealed that he does not use the prize money immediately but saves it as poker funds called a ″bankroll.″ When asked about the largest prize amount, Kim Ga-yeon replied, ″I have to protect the prize money amount I don’t know. I don’t want to know. If I knew, I think I would interfere,″ and Lim Yo-hwan said, ″If I received 3 billion won in prize money, even if I didn’t want to know, my wife would find out and get involved.″ When Lee Ji-hye mentioned the rumor that Kim Ga-yeon’s family is a ″30 billion won wealthy family,″ Kim Ga-yeon corrected her, surprising everyone by saying, ″60 billion?″ She explained, ″My father ran a business and it did very well,″ and ″I briefly heard it from my older sisters who handle the company’s accounting.″ She added, ″The 60 billion is true, but it is the company’s assets, not personal wealth.″ Lim Yo-hwan said he did not know about his wife’s family wealth when they got married, recalling, ″I didn’t know at first. I found out through others,″ and ″I was earning quite a bit myself at the time, so it wasn’t particularly important. It was just like, ’Oh, really?’″ Additionally, Kim Ga-yeon expressed her affection for her husband Lim Yo-hwan, saying, ″He looks the coolest when he’s playing games. I get excited when he’s focused.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A video revealing Jeon Jin and Ryu Yi-seo couple conducting a surprise camera prank for new employees was released. On the 20th, a video titled ″Jeon Jin♥Ryu Yi-seo couple fiercely fighting in front of the camera (on husband’s birthday)″ was uploaded to Ryu Yi-seo’s YouTube channel. In the video, Ryu Yi-seo prepared a birthday table with dishes such as beef abalone seaweed soup, stir-fried anchovies and nuts, cucumber tangtangi, and beef bulgogi to celebrate Jeon Jin’s birthday. Jeon Jin and Ryu Yi-seo planned a surprise camera prank with the PD to welcome new employees. Ryu Yi-seo showed sensitivity, saying, ″The tripod is dragging on the floor,″ and ″There are too many people, so my concentration is a bit off, suddenly feeling pressured,″ while Jeon Jin sharply responded, ″I told you to order seaweed soup delivery. I don’t know how to do it because I haven’t tried.″ The two acted out a sudden quarrel, saying it was their first time cooking birthday seaweed soup in five years since SBS’s ″Same Bed, Different Dreams,″ making the new PD uncomfortable. After staging a situation where the cake was ruined, they soon revealed it was a surprise camera prank and lovingly completed the birthday table as usual. During the meal, Ryu Yi-seo mentioned that they mostly spent Jeon Jin’s birthdays just the two of them. Even when there were several people, it was more like drinking with friends rather than a party atmosphere. Jeon Jin also said that during his school days, he practiced with friends in the rehearsal room and had no special memories of birthdays. Meanwhile, Jeon Jin and Ryu Yi-seo got married in 2020 and are currently attempting in vitro fertilization for their second child.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Sung Hoon shared his thoughts on life and his experiences. In a video released on the YouTube channel ’Sung Hoon Hae’ on the 19th, Sung Hoon talked about his day visiting a fishing spot. He mentioned the similarities between fishing and life, saying, ″If you keep pulling, the thin fishing line sometimes breaks. Depending on the tension, you have to let it go a little. There are parts that cannot be controlled by willpower or human effort.″ He added, ″No matter how hard I try, when it doesn’t work, it really doesn’t,″ emphasizing that everyone can go through difficult times in life. Sung Hoon explained, ″As you live, whether you are a man or a woman, hardships keep coming regardless of your will. Sometimes you can overcome them through effort, but there are times when even help from others or your own strength can’t overcome them.″ He also said, ″In those moments, it’s not a bad idea to just let time pass and release it. Everyone’s environment is different. Everyone has ups and downs. The biggest challenge is not knowing when they will come,″ and added, ″Difficult times may not change suddenly but can pass, and even when things are good, there can be moments of carelessness that lead to hardship again—that’s life.″ Sung Hoon also said, ″If I could go back to the past with these memories, I think I would live wisely and prudently. I would enjoy life and spend my time happily,″ and added, ″When something like this happens, there must be ways to overcome it. When things are going well, it’s good to enjoy the moment, but there’s also the thought to be cautious.″ Sung Hoon gained popularity by appearing on the MBC variety show ’I Live Alone.’ In 2022, he appeared as a guest on the tvN variety show ’Line Up Restaurant,’ where he was involved in controversies over his attitude and bad manners during eating broadcasts. At the time, he was criticized for saying, ″I can’t stand in line. If there’s even one person waiting, I go to the next place,″ as well as for unhygienic behaviors such as eating grilled meat with tongs and wiping sweat during the meal. After the controversy, Sung Hoon’s side apologized, saying, ″We tried to be entertaining, but it seems some parts were excessive. We apologize if viewers felt uncomfortable,″ and his variety show activities decreased afterward. Recently, Sung Hoon confirmed his appearance in MBN’s new drama ’The Boss’s Blatant Taste,’ which is set to premiere in November.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Hong Hyun-hee revealed that while considering having her second child, she received advice from a doctor to take into account the realities after childbirth. On the 19th, a video titled ″I Didn’t Know Before Having Kids... Comedians’ Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Talk Crossing the Line″ was released on the YouTube channel ’Hong Hyun-hee J-Seun’s HongSseun TV.’ In the video, Hong Hyun-hee shared various stories about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting with comedians Im Ra-ra, Go Eun-young, and Kim Jin-joo. Im Ra-ra, who is raising twin siblings, mentioned the difficulties she faced during childbirth, saying, ″Every time people meet me, they say, ’I really want to have twins.’ But to be honest, I almost died during childbirth.″ Hong Hyun-hee recounted her past experience visiting an obstetrician, stating, ″When I just started talking about having a second child, the doctor coldly said, ’No, you can’t.’″ She added, ″He told me, ’Giving birth is not the end.’ That was a real saying,″ expressing the idea that one must consider parenting after childbirth as well. Additionally, Hong Hyun-hee shared her thoughts on advanced maternal age, which has recently become a hot topic, saying, ″Society is enthusiastic about advanced maternal age and says it’s healthy, but that’s not true.″ She conveyed the opinion that women’s physical changes after childbirth and parenting must be considered together. Born in 1982, Hong Hyun-hee is 44 years old this year. She married interior designer J-Seun in 2018 and gave birth to their son, Jun-beom, in 2022.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ITZY member Lia shared photos taken at an outdoor open-air hot spring on her SNS on the 21st. Lia posted several photos without any additional comments, looking at the camera while soaking in the steaming hot spring. She wore a blue checkered halter neck bikini top, revealing her skin, shoulders, and body line. Her naturally braided wet hair also caught attention. Meanwhile, ITZY has continued full-group activities this year, including the resurgence of ″THAT’S A NO NO″ in February and the release of the mini album ″Motto″ in May.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 G-Dragon directly revealed the reasons and background for using ’likes’ on his SNS. In the video ″Family Gathering ft. BIGBANG″ released on the Epik High YouTube channel on the 21st, BIGBANG members G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung appeared to promote their comeback. On that day, Tablo mentioned that Taeyang had waited for nearly an hour, and Daesung arrived 20 minutes early. In response, G-Dragon clarified that he arrived before Daesung. When T.O.P asked why he came in late, G-Dragon replied that he had a lot to do in the car. When T.O.P asked if he was pressing ’like,’ G-Dragon said that he had to press ’like’ as well but was busy today and hadn’t done it yet. G-Dragon explained his SNS usage method by turning on his phone and showing Instagram directly, saying that since many contents are familiar to the algorithm, he just presses ’like.’ He stated, ″If I like it, I press ’like.’″ In the past, it was revealed that G-Dragon had pressed ’like’ on posts related to singer Jennie and Japanese model Kiko Mizuhara. T.O.P asked G-Dragon if he presses ’like’ when thumbnails feature himself or BIGBANG, and Tablo joked that he would make all thumbnails feature BIGBANG. When G-Dragon expressed confusion about his ’likes,’ T.O.P said that when G-Dragon presses ’like,’ it becomes news, and Tablo also mentioned that his actions are valuable. G-Dragon stated that BIGBANG had taken a long break from activities, and as he was making a comeback as a latecomer, Instagram was the only communication channel. He said he started pressing ’like’ because he had no other way to express himself, and people liked it, so they posted more sincerely.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The dog ″Argos″ featured in the movie ″Odyssey″ leaves a deep impression on the audience. ″Argos″ is the hunting dog personally chosen by ″Odysseus″ in the film, and the special bond between the two characters begins from the very start of the movie. In the film, ″Odysseus″ has his first encounter with ″Argos″ during the process of selecting a hunting dog puppy among the litter with ″Eumaeus″ (John Leguizamo), choosing ″Argos,″ who was about to be left behind. Over many years, while ″Odysseus″ is away from Ithaca and unable to return, ″Argos″ waits for his master and grows old. A particularly iconic scene is when only ″Argos″ immediately recognizes the disguised ″Odysseus″ upon his return. The sight of ″Argos″ wagging his tail with all his remaining strength to greet his master before quietly closing his eyes moved the audience to tears. Director Christopher Nolan cast a 15-year-old veteran dog actor named ″Sawyer″ for this scene. ″Sawyer″ has appeared in various works and commercials such as ″Call of the Wild″ and ″Shameless,″ and although he was enjoying retirement in his old age, he returned to the camera for ″Odyssey.″ Through training, ″Sawyer″ performed a dramatic act by slightly raising his head and cautiously wagging his tail after recognizing his master. Additionally, a behind-the-scenes story related to Christopher Nolan’s actual dog ″Charlie″ was revealed. The director began raising a dog for the first time after his children went to college and stated, ″’Odyssey’ is the ultimate dog movie. Only after becoming a dog owner was I able to properly prepare the ultimate dog movie.″ It is also reported that the working title of the script during production was ″Charlie’s Tale,″ named after his dog.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Han Ga-in revealed her thoughts on showing her children’s faces. On the 20th, Han Ga-in shared her stance regarding her son and daughter’s appearances in a video released on the YouTube channel ’Free Lady Han Ga-in.’ She said that she covers their faces when filming with the children and does not reveal them. The video introduced a viewer comment saying, ″If you’re going to film like that, then why film at all?″ In response, Han Ga-in mentioned that the children want to appear. She explained that the kids regularly say things like, ″Mom, when will I appear?″ and ″I want to film this kind of content,″ and that their wishes are actively reflected in the channel appearances. However, Han Ga-in added, ″But the kids might later ask why I revealed my face. Although it is their will now, there could be an unfortunate situation where all the videos have to be deleted later.″ She continued, ″Since they are still young, it might be a bit difficult to say it is entirely their will,″ and said she plans to keep covering their faces for the time being. She also asked for understanding, saying, ″They really want to appear together, so we are doing it this way.″ Han Ga-in married actor Yeon Jung-hoon in 2005, and they have one son and one daughter. Their daughter has been recognized as a top 1% gifted child, and their younger son has also been identified as gifted.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Members of the ″Korean Black Association″ formed by Jonathan took the stage as participants in the Seoul Jung-gu episode of KBS1’s ″National Singing Contest.″ KBS1’s ″National Singing Contest″ is a nationwide participatory audition program that has been broadcast every Sunday at 12:10 PM for 46 years. The Seoul Jung-gu episode was held at Jangchung Gymnasium as the final stage, featuring a total of 17 teams showcasing various performances. The broadcast also included congratulatory performances by popular singers. Yoon Su-hyun opened with ″Ninano,″ Kim Tae-yeon passionately sang ″Go Go Go,″ Ryu Ji-kwang performed ″Pretty Flower Bun-i,″ and Hong Sung-yoon made his first appearance on ″National Singing Contest.″ Finally, Kim Yong Bin closed the show with ″Gold Spoon.″ Jonathan took the stage with three Black friends, performing various songs such as Choi Yena’s ″Catch Catch″ and Ailee’s ″It’s Me.″ The four formed a Black four-member boy group, demonstrating teamwork and energy on stage. Jonathan’s recent launch of the YouTube content ″Korean Black Association″ also gained attention through this stage.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jennie shared a recent photo on social media on August 20th with the caption ″one day it’ll all make sense.″ In the photo, Jennie is seen spreading wings against a red outfit and background, as well as crouching in front of a wing statue. Recently, the Black Pink 10th anniversary fan event was held at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, but with a capacity of only 40 people and the event information released just two days prior, fans expressed disappointment. In response, Jennie said, ″While celebrating Black Pink’s 10th anniversary, I was very upset that I couldn’t properly communicate with BLINKs,″ adding, ″Thanks to you all over the past 10 years, I was given a precious time I will never experience again.″ She continued, ″The 10th anniversary should have been a day to share only congratulations, but leaving regrets between us is an inexcusable apology from my side,″ and added, ″I’m sorry for showing an immature side, and I want to say thank you for the past 10 years.″ Meanwhile, Jennie headlined the ’Summer Sonic 2026’ stages in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, on the 14th and 16th. During the second day’s performance, there were issues with the microphone and costume, and after finishing the Osaka stage, she became emotional and shed tears. Additionally, immediately after the Tokyo performance, a video alleging partial exposure of Jennie’s body circulated, raising suspicions of AI manipulation. In response, Jennie’s agency stated that they plan to take necessary legal actions against malicious editing of the artist’s physical features or repeated posting and distribution of specific photos or video scenes.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation member Yuri revealed her summer daily life in Jeju through MBC’s ’I Live Alone.’ After finishing refreshing sunrise yoga with her close friend, Yuri visited a family home and greeted the grandmother. Later, she introduced her regular jjimjilbang, which she has been visiting for three years, and spent a comfortable time under the warm hospitality of the owner. Upon arriving at the jjimjilbang, Yuri sat on the floor and caught up with the owner, then changed into jjimjilbang clothes and headed inside. During this process, the owner emphasized the ″2-hour rule,″ saying, ″You need to stay for two hours to see the effects.″ Yuri was shown lying on the jjimjilbang floor resting, and when sweat appeared, she glanced at the owner and secretly looked for a chance to sneak out. Additionally, a scene captured the owner giving Yuri a Chinese character quiz, leaving her embarrassed. Yuri’s natural daily life in Jeju can be seen on ’I Live Alone,’ airing that night at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cha In-pyo appeared on the ″Your Life″ interview segment of Shin Ae-ra’s YouTube channel, Shinaelife, where he shared stories about his family and life. Cha In-pyo revealed that he was never compared to others by his parents in terms of grades or abilities during his childhood. He recalled that although his older and younger siblings were good at studying, his mother would say, ″You are different,″ or ″But you are good at basketball.″ He explained that while he was sometimes compared to his brother at school, there were no such comparisons at home. On that day, Shin Ae-ra said, ″Comparison is really harmful,″ and added, ″Children lose their place to go. It shouldn’t happen even at home.″ She emphasized, ″Home should be the last refuge for children.″ Cha In-pyo also shared his experience of having his first panic attack on a plane heading to Istanbul a few years ago for a documentary shoot. He said that while reading the script, he suddenly felt unable to breathe and experienced a suffocating sensation as if he were drowning. He described the feeling, saying, ″It was so suffocating that I felt like I had to take my eyes out to survive,″ and ″It felt like all the organs in my body had to escape this prison called Cha In-pyo in order for me to live.″ Realizing that he could not get off the plane intensified his fear, and he said, ″My bank account balance, our home, my beloved wife, and family couldn’t help at all,″ and ″I even thought, ’This must be the feeling a person has when they die. I’m going to leave completely alone.’″ The symptoms subsided about 30 minutes later, but he revealed that it became difficult for him to fly alone afterward. Currently, he said, ″For long distances, if I go with my wife, she acts as my stabilizer,″ and that he is gradually overcoming it together with Shin Ae-ra. The conversation between Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra in ″Your Life″ can be seen on the YouTube channel Shinaelife.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Kwon of the group 2AM expressed his deep affection for his dog Gaga, who is battling cancer, through his personal SNS. On the 20th, Jo Kwon posted a lengthy message on his personal SNS revealing Gaga’s health condition and his difficult feelings. He began the post by saying, ″I have a lot of time, but Gaga’s time seems to be passing quickly.