https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr An additional Bruno Mars concert has been added, making a total of five shows. The organizer, Live Nation Korea, announced that Bruno Mars’ concerts in Korea will be held next May at Goyang Sports Complex. The previously scheduled shows on May 21, 22, 25, and 26 will now include an additional date on May 29. Thus, the concerts will take place on May 21, 22, 25, 26, and 29 at 7:45 PM, totaling five performances. The organizer explained that the additional show was decided due to high ticket sales during the pre-sale and strong support from fans. Tickets for the newly added May 29 concert and remaining seats for the existing shows will be sold exclusively through the official ticketing platform NOL starting at 12 PM on the 14th. This will be Bruno Mars’ first solo concert in Korea in about four years since 2023. Bruno Mars is a global pop star with numerous hit songs such as ″Just The Way You Are,″ ″Grenade,″ ″When I Was Your Man,″ ″That’s What I Like,″ and ″Uptown Funk.″ He has had a total of 10 songs reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and ″Uptown Funk,″ a collaboration with Mark Ronson, held the top spot for 14 consecutive weeks. In January last year, he became the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. In 2024, he collaborated with Black Pink member Rosé on ″APT.,″ which won the ″Song of the Year″ award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards the following year. He also released his first solo full-length album in about 10 years, ″The Romantic,″ with the single ″I Just Might″ debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album topping the Billboard 200 in its first week. Alongside the album release, he has been on ″The Romantic Tour″ since last April. Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak, who is touring under the name DJ Pee .Wee, is scheduled to appear as a special guest at this concert. Detailed information about ticket reservations can be found on Live Nation Korea’s social media and the official ticketing page.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s ’Immortal Songs’ will air on the 12th as Part 1 of the ’2026 NEW WAVE Festival in Ulsan.’ In this special episode, six teams including Click-B, Lee Seung-gi, Forestella, Lee Chan-won, Dayoung, and Jewelry will take the stage to light up the night in Ulsan. Click-B performed as a full group for the first time in 11 years to celebrate their 27th debut anniversary. Seven members—Woo Yeon-seok, Kim Tae-hyung, Oh Jong-hyuk, Kim Sang-hyuk, Ha Hyla, Yoo Ho-seok, and Noh Min-hyuk—appeared and performed popular songs such as ″Unbeatable,″ ″Forgotten Love,″ and ″Purple Scent.″ Click-B’s leader Kim Tae-hyung said, ″Being invited to the ’Immortal Songs’ festival, which I usually only watch on TV, is truly moving,″ and added, ″While preparing for our comeback after 11 years, I was worried that fans might have forgotten us, but we are receiving more love than expected, so we are performing with the heart of rookies.″ The Click-B members spontaneously struck ending poses on stage, eliciting a strong reaction from the audience. Fans who came to the festival holding green balloons, a symbol of the Click-B fandom, added to the lively atmosphere at the venue. In addition to Click-B, the broadcast will feature Jewelry, youth band Agami (AGAMI), Cravity (CRAVITY), Honey J, Mad Clown, Lee Chan-won, Lee Seung-gi, Dayoung, Forestella, Son Tae-jin, and Ailee, showcasing a variety of performances. Forestella will reinterpret songs like ″Bohemian Rhapsody,″ ″Piano Man,″ and ″Despacito″ in their own unique style. Lee Seung-gi will perform hits such as ″By Your Side, I Am″ and ″Because You’re My Woman,″ while Dayoung will present ″body″ and her recently released single ″FLIRTY.″ Lee Chan-won will perform ″Ulsan Arirang″ and ″My Long Journey.″ Jewelry will take the stage with hits like ″One More Time,″ ″I Really Like You,″ ″Tonight,″ and ″Super Star.″ ’Immortal Songs’ is KBS’s flagship music variety program, which has aired over 700 episodes and is broadcast every Saturday at 6:05 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A special meeting between izna and RESCENE was revealed. On the 10th, a video titled ″My One Day″ was posted on izna’s official YouTube channel. The video showed izna’s Mai and Yusarang enjoying a day date with RESCENE’s Won-i and Liv. The four matched their dress code with a school days concept and met at an instant tteokbokki restaurant. Mai and Won-i, both born in 2004 and close friends, led the atmosphere with their friendship. Mai expressed gratitude for joining despite a busy schedule, saying, ″I often thought while watching RESCENE’s videos, ’We really have to work hard too.’″ Won-i responded, ″We debuted around the same time, right? You’re doing well now. Let’s work hard and rise together. I want to meet on a really big stage later and perform together.″ The four bonded over conversations about each team’s concept, dorm life, and ways to rest. At a stationery store, they shopped together for couple keyrings reflecting their tastes, and they grew closer by buying izna’s and RESCENE’s albums and doing an ″album binge.″ Mai also gifted Won-i the keyring she liked. They ended the day with a four-cut photo shoot and a café visit, spending a special time together. The video revealed various sides of the members, such as Mai and Yusarang giving up their usual ″Left Ear Sa″ pose, and Won-i and Liv, who said they would maintain discipline as seniors but actually burst out laughing. Liv also named Yusarang as her favorite, highlighting the chemistry among the four.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A large advertisement celebrating Lim Young Woong’s 10th anniversary since debut was displayed in Times Square, New York, USA. This advertisement, organized by the fan club ’National Hero Era,’ was prepared with the combined efforts of about 30 local fan clubs across the country. From midnight on September 9 to midnight on September 11, local time in the United States, the 10th anniversary of Lim Young Woong’s debut was announced through the massive electronic billboards TSX and Broadway Beacon in Times Square. The billboard featured an image of Lim Young Woong along with the phrase ’IM HERO 10.’ In the heart of Times Square, where tourists from around the world and New York citizens pass by, a message celebrating Lim Young Woong’s 10th anniversary since debut was delivered. This project drew even more attention as Lim Young Woong is scheduled to release a new song through the special digital album ’IM HERO 10,’ which includes a track titled ’New York.’ Fans commemorated the 10th anniversary in a special way by linking the new song title with the actual location.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the final episode of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer,″ Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Elijah engage in a dramatic confrontation. In the episode airing on September 12, Yubona (played by Gong Hyo-jin) and Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won) come face to face at Seonyudo following Leila’s (played by Lee Elijah) scheme. In this episode, Kwon Tae-sung appears at the scene due to Leila’s plot, and despite Yubona’s embarrassment over her identity being revealed to her husband, she expresses anger toward Leila. As Yubona and Leila fiercely clash, gunshots ring out, escalating the tension to a critical, explosive moment. Although Kwon Tae-sung knew Kingfisher’s identity, this is the first time he directly witnesses Yubona’s true self, leaving him visibly shocked. Additionally, a scene is revealed where Yubona wraps her hand around Kwon Tae-sung’s neck, showing complex emotions. Attention is focused on the conclusion of the two, whose time as an ordinary couple and hidden truths are intertwined. Meanwhile, Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang-yi) arrives at the Seonyudo scene with armed special forces, tightening the siege around Kingfisher. Lee Dong-jin is seen aiming his gun at someone, raising curiosity about who the target is and whether they will succeed in capturing Kingfisher. ″Married Woman Killer,″ based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, will have its final episode extended by 10 minutes and will air 10 minutes earlier than usual at 9:40 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seo Su-yeon recently revealed part of her new house. On September 10, Seo Su-yeon posted a video on her social media with the caption ″Forget organizing, let’s have a drink.″ The video showed Seo Su-yeon holding a cocktail glass in front of her new home. Earlier, on August 21, Seo Su-yeon announced her move, saying, ″Before moving, I cleaned every corner of the house that I hadn’t touched in seven years.″ The revealed video caught attention with its open mountain view, spacious-looking living room, and white-toned interior. Lee Pil-mo and Seo Su-yeon got married in 2019 and have two sons. The couple met through TV Chosun’s dating reality show ″Taste of Love″ in 2018. Lee Pil-mo appeared on MBC’s ″Radio Star″ in the past and addressed rumors about Seo Su-yeon’s family background, saying, ″(The rumor that my wife comes from a wealthy family) is incorrect. That’s not true,″ and added, ″After getting married, I found out it’s a very ordinary family.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Bae Yong-joon was seen enjoying a round of golf with amateur golfer Kim Seo-ah. On the 11th, Kim Seo-ah posted a photo on her social media account showing the two standing side by side with the caption, ″Enjoyable round with actor Bae Yong-joon.″ In the photo, Bae Yong-joon is smiling in golf attire, sporting long gray hair. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim Seo-ah, making a V sign with his fingers. Kim Seo-ah is a 14-year-old amateur golfer who finished solo third with a total score of 16 under par 272 at the Miyazato Ai Suntory Ladies Open on the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA) Tour in June this year. During the tournament, she recorded an average driver distance of 271.50 yards, the longest among the participants. Since marrying actress Park Soo-jin in 2015, Bae Yong-joon has not been active in any major projects. The couple has one son and one daughter and is known to have been living in Hawaii, USA, since 2022. In June, Bae Yong-joon was spotted visiting Singapore with Park Soo-jin and their children. At the airport, he appeared with long hair tied back, mixed with gray strands.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 10th, Park Ji-hyun appeared on MBC’s ″Save Me! Holmes,″ participating in a real estate site visit and showing a novice-like demeanor. In the broadcast, Park Ji-hyun, along with Go Young-bae from Soran and Joo Woo-jae, spent time examining actual properties under the theme of ″affordable apartments with a good future outlook.″ Although Park Ji-hyun revealed that she has recently taken an interest in real estate and has been studying it, she often gave unexpected answers whenever real estate jargon was mentioned on-site, causing laughter among the cast. For example, upon hearing the term ″gukpyeong,″ she asked, ″9 pyeong?″ and when referring to the combined areas of Mapo-gu, Yongsan-gu, and Seongdong-gu called ″Mayongseong,″ she mistakenly said Seongsu instead of Seongdong. When asked if her knowledge had increased since her first appearance on the program, she said she has been steadily watching ″Save Me! Holmes″ and studying. Although she is not yet proficient in fully understanding all the content, she said she is gradually learning on her own. During the process of choosing a living space, Park Ji-hyun expressed a realistic concern, saying, ″But what if the reconstruction really doesn’t happen?″ In response, Joo Woo-jae mentioned the possibility of reconstruction due to banners, and Go Young-bae said, ″Whenever an apartment gets a little old, they put up banners saying congratulations.″ Upon hearing that a house purchased for around 1.3 billion won eight years ago is now valued at about 3.1 billion won, Park Ji-hyun expressed a desire, saying, ″If there is definitely a place that will rise in value, I want to try buying a house,″ but added, ″The place where I live now suits me perfectly.″ Meanwhile, Park Ji-hyun is actively engaging with fans through music programs, variety shows, and various stages.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The virtual idol group PLAVE will kick off their first world tour, ″KEEP IT MANIC,″ at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium. Their agency, Plaste, announced that PLAVE (Yejun, Noah, Bambi, Eunho, Hamin) will hold the first concerts of their world tour on the 12th and 13th at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium. This performance marks PLAVE’s first world tour and first stadium concert since their debut, taking place on a large stage with approximately 45,000 seats. PLAVE previously sold out both the KSPO Dome and Gocheok Sky Dome during their Asia tour ″DASH: Quantum Leap.″ At the Incheon concert, PLAVE will present a stage that encapsulates their accumulated music and performances. The members have prepared a carefully selected setlist, stages that highlight each member’s individuality, and events that allow close interaction with fans. The member-specific posters released ahead of the concert emphasized the members’ visuals using red tones and close-up compositions, recreating poses from their debut video to connect the starting point of the world tour with the present. PLAVE’s first world tour ″KEEP IT MANIC″ will continue after the Incheon concerts with stops in Kanagawa on September 26 and 27, Kaohsiung on October 3, Bangkok on October 10, Singapore on October 17, Taipei on October 23 and 24, Macau on October 31 and November 1, and Los Angeles on November 14.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor IU was recently spotted on Nanjing East Road, a bustling street in Shanghai, China, drawing attention online. Videos and photos showing IU walking along Nanjing East Road with bodyguards and staff quickly spread through SNS and online communities. IU showcased a distinctive style wearing a burgundy ball cap, gray top, denim shorts, burgundy shoes, a shoulder bag, a white mask, and a colorful scarf. Fans and citizens who recognized IU at the scene were also seen taking photos with their cameras. It is known that IU visited Shanghai that day to attend a local brand event. IU participated in an event for the Swiss luxury watch brand J, where they serve as a global ambassador, and photos were released showing IU posing in front of a building with their large billboard. IU waved and greeted fans, and when asked for autographs, they put their hands together and showed an apologetic expression, demonstrating fan service, according to eyewitness accounts. One netizen said, ″I actually met IU on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai. I thought it couldn’t be IU, but it really was. It was like a scene from a movie.″ Another witness expressed surprise, saying, ″I never thought something like this would happen in Shanghai.″ Regarding IU’s appearance, some online communities spread baseless rumors and malicious comments related to IU’s nationality. Claims that IU is Chinese, that they are an ’agent of Chinese capital,’ or rumors that they returned to their home country for a break circulated. IU has consistently taken a strong stance against these malicious rumors and comments, and in 2024, won a defamation lawsuit against a malicious commenter who raised plagiarism allegations, receiving a damages award of 30 million won. Last year, IU filed criminal charges and civil lawsuits against 96 malicious commenters, resulting in fines, orders to complete sexual violence treatment programs, conditional suspension of indictment with education requirements, suspended prison sentences, and probation. Meanwhile, on the 10th at 6 p.m., IU released a new digital single titled ″From This Star″ on various music platforms. The new release includes the double title tracks ″From This Star,″ written by IU themselves, and ″Dear My Crazy Soulmate.″ The overseas composers who previously worked on songs like ″Flu″ and ″Celebrity″ participated again in ″Dear My Crazy Soulmate.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Close Your Eyes has heightened the comeback atmosphere ahead of the release of their 4th mini album, ″256th Note.″ On the 11th at 8 PM (KST), Uncore revealed the tracklist image of the new album through their official SNS. This album includes a total of 7 songs: the title track ″Drop That!,″ ″Open Your Eyes,″ ″Vibe Check,″ ″Slowly Bleed,″ ″Full For You,″ ″Baby Bossa Nova,″ and ″Eternity.″ ″Drop That!″ samples ″Enjoy This Night″ by Yoon Si-nae, a pioneer of Korean jazz funk. Singer Joo Hye-rin features on ″Baby Bossa Nova,″ and all members participated in writing the lyrics for ″Eternity,″ expressing their feelings toward fans. ″256th Note″ is an album that captures the most honest and unadorned fleeting emotions, themed around the musical note ″256th note,″ one of the shortest notes, reflecting their musical contemplation. Close Your Eyes showcased bold attempts through this album. Close Your Eyes’ 4th mini album ″256th Note″ will be released on the 30th at 6 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Minami of the group Lysenne revealed that she lost 18kg before her debut. On the 11th, Lysenne members Won-i, Minami, and Liv appeared in the video ″War with Fat: The Truth of 20kg″ released on the YouTube channel ″Hello, this is Won-i, nice to meet you,″ sharing their experiences related to weight loss. In the video, Minami mentioned that her weight change before debut was ″not 20kg,″ explaining that Liv lost 13kg and she lost 18kg. Previously, in a video released in July, Won-i had mentioned that Minami’s weight difference was about 20kg. Minami received a lot of criticism regarding dieting during the debut preparation process and also revealed the difficulties she faced during costume fittings. She shared her experience of being embarrassed when her jeans wouldn’t go up past her hips, saying, ″I forced myself to pull the pants up,″ and added, ″I squeezed into them and went out, but I felt so bad that I went to the car and cried alone.″ She also said, ″I cried, so I had to redo my makeup, and the shoot was even stopped,″ describing the tough situation at the time. Minami added, ″I couldn’t breathe well and had no energy at all. The diet was such a huge stress.″ She said that the stress she experienced in daily life led to dieting, and ″I cried almost every day.″ Afterward, Minami and Liv started dieting in earnest, losing 18kg and 13kg respectively, and debuted as Lysenne. The two honestly revealed the psychological burden they experienced during the significant weight loss process and disclosed the hardships that were hidden after their debut.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On Channel A’s ’Groom School 2,’ Rhymer expressed his desire to start a new family after his divorce. In the episode, Rhymer revealed his single life, showing his routine of taking olive oil and supplements in the morning followed by dumbbell exercises. He said he has maintained a five-day-a-week workout routine for 30 years. Through a dating consultation with AI, he described his ideal type as ″a woman with a healthy figure, cute and bright energy, who likes golf.″ Later, Hanhae, Gree, and Jeon Woong (AB6IX) visited Rhymer’s home. They announced the formation of an in-house club called ’Daegangbu’ (Support Headquarters for the CEO’s Marriage) and checked his home, fashion, and dating attitude. During a dating role-play, Rhymer continued boasting about himself but was advised to ″cut down on bragging.″ At the dining table, Rhymer shared his reason for joining ’Groom School 2,’ saying, ″I want to create a family and have children before it gets any later.″ He confessed, ″Having failed once, starting anew is more difficult.″ Gree comforted him, saying, ″My father (Kim Gura) became much brighter after remarrying, and with a new sibling, he embraced a new life.