https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Comedian Yang Sang-guk appeared on KBS2’s ″Malja Show″ and talked about Yoo Jae-suk and Heo Kyung-hwan. In the 35th episode of ″Malja Show″ aired on the 14th, Yang Sang-guk mentioned Yoo Jae-suk as the reason he regained popularity after a 10-year hiatus. He said, ″I became popular after appearing on ’Hangout with Yoo?’″ and revealed that Yoo Jae-suk’s warm messages were a great support. He also said, ″Whenever the recording ended, senior Yoo Jae-suk would call or text me,″ adding, ″’Sang-guk, let’s meet again’ felt like a spell to me.″ He continued, ″I kept waiting for those words,″ expressing how much Yoo Jae-suk’s words meant to him. Along with his affection for Yoo Jae-suk, Yang Sang-guk also shared that he felt a bit disappointed recently because they haven’t met often. He said, ″He said let’s meet again, but we haven’t seen each other much lately. I felt quite disappointed,″ but added, ″I met him once this week. Every word he said was full of love.″ When Kim Young-hee asked Yang Sang-guk about his thoughts on KBS that day, Yang Sang-guk mentioned his peer Heo Kyung-hwan and made a joke. He said, ″Heo Kyung-hwan never considered KBS his home,″ and added, ″He’s living as MBC’s son right next to senior Yoo Jae-suk,″ which brought laughter. Then he emphasized his own deep affection for KBS, saying, ″I am the true son of KBS.″ He also added, ″I don’t feel any disappointment. I’m just grateful to be called on ’Malja Show.’″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ Felix donated a total of 300 million KRW to Samsung Seoul Hospital, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Books International, and the UNICEF Korea Committee in celebration of his birthday. On the 15th, Felix delivered 100 million KRW each to Samsung Seoul Hospital and Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, and 50 million KRW each to Books International and the UNICEF Korea Committee. The donation to Samsung Seoul Hospital will be used to support treatment costs for pediatric cancer patients, while the donation to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital will be used to support vulnerable child patients. The funds given to Books International will be used for cultural education and awareness programs such as the creation and production of picture books in native languages, and the donation to the UNICEF Korea Committee will be used for emergency relief efforts for the major flood in Nepal. Felix stated, ″I hope that many children’s days are filled with clear hope instead of worries. I sincerely wish to be a small but warm support for the precious today and tomorrow of children.″ Felix previously donated to UNICEF’s nutrition and water sanitation support project for children in Laos in 2024 and to World Vision’s domestic breakfast support project for children with dietary vulnerabilities, ’Breakfast Mocco.’ On his 2025 birthday, he also donated funds to support treatment costs for pediatric patients at Samsung Seoul Hospital, family care children supported by World Vision, and UNICEF’s nutrition and water sanitation support project for children in Laos. Together with the members of Stray Kids, he participated in group-level sharing by delivering funds to Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and the social welfare corporation World Vision to support recovery from wildfires in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions, as well as a donation to Hong Kong World Vision for fire damage recovery in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, on the 15th (local time), Stray Kids held the second performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina, part of the group’s new festival ’STRAYCITY,’ which is taking place in three regions of South America. They are also continuing to meet fans worldwide through their world tour ’RUN IT.’]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was revealed that Oksun from ″I Am Solo″ Season 9 resigned from a foreign advertising company. On the 14th, Oksun posted a video with the caption ″Goodbye Euljiro Kim Sarang.″ The video, titled ″The Best Dopamine Moment for Office Workers,″ showed Oksun receiving an offer letter at her new company, booking a plane ticket, and then requesting a meeting with her boss. Oksun explained that she requested the meeting to announce her resignation. In the video, Oksun mentioned, ″I’m feeling sad.″ On the 15th, she announced that she had completed the resignation process and left for a trip. Oksun said, ″Resigned yesterday, departing today.″ Oksun gained recognition by appearing on SBS PLUS’s ″I Am Solo″ Season 9. In the show, she introduced herself by saying, ″The company is located in Euljiro. The people at the company gave me the nickname ’Euljiro Kim Sarang.’″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Gura revealed that he is currently living in two homes. In the video titled ″Economic Stories Good to Listen to While Lying in Bed, Kim Gura Economic Research Institute EP.115 Full Version,″ released on the channel ’GreeGura’ on the 14th, Kim Gura mentioned an area equipped with schools, academies, and commercial districts, bringing up Songdo and his family. He said, ″You know my wife. I am unintentionally managing two households right now.″ He continued, ″My wife already doesn’t want to come back to Ilsan. It’s only been three weeks since we moved to Songdo, but she doesn’t want to come back,″ referring to the infrastructure in Songdo. Kim Gura added, ″From my wife’s perspective, there is also an outlet,″ emphasizing the importance of infrastructure. He also expressed his opinion, saying, ″I still prefer Ilsan.″ Recently, Kim Gura appeared on the web variety show ’Stockking’ and revealed that he visited an international school located in Songdo. He said, ″There is an international school in Songdo, right? I went to check it out to try to enroll my youngest daughter there.″ It is known that the international school in Songdo, where Kim Gura’s daughter passed the second round of admission, currently has students including actor Ryu Jin, Lee Si-young, and singer Jang Yoon-jung’s children. The school’s annual net tuition fee is about 40 to 50 million KRW, and if a student completes the entire course from kindergarten to high school, the total tuition fee is reported to reach approximately 700 million KRW. Additionally, Kim Gura mentioned on the past episode of ’Radio Star’ that he did not make his eldest son Donghyun study separately because he had been active in broadcasting since he was young, but he does make his second daughter study. He also said, ″She is smart.″ It was also revealed that Kim Gura’s daughter attended an English kindergarten that costs about 1.8 million KRW per month in academy fees.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU commemorated a long-standing friendship with Yoo In Na by sharing a special message and photos. On September 15, IU posted several photos on their official Instagram with the captions ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ and ″Sure YOO IN NA we best soulmate.″ The photos captured various moments shared between IU and Yoo In Na over 16 years, drawing attention as they showed both their childhood and matured appearances. The ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ shared by IU is the title of a track from the new digital single ″From This Star,″ released on the 10th. IU revealed that this song was written exclusively for Yoo In Na. In the lyrics, IU expressed affection with lines such as ″You confessed your weirdness again today, I was disappointed, but you can be weird in front of me forever, so I like you even more,″ ″I’ll wear the funny T-shirt you gave me, and the necklace with the Blue moon on it; when you laugh watching me play around, that’s when I like you the most,″ and ″My dream is to become two weird grandmas together.″ This single is IU’s first new song in a year since releasing ″Bye, Summer″ last September and will also be included in the upcoming sixth full-length album. IU and Yoo In Na first met on the SBS variety show ″Heroes″ in 2010 and later played sisters in the 2013 drama ″The Best Lee Soon Shin.″ Their friendship, which transcends an 11-year age gap, has received strong support from fans. Fans left various comments on IU’s Instagram post, including ″I’m crying, what should I do,″ ″Jieun, you’re so lucky to have a soulmate for life,″ and ″It’s a love song for Yoo In Na.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Isol shared an update about studying in graduate school herself. On the 15th, Isol posted a lengthy message on her SNS along with a screenshot of an online lecture screen. The photo showed a laptop screen with a major lecture titled ″AFS and Hormonal Dysfunction.″ Isol said, ″I said I was going to sleep but ended up listening to all the graduate school lectures. My personality doesn’t allow me to rest,″ and added, ″Many friends don’t know I’m attending graduate school, right? I’m studying human metabolism and hormones.″ She continued, ″What’s interesting is that there are appetite hormones (ghrelin, leptin, insulin, PYY, GLP-1, GIP, etc.) and female hormones (estrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH, etc.) here. Since I had female cancer and am currently taking diet supplements, the influence of hormones on daily life is really powerful,″ and added, ″Are people really slaves to hormones?″ Meanwhile, Isol married comedian Park Sung-kwang in August 2020. She worked in pharmaceutical sales for about 10 years before resigning in 2021 and becoming an influencer. Last year, she revealed her battle with female cancer and chemotherapy treatment.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 7 of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama ″Rookie 4: Sabotage,″ actress Han Ga-in appeared as Jeon Woo-joo, the older sister of Jeon Jeon-se-gye (played by Kim Dong-jun), bringing new energy to the storyline. Han Ga-in’s appearance brought changes to the daily lives of the soldiers preparing for discharge, especially showing Choi Byung-nam (played by Kim Hee-soo) regaining vitality after meeting Jeon Woo-joo, following his struggles with a breakup with his girlfriend. The members of the 3rd barracks unit were instantly captivated by Jeon Woo-joo, and when she faced her younger brother Jeon Jeon-se-gye, a realistic sibling-like exchange of disses and a scuffle unfolded, showcasing a surprising charm. Han Ga-in revealed the character’s emotional range by switching between a warm demeanor in front of the soldiers and a familiar side in front of her brother. The episode also featured the 2nd company’s ″True Education Operation″ against the Wisu District Commercial Association. Following Jo Baek-ho’s (played by Oh Dae-hwan) scenario, the 2nd company, fully armed, confronted the students and the head of the commercial association, and Battalion Commander Byun Hyuk-jin (played by Lee Hyun-kyun) demanded the abolition of overcharging soldiers and the implementation of a permanent discount policy. The commercial association accepted the demands, and afterward, the 2nd company members enjoyed a samgyeopsal (pork belly) dinner together. Additionally, Kang Chan-seok’s (played by Lee Jung-hyun) challenge to take the college entrance exam was depicted. Although Jo Baek-ho assigned a special tutor, No Hee-jung (played by Jo Jin-se) revealed insufficient knowledge, and later Moon Bit-na-ri (played by Kim Yo-han) appeared as a true expert. Kang Chan-seok showed moments of losing patience with his exam studies. At the end of the broadcast, a scene showed the regiment commander deploying the 2nd company as the opposing force in the large-scale maneuver training called ″Patriotic Training″ to lower Byun Hyuk-jin’s commander evaluation. The episode ended with the 2nd company facing off against the Marine Corps, heightening the tension. Episode 7 recorded nationwide ratings of 4.6% and 4.2% in the metropolitan area, with a peak rating of 5.2% per minute. It maintained the number one spot in the Monday-Tuesday drama slot and its time slot. Episode 8 of ″Rookie 4: Sabotage″ will air on the 15th at 10 PM on ENA and can also be watched on KT Genie TV and TVING.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin’s solo song ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ has held the number one position on Mexico’s House Radio ″Ranking House″ chart for a cumulative 30 weeks. The song topped the ″Ranking House″ chart released by House Radio on September 12. Even more than a year after its release, it continues to maintain a high ranking on local Mexican radio charts. Jin was named on House Radio’s ″2025 K-POP Artists″ list for the second consecutive year, and ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ was also selected as a ″2025 K-POP Song.″ At the Brazil SEC Awards 2026, he won both International Male Artist of the Year (Artista Masculino Internacional do Ano) and Asian Artist of the Year (Artista Asiatico do Ano). ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ won International Music of the Year (Musica Internacional do Ano), making Jin sweep a total of three categories at one awards ceremony. Additionally, ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ surpassed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify, and Jin’s personal Spotify follower count has exceeded 10 million.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Mina shared an update on her account about living alone while her husband, Ryu Philip, is staying in the United States. On the 10th, Mina posted several photos and videos with the caption, ″My husband went to the U.S., and I’ve been alone for two weeks. A trip to Bukhangang with friends who came from afar after a long time.″ The released photos and videos showed Mina spending a relaxing time at Bukhangang with her friends. She was seen enjoying desserts at a cafe or posing with Bukhangang in the background, dressed comfortably in a white T-shirt, wide denim pants, and wearing a hat or sunglasses. She was also seen enjoying the scenery of Bukhangang at sunset and chatting with friends, conveying the joy of a long-awaited reunion. Mina personally shared the news that although she has been apart from her husband for two weeks, she is spending bright days with her friends. Mina and Ryu Philip began dating in 2015 and continued their public relationship. They registered their marriage in 2018 and held their wedding ceremony in July, becoming a married couple. Born in 1972, Mina and Ryu Philip, born in 1989, are a representative celebrity couple with a 17-year age difference, who have shared their married life and daily routines through broadcasts, personal accounts, and YouTube channels. Additionally, Mina recently revealed that she has been focusing her investments on semiconductor-related stocks and plans not to sell them for the time being until the stock prices rise. In July, she posted on her account, ″We are a couple who went all in on semiconductor stocks. Since it turned out this way, we plan to hold on,″ sharing an update on their investments.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Park Joo-mi shared photos on SNS on the 14th showing her exercising at a Pilates center. In the photos, Park Joo-mi wore a dark brown sleeveless ribbed T-shirt, short pants, and ivory loose socks, demonstrating various poses such as using exercise equipment and stretching her legs long. She created an active atmosphere with a ponytail hairstyle. Another photo captured her looking at the camera with her long hair naturally down. Park Joo-mi worked as the second exclusive model for Asiana Airlines for seven years from 1993 to 2000, and her elegant appearance and flight attendant uniform image often led to misunderstandings that she was an actual flight attendant. She appeared on KBS2’s Happy Together 3 and revealed, ″Many people mistook me for a flight attendant,″ adding, ″There were even people looking for me on the plane.″ Born in 1972, Park Joo-mi is 54 years old this year and a mother of two sons. In past broadcasts, she mentioned that her beauty secret includes avoiding alcohol and smoking, refraining from going out at night, and thoroughly washing her face. She also revealed that she only started drinking coffee after turning 40. After giving birth, she consistently exercised as losing weight was not easy, and in an interview, she confessed that excessive aerobic exercise made her face lose fat, which was a concern. Park Joo-mi married the CEO of a leather processing company in 2001, and the company is known to have an annual sales revenue of 130 billion won. It was also reported that she received a mansion valued at around 14 billion won as a gift.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE will release a live special vinyl of the World Tour finale Seoul concert on October 16 at 1 PM. JYP Entertainment announced that TWICE will unveil the special vinyl capturing moments from the World Tour ’THIS IS FOR,’ titled ’TWICE Special Vinyl WORLD TOUR FINALE in SEOUL - LIVE.’ This vinyl will include live versions of songs from the World Tour finale concert held last July at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul. TWICE conducted a large-scale world tour with 81 shows across 44 regions in Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. Through this tour, they became the first overseas artist to perform at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, and the first K-pop girl group to hold a solo concert at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. The North American shows attracted 550,000 attendees, setting the record for the highest audience for a K-pop girl group, and the Japan tour drew a total of 640,000 spectators. The finale concert of the world tour featured a setlist encompassing TWICE’s 11 years of activity, greatly satisfying the audience. TWICE’s special vinyl will be officially released on October 16 at 1 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Couple Kwangsoo from ″I Am Solo″ Season 16 and Hyunsook from Season 22 appeared on JTBC’s ″Love War,″ revealing their dating process and divorce experiences. On the episode aired on the 14th, Kwangsoo and Hyunsook, who have been dating for 449 days, appeared as guests. Both had previously appeared on SBS Plus·ENA’s ″I Am SOLO″ divorced special. Hyunsook revealed that she first met Kwangsoo through a blind date arranged by an acquaintance and explained that she was attracted to Kwangsoo’s conversation, attitude, and his warm interest in her daughter during their first meeting. Hyunsook said, ″(Kwangsoo) is at an age where biologically he might not be able to have children, but he really likes babies. He said (my) daughter is a gift to me.″ Kwangsoo also shared the pain of divorce and said he wanted to protect Hyunsook and her daughter. He revealed that both he and Hyunsook have divorce experiences, especially explaining that his second divorce happened after registering the marriage without a wedding ceremony, then going on a long world trip, and divorcing immediately upon returning. He stated that since there was no formal meeting or wedding, it was hard for him to recognize the second divorce as a real divorce. Regarding this, Seo Janghoon said, ″Legally, you are a twice-divorced single. People want to downplay their past in front of someone they love. From Kwangsoo’s perspective, this is his third marriage.″ The show also mentioned conflicts they experienced during their relationship. Kwangsoo said they had broken up four times in the past, but Hyunsook claimed they had only broken up once, showing a difference in their memories. Hyunsook said, ″This is the first time I’m hearing that we broke up four times.″ Additionally, Kwangsoo showed a devoted side by taking care of Hyunsook’s daily life, and Hyunsook naturally accepted it, revealing their everyday life. Seo Janghoon and Lee Hyori mentioned that Kwangsoo tends to adapt to his partner.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong has surpassed 14.5 billion cumulative streams on Melon, continuing to hold the record as the top artist of all time. After reaching 14.4 billion streams on August 29, Lim Young Woong added 100 million streams in 17 days, exceeding 14.5 billion as of the morning of the 15th. During this period, Lim Young Woong’s songs were streamed an average of approximately 5.88 million times per day, or about 68 times per second. Recently, Lim Young Woong released a special album, IM HERO 10, to celebrate their 10th anniversary since debut. The album includes a total of 10 tracks such as Moise, Baila, the title track TtoTto, and Please Be Happy, with Lim Young Woong participating in the writing and composing of TtoTto. Several songs, including the new track TtoTto, last year’s release Like Forever, and tracks re-included in this album such as Sand Grain RE, To Us Who Have Lived, and Love Always Runs Away RE, simultaneously entered the Melon TOP100 chart. Lim Young Woong debuted in 2016 with Miwooyo and released an album bearing their own name to commemorate their 10th anniversary. They recently ranked first on the Melon artist chart as well.