https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Figure skating athlete Yuna Kim recently debuted a short haircut. On the 27th, Yuna Kim revealed photos from a photo shoot with fashion magazine Marie Claire Korea through her social media. In the photos, Yuna Kim is wearing a light lime off-shoulder dress and holding a white rose. Her new short hairstyle attracted attention. Born in 1990, Yuna Kim won the gold medal in women’s singles figure skating at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and the silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. After retiring from competition, she appeared in various fields, including serving as a promotional ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. In 2022, she married Go Woo-rim, a member of the group Forestella, after three years of dating.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Shim Hyun-seop appeared on KBS 1TV’s ″Morning Yard - Quiz Show! Ten Million Luck″ and revealed his earnings during his prime. On the show, Shim Hyun-seop shared that he once earned 320 million won while handling 17 schedules in a single day. During the broadcast, Shim Hyun-seop mentioned that he holds the record for the shortest catchphrase and performed an impression of the late President Kim Dae-jung’s ″Eh~.″ Regarding the income disclosure, Shim Hyun-seop said, ″There was an article when I earned the most in a day, but I think my mother-in-law wouldn’t like to hear that,″ adding, ″She recently asked me, ’Do you really have nothing at all?’″ When the cast asked about the whereabouts of the hundreds of millions of won, Shim Hyun-seop replied, ″I think I’ll call my mother,″ and Lee Yong-sik revealed that he had seen Shim Hyun-seop taking care of his family and nursing his mother’s illness for a long time. Shim Hyun-seop updated that he is currently ″living well with just my wife and me.″ Meanwhile, on this episode, Lee Yong-sik, Eom Young-soo, Shim Hyun-seop, and Song Joon-geun appeared as a team. Shim Hyun-seop was active as a popular comedian from the late 1990s to the early 2000s and was known for his roles in KBS 2TV’s ″Gag Concert,″ including ″Morning in the Savannah″ and ″Bongsunga Academy.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrates its 10th debut anniversary by presenting a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ containing 10 tracks including new songs and remakes. On August 28, Lim Young Woong revealed the tracklist of ″IM HERO 10″ through its official SNS channels. The album features six new songs: ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″TtoTto,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York.″ Additionally, four previously released songs—″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ ″A bientot,″ and the debut track ″I Hate You″—are included as remake versions. All 10 tracks from the album will be premiered live at the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,″ held from September 4 to 6 at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. Fans will have the opportunity to experience all the songs on stage before their official release. ″IM HERO 10″ is scheduled for official release on various music platforms at 6 PM on September 8. The tracklist, designed with various fonts and song titles, has sparked curiosity about the atmosphere of each song. To commemorate the 10th anniversary, Lim Young Woong prepared this album as a musical gift for fans. Earlier, on the 26th, a tracklist spoiler video was released, featuring hand gestures using various props such as origami, a phone number plate, and cupcakes to hint at the song titles.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrates their 10th debut anniversary by releasing a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ consisting of 10 tracks including new songs and remakes. On the 28th, Lim Young Woong revealed the tracklist of ″IM HERO 10″ through their official SNS channels. The album includes six new songs: ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″TtoTto,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York.″ Additionally, four tracks—″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ ″A bientot,″ and the debut song ″I Hate You″—are presented in remake versions. The song titles on the album are expressed in different fonts to hint at the mood of each track. On the 26th, Lim Young Woong sparked curiosity about the song titles through a tracklist spoiler video featuring hand gestures using various props such as colored paper, a license plate, and cupcakes. All 10 tracks from ″IM HERO 10″ will be performed live for the first time at the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,″ held at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 6. Fans will be able to enjoy all the songs live before the official release. The official digital release will take place on September 8 at 6 PM on various music platforms, following the conclusion of the concert. Lim Young Woong has prepared this album as a special musical gift to fans in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group AHOF won the K World Dream Global Spotlight Award and the Best Fandom Award at the 2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS. On the 27th, AHOF, who attended the 2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, took home trophies in two categories. The members expressed their gratitude to their official fan club FOHA, saying, ″We want to thank FOHA (official fan club name) for always supporting us anytime and anywhere. We will continue to work hard to be a great group that consistently receives the spotlight, as the award name suggests.″ They also delivered a message of thanks to fans worldwide in various languages including English, Japanese, and Chinese. At the awards ceremony stage, AHOF performed their new song ″RUN TO YOU.″ With refreshing yet powerful energy, highly polished choreography, and relaxed stage manners, they drew enthusiastic responses from the audience. Since their comeback with the mini-album 3 ″RUN TO YOU″ last July, AHOF has ranked first on domestic music shows within a week. Even a month after its release, the album continues to enjoy steady popularity both domestically and internationally, ranking first on Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Chart and fifth on Billboard Japan’s Top Album Sales Chart.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong revealed the tracklist of the special digital album ’IM HERO 10’ on August 28 through official SNS channels. This album includes a total of 10 songs, such as ’Moise’ and ’New York.’ The tracklist caught attention by using various fonts and song titles that reflect the mood of each track. Six songs, including ’Moise,’ ’Baila,’ ’TtoTto,’ ’Please Be Happy,’ ’To Us Who Have Lived,’ and ’New York,’ are new tracks. Additionally, ’Love Always Runs Away,’ ’Grains of Sand,’ ’A bientot,’ and the debut song ’I Hate You’ are included as remake versions on the album. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut, Lim Young Woong is preparing various musical gifts for fans. All 10 songs included in ’IM HERO 10’ will be performed for the first time on stage at the 2026 concert ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,’ held over three days from September 4 to 6 at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. The album will be officially released on various music platforms starting at 6 PM on September 8, after the concert.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Seo-jin’s appearance going on a blind date with Hwang Hye-sun on KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework Season 2″ is revealed. In the episode of ″Men Who Do Housework″ airing at 9:20 PM on the 29th, Park Seo-jin goes on his first-ever blind date arranged by comedian Kim Young-hee. His date is Hwang Hye-sun, whom Park Seo-jin had mentioned as his ideal type while drawing her caricature himself during his past challenge on ″Ten Thousand Won Happiness.″ On the day, Hwang Hye-sun appeared fully dressed up, and Park Seo-jin reportedly said, ″You seem to have become prettier.″ Hwang Hye-sun revealed her ideal type, saying, ″I am attracted to someone who does their job well and is manly.″ In response, Park Seo-jin promoted his own profession and showed a caring side by attentively looking after Hwang Hye-sun, showing a different side from usual. Afterward, Park Seo-jin and Hwang Hye-sun enjoyed a 2-on-2 bowling date with Kim Young-hee and Park Seo-jin’s sister Hyo-jung. With the support of Kim Young-hee and Hyo-jung, the two grew closer, and a hand-holding skinship scene was captured. When Hwang Hye-sun cheered, ″Fighting, oppa,″ Park Seo-jin said, ″The frequency is different from when Hyo-jung calls me ’oppa.’″ After the bowling date ended, Hwang Hye-sun invited Park Seo-jin, saying, ″Would you like to come to my house?″ The two were seen preparing dinner alone together, and in the studio, there was a reaction saying, ″They look like a newlywed couple.″ Tension lingered between the two during this process.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dino of the group Seventeen is about to make his official stage debut as his alter ego ’Picheolin.’ Recently, Dino attracted fans’ attention by posting on his SNS a photo of himself wearing a white shirt and black pants with his arms raised, accompanied by the hashtags ’#LIKE_IT’, ’#DINO’, ’#Dino’, ’#吉BOARD’, and ’#Gilboard.’ In the photo, Dino looks directly at the camera with a smile, wearing glasses and a necklace, exuding a confident atmosphere. Dino’s alter ego ’Picheolin’ is scheduled to officially debut on the KBS 1TV program ’National Singing Contest’ this July, aiming to showcase another side of himself as a singer. Especially, the legendary singer Lee Moon-se is set to participate in this project as a narrator, raising expectations even higher. Following the release of two pre-release songs as Picheolin, Dino is preparing to release an album and hold a fan concert, planning to communicate with fans through various activities. Meanwhile, Dino has been active as the all-around youngest member of Seventeen, gaining attention for his outstanding performance and musical talent. Through this alter ego activity, he is expected to present new musical experiments and individuality, leaving a fresh impression on the public. Fans have high expectations for his transformation, and much attention is focused on Picheolin’s upcoming full-scale activities.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Karina, the leader of the group aespa, recently captured fans’ attention by revealing new images through her official SNS. In the photos, Karina created a sophisticated and alluring atmosphere by pairing a sheer top adorned with black lace details with black bottoms. Sitting in front of a solid green background with her long hair naturally flowing down, she smiled impressively while holding a bag in her hand. Notably, the newly released images were posted with hashtags hinting at a collaboration with the fashion brand Prada, indicating that Karina is involved in a project or event related to Prada. aespa continues its global activities with the 2026-27 live tour ’SYNK : COMPLæXITY,’ which began in early August this year, and Karina has been showcasing her unique visuals and professional charm at various official events and fashion occasions. Meanwhile, aespa recently completed a successful performance at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, with upcoming world tour dates scheduled in places such as Taipei. Karina is actively expanding her presence not only as a group member but also as a personal fashion icon. The newly released images, accompanied by the concise message ’game start!,’ raise anticipation for the new looks and stages aespa will present in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Mark has opened a special voicemail event that he personally prepared to communicate with fans. This voicemail, operating for one month from August 28 to September 28, is a special space where fans can listen to Mark’s voice by phone and leave their own voice messages. The voicemail number released by Mark is 070-8949-0179. Calling this number allows fans to hear voice messages from Mark. Fans can also leave messages in their own voices, creating a new channel of communication between Mark and his fans. However, call charges may apply depending on the subscribed plan, and caution is needed to avoid connecting to similar numbers. Mark’s team has informed that connection may be difficult during high call volumes, and the voice messages left by fans may be used in various content productions in the future. This event is expected to serve as an opportunity to build a closer bond between Mark and his fans. Meanwhile, Mark left the group NCT last April and announced a new start as a solo artist by establishing his own one-man agency, Upper Room. Recently, he raised fans’ expectations by revealing the completed Upper Room building through the official YouTube channel, showing his focus on music and content production.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM has expressed excitement through their official SNS ahead of the release of their new single album ’Made My Night.’ At midnight KST on the 11th, they plan to release the music video for the title track of their second single album, signaling the start of their full-fledged comeback. The new song is scheduled to be released as a digital track at 1 PM (KST) and is already receiving enthusiastic responses from fans. The members continue to communicate with fans by leaving the message ″YOU JUST MADE MY NIGHT″ on SNS. Over the past three years, LE SSERAFIM has steadily grown beyond the global stage, increasing their recognition both domestically and internationally. Notably, they have confirmed their official appearance as the first K-pop girl group at the ’iHeartRadio Music Festival’ held in Las Vegas, USA, this September, continuing their active presence on the world stage. In addition, fan meetings and concert schedules are planned in major U.S. cities in September, further strengthening their global activities through this album. Going forward, LE SSERAFIM is gathering expectations from music fans at home and abroad with their unique sophisticated concept and high-quality music. On the 11th, when the new album ’Made My Night’ is released, attention will be focused on the impact their stage and music will make.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM Sakura exuded elegant charm wearing a pink jacket at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS event. With her pink-toned long hair style, Sakura posed in front of a mirror touching her hair and showed a natural smile. The dark fabric background and stylish props combined to add a luxurious atmosphere. On site, Sakura was captured looking straight ahead with a calm yet sophisticated expression in a space where cameras and cosmetics were placed. Her styling created an image that was both lovely and mature. The pink jacket stood out in particular, attracting attention with a fresh yet warm vibe. Sakura drew fans’ interest not only on stage but also with various fashion items and concepts that day. Known for her diverse music genres, stage performances, and fashion sense, she solidified her position as an unwavering icon at this event as well. Meanwhile, Sakura continues her active career as an ambassador for beauty and fashion brands alongside her various music activities. Her attendance at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS once again confirmed her multifaceted charm and professional image.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Boyz member Younghoon shared an update and communicated with fans. Recently, Younghoon posted a short message along with a photo on his SNS. In the revealed photo, Younghoon is wearing a white T-shirt with a checkered shirt over it, resting one hand on his face while looking directly at the camera. A dark-colored wall and a simple structure can be seen in the background, and his long hair stands out. He exudes a simple yet subtle atmosphere. The SNS post only contained the brief phrase ″spacing out...″, giving a glimpse into a more relaxed and comfortable daily life. Meanwhile, Younghoon debuted in 2017 as a member of the group The Boyz and has been steadily active, expanding his career not only in singing but also in acting. Recently, he newly joined Namoo Actors, where he will be under the same agency as actors Koo Kyo-hwan and Song Kang, planning to focus more on his acting activities. Expectations are rising for his future steps as he shows diverse sides in various fields.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation unit HyoRiSu (Girls’ Generation-HRS), consisting of Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Choi Sooyoung, captured fans’ attention by releasing a teaser image for their new digital single ″Skibidi.″ On the 26th, Hyoyeon announced the schedule for the release of the new song ″Skibidi″ at 6 PM on the 31st through her official SNS with the phrase ″Girls’ Generation-HRS Girls’ Generation-HyoRiSu 〖Skibidi〗.″ In the released teaser image, the members wore white sleeveless T-shirts and jeans, posing differently in front of a solid-colored background while looking at the camera. Especially, Hyoyeon caught the eye with a slightly tilted head and an intense, confident gaze. Her long hair down and stylish earrings completed a sophisticated look, raising expectations for the new song. HyoRiSu is a new project formed by Girls’ Generation members who have been together since the beginning, combining various music genres such as hip-hop and house to present fresh music. This single includes two tracks: the title track ″Skibidi″ and the B-side ″Lowkey In Love.″ Earlier, HyoRiSu first performed the new song at the ″2026 Caschool Festival″ on the 22nd, garnering anticipation from music fans. Member Yuri also hinted at the comeback through SNS with a visual like a photo shoot, matching a white leotard top with denim low RIIZE pants. Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation continues to actively communicate with the public by showcasing their individual talents in steady music activities, various broadcasts, films, and entertainment fields. HyoRiSu’s ″Skibidi″ will be available on various music streaming sites at 6 PM on the 31st.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sunye expressed warm gratitude to her fans. Recently, Sunye posted on her SNS, ″Thank you so much to everyone who remembered and celebrated🌸🌸🌸 I am so blessed...″ expressing her appreciation for the fans’ congratulations. In the released photos, Sunye is seen in a comfortable outfit pairing a blue striped shirt with a white top, holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling brightly while looking straight ahead. The background features several bottles and wooden boxes, adding a bright atmosphere. There are also images of her wearing a vest with a white shirt or white pants, capturing natural everyday moments. A scene of her smiling while holding a cake was also shared, conveying Sunye’s cheerful energy. Meanwhile, Sunye recently shared updates with fans, showing her enjoying a relaxing summer vacation in Sokcho, Gangwon-do with her three daughters and performing a collaborative stage with the jazz band Prelude. As she sends warm thanks during the hot summer, Sunye plans to continue meeting her fans with good music and diverse activities.