″ Rhymer responded, ″Gree’s father is a role model in my life.″ Rhymer asked Hanhae, Gree, and Jeon Woong, ″Find my match among your acquaintances. I raised you, so now you have to raise me,″ requesting their help with dating. The three promised, ″If we get the chance, we’ll set you up.″ The same episode also featured a date between Kim Yo-han and Oh Yeon-hee. The two learned couple dancing and shared a meal, growing closer. Kim Yo-han said, ″I will absolutely adjust to Yeon-hee’s schedule. I can see her every day.″ Oh Yeon-hee said, ″Just imagining not seeing each other for a long time makes me sad.″ She added, ″If realistic problems arise between us later, I am confident we can resolve them well through conversation.″ Channel A’s ’Groom School 2’ airs every Friday at 9 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE member Jang Wonyoung personally showed how her name is used as a newly coined term. On the 11th, Jang Wonyoung posted a video on her personal SNS with the caption ″Me?″. The video showed her typing ″the opposite of night T-shirt″ into a portal site search bar. ’Night T-shirt’ is a newly coined term among Generation Z that refers to a state of being disappointing, outdated, or awkward. When searching for ″the opposite of night T-shirt″ on the portal, it was confirmed that ″Jang Wonyoung″ appears as the result, meaning perfect and satisfying. Encouraged by those around her, Jang Wonyoung tried the search herself and shared the process of her name appearing as the correct answer on SNS. Meanwhile, IVE is currently holding their second world tour, ″SHOW WHAT I AM.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On MBC’s ″I Live Alone,″ singer DAWN visits Gyeongbokgung Palace to collect sounds of national heritage, and Kim Dae-ho takes a ’Damarghini’ to go camping in Samcheok, Gangwon Province. In a video released prior to the broadcast, DAWN is seen carrying recording equipment as he visits Gyeongbokgung Palace. He shared that he has experience collecting natural sounds in places free from artificial noise, such as Gwangneung National Arboretum, Namhansanseong Forest, and Goheung Nutmeg Tree Forest. This time, he visited Gyeongbokgung to capture the sounds of national heritage within the city. Starting sound collection in front of Gyeongbokgung’s Geonchunmun Gate, DAWN focused on the sounds heard through his headphones. He paid attention to the difference between the urban sounds coming through the gaps of Geonchunmun and the natural sounds inside. DAWN said, ″I thought I should collect sounds at the boundary between the busy modern world beyond the wall and the past that breathes inside the wall.″ Kim Dae-ho, listening to the sounds DAWN collected, admired, ″When I listen carefully, I feel like I can see the sounds.″ Later, DAWN entered Gyotaejeon Hall within Gyeongbokgung, and Kian84 made a face saying, ″Gyotae?″ Jeon Hyun-moo explained, ″That’s not the Gyotae you’re thinking of.″ When DAWN said, ″This is where the first stroke of history is drawn inside Gyeongbokgung,″ Code Kunst commented, ″That’s the same thing Kian said, just expressed differently, right?″ Meanwhile, Kim Dae-ho stood in front of ’Turtle Rock’ and ’Candlestick Rock’ in Samcheok, riding the ’Damarghini.’ A tourist he met on site said to Kim Dae-ho, ″They say it brings blessings, so you must be getting married!″ When asked about marriage, Kim Dae-ho said, ″I’m not against marriage! I’ve been feeling lonely lately, but I think forcing myself to get married wouldn’t be good...″ Jeon Hyun-moo and Kian84 responded, ″You don’t have a girlfriend because you’re not forcing it!″ and ″Even if you force it, it’s questionable!″ DAWN looked embarrassed by their remarks, and a scene was shown where Kim Dae-ho wished, ″Please let me get married!″ Also revealed was a scene of Kim Dae-ho taking photos with his mother’s fans. Jeon Hyun-moo joked, ″Treat each one well; you never know who might become your mother-in-law!″ Kim Dae-ho said, ″Many people usually say they have only two sons.″ ″I Live Alone″ airs at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 13 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ’Married Woman Killer,’ tension escalated as Yoo Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin) confronted Leila (played by Lee Elijah), who had kidnapped her daughter. In this episode, a series of gun murders imitating Kingfisher continued, and Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won) suggested that the culprit might not be Kingfisher. He said, ″The most important target is different. For the past 15 years, Kingfisher has never harmed an innocent citizen even once.″ As public opinion toward Kingfisher worsened, Yoo Bo-na judged that the imitator’s goal was Kingfisher’s social death. Kim Bong-pal (played by Sung Dong-il) said, ″If the purpose is to bring Kingfisher down as a villain, this won’t end here,″ and Yoo Bo-na stated, ″We have to catch them before the third one happens.″ The Sales Team 3 tracked the suspect through CCTV footage. After confirming the movements of a man in a wheelchair who lured the victims, crescent moon and eye shapes appeared, and Yoo Bo-na recalled a mysterious woman from the past who said, ″The vital point of all beasts is the eye.″ Yoo Bo-na visited Sergei (played by Shin Hyun-soo) and learned about Leila’s existence. Sergei revealed that Leila was the only person who could imitate and bring down Kingfisher. In the past, in Russia, Leila had shot a young girl who witnessed Yoo Bo-na’s sniper attack without hesitation, which led to her expulsion from the organization and living as a hired assassin. Yoo Bo-na protested to Mama (played by Moon Jung-hee) and left the organization. Meanwhile, Kwon Tae-sung told Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang-yi) that he was in Jeju Island with his family on the weekend the incident occurred and asked for his opinion on the case. Lee Dong-jin said, ″If there’s another bastard like Kingfisher in Korea, that’s a tragedy,″ and Kwon Tae-sung countered, ″What if someone killed out of their own grudge and framed Kingfisher?″ Lee Dong-jin thought Kwon Tae-sung seemed to be defending Kingfisher. Based on a clue of a 30-something woman’s hair found at the sniper scene, Lee Dong-jin tracked Leila’s whereabouts. The connection between Leila, who had crescent moon and eye-shaped tattoos, and the victims was also confirmed. Kwon Tae-sung also found out that the two victims knew each other. Later, a man in a wheelchair disguised as a delivery driver handed a package to Kwon Tae-sung, and inside the box was a message left by Leila. Yoo Bo-na hurriedly moved after hearing that her daughter Kwon Yul (played by Hwang Bom-yi) had disappeared. Yoo Bo-na confirmed Leila taking her daughter away on CCTV footage and found her daughter at a playground. The daughter showed a photo given by Leila, and Yoo Bo-na confronted Leila. Yoo Bo-na asked Leila, ″I don’t think I did anything wrong to you, so why are you doing this?″ Leila replied, ″Because it’s annoying. I live like this, and it twists my insides that you live like that.″ Yoo Bo-na warned, ″If you touch my husband, child, or even a fingertip, I will make you taste hell while you’re alive,″ and Leila retorted, ″You should break just like me. Lose everything precious to you.″ At that moment, Kwon Tae-sung arrived at the scene and witnessed his wife aiming a gun. The episode ended with the sound of gunfire. Meanwhile, the episode recorded a nationwide household rating of 9.6% and 9.1% in the metropolitan area according to Nielsen Korea. The peak rating reached 12.1%, and it ranked first in the same time slot with a 3.1% rating among viewers aged 20 to 54. ’Married Woman Killer’ is based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, and the final episode on the 12th will be extended by 10 minutes and broadcast at 9:40 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been revealed that actor Byun Yo-han played an important role in casting Swings in the movie ″Tazza: The Devil’s Song.″ On the 11th, the YouTube channel ″DinDin is DinDin″ released a video titled ″Chubby Swings Returns as an Actor (ft. Byun Yo-han, Actor Noh Jae-won’s High Praise).″ In the video, Byun Yo-han explained that the production team spent a lot of time searching for the right person for a character in the movie ″Tazza″ and came across Swings’ acting videos through an algorithm. Later, when the casting was not easily decided, Byun Yo-han thought of Swings and recommended him to the director. He said the director watched the videos repeatedly in silence for about 15 minutes and said, ″I’m curious how far this guy will go once he starts.″ When the production team was curious about Swings, Byun Yo-han said he actively tried to find his contact information himself. He also recalled, ″Everyone thinks of Swings from ’Show Me the Money,’ but in reality, he was different,″ reminiscing about the time when Swings said, ″It’s a really strange night,″ as the elevator doors were closing and then left. Swings was taking medication and frequently going to the bathroom in preparation for a colonoscopy at the time, but after receiving Byun Yo-han’s call, he immediately went to meet him and was later cast in ″Tazza 4.″ The movie ″Tazza: The Devil’s Song″ is scheduled to be released on the 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ryu Hwayoung held her wedding ceremony on September 12 in Seoul with a non-celebrity businessman who is three years her senior. In April, Ryu Hwayoung announced her marriage news directly through her SNS. At that time, she stated, ″On September 12, 2026, we are getting married. Adding certainty to excitement, we now want to walk the same path. Beyond love, we have decided to become each other’s everything.″ She also revealed a photo of the proposal ring she received from her fiancé, saying, ″My answer is yes! ♥″ In June, she released wedding photos and shared her thoughts, saying, ″Now, under the name of being with the person who made ordinary days special, we walk the same season.″ The wedding ceremony was held privately with only family members from both sides and close acquaintances attending. A day before the wedding, Ryu Hwayoung expressed her excitement, saying, ″Thanks to all the support, the two of us will make a grand entrance tomorrow.″ Her fiancé is a businessman three years older than her, and the two met through an introduction by an acquaintance and developed into a couple. In July, at a festival, Ryu Hwayoung publicly proposed to her fiancé. After the performance, she knelt on one knee and said, ″Thank you for marrying me, honey.″ Her fiancé accepted the flowers and bowed 90 degrees together to express his gratitude. The large diamond wedding ring on Ryu Hwayoung’s hand also drew attention. Ryu Hwayoung’s future mother-in-law sent a letter saying, ″To my beloved Hwayoung, happy birthday sincerely. Hwayoung, who became part of our family. As someone who has no daughter, I am very happy these days that someone like you, like a daughter, has come into my life. Fill in each other’s shortcomings and live happily with consideration. I will always be on your side. Please take good care of our son, my beautiful angel Hwayoung.″ Meanwhile, born in 1993, Ryu Hwayoung debuted as a member of T-ara in 2010 and transitioned to acting after leaving the group in 2012. Since then, she has appeared in dramas such as ″Ex-Girlfriend Club,″ ″Age of Youth,″ ″Descendants of the Sun,″ ″Father Is Strange,″ ″Age of Youth 2,″ ″Mad Dog,″ ″The Beauty Inside,″ ″Player 2: War of the Gamblers,″ and the film ″Voice of Silence.″ The attendance of T-ara members at the wedding also attracted attention. Previously, members attended the weddings of Hyomin, Jiyeon, and Ham Eun-jung, but during Ryu Hwayoung’s departure from the group in 2012, there were claims of bullying and conflicts over attitude issues within online communities and social accounts. Since then, there has been no interaction with T-ara members, so it is reported that the possibility of their attendance is low.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 7 of the tvN variety show ’Universe Rice Cake Shop,’ Eunji Lee, Mimi, Youngji Lee, and Yujin Ahn started their first day of business at the Seoul store, joined by new part-timer aespa Karina. The broadcast showed the members adapting to the new environment with a busier kitchen due to an expanded menu and more tables. The members expressed surprise at having over 3,000 people on the online reservation waiting list. During the operation, there was confusion caused by a mistake with the table number tags, but Yujin Ahn calmly resolved the situation. Youngji Lee showed the traits of a novice chef whose emotions changed based on customer feedback. During break time, Eunji Lee and Youngji Lee performed a skit to lighten the mood. When Youngji said, ″My love, Jeonghye Lee,″ Eunji replied, ″I’m Sunwoo Jeonghye. Who’s Jeonghye Lee?″ which made everyone laugh. Also, Yujin Ahn and Youngji Lee acted out a skit about training the youngest member and maintaining discipline. When Eunji provocatively said, ″I’ll do the next season of ’Ppyong Ppyong Earth Arcade,’″ Yujin responded, ″That’s my last pride.″ Especially during the evening shift, Karina, the part-timer promised by headquarters, appeared. The members welcomed Karina’s arrival and expressed anticipation for the new combination. Yujin Ahn asserted discipline, saying, ″I’m the cutie of this kitchen. Answer me,″ to which Karina replied, ″I’m too scared to do this.″ Then Yujin said, ″Part-timer. Do it quickly. Do it within 5 seconds,″ and Karina responded, ″If you need anything, please say it now.″ The members showed their delight at the new chemistry with Karina. ’Universe Rice Cake Shop’ airs every Friday night at 8:35 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was revealed that Park Myung-soo provided financial support to the production team. The YouTube channel ’Hal Myung-soo’ released a video titled ″Someone came back from prison, you thought we were done, but Hal Myung-soo is operating normally″ on the 11th. In this video, the production team disclosed that they received pocket money from Park Myung-soo, to which Park Myung-soo responded, ″I can’t say this with my own mouth,″ adding, ″It’s more than just pocket money.″ One of the production staff expressed gratitude to Park Myung-soo and became teary-eyed. Park Myung-soo explained that he decided to provide support considering the production team’s financial difficulties, such as credit card bills and rent, during the filming suspension period. He said, ″When everything stops, you still have to pay credit card bills and rent. After thinking deeply at home, I felt it was shameful to remain idle as an adult in society,″ adding, ″So I gave a little bit at a time.″ He continued, ″They are still young, in their 20s and 30s, so I wasn’t worried. They have to experience failure too,″ advising, ″Failure can also become one’s asset. Having such experiences means you always have to be careful.″ ’Hal Myung-soo’ is a web variety show produced by JTBC Digital Studio, which has steadily gained popularity since its first release in August 2020. The channel currently has 1.72 million subscribers.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seo Kang-joon revealed his daily routine and diet management methods. On the morning of the 12th, Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin appeared as guests on the YouTube channel ’DdeunDdeun’ in the video titled ’The autumn harvest is just an excuse’ and shared various stories. On that day, Ahn Eun-jin mentioned that Seo Kang-joon is ″the type who lives according to a routine,″ saying, ″Kang-joon has many gestures and lives a slightly robotic life.″ She also introduced his habit of ordering lunch from the same place every day after waking up in the morning. Seo Kang-joon revealed, ″I like a certain place, so I keep eating only there,″ and said that he has ordered about 150 times, surprising Yoo Jae-suk and Ji Seok-jin. He added that he ″rarely gets tired″ of eating the same menu repeatedly. Regarding exercise, Seo Kang-joon said, ″I like working out,″ and added, ″I try to work out either early in the morning or continuously.″ He explained the reason for exercising as ″wanting to maintain my body and relieve stress.″ About diet management, he stated that he eats salad every day, saying, ″I eat whatever I want for dinner,″ and ″I eat four meals a day. But I only eat carbohydrates once. The rest are proteins.″ Additionally, Ahn Eun-jin mentioned that Seo Kang-joon does not eat snacks. She said, ″I usually eat a lot of snacks, but (Seo Kang-joon) doesn’t eat them.″ She continued, ″When I asked why, he once said that eating snacks makes you gain weight,″ and ″He told me that if you want to diet, you should never eat snacks, so he doesn’t eat them.″ Ahn Eun-jin expressed surprise that Seo Kang-joon refrains from eating snacks to keep the promise he made. Meanwhile, the new KBS 2TV Saturday-Sunday mini-series ’Not You, But Another Love,’ starring Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin, will premiere at 9:45 PM that day.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the MBC variety show ″Hangout with Yoo,″ Yoo Jae-suk and Ahn Jung-hwan reunited on a variety show after seven years. In this episode, Ahn Jung-hwan, who will serve as a soccer commentator for the 2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, appeared and enjoyed a trip to Italy within Korea with the members. Ahn Jung-hwan said, ″It’s been a while since I got in the car driven by Jae-suk hyung,″ expressing his delight at sitting next to Yoo Jae-suk for the first time in seven years since ″These Kids.″ The two immediately showed their unique chemistry by bickering as soon as they met. When Yoo Jae-suk said to Ahn Jung-hwan, who was taking a short break, ″You’re a star. You’re a star,″ Ahn Jung-hwan responded, ″Hyung! I stood outside for 20 minutes during the opening. Please make the opening shorter.″ Photos released before the broadcast captured Yoo Jae-suk and Ahn Jung-hwan suddenly engaging in a bench-clearing moment. Yoo Jae-suk avoided Ahn Jung-hwan and attacked only with his mouth, while Ahn Jung-hwan showed an unaffected reaction. The members watching said, ″Hyung is going to lose 100%!″ and overly protected Yoo Jae-suk. Meanwhile, ″Hangout with Yoo″ ranked first in the ″September Variety Show Brand Reputation″ announced by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute and won the Weekend Variety Show of the Year award at the ″2026 Brand of the Year Awards″ hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee. The episode will air on the 12th at 6:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Seo In-young appeared on SBS’s ″Anything I Can Do for You - Secretary Team″ and revealed her long hiatus and comeback process. She stated on the show that she took a break from activities for about 10 years due to panic disorder and depression, and went through a difficult time after her divorce. Seo In-young shared her feelings at the time, saying, ″Actually, I had panic disorder and severe depression, so I wasn’t appearing on broadcasts. I was so scared that I suffered from the illness for 10 years.″ On the show, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu accompanied Seo In-young as one-day managers to her underwear photo shoot. When the shoot began, Seo In-young showed a professional attitude, and Kim Kwang-gyu admired, ″It looks great. She’s professional. Even for men, revealing underwear is not easy. Showing underwear is professional. In that sense, it’s cool.″ When Seo In-young expressed concerns about her appearance during the shoot, Lee Seo-jin said, ″We can fix it in post-production. Don’t worry.″ Seo In-young revealed that she is communicating openly with the public through her YouTube channel ″Reformed Seo In-young,″ honestly sharing stories about her bare face, plastic surgery, divorce, and new relationships. She said, ″I started it just to let people know that I’m alive, and I didn’t even realize it became a huge hit. I think it was good to make a comeback through YouTube.″ She added, ″I’m showing everything to the point where people ask, ’How honest can you be?’ Of course, there are haters, but there are many supportive comments, so it’s nice.″ She also shared an episode about her past spending habits. Seo In-young said, ″My dad calculated and said it was three buildings. He has all the ledgers. From my dad’s point of view, I’m crazy. After spending tens of millions of won on liposuction, my dad took away my card, so I get 1 million won allowance.″ When Kim Kwang-gyu joked, ″If you hadn’t bought shoes or bags, you would have buildings here,″ Seo In-young laughed and admitted it. Seo In-young also opened up about her concerns regarding her boyfriend, with whom she plans to marry at the end of the year. She said, ″This time, I really want to live well,″ and Lee Seo-jin advised, ″You shouldn’t get married with that mindset. You need to be more cautious the second time.″ Lee Seo-jin evaluated, ″I don’t think she needs to reform herself. She’s very hardworking, thoughtful, and never crosses the line.″ Seo In-young married a non-celebrity in 2023 but divorced the following year, and she is currently preparing to remarry in the second half of the year to Choi Ji-hoon, CEO of the content creative company NP, who is six years older than her. She revealed that her boyfriend’s support has been a great strength in her comeback. ″Secretary Team″ airs every Friday at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Heo Chan-mi announced a special fan meeting to celebrate her 16th debut anniversary. The fan meeting, titled ″Heo Chan-mi’s Sixteenth Autumn,″ will be held at Space Move in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, at 1 PM on October 5th. It will be a meaningful event to celebrate the musical journey Heo Chan-mi has taken so far. Heo Chan-mi debuted on September 30, 2010, and has connected with fans through various stages and programs such as Namnyeo Gonghak, Five Dolls, Produce 101, Tomorrow’s Miss Trot 2, and Miss Trot 4 Sun. At this fan meeting, she plans to look back on her 16 years of activities with performances and interactive time to get closer to her fans. Ticket reservations for the fan meeting will begin at midnight on September 14 and can be made through the official website and profile links. Heo Chan-mi asked for fans’ enthusiastic interest and participation through SNS, saying, ″Please join me in the closest seats.″ Meanwhile, Heo Chan-mi has been actively continuing her activities by sharing daily photos from the U.S. and behind-the-scenes shots of her performances. Especially with her glamorous outfits and new challenges, she is showing fans a diverse charm, raising expectations for her future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global girl group ITZY successfully concluded their third world tour with a performance in London. Recently, ITZY showcased a variety of performances and charismatic stages at their world tour stop in London, sharing a passionate connection with local fans, MIDZY. The members completed their stylish stage outfits with black clothing and boots, leaving a strong impression as the five stood side by side against the dark corridor walls, each striking a unique pose. During the performance, they also took time to interact with fans by showing posters directly and were seen sitting down and gesturing warmly toward fans in the large venue. Actively engaging with fans both on-site and online, they are successfully continuing their London tour. After the concert, ITZY expressed their gratitude to fans through their official SNS account, saying, ″London MIDZY, you’ve been absolutely brilliant tonight! Proper chuffed to be here with you.″ Through this tour, ITZY has demonstrated enhanced live skills and performances on the global stage, receiving enthusiastic support from fans around the world. Going forward, ITZY will continue their world tour in various cities, maintaining their connection with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Crush is holding a fan meeting for the first time in about a year and a half. The fan meeting, ″ZZINBOMBTING: CRUSH FARM,″ will take place on the 12th at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. This fan meeting is Crush’s third, featuring a special encounter with his official fandom, CrushBomb. Crush plans to present a diverse program including a colorful setlist reminiscent of a concert, sincere talks, and fan participation segments. Through this, he aims to communicate closely with fans and create unforgettable memories. This event is the first fan meeting held since March of last year, raising fans’ expectations. Crush will interact with fans not only through music stages but also through various segments. ″ZZINBOMBTING″ will be held on the 12th at 6:30 PM at Myeonghwa Live Hall.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The KBS2 variety show ″The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung’s Ear Boyfriend″ will air on the 11th at 10:20 PM. On this episode, EXO’s Do Kyung-soo, Red Velvet’s Joy, singer Kwon Eun-bi, and rapper Big Naughty will appear as guests, presenting various stages and talks. Do Kyung-soo opens the show with his popular wedding entrance song ″Popcorn.″ He also sings Sung Si-kyung’s signature song ″Every Moment of You″ on the spot, earning high praise from Sung Si-kyung. Do Kyung-soo, who enjoys cooking, shares that he has recently started cooking himself and talks about food and cooking with Sung Si-kyung. The broadcast stage for his new song ″Guitarist″ will also be revealed on this program. Joy appears in the ″Two People″ segment to perform a duet with Sung Si-kyung. For their first stage, she sings ″Hello,″ sharing the behind story of remaking Park Hye-kyung’s ″Hello.″ Sung Si-kyung laughs as he recalls the time Joy remade his song ″It Would Be Good.″ Joy opens up about Red Velvet’s comeback as a full group after two years and reveals the behind story of writing the title track’s lyrics alone. She honestly shares her anxious feelings during the contract renewal season, saying, ″It was contract renewal season two years ago, and some members stayed while others left. I was very anxious then, but when Red Velvet announced activities, everyone thought of us first. I wanted to share with fans that my worries were unnecessary and that I found hope.″ She also says, ″After turning 30, everything became okay. Now I’m 31, but when I was 29, I was anxious, wondering how I would make a living. I worried that if I wasn’t young or pretty, no one would look for me. Turning 30 felt like a new start. Being 30 and 31 feels like being one year old again, so I live with a youthful feeling. I’m in my 30s, but I’m still a baby.″ Joy has been active as the MC of ″Animal Farm″ for five years and shares an episode with Shin Dong-yup. Kwon Eun-bi performs her signature song ″Underwater″ and talks about how the song resurged in popularity thanks to the festival ″Waterbomb.″ She reveals why she did not participate in this year’s ″Waterbomb,″ adding, ″That’s why I’m here.″ Kwon Eun-bi shares her story of establishing herself as a solo singer after three debut attempts, reminisces about her time in the project group IZ*ONE, and sings her debut song ″La Vie en Rose″ on the spot. She expresses confidence in her new song ″DEJAVU″ and shares her future activity goals. Big Naughty performs ″Vancouver 2″ and talks with Sung Si-kyung about choosing a music career after appearing on Mnet’s ″Show Me the Money.″ He announces that this broadcast is his last before enlisting for social service duty and reveals that his final song ″Nostalgia″ was made as a birthday gift for his mother. Big Naughty’s mother appears in the music video and visited the recording site to support him. The broadcast features the chemistry between Big Naughty and his mother, as well as a surprise live stage dedicated to her.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak has released the second music video teaser for the title track ″Ggyeokeo″ from their third full-length album ″GOGO.″ The video features bold waist-bending moves reminiscent of the movie ″The Matrix,″ as well as a Michael Jackson homage performance where Young Tak tilts their body at a 45-degree angle while wearing a fedora. In a space where the boundary between the floor and walls is blurred, Young Tak performs precise disco choreography with dancers, and the teaser also includes witty scenes such as the pedestrian character in the traffic light bending. The teaser begins with Young Tak wearing sunglasses, creating a strong visual impact, and evokes a dynamic atmosphere through rapidly changing shots and various camera angles. The crosswalks extending in multiple directions, a set that distorts realistic spatial orientation, and figures moving to the disco rhythm visually represent the song’s title ″Ggyeokeo.″ ″Ggyeokeo″ conveys the message that it is okay to move off the predetermined path and go in unexpected directions. It features a lively disco beat and an addictive chorus. Young Tak personally participated in writing, composing, and arranging 11 out of the 12 tracks included in this third full-length album. The full album ″GOGO″ and the music video for the title track ″Ggyeokeo″ will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 14th. Alongside this, Young Tak is also appearing on variety shows such as tvN’s ″Naked History,″ SBS’s ″Our Neighborhood’s Prime Time,″ KBS 2TV’s ″Newly Released Pyeonstorang,″ and ″The Return of Superman.″ After the album release, Young Tak will hold a solo concert series ″TAK SHOW5″ starting from October 3 to 5 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul, followed by shows in Jeonju, Daegu, Incheon, and Busan.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa will release ’SYNK : COMPLaeXITY – 2026 Special Digital Single,’ featuring four solo songs by each member, on September 14 at 6 PM through various music sites. This single includes the solo stage songs performed by each member at their fourth solo concert held last August at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. Karina’s ″16 Bit″ is an R&B dance track that combines calm yet intense synth sounds with a heavy groove, with lyrics co-written by Karina herself. The lyrics metaphorically express moments when one’s inner self becomes blurry, likening it to pixels. Winter’s ″Saddle Up″ is an R&B dance song characterized by a groovy track and rhythmic topline. The song conveys a message asking to prove sincerity through actions rather than words when trying to win someone’s heart. ″BYEB4HELLO,″ composed and written by Giselle, features bright energy and a track with a twist. The lyrics impressively express the feeling of longing for someone until the end, even knowing the love cannot be realized. Ningning’s ″I Love You But I Gotta Let You Go″ is a ballad highlighted by grand string sounds, with Ningning participating in both composition and lyrics. It captures the emotions of parting, having to let go of a loved one reluctantly. aespa is currently on their fourth world tour, ″2026 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : aeXIS LINE,″ touring 25 regions including North America, South America, and Europe. Meanwhile, they released their second full-length album, ″Lemonade,″ last May.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released a new digital single, ″From This Star,″ and topped major domestic and international music charts. ″From This Star,″ released at 6 p.m. on the 10th, ranked first on Melon HOT 100, Genie TOP 200, and Bugs real-time charts on the day of release. It also reached second place on the Melon TOP 100. On the 11th, it continued to hold the number one spot on Melon’s ″Top 100.″ This single includes the double title tracks ″From This Star″ and ″Dear my crazy soulmate,″ both of which were written by IU. ″From This Star″ ranked first on the iTunes Top Song charts in Singapore and Taiwan and entered the charts in 16 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ also topped the iTunes Top Song chart in Sri Lanka and appeared on charts in nine countries and regions. ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ is a song about the long friendship between IU and actress Yoo In-na, with the phrase ″To Yoo In-na″ specified in the song introduction on music platforms. The lyrics include lines such as ″You can be weird in front of me forever″ and ″My dream is for us to become two weird grandmas together.″ The music video for this song features Kim Young-ok, Na Moon-hee, IU, Shim Dal-gi, and Lee Som. The video depicts the story of Young-ok, who enters prison to meet a friend she cannot spend her birthday with, and Moon-hee, who works as a prison guard. It shows scenes of the two reuniting in prison, playing pranks, and celebrating a birthday, sharing their friendship. This single is the first new release in a year since ″Bye, Summer,″ released last September. Both songs are pre-release tracks from the upcoming sixth full-length album. The music video for ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ was released simultaneously with the single, and the music video for ″From This Star″ is scheduled to be released at midnight on the 16th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunwoo, Niki) released the music video teaser for the mini 8th album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ track ’Checkmate’ on September 11 at midnight through the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel. In the released teaser, Enhypen passionately dances in an abandoned building, expressing the uncontrollable energy of a rebellious youth and fearless confidence. Unlike the precise choreography previously showcased, the emphasis was on a free-spirited appearance and bold determination. The industrial mood of the visuals and rough camera work drew attention. ’Checkmate’ is a techno-based track with intense beats and industrial sounds that maximize the runaway energy of lovers on the edge. Even in a desperate situation, the repeated lyrics ″Check″ express confidence in strengthening unity and never breaking down. The full music video is scheduled to be released on ″2026.09.12 00:00 KST.″ Meanwhile, Enhypen’s mini 8th album, released last month, ranked number one on the US Billboard main album chart ’Billboard 200’ (September 5 issue) and remained in the top ranks for two consecutive weeks. With the title track ’Bloody Paradise,’ they achieved a three-week consecutive first place on Mnet’s ’M Countdown’ broadcast on the 10th, winning seven music show trophies.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Member Yeonjun will take the stage at the ’2026 Global Citizen Festival’ hosted by Global Citizen. On September 11, BigHit Music announced that Yeonjun confirmed his appearance at the event on the 10th (local time). Following Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s confirmation as the only Korean artist to perform this year, Yeonjun’s solo stage was also arranged. Yeonjun became the second Korean male solo artist invited to this festival after Jungkook of BTS in 2023. The performance will be held on the 26th at Central Park in New York, USA. The ’Global Citizen Festival’ is a large-scale annual music festival that raises awareness and calls for action on global issues such as extreme poverty eradication, climate change response, and inequality resolution. This year’s stage will feature world-renowned artists including John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Victoria Monét, and YOSHIKI. Yeonjun has recently been expanding his activities in the United States. After releasing his second mini-album ’NO LABELS: PART 02,’ he became the second K-pop solo artist after Jungkook to perform on Good Morning America’s ’Summer Concert Series.’ He also became the first Korean artist to appear at ’Z100’s Summer Bash Presented By Wells Fargo’ and headlined the ’Billboard: One Night Only’ concert at the Troubadour, a small venue in Los Angeles. At the LA Dodgers home stadium, he performed and threw the ceremonial first pitch during the ’Korean Heritage Night’ celebration. Meanwhile, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will hold their fifth world tour ’STEAL THE WIND,’ starting in Seoul from November 13 to 15, and then touring Asia, Japan, North America, and Europe. The tour name means ’to make the flow my own.’]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MONSTA X is continuing their activities by achieving first place on music shows as they mark their 12th year since debut. MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, I.M) ranked first on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank in the second week of September with the title track ″MAGIC″ from their mini-album The Phase. On stage, they appeared in white-tone setup styles, showcasing their vocals and performance. Through their agency Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X said, ″Thanks to Monbebe’s support, we were able to continue our ’MAGIC’ promotions with strength, and we are grateful to share the joyful moment of winning first place on music shows. Even in our 12th year since debut, being able to perform on stage and take on new challenges is all thanks to Monbebe who is always with us. We believe this first-place win was created together by everyone, including I.M who is currently serving in the military and the staff who have been with Monbebe for a long time. Through this album, we aimed to maintain MONSTA X’s unique color while showing a new side, and it is even more meaningful that many people have responded positively. We will continue to repay you with good music and performances.″ This album ranked 6th on the worldwide iTunes album chart after its release and took first place on the iTunes Top 100 K-pop album charts in 11 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Türkiye. Forbes also highlighted MONSTA X’s new release. MONSTA X received the Best Artist Award and History of K-pop Award at the ’10th Anniversary AAA 2025’ last year, and the Best Group Award at the 40th Golden Disc Awards in January this year. Starting in Seoul earlier this year, they are conducting the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR ’THE X : NEXUS’ and meeting fans on various stages including variety shows, radio, and domestic and international festivals. In October, their North American tour will resume in 10 cities including the United States and Canada, and encore concerts are scheduled for November 21 and 22 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. MONSTA X will appear on MBC’s Show! Music Core on the 12th to perform ″MAGIC.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Incheon performance of ’JX 2026 Tour Concert-CORE’ (CORE), a JX unit project by Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu, was announced by the concert organizer on the 12th to have sold out all seats for all shows as soon as ticket sales began. This performance is part of the JX project presented after about two years, and the two will kick off the tour from the 9th to the 11th of next month at Inspire Arena in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon. Ticket sales opened on the 11th through NOL Ticket. An official stated that Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu will unfold the ’CORE’ as the concert title suggests, allowing the audience to experience the past, present, and future. They also added that fans can look forward to a high-quality live performance, a top-tier setlist, and the vocal synergy of the two. Meanwhile, after completing their domestic performances, Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu plan to continue their concerts in Kobe, Japan.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Hoshi sustained a knee injury during his military service and will focus on surgery and recovery. On the morning of the 12th, Hoshi posted on the fan communication platform Weverse, revealing that he injured his knee during practice with the Ground Forces performance team and was diagnosed with a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. As a result, he announced that he would be unable to participate in the scheduled Taekwondo demonstration team event and the Ground Forces Festival. Hoshi personally shared the news with fans, saying, ″I have to focus on recovery for a while after surgery, so I won’t be able to join the scheduled Taekwondo demonstration team event and the Ground Forces Festival. These were stages I was really looking forward to and prepared hard for, so I’m very disappointed not to be able to participate, and I feel sorry to Carats who were waiting for me.