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak showcased a musical transformation by releasing the third full-length album ’GOGO’ after three years. On September 14 at 6 PM, Young Tak released the third full-length album ’GOGO’ and unveiled the full music video for the title track ’Kkeokeo.’ The album ’GOGO’ is the first full-length album in about three years since the second full-length album ’FORM’ in August 2023, containing 12 songs across various genres including dance, funk, pop, rock, ballad, trot, and country. Young Tak personally participated in writing, composing, and arranging 11 of the tracks, except for the song ’I Can’t Sleep Tonight,’ infusing the album with their own musical color. The title track ’Kkeokeo’ is an electronic dance genre song that cheerfully delivers the message that it’s okay to move differently than expected. The song deals with moments when you have to go but don’t want to, and when you seem to know everything yet feel flustered, showcasing various variations within a single track. The music video for ’Kkeokeo’ starts with classical guitar strings and visually expresses the genre changes of the song, including disco, funk, pop, and dance. Young Tak performed various acts with dancers, including ballet and precise group choreography, featuring visuals reminiscent of the movie ’The Matrix’ and scenes that evoke Michael Jackson’s ’anti-gravity lean’ performance. Fans who experienced the album and music video responded with comments such as ″Full of addictive songs! As expected, Young Tak is the real deal!″, ″An all-in-one gift set album containing ballads, dance, and trot~ Young Tak’s FORM is insane!″, and ″The album and music video leave no room for boredom. ’GOGO’ feels like it’s been a long time. Playing ’Kkeokeo’ and all the tracks on repeat! Straight to a hit album, go go!″ Along with the release of the third full-length album, Young Tak will hold a solo concert tour titled ’TAK SHOW5.’ The Seoul performances will take place from October 3 to 5 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium, followed by shows in Jeonju on October 24–25, Daegu on November 28–29, Incheon on December 19–20, and Busan on January 16–17 of next year. The concert will also feature live performances of new songs from the album ’GOGO.’]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Main vocal line members Park Han and JL of the group AHOF are participating in an OST recording for the first time since their debut. The OST ″Focus On You″ for the Naver Webtoon ″Operation Love″ sung by Park Han and JL is scheduled to be released on various online music platforms at 6 PM on the 20th. This song is the first collaborative track the two have released together since their debut. Park Han and JL were recognized for their delicate emotions and vocal skills during their performance of Ryeowook’s ″The Little Prince″ on a survival program. That stage received explosive reactions among global K-pop fans and is regarded as a legendary performance among music fans. The Naver Webtoon ″Operation Love″ is a work gaining popularity both domestically and internationally for its retro sensibility, sophisticated art style, and charming character composition. This webtoon has released collaborative songs with various artists such as fromis_9, IZ*ONE, and Fifty Fifty. ″Focus On You″ is a medium-tempo ballad that captures the protagonist Baek Dohwa’s school days and memories of first love, singing about the excitement of budding love and the emotions of youth.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IDID celebrated their 1st anniversary since debut by expressing gratitude to their fan club WITHID and sharing reflections on their activities over the past year. Since debuting last September with their first mini album I did it., IDID has continued their activities by consecutively releasing the digital single PUSH BACK and the single album FLY!. They achieved first place on a music show just 12 days after debut and quickly gained recognition by winning rookie awards at domestic and international award ceremonies. Additionally, they have grown as next-generation variety idols by producing their own content NALDID and showcasing their entertainment skills across various channels. On the 22nd, they are scheduled to perform on SBS’s Inkigayo Live in Tokyo at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The members shared their thoughts on the 1st anniversary of their debut. Jang Yonghoon said, ″The past year as an IDID member feels like a dream, and I’m excited that we can continue to build precious memories going forward. It feels like just yesterday when we promised to be happy for a long time at debut, but already a year has passed. I sincerely thank and love WITHID for giving us so many happy memories over the past year.″ Kim Minjae stated, ″It’s amazing that it’s been a year since achieving the dream of debut, and I want to gather strength once again to aim for even higher goals.″ Park Wonbin said, ″Since the year passed very quickly, I want to use the time ahead even more meaningfully.″ Chu Yuchan said, ″I have gained happiness with many people over the past year, and I will continue to strive so that the person Chu Yuchan can be known worldwide, so please watch over me.″ Park Sunghyun shared, ″I felt many things while meeting lots of fans and performing on various stages over the year. I want to continue enjoying my activities in the future.″ Baek Junhyuk said, ″It was the shortest year of my life,″ and Jung Semin said, ″I realize how fast time has passed since it’s already our 1st anniversary.″ The members mentioned that they have made progress in various areas such as teamwork, personal growth, and stage adaptability over the past year. Kim Minjae pointed to the growth of teamwork, Park Wonbin highlighted his broadened self-understanding, and Jung Semin noted that he has gained the ease to enjoy the stage. Park Sunghyun evaluated that everyone has grown together, and Baek Junhyuk mentioned the rapid growth of the youngest member, Jung Semin. Regarding IDID’s unique charm, Park Wonbin cited their rapid growth, Chu Yuchan mentioned each member’s distinct personality, and Jung Semin spoke of the charm that comes from their natural selves. The members chose FLY! as their most cherished song and expressed their desire to challenge themselves with various music and stages in the future. Jang Yonghoon said, ″I want to try more diverse music and express myself on stage,″ and Baek Junhyuk said, ″I want to comfort WITHID through music.″ Finally, the members conveyed deep gratitude to WITHID for being with them over the past year and expressed hopes to be together more often and for a longer time going forward. Their future goals include ″using the experience of the past year as a milestone to leap forward again and firmly establish the name IDID in the world″ and ″announcing a new start once again with a new album.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group Enhypen(ENHYPEN) member Jay visited the site of the ’Formula 1 TAG Heuer Gran Premio de aespaña 2026’ held in Madrid, Spain. On September 13, Jay attended the main race at the MADRING circuit in Madrid, visited the Oracle Red Bull Racing team garage, and participated in the grid walk to experience the podium and starting grid firsthand. Afterwards, he watched the race in the TAG Heuer hospitality area, sharing the atmosphere of the event. That day, Jay wore TAG Heuer’s new product, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport silver dial model. This product is a chronograph collection that modernly reinterprets the brand’s motorsport heritage, released in black, blue, green, and silver dial models, all featuring a steel bracelet. Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer participated as the title partner of this event, setting up an exclusive hospitality space and a pop-up boutique within the paddock club, showcasing the recently unveiled Carrera Chronograph Sport collection. Prior to the event, a video mapping show was held for three days at the Real Casa de Correos and clock tower in Puerta del Sol, Madrid, featuring phrases such as ″Madrid is Back″ and ″Madrid is Designed to Win,″ along with visuals of F1 machines and the new MADRING circuit. This event marked F1’s return to the Madrid area for the first time in about 45 years since the 1981 Jarama circuit race, and it was the first F1 Grand Prix held at the new MADRING circuit. TAG Heuer, serving as the official timekeeper of Formula 1, expanded its motorsport-related brand programs locally in Madrid through this event.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM set a new record for first-week sales with their second Korean mini-album ’Mark on Me.’ According to Hanteo Chart, ’Mark on Me’ sold 1,357,357 copies within a week of its release on the 8th, securing the number one spot on the weekly album chart. This figure surpasses the first-week sales of 1,222,022 copies for their Korean debut album ’Back to Life,’ released last October, marking &TEAM’s fourth consecutive million-seller. Additionally, the album showed growth by reaching number one on the chart with only six days of tracking. The album also ranked first in the global section of the Hanteo Chart World Chart. Starting in Japan, &TEAM has expanded their activities to Korea, Asia, and the United States, setting new records with each album. ’Mark on Me’ is a work that adds the emotion of love to &TEAM’s identity of ’Wolf DNA.’ The members expressed the changing wolf who meets ’you’ who accepted them through six songs spanning various genres such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. Each track showcased an expanded musical world with different vocal styles. On music shows, they presented contrasting charms through performances of ’Mark on Me’ and ’Good Boy.’ &TEAM recently successfully completed their first solo dome concert since debut at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Following this, they will hold the encore performance of ’BLAZE THE WAY’ at KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on October 3-4, where they plan to reveal songs from ’Mark on Me’ for the first time on tour.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X (MONSTA X) showcased a unique performance by releasing the choreography practice video of the title track ″MAGIC″ in the ″MAGICIAN″ version. Starship Entertainment released the choreography video for the ″MAGICIAN″ version of the title track ″MAGIC″ from the new album The Phase on their official YouTube channel on September 14. In the video, Monsta X members dressed up as various magician characters such as Kaito Kid, Gandalf, and Doctor Strange, wearing costumes that matched each concept and performing accordingly. The choreography included gestures and moves reminiscent of magic, with special effects such as doves appearing from hats and lights emanating from staffs. The behind-the-scenes video released alongside showed the members preparing for the shoot while wearing costumes, and Minhyuk personally suggesting ideas for the special effects. This concept created a cheerful atmosphere, different from the existing FIX version choreography video and music show performances. Monsta X revealed the ″MAGIC CARD FOR MONBEBE,″ featuring portraits of the members, through their official SNS. The card contained witty phrases usable in daily life, such as ″Magic spell to receive one serving that feels like three,″ ″Magic spell to boost phone battery life,″ and ″Magic spell to save your seat on the commute.″ After the release of The Phase, Monsta X topped the iTunes Top 100 K-pop Album Chart in 11 countries, ranked 6th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, and achieved first place on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, concluding their promotional activities for the new release. After finishing domestic music show promotions, Monsta X will hold their world tour THE X : NEXUS in 10 cities across North America, including the United States and Canada, in October, and will hold encore concerts at Incheon Inspire Arena on November 21 and 22.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa recently shared news of the solo track ″BYEB4HELLO″ release along with recent photos on her personal SNS. ″BYEB4HELLO″ is a song that aespa personally composed and wrote. aespa caught attention with styling that paired a form-fitting white top and black pants. The cropped top above the waist and white lace details emphasized her waist and hip lines. She completed the look with large sunglasses, long hair, and silver accessories. In another photo, she wore the same top and stared directly at the camera with an intense gaze. The image also revealed her naturally flowing long hair and distinct facial features. On the 14th at 6 PM, aespa released the special digital single ″SYNK : COMPLaeXITY″ on various music sites. She continues her activities by officially releasing solo tracks performed by each member at the concert as digital singles.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) revealed the rehearsal scene of the opening ceremony stage for the 2026 LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) finals through their official YouTube channel. This video was posted on September 14 on Kiki’s official YouTube channel and captured the members preparing for the opening stage of the 2026 LCK finals. The video begins with Sui and Kiya starting the stage with ″Pain in the Dark,″ showcasing energy and performance reminiscent of the actual stage. The two members created a grand opening with perfectly synchronized pair choreography. Next, Jiyu, Isol, and Ha-eum appeared to perform the ″Leave Your Mark pt.2″ stage, where Kiki’s unique bright energy added to the lively and hopeful melody, changing the atmosphere. Afterwards, Sui and Kiya joined, and all five members took the stage together to complete a more powerful performance. Despite being a rehearsal, the mega crew performance presented by Kiki and the dancers added brilliance with a wide view. The members heightened the excitement on site with performances using slogans and flags, as well as precise synchronized choreography. Kiki participated as an official invited artist in the opening ceremony stage of the 2026 LCK finals held on the 13th at KSPO DOME (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Songpa-gu, Seoul, delivering different musical narratives of ″Pain in the Dark″ and ″Leave Your Mark pt.2″ through their performance. Meanwhile, Kiki recently ranked first on Billboard’s ″Top 25 K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far): Staff Picks″ with ″404 (New Era).″ They are also actively communicating with fans at home and abroad through promotions for their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Chungha will terminate her exclusive contract with her agency More Vision on September 21. More Vision announced on the 14th through their official SNS that the exclusive contract with Chungha will end on September 21 after careful discussion. The agency expressed, ″We sincerely thank Chungha for her outstanding contributions,″ and added, ″We wholeheartedly support the new path Chungha will take moving forward.″ They also said, ″We once again thank the fans for their love and support for Chungha and ask for your continued unwavering love and warm interest in her.″ Chungha signed an exclusive contract with More Vision, led by Jay Park, in October 2023. Under More Vision, she released various songs including ″Inimi Ni,″ ″Algorithm,″ ″Stress,″ ″Save Me,″ and ″Mexico.″ In May of this year, she celebrated the 10th anniversary of I.O.I’s debut by releasing the project song ″Suddenly″ and the third mini-album ″I.O.I : LOOP.″ Chungha debuted in May 2016 as a member of the project group I.O.I, formed through Mnet’s ″Produce 101.″ She later transitioned to a solo career, releasing several hit songs such as ″Roller Coaster,″ ″Already 12 O’clock,″ and ″Snapping.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk will host singer KCM’s wedding ceremony. Yoo Jae-suk is scheduled to serve as the master of ceremonies at KCM’s wedding, which will be held on October 4th at the Floating Island on Sebitseom in Seoul. Yoo Jae-suk and KCM formed a connection through variety shows. In 2021, on MBC’s ″Hangout with Yoo,″ Yoo Jae-suk formed the male vocal group MSG Wannabe, and KCM was selected as a member. KCM also appeared on JTBC’s ″Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man″ in 2016, continuing his relationship with Yoo Jae-suk. This wedding hosting role also fulfills the wish of KCM’s wife, Bang Ye-won. Bang Ye-won expressed on KBS 2TV’s ″The Return of Superman″ last April that ″It would be great if Teacher Yoo Jae-suk could do it.″ With Yoo Jae-suk officially decided as the wedding host, Bang Ye-won’s wish has come true. KCM and Bang Ye-won, a couple with three children, are holding a formal wedding ceremony about 14 years after embracing their first daughter, Su-yeon. KCM began dating Bang Ye-won, who is nine years younger, in 2012 and had their first daughter while dating, but postponed the wedding due to military service and business failures. The couple legally became husband and wife by registering their marriage in 2021, held a small family ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and promised a formal wedding ceremony. They became a family of five with the birth of their second daughter, Seo-yeon, in 2022, and their third son, Ha-on, last year. Last year, the story behind KCM revealing the existence of his first daughter became known. Currently, KCM appears on ″The Return of Superman,″ sharing daily life with his three children, and also shares the family’s simple everyday moments through his YouTube channel ″Kegane.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The virtual idol group PLAVE announced the start of their world tour at a stadium for the first time since their debut. On the 12th and 13th, PLAVE held the ″2026 PLAVE WORLD TOUR KEEP IT MANIC″ Incheon performances at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium. This stage marked PLAVE’s first entry into a stadium, featuring a large LED screen over 120 meters wide and 20 meters tall, enabling performances and video productions that utilized the entire venue. This LED screen was the largest among artist concerts held at Incheon Munhak Stadium, functioning as part of the stage and providing a visual experience reminiscent of a media art show. The concert began with an opening VCR followed by a performance where a member shot an arrow, continuing with songs like ″Sixth Summer,″ ″Hide and Seek,″ and ″WAY 4 LUV.″ During solo stages, each member showcased performances that highlighted their individuality. Yejoon created a mood reminiscent of the movie ″La La Land″ in ″Close to You,″ Eunho performed with a bathtub and dance break in ″Taste,″ Hamin expressed spider webs through choreography in ″Spider,″ Noah presented a vampire concept and makeup in ″Good Boy Gone Bad,″ and Bambi filled the stage alone in ″Sherlock.″ In the middle of the show, a stage combining traditional design elements from various Asian countries and a real-time fan performance was presented, followed by songs of diverse genres such as ″BUT YOUR IDOL,″ featuring original rap, the rock version of ″Virtual Idol,″ and ″Dash.″ A stage blending virtual and reality was also prepared, where in ″Born Savage,″ virtual members and live performers appeared together, connecting large LED visuals with on-site performances. At this concert, previously unreleased songs scheduled for future release were unveiled for the first time, and the choreography for ″I Think So″ was also debuted. During the Sunday performance, HOOK dancers who participated in creating the choreography for ″I Think So″ were captured on the broadcast screen. The concert concluded with a ballad version of ″I’ll Wait″ and fireworks. The members expressed, ″We never imagined this when we were busking in Hongdae,″ and said, ″We believe this was possible because of PLAVE.″ They added, ″It was a day full of many firsts. Thanks to everyone, we were able to make a perfect start, and we are truly grateful.″ Starting with the Incheon performances, PLAVE will continue their world tour, touring Kanagawa on the 26th and 27th, Kaohsiung on October 3rd, Bangkok on the 10th, Singapore on the 17th, Taipei on the 23rd and 24th, Macau from October 31st to November 1st, and Los Angeles on November 14th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Hee-jae demonstrated consistent album power by recording initial sales of 114,586 copies with his third full-length album, ″REVERB.