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Minoi has previewed the track ″X killed″ from her new full-length album ″LUCID NO.2,″ signaling a musical transformation. The new song was released on major online music platforms on the 16th, and through this track, Minoi showcases a more three-dimensional and narrative musical world, meeting fans’ expectations. This pre-released song is regarded as an important work that hints at the new musical direction of her upcoming third full-length album. Recently, Minoi raised anticipation for the new release by posting a message related to the album on her SNS, accompanied by an image of herself wearing a black leather jacket and staring straight ahead against a dark background. As this album project is her first to be introduced through the creative platform she founded, corpmee, it is attracting attention as a more meaningful endeavor. Meanwhile, on the 14th, Minoi received the Popular Culture Artist Award in the singer category at the ″2026 K-Model Awards″ held at Eliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, recognizing both her musicality and popularity. With the release of her third full-length album, Minoi is expected to draw attention from fans and the public with a new and diverse musical style.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Byun Woo-seok shared an update on his recent activities. Byun Woo-seok recently posted a photo along with a brief caption on his SNS. In the photo, which was shared with the short phrase ″Late-night snack🍗☺️,″ Byun Woo-seok is wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt and enjoying a relaxed evening while holding food with chopsticks. On the table, there were tteokbokki and several pieces of chicken, revealing the late-night snack menu. Another photo showed him carrying a bag with one hand by the window, capturing Byun Woo-seok’s comfortable daily life and a casual eating moment. Known for his friendly image, Byun Woo-seok communicated with fans through this post, showcasing his diverse charms.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cheerleader Kim Na-yeon shared an update filled with bright energy. Kim Na-yeon posted a photo on SNS with the caption, ″Ah, today was the best 🩵🦖🦕 See you tomorrow in Daejeon 🤍.″ In the revealed photo, Kim Na-yeon is wearing a black crop top and jeans, smiling with her lips closed and her hands near her mouth against the backdrop of the baseball stadium stands. She added a cute charm by wearing a headband with ear shapes. Exuding a refreshing and lively atmosphere, Kim Na-yeon showed her anticipation to meet fans at the upcoming Daejeon game, drawing attention. Recently, she has been actively engaged in activities such as a vacation in Jeju Island and modeling for the Maxim cover, and she continues to deliver passionate performances as a cheerleader this season.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A member of the idol group Cortis revealed a unique daily life. Recently, Cortis posted several photos on social media with the short caption ″when I can’t afford a seat.″ In the photos, the member wore a gray shirt and black pants, lying inside a bag while wearing sunglasses, creating a cheerful atmosphere. In another photo, he matched a blue T-shirt with jeans, sitting on a sofa and looking at his smartphone, showing a relaxed daily life and interacting with fans. These photos, set against an indoor background, captured the member’s natural charm and conveyed a friendly image to fans. Especially, the pose of lying comfortably inside the bag carried a humorous message of ″If there’s no seat, you have to lie in the bag,″ resonating with many. Meanwhile, Cortis proved their global popularity as their debut song ″What You Want″ reached 100 million streams on Spotify. Member Juhoon continues his rising trend by ranking 3rd in the male idol category on Star Ranking. Recently, James was selected as the No. 1 model for the Best Ion Drink commercial, actively promoting in their respective fields.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Jang Young-ran has recently attracted attention by cheerfully sharing daily life with her adolescent son through her SNS. Jang Young-ran jokingly said, ″Is puberty coming or not? Not coming,″ adding a loving expression. She then shared a small morning scene with her son, along with a determination, ″Even if puberty comes, mom will overcome it well.″ She also revealed a friendly daily life using hashtags such as ″#songaslighting″ and ″#ourmorningview.″ In the photos released that day, her son is seen sitting on a chair wearing a striped T-shirt and yellow pants, concentrating while holding a bag with one hand. The room contains a bookshelf and various toys, giving a warm atmosphere of an ordinary home. A ribbon worn on her son’s head added a cute charm. On SNS, Jang Young-ran expressed affection for her family by delivering positive messages such as ″Let’s do well today, too″ and ″Mom Jang Young-ran, fighting.″ She also gained attention by conveying warm support for all parents and children in South Korea. Meanwhile, Jang Young-ran is leading a busy life by steadily balancing her brand activities and broadcasting work. Recently, she has been communicating with fans through her health and inner beauty brand ’Youngra New’ and beauty brand ’Dear Girl,’ suggesting self-care and a healthy lifestyle. In this way, Jang Young-ran is gaining empathy from many people by maintaining cheerfulness and love even in daily life with her son who is entering puberty. She plans to continue sharing warm moments with her family and communicating with fans in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ko Ji-yong shared an update by revealing his meeting with Kim Jin. On August 26, Ko Ji-yong posted a photo on his social media with Kim Jin and Chung-sik from Lahan Hotel. The photo showed the three spending time together in the evening in Euljiro, with their arms around each other. Ko Ji-yong added the caption, ″Together with SBS Inkigayo MC Kim Jin hyung, whom I met after a long time, and Chung-sik hyung from Lahan Hotel.″ Kim Jin attracted attention with a face showing more wrinkles than before. His distinct facial features remained, but his cheeks had slimmed down, giving him a more mature appearance. Kim Jin gained great popularity in the late 1990s by appearing in MBC’s youth sitcom ″Three Men, Three Women,″ earning the nickname ″Annyeong Man.″ Recently, a video of Kim Jin receiving a procedure at a clinic in Cheongdam-dong was released on his official account. Kim Jin said, ″I appeared on a program, and rather than people saying, ’Why has he aged so much?’ I want to appear younger.″ After the procedure, he showed a rejuvenated appearance within a month. Meanwhile, Ko Ji-yong married Dr. Heo Yang-im in 2013 and has a son. In 2024, he announced their divorce. Ko Ji-yong stated, ″The reason I did not disclose this earlier was to protect my son Seung-jae so that he could fully accept the situation and grow up stably,″ adding, ″Seung-jae understands the new relationship between his mother and father and is currently doing well and stable.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE member Jang Wonyoung recently shared several photos on her SNS. In the released photos, Jang Wonyoung posed in various ways wearing a pure white off-shoulder dress in the waiting room of a luxury jewelry brand event held in Milan, Italy. Her glamorous makeup, colored contact lenses, voluminous wavy hair, pearl-decorated hairband, drop earrings, and necklace created a doll-like atmosphere. In the photos, Jang Wonyoung was seen making cute poses such as crossing her arms or pouting her lips, as well as squatting in the hallway and resting her chin on her hands while gazing at the camera. Her small face, distinct facial features, and slender figure contrasted with her volume, catching attention. Each photo showed different charms, including smiling expressions and resting her chin on her hand. Meanwhile, her agency Starship Entertainment released a poster on the 26th for the exhibition ″AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL,″ featuring Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin together. ″AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL″ is an exhibition documenting the time of ″AN-YOUNGZ,″ named after the first letters of the two members’ names, and will consist of unreleased photos, media art, and audience participation content.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwasa of Mamamoo revealed bikini photos taken in Los Angeles, USA, on the 27th through her SNS channel. Along with the photos, Hwasa wrote, ″Coffee in the water I love.″ The released photos showed Hwasa enjoying leisure time drinking coffee by the poolside, scenes on stage, and everyday moments cooking food herself. In particular, her look pairing a green or khaki bikini top with a long skirt featuring a vibrant pattern, sitting on the edge of the pool relaxing, or letting her body float in the water caught attention. Hwasa captivated viewers with her toned figure, slim waist, and slender arms. Mamamoo, to which Hwasa belongs, released the full-group special single ″4WARD″ on June 3rd after 3 years and 8 months. Mamamoo is continuing their world tour in Macau, Singapore, Manila, the Americas, Jakarta, Melbourne, Sydney, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and more. They completed performances in New York on the 12th, followed by Chicago, Fort Worth, Cedar Park, and LA, with upcoming shows scheduled in San Jose and Kent.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Odyssey″ has surpassed 7 million viewers domestically since its release and is now approaching 8 million viewers. This work has also broken director Christopher Nolan’s highest record in terms of global revenue. The original work, Homer’s ″Odyssey,″ has also invigorated the cultural and arts market overall, with book sales increasing by about 600% according to Kyobo Bookstore. Before the Korean release of ″Odyssey,″ symbolic scenes such as Agamemnon’s helmet and the back view of Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) confronting giant soldiers were revealed, raising audience expectations. In particular, the scene where Odysseus faces off against the giant soldiers was cited as a reason to watch it in IMAX theaters. Director Christopher Nolan prefers a working method that minimizes the use of computer graphics (CG), and in this work, he utilized height differences to emphasize the contrast between giants and humans. Actors over 2 meters tall were cast as giants, and Odysseus was played by a female actor about 137 cm tall. Stunt acting for Odysseus was performed by Devin Dalton, and Matt Damon stated, ″(Devin Dalton has) the coolest arms I’ve ever seen.″ Charlize Theron also expressed admiration for Devin Dalton’s muscles. Devin Dalton (35), from Canada, began acting at age 9 as an actor, voice actor, and dancer, and built a career as a stunt performer. In ″War for the Planet of the Apes″ (2017), he performed motion capture acting as Cornelius. He shared that he questioned, ″Why is the male body symbolizing strength praised, but the same female body is not?″ In a meeting with ″Civilization Express″ MC Jaejae, Devin Dalton said, ″It was a demanding role, but I wanted to show everyone that I could do it.″ For the role of Odysseus, he underwent intensive swordsmanship training and muscle building, and set his acting direction according to the character’s nature as a ″warrior.″ He explained, ″Odysseus is a warrior, so he knows well what he must do and does not hesitate in his actions. He has the duty to protect his subordinates. His emotions and intentions are clear, which helped me better understand the character’s movements.″ Additionally, instead of the elegance and grace traditionally required of ″female action″ roles, he showed sharp and intense movements. Despite facing prejudice that ″the roles a short woman can play are limited″ due to his height of 137 cm, Devin Dalton has worked to break down those boundaries. Director Steven Spielberg praised him, saying, ″Devin is the most diligent and talented person I have ever met.″ Devin Dalton emphasized, ″It is very important to show various types of people in movies,″ adding, ″I have a slightly different body type from others, but once I started using that to my advantage, I gained more opportunities. Even if you have something different about you, I hope you accept it as it is. There is no need to try to change yourself or fit in with others.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Bruno Mars will hold a solo concert in South Korea for the first time in four years. He will take the stage at Goyang Sports Complex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, for a total of four shows on May 21, 22, 25, and 26 next year. All performances will start at 7:45 PM. This visit marks Bruno Mars’ first solo concert in four years since his two shows at Jamsil Sports Complex Main Stadium in 2023. Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak, who has collaborated with him as Silk Sonic, will join as a special guest DJ under the name DJ Poo Bear. The concert is part of ″The Romantic Tour,″ celebrating the release of Bruno Mars’ fourth solo studio album, The Romantic, which he released in February this year after a 10-year hiatus. The lead single, ″I Just Might,″ debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the album The Romantic also topped the Billboard 200. The tour, which began in April, has been expanding in scale with sold-out shows in major cities across North America and Europe. Tickets will be sold exclusively through the official ticketing platform NOL starting September 14. Artist pre-sale and Live Nation pre-sale will be held on September 11 from 12 PM to 3 PM. Ticket prices range from 99,000 KRW to 280,000 KRW depending on the seat. Bruno Mars is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 10 songs including ″Just The Way You Are,″ ″Grenade,″ ″When I Was Your Man,″ and ″That’s What I Like.″ ″Uptown Funk,″ his collaboration with Mark Ronson, held the number one spot for 14 consecutive weeks. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards including 16 Grammy Awards, 14 American Music Awards, 7 MTV Video Music Awards, and 5 Brit Awards. In 2021, he formed Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak and released the album An Evening with Silk Sonic, which won four Grammy Awards the following year. In 2024, ″Die With A Smile,″ a collaboration with Lady Gaga, achieved 1 billion streams in the shortest time in Spotify history, and ″APT.,″ featuring Black Pink member Rosé, topped the Billboard global charts outside the US for 19 weeks and the Global 200 chart for 12 weeks. ″APT.″ was certified as the best-selling single worldwide in 2025 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and won the ″Song of the Year″ award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Moon Geun-young recently revealed her current status with a new hairstyle. On August 26, Moon Geun-young posted a video on her official Instagram with the caption ″Goodbye, curly hair,″ attracting fans’ attention. The video showed Moon Geun-young looking at the camera with a neatly styled bob haircut and a subtle smile. Moon Geun-young announced her marriage this year to musical actor Jung Pyeong, who is seven years her senior. After a long relationship, the two marked their new start as a married couple by having a meal with their families. In a handwritten letter, Moon Geun-young said, ″I have met someone I want to spend the rest of my life with,″ adding, ″We want to take our future life step by step together, not alone.″ She also added, ″Please offer congratulations and encouragement rather than worries and concerns. I will live even more diligently as much as you support me.″ Moon Geun-young and Jung Pyeong have also worked together in the creative group Bachi. She continues her activities as an actress. Moon Geun-young was cast in the film Yeto, co-directed by Yeon Sang-ho and Yoon Young-woo, and has completed filming. This work marks her return to the big screen after 10 years since the 2017 release of Glass Garden. Yeto tells the story of an influencer sister who goes camping, and after the younger sister disappears at the site of a suspicious cult, the events that unfold. Additionally, in May, she returned to the theater stage after nine years through the play Orphans. She is scheduled to join the SBS show Our Ballad 2, premiering in October, as a representative of Top Baekgui. Meanwhile, Moon Geun-young temporarily halted her activities in 2017 due to acute compartment syndrome but has been steadily communicating with fans in a bright and healthy state after treatment and recovery.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 SHINee’s Key revealed the recent status of his mother. On the 27th, Key posted a video on his personal channel with the caption ″Kim’s Hometown.″ In the video, Key was seen visiting Seoul Station and heading to his hometown in Daegu after a long time. After arriving by train, the video also showed him eating homemade food prepared by his mother. Additionally, the video featured his mother, a former head nurse, who had appeared with him on MBC’s ″I Live Alone″ and tvN’s ″You Quiz on the Block.″ Key’s mother was seen waving at the camera. Meanwhile, Key was embroiled in controversy last year after it was revealed that he received medical treatment from ″Injection Auntie″ A, who did not have a domestic medical license. At the time, Key explained that he believed A was a doctor. He subsequently left tvN’s ″Amazing Saturday″ and paused his activities but recently resumed them ahead of SHINee’s comeback after six months. It was also reported that he was recently investigated by the police as a suspect for violating medical laws.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Song Ha-ye has embarked on her first official music activity since announcing her marriage to YouTuber and singer Jo Maeryeok. On the 27th at 6 p.m., Song Ha-ye released her new song ″Happy Me (2026 ver.) X The Third Story of Love -Love Song Edition No.3-″ on various online music platforms. ″Happy Me (2026 ver.)″ is a remake of the song of the same name released by Echo in 1997, celebrating the happiness completed by being with a loved one. This song focuses on the emotions that naturally deepen over time together rather than the excitement at the beginning of love, enhanced by Song Ha-ye’s expressive vocals and delicate emotional expression. It conveys the feeling that even an ordinary day becomes special when spent with a loved one, and that familiar daily moments become memories to cherish. This song is the final work in Song Ha-ye’s trilogy of ″Love Stories.″ Previously, ″Stars in the Night Sky (2026 ver.)″ sang about the beginning of love, and ″I Want You″ was about the promise to be together forever. This new song completes the narrative of love’s beginning, promise, and shared life through the happiness found in time spent together. Additionally, the instrumental track ″Thus Our Love Continued″ is included, delivering the lingering emotions of love through piano melodies that words cannot fully express. On the 25th, Song Ha-ye announced her marriage news directly through her SNS, saying, ″I met someone who cherishes me as I am and stands by me at every moment, and we are getting married this year.