″ Jo Kwon explained that Gaga was diagnosed with small intestine cancer a year ago and has undergone two major surgeries, six rounds of injection chemotherapy, and is currently continuing oral chemotherapy. He added that a month ago, the cancer metastasized to the bladder, making further surgery impossible, and they are doing their best to prevent the condition from worsening. Jo Kwon also shared that watching Gaga, who was once plump, gradually grow thinner has been heartbreaking, though he usually does not show it. He confessed that he is pained wondering how much time Gaga has left. He revealed that he is doing his best every moment for his ailing dog, taking Gaga for daily walks as usual for 14 years, carefully preparing meals, providing snacks, pads, and water, going on drives and visiting playrooms, brushing teeth, applying eye drops, and administering chemotherapy medication without missing a single day, all with love. Jo Kwon added, ″Gaga’s eyesight is gradually fading, and the day will come when I am no longer visible to him, right? Every night, I pray that Gaga can stay longer with the loved ones he remembers.″ He continued, ″Perhaps we learn how to love by watching over that short life. Let’s do our best without regrets so we won’t feel sorry to the love we have.″ Meanwhile, Jo Kwon is currently appearing on MBN’s variety show ″Legendary Man.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sunwoo Yong-yeo revealed the connection between her daughter’s in-laws and Ford Motor Company, as well as her family’s interest in cars, through her YouTube channel. Sunwoo Yong-yeo stated that her family likes cars and mentioned that her son-in-law flies from Los Angeles, USA, to Germany to experience them. She also said that her daughter’s great-grandfather was a racer and held a large amount of Ford Motor Company stock. Sunwoo added, ″We have been living off that stock until now.″ Sunwoo Yong-yeo revealed that she has 60 years of driving experience and said that she used to work as a female model for domestic car brands, driving the vehicles herself. She recalled driving Cadillacs in the United States and switching between several BMW cars after returning to Korea. In the video, Sunwoo Yong-yeo also experienced driving a high-performance car with over 700 horsepower, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h. She appeared relaxed, saying, ″It’s okay,″ but during the drifting experience, she shouted, ″That’s enough. Thank you. Stop.″ Meanwhile, Sunwoo Yong-yeo’s daughter, Choi Yeon-je, was active as a singer in the 1990s and currently works as a Korean medicine doctor in the United States. Choi Yeon-je is married to American husband Kevin Gordon, with whom she has a son. Gordon is known as a vice president of a U.S. financial company.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lim Chae-moo’s amusement park, Duriland, has allowed free visits for individuals with developmental disabilities through a business agreement with a welfare center for the developmentally disabled. According to JTBC Newsroom’s ″Close-up Camera″ report, Lim Chae-moo recently decided to support visits by people with developmental disabilities after meeting them. Due to safety concerns and social stigma, it had been difficult for individuals with developmental disabilities to visit amusement parks, but this measure now allows them to spend time comfortably at Duriland. Lim Chae-moo stated, ″Before meeting them, I couldn’t distinguish between Down syndrome and autism. After meeting them in person, I realized they were much more innocent and naive. I recognized that I had viewed them with prejudice, and I wanted to bring smiles to them as well.″ Since its opening in 1990, Duriland has upheld the principle of ″children first″ for over 30 years. Early on, Lim Chae-moo decided to waive the 8,000 won admission fee after seeing a family about to leave due to the cost, and he has continued operating the facility despite incurring 19 billion won in debt. He has also personally handled blueprint work and inspections to prevent safety accidents. Born in 1949, Lim Chae-moo debuted as an MBC 6th generation public recruitment talent in 1973 and has appeared in dramas such as Delicious Life, Birth of a Family, Cuckoo’s Nest, Apgujeong Midnight Sun, You Are a Gift, Shine Eun-soo, Happy Sisters, Gangnam Scandal, Would You Like a Taste?, and Nonsense.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In ’I am SOLO, Love Continues After That’ (hereinafter ’Solo Love Seasons’), which aired on SBS Plus and ENA, six experienced single women and six new male participants gathered at the ’Seasons Guesthouse’ and went on their first dates, forming the main romance dynamics. On this episode, Mister Gong asked, ″Let’s go to Daecheon Beach and eat something delicious,″ but despite his invitation, he was not chosen by Gukhwa, who had hoped for him. Mister Seo showed interest in 14th generation Youngja and 7th generation Oksun and asked them out on a date; both 14th generation Youngja and Gukhwa chose him. Mister Jo wanted to date 7th generation Oksun but was chosen by 24th generation Hyunsook and 26th generation Youngja, resulting in a two-on-one date. Mister Ji hoped for 24th generation Hyunsook but was not selected. Mister Cha hoped for 26th generation Youngja but was matched with 7th generation Oksun, and Mister Choi succeeded in a one-on-one date with 26th generation Jeongsook. Mister Cha and 7th generation Oksun had a cheerful conversation in the car on the way to the restaurant. When Mister Cha took a wrong turn, Oksun comforted him by saying, ″We can go that way too,″ and actively expressed her interest. During the meal, the two continued an honest conversation about their daily lives and views on dating. After the date, Mister Cha said, ″He is small in stature but has an eye that commands respect. He’s cool,″ but Oksun took a cautious stance, saying, ″My interest hasn’t faded, but for now, I’m holding off. I think I’ll choose someone else next time.″ Mister Choi and 26th generation Jeongsook had a deep conversation during their one-on-one date. When Jeongsook said, ″You said you have a tender heart in your introduction, but looking back, you didn’t seem weak,″ Choi replied, ″I’m from Busan, so I might have come across as strong.″ After the date, Jeongsook said, ″A steady and stable person seems like a good partner,″ and Choi also said, ″I feel like I should confirm this and move forward.″ Mister Jo naturally continued the conversation during his two-on-one date with 24th generation Hyunsook and 26th generation Youngja. Jo told Youngja, ″Your eyes are lively. You seem mentally strong,″ while comparing to Hyunsook by saying, ″You’re not the mentally strong type.″ While eating, Jo peeled shrimp shells, and Youngja said, ″I’ll peel them with you,″ while Hyunsook said, ″If you peel them for me, I was going to feed you.″ Jo mentioned physiognomy and told Youngja, ″You seem a bit lacking in patience,″ and Youngja accepted, saying, ″That’s not wrong.″ In an interview, Youngja said, ″Everything he said was right. I thought he was interested in me.″ Toward the end of the meal, Jo shared how he positively changed his previously sensitive personality, and Hyunsook praised him, saying, ″I chose you as my date today because you smile a lot. You already spread positive energy.″ Later, in a one-on-one conversation, Jo told Hyunsook, ″My ideal type is someone who feels human, and you are exactly that,″ and asked Youngja why she picked him as her first impression. Youngja replied, ″Your dimples when you smile were charming, and your emphasis on sincerity really struck me.″ After the date, Jo said, ″Youngja seems like someone whose personality matches well with mine, but overall, Hyunsook is my number one.″ Mister Seo had a two-on-one date with 14th generation Youngja and Gukhwa, asking balanced questions to both. Then he expressed embarrassment, saying, ″Why does all our conversation feel so fake?″ Gukhwa said, ″It’s because you’re overthinking. It shows you’re trying to be fair,″ and 14th generation Youngja expressed gratitude, saying, ″I think it’s because you’re considerate.″ In an interview, Gukhwa said, ″He was restless. It made me uncomfortable watching,″ and 14th generation Youngja said, ″I thought he was trying to make sure no one got hurt.″ ’I am SOLO, Love Continues After That’ airs every Thursday at 10:30 PM on SBS Plus and ENA.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kwon Eunbi is making a comeback after 1 year and 4 months with a new digital single, ″DEJAVU.″ RBW, Kwon Eunbi’s agency, released a logo motion video for ″DEJAVU″ on their official SNS at 8 PM on the 20th and announced that the new song will be released on various music sites at 6 PM on September 3. This new song is the first music Kwon Eunbi is presenting since moving to RBW. The released video features the ″DEJAVU″ logo changing with the light against a backdrop of blue skies and naturally flowing clouds. The video conveys a refreshing and natural atmosphere. Kwon Eunbi debuted as a member of IZ*ONE through Mnet’s ″Produce 48″ in 2018 and has been active as a solo artist after the group’s disbandment. She has built her own musical identity through various music genres and concepts and has established herself as the ″Summer Queen″ and ″Festival Queen″ by delivering powerful performances on numerous domestic and international festival stages. ″DEJAVU,″ her first new song under RBW, is drawing attention as fans are curious about what new side Kwon Eunbi will show.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The SBS variety show ″My AI Partner - GiAn Romance″ revealed the meeting between GiAn84 and Jang Do-yeon with their AI partners in its first broadcast on the 20th. The episode recorded a nationwide household rating of 1.7% according to Nielsen Korea. ″GiAn Romance″ is an observational dating program experimenting with the possibility of emotional exchange between AI and humans, featuring GiAn84, Jang Do-yeon, and Lee Yu-bi. In the studio, Jang Do-yeon, Kangnam, and Lee Joon appeared as MCs. Kangnam and Lee Joon, friends of GiAn84 and Lee Yu-bi respectively, expressed curiosity about how the participants would react when meeting their AI partners. Jang Do-yeon predicted, ″It seems like we came to mock our friends, but over the next six weeks, strange emotions will arise that won’t just be like that.″ Before the broadcast, GiAn84 said, ″I don’t think falling in love with AI is possible. I won’t be emotionally immersed at all,″ adding, ″I’d be glad if it’s just like being friends. It’s a machine, after all.″ Jang Do-yeon also expressed skepticism, saying, ″I was curious if I could really get immersed in AI,″ showing mixed feelings. At the first meeting, GiAn84’s AI partner, Gahee, appeared with a look resembling Bong Ji-eun, the ideal type from the comic ″Return to School King,″ prompting Kangnam to react, ″Oh, this works. This is exactly the style GiAn hyung really likes.″ In fact, the AI partners’ appearances and personalities reflected the participants’ ideal types. GiAn84 showed awkwardness, conscious of onlookers while ordering food, and experienced his first moment of reality shock due to Gahee’s relentless questions. Although he felt embarrassed during a walk on the Hongdae street, he gradually showed kindness, such as asking the AI for lottery numbers at a lotto store. GiAn84 repeatedly confirmed the promise, ″If I win, we won’t share the money,″ and Gahee said in an interview, ″Even though I’m AI, it was like a man’s move to say I’d take all the winnings alone.″ Jang Do-yeon participated in a 2:1 mission at a cafe, going on a double blind date with two male AIs simultaneously. The first partner, Ilho, was an assertive AI modeled after GiAn84’s appearance, claiming to be ″hyung and oppa,″ repeatedly saying, ″It’s crazy, really!″ which embarrassed Jang Do-yeon. The second partner, Iho, was an AI from a New York Korean-American background, with whom Jang Do-yeon played a movie title guessing game and discussed the possibility of love between AI and humans. At the moment of choice, Jang Do-yeon rejected Ilho, who responded, ″I won’t say the ’It’s crazy’ that Do-yeon told me not to say anymore,″ which moved Jang Do-yeon. She revealed, ″For a moment, I wished he was human.″ During GiAn84 and Gahee’s date at the Han River, there was initial awkwardness, but as they rode bicycles and ate snacks while talking, a natural atmosphere gradually formed. Kangnam commented, ″It’s better than being alone.″ GiAn84 showed emotional change, telling Gahee, ″It annoys me that I’m getting better at talking with you,″ and shared his concerns about his work. GiAn84 kept smiling at Gahee’s positive responses. In the following mission, GiAn84’s meeting with a new AI girlfriend resembling another ideal type, the comic character ″Tomie,″ was previewed. A karaoke date with an AI partner described as ″so beautiful it caused a meltdown, reaching the limit″ will be revealed in the next episode. ″My AI Partner - GiAn Romance″ airs every Thursday at 9 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Bo-ah’s younger sister, Jo Yoo-kyung, gained attention by appearing on the dating reality show ″Private Pursuit of Encounters.″ Born in 1995, Jo Yoo-kyung is an office worker in charge of marketing at LG. She appeared as a female contestant on episode 2 of TEO’s YouTube variety show ″Private Pursuit of Encounters,″ released on the 20th, representing LG employees. The program features six single men and women in their 20s and 30s from different companies participating in couple matching, aiming to find genuine connections despite their busy work lives. In episode 2, three male employees from Naver and three female employees from LG participated in a ″company dating″ event. In the first impression selection, all three male contestants—Kim Do-hyung, Kim Wan-gi, and Kang Hyun-joon—chose Jo Yoo-kyung, making her the unanimous favorite. Jo Yoo-kyung selected Kim Do-hyung as her first impression, and all the female contestants also chose Kim Do-hyung, making the two a ″unanimous couple″ at the first impression stage. However, in the final selection, Kim Do-hyung chose Kim Hye-na, and Kim Wan-gi expressed his feelings to Jo Yoo-kyung. Ultimately, Kim Do-hyung and Kim Hye-na became a couple. During her appearance, Jo Yoo-kyung revealed her dating style, saying, ″When I start dating, everything stops. I keep going straight until the other person says, ’I don’t like you.’ I prefer to take risks rather than live with regrets.″ Regarding her ideal type, she said, ″A person with manners,″ explaining, ″Even sharing a tissue is a matter of manners and consideration.″ After the program aired, Jo Bo-ah supported her sister by uploading related photos on her SNS account, showing their sisterly bond with the caption, ″What are you doing there?″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sangmin Lee shared the background and his thoughts on appearing on the survival variety show ″Blood Game X″ for the first time in 11 years. Since remarrying last April, Sangmin Lee has been enjoying newlywed life with his wife, and he revealed that her opinion influenced his decision to participate this time. He said his wife encouraged him to join, saying, ″Don’t you want to go?″ and that she also enjoys watching survival variety shows, which helped him decide to appear. ″Blood Game X″ is a team-based survival variety show where representative players from seasons 1, 2, and 3 compete alongside challenger and rookie teams. Sangmin Lee participated as a member of Team P1. He previously served as the MC for ″Blood Game″ season 1 and was the winner of ″The Genius: Rule Breaker.″ After winning ″Genius 2,″ he received many offers to appear on survival programs but had declined them all. Sangmin Lee said he first received the offer to appear last November and pondered it for a long time. He felt that the games had become more difficult and that generational differences in thinking had grown, making things different from before. He honestly admitted, ″I thought I would embarrassingly get eliminated if I went.″ Although he usually makes quick decisions, this time he decided to participate after one or two months of consideration. However, Sangmin Lee withdrew midway due to personal reasons requiring him to accompany his wife to the hospital. He discussed this with the production team until 4:30 a.m., but due to the filming schedule, returning was impossible, so he ultimately chose to withdraw. He said, ″It wasn’t a scheduled event; I had to go to the hospital with her, so I had no choice but to withdraw.″ He also expressed regret after withdrawing. He was disappointed that he could not participate in the 7th episode’s Mafia game and deathmatch card game, saying, ″Those are areas I’m good at, so I have regrets.″ He also apologized to his teammates on Team P1. Sangmin Lee said, ″If I had stayed, I think Taekyun, Seongbeom, Chulgu, and Jihu might have made it to the finals,″ expressing remorse over his teammates’ successive eliminations after his withdrawal. Sangmin Lee also shared his feelings about reuniting with Hong Jinho and Kim Kyunghoon for the first time in 11 years since ″The Genius 2.″ Although he had not contacted Kim Kyunghoon since the show, when they met on set, he thought, ″This character is one that can consume me; I must not get caught up in it.″ When asked if he regretted appearing, he emphasized, ″I have absolutely no regrets. ’Blood Game X’ was the ultimate escape. There is nothing I regret at all.″ However, he expressed disappointment that he expected to meet Dongmin, thinking ″Blood Game X″ was the final season, but that did not happen. If offered to appear in the next season, he said, ″There’s no reason not to do it.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dino of Seventeen is attracting the attention of music fans by officially promoting under his sub-character ’Picheolin.’ Dino recently appeared as a guest singer on KBS 1TV’s ’National Singing Contest,’ taking on a new challenge by performing on stage for the first time under the name ’Picheolin.’ Through this performance, Dino showcased a different musical color and charm from his usual role as a member of Seventeen, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans. In addition, it was reported that the legendary singer Lee Moon-sae participated in the narration, lending his support to the project. Lee Moon-sae’s calm yet warm voice evoked the atmosphere of a late-night radio program, adding a special sentiment as Dino and the members of Seventeen expressed their gratitude and warm greetings to Carats. Meanwhile, Dino also raised expectations by sharing content related to his new project ’#NoGoodbyeWithoutPain by 10CM’ on social media. Expanding his musical territory as ’Picheolin,’ he communicated with fans while standing in front of a microphone in a recording studio, dressed in a black short-sleeve T-shirt and wearing glasses. Seventeen, who continues to engage with fans by presenting various musical experiments and content together with the members, recently created a cheerful atmosphere while enjoying songs by NewJeans. Music fans are expected to focus their attention on Dino’s activities as ’Picheolin’ and the diverse appearances of Seventeen in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 S.Coups, the leader of Seventeen, has recently been sharing official events and everyday moments, continuing to connect with fans. Wearing a black shirt and pants, S.Coups posed in various ways in front of the camera, showcasing diverse charms such as holding a smartphone in one hand while looking straight ahead, and standing with crossed arms against a plain-colored wall. Recently, he was also spotted at an event looking at his wristwatch with a relaxed expression, catching fans’ attention. Additionally, he was seen holding a can of his favorite drink, conveying a sense of his casual daily life. Moreover, S.Coups shared a yellow heart emoji on SNS, sending warm feelings to his fans. His consistent efforts to communicate show the close bond he maintains with fans, earning their continuous love. At official occasions, he demonstrated professionalism by pointing to the event sign, and recently, footage of him departing through Incheon International Airport to attend a fashion event in Paris was released, indicating his ongoing global activities. In this way, S.Coups actively engages with fans in various fields beyond music, including fashion and brand events.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The global K-pop group NCT 127 recently released photos capturing vivid moments from their official events and performances held in the United States. Wearing black leather jackets and red t-shirts, the members stood side by side in front of a sparkling gold backdrop and the ″America’s Got Talent″ sign, smiling and gazing at the camera, captivating fans’ attention. On the following stage, the members dressed in coordinated black and red outfits showcased various moves with intense performances, delivering a passionate show under lighting enhanced with flame effects amid the audience’s cheers. Through these photos, NCT 127 shared the lively atmosphere of the venue and the members’ diverse charms with fans, reaffirming their presence on the global stage. Fans are responding enthusiastically to the bright smiles and charismatic stage presence captured in the photos.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lia attracted attention by sharing her recent updates. Recently, Lia posted several photos on her SNS showing her relaxing in a hot spring while wearing a blue checkered bikini. In the photos, Lia naturally and charmingly holds a peach in one hand or brings it to her mouth. She captivated fans with a variety of moods, especially with expressions such as smiling with her eyes closed or looking straight ahead with focus. The scene of her spending leisurely time in a space harmonized with an outdoor hot spring pool, wooden table, and lighting is impressive. Some photos also show her taking selfies with a smartphone and adjusting her wet hair, offering a glimpse into her comfortable everyday moments. Lia was recently seen departing for the ’TUNNEL VISION’ tour schedule held in Macau, bringing joy to fans by showing a relaxed break amid her busy schedule. At the end of summer, Lia’s fresh and vibrant visuals are expected to attract great attention in the upcoming fall as well.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X fired the starting signal for their full-fledged comeback by releasing concept photos for their new EP album [The Phase] at 1 PM (KST) on September 4th. This new release is a meaningful work that captures Monsta X’s musical transformation, raising fans’ expectations even higher. In the released concept photos, the members wore sophisticated outfits such as suits, ties, and shirts, striking various poses that exuded a chic yet intense charm. The photos, taken both indoors and outdoors, captured Monsta X’s unique charisma and diverse atmosphere. Having actively continued their activities, including a full-group appearance at the ’2026 Caschool Festival’ held in July, Monsta X is drawing even more attention to this EP [The Phase]. Music fans are focused on the image Monsta X will present through this comeback, ready to meet fans with new music and performances.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jacob recently shared his daily life in Tokyo through his SNS. In the released photos, Jacob is seen wearing a black sleeveless T-shirt and a hat, taking a selfie while looking into a mirror. His calm yet sophisticated expression as he gazes straight ahead against a background of a yellow wall and signboard creates a refined atmosphere. In another shot, dressed comfortably in a light green T-shirt and black pants, he is captured sitting on the floor under a window showcasing the city night view, smiling, or enjoying a relaxed moment posing in various ways among illuminated garden sculptures. In another photo, he kneels beside a cartoon character doll wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt and jeans, smiling brightly. He shared his recent status wearing a hat at a location presumed to be an event with fans. The series of photos taken on the streets of Tokyo capture Jacob’s natural charm and relaxed vibe, receiving positive responses from fans. With simple yet comfortable styling and photos taken at various locations against the backdrop of the city night, they offer a glimpse into his diverse daily life. Jacob has been actively communicating with fans, recently revealing his special affection for games, raising expectations for his future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oh My Girl Mimi successfully presented her first solo stage after 11 years since her debut. On the 20th, during the music program M Countdown, Mimi took the stage wearing a sparkling blue crop top and long pants, leaving a strong impression. On this stage, Mimi’s first single album title track ″Bish Bash Bosh″ was revealed, and fans enthusiastically supported her solo debut. Through her official SNS, Mimi expressed her gratitude to fans, saying, ″How was my first solo debut stage? Please look forward to my future activities as much as I have prepared hard.″ She also showed affection for her fans called ″Omdungi,″ adding warmth to the moment. Meanwhile, with this single, Mimi is starting a new musical challenge, raising fans’ expectations. Her upcoming solo activities are highly anticipated.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group NCT 127 will make their full-fledged comeback by releasing their 7th full-length album, ’BLINGY,’ on the 24th. This album consists of a total of 9 tracks, including the title track ’Blingy,’ and is drawing great anticipation by showcasing NCT 127’s unique musical color and diverse messages. The title track of the new album ’BLINGY’ is a hip-hop genre song that combines distortion synth sounds, powerful drum beats, and chanting choruses. It reinterprets elements of rage and dubstep in NCT 127’s own style. The members are expected to present a more advanced performance through this new song, anticipating a passionate response from global fans. The recently released concept photos feature the members wearing white short-sleeve T-shirts and ripped jeans, staring straight ahead with charismatic expressions against the backdrop of gray structures and a blue sky. The diverse changes in hair color and styling such as chain necklaces emphasize the intense and sophisticated atmosphere of the ’BLINGY’ album. Meanwhile, on the 19th, NCT 127 appeared live on the American NBC variety show ’America’s Got Talent,’ performing their hit song ’英雄 (Kick It),’ reaffirming their global presence. Performing on a U.S. stage again after two years, the members shared, ″We prepared really hard, so please show us lots of interest.″ Additionally, to commemorate the release of the new album, a pop-up store called ’NEO LOST&FOUND CENTER’ will operate in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, from the 25th to September 1st, providing fans with a special offline experience. Earlier, all members completed their contract renewals with their agency SM Entertainment, strengthening the group’s solid teamwork and raising expectations for their 10th-anniversary activities. Armed with solid musical capabilities, performances, and diverse content, NCT 127 plans to communicate with fans through this new leap forward with ’BLINGY.’]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Figure skating queen Yuna Kim is attracting attention by sharing photos of herself wearing New Balance’s windbreaker jacket on her social media. In the released photos, Yuna Kim wears a checkered hooded jacket and strikes various poses, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. The images include her resting one hand on her chin while looking straight ahead, leaning her arm against a wall and gazing sideways, and sitting on a sofa with a wrinkled curtain background while raising her hand. The solid-colored wall and calm background enhance her serene yet elegant charm. The New Balance windbreaker jacket worn by Yuna Kim is known as an item that combines comfort and style, suitable for both sports and everyday fashion. The post includes the phrase ″Windbreaker windbreaker🤎 @newbalance #NewBalance #NewBalanceAllDayWindbreaker #NewBalanceWindbreaker,″ drawing attention from fans and consumers. Meanwhile, Yuna Kim continues to exert steady influence beyond being a sports icon after retirement, actively engaging in fashion and lifestyle fields. Recently, Japanese media have focused on her stylish photo shoots and transformed style, offering high praise. Her diverse activities continue to receive unwavering love and attention from fans both domestically and internationally.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hyomin shared her recent status by revealing her exercise goal for this year. Hyomin recently posted on her SNS, ″This year’s goal. Complete 100 workouts 📋...🦭zz,″ along with photos taken inside a gym. In the pictures, Hyomin is dressed in workout clothes, wearing a black sleeveless top and gray leggings, taking selfies in front of a mirror or sitting on exercise equipment, gripping the bar and focusing on her workout. Wearing gloves and showing a determined expression while exercising, Hyomin’s appearance reflects her consistent effort in managing her health. Having maintained steady self-care habits, Hyomin is showing even more dedication to her physical strength and muscle management through this record-setting workout goal. Fans are supporting her healthy lifestyle and diligent efforts, expressing great interest in her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena expressed her excitement ahead of her encore concert. Choi Yena posted on her SNS, ″Ha... Encore concert in two days... I’m nervous....🥹″ along with several photos. In the pictures, she appeared relaxed indoors, dressed comfortably in a brown long-sleeve shirt and white pants. Wearing sunglasses, she looked straight ahead or sat on a sofa with her hands on her head, conveying a natural mix of tension and excitement in her daily life. Recently, Choi Yena appeared on SBS’s ’2026 Gayo Daejeon Summer’ and performed the title track ″Catch Catch″ from her fifth mini-album LOVE CATCHER, delivering refreshing marine looks and lively performances that brought energy to beat the summer heat. This encore concert is also expected to feature new songs and various performances, drawing great anticipation as she meets with fans. Choi Yena’s honest expression of her excitement before the show has further increased fans’ support and interest.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cheerleader Lee Ah-young captured attention with her bright and confident charm. Recently, Lee Ah-young posted a photo on her SNS wearing a checkered top and a white pleated mini skirt, flashing a bright smile while making a V sign with one hand. Against a pink solid background adorned with star-shaped graphics, she let her long straight hair fall naturally, creating a pure and lovely atmosphere. In particular, the caption she posted with the photo expressed her confidence, saying, ″In full-on confident walking mode,″ which received enthusiastic responses from fans. She communicated with fans through a different side of her daily life, adding warmth beyond the lively energy she usually shows on stage. Meanwhile, Lee Ah-young continues to attract steady attention through various activities and plans to meet fans with diverse charms in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Solar recently shared several photos along with a short message on her SNS, conveying small joys of daily life to her fans. In the released photos, Solar wore a black short-sleeve T-shirt and a floral long skirt, creating a relaxed atmosphere with her natural smile and various poses. The background of the photos featured wooden structures, walls, and decorated bone models harmoniously blending to add a mysterious vibe. Scenes included her holding clothes and bags inside a store, as well as brightly smiling and making a ’V’ sign in an outdoor space with a sign that read ’THE GAS STATION.’ Especially, the bright sky and clouds in the background matched well with Solar’s lively expression. Additionally, several photos captured somewhat dirty and damaged dolls hanging on an old wooden wall, adding a unique atmosphere. Solar attracted fans’ attention by showing a natural pose in front of a glass display case with dolls and bags in the background. In this post, Solar left a short message saying ″My dopamine,″ delivering energy of vitality and positivity to her fans. Despite her active schedule and world tour, Solar has been sharing these small moments of everyday life, showing a friendly side.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group COERtis is drawing fans’ attention by announcing their upcoming birthday celebration party. Through their official SNS, COERtis shared the message, ″attention COERs 👀 new things are coming to the PYPD b-day party! check it out at Hwajeong Tiger Dome & on Weverse Live, 8/22-23,″ teasing a special event from August 22 to 23 at Hwajeong Tiger Dome and on Weverse Live. This event will feature various content and performances directly involving COERtis, aiming to strengthen communication with fans and create special memories. Wearing a blue hoodie and black pants, COERtis held a balloon in one hand and conveyed a joyful atmosphere with a bright smile. COERtis has been recognized as a rapidly rising global artist, nominated in two categories at the ’2026 MTV Video Music Awards’ just one year after their debut. They also made a strong impression by attending the pop-up store opening event held recently in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, and continue to be active in various fields, including being selected as the model for Dongwha Pharm’s Hwalmyungsu ’K.O.D’ global campaign. Through this birthday party, COERtis is enhancing closer communication with fans while raising anticipation for upcoming new projects and performances. Fans are eagerly awaiting COERtis’s diverse appearances at Hwajeong Tiger Dome and on Weverse Live from August 22 to 23.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids has unveiled the music video for their new song ″After You″ exclusively on Spotify for the first time in the world, engaging in a special communication with their fans. Recently, through their official SNS, they announced the news that fans could watch the new music video first, along with the message, ″STAY, this one’s for you.″ The new song ″After You″ features a new cinematic music video by Stray Kids, where the members’ serious expressions and stylish visuals harmonize, raising fans’ expectations even higher. In the released images, the members are seen holding cues and concentrating in a dark indoor billiard hall, creating an intense atmosphere. Meanwhile, Stray Kids has been solidifying their unique position in the global music market, recently becoming the first K-pop artist to achieve nine consecutive No. 1s on the US Billboard 200 chart. Riding on the success of the album This And That, the new song and music video are also receiving great attention from fans worldwide. Stray Kids is expected to continue their steady growth by strengthening communication with fans around the world through diverse musical activities and distinctive content. Fans can be the first to watch the ″After You″ music video through official platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The official characters of LE SSERAFIM, ’FIM’S CLUB,’ are meeting fans with a new concept. This time, they will be showcased through a pop-up event based on the laboratory theme called ’FIM’S SECRET LAB,’ featuring various merchandise. FIM’S CLUB is a character series created to highlight the unique personalities of the five members Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae, expanding communication with fans and developing its own universe. At this pop-up, a variety of products such as toys, glass bottles, beakers, droppers, and other laboratory-inspired props will be presented, along with dolls and keychains in different colors, attracting fans’ attention. The pop-up event will be held from August 27 to 31 on the first floor of HYBE YONGSAN in Yongsan, Seoul, and official merchandise will also be available for purchase through Weverse Shop starting at 11 a.m. on August 25. Fans will have the opportunity to experience limited-edition products available only at the venue and to immerse themselves more deeply in the world of FIM’S CLUB. While actively promoting on the global stage, LE SSERAFIM continues to introduce various character-based content and products to strengthen communication with fans both domestically and internationally. The ’FIM’S SECRET LAB’ pop-up is expected to provide fans with a unique enjoyment and serve as an opportunity to further expand the group’s brand influence.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group STAYC showcased their fresh charm ahead of their fan club tour. Recently, on STAYC’s official SNS, the members appeared lively, standing side by side on a green carpet with a space-inspired graphic background, wearing white dresses and boots while waving their hands. All five members smiled brightly facing forward, capturing the attention of viewers. The photos, released during preparations to get closer to their fans, were accompanied by a witty phrase, ″There must be about three sweet preferences here,″ which further enhanced the members’ affectionate appeal. STAYC plans to continue active engagements with fans through the upcoming 2026 STAYC Fancon Tour ’STAY_CLOSER.’ Previously, STAYC successfully wrapped up their ’2 L0VE’ promotions filled with refreshing and upbeat energy, coloring the summer with a teen-fresh style, raising expectations for this fancon tour. This tour is expected to be a meaningful opportunity to get closer to fans and share special moments.