https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Global Top Act ATEEZ → Unprecedented Rookie CORTISTop-Tier, Must-Listen NMIXX → Sensation RESCENEA Rich Lineup Including Solo Artists Led by Lim Young Woong and Mixed-Gender Groups  The lineup of 17 artists set to perform at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) has been confirmed. The lineup spans top-tier acts, trending and rising artists, as well as solo performers, offering a well-rounded and diverse roster.Over the past three weeks, the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS Organizing Committee unveiled the first, second, and third lineup announcements. The final lineup features 17 acts (listed in Korean alphabetical order): RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS.The boy group lineup is equally impressive, ranging from ATEEZ—who mark their ninth debut anniversary this year and have firmly established themselves as a global top act—to unprecedented rookie CORTIS, which is approaching its first debut anniversary, with leading Korean boy groups filling every tier in between. The girl group lineup is just as compelling, spanning top-tier, must-listen NMIXX, uniquely distinctive ILLIT, and RESCENE, which has recently risen to sensation-level popularity. The lineup is further rounded out by mixed-gender group ALLDAY PROJECT and solo artists led by K-pop superstar Lim Young Woong.The biggest difference from the 2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS is the strong presence of solo artists. While last year's lineup consisted entirely of groups, this year's edition welcomes YENA, who sparked the "Catch Catch" craze; EVAN, who has reinvented himself as a solo artist after debuting with ENHYPEN; and Lim Young Woong, whose appeal spans generations. Representing completely different musical styles and fandoms, the three solo artists are expected to bring greater diversity to an awards show largely dominated by groups while appealing to a broader audience across generations.The artists' long-standing connections with the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS also stand out. YENA previously appeared at the 2020 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS as a member of IZ*ONE six years ago and will return this year as a solo artist. EVAN won the Next Leader award as a member of ENHYPEN that same year, followed by Artist of the Year in 2021 and Icon of the Year last year. This will mark his fourth appearance at the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS and his first as a solo artist. Lim Young Woong graced the awards ceremony for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, and this year will mark his fourth appearance.The rookie lineup is the strongest in the history of the awards. CORTIS surpassed 2 million in cumulative album sales with its debut album COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, released in September last year, and exceeded 3 million with its second mini album REDRED, released this May. ALPHA DRIVE ONE became a million seller on the first day of release with its debut album EUPHORIA, released in January. IDID, which recorded more than 390,000 first-week album sales with its debut album released last September, is another rookie act not to be overlooked.The gathering of some of K-pop's strongest performance acts is another highlight of the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. The lineup includes ATEEZ, long recognized for its outstanding stage performances and most recently creating a sensation with member SAN's standout part in performances of its latest song BAD; RIIZE, which has broadened its musical spectrum across diverse genres and returned with performances embodying the spirit of youth; TREASURE, whose latest album—built around the hip-hop style the group does best—became its second consecutive million-selling release; CLOSE YOUR EYES, which blends emotional appeal with powerful energy; and xikers, renowned for its intense stage presence.ATEEZ won the Global Hottest award in 2020 and the Artist of the Year award each year from 2021 to 2023, establishing a long-standing connection with the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. As the group returns for its fifth appearance this year, attention is focused on what honor it will receive next. RIIZE won the Next Leader award in 2023 and returns to the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS stage after three years of remarkable growth. TREASURE, the Artist of the Year winner in both 2022 and 2023, returns to the awards for the first time in three years. CLOSE YOUR EYES will appear for the second consecutive year following last year's ceremony, while xikers returns for its second appearance since 2024. The girl group lineup is every bit as strong as the boy group roster. It ranges from NMIXX, which has established itself as a must-listen group by combining its signature "MIXX POP" identity with broader public appeal through Blue Valentine last year and Heavy Serenade this year, to KiiiKiii, which rose to prominence with 404 (New Era); ILLIT, which captivated listeners with It's Me following last year's NOT CUTE ANYMORE; tripleS, often dubbed a "miracle from a small agency"; and RESCENE, which has recently become a sensation, with its music continuing to climb and remain on the digital charts. Together, they form a diverse and powerful girl group lineup.KiiiKiii, the recipient of the Next Leader award last year, will return to the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS to showcase its growth. NMIXX, after winning the Artist of the Year award in 2023 and 2025, will once again continue its association with the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. Meanwhile, RESCENE, tripleS, and ILLIT will all be making their debut at the awards, raising anticipation for the performances they will bring to the stage.Joining them is ALLDAY PROJECT, which accepted the Next Leader award via video last year, leaving fans disappointed by its absence. This year, the group is set to perform at the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS as the awards show's first mixed-gender group.The 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, featuring 17 acts with exceptional artistry and distinctive identities, will be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea. After meeting global fans in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, China, over the past two years, the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS will return to Korea for the first time in three years and will be held in Busan for the first time in the awards show's history. The Organizing Committee is preparing a spectacular stage and dazzling production befitting a world-class stadium, creating an awards ceremony where artists and fans can come together as one.Hosted by The Fact and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, additional details regarding the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS will be released sequentially through the event's official website.      ]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:52:03 +0900 The ″2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju″ has revealed its performance lineup, intensifying the excitement for ticket reservations. This event features a race starting at 4:30 PM on September 19 at the Gyeongju Citizens’ Stadium, where the ″Posol″ team guarding the treasure and the ″Thief″ team trying to steal it will compete for the best record. Park Myung-soo, Jung Joon-ha, Haha, and Kwanghee, who previously participated in Seoul Sangam last June, will join the race again. Notably, Jung Joon-ha has completed every previous ″Infinite Challenge Run″ race and will challenge the newly introduced half course for the first time in this competition. The performance stage is also drawing attention. Starting with Park Myung-soo’s EDM DJing, artists who have appeared in the ″Infinite Challenge Song Festival″ such as Jessica, Skull & Haha, Zion.T, Yoon Mirae & Tiger JK, and Lee Juck will perform. Jessica is set to present the ″Naengmyeon″ stage about 17 years after her famous cardrive duet with Park Myung-soo at the 2009 ″Olympic-daero Duet Song Festival.″ The concept, which moves the ″Cops and Robbers″ chase to the past and evokes the ″Gyeongju Treasure Hunt″ episode, is said to provide participants with a new experience. Ticket reservations will be available on the Coupang Play mobile app starting on the 30th. Pre-sale for ″Sports S″ subscribers begins at 7 PM, followed by general reservations for Wow members and Sports Pass users opening at 9 PM. Detailed ticket information can be found on the official Coupang Play website.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Park Sung-kwang’s wife, Lee Sol-i, revealed her investment losses due to the decline in SK Hynix’s stock price through social media. On the 29th, Lee Sol-i posted ″I want to cry″ on her SNS, then added, ″So I’m looking at happy photos. That’s my therapy. No, sometimes crying freely is also therapy,″ sharing her recent feelings. She then posted, ″Ah, I found the reason I want to cry,″ along with a direct message conversation with an acquaintance. In the conversation, there was a metaphor about the stock market plunge described as ″a page in history, and feeling like living on the top floor,″ and Lee Sol-i replied, ″I bought Hynix at 2.8 million won,″ revealing that she purchased SK Hynix shares at around 2.8 million won per share. The acquaintance responded, ″One more comrade,″ showing sympathy, and the two exchanged bitter reactions. On the same day, SK Hynix’s stock price fell nearly 20% intraday, dropping to the 1.2 million won range before partially recovering, and closed at 1,401,000 won, down 9.61% from the previous trading day. Despite strong earnings announcements, the significant stock price decline increased losses for investors who bought at peak prices, and Lee Sol-i is also reported to have incurred unrealized losses. Lee Sol-i said she is comforting herself by looking at happy photos. Meanwhile, Lee Sol-i married Park Sung-kwang in 2020 and revealed their daily life as a couple through SBS variety show ″Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny.″ Last year, she disclosed her battle with female cancer and has been continuing regular check-ups and medication after surgery and chemotherapy. Recently, rumors of discord arose from her SNS posts, but she cautioned against overinterpretation and clarified the situation, and Park Sung-kwang also publicly left affectionate comments.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tiffany Young expressed her thoughts on joining ENA’s new variety show ″X The League″ as an MC and her expectations for the program. At the ″X The League″ press conference held on the 30th at the Cube Convention Center in Sangam, Seoul, Tiffany Young, BamBam, Korean team representative No Hee-young, Ki Eun-se, and PD Lee Hye-ok attended. Tiffany Young explained her decision to participate, saying, ″I believe we are now in an era where everyone is creating their own brand. In that context, I have always been interested in how the market changes and develops.″ She also said, ″It felt very meaningful and proud that a global national competition-style program like this is being produced in Korea,″ adding, ″Since I have always been interested in K-original content, I joined with the expectation of seeing what kind of differentiated content would be created.″ Regarding her experience filming, Tiffany Young said, ″’X The League’ was much larger in scale than I had expected,″ and added, ″It was impressive to see teams representing each country competing fiercely. There are many participants with excellent immersion and communication skills, so viewers will also enjoy watching it.″ ″X The League″ is a program where 40 global sellers from 8 teams representing 9 countries—Korea, China, Japan, the United States, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore & Malaysia—compete in a commerce national competition. The first broadcast is scheduled for August 2nd at 7:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS has decided not to submit entries for this year’s Grammy Awards, and Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, has issued an official statement. On the 30th, the Grammy side released a statement from CEO Harvey Mason Jr. through their official social media channels. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. expressed his ″regret″ over BTS’s decision not to participate in this year’s Grammy submission process, saying, ″As a music creator myself, I understand and respect their decision.″ He went on to explain, ″The ’Asian Pop’ category was newly established to celebrate the depth, diversity, and remarkable growth of pop music originating from Asia,″ adding, ″The purpose of this new category is to shine a separate spotlight on these important artists.″ He also stated, ″An increase in categories means more artists’ works are recognized,″ emphasizing, ″This is not about dividing or separating anyone but about expanding the scope of recognition by the 15,000 Grammy voters.″ CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stressed, ″Submitting music in genre categories such as Asian Pop, Jazz, or Country does not exclude the artist from consideration in the General Field categories.″ He added, ″Going forward, we will continue to expand our influence, membership, and award categories regardless of region or language,″ and said, ″We will keep listening to the voices of the global music community and strive to honor and celebrate all artists who create music that moves the world.″ On the 29th, BTS announced their refusal to submit to the Grammys via social media, stating, ″We have decided not to submit to the Grammys this year. We hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yuna Kim recently transformed her look with a short hairstyle in a fashion magazine Elle photoshoot, presenting a new image. In the photoshoot, Yuna Kim wore a white shirt and a blue dress, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. With a restrained expression and natural poses, she revealed a model-like aura that made one forget she was a former figure skater. This photoshoot also attracted attention in Japan. The Japanese media Sports Hochi focused on Yuna Kim’s photoshoot, commenting that she ″coolly pulled off the white shirt and blue dress″ and that her ″poses and expressions are at a professional model level.″ They also noted her new style, saying she showed a charm ″completely different from her athlete days.″ Japanese fans responded with various comments such as ″I can’t believe someone like this exists,″ ″The overwhelming beauty takes my breath away,″ ″The short cut really suits her,″ and ″I keep looking at her.″ Even after retirement, Yuna Kim has continued her advertising, photoshoot, and brand activities, establishing herself as a fashion icon. In this photoshoot, she transformed from long hair to a short style, completing a more sophisticated and urban image. She showed both elegance and chicness, revealing a unique presence. Meanwhile, Yuna Kim married Go Woo-rim, a member of the crossover group Forestella, in October 2022.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model and broadcaster Lee Hyun shared an update on her family due to her eldest son’s participation in a gifted camp in the United States. Lee Hyun appeared with Go Young-bae on the KBS Cool FM show ″Park Myung-soo’s Radio Show″ aired on the 30th, where she talked about her daily life with her children during summer vacation in the ″Soshin Statement″ segment. Lee Hyun revealed that recently her eldest son left for a camp in the U.S. with his father, leaving only the younger son at home, saying, ″I’m more concerned because he might feel lonely alone.″ She added, ″So I’ve been taking the younger one around very actively,″ sharing her recent situation. Earlier, Lee Hyun had announced on her YouTube channel that her eldest son would participate in the U.S. gifted camp ″Johns Hopkins CTY.″ During the broadcast, Lee Hyun also mentioned that her schedule has become busier after summer vacation, making it difficult. Park Myung-soo said, ″It must be tough during the vacation, but since you enjoy watching your kids grow quickly every day, I hope you find satisfaction in that.″ Lee Hyun also confessed that her dream during her school days was to be an ordinary office worker and that she never thought she would become a model. In response, Park Myung-soo said, ″Isn’t your husband an ordinary office worker? You’ve achieved your dream.″ Meanwhile, Lee Hyun, born in 1983, graduated from Ewha Womans University and debuted as the top Korea-China supermodel in 2005. She married Hong Sung-ki, a semiconductor development engineer at Samsung Electronics, in 2012, and they have two sons. It was recently revealed that following her eldest son, her younger son also enrolled in a private elementary school in Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Jun-hee, the daughter of Choi Jin-sil, met with singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa and broadcaster Choi Hwa-jung. On the 30th, Choi Jun-hee shared a photo attending the premiere of the movie ″OK Madam 2″ and wrote, ″I need to visit home soon, hop hop...″ On that day, Choi Jun-hee showed her closeness by taking pictures with Uhm Jung-hwa and Choi Hwa-jung, using nicknames calling Uhm Jung-hwa ″OK Mom-dam″ and Choi Hwa-jung ″Hwa-jung-sama.″ The movie ″OK Madam 2″ is scheduled to be released on August 12, starring Uhm Jung-hwa. The film is a comic action movie about the family of former legendary agent Mi-young getting caught up in a cruise ship hijacking incident. At the premiere, Uhm Jung-hwa’s brother Uhm Tae-woong, Hong Jin-kyung, Chun Woo-hee, Hwasa, and others also attended to support her. In May, Choi Jun-hee held a wedding ceremony with a non-celebrity 11 years her senior at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. Guests including Hong Jin-kyung, Lee So-ra, Uhm Jung-hwa, and Lee Young-ja attended the wedding to offer their congratulations.