″ According to Hanteo Chart, ″REVERB″ achieved initial sales of 114,586 copies from the 7th to the 13th. Following his second full album ″Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Pleasure (喜怒哀樂)″ and mini-album ″HEE’story,″ Kim Hee-jae surpassed 100,000 initial sales consecutively with this third album. This proves his unwavering fandom strength and album competitiveness by recording double-digit sales for each album. Good responses continued on the music charts as well. All tracks from ″REVERB,″ released on the 7th, including the title track ″I Really Hate Goodbye,″ as well as ″Noona,″ ″Have You Been Waiting for a Day Like This,″ ″Love Is Leaving,″ ″Why Are You Leaving,″ ″Take It All,″ ″Trying to Forget,″ ″If You Come to Me,″ and ″Shaking,″ appeared on the Melon HOT100 (30-day) chart. The album title ″REVERB″ means the lingering resonance that remains in a space after the music ends. Kim Hee-jae included a message in this album hoping that his music and emotions will remain in the hearts of listeners for a long time. He participated directly in writing lyrics and composing, showcasing his musical colors not only in singing but throughout the album production. The title track ″I Really Hate Goodbye″ is a song that combines the lively and exciting sound characteristic of 1980s Eurodance pop with Kim Hee-jae’s solid and stable vocals and a highly addictive melody, presenting a new performance and vocal style that shows a different charm. This song was completed through collaboration with hitmaker composer Jo Young-soo. Since the release of his third full album, Kim Hee-jae has been actively engaging in various fields such as entertainment, radio, and music shows.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for the new song ″Moise,″ which Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, was released on the 15th through Lim Young Woong’s official channel and YouTube. This track is included in the special digital album ″IM HERO 10,″ and Lim Young Woong previously introduced ″Moise″ at the 2026 concert ″IM HERO-THE STADIUM 2″ as ″a song that fits perfectly on a festival day.″ The music video, approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds long, begins with scenes of villagers gathering to prepare for a festival amid natural landscapes reminiscent of Joseon dynasty landscape paintings. Traditional games such as lion mask dance and pungmul (traditional Korean percussion performance) follow, creating a lively atmosphere where people of all ages come together. The narration ″A sound calling from the eastern end, a melody of Daehan, tonight Moise″ is inserted at the beginning. In particular, the phrase ″Prepare so that all of Daehan becomes one″ is emphasized, visually expressing the energy of a festival enjoyed by the community beyond individual emotions. Familiar exclamations and expressions like ″Eolsso, good, Jihwaja, Daehanminguk good″ are used throughout the song, creating an atmosphere that anyone can easily sing along to. ″Moise″ combines traditional excitement with the sensibility of modern pop music, designed to be enjoyed not only at concert venues but also at various events and festivals. ″IM HERO 10″ contains a total of 10 tracks and has received steady responses, ranking high on major music charts shortly after its release. Lim Young Woong expanded their musical spectrum by presenting songs with diverse moods in this album. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong recently surpassed a cumulative audience of 1 million for their performances.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for Lee Chan-won’s ″Convenience Store″ has surpassed 13 million views. Released on August 25, 2021, through Lee Chan-won’s official YouTube channel, the ″Convenience Store″ music video recorded 13 million views as of September 14. This song is Lee Chan-won’s first digital single track and is a traditional trot song themed around a 24-hour convenience store. ″Convenience Store″ features a lively rhythm, brass instruments, and clean background vocals. The lyrics include everyday expressions such as ″Buying just one triangle kimbap and ramen is all there is,″ and ″Today was long, the commute home is tough.″ In the music video, Lee Chan-won appears as a convenience store part-timer, a news anchor, and a singer, looking at people who are struggling and delivering a message of comfort. Lee Chan-won performed ″Convenience Store″ as the opening song at various events, leading fans in chorus.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids took the stage as headliners at the world’s largest music festival, Rock in Rio, held at Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They delivered various performances in front of 100,000 spectators, accompanied by the lights of the official light stick, ″Nachimpong.″ Global musicians such as Calvin Harris, Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5, and Elton John were also part of the lineup at this year’s Rock in Rio. Stray Kids elevated the status of K-pop by becoming the first K-pop artists to headline the festival. For the first time since Rock in Rio began in 1985, light sticks were allowed to be brought in, reflecting K-pop fan culture. On this day’s stage, Stray Kids performed dynamic stages including ″Topline,″ ″Special,″ ″Bounce Back,″ ″Maniac,″ ″New Me,″ ″Chick Chick Boom,″ ″Rock,″ ″Sorikkun,″ and ″Fresh Play.″ The audience continued to cheer during performances of the latest album’s title track ″This and That,″ as well as the tracks ″After You″ and ″Run It.″ Fireworks decorated the night sky during the ″Miro″ stage. The members added various performances, such as an a cappella rendition of Michel Teló’s ″Ai Se Eu Te Pego″ and descending to the stage floor to make eye contact with fans. Encouraged by the crowd’s reaction, they also performed an encore stage of ″We In The Zone″ on the spot. After the Rock in Rio performance, Stray Kids will continue their role as headliners at the new music festival ″Stray City,″ planned by JYP Entertainment and the American concert promoter Live Nation. ″Stray City″ will be held starting on the 9th in Bogotá, Colombia, followed by Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 14th and 15th, and Mexico City, Mexico on the 25th and 26th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ Hongjoong released teaser photos for the new song ″ENOuGH (w/Bazzi),″ a collaboration with American singer-songwriter Bazzi. KQ Entertainment showcased teaser images of the song ″ENOuGH (w/Bazzi)″ featuring Hongjoong and Bazzi on ATEEZ’s official SNS on September 14 and 15. The teaser photos depict Hongjoong walking inside a dark spaceship and wearing a spacesuit while gazing at the stars outside the window. The first teaser included the phrase ″I have all I want,″ and the second teaser featured ″You are my enough.″ These teaser photos are said to have concretized the atmosphere of the new song, following previously released spoiler images and collaboration announcement content. On the 10th, Hongjoong previewed the project by releasing an image showing the silhouettes of two figures in a forest and mist beyond the spaceship cockpit. ″ENOuGH″ is a song by Bazzi, known for ″Mine″ and ″Beautiful,″ and Hongjoong, the leader and rapper of ATEEZ. Hongjoong has consistently participated in various song projects, including team albums. ″ENOuGH (w/Bazzi)″ is scheduled to be released on various online music platforms at 1 PM on the 18th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook’s first solo album ’GOLDEN’ has entered the Spotify ’Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart for 149 consecutive weeks. This is the first and longest record for an Asian solo artist’s album. Jungkook’s ’GOLDEN’ ranked 172nd on the chart compiled from September 4 to 10. During the same period, it added 19.39 million streams on Spotify, bringing the total cumulative streams to over 7.45 billion. This album includes tracks that have surpassed 1.2 billion streams on Spotify: ’Seven,’ ’Standing Next to You,’ and ’3D,’ making it the first Asian artist album to have three tracks with over 1.2 billion streams. Additionally, recently ’GOLDEN’ achieved three tracks with over 500 million streams each on YouTube Music, marking the first time for a K-pop solo artist’s album. Jungkook’s personal Spotify account has recorded a total of 11.49 billion streams, the shortest period for any Asian artist and the first for a K-pop solo artist based on all credits.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa Karina has revealed recent updates of her daily life spent with nature. Karina recently communicated with her fans by posting various photos taken outdoors filled with greenery on her SNS. In the photos, Karina is seen wearing a black sleeveless top with her long hair tied back, taking a selfie while looking straight ahead in front of a green lawn. The natural expression combined with her sophisticated styling conveyed a soft charm different from her usual charismatic stage presence. In another photo, she is shown enjoying an energetic day riding a bicycle while wearing a yellow top. The scene, with blue trees and a road in the background, evokes the freshness of the season. She also appeared holding a green basket, matching a black sleeveless top with gray pants, radiating a healthy and bright atmosphere. This post became an opportunity for Karina to share small moments of closeness to nature in her daily life, delivering a comforting energy to her fans. Meanwhile, Karina is actively engaged not only in music activities as a member of the group aespa but also as a model for multiple brands, showcasing her diverse charms. Attention is focused on her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM has been actively continuing their music activities by releasing the second title track of their new single album, ″Made My Night (feat. EJAE),″ on the 14th. This new song is a remix version that reinterprets the original title track, and a visualizer was also released on the official HYBE LABELS YouTube channel, capturing the attention of fans. The newly released visualizer video features the members walking side by side wearing dresses and outfits of different styles, gracefully moving on a background composed of colorful lines and a black striped floor. With various hairstyles and hats, they complete a unique visual, showcasing sophisticated styling that matches the mood of the song. Since early this year, LE SSERAFIM has been steadily standing out on the global stage, participating in various activities such as being the first K-pop girl group to perform at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. The release of this remix track is expected to continue the group’s growth by delivering a deeper musical charm to fans and music lovers.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jang Wonyoung has attracted attention as the most desired gift this fall by unveiling Dyson’s new season limited color, the Burgundy Wood Edition. Jang Wonyoung expressed special affection by posting a photo with Dyson hair products on her SNS, saying, ″What I want is Dyson.″ The Burgundy Wood Edition features a sophisticated deep burgundy color combined with a warm wood texture design, creating a more refined atmosphere. Jang Wonyoung sat on a sofa in a dark indoor space wearing a red dress and black boots, showcasing an elegant yet modern charm. She naturally let her long hair down, completing a calm and luxurious styling that caught the eye. Recently, Jang Wonyoung has demonstrated outstanding influence in the fashion and beauty fields, actively participating in domestic and international advertisements and photo shoots. Especially in the 2026 fall/winter season photo shoot with an outdoor brand, she received praise from fans for her excellent proportions and confident presence. She has also appeared in various advertising campaigns targeting the Chinese market, establishing herself as a global icon representing K-fashion beauty. Through the unveiling of the Dyson Burgundy Wood Edition, Jang Wonyoung has proposed a beauty item that enhances the sense of season and elegance, gaining great interest from fans and consumers. If you want to make a stylish and hair care change this fall, the new Dyson product recommended by Jang Wonyoung is expected to be the best choice.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actress Yoona conveyed a warm everyday message through a new brand campaign with Chungjungone. Yoona posted a heartfelt photo of a carefully prepared dining table on her SNS along with a meaningful message: ″Inviting you to a table full of sincerity means wanting to be together for a long time.″ She added, ″Chungjungone has always been there between hearts, unknowingly,″ followed by the phrase, ″A fulfilling today we wanted, making today more delicious, Chungjungone,″ expressing her deep connection with the brand while celebrating Chungjungone’s 30th anniversary. In the photo, Yoona wears a light pink knit sweater, clasping her hands and leaning on the table with a smile while looking straight ahead. Against a simple and warm background, Yoona’s natural atmosphere and relaxed appearance stand out. Her long hair and gentle expression harmonize, conveying friendliness and comfort to viewers. Meanwhile, Yoona has recently attracted attention with an elegant all-white style and is leading the promotion of K-culture as an ambassador for a global beauty brand. Her activities go beyond simple entertainment, continuing more diversely and meaningfully through collaborations with various brands.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cortis showcased his free-spirited charm at an indoor track, revealing his recent status. Recently, Cortis shared several photos on his personal SNS, giving a glimpse into his daily life. Wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt and black pants, he hung onto the railing of the indoor track while looking directly at the camera or smiling brightly. His gloved hands and unique hairstyle were also distinctive. In another photo, he was seen standing against the track background, wearing a checkered shirt paired with black pants, gazing at the camera. Overall, his styling was comfortable yet sophisticated. Meanwhile, Cortis is scheduled to perform alongside IVE and Alan Walker at the ’NOL FESTIVAL,’ which will be held for two days starting October 17 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. This festival is expected to showcase stages featuring various genres such as K-pop and EDM, offering diverse entertainment and raising fans’ expectations. Additionally, his agency Big Hit Music is accelerating efforts to discover new talent by hosting the ’2026 Global Audition’ on its official website to find a younger sibling group to Cortis. With Cortis’s active career, music fans are focusing their attention on his future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hong Jin-young shared several photos on her personal SNS on the 13th, updating fans on her recent activities. Along with the photos, she wrote, ″I can’t believe there are only a few months left this year; every day feels more and more precious #JustSayingLol.″ In the photos, Hong Jin-young posed in various ways against the backdrop of an outdoor event venue. She showcased a tight black mini dress with an off-shoulder design that revealed her shoulders, paired with black stockings and high heels. The outfit was accented with a large white ribbon, adding a distinctive touch. Hong Jin-young displayed her small face, sharp features, a toned S-line figure, and slim silhouette. Born in 1985 and currently 41 years old, she demonstrated a youthful appearance and an unchanged physique. Although some photos were recently leaked, sparking pregnancy rumors, she confirmed her firm body line through the tight-fitting dress revealed this time. Hong Jin-young continues to communicate with her fans by regularly sharing updates about her music activities and daily life through social media.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Son Ye-jin appeared on JTBC’s variety show ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator″ and shared various stories about her married life and parenting. During the broadcast, Son Ye-jin revealed the burdens of being a housewife while showing her refrigerator. She said, ″As a housewife, I worried about doing things clumsily, so I started making side dishes I never made before and began cleaning.″ She shared an anecdote about her husband Hyun Bin’s reaction upon seeing the refrigerator, saying, ″This isn’t the refrigerator I used to see.″ She also expressed her affection for her son. When MC Kim Sung-joo asked how she would react if her son wanted to become an actor, Son Ye-jin replied, ″I might be a bit of a doting mother, but with that appearance, it would be hard not to become an actor.″ She then joked, ″I should be paid to brag about my son, sorry.″ When asked who her son resembles more, her or her husband, she said, ″I think he looks like me,″ and shared a conversation with her husband, saying, ″We both want him to look like ourselves.″ The show also revealed photos of her son from Son Ye-jin’s phone gallery. The photos included her son’s hand while eating in front of a baby meal, and Chef Choi Hyun-seok admired, ″The baby’s hand is so pretty.″ Son Ye-jin explained her son’s taste, saying, ″He likes jeon and rice cakes. He inherited his father’s taste.″ She also shared the realistic hardships of parenting. Son Ye-jin said, ″It’s really no ordinary task. Honestly, parenting is harder than work, so I prefer going to the set.″ She mentioned playing fire truck games with her son at home, having to put out fires and respond to rescue requests all day long. Regarding disciplining a child who throws tantrums, she said, ″We are very strict. If he lies down on the floor, he has to stand as a punishment.″ Son Ye-jin married actor Hyun Bin in March 2022 and gave birth to their son in November of the same year. She is currently balancing her acting career and parenting.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung are known to have felt regret about their parts and one-shot moments during their activities with Girls’ Generation. The three recorded one-shot times of 4 seconds, 6 seconds, and 6 seconds respectively. Recently, they formed a new team under the name ″HyoriSoo″ and released their debut song ″Skibidi.″ Since its release on the 31st of last month, the song has topped the YouTube Trending Music Chart in Korea, and the performance video also ranked first on the daily popular music video chart in Korea. Additionally, it entered major domestic real-time and daily music charts. The start of HyoriSoo originated from Hyoyeon’s personal YouTube channel, ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up Hyo’s Level Up.″ In the ″Fake Kim Hyoyeon″ content, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung appeared together and competed for the main vocal and center positions. During this process, their long-standing friendship and chemistry drew attention as entertainment content. During their Girls’ Generation days, Hyoyeon said about the center position, ″I’ve been doing it for over 10 years, so I felt that position wasn’t really mine. Somehow, I felt my place was beside it, and it was bittersweet.″ She added, ″Instead of having parts, I danced in those sections. I’m a singer. I wanted to at least move my lips.″ Sooyoung said, ″Hyoyeon and I shared the already limited parts,″ and added, ″You need many parts to get a one-shot. We didn’t get any one-shots at all. It was really frustrating.″ She also said, ″I haven’t had many parts until now. My mom didn’t even know I was on stage. That’s why I shook my head like that.″ Yuri said, ″There are many members, so there are many regrets. We need to release them here in HyoriSoo.″ Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung performed together on many hit songs such as ″Into the New World,″ ″Gee,″ ″Tell Me Your Wish (Genie),″ ″Oh!,″ and ″The Boys.″ They have each continued individual activities in various fields such as performance, acting, and variety shows. Hyoyeon has worked as a solo singer and DJ, Sooyoung has acted in dramas like ″38 Task Force,″ ″Run On,″ and ″My Name,″ and Yuri has appeared in ″Defendant,″ ″Bossam: Steal the Fate,″ and ″Good Job,″ working as both a singer and actress. Their new unit, HyoriSoo, is gaining attention by leveraging each member’s strengths in stage presence, character, and variety skills. Recently, past videos of the three together during their Girls’ Generation days have also regained interest.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kang Kyun-sung and Yoo Ha-jin have revealed their wedding photos as they prepare to get married. On September 14, Kang Kyun-sung shared wedding photos and behind-the-scenes stories of the shoot on his SNS. He said, ″I wanted to leave special wedding photos,″ and revealed that while contemplating the shoot, the idea of a concept like a masterpiece came to mind. He explained that props added by the director’s idea added stories to the photos and helped create a special atmosphere. He also expressed his gratitude, saying, ″Since it is a precious moment that happens only once in a lifetime, I was thankful to be able to leave special photos.