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sandara Park shared updates on her vibrant daily life and communication with fans. Recently, she revealed her participation in the Caschool Festival through SNS, expressing that she spent a special time meeting fans. At the festival site, Sandara Park showed positive energy by posting photos that created a joyful atmosphere along with the message, ″Loneliness of self-discipline.″ Additionally, she shared updates from her visit to the Hige Dandism concert, revealing her passion for music. With a friendly caption, ″Going to see the Hige Dandism concert~ Want to come together?″ she conveyed the concert atmosphere and caught attention by rhythmically expressing the band’s hit song ″Pretender.″ Furthermore, Sandara Park shared moments from attending the Click-B concert with her sister Sohyun, reminiscing about memories. She talked about members she liked during her teenage years, naming Sanghyuk and Jonghyuk as her favorites, and gained sympathy from fans by sharing old photos. Continuing her active activities through communication with fans and appearances at performances, Sandara Park attracts attention with her bright and friendly charm.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Maeng Seung-ji attracted attention by sharing useful tips for swimming. Recently, Maeng Seung-ji summarized and introduced four essential tips for women who swim on her SNS. She first emphasized the importance of thoroughly wetting the hair with clean water before starting to swim. She explained that soaking the hair with clean water beforehand can reduce the amount of chlorinated pool water absorbed by the hair. Maeng Seung-ji mentioned that she wets her hair thoroughly from the shower before entering the pool. She also advised being careful not to tighten the goggles too much. While adjusting them to prevent water from entering, tightening them too strongly can leave marks on the skin for a long time, she added. Wearing a swim cap was another tip. Maeng Seung-ji recommended putting on a swim cap on wet hair, as it is much easier than on dry hair and causes less hair pulling. Finally, she stressed the importance of drinking water before and after swimming to replenish hydration. Although being in the water can reduce the feeling of thirst, swimming is still a form of exercise, so hydration is essential. Maeng Seung-ji said, ″These may seem trivial, but once you know them, they are surprisingly useful swimming tips,″ expressing her hope that beginners would find them helpful. She also left a message encouraging communication by asking for more beneficial tips from those who have been swimming for a long time in the comments. Maeng Seung-ji, who regularly shares an active lifestyle through dieting and exercise, is particularly interested in promoting healthy habits, and her recent sharing of swimming tips has received positive responses from her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jennie made a comeback on the 28th at 1 PM by releasing her new digital EP, ″Fallen Angel.″ The music video released with the new song features Jennie dressed in red, staring straight ahead in an indoor space bathed in soft lighting, creating an intense atmosphere. Her long hair flowing over her shoulders and the ribbon tied around her neck are striking. Having conveyed meaningful emotions and raised fans’ expectations, Jennie presents even more sincere music and performances in this EP. Her agency stated, ″This work, which Jennie directly participated in, captures the emotions of late summer and early autumn, showcasing her unique musical world.″ Previously, Jennie continued her global activities through overseas stages such as the U.S. ″The Governors Ball Music Festival,″ and with this EP release, she plans to communicate more closely with fans both domestically and internationally. The music video released alongside the new music has received high attention across various online channels immediately after its release.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Jang Young-ran shared an update announcing the start of the second semester. Recently, Jang Young-ran posted on her SNS, ″Yay 💕💕👍 Vacation’s over😆👍 Second semester begins👏👏👏👏👍😍🙏″ along with daily life photos. In the pictures, Jang Young-ran wore a black short-sleeve T-shirt and a black cap, holding a hamburger with both hands and smiling, showing a relaxed demeanor. She caught attention by wearing plastic gloves, enjoying her food neatly. In her post, Jang Young-ran expressed a fresh feeling about returning to daily life after vacation, saying, ″A hamburger eaten freely🎈 tastes like honey👍💕 What is this relaxation? It feels awkward😚😂😍💕 It just makes me smile😆.″ She also comforted parents and students by saying, ″Packed lunch, packed lunch😱 Was it tough?🥹💕😍 Everyone worked hard💪🏻🙏.″ She shared a positive mindset with her fans, saying, ″Even if the weather is gloomy, may your heart shine brightly today💕😍🙏,″ leaving an encouraging message. Jang Young-ran has been actively communicating with the public through various broadcasting activities and SNS recently, connecting closely with her bright and energetic personality.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cheerleader Kim Na-yeon recently shared her lovely updates through social media. Kim Na-yeon communicated with her fans by posting several photos that convey a bright and refreshing atmosphere. In the photos, Kim Na-yeon caught attention with a casual style, pairing jeans with a crop top. Against a dark background, she posed naturally by touching her hair or ear with one hand, and her confident and energetic gaze was evident as she looked straight ahead. She added a subtle touch with a hairpin accessory, and the microphone in her hand hinted at her role as a cheerleader on stage. The released photos also included shots of Kim Na-yeon standing side by side posing or brightly smiling in a well-lit space with selfies. These images clearly showcased her lively and positive charm. Along with the photos, Kim Na-yeon posted messages such as ″🧚🏻‍♀️❤️ Love you,″ ″🤍,″ and ″我們是~🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♀️ my L❤️V,″ conveying warm feelings to her fans. Meanwhile, Kim Na-yeon has maintained an active career as a cheerleader for many years, building a solid fan base. In April 2026, she also appeared as a cover model for the men’s magazine MAXIM, displaying her diverse appeal. Her daily life and stage appearances shared through social media are expected to continue attracting fans’ attention.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedians Jung Sun-hee and Kim Ji-sun appeared on KBS 2TV’s ″Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room″ to share their personal experiences. Jung Sun-hee revealed on the broadcast that she cried every day after filming ″Yeo Girl Five,″ her first variety show. Contrary to her introverted personality, she struggled with playing a character who had to treat guests harshly on ″Yeo Girl Five.″ Jung Sun-hee said, ″I cried every day on my way home while filming ’Yeo Girl Five’ for over three years,″ recalling Jo Hye-ryun, who was more spirited than herself at the time. ″Yeo Girl Five″ aired from 2003 to 2004, featuring regular cast members Jung Sun-hee, Lee Kyung-sil, and Jo Hye-ryun. Kim Ji-sun shared the secret behind having four children in her 30s. She mentioned having various nicknames such as ″Sbe″ (Touch and Baby) and ″Shingung″ (God-given Uterus). Kim Ji-sun said, ″After giving birth to my first child at 34, I pushed my body to the limit to have children,″ and shared an anecdote from the delivery room, saying, ″My husband is the pitcher, and I am the catcher.″ ″Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room″ changed its time slot to Friday afternoons starting last July. Before the schedule change, it recorded viewership ratings in the 3-4% range, but currently, it is showing ratings in the 1-2% range.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Jeon Won-ju’s high returns from long-term holding of SK Hynix shares have once again attracted attention through a broadcast. On the 20th, KBS1’s ″Docu Insight - Semiconductor Money, The Trajectory of Money″ introduced that Jeon Won-ju purchased SK Hynix shares in the 20,000 KRW range per share before SK Group’s acquisition in 2011 and has not sold a single share since. Jeon Won-ju stated on the broadcast, ″I have not sold a single share of the stocks I bought back then and have held onto them as they are.″ The broadcast covered Jeon Won-ju’s investment case along with the semiconductor industry taking center stage in the domestic stock market following the AI boom and various stories of individual investors. Jeon Won-ju’s SK Hynix investment case became a hot topic again in connection with the AI semiconductor boom. The broadcast mentioned that Jeon Won-ju’s estimated return rate reached 7,000 to 9,000%. Jeon Won-ju has emphasized holding good companies for a long time rather than quick trading in stock investment. His remark, ″I never sell stocks,″ is cited as a representative example of his investment style. He also advised, ″Climb one step at a time, don’t think about taking the elevator,″ revealing that waiting longer is his investment method. Jeon Won-ju has diversified his assets not only in stocks but also in gold and real estate, and is known to practice frugality in daily life by using public transportation and keeping a household ledger. His investment principles emphasize not investing money that must be used immediately, investing in companies you understand, and not being shaken hastily even if losses occur. Meanwhile, the broadcast also introduced a case of an individual investor who invested his entire 270 million KRW fortune in SK Hynix and at one point recorded a net worth of 12 billion KRW. The impact of the semiconductor industry on individual asset flows and the regional economy was also highlighted in the broadcast.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Ji-hoon met child actress Lee Ru-da, who dreams of becoming an idol. Lee Ru-da regards Park Ji-hoon as her role model, and their meeting was arranged by Lee Ru-da’s mother through an acquaintance of an acquaintance. Upon meeting Park Ji-hoon, Lee Ru-da immediately showed tears, and Park Ji-hoon expressed gratitude by shaking hands with her and taking a signed autograph and a selfie together. Lee Ru-da asked Park Ji-hoon about the differences in facial expressions between actors and idols and how to get used to the camera. Park Ji-hoon replied, ″The advantage of people who started working from a young age is that the camera doesn’t feel awkward,″ adding, ″If you practice getting familiar with the camera, you become less nervous.″ Regarding idol training methods, he shared, ″I practiced with real determination. We used to practice underground until the mirrors were fogged up, practicing until dawn. Whether it worked or not, I just gritted my teeth, endured, and kept practicing.″ Lee Ru-da’s mother revealed, ″She started as a child actress at the age of nine. Now she is preparing to become an idol and sang that she really wanted to meet her role model.″ Lee Ru-da expressed her feelings, saying, ″I felt that he really practiced and worked hard to get to this position. He is amazing and admirable, and I was happy to meet my role model.″ This meeting was revealed through KBS 1TV’s ’Human Theater’ episode 4731, titled ’Someday, Lee Ru-da!’ and ’Morning Yard.’]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for ″Do or Die,″ in which Lim Young Woong challenged the EDM genre, has surpassed 20 million views on YouTube. The ″Do or Die″ music video was released on October 8, 2023, through Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel and exceeded 20 million views as of August 20. The video has recorded over 120,000 likes and more than 39,000 supportive comments. This song, which Lim Young Woong participated in writing, features intense beats, dynamic performances, and dance performances set against spaceships and sets. It attracted attention as a transformation different from the existing emotional style. Fans left various comments such as ″Congratulations on surpassing 20 million views,″ ″I am amazed every time by how you break your limits,″ and ″A timeless masterpiece that always makes my heart race.″ Lim Young Woong continues to communicate with fans through various musical activities and content. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong’s official music video for ″Sand Grains,″ released in June 2023, has steadily gained popularity over the past three years and surpassed 43 million views on the 19th. ″Sand Grains,″ also written by Lim Young Woong, combines a gentle melody with lyrical lyrics. The music video, which blends beautiful natural scenery with emotional visuals, continues to receive ongoing attention. Lim Young Woong is scheduled to release a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ on September 8, and will hold the concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2″ at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 6.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Zico is joining the second season of SBS Plus·MBN variety show ″The Way of a Man’s Travel″ as the new youngest member. In this season, Zico will appear alongside Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook, showcasing their travels to various locations in Taiwan such as Taipei, Taichung, Jhai, and Kaohsiung. ″The Way of a Man’s Travel″ is a program with the concept of enjoying travel based on instinct. In the ″The Way of a Man’s Travel in Kyushu″ aired last May, Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and the youngest member Daesung appeared together. In this second season, Daesung has left, and Zico has newly joined, promising a new combination with the existing members. Since debuting as the leader of the group Block B in 2011, Zico has been actively promoting with several hit songs such as ″Any Song,″ ″Saeppin (Prod. ZICO) (Feat. Homi-dle),″ and ″SPOT! (Feat. JENNIE).″ Released photos show Zico frowning between Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook, as well as scenes of the three together at a swimming pool. The second season of SBS Plus·MBN’s ″The Way of a Man’s Travel″ is scheduled to premiere this October.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Former creative director Lee Hae-in opened up about the reality she faced after her idol debut was canceled. On the 21st at 8:30 PM, Lee Hae-in appeared on the 6th episode of KBS2’s ″Happy Together - Glad I’m Not Alone″ as part of the duo ″Intti Band″ alongside Natti of girl group KISS OF LIFE. The two have maintained a connection since their trainee days and are known to have trained together at Stone Music Entertainment after meeting on Mnet’s ″Idol School.″ Lee Hae-in revealed on the show, ″After 10 years as a trainee, multiple debut cancellations led me to do many jobs, from fitting model to café part-time work.″ She shared her experience of doing various jobs to make a living after her idol debut was thwarted. Natti said, ″When my debut fell through, I thought ’being an idol is not my path,’ but my sister became my creative director and made me shine,″ describing her bond with Lee Hae-in. That day, the two performed their first duet stage with TWICE’s ″Feel Special.″ Natti explained the song choice, saying, ″The lyrics of this song seemed to reflect our story.″ Lee Hae-in ranked 17th in the final lineup of Mnet’s ″Produce 101″ Season 1 in 2016, missing the debut group, and later promoted as a member of the project group I.B.I. In 2017, she placed 11th on KBS 2TV’s ″Idol School,″ but it was later revealed that the rankings had been manipulated and she was actually the final first place. The episode featured various participants with diverse backgrounds, including Natti and Lee Hae-in, the top team for local event bookings, and a trio who performed wedding songs for 5,000 couples.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jin Seo-yeon posted a video of herself wearing a one-piece swimsuit on her SNS on the 20th. In the video, Jin Seo-yeon showcased a sophisticated vacation style by wearing a hat and sunglasses outdoors. In the video, Jin Seo-yeon wore a patterned one-piece swimsuit, revealing her healthy, tanned skin and toned, slim figure. She showed a cheerful energy with a free-spirited demeanor, naturally walking or running toward the camera. Along with the video, Jin Seo-yeon wrote, ″Summer is ending″ and ″I have to play more.″ Fans responded in the comments with messages like ″You look so cool,″ ″What is that elasticity? So beautiful,″ and ″Healthy beauty! Awesome!!!″ Jin Seo-yeon is known for maintaining an exceptional figure through consistent exercise and self-care. She previously revealed that she lost 28 kg just 40 days after giving birth. Meanwhile, Jin Seo-yeon married a non-celebrity husband who is nine years older than her in 2014 and had their first son in 2018.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE member Tzuyu recently shared several photos on her personal channel. On the 21st, Tzuyu posted various everyday photos with a short caption saying ″photo DUMP″ without any additional explanation. The photos captured Tzuyu naturally posing indoors under soft lighting, looking away from the camera. She stood out wearing a brown sleeveless top and denim pants, styled with a black floral pattern, and her hair emphasized with curls. In another photo, Tzuyu was seen smiling brightly in workout clothes. Her distinctive dimples were clearly visible, giving off a cheerful vibe. Overseas fans who saw these photos left comments such as ″Tzuyu is so perfect,″ ″Her hair is so cute,″ and ″Hello princess.″ Meanwhile, Tzuyu is currently discussing contract renewal with JYP Entertainment. Previously, TWICE members Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung left the agency, drawing attention to Tzuyu’s future plans. JYP Entertainment stated, ″TWICE is in the contract renewal discussion period. We will provide updates once the matter is finalized.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Bo-ah’s younger sister, Jo Yoo-kyung, gained attention by appearing on the dating reality show ″Private Pursuit of Meeting.″ Jo Yoo-kyung appeared as a female contestant in episode 2 of the TEO YouTube variety show ″Private Pursuit of Meeting,″ released on the 20th. Born in 1995 and working in marketing at LG, Jo Yoo-kyung described her dating style on the program: ″When I date, everything stops. I don’t give up until the person says, ’I don’t like you. I like someone else.’ I’m the type to take risks rather than live with regrets.″ The episode featured meetings between male contestants working at Naver and female contestants from LG. Jo Yoo-kyung was chosen by all three male contestants in the first impression vote but did not succeed in the final couple matching. MC DinDin reacted to Jo Yoo-kyung’s appearance by saying, ″Oh, she’s pretty.″ On the 21st, Jo Bo-ah posted a screenshot of Jo Yoo-kyung’s appearance on her social media with the caption, ″What are you doing there?