″ Her fiancé Jo Maeryeok is a YouTuber and music creator with 1 million subscribers. The two first connected in March when Song Ha-ye appeared on Jo Maeryeok’s YouTube channel. They announced their marriage about five months after meeting. Jo Maeryeok also shared on SNS, ″Everything still feels awkward, but we will love each other for a long time and live beautifully together.″ At the time of the marriage announcement, Song Ha-ye said, ″I have always dreamed of, but also feared, the shelter called ’family,’ and now I am going to build it.″ She added, ″I have found someone who makes me want to dream that dream together.″ She continued, ″I will continue to share good music for a long time as a better person and a better singer.″ Song Ha-ye and Jo Maeryeok plan to hold their wedding ceremony this year.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jung-ah and Lee Ji-hyun revealed their experiences from their Jewelry days on the YouTube channel ’Hyunsaeng Mode Queen Jihyun’. Park Jung-ah shared an anecdote about how, as the former leader of Jewelry, she conveyed the members’ complaints to the company and worked to alleviate them. She mentioned the difficulties Lee Ji-hyun faced during her activities, saying, ″It felt like she was being pushed around by people.″ The two also talked about weight management during their trainee days. Park Jung-ah revealed that the agency head made them wear tank tops and tight pants and weighed them once a week during their trainee period. She disclosed her weight at the time was ″168 cm and 55 kg,″ and said she reduced her weight to 49 kg and even 48 kg during activities. Park Jung-ah added, ″I struggled to lose the stubborn fat that just wouldn’t go away.″ They continued reminiscing about their busy schedules during their time with Jewelry. Park Jung-ah described their routine of traveling across the country to places like Seoul, Daegu, Masan, Busan, and Haenam, explaining that they often slept in the car while on the move and then went straight on stage. She said they carried a red flashing light in the car and, when in a hurry, opened the window and waved a light stick while traveling. In particular, Park Jung-ah shared a story about a near broadcast cancellation crisis while traveling from Daegu to Masan. She said, ″We really smelled the tire burning as we went,″ and arrived at the site 15 minutes later than scheduled. Recalling the moment when the manager sat down beside the tire, she said, ″If we had been 5 minutes later, it would have been a flat tire.″ Park Jung-ah conveyed the tense moment by saying, ″Nothing is more important than a person’s life.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YouTuber Park Wi announced his intention to voluntarily resign from his position as Seoul city ambassador after releasing CCTV footage related to a fall accident that occurred while disembarking from the KTX. According to Seoul city, Park Wi expressed his intention to step down from the ambassador position on the 27th, and the city stated that it is currently proceeding with the dismissal process accordingly. Park Wi was appointed as a Seoul city ambassador on June 17 last year, with a two-year term set to last until June next year. On the 14th, Park Wi experienced an accident when the wheelchair he was using caught on the foot of a social service worker assisting on a ramp while disembarking from the KTX, causing him to fall forward. Subsequently, on the 21st, Park Wi posted the CCTV footage of the accident on his YouTube channel, explaining that the social service worker’s foot was placed on the ramp, which caused the accident. Although it was revealed that the social service worker apologized multiple times at the scene after the accident, criticism arose over Park Wi releasing the footage on a channel with over one million subscribers. Netizens expressed opinions that sharing the individual’s mistake despite the apology was excessive. As the controversy continued, Park Wi made the video private and apologized through his YouTube channel, stating, ″I failed to consider the position of the worker who did their best to help me at the scene and apologized politely at the time the situation occurred. I viewed the mistake made during the process of trying to assist me better in a negative light.″ He also said, ″My way of conveying this was immature and thoughtless. I will take the advice to heart and approach content creation with a more mature attitude.″ Recently, it has been reported that complaints requesting Park Wi’s dismissal as city ambassador have been submitted to Seoul city. Meanwhile, Park Wi was diagnosed with complete paralysis after a fall accident in 2014 and has been active as a YouTuber, sharing his rehabilitation exercise process. In 2024, he married Song Ji-eun, a former member of the girl group Secret.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Jaejoong revealed his house located in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan through the KBS 2TV variety show ’Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang.’ Kim Jaejoong showcased this house, where he has been living for about three years, for the first time in his 23-year career since debut. The revealed Tokyo house caught attention with its spacious size and luxurious interior from the entrance. Inside the house, there was a high-quality wooden staircase and an elevator installed, and the main living room on the second floor had a ceiling height of 4 meters, creating an open and airy feeling. Kim Jaejoong said, ″What I liked most about this house was the high ceiling. The ceiling windows are also open, so it feels peaceful.″ He also explained that the floor was equipped with heating. The kitchen was unusually large for a Japanese home, featuring a marble island and a five-burner gas stove. Kim Jaejoong expressed satisfaction with the kitchen, saying, ″In regular homes, the heat is weak, so the taste doesn’t come out. Here, it’s enjoyable to cook.″ The refrigerator contained homemade kimchi, Korean seasonings, and prepared frozen ingredients, and Kim Jaejoong revealed, ″I always make kimchi myself even in Japan.″ Emphasizing a spirit of frugality, Kim Jaejoong was shown purchasing ingredients using supermarket sale flyers. On one side of the kitchen, leftover vegetables such as enoki mushrooms and onions were soaked in water to regrow, and he mentioned that he reuses vegetable scraps instead of throwing them away. Kim Jaejoong presented home-cooked dishes such as radish salad, special summer noodle dishes, and solo meals. The second-floor bathroom was equipped with a TV and ceiling heater, and the luxurious bedroom, a dressing room full of clothes, two guest rooms, and an outdoor rooftop with an ethanol fireplace were also revealed. Introducing the outdoor rooftop, Kim Jaejoong said, ″It’s lonely,″ which brought laughter. Since debuting with TVXQ in 2003, Kim Jaejoong has continued activities in Japan through JYJ and solo work. His life in Japan and house reveal can be seen on ’Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang,’ which aired at 8:30 PM on the 27th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the August 27 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s ’New Product Launch Ppongstorang,’ the TOP7 members of ’Mr. Trot 3’ gathered at Nam Seung-min’s house. In this episode, Nam Seung-min’s house was filled due to the unexpected visits of Cheon Rok Dam and Chun Gil. Nam Seung-min even said, ″Since you’ve all finished eating, could you please leave now?″ Then, Son Bin Ah revealed that they had invited foot reading expert Kim Baek-moon, who ranked in the TOP10 of ’Fate War 49,’ for the TOP7. Kim Baek-moon sat on a bundle of tissue and read the feet of the TOP7. Upon seeing Kim Yong Bin’s feet, Kim Baek-moon said, ″The shape of the feet is beautiful. It is rare to have so many foot lines. Having this many indicates a delicate, elegant, and queenly style. Looking at the friendship lines, there are several. There are many benefactors around. There are many women around.″ Additionally, Kim Baek-moon advised, ″Beautiful women come in groups,″ but also said, ″Honestly, having good spouse luck is not always positive. A spouse might take all your money. You shouldn’t even let them grab your hair. They might even pull out your hair. You need to carefully consider everything before getting involved.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong recently participated in donations to support residents affected by the heavy rains in the southern region. According to the Community Chest of Korea, Lim Young Woong, together with their agency Fish Music, donated 200 million won under the official fan club name Hero Era. This donation will be used for emergency relief, temporary housing support, and damage recovery for disaster victims in the southern region through the 2026 Heavy Rain Disaster Special Fundraising conducted by the Community Chest of Korea. Lim Young Woong will hold a solo concert titled ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 6 to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. Following that, on September 8 at 6 PM, they will release a special digital album ’IM HERO 10’ on various music platforms. This album includes various tracks such as ’Moise’, ’New York’, ’TtoTto’, ’Please Be Happy’, ’To Us Who Have Lived’, and ’New York’.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A scene where Jeon Hyun-moo expresses disappointment toward Lee Chan-won will be aired on MBN·Channel S’s ’Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4.’ Jeon Hyun-moo seriously looked at Lee Chan-won while mentioning that despite having appeared on several broadcasts together, Lee Chan-won had said they wanted to try broadcasting with Kang Ho-dong. In response, Lee Chan-won appeared flustered and actively explained. In that day’s broadcast, Jeon Hyun-moo, special MC Lee Chan-won, and ’Unknown Legend’ TOP4 Hwang Yoon-sung visit a spicy steamed short rib restaurant in Daegu. The three tasted steamed short ribs and yukhoe made with Korean beef and domestic seasoning. Hwang Yoon-sung highly praised the spicy steamed short ribs, saying, ″It’s really deliciously spicy,″ and Lee Chan-won added an explanation with the metaphor, ″This steamed short rib is trot!″ During the meal, Lee Chan-won mentioned Hwang Yoon-sung’s idol days, saying, ″Hwang Yoon-sung had a trot vibe even when he was active as an idol.″ Hwang Yoon-sung recalled, ″When recording the song ’Romeo,’ I was often told not to sing it like trot.″ Jeon Hyun-moo asked him to reenact the recording situation on the spot, and Hwang Yoon-sung complied. When Jeon Hyun-moo repeatedly shouted, ″Again!″ Hwang Yoon-sung said, ″The more I do it, the more discouraged I get,″ causing laughter on site. Additionally, Jeon Hyun-moo asked the two about their marriage plans. Hwang Yoon-sung replied, ″I want to continue my activities for about 10 more years and get married in my early 40s.″ Lee Chan-won also revealed a specific desired age for marriage and the reason, surprising Jeon Hyun-moo. Lee Chan-won’s honest marriage story will be revealed in the broadcast on the 28th at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS has prepared a special stage for their official fandom 42. On the 28th, their agency Pledis Entertainment announced that TWS will showcase the Korean version of the title track ″SODA SODA″ from their second Japanese single for the first time on Mnet’s ″M Countdown,″ airing on September 3. This stage was arranged to repay the support from fans both domestically and internationally. ″SODA SODA,″ released in Japan on the 4th, expresses overwhelming emotions toward a loved one through a city pop sound. TWS plans to convey the excitement of youth through the Korean lyrics. The members said, ″We are very honored to be able to present the Korean version of ’SODA SODA,’ which many 42s have loved,″ and added, ″Since this is a surprise gift prepared for 42s, we hope everyone enjoys it together. Please look forward to another charm of ’SODA SODA.’″ The song ranked number one on Japan iTunes and Apple Music’s ’Top Song’ dance category, as well as the AWA real-time rising chart immediately after its release. It also became the first K-pop song this year to top the Billboard Japan ’Japan Hot 100.’ The signature choreography challenge using thumbs attracted participation from local top stars, creating a buzz on social media. In Korea, it entered Melon’s ’Hot 100,’ and ranked high on YouTube’s trending music and ’Daily Popular Music Video’ charts, proving its popularity. After the album release, TWS appeared on local music shows and major festivals, and will continue their activities with an Asia tour. The ’2026 TWS TOUR ’24/7:FOR:YOU’ IN JAPAN’ is scheduled to be held in Fukuoka from the 28th to the 30th, Hyogo from September 4 to 6, and Kanagawa on the 12th and 13th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Jaejoong revealed his large mansion located in Tokyo, Japan, through the KBS2 variety show ″Newly Released Pyeonstorang.″ The broadcast depicted Kim Jaejoong’s home interior and daily life as he has lived there for about three years, along with various explanations regarding items found throughout the house. Kim Jaejoong’s Tokyo home is a three-story house located in the affluent Meguro district, featuring luxurious facilities such as high-quality wooden stairs, an elevator, a living room ceiling height of 4 meters, and floor heating. Kim Jaejoong explained that he signed the contract immediately after the owner of the newly built house went abroad. He expressed satisfaction with the high ceiling and the interior design that harmonizes stone and wood. The show also mentioned that since debuting as a solo singer in Japan, Kim Jaejoong has topped various charts, solidifying his position locally, and that he generated approximately 15 billion won in sales over two days with his Tokyo Dome concerts. Kim Jaejoong showed a frugal lifestyle by making kimchi himself because it is expensive in Japan, and he appeared friendly by agreeing to take photos with fans during meetings. Meanwhile, while touring the house, more than 100 rubber duck toys in the bathtub, two pillows and slippers of different sizes in the bedroom, multiple toothbrushes, and lip products were discovered, raising suspicion among the panelists and production staff. When Boom asked if the items belonged to a woman, Kim Jaejoong clarified that they were all his. He explained that the slippers were gifts from fans and that the multiple toothbrushes were used for cleaning the sink. As doubts continued, Kim Jaejoong actively clarified by showing several new toothbrushes in different colors. Kim Jaejoong reflected on his long career and self-made success in Japan and shared his thoughts on his current achievements.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jang Wonyoung showcased her elegant charm. Recently, Jang Wonyoung shared photos on SNS wearing a white off-shoulder dress, conveying a sophisticated atmosphere. Her styling stood out with long wavy hair and hair accessories as focal points, naturally pulling off various poses such as gazing directly at the camera against a solid background or gently touching her hair with one hand. Her subtle smile with closed lips exuded a calm yet enchanting vibe, and confidence was evident in poses where she pointed to her face with her fingers or sat with her arms crossed. Meanwhile, Jang Wonyoung will serve as MC for the sixth consecutive year at the upcoming Asia Artist Awards, demonstrating her unwavering popularity. As she continues to communicate steadily with fans and showcase diverse charms, expectations are high for her future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model Joo Woo-jae has become a hot topic by directly clarifying misunderstandings about himself. Recently, Joo Woo-jae posted on his personal SNS, ″Hello. There have been rumors lately that I am an underwear model, but I am not an underwear model. No pants model,″ clearly drawing the line. Along with this, Joo Woo-jae also revealed photos from the photoshoot of the men’s fashion brand Gio Gia, for which he is an official model. In the photos, Joo Woo-jae perfectly pulled off various styles of suits, shirts, and jackets, showcasing a sophisticated autumn look. From poses matching a black suit with a checkered shirt to natural scenes in a studio setting centered around a beige jacket, white T-shirt, and gray pants, he created a diverse atmosphere. Especially in scenes where he buttoned his suit jacket or adjusted his tie, his stylish masculinity stood out. Joo Woo-jae is loved for his gentle charisma and distinct image through numerous broadcasts and photo shoots. Although he once reenacted poses from his underwear modeling days on a variety show at Yoo Jae-suk’s request, bringing laughter, this clarification has served as an opportunity to correct the misinformation about his modeling activities. Meanwhile, the autumn photoshoot and video of Gio Gia, where Joo Woo-jae is active as a model, can be found on the official website and SNS channels, receiving much attention for their stylish seasonal styling.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the 33rd season of the dating reality show ″I am SOLO,″ the contestants’ love lines changed significantly following their first dates. In episode 268 of ″I am SOLO,″ aired on SBS Plus and ENA on the 26th, the 33rd season’s lifelong singles confirmed their true feelings through one-on-one and two-on-one dates. The episode recorded ratings of 2.2% on SBS Plus and 2.1% on ENA according to Nielsen Korea, with a combined nationwide average of 3.6% across both channels. Kwangsoo and Hyunsook talked about their jobs and careers during their first one-on-one date. When Hyunsook mentioned the possibility of an overseas assignment and asked about long-distance married life, Kwangsoo replied, ″Since it’s your career, of course, I have to respect it.″ After the date, Hyunsook expressed her fondness for Kwangsoo, saying, ″He seems genuine. I don’t think he would hurt me.″ On the other hand, Kwangsoo said, ″It was okay,″ but also expressed a desire to get to know other women. Meanwhile, Youngsoo, Sangcheol, and Youngcheol, who did not participate in the dates, ate the ″Lonely Set Meal″ in the dormitory. Sangcheol and Youngcheol appeared downhearted, while Youngsoo showcased a mukbang by sprinkling salt and pepper on jajangmyeon and storing leftover sweet and sour pork in the freezer. During the two-on-one date with Youngho, Youngja, and Sunja, dramatic emotional changes occurred. Youngho showed affection by taking care of Sunja throughout the meal. Sunja said, ″It felt less like fairness and more like ’I am Sunja’ was being emphasized.