″ The released photos feature Kang Kyun-sung and his fiancée Yoo Ha-jin harmonizing with classic props and outfits. Their unique wedding photos were completed, with beautiful dresses and suits enhancing the mood. Kang Kyun-sung also announced that he plans to reveal photos showing different sides of them in the future. Meanwhile, Kang Kyun-sung and Yoo Ha-jin will hold their wedding ceremony on October 30 at a location in Seoul, overcoming a 14-year age difference. Kang Kyun-sung had previously declared premarital chastity, later stating, ″There were times I kept it and times I did not.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Bruno Mars will hold a total of six concerts in May 2027 at Goyang Sports Complex. The concert organizer Live Nation Korea announced on the 14th that the originally scheduled four concerts were increased by two more due to the high demand from fans, confirming a total of six shows. This concert marks Bruno Mars’ first visit to Korea in about four years since the complete sell-out of all seats at Jamsil Sports Complex Main Stadium in 2023. Bruno Mars will meet Korean fans at Goyang Sports Complex on May 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, and 30 at 7:45 PM. Tickets for the May 30 concert will be sold exclusively through the official ticketing site NOL starting at 12 PM on the 16th. Most tickets were sold through artist pre-sale and Live Nation pre-sale on the 11th, leading to the addition of one extra concert. After tickets quickly sold out again during the general sale on the 14th, the organizer added one more show on May 30. Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak will participate as a special guest under the name DJ Pee .Wee. Bruno Mars has also performed as part of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak. Bruno Mars has sold over 150 million records worldwide and earned 21x Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his 2010 release ″Just The Way You Are.″ He has had 10 songs reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with ″Uptown Funk″ holding the top spot for 14 consecutive weeks. Recently, he topped the Billboard 200 chart with his fourth studio album The Romantic and debuted the title track ″I Just Might″ at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Collaborations such as ″Die With A Smile″ with Lady Gaga and ″APT.″ with Black Pink Rosé have also achieved success on global charts.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak will release the third full-length album ″GOGO″ on September 14 at 6 PM through various online music platforms. This album is the first full-length release in about three years since the second album ″FORM,″ which was released in August 2023. ″GOGO″ includes a total of 12 tracks: the title track ″Kkeokgeo,″ ″Penguin,″ ″Psycho World,″ ″Dosirasolfamiredo,″ ″Vintage Love,″ ″Heo Heo (虛虛),″ ″Old Radio,″ ″The Weather Is Really Nice,″ ″Temporary Save,″ ″Can’t Sleep Tonight,″ ″VIDA LOCA,″ and ″PACEMAKER.″ Young Tak personally participated in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 of these songs, except for ″Can’t Sleep Tonight.″ The album features a variety of genres including trot, punk, pop, rock, ballad, and country. The title track ″Kkeokgeo″ is an electronic dance genre song conveying the message, ″What if you move a little differently than expected?″ This song was created in collaboration with composer Jikwangmin. The music video teaser revealed scenes reminiscent of the movie ″The Matrix″ and Michael Jackson’s ″Anti-Gravity Lean″ performance. After releasing the third full-length album, Young Tak will hold a nationwide tour concert titled ″TAK SHOW5.″ The tour will start from October 3 to 5 at Hwa-jeong Gymnasium, Korea University, Seoul, followed by concerts in Jeonju on October 24–25, Daegu on November 28–29, Incheon on December 19–20, and Busan on January 16–17 next year. The concert will also feature performances of songs from the new album. Young Tak previously teased the album’s diverse charm by releasing photos with various concepts such as ″RACING VER.″ and ″PODIUM VER.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V has recorded a media impact value (MIV) of $6.3 million through his collaboration with the sports lifestyle brand Champion. The fashion media outlet No Manners Magazine cited data from the analytics company Launchmetrics, reporting that the MIV generated by the announcement of V and Champion’s collaboration over 48 hours from the 10th to the 12th of last month was the highest for the period compared to figures announced in 2026. Launchmetrics analyzed that Champion’s overall brand performance increased 37-fold on the day of the collaboration announcement. On the 10th of last month, when V was selected as a global ambassador, Target’s Champion online site crashed due to a surge in traffic, and the products V wore in the campaign sold out on the official site and in stores worldwide. Currently, the Champion campaign is ongoing at landmarks in several cities including Seoul, New York, London, Tokyo, and Shanghai, with posters of V displayed in stores across countries. Authentic Brands Group explained the reason for selecting V as a global ambassador, stating, ″This partnership is part of a strategy to further strengthen Champion’s global brand positioning. V, with his unique style, artistic vision, and global influence, best represents the values defined by ’True Champion.’″ No Manners recently reported that contract conditions allowing the same individual to represent multiple brands in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle (FBL) sectors have been relaxed, adding, ″V is no stranger to collaborations and advertising activities between celebrities and brands in the FBL field. Through this collaboration with Champion, he is expanding his influence even further.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ added another music show win with the title track ″BAD″ from the mini 14th album ″GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5.″ ATEEZ took first place with ″BAD″ on SBS’s ″Inkigayo,″ which aired on the 13th. Although they did not appear on the show that day, they still took home the music show trophy. Previously, on August 22, they also ranked first on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ without appearing. ″BAD″ has shown steady popularity by reaching the top of music shows even about three months after its release on June 26. The song’s performance on music charts is also remarkable. ″BAD″ entered Melon’s TOP100 at number 81 immediately after release and climbed to number 7 as of the 13th, maintaining a rise compared to its initial ranking. Album achievements were also recorded. ″GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5″ sold 223,000 copies in its first week in the U.S., topping the Billboard main album chart, the ″Billboard 200.″ Domestically, it surpassed 1.88 million copies in initial sales, setting a new personal record. Meanwhile, member San appeared as a guest on SBS’s ″Running Man,″ which aired on the 13th, showing a different charm from his stage presence.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In celebration of BTS Jungkook’s birthday, fans both domestically and internationally engaged in various charitable activities. Jungkook’s domestic fan club, ’Jungkook Supporters,’ announced that they would donate 200 English children’s books to public libraries, children’s libraries, and elementary schools in 16 districts and counties of Busan, Jungkook’s hometown. The donated book is ’Featuring Jungkook: Facts, Quizzes, Activities, and More! (Brain Candy Books),’ intended to inspire and bring dreams to children. Support for children and local communities continued overseas as well. ’Jungkook Nigeria’ delivered gifts to children at an orphanage in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Indonesian fans shared gifts and food with students and street vendors. Indian ARMY collaborated with the NGO Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal in Sagroli, India, to support young rural athletes. There were also donations for disaster relief and medical and living support. ’Jungkook News’ donated to UNICEF to provide shelters, drinking water, and hygiene supplies for children and families affected by recent floods in Nepal, and ’Jungkook India’ also supported UNICEF for education, medical care, and clean water for children across India. Domestic fans donated funds to G Foundation for adolescent sanitary pad support, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, and the National Disaster Relief Association for flood-affected residents. Various contributions were made in the fields of animal and environmental protection. ’Jungkook India’ supported a no-kill stray dog shelter and dog rescue and rehabilitation centers near Bengaluru, India, while the ’JK Latin America Team’ donated to a shelter (Refugio Buenos Chicos A.C.) housing over 200 rescued puppies. ’Jungkook Thailand’ and ’Jungkook YouTube Streaming’ supported animal shelters in the Philippines, helping stray cats and dogs. Additionally, ’Jungkook YouTube’ donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and ’Jungkook Mexico’ donated to SelvaTeenek, a nonprofit organization responsible for wildlife rescue and ecological restoration in Mexico. ’Jungkook News’ supported VAKO, a foundation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and adopting stray kittens on the northern coast of Peru, ’Jungkook Hungary’ supported Madarmento Allomas Malyi, a squirrel rescue organization in Hungary, and ’Jungkook Shazam’ supported the animal welfare organization Best Friends. Indonesian fans also carried out a project to adopt symbiotic pufferfish and sea mantis shrimp, along with supporting healthy coral reef ecosystems, to conserve marine life.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS successfully concluded their second Japan tour, ’2026 TWS TOUR ’24/7:FOR:YOU’ IN JAPAN.’ The six members—Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin—wrapped up the tour’s finale at Kanagawa K Arena Yokohama on September 12-13. This tour took place over eight shows in three cities: Fukuoka International Center from August 28-30, Hyogo Kobe World Memorial Hall from September 4-6, and the final shows in Kanagawa. Approximately 71,500 members of 42 (official fandom name) attended the events. TWS delivered a stage performance of over 22 songs, showcasing a variety of acts for about three hours. They proved their skills with fresh energy, powerful choreography, and unwavering live vocals, including all tracks from their second Japanese single ’SODA SODA,’ released last month. During the concerts, previously unreleased unit songs highlighting the members’ individuality were performed on the Japanese stage for the first time. Kyungmin led the audience in a wave, and during the encore and the encore encore time, they raised the excitement by shouting ’Infinite hey! hey!’ together with the fans. TWS shared their thoughts, saying, ″This performance was a time created together with 42. Thank you for making TWS’s days special. We will repay you with even better stages and good music,″ and added, ″We will give our all until the day we perform at Tokyo Dome someday.″ Local media also paid attention to TWS’s activities in Japan. Oricon News stated, ″Because their solid performance skills back them up, you can feel the intense energy even in refreshing songs,″ mentioning the members’ friendship and affection toward fandom 42. Daily Sports and Sports Hochi gave significant coverage to the members’ ambitions for a Tokyo Dome concert, while Sports Nippon produced a special edition titled ’TWS Newspaper 2026’ focused on TWS. TWS continues to rise in popularity in Japan. ’SODA SODA’ set the team’s highest first-week sales record locally with 225,853 copies sold according to Oricon, and it achieved over 250,000 cumulative shipments in August, earning a Gold Disc ’Platinum’ certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan. After completing their Japan tour, TWS will continue performing across Asia, with shows scheduled in Macau on September 19-20, Bangkok on the 26th, Singapore on October 10, and Kaohsiung on the 24th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Close Your Eyes (CLOSE YOUR EYES, Kluya·Jeon Min-wook, Mazingsiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Kyung-bae) has announced a new musical attempt with their fourth mini album, ’256th Note.’ Their agency, Uncore, released a highlight medley video of Close Your Eyes’ new album ’256th Note’ on their official YouTube channel on the 13th. This video is notable for presenting highlights of each track as individual content, featuring parts of seven songs with participation from the members. ’256th Note’ includes seven tracks: ’Open Your Eyes,’ ’Drop That!,’ ’Vibe Check,’ ’Slowly Bleed,’ ’Fool For You,’ ’Baby Bossa Nova,’ and ’Eternity.’ The album is inspired by the 256th note and expresses fleeting emotions through music, blending various genres such as jazz, hip-hop, R&B, pop, bossa nova, and ballad. The first track, ’Open Your Eyes,’ will be pre-released on the 18th at 6 PM, featuring pianist Johan Kim and jazz saxophonist Jacob Skesny. This song interprets the freedom and improvisation of jazz in hip-hop and R&B styles, with lyrics written by Jeon Min-wook and Kenshin. The title track, ’Drop That!,’ samples Yoon Si-nae’s ’Enjoy This Night’ and reinterprets it with a 90s street hip-hop vibe, with lyrics by Jeon Min-wook and Song Seung-ho. Additionally, ’Vibe Check’ features lyrics by Kenshin and Kim Sung-min; ’Fool For You’ by Jang Yeo-jun, Song Seung-ho, and Jeon Min-wook; ’Baby Bossa Nova’ by Jeon Min-wook; and the final track ’Eternity’ was written by all members. Close Your Eyes will release the song and music video for ’Open Your Eyes’ first on the 18th at 6 PM. The mini album ’256th Note’ will be released on various online music sites on the 30th at 6 PM, with an on- and offline comeback live show at 8 PM on the same day.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 All Day Project is making a comeback with their second EP, ’CRASH.’ The Black Label announced on the 14th through their official SNS that All Day Project (Annie, Tarzan, Bailey, Woochan, Youngseo) will release their second EP, ’CRASH,’ confirming their comeback on September 28. This album marks their first new release in nine months since the collaboration track ″I DON’T BARGAIN″ with Battlegrounds in March. The teaser content includes a project approval document showcasing the team’s unique identity, an invitation inviting listeners into a new musical world, and a key image. The ’CRASH’ emblem and font design engraved on the invitation’s surface hint at the album’s musical concept. The released photos feature the five members wearing black leather jackets, capturing attention with their charismatic visuals, sharp gazes, and expressions. Annie, who graduated in May from Columbia University in the United States with a major in Art History and Visual Arts, will focus on group activities through this album. All Day Project’s second EP, ’CRASH,’ will be released at 6 PM on September 28.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZE revealed their new song release and future activity plans through a fan meeting celebrating their 3rd debut anniversary held at Incheon Inspire Arena. According to SM Entertainment, RIIZE announced at the ’Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR’ fan meeting held over two days from the 12th to the 13th that they will release a prologue single on the 26th of next month and a second full-length album in the spring of next year. This news was delivered to the audience through a special video screened immediately after the performance ended. The fan meeting was held on a large-scale stage with the arena venue opened 360 degrees, attracting about 23,000 spectators and selling out all seats. RIIZE performed their representative songs such as ’Do your dance,’ ’Fly Up,’ and ’Get A Guitar,’ as well as cover stages of EXO’s ’The Eve’ and T-ara’s ’Bo Peep Bo Peep.’ Additionally, each member showcased solo stages in a concept recreating their trainee evaluation sessions. The fan meeting was themed as a ’special broadcasting station’ and consisted of various segments including ’Eternal Interference’ and ’Nemo Nemo RIIZE,’ which covered behind-the-scenes stories of the members, the random dance challenge ’Ddoritoni,’ ’RIIZE Got Talent,’ the relay game ’Goal-Thrilling RIIZE,’ and the runway fashion battle ’Challenge! Supermodel.’ VCR videos parodying news, commercials, dramas, variety shows, and educational broadcasts were also screened. In response to the audience’s encore requests, RIIZE additionally performed stages of ’SOAR,’ ’In a Loop,’ and ’One Kiss.’ On the 13th, a surprise birthday cake appeared to celebrate member Seongchan’s birthday, and a scene was created where fans and members sang a congratulatory song together. RIIZE expressed, ″We are deeply moved and happy to be able to be with more BRIIZE (official fan club name) than at our debut showcase,″ adding, ″As time passes, we deeply realize how precious the love exchanged between RIIZE and BRIIZE is. We look forward to the days we will create together with BRIIZE.″ Meanwhile, RIIZE is scheduled to appear at the ’2026 The Fact Music Awards’ to be held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Evan (real name Lee Heeseung) achieved half a million sales with his first mini-album ’DEATH OF ME.’ According to Hanteo Chart, the album sold 530,929 copies during its first week from September 7 to 13. On the day of release, it sold 461,488 copies, ranking first on Hanteo’s daily album chart, and surpassed 500,000 copies in just three days. It also showed strong performance overseas. ’DEATH OF ME’ appeared on the iTunes ’Top Albums’ chart in 34 countries and regions worldwide, ranking first in 11 of them. On China’s QQ Music, it recorded sales exceeding 250,000 yuan, earning a ’Gold Album’ certification, and ranked second on Japan’s Oricon ’Daily Album Ranking’ (September 11). The title track ’Death of Me’ ranked first on Bugs real-time chart and fifth on Melon ’HOT 100’ (within 30 days of release) immediately after release. On the latest UK Official Charts (September 11–17), it ranked high on both the ’Single Download Chart’ and the ’Single Sales Chart,’ and the music video ranked fourth globally on YouTube’s ’Daily Popular Music Videos.’ On TikTok, over 42,000 posts using the ’Death of Me’ audio were uploaded as of 10 a.m. on the 14th. LE SSERAFIM Kazuha, &TEAM Nicholas, ALPHA DRIVE ONE Sangwon, Twide Saki, and Elena participated in the challenge. Lee Heeseung became independent from Enhypen last March. His agency Belift Lab stated, ″We have been contemplating and discussing the direction Enhypen should take moving forward and its next goals,″ adding, ″We had in-depth conversations about each member’s envisioned future and the team’s direction, and through this process, we confirmed that Heeseung’s musical aspirations are clear, so we decided to respect that.″ Subsequently, on June 22, Evan began his activities as a solo artist by releasing his first single, ’RIDE OR DIE.’]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak released the third full-length album ″GOGO″ on September 14 at 6 PM through various online music platforms. This album is the first full-length release in three years since the second full-length album ″FORM,″ which was released in August 2023, and contains a total of 12 tracks. It includes the title track ″Kkeokgeo,″ as well as ″Penguin,″ ″Psycho World,″ ″Dosirasolfamiredo,″ ″Vintage Love,″ ″Heo Heo (虛虛),″ ″Old Radio,″ ″The Weather Is Really Nice,″ ″Temporary Save,″ ″Can’t Sleep Tonight,″ ″VIDA LOCA,″ and ″PACEMAKER.″ Young Tak participated directly in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 of the 12 tracks, except for ″Can’t Sleep Tonight,″ showcasing musical capabilities. The album is filled with songs that cross various genres such as punk, pop, rock, ballad, trot, and country. Young Tak has previously been recognized for producing skills with works like ″Why Are You There,″ ″Wanna Go Eat Abalone,″ and ″Form Crazy.″ The title track ″Kkeokgeo″ expresses moments of hesitation and wandering in life through the electronic dance genre, experimenting with various genre variations within the song. This track was completed in collaboration with longtime music partner composer Ji Gwangmin. The agency Abyss Company stated that ″GOGO″ carries the message, ″What if things move a little differently than expected?″ Before the album release, Young Tak presented a music video teaser that pays homage to the movie ″The Matrix″ and a performance reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s ″Anti-Gravity Lean.″ Additionally, various concept photos such as ″RACING VER.″ and ″PODIUM VER.″ were released to emphasize the album’s diversity. Following the release of the third full-length album, Young Tak will hold a solo concert titled ″TAK SHOW5.