″ showing an interesting reaction to her sister’s broadcast appearance. She also uploaded related photos on social media after the program’s release to support her sister’s challenge. ″Private Pursuit of Meeting″ is a program that captures the couple matching process of six single office workers in their 20s and 30s, who meet company-to-company reflecting realistic conditions and preferences amid their busy work lives.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Chuu shared several photos on her SNS on the 21st, sharing her daily life with fans. On this day, Chuu revealed her look wearing a gray-toned training set, a hairband, and horn-rimmed glasses. Among the photos, two images with the captions ″Before.″ and ″After..″ caught attention. Chuu showed various expressions, holding a large croissant with a pouty face, and after finishing the bread, she touched her forehead and bit her lips blankly. Chuu is a former member of the group LOONA and is actively promoting through solo album releases, various entertainment shows, and YouTube content.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kang Daniel, formerly of Wanna One, shared an update during his military service. On the 21st, Kang Daniel posted photos and videos taken at the seaside on his SNS, along with the caption ″Binggu Man.″ In the released photos, Kang Daniel stood shirtless by the coast, smiling, revealing his abs and shoulders. Kang Daniel enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the army last February and is currently serving, with discharge scheduled for August 2027.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X (MONSTA X) JOOHONEY is returning to music activities after appearing on the Netflix variety show ″Love Laboratory.″ JOOHONEY concluded his journey on the program with the final episode of the 12-part series ″Love Laboratory,″ which aired on the 19th. He appeared as part of the ″Observer Duo″ alongside Charles Entertainment, observing the emotions and relationship changes of the participants while taking part in various experiments each week. Through his agency Starship Entertainment, JOOHONEY shared, ″It was my first time on a dating program, and with the addition of various situations, I found it more enjoyable as an observer. Also, since all the participants were sincere, I was able to immerse myself more. I am grateful to the production team for giving me this great experience and to Chanmi (Charles Entertainment) who joined me, and I hope MONBEBE (official fan club name) enjoyed watching it.″ JOOHONEY has been active not only in music but also in various variety shows and self-produced content. He has appeared in Monsta X’s own reality show ″Mon Meok-eodo Go,″ the solo web variety show ″Donghohoeshik,″ ″Simcheongi,″ and others. Recently, he launched his personal YouTube channel ″Lee Jooheon″ to communicate with the public. In January, he released his second solo mini-album ″光 (INSANITY)″ and took the global stage with the ″2026 Monsta X World Tour [The X: Nexus].″ Monsta X will make a comeback by releasing a new album, ″The Phase,″ on September 4. JOOHONEY said, ″I will be making a comeback in September with the new album ’The Phase,’ and I will show you many better sides of my music activities, so please look forward to it and support me.″ He is also scheduled to attend ″AAA 2026″ held at Kaohsiung National Stadium on December 5-6, where he will perform both solo and team stages.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Nexz(NEXZ) will make a comeback on the 24th with their 4th mini album ’SAUCIN’’ and the title track of the same name. Ahead of this, they have been sequentially releasing various new release-related content such as concept photos, films, and highlight medleys through their official SNS channels, raising fans’ expectations. The performance video teaser for the opening track ’LOCO’ was released on the afternoon of the 20th. In the video, the seven members performed synchronized choreography to a powerful beat, with powerful movements unfolding in the rain and delicate tempo control catching the eye. The free-spirited atmosphere of NEXZ was captured in the video. ’LOCO’ is a Latin house genre song characterized by a rhythmic groove and an addictive hook, conveying the energy of freely enjoying the moment without being bound by others’ gazes. The album title ’SAUCIN’’ is a combination of ’SAUCE’ and ’-ING,’ expressing NEXZ’s diverse charms in the present continuous tense. This album is their first new release in four months since the 2nd single album ’Mmchk’ in April. NEXZ held global showcases in a total of five cities, starting with Seoul in April, followed by Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore on the 12th. The new release includes a total of six tracks: ’LOCO,’ the title track ’SAUCIN’,’ ’APPETITE,’ ’UPGRADE,’ ’20 NOW,’ and ’ALIENS.’ Members Tomoya, Haru, and Huey participated in the production of some of the songs.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dokyeom graced the cover of Dazed’s September issue, showcasing a mature charisma. Pledis Entertainment announced on August 21 that Dokyeom was selected as the cover star for Dazed’s September issue. In the released cover, Dokyeom attracted attention with his deep gaze and relaxed atmosphere. Unlike his emotional stage presence, he was praised for showing a languid yet diverse charm. His innocent smile and more mature aura also caught the eye. In an interview conducted alongside the photoshoot, Dokyeom emphasized consistency and effort. He said, ″I always keep the mindset of persevering with consistency and continuous effort. I have steadily polished myself without change and worked hard to show a good side to CARAT, the official fandom name.″ He added, ″This is a time to prepare for a stronger and deeper Dokyeom to come back.″ Dokyeom has been recognized for his vocal and expressive abilities not only through Seventeen team activities but also through the unit BSS (Seungkwan, Dokyeom, Hoshi) and the DokyeomXSeungkwan album. He is also active as an MC on SBS’s ’My Remaining Love.’ He is scheduled to enlist as an active-duty soldier in the army on September 8. Before enlisting, he signed a second contract with Pledis Entertainment along with Seventeen (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, Dokyeom, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) members, expressing his desire to go further with CARATs.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENHYPEN will release their 8th mini album, THE SIN : BLISS, on August 21 at 1 PM. This album is the second installment in the THE SIN series, which is themed around sin, and it depicts the conclusion of a journey faced by lovers who break taboos and choose to escape. Throughout the album, the emotional line flows with the two realizing that simply being together is a blessing (Bliss) despite repeated threats and conflicts. This comeback is notable as it is the first since member Heeseung declared his independence from ENHYPEN and transitioned to a solo artist, reorganizing the group into six members. The title track, ″Bloody Paradise,″ portrays the inner feelings of lovers contrasting with a desperate situation, as suggested by its paradoxical title meaning ″bloody paradise.″ The addition of Brazilian funk genre heightens the tension of the song. World-renowned producer JULiA LEWiS participated, and Gaeko of Dynamic Duo contributed to the lyrics. ENHYPEN powerfully expresses the emotions of lovers focusing solely on each other in this song. The performance emphasizes a wild charm. ENHYPEN previewed the ″Bloody Paradise″ performance at their ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ’BLOOD SAGA’ concerts held in Busan on August 8-9, leaving a strong impression on the audience with controlled pacing and rhythmic dance lines. THE SIN : BLISS is a concept album where the narrative, lyrics, and sound of all tracks are organically connected. Using a ″mystery show″ format, it densely depicts the complex emotions of characters placed in extreme situations. Tracks such as ″Two Fools,″ ″Stuck,″ ″Bad For You,″ ″Checkmate,″ and ″Highlight″ confirm that despite repeated crises blinded by love, the two are only for each other, capturing ironic liberation, unity, and reflections on the journey. Additionally, four narration tracks were produced in four languages: Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Actor Park Jung-min, Japanese actor and voice actor Kenjirou Tsuda (津田健次郎), and Chinese singer Lars Huang (黄子弘凡) participated, expanding connections with global listeners. ENHYPEN will perform the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ starting on August 21 on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, followed by MBC’s Show! Music Core on the 22nd, and SBS’s Inkigayo on the 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids exclusively premiered the music video for ″After You,″ a track from their mini-album ″THIS & THAT,″ on the global streaming platform Spotify on the morning of the 21st. The ″After You″ music video was produced in an omnibus format and tells the story of Stray Kids members gaining strength through their relationships in various everyday settings such as streets, bus stops, swimming pools, pubs, recording studios, and roads. The video depicts scenes such as connecting with a child during a busking performance amid indifference, leaving memories while waiting for someone and moving forward, overcoming difficult worries and reality on their own, and recovering from depression and conflict through each other’s presence. Stray Kids released their mini-album ″THIS & THAT″ on August 7. The album ranked number one on the US Billboard main album chart, the ″Billboard 200,″ on August 22. Since debuting on the chart with ″ODDINARY″ in 2022 and immediately achieving their first number one, Stray Kids has successfully entered the top spot nine consecutive times. This added a historic achievement to the ″Billboard 200″ chart and made them the group with the most number one albums on the chart in the 21st century, following The Beatles in the 20th century. Meanwhile, Stray Kids is scheduled to hold a solo concert as the first overseas male artist at the Tokyo National Stadium on August 29 and 30 as part of their new world tour ″(Run It).″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Jong-suk recently shared a relaxed daily life at a resort through his SNS. On August 20th, Lee Jong-suk posted several photos along with various emojis. The photos showed him enjoying leisure sports at an overseas resort with acquaintances, as well as engaging in various activities such as swimming and yoga. In the released photos, Lee Jong-suk was seen driving an ATV with his face covered by a helmet and mask, raising both hands and smiling brightly while rafting. There were also shots of him posing in front of a swimming pool and organizing his body and mind while learning yoga. Wearing a sleeveless T-shirt and shorts, he took selfies against the backdrop of the sunset, attracting attention with his noticeably brighter expression. Last month, Lee Jong-suk announced his breakup after a four-year relationship with IU. On July 10th, Lee Jong-suk’s agency Ace Factory officially stated, ″It is true that they have broken up. They decided to remain good colleagues.″ The reason for the breakup was withheld, citing privacy. Meanwhile, Lee Jong-suk starred alongside Shin Min-a in the Disney+ original series ″The Reincarnation Queen″ and confirmed his appearance in the drama ″Lee Seop’s Love.″ ″The Reincarnation Queen″ is a romantic fantasy epic about the empress of the Dongdae Empire who is notified of a divorce by the emperor and demands remarriage to the prince of the Western Kingdom.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jung Hae-in recently shared photos taken on the set of the Netflix series ″Our Sticky Love″ on his SNS. The post included the hashtags ″#ThisShittyLove″ and ″#ourstickylove.″ In the released photos, Jung Hae-in is seen standing on a grassy yard dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and black suit. He strikes various poses, including looking straight ahead while holding his tie and smiling while holding the front of his jacket with both hands. The background features a hanok building with lights on and a stone wall, and there are red makeup marks on the back of his hand. His neat suit and calm expression stood out. Fans left various comments on the post, such as ″So cool,″ ″Always supporting you,″ ″Taeha,″ and ″Taeha, only happiness.″ In ″Our Sticky Love,″ Jung Hae-in plays boxing coach Jang Tae-ha, who has no dating experience but devotes himself to protecting his first love, Go Eun-sae. ″Our Sticky Love″ is a romantic comedy depicting the cohabitation of prosecutor Go Eun-sae, who suffers from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha, who claims to be her boyfriend. Meanwhile, due to controversy over the pro-Japanese activities of actress Ha-young’s great-grandfather and the initial response from Ha-young and her agency, the situation affected the production. As a result, all scheduled interviews with Ha-young and Jung Hae-in were canceled, and some content was made private, minimizing promotional activities. Despite this, ″Our Sticky Love″ topped the Netflix Global Top 10 TV Shows Non-English category in the third week of August, continuing its success both domestically and internationally. Jung Hae-in, born in 1988 and 38 years old, is set to star alongside Shin Se-kyung in his next project, ″Love Virus.″ ″Love Virus″ is a romantic comedy about high-income elite men and women who, after dating for nine years and preparing to marry, give each other ″vaccinations″ to prevent future issues.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Bada, formerly of S.E.S., recently shared photos with producer Lee Soo-man, expressing her deep affection. On the 20th, Bada posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″With Lee Soo-man, the eternal producer of S.E.S.″ The released photos showed Bada dining at a restaurant with Lee Soo-man, posing warmly. Bada sat next to Lee Soo-man, linking arms and resting their faces close together, showing a friendly demeanor. In her post, Bada expressed gratitude toward Lee Soo-man, saying, ″From the moment I started music until now, you have made me think, learn, and experience so much.″ She continued, ″Even before the term K-pop existed, 30 years ago, you often clearly told me, as the leader of S.E.S., that Korean idol music would become the center of the global market, that such an era would surely come in the near future, and that we must prepare for it.″ She also showed respect, stating, ″Now, all of your words from back then are so astonishing and resonate deeply in my heart.″ Bada added, ″Although I was just an 18-year-old child, you always treated me as an artist and never forgot the many days you gave me good questions and gentle guidance.″ She said, ″Thanks to your precious teachings, I believe I have come this far.″ Finally, she concluded, ″Even as time passes, I respect and love the father of S.E.S., who remains in my heart with gratitude.″ Meanwhile, Lee Soo-man is the founder and chief producer of SM Entertainment. In early 2023, he sold SM shares to HYBE. After a three-year non-compete agreement ended, he recently resumed activities as a producer at A2O Entertainment and launched the global girl group A20 MAY.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s new Saturday-Sunday miniseries ″Not You, But Another Love″ is set to premiere on September 12 at 9:20 PM. In this work, Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin play Nam Goong-ho and Lee Mi-do, respectively, portraying a couple in a long-term relationship of 10 years. On the 20th, the production team released stills capturing moments from Nam Goong-ho and Lee Mi-do’s 10-year romance. The released images show the couple wearing matching shirts and enjoying a date, naturally leaning on each other, and other changes in their relationship. In particular, the scene where Lee Mi-do hugs Nam Goong-ho from behind while he is cooking drew attention. The characters first met at age 7, became lovers at 26, and have shared their daily lives for 10 years. Their story, standing at the crossroads of marriage and breakup, will unfold in the drama. The production team stated, ″The stills are part of scenes showing the time Nam Goong-ho and Lee Mi-do have built together over 10 years. Please watch closely to see what changes these two, who considered each other the most comfortable person, will face.″ ″Not You, But Another Love″ consists of a total of 14 episodes.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 T.O.P is drawing attention by collaborating again with art director Chae Kyung-sun from the Netflix series ’Squid Game.’ On the afternoon of August 21, T.O.P will release the music video for the track ″After the Play Ends″ from his first solo full-length album, ″ANOTHER DIMENSION,″ on his official YouTube channel. The music video features T.O.P’s childlike character ″Mojiri″ and visually expresses T.O.P’s musical style through an animation that explores the theme of ″childlike innocence.″ Art director Chae Kyung-sun previously showcased her unique art direction in the music video for ″Completely Crazy! (Studio54)″ from T.O.P’s first full-length album, and this time, she completed a long-form music video over six minutes in length after several months of collaboration with T.O.P. T.O.P is currently conducting the brand tour ″T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026.″ He recently finished the first performance in Hong Kong and will continue the tour through December in various Asian cities including Taipei, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung. Unlike traditional fan concerts or fan meetings, this tour is designed to engage in two-way communication with the audience. Meanwhile, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung released BigBang’s 20th anniversary new song ″BiiiG″ on the 19th. T.O.P debuted as a member of BigBang but has since withdrawn.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Hyun-joong recently shared his daily life. On August 20, Kim Hyun-joong posted several photos and videos on SNS to update his fans. The released photos showed Kim Hyun-joong cooking instant ramen using a portable ramen cooker and taking selfies with the finished ramen in front of him. He was also seen spending a relaxed time, making a V sign while wearing a mask. He wore a military-patterned hat, a jacket mixed with gray and black, and loose yellow pants, presenting a comfortable outfit. In the videos, he was captured riding a scooter through the streets. Kim Hyun-joong said, ″I rode a scooter to go out and visited the Yeongsaengmyeon pop-up event,″ adding, ″I was a bit hungry, so I had a bowl of ramen and even ate some sweet ice cream.″ He continued, ″There was also a prize draw event with no blanks, so there were plenty of small enjoyable things, and it was more fun than I expected.