″ He added, ″Although I can’t be there, please give lots of support to the Taekwondo demonstration team and the Ground Forces performance team with Jihoon (Woozi’s real name). I will receive treatment well and focus on recovery to return healthy as soon as possible. Please don’t worry too much! Horanghae.″ Hoshi enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the army on September 16 of last year and has been serving in the Army Taekwondo demonstration team. It is not yet known whether there will be any changes to his service schedule or form after the surgery.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On TV CHOSUN’s ″Golden Friday,″ Chun Gil received a perfect score of 100 points, taking the sole first place. In this episode, Jo Young-nam appeared as the Golden Star and announced that he would gift his artwork to the highest scorer, sparking competitive spirit among the contestants. The broadcast recorded a nationwide Nielsen Korea viewership rating of 3.8%, ranking first among daily general programming and cable shows, with a peak rating of 4.2%. Various performances were showcased during the competition. In the first round, Yang Ji-eun sang Jo Young-nam’s ″I Can’t Live Without Love″ and scored 97 points, while Nam Seung-min performed ″The Third Daughter of Mr. Choi.″ Jo Young-nam commented to Yang Ji-eun, ″You sang it like trot, but it doesn’t quite suit you,″ and about Nam Seung-min, he said, ″I think you sing better than the original artist.″ The karaoke master’s choice went to Yang Ji-eun, who advanced to 3 stars. Cheon Rok Dam paid homage to Jo Young-nam with ″Goodbye, City″ and scored 98 points. Next, Son Bin Ah competed with ″Hwagaejangteo″ but only scored 92 points. Jo Young-nam acknowledged Son Bin Ah’s vocal skills, saying, ″You sounded like a refined opera singer.″ Kim Yong Bin chose ″Now,″ composed by Jo Young-nam and written by Kim Soo-hyun. Jo Young-nam explained the background of the song’s creation, saying, ″It was when I was happily living my life. Before I cheated,″ which stirred the atmosphere. Kim Yong Bin completed the stage with controlled dynamics and a poignant tone, and Jo Young-nam said, ″I thought I should sing with the same tasteful flavor as Kim Yong Bin.″ Kim Yong Bin scored 99 points and took the lead. Choo Hyeokjin challenged Kim Yong Bin with ″Love Is,″ but only scored 95 points, while Kim Yong Bin became a 4-star. In the fourth round, Kim Se-hwan appeared as the Super Megi Singer and selected Chun Gil and Jung Seo-joo. Chun Gil sang ″Only Once in My Life″ and scored a perfect 100 points. Jo Young-nam praised, ″You sing so well.″ Jung Seo-joo performed ″Falling Leaves″ and received 96 points. Kim Se-hwan performed ″Swallow″ and scored 97 points. The winner of the Super Megi Singer round was Chun Gil, who scored 100 points. Afterward, Chun Gil landed on ″Miss″ in the ″Wheel of Fate″ but secured the sole first place with five golden stars. In the final showdown, Oh Yoo-jin sang ″Peony Camellia,″ and Choi Jae Myeong performed ″Watermill Life.″ Choi Jae Myeong won by 2 points with 99 points over Oh Yoo-jin’s 97 points and rose to 4 stars. After all the competitions ended, Jo Young-nam’s artwork was awarded to Chun Gil, the only contestant to receive a perfect score of 100 points. At the end of the broadcast, Jo Young-nam and the TOP 10 members concluded the stage by singing Kim Se-hwan’s ″On Saturday Night″ together. TV CHOSUN’s ″Golden Friday″ airs every Friday night at 10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS(BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) has entered the UK Official Albums Top 100 chart for 25 consecutive weeks with their 5th full-length album ’Arirang’ (ARIRANG). This week, it ranked 99th. ’Arirang’ maintained its position on the Official Albums Top 100 chart for the week of September 11-17 and also appeared on detailed charts such as the Official Physical Albums at 77th, Official Scottish Albums at 90th, and Official Album Sales at 79th. The album also ranked 2nd for four consecutive weeks on Spotify’s latest Weekly Top Albums Global chart. The tracking period was from the 4th to the 10th of last month, and since its release in March, ’Arirang’ has remained in the Top 3. The title track ″SWIM″ and the included song ″NORMAL″ ranked 11th and 80th respectively on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global chart. Both songs rose by one and two positions compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, ″SWIM″ was selected as one of Billboard’s 2026 Global Songs of the Summer. Billboard ranked the chart based on streaming and sales data collected from over 200 regions worldwide from June 6 to September 12. ″SWIM″ ranked 2nd on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart and 6th on the Global 200 chart. During the tracking period, it held the number 1 spot eight times on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart and four times on the Global 200 chart.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won is returning after about nine months with the YouTube original content ″Chanttoya Eodiga″ Daegu edition. Lee Chan-won has been sharing daily updates through the official YouTube channel with original content ″Chanttoya Eodiga,″ as well as music and performance videos to communicate with fans. Recently, scenes filmed at cafes, baseball stadiums, and markets in Daegu were revealed, sparking interest in what program was being filmed. A representative of Lee Chan-won stated, ″We filmed ’Chanttoya Eodiga’ in Daegu,″ adding, ″Photos taken at the time were posted on online boards, and fans seem curious about what program it is.″ They also said, ″We need to review the editing status of ’Chanttoya Eodiga,’ but we are preparing to upload it by the end of this month. Lee Chan-won is also very much looking forward to communicating with fans.″ Lee Chan-won is currently a fixed MC on ″Tokpawon 25si,″ ″Immortal Songs,″ and ″Surprise Mystery Salon,″ and has recorded 10 wins on ″Pyeonstorang.″ They appeared as a special MC on the 15th anniversary special ″Korean Table,″ and have confirmed their appearance in ″Inheritance Eve,″ scheduled to air in January next year. Recently, with the cancellation of ″Celebrity Soldier’s Secret,″ they have been able to focus on postponed filming. The markets, marts, and shops in Yangpyeong and Goesan visited by Lee Chan-won have been continuously certified by fans as places they have ″stamped,″ and local events involving Lee Chan-won have even caused local government products to sell out. The Daegu edition of the original content ″Chanttoya Eodiga″ is scheduled to be released at the end of September.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hearts2Hearts has been selected as the first artist for Spotify’s project ″Spotify Closer″ and is scheduled to hold a special performance on October 2nd at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. This performance is part of an offline event series planned in collaboration with the domestic music market by Spotify. Spotify Closer is a project designed to support artists with high growth potential in Korea and to narrow the physical and emotional distance between them and their fans. Hearts2Hearts is participating as the first artist and stated, ″Through Spotify, I feel connected to listeners worldwide through music and closer to my fans,″ adding, ″Since I have prepared a special stage, I look forward to the moment of being close and breathing with my fans.″ The single ″RUDE!″ released by Hearts2Hearts was the first among K-pop girl group songs this year to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. At the October 2nd performance, the Korean version of the Japanese debut song ″ICONIC HEART″ will be presented for the first time. Meanwhile, Spotify is also hosting the offline event ″Spotify House Seoul.″ This event expands the music experience on Spotify through live performances and various interactive programs. On the 10th, Lisine, Diplo, RIIZE, and Eve performed at Anderson’s in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. On the 12th, Dynamic Duo, The Quiett, Haon, Nowaymyoung, and Rauf Sandu participated in the performances. Hearts2Hearts’s special performance will take place as scheduled on October 2nd.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Young-nam, who appeared on TV CHOSUN’s ’Golden Friday,’ openly revealed his past. On the September 11th broadcast, Jo Young-nam promised to gift a painting he personally created to the member who received the highest score while participating as a ’Gold Star.’ On that day’s show, Kim Yong Bin chose Jo Young-nam’s representative song ’Now’ and performed it on stage. ’Now’ is a song composed by Jo Young-nam with lyrics written by writer Kim Soo-hyun, depicting the breakup of a couple whose love is fading. While explaining the background of ’Now,’ Jo Young-nam suddenly mentioned his past, changing the atmosphere in the studio. Jo Young-nam had previously revealed on various broadcasts, ″During the time when my family was falling apart due to infidelity, writer Kim Soo-hyun, who was watching over the precarious situation of our marriage, wrote the lyrics for ’Now,’″ and added, ″Every time I sing this song, feelings of guilt and apology toward my ex-wife come to mind.″ In fact, ’Now’ was created during the period when Jo Young-nam was going through a divorce with his first wife, actress Youn Yuh-jung. Kim Yong Bin conveyed the emotions of parting in the performance, and Jo Young-nam expressed admiration, saying, ″I should sing as tastefully as Kim Yong Bin does.″ Meanwhile, Cheon Rok Dam also reinterpreted Jo Young-nam’s classic song ’Goodbye City.’ Cheon Rok Dam revealed, ″Jo Young-nam is my life role model,″ and promised to replicate his singing style and gestures while recalling Jo Young-nam’s stage. Jo Young-nam lent his glasses as a stage prop and supported by adding harmonies during the song. Cheon Rok Dam’s performance will be revealed through the broadcast at 10 PM on the 11th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 PLAVE will start their first world tour in Incheon. The group is scheduled to hold the ’2026 PLAVE World Tour - Keep It Manic’ at Incheon Munhak Stadium from the 12th to the 13th, officially kicking off their world tour. Afterward, PLAVE will continue their performances in Kanagawa, Japan on the 26th and 27th, Kaohsiung on October 3rd, Bangkok on October 10th, Singapore on October 17th, Taipei on October 23rd and 24th, Macau on October 31st and November 1st, and Los Angeles, USA on November 14th. On the 7th, PLAVE released individual member posters on their official SNS. The posters, set against a red background, feature the members recreating poses from videos released during their debut. PLAVE stated, ″Since this is our first world tour since debut, we feel both anticipation and excitement. Through this tour, we will strengthen our connection with overseas fans. Please look forward to stages that showcase each member’s unique personality.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM has released the official music video for ’Made My Night,’ a collaboration with Overwatch. This song is the title track of LE SSERAFIM’s second single album, ’Made My Night,’ which will be released on September 11 at 1 PM (KST) and 12 AM (ET). Gabriel Cho participated in this project as the creative director, and Yoon Cho served as the visual creative lead. Style directing was handled by Hye Lin Im and Jisun Ha, while content production was managed by Chansol Bok and Kyuri Park. Brand experience design involved Yoovin Baek, Hyemin Yoo, Myungryol Shin, Seongwon Park, and Junghee Hong. A&R was overseen by Jerry Kim, Sewon Kim, and Yunjae Kim, with creative strategy led by Jong Ha Lee. The music video was directed by HATTRICK. LE SSERAFIM’s official accounts are operated on various platforms including Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, Weverse, TikTok, Weibo, Bilibili, Douyin, and SoundCloud. This album was produced by SOURCE MUSIC, which also holds some rights to the content within the video. The lyrics emphasize a special relationship and emotions with the other person. Through the repeated phrase ″My night made perfect because of you,″ the message conveys that the other person makes the night perfect. Additionally, scientific metaphors and genuine emotions are revealed in lines like ″Our friction feels like a chemical reaction″ and ″This feeling excites me.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seungri (real name Lee Seung-hyun, 35) has been sued on charges of special assault, but he claimed that he did not threaten the other party and stated that he is considering a countersuit for false accusation. The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul received a report on the 26th of last month that a man in his 30s, Mr. A, had filed a complaint against Seungri on charges of special assault and is currently investigating the case. The incident occurred on August 8th from around 6:00 a.m. for about 40 minutes at a sundae soup restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul. At the time, Seungri was dining with two acquaintances, and it was reported that there was a conflict with Mr. A. In an interview with Ilgan Sports, Seungri explained the situation at the time of the incident. He said that Mr. A requested to join his group, and there was a dispute during the refusal. He admitted to holding a bottle of alcohol during the process but stated that he did not swing it or threaten the other party. Seungri said, ″I only held it but did not swing or threaten.″ Furthermore, Seungri claimed that after the incident, the two sat together, talked, drank alcohol, and exchanged contact information. He also said that Mr. A saw him off and later contacted him saying, ″I will bring a business plan next week.″ Seungri expressed surprise that Mr. A filed a complaint claiming damages a few days later under these circumstances. Seungri asserted that he has secured text messages, internal CCTV footage from the restaurant, statements from restaurant staff who witnessed the situation, and testimony from a valet who saw him seeing Mr. A off, and expressed his intention to reveal the truth. Meanwhile, Seungri was previously tried on nine charges related to the Burning Sun scandal and was convicted by the Supreme Court in May 2022 on all charges including habitual gambling, prostitution and mediation of prostitution, filming using a camera, embezzlement, violation of foreign exchange laws, and instigation of special assault, receiving a confirmed sentence of one year and six months in prison. The special assault instigation charge was related to an incident in December 2015 at a pub in Gangnam, Seoul, where he allegedly informed Yoo In-seok, former CEO of Yuri Holdings, about a dispute, leading to the involvement of organized crime to threaten the other party. Seungri was released from Yeoju Prison in February 2023.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Ji-hyun, formerly of the group Jewelry, revealed her daily life with her daughter Seo-yoon through her YouTube channel ’HyunSaengModeQueenJiHyun.’ On the 10th, Lee Ji-hyun uploaded a video titled ″Secret Chat Date with My Middle School Daughter. Marriage, Son-in-law, Mom’s Mental Breakdown.″ In the video, Lee Ji-hyun and her 14-year-old daughter Seo-yoon finished shopping for cosmetics and then had a conversation at a café. During the conversation, Seo-yoon expressed her fandom for a rapper, saying, ″There is a rapper I like. I’m okay with someone 10 years older. I want to get married.″ Lee Ji-hyun responded, ″Are you crazy? Do you even know what marriage is?″ However, Seo-yoon mentioned another rapper born in 1997 and said, ″I want to get married,″ which brought laughter. Lee Ji-hyun said, ″Didn’t you say earlier you wanted to marry (another rapper)? You’re really inconsistent.″ Seo-yoon revealed that she sent a DM to the 1997-born rapper around 1 a.m. and received a reply with ″Thank you″ and a heart emoji at 3 a.m. Meanwhile, Lee Ji-hyun debuted in 2001 as a member of the group Jewelry and is currently raising her daughter Seo-yoon and son Woo-kyung alone after two divorces.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ryu Eeseo revealed an experience where she was almost illegally filmed by a male passenger while working as a flight attendant. In a video released on June 10 on the YouTube channel ’My Love Ryu Eeseo,’ Ryu Eeseo talked with Sung Haeun, a cast member from TVING’s ’Transit Love 2,’ about the airline hiring process, flight attendant organizational culture, and difficulties they faced while working. Ryu Eeseo has worked at Asiana Airlines, and Sung Haeun has experience at Korean Air. Although they worked for different airlines, they expressed empathy for the difficulties female flight attendants face. Ryu Eeseo explained that while providing service to passengers, she felt something strange and looked down to see a man lying prone doing something. Since she was wearing a skirt uniform, it felt like he was filming her legs or under her skirt, and she immediately informed the manager about the situation. She added that she became more sensitive to photos or filming acts afterward. The video did not specifically disclose whether the passenger was actually filming or if illegal filming was caught. Sung Haeun also mentioned a similar experience. She said that when she was a flight attendant living in Seongnam, some people found flight attendants in uniform fascinating and took photos of them on the subway. The two shared that despite the glamorous image of flight attendants, female flight attendants face realistic hardships such as illegal filming and unwanted physical contact. They also shared experiences about the hierarchical order within the airline. Ryu Eeseo said there was a culture where new flight attendants had to make morning calls to their seniors during overseas stays. The junior had to call the senior, state their affiliation and batch, and confirm by asking, ″Have you woken up?″ If the morning call was not made, the senior would ask, ″Why didn’t you do it?″ Regardless of age, seniors had to be called ″unnie″ (older sister), and in the elevator, the youngest had to press the button and wait until all seniors boarded before entering last. During overseas stays, there was an atmosphere where juniors had to accompany seniors when they went out to eat or for outings, and if they did not attend, people would say, ″Maybe someone is sick.″ They also mentioned that in the past, junior flight attendants not only made morning calls but even washed stockings for seniors. However, they clarified that this was not something they personally experienced but cases they heard from seniors. Regulations regarding appearance management as flight attendants were also mentioned. Sung Haeun said that during an overseas stay, she forgot her cosmetics pouch, but since makeup was mandatory, she completed her makeup using only concealer and a pencil found in her carry-on bag. Ryu Eeseo said that during training, they had to wear red nail polish to easily check nail care, and even after joining, they had to use mascara and colored lip products without fail. Sung Haeun said she started her first job as a childcare teacher at age 23 and began preparing to become a flight attendant at 24. During a time when airline recruitment was rare in 2017, she failed the Asiana Airlines interview but was accepted by Korean Air and worked there for about five years. Regarding her reason for leaving, she said she wanted to do something as Sung Haeun rather than just being one company employee. She later appeared on ’Transit Love 2’ at the suggestion of an ex-partner and began broadcasting activities.