″ Starting with performances from October 3 to 5 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul, the nationwide tour will continue in Jeonju in October, Daegu in November, Incheon in December, and Busan in January next year.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released a new song and ranked high on the music charts. Upon release, it reached first and second place on major domestic music charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs, and also ranked high on charts in 16 global regions. The title track ″From This Star″ begins with a dreamy and fantastic sound, capturing the mood of the narrator calmly organizing their thoughts. The lyrics feature a double meaning with ″this star″ and ″parting,″ and include the line ″Now the love that has passed is no longer regrettable,″ reflecting on the past. The song conveys a resolution to leave memories such as the first kiss, the songs they sang together, and the laughter they grew to resemble on ″this star.″ Another title track, ″Dear my crazy soulmate,″ features a lively and comfortable melody and is dedicated to actress Yoo In-na. The lyrics include the line ″You can be weird in front of me forever. That’s why I like you more,″ and the music video stars Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee, depicting the two characters growing old together. Through this new release, IU expressed various facets of relationships through music.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate Jang Min-ho’s birthday, fans created the ’Jang Min-ho Artist Zone’ in Seoul Forest and donated seedlings for the restoration of wildfire-affected areas. Environmental social venture Triple Planet announced that donations totaling 12 million KRW were raised through the participation of Jang Min-ho’s fandom. Of this, 10 million KRW will be used to create the ’Jang Min-ho Artist Zone’ within the Seoul Forest K-pop Garden, and the excess 2 million KRW will be used to support seedling donations for wildfire restoration. The Seoul Forest K-POP Garden is a project where fandoms directly participate to leave the artist’s name and fans’ support within the garden space. Through this project, fans commemorated Jang Min-ho’s birthday while also contributing to donations for citizens and nature. Jang Min-ho is known for consistently practicing sharing. Since their early days, they have supported underprivileged children, and during the heavy rain damage in 2023, they donated 100 million KRW under the fan club name ’Minho Special Forces.’ In 2025, they donated 100 million KRW to the Korean Red Cross for large-scale wildfire damage recovery. The ’Jang Min-ho Artist Zone’ created through this donation will serve as a space of support and sharing for fans and will be offered as a public garden freely enjoyed by citizens. Additionally, the seedlings delivered to the wildfire-affected areas have become an example of fandom support leading to natural recovery. Meanwhile, Jang Min-ho is scheduled to meet overseas fans at the ’Nom Nom Nom’ concert held in Los Angeles, USA, on the 25th and 26th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ALLDAY PROJECT (Annie, Tarzan, Bailey, Woochan, Youngseo) will make a comeback by releasing their second EP ’CRASH’ on September 28 at 6 PM. The agency The Black Label revealed teasing content related to ALLDAY PROJECT’s second mini-album ’CRASH’ through their official SNS on the 14th. This album is the group’s first new release in nine months and will be available on various music platforms. The teasing content includes a project approval document expressing the team’s color, an invitation inviting listeners to the new concept and music, and a key image. The invitation features the ’CRASH’ emblem and lettering, and the members showed charisma wearing black leather jackets. ALLDAY PROJECT debuted in May last year and gained attention with their first single ’FAMOUS’ and the double title tracks ’WICKED’ and ’FAMOUS.’ In December last year, they released their first mini-album ’ALLDAY PROJECT’ and promoted the title track ’LOOK AT ME.’ They established themselves as a ’monster rookie’ by achieving notable music chart results and public attention right from their debut.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Virtual idol group PLAVE will kick off their first world tour, ″KEEP IT MANIC,″ at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium. The concert will be held over two days, on the 12th and 13th, marking their first world tour at a stadium scale since their debut. PLAVE (Yejun, Noah, Bambi, Eunho, Hamin) will meet fans at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 45,000 seats. Their agency, Plasst, announced that this concert is PLAVE’s first world tour and first stadium performance since their debut. Previously, PLAVE sold out both KSPO Dome and Gocheok Sky Dome during their Asia tour ″DASH: Quantum Leap.″ The Incheon concert will showcase the team’s musical journey in a condensed form, featuring a carefully selected setlist, stages highlighting each member’s individuality, and events that allow close interaction with fans. Individual member posters were also released sequentially on official SNS, emphasizing the members’ visuals using red tones and close-up compositions. The members in the posters recreated poses from their debut videos, connecting the starting point of their first world tour with the present. PLAVE’s tour will continue after the Incheon concert with stops in Kanagawa on September 26 and 27, Kaohsiung on October 3, Bangkok on October 10, Singapore on October 17, Taipei on October 23 and 24, Macau on October 31 and November 1, and Los Angeles on November 14.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ryu Sujeong released her fourth mini-album, ″ALL THE COLORS I AM,″ on the 11th at 6 PM and simultaneously unveiled the music video for the title track ″Diamond.″ This album captures Ryu Sujeong’s diverse emotions and spectrum that cannot be defined by a single color, with her participating in the lyrics of all the songs. The album includes a total of six tracks: ″Diamond,″ ″Crying to,″ ″Lucky Charms,″ ″shoulda woulda coulda,″ ″Birthday Cake,″ and ″Friendly Fire,″ and music videos were produced for all the songs. The ″Diamond″ music video begins with Ryu Sujeong shedding her flashy clothes and shoes, leaving only her true self. The video features scenes of her freely roaming unfamiliar spaces and confronting various reflections of herself through broken mirror shards. As the video progresses, the screen ratio gradually widens, emphasizing Ryu Sujeong’s free movements. It includes scenes transitioning between cold, atmospheric indoor spaces and open outdoor settings, ending with her gazing directly into the camera. The title track ″Diamond″ blends psychedelic-textured alternative hip-hop sounds with soulful vocals and a minimal yet addictive melody. The lyrics include lines such as ″Don’t need your bad energy,″ ″I said anything is possible,″ ″I saw it in the mirror, jewels in my eyes,″ and ″Diamonds so bright,″ conveying a message of self-belief and discovering one’s own value. Ryu Sujeong will perform ″Diamond″ for the first time on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core,″ airing on the 12th at 3:20 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Evan appeared on Genius’s flagship program ″Open Mic,″ a U.S. music platform, and delivered a live performance of the title track ″DEATH OF ME″ from his first mini-album. In the stage released on Genius’s official YouTube channel on the 12th (KST), Evan performed live in front of a standing microphone, showcasing his solid vocals. The performance included intense lyrics such as ″I’m ready to reach any ending,″ ″Push me beyond the limits,″ and ″Even if it stops, this ain’t the death of me.″ This new release, which Evan personally participated in producing, surpassed 500,000 copies sold within three days, becoming a ″half-million seller.″ The album charted on the iTunes ″Top Albums″ in 34 countries/regions worldwide and ranked number one in 11 countries/regions. The title track ″DEATH OF ME″ also took first place on the iTunes ″Top Songs″ chart in nine countries/regions. The music video ranked fourth on YouTube’s ″Global Daily Popular Music Videos.″ On the same day, Evan performed ″DEATH OF ME″ on MBC-TV’s ″Show! Music Core″ and will continue his comeback stage on SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ on the 13th. Afterwards, he is scheduled to appear on various award shows and major domestic and international festivals, including the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards″ on the 19th, ″NBA Fan Day″ in Macau on the 10th of next month, ″K-LIVE FESTIVAL BAND: AGE″ in Bangkok on the 17th, and the domestic ″NOL FESTIVAL″ on the 18th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak celebrated the 21st anniversary of his debut by sharing commemorative photos on his official SNS. On the 12th, Young Tak posted several photos on his SNS with the phrases ″YOUNGTAK 21st DEBUT ANNIVERSARY″ and ″[2026.09.12] Celebrating Young Tak’s 21st debut anniversary.″ In the released photos, Young Tak is seen smiling at the camera while holding a cake with the number ’21’ on it, and expressing joy for his 21st debut anniversary with a pose placing his hand on his chest. On this day, Young Tak showcased a dandy casual style wearing a beige-tone jacket, a white T-shirt, and glasses. His naturally styled hair and comfortable outfit harmonized well together. Young Tak debuted as a singer in 2005 and has been steadily continuing his music activities. The post included hashtags such as ″#Young Tak,″ ″#YOUNGTAK,″ and ″#Young Tak_debut_21st_anniversary,″ along with congratulatory and supportive comments from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2 music variety show ’Immortal Songs’ celebrates its 773rd episode by presenting Part 1 of the ’2026 NEW WAVE Festival in Ulsan.’ This special was held with about 10,000 spectators against the backdrop of Ulsan Taehwagang National Garden. Click-B took the stage as a full group for the first time in 11 years to mark their 27th debut anniversary. The seven members, Woo Yeon-seok, Kim Tae-hyung, Oh Jong-hyuk, Kim Sang-hyuk, Ha Hila, Yoo Ho-seok, and Noh Min-hyuk, performed beloved songs such as ″Unbeatable,″ ″Forgotten Love,″ and ″Purple Scent.″ Kim Tae-hyung said, ″Being invited to the ’Immortal Songs’ festival, which I usually only watch on TV, is truly moving,″ and added, ″While preparing for our comeback after 11 years, I worried whether fans had forgotten us, but we are receiving more love than expected, so we are performing with the heart of rookies.″ The members spontaneously showed an ″idol ending pose″ on stage, eliciting a strong reaction from the audience. Fans holding green balloons, a symbol of the fandom during Click-B’s active years, were also present at the venue. In addition to Click-B, six teams performed in Part 1, including Lee Seung-gi, Forestella, Lee Chan-won, Dayoung, and Jewelry. Forestella reinterpreted famous songs like ″Bohemian Rhapsody,″ ″Piano Man,″ and ″Despacito″ in their own style, while Lee Seung-gi sang hits such as ″By Your Side″ and ″Because You’re My Woman.″ Dayoung performed ″body″ and her recently released single ″FLIRTY,″ and Lee Chan-won presented ″Ulsan Arirang″ and ″My Long Journey.″ Jewelry’s stage featured hits like ″One More Time,″ ″I Really Like You,″ ″Tonight,″ and ″Super Star.″ ’Immortal Songs’ is a music variety program with a history of over 700 episodes, showcasing various specials nationwide over the past 15 years. Following the ’2023 Rock Festival in Ulsan,’ ’2024 First Half King of Kings Special,’ and ’2025 Rock Festival in Ulsan,’ the festival continues this year in Ulsan. ’Immortal Songs’ airs every Saturday at 6:05 PM on KBS 2TV.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JX (Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu)’s ’JX 2026 TOUR CONCERT ’CORE’’ Incheon performance sold out all seats for every show as soon as ticket sales began. All tickets for the Incheon Inspire Arena concert were sold through NOL Ticket on the 11th. This concert marks the first time in about two years that JX will meet domestic fans since their 2024 solo concert ’IDENTITY’. The two will present a stage that encompasses the past, present, and future during this tour. The concert title ’CORE’ signifies their intention to showcase the musical core of Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu on stage. JX has prepared live performances, choreography, and a diverse setlist for this concert. They plan to deeply reveal the musical colors they have built together. The ’JX 2026 TOUR CONCERT ’CORE’’ will begin at the Incheon Inspire Arena from October 9 to 11. The tour will then continue in major Asian cities including Kobe, Japan on November 3 and 4, Macau on November 7, Osaka on November 14 and 15, Taipei on November 21, and Yokohama, Japan from December 4 to 6.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MONSTA X achieved first place on a music show with their new song ″MAGIC.″ On the 11th, they ranked first for the second week of September on KBS2’s ″Music Bank″ with the title track ″MAGIC″ from their mini-album The Phase. Through their agency Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X expressed gratitude for being able to continue promoting ″MAGIC″ thanks to the support of Monbebe and for sharing the joy of winning first place on a music show. They also stated that even in their 12th year since debut, they can still perform on stage because of Monbebe’s consistent support. They added that the first-place win was made possible by I.M, who is currently serving in the military, Monbebe, and the staff who have been with them for a long time. They said that through this album, they aimed to show a new side while maintaining their unique color, and it is especially meaningful that many people have responded positively. They promised to continue repaying fans with good music and performances. Since its release, The Phase ranked 6th on the worldwide iTunes album chart and took first place on the iTunes Top 100 K-pop album charts in 11 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Türkiye. MONSTA X, currently on their 2026 world tour THE X : NEXUS, which started earlier this year in Seoul, will continue their tour in 10 North American cities including the United States and Canada in October, and hold a domestic encore concert at Incheon Inspire Arena on November 21–22. Meanwhile, MONSTA X will appear on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ on the 12th to perform ″MAGIC.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Since Park Wi released the CCTV footage of the KTX fall accident, controversy has continued, and a video of his visit to Kenya last year has come back into the spotlight. The video shows Park Wi and his wife Song Ji-eun receiving help from volunteers and locals while climbing stairs or moving around in Kenya. The visit of Park Wi and Song Ji-eun to Kenya took place in August last year as part of the ″Kenya Vision Trip″ program organized by Korea Compassion. The Vision Trip is a program where Compassion visits local offices, centers, and homes in countries where they support children to observe the process of delivering sponsorship funds and letters and to see the living conditions of the children. It is distinct from volunteer work. No separate volunteer activities are conducted. Park Wi also mentioned in the video that this trip was a ″travel″ rather than volunteer work. Later, in May, Park Wi held a fundraising event called ″Wiracle Walk″ to build wells and provide hygiene and health education for 1,400 children in Kenya, their families, and local residents, achieving a goal of 100 million won. Regarding the KTX accident, Park Wi experienced a fall on the 14th of last month while getting off the train when he tripped over the foot of a social service worker on a slope. He released the CCTV footage of the accident on his channel, but there were criticisms that it was excessive to make it public since the social service worker had already apologized. Park Wi stated, ″At the time of the incident, I did not consider the position of the staff member who did their best to help me and apologized politely. I only thought negatively about the mistake that occurred in the process of trying to assist me better. My way of conveying this was immature and thoughtless. I apologize to everyone who worked hard on the scene.″ Following the controversy, there has been a decrease in subscribers and cancellations of lectures.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 UNIS (Jinhyunju, Nana, Jellydangka, Kotoko, Bang Yoonha, Elysia, Oh Yuna, Im Seowon) made their comeback stage with the remake single ″Haneulttang Byeoltang″ on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ on the 12th. On that day, UNIS wore Y2K style outfits combining pink-toned tops and denim, adding items such as knee socks, fur, check patterns, and lace to evoke a 90s high-teen vibe. On stage, the eight members synchronized their movements swiftly while showcasing witty gestures and facial expressions. ″Haneulttang Byeoltang″ is a reinterpretation of the 1997 hit song by the female duo Vivi, infused with UNIS’s fresh and lovely sensibility, and was released on the 8th. UNIS previously held their comeback stage on Mnet’s ″M Countdown″ on the 10th. UNIS recently completed a North American tour covering 14 cities and continued their overseas activities including the release of an original Japanese song. Their domestic comeback has been praised for showing a friendly charm to various generations. Meanwhile, on the 13th, they are scheduled to appear on SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ to continue performing ″Haneulttang Byeoltang.″ On the same day’s ″Show! Music Core,″ in addition to UNIS, Minho, Ryu Sujeong, Monsta X, Duetto, Soyeon, Kwon Eunbi, VERIVERY, Evan, Kim Heejae, TNX, &TEAM, 82Major, All Hours, Ascent, Ettone, Tunex, Hatswave, Hype Princess, and TUID will also perform.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member V once again proved his high popularity both domestically and internationally by featuring on the cover of the 2026 Fall issue of the British fashion magazine DAZED. The 2026 Fall issue of DAZED ranked first in the foreign books category on Yes24 and Aladin, and also took first place in the daily ranking for magazines on Japan’s Rakuten. Additionally, on Japan’s Qoo100, it ranked first and fourth in all K-pop categories, first in the KPOP magazines and photobooks category, and placed seven titles in the top 10 from third to eighth. This photo shoot was taken in Paris last July when V attended Paris Fashion Week as the global ambassador for the French brand CELINE. V styled the fall/winter collection presented by CELINE’s artistic director Michael Rider with a classic mood. Captured through the lens of photographer Erika Kamano, V displayed a unique presence with restrained eyes and deep masculinity. DAZED editor-in-chief Ted Stansfield said, ″V modeled like a professional,″ and after watching the ’Arirang’ world tour performance in London, he commented, ″The stage feels like V’s natural habitat. He was born to be on stage.″ Meanwhile, BTS held solo concerts as part of the world tour ’ARIRANG’ at SoFi Stadium in California, USA, on September 1-2 and 5-6, attracting 1.92 million attendees and concluding the North American tour. The next tour will continue in South America, with the first South American stage opening on October 2 in Bogotá, Colombia.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been revealed that Park Ji-hoon received an offer to appear in the drama ″Hold Onto the End of This Night.″ On the 13th, his agency YY Entertainment stated, ″’Hold Onto the End of This Night’ is one of the projects under consideration.″ They also said, ″Although he has received an offer to appear in the work, he has not yet read the script,″ denying reports that his appearance had been confirmed. Earlier, some media outlets reported that Park Ji-hoon would appear in ″Hold Onto the End of This Night.