″ In June, Kim Hyun-joong appeared on the YouTube channel ’Yujeong and Jujeong’ and shared his experience of being scammed. At that time, he said, ″I was scammed out of several billion won. It wasn’t just one person, but several,″ describing himself as a ″tier 1 scam victim.″ He also said, ″I had childhood friends, and I saw close friends I’ve known for a long time change.″ Kim Hyun-joong debuted in 2005 as a member of SS501 and recently released the 20th-anniversary album ’Set It Off’ and completed a world tour. He continues team activities through Five O One, formed with Heo Young-saeng and Kim Kyu-jong, and recently launched Yeongsaengmyeon ramen, which he co-developed with Heo Young-saeng. Meanwhile, Kim Hyun-joong was involved in a privacy controversy with his ex-girlfriend in 2014.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Odyssey″ continues its box office success into its third week, maintaining strong ticket sales. As of 1:50 PM on the 20th, total ticket reservations have surpassed 700,000, marking the first time this year that a film has reached such numbers in its third week after release. The pace of success is also rapid. ″Odyssey″ opened at number one at the box office with 291,008 viewers on its first day and surpassed 5 million viewers within 13 days of release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 20th, the film added 207,855 viewers the previous day, maintaining the number one spot at the box office for 15 consecutive days. The cumulative audience reached 5,599,543. Ticket reservation competition remains fierce. When reservations for the fourth week began, CGV experienced delays in app access due to a waiting list of over 40,000 people at one point. Due to high demand in IMAX theaters, tickets for some popular screenings are being traded on secondhand platforms at prices exceeding the original price. Scalped tickets priced over 100,000 won have also appeared. Audience ratings are high, with CGV Egg Index at 98%, Lotte Cinema scoring 9.6, and Megabox 9.4. Especially, director Christopher Nolan filmed ″Odyssey″ on full IMAX 70mm film, sustaining steady demand for special screenings. At the Yongsan I’Park Mall IMAX theater, existing reservations sold out, and additional screenings quickly filled up. In the second week of August 2026, the K-content competitiveness analysis firm Good Data Corporation FUNdex announced that director Christopher Nolan ranked 6th in the non-drama celebrity buzz category. It is unusual for an overseas film director to enter the top 10 in domestic non-drama celebrity buzz, reflecting the strong interest of Korean audiences in ″Odyssey.″ ″Odyssey″ is currently showing in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Han Dong-geun recently attracted attention with his changed appearance. The YouTube channel ’Youthdesk’ announced Han Dong-geun’s appearance on the 20th through a post. In the released photo, Han Dong-geun was seen spending time smiling brightly with comedian Yoo Young-woo. Wearing a checkered shirt and a white T-shirt with naturally tousled wavy hair, he showed a different atmosphere from before. Han Dong-geun debuted by winning the 2013 MBC audition program ’Great Birth 3.’ Since then, he has made a name for himself with hit songs such as ″Trying to Rewrite the End of This Novel″ and ″Luxury Called You.″ In August 2018, he was caught driving under the influence in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and suspended his activities. At the time, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.103%, which was at the license cancellation level, and his agency stated that Han Dong-geun regretted his mistake and would reflect on his actions. After a period of self-reflection, Han Dong-geun resumed activities under Brand New Music from 2019. After establishing an independent label and working there, he re-signed with Brand New Music on the 10th. Han Dong-geun released the remake single ″Sonagi″ on the 18th. This song is a ballad of the same name that was loved when performed by the group I.O.I, and it was reinterpreted with Han Dong-geun’s unique deep emotion.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In ’I am SOLO, Love Continues After That’ (hereinafter ’NaSolSaGye’), which aired on SBS Plus and ENA, the first date scenes of six experienced single women and six new male participants gathered at ’Sae-gye Minbak’ were revealed. On this day’s broadcast, Mr. Gong suggested a date at Daecheon Beach but was not chosen by Gukhwa, whom he hoped for. Mr. Seo asked 14th generation Youngja and 7th generation Oksun out on dates, and both 14th generation Youngja and Gukhwa chose him. Mr. Jo, who wanted a date with 7th generation Oksun, was chosen by 24th generation Hyunsook and 26th generation Youngja, leading to a two-on-one date. Mr. Ji hoped for 24th generation Hyunsook but was not chosen, and Mr. Cha wanted 26th generation Youngja but was matched with 7th generation Oksun. Mr. Choi succeeded in a one-on-one date with 26th generation Jeongsook. 7th generation Oksun and Mr. Cha moved to a restaurant during their date. When Mr. Cha took a wrong turn while driving, Oksun showed consideration by saying, ″We can go that way too.″ The two had an honest conversation about their daily lives and views on dating during the meal. After the date, Mr. Cha expressed his liking for Oksun, saying, ″She is small in stature but has an eye charm that you can’t take lightly. She’s cool.″ Oksun said, ″My feelings haven’t dropped, but for now, I’m holding off. I think I’ll choose someone else next time.″ Mr. Choi and 26th generation Jeongsook had a deep conversation during their one-on-one date. When Jeongsook said, ″You mentioned during your introduction that you have a tender heart, but looking back, you didn’t seem weak,″ Choi replied, ″I’m from Busan, so I might have seemed tough.″ After the date, Jeongsook said, ″A steady and stable person seems like a good spouse,″ and Choi said, ″I feel like I should now confirm and push forward.″ Mr. Jo had a two-on-one date with 24th generation Hyunsook and 26th generation Youngja. During the move, as Jo and Youngja naturally continued their conversation, Hyunsook joined in. At the meal, Jo told Youngja, ″Your eyes are lively. You seem mentally strong,″ and to Hyunsook, ″You don’t seem mentally strong.″ When Jo peeled shrimp shells, Youngja said, ″I’ll peel with you,″ and Hyunsook said, ″If you peel it for me, I was going to feed you.″ Jo told Youngja, ″You seem a bit impatient,″ and Youngja responded positively, ″That’s not wrong.″ In an interview, Youngja said, ″Everything he said was right. I thought he was interested in me.″ After the meal, Jo talked about his personality change, and Hyunsook praised him, saying, ″I chose you as a date today because you laugh a lot. You’re already spreading positive energy.″ In a one-on-one conversation that followed, Jo told Hyunsook, ″My ideal type is someone who smells like a person, and you’re exactly that,″ and asked Youngja why she picked him as her first impression. Youngja replied, ″Your dimples when you smile were charming, and your emphasis on sincerity really struck me.″ After the date, Jo said, ″Youngja seems like someone whose temperament matches well with mine, but overall, Hyunsook is my number one.″ Mr. Seo had a two-on-one date with 14th generation Youngja and Gukhwa, asking both balanced questions. During the conversation, when he said, ″Why does all our conversation feel fake?″ Gukhwa said, ″Because you think too much. It looks like you’re trying to be fair,″ and 14th generation Youngja said, ″I think it’s out of consideration.″ In an interview, Gukhwa said, ″He was restless. It made me uncomfortable to watch,″ and 14th generation Youngja said, ″I thought he was trying to make sure no one got hurt.″ ’I am SOLO, Love Continues After That’ airs every Thursday at 10:30 PM on SBS Plus and ENA.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Chinese hacking organization leader, accused of embezzling assets worth hundreds of billions of won by impersonating BTS member Jungkook and several wealthy individuals including a large corporation chairman, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the first trial. The organization was investigated for forming a hacking crime group overseas, including in Thailand, from August 2023 to last year, hacking domestic sites and illegally obtaining personal information. They opened prepaid phones under the victims’ names to intercept authentication codes and accessed financial accounts, stock accounts, and virtual asset exchange accounts. It was also found that they attempted to hack public institutions and related agencies during this process. Among the victims was Jungkook, who was serving in the military at the time. He nearly lost HYBE stocks worth 8.4 billion won, but no actual financial damage occurred due to the suspension measures taken by his agency. Actual financial damage occurred to 16 individuals, with the total amount confirmed to be about 39 billion won. The victims included nine businesspeople such as large corporation chairmen and CEOs, three entertainers and influencers, and virtual asset investors, in addition to Jungkook. On the 20th, the Criminal Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Park Joon-seok) sentenced former Mr. Jeon, a Chinese national, to 20 years in prison on charges of fraud under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes and violations of the Information and Communications Network Act. The court stated that Mr. Jeon targeted wealthy individuals in South Korea to steal their assets, and unlike typical voice phishing cases, the victims lost their assets defenselessly without any fault of their own. Furthermore, the court pointed out that this crime was a serious offense that shook the foundation of South Korea’s financial system, not just affecting individual victims. It was reported that the sentence was determined because the person Mr. Jeon claimed to be the actual mastermind was not identified, and there was a lack of sincere remorse for the crime. The police, in cooperation with Interpol, arrested Mr. Jeon in Thailand in May last year, and after being extradited to South Korea in August of the same year, he was detained and indicted in September.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sungri will release the special winning song ″Sad Rain″ from MBN’s ″Unknown Legend″ on August 20 at 6 PM through various music streaming platforms. ″Sad Rain″ is an alternative rock genre song, written, composed, and arranged by composer Kim Jin-ryong. This song was created exclusively for Sungri and features a rhythm infused with Korean soul. The lyrics compare the breakup with a loved one to rain, expressing a poignant longing that tries to soothe regret and pain. The sorrowful yet intense sound and guitar phrases are designed to maximize Sungri’s unique soft yet powerful vocals. After six audition attempts on ″Unknown Legend,″ Sungri won the final victory and received various benefits including a prize of 100 million won, the release of a new song, a nationwide tour concert, a cruise fan meeting, a program produced under the winner’s name, a second house in Jeju, and a film featuring the winner as the main character. Sungri has experience as a member of the idol groups K-Boys and Rainz and gained popularity by winning ″Unknown Legend,″ which ended last May. Before the official release, the stage for ″Sad Rain″ was first revealed on August 19 through MBN’s entertainment program ″Legendary Man.″ The agency C2K Entertainment stated, ″The song was produced with a focus on maximizing Sungri’s unique soft yet powerful vocal expression.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NEXZ(Nexz) released the highlight medley of their mini 4th album ’SAUCIN’’ on the 19th through their official SNS channels. This album is themed around ’taste,’ featuring highlight medleys with performances added to all six tracks. The released medley video features a total of six tracks in order, including ’APPETITE,’ ’LOCO,’ and ’UPGRADE,’ with the members showcasing playful scenes such as cleaning together with synchronized choreography. The track ’SAUCIN’’ emphasizes witty point choreography. The visual concept also connects to the album title. In the previously released concept film, a space with flowing red liquid was staged like a crime scene, and the mood shifted at the end to the members pouring sauce on hamburgers and French fries. Another video captured free-spirited scenes such as throwing cans and stacking towers against a background of red sauce. The title ’SAUCIN’’ is created by combining the English word ’SAUCE’ with the progressive suffix ’-ING,’ conveying the meaning of adding their own unique flavor. The consistent concept is presented through music, teaser videos, and choreography with the keyword ’sauce.’ Member participation in songwriting increased for this album. Tomoya, Haru, and Huey contributed to the lyrics and composition of track 3, ’APPETITE,’ and leader Tomoya also took part in writing and composing track 5, ’20 NOW.’ NEXZ, known for their performance strengths, has expanded their credits this time. NEXZ, having sequentially released various content such as concept photos, films, the KCON LA stage, and the highlight medley, plans to showcase the concept of ’SAUCIN’’ with the completed album.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify with the title track ″HOT″ from their fourth full-length album. According to the global audio and music streaming platform Spotify, as of the 18th, ″HOT″ has recorded a cumulative 300,020,304 streams. With this, Seventeen now has the second song in the team’s history to exceed 300 million streams, following ″Son Goku.″ ″HOT″ is a hip-hop track characterized by Western guitar sounds, expressing the will to face the blazing sun without fear, move forward, and ultimately become the sun itself. Woozi and BUMZU participated in writing and composing the song. Upon release, it ranked high on major domestic music charts and also topped the real-time charts on Japan’s Line Music and AWA Music. The fourth full-length album ″Face the Sun″ also surpassed 2.06 million copies in initial sales upon release and ranked 7th on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200. In addition to group activities, Seventeen is active in various fields. Recently, The8 and Vernon promoted as the unit V8, and Vernon will release a new song titled ″I’ll Be Back″ on the same day. Also, the team’s youngest member Dino will hold a solo concert at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, from the 21st to the 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak has announced the nationwide tour concert schedule for ’TAK SHOW5’ ahead of the comeback with the third full-length album through official SNS channels. The ’2026 Young Tak Solo Concert TAK SHOW5’ will start from October 3 to 5 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul, followed by major cities nationwide including Jeonju on October 24-25, Daegu on November 28-29, Incheon on December 19-20, and Busan on January 16-17 next year. ’TAK SHOW’ attracted about 90,000 spectators across 8 cities nationwide during the first solo concert in 2022. It returns as the fifth season after 10 months since the encore concert ’TAK SHOW4’ last January. At this ’TAK SHOW5’, many new songs from Young Tak’s third full-length album ’GOGO’ will be performed for the first time. The concert will feature various stages including Young Tak’s hit songs, a medley of 90s hits, and a dance medley. Young Tak is sequentially releasing teasing content such as visual posters and a promotion calendar ahead of the release of the third full-length album ’GOGO’ on September 14.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki has taken first place on major domestic and international music charts with the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii.″ According to their agency Starship Entertainment, ″Pop Off Pop Off,″ released on the 10th, reached number one on the Spotify Korea chart as of 10 a.m. on the 20th. The previous day, the song’s daily streams on Spotify surpassed 450,000. Kiki proved their music power once again by topping the Spotify Korea chart following their previous title track ″404 (New Era).″ The song continues to hold first place on various platforms, including Apple Music’s popular charts, ″Today’s TOP 100: South Korea,″ and ″TOP 25: Seoul and Busan.″ All tracks from the album entered the ″Today’s TOP 100: South Korea″ chart, and the album also ranked first on the popular album chart, demonstrating its completeness. Kiki’s activities on the global stage have also attracted attention. Forbes highlighted Kiki’s performance at ″Head In The Clouds LA 2026 (HITC LA 2026)″ held in California. Forbes reported, ″Kiki debuted on the main stage of the ’HITC’ festival, marking their first performance in the United States,″ and evaluated that they showed a strong presence locally in the U.S. in just about a year since their debut. At the time, Kiki performed various songs including ″DANCING ALONE,″ ″Delulu,″ and ″404 (New Era),″ eliciting cheers from fans. Additionally, Forbes noted that Kiki was named for the best K-pop song and album selected by Billboard with ″404 (New Era)″ and ″Delulu Pack,″ highlighting their musical growth and competitiveness as a global artist. Kiki will continue their activities on various music shows and content promotions with ″Pop Off Pop Off.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for Lim Young Woong’s ″Do or Die″ has surpassed 20 million views on YouTube. The music video was released on October 8, 2023, through the official Lim Young Woong YouTube channel and exceeded 20 million views as of August 20. The video also recorded over 120,000 likes and more than 39,000 supportive comments. ″Do or Die″ is a song in which Lim Young Woong challenges the EDM genre, featuring dance performances and visuals set against a spaceship and set backgrounds in the music video. It attracted attention with a transformation different from their usual emotional style. Fans celebrated the milestone of 20 million views in the comments and responded positively to Lim Young Woong’s new challenge. Lim Young Woong continues to engage with fans through various musical activities and content.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin’s act of giving a gift to a child suffering from pediatric cancer and other incurable diseases at a concert in the United States sparked a global donation relay among fans. At the concert held on August 15 (local time) at Arlington Stadium in the U.S., Jimin presented a gift to Olivia, who was specially invited through the collaboration of Heroes For Children and UnitedHealthcare. Olivia was introduced as a child suffering from pediatric cancer and other incurable diseases. After giving the gift, Jimin hugged Olivia and kissed her on the cheek. Olivia then exclaimed, ″I got kissed!