″ Youngho revealed that he intentionally acted kinder to match Sunja’s stated ideal type. Then, the ″Rubber Duck Incident″ happened. At the end of the meal, Youngho chose yellow rubber duck decorations for himself and Sunja, and a pink one for Youngja. When Youngja wanted the yellow one, Sunja gave up hers, but Youngho took the pink one again to match Sunja’s color. Youngja said, ″That was the counterpunch. I realized his feelings were firm,″ and gave up on Youngho. After the dates, a new atmosphere was sensed. Hyunsook showed a fluttering expression when Youngho sat close to her in the common living room and said, ″I’ve never had this kind of contact with a man before, so I was most heart-fluttered,″ revealing her interest in Youngho. Kwangsoo felt excitement when he shared a blanket with Jungsook and ranked Hyunsook and Jungsook high on his list of favorites. On the morning of the third day, the lifelong single men became more proactive. Youngsoo suggested a walk to Jungsook but was rejected because she was in pajamas, which he took as a clear refusal. Youngsik revealed that Youngja had been his first choice since the initial impression selection, but Youngja confessed she felt burdened. Later, Youngsoo said his fondness increased after hearing Sunja’s response that she did not draw a line on the nine-year age difference. After talking with Jungsook, Kwangsoo said his feelings for her grew stronger than for Hyunsook and named Jungsook his new first choice, but added that Jungsook’s defensive attitude toward younger men made her an ″unstable first choice.″ In the preview at the end of the broadcast, the 33rd season lifelong singles showed surprise and excitement at the ″Holding Hands Random Date″ mission.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The films ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ both starring Tom Holland, set box office records domestically and internationally. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, ″Odyssey″ (directed by Christopher Nolan) attracted 195,895 viewers on the 26th, securing the number one spot at the box office. The cumulative audience reached 7,656,205. The film has maintained the top position at the box office for 22 consecutive days since its release. Although two new releases entered the top ranks that day, ″Odyssey″ drew more viewers than the previous day, retaining its lead. It is about 340,000 viewers away from surpassing 8 million admissions. ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (directed by Destin Daniel Cretton) recorded 47,642 viewers, ranking second. Its cumulative audience stands at 8,263,210. This film continues to break domestic box office records among the Tom Holland-led ″Spider-Man″ series. At the North American box office, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ also set a new record. According to Box Office Mojo, as of the 26th, its cumulative North American gross reached $858.4 million (approximately 1.188 trillion KRW), surpassing ″Avengers: Endgame,″ which grossed $858.37 million (approximately 1.188 trillion KRW). This marks the film as the second highest-grossing North American box office hit in seven years and the highest-grossing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film in North America. It trails the current number one, ″Star Wars: The Force Awakens,″ by about $78 million, which grossed $936.66 million. The Korean film ″Gyeongju Trip″ (directed by Kim Mijo), released on the same day, attracted 36,796 viewers, ranking third overall and first among Korean films. Its cumulative audience is 42,282. ″Gyeongju Trip″ tells the story of four sisters who embark on a revenge trip eight years after their youngest daughter, Gyeongju, failed to return from a school trip. It ranked first in pre-release Korean film ticket reservations and received a 93% CGV Golden Egg Index and a 9.63 rating from actual viewers on Naver. ″Oak Street’s Last Day″ (directed by David Robert Mitchell), also released on the same day, drew 27,025 viewers, placing fourth. Its cumulative audience is 28,875. Starring Anne Hathaway, who also appeared in ″Odyssey,″ the film ranked high at the box office with two titles. ″Oak Street’s Last Day″ depicts the Flat family, who travel back to the prehistoric era on Oak Street and fight for survival against dinosaur attacks. ″Detective Conan: The Angel of the Highway″ (directed by Takahiro Hasui) attracted 8,667 viewers, ranking fifth. Its cumulative audience reached 377,776.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Hwang Seok-jung revealed that she received contact from someone she had a connection with 30 years ago after appearing in the movie ″Hope.″ Hwang Seok-jung appeared on MBC’s ″Radio Star″ special ″HOPE ATTACK″ and shared that she left a strong impression playing the role of a public health center director in the recent film ″Hope.″ She said, ″After filming ’Hope,’ I was called a ’scene stealer’ for the first time in a long while,″ expressing her thoughts on the work. She also added, ″I am very grateful these days.″ She also mentioned acquaintances who reached out to her after a long time since her movie appearance. Hwang Seok-jung said that actresses Yeom Hye-ran and Lee Jung-eun contacted her after watching ″Hope.″ She stated, ″No matter how close you are, if you get too busy, you tend to lose touch. But that contact made me feel like everything went back to the old days, so I felt good.″ In particular, she attracted attention by revealing that a man she met 30 years ago also contacted her. Hwang Seok-jung said, ″And a man I met 30 years ago also reached out. I don’t even remember when we met. Was it 35 years ago?″ She added that she also received contact from a senior she had a connection with 40 years ago. Hwang Seok-jung expressed a special meaning about the work, saying, ″’Hope’ is my hope. It became the hope of my life.″ On the show, Kim Gu-ra mentioned, ″’Hope’ has almost become ’TV Loads Love’.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Esther Yeo directly addressed the suspicions of being a ″figurehead president″ surrounding her. On the 26th, Esther Yeo appeared as a guest on Jang Young-ran’s YouTube channel and shared her position regarding the suspicions related to running a health supplement company. She said, ″This company was started by just me and an accounting staff member. We rented a small office in Yeoksam-dong and reformulated American supplements to suit Korean bodies,″ adding, ″If I hadn’t overseen the formulation itself, this day wouldn’t have come.″ Regarding criticisms that the brand’s advertisements are excessive, Esther Yeo explained, ″Even I skip our ads when they appear while I’m watching YouTube. Our staff say, ’They appear often because you see those things frequently,’ but I don’t tell them to advertise a lot. What I emphasize is to advertise properly.″ She continued, ″They keep emphasizing how cheap it is, but shouldn’t the strength of our product be its unique features academically? Yet they keep talking only about discounts,″ expressing her dissatisfaction. Esther Yeo also revealed her experience of undergoing electroconvulsive therapy requiring general anesthesia due to chronic depression. Addressing some views that she exploits her depression for marketing, she said, ″When I opened up about my depression, the marketing team called it a bombshell. We sell health-related products, and I confessed to having depression and insomnia, and my husband also disclosed his lung disease.″ She added, ″Although I am currently running a business, as a doctor, I have a social duty, so I wanted to show how I was completely cured.″ Esther Yeo confessed that her depression began in earnest around the age of thirty, and despite trying various treatments for ten years as a doctor, some issues remained unresolved.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Seo In-young revealed her attempt to sell luxury bags through her YouTube channel ″Reformation Seo In-young.″ In the video released on the 26th, Seo In-young visited an appraiser to sell her remaining luxury bags. She tried to sell a Chanel bag and a Hermès bag, and upon discovering a stain on the Chanel bag, she said, ″I wore it once in Japan, so why is this happening? If I wipe it, it will come off.″ While the luxury bags were being appraised, Seo In-young expressed happiness, saying, ″There are so many pretty things,″ but upon hearing the price of 3.5 million won, she responded, ″I don’t even have 100,000 won.″ Regarding the Hermès Kelly bag, she said, ″I had all of these. I had them in different colors.″ When the production team mentioned that it was difficult to find a chance to buy that bag, Seo In-young recalled, ″There is a place that sells them online. The store price was 15 million won, but I bought it for 40 million won.″ She also revealed about the Hermès bag she was selling, ″I received it from X,″ adding, ″It’s not from my ex-husband. The ones my ex-husband gave me have already been sold.″ Later, upon hearing that the total appraisal value of the Chanel and Hermès bags was 4.2 million won, she showed signs of disappointment.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Soyou mentioned her muscular appearance from the time when she used to exercise diligently in the past. On the KBS Joy variety show ″Kkirikkiri″ aired on the 26th, Soyou shared her experiences related to dieting while eating sukiyaki with Lee Changsub and Jung Jinwoon. At the gathering, when Lee Changsub said, ″Weight gain and happiness are proportional,″ Jung Jinwoon responded, ″I was really happy from last year to early this year,″ and Soyou revealed, ″I was very happy two years ago.″ Jung Jinwoon recounted an episode when he went golfing with Soyou, saying, ″When Soyou was preparing for her tee shot, I felt, ’This is a long drive.’ If you look at the video from that time, her muscles were really impressive.″ To this, Soyou replied, ″That’s why I couldn’t wear skirts.″ When Jung Jinwoon said, ″That was when you were exercising a lot,″ Soyou said, ″I had gotten addicted to working out. Lifting weights was so much fun. My body was really good then.″ However, Soyou revealed, ″I was very stressed every time I took photos. People said, ’You’re too bulky,’ or ’Take care of yourself.’ But I was exercising that much.″ She continued, ″Then after ’PDA’ came out, I kept losing weight steadily until I dropped to 48 kg.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwang Seok-jung appeared on MBC’s entertainment program ″Radio Star″ and candidly shared her thoughts on marriage and her broadcasting activities. On the broadcast, Hwang Seok-jung explained the reason for her recent lack of appearances. She said, ″Whenever I go somewhere, I hear a lot of questions like ’Why aren’t you on TV?’ or ’Why aren’t you acting?’″ She added, ″It wasn’t intentional, but since I didn’t have an agency, whenever I was about to be cast, it fell through. However, I have been continuously doing theater and have never stopped acting.″ She also revealed the difficulties she faced without an agency. During the filming of the movie ″Hope,″ she had no company to support her, so she took intercity buses to the filming locations and had to ask colleagues for rides when moving between places. The conversation also turned to marriage. When MC Kim Gu-ra mentioned recent trends in entertainment program appearances, Hwang Seok-jung said, ″I am planning to get married,″ and added, ″I have become more provocative and more hedonistic. Since I have been suppressing myself so much, my desires are growing stronger.″ She continued, ″What can’t I do? I’m dying of loneliness.″ Hwang Seok-jung said, ″Even if I boldly say, ’I’m really okay!’ it doesn’t help, right? If I do that, I might look somewhat vulgar because of my age,″ and added, ″There is no one or company to act as a bridge to realize my overflowing talent, ideals, and dreams. I hope someone can help me.″ She revealed that she is publicly looking not only for a marriage partner but also for an agency.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Song Ga-in revealed an experience where she faced a dangerous situation after not following advice from her mother, who had received a shamanic calling. On the 25th episode of MBC’s variety show ″Songs That Endured Today - Playlist 109,″ Song Ga-in and former baseball player Yoon Seok-min appeared as guests. Song Ga-in stated that she started traditional Korean music influenced by her mother from a young age. She explained that her mother is active as an instructor for the intangible cultural asset No. 72, ″Jindo Ssikkimgut,″ and that watching her mother’s activities naturally sparked her interest in traditional Korean music. When the MCs asked if her mother opposed her transition from traditional Korean music to trot, Song Ga-in explained that her mother actually recommended her to appear on trot. Her mother encouraged her to participate when she heard that ″National Singing Contest″ was coming to Jindo, and Song Ga-in said she appeared and won first place. After receiving the grand prize on ″National Singing Contest″ in 2010 and the excellence award in the year-end finals, she practiced and debuted as a trot singer in 2012 with songs like ″Sanbarama Gangbarama″ and ″Sarangga.″ Song Ga-in also recalled the time she received a casting call from TV Chosun’s ″Miss Trot.″ She hesitated about appearing but called her mother for advice, and her mother immediately said, ″Go. If you go, you’ll hit the jackpot.″ Song Ga-in added that her mother is a shaman who had received a shamanic calling. During the broadcast, when DinDin asked if she had ever been helped by her mother’s insight, Song Ga-in said she consults her mother whenever she has work. She especially revealed that she almost died once because she did not follow her mother’s warning. Song Ga-in said her mother warned her to be careful around water, but she ignored it and went near the water, where she actually got into danger and had to be rescued by the 119 emergency rescue team. After this experience, she said she came to trust her mother 100%.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer MC Mong recently attracted attention by wearing a watch valued at 1.8 billion KRW on the resale market at his solo concert. According to online communities, MC Mong wore a watch produced in a limited edition of only 50 pieces, created through a collaboration between the Swiss watch brand and tennis player Rafael Nadal, during his solo concerts held on the 14th and 16th. This watch is known to have a resale market price equivalent to the cost of an apartment, reaching 1.8 billion KRW, and broadcaster Choo Sung-hoon is also reported to own the same product. MC Mong’s concert tickets were priced at approximately 130,000 KRW and sold out within 90 seconds of going on sale. Prior to the concert, MC Mong addressed the unsettled payment issues related to One Hundred and the allegations of overseas gambling raised by MBC’s PD Notebook, clarifying through a live broadcast that the reports were inaccurate. Netizens expressed various reactions to the watch MC Mong wore at the concert. Comments such as ″How did he make his money?″, ″He makes good songs,″ ″Only the rich become celebrities,″ and ″There’s no need to worry about celebrities″ appeared online.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jang Wonyoung of the group IVE shared behind-the-scenes photos from the waiting room of a luxury jewelry brand event held in Milan, Italy, on the 26th, on her SNS. In the photos, Jang Wonyoung wore a pure white off-shoulder dress and posed in various ways. Her voluminous wavy hair, pearl-decorated headband, drop earrings, and necklace created a doll-like atmosphere. She showed different charms in several scenes, smiling at the camera, pouting her lips, resting her chin, and shifting her gaze. Meanwhile, according to her agency Starship Entertainment, Ahn Yujin and Jang Wonyoung are preparing the exhibition ″AN-YOUNG in Seoul.″ This exhibition records the time of ″AN-YOUNGZ,″ named after the first letters of the two members’ names, and will consist of unreleased photos, media art, and audience participation content.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Brain science professor Lee Jin-hyung and brain science communicator Jang Dong-sun will appear on KBS2’s ’Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room.’ During the broadcast, Hong Jin-kyung revealed that ″AI is my only friend″ and shared her thoughts on using AI. In response, Jang Dong-sun expressed concern, saying, ″That’s a bit dangerous.″ Joo Woo-jae said, ″After using AI, there has been a change in Hong Jin-kyung. I’ve seen Jin-kyung noona for years, but since she started using AI, she has changed. She used to be very sharp, you know? It feels like her wit has slightly dulled.″ Hong Jin-kyung explained, ″AI is a very smart assistant. It averages things out and finds information well.″ Kim Jong-kook remarked, ″It seems like your brain is soaked in AI.″ Jang Dong-sun stated, ″Excessive use of AI can lead to ’cognitive muscle loss.’ Overreliance on AI can affect memory, concentration, empathy, and comprehension.″ Hong Jin-kyung rebutted, ″That’s not true!″ Meanwhile, Hong Jin-kyung announced her divorce in August 2025 after marrying in 2003. ’Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room’ will air on the 28th at 10:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Soo-hong personally apologized regarding the departure delay that occurred on the aircraft with his family. A video showing Park Soo-hong repeatedly saying ″I’m sorry″ to passengers on board was released. Korean Air flight KE415 was scheduled to depart from Incheon International Airport to Guam on the 23rd, but the actual takeoff was delayed by about 70 minutes until 11:15 a.m. The arrival was also confirmed to be about 30 minutes late. Park Soo-hong’s family was seated in the Prestige class, and with a child crying severely, Park Soo-hong reportedly expressed his intention to disembark, concerned about greater discomfort during the long flight. While waiting on board, Park Soo-hong’s family withdrew their intention to disembark once the child calmed down, and it was reported that they did not actually leave the aircraft. During this process, procedures such as unloading checked baggage were carried out, which caused the departure delay. The video capturing the in-flight situation showed Park Soo-hong continuously apologizing to nearby passengers, bowing his head and appearing restless amid the child’s crying. The person who released the video also stated that Park Soo-hong kept apologizing. Later, some online claims arose that Park Soo-hong’s family actually disembarked and then reboarded the plane, raising suspicions of celebrity privilege. However, Park Soo-hong explained that he expressed his intention to disembark on board but withdrew it before actually leaving. Korean Air also stated that they responded according to protocol when a passenger voluntarily disembarks. On the 26th, Park Soo-hong apologized through SNS, saying, ″Recently, a departure delay occurred due to my family during the boarding process. I caused great inconvenience by taking away the precious time of many people and also caused damage to the airline staff. I sincerely apologize with a bowed head.″ He explained that he made an immature decision out of panic because the child was crying and that he conveyed his intention to disembark to avoid causing greater harm to passengers during the long flight. He added, ″While waiting on board, the child stopped crying, and we expressed our intention to reboard, but I did not realize that this could significantly delay security checks and other procedures,″ acknowledging responsibility. Park Soo-hong once again expressed his apologies to the passengers and airline staff.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Mamamoo member Hwasa revealed photos taken in Los Angeles, USA, on the 27th on her channel. In the released photos, Hwasa was seen enjoying coffee while swimming in a bikini. Hwasa was captured drinking coffee while standing by the poolside. Her slim waist and slender figure also caught attention. Along with the photos, Hwasa wrote, ″Coffee in the water I love.