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (directed by Destin Cretton) ranked first at the box office on its opening day, attracting 688,420 viewers. Starring Tom Holland, the film’s cumulative audience, including preview viewers, was recorded at 689,674 as of the 29th according to the integrated computer network for movie ticket sales. ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ achieved the highest opening score among this year’s releases. It surpassed the opening day audiences of last year’s top hits, ″Zootopia 2″ with 309,168 viewers and ″Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train″ with 517,922 viewers. It also exceeded the opening records of all-time hits such as ″Avatar: The Way of Water″ (359,031 viewers) and ″Frozen 2″ (606,618 viewers). Compared to previous MCU Spider-Man series films, this performance also led the pack. It broke the opening day records of ″Spider-Man: Homecoming″ (540,000 viewers), ″Spider-Man: Far From Home″ (670,000 viewers), and ″Spider-Man: No Way Home″ (630,000 viewers). As of 8 a.m. on the 30th, the real-time reservation rate for ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ was 68.1%, with 756,600 advance ticket buyers. The movie tells the story of Peter Parker, forgotten by everyone, facing new threats to protect those precious to him. Meanwhile, on the same day, the box office second place was taken by ″Hope,″ which attracted 87,942 viewers, with a cumulative audience of 3,707,168. Following were ″Minions & Monsters″ (21,655 viewers), ″Moana″ (11,102 viewers), and ″Toy Story 5″ (9,231 viewers).]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Da-gam announced her pregnancy at the age of 47 and received congratulations from the cast members. On the 29th, the MBC variety show ″Radio Star″ featured guests Yoon Mi-ra, Kangnam, Han Da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun. Han Da-gam said, ″I am due to give birth at the end of September. I’ve gained some weight recently,″ then stood up to reveal her seven-month pregnancy. Wearing a white shirt and a checkered long skirt, Han Da-gam’s slender silhouette caught attention even more than her baby bump despite the form-fitting outfit. She explained, ″At seven months, my belly is smaller compared to other pregnant women.″ Yoon Mi-ra expressed surprise, saying, ″Are you really pregnant?″ and ″You don’t look pregnant at all.″ Han Da-gam responded, ″It is showing. It can’t not show. But compared to others, it hasn’t shown much.″ After seeing Han Da-gam, Kangnam joked toward Yoon Mi-ra, ″I think you look more pregnant.″ The cast members scolded him for the remark, and MC Kim Gu-ra also pointed out, ″This is why you distract people.″ Han Da-gam said, ″You went too far.″ The production team displayed the caption ″Too much joking.″ Rather than feeling uncomfortable with Kangnam’s joke, Yoon Mi-ra kindly said, ″My belly is starting to show these days. How can you be like this?″ Kangnam replied, ″I handle it well.″ Regarding the secret to her successful pregnancy, Han Da-gam revealed, ″I originally had no plans to get pregnant, but one day I felt I couldn’t miss this timing,″ explaining why she visited the hospital. She said she had tried to use frozen eggs but felt despair after hearing the success rate was only about 5%. Since then, from age 44 for about two years, she managed her health, hiked mountains nationwide while praying, consumed black goat juice and deer antler, copied the Lotus Sutra by hand, and managed her mental health. She also prepared for pregnancy with a sincere heart by praying at Sinwon Temple in Gongju, Chungnam. As a result, she obtained a top-grade AAA embryo and succeeded in in vitro fertilization on the first try. She added that she recently heard from the hospital that having a third child is also possible. Han Da-gam said, ″Since this pregnancy came late in life, I named the fetus ’Chaltteok’ (Rice Cake),″ and added, ″I think this is the oldest pregnancy case in the entertainment industry for a first child.″ After the pregnancy news was revealed, she received many congratulatory calls and said, ″This is the first time I’ve received so many congratulations while working in broadcasting.″ Meanwhile, Han Da-gam married a businessman one year older than her in 2020.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Jang Young-ran has embarked on a new challenge. Recently, Jang Young-ran communicated with her fans through her SNS, sharing news of her first day trying acting. She candidly expressed her honest feelings about the acting experience, saying, ″Acting... is not easy,″ creating a cheerful atmosphere. Known for her friendly image and charming personality, Jang Young-ran is showing another potential through this acting challenge. Additionally, Jang Young-ran introduced the ’Jelly Chal-tteok Pack’ from Dear Girl, for which she is a model, and announced the Olive Young ’Today’s Special’ event held for one day only on July 30. She emphasized her high satisfaction and repurchase rate of the product, saying, ″For those who have been curious, be sure to try it this time.″ She expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic response from fans and promised, ″I will repay you with even better products.″ In recently released photos, Jang Young-ran showcased a sophisticated style by pairing a white jacket with a black top and wearing a black choker around her neck. Holding a cosmetics package in one hand, her confident gaze faces forward. Meanwhile, Jang Young-ran continues to captivate fans with her diverse appearances on broadcasts, YouTube activities, and home shopping sell-out successes, maintaining steady communication with her fans. With this acting challenge, more diverse endeavors are anticipated.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group NCT 127 conveyed a new message celebrating their 10th anniversary through their official SNS account. In the post released on the 7th, NCT 127 uploaded a photo with the phrase ″ready? EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO 2026NCT.COM,″ capturing a vibrant atmosphere. In the photo, the member wore a black checkered shirt paired with a white T-shirt and gray pants, showing energetic vibes with a unique pose of raising one leg high. They also completed a distinctive style by wearing a hat. The post included hashtags such as ’#NCT127’, ’#127VIBE’, ’#127VIBE’, and ’#NCT_10TH_ANNIVERSARY’, raising fans’ expectations. Marking the important milestone of their 10th anniversary, NCT 127 is expected to strengthen communication with global fans by previewing various upcoming activities and projects. In particular, with the official website address revealed, fans are anticipating new content releases, new songs, and diverse events. Meanwhile, as NCT 127 has consistently been loved both domestically and internationally, showcasing unique music and performances, great attention is focused on their 10th anniversary activities.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yuna Kim’s recent makeup preparation process shared on her official SNS has become a hot topic. Wearing a sky-blue sleeveless dress and focusing in front of the mirror, she caught fans’ attention as she completed a perfect styling using Dior Beauty’s cushion product and lipstick. In particular, Yuna Kim exuded an elegant atmosphere with her long straight hair and sophisticated necklace, striking various poses from front and side against a backdrop blending bright sky and cityscape. This appearance once again confirmed her outstanding sense in fashion and beauty. Having steadily expanded her influence in lifestyle and fashion fields, Yuna Kim communicated with fans through this SNS post, building a more approachable image. Among netizens, interest is growing in the refined makeup using Dior Forever Cushion and Addict Gloss Lipstick in color 309. Meanwhile, Yuna Kim recently showcased a new style with a bob haircut in a photo shoot for the Japanese fashion magazine ELLE, receiving praise from local media as having a ″professional model-level presence.″ These active endeavors are further solidifying Yuna Kim’s position as a fashion icon beyond being a sports star.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group aespa has announced their comeback with the new song ″KISS N TELL.″ aespa’s official SNS recently revealed a variety of concept cuts along with the phrase ″it’s time for KISS N TELL.″ In the images, the members appeared in bright styling, pairing pink tops with black miniskirts and pink boots, showcasing confident poses while looking straight ahead with bright smiles. One member, with long hair naturally flowing down, drew attention by pointing to her face with one hand, displaying a sophisticated and unique charm. The new song ″KISS N TELL″ captures aespa’s distinctive musical color and modern sensibility at the same time, attracting high interest not only from fans but also from the general public. aespa is expected to actively promote through various media and stages targeting the global music market, further raising anticipation. Meanwhile, aespa is scheduled to appear at the largest Chinese-speaking region awards ceremony, ″2026 TIMA,″ in August, providing an opportunity to meet local fans directly and solidify their position as global artists. This is drawing more attention to their activities not only in Asia but also on the world stage.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hyomin conveyed a relaxed atmosphere through casual daily photos. Hyomin recently shared photos presumed to be from her daily life on her SNS, revealing her current status. The photos show her wearing a gray short-sleeve T-shirt and shorts, kneeling or sitting while looking toward a window. In particular, a pose with a red ball balanced on her head caught attention, adding a playful charm. In another photo, she is seen wearing a black top and skirt, holding a shopping basket while selecting items at a convenience store. The comfortable and natural appearance offers a glimpse into the simple moments she spends in daily life. A photo of her wearing glasses while holding the shopping basket was also released, highlighting her detailed styling. Along with this post, Hyomin added light emoticons and symbols suggesting home and shopping, showing a straightforward capture of her daily life. She communicates with fans in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, different from the glamorous image she usually shows on stage. Meanwhile, Hyomin continues her music and broadcasting activities steadily, actively interacting with fans. The recently shared casual daily moments provide an opportunity to feel another side of her charm.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Lee Si-young is drawing attention by revealing the development process of a height growth supplement that started from concerns about her child’s growth. Through her SNS, she candidly shared the growth story of her son Ian, who was smaller and shorter than his peers, and expressed her expectations for the health functional food she personally participated in developing. Lee Si-young disclosed that when her son Ian was eight years old, he weighed only 19 kg, causing her long-term worries about his height and physique. She consulted a renowned professor annually, consistently performed leg massages, exercises, and diet management, and sent him to summer camps during vacations to encourage active play and growth. Two years ago, she connected with Momora Labs and collaborated on developing a height growth supplement, ultimately completing a product based on the ingredient ’HT042’ after a long period of time and trial and error. During the product development process, Lee Si-young personally tested the supplement on her son Ian for over a year, expressing great satisfaction with the results and gratitude. The height growth supplement was released as the ’Kids Brain’ product, which combines the HT042 ingredient with omega-3 in a chewable form that is easy for children to consume. In particular, Lee Si-young conveyed her hope for much love for the product, created with her child’s health in mind. Meanwhile, Lee Si-young has recently been living in Canada for a month with her son, participating in an ice hockey camp and spending an active daily life together. She continuously shares her enjoyment of sports and interest in her family’s healthy growth on SNS, receiving support from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the 32nd season of the dating reality show ″I Am Solo,″ four couples—Kwangsoo-Oksun, Kyungsoo-Hyeonsook, Youngho-Jeonghee, and Youngsik-Youngsook—were formed as the final pairs. The episode aired on the 29th on ENA and SBS Plus revealed the team competition for the super date ticket, the final dates, and the ultimate selection process. In the broadcast, the ″Solo Team″ won the team competition and earned the super date ticket. Youngcheol cleared up misunderstandings with Youngja during their date, but repeated conflicts eventually led them to end their relationship. Sunja asked Youngsoo if anything during their date made him develop feelings, and Youngsoo took this opportunity to let go of his feelings for Sunja. Jeongsook and Youngsoo could not continue their relationship due to practical issues such as differing views on children. Before the final selection, each contestant expressed their true feelings. Oksun prepared breakfast for Kwangsoo and confessed for the first time that he was her top choice, to which Kwangsoo responded with flowers and a handwritten letter. Youngsik apologized for hurting Youngsook’s feelings with his previous remarks and prepared a bouquet, cake, and a meal. Hyeonsook expressed her feelings to Kyungsoo first, and Kyungsoo reciprocated with unwavering affection. Youngho and Jeonghee discussed their views on marriage and family, confirming their mutual interest. As a result of the final selection, Kwangsoo and Oksun became the first couple, followed by Kyungsoo-Hyeonsook, Youngho-Jeonghee, and Youngsik-Youngsook choosing each other. Sangcheol, Youngsoo, Jeongsook, Sunja, Youngcheol, and Youngja gave up on the final selection. In a live broadcast on the production team’s YouTube channel immediately after the show, it was revealed that Kwangsoo-Oksun, Youngho-Jeonghee, and Youngsik-Youngsook are continuing their relationships as actual couples. Kyungsoo-Hyeonsook reportedly broke up after continuing to see each other. Meanwhile, the 33rd season, titled ″Born Solo Special,″ is scheduled to air on August 5 at 10:30 PM on SBS Plus and ENA.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM, Aileit, and Cats Eye’s special collaboration single ’ICONIC BY MISTAKE’ music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. Belif Lab, Source Music, and HYBE-Geffen Records announced on the 29th that the ’ICONIC BY MISTAKE’ music video reached 100 million views around 7 p.m. on the 28th. The music video achieved this record 47 days after its release on June 11. The song is in the alternative pop genre, characterized by intense beats, experimental sounds, a catchy chorus, and humorous lyrics. The music video showcased the personalities of the three groups against various backdrops such as a cemetery, a dental clinic, a glamorous stage, and a burning field. ’ICONIC BY MISTAKE’ surpassed 100 million streams on the global music platform Spotify on the 23rd. It also ranked 74th on the US Billboard main song chart ’Hot 100’ (August 1 issue), marking its sixth consecutive week on the chart. Its highest position was 38th (June 27 issue). Additionally, it reached 21st on Spotify’s ’Weekly Top Songs Global’ (June 19–25) and 22nd on the UK Official ’Singles Top 100’ (June 19–25).]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group WJSN member Dayoung is set to release a collaboration single with singer Jay Park in August. This collaboration was made possible after the two first performed together at the ’2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025)’ held last December. At that time, Dayoung appeared as a surprise guest during Jay Park’s stage. Later, Dayoung also appeared on Jay Park’s ’Waterbomb Seoul 2026’ stage on the 25th, continuing the collaborative atmosphere between them. Dayoung and Jay Park have been sequentially releasing teaser images for the collaboration single through their official social media accounts. On the 28th, the first teaser image featuring both of them was posted on Dayoung’s official SNS, followed by additional teaser images on the 29th. The photos capture a comfortable and intimate atmosphere, showing the two walking naturally on the street or having a conversation. Earlier, on the 26th, several photos were posted on their respective Instagram accounts showing them with arms around each other or Dayoung piggybacking Jay Park, sparking dating rumors; however, the later-released teasers confirmed it was a collaboration promotion. Since her solo debut, Dayoung has demonstrated her musical abilities by directly participating in album planning, production, songwriting, and composition. After debuting solo in September 2025 with the single ″gonna love me, right?″, the title track ″body″ received praise from music magazines both domestically and internationally. Her second single, ″What’s a girl to do,″ released last April, also received a positive response. Specific details such as the title and exact release date of Dayoung and Jay Park’s collaboration single will be revealed later through various content.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM collaborated with the crystal brand Swarovski to showcase stage costumes for their world tour. This collaboration originated from member Kim Chaewon’s role as Swarovski’s ambassador in Korea. LE SSERAFIM wore specially designed costumes by Swarovski during the opening session of their second world tour, ’2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR PUREFLOW.’ The costumes featured red and black as the main colors, with over 150,000 crystals intricately set to emit dazzling light depending on the lighting and movement. Swarovski recently created costumes for Madonna and Shakira’s halftime show at the ’2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup’ final. Through this collaboration, LE SSERAFIM demonstrated their status as a global artist. The world tour began on the 11th and 12th at Incheon Inspire Arena. It continued with performances in Osaka on the 25th and 26th, followed by shows in Kanagawa on the 30th and August 1st-2nd, Shizuoka on the 8th-9th, Miyagi on the 18th-19th, and Fukuoka on September 2nd-3rd as part of the Japan tour. Additionally, they are scheduled to perform at the music festival ’Summer Sonic 2026’ in Osaka on August 14th and Tokyo on August 16th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS2’s ’Deep & Hot,’ the three couples formed through the final selection in the age-gap real romance show ’Noona Is My Girl’ Season 2 were revealed to have continued their relationships after the broadcast, developing into ’real couples.’ In the finale, the older woman and younger man each made their final choice, and if they emerged together from the ’Love QR’ room and met again at the agreed time and place seven days later, they became the ’final couple.’ In this process, 25-year-old soccer coach Lee Si-won chose 12 years older Choi Yoo-jin, and the two revealed that their feelings deepened through their shared interest in sports. Lee Si-won said about Choi Yoo-jin, ″My feelings for Yoo-jin noona built up step by step.″ Choi Yoo-jin also accepted Lee Si-won’s feelings and set the meeting place for a week later. Han Hye-jin said, ″In Season 2, an age-gap couple was born again.″ Also, Park Ji-hye chose Kim Jung-won over Lee Jun-han in the ’Love QR’ room. Park Ji-hye and Kim Jung-won showed endless laughter when they were together. Before meeting Park Ji-hye on the promised day, Kim Jung-won said, ″In age-gap relationships, one side may have more experience, and the other less... You can’t ignore the economic perspectives or concepts between each other. But I don’t have to worry. I haven’t shown my 100% yet. There are new points for noona to fall for me.″ Park Ji-hye also came to the meeting place and reunited with Kim Jung-won. Kim Jung-won revealed, ″I used to be a workaholic, but I thought if noona were the one, she would listen well to my life worries and be with me. My ideal type wasn’t someone to do business with but someone to enjoy life with.″ Park Ji-hye said, ″It was a day to think realistically... I wondered if I would regret choosing myself.″ Kim Jung-won held Park Ji-hye’s hand and said, ″I will give you trust so you don’t have to worry.″ The couple Lee Yoon-so and Yoo Joo-hee faced a crisis due to realistic concerns about the future but reached the final choice through honest conversation. 35-year-old gayageum player Yoo Joo-hee and 24-year-old hair designer Lee Yoon-so talked about the future before the final choice. Yoo Joo-hee said, ″I lightly asked what we should do going forward, but he felt too burdened. Then what can we do if we go out? Just date? If it feels burdensome from the start, I don’t think it’s right.″ Lee Yoon-so responded, ″I was taken aback.″ Lee Yoon-so said, ″I do have feelings, right? Can’t we imagine the future together? I know my shortcomings, but I am confident I can be happy and take good care of you. I hope you trust me.″ He added, ″I hope you understand that I don’t take this lightly and that I have strong feelings for noona. Actually, I already like you.″ Yoo Joo-hee’s heart softened at Lee Yoon-so’s sincerity, and the two prepared bouquets for each other, met again, and became the final couple. Lee Yoon-so said, ″I couldn’t focus on work. Time didn’t pass, and every morning when I woke up, I thought a lot about noona, which made my feelings stronger. I think I really like noona.″ Yoo Joo-hee was curious about the reaction of Lee Yoon-so’s family, who is 11 years younger, and Lee Yoon-so said, ″My parents said they don’t care as long as I like her.″ Yoo Jin-woo and Lee Jin-young, who have a one-year age difference, also met at the promised place after seven days and became the final couple. Yoo Jin-woo showed relief and tears upon seeing Lee Jin-young and said, ″I feel good. It feels like a dream. I only thought about you for a week.″ Lee Jin-young said, ″I thought it would be fun to do this with Jin-woo... The more I thought about it, the more comfortable I felt when we were together, and I was very thankful for how he took care of me.″ The two took photos again at the young house, just like when they dated.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, fan club members practiced donation and sharing for neighbors in the local community. The Lim Young Woong fan club ’Hero Era Yeongdong Branch’ donated 165 summer blankets (worth approximately 8.08 million KRW) to Donghae City, Gangwon Province on the 29th. These items will be delivered to vulnerable neighbors in the area who are susceptible to the heat. This donation was voluntarily prepared by fan club members to commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary. Last year, ’Hero Era Yeongdong Branch’ also donated 5 million KRW to Donghae Disabled Care Center to support the independence of people with severe disabilities. Additionally, the Lim Young Woong fan club ’Together Ansan Hero Era’ donated 10 million KRW to the Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea on July 28th to help neighbors in need. This donation was also prepared to celebrate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, and the ceremony was attended by members of ’Together Ansan Hero Era’ and Kim Hyo-jin, the director of the Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea. ’Together Ansan Hero Era’ has continued to gather members’ sincerity and donate on meaningful days such as Lim Young Woong’s birthday, debut day, and album release dates, and last year, they also donated funds to help victims of heavy rain damage. Choi Eun-joo, the leader of ’Together Ansan Hero Era,’ said, ″Just as Lim Young Woong’s songs bring comfort and hope to many, fans wanted to unite their intentions to support neighbors in need,″ adding, ″We will continue various sharing activities to spread positive influence widely.″ Kim Hyo-jin, director of the Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea, said, ″We deeply thank the members of ’Together Ansan Hero Era’ who took the lead in spreading positive influence,″ and added, ″We will ensure that the donated funds are delivered well to neighbors in need. We will do our best to help fandom culture that commemorates special days meaningfully through donations to spread further.″ Kim Sung-rae, head of welfare at Donghae City, expressed gratitude to the members of ’Hero Era Yeongdong Branch’ and stated that the donated items will be delivered well to neighbors in need.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS2’s ’Deep & Hot,’ the age-gap real romance show ’Noona Is My Girl’ Season 2 featured three couples who, after making their final choices, reunited seven days later and continued their relationships beyond the broadcast. In the finale, the final couples were decided by having the older women and younger men each choose their partners, spend seven days in their daily lives, and then meet again at a predetermined location. 25-year-old soccer coach Lee Si-won chose 12 years older Choi Yoo-jin, and the two revealed that their emotions deepened through their shared interest in sports. Lee Si-won stated, ″My feelings for Yoo-jin noona grew step by step,″ and Choi Yoo-jin also accepted Lee Si-won’s feelings. Additionally, Park Ji-hye chose Kim Jung-won over Lee Jun-han in the Love QR room. Kim Jung-won said, ″I used to be a workaholic, but I thought if the person in my life’s worries was a noona, she would listen well and be with me,″ and shared that Park Ji-hye changed his ideal type. Park Ji-hye expressed her concerns, saying, ″I worried that I might regret this choice when I think realistically,″ but Kim Jung-won held her hand and said, ″I will give you trust so you won’t worry.″ The couple Yoo Jin-woo and Lee Jin-young, who have a one-year age difference, reunited after seven days and became the final couple. Yoo Jin-woo felt relieved upon seeing Lee Jin-young and said, ″I feel good. It feels like a dream. I thought about you all week.″ Lee Jin-young said, ″I thought it would be fun to do this with Jin-woo... The more I think about it, the more comfortable I felt when we were together, and I appreciated how he took care of me.″ The couple Yoo Joo-hee and Lee Yoon-so, with an 11-year age gap, faced some challenges as they discussed realistic concerns about the future. Yoo Joo-hee said, ″I lightly asked what we should do going forward, but he felt too burdened. Then what can we do? Just date? If it’s a burden from the start, I don’t think it’s for me,″ and Lee Yoon-so admitted, ″I was taken aback.″ However, Lee Yoon-so sincerely expressed, ″I do have feelings, don’t I? Can’t we envision the future together? I know my shortcomings, but I’m confident I can make you happy and take good care of you. I hope you trust me.″ He continued, ″I hope you understand that I don’t take this lightly and that I have strong feelings for you. Honestly, I already like you, noona,″ confessing his heart. Lee Yoon-so and Yoo Joo-hee prepared bouquets and met again. Lee Yoon-so said, ″I couldn’t focus on work. Time didn’t pass, and every morning when I woke up, I thought about noona a lot, which made my feelings stronger. I think I really like noona.″ Yoo Joo-hee was curious about Lee Yoon-so’s family’s reaction to their 11-year age difference, and Lee Yoon-so said, ″My parents said they don’t mind as long as I’m happy.″ The two became the final couple. The four couples who made their final choices returned to their daily lives and then met again at the agreed location after one week, showing that they continued their relationships even after the broadcast.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 28th, Moon Jae-wan posted several photos on his social media along with the caption, ″Love’s Hatchuping. Legend of the Whale Jewel. Watched the movie. Now I understand why mom nags. The movie was super fun.″ In the revealed photos, a heart-shaped note contained the message, ″Mom, after watching Love’s Hatchuping and Legend of the Whale Jewel, I understand why you nag like this. I love you, Mom!″ Lee Ji-hye’s two daughters visited the movie theater with their father, Moon Jae-wan. At the theater, the younger daughter, Ellie, cried loudly, and the older daughter, Taeri, covered Ellie’s mouth with her hand, thinking that they shouldn’t make noise in a public place. The two daughters also smiled brightly while watching the funny scenes of the movie. Fans reacted to the photos with comments such as ″So cute,″ ″Covering the younger sibling’s mouth is hilarious,″ ″Taeri was well taught,″ ″Mom and dad taught them good manners,″ and ″They look alike when they smile together.″ Previously, Lee Ji-hye had shared the process of moving from an 80-pyeong house in Apgujeong to a 49-pyeong older apartment on her YouTube channel. After completing the interior work over seven weeks, she showed the view outside the new house’s window and mentioned, ″You can see the school. You’re supposed to see the Han River, but the floor is too low, so it’s not visible.″ She also set up a personal practice room in the house using sound-absorbing and soundproofing materials. Lee Ji-hye said, ″I was worried about singing at home, so I couldn’t practice well, but this is a space I really wanted.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Couple Kim Junho and Kim Jimin announced the news of expecting their first child just one year after their marriage. Their agency, JDB Entertainment, revealed on the 30th that Kim Jimin is 12 weeks pregnant and is expected to give birth early next year. On the same day, Kim Jimin personally shared the news of her pregnancy on her social media by posting a pregnancy test and ultrasound images. She stated, ″In the 26th year of my life, we have become the three we dreamed of. A beautiful life has come to my small belly.″ She also added, ″Relying on my brother who comforted me by saying ’Don’t overdo it, don’t be impatient,’ the first IVF, which seemed to have waited for this day with gratitude, brought us Durup (the baby’s nickname) on the first try.″ Kim Jimin also shared her thoughts on the process of preparing for pregnancy, saying, ″Thanks to our doctors who focused on making my body healthy first for about two months, I was able to take time to care for my body for the first time.″ Kim Junho and Kim Jimin are senior and junior comedians from KBS and got married in July last year. Currently, Kim Junho is appearing on variety shows such as SBS’s ″My Ugly Duckling″ and Channel S and E Channel’s ″Endure Alone Tour,″ and he is serving as the executive chairman of the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival to be held next month. Kim Jimin is active as the MC of Channel A’s ″Beauty Clinic Touch Me.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Moon Geun-young’s marriage to musical and theater actor Jung Pyung, who is seven years her senior, has been revealed. On the 29th, Moon Geun-young announced the marriage news by posting a handwritten letter on her SNS, stating that the wedding ceremony was replaced with a family meal. Her agency, Cre Company, reported that the two became a couple after a long relationship. Moon Geun-young debuted in 1999 with the film ″On the Road″ and has appeared in various works such as ″A Tale of Two Sisters,″ ″The Little Bride,″ ″Autumn in My Heart,″ ″Cinderella’s Sister,″ and ″Painter of the Wind.″ Jung Pyung debuted in 2007 and has appeared in several plays and musicals including ″Aida,″ ″Laundry,″ ″Liar,″ ″Eden Hair Salon,″ ″Agatha,″ and ″A Million Roses of Love.″ He also has a connection with Moon Geun-young through the creative group ″Bachi,″ which she directed. Recently, Moon Geun-young appeared as a guest on tvN’s ″You Quiz on the Block″ to share her recent updates and is scheduled to join SBS’s variety show ″Our Ballad″ Season 2 as a fixed panelist. The first recording of ″Our Ballad″ Season 2 is planned for August, with the premiere scheduled for October. This fixed variety show appearance marks Moon Geun-young’s first in about seven years since KBS2’s ″Secret and Great Animal Life″ and ″Border Crossing Guys: Korean Peninsula Edition″ in 2019. Moon Geun-young also holds hit OST songs such as ″I Still Don’t Know Love,″ ″Yaraehyang,″ and ″&Design.″ Meanwhile, ″Our Ballad″ achieved the number one 2049 viewership rating and entered Netflix Korea Series Top 10 in Season 1. Moon Geun-young is preparing to return to activities through her next work, director Yeon Sang-ho’s ″Yeto.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Im Soo-jung has adjusted some of her scheduled plans due to health issues. According to MyDaily’s report on the 30th, Im Soo-jung is currently resting to recover from a sudden high fever. As a result, her attendance at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards has become uncertain. Im Soo-jung was originally scheduled to attend the Blue Dragon Series Awards held at Paradise City in Incheon on the afternoon of the 31st, but changes have occurred due to health concerns. Im Soo-jung is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the Disney+ original series ″Pine: The Village Idiots.″ Born in 1979, Im Soo-jung debuted in the entertainment industry in 1998 and has appeared in films such as ″School 4,″ ″A Tale of Two Sisters,″ ″All About My Wife,″ ″Spider Forest,″ and dramas like ″Sorry, I Love You″ and ″Search: WWW.″ This year, she has been active with the drama ″How to Become a Building Owner in Korea″ and the film ″Second Child.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 12 of TV CHOSUN’s ’Miss Trot For You,’ the main stage of the ’Here Comes the Prince’ special is held. It is known that Lee Sona and Han Kyung-il, ’Moses Friend Sugarman,’ practiced for about five hours every day aiming for consecutive wins. Lee Sona chose Kim Dong-hwan’s ’Buried Pain’ for her performance, and after the song ended, Song Eun-i commented, ″Lee Sona’s era is coming soon.″ Then, Lee Sona and Han Kyung-il presented a duet stage with Green Zone’s ’Unprepared Farewell.’ After long practice, the two showed a highly polished harmony, and it was reported that Han Kyung-il exerted so much effort that his legs wobbled after the stage. Chun Gil, who watched this stage, showed a choked-up expression, saying, ″The voice from the prime time came out,″ and shared, ″I could feel how much they practiced for this stage. Although they are friends, it was an emotional performance.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS’s music video for ″IDOL″ has surpassed 1.4 billion cumulative views, marking the team’s fifth music video to reach 1.4 billion views. BigHit Music announced on the 30th that the ″IDOL″ music video exceeded 1.4 billion views around 9:20 PM on the 29th. With this, BTS has five music videos that have reached 1.4 billion views, following ″Dynamite,″ ″Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey),″ ″DNA,″ and the ″MIC Drop″ remix. ″IDOL″ is the title track of the repackaged album LOVE YOURSELF 結 ’Answer,’ released in August 2018. The music video features a vibrant set combining Korean elements such as tropical savanna, Bukcheong lion dance, traditional architectural styles, and modern graphics, capturing a festive atmosphere. The choreography blends African traditional dance Guaraguara with Korean traditional dance, Samulnori, and mask dance. Musically, South African beats are combined with Korean traditional rhythms, vocal exclamations, and traditional sounds, creating a harmonious fusion of diverse elements. Upon release, ″IDOL″ ranked 11th on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 21st on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. It also won the ″Music Video of the Year″ award at the 2018 E! People’s Choice Awards. Meanwhile, BTS is currently on the world tour ″ARIRANG″ and is scheduled to continue performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on the 1st and 2nd of next month.