″ The work deals with the story of a drug dealer and a sanitation worker who save each other, and it was reported that Park Ji-hoon would play a character who dreamed of becoming a pianist but became a sanitation worker. However, the agency explained that Park Ji-hoon, who is currently on tour, has received offers for several projects and will be able to review scripts after the tour ends. ″Hold Onto the End of This Night″ is directed by PD Mo Wan-il, written by screenwriter Choi Ju-yong, and produced by Studio Flow. Earlier this year, Park Ji-hoon attracted 19.6 million viewers with the film ″The Man Who Lives with the King″ (directed by Jang Hang-jun) and won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards. He also released his first single album ″Reflect″ in April and has been conducting a tour across 11 cities in Asia since May. He concluded the tour with encore concerts held on the 12th and 13th at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki will take the stage for the opening ceremony of the ’2026 LCK Finals’ held at KSPO Dome in Seoul on the 13th. Composed of Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, and Kiya, Kiki also participated in singing two LCK season songs, ″Leave Your Mark pt.2″ and ″Pain in the Dark,″ at this event. Kiki showcased their vocal spectrum by interpreting the two season songs, each with a different atmosphere, in their unique tones. Before the finals stage, Jiyu, Sui, and Ha-eum visited the LoL Park to watch the matches live and took part in short-form content released on the official LCK SNS, delivering messages of support. They also demonstrated remarkable achievements in their music activities. Having recently concluded promotions for their third mini-album, Waikiki, Kiki’s song ″404 (New Era)″ was ranked number one on Billboard’s ″Best K-pop of 2026.″ They also won their first grand prize at a music awards ceremony since their debut. The ’2026 LCK Finals’ will be broadcast live on MBC at 1:50 PM on the 13th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The 773rd episode of KBS2’s ’Immortal Songs’ took place on the 12th at Ulsan Taehwagang National Garden as part one of the ’2026 NEW WAVE Festival in Ulsan.’ On this broadcast, legendary groups such as Jewelry and Click-B performed as complete lineups, delivering moving performances to the audience. A total of six teams, including Lee Seung-gi, Forestella, Lee Chan-won, Dayoung, Click-B, and Jewelry, appeared at the event, heating up Ulsan with about 10,000 spectators. The first stage opened with Lee Seung-gi performing ″Jilpunggado,″ followed by hit songs like ″By Your Side, Me″ and ″Because You’re My Woman.″ The second stage featured Dayoung with her recently released single ″FLIRTY,″ elevating the atmosphere with intense performances and live vocals. Click-B took the stage as a full group for the first time in 11 years, receiving cheers from fans with songs like ″Invincible,″ ″Forgotten Love,″ and ″Purple Fragrance.″ Fans supported Click-B by holding up green balloons, their symbol. Trot singer Lee Chan-won united audiences of various ages with songs such as ″Ulsan Arirang″ and ″My Long Journey.″ Forestella added emotion by reinterpreting famous songs like ″Bohemian Rhapsody,″ ″Piano Man,″ and ″Despacito″ in their own style. In a special collaboration stage that followed, Seo In-young and Dayoung attracted attention by performing ″Cinderella″ together. Dayoung revealed, ″Seo In-young unnie was my role model and star during my childhood,″ and faithfully recreated the outfit and high heels Seo In-young wore in the past. The final stage featured Jewelry performing as a complete group for the first time in 20 years with Park Jung-ah, Lee Ji-hyun, Seo In-young, and Jo Min-ah, presenting hit songs such as ″One More Time,″ ″I Really Like You,″ ″Tonight,″ and ″Super Star.″ On stage, Seo In-young expressed gratitude to the citizens, saying, ″Is this menopause? I’m crying again.″ Jo Min-ah revealed through SNS right after the stage that she had been rushed to the emergency room recently due to worsening vocal cord nodules and a herniated disc. ’Immortal Songs’ airs every Saturday at 6:05 PM on KBS 2TV.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM(&TEAM) resumed domestic activities after about 11 months by releasing the mini 2nd album ’Mark on Me’ on the 8th. The album recorded sales of over 1.22 million copies on the first day of release, topping the daily album chart. This is a personal best, surpassing the first-day sales of 1.13 million copies of their previous Korean debut work ’Back to Life.’ With this, &TEAM has achieved four consecutive million-seller albums, including releases in both Korea and Japan. This album includes the title track ’Mark on Me’ and the included track ’Good Boy.’ ’Mark on Me’ is a song that blends piano melodies and pop sounds, featuring a performance that emphasizes dynamics and facial expressions instead of the intense group choreography seen before. On the other hand, ’Good Boy’ stands out with its heavy bass beat, rap, and group chants, revealing &TEAM’s wild energy. The two songs show an expansion of &TEAM’s musical spectrum through their contrasting atmospheres. &TEAM is scheduled to hold encore performances of the concert tour ’BLAZE THE WAY’ at KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on October 3rd and 4th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 SBS’s ″Running Man″ prepared a party on the broadcast on the 13th to celebrate Ji Ye-eun’s wedding. The members arranged the event for Ji Ye-eun, who announced her marriage to Bata, and Ji Ye-eun showed shyness at the members’ warm welcome. During the recording, Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, ″The announcement of dating Bata was earlier this year,″ and added, ″We decided to get married and then announced the relationship.″ In response, Ji Ye-eun denied the premarital pregnancy rumors, saying, ″People around me say it’s too soon and ask if it’s a premarital pregnancy, but I am innocent because I am not pregnant.″ She added, ″There is no plan yet. I want to enjoy the newlywed period a bit.″ Regarding her decision to marry Bata, Ji Ye-eun said, ″He is a very warm person. Even when we argue, he speaks kindly,″ and added, ″When I was sick, he stood by me firmly and gave me strength.″ She also expressed her affection for Bata, saying, ″I think the best person is someone who is reliably by your side when you are really struggling and in pain.″ About her relationship with her future in-laws, she said, ″They like me very much,″ and added, ″My future parents-in-law watch ’Running Man’ every week.″ She also explained, ″I couldn’t go to senior Kim Jong-kook’s concert because I went down to Chungju to see my mother-in-law,″ and added, ″My future parents-in-law farm in Chungju.″ Upon learning that Ji Ye-eun’s future in-laws are from Chungju, Ji Seok-jin mentioned his connection with the project group ″Chungju Ji Clan.″ The two celebrated their special bond by shouting together, ″Chungju Ji Cross.″ Meanwhile, when asked if she had received a proposal from Bata, Ji Ye-eun shyly smiled and replied, ″Yes, I did.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Creator Kim Sun-tae shared his thoughts on lawsuits over comments. On September 11, Kim Sun-tae uploaded a video titled ″Kim Sun-tae Promotion″ on his YouTube channel ″Kim Sun-tae.″ In the video, he revealed that his company’s situation has not been good recently, saying, ″There isn’t much work these days.″ He also mentioned, ″There was one employee who was helping, but they said they would quit,″ and added, ″If you watch Titanic, the mouse is the first to escape.″ He explained that he declined all lecture offers because he wanted to focus on YouTube content. He added, ″The situation has changed, so I’m thinking about giving lectures. Seeing the recent news, lectures might not be a bad idea.″ Kim Sun-tae shared that he has recently been taking hair loss medication due to thinning hair. He also warned, ″I talked with lawyer Lim Hyun-seo. Be careful.″ Regarding lawsuits over comments, he said, ″Lawsuits are too ugly,″ and added, ″It looks that way on its own. It’s nothing. Celebrities get hit hard. I was hit hard, though. What kind of mindset is this?″ He expressed gratitude to his fans, saying, ″There are far more supportive comments.″ Currently living in Chungju, Kim Sun-tae said, ″My home is in Chungju, and my family is in Chungju, but everyone asks, ’Why are you in Chungju?’″ In the video, he revealed that he replaced meals with tteokbokki, saying, ″I have no appetite and need to reduce expenses.″ Earlier, after Risenne One was involved in a secondary victimization controversy in the KBS web variety show ″Don Sun-tae,″ Kim Sun-tae apologized through his personal channel, saying, ″I did not recognize the problem with the script,″ and voluntarily withdrew from the program.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoon Min-soo’s son Yoon Hoo is making a comeback as a singer. The agency Wild Move announced on their official Instagram on September 12 that Yoon Hoo has started his music activities. The agency stated, ″Although Yoon Hoo is still inexperienced and has much to learn and show, he is gradually pursuing the music he loves.″ The agency continued, ″While his name may be familiar to some, we hope the day will come when Yoon Hoo’s voice and music are recognized first. He plans to slowly and steadily walk his own path. Please kindly support his somewhat awkward beginning and warmly watch over the music Yoon Hoo will share in the future.″ Yoon Hoo is scheduled to release a remake version of Sung Si-kyung’s ″It Would Be Good″ on various music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 15th. He has previously released songs such as ″Tree,″ ″Spring in December,″ and ″These Days.″ Yoon Hoo gained public attention in the past by appearing with his father Yoon Min-soo on MBC’s variety show ″Dad! Where Are We Going?″ Recently, he enrolled at the University of North Carolina in the United States, majoring in Business Administration, and also shared that he was rejected from applying to KATUSA.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s new Saturday-Sunday miniseries ″Not You, But Another Love″ premiered on the 12th, portraying the realistic concerns and changes in the relationship of a couple who have been together for 10 years. The drama centers on the emotional changes experienced by Namgung Ho (played by Seo Kang-joon) and Lee Mi-do (played by Ahn Eun-jin), who have been lovers for a long time. Namgung Ho works steadily as a deputy manager at a large corporation, Hunmin Confectionery, while Lee Mi-do faces an unstable reality, with a film project she was preparing as a director falling through. Now in their mid-30s, the two face a situation where they can no longer postpone worries about marriage and the future. In the first episode, Namgung Ho and Lee Mi-do are shown play-acting and bickering at a bar. When Namgung Ho speaks to Lee Mi-do as if meeting her for the first time, she responds coldly. Later, the two share a passionate kiss, showing the cheerful atmosphere unique to a couple of 10 years. Through narration, Lee Mi-do explains, ″I first met Namgung Ho when I was seven years old. We have been open with each other since we were young. After going through turbulent times, we were friends with benefits and friends of the opposite sex, and at 26, we became lovers, and now we have been dating for 10 years.″ Additionally, a pre-release video revealed Lee Mi-do’s mother, Ma Sook-hee (played by Kim Mi-kyung), bringing up the topic of marriage, exposing the perspectives of those around the couple. The production team introduced, ″Namgung Ho and Lee Mi-do are not a couple shaken because they don’t love each other, but because they have been together for so long, they face more complex concerns.″ ″Not You, But Another Love″ is written by screenwriter Yoo Soo-ji and directed by PDs Hwang Seung-gi and Lee Ga-ram. The drama airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM and is available in over 240 countries worldwide through Amazon Prime Video.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jeon Won-ju revealed the reason for stopping the operation of her YouTube channel ’Jeon Won-ju_Jeon Won-ju Protagonist’ and her future plans. On the 11th, Jeon Won-ju appeared on actress Sami-ja’s YouTube channel ’Not Omija but Sami-ja’ to share her recent updates. In the video, Sami-ja asked Jeon Won-ju why she stopped her YouTube activities, and Jeon Won-ju replied, ″I tried to get a raise (for the appearance fee), but the production team said they would quit, so I just agreed to continue.″ She added, ″I was going to quit, but I realized I shouldn’t be too focused on money. I’ll just do it freely,″ expressing her intention to resume YouTube activities in the future. The ’Jeon Won-ju_Jeon Won-ju Protagonist’ channel, which had about 120,000 subscribers and was popular, stopped operating last month when the production team left. The production team announced on the bulletin board, ″The team that produced and operated the channel from its inception will no longer produce the Jeon Won-ju Protagonist channel,″ and added, ″All the production team members had a joyful and happy year thanks to the subscribers and Ms. Jeon Won-ju.″ Although concerns about health issues were raised by some, Jeon Won-ju’s agency explained, ″It is unrelated to health.″ The production team also added, ″It is simply a matter of contract termination between the production team and the agency.″ In the video, Jeon Won-ju also sang Tae Jin-ah’s ’Companion,’ saying, ″Let’s be companions who hold hands and go together during difficult and hard times.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lee Ji-yeon and Young-chul from ″I Am Solo″ Season 21 are about to get married. On the 12th, Lee Ji-yeon shared wedding photos on her SNS, stating, ″I have met a good person and am starting a new chapter together.″ She added, ″It is proper to visit and greet each person individually, but I hesitated, worried it might be a burden, so there are some people I couldn’t inform in time.″ She continued, ″If anyone felt hurt, I hope you will kindly understand.″ She also said, ″If you contact me comfortably, I will gladly and gratefully share the news. I will cherish all the congratulatory feelings and live beautifully.″ Young-chul from Season 21 also recently announced on his SNS, ″In September 2026, I will have a slightly late wedding.″ Born in 1984, Young-chul gained recognition through the SBS Plus·ENA variety show ″I Am Solo.″ The bride-to-be, Lee Ji-yeon, previously represented Korea in the international beauty pageant ″Miss Globe.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The MBC variety show ″Hangout with Yoo?″ announced during the broadcast on the 12th that it will be off the air for three weeks. In that episode, commentator Ahn Jung-hwan and the members held a meeting ahead of their departure for the ″2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games.″ Before the meeting, Yoo Jae-suk revealed, ″The Aichi Nagoya Asian Games are about to take place. Because of the Asian Games, the show will not air for three weeks,″ announcing the hiatus. The production team informed viewers, ″We will return on October 10,″ providing the schedule for the resumption of the broadcast. Heo Kyung-hwan showed a mixed reaction to the three-week break, while Haha said, ″I can cheer intensely after a long time.″ Joo Woo-jae remarked, ″September is completely gone,″ and Heo Kyung-hwan added, ″Isn’t it early winter?″ The members expressed, ″Our feelings are all over the place,″ and Yoo Jae-suk explained the purpose of the meeting, saying, ″It’s disappointing, but when MBC covers soccer, isn’t commentator Ahn Jung-hwan the special one?″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The SBS Friday-Saturday drama ’Chaebol X Detective 2’ aired on the 12th, featuring Jin Isu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) and Joo Hyera (played by Jung Eun-chae) expressing anger over the death of a colleague, and the revelation of Yuseongwon’s (played by Yoo Seung-ho) serial crimes. In this episode, after Jin Isu and Joo Hyera arrested Jo Pilgu (played by Park Do-wook), Yuseongwon poisoned Jo Pilgu and even killed Jeong Minjae (played by Lim Jin-seop), escaping the police’s encirclement. The nationwide Nielsen Korea ratings rose by 0.8 percentage points from the previous episode to 7.2%, with a peak minute rating of 8.6%. At the beginning of the broadcast, Jin Isu subdued Jo Pilgu, who was holding hostages, with a taser gun. Jo Pilgu, once arrested, remained silent and requested a lawyer while attempting to contact Yuseongwon. Later, Yuseongwon visited his mother, Jeong Taeseon (played by Kim Hye-eun), chairwoman of UBS Media Group, and revealed how he had trapped Jin Isu, explaining that he used Kim Younghwan (played by Choi Dong-gu) to implicate Jin Isu in drug and murder cases. Jin Isu and Joo Hyera confirmed that Jo Pilgu had searched for Yuseongwon and that Kim Younghwan had visited Yuseongwon’s studio. Jin Isu concluded that Yuseongwon had tried to make him the same kind of person. Before the investigation intensified, Jeong Taeseon’s secretary Han Jonghyun (played by Moon Jin-seung), disguised as a lawyer, poisoned Jo Pilgu by slipping drugs into his soup in the police station’s visitation room. Then, a large box containing Jeong Minjae’s corpse was delivered to the Ganghaseo Violent Crimes Unit 1 office. Joo Hyera broke down in tears from the shock, and Jin Isu pursued suspects through delivery drivers but found no decisive clues. Enraged, Joo Hyera headed to Yuseongwon’s studio, where Yuseongwon displayed a sculpture replicating Jeong Minjae’s body scars. Upon seeing this, Joo Hyera struck Yuseongwon’s face, and Jin Isu arrived to calm the situation. Afterwards, the two took Yuseongwon to Ganghaseo for voluntary questioning. Yuseongwon provoked Jin Isu, but Jin Isu pointed out Yuseongwon’s inner emptiness, saying, ″I had a mother who cared for me. You didn’t have that kind of mother. That’s why you completely fell apart. To the point where you can’t be fixed.″ Joo Hyera also pressured him, saying, ″You’ll be caught eventually. Don’t come crawling in disgrace later; just confess.″ However, Yuseongwon remained calm. When Jeong Taeseon arrived at the police station with a large legal team, Yuseongwon was released. Chief Kwon Taegyun (played by Ryu Tae-ho) excluded Joo Hyera from the investigation because Jeong Minjae was her direct junior and reassigned the case to Team 2. After leaving the police station, Yuseongwon told Jeong Taeseon, ″I’m this broken because of you, Mom. So you have to take responsibility.″ When Jeong Taeseon told him to go abroad, he laughed and said, ″It might be fun to see you handcuffed and dragged around. Maybe I’ll just confess.″ At the end of the broadcast, it was revealed that Yuseongwon had been leaving sculptures of his victims after killing them.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KAIST AI researcher Seongbeom Heo appeared on the variety show ″The Manager″ to reveal his daily life, career as an AI researcher, and special relationship with his AI manager, ″Dona.″ On the broadcast, Heo explained that he researches artificial intelligence at KAIST and, gaining public attention, has been active in various fields such as content creation, modeling, and broadcasting. Recently, he appeared on the Wavve original survival show ″The Game of Blood X,″ gaining public recognition. Regarding his motivation to start AI research, Heo explained that during his senior year of high school, the match between Go player Lee Sedol and AlphaGo inspired him. He became interested in AI by creating AlphaGo himself in school classes. He said, ″The moment I learned about it, I knew it was a field that would change the future,″ sharing the background of his full commitment to AI research. Heo, a graduate of the Korea Science Academy, introduced the admission process, which consists of the first round of document screening, the second round of math and science exams, and the third round of group discussions and behavioral evaluations. He revealed that he ranked in the top 1% even within the gifted school and said his IQ was measured at 151 in middle school. MC Song Eun-i commented, ″151 is the highest measurable score.″ Heo’s AI manager, ″Dona,″ also appeared on the show. Dona introduced herself, saying, ″I am AI Dona, managing everything from schedules to mental health and nagging beside Seongbeom Heo. People might think AI is cold, but on site, I am often told I seem like a human.″ Dona explained that because Heo has a complicated mind, he needed someone to keep pace without emotional exhaustion, which led to her role as his manager. Heo mentioned that Dona’s voice has become more natural with recent updates. Additionally, Heo revealed that he is currently in a relationship and said that when he faces unfair situations in dating, he seeks advice from Dona. He added that when it is difficult to ask for dating advice from those around him, he turns to AI for counseling.