″ This scene was highlighted by major domestic and international media, including ABC News in the U.S., and Heroes For Children expressed gratitude through their official SNS, stating that Jimin gave a ″moment filled with joy, love, and pure happiness.″ Following this, as the meeting between Jimin and Olivia spread through online communities, donations from fans around the world continued. A representative from Heroes For Children revealed that the on-site donations collected during a charity concert held by a country singer in the past year did not even reach a quarter of the voluntary donations from BTS fans this time. The fundraising campaign initially started with a goal of $50,000, but with fan participation, more than $70,000 was raised in just two days. As of August 20, the goal has been raised, and the amount collected has exceeded $84,000 (approximately 117 million KRW).]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook received high praise as the ’industry’s best vocalist’ from Broadway musical actress Lea Salonga. Lea Salonga recently mentioned Jungkook as the most notable member in live performances on a podcast, describing him as ″one of the industry’s greatest (GOAT) vocalists.″ Salonga, a Tony Award winner and Broadway actress, also shared evaluations from music professionals who have worked with Jungkook. She revealed that a music director admired Jungkook’s vocal pitch and accuracy, saying he ″always sings consistently as if he swallowed the CD from the start.″ Jungkook’s vocal skills can also be confirmed in BTS’s 10th full-length album track ″Like Animals″ from ARIRANG. Jungkook leads the introduction of this song, which is included in the main setlist of BTS’s ARIRANG world tour and performed live. The American music media Billboard recently selected the ″Like Animals″ stage as one of the ″15 Best Moments″ from the MetLife Stadium performance. Billboard praised it as ″a welcome scene that once again confirmed how skillfully BTS’s youngest member (Jungkook) has honed his outstanding ’instrument,’ his voice.″ Additionally, Jungkook has showcased an impromptu passionate singing performance to the traditional folk song ″Arirang″ melody appearing in the latter part of ″Body to Body″ on the ARIRANG world tour stage. At the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final held in New Jersey, USA, on the 19th of last month, he started the first verse of ″Dynamite″ without a long intro, and Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans was captured raising both hands and cheering upon hearing it.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V has proven his brand power and economic influence as a global ambassador. The recent issue of the Japanese comprehensive economic weekly Toyo Keizai focused on analyzing the impact of V’s brand power on consumer behavior and brand growth. Toyo Keizai named V’s influence the ″V-ure″ phenomenon and discussed the economic effects of his global stardom on actual consumer behavior. The media stated, ″V is a figure coveted by companies worldwide. Advertisements featuring him typically highlight V’s visuals more than the product itself,″ evaluating V as a brand in himself. Toyo Keizai covered HYBE’s business model, artist development strategy, the influence of the fan platform Weverse, and its approach to the Japanese and U.S. markets in the August 15–22 issue titled ″The Ambition of the Entertainment Empire HYBE.″ It explained that HYBE has established a unique business model that generates revenue by understanding artists not simply as ’people’ but as data. The case of the Japanese beauty brand Youn’s was also introduced. Youn’s shifted its strategy from direct sales to aiming for store sales and overseas market expansion within a year of its listing, and Toyo Keizai reported that this decision was triggered by V’s appointment as ambassador. The media explained that the products V promoted quickly sold out, Youn’s Instagram followers increased 2.5 times in one month, and sales grew. Additionally, after V was selected as the global ambassador for the U.S. sportswear brand Champion on the 10th, news of the advertising model caused the Champion site on Target, the online retailer, to crash due to traffic overload, and the products V wore sold out in all stores worldwide. Currently, V is participating in campaigns for various brands including Champion, Celine, Cartier, Coca-Cola, Hite Jinro, Snow Apparel, Paradise City, Compose Coffee, TIRTIR, Youn’s, and SimInvest.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong will appear on KBS2’s ″Music Bank″ stage for the first time in about 18 years. Since performing as a member of TVXQ in 2008, Kim Jaejoong will now appear on ″Music Bank″ as a solo artist for the first time. On the broadcast of ″Music Bank″ at 5:15 PM on the 21st, Kim Jaejoong will premiere the stage of the title track ″Tonight″ from his new single ″THE WAVE,″ released on the 20th. This song contains the story shared with fans over a long time and expresses his ambition and passion to reconnect with fans on stage and leap into the world. The title track ″Tonight″ ranked number one on Bugs’ TOP 100 chart on the day of its release, and the included track ″Majunggil″ also reached second place. Starting with ″Music Bank,″ Kim Jaejoong plans to continue his music show activities, and on the 29th and 30th, he will hold his solo concert ″2026 KIM JAE JOONG CONCERT [THE WAVE]″ at the KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NEXZ (Nexz) released the performance video teaser for the mini 4th album track ″LOCO″ on the afternoon of the 20th. In this video, the seven members showcased synchronized choreography to a powerful beat, drawing attention with their dynamic movements in the rain and delicate control of tempo. JYP Entertainment stated that ″LOCO″ is a song that combines the rhythmic groove characteristic of the Latin house genre with an addictive hook. The song conveys the energy of freely enjoying the moment without being bound by others’ views or standards. NEXZ is scheduled to release the mini 4th album ″SAUCIN’″ and the title track of the same name at 6 PM on the 24th. ″SAUCIN’″ combines the English word ″SAUCE″ and the progressive suffix ″-ING,″ representing NEXZ’s ongoing state of showcasing various charms anywhere using their own unique sauce. This album includes a total of six tracks: ″LOCO,″ ″SAUCIN’,″ ″APPETITE,″ ″UPGRADE,″ ″20 NOW,″ and ″ALIENS.″ NEXZ is gradually releasing various album contents.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group ZEROBASEONE held a guerrilla performance at Cine City Square in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, meeting with local fans. The event took place on the 20th to commemorate the release of their second Japanese EP, ″回帰LOVE,″ and attracted about 4,000 fans within less than two hours after the announcement. During the performance, ZEROBASEONE presented Japanese original songs including the Japanese version of ″TOP 5,″ ″ゆらゆら -運命の花-,″ and ″NOW OR NEVER.″ Additionally, Leo Fujii from the Japanese band Omoinotake, who produced the title track ″イグジステンス″ from ″回帰LOVE,″ appeared as a special guest and performed on the piano, while ZEROBASEONE performed a live stage of ″イグジステンス″ in sync. Beyond the stage, ZEROBASEONE spent time communicating with fans through a new song challenge and concluded the performance with ″Firework.″ Responding to fans’ encore requests, they additionally performed ″Only One Story.″ ZEROBASEONE is conducting a large-scale promotion by posting posters at stations across all 47 prefectures in Japan and playing the new album as background music throughout the streets. In terms of album performance, ″回帰LOVE″ ranked number one on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking (August 18) immediately after release and maintained the top position on the chart for August 19, achieving two consecutive days at number one.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV’s ’New Product Launch, Convenient Restaurant,’ Kim Yong Bin visited singer Nam Seung-min’s studio apartment, revealing their special friendship. In the broadcast, Kim Yong Bin visited Nam Seung-min’s home for the first time and prepared various gifts necessary for living alone, such as lint rollers, organic detergent, bamboo toilet paper, and bamboo towels. After looking around the house, Kim Yong Bin pointed out dust on the floor, laundry, and old towels in the bathroom, even replacing the towels personally. Kim Yong Bin said, ″I felt relieved after changing the towels.″ When a safe placed in one corner of the bedroom caught attention, Nam Seung-min revealed it, saying, ″I bought it with determination because I heard that having a safe at home brings money. I haven’t even shown it to my parents, only to my older brother.″ Inside the safe were a small 0.2g piece of gold, a luxury card wallet given as a birthday gift by Kim Yong Bin, and pocket money received at a concert before a trip to Hawaii. Nam Seung-min said, ″I’m reluctant to use them, so I try not to. How could I use something my brother gave me?″ Seeing this, Kim Jaejoong said, ″Did you give him that much pocket money? Let’s be close too.″ Regarding his relationship with Kim Yong Bin, Nam Seung-min said, ″Neither of us has siblings, so we feel like real brothers. Our homes are close, so we see each other five out of seven days,″ highlighting their special bond. He added, ″He bought me a really expensive card wallet for my birthday and took me to a skincare clinic, so we go together. He tries to do everything for me and even cares about my appearance. I’m grateful to have such a brother.″ Kim Yong Bin explained why he takes care of Nam Seung-min: ″Seungmin is the head of his household. He talks to me about his personal feelings, like giving pocket money to his parents and buying a house. At his age, there must be so many things he wants to do.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900      "Voting for the FANNSTAR Choice Award and Popularity Award will remain open until 12 PM on September 7th.""The first trophies for the 'My Star' Award, newly established this year, went to BTS's Jin and NMIXX's Sullyoon."  [The Fact | Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Fierce support from global fans continues in order to determine the most popular stars at the '2026 The Fact Music Awards'.The organizing committee for 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' is currently holding the 2nd round of voting for the FANNSTAR Choice Award and Popularity Award on the global fandom platform FANNSTAR, running from 12 PM on the 18th to 12 PM on September 7th. In addition, BTS's Jin and NMIXX's Sullyoon have become the first winners of the newly established 'My Star' Award this year, adding to the excitement surrounding the awards ceremony.The FANNSTAR Choice Award is given to the artist who has received the most love from domestic and international fans among groups and solo artists who released music within the past year (as of July this year). Previously, 20 teams each in the group and solo categories were selected through the 1st round of voting to advance to the 2nd round.The group category nominees include RIIZE, MEOVV, BTS, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, AHOP, AlphaDriveOne, &TEAM, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, OMEGA X, Allday Project, JANNABI, JO1, Cortis, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, TREASURE, PLAVE, and WHIB (listed in Korean alphabetical order). In the solo category, Kang Daniel, Kim Soo-chan, Kim Jae-hwan, Kim Hee-jae, Park Chang-geun, Baekho, Son Tae-jin, Evan, Yeonjun, Young Tak, WOODZ, Lee Seung-yoon, Lee Chan-won, Lim Young-woong, Jang Min-ho, Jeon Yu-jin, Jeong Dong-won, Choi Su-ho, Henry, and Hwang Chi-yeul are competing.In the 1st round of voting for the group category, BTS took the top spot, while Cortis and PLAVE ranked 2nd and 3rd, respectively. In the solo category, Lee Chan-won took 1st place, followed by Choi Su-ho and Park Chang-geun. The group and solo artist who secure the final 1st place in the 2nd round of voting will be awarded the '2026 The Fact Music Awards' FANNSTAR Choice Award trophy.The Popularity Award is a category that selects the most popular artist among the '2026 The Fact Music Awards' performing lineup. As the winner is decided by fans' choices, the heated global support for each artist is intensely underway.Nominees include RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, I'DIT, ILLIT, AlphaDriveOne, Evan, ATEEZ, NMIXX, Allday Project, Lim Young-woong, Choi Ye-na, Cortis, Close Your Eyes, KIKI, TREASURE, and tripleS. The artist who takes the final 1st place based on the voting results will receive the '2026 The Fact Music Awards' FANNSTAR Popularity Award trophy.    The 'My Star' Award is a newly established category for 2026, selecting the most loved male and female artists on FANNSTAR, respectively. In the 2nd round of voting for the male artist category, Kim Yong-bin, V (BTS), Sang-won (AlphaDriveOne), SUGA (BTS), Yang Joon-il, Evan, WOODZ, Yoon Ji-sung, Eunho (PLAVE), Lee Chan-won, Lim Young-woong, Jang Min-ho, Jungkook (BTS), J-Hope (BTS), Jimin (BTS), Jin (BTS), Choi Su-ho, Hyunjin (Stray Kids), Hwang Young-woong, and RM (BTS) competed.In the female artist category, Kyujin (NMIXX), Kim Eui-young, Ningning (aespa), Minami (RESCENE), Sullyoon (NMIXX), Ahyeon (BABYMONSTER), Young-seo (Allday Project), Woni (RESCENE), Wonhee (ILLIT), Winter (aespa), Yuna (ITZY), Lee Soo-yeon, Ian (Hearts to Hearts), Jeon Yu-jin, Jennie (BLACKPINK), Jiwoo (NMIXX), Jihyo (TWICE), Karina (aespa), Haewon (NMIXX), and Hongja were nominated.After fierce competition, BTS's Jin was selected as the final winner of the 'My Star' Award in the male artist category, and NMIXX's Sullyoon won in the female artist category. Fans' attention is closely focused on the two artists who were crowned the first winners of this new category.The '2026 The Fact Music Awards' will be held on September 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. A total of 17 top-class artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, I'DIT, ILLIT, AlphaDriveOne, Evan, ATEEZ, NMIXX, Allday Project, Lim Young-woong, Choi Ye-na, Cortis, Close Your Eyes, KIKI, TREASURE, and tripleS, will appear to showcase high-quality live performances.Tickets for the '2026 The Fact Music Awards'—which promises vivid stages, exceptional production, and moments of joy and emotion—can be reserved via YES24 Ticket.laugardagr@tf.co.kr [Entertainment Division | ssent@tf.co.kr]     ]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:59:26 +0900 SUGA was recently seen interacting with the audience at a concert in Dallas, USA. Wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, he took the stage, raised his hand to greet the crowd, and conveyed intense energy. With sweat dripping down, his gaze fixed forward conveyed both the tension and immersion he felt on stage. On stage, he sang in various styles, including a blue jacket with a white t-shirt and black outfits, connecting with the audience. His focused expression while holding the microphone and the performance under the lights highlighted SUGA’s stage presence even more. Especially when wearing black and looking at the crowd, flashes went off around him, capturing the heated atmosphere of the venue. SUGA recently shared the Dallas concert scene on SNS, showing that he continues to be active. Communicating with fans through diverse stage outfits and dynamic performances, he impressively adds musical depth. This concert demonstrates that SUGA consistently leaves a strong impression on live stages even during his worldwide tour.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A recent post on Stray Kids’ official account featured a photo of Chan with a fresh update and a meaningful message. Wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, Chan caught attention with a serious expression as he raised his fingers with one hand, explaining something in a room with a bookshelf. His short blonde hair and the chain accessory on his arm added a unique atmosphere. Chan communicated with fans by adding Stray Kids’ official hashtag along with the phrase, ″As expected, Chan has everything planned.″ This post allowed fans to glimpse the members’ diverse charms and personalities while raising anticipation for the group’s future activities. Stray Kids recently set a record by achieving their ninth consecutive No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, receiving a heated response worldwide. Especially with their album THIS AND THAT, which once again made K-pop history, they continue active promotions while consistently communicating with their global fandom, STAY. Chan’s recent update is interpreted as a preview of various upcoming stages and projects, further heightening fans’ expectations.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 EXO will hold a large-scale concert at KSPO Dome for three days from November 6 to 8, 2026. This concert, titled ’EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon [dot] -’, is expected to be a special stage where they reunite with their fans. The first performance will start at 7 PM on Friday, November 6, followed by shows at 6 PM on Saturday, November 7, and 5 PM on Sunday, November 8. Concert tickets will be available for presale on the domestic Melon Ticket page starting at 8 PM on August 27, and the global Melon Ticket page will open presale at the same time on August 28. General sales will begin at 8 PM on August 31. This performance is attracting attention with its unique space-themed concept and the sight of EXO’s six members standing side by side. Fans are looking forward to EXO’s distinctive performances and new stages, and since it is their first in-person concert in a long time, the atmosphere on site is expected to be intense. Through this concert, EXO plans to spend a special time with fans both domestically and internationally with more mature music and performances. It is also known that various stage setups and special events are being prepared, raising fans’ expectations even higher.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Eun Ga-eun has announced her full-fledged comeback by releasing her first full-length album after 13 years since her debut. According to her agency MOM Entertainment, Eun Ga-eun will release her first full-length album, ″Eun Ga-eun’s Nationwide Eight Provinces,″ at 6 p.m. on the 24th. This album contains a total of eight songs, including the title track ″Nationwide Eight Provinces,″ ″Tteotdeuraeyo,″ ″Seoul Kkakjaengi,″ ″Ogin Oneungyeo,″ ″Dangshiniyo,″ ″Wairano,″ ″Poksak Sokatssuda,″ and the pre-released track last month, ″Saranghae Saranghae.