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group RIIZE has sold out all seats for their fan meeting ″Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR,″ prepared to celebrate their 3rd debut anniversary. According to SM Entertainment, the fan meeting will be held from September 12 to 13 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. Ticket reservations were conducted on NOL from August 27 to 29, and all seats were sold out as soon as the reservation opened. This event is designed as a special channel concept for RIIZE and Breez (the fandom name), featuring various programs broadcast continuously like an actual TV channel. The Inspire Arena will be fully open 360 degrees to accommodate many fans together. For global fans who cannot attend in person, an online live broadcast will be available through Beyond LIVE and Weverse. Detailed information regarding ticket reservations will be announced later through each platform. Meanwhile, RIIZE is set to release their third Japanese single, ″Sunburst,″ on August 26. Prior to this, the title track’s audio and stage performance have been pre-released, receiving a positive response.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Astro(ASTRO) MJ announced his solo debut with the first single album ’Right..?’ On the 29th, MJ revealed the title of the album for the first time by releasing a typo poster for ’Right..?’. The poster contained messages sent by MJ in a phone notification window, such as ″What are you doing tomorrow?″, ″Do you want to go see a movie?″, ″Shall we go to a cafe?″, and ″How about around August next year?″ Ahead of his comeback, MJ previewed the concept through a trailer preview video in the form of a pre-interview. In the video, MJ appeared with orange hair and horn-rimmed glasses, introducing being a singer as ″a job where you can show off your individuality and shoot straight to the hearts of the public.″ He also answered questions about his strengths, last relationship, and ideal type. ’Right..?’ is MJ’s first solo work released as an album unit and will be released on August 19 at 6 p.m. through various music sites. Before the release, MJ plans to hold two solo fan meetings titled ’The Hangout’ at Seongsu Art Hall in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the 1st of next month. MJ said, ″I hope someone who can understand me well will come and watch. Since I will also perform new songs, wouldn’t it be even more special?″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Nine (AHOF) attracted attention by gracing the cover of the August issue of the fashion magazine THE STAR. Composed of Steven, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-gi, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zhuan, and Daisuke, Nine showcased both freshness and maturity in this photo shoot. In the released photos, the members used summer-themed props such as fruit, soda, and soap bubbles to display their individual personalities and playful charms. In the group shots, they expressed a bright and free atmosphere through natural poses and harmonious visuals. In the interview conducted alongside the photo shoot, they talked about their activities over the past year. Cha Woong-gi reflected on the promotions for their third mini-album RUN TO YOU, saying, ″The most memorable moment was when we won first place on a music show thanks to our fans. I wasn’t expecting it, so receiving the award was an even more touching moment.″ Having recently celebrated their first debut anniversary, Nine also shared their thoughts on growth and change. JL said, ″Everything has become more natural. I feel like we are gradually getting closer to being professionals.″ Park Joo-won added, ″I think we’ve become more mature and our teamwork has improved. Even when given the same practice time, we naturally adjust to each other’s movements, so our synchronization has gotten much better.″ Seo Jung-woo expressed his future aspirations, saying, ″I hope that our stages, content, and even every word we say can be a great source of strength for our fans. We want to be a team that motivates others to take action and spreads positive influence.″ Meanwhile, Nine released their third mini-album RUN TO YOU on the 8th and have been actively promoting both domestically and internationally. This album captures the certainty of a heart that moves straight ahead toward one person without hesitation, and the members’ growth and powerful performances have received enthusiastic responses from global fans.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Seung-yoon held an offline listening talk show to communicate directly with fans. After releasing the fourth full-length album ″0″ on the 26th of last month, Lee Seung-yoon participated as the second artist in Melon’s original music project ″The Sound,″ held on the 23rd at Seongsuyul Music in Seoul. At this event, Lee Seung-yoon listened to 14 tracks from the fourth full-length album ″0″ with 100 fans and shared the production process and behind-the-scenes stories of the songs. Hosted by popular music critic Jeong Min-jae, the talk show featured Lee Seung-yoon personally introducing the reasons behind each track’s creation, the meanings embedded in the lyrics, and their creative philosophy. In particular, regarding one of the double title tracks, ″Restless Facade,″ Lee Seung-yoon explained, ″It’s about how much of what is considered valuable is actually just a facade.″ ″The Sound″ is Melon’s music project where artists select music and narratives to experience together with fans. Lee Seung-yoon expressed affection for ″0,″ saying, ″This is an album I have wanted to complete for a very long time. I still can’t believe I made the album I wanted.″ They also shared their thoughts, ″It’s rare to have time to listen to the music I made with fans. Being able to listen to ’0’ like this was even better, and it was an emotional time. Thank you so much for being with me.″ ″0,″ which Lee Seung-yoon completed over about 10 years, is an album containing 29 songs across various genres such as rock, modern rock, folk, and ballad. They are scheduled to perform on August 1 at the ″2026 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Yong Bin has confirmed a solo concert to meet with fans. Kim Yong Bin appeared on KBS1’s ’Morning Yard’ on the 21st and personally announced the news of holding a solo concert in September. On the show, Kim Yong Bin attracted attention by saying, ″This is the first time I’m saying this. I will have a solo concert in September. The date is already set. I plan to hold it on my birthday.″ The concert, titled ’2026 Kim Yong Bin Concert ″Serenade″,’ will be held for two days on September 19 and 20 at the Ticketlink Live Arena in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The performance will start at 5 p.m. and last for a total of 120 minutes. The title ’Serenade’ carries the meaning of ″a sincere song dedicated to the most precious person.″ As Kim Yong Bin’s first solo concert, it will be an opportunity to express gratitude and sincerity to fans on stage. Ticket reservations will be exclusively available on Ticketlink starting at 8 p.m. on August 6. The concert is hosted by TMI Group and Honesta Company, with production and organization handled by Bright Nuri.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 According to The Hollywood Reporter, BTS announced that they will not be submitting nominations for this year’s Grammy Awards, and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has issued a statement regarding this. Harvey Mason Jr. said, ″We regret to hear that BTS has decided not to participate in this year’s Grammy Awards process, but we understand and respect their decision as music creators.″ BTS conveyed their stance through Instagram, stating, ″We hope that music is heard and loved for what it is, without being divided by region or language.″ The Grammy Awards recently announced the establishment of a new Asian Pop category, which is intended for performances of Asian pop music originating from or widely recognized in Asia, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. In relation to this, some fans have pointed out that this category might prevent Asian artists from being fairly recognized in the general categories. In response, Harvey Mason Jr. stated, ″Submitting music in genre categories does not exclude nominations in the general categories,″ adding, ″Artists can be recognized in both genre and general categories.″ He said, ″The Grammy organization exists for music and everyone who makes music,″ and ″We will strive to listen to the voices of the global music community regardless of geographic or linguistic boundaries, and to honor and celebrate all artists who move the world through music.″ In addition to BTS, other well-known artists such as The Weeknd, Drake, and Morgan Wallen have also chosen not to submit Grammy nominations in recent years.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jannabi has released an unboxing video ahead of the shipment of their 4th regular album ’Sound of Music pt.1’ and ’Sound of Music pt.2 : LIFE’ LPs. In this video, Jannabi expressed gratitude to their fans and introduced the various components and features of the physical LPs. The members shared their impressions upon opening the LPs for the first time and showcased the detailed designs, materials, and color variations of the LPs for both part 1 and part 2. The LPs are divided into part 1 and part 2, each including LPs in various colors such as black, clear glitter, blue milstromix, green jade, and clear splatter mix. The members emphasized the tactile and visual changes when unwrapping the vinyl, as well as the unique designs, sketches, and photo layouts created exclusively for the LPs. Notably, part 1 features a focus on cartoons and illustrations, while part 2 uses live-action photos and emotional imagery to create distinct atmospheres. Inside the LP booklet, there are sketches, photos, lyrics, and credits that match each song, along with design elements linked to the album cover. Additionally, the LP comes with a specially made box and commemorative stickers. The members said, ″We believe that owning an LP is something only those who truly love music can do,″ and added, ″We gain strength thanks to the fans who cherish our music.″ They also pledged, ″We will continue to create great music and albums.″ The LP shipments will begin on July 30.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In season 2 of KBS2’s ’Noona Is My Girl,’ the couple Choi Yoo-jin and Lee Si-won did not become the final couple. In the broadcast on the 29th, 37-year-old Pilates instructor Choi Yoo-jin and 25-year-old soccer coach Lee Si-won grew closer through their shared interest in sports and chose each other as their final pick. However, after a week of daily life and meeting again to become the final couple, only Lee Si-won showed up at the meeting place. Lee Si-won waited holding the photos taken during their photo studio date, but Choi Yoo-jin did not appear even after the scheduled time had passed. Lee Si-won said, ″I don’t really know why she didn’t come, but I think she must have her own reasons. Later on... I just hope we can stay close as friends.″ Choi Yoo-jin revealed, ″This choice felt a bit heavy. (Right now) I want to get to know each other lightly, but I felt sorry for Si-won because we ended up publicly announcing that we were a couple.″ Han Hye-jin mentioned, ″For some couples, the age difference might be nothing, but for others, it can be a huge obstacle.″ Meanwhile, it is known that the couples Yoo Ju-hee and Lee Yoon-so, Park Ji-hye and Kim Jung-won, and Lee Jin-young and Yoo Jin-woo have continued their love even after becoming the final couples.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Park Ji-hyun appeared on MBC’s variety show ″Radio Star″ on the 29th for the first time in two years, showcasing various talents. Park Ji-hyun showed signs of nervousness due to the long absence and struggled to answer even simple questions smoothly. Kim Gu-ra mentioned that Park Ji-hyun was nervous because of her ambitions in variety shows and offered some advice. Her nervousness did not easily subside, and among the cast, there was a joke that her sense of variety had regressed compared to two years ago. Later, Park Ji-hyun spontaneously performed the nightclub medley stage she had shown at her concert. During the performance, the microphone flew off, and Kangnam picked it up to manage the situation. However, there was a mishap where Kangnam put the microphone inside his pants. Despite the uncomfortable situation, Park Ji-hyun continued the performance until the end. After the stage, she commented, ″It felt like someone was touching my butt while I was singing. The microphone is slightly warm.″ Park Ji-hyun then showcased not only her talent as a trot singer but also a ″skate dissection show.″ She revealed that she has handled about 60,000 skates so far and expressed confidence that she could prepare them even with her eyes closed. In fact, she successfully completed the skate dissection while blindfolded, and the cast shared the skate prepared by Park Ji-hyun. At the end of the broadcast, Park Ji-hyun revealed that she has been boxing for 10 years and said she would continue jumping rope until the ending remarks were over. Although she paused briefly or slowed down during the jump rope, she showed determination by continuing until the end.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Won-i of the group Recenne expressed her feelings regarding the ″Musupno″ remark. In a pre-release video of ″Don Seontae″ on the YouTube channel ″Kebaksu Original,″ released on the 29th, Won-i and Minami appeared and had a conversation with Kim Seontae. In the video, Kim Seontae asked Won-i about the recently controversial ″Musupno″ remark. Won-i said she only imagined appearing on a YouTube music broadcast, but it was scary to suddenly be featured in the news. She added, ″Since then, I felt I needed to be more careful with every word I say.″ She also said, ″Even if I didn’t mean it that way, I thought some people might interpret it differently,″ explaining that it was a phrase she usually used but felt embarrassed. Won-i added, ″’No’ is actually often used as an exclamation.″ Kim Seontae acknowledged the difference in perspectives but comforted her by saying the controversy was excessive. When he asked, ″Has anyone said this is ’viral’?″ Won-i said she was worried that the news coverage might affect the group. Earlier, on her YouTube channel, when the PD said, ″There was a rattling sound here. What is it, Musupno?″ Won-i replied, ″Musupno. Even the lighting is scary.″ Later, the expression ″No″ became controversial because it was used in the far-right community Ilbe (Ilgan Best Storage) to disparage the late President Roh Moo-hyun.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-jong’s past declaration of retirement from singing due to plagiarism controversy, which he later reversed, is receiving renewed attention. In August 1996, Kim Min-jong’s song ″Gwicheondoae″ sparked controversy for allegedly plagiarizing part of the Japanese group Tube’s ″Summer Dream.″ He admitted to the plagiarism and declared his retirement from singing, stating, ″I will take moral responsibility and no longer sing.″ At the time, Kim Min-jong confirmed the plagiarism with composer Seo Young-jin and requested the production company to recall all albums in circulation that contained the plagiarized work. Later, Kim Min-jong appeared on SBS’s ″Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy?″ and said that he had wanted to quit singing and focus on acting out of frustration caused by the plagiarism dispute. However, his passion for singing was reignited whenever he watched music programs, and a composer continuously offered him songs described as ″music only Kim Min-jong can perform.″ Kim Min-jong said, ″As a response to their sincerity, I listened, and as soon as I heard the prelude, I felt it. The song was so good it gave me goosebumps, but I hesitated because of what I had said. Even so, lyrics fitting the melody kept running through my head. My mind was full of thoughts about the song. Even if I were criticized, I felt that missing that song would leave a regret in my heart. Fortunately, many people forgave me for reversing my retirement.″ The song that triggered his return was ″Good Love,″ which became very popular by ranking first on music programs in 1998. Since then, Kim Min-jong actively continued his career, with every album he released topping music programs. He also worked as an actor in dramas such as ″Feeling,″ ″Distant Country,″ ″Mr. Q,″ ″Guardian Angel,″ ″Island Village Teacher,″ ″Return of Iljimae,″ and ″A Gentleman’s Dignity.″ Meanwhile, in May, MC Mong sparked controversy by mentioning Kim Min-jong during a TikTok live broadcast while raising suspicions about illegal gambling involvement among entertainment industry figures. In response, Kim Min-jong stated through his legal representative, ″This is a clear falsehood. To prove my integrity, I will confront this head-on without any compromise.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jennie attracted attention by posting a video with a yellow heart emoji on her SNS account on the 28th. The video showed Jennie spending time with Kai in various locations, including a beach and downtown in Spain. In the video, Kai gently strokes Jennie’s hair, and there are scenes where the two look at each other, creating a romantic atmosphere. Jennie recently released her new song ″Less than a Lover.