https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr BTS member Jungkook was selected as the most mentioned singer on the social networking service X (formerly Twitter) in 2026. The World Music Awards (WMA) recently announced through their official X account that Jungkook ranked first among singers on X in 2026 with over 2.6 million mentions. Michael Jackson ranked second with more than 2.4 million mentions, Drake was third with about 2.1 million mentions, and BTS member Jimin ranked fourth among male singers with over 2 million mentions. This tally is based on how frequently a specific singer’s name or related keywords were mentioned on X, and it is a different metric from music sales or streaming counts. Jungkook is evaluated as showing high social media presence through both his solo activities and BTS group activities. Jungkook has previously demonstrated influence on global platforms including X, and has ranked high in K-pop related search metrics on Google and YouTube. This record came at the time when BTS’s full-group activities in 2026 began in earnest. Meanwhile, WMA, an international music awards ceremony that started in 1989, covers popular singers worldwide as well as album sales and public influence. It is known for selecting winners based on album sales in various countries and has been introduced as a media outlet handling international music charts alongside the US Billboard. WMA announces major records in the global music industry and artist popularity indicators through its official social networking services.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of singer Lim Young Woong’s debut, fan clubs participated in various social contribution activities. The Lim Young Woong fan club ’Incheon Hero Era Sangok Room’ donated 3 million won on August 7 to the World Vision Incheon Gyeonggi Business Headquarters, an international relief and development NGO, to support a water supply project in Tanzania. The donation will be fully used for improving the water sanitation environment in the Tanzanian region suffering from contaminated water. The fan club stated, ″We united our hearts with the members to make the meaningful moment of singer Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary even more significant,″ and added, ″We hope to bring even a small amount of hope and joy to the children and local communities in desperate need of clean water.″ Another fan club, ’Hero Era The HERO Top Gangwon,’ also commemorated Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary by donating 5 million won to Good Neighbors Gangwon Central Branch to support abused children. Good Neighbors announced on the 10th that the donation will be used to support abused children in the Gangwon region and for child abuse prevention projects. ’Hero Era The HERO Top Gangwon’ said, ″Members came together to celebrate the good influence and value of sharing that Lim Young Woong has shown over the past 10 years since debut,″ and added, ″We hope this donation, commemorating the 10th anniversary, will bring a small hope and encouragement to abused children in the community, and we will continue to foster a warm fandom culture together with Lim Young Woong.″ Lim Young Woong said, ″My fans made me the best,″ and ″I will never forget the fans who used to blow up balloons themselves.″ Meanwhile, the World Vision Incheon Gyeonggi Business Headquarters will hold the ’Global 6K for Water Incheon Event’ at Cheongna Lake Park in Incheon on September 20. This event is a global fundraising event with about 4,000 participants, and all participation fees will be used for the Tanzania water supply project. Good Neighbors Gangwon Central Branch stated that they are conducting specialized welfare projects and child abuse prevention projects for children and marginalized neighbors suffering from abuse, poverty, and psychological and emotional difficulties.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X is set to release a new mini album, The Phase, on September 4. Starship Entertainment, the agency, revealed the tracklist video for this album on Monsta X’s official SNS on the 9th. The video features scenes of exercise equipment parts being disassembled and reassembled. The Phase includes a total of six tracks: the title song ″MAGIC,″ ″Type X,″ ″SURVIVOR,″ ″Electric Heart,″ ″That’s My Girl,″ and ″Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.″ The album highlights the members’ high level of participation. Jooheon took part in writing and composing four songs including the title track, and also contributed to the arrangement of ″SURVIVOR″ and ″Electric Heart.″ Hyungwon included his self-composed song ″Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.″ Having pursued various individual activities earlier this year, such as Jooheon’s solo debut, the Shownu X Hyungwon unit, and solo projects by Minhyuk and Kihyun, Monsta X returns as a full group with this album. Marking their 11th year since debut, Monsta X presents music that adds sophisticated sounds and witty concepts based on their established team identity.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Shim Hyun-seop revealed various episodes of his newlywed life with his wife Jung Young-rim, who is 11 years younger. On MBN’s ″Sokpuri Show Dongchimi,″ he talked about the difficulties he faced after marrying late and his wife’s thorough asset management. On the show, Shim Hyun-seop expressed the hardships of newlywed life, saying, ″If I were born again, I would marry in my mid-40s. I have no energy.″ He also shared an experience of fainting after overexerting himself while trying to conceive naturally, separate from in vitro fertilization. He said, ″There was a time I tried eight times from afternoon to evening. It was from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., and I only opened my eyes at 2 p.m. the next day.″ The hospital director in charge was surprised and said, ″We told you to do it twice a day for three days around ovulation, not eight times at once.″ Shim Hyun-seop also spoke about his wife’s housekeeping skills and asset management. He said, ″On the first night 1 year and 3 months ago, I was so tired that I passed out, and when I opened my eyes, it was 11 o’clock. My wife was counting money with her eyes red.″ He added, ″When I woke up at 9 a.m., she was already at the bank. Even though we are a married couple, since we are strangers at first, you can’t fully trust each other, but women are amazing.″ He also said, ″My mother-in-law told her to only receive living expenses since she has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years, but my wife doesn’t listen.″ He revealed, ″The house is also in my wife’s name. We did that right after getting married. I have a residence but no ownership.″ He added, ″I think I have an obsession with money since I was young, so it might be my fate. A passing monk once said, ’It’s overflowing in a good way.’ Since there is an 11-year age difference, I think I have a sense of responsibility.″ Shim Hyun-seop met Jung Young-rim on TV Chosun’s ″Joseon’s Lover,″ dated for a year, and got married last April at the age of 54. Meanwhile, MBN’s ″Sokpuri Show Dongchimi″ airs every Saturday night at 11 p.m.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE shared updates from Seattle through their official SNS. In the released video and photos, Jang Wonyoung and Liz smiled brightly while taking selfies wearing white blouses on a dark background stage at the concert venue. The footage also captured them holding microphones on stage, allowing fans to feel the vivid atmosphere of the scene. The two members were seen singing along with fans, maintaining close communication. This update was posted with the tag ’SHOW WHAT I AM,’ showcasing IVE’s unique confidence and individuality. Fans responded enthusiastically, sending support for the two members shining at the overseas concert. Meanwhile, Jang Wonyoung was selected as an MC for ’AAA 2026’ this year, promising active participation. IVE plans to continue meeting fans on various stages both domestically and internationally.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Lady Jane shared an update by revealing the first family profile photo with her twin daughters. Lady Jane posted the first family profile photo of Wooju and Byeol, taken during her activities as a Seoul Baby Ambassador, on social media, recalling the moment: ″Wooju kept whining strangely but stopped crying as soon as the shoot started, and Byeol kept the same expression throughout.″ She added, ″Still, since then, they have been doing quite well with photo and broadcast shoots,″ expressing pride in her children’s growth. The photo was taken about three months ago, and Lady Jane shared her feelings, saying, ″Seeing the little ones in the photo again, time really flies.″ Currently, the twin sisters often smile brightly and play well together. In the family profile photo, Lady Jane is dressed in a white shirt and jeans, sitting while holding or holding hands with the babies, creating a warm interaction with the children that brought smiles to viewers. Meanwhile, Lady Jane has recently continued to focus on parenting by sharing daily life moments with her twin children.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Eun Ga-eun is raising fans’ expectations by announcing the release of her first full-length album. Eun Ga-eun revealed her comeback news through SNS by unveiling her first full album, ″Eun Ga-eun’s Nationwide Tour,″ scheduled for release on August 24. She said, ″It’s been such a long time since my last album, so I’m nervous and excited,″ adding, ″I worked hard without rest while raising my child and working.″ Unlike her previous activities focused mainly on singles, this album is her first full-length work showcasing more polished music. The pre-released duet track ″I Love You, I Love You″ received a positive response, increasing anticipation for the various new songs included in the full album. Eun Ga-eun is known to have devoted herself to preparing the album despite her busy daily life balancing childcare and broadcasting activities. With this comeback, she plans to fully express her accumulated vocal skills and musical colors in front of the public. Currently, she is actively communicating with fans through radio and broadcast appearances. The full album ″Eun Ga-eun’s Nationwide Tour″ consists of songs that capture diverse regional sentiments and trot emotions, attracting interest not only from trot fans but also from a wide range of music lovers. Eun Ga-eun’s first full-length album, set to be released on August 24, is expected to bring new vitality to the trot scene. Fans are eagerly counting down to the album release date and supporting Eun Ga-eun’s musical journey.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Lee Si-young revealed her daily life in Muskoka, Canada, showing a relaxed side. Recently, Lee Si-young posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″Port Carling Muskoka, the sky is just everywhere🩵🩵🩵.″ In the photos, she is smiling while holding her son, wearing a gray T-shirt and checkered pants, with a beautiful backdrop of a lake and clouds. Her long hair and hat added to the natural atmosphere. In another photo, she caught attention by leaning on a railing and quietly gazing at the lake. Lee Si-young’s peaceful time enjoying nature with her family, surrounded by blue skies, the lake, and trees, was impressive. Additionally, Lee Si-young showed a comfortable daily life by taking selfies in front of a landscape shaded by trees and clouds. Especially, the background featuring the Canadian flag made her stay there feel more real. Earlier, Lee Si-young has been sharing updates on her active lifestyle during her one-month stay in Canada with her family, enjoying activities such as boating around the lake and experiencing ATV rides. Recently, she also revealed a unique scene of riding a motorcycle in a swimsuit, showing a diverse daily life. Currently, Lee Si-young is staying in Canada with her children, spending healing time in nature. Through various photos and videos, fans are sending messages of support for her happy recent life.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oh Jiheon candidly revealed his relationship with his father. He appeared on MBN’s ″While You Are Sick″ and said that his father was a top Korean history instructor in the early 1990s, earning a high income. Oh Jiheon explained that his father taught from morning till night in a combined space of five classrooms, and when a house in Apgujeong cost around 20 to 30 million won, his father’s monthly income was about 50 million won. He lived in a 100-pyeong house with a yard and a swimming pool, but his father prioritized work over family. His mother wanted his father to be more devoted to the family, but dissatisfaction grew between the couple, leading to frequent fights, and eventually, his parents divorced when Oh Jiheon was in his third year of high school. Regarding his school days, Oh Jiheon said that his grades were not bad originally, but since his father, who was a private academy instructor, dealt with many top-class students, the things his father said to him sounded dismissive, which was difficult. After finishing the college entrance exam, he planned to live with his mother, but due to her financial difficulties, he chose a boarding cram school. Later, he entered university with tuition provided by his mother, worked part-time, and explained that winning first place in an impersonation contest with a prize of 10 million won was the turning point that led him to become a comedian. Oh Jiheon said he met his father for the first time in eight years after hearing that his grandmother was critically ill, and through various experiences in society, he came to understand his father to some extent. He also said that becoming a father himself helped him understand his father’s feelings, allowing him to let go of the hurt feelings he had.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwang Jae-gyun recently revealed a transformation with a visual reminiscent of a historical drama. On the 9th, Hwang Jae-gyun posted a photo on his SNS with the caption, ″Anyone want to go for a night run?″ In the released photo, Hwang Jae-gyun is seen walking down the street wearing a historical drama-style outfit with long hair down. He had a prop that looked like a sword strapped to his waist and was holding a skewer in one hand, evoking the atmosphere of a historical drama set. Recently, there have been comments that Hwang Jae-gyun’s long hair style resembles Jang Hyuk from the drama ″Chuno.″ Earlier, Hwang Jae-gyun attracted attention by appearing with a changed look in the behind-the-scenes video of ″TVING Super Match.″ At that time, Jung Geun-woo saw Hwang Jae-gyun with his long hair tied back down to his nape and said, ″Today, you look exactly like Jang Hyuk hyung,″ to which Hwang Jae-gyun replied, ″Chuno,″ adding, ″Someone has to go beat someone up.″ When asked how long he plans to grow his hair, Hwang Jae-gyun revealed, ″I’m growing it until it can be tied,″ indicating his intention to continue the long hair style. Unlike before, his gaunt face also drew attention. Compared to his active player days, his face appeared slimmer and sharper, prompting some online concerns about his health. Meanwhile, Hwang Jae-gyun ended his active career after a long period as a professional baseball player.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Kwon Sang-woo revealed a video of himself practicing soccer in New York with his high school son, Luk-hee. On June 9th, Son Tae-young’s YouTube channel, ’Mrs. New Jersey Son Tae-young,’ uploaded a video titled ″How Dad Kwon Sang-woo, Like a Friend, Plays with His Son (New York vlog).″ The video showed Luk-hee injuring his ankle during soccer but coming out to the field with his dad to continue stretching and practicing ahead of this week’s soccer camp. Son Tae-young shared an update, saying, ″Luk-hee hurt his ankle. It hasn’t healed yet, but he has to keep playing soccer.″ She added, ″He has to go to soccer camp this week, so he came out to practice with his dad to loosen up his ankle.″ At the field, Kwon Sang-woo was seen running shirtless with his son, personally helping him stretch. Despite being in his 50s, his well-toned muscular physique caught attention. During practice, Son Tae-young worriedly told their son, ″Take it easy. You’ll hurt your foot.″ Kwon Sang-woo checked his son’s athletic skills and remarked, ″It’s not the same level as when I used to play with him.″ After finishing practice, he said, ″His stamina is different. When we first did running drills, he was so fast I couldn’t keep up,″ and acknowledged his son’s endurance, saying, ″Even though I’m the fastest among people my age, I can’t keep up.″ He also expressed concern about Luk-hee’s condition after the ankle injury, saying, ″Luk-hee hasn’t been able to exercise properly for a long time because of his leg injury. So his endurance seems to have dropped a lot. He used to be so agile.″ Son Tae-young added, ″He’s struggling. It’s the first time I’ve seen him like this.″ Meanwhile, Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-young live in New York with their son Luk-hee and daughter Ri-ho, sharing their family’s daily life through YouTube.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 During the live broadcast of the ’2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER’ held on August 9, 2026, at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, an incident occurred where the MC misread the cue sheet during the event, prompting the production staff to come on stage and organize the situation themselves, which was shown live on air. The broadcast was streamed live on the YouTube channel ’SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO,’ featuring a total of 28 teams including the groups Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Red Velvet, RIIZE, and NCT Wish, showcasing various performances. The MCs were RIIZE Sungchan from SM Entertainment, Ian from Hearts to Hearts, and Sion from NCT Wish. The problematic scene occurred while introducing the next singer. When Sion stopped speaking, Sungchan looked around in confusion, and Ian, unaware of the situation, moved his body left and right while waiting. The phrase ″Shall we try again?″ was heard on site, and the production staff was seen coming onto the stage to check Sion’s cue sheet, which was captured on the live broadcast. The three hosts then resumed coordination and continued the broadcast, completing it without major issues. However, viewers criticized the lack of preparation as the live broadcast showed the hosts stopping without checking the script and the production staff coming on stage. After the broadcast, various opinions surfaced online, including complaints about insufficient rehearsal, poor script familiarity, and the selection of hosts. Some viewers reacted with comments such as ″Is this blatant favoritism towards SM?″, ″Why wasn’t a single experienced person included?″, and ″Was the lineup mainly inexperienced members despite it being a live broadcast?″ Meanwhile, some opinions acknowledged that unexpected situations can occur during live broadcasts. Meanwhile, the broadcast revealed performances by K-pop stars, and the live performance footage is scheduled to be additionally released on the 12th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the April 14th broadcast of SBS variety show ’My Ugly Duckling,’ singer Tak Jae-hoon’s daily life celebrating his birthday in Jeju Island was revealed. In the broadcast, Tak Jae-hoon woke up on his 50th birthday morning to a call from his manager. The manager congratulated him, saying, ″This is the last birthday celebration before you turn 60,″ to which Tak Jae-hoon replied, ″Hang up, you’re noisy,″ and ended the call. He then mumbled in his sleep, ″That just makes it worse,″ causing laughter. As soon as he got up, Tak Jae-hoon looked for water in the kitchen but found none, so he drank tap water. Sitting on the sofa while looking at the stock market screen, he sighed, ″It’s down 37%.″ Park Kyung-lim said, ″The stock screen is blue on your birthday.″ At that moment, Tak Jae-hoon checked a text notification and said, ″Overseas approval USD 210? Where is this? Ah, the card... the kids must have used it.″ Meanwhile, Seo Jang-hoon mentioned Tak Jae-hoon’s two children studying in the U.S. Tak Jae-hoon revealed, ″My son is attending Michigan State University. He says he’s running a potato business with his friends, and it’s going well.