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Moon Ga-young showcased her pure charm by sharing photos of herself wearing a pink dress on her account. On the 9th, Moon Ga-young posted several photos with the caption ″The end of the summer.″ In the photos, Moon Ga-young posed against an exotic backdrop, wearing a pink tube dress that revealed her slender shoulders and neckline. Her neatly styled hair added to the elegant atmosphere. Additionally, a tattoo of a pterosaur on her right scapula was visible, showing another aspect of her charm. Moon Ga-young won the Best Actress Award in the film category at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards for the movie ″If We.″ She has confirmed her next project as a cast member of tvN’s ″Whale Star.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Joon will introduce a new travel variety show in Vietnam through MBN’s new program, ″This Is Hyunmoo Road.″ ″This Is Hyunmoo Road″ is a real, on-the-ground road trip variety show where Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Joon directly experience the lives and cultures of locals while discovering ″real locals.″ The program reunites the production team of ″Jun Hyun-moo Project″ and Jun Hyun-moo to deliver the fun of exploring both the destinations and the travel process itself. The special edition poster released by the production team features Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Joon dressed in traditional clothing against the backdrop of a local Vietnamese temple. Under the motto, ″While everyone follows a set course, we pioneer our own path,″ the two show how they naturally blend into the local environment. The program stated, ″We pursue the raw fun of directly encountering the local scene,″ explaining that they select countries and cities based on their own criteria, then communicate with locals and gather information on-site to pioneer the next destination. Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Joon are characterized as ″foreign travelers″ rather than ″hosts,″ diving into unfamiliar places. The chemistry between Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Joon, reunited after 17 years, is also drawing attention. Lee Joon has recently been active in various variety shows with the nickname ″Passionate Man,″ and he is expected to add energy to the ″on-foot travel″ with Jun Hyun-moo. While Jun Hyun-moo plays the role of the ″brain″ coordinating situations, Lee Joon is known for his ″bulldozer″ style, actively adapting to the local environment with a ″Let’s just go, let’s just try″ attitude. Lee Joon is expected to communicate with locals using body language and engage physically in the experience. The production team said, ″Lee Joon is a travel mate who leads Jun Hyun-moo in unexpected directions. The surprising situations that arise and their genuine bickering chemistry will bring fun.″ Even when plans go awry or they get lost during the journey, the experience will not end in failure; accidental choices will lead to new places and connections. Interest is growing in how the new ″Hyunmoo Road″ will unfold in a travel story where even failure becomes part of the narrative. ″This Is Hyunmoo Road″ will premiere on September 20. Meanwhile, ″I Live Alone″ recently faced controversy over manipulation related to Jun Hyun-moo’s impromptu trip. On September 4, the production team issued their third official statement acknowledging that some scenes in the episode were staged.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sangmi Lee requested that people refrain from making unfounded speculations regarding So-yeon’s new song. On the 11th, Sangmi Lee posted on her social media, ″No more speculation, no no~,″ along with a photo taken with So-yeon. So-yeon released her first solo full-length album, ″A Fantastic Life,″ on the 7th and began promotions with the title track ″I’m Quitting (Narr. Kian84).″ The song creatively addresses the theme of a worker’s resignation with So-yeon’s unique wit and band sound. Immediately after its release, it entered the Melon TOP100 and ranked high on the HOT100 (30·100 days) chart. It also performed well on music charts, reaching 2nd place on China’s Kugou Music Korean chart, 2nd on iTunes Peru chart, and 24th in Hong Kong. After the song’s release, some listeners pointed out that the introduction of ″I’m Quitting″ resembled EX’s ″Please Take Care of Me.″ It was confirmed that Expression and EX were jointly registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association, leading to various speculations. So-yeon appeared on ″Radio Star″ and said, ″I’m making a solo comeback after five years, during which I explored various styles of band music. This time, preparing a Seoul band style for the first time, I wanted to pay homage to senior EX’s distinctive tone, so I contacted him directly and got his permission.″ Additionally, Park Jung-hyun, the producer who created EX’s representative songs, mentioned So-yeon’s first album release and supported her by saying, ″She is a musician with much to learn in many ways.″ Meanwhile, a video showing So-yeon and Sangmi Lee doing a challenge together was also released. So-yeon appeared wearing the same outfit Sangmi Lee wore when she participated in the College Music Festival, and Sangmi Lee performed ″I’m Quitting″ live. Sangmi Lee said, ″The day we filmed the reels was So-yeon’s birthday. We celebrated her birthday with a cake that perfectly suited her. It was truly a joyful day for me as well,″ expressing her support for So-yeon. So-yeon also said, ″It was such an honor to create even a little bit of the style of a senior I’ve always admired. As you said in your message, I will work even harder! Thank you so much.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ZEROBASEONE has received the Gold certification from the Japan Record Association for their second EP in Japan, ″回帰LOVE″ (Return Love). On the 10th, the Japan Record Association announced that ZEROBASEONE’s second EP ″回帰LOVE″ surpassed cumulative shipments of 100,000 copies as of August, earning the Gold certification. This album is their first new release in Japan in about 10 months, and the title track ″イグジステンス″ (Existence) features a member of the Japanese three-piece band Omoinotake. Immediately after the album’s release, it ranked number one for four consecutive days on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking in Japan, as well as topping the Weekly Album Ranking and the Weekly Combined Album Ranking. It also reached number one on the Tower Records comprehensive album chart across all stores and the Billboard Japan Top Album Sales chart. Previously, ZEROBASEONE received Double Platinum certification for their first single ″ゆらゆら -運命の花-″ (Yurayura -Unmei no Hana-), and Platinum certifications for their first EP ″PREZENT″ and special EP ″ICONIK,″ respectively. With the Gold certification for ″回帰LOVE,″ they have proven their consistent album sales power in Japan. ZEROBASEONE is a project group formed through Mnet’s ″Boys Planet,″ debuting in 2023. Currently, Seong Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, and Park Geonwook are active members.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Band hrtz.wav has made a comeback with their second mini-album, The Second Wave: MOMENTUM, and all tracks entered the music charts on the day of release. On the 9th, hrtz.wav held an album release showcase at S Factory in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, kicking off their official activities. At the showcase, they performed all six tracks from the album live, including ″Mind,″ ″Play My Guitar,″ ″Thinkin’ Bout You,″ the title track ″ALIVE,″ ″Sunday Morning,″ and ″First Daylight.″ A 360-degree stage production and an ″ALIVE Festival″ segment were also arranged to interact with fans. Toward the end of the showcase, hrtz.wav shared their thoughts, saying, ″Thanks to the cheers and support from Hartzon (the fandom name), we actually gained energy. Let’s continue making great memories and be ’ALIVE’ together.″ As of 7 PM on the 9th, the title track ″ALIVE″ entered the Melon HOT 100 chart (based on 30 days after release) at number 31, and all six tracks from the album charted. Meanwhile, hrtz.wav will begin full-scale promotions on Mnet’s M Countdown on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A special day shared by izna and RESCENE was revealed on izna’s official YouTube channel. In the ’My One Day’ video featuring Mai, Yusarang, and RESCENE’s Won-i and Liv, the four are seen enjoying a day date dressed in school uniforms reminiscent of their school days. Won-i and Liv participated as the first guests on izna’s YouTube channel. Mai expressed her gratitude, saying, ″Thank you for coming even though you must be busy,″ and added, ″I often thought while watching RESCENE’s videos that we really need to work hard too.″ Won-i said, ″We debuted around the same time, right? You’re doing well even now. Let’s work hard and rise together. I want to meet on a really big stage someday and perform together.″ Starting their meeting at an instant tteokbokki restaurant, the four quickly grew close by mentioning their favorite members. Mai introduced RESCENE as ″a girl group that is totally hot right now,″ and Won-i caught attention by revealing, ″Honestly, there’s something I haven’t told Mai. My favorite member of izna is Sarang.″ Liv also chose Yusarang as her favorite. When Yusarang said she once wanted to get close to Won-i but saw Mai getting close to him and thought, ″My favorite must have changed,″ Won-i replied, ″A favorite is an eternal favorite.″ Mai then joked, ″I thought it had changed?″ which brought laughter. They talked about various topics such as dorm life, each team’s concept, and ways to rest. At a stationery store, they picked couple keyrings considering each other’s tastes, and they personally bought izna and RESCENE albums to do an ’album bang’ session. Afterwards, they took four-shot photos and visited a cafe to wrap up the day’s schedule. The four naturally teased each other and showed genuine friendship.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Ye-chan has signed an exclusive contract with OS Project. On the 11th, OS Project announced the exclusive contract with Kim Ye-chan, stating, ″We have signed an exclusive contract with Kim Ye-chan, who possesses outstanding vocal skills and his own unique musical color.″ They added, ″We will provide full support so that Kim Ye-chan can freely sing and carry out the musical activities he desires.″ Lim Han-byeol, CEO of OS Project, said, ″I am confident that Kim Ye-chan will soon grow into a next-generation vocalist and prove his value,″ and asked for ″much interest and support for the new image and steps Kim Ye-chan will show in the future.″ Kim Ye-chan debuted in 2015 as a member of the girl group Awesome Baby and was recognized for his vocal skills as the main vocalist of Pink Fantasy in 2018. He later transitioned to a solo singer and appeared on JTBC’s Singer Again 3 in 2023, showcasing the stage of ″Harmony″ and making his presence known to the public. Last year, he won first place in the ENA audition program Undercover and ranked 7th in JTBC’s Singer Again 4. Recently, Kim Ye-chan has continued various activities, including holding a solo fan meeting, participating in the OST of the drama Joyful Our Good Day, and releasing the single ″Umbrella.″ OS Project is an agency established by singer Lim Han-byeol in 2024, with artists such as Heo Gak signed under it.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Son Tae-jin revealed his family’s musical tradition and his maternal grandmother’s special background on KBS2 variety show ″Newly Released Pyeonstorang.″ On the broadcast, Son Tae-jin personally cooked for Yoon Sang and Yang Hee-eun using a tteokgalbi recipe passed down for three generations. He shared that he was raised by his maternal grandmother, whom he respects greatly for having a significant influence on his life. Son Tae-jin explained that his grandmother mastered English through self-study, worked at the U.S. Embassy, and was active in various fields such as war correspondent, interpreter, translator, and announcer. During the Korean War, she hosted English radio broadcasts for the UN forces from an underground bunker, and it was shared that the UN soldiers spent time listening to her voice. The show also revealed that Son Tae-jin’s family has an extraordinary musical background. He introduced his grandmother’s family, the Cheongsong Shim clan, which includes three human cultural assets, calling them the ″Bach family of Korean traditional music.″ His great-great-grandfather Shim Jeong-soon was a master of pansori and gayageum byeongchang, his great-great-grandaunt Shim Hye-young was Korea’s second female singer, and his great-great-grandaunt Shim Hwa-young was a master of the intangible cultural asset Seungmu dance. His great-grandfather Shim Jae-deok was known as a pansori theorist, and his grandaunt is singer Shim Soo-bong. Son Tae-jin said, ″My grandmother was also good at cooking, so she made everything my grandfather wanted to eat.″ Love letters and notes exchanged in English between his grandmother and grandfather were also revealed. He expressed pride, saying, ″If my grandmother had seen me sing, she would have been really happy.″ The cast admired Son Tae-jin’s proficiency in five languages and his musical talent, noting that these were influenced by his family.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Chaewon recently shared an update with a sophisticated silver dress styling. Kim Chaewon paired long silver hair with black gloves on her arms and created a unique atmosphere by releasing photos set against a blue-toned abstract background and urban scenery. She showcased luxurious charm through various poses, such as slightly holding or spreading the dress with one hand while standing. In particular, in the scene where she pouted and gestured with her hand, she displayed a freer and more lively expression, and in front of a solid blue background, she showed chic charisma by wrapping her waist and staring straight ahead. The overall styling completed with silver boots gave a calm yet futuristic impression, attracting many people’s attention. Kim Chaewon is the leader and vocalist of the group LE SSERAFIM, continuing diverse stages and activities. Recently, she has been showing a strong presence at various events and stages, gaining steady popularity among fans. This newly revealed look raised expectations for the new concepts and musical activities she will present in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sooyoung is gaining attention by showcasing a sophisticated style on the stage of New York Fashion Week 2026. Sooyoung recently revealed a fashion photo shoot on her official SNS, pairing a white crop top with a black skirt and a navy blazer. In photos set against a hotel corridor and an elegant indoor staircase, she smiled while looking straight ahead or naturally exuded charm as she opened a door and entered. Posing with a phone and a bag, she displayed a chic yet comfortable atmosphere. This fashion photo shoot is related to the New York Fashion Week event held in collaboration with the global fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger and Girls’ Generation’s HRS unit. Sooyoung announced her participation through hashtags such as #hrs, #nyfw2026, and #tommyfamily. In particular, Sooyoung once again proved her status as a fashion icon by completing diverse looks with different combinations of crop tops and blazers, along with her naturally flowing long hair. On SNS, she attracted fans’ attention by showing stylish sensibility even in everyday moments, such as taking selfies in front of a mirror or drinking a beverage with the cityscape outside the window as a backdrop. Fashion industry insiders commented on Sooyoung’s departure look and on-site photos, saying, ″The jacket and skirt styling that highlights her tall figure and distinct facial features accentuates her unique elegance and modern sensibility.″ Meanwhile, as a member of Girls’ Generation, Sooyoung continues her music activities while participating in various fashion events, building her own distinctive style. Through her participation in New York Fashion Week, she is firmly establishing her presence on the global fashion stage, raising expectations for her future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Leeteuk recently shared his daily life after completing a baseball ceremonial first pitch event and a performance, warmly welcoming the beginning of autumn. Through SNS, he revealed scenes of greeting fans inside the baseball stadium while wearing a blue jacket, white t-shirt, and jeans. Especially, the photo of him standing side by side in front of the blue wall with ″FUBON GUARDIANS″ written on it and waving hands with teammates dressed in baseball uniforms captured the lively atmosphere of the event well. On that day, Leeteuk attracted attention by showing energetic vibes holding a baseball bat at a spot where both the stadium seats and the field were visible at a glance. Besides the baseball event, he also posted various recent updates for fans, including a relaxed photo walking with his pet dog on a park trail and a calm daily life photo having a conversation with a golf course in the background. Leeteuk expressed his excitement for the new season with the caption, ″Welcome sudden autumn❤️.″ Leeteuk, who is actively working not only as a singer but also as a broadcaster, recently communicated specially with fans at a Hong Kong fan concert, styled in a blue jacket and jeans. Fans continue to show interest in his activities as he consistently interacts with the public in diverse ways and continues to thrive in multiple fields.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Hong Ji-yoon has revealed her recent transformation into a teacher. Recently, Hong Ji-yoon posted several photos on her SNS with the caption ″Strict Teacher 👩🏻‍🏫.″ In the photos, she is neatly dressed in a white shirt and black skirt, wearing glasses, with her hair tied back tidily. Holding a pen in one hand and standing in front of a whiteboard, she gazes straight ahead, creating a serious atmosphere as if conducting an actual class. This post attracted fans’ attention by highlighting her intellectual charm, which contrasts with her usually bright and glamorous stage image. Through the strict teacher concept, she showcased a new appeal while naturally capturing a different side of her daily life. Hong Ji-yoon is currently active through various broadcasting activities and performances, continuing to communicate with her fans through this recent update.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Jang Yoon-jung announced a live stage performance of her new song ″To the Sky,″ promising a special meeting with her fans. Recently, Jang Yoon-jung posted on her SNS a photo of herself holding a tablet with a bright smile, along with the message, ″Who wants to see the live stage of ’To the Sky’? Go to JangGongJangJangYoonJung on YouTube 🏃‍♂️Go!!!″ In the photo, taken indoors with a plain wall and sofa in the background, she wore a comfortable checkered jumper and pointed to the tablet screen, actively promoting the live broadcast to her fans. This live broadcast is highly anticipated as it will be a stage where fans can listen to the new song ″To the Sky″ directly. Jang Yoon-jung has consistently communicated with her fans and shown her desire to meet them closely, and she plans to showcase her musical charm with this special live stage opportunity. Meanwhile, Jang Yoon-jung continues her active music career by balancing various broadcasting activities and performances. Fans are showing great interest and support for the new song stage that can be seen on YouTube.