″ Meanwhile, Mamamoo, to which Hwasa belongs, is currently on a North American tour.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer JooE, formerly of the group MOMOLAND, made her debut as a musical actress. On the 21st, JooE took the stage in the original musical ″Caffeine″ held at The Good Theater in Seoul. ″Caffeine″ is a work set in the café ″Love is...″ where coffee and wine coexist after 6 p.m. JooE played the role of Sejin, the café manager and barista. Sejin is a character who goes to the café every morning and expresses her thoughts on love by writing the phrase ″Love is...″ on the chalkboard. JooE portrayed Sejin’s bright and confident personality with her own expressions and tone of voice. She also led the center of the play through her chemistry with the other actors. JooE said, ″I am so happy to have safely completed my first performance as Sejin in the musical ’Caffeine,’″ and added, ″I want to sincerely thank all the staff and fellow actors who helped me before the performance.″ She continued, ″Honestly, it still doesn’t feel real, but I want to become a JooE who grows even more during the remaining performances.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jang Ga-hyun appeared on Channel A’s ″Beauty Clinic Touch Me,″ revealing the changes in her face caused by stress-induced weight gain and extreme dieting. On the show, Jang Ga-hyun focused on exercise, saying while running at the gym, ″You must always do fasted cardio, and while doing regular running, you need to increase your speed to sweat well and burn fat effectively.″ She continued exercising after returning home, and when the production team asked why she was obsessed with working out, she explained, ″I once filmed a divorce program. After that, every move I made was reported in the news. The headlines were always sensational, like ’Divorced Jang Ga-hyun,’ and at some point, my acting opportunities completely stopped.″ During this process, Jang Ga-hyun said she gained 10 kg after appearing on the divorce program and lost 2 kg per month over six months. She said, ″Now, no one says I’ve gained weight, but I know how I used to look. I don’t want to go back to that. As I maintain my weight, I think I exercise obsessively.″ However, she also revealed that she binge-eats flour-based foods once a day. Lee Jong-hoon, a Touch Master who appeared on the show with her, analyzed that Jang Ga-hyun’s repetitive excessive cardio to maintain her weight affected her skin elasticity. He also stated that her extreme restriction of water intake worsened her skin barrier and caused dryness. Meanwhile, Jang Ga-hyun married Jo Sung-min of the group 015B in 2000 and had one son and one daughter. They divorced in 2020. Two years later, she appeared with Jo Sung-min on TV Chosun’s ″We Got Divorced 2,″ which attracted attention. During the show, she shared her experience living with her mother-in-law and expressed grievances about Jo Sung-min.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Song Hye-kyo recently shared a photo showcasing a natural styling on her personal account. On the 26th, Song Hye-kyo posted a casual photo wearing an off-white shirt paired with denim pants. In the photo, Song Hye-kyo created a sophisticated atmosphere by wearing a shirt that conveys comfort in its material and jeans with a clean silhouette. She added a brown leather bag and a wristwatch of the same tone to give a sense of unity to the overall style. Her naturally styled bob haircut also caught attention. Song Hye-kyo is known for her dedication to self-care. In the past, she revealed that her body management secrets include reducing salty food intake, controlling meal portions, and consistently practicing running and yoga. Meanwhile, Song Hye-kyo is set to appear in the Netflix new release ″Slowly but Surely″ scheduled for release in the second half of this year, alongside Gong Yoo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Ha-nee, Kim Seol-hyun, and others.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yang Hyun-suk, the chief producer of YG Entertainment, visited the Big Bang concert venue with his daughter and Baby Monster member Laura. Recently, a video showing Yang Hyun-suk, his daughter, and Baby Monster’s Laura enjoying music in the standing area of the Big Bang concert was posted on an online community. In the video, Yang Hyun-suk wore a hat pulled down and a mask, while his daughter wore an oversized hoodie. At the venue, Big Bang’s ″Last Farewell″ was playing, and Yang Hyun-suk’s daughter began to dance. Seeing this, Yang Hyun-suk tapped his daughter’s shoulder and personally taught her the signature choreography of raising both hands above her head. His daughter and Laura followed Yang Hyun-suk and performed synchronized dance moves to the beat. Yang Hyun-suk debuted in 1992 with the group Seo Taiji and Boys, then established YG Entertainment, producing various artists such as Jinusean, 1TYM, Se7en, Lexy, Gummy, Big Bang, 2NE1, and Black Pink. He is married to Lee Eun-joo, an artist 12 years his junior under the same label, and they have one son and one daughter.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A no-bra fashion issue was raised in a video that Hwang Jung-eum posted on her YouTube channel. On the 26th, a video titled ″The Day I Treated Ji-young Unnie & Soobin Oppa″ was uploaded to Hwang Jung-eum’s YouTube channel. In the video, Hwang Jung-eum appeared wearing a sleeveless outfit and talked about Itaewon, saying, ″I’m really into Itaewon. I’m getting to know Itaewon. It’s been five years since I came here,″ while meeting actors Bae Soo-bin and Kim Ji-young. Hwang Jung-eum also mentioned, ″There’s a story that 13 years ago, when I went to meet my boyfriend, I brought a woman with me.″ Kim Ji-young asked Hwang Jung-eum, ″Why have you gotten so dark?″ and Hwang Jung-eum replied, ″My voice isn’t coming out. Maybe it’s because I’m raising two sons. Raising two kids alone has affected my condition.″ Bae Soo-bin and Hwang Jung-eum had acted together in the drama ″Secret.″ Hwang Jung-eum revealed, ″I relied a lot on oppa even during filming,″ and Bae Soo-bin said, ″I watched your YouTube the other day, but you didn’t talk about me. I secretly hoped my story would come up.″ Then Bae Soo-bin recalled, ″Hwang Jung-eum really struggled while filming ’Secret,’″ and Hwang Jung-eum said she received advice from Bae Soo-bin: ″You are a very instinctive actor. If you add reason to that, you will become an even better actor.″ In the video, some fans mentioned no-bra fashion in response to Hwang Jung-eum wearing a sleeveless top, saying things like, ″You didn’t go to the gathering without a bra, right? I was surprised at first,″ ″When I saw the scene of you walking at the beginning, I wondered if you were no-bra,″ and ″The style is really disappointing.″ Hwang Jung-eum has been communicating with fans through her YouTube channel recently. In a video released on the 12th, controversy arose over scenes where she seemed to leave her dog only in the yard during the heatwave and did not discipline her son who greeted the staff informally. In a subsequent video, she tried idol makeup but received criticism that the styling was outdated.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Seo Soo-min shared photos taken in a photo booth on her SNS on the 26th. The photos show Seo Soo-min striking various poses in front of a frame featuring So Ji-sub’s face. Scenes were created as if they were taking pictures together, standing side by side or back to back in front of the So Ji-sub frame set up in the photo booth, not the real So Ji-sub. Seo Soo-min unexpectedly found the frame of So Ji-sub, who plays her father in the drama, at an unexpected location and took a certification shot herself. Meanwhile, the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ″Chief Kim,″ starring So Ji-sub, is a father universe revenge action drama about the ″most ordinary″ father in the world who becomes the ″most dangerous″ man to get back his only daughter. The drama recorded a highest nationwide household rating of 23.1% (according to Nielsen Korea). In the drama, So Ji-sub plays the role of ″Chief Kim,″ and Seo Soo-min plays his daughter ″Kim Min-ji.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group Dreamcatcher has shared an update full of love for their fans. On the 26th, Dreamcatcher’s official SNS account posted a photo from a fan signing event along with the caption, ″Makestar, Who’s Fan fan signing event❣ Always a fun chat with Insomnia😚 Fighting for tomorrow〰️″ In the photo, the members stand side by side in comfortable casual outfits, smiling brightly, drawing attention with their diverse styles including blonde, long brown, and long black hair. Recently, Dreamcatcher has been continuing various activities to strengthen communication with fans both domestically and internationally. Especially at this year’s Dream Concert, they performed on stage alongside more than 30 popular artists, gaining significant attention. Meanwhile, Dreamcatcher continues to be loved for their unique concept and music, maintaining a strong bond with their global fandom, Insomnia. They plan to continue meeting fans through various fan meetings and official events in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kep1er raised fans’ expectations by announcing their participation in the upcoming 2026 CassCool Festival. Kep1er shared a post on their official SNS account to announce their involvement in the festival, showcasing a refreshing atmosphere along with vibrant energy. In the released photos, the members of Kep1er wore white tops paired with jeans and short shorts, waving their hands on stage with bright smiles. A large screen and stage structures formed the background, and the audience’s cheers added to the excitement of the scene. Recently, Kep1er has been consistently communicating with fans not only through music activities but also with diverse stages and content. Their performance at this festival is also expected to receive great responses with their unique refreshing vibe and precise choreography. Kep1er plans to continue their active progress through various activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sandara Park recently showcased a powerful presence on stage at the fan concert ’Reprism FanCon in Bangkok’ held in Bangkok. Dressed in a gray suit, Sandara Park captivated attention as she stood on stage holding a microphone, singing while gazing directly ahead against the backdrop of large city street screens and signs. Under the intense stage lighting, she conveyed deep emotions with a focused expression, eyes closed, enhancing the performance’s completeness. At the event, Sandara Park expressed her gratitude to fans by posting ″ขอบคุณค่ะ (Thank you)″ in Thai on social media. Her profound expressiveness and unique charisma on stage drew enthusiastic responses from local fans, heating up the venue. The mature stage manners and chic suit she displayed during the performance revealed the depth of experience she has accumulated as an artist over many years. Meanwhile, Sandara Park is actively continuing her activities not only with the Bangkok concert but also domestically, delivering outstanding performances at various stages and fan events. Drawing attention with her changed makeup style and youthful beauty, she consistently communicates with fans through steady self-care and musical activities. Expectations are rising for Sandara Park’s future endeavors across multiple fields.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Minho of the group SHINee will make a comeback with his second mini-album, ″Make it hot,″ on September 7 at 6 PM. This album consists of a total of six tracks, including the title track of the same name, ″Make it hot.″ Minho is expected to showcase his wide-ranging potential as a solo artist through diverse musical styles and performances. The title track is a pop dance genre infused with EDM sounds, featuring exotic percussion rhythms, heavy bass, and a powerful chorus melody. Minho recently announced the album release and revealed teaser images on his official SNS. In the released photos, he wears a white shirt and top, posing naturally against the backdrop of a beach and sunset, creating a refreshing yet sophisticated atmosphere. Various scenes are captured, such as shielding his forehead with one hand while gazing sideways or standing on the sandy beach looking into the distance, raising anticipation for the new album. In addition to his solo activities, Minho has been actively promoting as a SHINee member. Through this album, he plans to express stories about ″himself″ with diverse music, further clarifying his unique color. He will also meet fans with various songs, including new tracks, showing his musical growth and transformation. Minho’s second mini-album, ″Make it hot,″ will be released on various online music sites on the day of release, and pre-orders are currently underway. Fans are expected to experience Minho’s passionate energy and emotions once again through this new release.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet’s Seulgi revealed a leisurely daily life in Haebangchon. Recently, she posted several photos on her SNS with a simple caption, ″I like Haebangchon☀️.″ Seulgi appeared in a comfortable outfit, pairing a white long-sleeve T-shirt with jeans, sitting at various spots on the street where sidewalks and streetlights are visible, enjoying ice cream. Her calm expression, with lips closed and eyes looking straight ahead, is striking. In another photo, she created a relaxed atmosphere while resting in a space where stairs and surrounding plants harmonize. A warm moment of daily life was also conveyed as she gently petted a cat passing nearby. In a selfie, she wore a white long-sleeve T-shirt layered over a black sleeveless top, looking straight ahead in a space where wooden backgrounds and surrounding props blend. A natural and comfortable vibe is felt. The recently revealed moments are small daily life scenes taking a short break amid busy comeback preparations, receiving warm responses from fans. Seulgi is actively continuing her music activities as Red Velvet’s main dancer and lead vocalist, and she is known to be preparing for a comeback recently, raising expectations.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Jung Joon-ha reunited with Hyungdon and Myeongsu on MBC TV after a long time to present a special broadcast. In MBC’s , airing tonight at 9 PM, Jung Joon-ha followed the footsteps of Baekbeom Kim Gu and took time to revisit the history we must remember. Hyungdon and Myeongsu, who appeared together, also shared meaningful stories during the broadcast, communicating with viewers. Dressed in white shirts and black vests, they smiled brightly while filming indoors, where wooden walls and historic photos blended together. Outdoor scenes captured serious and emotional moments, such as placing flowers in a lush green area. Through SNS, Jung Joon-ha said, ″I reunited with Hyungdon and Myeongsu on MBC TV after a long time! We followed the footsteps of Baekbeom Kim Gu and revisited the history we need to remember. Please take some precious time to join us.″ He expressed his anticipation for the broadcast. Loved for a long time, Jung Joon-ha is expected to lead in conveying a warm message about the importance of our history through this program. Viewers will likely be able to see the sincere sides of Jung Joon-ha and his colleagues through , which offers a deep understanding of history and its figures.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model Irene showcased her sophisticated fashion sense through a key look photoshoot targeting the 2026 Fall/Winter (F/W) season. It is evaluated that she completed a new sense of balance by adding leather materials, color accents, and bold volume to a simple silhouette. In the photoshoot, Irene presented a minimal yet tense look with a high-neck sleeveless mini dress that fits smoothly to the body line and a leather bag. She also completed a lively twist style by adding dot and ribbon details to a neatly tailored jacket and flare skirt. In the cut where she matched a black leather jacket with a mini skirt, she emphasized the diversity of style through a strong mood and voluminous poses. In addition, she created various atmospheres with items suitable for the fall/winter season, such as a purple long coat and boots, and a gray fur coat and skirt. Irene enhanced the completeness of the photoshoot by offering natural yet professional poses, such as sitting on a sofa facing forward or kneeling and stretching out her arms. This photoshoot added a modern sensibility by using contemporary architecture as the background, and the overall composition further highlighted Irene’s status as a global entertainer and her chic charm. Through the fashion photoshoot, Irene effectively conveyed the 2026 F/W season trends with a harmony of restrained tailoring, leather materials, and bold volume, proving her unwavering influence in the fashion industry with this work. Meanwhile, Irene has been consistently sharing her style through SNS recently, showing a trendy sensibility, and continues to be active in various fields. Detailed item information can be found through fashion magazines and websites.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Nana shared an update with a chic and sophisticated charm. Recently, Nana showcased a casual style by pairing an olive sleeveless top with brown pants and posted photos on SNS. Notable scenes include her wearing sunglasses, looking straight ahead while making a V sign with one hand, and waving her arm energetically, radiating lively energy. These photos, set against a plain wall and a red chair, capture her natural yet refined atmosphere well. She also displayed a more developed fashion sense through various stylings, such as wearing a black vest and pants harmoniously with brown pants while sitting on a folding chair holding a backpack, and standing by a window creating a contemplative mood. Recently, Nana presented a calm yet urban charm while holding a blue balloon or standing dressed in a black coat and pants. Especially in a scene where she sits at a table with several plates of food in front of her, against a backdrop of lush greenery beyond the window, a feminine and mature aura was evident. Meanwhile, Nana will appear in the new Netflix series ″Scandal,″ which premieres on September 18. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, this work deals with bold and dangerous love and features co-stars such as Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook. In the recent filming, Nana demonstrated a distinctive presence, raising expectations.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kwon Eunbi will release her digital single album [DEJAVU] on September 3rd at 6 PM. Along with the news of the new song release, Kwon Eunbi communicated with fans by sharing an album frame image on her official SNS. In the photo, Kwon Eunbi wears a white dress and gazes directly ahead against a backdrop of green grass, creating a pure yet dreamy atmosphere. Her long orange hair stands out, drawing attention as it blends harmoniously with nature. The new album [DEJAVU] that Kwon Eunbi will present is expected to showcase a unique concept and musical color, and through this new song, she is anticipated to reveal a more mature side as an artist. Fans are eagerly awaiting this release, which captures Kwon Eunbi’s distinctive sensibility and sound. Meanwhile, Kwon Eunbi continues to receive wide love by actively communicating with fans through diverse musical activities and SNS engagement. This digital single release is expected to further solidify her musical presence.