″ Seo Jang-hoon said, ″Michigan State University is truly a prestigious school.″ When Seo Jang-hoon asked about his daughter’s school, Tak Jae-hoon replied, ″She’s in New York. She attends Parsons.″ Tak Jae-hoon married in 2001 and has two children. He divorced by mutual consent in 2015.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jung shared photos and videos of herself grocery shopping at a mart on her SNS. On the 8th, Jo Yeo-jung posted several photos and videos capturing small moments of happiness in her daily life on SNS. In the released photos, Jo Yeo-jung showcased a daily look by pairing a white spaghetti strap top with an ethnic hairband and sunglasses, holding a shopping basket while checking out the fresh food section at the mart. Jo Yeo-jung has previously revealed that she eats ramen only once a year and is known to maintain a 45kg figure through a strict diet and self-management. She also captured various everyday moments in photos, such as enjoying coffee and dessert at a cafe or checking voice messages while drinking a beverage. Meanwhile, Jo Yeo-jung is currently appearing in Coupang Play’s ″The Affair Is Not the Problem Right Now.″ This work is a black comedy about a popular influencer couple and a neighboring doctor couple entangled in complex secrets, released every Friday at 8 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network for movie ticket sales, director Christopher Nolan’s ″Odyssey″ attracted 1,333,568 viewers over the three days from the 7th to the 9th, securing the number one spot at the weekend box office. The cumulative audience reached 1,874,862. ″Odyssey″ has held the top position at the box office for five consecutive days since its release on the 5th, surpassing 1 million viewers on the fourth day and exceeding 2 million cumulative viewers by the morning of the 10th. It reached 2 million viewers six days faster than ″King and the Man Who Lives,″ which attracted 16.9 million viewers this year, and Nolan’s previous work ″Oppenheimer.″ It also surpassed the 2 million mark one day earlier than ″Avatar: Fire and Ash.″ As of the 9th, it recorded a seat occupancy rate of 72.1% and maintained a CGV Golden Egg Index of 97%. During the same period, director Destin Daniel Cretton’s ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ attracted 1,264,783 viewers, ranking second. The difference in audience numbers between ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ was 68,785. In its second week after release, it added over 1 million viewers, bringing its cumulative audience to 5,912,185. It needs 87,815 more viewers to surpass 6 million. In third place was director Kim Soo-hoon’s animation ″Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel,″ which attracted 289,465 viewers over the weekend, reaching a cumulative audience of 433,808. ″Hope,″ starring Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung and directed by Na Hong-jin, ranked fourth with 100,904 viewers, bringing its cumulative audience to 4,393,885. Fifth place ″David″ added 16,861 viewers, reaching a cumulative audience of 289,351. The couple Tom Holland and Zendaya Coleman starred together in ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ which took the first and second spots at the box office, respectively.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Sun-tae recently posted an update video on his YouTube channel. In the video, Kim Sun-tae appeared with a scruffy beard, sitting alone in an empty room, with empty alcohol bottles scattered on the floor. He left a brief message saying, ″Just lonely.″ Earlier, on the 29th of last month, Kim Sun-tae requested Won-i, a member of the group ’RIIZEne,’ in dialect on the pre-release video of KBS2’s ’Don Sun-tae Success Era,’ saying, ″Why is my name coming up in politics!″ This remark referred again to Won-i’s past controversial statement ″I’m scared,″ which had already sparked controversy extending into the political sphere. The video was set to private about four hours after its release. Following the controversy, Kim Sun-tae apologized, saying, ″I have taken time to reflect on my words and actions so far. From now on, I will be more careful with all my statements and actions to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.″ He also stated, ″I am truly sorry to everyone who was harmed by my shortcomings, especially the members of RIIZEne.″ Kim Sun-tae expressed his intention to voluntarily withdraw from the program, adding, ″I personally apologized to the CEO of RIIZEne’s agency and conveyed it to the members as well. In fact, I heard they were worried about me before I even contacted them. I am sorry again and again.″ Subsequently, KBS canceled the broadcast of the program. Meanwhile, Lee Dong-seok, the mayor of Chungju City, left a comment on Kim Sun-tae’s update video saying, ″I am the new mayor of Chungju City. Are you thinking of coming back to Chungju City Hall?″ Kim Sun-tae was known as ’Chungju Man’ during his time as a public official at Chungju City Hall and has been running a personal channel since his retirement in February.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jung showed a different side of herself on the variety show ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014.″ In a pre-released video where she appeared as a guest alongside Ha Seok-jin, Jo Yeo-jung revealed the secret to maintaining her long-lasting beauty: ″I endure it inevitably. I only eat jajangmyeon and ramen twice a year,″ surprising chefs including Yoon Nam-no. When asked if she intended to request healthy food, she replied, ″No,″ adding, ″Even if it’s a calorie bomb, I want to eat a lot and leave.″ In response, chefs including Kim Poong prepared high-calorie dishes using plenty of oil. When the finished dishes were served, Jo Yeo-jung revealed her long-held appetite and showed a storm of eating. After tasting the food, she praised it, saying, ″It’s so delicious.″ Even during the break, Jo Yeo-jung did not leave her seat and enjoyed the remaining food, and when her manager ate some, she said, ″Isn’t it delicious? It’s so delicious.″ MC Kim Sung-joo smiled as he saw Jo Yeo-jung enjoying the food. JTBC’s ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,″ featuring Jo Yeo-jung, is scheduled to air on the 16th at 8:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tak Jae-hoon revealed his 59th birthday on the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling.″ On the broadcast, Tak Jae-hoon started his day by answering a call from his manager while in bed. The manager congratulated him, saying, ″Happy last birthday before your 60th. I hope you do a lot of things you want to do before turning 60 and have a happy day.″ In response, Tak Jae-hoon expressed discomfort by saying, ″You’re noisy. Hang up.″ Later, Tak Jae-hoon substituted his breakfast with tap water due to a lack of water and checked his stock account, mentioning an investment loss of ″minus 37%.″ Then, after receiving a card payment notification approved overseas, he said, ″$210? Where is this? The kids must have swiped it,″ realizing it was his child studying abroad making the purchase. He also heard the news of the end of the show ″No, But Really!″ where he was a regular cast member, from the program’s CP. Tak Jae-hoon reportedly said, ″Why are you telling me this news now? Is this a birthday present?″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink celebrated their 10th anniversary with a fan event, ″Meet & Greet,″ held at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Despite their busy individual schedules, all four members attended the event to meet with fans. The event faced some disappointment among fans due to communication issues during its operation, including a last-minute announcement, an invitation list limited to only 40 people, and rumors of members not attending. In response, members including Jisoo conveyed a message through a live broadcast, saying, ″We know how precious the 10th anniversary is. We apologize for the shortcomings in communication and love you all.″ Black Pink debuted on August 8, 2016, with ″Whistle″ and ″Boombayah.″ Since then, they achieved triple million-seller status with their second full album, BORN PINK, and set a record for the highest first-week sales for a girl group (1.77 million copies) with their third mini-album, DEADLINE. They also sold out Sofi Stadium in the U.S. and Wembley Stadium in the U.K., becoming the first Asian female artists to simultaneously top the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.K. Official Albums Chart, and headlined the Coachella Festival, among various other achievements. Currently, each member is pursuing individual activities. Jennie released a new single, ″Less than a Lover,″ and became the first Korean female solo artist to close the main stage at the U.S. Lollapalooza Chicago. Jisoo starred in the Netflix original series Monthly Boyfriend, Coupang Play’s Newtopia, and the film Omniscient Reader. Rosé achieved success on global music charts with her collaboration with Bruno Mars, ″APT.,″ and became the first K-pop artist to win ″Song of the Year″ at the MTV Video Music Awards. Lisa continues her activities with the release of her solo project Alter Ego, appearances in the third season of the U.S. HBO series Pachinko, and performing at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Han Hye-jin and Hwasa were surprised by the price of pajamas at Namdaemun Market. In the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling″ aired on the 9th, Han Hye-jin visited Namdaemun Market with Hwasa, who had a day off during her world tour. Han Hye-jin introduced Namdaemun Market as recently gaining popularity among young people and emerging as a shopping hotspot for the MZ generation due to its affordable market prices. The two stopped by a pajama store and looked at various products. The shopkeeper explained that many imported products were available, mainly from Japan and the UK. When Han Hye-jin asked to see pajamas made in the UK, the shopkeeper showed a pair with a colorful floral pattern and revealed that the price was 240,000 won. Han Hye-jin was surprised and said, ″Sorry, I was really shocked.″ Hwasa also expressed her astonishment, saying, ″I’ve never indulged in such luxury for pajamas.″ Later, it was revealed that the price of the Japanese pajamas was 120,000 won. The two chose relatively affordable domestic pajamas as matching couple looks.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim So-young shared an update on her second child through her SNS. On August 8, Kim So-young posted several family photos along with the caption, ″1-year-old younger sibling and 2-year-old older sister hug. The 4-month-old second child who eats, sleeps, and plays according to the sisters’ schedules.″ The released photos showed Kim So-young and Oh Sang-jin’s family enjoying a summer trip, playing in the water, and taking warm family pictures. Their 4-month-old son Suho attracted attention for showing a gentle side while joining the family trip. Kim So-young mentioned Oh Sang-jin’s role during the trip, saying, ″The advantage of a big family trip. We got photos with the four of us! Respect to Instructor Oh, who is more INTP than anyone else and leads the whole family trip... The number one troop member most well-managed by the instructor (because he is the most favored, apparently I refuse...).″ She added, ″The babies have been swimming for 4 hours straight. The instructor’s soul is on a break. It was summer.″ She also shared her thoughts on the family trip, saying, ″Who made this? It’s pretty. Home pool -> big pool -> finishing swim(?). First-ever rest stop visit. The lukewarm liquid formula was eaten so well, it was an unnecessary worry... There was a reason the instructor suggested going all the way to Busan. It was hot but the alleys were so nice. The whole family’s accommodation. Tua is happiest when with cousins. The four of us slept together.″ Kim So-young, a former MBC announcer, married Oh Sang-jin in 2017 and has one son and one daughter. After leaving MBC in 2017, she launched her personal brand and runs the channel ’DdinggeuriTV’.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hong Seok-cheon revealed that he is providing thorough sex education to his two children. In a video released on the 9th on the channel ’Pisik University,’ Hong Seok-cheon appeared as a guest and talked about the process of adopting his children and his educational approach. He explained that his children were the son and daughter of his biological older sister, and after his sister’s divorce, he felt the children needed a father figure, which led him to decide to adopt them. He said that after having deep conversations with his sister, he proceeded with the adoption, and his sister was very grateful and moved by this. He revealed that the two children were very happy to learn about the adoption. Worried that the children might feel confused, he joked, ″You know your uncle has a lot of money, right? When I die, it will all be yours.″ When asked about dating advice, Hong Seok-cheon said he has emphasized two things to his children since they were young. He said, ″It doesn’t matter who you date, but just remember these two things.″ The first is ″No drugs,″ and the second is ″Use condoms.″ He stressed that using drugs can make you lose control of yourself, and using condoms can protect both yourself and your partner. He added that he advised them to date freely while following these two principles. Meanwhile, Hong Seok-cheon has revealed on his channel that he gets tested for sexually transmitted infections every six months. He regularly undergoes HIV testing and mentioned that knowing his condition and status allows him to have sex with peace of mind. He also emphasized that regular testing is a responsible act that considers not only himself but also his partner, sharing his philosophy on sexual health.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Sang-jun successfully completed his performance in Atlanta, USA, and expressed his gratitude to his fans. On the 10th, Lee Sang-jun posted a lengthy message on his SNS sharing his thoughts on the Atlanta show. He thanked the fans who came to the performance, saying, ″Comedians shouldn’t lose confidence, but I was worried I might, so thank you to everyone in Atlanta who cheered me on even more.″ He also added, ″Thank you to everyone who came from far away,″ and said, ″I read every single direct message without exception. Although my face was smiling, my eyes were red as I read them all. I support your dreams, so take all my energy with you.″ Lee Sang-jun emphasized that the Atlanta show was sold out, stating, ″I am the first Korean entertainer to sell out this venue. This is not the end but the beginning, and I know greater challenges will come, so I am simply grateful.″ Earlier, Lee Sang-jun faced criticism following his performance in Los Angeles (LA), USA. At that time, 1,700 audience members attended the ’Lee Sang-jun Show,’ but some attendees raised complaints about the sound and quality of the performance. In response, Lee Sang-jun posted an apology on SNS, acknowledging that there were issues during the show. Meanwhile, the PD in charge of directing the ’Lee Sang-jun Show’ stated that the problems were not Lee Sang-jun’s personal fault and announced a firm stance against the spread of false information.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tak Jae-hoon revealed his daily life on his 59th birthday. In the SBS variety show ’My Ugly Duckling’ broadcast on the 9th, the scene of Tak Jae-hoon spending his last birthday in his 50s was aired. On that day, Tak Jae-hoon started his day by answering a call from his manager while in bed. The manager said, ″Congratulations on your last birthday before turning 60. I hope you achieve many things you want and have a happy day.″ In response, Tak Jae-hoon said, ″You’re noisy. Hang up,″ and added, ″Calling me is just rubbing salt in the wound.″ Tak Jae-hoon drank tap water because there was no drinking water at home, then checked his stock account on his smartphone. He said, ″It’s minus 37%. Stocks really don’t suit me.″ Seo Jang-hoon, watching this in the studio, commented, ″When on earth will his stocks go up?″ Later, Tak Jae-hoon checked a card payment approval message from overseas and said, ″210 dollars? Where was this charged?″ He sighed, guessing it was the amount used by his children studying abroad. He also heard the news of the end of his regular show ’No, But Really!’ directly from the program CP during the broadcast. Tak Jae-hoon sighed, saying, ″Why deliver this news today of all days? Is this supposed to be a birthday present?″ Meanwhile, SBS’s ’My Ugly Duckling’ airs every Sunday at 9 p.m.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the June 9th broadcast of SBS variety show ″Running Man,″ Song Ji-hyo appeared with a different styling than usual, attracting the members’ attention. That day, Song Ji-hyo caught eyes by wearing an off-shoulder top that revealed her shoulders and a changed hairstyle. Ji Ye-eun expressed surprise at Song Ji-hyo’s style, saying, ″I thought you came to an awards ceremony,″ to which Song Ji-hyo replied, ″Because it’s hot.″ Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, ″It’s been a while since I’ve seen Ji-hyo’s bare shoulders,″ referring to her past style, and Haha asked Song Ji-hyo with a laugh, ″Where did that hair clip go?″ Song Ji-hyo recently became a hot topic for frequently wearing hair clips in her YouTube content. At that time, hair, makeup, and stylists jokingly commented on Song Ji-hyo’s unadorned style, saying things like, ″Please burn that hair clip,″ and ″Let’s look pretty when we go to work.″ Since then, she has been seen wearing hair clips in various content, sparking diverse reactions among fans. In this broadcast, Song Ji-hyo appeared with a changed look instead of the hair clip, and the members immediately noticed. Meanwhile, Hong Jin-ho and Kim Ji-yoo appeared as guests and raced around the Jongno area.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gain of Brown Eyed Girls revealed her recent status after about a month and a half. On the 10th, Gain posted a photo taken with members of 2PM on her personal SNS account. In the released photo, Gain was smiling surrounded by 2PM members, wearing a black inner shirt, a white jacket, and a hat. She attracted attention by showing a different face and atmosphere from before. Gain shared her recent status for the first time in about 45 days since June 26. It appears she supported 2PM by attending the 2PM solo concert ″2026 2PM Concert ’THE RETURN’ in INCHEON″ held at Incheon Inspire Arena on the 8th and 9th. Meanwhile, Gain stopped her activities and stayed low-profile after being fined 1 million won in 2021 for propofol use charges in 2019. Since then, she resumed SNS activities starting in May.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seolhyun Kim shared her diet experience and secrets through her YouTube channel, ’Kim Seolhyun.’ In a behind-the-scenes video of a photo shoot released on August 9, Seolhyun mentioned recent weight changes while getting her makeup done, asking the makeup artist, ″Haven’t I lost weight?″ She revealed the difficulties during her diet process, saying, ″When dieting, the last 1 to 2 kilograms just wouldn’t come off. For several months. I kept losing 1 kilogram per month, 1 kilogram every two months, but the last 1 or 2 kilograms wouldn’t go away.″ She continued, ″Eventually, by continuing, I lost it. I did the same thing, but by doing it for a long time, it finally came off. Even when it wasn’t coming off, I was eating less. Eating less for a week or two didn’t make it come off,″ she added. She also expressed satisfaction with the changes she felt after a long time, saying, ″I think it’s been over 10 years since I dieted eating this little. It’s the first time since I was a trainee. I wonder how long it’s been since my cheeks fit in like this.″ She said, ″But I think I need to lose just 1 more kilogram to maintain this.″ Regarding her diet secret, Seolhyun revealed, ″I bought lava stone eggs and whenever I was hungry before dinner, I kept eating only those. Some days I ate two, some days three... I think I’ve eaten at least 150 eggs so far.