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Hong Jin-young shared an update dressed in a black dress. Recently, she posted several photos on Instagram posing in a black off-shoulder dress, creating a special atmosphere. She naturally let her long black hair down and added elegance by matching accessories on her necklace and arms. In the photos, Hong Jin-young stands in an indoor space presumed to be a hotel banquet hall, with several tables and chairs in the background. She struck various poses, such as pointing to her body with one hand or touching her hair, showing diverse expressions like closing her eyes and winking or pursing her lips while looking straight ahead. Her subtly alluring appearance drew attention. In the post, she expressed her affection for the black dress with the caption, ″Wearing black again.. it’s Miya lololol,″ but also communicated friendliness with fans through a humorous comment, ″I was afraid someone would say something because I wore black, so I couldn’t upload the photos 🫣.″ Recently, Hong Jin-young has continued her trot hit song activities while frequently trying style transformations, steadily attracting attention. This black dress look shows a mature charm different from her usual glamorous and lively image, capturing fans’ interest.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cheerleader Kim Na-yeon shared an update, showcasing her bright and fresh charm. Recently, Kim Na-yeon posted a photo on SNS where she is wearing a white dress and gazing at the camera against the backdrop of Taipei’s sparkling neon lights. With her long black hair naturally flowing down, she clasped her hands together and leaned slightly forward, creating a pure yet calm atmosphere. In her post, Kim Na-yeon included the Chinese phrase ″大家現在是不是都在想宵夜?我也是⋯⋯,″ hinting at her daily life in Taiwan. This means, ″Is everyone thinking about a late-night snack now? Me too......″ and continued friendly communication. She also tagged the official Genblue account (@genblue.official) to share her recent status. Meanwhile, Kim Na-yeon actively continues her activities as a cheerleader at various sports venues, while consistently sharing her bright and healthy daily life through SNS, communicating with her fans. She is loved by the public for her unique refreshing image and sophisticated styling.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yuri lit up the New York Fashion Week scene with her sophisticated style. Recently, Yuri revealed an elegant look on her SNS, completed with a white blouse, black skirt, and black jacket. Smiling and looking straight ahead on the stairs inside a luxurious building, she exuded a refined atmosphere. In the following photos, she took selfies wearing a black jacket and white blouse against a vintage interior background, showing a bright expression. She attracted attention by showcasing a more mature charm with various poses and expressions. In particular, this post included the phrase ’HRS💋Tommy #TommyHilfiger #TommyFamily #NYFW2026,’ indicating her participation in the global fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger’s 2026 New York Fashion Week event. Known for her stylish sense, Yuri perfectly embodied the brand’s luxurious image on this stage as well, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Yuri has been actively continuing her music activities by forming the unit ’HyoriSoo’ with Girls’ Generation members Hyoyeon and Sooyoung. Balancing her career as both an actress and singer, she is gaining fans’ anticipation for her future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Monsta X shared the excitement of a new stage with their fans. Monsta X recently revealed the members’ images through their official SNS with the message, ″Have you been enjoying the MAGIC? ✨″ In the photo, the member is smiling while looking straight ahead, wearing a white shirt and a gray vest. The short black hair and neat style stand out, creating a calm yet warm atmosphere against a solid color background. This post captures Monsta X communicating with fans while raising anticipation for their new concept, ’MAGIC.’ Monsta X has continued active music activities with unwavering passion for the past 11 years and has recently been connecting with fans through various performances and solo activities. Meanwhile, Monsta X is scheduled to perform on the stage of the ’Asia Artist Awards 2026,’ held for two days on December 5 and 6 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium, drawing fans’ attention. As expectations for their future endeavors grow, Monsta X is set to captivate global fans once again with upgraded music and performances.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Mark Lee is releasing his new song ″My Friend″ for the first time since leaving SM Entertainment and NCT. The single will be released on the 10th at 1 PM on domestic and international music platforms. This is the first music he is presenting after establishing the creative company Upper Room, marking his first official activity as an independent artist. ″My Friend″ is a medium-tempo pop song featuring a nostalgic guitar loop as the main theme. The song reflects on the meaning of love and captures the moment of moving past one phase and chapter toward a new beginning. Mark participated directly in the entire process of writing, composing, and arranging the song. The music video was produced with minimal CG and artificial effects, focusing on real spaces and people. The direction was handled by Gus Black, who directed music videos for American singer-songwriter sombr. This music video continues the ″Back to Basic″ direction that Mark has been pursuing. Earlier this year, Mark ended his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and withdrew from NCT 127 and NCT Dream. In June, he established Upper Room and began activities as a one-person agency. Additionally, Mark expanded communication channels by introducing ″MARK’s Voice Mailbox,″ the fan communication platform Laylo, and Weverse membership to interact more with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Soyeon of the group (G)I-DLE recently revealed photos showcasing a bold styling ahead of her attendance at a fashion brand show held in New York, USA. On the 9th, Soyeon posted several on-site photos on her SNS with the caption, ″See you tomorrow at the Coach show.″ In the released photos, Soyeon wore an oversized jacket featuring a mix of checks, stripes, and star embroidery alone without innerwear, revealing her chest line. The crescent moon-shaped brooch on the collar, a simple pendant necklace, and her prominent collarbones caught attention. With freely tousled wavy hair, deep shaded makeup, and various styling such as a dark denim long skirt or denim skirt and leather jacket, she created a chic yet rebellious atmosphere. The photos also captured scenes like her sitting on the floor holding chalk with a dreamy gaze or posing on the bed of a blue pickup truck filled with vintage props, resembling a photo shoot. By attending this New York Fashion Week show, Soyeon continues her path as a global fashion icon. On the 7th, she released her first solo full-length album, Life’s a Mess, and is actively promoting the title track ″Quit (Narr. Kian84).″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 UNIS (Jinhyunju, Nana, Jellydangka, Kotoko, Bang Yoonha, Elysia, Oh Yuna, Lim Seowon) performed the remake single ″Sky Earth Star Earth″ on the Mnet ’M Countdown’ stage on the 10th. The new song ″Sky Earth Star Earth″ is a reinterpretation of the 1997 hit of the same name by the female duo Bebe, in UNIS’s unique style. While maintaining the original’s bouncy melody and lively energy, it adds a kitschy Y2K mood and trendy K-pop sound. On this stage, UNIS appeared with styling that highlighted vibrant colors and retro points. The members decorated the stage with signature choreography reminiscent of the original song and charming expressions. The main highlights of the music show stage were the iconic choreography of the original and the group’s uniquely fresh and lively movements. UNIS also stood out in global activities this year. In March, they successfully completed their first North American tour since debut, and recently released their first mini-album in Japan, ″UNI☆Sparkle!″, in July, which charted on major charts such as Oricon, Billboard Japan, and USEN. Meanwhile, on this day’s ’M Countdown,’ performers included UNIS, Kwon Eunbi, Monsta X, Minho, VERIVERY, Soyeon, &TEAM, Evan, 82Major, MCND, All Hours, Intak (P1Harmony), Ten, and Hatswave.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group LYSENE was selected as honorary citizens of Geoje City, Gyeongnam, becoming the first entertainers to receive this title. On the 9th, the Geoje City Council approved the ″Approval of the 2026 Geoje City Honorary Citizen Awardees″ as originally proposed during the 2nd plenary session of the 265th extraordinary meeting. As a result, all members of LYSENE became honorary citizens. The ordinance for awarding Geoje City honorary citizenship stipulates that individuals who have enhanced the city’s status externally can be recommended as honorary citizens. LYSENE is a five-member multinational girl group, with member Wonyi being from Geoje. The phrase ″Geoje Yahoo″ shouted by Minami on Wonyi’s YouTube channel became an online meme, which led to their appointment as Geoje City promotional ambassadors last May. Since then, LYSENE has continued promotional activities to showcase the charms of Geoje. As of the end of last year, there were 67 honorary citizens of Geoje City, mainly including shipowners who contributed to regional economic development and medical staff who worked hard on COVID-19 prevention. Recently, LYSENE donated 50 million won in the name of their fandom ″RE:Mine″ to support recovery from extreme heavy rain damage and aid disaster victims. They also provided over 16,000 beverages to recovery site workers and affected residents, engaging in donation activities for the local community.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink announced attending New York Fashion Week. On the 9th, Jisoo shared photos and videos on social media with the caption ″A special day in New York.″ In the released photos, Jisoo wore white-framed sunglasses, a white t-shirt, a black satin jacket with a white collar as a highlight, and a black mini skirt. Jisoo also showed various poses, such as holding a spoon while looking at ice cream, pouring chocolate syrup herself, and posing with a cherry. Meanwhile, Jisoo began her solo activities this month by releasing the first pre-release single ″CLICK″ from her first full-length album.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released a new digital single, ″From This Star,″ which ranked high on major domestic and international music charts. ″From This Star″ topped the Melon HOT100 (30-day and 100-day charts), Genie TOP200, and Bugs real-time charts immediately after its release at 6 p.m. on the 10th, and also reached number 2 on the Melon TOP100 chart. The included track ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ also ranked 2nd on the Melon HOT100 (30-day and 100-day charts) and Bugs real-time charts, and 3rd on the Genie TOP200, with both songs entering the top ranks of major domestic music charts. As of the 11th, ″From This Star″ maintained its number 1 position on the Melon TOP100. It also showed achievements on overseas charts. As of 7 a.m. on the 11th, ″From This Star (Unknown Planet)″ ranked 1st on the iTunes Top Songs charts in Singapore and Taiwan, 2nd in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, and entered charts in a total of 16 countries and regions. ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ appeared on the iTunes Top Songs charts in 9 countries and regions, including 1st place in Sri Lanka. This single is a new release about a year after ″Bye, Summer,″ which was released in September last year, and serves as the pre-release track for the upcoming 6th full album. Both songs were written by IU. The music video for ″Dear my crazy soulmate,″ released alongside ″From This Star,″ features Kim Young-ok, Na Moon-hee, IU, Shim Dal-gi, and Lee Som. The video tells the story of Young-ok, who is imprisoned and unable to spend her birthday with her friend, and Moon-hee, who works as a prison guard; they reunite in prison, play pranks, and celebrate the birthday together. It recorded 2.68 million views on YouTube within 14 hours of release. The music video for ″From This Star″ is scheduled to be released at midnight on the 16th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Chaeyeon of TripleS revealed that she keeps all the money she earned as a child actress and the settlement money from her idol activities in a bank account. On the 10th, Kim Chaeyeon had a conversation with her first guest Kian84 in the video ″The Journey of YouTuber Kim Chaeyeon Begins (with Kian84)″ released on the online channel ″13-year Rookie Kim Chaeyeon.″ In the video, Kian84 asked AI about Kim Chaeyeon’s physiognomy, and the AI analyzed, ″She is the type who doesn’t receive a large sum of money at once but gradually grows her recognition. She has the ability to earn money as well as the strength to maintain it.″ Kim Chaeyeon agreed with this result and explained, ″It said maintenance, right? Not only the settlement money I received while being in TripleS but also the appearance fees I earned as a child actress. I haven’t spent a single cent of the appearance fees I earned since I was young or the settlement money from my idol activities. It’s all in a bank account that my mother set up. The settlement money I receive after becoming part of TripleS also goes into that same account.″ Kim Chaeyeon also stated, ″When I turned exactly twenty, my mother told me, ’Now that you’re an adult, you should manage it,’ and gave it to me, but I refused. My mother still manages it, so I have never spent the money I earned until now.″ She said she usually spends money she receives as allowance. She added, ″But honestly, I don’t know exactly how much has been saved because I trust my mother so much. Since she was a banker, she said she set it up very well in the account.″ When Kian84 asked, ″She doesn’t run a business, right?″ Kim Chaeyeon replied, ″She doesn’t run a business.″ To this, Kian84 said, ″Since she is a former banker and doesn’t run a business, she must have put it somewhere good.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V showed concern for the plants he left at home while on tour. On September 9, V updated fans by posting several photos on his social media. The photos revealed V wearing a red sleeveless top, creating a movie-like atmosphere, scenes of him eating pizza and chatting with members at a restaurant, members stretching on the floor, and sitting on an outdoor terrace gazing into the distance. V expressed worry about his plants at home, writing, ″At this rate, the plants at home will wither.″ BTS is currently on the world tour ’ARIRANG.’ They concluded their North American tour with performances at SoFi Stadium in California on September 1-2 and 5-6, attracting approximately 1.92 million attendees. The tour will continue on October 2 in Bogotá, Colombia, followed by shows in Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and other cities to meet local audiences.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS has been consistently achieving success on the main Billboard charts in the United States. In the chart announced by Billboard on September 12, CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho)’s second mini album ’GREENGREEN’ ranked 155th on the ’Billboard 200’. This album has maintained its position on the chart for 17 consecutive weeks since first entering in May. The title track of the second mini album, ’REDRED’, has appeared on the Billboard ’Global 200’ at 166th and ’Global (Excluding U.S.)’ at 86th for 19 consecutive weeks. Additionally, it has held the number one spot for 19 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s ’Weekly Top Songs Korea’ (charting from August 28 to September 3, 2026), and has topped the ’Daily Top Songs Korea’ chart a total of 118 times. CORTIS is scheduled to perform at the ’Rock in Japan Festival 2026’ held in Chiba, Japan on the 20th, and at the ’Formula One Singapore Grand Prix’ stage on October 9.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group RIIZE surpassed 350,000 cumulative shipments in Japan with their third single, ″Sunburst.″ According to the Japan Record Association, ″Sunburst,″ released on August 26, exceeded 250,000 shipments in August alone, earning certification in the Gold Disc ″Platinum″ category. As of September, cumulative shipments reached 350,000 according to local distributors’ data. Various local promotions were held alongside the single release. The ″Sunburst Train″ promotion took place on six train lines connected to the sea, and a collaborative event was organized with the nationwide karaoke brand JOYSOUND. Fuji TV’s special program ″RIIZE VACATION″ Season 2 is currently airing every other Friday. Major Japanese broadcasters also gave significant coverage to RIIZE’s new release. Fuji TV’s ″Mezamashi TV,″ NTV’s ″ZIP!,″ TBS’s ″King’s Brunch,″ TV Asahi’s ″Good! Morning,″ KBC’s ″Asadesu,″ and FBS’s ″Barihayat!″ all reported related news. NTV introduced RIIZE as ″the leading K-pop boy group at the forefront,″ while TBS described them as ″the most noteworthy boy group right now.″ On the release day, a showcase was held in Osaka. In front of approximately 1,000 attendees, the title track ″Sunburst″ was performed, along with behind-the-scenes talks about the music video production, quizzes, and various interactive programs. This single includes three tracks: the house genre title track ″Sunburst,″ ″RIIZE Over,″ the official theme song for the National High School Basketball Championship ″Winter Cup 2026,″ and ″KILL SHOT,″ the ending theme for the TV anime ″キルアオ″ (Kill Blue).]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated their 10th anniversary by releasing a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ on the 8th. The album includes six new songs and four remakes. The title track, ″TtoTto,″ centers on recurring emotions. The lyrics repeatedly use the word ″tto,″ as in ″You stole my heart again″ and ″You shake my head again,″ expressing feelings of love. The repetition of a single syllable makes the chorus easy to remember, and the title ″TtoTto″ reflects this repetition. With a lively melody and cute lyrics, it is a song that anyone can easily sing along to. The song also includes the name of Lim Young Woong’s pet dog, Siwol, in the lyrics. By adding the presence of the pet to the words that sound like a confession to a lover, it expresses affection for a companion who shares everyday life. The music video, featuring Lim Young Woong, Siwol, and child actor Kim Jun, conveys the preciousness of those close to us with a charming and cozy atmosphere. Lim Young Woong participated in writing and composing six new songs on this album, including ″TtoTto,″ ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York.″ This demonstrates their hands-on approach to creating their music. The remakes include the debut songs ″I Hate You,″ ″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ and ″A bientot.″ By adding new creativity to memories with fans, the album achieves a coexistence of familiarity and change.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Xikers will make a comeback on November 2 with their mini 8th album, ″ROUTE ZERO: The CALLING.″ On September 11, Xikers released a comeback announcement video revealing the comeback schedule. The video begins with the sound of a classic telephone ringing and a vintage phone drawn on paper tearing apart, creating a unique atmosphere with intense color graphics and a skeleton riding a skateboard. At the end of the video, the album title and release date were revealed, along with the phrase ″FOLLOW THE CALLING, INTO THE UNKNOWN.″ Xikers broke their own record with their mini 7th album released last May. The mini 7th album surpassed 330,000 copies in initial sales within four days, exceeding the previous record of 320,000 copies, and recorded a final initial sales figure of 360,000 copies. It also ranked 4th on the US Billboard World Albums chart, 11th on Top Album Sales, 3rd on Emerging Artists, and 82nd on the Artist 100 chart. Meanwhile, ahead of their comeback, Xikers will hold a fan meeting titled ″roadymap to univerxity″ on October 4 at Zepp Osaka Bayside in Japan.