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cortis shared a special update along with their new song activities. Recently, Cortis posted a photo on SNS showing two members wearing a black vest and gray shorts, raising their arms toward each other. They created a unique atmosphere by looking straight ahead with focus in an indoor space with a white wall and black curtains. The post included a short phrase, ″Now Sheki can’t take the bus,″ sparking curiosity. Meanwhile, Cortis is receiving great attention as their debut song ″What You Want″ surpassed 100 million streams on the global music streaming platform Spotify. This achievement was reached within one year of their debut, proving the passionate love from fans and music lovers. Cortis plans to continue their musical presence through various activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation’s Yuri showcased a deadly visual wearing a white top as she announced the release of the new unit ’Hyorisu (Girls’ Generation-HRS)’s digital single ’Skibidi.’ On the 27th, Yuri posted multiple photos on her official SNS with the phrase ″Girls’ Generation-HRS Girls’ Generation-Hyorisu 〖Skibidi〗 ➫ 2026.08.31 6PM (KST).″ In the photos, Yuri matched a white sleeveless top with jeans, completing a clean yet sophisticated style. Her long hair was naturally let down, and she stared straight ahead against a solid background, exuding a soft yet intense charm. Wearing earrings further enhanced her feminine atmosphere. Hyorisu is a unit consisting of Girls’ Generation members Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Choi Sooyoung, and they are set to release their first single ’Skibidi’ at 6 PM on the 31st, officially starting their activities. The new song is known for its unique sound that begins with a house beat and transitions into hip-hop. Yuri plans to show a differentiated musical color with this activity, raising fans’ expectations. She hinted at a transformation by revealing an urban sophistication quite different from her natural daily life recently captured in Jeju Island. Meanwhile, Hyorisu attracted attention even before their debut by previewing part of their new song’s stage at the ’2026 Kaschool Festival’ on the 22nd. Yuri continues to be active not only in steady music activities but also in various entertainment shows and broadcasts.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The band hrtz.wav has recruited Sungchan of RIIZE as a featured artist on the title track of their second mini-album, ’The Second Wave : MOMENTUM.’ On the 25th at 6 PM, hrtz.wav revealed the tracklist of the new album through their official SNS. This album includes a total of six songs: the title track ″ALIVE (Feat. Sungchan of RIIZE),″ ″Mind,″ ″Sunday Morning,″ ″Play My Guitar,″ ″Thinkin’ Bout You,″ and ″First Daylight.″ With the announcement of the tracklist and the collaboration between hrtz.wav and Sungchan, global music fans have shown great interest. Through this title track, hrtz.wav plans to showcase an expanded sound and new synergy. The released tracklist image is designed as a paper wristband for concert entry. hrtz.wav’s second mini-album, ’The Second Wave : MOMENTUM,’ will be released on various online music platforms at 6 PM on September 9.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids achieved a top 3 position for two consecutive weeks on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, with their mini album ’THIS & THAT’. According to JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids ranked 3rd on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 29 with this album, which was released on the 7th. After debuting at number 1 the previous week, they maintained a high position for two consecutive weeks. At the same time, they held the top spot on the ’World Albums’ chart for the second week. The album recorded 369,000 units sold in the US in its first week, setting a new personal best for Stray Kids. It reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 22, marking a record of all nine albums entering the Billboard 200 at number 1 since their 2022 mini album ’ODDINARY’. This is the first-ever record of nine consecutive number 1 entries on the Billboard 200 chart. In addition to Billboard, Stray Kids topped the French National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) ’Top Albums’ and Austria’s O3 Top 40 ’Long Play (Album) Chart’ for two consecutive weeks dated August 14 and 21. With this, Stray Kids now holds the most Billboard 200 number 1 albums among groups active in the 21st century, ranking second overall for the most number 1 albums by a group, following The Beatles.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Do Kyung-soo released the interactive mini-game content ″DOPAMINE PAK″ for his fourth mini-album ″DOPAMINE″ at noon on the 26th through his official SNS channels. ″DOPAMINE PAK″ is a mini-game designed to provide thrilling fun through various controls and reactions in line with the album concept. It features Do Kyung-soo’s voice and new album sounds throughout the game, allowing fans to experience the album’s atmosphere in a multidimensional way. The mini-game includes various elements such as squishy toys, spray, ice, and guitar, with Do Kyung-soo’s voice appearing randomly in some games. Content reflecting the design of the guitar-based game and the ″WAH CLICKER KEYCHAIN″ version is also provided. By clicking the cassette tape-shaped icon, users can listen to the instrumental version of the new album. On the 25th, Do Kyung-soo opened the ″DOPAMINE″ announcement channel on his official Instagram and announced the new release with the phrases ″DOPAMINE Level Rising″ and ″Peak Expected 09.08 18:00″ in his first message. He then presented the photobook version names ″FIZZ″ and ″POP″ as options for a fan vote. Fans responded with comments such as ″I really like the channel,″ ″Voting on the official channel, the comeback is going great,″ and ″Dopamine is exploding.″ According to the released scheduler, starting with the release of ″DOPAMINE PAK″ on the 26th, Do Kyung-soo will sequentially unveil various content including four versions of concept photos, two versions of concept films, the tracklist, highlight medley teaser and full version, music video film, and two music video teasers from the 27th onward. Teasing content will be released daily without fail until the day before the album release. ″DOPAMINE″ is Do Kyung-soo’s first new release in one year since the digital single ″DUMB″ released last September, and it is his first album release in one year and two months since his first full-length album ″BLISS″ released last July. Do Kyung-soo’s fourth mini-album ″DOPAMINE″ will be released on September 8 at 6 PM through various online music sites. Meanwhile, Do Kyung-soo recently appeared in the film ″Secret That Cannot Be Told,″ the Disney+ original series ″Piece City,″ and the tvN variety show ″Kong Kong Farm Farm″ alongside actors Kim Woo-bin and Lee Kwang-soo. Starting in October, he will begin the ″2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF],″ with the Seoul concert’s domestic and global fan club pre-sale tickets already sold out.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Big Bang held a solo concert for the first time in 8 years and 8 months, marking the start of their 20th anniversary world tour. The first show of the world tour ″XX: Cosmos,″ held from August 21 to 23 at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, featured G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung performing as a three-member group. Approximately 100,000 fans attended the concerts over the three days. The event attracted a large number of celebrities and stars from the entertainment industry. Singer IU was spotted attending the performance on the 23rd. IU was seated in the audience wearing a cap and mask in a casual outfit, drawing renewed attention to their close relationship with the Big Bang members. In 2017, G-Dragon featured on IU’s song ″Palette,″ and at that time, G-Dragon gained attention for the encouraging lyrics, ″You shine the brightest. Don’t be afraid when darkness falls.″ Despite experiencing symptoms of vocal cord nodules and currently adjusting schedules for the upcoming Goyang Stadium concert and the release of their 6th full album next month, IU came to support the concert. This also marked their first official public appearance since breaking up with actor Lee Jong-suk in July. Hyomin, formerly of T-ara, also shared photos from the concert on her personal account on the 24th with the caption ″My eternal idol Big Bang.″ Hyomin appeared in all-black fashion and posted a photo with Daesung after the concert, adding the comment, ″Daesung, why are you so awesome?″ She also included the phrase, ″Big Bang’s 20th anniversary with the heart-touching ’Sunset Glow.’ See you again.″ Hip-hop artist Beenzino and model Stephanie Michova, a married couple, also attended the concert. Michova posted a review on her account on the 23rd, saying, ″It was absolutely the best. The last time I saw them was at the 2015 LA concert, and to see them again in Korea in 2026, I sang along and laughed for three hours.″ Michova appeared in the music video for G-Dragon and Taeyang’s ″Good Boy″ in 2014. Beenzino earned the nickname ″GunBang″ due to his connection with Taeyang and Daesung, having performed together at the Ground Forces Festival during his military service. Starting with the Goyang concerts, Big Bang plans to continue their tour with 33 shows in 19 cities worldwide, including Oakland in the United States, Paris in France, London in the United Kingdom, and Sydney in Australia.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE members Ahn Yujin and Jang Wonyoung will meet fans through the exhibition ″AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL.″ On the 25th, the official SNS of the ″IVE Exhibition″ posted a teaser poster featuring the silhouettes of the two. This poster was released following the previously unveiled teaser video, revealing the exhibition’s title and part of its concept. ″AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL″ is an exhibition that embodies greetings of meeting and asking about each other’s well-being in a space, with Ahn Yujin and Jang Wonyoung greeting visitors in various ways and creating new experiences and memories together. The exhibition will feature unreleased photos of the two, media art, and various programs that visitors can participate in. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, stated, ″’AN-YOUNG’ is a greeting exchanged when meeting and a phrase to ask about each other’s well-being. In this exhibition, Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin will greet visitors in various ways, getting closer to those who visit the space and adding meaning by creating new experiences and memories together.″ The combined name ″ANNYEONGZ,″ formed by Ahn Yujin’s surname ″Ahn″ and the last syllable ″Young″ of Jang Wonyoung’s name, has been used among fans since their IZ*ONE days. The two are also meeting overseas fans through IVE’s second world tour, ″SHOW WHAT I AM.″ The location and schedule of this exhibition have not yet been announced.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet’s Wendy recently mentioned her new song ″Your Lips,″ featuring 2PM’s Jun. K, on her SNS and shared several photos. On the 25th, Wendy posted photos with the caption, ″Your Lips with sunbaenim.″ In the released photos, Wendy showcased a style pairing a subtly glossy sleeveless top with a black pleated skirt. The form-fitting top and sleeveless design emphasized Wendy’s slender waistline, slim silhouette, and the lines of her arms and shoulders. Her long brown wavy hairstyle, distinct facial features, and small face created a doll-like atmosphere. Fashion accessories included argyle-patterned sheer stockings, sky blue high heels, and a delicate layered necklace, enhancing the completeness of the style. Meanwhile, Red Velvet, to which Wendy belongs, is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year with various activities. They are delivering bright energy through Mnet’s variety show ″Level Up Project″ Season 6, and their recently released EP ″Velvet Summer″ title track ″Surfin’ Boy″ (written by Joy) topped Bugs’ real-time chart and ranked high on major music charts, proving their popularity.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet’s Wendy posted several photos on her SNS on the 25th, mentioning the new song ″Your Lips″ with 2PM’s Jun. In the photos, Wendy showcased a style pairing a subtly glossy sleeveless top with a black mini pleated skirt. The top, in silver or light mint color, featured a body-hugging design that emphasized her slender waist and slim silhouette. The sleeveless design revealed her arms and shoulder lines, and her long brown wavy hairstyle added a mature atmosphere. Argyle-patterned sheer stockings, sky blue high heels, and a delicately layered necklace added points to the styling. Wendy wrote, ″Your Lips with sunbaenim,″ revealing her musical chemistry with Jun. Recently, Red Velvet, to which Wendy belongs, is celebrating their 10th debut anniversary with various activities. They are meeting fans through Mnet variety show ″Level Up Project″ Season 6, and the title track ″Surfin’ Boy″ (written by Joy) from the recently released EP ″Velvet Summer″ ranked first on Bugs real-time chart.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Disney Plus original series ″The Reborn Empress″ has confirmed its release date as November 4th. On the 26th, the production team released a teaser trailer along with character posters. ″The Reborn Empress″ is based on the webtoon and web novel of the same name, marking the first live-action adaptation of a popular IP that has accumulated 2.97 billion global views as of July 2026. This 10-episode series stars Shin Min-a, Joo Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young in key roles. The story is a romantic fantasy epic centered on Nabiye (played by Shin Min-a), the perfect empress of the Dongdae Empire, who is notified of divorce by Emperor Sovieshu (played by Joo Ji-hoon), who has fallen for Rasta (played by Lee Se-young), a runaway slave. In exchange for accepting the divorce, Nabiye demands approval to remarry Prince Heinley (played by Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom. The narrative focuses on the intertwined relationships, desires, betrayals, and loves of these four characters. The released teaser trailer begins with a majestic view of the Dongdae Empire and the noble figure of Empress Nabiye. A scene shows Sovieshu swearing to Nabiye, ″No matter what happens, you are my only wife,″ but their relationship begins to fracture with Rasta’s arrival. The trailer continues with Sovieshu falling for Rasta, who enjoys the emperor’s favor and happiness, while Nabiye watches them and steels her resolve. The appearance of Prince Heinley further complicates the relationships. Heinley comforts Nabiye and grows closer to her, while Sovieshu watches them with jealousy and anger. Ultimately, Sovieshu informs Nabiye of the divorce, and she accepts it while demanding approval for remarriage. The character posters reveal each character’s personality and desires. Shin Min-a transforms into the elegant and dignified Empress Nabiye, exuding a strong presence with the phrase ″I demand approval for remarriage.″ Joo Ji-hoon sits on the throne, expressing the majesty and changed emotions of Emperor Sovieshu, accompanied by the phrase ″I must divorce the empress.″ Lee Jong-suk, as Prince Heinley of the Western Kingdom, radiates a mysterious and captivating aura, hinting at a new relationship with the phrase ″It is an honor to meet you, my queen.″ Lee Se-young’s Rasta appears bright and glamorous, with the phrase ″Rasta is so happy these days!″ ″The Reborn Empress″ will be available on Disney Plus starting November 4th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 After YouTuber Park Wi released CCTV footage of a KTX fall accident, controversy over his lecture fees continued as it was revealed that his fees for public institution events ranged from 10 million to 15 million KRW. According to the minutes of the Administrative and Finance Committee of Dongjak-gu, during the review of the 2025 budget proposal held last December, a representative of the Dongjak Cultural Foundation mentioned Park Wi’s case in response to a question about the 12 million KRW influencer instructor invitation fee, stating that he was charging ″10 million to over 15 million KRW.″ The lecture time was explained to be two hours at that time. Park Wi’s lecture fees varied by public institution. Geumsan County paid 5 million KRW for a special lecture contract with Park Wi in 2023, and the head of the Yongsan-gu Social Welfare Department stated at last year’s district council meeting that the cost of Park Wi’s lecture was about 6 million KRW. Bupyeong-gu signed a special lecture service contract with Wiracle Factory, where Park Wi is the representative, for 4,462,000 KRW this year and paid the full amount in May. The Gangnam Cultural Foundation contracted with Park Wi’s talk concert lecture planning agency for 9.35 million KRW on the 4th of this month, but the lecture was later canceled. Park Wi was also introduced as a speaker at the ’Dongjak Life Mic’ event held by Dongjak-gu. According to the Dongjak Cultural Foundation event guide and the Seoul Culture Portal on-site records, Park Wi was announced as a participating speaker at the Seoul Women’s Plaza Art Hall Bom on September 6. Regarding the KTX accident, Park Wi released CCTV footage on his YouTube channel on the 21st showing him falling while descending a portable ramp in a wheelchair. He claimed that the wheelchair wheel got caught on the foot of a social service worker who was securing the ramp. Park Wi stated that he released the video to improve the mobility environment for people with disabilities and to prevent recurrence, but criticism arose that it was excessive to release footage that allowed identification of the social service worker’s face and situation despite the worker’s prior apology. Subsequently, Park Wi made the video private and apologized.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 (female)children’s Soyeon has revealed the promotion scheduler for her first solo full-length album, ″Life’s a Beach,″ marking the official start of her comeback preparations. Cube Entertainment announced on the 26th that (G)I-DLE’s official SNS channels shared the promotion scheduler for Soyeon’s solo full album ″Life’s a Beach.″ According to the revealed scheduler, Soyeon will sequentially release various content from the 27th until the album release date on September 7th. The scheduler is structured as a bucket list featuring Soyeon’s unique personality, including items like ″Making an Awesome Song,″ ″Searching for Romance at the Han River,″ ″Making Peace with Vegetables?,″ ″Shh~ Secret!,″ and ″Bring It On, World.″ Each phrase sparked curiosity among fans about what kind of content would follow. Soyeon has built (G)I-DLE’s musical world by creating several hit songs such as their debut track ″LATATA,″ ″TOMBOY,″ ″Nxde,″ and ″Queencard.