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girl group CLASSy performed on the stage of ’Waterbomb Busan 2026,’ held on the 8th at Lotte World Adventure Busan in Gijang-gun, Busan. On this day, five members, excluding the minors Park Bo-eun and Kim Seon-yu, took the stage and showcased various songs including ″CLASSY,″ ″Tik Tick Boom,″ ″SHUT DOWN,″ and ″Walking While Crying Is How I Am,″ released last June. Then, Hong Hye-joo performed her solo song ″Spinning Coin″ on stage, receiving cheers from the audience. They demonstrated unwavering vocal skills and performance even in an environment drenched with water splashes. As the final song of the performance, CLASSy presented ″Golden,″ the theme song of the animated film ″K-Pop Demon Hunters.″ Right after the performance, reactions to CLASSy’s stage included comments such as ″The live skills are overwhelming,″ ″New ’Waterbomb’ goddesses have been born,″ and ″A true performance group with both performance and vocal skills.″ CLASSy made a comeback last June with the mini-album RE:BOOT ″After Tears″ and continues activities both domestically and internationally, including promotions in Japan. They plan to meet fans through various activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JUNNY appeared on KBS Cool FM’s ″Paul Kim’s Gayo Plaza″ on the 10th, delivering a live performance and sharing various music stories. During the broadcast, JUNNY revealed that his single ″Heaven Can Wait,″ released last June, embodies the Quiet Luxury sensibility. He explained, ″While working on the song, I wanted to understand subtle sophistication better, so I studied by visiting fine dining restaurants and art galleries. It’s a song that can bring coolness during the hot summer.″ He also mentioned that ″Heaven Can Wait″ shares its title with a famous Michael Jackson song, saying, ″I felt it was fate.″ JUNNY learned to dance himself for the music video shoot, with dancer Noze helping him adjust movements and angles. He added, ″I hypnotized myself and worked really hard.″ On the day, JUNNY performed ″Heaven Can Wait″ live, showcasing a unique charm to listeners through his stylish yet sweet voice and performance. DJ Paul Kim admired, ″You seem like someone who originally danced. I thought you were a trainee.″ JUNNY announced his promotion to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association for 2026 and shared that he is currently working on a new album. He also participated in various segments, including introducing listener stories and spontaneously singing recommended songs suitable for summer. Meanwhile, JUNNY is conducting a large-scale world tour based on his second full-length album ″null,″ released last year, touring Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia. He completed his first solo concert in Korea in Seoul last June and plans to continue the tour in three South American cities in August and Tokyo, Japan, on September 27.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jennie recently appeared on Cosmopolitan’s official YouTube channel’s ’Blind Date’ segment, sharing her thoughts on love, fans, and her fellow members. In the video, Jennie exchanged various questions with editor-in-chief Willa Bennett on the topics of dating and relationships. Regarding how love begins, Jennie expressed a preference for relationships that develop from friends to lovers rather than love at first sight, explaining, ″I think starting as friends creates something special.″ She also cited ″ugly shoes″ as the biggest reason for losing interest on a first date. When asked about communication styles, she said she is not the type to contact a guy first, stating, ″I don’t send the first text. Sending two texts myself is already a very meaningful action. It’s only in an emergency.″ She added, ″If someone can’t reply due to personal reasons, I respect that. I respect their time.″ However, regarding situations where a guy frequently changes his Facebook status but takes hours to reply to his partner’s texts, she said, ″That’s not acceptable. It’s a warning sign,″ emphasizing, ″Changing your SNS status but not replying is wrong. We deserve respect and love from men.″ On the topic of a boyfriend showing interest in his roommate, she responded, ″A boyfriend should not be looking at his roommate.″ When asked if she had experience living with an attractive roommate, she declined to answer, saying, ″Let’s stop here.″ Meanwhile, Jennie expressed gratitude to her fans and members on the occasion of her 10th debut anniversary. She said, ″There have been so many moments over the years, and I increasingly realize how much strength it gave me to have people who always waited for me, believed in me, and supported me in the same place.″ She continued, ″Thanks to you all, I was able to achieve many dreams, meet a wider world, and stand on stages I had only imagined,″ expressing her thanks to fans. She also added, ″I want to sincerely thank our members who have been with me throughout this entire journey.″ Jennie concluded by saying, ″I will continue to challenge myself with new things, grow, and become Jennie who can give you good music and good memories.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Je-dong has appeared in public after a long time. Recently, Lee Moon-sae posted a photo with acquaintances on his SNS without any special explanation, revealing Kim Je-dong’s recent status. The released photo shows Lee Moon-sae, Noh Sa-yeon, Choi Yoo-ra, Lee Sung-mi, and Kim Je-dong smiling brightly together at an exhibition hall, looking at the camera. They stood side by side, showing their long-standing friendship. Lee Moon-sae wore a blue-toned shirt and shorts, and Kim Je-dong drew attention with a slimmer appearance compared to his past broadcasting days. This is not the first time their meeting has been made public. Last month, a photo released by Choi Yoo-ra also captured Lee Moon-sae, Noh Sa-yeon, Lee Sung-mi, and Kim Je-dong together. These close friends, who usually maintain a strong bond, visited the exhibition together this time. Since appearing on MBC Every1’s ″There was a worry eraser, but it was gone″ in 2024, Kim Je-dong has been less active in broadcasting. Instead, he has been steadily communicating with the public through talk concerts and lectures, holding a talk concert at Seongam Art Hall for about a week last month. At a press conference commemorating the publication of ″That’s exactly what I said,″ Kim Je-dong said, ″(My acquaintances) said, ’If you search for me, only recent updates come up,’ calling me the ’icon of recent updates,’″ adding, ″I live the same way without going anywhere.″ Meanwhile, Kim Je-dong is scheduled to host the forum ″Korea’s Future Strategy, Issues and Proposals,″ commemorating the 81st anniversary of Liberation Day, to be held on the 15th at the Jungto Social and Cultural Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been reported that the production of the U.S. spin-off of the Netflix original series ″Squid Game″ has been halted. On the 8th (local time), U.S. entertainment media The Playlist reported that Netflix has decided to no longer proceed with the production of the U.S. spin-off of ″Squid Game,″ tentatively titled ″Huckler.″ Originally, director David Fincher, known for ″Fight Club,″ ″Zodiac,″ and ″Gone Girl,″ was set to direct, and Dennis Kelly, the writer of the series ″Utopia,″ was scheduled to write the script. There were also reports that production would take place in the UK and filming would begin this year. The Playlist stated that due to changes in Netflix’s internal executives and years of development, the OTT platform’s priorities have shifted, and Netflix is now more interested in localized content tailored to each country’s market rather than a U.S. spin-off. Fincher’s team revealed that frequent executive changes at Netflix weakened the momentum for the project. It was also explained that Fincher’s focus on other film projects, such as ″The Adventures of Cliff Booth,″ caused the production of ″Huckler″ to lose steam. The possibility of a U.S. version of ″Squid Game″ drew attention when the final episode of ″Squid Game 3,″ released last year, featured the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) playing a game of ddakji with actress Cate Blanchett in the back alleys of LA. However, Netflix has not issued an official statement. Currently, there are no reports of spin-off productions of ″Squid Game″ in other regions aside from the U.S. version. Meanwhile, the ″Squid Game″ series directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun, has become the most-watched series on Netflix, including English-language works. Season 1 attracted 265.2 million viewers, Season 2 had 192.6 million viewers, and Season 3 gathered 145.8 million viewers. It was the first Korean work to win at the 2022 Critics’ Choice and Emmy Awards. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk is currently preparing the Netflix crime drama ″Dealer″ as his next project.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Director Christopher Nolan’s film ″Odyssey″ has been receiving high attention from both audiences and bookstores since its release. As the success of the movie ″Odyssey″ continues, sales of the original ancient Greek epic ″Odyssey″ have also significantly increased. According to Kyobo Bookstore, sales of books related to the Odyssey in July rose by 595.5% compared to the same month last year, and related books ranked high on bestseller lists at major bookstores such as Yes24 and Aladin. Notable editions gaining attention include the ″Odyssey″ published by Hyundai Intelligence and the complete translation ″Odysseia″ by Professor Kim Heon from Eulyoo Publishing, with various formats such as introductory books, commentaries, and comics also gaining popularity. Related programs have been organized in movie theaters as well. CGV has launched a book club program reading Homer’s ″Odyssey,″ while Megabox has prepared a cine docent program that explores Greek and Roman mythology alongside Western art works. Meanwhile, the film ″Odyssey″ has held the number one spot at the box office for five consecutive days, and as of 6:04 a.m. on the sixth day after its release, the cumulative audience surpassed 2 million, according to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system. Along with its success, ticket scalping has continued in some screening venues, including CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall IMAX seats. Tickets priced at 20,000 won have been traded for over 100,000 won around the release date, though recently listings priced between 30,000 and 50,000 won have appeared. On secondhand trading platforms, posts selling Yongsan IMAX tickets are still easily found. Scalping prices vary depending on seat location, with prime central seats selling out immediately upon reservation opening. ″Odyssey″ was filmed entirely with IMAX film cameras, and demand is concentrated at Yongsan IMAX, where the 1.43:1 aspect ratio can be fully experienced. Competition for reservations was fierce even before the release, and central seats during popular times sold out quickly. There are also concerns about the difficulty of directly regulating ticket scalping for movies. While laws regulate illegal ticket sales in the performing arts and sports sectors, it is challenging to apply the same regulations to movie ticket resales. Accordingly, CGV monitors habitual ticket resales and illegal transactions, taking measures such as restricting user IDs, forced withdrawal, and canceling reservations if resellers are identified.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the new KBS2 Saturday-Sunday miniseries ″Not You, But Another Love,″ Seo Kang-joon plays Nam Goong-ho, a man who has focused on only one person for 10 years, portraying realistic emotional changes. ″Not You, But Another Love″ is a relatable real romance drama about a couple in their 10th year of dating who encounter unfamiliar feelings. The series consists of 14 episodes. The first broadcast is scheduled for September 12 at 9:20 PM. It will be available simultaneously in South Korea and to viewers in over 240 countries worldwide through the global streaming service Amazon Prime Video. In the drama, Nam Goong-ho, played by Seo Kang-joon, is a deputy manager of the TF Snack 3 team at Hunmin Confectionery. He is a character who possesses friendliness, humor, and kindness. Nam Goong-ho has a warm personality that makes people feel comfortable and is naturally considerate, paying attention to even the smallest details. He and Lee Mi-do (played by Ahn Eun-jin), who grew up together since they were seven years old, developed from friends to lovers and have focused on each other for 10 years, envisioning their future together. Knowing each other better than anyone else, sharing everything from embarrassing pasts to daily habits, marriage was a natural next step for the two. However, as unexpected feelings seep into their familiar love, cracks begin to appear little by little in Nam Goong-ho’s heart, which had never wavered before. The character stills released on August 10 depict Nam Goong-ho’s ordinary daily life. Scenes of him starting his day by watering plants and attending work in a neat suit reveal Nam Goong-ho’s unique relaxed and gentle atmosphere. The production team said, ″Nam Goong-ho is an ideal lover that everyone would want to meet at least once, yet he also carries the most realistic worries. From the first shoot, Seo Kang-joon naturally immersed himself in the character, delicately expressing Nam Goong-ho’s warmth and subtle wavering.″ They added, ″Please look forward to Seo Kang-joon’s new life romance character standing between love and uncertainty this fall.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE member Jeongyeon has left JYP Entertainment and signed an exclusive contract with Baro Entertainment. On the 10th, Jeongyeon revealed a handwritten letter on her SNS, announcing that she is leaving JYP, with whom she has been for a long time, to start anew. In the letter, Jeongyeon stated, ″I am leaving JYP, with whom I have been for a long time since my teenage years, and now I am going to try a new beginning in a different place.″ She also expressed gratitude to the members and ONCE (the fandom name), saying, ″Although I was afraid to leave a familiar place, I was able to find courage because of the members and ONCE who believed in me.″ She added, ″Although I am moving to a new home to start a new challenge, TWICE, which is the biggest core inside me, will remain unchanged as it is now,″ showing her intention to continue team activities. ″I will sincerely prepare step by step for both my steps as Jeongyeon of TWICE and my new challenges as Yoo Jeongyeon, whom you will meet in the future,″ she added. Baro Entertainment announced the signing of an exclusive contract with Jeongyeon on the same day, stating, ″We deeply sympathized with Jeongyeon’s sincere attitude and genuine passion for acting. Based on the global presence Jeongyeon has built as an artist over a long time, we will be a strong partner who generously supports her not only in her new challenges as an actress but also in smoothly continuing group activities.″ Baro Entertainment houses actors such as Jeongyeon’s older sister Gong Seung-yeon, Jin Goo, Byun Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Lee Yu-mi, Lee Hong-nae, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Si-a. Jeongyeon debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015 and has presented various hit songs. All members of TWICE renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment in 2022, and recently, there have been rumors about some members transferring.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Do Kyung-soo will meet fans with a solo concert tour after about 10 months. Blitzway Music announced on the 10th that Do Kyung-soo will hold the ’2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF] IN SEOUL’ for three days from October 2 to 4 at Ticketlink Live Arena (formerly Handball Stadium) in Songpa-gu, Seoul. This ’DAY OFF’ concert is Do Kyung-soo’s first solo performance since concluding the Asia tour Seoul final show ’DO it! THE FINAL’ last December. It carries the meaning of ″taking a day off today, breaking away from the usual framework, and enjoying a new day.″ The concert poster revealed the concept through ’DAY OFF’ typography using black, white, and red colors and a rough torn paper texture. Do Kyung-soo debuted in 2012 as a member of the group EXO and released numerous hit songs such as ″Growl,″ ″Call Me Baby,″ and ″Love Me Right.″ In addition to his singing career, he has appeared in various fields including the film ″Secret,″ the Disney+ original series ″Island,″ and the tvN variety show ″Kong Kong Pam Pam (Planting Beans and Growing Beans, Go Pam Go Pam Animal Farm).″ In January, he released EXO’s 8th full album ″REVERXE″ and held 27 performances in 14 locations through the world tour ″EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon.″ The ’DAY OFF’ Seoul concerts will be held at Ticketlink Live Arena at 7:30 PM on October 2 and 5 PM on October 3 and 4.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (Jiwon, Jay, Jake, Seonghoon, Sunwoo, Niki) held their world tour ’BLOOD SAGA’ Busan concert at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9. This concert, held ahead of the release of their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS,’ attracted a total of 14,000 attendees over two days, with tickets sold out during the pre-sale phase. Enhypen performed 28 songs over approximately 160 minutes, sharing a deep connection with their official fandom, ENGENE. The highlight of the concert was the stage for the title track of the 8th mini album, ’Bloody Paradise.’ This song is a dance track based on Brazilian funk rhythms, leaving a strong impression with dynamic and precise choreography. On the first day, fans gave enthusiastic cheers for the first reveal of the new song, and on the second day, fans’ collective singing filled the venue. The setlist started with performance-focused songs such as ’Knife,’ ’Daydream,’ ’Outside,’ ’Brought The Heat Back,’ and ’No Way Back,’ then shifted the mood with tracks like ’Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ’No Doubt,’ ’Sleep Tight,’ ’Bills,’ and ’Moonstruck.’ This was followed by representative songs including ’Paranormal,’ ’Blockbuster,’ ’Go Big or Go Home,’ ’Future Perfect (Pass the MIC),’ ’Drunk-Dazed,’ ’Bite Me,’ ’Fate,’ and ’CRIMINAL LOVE.’ In the latter part of the concert, the group emphasized interaction with the audience through songs like ’Lost Island,’ ’XO,’ ’Helium,’ and ’SHOUT OUT.’ Enhypen’s vampire universe was reflected throughout the concert in stage production and VCR videos. The songs were organically connected in a story that passed through a world obstructing the meeting of ’us’ and approached ’you,’ meaning the fans. The members maintained the flow of the concert by simultaneously performing intense group choreography and live singing. At the end of the concert, Enhypen expressed their thoughts, saying, ″All the members seem to be making better memories than expected, so we thank ENGENE,″ and added, ″We will show you the most confident and coolest side during this promotion, so please look forward to it. We will run through the promotion with this energy. Let’s share our future together.″ Enhypen is scheduled to release their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ worldwide simultaneously at 1 PM on August 21. Ahead of the comeback, they plan to sequentially release the main visual film at 10 PM on the 10th and the main visual photo at midnight on the 11th. ’Bloody Paradise’ was produced by JULiA LEWiS, with lyrics co-written by Gaeko of Dynamic Duo.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Suga shared an update during the world tour. On August 9, Suga posted several photos on his social media account with the caption ″BOSTON.″ The photos captured Suga focusing on his performance and singing on stage, as well as moments of eye contact and interaction with fans. Additionally, a photo of him with a dog in the backstage waiting room was revealed. BTS has continued its global success since releasing the fifth full-length album ’Arirang’ last March. On the latest UK Official Charts (August 7–13), ’Arirang’ ranked 43rd on the ’Official Albums Top 100,’ marking its 20th consecutive week on the chart. Currently, BTS is connecting with fans worldwide through a large-scale world tour.