″ This track belongs to the alternative pop genre, with Jennie participating in both the lyrics and composition. It features lo-fi guitar and vintage electric keyboard sounds, expressing the feelings experienced in a relationship that is neither lovers nor friends. The music video was filmed in Spain, with Jennie also involved as the director. When the teaser video was released, it drew attention for its affectionate atmosphere reminiscent of a real couple. Going forward, Jennie is scheduled to perform at major music festivals such as Lollapalooza Chicago in the U.S. and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan. Jennie began her solo career in 2018 with ″SOLO″ and released her first solo full-length album ″Ruby″ in 2025.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Kyung-sil revealed the story of her divorce 23 years ago through the YouTube channel ″Our Mom Lee Kyung-sil.″ On the 30th at 7 p.m., Lee Kyung-sil and her daughter Son Su-a will launch the channel and release their first video. The first episode features Lee Kyung-sil and Son Su-a taking a day trip to Danyang. During the trip, Lee Kyung-sil said, ″I want to go to Everland someday. I went when I was young, but not really,″ and Son Su-a recalled, ″That sounds great. I like churros.″ Everland is a place associated with Lee Kyung-sil’s memories of her divorce. When Lee Kyung-sil divorced in 2003, social perception of female celebrities’ divorces was negative, and there were restrictions on their broadcasting activities. In 2004, the media drew attention again when it was reported that Lee Kyung-sil visited Everland with her ex-husband. Lee Kyung-sil said, ″I went once after the divorce. I haven’t been since. (When the article came out) my grandmother was furious, asking why I met him,″ and added, ″I went thinking of you guys,″ sharing her feelings at the time. She also promised Son Su-a that they would visit Everland together with her grandson Lee Hoon.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The pre-release video of KBS’s new web variety show ″Donseontae″ became embroiled in political controversy due to a scene mentioning the expression ″musupno.″ The video is currently set to private on YouTube. The controversy began with host Kim Seontae asking, ″Why is my story coming up in politics?″ and RIIZEne member Woni responding, ″I don’t even know what that is.″ Viewers criticized the show for bringing up the already settled ″musupno″ controversy again in a variety show. In particular, KBS was also criticized for using hashtags with names unrelated to RIIZEne and Woni, such as Hong Myung-bo, Lee Jae-yong, Min Hee-jin, NewJeans, and Han Dong-hoon, at the time of the video’s release. Viewers shared related videos and screenshots through online communities, saying, ″It has even disappeared from search results.″ A complaint was submitted to the KBS viewer petition board stating, ″I cannot understand why hashtags related to politicians and various political issues were included,″ and ″I question why an already ended controversy is being reignited.″ The complainant expressed regret over the hosting that seemed to induce the ″~no″ remark, noting that Kim Seontae, as a former public official, should have been aware of the sensitivity of the matter. They also requested that the scene not be aired in the main broadcast, saying, ″Even if the thumbnail, title, and hashtags are modified, the video content remains unchanged.″ Multiple online communities continued to criticize Kim Seontae’s hosting style. There were accusations that the host, who has emphasized political neutrality, prompted the guest to mention the controversial expression. Although the controversy may have been ongoing during filming, questions were raised about the broadcaster’s decision to air the scene during the editing process. After the controversy, the video was set to private.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin’s solo second album ’MUSE’ title track ’Who’ has set the record for the most streams ever on Spotify in Chile. Chile’s national broadcaster TVN highlighted the high popularity locally by introducing on the broadcast on the 28th local time that Chile is the country that listens to Jimin’s ’Who’ the most in the world. TVN described ’Who’ as a phenomenon in Chile, noting that it stayed in the top 10 for hundreds of days and evaluated that the song gained unprecedented popularity among the Chilean public. It also reported that Jimin once again proved his strong presence in the Chilean market. As of the chart dated July 27, ’Who’ recorded a cumulative 151.88 million streams on Spotify Chile, holding various records such as the most number one songs on the daily chart with 132 days, the most number one songs on the weekly chart with 20 weeks, and the longest consecutive charting song with 739 days. It was also reported that the song is breaking its own records on each chart. In addition, Jimin’s ’Who’ has been counted as the most streamed song ever on Spotify country charts in a total of eight countries including Chile, South Korea, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Singapore, and Venezuela. Meanwhile, it was also announced that BTS is scheduled to perform at the National Stadium in Chile in October as part of their world tour ’ARRANG’.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Moon Geun-young, Lee Tae-ri, and Lee Soo-bin, who all started as child actors, recently announced their marriages, marking a new beginning. Moon Geun-young personally revealed her marriage through a handwritten letter on the 29th. She stated, ″I am getting married,″ and added, ″I have met someone with whom I want to walk the path I always walked alone, someone with whom I want to share the events I pondered over alone, and someone who makes me smile even over trivial matters.″ She continued, ″So, instead of being alone, the two of us will fill our future lives together. I kindly ask for congratulations and encouragement rather than worries and concerns.″ Moon Geun-young expressed her gratitude, saying, ″I will live even harder as much as you support me. Though this is a short letter, I hope my sincerity reaches you all, and I wish everyone good health both physically and mentally.″ Moon Geun-young’s husband, Jung Pyung, is an actor who has mainly worked on musical and theater stages. He has also steadily appeared in dramas and is known to have formed a connection with Moon Geun-young while co-starring in the tvN drama ″Catch the Ghost.″ Lee Tae-ri also recently announced a new start in life by marrying a non-celebrity partner. In May, he held a private wedding ceremony in Seoul with only family and close acquaintances attending. He shared his feelings, saying, ″I am truly grateful. It feels like a lie, but I will repay the blessings and support I have received with a better version of myself. Once again, thank you, and I love you.″ Lee Tae-ri debuted in 1998 as Jung-bae in the SBS sitcom ″Soonpoong Clinic,″ gaining great popularity, and has since appeared in numerous dramas and films. In 2018, he changed his stage name from Lee Min-ho to Lee Tae-ri. After appearing on tvN’s ″Handsome Trot″ last year, he is currently reviewing his next project. Actor Lee Soo-bin also announced her marriage. In the same month as Lee Tae-ri, she held an outdoor wedding ceremony with her non-celebrity husband at Bonelli Garden in Naegok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. She said, ″It was like a dream-like day,″ and added, ″Despite the hot weather, I wanted to express my gratitude to everyone who took the precious time to attend and to everyone who sent congratulations despite their busy schedules.″ Born in 1996, Lee Soo-bin debuted in 2001 with ″TV Novel Stepmom.″ Since then, she has continued her career by appearing in musicals such as ″The Man Who Laughs,″ ″Death Note,″ and ″Mamma Mia!″ as well as dramas including ″My Liberation Notes,″ ″Joseon Attorney,″ ″King the Land,″ ″DNA Lover,″ and ″Wonderfuls.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Da-gam revealed the process of becoming pregnant with her first child at the age of 47. The MBC variety show ″Radio Star″ aired on the 29th featured Yoon Mi-ra, Kangnam, Han Da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun as guests. Han Da-gam stated that her due date is at the end of September and mentioned that she is currently 27 weeks pregnant, with only a short time left before delivery. The baby’s nickname is ″Chaltteok,″ which means she hopes the baby will stick well like rice cake. She said she carefully chose the nickname because of her late pregnancy. After the pregnancy news was announced, she received many congratulatory calls and continued to get broadcast invitations. However, she revealed that Kim Gura and Kim Guk-jin, with whom she had lived and eaten in the past and had a long relationship, did not contact her. MCs Kim Guk-jin and Kim Gura shared the story behind this. To maintain a healthy pregnancy, Han Da-gam focused on managing her body’s circulation by consistently exercising and hiking for about two years and continued transcribing Buddhist scriptures for over six months. She also added that she regularly visited a place with a sincere heart. In her 30s, she froze her eggs for the future but was told by medical staff that she did not need to use the frozen eggs. She said she had almost no morning sickness during pregnancy and was told by the hospital that her health condition was very good. She also mentioned changes in her husband after the pregnancy. Han Da-gam said that before the pregnancy, her husband sometimes did not immediately fulfill her requests, but now he has become a ″yes man″ who does everything without complaint, including sorting recyclables, washing dishes, and internet searches. Meanwhile, Han Da-gam married a businessman who is one year older than her in 2020.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Da-gam shared the news of her pregnancy at the age of 47 and revealed her recent status. On the 29th, the MBC variety show ″Radio Star″ featured guests Yoon Mi-ra, Kangnam, Han Da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun. Han Da-gam revealed that she is seven months pregnant and stood up to show her baby bump. She said, ″I am scheduled to give birth at the end of September. I’ve gained some weight recently,″ and explained, ″At seven months, my belly is smaller compared to other pregnant women.″ Seeing this, Yoon Mi-ra expressed surprise, saying, ″Are you really pregnant?″ and ″You don’t look pregnant at all.″ Regarding the nickname for her baby, Han Da-gam said it is ″Chaltteok,″ explaining, ″I named it so that the baby would stick closely like glutinous rice cake. They say it’s good to have a nickname with a tense consonant, and since I am an older mother, I named it so the baby would stick to me like chaltteok.″ Han Da-gam revealed that she received many broadcasting offers after becoming pregnant. She said, ″After getting pregnant, I really got a lot of offers from various shows. They asked me to share my pregnancy secret.″ She also mentioned feeling a bit disappointed because she did not receive congratulatory calls from Kim Gura and Kim Guk-jin. About her pregnancy secret, Han Da-gam said, ″I originally had no plans to get pregnant, but one day I thought, ’I can’t miss this opportunity,’ so I went to the hospital.″ She recalled her frozen eggs but was discouraged when told the success rate was only about 5%. However, she steadily managed her health for two years starting at age 44. She said, ″I made my body perfectly clean and focused on circulation. I went to almost every mountain in the country to pray, drank black goat extract, took deer antler velvet, and copied the Lotus Sutra. I also managed my mental health for over six months and went to a temple called Sinwonsa in Gongju to light candles and put in a lot of effort.″ She shared these specific methods and added, ″I got an AAA (top-grade) embryo, and it worked on the first try,″ mentioning her health condition. During the broadcast, after seeing Han Da-gam, Kangnam said to Yoon Mi-ra, ″It seems like you have a bigger belly,″ which drew reactions from the cast. Yoon Mi-ra replied, ″My belly is starting to show these days. How can you be like this?″ Han Da-gam married a businessman who is one year older than her in 2020.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jong-kook appeared on the 353rd episode of tvN variety show ″You Quiz on the Block″ and spoke about his plans for children and married life ahead of his first wedding anniversary. Regarding life after marriage, Kim Jong-kook said, ″There is basically a sense of stability. Now I only have to focus on my wife. It’s stable to always think about just one person.″ He also expressed satisfaction and recommended marriage. About plans for children, he said, ″It would be nice to have either a daughter or a son. People say daughters are very pretty, but I think I would be more cautious raising a daughter, while I feel like I could raise a son more freely, so maybe a son would be better.″ When Yoo Jae-suk said, ″I don’t think it would be easy to be born as Jong-kook’s son,″ Kim Jong-kook replied, ″He hasn’t come out yet, but I already feel a bit sorry.″ He added, ″It’s all for your own good, so don’t hold a grudge.″ Kim Jong-kook revealed that his nickname during school days was ″Kim Axe″ and proudly said he had perfect attendance for 12 years from elementary to high school. ″Even if I left home, I still went to school. Even if I left home, I asked friends to go home and bring my school uniform. School was fun and it was my playground,″ he said. He also added, ″Family education is very important. My son is dead.″ Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook held a private wedding ceremony with a non-celebrity bride at an undisclosed location in Seoul on September 5 last year. Yoo Jae-suk officiated the ceremony, and only about 20 acquaintances were invited. Kim Jong-kook explained, ″I quietly did it because I thought it would be too burdensome for one person to live as themselves and then become ’someone’s wife.’ I kept the wedding scale to a minimum.″ He also mentioned that although he has given a lot of congratulatory money over 30 years, he has hardly ever gotten any back. Regarding this year’s encore concert, Kim Jong-kook said, ″I prepared a lot, and if you come, there won’t be any songs you don’t know. There is a section where I perform a Turbo medley for 20 minutes. I have to run while singing.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor Choi Siwon recently communicated with fans through his SNS, sharing updates on his recent life. Choi Siwon posted several photos showing him sitting by the window of a high-rise building overlooking the cityscape, dressed in a light pink shirt and beige pants, appearing deep in thought. With a calm expression as he gazes out the window, he exuded a relaxed atmosphere that caught attention. In this post, Choi Siwon briefly wrote, ″How have you all been?″ leaving a message to check on his fans, creating a warm moment of communication. In response, fans have replied in the comments asking about his health and recent activities or sending messages of support. Meanwhile, Choi Siwon has recently attracted attention for taking an active stance on political issues. He publicly expressed support for the protest to block the counting center related to the shortage of ballots in the June 3 local elections, which became a topic of discussion. At the same time, he continues to engage in various projects in China, showing active progress as an actor.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids successfully concluded the third day of their world tour, ’RUN IT SEOUL,’ held in Seoul. During this performance, Stray Kids filled the stage with dazzling costumes and powerful performances, exchanging intense energy with their fans. Under the lights shining on the dark indoor stage, the members elevated the atmosphere with dynamic dance moves and explosive vocal skills. Through their official SNS account, Stray Kids shared photos and videos from the concert venue along with the message, ″We had fun today too, Stay😘,″ expressing their gratitude to fans. This Seoul concert of the tour reaffirmed the strong bond with their fandom, Stay, and heightened anticipation for the upcoming overseas schedule. Meanwhile, Stray Kids has confirmed their appearance at the ’2026 TME Live International Music Awards (TIMA)’ to be held in the Chinese-speaking region in August, continuing their global activities. Along with this, they have been receiving intense attention both domestically and internationally, recently winning the grand prize in the singer category at the ’2026 Asia Artist Awards.’]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The special exhibition ″RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,″ a collaboration between RM and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), will be held from October 3, 2024, to February 7, 2027. This exhibition brings together works collected or inspired by RM, offering visitors a personal connection. Tickets for the exhibition will be available for reservation starting at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) on August 4 for members, with general sales beginning at 10:00 AM on August 11. A special ″Encore Pass″ will also be released, allowing unlimited visits from the opening day until the exhibition closes, along with a 10% discount at the gift shop on the 7th floor of the museum. This pass is for individual use only and is non-transferable. Visitors can discover artworks that resonate with their tastes and emotions, providing a unique artistic experience. The ″Encore Pass″ is expected to be a great option for those who wish to enjoy the exhibition repeatedly. Additionally, SFMOMA members will enjoy unlimited admission for one year, priority ticket reservations starting August 4, and access to the member preview from October 1 to 3, offering even more benefits. Visitors aged 18 and under can enter for free but must have a timed ticket upon entry. Through this collaboration, RM demonstrates profound influence not only in music but also in the field of art, raising expectations among fans and art enthusiasts both domestically and internationally. The exhibition will be a valuable opportunity to explore the artists introduced by RM, their stories, and RM’s sensibility.