″ She is making her solo comeback about 5 years and 2 months after her first solo mini-album ″Windy″ in 2021, presenting her first full-length album since debut. Soyeon’s first full album ″Life’s a Beach″ will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on September 7th. Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE will hold the ″2026 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] IN MACAU″ at Galaxy Arena in Macau on the 29th and 30th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Heo Kyung-hwan will take the stage as the MC of his first solo talk show bearing his name. ″Heo Kyung-hwan’s Trendy Happiness Show″ (hereinafter ″Heo Kyung-hwan’s Trend Show″) is set to premiere on September 9 at 6 PM on the YouTube channel ″ggzz.″ New episodes will be released every Wednesday at 6 PM thereafter. Unlike traditional talk shows, ″Heo Kyung-hwan’s Trend Show″ is a new-concept talk program that focuses on trivial topics such as celebrities’ daily lives and unexpected habits. Heo Kyung-hwan leads conversations using lifestyle-related TMI, such as guests’ delivery app order histories and recent lowest price search terms. Before the guest appears, related keywords are revealed first, and Heo Kyung-hwan starts by guessing the guest’s identity based on these clues. When the guest arrives, the talk topics expand from the pre-released keywords. The show is produced through a collaboration between Tcast E Channel and NYCC. Tcast has produced shows like ″Brave Detectives,″ ″Divorced N Single,″ ″My Child’s Love Life,″ ″Going All the Way! Solo Tour,″ and ″Marine Corps Ghost Catchers,″ while NYCC has planned and produced ″Dex’s Cold Interview″ and ″Young K’s K Survival Story.″ Producer Kim Na-yeon leads NYCC. The official poster released on the 27th features Heo Kyung-hwan in a white suit with his arms spread wide and a playful expression on a retro stage with a blue velvet curtain and a vintage TV. The poster includes Heo Kyung-hwan’s signature catchphrases such as ″Mini Heo Kyung-hwan,″ ″All of this is unbalanced,″ ″We’re trending right now,″ and ″Isn’t this the real flavor?″ The TV screen displays the phrase ″Heo Kyung-hwan Solo MC.″ At the end of the talk show, Heo Kyung-hwan plans to create and present customized catchphrases to the guests on the spot.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV variety show ’Shin Sang Chul Si Pyeonstorang,’ Kim Yong Bin and the ’Mr. Trot 3’ TOP7 members are shown having a housewarming party at Nam Seung-min’s studio apartment. In this episode, foot reading expert Kim Baek-moon, with 35 years of experience, appears to read the TOP7 members’ feet. Each member cleans their feet and sits in front of the foot reader to check their fortune. After examining Kim Yong Bin’s feet, Kim Baek-moon commented, ″The shape of the feet is beautiful. There is an elegant and delicate aspect. It’s the style of a queen.″ He added, ″There is an abundance of love luck,″ and ″Beautiful women will flock to you,″ while also advising, ″Be careful when meeting a spouse.″ During the housewarming, Kim Yong Bin prepared dishes for the TOP7 members using ingredients left in Nam Seung-min’s refrigerator. Chun Gil (Moses) and Cheon Rok Dam (Lee Jung) also joined at the studio apartment, gathering the members together. Although Kim Yong Bin said, ″It’s hectic,″ they completed the cooking and captivated the members’ taste buds. Meanwhile, the foot reader referred to one of the TOP7 members as a ″king of stamina″ after examining their feet. The member identified as the stamina king smiled upon hearing the result. The identity of the stamina king among Kim Yong Bin, Son Bin Ah, Cheon Rok Dam, Chun Gil, Choi Jae Myeong, Nam Seung-min, and Choo Hyeokjin will be revealed in the broadcast. ’Shin Sang Chul Si Pyeonstorang’ airs every Thursday at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won will appear as a special MC on the MBN·Channel S variety show ″Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4,″ where he will visit various famous restaurants in Daegu together with Jeon Hyun-moo and Hwang Yoon-sung. During the broadcast, Lee Chan-won revealed his experience of performing on event stages since childhood. At the first stop, the original ″Nureen Noodles″ restaurant, the owner recalled Lee Chan-won visiting the restaurant during an elementary school event. When Jeon Hyun-moo asked about his event experience before debut, Lee Chan-won said he performed at events when he was known as a prodigy. Afterward, the three finished their meal with Daegu-style handmade noodles, boiled pork, and aged kimchi, then moved to the second restaurant, a spicy catfish stew place. Lee Chan-won expressed confidence in this restaurant, while Jeon Hyun-moo, who had a prejudice against freshwater fish, showed reluctance, but Lee Chan-won led him by saying it was the season for it. Upon arrival, the owner warmly welcomed Lee Chan-won with a hug. Lee Chan-won ordered spicy catfish stew and spicy chive pancakes, explaining that in Gyeongsang Province, chive pancakes are called ″Jeongguji Jjijim,″ along with the origin and history of the name. Impressed by Lee Chan-won’s knowledgeable explanation, Jeon Hyun-moo said, ″You’re better than the free version of AI. That’s why your nickname is ’Chanto Wiki.’″ During the meal, Lee Chan-won and Hwang Yoon-sung performed an impromptu duet of ″A Life Like Chives.″ When Jeon Hyun-moo asked about their friendship, Lee Chan-won replied that if they have no major schedules, they meet seven times a week, and no matter how busy they are, they meet at least twice. Later, Lee Chan-won enjoyed the spicy catfish stew with a lively eating show, and Jeon Hyun-moo cautiously tasted it and gave an honest review. ″Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4″ will air on the 28th at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Bruno Mars will hold four concerts in Korea next May at Goyang Sports Complex. This concert is his first solo concert in about four years since the 2023 Jamsil Sports Complex Main Stadium event. The concert dates are May 21, 22, 25, and 26 at 7:45 PM, all taking place at Goyang Sports Complex in Goyang City. Tickets will be sold exclusively on NOL starting at 12 PM on September 14, with artist pre-sale from 12 PM to 3 PM on September 11. Members registered on the Live Nation Korea website can also participate in the pre-sale. Special guest Anderson .Paak, who is also active as DJ Pee .Wee, will join the stage. Anderson .Paak is a Grammy-winning artist and has collaborated with Bruno Mars as part of Silk Sonic. Bruno Mars is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has sold over 150 million records worldwide. His 2010 release ″Just The Way You Are″ was certified 21x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and in January 2025, he surpassed 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Ten of his songs, including ″Grenade,″ ″When I Was Your Man,″ and ″That’s What I Like,″ reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and ″Uptown Funk,″ a collaboration with Mark Ronson, held the No. 1 spot for 14 consecutive weeks. At the Grammy Awards, he was nominated in seven categories at the 53rd ceremony and won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for ″Just The Way You Are.″ At the 60th ceremony, he swept all six categories with ″24K Magic.″ To date, he has won 16 Grammy Awards, 14 American Music Awards, 7 MTV Video Music Awards, and 5 Brit Awards. In 2021, he formed Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak and released the album ″An Evening with Silk Sonic.″ Their first single ″Leave The Door Open″ topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and won four Grammy Awards the following year. In 2024, ″Die With A Smile,″ a collaboration with Lady Gaga, achieved 1 billion streams on Spotify in the shortest time, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks, led the Global 200 chart for 18 weeks, and won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards. ″APT.,″ a collaboration with Rosé Black Pink, topped the Billboard global charts outside the U.S. for 19 weeks, led the Global 200 chart for 12 weeks, and was the best-selling single worldwide in 2025 according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). It was nominated in three categories at the 68th Grammy Awards and won Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. This year, he released his fourth solo studio album in 10 years, ″The Romantic,″ with the lead single ″I Just Might″ debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album topped the Billboard 200 in its first week. The ″The Romantic Tour,″ which began with the album release, has been selling out major cities in North America and Europe, achieving great success.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Photos recently revealed of HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk visiting the group’s Cortis concert venue have drawn attention to changes in his physique. Recently, photos and videos of Chairman Bang Si-hyuk visiting the Cortis concert site have spread across online communities and social media. Chairman Bang was seen watching the performance in a comfortable outfit, wearing a black t-shirt, khaki jacket, and sunglasses. Notably, his sharper jawline and slimmer facial contours caught the eye. Previously, Chairman Bang Si-hyuk had also attracted attention for his changed physique at official events. Last year, he appeared slimmer than before, drawing interest, and in a video released last June, he was seen with a seemingly larger build. About two months later, he was again revealed to have a slimmer appearance. Online reactions to Chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s appearance changes included comments such as ″He looks like a completely different person,″ ″He lost weight dramatically,″ ″His impression looks much sharper,″ and ″He lost weight again in just two months.″ Chairman Bang Si-hyuk has previously shared his experience with weight loss, revealing in 2011 that he lost about 30 kg. However, based solely on recently released photos, his actual weight, the amount lost, or specific management methods have not been confirmed. Chairman Bang has not disclosed the specific reasons for his recent weight changes. Meanwhile, HYBE, led by Bang Si-hyuk, includes BTS, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), Cortis, LE SSERAFIM, and Eyelet among its affiliates.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Former actress and influencer Yoo Hye-won has filed a criminal complaint against Kim Ji-min, a contestant on Channel A’s ″Heart Signal 4,″ initiating legal action. Yoo Hye-won’s legal representative, law firm Daeryun, stated in an official position on the 26th that content regarding Yoo Hye-won’s private life has been spreading on anonymous SNS and online communities without her consent. They reported that regardless of the factual accuracy, the disseminated content is being treated as true, leading to defamation and damage to her image through media reports and online redistribution. Law firm Daeryun explained that despite Yoo Hye-won and Kim Ji-min not knowing each other, they are taking seriously the circumstances under which specific details about Yoo Hye-won’s private life were mentioned. They are thoroughly reviewing the facts related to the creation and distribution of the posts and plan to proceed with a criminal complaint against Kim Ji-min, as well as a claim for damages depending on the outcome. It is reported that in June, Kim Ji-min posted on her SNS using the ″close friends only″ feature, implying that Yoo Hye-won was receiving sponsorship (so-called ″sponsor″) from a famous singer and producer while being in a relationship. The post spread through online communities, causing controversy. Yoo Hye-won’s side claims that this information is false. Law firm Daeryun emphasized the need to investigate when, from whom, and through what channels Kim Ji-min became aware of the information, whether there was any basis to consider it true, and whether any fact-checking procedures were conducted before posting. They also plan to request that the investigation confirm the original creator and transmitter of the information, the transmission process, the posting, and subsequent redistribution. Furthermore, while not holding all users legally responsible merely for capturing or receiving the posts circulated online, the firm warned that actively reposting or reprocessing unverified content as fact, especially in a way that identifies the victim, mocking or defaming them, or combining additional false information to spread it further, will result in necessary legal actions based on individual acts and evidence. Yoo Hye-won is an actress and influencer who appeared on Mnet’s ″Couple Palace 2″ last year.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The virtual group PLAVE will release the digital single ″Flame,″ a collaboration with Japanese singer-songwriter milet, on September 3rd at 6 PM through various music platforms. On the 27th, the agency Blast announced that the new song featuring PLAVE (Yejun, Noah, Bambi, Eunho, Hamin) and milet will be unveiled. PLAVE shared a teaser image for ″Flame″ on their official social media, which depicts the members drawn in an animated style wearing soccer uniforms against a blue background. This track marks PLAVE’s first collaboration with a Japanese artist, featuring milet. Since her major debut in 2019, milet has been loved as a singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and delicate expressiveness. During the production process, PLAVE and milet actively exchanged ideas, with milet participating in the lyrics and PLAVE contributing to the composition. Alongside the single release, PLAVE plans to engage in activities in Japan. Additionally, they will kick off their first world tour, ″KEEP IT MANIC,″ on September 12th and 13th at the main stadium of Incheon Munhak Stadium.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ZEROBASEONE achieved a double crown on the Oricon Weekly Ranking in Japan. According to data released by Oricon on the 26th, ZEROBASEONE’s second Japanese EP, ″Return Love,″ ranked first on the weekly combined album ranking as of August 31. This album also topped the chart that combines physical album sales, downloads, and streaming numbers, proving its popularity locally. Immediately after the album’s release, it ranked first on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking for four consecutive days and also took first place on the Tower Records comprehensive album chart across all stores and the Billboard Japan Top Album Sales chart. ZEROBASEONE released new music in Japan after about 10 months, standing out on several local charts. The title track, ″Existence,″ was completed in collaboration with the Japanese band Omoinotake, expanding their musical spectrum through this song.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Lee Chan-won reveals his experience of performing at events since childhood on MBN·Channel S’s ″Jeon Hyun-moo Project 4.″ On the broadcast airing on the 28th, Lee Chan-won appears as a special MC and sets out to find Daegu’s famous restaurants together with Jeon Hyun-moo and Hwang Yoon-sung. First, the three visit the original restaurant of ″Nureun Guksu,″ recommended by Lee Chan-won. At this place, the owner recalls Lee Chan-won visiting the restaurant during an elementary school event. When Jeon Hyun-moo asks, ″Did you perform at events before your debut?″ Lee Chan-won replies, ″I performed when I was known as a prodigy.″ After finishing the meal of Daegu-style handmade noodles, boiled pork slices, and aged kimchi, they move to the second restaurant, a spicy catfish stew place. Jeon Hyun-moo shows reluctance due to his trauma with freshwater fish, but Lee Chan-won confidently leads the way, saying, ″Now is the perfect season.″ Upon arrival, the owner warmly welcomes Lee Chan-won. Lee Chan-won orders spicy catfish stew along with spicy chive pancakes and explains, ″In Gyeongsang Province, chive pancakes are called ’Jeongguji Jjijim’.″ Impressed by Lee Chan-won’s detailed explanation, Jeon Hyun-moo exclaims, ″You’re better than the free version of AI. So that’s why your nickname is ’Chantto Wiki.’″ During the meal, Lee Chan-won and Hwang Yoon-sung perform an impromptu duet of ″Life Like Chives.″ When Jeon Hyun-moo asks about their friendship, Lee Chan-won reveals, ″If we don’t have big schedules, we meet seven times a week, and even when busy, at least twice.″ Lee Chan-won names spicy catfish stew as ″the food I want to eat before I die″ and shows a hip dance during the mukbang. Jeon Hyun-moo cautiously shares his honest opinion about freshwater fish. Meanwhile, Lee Chan-won debuted after placing third in ″Tomorrow’s Mr. Trot″ and became the youngest male winner at the 2024 KBS Entertainment Awards. ″Jeon Hyun-moo Project 4″ airs on the 28th at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU revealed an update after about three months through the YouTube channel ’Lee Ji-geum’. In the video titled ″Star, Please Grant My Wish (with bro)″ posted on the 26th, IU spent time observing the Perseid meteor shower with their younger brother. IU asked their younger brother if he had ever seen a shooting star, and he replied that he never had. Suggesting that they make a wish when a star falls, IU asked what his first wish was, and he answered, ″To earn more money than you, sister,″ which made them laugh. In response, IU said, ″You have to make a wish that a star can grant. That won’t work,″ showing a realistic reaction. The younger brother then changed his wish to ″Please help me lose 8% body fat before the end of this year,″ and IU said, ″That’s not something a star can do; you have to do it yourself. You don’t really understand the concept of a wish,″ revealing the realistic sibling dynamic. The two recalled their childhood while watching the shooting stars. When IU said, ″This reminds me of when we were kids,″ the younger brother replied, ″When I was a baby? When I just stayed still and you hit my nose?″ IU responded, ″Back then, I only pretended to hit you. Because of you, our mom and dad only doted on you. I was young too, so please understand.″ Then added jokingly, ″Honestly, now that I say it, I was actually against our parents having you.″ IU wished for the peace of their fans, saying, ″My song is coming out, so please make it successful, and also help me build a lot of muscle.″ The younger brother laughed and said, ″Jieun, you have a lot of wishes. You should take it easy.″ IU stopped uploading on YouTube after the behind-the-scenes video of ’21st Century Great Lady’ in May and had postponed performances and the release schedule of their 6th full album due to worsening symptoms of spinal stenosis. Recently, they attracted attention by sharing a recent photo with a song by their ex-lover Jang Kiha as background music.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ Woo Young took a strong stance on malicious comments. On the 26th, in the video ″Stealing the CEO’s Car for Car Camping″ released on ATEEZ’s YouTube channel ’9Trjong,’ Woo Young and San-E spent time camping and consulting subscribers’ concerns. At this moment, as soon as the keyword ″malicious comments″ came up, Woo Young bluntly said, ″Just die. People who write malicious comments should just die.