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids released their new mini album and title track ″This & That″ on the 7th. The new song ″This & That″ conveys Stray Kids’ confidence and the message of achieving everything they want. The lyrics repeatedly feature phrases like ″Cappuccino and americano″ and ″this and that, this and that,″ targeting global fans’ tastes with an addictive melody. The album achieved remarkable results on domestic and international charts immediately after its release. On the 7th and 8th, it ranked first on the Hanteo Chart daily chart, Circle Chart daily retail album chart, Worldwide and European iTunes album charts, and European Apple Music album chart. The music video topped YouTube music video trending charts in 25 overseas regions including the United States, Australia, Brazil, and Canada, and remained at the top of the worldwide chart until the morning of the 10th. As of 9 a.m. on the 10th, the YouTube view count reached 46.12 million. Then, at 1 p.m. on the 10th, the new remix digital single ″This & That (This Remixes)″ was released. This digital single includes the title track, an instrumental version, and two remix versions titled ″This″ and ″Chill.″ The ″This″ version is reinterpreted with a Y2K vibe, and the ″Chill″ version is in the Nu-Disco genre. Additionally, a lyric visual emphasizing a Y2K mood graphic novel and street hip-hop illustration texture was also released.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut together with their fan club, Hero Era. On August 8th, Lim Young Woong’s official social media posted a message saying, ″Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of artist Lim Young Woong’s debut & 10 years with Hero Era ♥ Always stay healthy and happy! Good luck,″ along with a photo of Lim Young Woong holding a cake. The cake had candles shaped like the number 10, and the phrases ″happy hero day″ and ″Always HERO 2026. 08. 08″ were written on it. Lim Young Woong shared their thoughts on reaching the 10th anniversary through their fan cafe. They said, ″Ten years ago today, I was actually someone who found the word ’debut’ quite awkward. No grand stages, no flashy promotions, no TV broadcasts—just releasing one or two songs and producing a few CDs. That was how I started.″ They added, ″I thought I wasn’t ready enough to call myself a prepared singer, and I believed that the word ’debut’ was something confidently used by those who were much more firmly prepared than I was. So that day was just an ordinary day without much meaning to me.″ Lim Young Woong also said, ″My first stage wasn’t the kind where the singers I admired performed. To be honest, it was a small broadcast that hardly anyone would know. Still, it was a very grateful moment. I didn’t have much, but I had one thing: the phrase ’I will become the best singer someday.’ That one sentence kept lifting me up from deep inside my heart. I think I fought with myself every day with that one spell.″ Lim Young Woong explained, ″There were people who gave up after 10 years trying to promote one song in what colleagues called the minor underground, people traveling nationwide without pay, and people running hundreds or thousands of singing classes to make themselves known. I walked little by little every day, watching the backs of seniors who were walking ahead of me somewhere in between.″ They said, ″Thankfully, everyone I met saw me in a good light, and with the tremendous affection and effort of my CEO, I was able to move forward very slowly, really very slowly. I started to become known after meeting ’Morning Yard,’ but it was still a time when many people didn’t know me. At that time, there were about 20 fans who supported me as if they were on my side. The cafe had about two or three hundred members, but I remember that those who always supported me were about a dozen to twenty people.″ Lim Young Woong also expressed gratitude for the fans’ support. ″No matter where I went, there were people who arrived two hours early to hang banners, who blew up about 100 balloons with their own breath and handed them out, and who shouted my name hoarsely when no one else knew it yet. Every time we met, they treated me like a star despite me still being far from it, quietly filling my empty heart. I will never forget that gratitude for the rest of my life.″ They continued, ″Even now, I suddenly remember those times. Your hands sweating under the hot sun, blowing balloons on the cold floor until your hands went numb. I am only now beginning to realize that each and every breath was actually the foundation that brought me here ♥ And in 2020, I met Mr. Trot and became who I am today. Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best.″ Lim Young Woong said, ″To all of you reading this letter now, I want to say this for sure. Thank you so much for not only recognizing me but choosing me. I know there are many good songs and wonderful singers in the world. Among those countless names, you chose to call my name, wait for my stage, and wonder about my day. I feel every day how much courage and love that heart holds.″ They added, ″To those who listen to my songs at the end of a busy day, those who shout my name hoarsely at concerts, and even to you who have read this far today—each and every one of you is a miracle, a blessing, and a hero to me. The spell I said 10 years ago, ’I will become the best someday,’ now that I think about it, wasn’t my vow but a promise you made to me. I will remain a person who sings by your side for a long, long time. Thank you sincerely.″ Finally, Lim Young Woong said, ″May it be long and beautiful without sadness. May you be healthy every day without pain. May you be healthier and happier today than yesterday. I love you, Hero Era.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoon Seobin has been cast as the lead role of James Dean in the musical ″James Byron Dean: The Original.″ ″James Byron Dean: The Original″ was selected as this year’s new work in the 2025 Performing Arts Creation Workshop and is an original musical inspired by the life of Hollywood actor James Dean. The production imaginatively reconstructs the last five minutes leading to James Dean’s death following the tragic car accident on September 30, 1955, exploring the loneliness and wounds hidden behind his success and the process of confronting his life as a human being. Yoon Seobin plays James Dean, the symbol of rebellion and youth and an icon of adolescence. He plans to portray the sharp and unstable inner side of the star who ended his life at the age of twenty-four with a sophisticated image and energy. Hwang Doohyun and Choi Minwoo appear as the Grim Reaper ″Byron,″ and HUI and Lee Dongwook also join the cast to share the stage. Yoon Seobin has acted in films such as ″Full Sprint″ and the musical play ″Dazzling,″ and has also communicated with fans domestically and internationally as a singer. Through this musical, he plans to present a new ″James Dean″ based on his experience crossing between stage and screen. The musical ″James Byron Dean: The Original″ will be performed from September 15 to October 18 at the Link Art Center Dream, Dream Hall 4.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Young-ji revealed her recent status after undergoing an under-eye fat repositioning procedure. On the 8th, Lee Young-ji shared her recent daily life by exchanging questions and answers with fans through her SNS. In communication with fans, when asked, ″Please share a proud story,″ Lee Young-ji replied, ″When a customer who came during business said as soon as they saw my face, ’Your under-eyes look great.’″ Along with this, she also revealed a natural photo of herself with a towel wrapped around her head. Lee Young-ji stated that she had been contemplating the under-eye fat repositioning procedure for four years before undergoing it. She explained, ″It’s the first and last time in my life. I thought about it for four years and then did it,″ adding that the reason she decided to have the procedure was because people around her kept asking, ″Are you tired?″ even though she wasn’t. She also added, ″I won’t do anything else from now on.″ In April, Lee Young-ji attended a performance by Seventeen Dokyeom and Seungkwan as a guest, wearing sunglasses on stage and directly revealing, ″I had under-eye fat repositioning a few days ago.″ She also mentioned the procedure through the YouTube channel ″I have nothing prepared but.″ Meanwhile, Lee Young-ji is appearing on the tvN variety show ″Space Rice Cake Shop,″ showcasing the operation of a rice cake shop together with Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, and An Yujin.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ALPHA DRIVE ONE showcased various performances at the ’2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer.’ At the event held on the 9th at Kintex in Ilsan, ALPHA DRIVE ONE captured the audience’s attention by reinterpreting Red Velvet’s ″Red Flavor″ in their own style. They also appeared with other rookie boy groups in the latter part of TWICE’s ″Dance The Night Away″ stage, elevating the festive atmosphere. Next, ALPHA DRIVE ONE delivered a powerful performance with the rearranged ″FREAK ALARM″ stage. They demonstrated their ability to embody the concept by expressing both freshness and powerful charm simultaneously. Meanwhile, ALPHA DRIVE ONE is set to release their second mini-album, ″UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST,″ at 6 PM on the 24th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s ’Malja Show’ will air on the 10th at 9:30 PM with a special episode on ’Parents and Children.’ In this episode, actor Jung Eun-pyo and his son Jung Ji-woong, as well as MC Jung Beom-gyun’s parents, will appear. Jung Ji-woong is known for having an IQ of 167 and being a student at Seoul National University. He will reveal his CSAT scores on the show. Additionally, with about 100 days left before the CSAT, he will share practical study methods for exam takers. Kim Young-hee commented, ″This is a program chosen by highly educated individuals.″ Jung Eun-pyo described his son Jung Ji-woong as ″a benefactor who saved me three times in my life″ and, based on his experience raising three children, offered advice to the audience experiencing conflicts with their adolescent children, saying, ″Adolescence is a difficult time for both parents and children.″ Jung Beom-gyun’s parents will appear with a nickname ″Beom-gyun’s Parents″ and will bring a support note that says, ″Our son, fighting!″ Jung Beom-gyun showed signs of nervousness when his mother, who resembles him, and his father, who is said to look like actor Choi Soo-jong, appeared. Also, Gal So-won, who played a child role in the movie ’Miracle in Cell No. 7,’ will appear in the audience as part of a group of people sharing their worries, showcasing how she has grown.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group ITZY once again heated up the second day of their fifth fan meeting, ’ITZY Believe, Let’s Fly! ALL IN, MIDZY.’ At the previous fan meeting, ITZY appeared on stage wearing bright and colorful outfits, actively engaging with fans by raising their hands high. The stage background featured large heart shapes and card designs, enriching the event’s atmosphere. This fan meeting, ’ITZY Believe, Let’s Fly! ALL IN, MIDZY,’ was planned with the theme of a special connection with fans, and the members showcased their unwavering energy through diverse performances. In particular, the members’ individuality and teamwork stood out, drawing enthusiastic responses from fans and elevating the mood of the venue. ITZY has recently been receiving great attention with their new song release and active promotions, and through the fan meeting, they are communicating more closely with fans and creating special memories. They plan to continue offering fans a variety of charms through diverse stages and content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member V shared photos capturing simple moments from his daily life, engaging in communication with fans. Recently, V posted on his SNS pictures of himself sitting on a bench wearing a red short-sleeve t-shirt and gray pants, crossing his legs, and another photo with his head bowed, appearing deep in thought. Wearing a hat while staring straight ahead or looking down, he created a calm atmosphere that drew attention. Additionally, images of him lying leisurely on a sofa and a wine bottle were uploaded, showing a sense of relaxation in everyday life. A natural moment was also captured at a dining table where he picked up shrimp with a fork on a plate. Through small, rarely seen moments such as a blurry face with a frame in the background, he attempted warm communication with fans. In this way, V reveals a harmless and friendly charm different from his intense stage charisma, attracting fans’ interest. Recently active as a campaign model for a global soju brand and gaining attention in various fields, V continues to communicate steadily with fans beyond his performance schedule and advertising activities. Meanwhile, BTS plans to continue active engagement with global fans through their world tour and various content.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Seungkwan continues to connect with fans through diverse stage visuals. Recently, Seungkwan posted on Instagram a photo hinting at a new concert concept along with the message ″Serenade,″ ″Dandelion,″ and ″Soya-gok ON STAGE.″ The concert, running from April 17 to July 26, features Seungkwan dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and black pants, performing sweet songs on a stage centered with colorful lighting and star-shaped decorations. In particular, the stage production featuring the word ″Dandelion″ against a backdrop of moonlight and a blue sky creates a mysterious yet pure atmosphere, raising fans’ expectations. When the phrase ″READY TO LOVE″ appears, the combination of dazzling lights and a large screen enhances the immersion of the performance. Meanwhile, Seungkwan is actively expanding his presence not only in music but also in variety shows and acting. He recently joined the new season of the tvN variety show ″Great Escape″ as a new member, showcasing his variety skills. At the same time, he is filming his first drama ″Wednesday Thursday Friday,″ broadening his activities in multiple fields. Seungkwan plans to continue communicating with fans through various appearances on stage and broadcasts in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 will release their seventh full-length album, ’BLINGY,’ on August 24 at 6 PM (KST). Ahead of the album release, NCT 127 raised anticipation for their comeback by unveiling a track video teaser for the title song ’Piñata’ on their official YouTube channel. In the released video, the members performed an energetic stage with intense expressions, wearing black t-shirts, light jackets, and shirts with flashy patterns against a dark background with lighting. Their close movements and immersive poses were impressive. NCT 127 also attracted fans’ attention by sharing album pre-order and pre-streaming links through their official website and social media. The ’BLINGY’ album is considered even more special as it commemorates NCT’s 10th anniversary. Meanwhile, NCT 127 has received great love both domestically and internationally for their diverse music and performances, and through this comeback, they plan to meet fans with new musical attempts and highly polished stages.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT’s Taeyong has raised anticipation for the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER stage. He is set to shine on stage with a powerful performance at this event and expressed his passion while communicating with fans through official SNS. Taeyong caught attention with his styling, pairing a black coat, white shirt, and jeans. Notably, his short blonde hair and the button decorations on his coat stood out. This Gayo Daejeon is being prepared with the participation of not only Taeyong but all NCT members together. Taeyong conveyed love and support to fans along with the event hashtag, further raising fans’ expectations. He plans to continue active promotions soon through various stages and content. The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER is a large-scale music festival featuring diverse artists, and Taeyong’s participation is drawing even greater interest. Fans and music lovers are eagerly looking forward to Taeyong’s stage.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X has announced their comeback by revealing the tracklist for their new mini-album, ’The Phase.’ The album, scheduled for release at 1 PM (KST) on the 4th, was unveiled through Monsta X’s official SNS channels along with an image of the tracklist. The sleek design features white lines flowing over a black background, with a model airplane and fragment shapes arranged together, adding a visual sense of mystery. The album title ’The Phase’ and the hashtag ’MAGIC’ were also posted, hinting that this work will capture special changes and magical moments. Fans are raising their expectations for Monsta X’s distinctive intense yet delicate musical style ahead of this comeback. Meanwhile, Monsta X is continuing active promotions this year with various musical activities and confirmed participation in major domestic and international events such as the Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2026) and the KasCool Festival. The album ’The Phase’ is regarded as an important milestone where Monsta X will showcase a more diverse and mature musical world.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Hong Jin-young celebrated her birthday by expressing gratitude to her fans and sharing an update on her recent life. Recently, Hong Jin-young posted on her SNS, ″There are still two hours left until my birthday~~😆 #ThankYouForTheWishes #AllOfUs #Let’sLiveHappily💕,″ sharing a glimpse of her simple daily life. In the photos released with the post, Hong Jin-young posed comfortably in front of a coffee shop and outdoors, wearing a black tank top and jeans. She smiled and looked directly at the camera, exuding a bright and relaxed atmosphere that drew warm responses from fans. Recently, Hong Jin-young has been consistently communicating with her fans by sharing moments such as enjoying a leisurely meal at a brunch cafe and relaxing while feeling the breeze on a green lawn. On her birthday, she expressed gratitude for her fans’ unwavering love and made fans look forward to her continuing various activities with happiness and good health.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwasa revealed the aftermath of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang mentioning her on the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling.″ In the broadcast on the 9th, Hwasa was shown visiting Namdaemun Market with Han Hye-jin. At this moment, Han Hye-jin brought up the story of Jensen Huang mentioning Hwasa and asked about the background. Hwasa said she received more congratulatory messages than when she won first place with ″Goodbye″ on a music show. She added, ″I don’t know much about stocks and am ignorant about the economy. I live obsessed with music, so I didn’t know.″ Hwasa thought that Jensen Huang might have studied K-pop, and not believing it, she personally delivered a letter and album. She also said she felt sincerity when she saw Jensen Huang mention her story before leaving the country. Hwasa honestly wrote in the letter, ″I didn’t know much, but just knowing that there is one person who loves me makes me very happy.″ Meanwhile, Han Hye-jin joked, ″Then why didn’t you just ask for 100 shares of stock?″ and Hwasa said, ″Everyone around me kept asking if I got anything,″ causing laughter. Earlier, CEO Jensen Huang appeared on the tvN variety show ″You Quiz on the Block,″ expressing his love for Hwasa’s music and mentioning her new songs ″So Cute″ and ″Good Goodbye.″ He praised Hwasa as ″an exceptionally talented dancer and a great vocalist.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa successfully completed the first show of their fourth world tour held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The ’2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLaeXITY’ took place over two days on August 7 and 8, attracting a total of 35,000 attendees. This concert was structured around a newly developed universe starting from their second full album ’LEMONADE,’ consisting of five sections: ’Singularity Occurrence - Intrusion - Confinement - Awakening – Resolution.’ Each section featured different concepts and stories, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the performance by following clues hidden throughout the stage. The show began with a VCR depicting a hacked state of ’MY WORLD,’ followed by powerful performances of ’LEMONADE,’ ’Switchblade,’ ’Whiplash,’ ’Black Mamba,’ and ’WDA (Whole Different Animal).’ The mood then shifted with bright and lyrical songs such as ’Count On Me,’ ’Thirsty,’ ’Can’t Help Myself,’ ’Angel #48,’ ’Camouflage,’ and ’KISS N TELL.’ Solo stages were also prepared for each member. Karina showcased her style with the R&B dance track ’16 Bit,’ and Winter revealed her unique color through ’Saddle Up.’ Giselle demonstrated her musical abilities with ’BYEB4HELLO,’ while Ningning performed the ballad ’I Love You But I Gotta Let You Go.’ Unit stages included Karina and Winter’s ’Serenade’ and Giselle and Ningning’s ’Lollipop,’ both of which will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 9th. The concert’s energy was further heightened with performances of hit songs such as ’Armageddon,’ ’Drama,’ ’Next Level,’ and ’Supernova.’ aespa expressed, ″I’m happy to perform at Gocheok Dome for the first time and to be back in Seoul after a long time. Thanks to everyone, we were able to hold such a large-scale concert. We will create more opportunities to see you often, so please look forward to it.″ Starting with this Gocheok Dome concert, aespa will continue their fourth world tour, touring a total of 25 regions including North America, South America, and Europe. Fans enhanced the atmosphere with placards and group chants.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On August 8, marking Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, Melon recorded a cumulative streaming count of 14.3 billion. Lim Young Woong’s cumulative Melon streams increased by 100 million in about three weeks from 14.2 billion on the 18th of last month, setting a new record. This figure represents the cumulative record achieved as a solo artist, not as a group. Cumulative Melon streaming is a metric that rises when multiple songs are repeatedly played over a long period, reflecting the continuous consumption of songs released by Lim Young Woong since debut. Lim Young Woong debuted on August 8, 2016, and has presented various songs such as ″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Our Blues,″ ″Can We Meet Again,″ ″Rainbow,″ ″London Boy,″ ″Polaroid,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ and ″Do or Die.″ Songs from multiple genres, including ballads and trot, have contributed to the cumulative record through their streams. The steady support of the fandom ″Hero Era″ also influenced the achievement of this record. Fans continue to listen not only to new songs but also to existing tracks, maintaining Lim Young Woong’s music consumption. The audience spans from middle-aged to younger generations. On the occasion of the 10th debut anniversary, Lim Young Woong posted a lengthy message on the fan cafe, recalling, ″Ten years ago today, I was actually someone who found the word ’debut’ quite awkward,″ and expressed gratitude by saying, ″Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Christopher Nolan’s film ″Odyssey″ surpassed 2 million cumulative viewers within 6 days of its release. According to the Integrated Computerized Ticketing System, as of 6:04 AM on the 10th, ″Odyssey″ recorded a total audience of 2,006,344. This record is 6 days faster than ″The Man Who Lives with the King,″ which attracted 16.9 million viewers, and Nolan’s previous work ″Oppenheimer,″ and even one day ahead of ″Avatar: The Way of Water.″ After surpassing 1 million viewers on the 4th day of release, it added another 1 million in just two days. From the 7th to the 9th, during its opening weekend, ″Odyssey″ attracted 1,333,436 viewers, ranking first in the overall box office. During the same period, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ drew 1.26 million viewers, taking second place. It also stood out in seat occupancy rates. As of the 9th, ″Odyssey″ recorded a seat occupancy rate of 72.1%, showing high numbers despite having fewer screens than ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day.″ The reservation rate was 63.5%, and the actual audience rating, CGV Golden Egg Index, maintained 97%. ″Odyssey″ depicts the journey of the hero Odysseus (played by Matt Damon), who led the Trojan War to victory, returning to his homeland Ithaca. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, Anne Hathaway his wife Penelope, and Tom Holland their son Telemachus. The film is currently showing in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena (YENA) took the stage at ’Waterbomb Busan 2026,’ held on the 8th at Lotte World Adventure Busan in Gijang-gun, Busan, delivering various songs and adding to the excitement of the summer festival. Choi Yena performed several songs consecutively on stage, including ″Catch Catch,″ ″Nemo Nemo,″ ″Good Morning,″ ″364,″ ″Lxxk 2 U,″ and ″SMILEY.″ For the encore, she passionately sang ″WithOrWithOut.″ On stage, she caught attention by wearing a full-body suit reminiscent of an animated character, showcasing live vocals and performance with unique styling. She created a refreshing atmosphere with water cannons and actively interacted with the audience. Choi Yena is scheduled to hold an encore solo concert titled ″Started from Nemo, This Elusive Otherworld: The Movie″ on the 22nd and 23rd at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul. She is also receiving love calls from various brands in alcohol, gaming, and skincare, and is currently appearing as an MC on SBS variety show ″My Remaining Love.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV variety show ’2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ concluded its ultra-short overseas trip with the second story of the six members’ ’neighboring overseas vacation.’ In this episode, the members enjoyed a travel concept experiencing the UK, Malaysia, Thailand, Switzerland, France, and Italy all in Gyeonggi Gapyeong and Gangwon Chuncheon. The broadcast recorded a nationwide Nielsen Korea viewership rating of 7.0%, ranking first in its time slot. In particular, the scene where Moon Se-yoon and Lee Ki-taek looked at the scenery from the center of the Unak Mountain suspension bridge recorded the highest minute rating of 9.9%. The six members converted the mileage earned through missions into coins and rested at a French-style base camp. Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, and DinDin, who earned many coins, showed off a ’coin flex’ and spent a leisurely time. Afterwards, they moved to an Italian-themed village to participate in the ’World Mileage Festival,’ competing to increase their assets by betting their coins at six game booths. An event was also held where coin papers ranging from 0 to 50 coins were scattered from the sky. In the evening, a fine dining auction offering a total of 13 course dishes was held. The members bid with their coins, engaging in psychological warfare, and most succeeded in winning at least once. Lee Yong-jin saved his coins until the end and won the last course for the first time, but the menu was revealed to be ’olive oil and lemon juice,’ so he finished the meal by drinking olive oil on an empty stomach. Next, a 3:3 team match called ’1 Night Chameleon,’ a sleeping spot luck mission, took place. The ’Ko Yong-taek Team,’ consisting of Kim Jong-min, Lee Yong-jin, and Lee Ki-taek, lost all missions and was assigned to sleep outdoors, while Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, and DinDin’s ’Jun Moon-cheol Team’ stayed comfortably indoors. The next morning, the members performed a wake-up mission to adjust their suitcase weight to 10kg. Kim Jong-min, DinDin, Lee Jun, and Lee Yong-jin passed the mission one by one and succeeded in leaving early, receiving direct flight tickets to Korea. On the other hand, Moon Se-yoon and Lee Ki-taek received tickets that passed through the mountain and had to climb Unak Mountain in the rain as a penalty for leaving late. It was revealed that Lee Ki-taek has been assigned a leaving penalty every time except once since joining ’2 Days & 1 Night,’ and after the recent group hike on Paldal Mountain, he was assigned a hiking penalty for two consecutive times. He said, ″I thought I wouldn’t get it anymore, but I keep getting it.″ Moon Se-yoon and Lee Ki-taek wore raincoats and climbed for about 40 minutes in the rain to reach the Unak Mountain suspension bridge, taking commemorative photos to conclude the trip. ’2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ airs every Sunday at 6:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NEXZ members communicated with fans through the ’Ride the Car’ content after a long time, sharing updates and various episodes. In this broadcast, NEXZ expressed their feelings about returning to ’Ride the Car’ after about five months, shared their impressions of participating in the recent Gayo Daejeon summer stage, and described the atmosphere on site. The members enjoyed watching a kindergarten concept video in the waiting room after the stage, and also shared experiences such as meeting various artists and receiving albums from senior singers. They especially mentioned that performing on a stage with many artists gathered was a special experience since it had been a while. The members mentioned that communication with fans has increased recently and that they plan to meet fans frequently in the future. They also talked about changes in each member’s style, stage outfits, and recent language and musical changes they are practicing. During the broadcast, they expressed anticipation for the upcoming new song and tracklist, while stating their intention to refrain from spoilers for the fans. Throughout the broadcast, they read fans’ comments in real time and provided various fan services such as short skits and acting among members, and impromptu singing. Regarding questions about the new song and album that fans were curious about, they answered that they would talk about it after the release. The members also showed confidence in acting and comedy, performing skits with fans on the spot. Finally, NEXZ left a message of support for fans while previewing their future activities, including a South America tour and KCON. At the end of the broadcast, they concluded by encouraging fans to stay strong and greeting them in various languages.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 has released a track video teaser for ″Piñata,″ a song from their upcoming 7th full-length album, ″BLINGY.″ The album is scheduled to be released on August 24 at 6 PM. Fans can pre-order the album through the official website and various SNS channels. Related content and news can also be found on NCT 127’s official YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. The fan community, NCTzen 127 official channel, is operated on Weverse. Additional information about the album is provided through the official homepage and links. The teaser video features the caption, ″Soon. We can’t go wrong. One time.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Hyun-ah recently shared an update along with her changed appearance. On the 9th, Jo Hyun-ah announced Urban Zakapa’s comeback and revealed her photo. Urban Zakapa is set to release a new single on the 11th. Jo Hyun-ah mentioned her diet experience using Wegovy, saying, ″Even while taking Wegovy, I kept feeling hungry. I ate six meals a day.″ She also explained on her YouTube channel ’Jo Hyun-ah’s Ordinary Thursday Night,’ ″’Breaking through Wegovy’ articles were flooding in. Headlines like ’Jo Hyun-ah, how did she beat Wegovy?’ appeared a lot. I took Wegovy for about three months, and I think I lost weight too quickly. That’s why I experienced yo-yo effect,″ explaining why she stopped using Wegovy. In a conversation with Kang Mina, Jo Hyun-ah asked, ″You don’t seem to have yo-yo effect,″ and Kang Mina replied, ″I gained weight and then lost it again. This time, there is a scene in ’Tomorrow at Work!’ where I wear a rash guard. Since I had to wear a swimsuit, I was in a hurry to lose weight.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of singer Lim Young Woong’s debut, fan clubs across the country engaged in various donation activities. The Lim Young Woong fan club ’Youngwoong Era The HERO Top Gangwon’ commemorated the 10th anniversary by donating 5 million won, raised voluntarily by its members, to the Good Neighbors Gangwon Central Branch. Good Neighbors announced on the 10th that the donation will be used to support abused children in the Gangwon region and for child abuse prevention projects. ’Youngwoong Era The HERO Top Gangwon’ has continuously practiced sharing, including last year’s donation of funds and goods to the Good Neighbors Gangwon Regional Headquarters for vulnerable female youth. In Busan, the Lim Young Woong fan club ’Youngwoong Era Busan Together Woong Donation Room’ has donated a total of 10 million won to the cerebral palsy disabled soccer team ’Ottogi FC.’ On the 7th, the fan club visited Ottogi FC and delivered the donation collected by its members. The funds will be used for improving the training environment, supporting sports equipment, and covering participation fees for competitions, among other operational expenses. A representative of ’Youngwoong Era Busan Together Woong Donation Room’ stated that they joined the donation to celebrate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary and to share the comfort and inspiration received through music with society. An Ottogi FC representative expressed gratitude for the continuous interest over the past year and the 10 million won donation. In Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, the fan club ’Youngwoong Era Tongyeong’ donated 5 million won to Tongyeong City to support low-income vulnerable groups in celebration of Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary (August 8). Since 2022, the total amount donated to the local community has reached 15 million won. ’Youngwoong Era Tongyeong’ has also participated in donating clothing and daily necessities in addition to monetary donations. This donation will be deposited into the ’Tongyeong Happiness Fund’ and used for welfare projects for low-income vulnerable groups. Mayor Kang Seok-ju of Tongyeong expressed gratitude for the fan club’s consistent sharing. Each fan club stated that they will continue to share with the local community in honor of Lim Young Woong’s positive influence.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV weekend mini-series ″The Completion of Marriage″ recorded its highest ratings with a peak of 11.2% in minute-by-minute ratings and 8.8% nationwide ratings (according to Nielsen Korea) in the final episode aired on August 9. This set a new personal best rating, securing first place among dramas airing at the same time slot and achieving the highest ratings ever for a KBS weekend mini-series. In the finale, Kang Tae-joo (played by Namgung Min) fulfilled his duty as a doctor despite injuries and crises, successfully completing the emergency surgery of Kim Kyung-ae (played by Lee Sang-hee), the wife of Noh Man-hee (played by Kim Dae-myung). After confirming the success of his wife’s surgery, Noh Man-hee tried to take all the blame and attempted to take his own life, but Kang Tae-joo stopped him. Kang Tae-joo said, ″Neither you nor your wife can run away easily. Live and pay for your sins,″ and Noh Man-hee was arrested by the police. Meanwhile, Choi Chi-woong (played by Woo Ji-hyun) infiltrated the hospital and attacked Go Se-yoon (played by Lee Seol), but the police arrived and subdued him while Go Se-yoon resisted. Despite a serious injury to his hand, Kang Tae-joo personally operated on Go Se-yoon. Later, Go Se-yoon reviewed the original video of Kang Tae-joo drunkenly saying, ″Please get rid of my wife,″ and realized that Kang Tae-joo’s true intention was to free his wife for her sake. After all the incidents were resolved, Go Se-yoon said, ″This time, I will let go. Let’s get a divorce,″ and Kang Tae-joo accepted, saying, ″This is how differently we love.″ The two chose their own paths without blaming each other. In the ending, Kang Tae-joo and Go Se-yoon reunited at the forest burial site on the anniversary of their daughter Ha-yoon’s death after their divorce. They asked about each other’s well-being, shared gentle smiles, and walked together along the forest path. The production team expressed, ″We sincerely thank all the actors and staff who gave their passion and fighting spirit, and the viewers who sent their warm love until the very end.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE member Jeongyeon recently shared photos of her current life in Jeju Island on her social media. On the 9th, Jeongyeon posted several pictures without any caption, showcasing a comfortable style wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt, wide denim pants, and a hat. The photos captured her spending a vacation against the backdrop of a quiet Jeju Island landscape with stone walls. Jeongyeon previously took steroid medication during treatment for a cervical disc issue, which led to a diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome. At that time, she experienced side effects such as weight gain, paused her activities, and focused on recovery. Recently, it was revealed through tvN’s You Quiz on the Block that Jeongyeon had been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. In the photos, Jeongyeon drew attention with a healthy and bright appearance. Despite the natural styling, she showed clear facial features and a refreshing atmosphere. Jeongyeon’s older sister, Gong Seung-yeon, also showed support by liking the post. Meanwhile, TWICE, the group Jeongyeon belongs to, wrapped up their world tour ″THIS IS FOR″ at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, last July.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa held their first solo concert at Gocheok Sky Dome since their debut, showcasing the status of the 7th-year group. On the 7th and 8th, aespa held the Seoul performance of their fourth world tour, ″2026-27 aespa Live Tour - SYNK : COMPLEXITY,″ at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, marking the start of the tour. Over the two days, 35,000 fans attended the concert, and despite the heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, all four floors were fully packed. The concert featured aespa’s newly developed worldview, centered around their second full album ″Lemonade,″ divided into five sections (Singularity Occurrence - Invasion - Confinement - Awakening - Resolution), which captivated the audience. Starting with the opening song ″Lemonade,″ various tracks followed, including ″Switchblade,″ ″Whiplash,″ their debut song ″Black Mamba,″ and ″Hold Different Animal.″ In the second section, bright and lyrical songs such as ″Count On Me,″ ″Sour Candy,″ ″Can’t Help Myself,″ and ″Kiss and Tell″ were performed live with handheld microphones. Solo and unit stages for each member were also prepared. Karina performed ″16 Bit,″ which she co-wrote, Winter presented a cowgirl concept with ″Saddle Up,″ Giselle performed a floor-lying act in ″Bye Bye Hello,″ and Ningning performed ″I Love U But I Gotta Let U Go″ accompanied by string instruments. Additionally, the unit stages ″Serenade″ by Karina and Winter, and ″Lollipop″ by Giselle and Ningning, which were pre-released at the Tokyo Dome concert, were also performed. Both songs will be officially released on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 9th. In the latter part of the concert, hit songs such as ″Armageddon,″ ″Drama,″ ″Next Level,″ and ″Supernova″ were performed, and the encore included ″YEPPI YEPPI″ and ″My Plan,″ totaling 27 songs over 2 hours and 30 minutes. The members concluded the concert by making eye contact with their fans. Winter said, ″I am so happy and grateful that we were able to finish the concert happily without anyone getting hurt over the two days. I am so thankful that our MYs filled the venue like this. I never imagined we could really fill this place. We will continue to work hard and show you many new and improved sides, so please look forward to it.″ Giselle said, ″We prepared hard for this concert. We wanted to prepare a stage that MYs would like, and I hope you enjoyed it. Because you cheered so hard, we were able to enjoy the stage as well. Thank you for coming all this way despite the heat and distance. Everything is thanks to MY. Thank you and I love you.