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT)(TXT) shared new updates through their official SNS. In the released photos, the members showcased their individual styles against a dark outdoor background. One member with silver hair caught attention by wearing a white t-shirt, a beige outerwear, and black pants, posing with a V sign using one hand while looking straight ahead. In another scene, a member was seen wearing a black t-shirt with white sleeves as a highlight and jeans, creating a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere. One member posed holding a camera in the dark environment, expressing their unique charm in various ways. TXT recently gained significant attention as a K-pop solo artist by participating in the American ABC broadcast’s ’Good Morning America’ summer concert series, and they are actively communicating with global fans through their world tour and continuous music activities. This official SNS post attracted attention by capturing the members’ natural appearances along with an autumn night-like atmosphere. Fans welcomed the diverse styling, the members’ stable visuals, and their distinctive bright energy. Expectations continue to grow for TXT’s future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jacob recently shared photos of his daily life, interacting with fans. Jacob posted several photos on SNS, alternating between wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt and a brown leather jacket. In the photos set against a dark indoor background, he is seen making a bright expression while flashing a peace sign with one hand, drawing attention with his black hair and necklace. He also revealed images of himself sitting in a car or leaning on a chair in a relaxed posture, creating a leisurely atmosphere. In particular, a photo showing his upper body exposed while holding a guitar and staring straight ahead highlighted his deep charisma. Some photos captured him sitting inside a dark aquarium, attracting fans’ interest with a unique concept. Meanwhile, Jacob recently appeared on The Shy, revealing his distinctive hobby of enjoying games despite his busy schedule, conveying a friendly charm. His ongoing activities and consistent communication with fans are drawing attention.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dreamcatcher recently spent a special time with fans through a fan signing event. According to the news released on their official SNS, Dreamcatcher met and communicated directly with fans at the fan signing event held on July 29, hosted by Makestar and Who’s Fan, sharing joy together. At this event, the members expressed their gratitude, saying they were filled with happiness thanks to Insomnia (the fan club name). At the fan signing event, the members approached fans with smiles in a relaxed atmosphere, attracting attention with stylish outfits such as black sleeveless tops, gray shirts, and striped shirts. In particular, the member with long blonde straight hair gently covered her face with her hand, showing a soft and warm expression that captured the hearts of fans. Meanwhile, Dreamcatcher continues to actively communicate with fans both domestically and internationally, showcasing their unique music and charm. This year, they have participated in numerous large-scale performances, asserting their presence, while anticipation for their next activities is also growing. The lively appearance Dreamcatcher showed at the fan signing event is regarded as a positive sign for their future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lee Seo caught attention with her sophisticated style. Recently, Lee Seo posted several photos on SNS wearing a shoulder-baring top paired with a headset and chain necklace. In the dimly lit room under the spotlight, she gazed straight ahead with a smile, creating a warm yet enchanting atmosphere. In another photo, she approached the camera closely, pursing her lips and showing an intense gaze. Wearing a pearl necklace and touching the side of her ear with one hand, she exuded an elegant charm. The white fabric and furniture in the background added a clean and modern feel. With a sensory style and changing expressions different from usual, Lee Seo is presenting new charms to her fans. She continues to communicate steadily with the public, showing diverse sides, drawing attention to her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Song Ga-in released the Hot-Blooded Strong Hero OST ″Companion,″ asking for much love from her fans. The recently released OST ″Companion″ captures the emotions of the popular game Hot-Blooded Strong Hero, with Song Ga-in bringing the song to life through her deep sensitivity and delicate expression. Through this new song, Song Ga-in showcases her outstanding vocal skills even more, attracting attention not only from game music fans but also from the general music audience. Footage was released showing Song Ga-in focusing on recording ″Companion″ in the studio. Wearing a white long-sleeve T-shirt and pants, she stood in front of the microphone, carefully tuning her pitch while looking at the sheet music, going through a meticulous preparation process. She also showed a professional side by wearing a gray vest, reviewing the sheet music, and refining her expression with a pencil in hand. This OST participation is seen as an opportunity for Song Ga-in to expand her musical spectrum. Through SNS, she communicated with fans, saying, ″Please give lots of love to the Hot-Blooded Strong Hero OST ’Companion’!″ expressing her excitement for this new challenge. Song Ga-in added vitality to this OST with her unique sweet voice and profound emotional delivery, and she plans to continue meeting fans steadily through various musical activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lizzy recently shared an update on her daily life by posting on her SNS, enjoying surfing and swimming. In the released photos, Lizzy is seen wearing a red life jacket and a black swimsuit, standing on a surfboard with a bright smile against the backdrop of a lake and mountains harmonizing with nature. Her relaxed expression while looking straight ahead exudes a comfortable atmosphere. Additionally, scenes of her riding a jet ski were also revealed, giving a glimpse into her lively lifestyle close to the water. Lizzy communicated with her fans concisely about her recent passion for water sports with the caption, ″Recent update: When swimming, if I fall while surfing, I swim.″ Meanwhile, Lizzy recently caused concern among fans by expressing severe depression during an SNS live broadcast. However, through this recent update, she shows herself recharging her energy during leisure time, raising hopes for a positive change.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Cortis showcased his natural charm in everyday life. Recently, Cortis posted a photo on his SNS wearing jeans and white sneakers, bending down while looking at the floor. With his blonde hair neatly styled, he caught attention by gazing straight ahead on a dark carpeted floor, wearing a more focused expression. Through this look, which exudes his unique sophisticated aura even in comfortable attire and a calm atmosphere, he communicated with fans and conveyed a sense of familiarity in daily life. His natural charm, different from the intense energy on stage, is attracting the interest of many.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hong Jin-young revealed a leisurely day out at the movie theater after a long time. Recently, she posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″It’s been such a long time since I went to the movies~~🤭 Let’s all stay strong today❤️.″ In the photos, Hong Jin-young is seen wearing a striped sleeveless top and black pants, with a black hat, walking inside the theater with a bright expression or pausing briefly next to the escalator. Her natural poses and comfortable styling stand out, sharing happy moments from her simple daily life with her fans. Usually busy managing a hectic schedule by balancing active stage performances and various businesses, Hong Jin-young seems to have taken this movie theater visit as a chance to rest and recharge. Hong Jin-young gained widespread popularity as a representative trot singer with the 2009 hit ″Love Battery.″ Since then, she has continued steady musical activities and TV appearances, as well as active pursuits as a businesswoman. Recently, she has been showing diverse sides of herself, moving between the stage and her daily life.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet members Joy and Wendy showed changed appearances in a recently released video. On the 28th, Red Velvet’s official SNS uploaded a full-group short-form video featuring Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri. In the video, the members performed simple dances to the music along with flower-hand poses. Joy revealed smooth thighs and slimmer forearms, while Wendy caught attention with her thin waistline, slender legs, and delicate wrists. The two members’ thin appearances were highlighted in this video. Netizens reacted with comments such as ″Have they lost too much weight?″, ″I hope they are not dieting excessively,″ and ″Can a person’s thighs look like this? They look abnormally thin.″ Meanwhile, Red Velvet announced the release of their new mini-album Velvet Summer on August 3.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 WJSN’s Dayoung will release a collaboration single with Jay Park for the first time since her debut. The teaser image featuring Dayoung and Jay Park was released on various social media platforms on July 28. The upcoming collaboration single is set to be released in August, and the black-and-white vintage-style teaser image caught attention. The image shows the two naturally conversing or holding hands while walking down the street. Dayoung and Jay Park’s connection began last December at the 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025). At that time, Dayoung appeared as a surprise guest on Jay Park’s stage, marking their first joint performance. Then, on the 25th, Dayoung joined Jay Park on the ″Waterbomb″ stage, and a unit teaser image was released immediately after the performance. This single is Dayoung’s new song about four months after releasing her second digital single, ″What’s a girl to do,″ in April. Since her solo debut, Dayoung has actively participated in album planning, production, songwriting, and composing, demonstrating musical authenticity and her capabilities as an artist. She has established her identity as a solo artist by actively reflecting her ideas in the concept, sound, visuals, and overall work. Information about Dayoung and Jay Park’s collaboration single will be gradually released along with various content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hats2Hats will appear in the ″HyoriSoo Project″ video featuring HyoriSoo, composed of Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung. This video will be released on the YouTube channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up Hyo’s Level Up″ at 6 PM on the 29th. Hats2Hats met Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon last year, and this time they appear as seniors to the debuting HyoriSoo. Hats2Hats expressed their joy, saying, ″We finally escaped from being SM’s youngest.″ They introduce HyoriSoo to greetings, member Aina’s signature ″Aina Wink,″ alter ego settings in their own content, the ″RUDE!″ and ″Lemon Tang″ challenges, and phrases for video call fan sign events. HyoriSoo learns about new generation culture through conversations with Hats2Hats and experiences the challenges and content introduced by Hats2Hats together. HyoriSoo showed surprise upon hearing the ages of Hats2Hats members and responded by saying, ″They are so cute and pretty.″ Meanwhile, Hats2Hats is scheduled to release their first Japanese single ″ICONIC HEART″ on the 12th of next month and make their official debut in Japan. Prior to this, on the 10th of next month, they will pre-release three tracks from the album on global music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jin-young showcased a stage summarizing his 31 years of musical activity on dingo music’s ’Killing Voice.’ On the 28th, dingo music released Park Jin-young’s ’Killing Voice’ video on their official YouTube channel. Park Jin-young introduced himself as ″an elder singer active with the heart of a 31-year rookie singer,″ and revealed that he had released a new summer song, ’WET,’ after a long time. He expressed his determination, saying, ″’Killing Voice’ is a great challenge for me because it involves singing without dancing. I will take on the challenge.″ The stage began with ’Swing Baby,’ highlighting Park Jin-young’s unique live performance and stage manners. He continued with various hit songs spanning different eras, including ’Honey,’ ’She Was Pretty,’ ’I Have a Woman,’ and ’The House You Live In.’ He also showcased a wide musical spectrum with emotional songs such as ’A Breakup in Broad Daylight (Feat. Sunye (Wonder Girls)),’ ’Only You,’ ’Behind You,’ and ’Don’t Leave Me.’ Raising the atmosphere even more, Park Jin-young delivered energetic performances with ’Who’s Your Mama? (Feat. Jessi)’ and ’When We Disco (Duet with Sunmi).’ Although he challenged himself to sing without dancing, he naturally blended into the music and led the stage. Finally, he added intensity fitting for a summer night by performing a live stage of his new song ’WET.’ Park Jin-young’s ’Killing Voice’ stage was released on dingo music’s official YouTube channel.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s dating program ″Noona Is My Girl 2″ will reveal the final coupling results of 10 older sisters and younger men, as well as the identities of the real-life couples after the recording, in its finale on July 29. Before the final choice, the younger men confessed feelings they had not yet expressed to the older sisters. Yujinwoo visited Lee Jinyoung, who had shown tears after being rejected by Kim Jungwon the day before, and heard Lee Jinyoung’s grateful words: ″What you said to comfort me yesterday gave me strength. It helped a lot.″ Lee Jinyoung cautiously stated, ″Just because I was rejected doesn’t mean my feelings have completely changed in an instant. I can’t clearly say whether my final choice will be you or Jungwon.″ In response, Yujinwoo said, ″I have pictured everything from daily life after leaving here to the distant future. I will make my final choice based on that. But my one hope is that no other man is included in your final choice,″ delivering his last confession. Lee Siwon and Choi Yujin, who attracted attention for their 12-year age difference, also had their final meeting. Choi Yujin said, ″I’m a little curious about how it would be if we went outside,″ adding, ″I want to go on a date without cameras. I think that’s when it will really hit me.″ Lee Siwon also expressed anticipation for meeting outside. After making their final choices in the Younger House, the participants must return to their daily lives for seven days and then meet again at a promised location to become the final couples. Interest is focused on the final results as there are older sisters like Yoo Juhee and Lee Yunso who are struggling with views on marriage, and others hesitating due to age differences. MC DinDin predicted three final couples, while Jang Wooyoung expected up to four couples, expressing hope for multiple couples to form. When the actual couple results were revealed, Han Hyejin said, ″I’m so jealous... it’s killing me,″ and Jang Wooyoung admitted, ″My dating instincts have really come alive. Honestly, it hurts me a lot too.″ DinDin shared his thoughts, saying, ″Age seems like a big issue in love, but seeing the final couples, there is no right answer when it comes to love.″ The broadcast also revealed an unexpected twist that no one anticipated. Han Hyejin expressed surprise, saying, ″Is this a lie? Is it real?″ The finale of ″Noona Is My Girl 2″ will air on July 29 at 9:50 PM, with a special commentary released first on Wavve immediately after the broadcast and then aired on KBS2 on August 7 at 11:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JTBC variety show ’Love War’ revealed the sexual conflicts and the story of permitting infidelity in a couple of four years, sparking reactions from the cast. In episode 6 of ’Love War,’ aired on the 28th, the story of a so-called ’development couple’ (a couple dealing with erectile dysfunction) struggling with sexual issues was broadcast. On that day, the girlfriend expressed dissatisfaction with physical satisfaction in their relationship, while the boyfriend revealed that he was experiencing erectile dysfunction due to psychological pressure. The boyfriend suggested infidelity to the girlfriend because of his problem, and the girlfriend said she had actually been involved with one of the boyfriend’s acquaintances for two months. When this fact was revealed, the cast could not hide their astonishment. Panelist Seo Jang-hoon strongly criticized, saying, ″That’s nonsense,″ and Lee Hyori commented, ″It’s absurd. The boyfriend probably didn’t truly mean that it was okay to meet someone else.″ Jung Yi-rang also initially felt sympathy for the couple but showed shock when the permission for infidelity was disclosed. The girlfriend said, ″If there are a hundred people in the world, I think there are a hundred kinds of love.