″ He continued, ″Malicious comments and feedback are different,″ strongly criticizing those who write malicious comments. San-E mentioned, ″Malicious comments are something celebrities cannot be separated from.″ When a subscriber shared their concern about giving artists the desired makeup but receiving strange malicious comments and DMs from fans, Woo Young advised, ″I understand the difficulty. If it were me, I would talk to the artist. It would be better to say that fans do not prefer it.″ Woo Young once again made a strong statement, saying, ″Basically, people who write malicious comments should die. That would solve the problem,″ and San-E agreed, saying, ″I strongly agree.″ San-E emphasized, ″Giving feedback to others is good, but slander, profanity, and personal attacks must absolutely disappear from the culture.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV’s ’New Product Launch Pyeonstorang,’ Kim Yong Bin and the TOP7 members of ’Mr. Trot 3’ gathered at the youngest member Nam Seung-min’s studio apartment housewarming party to experience foot reading. In this episode, foot reader Kim Baek-moon, with 35 years of experience, appeared and examined the feet of the TOP7 members. The members took turns washing their feet and sitting in front of the foot reader to check their future fortunes. After carefully examining Kim Yong Bin’s feet, Kim Baek-moon said, ″The shape of the feet is beautiful. There is an elegant and delicate aspect. It’s like a queen’s style.″ He continued, ″Love luck is overflowing. Beautiful women will flock to you,″ raising Kim Yong Bin’s expectations, but then warned, ″Be careful when meeting a spouse,″ surprising everyone present. Additionally, when the foot reader examined one of the TOP7 members’ feet, he attracted attention by describing them as a ″king of vitality.″ The member crowned as the vitality king could not hide their smile. This episode aired on the 27th at 8:30 PM. Meanwhile, Kim Yong Bin prepared a fridge-cleanout dish for the members using leftover ingredients from the studio apartment refrigerator. In the small space, Chun Gil (Moses), Cheon Rok Dam (Lee Jung), and the older members completed the cooking together, capturing the members’ taste buds.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A woman in her 30s who illegally purchased and sold about 2,600 tickets using a macro program for the BTS Gwanghwamun comeback concert and others has been referred to the prosecution without detention. The Cyber Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 26th that they handed over Ms. A, a woman in her 30s, to the prosecution without detention on the 21st on charges of violating the Information and Communications Network Act, obstruction of business, and violation of the Performance Act. According to the police investigation, from April 2023 to March this year, Ms. A used an automated program to illegally purchase about 2,600 tickets for idol concerts and others under accounts registered in the names of family members and acquaintances, then resold them at a premium. She is also accused of booking 9 tickets for the BTS Gwanghwamun concert on February 23 using the same method. It was confirmed that the 9 BTS concert tickets seized by the police during this process did not actually lead to illegal resale. The police applied for pre-indictment seizure and confiscation of approximately 442 million won in criminal proceeds obtained from Ms. A’s crimes. The police stated that they will continue to strictly investigate illegal ticket purchases and distribution activities. Meanwhile, under the revised Performance Act and National Sports Promotion Act effective from the 28th, offenders involved in illegal sales will face strengthened penalties, including fines of up to 50 times the sales amount.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen has become a five-time double million-seller with the mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS.’ According to Hanteo Chart, ’THE SIN : BLISS’ recorded cumulative sales of 2,022,369 copies as of the 26th. Previously, the mini album 5 ’ORANGE BLOOD,’ the 2nd full album ’ROMANCE : UNTOLD,’ the mini album 6 ’DESIRE : UNLEASH,’ and the mini album 7 ’THE SIN : VANISH’ also surpassed 2 million copies, and ’ROMANCE : UNTOLD’ exceeded 3 million cumulative sales. In the Japanese market, ’THE SIN : BLISS’ sold 165,958 copies on the day of release, ranking first on Oricon’s ’Daily Album Ranking’ for August 25. Enhypen has topped this chart with all 14 albums released in Korea and Japan to date. On the ’Top Song Debut Global’ chart announced by Spotify on the 25th, the title track ’Bloody Paradise’ ranked first. Along with this, the tracks ’Bad For You’ ranked 4th, ’Two Fools’ 5th, ’Stuck’ 6th, ’Checkmate’ 8th, and ’Highlight’ 10th. On the ’Top Song Debut USA’ chart, ’Bloody Paradise’ ranked 4th and ’Bad For You’ ranked 8th. They also showed achievements on music shows. On the MBC Every1 program ’Show! Champion’ aired on the 26th, Enhypen took first place with ’Bloody Paradise.’ The members said, ″This award is meaningful because we receive it thanks to Engine (the fandom name). We will work even harder as Enhypen to match the love given to us.″ Enhypen is scheduled to appear on Mnet’s ’M Countdown’ on the 27th. They plan to continue active promotions with the title track ’Bloody Paradise.’]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen has become a five-time double million-seller with the mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS.’ According to Hanteo Chart, ’THE SIN : BLISS’ recorded cumulative sales of 2,022,369 copies as of the 26th. Previously, the mini album 5 ’ORANGE BLOOD,’ the 2nd full album ’ROMANCE : UNTOLD,’ the mini album 6 ’DESIRE : UNLEASH,’ and the mini album 7 ’THE SIN : VANISH’ also surpassed 2 million copies, and ’ROMANCE : UNTOLD’ exceeded 3 million cumulative sales. In the Japanese market, ’THE SIN : BLISS’ sold 165,958 copies on the day of release, ranking first on Oricon’s ’Daily Album Ranking’ for August 25. Enhypen has topped this chart with all 14 albums released in Korea and Japan to date. On the ’Top Song Debut Global’ chart announced by Spotify on the 25th, the title track ’Bloody Paradise’ ranked first. Along with this, the tracks ’Bad For You’ ranked 4th, ’Two Fools’ 5th, ’Stuck’ 6th, ’Checkmate’ 8th, and ’Highlight’ 10th. On the ’Top Song Debut USA’ chart, ’Bloody Paradise’ ranked 4th and ’Bad For You’ ranked 8th. They also showed achievements on music shows. On the MBC Every1 program ’Show! Champion’ aired on the 26th, Enhypen took first place with ’Bloody Paradise.’ The members said, ″This award is meaningful because we receive it thanks to Engine (the fandom name). We will work even harder as Enhypen to match the love given to us.″ Enhypen is scheduled to appear on Mnet’s ’M Countdown’ on the 27th. They plan to continue active promotions with the title track ’Bloody Paradise.’]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 John Park shared his thoughts on the sustainability and diversity of the K-pop industry. John Park recently took the stage at the ″K-Music Night″ event held at the New York Korea Center in Manhattan, New York. The event was co-hosted by the Korean Cultural Center New York and the Korea Creative Content Agency and lasted for four days. Performers including John Park, Yozoh, Oksang Dalbit, and Gina met with New York citizens. Although the concert was held in a small theater with about 190 seats, approximately 7,000 local audience members gathered, and admission was conducted by lottery. John Park performed his signature songs such as ″Falling,″ ″VISTA,″ and ″DND″ with a full band live, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the audience. Originally from Chicago, John Park naturally communicated with the audience in English and said, ″I dreamed in English my whole life, but now I dream in Korean, and Korean comes out more intuitively.″ In an interview immediately after the performance, John Park stated that thanks to K-pop idol groups paving the way on the global stage, he was able to share his music here as well. He emphasized that for Korean music to thrive in the global market, indie artists and singer-songwriters with their own unique colors must also step onto the world stage together.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900   FANNSTAR is holding its August Theme Ranking vote for about four weeks, from August 15 to September 12. The Theme Ranking is a fan-participation voting content held under a new theme each month, allowing fans to directly spotlight the diverse charms of their favorite stars.The theme for August is “A star you’d like to spend a bountiful Chuseok with.” Fans will directly choose the star with warm charms whom they would like to spend the holiday with.As Chuseok is a holiday for sharing warmth with family and neighbors, this vote also carries the meaning of both fan support and sharing. Attention is focused on which artist will be selected by fans as the representative holiday star.The star who takes first place in the Theme Ranking will receive a congratulatory article through THE FACT News and a special benefit. This benefit will be prepared as a donation project carried out under the artist’s name, turning fans’ support into warm sharing.Meanwhile, FANNSTAR is also currently holding various votes linked to the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, which will take place on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. As the winners of these categories are decided through direct fan participation, voting enthusiasm among fandoms remains strong as they support their artists in hopes of delivering them a trophy. ]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:44 +0900 Hearts2Hearts members Jueun, Yeon, Yuha, and Ian appeared in the video released on August 26 on the ’Yoo In Radio’ channel and shared various stories. On that day, the members mentioned their dormitory life, revealing that two people share a room. When Yoo In-na asked, ″Do two people sleep in one room? Then do you talk after turning off the lights?″ Yuha and Ian answered, ″Even yesterday,″ while Jueun and Yeon said, ″The two of us just sleep.″ Additionally, Hearts2Hearts actively promoted by releasing four singles and two mini-albums over one and a half years since their debut. When Yoo In-na asked about their stamina, Yuha said, ″We’re still having fun and doing well,″ adding that although they don’t get much sleep when busy, they sleep a lot on days without schedules. They also shared their thoughts on their first fan meeting. The fan meeting held last February sold out all seats, including restricted view seats. Yuha said, ″It was so amazing. For the first time, we invited all our family members, and after it ended, greeting them felt strange. Some members even cried.″ Jueun added, ″I cried a lot at the after-party. A new light stick was released for the fan concert, and looking at the fans from the stage was really beautiful.″ During the time to share concerns, Ian mentioned that his hair was damaged from dyeing and asked Yoo In-na for hair care tips. Yoo In-na advised brushing frequently, combing from the ends, tapping the scalp, proper nutrition, and drinking plenty of water. The members simultaneously drinking water at Yoo In-na’s nagging brought laughter. Yoo In-na said, ″I used to do radio for five years and have seen many idols here, but this is the first time I’ve seen members drink water like this. It’s the best.″ Meanwhile, Yuha explained that the reason she got the nickname ’tyrant’ within the group was because of her spicy answers to a hypothetical question. ″I don’t know how it happened, but at some point, it just did,″ she said.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Song Kang revealed how he became close to V (BTS) during his military service. Song Kang was discharged last October after completing his service as an active-duty sergeant in the army. On the 25th, Song Kang appeared on the web variety show ″Salon Drip″ on the YouTube channel ″TEO Teo,″ returning with the new tvN drama ″Po Hands.″ During the broadcast, Jang Do-yeon mentioned a four-cut photo taken by Song Kang and V during their military service and asked about the background of their friendship. Song Kang explained that although they belonged to the same corps, their roles were different. V was in the military police special unit, while Song Kang was a regular soldier, and they got in touch through an acquaintance. He added that they met outside the base by coordinating their weekday leave dates. Whenever they went out, Song Kang and V built their friendship by eating together or visiting PC rooms. Song Kang said, ″We met, ate meals, and often went to PC rooms.″ He also shared that five members from V’s unit and five from his unit gathered to play 5-on-5 team games. When asked about who paid for the meals, Song Kang replied, ″He paid,″ but he also said he covered the costs a few times. He mentioned that he paid when he lost bets on games or bowling. Song Kang also recalled his outings with his military peers. They left the base at 8 a.m., had lunch with pork cutlet rice bowls and ramen at a PC room, played betting games at a bowling alley, and then visited a sauna where they could get military discounts. As the eldest among his peers, Song Kang said he sometimes bought beef or covered 80% of the lodging costs during overnight leaves. When Jang Do-yeon asked, ″You can pay for everything, so why 80%?″ Song Kang replied, ″They said they would pay 20% because they won the games. I liked the people I met.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBN·Channel S’s ’Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4’ previewed that Lee Chan-won will fill in as a special MC for Kwak Tube’s absence in the August 28th broadcast. On that day’s show, trot singer Lee Chan-won and ’Unknown Legend’ TOP4 Hwang Yoon-sung join Jeon Hyun-moo to explore hidden gourmet spots in Daegu. Lee Chan-won appeared upon Jeon Hyun-moo’s call and performed a duet of ’Jinttobaegi’ with him. Jeon Hyun-moo mentioned Kwak Tube’s schedule conflict and expressed regret, saying, ″That guy isn’t here today,″ then added, ″If there’s no ’Daegu son-in-law,’ then call the ’son of Daegu,’″ summoning Lee Chan-won. During the broadcast, Jeon Hyun-moo asked Lee Chan-won, ″Have you ever been to the restaurants introduced on our program?″ Lee Chan-won mentioned a tteokbokki place in Daegu and said, ″After you went there, the waiting lines got so long that hundreds of locals formed a group and became anti-Jeon Hyun-moo.″ Later, Hwang Yoon-sung joined, and the three officially started their Daegu food trip. Jeon Hyun-moo introduced Hwang Yoon-sung as Lee Chan-won’s ″best friend and a keyring-like guy.″ Lee Chan-won confidently said, ″Daegu has the ’Daegu 10 flavors’ and Nureun noodles. The place we’re going to now is a legendary restaurant considered the origin of Nureun noodles. You won’t regret it.″ He also explained the origin of Nureun noodles and Daegu’s food culture. The three visited a 76-year-old traditional restaurant in the Nureun noodles alley and tasted Daegu-style handmade noodles, boiled pork slices, and aged kimchi. Jeon Hyun-moo rated the boiled pork as ″the best among ’Jeon Hyun-moo Plan’ boiled pork,″ and Hwang Yoon-sung described the handmade noodles as ″like Pyongyang cold noodles in the knife-cut noodle world.″ In this broadcast, Lee Chan-won took on more than just a guest role, directly selecting and explaining the restaurants. Jeon Hyun-moo commented, ″You’re better at hosting than Kwak Tube,″ and Lee Chan-won said, ″I came aiming for this spot today.″ Hwang Yoon-sung also added, ″Is there maybe a third spot?″ Meanwhile, recently Jeon Hyun-moo faced allegations of fabrication regarding his impromptu trip to Kazakhstan shown on ’I Live Alone,’ and the production team denied Kazakhstan’s claims of filming support, stating, ″There was no filming support or sponsorship received.″ ’Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4’ will air on the 28th at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NewJeans Haerin recently posted several photos on her SNS with the caption ″WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR LOVE?″. In the photos, Haerin is wearing a tweed jacket, holding a large bouquet of flowers, and gazing at the camera. Her pure charm, large eyes, and cat-like gaze were impressive. Since returning with Adore, Haerin’s teeth have attracted attention for their changes in the released content. In the NewJeans 4th anniversary content released on the 22nd of last month, Haerin’s teeth appeared flatter and more even than before, leading fans to speculate about possible laminate treatment. NewJeans recently announced her comeback after ongoing conflicts with her agency Adore. The NewJeans 4th anniversary video released last month featured four members, including Minji.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Park Soo-hong officially apologized for the incident in which the departure of the Korean Air flight to Guam, on which he and his family were aboard, was delayed by over an hour due to his reversal of the decision to disembark. On the 26th, Park Soo-hong posted an apology on his SNS, stating that a delay in the flight departure occurred recently because of his family, and he bowed his head to apologize for causing inconvenience to many passengers and airline staff. Park explained, ″Right after boarding, my child cried severely, and in my confusion, I expressed my intention to get off to avoid causing trouble to other passengers.″ He continued, ″While waiting inside the cabin, my child stopped crying, and I expressed my intention to board again, but I did not realize that this could cause delays in baggage handling and security checks.″ He added, ″This happened entirely due to my ignorance of airline procedures, and there is no excuse.″ Park Soo-hong’s family boarded Korean Air flight KE415, scheduled to depart from Incheon International Airport to Guam on the 23rd. Just before departure, when Park’s child cried severely, he informed the flight attendants of his intention to disembark, and accordingly, the airline began the disembarkation procedures, including unloading checked baggage. However, when the child calmed down, Park’s family withdrew their intention to disembark and requested to reboard. During this process, reloading of baggage and additional security procedures took place, causing the flight to take off at 11:15 a.m., 1 hour and 10 minutes later than scheduled. Passengers present at the scene reported that Park repeatedly apologized inside the cabin. A video capturing the situation showed Park apologizing to nearby passengers from the Prestige class seat. Korean Air stated that they responded according to the manual regarding the passenger’s intention to disembark and that no special treatment was given. An airline official explained that even if the passenger expressed the intention to disembark, cancellation was possible as long as they had not actually left the aircraft. The official added that since baggage sorting begins immediately after receiving the disembarkation request, delays are inevitable during baggage reloading and security checks if the request is withdrawn. Park Soo-hong once again expressed his deep apology, saying, ″I bow my head and sincerely apologize to the passengers and airline staff who suffered great inconvenience due to my shortcomings.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900