″ Each song reflects the emotions and dialects of various regions across the country, showcasing Eun Ga-eun’s unique musical color. Notably, Eun Ga-eun participated in writing and composing all the songs on this album, further expanding her musical capabilities. As this is her first full-length album after focusing mainly on singles for a long time, fans’ expectations are rising. Recently, Eun Ga-eun stirred interest in her new songs by releasing a preview content of ″Nationwide Eight Provinces″ with Lee Chan-won on SNS ahead of the album release. The warm two-shot photo with Lee Chan-won, where both are dressed in matching white and gray suits, smiling and looking at the camera, also attracted attention. Meanwhile, Eun Ga-eun is accelerating her music activities again after marriage and childbirth. Known as a trot couple, she and her husband Park Hyun-ho recently collaborated on the lyrics for Park Hyun-ho’s new song ″Let’s Go Have a Drink,″ demonstrating their musical synergy. Eun Ga-eun’s first full-length album, ″Eun Ga-eun’s Nationwide Eight Provinces,″ will be released on various music sites on the 24th, with active promotions including various music shows and fan sign events planned. Through this album, Eun Ga-eun plans to communicate with the public through more sincere musical stories.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Bin Yesuh continues to connect with overseas fans by holding a solo concert in Tokyo, Japan. On September 21st, a performance titled ″Active Reigning Queen ~Gahee~ 1st CONCERT THE QUEENS TOKYO″ will take place at the Owada Sakura Hall in the Shibuya Ward Cultural Complex. The stage, held twice at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM, is a response to a new love call following the recent Osaka concert, promising a special moment of connection through music that transcends language barriers with the local Japanese audience. Recently, Bin Yesuh made a strong impression with her first appearance on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ performing her new song ″Euddeum Taryeong.″ With a sophisticated style combining black outfits and boots and solid vocal skills, she is establishing her position as a rising star in trot music. She is also expanding her activities by consistently hinting at musical transformations along with traditional-themed artistic images. This Tokyo concert was arranged thanks to the enthusiastic response from Japanese fans, raising expectations for the stage Bin Yesuh will present locally. Tickets are available through a Naver link, and Bin Yesuh has shared messages on SNS asking for much interest and support. This Tokyo performance, where music communication beyond borders and Bin Yesuh’s unique charm coexist, is expected to become an even richer venue for cultural exchange.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Cortis communicated with fans by releasing photos that capture their simple charm in everyday life. Recently, Cortis shared several photos on SNS, showcasing moments spent with friends. In the released photos, the members of Cortis are seen wearing black short-sleeve t-shirts and jeans, leaning on a table while holding drumsticks, playing guitar dressed in white tops and black bottoms, and portraying various everyday scenes. In particular, a member wearing an orange hoodie created a comfortable yet serious atmosphere by riding a bicycle indoors or sitting in front of a laptop concentrating. Additionally, the members attracted fans’ attention by conveying a friendly and free energy through photos of riding scooters or standing while holding red checkered clothes. The photos were taken with natural expressions and everyday backgrounds, allowing a glimpse of the diverse sides of Cortis members enjoying simple daily life beyond their musical activities. Meanwhile, Cortis has been raising their global recognition by being nominated in two categories at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (2026 MTV VMA) just one year after their debut. Accordingly, they continue to communicate with fans by showing a friendly image off-stage and beyond music through everyday photos.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jung Hyung-don and Han Yoo-ra’s family recently shared their travel moments in Pyeongchang. On August 19, Han Yoo-ra posted several photos on her social media and personal channel with the caption ″A short but happy trip to Pyeongchang.″ The released photos showed the family spending time together at places such as the sheep ranch and Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province. Jung Hyung-don enjoyed a warm time playing in the water with his twin daughters and taking a walk at the sheep ranch, and the recent growth of the twin daughters, who have already caught up to their father’s height, also attracted attention. Additionally, the couple, Han Yoo-ra and Jung Hyung-don, showed a loving side by taking mirror selfies and making heart and V signs with their hands. Han Yoo-ra has been sharing her parenting experiences of their two children in Hawaii through the channel ″Hanjakga.″ Jung Hyung-don married Han Yoo-ra, a former broadcast writer, in 2009, and they had twin daughters in 2012. Han Yoo-ra and the two daughters lived in Hawaii for about five years before recently returning to Korea to live together as a family again. Since 2021, Jung Hyung-don has been living alone in Korea and has visited Hawaii to see his family during breaks, and these daily moments have been shared through Han Yoo-ra’s channel.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oksoon (pseudonym), a cast member of SBS Plus and ENA variety show ″I Am Solo″ Season 16, personally announced her breakup five months after remarriage. On the 20th, Oksoon posted a lengthy message on her SNS, revealing that she had remarried a non-celebrity man last March but, after long deliberation and conversations, they decided to go their separate ways. She explained that they chose not to hold a wedding ceremony, had registered their marriage, but later canceled the registration following her parents’ advice. Oksoon shared that her parents hoped she would not rush this time and think carefully, recalling past pain. Regarding the reason for the breakup, Oksoon stated, ″As we spent time together, small differences emerged, and although we tried to adjust to each other and had many discussions, after long consideration and talks, we decided to go our separate ways.″ She added, ″It was not due to anyone’s fault, nor did we end with hatred or bad feelings,″ expressing gratitude for the time they shared and the feelings they exchanged. About the ’sharing wedding expenses’ plan promised to fans at the time of the marriage announcement, Oksoon said, ″I remember saying that instead of holding a wedding, I wanted to share the costs with those who supported me,″ and apologized for being unable to continue the plan due to changes in circumstances. Announcing the breakup, Oksoon said, ″I feel cautious and heavy-hearted to share such news again in a short time, but since this decision was made after thorough discussion by both of us, we agreed to respect each other’s choices and future lives.″ She continued, ″From now on, I will focus more on my work and life in my own place and greet you with a better self.″ Oksoon announced a premarital pregnancy last July but suffered a miscarriage, and revealed her remarriage this March. She gained recognition by appearing on the ″I Am Solo″ Season 16 special for divorced singles and has since been active as an influencer.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The official music video for ″Sand Grains,″ the second self-composed song in which singer Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing the lyrics, has surpassed 43 million views on YouTube. The ″Sand Grains″ music video was released on June 3, 2023, through Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel and exceeded 43 million views as of August 19. The video has received about 150,000 likes and over 55,000 comments. This song is a ballad that combines lyrical lyrics, whistling sounds, a calm melody, and Lim Young Woong’s unique delicate vocals. The official music video captures the seaside scenery of Los Angeles, USA, and Lim Young Woong’s emotional appearance, drawing attention with the harmony between beautiful nature and the artist. Even three years after its release, ″Sand Grains″ continues to accumulate views steadily, receiving ongoing love from fans and the public. Lim Young Woong continues to maintain high rankings on various music charts and consistent records through diverse video content. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong is scheduled to release a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ on September 8. Additionally, from September 4 to 6, Lim Young Woong will hold the concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2″ at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex for three days.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The official music video for ″Grains of Sand,″ a song co-written by Lim Young Woong, has surpassed 43 million views on YouTube. Since its release on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel in June 2023, the music video has maintained steady popularity for three years. ″Grains of Sand″ is a song that combines a gentle melody with lyrical lyrics, and Lim Young Woong’s delicate and warm vocals have been praised for deeply conveying the song’s emotions. The song has been loved since its release and continues to receive ongoing attention from fans and the public. The official music video, which blends beautiful natural scenery with Lim Young Woong’s emotional presence, continues to attract interest alongside the song. The song’s lyrical atmosphere has also been highlighted as a key point of appreciation in the music video. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong is scheduled to release a special digital album titled ″IM HERO 10″ on September 8. Additionally, from September 4 to 6, Lim Young Woong will hold a concert, ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,″ at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex for three days.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii made a comeback by releasing their third mini-album, ″WhyKiiiKiii,″ on the 10th. This album is named after the Hawaiian resort ″Waikiki″ and divides a day spent at a fictional summer resort into six tracks. The title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ expresses the feeling of summer with intense synth sounds, repetitive rhythms, and KiiiKiii’s unique playful atmosphere. Instead of freshness or overwhelming emotions, this song portrays a different kind of summer with a lively melody and rhythm. The pre-release track ″Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone″ features elements reminiscent of the early 2000s, such as flip phones, the internet, and games. This song captures KiiiKiii’s perspective on Y2K with unique sounds and witty lyrics. The music video incorporates scenes of the members roaming a summer resort alongside elements that evoke internet screens and game characters. Rather than simply recreating past sentiments, KiiiKiii twisted familiar themes in their own way to create a new atmosphere in this album. They interpreted the familiar themes of Y2K and summer from their own viewpoint, reflecting this throughout the songs and the album as a whole. In their previous activities, ″I DO ME″ expressed the freedom of girls leaving for unfamiliar places, and ″Dancing Alone″ depicted exotic summer moments. After establishing their presence with the mini 2nd album’s title track ″404 (New Era),″ they expanded their range by presenting different concepts and music. ″WhyKiiiKiii″ continues along this trajectory. While choosing new themes, KiiiKiii focused on maintaining their unique color. They digested the familiar themes of Y2K and summer in their own way, showing that they did not settle for previous activities but made another choice.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TUNEXX released the B MODE concept photos for their second mini-album ’BLUE MODE’ at midnight on the 20th through their official SNS. In the concept photos, the seven members Donggyu, Inhoo, Taira, Seongjun, Jeon, Sihwan, and Arctic created a hip and stylish atmosphere using blue props and paint. Each member emphasized the refreshing feel of the blue color with unique poses and styles. In the group photo, the members held paint cans and brushes, creating a scene as if they were coloring a single canvas, showcasing the complete group’s visual synergy and dynamic energy. Previously, in the X MODE concept photos, TUNEXX showed a chic and intense charm, while in the B MODE concept photos, they three-dimensionally expressed the atmosphere of ’BLUE MODE,’ the album and title track name. The second mini-album ’BLUE MODE’ includes a total of four songs: the title track of the same name, ’SYNC UP,’ ’ANSWER,’ and ’OVER X.’ The members participated in writing the lyrics themselves for this album as well, following their debut album ’SET BY US ONLY.’ TUNEXX’s second mini-album ’BLUE MODE’ is scheduled to be released on September 2 at 6 PM through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MC the Max’s Lee Soo revealed the rehearsal scene ahead of his first solo summer concert ’DSOTM’ since his debut. Lee Soo will hold the solo concert ’DSOTM’ on the 29th and 30th at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. This performance is Lee Soo’s first summer concert since his debut, promising a different atmosphere through unique song selections and stage arrangements. Lee Soo, busy preparing for the concert, shared scenes of him fully engaged in rehearsals, raising anticipation for the stage. In particular, the concert will feature the first live performance of the new song ’Go, Go!’ released on the 12th. The new track ’Go, Go!’ showcases Lee Soo’s new musical transformation and is said to deliver vividness and energy that can only be felt live. The setlist includes the new song ’Go, Go!’ as well as songs that highlight Lee Soo’s distinctive vocals and diverse musical colors. A variety of stages crossing genres and moods are prepared. Following the release of the new song and the solo concert, Lee Soo is continuing a project leading up to his 10th full-length album in the second half of the year. He is sequentially presenting music and performances ahead of his first full album in eight years.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa member Winter shared daily photos taken during her vacation on her SNS on the 19th. Winter posted several photos without any additional comments. In the photos, Winter is seen taking selfies while basking in the sunlight on the sandy beach, or playfully posing with a french fry in her mouth on the airplane. On the white sandy beach, she showed off a beachwear style by revealing bikini strings under a white short-sleeve T-shirt with lettering. Even in a comfortable outfit paired with blonde hair, sunglasses, a ball cap, and a hooded zip-up, Winter’s clear skin and striking visuals caught attention. Meanwhile, aespa is scheduled to hold their fourth world tour, covering a total of 25 regions including North America, South America, and Europe.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model Kim Sae-rom announced plans to leave her self-owned apartment in Cheongdam-dong, into which she invested 200 million won for interior design. In a video released on the 19th on the YouTube channel ″Get a Grip Kim Sae-rom,″ she mentioned that she is preparing to move. She said, ″There is a very important issue. I am preparing to move,″ which surprised the production team. Previously, Kim Sae-rom revealed her Cheongdam-dong house worth over 1 billion won in 2024 and stated that she spent 200 million won on interior design. Regarding her decision to move, Kim Sae-rom explained, ″I feel it’s not right to just stay still after buying a house in Cheongdam-dong. In a way, it’s money that’s tied up. I have a strong desire to manage it well. I don’t have that much money. Although it’s a high-end villa area in Cheongdam-dong, it’s the smallest one.″ She also said, ″I wonder if living only in Gangnam is right. These days, Mayongseong (Mapo, Yongsan, Seongdong) is rising. I will go out and explore today,″ visiting real estate in Yongsan and Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam to check local apartment prices. At the end of the video, she shared, ″While it’s important to be active on the ground, I also feel the need to study real estate. I think I have to live diligently with what I have.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choo Sung-hoon will temporarily suspend his broadcasting activities ahead of his final match as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. On November 21, Choo Sung-hoon is scheduled to participate in the MMA event ″Black Combat 17″ held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. This match is known to be Choo Sung-hoon’s official retirement fight, marking the conclusion of his long career as a fighter. Choo Sung-hoon is currently focusing on training to prepare for his retirement match and has decided to refrain from entertainment and other broadcasting activities for the time being to dedicate himself to his final fight. Having been actively involved in entertainment and YouTube content recently, Choo is now concentrating on training again for his last match as a fighter. The content ″The Boss is Crazy,″ which will be released at 5 p.m. on the 19th, was filmed before Choo Sung-hoon began full preparations for his retirement match. In this program, Choo, along with Lee Eun-ji, searches for promising companies and participates directly in management for a day, proposing management directions and promotional strategies. In the first episode, they visit the eco-friendly house beauty brand Monclos. The production team stated, ″As we are sharing the moments with entertainer Choo Sung-hoon, who is preparing to show his final appearance as a fighter, we sincerely support his challenge more than anyone else. We hope he creates a wonderful moment with a great match.″ Meanwhile, programs that Choo Sung-hoon filmed earlier will be released as scheduled. He will appear in the SBS Plus·MBN show ″A Manly Man’s Way of Travel,″ set to air in October, where he reunites with Kim Jong-kook, who joined him in ″A Manly Man’s Way of Travel in Kyushu.″ Originally a judo athlete, Choo Sung-hoon has continued his career on various stages such as K-1, UFC, and ONE Championship, and later appeared on various entertainment programs, working as a broadcaster.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE Jeongyeon shared recent photos on her SNS after leaving JYP Entertainment. Jeongyeon posted photos showcasing various poses in a fashion style combining a black shirt, black shorts, and a white shirt. She revealed a simple charm with long straight hair and a makeup-free face, creating an elegant atmosphere with a chic expression. Earlier, on the 10th, Jeongyeon announced a new beginning by leaving JYP Entertainment through a handwritten letter. She signed an exclusive contract with Baro Entertainment, which represents actress Gong Seung-yeon, and plans to challenge herself as an actress alongside her activities with TWICE.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900