″ In that episode, the two faced the moment of final decision. The boyfriend wanted to continue the relationship, but the girlfriend chose to break up. Meanwhile, recently ’Love War’ faced criticism from viewers due to controversies over authenticity, as couples who appeared on the show opened YouTube channels and released explanatory videos after the broadcast. Regarding this, Lee Ah-young apologized, saying, ″The show is unscripted, and the worries were real,″ and added, ″I’m sorry if it felt lacking in sincerity.″ The production team did not issue a separate statement regarding manipulation allegations. At the beginning, a story about ’Mormot PD’ visiting a yoga center to recruit Lee Hyori was revealed and became a hot topic. At that time, a shaman advised, ″You will meet a benefactor, and the program will do well,″ and Lee Hyori reacted with surprise, saying, ″I thought I came purely to do yoga.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids is set to make a comeback with their mini-album THIS & THAT on August 7 at 1 PM. The album contains a total of eight tracks, featuring songs directly worked on by the members, showcasing the group’s unique musical color and stories. The first track, RUN IT, written by 3RACHA members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, was pre-released on June 24. The lyrics express the group’s growth from a ″small room″ to ″From Seoul to the world″ and their affection for their fandom, STAY. Phrases like ″I want more, achieve it, higher dream″ reveal their determination for future activities. The title track, This & That, centers around the repeated lyrics ″this and that,″ expressing the group’s confidence and composure. FARMING conveys moving toward new goals, while I Do delivers a comforting message with lyrics like ″Even when you feel alone I’ll be right here, never gone.″ After You and Way Out sing about emotions felt at the beginning and end of relationships, respectively, including lyrics such as ″I’ll swim through ocean eyes tryna get to you,″ ″going the same way out,″ and ″the passionate moments have long cooled down,″ depicting various situations. Ahead of the album release, some tracks were revealed through the UNVEIL : TRACK teaser and mashup video. This new release encompasses diverse themes such as achievement, empathy, and relationships. Stray Kids held their new world tour, Stray Kids World Tour, at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on July 25, 26, and 29. Additional performances are scheduled for August 1 and 2, and on August 1, the digital album SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 will also be released. Last year, Stray Kids set records by entering the US Billboard main chart, Billboard 200, at number one with eight consecutive albums and successfully completing 56 shows across 35 regions during their world tour dominATE. In September, they are scheduled to headline the Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio and the new festival STRAYCITY.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The film ’Hope’ has announced a firm stance on responding to allegations related to actor Hwang Jung-min’s private life. On the 29th, the investment distributor Plus M Entertainment and the production company Forged Films emphasized that Hwang Jung-min has been a victim of stalking and that legal action has already been taken. They expressed strong regret regarding the issue. The ’Hope’ team stated that Mr. A has been sending emails to both companies and their partners based on maliciously edited content, repeatedly uploading and deleting posts on social media that defame the actor and the film, causing disruptions to their work. They also explained that there were attempts to hinder the film’s smooth progress during the preparation period for its release and at critical points in its box office performance. The ’Hope’ team judged that these actions not only damage the overall business but also maliciously tarnish the efforts and reputation of those involved in the film. They defined this as intentional harm toward the film and declared their intention to respond strongly. Furthermore, they emphasized that they are actively considering legal measures regarding the negative impact on ’Hope’ and will continue to take a firm stance to prevent further damage. Earlier, Hwang Jung-min’s agency, Sam Company, revealed that Mr. A is a suspect in stalking crimes who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min and announced additional legal actions against the maliciously edited posts. According to Sam Company, Hwang Jung-min has already filed a criminal complaint against Mr. A for stalking and other charges, and the court has issued provisional measures including three restraining orders against Mr. A. Additionally, Mr. A was fined 3 million won under a summary order after his stalking charges were recognized. Recently, posts claiming that Mr. A is in a romantic relationship with Hwang Jung-min have been repeatedly uploaded on social media and online communities, revealing messenger chat screenshots, call records, and voice files. The released voice materials included statements such as ″I want to hold you.″ ’Hope’ was released on the 15th and continues to hold stage greetings with the cast and director Na Hong-jin.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ILLIT’s second single released in Japan, ″I Got Your Back,″ has made a significant impact on local album and digital music charts. Upon release, ″I Got Your Back″ ranked 3rd on the Oricon Daily Singles Ranking. This marks another top position on the Oricon chart following last year’s Japanese debut single ″Toki Yo Tomare.″ The digital music performance also continued strongly. The title track ″I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)″ reached number 1 on the AWA real-time rising chart immediately after its release on July 26 and maintained the top spot for four consecutive days. The song also appeared on various local platform charts such as Line Music, Spotify Japan, and iTunes Japan. On Spotify Japan’s ″Daily Top Songs″ chart (July 27), four songs entered simultaneously: ″I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA),″ ″It’s Me,″ ″Magnetic,″ and the collaboration single ″ICONIC BY MISTAKE″ with LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE. The music video also attracted attention. The ″I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)″ music video, produced with a magical girl concept, ranked 1st in Korea, 2nd in Japan, and 22nd in the United States on YouTube’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos″ chart as of July 27, appearing on charts in 29 countries and regions. It also ranked 6th in the official music video category on the YouTube Global Chart. ILLIT is also scheduled to appear on local Japanese broadcasts. On August 1, they will perform the new song on NHK’s music program ″Venue101,″ and on the 7th, they will appear with JISOO and MOMOKA on Nippon Broadcasting’s ″HANA’s All Night Nippon X (Cross).″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Honda (played by Park Jung-woo) has reappeared in season 2 of the Disney+ series ″Killer’s Shopping Mall.″ Episodes 3 and 4 of season 2, released on the 29th, revealed for the first time the past when Jung Jin-man (played by Lee Dong-wook) and Honda carried out a mission together 16 years ago as part of a special task force in Korea. The two demonstrated cool-headed judgment and excellent operational skills while Koreans were held hostage, and Honda attracted attention with his perfect suit fit. Honda, who left a strong impression despite a brief appearance in season 1, was greatly loved by viewers for protecting young Jian from the killers’ attack. Due to this popularity, he has been regarded as a character fans wanted to see again in season 2. Meanwhile, Jian (played by Kim Hye-jun) was engulfed in anger and sorrow as those around her fell into danger because of her, and a scene showed her screaming out her uncle Jin-man’s name.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NewJeans has added a song that surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify, marking the team’s ninth song to reach 300 million streams in total. According to Spotify, NewJeans’s double single ″How Sweet″ and its title track of the same name had accumulated 300,262,152 streams as of the 25th. The song was released on May 24, 2024, and is a hip-hop track based on Miami bass. Upon release, it ranked high on major music charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs, and stayed on the US Billboard ″Global 200″ chart for 13 consecutive weeks. It was also ranked 7th on YouTube Korea’s ″Most Popular Songs of the Year.″ ″How Sweet″ was included in Rolling Stone USA’s ″Best Songs of 2024,″ as well as PopMatters, Billboard, and the UK’s NME’s ″Best K-pop of 2024.″ Rolling Stone described it as ″a song that continues experimental and original music,″ PopMatters called it ″another highlight in NewJeans’s discography,″ and Billboard stated it is ″a song that proves musical charm.″ The total cumulative streams of all songs released by NewJeans on Spotify have reached 8 billion. ″Ditto″ and ″OMG″ have each surpassed 900 million streams, ″Super Shy″ over 800 million, ″Hype Boy″ over 700 million, ″NewJeans″ and ″Attention″ over 500 million, ″ETA″ over 400 million, ″Cookie″ and ″How Sweet″ over 300 million, ″Heart,″ ″Cool With You,″ and ″Supernatural″ over 200 million, and ″ASAP,″ ″Get Up,″ ″Bubblegum,″ and ″Light Now″ each over 100 million streams. Meanwhile, ″How Sweet″ has faced allegations of plagiarism. ADOR stated, ″The problematic track was sourced through Bana, selected by then-CEO Min Hee-jin,″ and added, ″We are currently reviewing internal documents to determine whether former CEO Min properly conducted similarity checks on the track at the time.″ NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Haerin, Hyein, and Danielle notified ADOR in November 2024 of contract termination, claiming breach of exclusive contract. The following October, they lost the first trial in the lawsuit confirming the validity of the exclusive contract, and without appealing, the members sequentially expressed their intention to return to ADOR. In December last year, ADOR notified Danielle of contract termination and filed a lawsuit seeking damages worth approximately 43.1 billion KRW against Danielle, one of her family members, and Min Hee-jin. The claimed amount was later adjusted to about 33.09 billion KRW and submitted to the court. Currently, Danielle, her family, and Min Hee-jin are engaged in a legal battle with ADOR. NewJeans is preparing for a comeback as a four-member group excluding Danielle and released a special film on their official SNS on the 22nd to celebrate their 4th anniversary.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Guseonghwan and comedian Lee Seonmin are shown visiting the traditional market in Gangdong-gu together on MBC’s ″I Live Alone.″ The two became closer during the 1st Rainbow Summer Retreat and spent time together at Guseonghwan’s invitation to celebrate the first day of the hottest period of summer. Guseonghwan guided Lee Seonmin to Amsa General Market, a representative traditional market in Gangdong-gu and one of his regular spots. Upon arriving at the market, the two enjoyed a ″snack brunch″ at a snack bar before starting their shopping. During this process, Lee Seonmin looked at the shopping list prepared by Guseonghwan and said, ″Are you setting up a Korean buffet?″ Throughout the market, young fans who recognized Lee Seonmin continued to ask for autographs. In response, Guseonghwan said, ″I’m really surprised!″ as he realized Lee Seonmin’s popularity. Afterward, the two moved to Guseonghwan’s rooftop training zone and warmed up with bodyweight exercises before their main meal. Confident in their physical abilities, they competed in a fitness challenge. Meanwhile, their meeting, market visit, and exercise scenes can be seen on MBC’s ″I Live Alone,″ airing on the 31st at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (director Destin Cretton, hereinafter ″Spider-Man 4″) ranked first at the box office on its opening day. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network for movie theater ticket sales on the 30th, ″Spider-Man 4″ attracted 688,420 (or 688,381) viewers on the 29th, with a cumulative audience of 689,674 (or 689,635). This work set the highest opening record among all ″Spider-Man″ series. It surpassed the opening day performances of ″Spider-Man: Homecoming″ (545,302), ″Spider-Man: Far From Home″ (674,432), and ″Spider-Man: No Way Home″ (634,962). It also exceeded the opening records of major foreign hits such as ″Avatar: The Way of Water″ (359,031) and ″Frozen 2″ (606,618). ″Spider-Man 4″ tells a new story of Peter Parker, who disappeared from everyone’s memory after ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ depicting Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland) facing confusion caused by the appearance of an enemy who remembers his identity and DNA mutation. The film is directed by Destin Cretton. On its opening day, it recorded a CGV Golden Egg Index of 97% and a Naver real viewer rating of 9.08. The second place at the box office was ″Hope,″ directed by Na Hong-jin, which attracted 87,942 (or 87,948) viewers, with a cumulative audience of 3,707,168 (or 3,707,174). ″Hope″ depicts the story of Beom-seok (played by Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Ho-po Port branch in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears news of a tiger’s appearance, causing the village to go on high alert. In third place was ″Minions & Monsters″ (director Pierre Coffin) with 21,655 viewers, fourth was ″Moana″ (director Thomas Kail) with 11,102 viewers, and fifth was ″Toy Story 5″ (director Andrew Stanton) with 9,231 viewers.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Four final couples were formed in the 32nd season of the ″I am SOLO″ divorced special, which aired on SBS Plus and ENA. The broadcast on the 29th revealed the team competition for the super date ticket, the final dates, and the final selection process. In this team competition, the solo team won and obtained the super date ticket. Young-chul asked Young-ja on a date, saying, ″Let’s make up for yesterday,″ and Young-ja also used the super date ticket on Young-chul. Jung-hee proposed to use her super date ticket on Young-ho, and Soon-ja suggested using her super date ticket on Young-soo but asked Young-soo to use his date ticket on Jung-sook instead. Young-soo chose Jung-sook, but Jung-sook expressed regret that it was not a voluntary choice, and Young-soo also showed a complicated feeling. Each couple had an honest conversation during their final date. Young-ho and Jung-hee talked about their views on marriage and family, confirming their mutual affection. Young-ho said, ″I think we would get along well,″ and Jung-hee said, ″You seem like a better person as a husband.″ On the other hand, Soon-ja drew a line with Young-soo, asking, ″Was there anything that made feelings develop between us?″ After the date, Young-soo revealed that he had sorted out his feelings toward Soon-ja. During the date between Young-soo and Jung-sook, realistic concerns such as remarriage and children were discussed, and both concluded that it would be difficult to continue their relationship. Young-chul and Young-ja resolved their misunderstandings but ended their relationship due to repeated conflicts. Young-ja confessed, ″I really liked you,″ but said her feelings had cooled, and Young-chul also acknowledged their personality differences. Before the final selection, Ok-soon expressed clear affection for Kwang-soo for the first time by preparing breakfast. Kwang-soo gave her flowers and a handwritten letter, promising to stay by her side. Hyun-sook expressed her feelings to Kyung-soo first, and Kyung-soo replied, ″I’m ready.″ Jung-hee shared her concerns about starting a new relationship while having a child, and Young-ho comforted her, saying, ″If you hesitate, I will hesitate with you, and when you take a step forward, I will take it with you.″ Young-sik apologized for his slip of the tongue the day before and prepared flowers and cake for Young-sook, who accepted his sincerity. In the final selection, Kwang-soo and Ok-soon became the first couple, followed by Kyung-soo and Hyun-sook, Young-ho and Jung-hee, and Young-sik and Young-sook choosing each other. Sang-chul, Young-soo, Jung-sook, Soon-ja, Young-chul, and Young-ja gave up on the final selection. Meanwhile, it was reported that three couples, excluding Kyung-soo and Hyun-sook, continued as real couples. Following the 32nd divorced special, the 33rd season featuring lifelong singles is scheduled to air.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hats2Hats and HyoriSoo (Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung) met in the ″HyoriSoo Project″ video on the YouTube channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up Hyo’s Level Up.″ Hats2Hats, who met Hyoyeon last year as a genuine fan of Girls’ Generation and the youngest member of SM, appeared as a senior to HyoriSoo in this video. Hats2Hats expressed joy, saying, ″I finally escaped from being the youngest in SM,″ and taught the soon-to-debut HyoriSoo a refreshing greeting method, member Aina’s signature ″Aina Wink,″ versatility in portraying alter egos in their own content, the hit songs ″Rude!″ and ″Lemontang″ challenges, and popular phrases from video call fan sign events. HyoriSoo said upon seeing Hats2Hats, ″So cute and pretty,″ and was astonished upon hearing the members’ ages. Afterwards, they accelerated their debut preparations by learning the new generation sensibility taught by Hats2Hats. Hats2Hats is set to officially debut locally in Japan with their first single ″Iconic Heart″ on August 12. Prior to this, on August 10, they plan to pre-release three tracks from the album through global music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS has officially announced that they will not submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards to be held next February. BTS members Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jimin, and Jungkook announced on the 29th through their individual Instagram and other social media accounts, ″We have decided not to submit for this year’s Grammys.