″ Ningning said, ″Thank you for today. I had a really fun time. Thank you so much for making time for us. We will continue to show you better sides. Now that the tour is starting, I am really looking forward to meeting people all over the world. We will prepare hard.″ Karina said, ″I had so much fun over the two days. We plan to continue the tour until next year. We will be a hardworking aespa, and I hope these two days of performances become precious memories for you. For us, today is already an unforgettable memory. Thank you for always choosing aespa. We will become an even cooler aespa. Please look forward to it.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RESCENE achieved a triple crown on music shows with their remake single ″Pretty Girl.″ On the 8th, they took first place on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ without appearing, adding a third music show trophy with ″Pretty Girl.″ Previously, RESCENE had ranked first on SBS Life’s ″The Show″ and ″Show! Music Core,″ and by topping ″Show! Music Core″ again this time, they proved the consistent popularity of their remake song. It was notable that they added a trophy even after their official music show activities had ended. RESCENE (Woni, Live, Minami, Mei, Jenna) also took first place on SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ with the title track ″LOVE ATTACK″ from their first mini-album ″SCENEDROME.″ This brings the total number of music show trophies RESCENE has received to four. ″Pretty Girl″ is a remake song that reinterprets the original with RESCENE’s unique style, demonstrating the power of remakes by consecutively ranking first on music shows centered on new songs. On music charts, both ″Pretty Girl″ and ″LOVE ATTACK″ are ranking high. ″Pretty Girl″ is climbing various music charts, while ″LOVE ATTACK″ is also showing strength on major charts including Melon Top 100.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong expressed gratitude to fans on the occasion of his 10th debut anniversary. Lim Young Woong, who debuted on August 8, 2016, with the digital single ″Miwooyo,″ shared his thoughts on the 10th anniversary through official social media and his fan cafe. In a post on the fan cafe, Lim Young Woong recalled his debut days as ″a beginning where I released just one or two songs without any TV broadcasts,″ and said, ″I had nothing, but I fought with myself every day with the mantra in my heart, ’I will become the best singer someday.’″ He expressed deep thanks to fans, saying, ″Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best. I am truly grateful that you not only recognized me but chose me.″ He also said, ″Each and every one of you who plays my songs and shouts my name until your voice is hoarse at concerts is my stage and my reason,″ and added, ″I will continue to be someone who sings by your side for a long time.″ Lim Young Woong gained public attention by winning the final victory on TV Chosun’s ″Mr. Trot″ in 2020. Every song he released afterward ranked high on music charts, and his first full-length album ″I’m Hero (IM HERO),″ released in May 2022, surpassed 1.1 million copies in initial sales for a solo artist. He also maintained top positions on major domestic music charts such as Melon for an extended period. He has also stood out in performances as well as music activities. He sold out all seats at large venues such as KSPO DOME (Gymnastics Stadium), Gocheok Sky Dome, and Seoul World Cup Stadium (Sangam), and has a fandom capable of filling the Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium, which is currently being remodeled. From September 4 to 6, he is scheduled to hold a solo concert titled ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2 IN GOYANG″ at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province. Lim Young Woong has proven himself to be an artist with music, albums, and popularity by winning grand prizes at major domestic award ceremonies such as MMA (Melon Music Awards), Golden Disc Awards, and Seoul Music Awards.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JTBC’s ’Tokpawon 25 Hours’ is preparing a broadcast on the 10th at 8:50 PM introducing various travel destinations such as Aruba, Lisbon in Portugal, and Hawaii. Tyler will share information and knowledge about each region in this broadcast. The preview video features scenes of water tubing, rope swinging, and scorpion shots at Eagle Beach in Aruba, along with eating scenes. In the one-month living segment in Lisbon, Portugal, scenes include a view of the river from inside a house, locals enjoying tram rides, and walking around Conomesio Square. In the Lisbon-related video, Lee Chan-won said ″I can see it right away″ upon seeing the river view. Then, when Tyler mistakenly said ’factory’ instead of ’square,’ Lee Chan-won mentioned, ″Oh! This is the first time I’ve seen Tyler make a Korean language mistake.″ There is also a segment called ’House Tour Around the World in Hawaii,’ where viewers can enjoy a penthouse in downtown Hawaii, ocean-view mansions, and cityscape views. After seeing the Hawaiian scenery, Lee Chan-won said, ″I really approve of this!″ and reacted with ″Wow~!″ when the ocean view appeared. The broadcast includes a game guessing the house price, highlighting the mansion’s feature that every room has an ocean view. The price of the mansion, which surprised the cast, will be revealed in the broadcast on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZE participated with their voice in the audio learning project ″Idols Tell You Korean History for the College Scholastic Ability Test,″ jointly presented by the Ministry of Education and EBS. This audio content features K-pop artists reading questions, providing explanations, and delivering messages of encouragement. It is based on Korean history questions from the past five years of the College Scholastic Ability Test, mock exams, and academic assessments. RIIZE released the first five questions on August 3 and an additional five questions on August 10. ″Idols Tell You Korean History for the College Scholastic Ability Test″ is an audio learning material designed to help listeners think of answers on their own while listening to the questions and then learn important concepts through the following explanations. It is designed for not only test-takers but also the general public who want to study Korean history again. RIIZE said, ″I felt it was refreshing that studying could be easier and more fun by listening with our ears,″ adding, ″I hope our voices can be a small encouragement for those moving toward their goals.″ A total of 10 artist teams are participating in this project, with each team producing audio for 10 Korean history questions. The content can be listened to for free on the ’Together School’ website and app operated by the Ministry of Education and EBS, with new questions released sequentially every Monday at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, RIIZE will hold a fan meeting, ″Ch. RIIZE: ON AIR,″ to celebrate their 3rd debut anniversary on September 12 and 13 at Incheon Inspire Arena.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, the fan club carried out donation and support activities in the local community. The Lim Young Woong fan club ’Youngwoong Era Busan Together Woong Donation Room’ visited the Busan cerebral palsy disabled soccer team ’Ottogi FC’ on the 7th and delivered a cumulative donation of 10 million won. This donation will be used for improving the players’ training environment, supporting sports equipment, and covering participation fees for competitions. The fan club has continued its support over the past year, and this assistance was made to commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary. A representative of ’Youngwoong Era Busan Together Woong Donation Room’ stated, ″We joined the donation to celebrate the meaningful moment of singer Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary together and to give back to society the deep comfort and emotion the singer has conveyed through music with warm sharing.″ They added, ″The passion and challenging spirit of Ottogi FC players, who do not give up despite difficult circumstances and run across the field, resemble Lim Young Woong’s positive influence, which led us to decide on continuous support.″ Another fan club, ’Youngwoong Era Tongyeong,’ visited Tongyeong City on August 7th and donated 5 million won to support low-income vulnerable groups. Since 2022, the total amount of donations delivered to Tongyeong City has reached 15 million won. By year, 2 million won was donated in 2022, 5 million won in 2023, 3 million won in 2024, and 5 million won this year. ’Youngwoong Era Tongyeong’ has also participated in donating goods such as clothing and daily necessities in addition to monetary donations. ’Youngwoong Era Tongyeong’ said, ″We find it even more meaningful to practice sharing with fans in this significant year commemorating Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary,″ and added, ″We will continue to share steadily to deliver warm hope to the local community by following Lim Young Woong’s positive influence.″ Kang Seok-ju, mayor of Tongyeong City, expressed, ″We deeply thank the members of Youngwoong Era Tongyeong for their unwavering sharing for the neighbors in need in the region,″ and said, ″We will use the fans’ warm hearts carefully so that they can be well delivered to those in need.″ This donation will be deposited into the ’Tongyeong Happiness Fund’ and used for welfare projects for low-income vulnerable groups. The ’Tongyeong Happiness Fund’ is a project that establishes annual sharing project plans based on voluntary donations from citizens and companies from all walks of life and promotes customized welfare projects such as support for silver cars for low-income groups, caregiving expenses for single-person households, and side dish support. A representative of Ottogi FC said, ″We sincerely thank the members of ’Youngwoong Era Busan Together Woong Donation Room’ who delivered a large donation of 10 million won with continuous interest over a year, not just a one-time event,″ and added, ″With the warm support we received, the players will do their best to play on the field with more confidence.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ZEROBASEONE released the title track ″Existence″ from their second Japanese EP ″回帰LOVE″ at midnight on the 10th. This title track was created by the Japanese piano trio band Omoinotake for ZEROBASEONE, characterized by the band’s sensibility and the members’ intense vocal tones. The new album includes a total of three songs: the title track, the original Japanese song ″Aphrodite,″ and the Japanese version of ″Top 5.″ To celebrate their Japanese comeback, ZEROBASEONE has put up posters at major stations in 47 prefectures and is conducting local promotional activities such as playing the new song as background music at Ikebukuro Sunshine City and Shibuya Center-gai Street. ″回帰LOVE″ is scheduled to be officially released on various online music platforms starting at midnight on the 19th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwang Chi-yeul recently shared a selfie taken at the gym on their SNS. They posted several recent photos along with the caption ″It’s hot.″ In the revealed photos, Hwang Chi-yeul was posing shirtless in front of a gym mirror. Their broad shoulders, arm muscles, and defined back muscles were visible. Additionally, they showcased a style wearing only a dark gray oversized suit jacket on their bare body, without a shirt or innerwear. The combination of chest muscles and a silver pendant necklace also caught attention. Meanwhile, Hwang Chi-yeul held a concert titled ″Us, Summer″ at Nodeul Island Live House on the 4th of last month.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (Jiwon, Jay, Jake, Seonghoon, Sunwoo, Nikki) held the Busan concert of the world tour ’BLOOD SAGA’ at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9. At this concert, they premiered the stage of the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ from their 8th mini album ″THE SIN : BLISS.″ The Busan concert was attended by a total of 14,000 spectators, with 7,000 per show, and tickets were sold out during the pre-sale phase. Enhypen performed 28 songs over 160 minutes, sharing a deep connection with their fans. The concert began with powerful performances such as ″Knife,″ ″Daydream,″ ″Outside,″ and ″Brought The Heat Back,″ and drew enthusiastic responses from the audience with various songs including ″Paranormal,″ ″Go Big or Go Home,″ and ″Future Perfect (Pass the MIC).″ The atmosphere softened during songs like ″Big Girls Don’t Cry,″ ″No Doubt,″ ″Sleep Tight,″ ″Bills,″ and ″Moonstruck.″ In the latter part of the concert, songs like ″Lost Island,″ ″XO,″ ″Helium,″ and ″SHOUT OUT″ followed, further closing the distance with the audience. The stage for ″Bloody Paradise″ is a Brazilian funk-based dance song characterized by step-centered choreography and dynamic yet precise movements. The song expresses the paradise of lovers who look only at each other in the face of crisis. Julia Lewis (JULiA LEWiS) participated in the producing, and Gaeko of Dynamic Duo co-wrote the lyrics. The ″BLOOD SAGA″ tour began in May at the KSPO DOME in Seoul, and then met approximately 193,000 spectators through 12 performances in eight cities across North and South America, including São Paulo, Lima, Mexico City, Dallas, San Diego, Tacoma, Oakland, and Las Vegas. In Latin America, the São Paulo Stadium with 41,000 seats was sold out, and the Mexico City concert was expanded to three shows. The Busan concert followed immediately after the North and South America tour. During the concert, Enhypen said, ″All the members seem to be making better memories than expected, so we thank our Engine fans,″ adding, ″We will show you our most confident and coolest selves in this promotion, so please look forward to it. We will run with this energy until the end of our activities. Let’s share our future together.″ Enhypen will officially release the 8th mini album ″THE SIN : BLISS″ at 1 PM on the 21st, and prior to that, the main visual film and photos will be released sequentially at 10 PM on the 10th and midnight on the 11th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii released their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ at 6 p.m. on the 10th through various music streaming sites and began their comeback activities. The album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ is titled after the Hawaiian resort ″Waikiki″ in the United States, containing KiiiKiii’s unique answer to the question ″Why KiiiKiii?″ Composed of Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, and Kiya, KiiiKiii will showcase a distinctive musical style, sensibility, and an expanded musical spectrum through this album, according to their agency Starship Entertainment. The album includes a total of six tracks: the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off,″ ″Ever2Late!,″ ″Hey Hi,″ ″SWEET SOUR,″ ″Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone (What Should I Do?),″ and ″Blue Hour.″ KiiiKiii blends various genres such as electronic pop, hyperpop, and synth-pop with the members’ unique vocals and emotions to create a distinctive flow. The title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop song based on intense synth sounds. The song combines a stylish beat, an addictive chorus, summer-evoking lyrics like ″burning hot″ and ″a sandcastle built on whim,″ and KiiiKiii’s characteristic cheerful wit to complete a ″KiiiKiii-style summer song.″ Additionally, catchy and intuitive choreography, including crossing limbs and stretching out coolly, maximizes the song’s energy. KiiiKiii plans to continue various comeback activities along with the release of this album.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The tvN variety show ’Universe Rice Cake Shop’ recorded a rise in viewership ratings in its second episode. The second episode, aired on the 7th, depicted Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Ahn Yu-jin adapting to running the rice cake shop. On that day’s broadcast, the nationwide household average rating was 3.0%, with a peak of 3.7%. In the metropolitan area, the average rating was 3.1%, peaking at 4.0%, securing first place in the same time slot on cable and general programming channels for two consecutive weeks. The nationwide average rating rose by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous week. Before opening, Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Ahn Yu-jin arrived at Universe Rice Cake Shop Earth Branch No. 1 and performed a business opening ritual. Lee Young-ji said, ″Even if we fight, let’s fight in front of the cameras; even if my pants fall off, let it be on screen, and no matter what conflicts, competition, or pain we face, I hope we can overcome it,″ as she bit into an apple placed on the ritual table. The members learned how to make garaetteok for tteokbokki, jeolpyeon for the spicy pollack clam star dish, and baeksulgi for the chestnut tiramisu, and experienced the difficulties of running the rice cake shop by cleaning various equipment. Lee Young-ji reflected, ″I’m sorry for saying I’d pull the rice cake. It was just a passing comment. I thought no one would take me seriously.″ During the final check through a soft opening, Lee Eun-ji was shown politely handling complaints from the production team. On opening day, various situations unfolded, such as Lee Young-ji and Lee Eun-ji competing over aprons when arriving at work, and a storm blowing into the kitchen, disrupting the household chores. When no customers came to the store, a staff strike broke out after Lee Young-ji criticized Ahn Yu-jin’s photography, and Lee Young-ji continued promoting the store alone. Lee Eun-ji and Ahn Yu-jin expressed frustration toward the owner who was focused on business. Lee Young-ji confided in Mimi, saying, ″I’m the main and the boss, but am I weird for scolding the people taking photos during opening hours? Am I being a strict boss?″ Mimi gave advice on managing staff. Later, Lee Young-ji eased the atmosphere by giving aprons to the two and complimenting them. However, when Mimi told her to stay in place in the kitchen, she was flustered, saying, ″You told me to catch it before.″ Mimi kept slicing jeolpyeon even though no orders had come in, and Lee Eun-ji and Ahn Yu-jin received their first reservation customers. Mimi succeeded in business with her captivating speech. With the support of the village chief, the hall was fully booked, and business continued with waiting customers.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Simon Dominic (Samdi) has attracted attention by revealing his recent success in bulking up by about 20kg. Recently, Samdi appeared on the YouTube channel ’Life84’ and introduced his workout routine. He stated that he combines fasted cardio, weight training, and boxing, and spends most weekdays exercising. Looking at his past photos, Samdi said, ″I was so skinny I looked like an alien. I feel best now.″ Gian84 added, ″About three years ago, he weighed around 56kg, but through health training and boxing, he increased to 76kg.″ Regarding the reason he started working out, Samdi mentioned a past experience when a burglar broke into his home, saying, ″I wondered what would have happened if I had encountered the burglar. I felt I needed to prepare for such a situation.″ On the 8th, the official Waterbomb Busan SNS released a video of Samdi on stage. In the video, Samdi appeared shirtless, revealing his abs and muscular physique. His changed appearance from his previously skinny frame drew attention. After starting his workout routine, Samdi gained about 20kg, and although he later lost some weight for performance activities, he is still reported to maintain solid muscles and a healthy physique. Meanwhile, Samdi has been continuing various performances and broadcasting activities recently.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Heo Seong-beom revealed that he was a singer with four albums. On the August 8th broadcast of JTBC variety show ″Knowing Bros″ episode 539, the cast of ″Blood Game X″ including Hong Jin-ho, Park Ji-min, Choi Yeon-cheong, and Heo Seong-beom appeared. Heo Seong-beom stated that he released four children’s song albums when he was in the third grade of elementary school. At that time, he chose a coloring service for 10 years out of two proposals, so his children’s songs continued to play on the home phone until he turned 20. He also mentioned feeling embarrassed during his adolescence because of this. On the show, Heo Seong-beom said about offers to appear on dating programs, ″I’ve accepted all except ’I Am Solo’.