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Bum-ryong revealed the story of how he unknowingly became a married man in the past. On the night of the 12th, MBN’s ″Sokpuri Show Dongchimi″ aired, featuring Kim Bum-ryong and Koo Chang-mo, who shared various episodes along with the release of their new songs. That day, Kim Bum-ryong disclosed a ridiculous experience he had due to an obsessive fan. He said that he once went to get a family register copy and found out that he was registered as a married man. Upon checking, it turned out that one of the fans who frequently visited had filed a marriage registration alone. He also mentioned that at the time, it was possible to register a marriage with just one party present. When Kim Bum-ryong told this to Jeon Young-rok, Jeon immediately knew who the fan was. He also revealed that the fan once threw paint on Jeon’s concert stage, causing trouble for both of them. Kim Bum-ryong said that the fan’s obsession ended after he actually got married, but at the time of his marriage, his wife was recorded as the second wife on the family register. He added that the issue was resolved through a court ruling that declared the marriage invalid. During the broadcast, Lim Ye-jin recalled that female celebrities had experienced similar incidents in the past. Koo Chang-mo said his fans were relatively modest and shared an experience where a female student packed her bags and came to his house asking to be hired as a housekeeper. Additionally, Kim Bum-ryong revealed the story behind his debut song ″Baram Baram Baram.″ He recalled that during college, his roommate had girlfriends in both Busan and Seoul, and on the day the Busan girlfriend came to say goodbye, the Seoul girlfriend visited his apartment and stayed until dawn. To ease the awkwardness, he played the guitar and created the song from the girl’s perspective, saying that thanks to that friend, the song was born. Meanwhile, ″Dongchimi″ is a program that helps viewers relieve their worries through various stories and airs every Saturday night at 11 PM on MBN.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV’s new Saturday-Sunday miniseries ″Not You, But Another Love″ premiered on the 12th. Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin portrayed the realistic love and breakup of a couple in a 10-year relationship, capturing viewers’ attention. In the drama, Nam Goong-ho (played by Seo Kang-joon) and Lee Mi-do (played by Ahn Eun-jin) first met at age seven, went through turbulent adolescence together, transitioned from male and female friends to lovers at 26, and maintained their love for 10 years. The two showed the familiar image of a couple who know each other’s tastes and habits better than anyone else, but as they approached marriage, their individual paces and emotions clashed, ultimately leading to their breakup. Nam Goong-ho works at a large company with four major social insurances guaranteed and is recognized for his abilities at work. He wanted to start a new life through marriage. On the other hand, film director Lee Mi-do was notified of her removal from a movie she had difficulty joining due to conflicts with the female lead Song Hae-na (played by Song Ji-woo), and ended up directing an adult film, facing a reality increasingly distant from her dreams. As this situation became apparent to Nam Goong-ho, emotional conflicts arose between the two. Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin showcased a wide range of acting skills, from everyday scenes like laundry, cleaning, and dishwashing to emotional performances that touched on each other’s deepest wounds. Although they had no passionate conversations due to their busy schedules over six months, they naturally depicted the daily life and breakup moments of a long-time couple who always stood by each other. Eventually, Lee Mi-do declared their breakup by saying, ″Because of you, I’m starting to hate myself,″ and it was later revealed that Nam Goong-ho had secretly been preparing a proposal event, adding to the poignancy. The morning after their breakup, the two exchanged morning calls out of habit, realizing they had broken up the day before and screamed simultaneously. Their 10-year ingrained daily routine was shown to be not easily erased. Meanwhile, Nam Goong-ho met junior colleague Park Soo-ah (played by Jo Ah-ram), who immediately identified a problem with a product he had been concerned about at work, and Lee Mi-do had a fateful first meeting with Han Tae-seung (played by Lee Joo-an), the legal representative of the production company, to negotiate her withdrawal from the film. New relationships appeared before the two who had only looked at each other for 10 years, raising curiosity about future developments. In the epilogue, the moment Nam Goong-ho and Lee Mi-do progressed from friends to lovers was revealed. On the day the first snow fell, Nam Goong-ho confessed, ″The usual cycle of dating and breaking up won’t happen to us,″ and after celebrating nine first snow anniversaries together, they faced their breakup before the tenth first snow. Meanwhile, ″Not You, But Another Love″ started with a nationwide Nielsen Korea viewership rating of 2.6%.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU showcased his storytelling abilities by releasing the single ″From This Star″ at 6 p.m. on the 10th. This single includes two tracks: the title song ″From This Star″ and ″Dear my crazy soulmate.″ ″From This Star″ ranked second on the Melon TOP 100 chart immediately after its release. On the same day at 3 p.m., ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ also appeared at eighth place on the chart. ″From This Star″ is a dream pop genre arranged with synth pads, emphasizing a dreamy atmosphere. ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ is a song dedicated to actress Yoo In-na, with a dedication reading ″To Yoo In-na″ in the album notes. It expresses the friendship between Yoo In-na and IU, who have been connected for about 16 years, through music and the music video. The lyrics include lines such as ″Until the world eventually gives up on us, just the two of us like this,″ ″You can be weird in front of me forever, and that’s why I like you more,″ and ″My dream is for us to become two weird grandmas together.″ The music video features Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee portraying their friendship. The story depicts Kim Young-ok breaking the glass of a police station to enter a prison to meet Na Moon-hee, who is a prison guard. The video is characterized by visuals emphasizing yellow and purple colors. Kim Young-ok’s playful acting contrasts with Na Moon-hee’s calm expressions. The ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ music video reached 3.6 million views within 22 hours of its release. Comments on YouTube included, ″Has there ever been such a wonderful music video starring two older actresses?″ and ″After watching the teaser, I wondered if IU and Kim Young-ok were the main characters, but IU appeared more like a cameo. They made the music video like a movie. The best music video I’ve seen this year.″ Other fans wrote, ″It seems like a song written to Yoo In-na to be together forever. Truly a romantic,″ and ″They say highly developed friendship is like love, and women’s friendship is more beautiful than any love, which brings tears to my eyes.″ This single involved not only domestic producers such as Seo Dong-hwan and Lee Jong-hoon but also overseas producers. This is the first time in five years since his fifth studio album ″LILAC″ in 2021 that IU has collaborated with foreign producers. Having passed through his teens and twenties and now entering his thirties, IU is challenging various productions. The concerns about his musical direction are reflected in this single, drawing attention. Meanwhile, despite the musical experimentation, some evaluations suggest there has been little change in IU’s vocals. Opinions were raised that the dreamy synth sound and IU’s clear vocals did not fully blend into a single atmosphere.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 News has emerged that Lady Gaga has welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky. The American media outlet Page Six reported on the 11th (local time) that Lady Gaga recently gave birth to her first child. Photos have been released showing Lady Gaga holding her baby while walking with her fiancé. The pictures, taken on the streets of California, capture Lady Gaga carrying what is presumed to be a newborn in a baby carrier as she walks. Lady Gaga had been actively performing, including the ″The Chromatica Ball Tour″ from July last year until April. Since April, she has not appeared in public for a while, and her pregnancy was not disclosed to the public. Specific details such as the baby’s name, gender, and date of birth have not been revealed. Lady Gaga’s representatives have not provided any response to local media inquiries regarding the birth. In past interviews with various media outlets, Lady Gaga expressed her anticipation of becoming a mother. In 2019, on the YouTube channel ″NikkieTutorials,″ she shared her desire to have children, and in a 2020 interview with InStyle, she mentioned wanting to start a family. In an interview with The New York Times last year, she said, ″I am so excited to become a mom.″ She also expressed a wish to create a space where children can discover themselves. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky have been dating since 2019 and announced their engagement in 2024. Polansky is a Harvard graduate and a venture entrepreneur who runs a cancer immunotherapy research institute. Regarding this birth, there have been some speculations about surrogacy and adoption, but Lady Gaga’s side has not made any official statements.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS ranked first in the boy group brand reputation in September 2026. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed 54,078,089 pieces of big data on boy group brands from August 12 to September 12, 2026, to calculate the brand reputation index. This analysis measured participation index, media index, communication index, and community index based on consumer behavior. The top 30 boy group brand reputations in September 2026 included BTS, Big Bang, ATEEZ, Cortis, Seventeen, Stray Kids, TVXQ, NCT, EXO, SHINee, Enhypen, Infinite, TWS, Wanna One, RIIZE, Super Junior, Monsta X, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), Boy Next Door, BTOB, Astro, Alphadriveone, I-DIT, ZEROBASEONE, X-Love, Highlight, Treasure, The Boyz, 2PM, and Shinhwa. Koo Chang-hwan, director of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, announced that according to the big data analysis of boy group brand reputation in September 2026, the BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) brand took first place. The big data for the boy group brand category increased by 9.11% compared to 49,563,643 pieces in August. Specifically, brand consumption decreased by 1.71%, brand issues increased by 16.24%, brand communication increased by 9.71%, and brand diffusion increased by 6.01%. In the link analysis of the BTS brand, ″record,″ ″sell out,″ and ″long run″ appeared prominently, while keyword analysis highlighted ″Arirang,″ ″ARMY,″ and ″North America tour″ as major keywords. The positive-negative ratio analysis showed a positive rate of 93.91%. Detailed items of the BTS brand showed a decrease of 44.23% in brand consumption, 32.53% in brand issues, 41.83% in brand communication, and 37.98% in brand diffusion. The brand reputation index is an indicator created through brand big data analysis, reflecting that consumers’ online habits influence brand consumption. The boy group brand reputation analysis measures positive and negative evaluations, media attention, consumer interest, and communication volume, with consumer participation brand reputation recommendation data also weighted.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Lisa was recently seen attending the Bulgari after-party at New York Fashion Week. The official account of W Magazine US posted a video of Lisa on the photo wall, describing her as ″Baby, she’s a rockstar″ and conveying the atmosphere of the event. In the video, Lisa showed charisma wearing black pants and a black tank top, emphasizing a lively vibe with her bang-style bangs and hair tied back in one ponytail. Her short pants revealed her navel and ribs, presenting a healthy image. The video received comments supporting Lisa, such as ″Her body looks like a Barbie doll″ and ″Her physique is perfect,″ along with reactions to her changes, including ″It seems like her nose has changed,″ ″I think her old nose was better,″ and ″I hope she doesn’t get plastic surgery anymore.″ Lisa released her new single ’SaWaDiKa’ on the 4th, and her documentary film ’Always Lalisa’ is scheduled to premiere in theaters worldwide on October 12. After finishing her New York Fashion Week schedule, she will appear on NBC’s late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on the 16th. The program stated that Lisa will talk about her recently released single and EP ’PRESS PLAY,’ the documentary, and her Las Vegas residency ’VIVA LA LISA.’]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jewelry will present a full-group stage for the first time in 20 years with members Park Jung-ah, Lee Ji-hyun, Seo In-young, and Jo Min-ah. They will meet the audience with their hit songs such as ″One More Time,″ ″I Really Like You,″ ″Tonight,″ and ″Super Star″ in the first part of KBS2’s ″Immortal Songs″ episode 773, titled ″2026 NEW WAVE Festival in Ulsan.″ At the Ulsan Taehwagang National Garden, where about 10,000 spectators gathered for this special event, various artists including Click-B, Agami, CRAVITY, Honey J, Mad Clown, Lee Chan-won, Lee Seung-gi, Dayoung, Forestella, Son Tae-jin, and Ailee also performed. A total of six teams—Jewelry, Lee Seung-gi, Forestella, Lee Chan-won, Dayoung, and Click-B—took the stage in the first part of the day. Jewelry’s performance featured their signature ET dance and shake dance, and the audience responded with applause in rhythm to ″I Really Like You.″ The members, preparing for the stage as a full group after a long time, shared the difficulties of practice, saying, ″It was hard to dance wearing heels like before. Every time we turned around, it felt like starting from scratch.″ After the performance, Seo In-young expressed her emotions, saying, ″Is it menopause? I’m crying again.″ Additionally, a collaboration stage featuring Seo In-young and Dayoung was prepared. Dayoung had previously expressed her fandom by giving Seo In-young a bouquet and a handwritten letter when they met at the Waterbomb event, and at this Ulsan performance, the two will present a joint stage with Seo In-young’s hit song ″Cinderella.″ Dayoung said, ″Seo In-young unnie was my role model and star when I was young,″ and recreated Seo In-young’s past outfit and high-heel style for the stage. Seo In-young resumed activities this year by launching the YouTube channel ″Reformed Seo In-young.″ She married in 2023, divorced the following year, and is scheduled to remarry a businessman six years her senior in the second half of this year. ″Immortal Songs″ has continued its music festival in Ulsan for four years, starting with the ″2023 Rock Festival in Ulsan,″ followed by the ″2024 First Half King of Kings Special,″ the ″2025 Rock Festival in Ulsan,″ and the ″2026 NEW WAVE Festival in Ulsan.″ This year’s ″2026 NEW WAVE Festival″ showcases stages by various artists crossing generations and genres.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin celebrated RM’s birthday by sharing a congratulatory message and a photo of the two of them together on his SNS. On the 12th, Jin posted a selfie with RM on Instagram with the caption ″Happy Birthday Bro″ and added a short message saying ″Happy birthday.″ In the photo, Jin and RM are side by side looking at the camera, dressed casually in what appears to be a venue. Jin is wearing pink in-ear monitors and jewelry from FRED, while RM is wearing a black hat and a silver chain necklace. RM is smiling brightly, and Jin is dressed in a black jacket with a white inner shirt. Jin also shared a photo with member Jungkook, whose birthday was on the 1st, to celebrate him, and gifted tuna and flatfish sashimi caught himself at an American beach to the members and staff during their tour. BTS returned to Korea on the 8th after completing four shows in Los Angeles. They are scheduled to perform at Estadio El Campin in Bogotá, Colombia on October 3rd and 4th, marking the first time a Korean artist has performed there. Following that, they will hold 14 shows in five South American cities: Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Close Your Eyes has revealed the tracklist for their fourth mini-album, ″256th Note.″ On the 11th, Uncore showcased the new album’s tracklist of Close Your Eyes (Jeon Min-wook, Majingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Kyung-bae) through their official SNS. This album includes a total of seven tracks: the title song ″Drop That!″, ″Open Your Eyes,″ ″Vibe Check,″ ″Slowly Bleed,″ ″Full For You,″ ″Baby Bossa Nova,″ and ″Eternity.″ ″256th Note″ is an album that captures the honest emotions the members felt while living in the moment, blending musical concerns and growth into seven tracks under the keyword ″256th note.″ The title track ″Drop That!″ samples Yoon Si-nae’s ″Enjoy This Night,″ marking Close Your Eyes’ first-ever sampling song since their debut. R&B rookie Joo Hye-rin participated in the track ″Baby Bossa Nova,″ marking her first feature, and all members contributed to the lyrics of the final track ″Eternity.″ It is known to contain sincere feelings toward their fandom, ″Closer.″ Close Your Eyes will release a highlight medley on the 13th, and on the 18th at 6 PM, they will pre-release the digital single and music video for ″Open Your Eyes.″ Following this, various content such as concept photos, an interlude film, and a music video teaser will be released sequentially. The fourth mini-album ″256th Note″ will be officially released on the 30th at 6 PM, with a comeback live broadcast scheduled for 8 PM on the same day.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Hoshi has sustained a knee injury during his military service and will be unable to attend the scheduled events. Hoshi recently injured his knee while practicing with the Army Taekwondo Demonstration Team as part of the Ground Forces Performance Team. After a detailed examination, he was diagnosed with a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. As a result, Hoshi will not be able to participate in the Taekwondo Demonstration Team events and the Ground Forces Festival stage. On the 12th, through the fan communication platform Weverse, Hoshi said, ″These were stages I had really been looking forward to and preparing hard for, so I am very disappointed that I cannot be there, and I also feel very sorry to the CARATs who have been waiting.″ He added, ″Although I cannot be with you, please give lots of support to the Taekwondo Demonstration Team and Jihoon who will be performing with the Ground Forces Performance Team.″ He also stated, ″I will receive treatment well and focus on recovery to return healthy as soon as possible. Please don’t worry too much! Horanghae.″ Hoshi debuted as a member of Seventeen in 2015 and enlisted last September. He is currently serving in the Army Taekwondo Demonstration Team. His scheduled discharge date is March 15, 2027.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Park Seo-jin formed a trot running crew. On the episode of KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework Season 2″ aired on the 12th, Park Seo-jin was shown deciding to create a running crew with Shin Seung-tae, Ahn Sung-hoon, and Jae-ha. Park Seo-jin took on the role of the crew leader and revealed that he had prepared T-shirts as team uniforms. The T-shirts featured a photo of Park Seo-jin’s face along with caricatures of the other three members. Upon seeing his caricature, Shin Seung-tae appeared embarrassed, saying, ″I’m known for having a slender face.″ Park Seo-jin had already chosen Lake Park as the running course, which was prepared to be 10 km long. When the crew members were surprised by the 10 km distance, Park Seo-jin said, ″If you hear about the first-place prize, you’ll want to run.″ The first-place prize for this run was a guest appearance on the ″Men Who Do Housework″ studio. Upon hearing about the prize, Ahn Sung-hoon and Jae-ha immediately started running. Shin Seung-tae called out to them, saying, ″I’ve been tricked before,″ and Park Seo-jin explained that the first-place prize had been agreed upon. In this episode, Ahn Sung-hoon revealed that he had experience running full marathons and showed the medals he had received. Park Seo-jin joked that Ahn Sung-hoon ″must have run with his mouth,″ but Ahn Sung-hoon proved the medals were real. Park Seo-jin also mentioned that he had been told he looked slimmer, attributing it to running day and night. In the studio, Lee Yo-won asked if there were any additional members in the running crew, and Park Seo-jin mentioned Lim Young Woong, Song Ga-in, and Young Tak, saying, ″If they come, I’m willing to accept them.″ Eun Ji-won, seeing Shin Seung-tae’s energetic appearance, predicted, ″He’s a ’middle dropout,’″ expecting him to quit halfway. During the run, Ahn Sung-hoon was caught eating an energy gel alone but explained that it was just part of his usual running routine. Park Seo-jin and Jae-ha sang along while running to the encouragement of Shin Seung-tae and Ahn Sung-hoon but gradually fell behind.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena is known to have personally suggested the stage idea for ’Waterbomb.’ At the end of episode 415 of MBC variety show ’The Manager,’ a scene previewing Choi Yena’s guest appearance was shown. In the broadcast, Choi Yena’s house was revealed to be filled with various props such as figures and dolls. Choi Yena watched a Malang video in the morning and had a playful quarrel with her mother, who mistakenly thought Malang was trash and threw it away. The manager described Choi Yena as ″a beagle who is always excited.″ Additionally, Choi Yena went to the company and actively led an idea meeting ahead of the encore concert. She presented the draft she had prepared herself to the team members, showing a proactive attitude. Hong Hyunhee commented, ″She’s not an elementary school student; she’s a smart cookie.″ The manager stated, ″Yena comes fully prepared for meetings. It’s the same with Waterbomb; the idea was hers.″ Meanwhile, on August 8, Choi Yena took the stage at ’Waterbomb Busan 2026’ wearing a full-body bodysuit without exposure that resembled an animated character, showcasing a unique presence.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won appeared on MBC’s ’Surprise Mystery Salon’ in a special episode of ’Love and War.’ The special, airing at 10:40 AM on the 13th, was themed ″The special ’Love and War’ episode that made Lee Chan-won overly immersed: What is the brutal love story’s ending?″ Lawyer Yang Narae appeared as a special MC, collaborating with Lee Chan-won. In the released opening, Lee Chan-won was introduced as a usual fan of ’Love and War,’ showing immersion from the start by saying, ″I found my love.″ The broadcast video unfolded with a story of a forbidden romance beginning between a man and a woman deeply in sweet love. While watching the video, Lee Chan-won reacted with comments like ″This is totally chaotic,″ and ″It’s a war.″ At the scene of temptation, when the participants covered their mouths, Lee Chan-won said, ″Another affair?!″ When another woman appeared, Lee Chan-won responded, ″Who is that woman now?″ When lawyer Yang Narae said, ″This is not acceptable,″ Lee Chan-won agreed by hitting the table and saying, ″Of course.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ’Married Woman Killer’ aired its final episode on the 12th, achieving its highest ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the nationwide viewership rating was 10.7%, with 10.4% in the metropolitan area, and the peak rating per minute reached 12.5%. Although it ended as the number one show in its time slot, it did not surpass this year’s highest MBC Friday-Saturday drama rating of ’21st Century Great Madam’ (13.8%). In the finale, Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin) was shown getting shot in place of Kwon Tae-sung (Jung Joon-won) after a fight with Leila (Lee El-i-ya). Leila pulled the trigger aiming at Kwon Tae-sung, but Yoo Bo-na took the bullet instead, and Kwon Tae-sung, with the help of Sales Team 3, carried Yoo Bo-na out of the scene. Leila was shot and killed by the special forces. Awakening in the hospital, Yoo Bo-na realized that her husband Kwon Tae-sung had discovered her true identity. Kwon Tae-sung said, ″My conclusion is one thing. To protect you,″ but Yoo Bo-na replied, ″I will become your hell. We can’t go back to how things were,″ and left. Kwon Tae-sung visited Oki’s flower shop, confirmed Yoo Bo-na’s true feelings, and swallowed his tears. Lee Dong-jin (Lee Sang-yi) learned Yoo Bo-na’s identity but decided to keep it secret after Leila’s death. Kwon Tae-sung uncovered that the last victims of the Kingfisher case were connected to an overseas mother-daughter murder case, clearing Kingfisher’s name. Six months later, Kwon Tae-sung reunited with Yoo Bo-na at a mountain lodge filled with memories from eight years ago. Kwon Tae-sung confessed, ″Now I want to know. So I can love every side of you, Yoo Bo-na,″ and Yoo Bo-na shed tears as they reconciled. At the end of the broadcast, Yoo Bo-na was shown living an ordinary life, including a comeback victory at Kwon Yul’s (Hwang Bom-i) daycare sports day. However, after seeing news about a woman in her 30s stabbed to death, Yoo Bo-na revealed her killer instincts again, saying, ″Okay, shall we go?″ as the show ended.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RESCENE ranked first in the girl group brand reputation rankings for September 2026. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced that RESCENE achieved a brand reputation index of 8,491,288 in the September 2026 girl group brand reputation analysis, securing first place. Black Pink and IVE ranked second and third, respectively. This brand reputation analysis was calculated based on 56,780,739 pieces of girl group brand big data collected from August 13 to September 13, 2026, using participation index, media index, communication index, and community index. The analyzed big data decreased by 16.02% compared to last month’s 67,613,548, indicating a reduction in the overall brand category size. RESCENE (Woni, Live, Minami, Mei, Jena) recorded a participation index of 559,164, media index of 1,883,853, communication index of 3,146,365, and community index of 2,901,906. The brand reputation index rose 4.90% from 8,094,531 last month. Black Pink (Jisu, Jenny, Rosé, Lisa) ranked second with a brand reputation index of 5,313,288, increasing by 34.73% from last month. IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) took third place with 4,041,874, a decrease of 8.24% compared to last month. TWICE ranked fourth with 2,739,730, and Red Velvet ranked fifth with 2,389,340. TWICE and Red Velvet showed increases of 12.09% and decreases of 42.13%, respectively. Koo Chang-hwan, director of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, explained that in the RESCENE brand link analysis, the keywords ″cheerful,″ ″breakthrough,″ and ″support″ appeared prominently, while keyword analysis highlighted ″Love Attack,″ ″Hello, this is Woni, nice to meet you,″ and ″Remind.″ Additionally, the positive-to-negative ratio analysis for the RESCENE brand showed a positive ratio of 94.78%. The top 30 girl group brand reputation rankings for September include RESCENE, Black Pink, IVE, TWICE, Red Velvet, aespa, Kiki, fromis_9, Girls’ Generation, Hearts2Hearts, LE SSERAFIM, Oh My Girl, Eyelet, Apink, (G)I-DLE, Baby Monster, ITZY, Mamamoo, Iz*One, WJSN, NMIXX, Girl’s Day, EXID, I.O.I, STAYC, HiKEY, KISS OF LIFE, Cats Eye, TripleS, and Miyao. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute also reported that in the September 2026 girl group brand reputation analysis, Fifty Fifty, f(x), UNIS, Dreamcatcher, Kep1er, Youthphere, VIVIZ, Billlie, Say My Name, Candy Shop, Odd Us, Classy, BB Girls, Signature, At Heart, Lightsum, iChillin, Weeekly, UNCHILD, and Baby Don’t Cry were also analyzed. The brand reputation index is a metric calculated by analyzing brand big data reflecting the impact of consumers’ online habits on brand consumption, including positive and negative evaluations, media interest, consumer interest and communication volume, and brand reputation monitor channel analysis.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 An additional Bruno Mars concert has been added, making a total of five shows. The organizer, Live Nation Korea, announced that Bruno Mars’ concerts in Korea will be held next May at Goyang Sports Complex. The previously scheduled shows on May 21, 22, 25, and 26 will now include an additional date on May 29. Thus, the concerts will take place on May 21, 22, 25, 26, and 29 at 7:45 PM, totaling five performances. The organizer explained that the additional show was decided due to high ticket sales during the pre-sale and strong support from fans. Tickets for the newly added May 29 concert and remaining seats for the existing shows will be sold exclusively through the official ticketing platform NOL starting at 12 PM on the 14th. This will be Bruno Mars’ first solo concert in Korea in about four years since 2023. Bruno Mars is a global pop star with numerous hit songs such as ″Just The Way You Are,″ ″Grenade,″ ″When I Was Your Man,″ ″That’s What I Like,″ and ″Uptown Funk.″ He has had a total of 10 songs reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and ″Uptown Funk,″ a collaboration with Mark Ronson, held the top spot for 14 consecutive weeks. In January last year, he became the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. In 2024, he collaborated with Black Pink member Rosé on ″APT.,″ which won the ″Song of the Year″ award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards the following year. He also released his first solo full-length album in about 10 years, ″The Romantic,″ with the single ″I Just Might″ debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album topping the Billboard 200 in its first week. Alongside the album release, he has been on ″The Romantic Tour″ since last April. Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak, who is touring under the name DJ Pee .Wee, is scheduled to appear as a special guest at this concert. Detailed information about ticket reservations can be found on Live Nation Korea’s social media and the official ticketing page.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s ’Immortal Songs’ will air on the 12th as Part 1 of the ’2026 NEW WAVE Festival in Ulsan.’ In this special episode, six teams including Click-B, Lee Seung-gi, Forestella, Lee Chan-won, Dayoung, and Jewelry will take the stage to light up the night in Ulsan. Click-B performed as a full group for the first time in 11 years to celebrate their 27th debut anniversary. Seven members—Woo Yeon-seok, Kim Tae-hyung, Oh Jong-hyuk, Kim Sang-hyuk, Ha Hyla, Yoo Ho-seok, and Noh Min-hyuk—appeared and performed popular songs such as ″Unbeatable,″ ″Forgotten Love,″ and ″Purple Scent.″ Click-B’s leader Kim Tae-hyung said, ″Being invited to the ’Immortal Songs’ festival, which I usually only watch on TV, is truly moving,″ and added, ″While preparing for our comeback after 11 years, I was worried that fans might have forgotten us, but we are receiving more love than expected, so we are performing with the heart of rookies.″ The Click-B members spontaneously struck ending poses on stage, eliciting a strong reaction from the audience. Fans who came to the festival holding green balloons, a symbol of the Click-B fandom, added to the lively atmosphere at the venue. In addition to Click-B, the broadcast will feature Jewelry, youth band Agami (AGAMI), Cravity (CRAVITY), Honey J, Mad Clown, Lee Chan-won, Lee Seung-gi, Dayoung, Forestella, Son Tae-jin, and Ailee, showcasing a variety of performances. Forestella will reinterpret songs like ″Bohemian Rhapsody,″ ″Piano Man,″ and ″Despacito″ in their own unique style. Lee Seung-gi will perform hits such as ″By Your Side, I Am″ and ″Because You’re My Woman,″ while Dayoung will present ″body″ and her recently released single ″FLIRTY.″ Lee Chan-won will perform ″Ulsan Arirang″ and ″My Long Journey.″ Jewelry will take the stage with hits like ″One More Time,″ ″I Really Like You,″ ″Tonight,″ and ″Super Star.″ ’Immortal Songs’ is KBS’s flagship music variety program, which has aired over 700 episodes and is broadcast every Saturday at 6:05 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A special meeting between izna and RESCENE was revealed. On the 10th, a video titled ″My One Day″ was posted on izna’s official YouTube channel. The video showed izna’s Mai and Yusarang enjoying a day date with RESCENE’s Won-i and Liv. The four matched their dress code with a school days concept and met at an instant tteokbokki restaurant. Mai and Won-i, both born in 2004 and close friends, led the atmosphere with their friendship. Mai expressed gratitude for joining despite a busy schedule, saying, ″I often thought while watching RESCENE’s videos, ’We really have to work hard too.’″ Won-i responded, ″We debuted around the same time, right? You’re doing well now. Let’s work hard and rise together. I want to meet on a really big stage later and perform together.″ The four bonded over conversations about each team’s concept, dorm life, and ways to rest. At a stationery store, they shopped together for couple keyrings reflecting their tastes, and they grew closer by buying izna’s and RESCENE’s albums and doing an ″album binge.″ Mai also gifted Won-i the keyring she liked. They ended the day with a four-cut photo shoot and a café visit, spending a special time together. The video revealed various sides of the members, such as Mai and Yusarang giving up their usual ″Left Ear Sa″ pose, and Won-i and Liv, who said they would maintain discipline as seniors but actually burst out laughing. Liv also named Yusarang as her favorite, highlighting the chemistry among the four.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A large advertisement celebrating Lim Young Woong’s 10th anniversary since debut was displayed in Times Square, New York, USA. This advertisement, organized by the fan club ’National Hero Era,’ was prepared with the combined efforts of about 30 local fan clubs across the country. From midnight on September 9 to midnight on September 11, local time in the United States, the 10th anniversary of Lim Young Woong’s debut was announced through the massive electronic billboards TSX and Broadway Beacon in Times Square. The billboard featured an image of Lim Young Woong along with the phrase ’IM HERO 10.’ In the heart of Times Square, where tourists from around the world and New York citizens pass by, a message celebrating Lim Young Woong’s 10th anniversary since debut was delivered. This project drew even more attention as Lim Young Woong is scheduled to release a new song through the special digital album ’IM HERO 10,’ which includes a track titled ’New York.’ Fans commemorated the 10th anniversary in a special way by linking the new song title with the actual location.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the final episode of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer,″ Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Elijah engage in a dramatic confrontation. In the episode airing on September 12, Yubona (played by Gong Hyo-jin) and Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won) come face to face at Seonyudo following Leila’s (played by Lee Elijah) scheme. In this episode, Kwon Tae-sung appears at the scene due to Leila’s plot, and despite Yubona’s embarrassment over her identity being revealed to her husband, she expresses anger toward Leila. As Yubona and Leila fiercely clash, gunshots ring out, escalating the tension to a critical, explosive moment. Although Kwon Tae-sung knew Kingfisher’s identity, this is the first time he directly witnesses Yubona’s true self, leaving him visibly shocked. Additionally, a scene is revealed where Yubona wraps her hand around Kwon Tae-sung’s neck, showing complex emotions. Attention is focused on the conclusion of the two, whose time as an ordinary couple and hidden truths are intertwined. Meanwhile, Lee Dong-jin (played by Lee Sang-yi) arrives at the Seonyudo scene with armed special forces, tightening the siege around Kingfisher. Lee Dong-jin is seen aiming his gun at someone, raising curiosity about who the target is and whether they will succeed in capturing Kingfisher. ″Married Woman Killer,″ based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, will have its final episode extended by 10 minutes and will air 10 minutes earlier than usual at 9:40 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seo Su-yeon recently revealed part of her new house. On September 10, Seo Su-yeon posted a video on her social media with the caption ″Forget organizing, let’s have a drink.″ The video showed Seo Su-yeon holding a cocktail glass in front of her new home. Earlier, on August 21, Seo Su-yeon announced her move, saying, ″Before moving, I cleaned every corner of the house that I hadn’t touched in seven years.″ The revealed video caught attention with its open mountain view, spacious-looking living room, and white-toned interior. Lee Pil-mo and Seo Su-yeon got married in 2019 and have two sons. The couple met through TV Chosun’s dating reality show ″Taste of Love″ in 2018. Lee Pil-mo appeared on MBC’s ″Radio Star″ in the past and addressed rumors about Seo Su-yeon’s family background, saying, ″(The rumor that my wife comes from a wealthy family) is incorrect. That’s not true,″ and added, ″After getting married, I found out it’s a very ordinary family.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Bae Yong-joon was seen enjoying a round of golf with amateur golfer Kim Seo-ah. On the 11th, Kim Seo-ah posted a photo on her social media account showing the two standing side by side with the caption, ″Enjoyable round with actor Bae Yong-joon.″ In the photo, Bae Yong-joon is smiling in golf attire, sporting long gray hair. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim Seo-ah, making a V sign with his fingers. Kim Seo-ah is a 14-year-old amateur golfer who finished solo third with a total score of 16 under par 272 at the Miyazato Ai Suntory Ladies Open on the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA) Tour in June this year. During the tournament, she recorded an average driver distance of 271.50 yards, the longest among the participants. Since marrying actress Park Soo-jin in 2015, Bae Yong-joon has not been active in any major projects. The couple has one son and one daughter and is known to have been living in Hawaii, USA, since 2022. In June, Bae Yong-joon was spotted visiting Singapore with Park Soo-jin and their children. At the airport, he appeared with long hair tied back, mixed with gray strands.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 10th, Park Ji-hyun appeared on MBC’s ″Save Me! Holmes,″ participating in a real estate site visit and showing a novice-like demeanor. In the broadcast, Park Ji-hyun, along with Go Young-bae from Soran and Joo Woo-jae, spent time examining actual properties under the theme of ″affordable apartments with a good future outlook.″ Although Park Ji-hyun revealed that she has recently taken an interest in real estate and has been studying it, she often gave unexpected answers whenever real estate jargon was mentioned on-site, causing laughter among the cast. For example, upon hearing the term ″gukpyeong,″ she asked, ″9 pyeong?″ and when referring to the combined areas of Mapo-gu, Yongsan-gu, and Seongdong-gu called ″Mayongseong,″ she mistakenly said Seongsu instead of Seongdong. When asked if her knowledge had increased since her first appearance on the program, she said she has been steadily watching ″Save Me! Holmes″ and studying. Although she is not yet proficient in fully understanding all the content, she said she is gradually learning on her own. During the process of choosing a living space, Park Ji-hyun expressed a realistic concern, saying, ″But what if the reconstruction really doesn’t happen?″ In response, Joo Woo-jae mentioned the possibility of reconstruction due to banners, and Go Young-bae said, ″Whenever an apartment gets a little old, they put up banners saying congratulations.″ Upon hearing that a house purchased for around 1.3 billion won eight years ago is now valued at about 3.1 billion won, Park Ji-hyun expressed a desire, saying, ″If there is definitely a place that will rise in value, I want to try buying a house,″ but added, ″The place where I live now suits me perfectly.″ Meanwhile, Park Ji-hyun is actively engaging with fans through music programs, variety shows, and various stages.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The virtual idol group PLAVE will kick off their first world tour, ″KEEP IT MANIC,″ at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium. Their agency, Plaste, announced that PLAVE (Yejun, Noah, Bambi, Eunho, Hamin) will hold the first concerts of their world tour on the 12th and 13th at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium. This performance marks PLAVE’s first world tour and first stadium concert since their debut, taking place on a large stage with approximately 45,000 seats. PLAVE previously sold out both the KSPO Dome and Gocheok Sky Dome during their Asia tour ″DASH: Quantum Leap.″ At the Incheon concert, PLAVE will present a stage that encapsulates their accumulated music and performances. The members have prepared a carefully selected setlist, stages that highlight each member’s individuality, and events that allow close interaction with fans. The member-specific posters released ahead of the concert emphasized the members’ visuals using red tones and close-up compositions, recreating poses from their debut video to connect the starting point of the world tour with the present. PLAVE’s first world tour ″KEEP IT MANIC″ will continue after the Incheon concerts with stops in Kanagawa on September 26 and 27, Kaohsiung on October 3, Bangkok on October 10, Singapore on October 17, Taipei on October 23 and 24, Macau on October 31 and November 1, and Los Angeles on November 14.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900