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jewelry will perform as a complete group on the stage of KBS 2TV’s ’Immortal Songs’ for the first time in 20 years. The 773rd episode of ’Immortal Songs’ will air on the 12th at 6:05 PM as part one of the ’2026 New Wave Festival in Ulsan.’ This stage will take place against the backdrop of Taehwagang National Garden, featuring six teams: Forestella, Lee Seung-gi, Lee Chan-won, Dayoung, Click-B, and Jewelry. Jewelry will showcase a full group performance after a long time with hit songs such as ’One More Time’ and ’I Really Like You.’ Members Seo In-young, Park Jung-ah, Lee Ji-hyun, and Jo Min-ah appeared together on the broadcast stage, attracting attention. Click-B will also perform with songs like ’Unbeatable’ and ’Purple Scent.’ Forestella will reinterpret famous songs such as ’Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ’Despacito’ with their unique style. Lee Seung-gi will perform his hit songs including ’Because It’s My Woman,’ and Dayoung will present the stages of ’body’ and her recently released single ’FLIRTY.’ Lee Chan-won will sing ’Ulsan Arirang’ and ’My Long Journey.’ Meanwhile, it is known that Dayoung recently met Seo In-young at the Waterbomb event, gave her a bouquet and a handwritten letter, and later reunited in Ulsan to perform the ’Cinderella’ stage together.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was revealed that Yoon Sang’s second son, Junyoung, is preparing to debut as an idol. On the October 10th broadcast of KBS2 variety show ’Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang,’ Yoon Sang appeared and talked about his two sons. On that day, Yoon Sang spent time with Son Taejin and after tasting the chicken golbaengi soup prepared by Son Taejin, he said, ″It doesn’t smell like chicken baeksuk at all. The aftertaste of the broth is very interesting,″ and after eating the grilled short rib patties, he said, ″It’s a taste I want to bring my kids to eat.″ During the show, Yoon Sang mentioned that his eldest son, Anton, debuted as a member of the group RIIZE and is active on the K-pop stage. He said about Anton’s debut process, ″I didn’t know either,″ explaining that during the COVID-19 period, the swimming pool closed, so Anton quit swimming after 10 years, and around that time, his son must have had a lot on his mind. He added that after listening to the demo tape Anton made and confirming his musical talent, he allowed him to debut. Yoon Sang laughed, saying, ″There’s a difference between making music and being an idol. It’s amazing to see Chanyeong (Anton) enjoying the stage. There was originally no dancing in our house,″ and added, ″What I hope for later is to support Chanyeong making music.″ He also said, ″If it turns out that way, it means continuing the musical legacy.″ On that day, Yoon Sang also revealed that his second son, Junyoung, is preparing to debut as an idol, drawing attention.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CLOSE YOUR EYES has released the first concept photo for their fourth mini-album, ’256th Note.’ On the 10th at 8 PM, their agency, Uncore, unveiled the concept photo composed of black-and-white close-up shots on their official SNS, focusing on the faces of members Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojoon, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Kenshin, and Seo Kyungbae. This concept photo places images of the members with their eyes closed and open side by side, creating an image connected to the group’s name. The photo includes the phrase, ″Moments like 256th notes come together to form a rhythm, the rhythm becomes a melody, and eventually, it becomes a piece of music. Jazz does not plan these moments in advance. It responds to each other’s senses and creates new flows through improvisation.″ CLOSE YOUR EYES’s fourth mini-album, ’256th Note,’ will be released on September 30 at 6 PM on various online music platforms. A comeback live will be held at 8 PM on the release day. Album pre-orders will begin at 2 PM on the 11th, and the tracklist will be revealed at 8 PM the same day. On the 18th, various content such as the pre-release single and music video, eyes poster, interlude film, additional concept photos, and music video teaser will be released sequentially. CLOSE YOUR EYES is a multinational group that debuted in April 2025, consisting of Korean members Jeon Minwook, Jang Yeojoon, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Seo Kyungbae, Chinese member Ma Jingxiang, and Japanese member Kenshin. They have previously surpassed 1.2 million cumulative sales with their first three mini-albums and won 10 rookie awards. This ’256th Note’ is their first new release in about five months since the digital single ’POSE’ released last April.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released a new digital single, ″From This Star,″ and ranked high on domestic and international music charts. The title track ″From This Star″ reached number one on Melon HOT100 (30-day and 100-day release), Genie TOP200, and Bugs real-time charts on the day of its release, September 10, and also ranked second on Melon TOP100. Another title track, ″Dear my crazy soulmate,″ ranked second on Melon HOT100 (30-day and 100-day release) and Bugs real-time charts, and third on Genie TOP200, with both songs entering the top ranks of major music charts. It also showed achievements on overseas charts. As of 7 a.m. on the 11th, ″From This Star (Unknown Planet)″ ranked first on the iTunes Top Songs charts in Singapore and Taiwan, second in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, and appeared on charts in a total of 16 countries and regions. ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ also entered charts in nine countries and regions, including ranking first on the Sri Lanka iTunes Top Songs chart. This single is a new song released one year after ″Bye, Summer,″ which was released last September, and is a pre-release track for the upcoming 6th full-length album. IU wrote the lyrics for both songs personally. The lyrics of ″From This Star″ include: ″Do you remember the moment love began when you suddenly opened the door on an ordinary day? The words scattered between laughter from awkwardness, the night that felt unusually short with regret, I think I will never forget it forever. The song that played when we shared our first kiss, the nickname only you called me, even the ways we reconciled, all the love we shared, I will leave it all here and depart from this farewell.″ The music video for ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ features actors Kim Young-ok, Na Moon-hee, IU, Shim Dal-gi, and Lee Som. It depicts the story of Young-ok, who entered a prison to meet a friend, and Moon-hee, who works as a prison guard, reuniting and celebrating a birthday. The music video for this song was released along with the single. The music video for the double title track ″From This Star″ is scheduled to be released at midnight on the 16th. Meanwhile, IU recently broke up with actor Lee Jong-suk and postponed the concert scheduled for September and the release of the 6th full-length album due to the worsening of a chronic illness, otitis externa.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS will present their Argentina and Brazil concerts from their South America tour as live viewings in theaters worldwide. This live viewing event includes the third-day stage on October 24 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the second-day performance on October 30 in São Paulo, Brazil. These two concerts will be screened in approximately 3,800 theaters across about 80 countries and regions. In South Korea, the screenings will take place at major multiplex theaters such as CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox. BTS announced the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’ : LIVE VIEWING’ event through the fan platform Weverse. The live viewing is provided via real-time or recorded broadcasts so that audiences can watch the concert on large screens with theater sound systems. Similar screenings have previously been held in Goyang, Busan, and Tokyo, Japan. The screening method varies depending on the time difference by region. In places with a significant time difference from the concert locations, such as Korea, Asia, and Australia, viewers can watch the performance 1 to 2 days after the actual stage ends. Ticket reservations start on the 17th, with domestic sales opening sequentially from 10 a.m. and global sales opening at 10 p.m. on the same day. During this South America tour, BTS will hold a total of 14 performances in five cities: Bogotá, Colombia; Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil. The Buenos Aires Estadio Único de La Plata concerts will be held on October 21, 23, and 24, and the São Paulo Estádio do Morumbi concerts will take place on October 28, 30, and 31.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lyn’s visit to Lim Young Woong’s concert venue has been revealed. On September 11, Lyn posted a photo with Lim Young Woong on social media, writing, ″Great singer Lim Young Woong! The ’Geonhaeng’ pose is harder than I thought.″ In the photo, Lyn is seen striking the ’Geonhaeng’ pose together with Lim Young Woong. Lyn also expressed her affection for Lim Young Woong with comments such as, ″First of all, the singing is really, really good, and maybe because I know more and more songs, it was a multiply enjoyable time. The singer gave us a photo time, so I tried taking one. No need to go to the fireworks. This is the best spot.″ Lim Young Woong held the ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ concert at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium for three days from September 4 to 6, meeting with fans. Meanwhile, Lyn married MC the Max’s Lee Soo in 2014 but divorced by mutual consent last year after 11 years of marriage. The couple has no children.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s ’Gag Concert’ will invite singer Young Tak, Hype Princess, and popera duo Duetto to showcase various performances on the broadcast at 10:35 PM on the 13th. In the ’Public Trial’ segment that day, Young Tak, who made a comeback with the third full album ’GOGO,’ appears as the defendant. The trial proceeds with the concept of ’Why are you on Gag Concert?’ Prosecutor Park Young-jin persistently pressures Young Tak to block the promotion of the album and concert. In response, Young Tak pulls out a trump card and counterattacks, and the two engage in a promotional battle disguised as a trial. Park Young-jin mentioned Lim Young Woong and Lee Chan-won, who are close to Young Tak, and asked the question, ″Is my appearance better than theirs?″ which put Young Tak in an awkward position. Curiosity followed about how Young Tak answered this question. In the ’All Singing Contest’ segment, Hype Princess, who released the digital single ’AWA’ on the 9th, and Duetto, who appeared on ’Phantom Singer,’ perform as guest singers. Hype Princess transforms into a Japanese clothing store clerk to welcome customers, and Yang Ki-woong appears as a customer following G-Dragon, harmonizing with them. Additionally, Lim Jae-baek, along with Duetto’s Baek In-tae and Yoo Seul-gi, presents a collaborative stage reinterpreting Wanna One’s ’Nayana’ by dividing it into chest voice, falsetto, and head voice. The three’s performance promised a unique and entertaining experience.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won received a marriage proposal from a foreign guest with the neobiani he made himself on KBS1’s ’Korean Table’ 15th anniversary special. Lee Chan-won appeared on parts 1 and 2 of the ’Korean Table’ 15th anniversary special, which aired on the 3rd and 10th, alongside Choi Soo-jong and Chef Yoon Joo-mo (Yoon Na-ra), presenting a variety of dishes to foreign guests visiting Korea. He revealed that he is a regular viewer of the program, saying, ″’Korean Table’ is my dining companion,″ and added, ″I watched the episode about freshwater snails and ordered some to make freshwater snail hangover soup.″ For the dinner prepared for the foreign guests, he made neobiani using Korean native cattle (chikso) himself. Guest Robert, who tasted the neobiani made without any measuring but by hand, said, ″I want to marry Lee Chan-won,″ turning the scene into laughter. This showed his satisfaction with the taste of the food Lee Chan-won made. During the cooking process, he worked in harmony with Chef Yoon Joo-mo, sharing roles such as frying jeon (Korean pancakes) and adding toppings. Chef Yoon praised him, saying, ″Chan-won and I work well together.″ When making fish dumplings, upon seeing fish and cucumber in the filling, he explained, ″Fish and cucumber are ingredients in North Korean-style dumplings,″ demonstrating his knowledge about the food. The dumplings Lee Chan-won made himself were shared with village elders, who in return gave him cucumbers, soybean paste, red pepper paste, and plum syrup as gifts. Lee Chan-won sang his signature song ″Jinttobaegi″ on the spot and greeted them with, ″I will sing more songs next time I visit,″ and ″Stay healthy.″ He also participated in catching gizzard shad with Hwang Jin-yi and explained the meaning of the proverb, ″The smell of grilling autumn gizzard shad brings back even a daughter-in-law who left home,″ to foreign guests unfamiliar with Korean culture, and demonstrated how to eat gizzard shad. In this special, Lee Chan-won captivated the hearts of guests and elders through various roles including cooking, singing, and cultural explanations.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is set to perform as a solo artist at the large-scale charity concert ″2026 Global Citizen Festival″ hosted by Global Citizen. The international civic movement organization Global Citizen announced on the 10th (local time) that Yeonjun has been added to the lineup of the ″2026 Global Citizen Festival.″ Alongside Yeonjun, world-renowned artists such as John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Miss Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Rainy Wilson, Shaboozy, Victoria Monét, and Yoshiki will also perform. The concert will be held on the 26th at Central Park in New York, USA, and will be broadcast live worldwide via YouTube. With this invitation, Yeonjun became the second Korean male solo singer ever invited to this festival, following Jungkook of BTS in 2023. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will be the only Korean artist performing this year, with Yeonjun’s solo stage confirmed as well. Recently, Yeonjun has been actively engaging in various activities in the United States. After releasing his second mini-album ″NO LABELS: PART 02,″ he became the second K-pop solo singer, after Jungkook, to perform on the ″Good Morning America″ Summer Concert Series, a famous American morning show. He also became the first Korean singer to perform at the ″Z100 Summer Bash presented by Wells Fargo″ and headlined the ″Billboard: One Night Only″ event held at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. At the ″Korean Heritage Night″ event held at the LA Dodgers home stadium, he performed and threw the ceremonial first pitch. Meanwhile, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is scheduled to hold their fifth world tour, ″TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR ’STEAL THE WIND’,″ starting with a concert in Seoul from November 13 to 15, followed by stops in Asia, Japan, North America, and Europe.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM (Eui-ju, Huma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) made their comeback stage with the new song ″Mark on Me.″ On the 10th, they first revealed the stage for the Korean mini-album 2nd title track ″Mark on Me″ on Mnet’s ″M Countdown.″ In this performance, &TEAM showcased a nine-member synchronized dance along with a set reminiscent of ruins. The performance harmonized restrained movements with explosive energy, unfolding a new chapter of the wolf narrative through delicate expressions such as fingertip and gaze handling. The title track ″Mark on Me″ is a pop genre song characterized by piano melodies and dramatic development, conveying a message asking the one who embraced even the wounds to tame them. The album sales record also attracted attention. The Korean mini-album 2nd ″Mark on Me,″ released on the 8th, sold 1,224,524 copies on the first day according to Hanteo Chart, ranking first on the daily album chart and marking their fourth consecutive ″million seller.″ They also showed achievements on global charts. The title track ranked first on Japan’s Line Music daily song chart, and the new release entered the Top 10 on the Worldwide iTunes album chart. &TEAM will continue their comeback stage on KBS2’s ″Music Bank″ on the 11th and plans to conclude their Asia tour by holding the ″2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR ’BLAZE THE WAY’ ENCORE in KSPO DOME″ at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on October 3-4.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hongjoong, the leader of ATEEZ, is set to release a new song titled ″ENOuGH (w/Bazzi)″ in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Bazzi at 1 PM on the 18th through various music streaming platforms. ATEEZ’s agency KQ Entertainment announced the release of this collaboration project on their official SNS on September 11. The revealed image caught attention by expressing dynamic movements of a lone figure with afterimages against a metallic space and costumes. The new song features Bazzi, who gained worldwide popularity with hits like ″Mine″ and ″Beautiful.″ Bazzi has ranked 11th on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 14th on the Billboard 200 with his first full-length album ″COSMIC.″ He has also participated in K-pop album productions for groups such as EXO and NCT. Hongjoong has demonstrated his producing skills by participating in numerous tracks since ATEEZ’s debut album. He expanded his musical spectrum by releasing the ″BY. HONGJOONG″ project, which reinterprets classic songs from his unique perspective, as well as original songs like ″A Walker,″ ″Why Do You Love,″ and his solo track ″NO1.″ In 2024, he featured on Chungha’s ″EENIE MEENIE,″ and last year, he continued collaborations with global artists including Odetari’s ″SMB″ and a new version of Bradley Simpson’s ″Almost.″ Meanwhile, on the 10th, a spoiler image hinting at this project was released. The silhouette of two figures enveloped in a forest and mist beyond a spaceship cockpit, along with the phrase ″The journey will be endless, eternal, and infinite. And still, I choose to begin.″ attracted global fans’ attention.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hearts2Hearts has been selected as the first artist for Spotify’s new concert series, ’Spotify CLOSER.’ According to their agency SM Entertainment, Hearts2Hearts will hold a special performance on October 2nd at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. At this concert, the Korean version of their Japanese debut song ″ICONIC HEART″ will be unveiled for the first time, and this version will be officially released as a digital single later. In addition, various stages, a talk session showcasing the members’ new charms, and a space to experience Hearts2Hearts’s musical world will be prepared. Hearts2Hearts said, ″We have always felt honored that our music reaches listeners worldwide through Spotify. Since we have prepared various stages for this concert, I am really looking forward to the moment when we can meet our fans more closely.″ Hearts2Hearts achieved 100 million streams on Spotify this year with the single ″RUDE!,″ becoming the first K-pop girl group song to reach this milestone. Previously, ″The Chase″ and ″STYLE″ also surpassed 100 million streams, making a total of three songs with over 100 million streams on Spotify to date.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Yong Bin received high praise from singer Jo Young-nam on TV Chosun’s variety show ″Friday with Gold.