″ He also explained that he went to a meeting with his ex-girlfriend for ″Transit Love″ but did not participate because it felt burdensome. He then confessed for the first time that he is currently in a relationship. Regarding his studies, he revealed that he receives a full scholarship at KAIST. Heo Seong-beom said, ″The school I attend (KAIST) offers full scholarships. The perfect score for the exam is a 4.3 GPA, but if you score below 3.0, you pay half tuition, and below 2.7, you pay full tuition. I have never paid tuition once.″ When asked if he covers his tuition with appearance fees from broadcasts, he answered, ″Half is true and half is false.″ Heo Seong-beom was born on August 6, 2000, and studied at the Gifted Education Center, Korea Science Academy of KAIST, KAIST Department of Computer Science, and the AI Graduate School. He has also appeared on Coupang Play variety show ″University War″ and Wavve variety show ″Blood Game 3.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jeong recently shared several daily life photos on her social media. On August 8th, Jo Yeo-jeong posted 20 photos without any additional explanation, updating her fans on her recent activities. In the released photos, Jo Yeo-jeong was seen spending leisurely time moving between various places such as cafes and supermarkets. She showcased a comfortable style with sunglasses and a hairband, and wore sleeveless tops and slip tops that revealed her toned figure. Even with minimal makeup, her well-maintained physique caught attention. Jo Yeo-jeong recently appeared on the YouTube channels ’On the Way to Meet’ and ’PDC’ to reveal her body management methods. She stated, ″I manage myself 365 days a year,″ and explained that she consistently diets because she really loves foods like cake, donuts, jajangmyeon, and pizza, which she cannot give up. She also said, ″If I haven’t exercised, I do 100 to as many as 200 burpee tests,″ and added, ″If that’s still not enough, I swim before going to the filming site the next day.″ Regarding the reason for dieting, she said, ″It feels like neglecting my duties,″ explaining that as an actress, she has no choice but to focus on appearance management. She mentioned, ″I have to keep shaping my body according to the character in the work,″ and feels that self-management is a responsibility she must uphold as an actress. Meanwhile, Jo Yeo-jeong is currently starring as dermatologist Ahn Soo-jung in the Coupang Play series ’Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now.’ She debuted in 1997 with the SBS sitcom ’How Am I’ and has been active in various works including the film ’Parasite.’ ’Parasite’ surpassed 10 million viewers domestically and became the first Korean film to win the Best Picture award at the American Academy Awards.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS has surpassed 15 million followers on their official Instagram account. This is the fastest record among all K-pop groups. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) reached 15 million followers in about a year since their first post last August. As of the 5th, their Instagram followers exceeded 15 million, and as of 10 a.m. on the 8th, they recorded 15.82 million followers on TikTok and 6.24 million subscribers on YouTube, making them the K-pop boy group with the most subscribers among those who debuted in the last five years. In particular, the follower growth became remarkable after their performance at the major U.S. music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago’ on the 1st (local time). Starting in Atlanta on the 8th, CORTIS is currently touring six cities in North America, including Los Angeles on the 13th, with the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA.’ They will then perform at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul from the 22nd to the 23rd, and at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan, from September 4th to 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hearts2Hearts will pre-release their first Japanese single ″ICONIC HEART″ on various global music platforms starting at midnight on the 10th, ahead of the local album release. This single album includes a total of three songs: the title track ″ICONIC HEART,″ as well as the Japanese versions of ″Lemon Tang″ and ″RUDE!″. ″ICONIC HEART″ is a lively and cute expression of the thrilling and overwhelming emotions felt while moving forward together toward a bigger world. ″Lemon Tang″ and ″RUDE!″ have been adapted into Japanese from the original songs loved by fans worldwide, adding new charm. Hearts2Hearts’ first Japanese single album will be officially released locally on the 12th. Meanwhile, Hearts2Hearts will perform on the stage of the ″2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer″ held at KINTEX in Ilsan on the 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong posted a lengthy message on the official fan cafe Hero Era to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut. Lim Young Woong reflected on their beginning, saying, ″Ten years ago today, I was actually someone who found the word ’debut’ quite awkward.″ They revealed, ″There was no grand stage, no flashy promotions, no TV broadcasts—just releasing one or two songs and producing a few CDs. That was how I started.″ Regarding the strength that helped Lim Young Woong endure their unknown days, they shared that the phrase ″I will become the best singer someday″ was always in their heart. Although they gradually gained recognition through ’Morning Yard,’ they mentioned that many people still did not know them. During this period, those who stayed by Lim Young Woong’s side were 200 to 300 fan cafe members and about a dozen to twenty fans who followed them to events. These fans arrived two hours early at venues, personally blew up 100 balloons, and shouted Lim Young Woong’s name until their voices were hoarse, even when no one knew who Lim Young Woong was. Lim Young Woong recalled, ″Wherever I went, these people arrived two hours early to hang banners, personally blew up around 100 balloons with their own mouths, and shouted my name until their voices were hoarse, even when no one knew me yet.″ In 2020, Lim Young Woong’s life changed through ’Mr. Trot.’ However, they did not take credit for reaching the top and expressed gratitude to fans, saying, ″Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best.″ Lim Young Woong stated, ″Ten years ago, the spell ’I will be the best someday’—now that I think about it, it wasn’t my own vow but a promise you made to me in advance.″ They continued, ″From now on, I will remain someone who sings by your side for a long, long time,″ and ended the 10th-anniversary letter with, ″I love you, Hero Era.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer″ recorded a nationwide household viewership rating of 9.4% according to Nielsen Korea for its 4th episode aired on the 8th, setting a new personal best. The rating in the metropolitan area households was 8.9%, and the 20-54 age group rating was 3.3%, ranking first among all programs that day. The peak moment rating rose to 10.9%. In this episode, the Sales Team 3 of Durumi Electronics carried out an operation to deal with child sex offender Pyo Gyu-cheol (Heo Hyung-kyu). Sales Team 3 approached pretending to be someone sent by a fellow inmate of Pyo Gyu-cheol for illegal immigration and confirmed his pollen allergy history through a preliminary medical interview. Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin) suggested a meeting during the transfer, mentioning that the last victim child still lived in the neighborhood. The team completed a scenario: ″A released criminal cuts off his electronic anklet, escapes to the mountains, has a seizure due to pollen allergy, and falls off a cliff to his death.″ However, an unexpected variable occurred. Pyo Gyu-cheol stabbed Kim Bong-pal (Sung Dong-il) with a knife, hijacked the vehicle carrying the child, and successfully escaped on a fishing boat. After gunshots, Pyo Gyu-cheol fell into the sea, and a scene was revealed showing Yoo Bo-na aiming a sniper rifle from a lighthouse. Yoo Bo-na preferred direct confrontation and sniper shots without unnecessary violence but made an exception for criminals targeting children. Meanwhile, Durumi Electronics Sales Team 3 previously induced the surrender of an organ trafficking organization. The gang, including Pension Grandpa (Jung Sun-chul), was subdued by Yoo Bo-na and confessed all crimes to the police. Oh Hyun-nam cynically responded, ″It’s a waste of effort to hand them over to the police,″ while Yoo Bo-na conveyed that the preliminary meeting was primarily about entrusting the matter to the law and respecting its role and responsibility. Yoo Bo-na expressed her belief: ″We must hope they remember that those who take their crimes lightly and mock legal punishment will face the harshest penalties when they feel safest and most comfortable.″ Yoo Bo-na felt heavy-hearted about not being able to go to the kids’ cafe with her daughter Kwon Yul (Hwang Bom-i) due to work. Eventually, she took a half-day off and headed to the kids’ cafe, showing her efforts to balance work and parenting. Kwon Tae-sung (Jung Joon-won) went to cover the release scene of Pyo Gyu-cheol with Goo Hae-na (Han Chae-rin), and Lee Dong-jin (Lee Sang-i) predicted that Kingfisher’s next target would be Pyo Gyu-cheol and pursued him. It was also confirmed that eight child sex offenders released in the past 15 years all died in accidents on their release day. At the end of the broadcast, Yoo Bo-na was shown discovering a bugging device in a doll sent by a Russian friend and submerging it in water, while Kwon Tae-sung received a mysterious text saying, ″You keep your promises well. You’re good,″ and appeared terrified. The scenes of the couple facing different crises hinted at a hidden past story. The 5th episode of ″Married Woman Killer″ will air on the 14th at 9:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Licenne (Woni, Live, Minami, Mei, Jena) achieved a triple crown on music shows with the remake single ″Pretty Girl.″ On August 8, Licenne won the first-place trophy on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ without appearing on the broadcast. This followed their first-place wins on SBS Life’s ″The Show″ and MBC’s ″Show! Music Core,″ earning a total of three music show trophies with ″Pretty Girl.″ Even after concluding their music show promotions, Licenne continued to rank first, proving their digital music power and popularity. Additionally, Licenne previously won first place on SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ with the title track ″LOVE ATTACK″ from their first mini-album ″SCENEDROME.″ This brings their total to four music show trophies: three with ″Pretty Girl″ and one with ″LOVE ATTACK.″ ″Pretty Girl″ is ranking high on various digital music charts, and ″LOVE ATTACK″ is also standing out on major music charts, including Melon’s ″TOP100,″ daily charts, and weekly charts.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Yoon Ga-i is set to reveal her daily life on a variety show for the first time since officially confirming her relationship with singer Jang Ki-ha. In the preview of MBC’s variety show ″The Manager,″ which aired on the 8th, Yoon Ga-i appeared drinking nearly a liter of water immediately after waking up. Her manager explained that Yoon drinks a lot of water because she heard from her saju (Korean fortune telling) that she lacks water. Yoon then showcased a unique routine, including lighting incense to replenish her water energy. She also revealed her passion for acting. Yoon imitated other actors’ performances while watching dramas and cut her long hair, which she had grown for a long time, into a bob to study her character. She was also deeply engaged in various acting practices, such as learning sign language through video calls. Her manager introduced her as ″an actress who is sincere not only about her saju but also about acting.″ On that day, actress Jo Yu-ri, formerly of IZ*ONE, visited Yoon Ga-i’s home. The two revealed that they are from Busan and were senior and junior members of their high school drama club. Jo Yu-ri mentioned that Yoon was her first acting teacher, sharing their special connection. Born in 2000, Yoon Ga-i recently confirmed her relationship with Jang Ki-ha, who is 18 years her senior. The two first met as host and crew on Coupang Play’s ″SNL Korea″ Season 4 in 2023 and grew closer through their shared interests in music and film. Their respective agencies officially announced that the two are dating.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS set a new team record on the UK Official Charts with their fifth full-length album, Arirang. On the latest UK Official Chart (August 7–13), Arirang ranked 43rd on the Official Albums Top 100, marking its 20th consecutive week on the chart. This surpassed the previous record of 19 consecutive weeks set by the mini-album MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA, released in April 2019. Arirang’s popularity continued on detailed charts as well. It rose six spots from the previous week to 16th on the Official Physical Albums chart and 18th on the Official Album Sales chart, and re-entered the Official Vinyl Albums chart at 38th. It also appeared at 19th on the Official Scottish Albums chart and 64th on the Official Album Streaming chart. The track NORMAL also entered the charts for the fifth week, ranking 11th on the Official Singles Downloads chart and 13th on the Official Singles Sales chart. Since the music video and Korean audio were released on July 17, it has regained presence on the charts. Other tracks such as Body to Body and Hooligan also charted. On Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart (August 6), Arirang ranked 3rd, maintaining a position within the top 3 for 20 consecutive weeks. The title track SWIM ranked 6th on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart, staying in the top 10 for four months. NORMAL ranked 44th, Body to Body 174th, and Hooligan 193rd on the chart. BTS is also continuing their North American tour. On August 1 and 2, they opened the second leg of their North American tour in East Rutherford, USA, following their earlier performance in Foxborough. On August 10 and 11, they will hold a solo concert at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium, becoming the first Korean artist to do so. The members shared their thoughts on this album. Suga said, ″We thought about what is most true to ourselves. Instead of a grand message, we focused on ’us’ itself.″ Jimin said, ″I wanted to say that we keep moving forward. There is always pressure to show something new and better. There are many worries as well. Nevertheless, I wanted to express the mindset of not stopping and continuing to swim forward.″ Jungkook said, ″I hope people think this is the most BTS-like album, reflecting each individual’s time and color exactly as it is.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Dayoung has embarked on a new musical journey with the release of her new song ″FLIRTY,″ a collaboration with Jay Park. Released on various music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 4th, this collaborative single blends the stylish elements of pop, R&B, and reggaeton, highlighting the unique charms of both artists. Dayoung participated directly in the songwriting and composition of this track, infusing it with delicate emotions, and the chemistry between her and Jay Park stands out prominently. The new song ″FLIRTY″ centers on the excitement of the moment when love is just beginning, featuring an impressive exchange of sensual dialogue and rhythm between the two. Meanwhile, on the 6th, Dayoung and Jay Park performed ″FLIRTY″ for the first time on Mnet’s ″M Countdown,″ captivating viewers with perfect pair choreography and natural synergy. This stage is regarded as a signal marking Dayoung’s full-fledged activities as a solo artist. Since her solo debut last year, Dayoung has steadily expanded her own musical world, and through this collaboration, she broadens her musical spectrum further while continuing to communicate with the public. Jay Park also contributed to this collaboration with his professional presence and stage manners, crossing a wide range of musical genres. Additionally, Dayoung premiered the ″FLIRTY″ stage with Jay Park at the Waterbomb Busan 2026 Festival through SNS, meeting the audience directly and receiving a warm response. On that day, the two wore black outfits and delivered a powerful performance, elevating the atmosphere of the venue. Through this collaboration, Dayoung is solidifying her position as a singer and successfully undertaking new musical challenges. Expectations for her future activities are rising, drawing concentrated attention from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lee Na-kyung has revealed a photoshoot showcasing her calm charm and announced her comeback with a full-length album in July. In recent photos set against a solid blue background, Lee Na-kyung displayed a style matching a green-toned crop top and skirt. She captivated attention with a refreshing yet sophisticated visual, posing casually by touching her hair with one hand while letting her long hair flow naturally. The style, completed with earrings as an accessory, further highlighted her healthy and fresh image. Lee Na-kyung continues to challenge herself not only in her activities with fromis_9 but also in acting. She gained her first acting experience in 2021 by playing dual roles in the KakaoTV original drama ″Shadow Beauty″ and is developing her skills in various fields. Recently, she attracted attention by confidently throwing the first pitch at a sports event, showing a presence beyond that of a rookie. Engaging in diverse activities and consistently communicating with fans, Lee Na-kyung is raising expectations for her new music ahead of her full-length album release in July. The recent updates released alongside the refreshing yet mature-themed photoshoot demonstrate the growing interest in Lee Na-kyung’s future endeavors as she adds her unique touch to music, acting, and various other fields.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Lee Si-young shared her daily life while living for a month with her son in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Recently, Lee Si-young posted photos and videos on her SNS capturing peaceful moments, such as enjoying coffee on a terrace overlooking a lush garden and lake, and meeting deer that come down to the yard early in the morning. She also shared warm interactions with local neighbors, Shirley and Dan, expressing, ″The beautiful neighborhood itself, the lake in front of the house, and the deer that come down to the yard every day will remain in my memory for a long time.″ In particular, she revealed the delightful fact that the couple next door are Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts, drawing attention. Dan, a Harley collector, adds unexpected joy to Lee Si-young and her son’s month-long stay. In the photos, Lee Si-young is seen spending a leisurely time in a space harmonized with nature, dressed comfortably in casual wear, showing she has adapted well to local life. The peaceful mornings spent on the terrace with her son offer a special kind of healing different from ordinary travel. During her stay in Canada, Lee Si-young has been maintaining her physical condition by consistently taking Momora products daily for health care. This month-long break ahead of the coming fall serves as a time for recharging and a source of new energy.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 2 of SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ the identity of Kim Seon-ho’s fateful connection is revealed. In this broadcast, it is uncovered that the two people who seemed to have no connection with Kim Seon-ho were actually a special pair who provided great comfort to each other. Regarding their miraculous story, MC Jung Yong-hwa reportedly exclaimed, ″There isn’t even a movie like this. Beyond imagination.″ During the first official date, each participant’s charm and dating style are highlighted. In particular, Han Do-gon captured the MCs’ hearts with his kindness and delicate manners. MC Dokyeom cheered, ″He’s a real man!″ for the thoughtful date and straightforward approach, while Choi Yena admired, ″His sense is amazing,″ mentioning the emergence of the ’Do-jik-nam (Do-gon straightforward man).’ Meanwhile, at the lodging for the eight participants, the atmosphere changes after the first date, and a subtle tension begins to arise. One participant appeared confused, saying, ″Did I misunderstand?″ due to the altered mood. ″My Remaining Love″ will air on the 10th at 10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Kim Jung-ryeol revealed on a broadcast for the first time that he divorced after 13 years of separation. Kim Jung-ryeol appeared on MBN’s ″Kim Ju-ha’s Day & Night″ aired on the 8th and spoke directly about his married life and divorce process. He stated that he married a Taiwanese wife in 1988 and had two daughters. During their marriage, frequent drinking caused distance between the couple, and after repeated mistakes, his wife suggested living apart. Kim Jung-ryeol explained that due to pride, he told his wife to leave immediately, which led to six years of separation. Later, the two agreed to live together again, but Kim Jung-ryeol’s drinking habits did not improve. Eventually, the second separation began, lasting longer than the first. Kim Jung-ryeol said, ″We lived apart for a total of 13 years,″ and during the separation, his wife said, ″Living like this is not really living; how about we get a divorce?″ leading to a consensual divorce. Even after the divorce, their relationship continued. Kim Jung-ryeol said, ″We promised to part on good terms. We keep in touch. She liked that I quit drinking.″ He mentioned that he drank for about three months after the divorce but then decided to quit, and it has now been 1 year and 10 months since he stopped drinking. Hwang Ki-soon also added, ″We still take care of each other and live like that. Legally, we are just strangers, but in reality, my sister-in-law takes care of everything. Now I feel relieved. He has completely quit drinking.″ Meanwhile, on the same broadcast, Hwang Ki-soon revealed that he remarried. He talked about sending his child to study abroad in the Philippines and his married life with his wife, saying, ″If I were to find a flaw in my wife, there is none. The only flaw is that she is tall.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The novel ″Agami″ by author Gu Byeong-mo has been made into an animated film and will be released on September 9. Distributor Et Nine Films announced this news on the 9th. The film ″Agami″ tells the story of Gon, the only child born with gills in a world thrown into deep water, and the beings who were everything to his world. The main character Gon’s voice is provided by Jung Hae-in, and Kang Ha-neul plays Kang Ha, Gon’s family member and friend. Lee Cheong-ah voices Haeryu, who forms a bond with Gon; Yoo Jae-myung voices the old man who first discovers and takes Gon in; and Kim Sun-young voices I-nyeong, who influences Gon’s new life. Other cast members include Jang Won-young, Kwon Hae-hyo, Jung Woong-in, Jo Han-chul, Park Ji-yeon, and Hwang Sang-kyung. The film is directed by Ahn Jae-hoon, known for works such as ″A Dream of a Precious Day″ and ″The Shaman.″ Director Ahn stated that he built an original worldview unique to the film based on the emotions of the original work. He said, ″We embraced the feeling of the original and did what only we could do. I wanted to depict a fantasy so beautiful that it captivates you, not one that makes you forget reality.″ Author Gu Byeong-mo expressed gratitude, saying, ″Thank you for bringing the characters in the book to life on screen with soft colors and beautiful animation. I also thank the cast who gave them individuality along with their voices.″ He added, ″I hope this work becomes a special experience for the audience where fantasy and reality blend together.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The films ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ have each surpassed 1 million and 5 million viewers at the box office, respectively. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network data, on August 8, ″Odyssey″ (directed by Christopher Nolan) attracted 525,336 viewers, ranking first in the daily box office. As of August 8, ″Odyssey″ recorded a cumulative audience of 1,376,787 and surpassed 1 million viewers within four days of its release on the 5th. On the same day, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (directed by Destin Cretton) drew 513,897 viewers, taking second place. Its cumulative audience reached 5,447,888, surpassing 5 million viewers in 11 days since its release. Both films have gained attention for starring Tom Holland and Zendaya. In ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ they appear as Peter Parker and MJ, respectively, while in ″Odyssey,″ they appear as Telemachus and Athena.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 2 of SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ eight participants reveal their individual charms and dating tendencies through their first dates. This episode unveils the identity of Kim Seon-ho’s ″fateful connection.″ It is revealed that the two participants had been a great source of comfort to each other in the past, and MC Jung Yong-hwa admired, ″There is no movie like this. Beyond imagination.″ Han Do-gon caught the MCs’ attention with his kindness and delicate manners. MC Do-kyum cheered, ″He’s a real man!″ and Choi Ye-na said, ″His sense is amazing,″ mentioning the nickname ″Do-jik-nam (Do-gon straight shooter).″ After the first dates, tension began to fill the dormitory of the eight participants. One participant appeared confused, saying, ″Did I misunderstand?″ about the change in atmosphere after the date. The subtle emotional changes among the eight will be revealed on SBS’s ″My Remaining Love,″ airing at 10 PM on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV’s ’Salimnam’ covered Jisangryeol’s hip-hop challenge and the Park Seojin siblings’ saving project in the broadcast on the 8th. The episode recorded a nationwide rating of 3.8% according to Nielsen Korea, with the highest rating of 5.1% during the scene where Park Seojin bought coffee for Eun Ga-eun. At the opening of the broadcast, KISS OF LIFE Bell, who made a comeback with the new song ’SWEAT,’ visited the studio. Bell revealed that he started composing music in middle school and has created about a thousand songs to date, and that he participated in composing LE SSERAFIM’s ’UNFORGIVEN.’ He also said that his father, Shim Sin, wanted to appear on ’Salimnam’ and asked for promotion of the new song ’Biteulbiteul.’ Jisangryeol met Mushvenom at a traditional market through the introduction of composer Kim Do-hoon. After seeing Mushvenom’s rap at the market, Jisangryeol decided to take him as his mentor, and Mushvenom responded positively to Jisangryeol’s cheerful demeanor. In the first lesson, Mushvenom taught freestyle rap and rhymes using objects from the market, but Jisangryeol showed a unique rap style that made both Mushvenom and Eun Ji-won laugh. Afterwards, the recording lesson continued at Mushvenom’s studio, where Jisangryeol’s free-style rap turned the place into a sea of laughter. Mushvenom commented, ″There is rhythm inside the body. Now you just have to learn.″ In the final lesson held at a long-established bar, Jisangryeol realized the fun of rhymes and spontaneously proposed forming a duet and a stage contract to Mushvenom, even drafting a contract. Mushvenom left saying, ″I will discuss it with the company,″ leaving behind only a drawing of Jisangryeol’s face. In Park Seojin’s daily life, a scene of him engrossed in painting Minhwa was revealed. Having recently won a special prize in a Minhwa contest, he disclosed that he invested about 20 million won in his Minhwa studio. Hyojeong suggested a challenge called ’Happiness with 10,000 won in 2026’ together with Park Seojin, and the two decided to spend a day with 16,500 won. They tried to save transportation costs by cycling from Incheon to Yeouido, but due to the heat and schedule, Park Seojin used the production team’s vehicle and paid 5,000 won for fuel. After finishing rehearsal at KBS, Park Seojin tried to get coffee from Eun Ga-eun but ended up paying for the coffee himself. To save budget, Park Seojin earned money by drawing caricatures in the KBS comedians’ room, and upon Kim Young-hee’s suggestion, he took time to choose his ideal type among the juniors in the comedians’ room. Park Seojin pointed to Hwang Hye-seon, and the two shook hands. Hwang Hye-seon offered her contact information instead of payment for the drawing, but Park Seojin was shy and left, so no contact exchange took place. Using the money earned from caricatures, Park Seojin bought a meal ticket and expressed satisfaction with his meal. Meanwhile, Hyojeong’s kimbap brought from home had gone bad, so she substituted her meal with convenience store ramen. Lastly, in the ’Envelope Changing’ game, Park Seojin received an envelope with only 200 won left, resulting in him deleting a delivery app and performing a penalty of finger flicks. Park Seojin said, ″Setting a budget and using money made me feel the value of each coin greatly.″ KBS 2TV’s ’Salimnam’ will change its broadcast time to 9:20 PM every Saturday starting from the 15th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV’s ″Salimnam,″ Park Seo-jin showcased a love line with comedian Hwang Hye-sun. Park Seo-jin revealed on the show that he spent 20 to 30 million won on his hobby of painting folk paintings. Seeing this, his younger sister Park Hyo-jung criticized his overspending and proposed a ″10,000 won happiness″ bet, living on 16,500 won. The two planned to complete their schedules by biking from Incheon to Yeouido, but Park Seo-jin used the production team’s vehicle halfway through and bought band-aids for his injured sister. At the broadcasting station, they tried to get coffee from Eun Ga-eun, but Park Seo-jin paid for it himself. As unintended expenses continued, Park Seo-jin decided to earn money by drawing caricatures for the ″Gag Concert″ team. Park Seo-jin had previously revealed that Kim Shin-young is his ideal type and showed romantic interest in comedians. That day, he also showed affection toward Hwang Hye-sun, who expressed her fondness by calling him ″oppa.″ Hwang Hye-sun caught attention by saying she would give her contact information instead of paying for the caricature. Park Seo-jin blushed in response.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Chae Soo-bin expressed her gratitude to fans and shared happy recent updates. Recently, Chae Soo-bin posted several photos on her SNS along with the message, ″To my always grateful people :-) Thanks to you, it was a happy time. Love you💚.″ In the photos, Chae Soo-bin is wearing a white blouse and dress, smiling brightly while making a V-sign and heart pose with her hands. Her braided hairstyle and pure atmosphere stand out. The background is decorated with colorful photos presumed to be taken at the fan meeting, conveying the warm atmosphere of the event. Chae Soo-bin recently spent meaningful time with fans at the fan meeting ’Whisper of Memories’ held in Guangzhou, China, receiving cheers for her bright and lovely appearance. This fan meeting was held ahead of the release of the Netflix series ’Charge Me Up,’ and was regarded as a special occasion to communicate directly with fans and share affection. In response, fans showed warm reactions such as, ″I feel the sincerity of actress Chae Soo-bin, so I’m even more thankful,″ ″Always supporting you,″ and ″Hope you have a happy time.″ Meanwhile, Chae Soo-bin is currently continuing her active acting career through various works and activities. She plans to consistently communicate with fans and show diverse sides of herself in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Dino is actively continuing his activities as his alter ego, Pi Cheolin. Recently, Dino communicated with fans by releasing the title track ″Nolaboose″ from the mini 1st album ’吉BOARD,’ in which he participated as his alter ego Pi Cheolin, through Seventeen’s official SNS. The post featured Dino having a good time with member Mingyu, along with the caption ″Playing around with Mingyu #Nolaboose 😎,″ creating a warm atmosphere. ″Nolaboose″ is a song that highlights the unique charm of the city pop genre, with contributions from Lee Hyun-do of Deux and singer-producer BUMZU, enhancing its completeness. Through this mini 1st album, Dino is showing a different musical color from the existing Seventeen music, meeting fans’ expectations. Meanwhile, Dino also revealed his lovable charm with the second pre-release track ″Micheo Micheo″ last July. Apart from Seventeen’s official activities, fans are focusing on Dino’s path of expanding his musical capabilities through the Pi Cheolin project.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZEnne ranked first in the girl group brand reputation in August 2026. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced the results of the big data analysis of girl group brand reputation for August 2026 on August 9. In this survey, RIIZEnne took first place, with IVE in second place and Red Velvet in third. This analysis was based on 67,613,548 pieces of brand big data collected from July 9 to August 9. This is a 26.87% increase compared to 53,294,296 pieces in July. The brand reputation index is calculated based on participation index, media index, communication index, and community index, comprehensively reflecting positive and negative evaluations, media attention, consumer interest, and communication volume. RIIZEnne recorded a participation index of 1,014,492, media index of 2,310,700, communication index of 2,329,688, and community index of 2,439,652, resulting in a brand reputation index of 8,094,531. This is a 90.93% increase compared to the brand reputation index of 4,239,616 in July. Red Velvet’s brand reputation index was 4,113,926, up 165.98% from 1,546,676 in July, Black Pink rose 3.16% to 3,943,630, and aespa increased 10.93% to 3,093,640. I.O.I’s brand reputation index was 4,404,909, up 32.68% from 3,319,975 in July. Koo Chang-hwan, head of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, stated, ″In the link analysis of the RIIZEnne brand, ’cheer, communicate, advertise’ scored highly, and in the keyword analysis, ’Pretty Girl, Love Attack, Remind’ scored highly. The positive-to-negative ratio analysis of the RIIZEnne brand showed a positive ratio of 94.91%.″ The top 30 girl groups in the August brand reputation ranking included RIIZEnne, IVE, Red Velvet, Black Pink, aespa, Aileit, I.O.I, Kiki, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Fromis_9, Oh My Girl, Hearts to Hearts, Fifty Fifty, Hi-Key, ITZY, (G)I-DLE, Baby Monster, Cats Eye, WJSN, KISS OF LIFE, Apink, Iz*One, Candy Shop, Mamamoo, NMIXX, Girls’ Generation, Miyao, TripleS, and STAYC. This brand reputation analysis covered RIIZEnne, IVE, Red Velvet, Black Pink, aespa, Aileit, I.O.I, Kiki, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Fromis_9, Oh My Girl, Hearts to Hearts, Fifty Fifty, Hi-Key, ITZY, (G)I-DLE, Baby Monster, Cats Eye, WJSN, KISS OF LIFE, Apink, Iz*One, Candy Shop, Mamamoo, NMIXX, Girls’ Generation, Miyao, TripleS, STAYC, Billlie, Young P, Blackswan, f(x), Kep1er, Girl’s Day, Uspier, Weeekly, UNIS, BVG, Classy, Baby Don’t Cry, EXID, VIVIZ, Say My Name, Signature, At Heart, Heart of Woman, HITZIS, and Odd Us.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Yeon-cheong appeared on JTBC’s variety show ″Knowing Bros″ and talked about her family and activities in China. The episode aired on the 8th featured guests Hong Jin-ho, Park Ji-min, Heo Seong-beom, and Choi Yeon-cheong, who were active in ″Blood Game X.″ On the show, Kim Shin-young revealed about Choi Yeon-cheong’s family, ″Her father was a judge, and her husband is also a current judge. There are legal professionals, media company representatives, and members of the National Assembly in her family,″ to which Choi Yeon-cheong agreed. Choi Yeon-cheong explained that her real name is Choi Gyuri, and her nickname is ″Gyulyang.″ She said, ″Because my real name is Gyuri, my friends have called me Gyulyang since I was young.″ She also gained great popularity on TikTok with the ″Gyulyang Challenge,″ running two channels with 3 million and 3.5 million followers respectively, totaling 6.5 million followers. She revealed that the ″Gyulyang Challenge,″ which uses a candy gun, became popular among many celebrities as well. Regarding her entry into the Chinese market, Choi Yeon-cheong said, ″Things didn’t go well in Korea, so I went there.″ She added, ″I was a child actress and appeared in Super Junior music videos as an adult, but after repeatedly failing auditions without practicing acting, I got my act together and went to China.″ Born in 1993, Choi Yeon-cheong debuted as a child actress and was the Jeonbuk representative in Miss Korea 2013. She also played the role of the young Chunhyang, studied Korean traditional music, and debuted as a model. Later, she signed an exclusive contract with a major Chinese agency and was active there. She experienced a hiatus of about two years due to thyroid cancer treatment in 2020 but married her current judge husband in June 2023 and has a son.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Seo-jin attracted attention with a special meeting with comedian Hwang Hye-seon on KBS 2TV variety show ″Men Who Do Housework″ Season 2. In the broadcast that day, Park Seo-jin took action to reduce overspending together with his younger sister. He challenged the ″Happiness with 10,000 Won″ content and decided to draw caricatures to earn money. Park Seo-jin said, ″Since drawing is what I can do, I thought it would be good to earn money by drawing caricatures. There are many people at the broadcasting station, so I took a walk around,″ as he toured various places in the broadcasting station. Park Seo-jin visited the KBS comedy practice room and announced that he would sell his drawings, and comedians began to show interest. The first customer, Jo Soo-yeon, expressed satisfaction, saying, ″Honestly, I’m touched,″ after receiving the drawing and prepaid 2,000 won. Gaining confidence, Park Seo-jin also said, ″I’ll draw for everyone. Just bring the money.″ Then Kim Young-hee mentioned to Park Seo-jin, ″Seo-jin, your ideal type is a comedian,″ lightening the mood. Park Seo-jin revealed that his actual ideal type is Kim Shin-young, saying, ″I’m introverted, so I like lively personalities.″ A past scene where Kim Shin-young said, ″I’m grateful, but my ideal type is tall,″ also appeared in the broadcast. Kim Young-hee asked Park Seo-jin to draw a heart on the caricature of the person closer to his ideal type between Seo Seong-gyeong and Hwang Hye-seon. In response, Park Seo-jin drew a heart near the eyes of Hwang Hye-seon’s caricature, receiving applause from everyone. The two even held hands during the drawing process, and Park Seo-jin said, ″It was definitely different. It felt ticklish.″ Hwang Hye-seon said she would give her contact information instead of paying for the drawing, prompting cheers at the scene.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KISS OF LIFE member Bell appeared as a special guest on KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework″ and revealed that his father is singer Sim Sin. Bell shared on the broadcast that he inherited musical talent from his father and started composing music since middle school. He also mentioned that he has experience composing songs for LE SSERAFIM and has created about a thousand songs so far. On the show, MC Eun Ji-won mentioned to Bell that his father is a famous person and said he grew up listening to Sim Sin’s songs. Bell revealed the reason he started composing and showed his side as a singer-songwriter beyond being an idol member. When Park Seo-jin asked how many songs he has made so far, Bell answered about a thousand. Bell also talked about childhood fights with his older brother. He said he has one older brother and that they fought a lot when they were young, even getting slapped sometimes. Bell added that they hit and fought a lot during childhood. When Eun Ji-won asked if his father knew about this, Bell replied that his father didn’t know because he was performing at nightclubs at the time. Bell said he informed his father Sim Sin about his appearance on ″Men Who Do Housework,″ and that Sim Sin also wants to appear on the program.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900