″ Jo Young-nam, who appeared as a special guest on the program airing on the night of the 11th, watched the performances of the juniors. In the competition that day, Kim Yong Bin chose ″Now,″ composed by Jo Young-nam, and took the stage. Jo Young-nam revealed behind-the-scenes stories related to the song and personal past experiences. Then, Kim Yong Bin performed the song filled with the emotions of a breakup, changing the atmosphere of the venue. After watching Kim Yong Bin’s performance, Jo Young-nam said, ″I should sing with as much flavor as Kim Yong Bin does,″ acknowledging his ability to interpret and express the song. ″Friday with Gold″ airs every Friday at 10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Cortis recently shared a photo along with a brief message on their SNS, updating fans on their latest status. The released photo shows the Cortis members together wearing black and gray tops. The members are seen pressing their faces close together and staring straight ahead in front of a blue and white striped background, drawing attention. In another photo, a fun scene captures one member lifting another in an indoor gym with a brick pattern. Various exercise equipment such as barbells, a boxing bag, and exercise balls are visible in the gym, hinting at their efforts to maintain physical fitness. In some photos, a member’s stylish look stands out with large sunglasses. Cortis has been maintaining long-term success by appearing on the US Billboard main album chart for 17 consecutive weeks, attracting global fans’ attention. Alongside this, they are actively engaging in various music activities and collaborations both domestically and internationally, showing steady growth. The concise message posted on SNS, ″Look at me,″ communicates with fans while raising anticipation for the new image they will present. Interest is growing in what kind of music and activities Cortis will return with in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 As Jennie collaborated with adidas to unveil her first joint design collection, the controversy surrounding adidas’ local advertisement in Israel is also affecting Jennie’s social media. On the 1st, Jennie launched the ’adidas Originals by JENNIE’ collection worldwide and revealed campaign photos on the 7th. This project is her first collaboration in which she directly participated in the design and campaign production, marking her debut as a co-designer after serving as an adidas ambassador for a long time. The advertisement controversy began with adidas Israel’s ’Single Shoe’ promotion. This service sells a single shoe at half the price of a pair for customers who need only one shoe, such as those with amputations. adidas hired Chaleb Biton, an Israeli military veteran, as the local advertising model. He is known to have lost his left leg in 2021 due to an anti-tank missile attack fired from the Gaza Strip during his military service. Pro-Palestinian activists criticized the ad for featuring a former Israeli soldier amid a situation where many civilians and children lost limbs in the Gaza Strip war. Subsequently, some overseas fans and netizens left protest comments on Jennie and her agency OA Entertainment’s social media posts, such as ″Free Palestine″ and ″Jennie, please leave this brand,″ demanding the termination of the collaboration. Voices calling for severing ties with the brand continued with the hashtag ’#BoycottAdidas.’ As the controversy persisted, adidas apologized on the 7th, stating, ″We acknowledge that the image caused concern″ and ″There was no intention to cause discomfort.″ adidas explained that the advertisement was a separate promotion conducted by the local team in Israel and not a global campaign. Jennie’s collection and the controversial Israeli advertisement are separate projects, and it is known that Jennie did not participate in or involve herself in the production of the advertisement.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwang Garam has participated for the second time in the OST of KBS2 weekend drama ″Love Is Coming.″ The OST ″Reading Our Time,″ sung by Hwang Garam, will be released on the 12th at 6 PM. This song is a classic ballad that captures the unforgettable memories of love and regrets after a breakup, characterized by its poignant melody and lyrics. The lyrics, such as ″If we slowly read our time / It’s filled only with regrets of the past days / The ending I envisioned for us / Was not supposed to be just this,″ reflect the regret over moments that could not be held onto while looking back on the times they loved. Based on a gentle piano melody, the song blends grand strings with delicate band sounds, and Hwang Garam expresses the emotional line of the song with her unique, heartfelt voice and explosive vocal power. Composers Rhinoceros and Choi Chul-hoon participated in the song’s production. Previously, Hwang Garam, along with Song Ha-ye, presented the OST ″The Heart Does Not Say Goodbye″ from ″Love Is Coming″ in both male and female versions to viewers. Meanwhile, ″Love Is Coming,″ written by Lee Kyung-hee and directed by Hong Seok-gu, is a drama depicting the story of two men and women who gather the fragments of broken families to prepare a warm feast of life, recently achieving its highest viewership rating of 17.2%.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink member Rosé collaborates with global company Apple to release the new song ″new trick.″ The agency The Black Label announced on the 10th that Rosé’s new track ″new trick″ will be released on the 18th. The music video for this song was produced as part of the ″Shot on iPhone″ campaign in collaboration with Apple. It is reported that only the iPhone 18 Pro was used to film the music video and teaser video. A teaser video about 15 seconds long was simultaneously uploaded on the official SNS accounts of Apple and Rosé. The video features Rosé holding candy and includes a portion of the new song ″new trick.″ Rosé follows global artists who participated in previous series campaigns such as Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Weeknd. The music video involved director Dave Meyers, who has experience collaborating with Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and directed Black Pink’s ″JUMP″ music video. Rosé’s ″new trick″ will be released for the first time on various music platforms at 8 a.m. on the 18th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong showed great popularity by ranking first on major domestic music charts and YouTube with the new song ″TtoTto.″ On the 8th, Lim Young Woong released the special digital album ″IM HERO 10.″ The title track ″TtoTto″ immediately topped major music platform charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs upon release, and all the tracks on the album ranked high on the charts. ″TtoTto″ ranked first on Melon TOP100, Melon HOT100, Melon real-time chart, Genie real-time chart, Bugs real-time chart, and Vibe rising chart. The track ″Moise″ also reached second place on the music charts. The official music video for ″TtoTto″ was pre-released on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel on the 7th. By the 9th, just two days after its release, the video surpassed 890,000 views on YouTube, and by the morning of the 10th, it exceeded 1 million views. As of 2 PM on the same day, it recorded 1.05 million views. It also ranked first on YouTube Korea’s trending videos. The music video features Lim Young Woong spending time with their pet dog Siwol, child actor Kim Jun, showing daily life, walks, and fireworks scenes. ″TtoTto,″ which Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, features lyrics that connect ″Octubre,″ the Spanish word for October, with the name of the pet dog Siwol. It is loved by the public for its lovely lyrics, melody, and visual beauty. Recently, Lim Young Woong held the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2″ at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, reaching a cumulative audience of about 1 million for past performances. They are also scheduled to attend the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards″ held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium at 6 PM on the 19th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 G-Dragon recently shared their daily life in New York. On September 9th, G-Dragon posted several photos taken in New York on their secondary SNS account. The photos showed G-Dragon spending leisurely time at various locations in New York. They posed with bleached hair and sunglasses, holding up the Statue of Liberty on their palm, or relaxing while looking at their smartphone on a ferry. They also showcased a unique fashion sense with a vintage jacket and detailed denim pants, and revealed a shot of them looking at the camera during a meal. G-Dragon displayed a simple and cheerful charm amidst the everyday scenes of New York. They mimicked popular tourist photo poses and showed various poses, such as raising their arms on the sun deck against the backdrop of the sunset. Meanwhile, BigBang, the group G-Dragon belongs to, released the digital single ″BiiiG″ on the 19th of last month to celebrate their 20th anniversary and topped domestic and international music charts. Following that, from the 21st, they successfully completed the BigBang world tour ″XX : COSMOS IN GOYANG″ held over three days at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. BigBang plans to continue their world tour with a total of 33 shows in 19 cities across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia, starting with the Goyang performance.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ZEROBASEONE (Seong Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Park Geonwook) has received the Gold Disc ″Gold″ certification from the Japan Record Association for their 2nd EP ’回帰LOVE (Return Love)’. On September 10, the Japan Record Association announced that ZEROBASEONE’s ’回帰LOVE’ surpassed cumulative shipments of 100,000 copies as of August, earning the Gold Disc ″Gold″ certification. This album is their first new release in Japan in about 10 months, and the title track ″イグジステンス (Existence)″ features members of the Japanese trio band Omoinotake, drawing attention even before its release. ’回帰LOVE’ proved its popularity by ranking number one on the Oricon Daily Album Chart for four consecutive days upon release, as well as topping the Weekly Album Chart and the Weekly Combined Album Chart. It also claimed first place on the Tower Records comprehensive album chart across all stores and the Billboard Japan Top Album Sales chart. Previously, ZEROBASEONE received the Gold Disc ″Double Platinum″ certification for their first single ″ゆらゆら -運命の花- (Yurayura -Flower of Fate-),″ and earned ″Platinum″ certifications for their 1st EP ’PREZENT’ and special EP ’ICONIK,’ consistently achieving success in the Japanese market. ZEROBASEONE is a project group formed through Mnet’s ″Boys Planet,″ debuting in 2023, currently active with members Seong Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, and Park Geonwook.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong was praised for his character by Kim Young-kwang. Kim Young-kwang recently posted a selfie with Lim Young Woong on his SNS, saying, ″As I always feel, Young-woong, you are someone who is destined to succeed.″ He continued, ″Not only your singing but also the sincerity you show on stage, your humble attitude toward people, and your character made me understand why so many people love you,″ mentioning Lim Young Woong’s attitude and character. Kim Young-kwang also added, ″Success is not achieved by skill alone, but you have skill, sincerity, and respect for others,″ and said, ″That’s why you have done well so far, and I believe you will do even better in the future.″ He also sent a message of support, saying, ″I naturally expect to see you rise even higher, and I always cheer for you.″ Kim Young-kwang attended Lim Young Woong’s 2026 concert ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,’ held from the 4th to the 6th at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, and took a commemorative photo with Lim Young Woong in the waiting room. On the 8th at 6 p.m., Lim Young Woong released ’IM HERO 10.’ This album includes a total of 10 songs, including the title track ’TtoTto,’ which Lim Young Woong participated in writing and composing. The new songs include ’Moise,’ ’Baila,’ ’TtoTto,’ ’Please Be Happy,’ ’To Us Who Have Lived,’ and ’New York,’ while ’Love Always Runs Away,’ ’Grains of Sand,’ ’A bientot,’ and the debut song ’I Hate You’ were included as remake versions. It is known that Lim Young Woong and Kim Young-kwang became acquainted through a charity soccer tournament.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member V graced the cover of the 2026 Fall issue of the British fashion magazine DAZED, released on September 10. As a global ambassador for the French luxury brand CELINE, V showcased the fall/winter collection designed by CELINE’s Artistic Director Michael Rider, styling the clothing, accessories, and shoes in his own unique way. In the photoshoot, V displayed a distinctive presence with his restrained gaze and strong masculinity. Photographed by Erica Camano, V exuded a deep autumn atmosphere and intense aura, emphasizing CELINE’s sophisticated mood through various looks that combined classic silhouettes with stylish details. Following the DAZED cover and photoshoot, V’s interview will be released sequentially. Meanwhile, BTS concluded their North American tour, which attracted 1.92 million attendees, with solo concerts held as part of the world tour ’ARIRANG’ at SoFi Stadium in California on September 1–2 and 5–6. They are scheduled to begin their South American tour in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 2.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jang Kiha will release his first solo full-length album, ″Sansanjocak,″ on September 9 at 6 PM through various music streaming sites. This album, which took about two years to complete, is characterized by the fact that Jang Kiha first created a 33-minute silent film based on poems he wrote himself, and then completed nine tracks in sync with the rhythm of each scene in the finished video. This album applies a new approach called ″video music,″ which overturns the traditional music video format. Unlike the usual method of producing videos to match the music, this album was completed by creating music to fit the video. Jang Kiha stated, ″I wanted to make an album that has a reason to be listened to from start to finish.″ Before the album release, the entire film containing all the tracks was released first. His agency, Duruduru Artist Company, explained, ″This album ’Sansanjocak’ is the starting point of video music, which redefines the boundaries between video and music beyond simple visuals.″ Additionally, after the release, a documentary series covering the two-year production behind-the-scenes and the completion process of video music will be released sequentially. The full version of the ″Sansanjocak″ video music will be released on September 9 at 9 PM on Jang Kiha’s official YouTube channel. Meanwhile, Jang Kiha is in a public relationship with Yoon Gai, born in 2000.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seo In-young directly addressed the ’first-class power abuse’ rumors surrounding her. While she did not admit to the specific allegations, she acknowledged her past immature and arrogant attitude, saying, ″I admit I acted foolishly in the past.″ In the preview of the SBS variety show ″I Will Do Anything for You - Secretaries,″ released on June 9 through the YouTube channel ’SBS,’ Seo In-young recalled the past power abuse allegations, stating, ″They say I was abusive. They say I said I wouldn’t board unless it was first class.″ However, she did not admit to the specific claim that she refused to board a plane unless it was first class. Seo In-young then revealed that she has been trying to change after going through various controversies and personal issues. She said, ″I think this is a process of changing to become better.″ She claimed that she is ″much calmer than before″ and is in the process of ’reforming.’ However, the preview showed Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu, who appeared as her one-day managers, looking flustered by Seo In-young’s blunt demands and sensitive reactions. Seo In-young repeatedly called out ″Secretary Lee Seo-jin″ and demanded, ″Set it up now, secretaries.″ In response, Kim Kwang-kyu pointed out, ″You say you’re reforming, but you’re very sensitive.″ The preview also featured Seo In-young, who had lost 14 kg, participating in an underwear photo shoot. Upon seeing the outfit, Lee Seo-jin expressed surprise, asking, ″Is this attire appropriate for broadcast?″ At the shoot, he carefully checked Seo In-young’s posture, gaze, and neck angle, providing feedback. However, Seo In-young said, ″Do it properly before I explode,″ to which Lee Seo-jin raised his hands and said, ″I can’t do this.″ Seo In-young debuted in 2002 as a member of the group Jewelry and gained popularity with her ’new woman’ and ’strong woman’ characters. In 2017, during overseas filming of JTBC’s ″With You Season 2 - The Greatest Love,″ a video of her swearing was released, leading to conflicts with the production team and allegations of power abuse, resulting in her departure from the program. Recently, Seo In-young has been reflecting on her past behavior and controversies and showing efforts to change through her YouTube channel ″Reformed Seo In-young.″ She admitted her wrongdoing regarding the swearing incident but denied the allegations of power abuse toward the writer. Seo In-young’s story, in which she directly addresses her past ’strong woman’ character, power abuse controversies, and immature attitude, is scheduled to be revealed on the June 11 broadcast of ″I Will Do Anything for You - Secretaries″ at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Rosé of the group Black Pink has started promoting her new song in collaboration with Apple. On the 10th, Rosé posted photos and teaser videos on her SNS to kick off her new song activities. Apple’s official account posted Rosé’s video with the caption, ″get set ready. ’new trick’ by ROS drops 9.17 @ 7pm EST. Shot on iPhone 18 Pro.″ This revealed that Rosé’s new song ″new trick″ will be released on the 17th, and the music video was filmed using the iPhone 18 Pro. Right after the Apple event, Rosé uploaded a selfie taken with the new iPhone on her SNS. In the photo, Rosé stood in front of a mirror with blonde hair, wearing a blue top and a checkered skirt. The accompanying video also showed a scene where she held a large lollipop and looked at the camera. Meanwhile, Black Pink celebrated their 10th anniversary since debut this year. Instead of an album or world tour with the members, a fan meeting was held.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin shared tuna and flounder that he personally caught in the United States with members and staff in the waiting room of the world tour concert. On BTS’s official Instagram on the 9th (Korean time), a photo of sashimi placed in the concert waiting room dining area was posted along with a picture of Jin fishing on a boat. The post included fish, purple heart, and fire emojis, along with the phrase, ″Enjoy the flounder and tuna caught by Jin hyung!!″ Recently, while staying in LA for the world tour, Jin posted photos of himself catching large fish by fishing from a boat and recommended sashimi rice bowls to fans. Another member also posted a photo of a sashimi rice bowl on their Instagram using Jin’s ″Super Tuna″ as background music. Jin prepared fresh sashimi not only for the members but also so that the staff could enjoy it during meals. The related caption read, ″Fish caught by BTS Jin!!!!! We treat the hardworking staff!″ Staff shared verification photos through Instagram and other platforms. Meanwhile, BTS returned to Korea on the 8th (Korean time) after completing the fourth performance of the world tour ’ARIRANG’ in Los Angeles. On October 3rd and 4th, they are scheduled to hold a concert at Estadio El Campin in Bogotá, Colombia, becoming the first Korean artist to perform there.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900