″ They added, ″We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,″ expressing gratitude to their fan club ARMY and everyone. The Grammy Awards announced in mid-June that they would establish a new category called ’Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ targeting Asian music such as K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. The Recording Academy explained that the creation of this category is to recognize the artistic excellence of Asian pop music and its influence on the global music industry. However, there has been criticism that separating Asian music into a distinct category could exclude Asian artists from major awards such as Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year. After completing their military service, BTS released their fifth full-length album ’ARIRANG’ last March, achieving number one on both the main Billboard singles and albums charts in the U.S. Although this album was eligible for Grammy submission, BTS decided not to submit it. From 2021 to 2023, BTS was nominated for three consecutive years in categories including ’Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ at the Grammy Awards but did not win. In February, Black Pink members Rosé and Cats Eye were also nominated but did not win. This year, the OST ’Golden’ from the Netflix animated film ’K-Pop Demon Hunters’ won a Grammy for the first time in the K-pop genre, but it was an award given to creators in the ’Best Song Written for Visual Media’ category. The 69th Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 7 next year, and submissions for nominations will be accepted until August 28.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kang Daniel posted photos revealing his muscular physique in the practice room during his vacation on his personal SNS. On the 29th, Kang Daniel uploaded several photos along with sneaker emojis. In the photos, Kang Daniel was seen striking a V pose in a space that appeared to be a practice room, wearing a black T-shirt, denim jeans, and a beige hat. His muscular upper body visible through the T-shirt caught attention, and one photo where he slightly lifted his hat included a selfie showing his face. Netizens who saw Kang Daniel’s photos left comments such as ″His shoulders are like the Pacific Ocean,″ ″Both his body and face exude confidence,″ and ″I was surprised at how much his body has grown.″ Kang Daniel appeared on Mnet’s Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017, winning first place and debuting as the center of Wanna One. Wanna One was active for one year and six months from August 2017 to December 2018 before disbanding. Seven years after the disbandment, last April, they reunited as a full group through Mnet Plus’s reality program WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base, but Kang Daniel did not participate in the broadcast due to his active duty enlistment in the army last February and shared his thoughts through a video letter.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation’s Yuri showed surprise at the ages of the members of HUTS2HUTS. On the 29th, a video titled ″I told you not to call me 2nd generation. Where is the 2nd generation here? Is HyoriSoo 2nd generation?″ was released on the YouTube channel ’Hyoyeon’s Level Up.’ The video depicted the meeting between HUTS2HUTS and HyoriSoo. That day, Yuri said, ″We need to practice about the 5th generation once,″ and Hyoyeon mentioned, ″We are also 5th generation.″ When Ian from HUTS2HUTS asked HyoriSoo about their debut timing, HyoriSoo replied, ″We will debut in a month.″ The members of HUTS2HUTS responded, ″You’re juniors who haven’t even debuted yet? Let us inform you,″ showing their seniority. HyoriSoo said, ″Should I have said we debuted 20 years ago?″ but hid their debut history, saying, ″If I act like a senior, I can’t learn the sensibility of the 5th generation.″ HyoriSoo greeted HUTS2HUTS politely, and HUTS2HUTS said, ″We should match our greetings.″ Aina showed a special wink skill, and HyoriSoo said, ″That was done by Yuri in 2007,″ adding, ″Yuri was born in 2007.″ Yuha and Stella expressed their delight, saying, ″She’s my friend.″ Yuri showed surprise, saying, ″You guys were born in 2007? Amazing. I’m sweating.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwang Chi-yeul was late for the first time in six years when appearing as a special DJ on SBS PowerFM’s ″Escape at 2 o’clock Cultwo Show″ on the 29th. On that day, Hwang Chi-yeul arrived at the studio about two minutes later than scheduled due to traffic congestion. The broadcast opening was hosted solely by Kim Tae-gyun. Kim Tae-gyun said, ″Today’s special DJ is Yoldi (Hwang Chi-yeul), but the traffic is so bad that he will be a little late,″ filling the empty spot. He continued, ″He has never been late before, but today is the first time. Please welcome him with a big round of applause when he comes in.″ When Hwang Chi-yeul did not arrive, Kim Tae-gyun called him during the broadcast to ask his current location. Hwang Chi-yeul expressed his apologies, saying, ″It’s been six years.″ Afterwards, Hwang Chi-yeul ran into the studio, bowed 90 degrees to the audience and listeners, and apologized repeatedly. Kim Tae-gyun jokingly said, ″What kind of business is this?″ Hwang Chi-yeul confessed, ″The Gangbyeonbuk-ro was so congested that I was constantly anxious. I think I feel a little unwell now.″ Kim Tae-gyun joked, ″You came wearing white clothes, but did your insides burn and turn black?″ and Hwang Chi-yeul apologized again, saying, ″Thank you so much for waiting.″ Kim Tae-gyun revealed, ″In 21 years of hosting, I have never been late,″ and Hwang Chi-yeul said, ″That’s truly a great achievement. This is the first time in six years for me as well,″ adding, ″I almost stood up the whole time in the car.″ As a penalty for being late, Hwang Chi-yeul briefly sang his hit song ″The Song I Listen to Every Day″ and changed the lyrics to sing, ″I won’t be late again, Cultwo Show.″ When Kim Tae-gyun mentioned that guest Kim Hye-soo arrived much earlier for parts 1 and 2, Hwang Chi-yeul said, ″I will go find her and sincerely apologize while the song is playing,″ expressing his intention to apologize. It is known that Hwang Chi-yeul personally visited Kim Hye-soo and kept his promise. Meanwhile, Hwang Chi-yeul released his first summer album ″I LOVE SUMMER″ last month. Kim Hye-soo and Kim Ji-hoon are set to premiere the drama ″Right Now, Adultery Is Not the Problem″ on the 31st.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki will make a comeback on August 10 with their third mini-album, ″Waikiki.″ Kiki is releasing a new album seven months after their second mini-album, ″Delulu Pack,″ which was released last January. This album contains Kiki’s unique interpretation of the question, ″Why Kiki?″ The new release includes a total of six tracks, including the title track. Based on the symbolism of the resort ″Waikiki,″ it portrays a 24-hour summer tour course and expresses the journey of finding ″why we must be ourselves″ through various concepts and musical worlds. It will feature Kiki’s distinctive language, music, and performance. Ahead of their comeback, Kiki also achieved global success. Billboard recently ranked Kiki’s ″404 (New Era)″ number one on their list of ″The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far): Staff Picks.″ The song attracted attention with its lyrics that reinterpret the system error code ″404 Not Found″ as ″freedom existing without coordinates,″ its addictive beat, and catchy choreography. Billboard stated, ″’404’ is the most common error code on the internet, but Kiki declares, ’The reason it cannot be found in the system is that it has already moved on to a new era.’ Kiki does not just imagine a new era but fully immerses listeners in that era through various elements in the lyrics. While many artists talk about the arrival of a new era, Kiki declares that they will lead it.″ Meanwhile, at the time of Kiki’s comeback, several girl groups, including fromis_9, Red Velvet, and KISS OF LIFE, are also scheduled to make comebacks.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook set the record as the first Asian solo artist and for the longest duration by entering the Spotify ’Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart for 142 weeks with his first solo album ’GOLDEN.’ Jungkook’s ’GOLDEN’ ranked 152nd on the Spotify ’Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart for the week of July 17 to 23. On Spotify, it surpassed 7.3 billion cumulative streams, the highest among Asian artists’ full-length albums. The album also re-entered the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart at 135th place as of July 28, marking a total of 522 days on the chart. Since its release, it has ranked number one on the iTunes album charts in 106 countries and regions, and held the number one spot on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart for 14 days. It also topped the European iTunes Album Chart for more than seven days. On the UK Official Main Album Chart ’Top 100,’ it stayed for eight weeks, the first time for a K-pop solo artist’s album. Jungkook achieved a total of 11 million album sales (EAS) with ’GOLDEN,’ continuing the record for the highest sales by a K-pop solo artist. Additionally, Jungkook’s personal Spotify account has reached a total of 11.2 billion streams based on all credits, making him the fastest Asian artist and the first K-pop solo artist to achieve this milestone.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hyolisu showed a desire to have a joint stage performance with Cortis. In episode 5 of the fake documentary ″Hyolisu Debut Project,″ released on July 29 on the channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up,″ Hyolisu directly approached the CP to reveal their plan for their debut stage on the music program ″Music Core.″ Hyolisu said, ″We actually have a song, and we want to have our first stage on ’Music Core.’ Many places asked us to do the first stage, but for us, it’s still ’Music Core.’ Our (Girls’ Generation’s) best stage was on ’Music Core,’ right?″ Hyolisu recalled that Girls’ Generation once created a legendary stage using a helicopter, and this time, they requested a large-scale stage including a helicopter, skydiving, and fighter jet filming. When the CP said, ″We sold our helicopter,″ Yuri replied, ″If we rent it, it shouldn’t be a big problem,″ and Hyolisu suggested various ideas such as ″It would be nice to lower the camera moves while skydiving,″ and ″How about a fighter jet?″ They also expressed ambition for the ending stage. When the CP said, ″You still want the ending? Girls’ Generation did it, but this is Hyolisu. You haven’t even had your debut stage yet,″ Hyoyeon proposed a special arrangement to combine the stage and conversation for 30 minutes during the opening stage. They also showed a wish for a joint stage. Yuri mentioned, ″We had a huge hit when we performed with 2PM and SHINee,″ and expressed hope for a joint stage with Cortis this time. Sooyoung said her height is about the same as Martin’s friend, and Hyoyeon boasted about her shoe size. When Sooyoung said, ″The proportions don’t seem bad,″ the CP responded, ″Should I tighten the shoe size for you?″ When the CP said, ″I need to ask their company about the joint stage,″ Sooyoung actively showed her determination for the joint stage by asking, ″Does anyone know someone at HYBE?″ Later in an interview, when the production team said, ″It seems like you were rejected,″ Hyolisu said, ″That never happened. They liked it because it was a new concept,″ and ″They said they would ask HYBE positively.″ Hyoyeon and Yuri expected a positive response, saying, ″If we tell the members that Sooyoung’s shoe size is 300, they will be very positive,″ and ″We can share shoes with Martin.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won is scheduled to appear again as a chef on KBS 2TV’s ″Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang.″ ″Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang″ is an observational cooking variety show that first aired in October 2019, where various celebrities from the entertainment industry challenge themselves as convenience chefs, revealing their daily lives and presenting new menus. The program has maintained steady popularity through the fun of mukbang and cooking shows, as well as the sincere stories of its cast members. In 2026, ″Pyeonstorang″ continues to generate buzz. In the 2026 quarterly TV non-drama buzz share by broadcasting station, KBS 2TV ranked first with 12.84%, and ″Pyeonstorang″ placed 16th overall among 100 programs. These achievements were made despite changes in the broadcast schedule, including time slot adjustments. Additionally, from January to July 27, 2026, clips of ″Pyeonstorang″ released on KBS’s official YouTube channel have accumulated a total of 164,660,505 views. This figure demonstrates the viewers’ consistent interest. The program also exerts a positive influence. Since its first broadcast in 2019, a portion of the sales revenue from the winning products has been donated to children suffering from food insecurity, and by July 2026, the cumulative donation amount has surpassed 800 million won. The cast spans various generations. Current cast members include Kim Jaejoong, Lee Jung-hyun, Yano Shiho, Jang Min-ho, Son Tae-jin, Oh Sang-jin, Kim Yong Bin, and Ji Seung-hyun, with recent appearances by Namgoong Min and Ha Seok-jin in the ″Lee Yeon-bok Deokbang″ segment. Lee Chan-won debuted through TV Chosun’s ″Tomorrow is Mr. Trot″ in 2020 and has been loved under nicknames such as ″Cheonggukjang,″ ″Jinttobaegi,″ and ″Chanttobaegi.″ Continuing his activities as a singer and broadcaster, he is set to meet viewers again through the ″Pyeonstorang″ episode airing on July 30. Meanwhile, ″Pyeonstorang″ is broadcast every Thursday at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The fan meeting ″Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR″ hosted by RIIZE to celebrate their 3rd debut anniversary has sold out all seats. This fan meeting will be held from September 12 to 13 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. With the concept of a special channel for RIIZE and their fans, various segments are prepared like an actual broadcast channel. The Inspire Arena will be fully opened 360 degrees to meet more fans, and tickets for both days sold out quickly. For fans who cannot attend in person, Beyond Live and Weverse will also provide online live streaming. RIIZE plans to release their third Japanese single ″Sunburst″ on August 26, ahead of the fan meeting.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tablo of Epik High publicly supported BTS’s stance on boycotting the Grammy Awards. On the 29th, Tablo regrammed a post RM uploaded on his SNS, adding the phrase ″ARIRANG > GRAMMYS.″ He emphasized the message by writing ’ARIRANG’ in large letters and ’GRAMMYS’ in smaller letters. On the afternoon of the 29th, BTS members each posted on their SNS, stating, ″We (BTS) have decided not to submit entries for this year’s Grammy Awards. We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.″ RM’s post conveyed the same sentiment, and Tablo expressed his agreement with BTS’s position by regramming the post.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dino and his alter ego Picheolin’s solo concert ’2026 DinoX Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]’ sold out immediately after tickets opened. Pledis Entertainment announced on July 30 that tickets for ’2026 DinoX Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]’ quickly sold out right after the FC membership pre-sale opened the day before. The concert will be held from August 21 to 23 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and online live streaming will also be available. Dino plans to showcase various musical colors through a stage that alternates between his main character and alter ego Picheolin, and the concert title is derived from Picheolin’s album name ’吉BOARD.’ Ahead of the new release on August 3, Picheolin released the pre-release track ″There Is No Goodbye Without Pain (narr. Lee Moon-se)″ which ranked high on Instagram’s ″Rising Popular Audio.″ Another song, ″Crazy Crazy,″ entered the top 10 of YouTube Korea’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos″ for five consecutive days. Dino was also named in the lineup for the second day of ’MADLY MEDLEY 2026,’ held on September 6 at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul. This will be his first time performing solo at a music festival. Picheolin’s album ’吉BOARD’ includes a total of seven tracks, including the title track ″Let’s Play (prod. Hitchhiker),″ with Dino credited on all songs. Hitchhiker and Lee Hyun-do of Deux participated in the album production.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for BTS’s ″IDOL″ has surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube. At around 9:20 PM on the 29th, the music video for ″IDOL,″ the title track of the repackaged album ″LOVE YOURSELF 結 ’Answer’″ released in August 2018, exceeded 1.4 billion views on YouTube. With this, ″IDOL″ became the fifth BTS music video to reach 1.4 billion views, following ″Dynamite,″ ″Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey),″ ″DNA,″ and the ″MIC Drop″ remix. The ″IDOL″ music video created a festive atmosphere with various sets including tropical savanna grasslands, Bukcheong lion dance, Euro-Asian architecture, and traditional Korean styles. The performance combined African dance Guaraguara with Korean traditional dance, featuring a dazzling visual blend of samulnori, talchum, and graphic effects. Musically, South African beats were combined with traditional Korean rhythmic patterns and vocal exclamations. The unique charm was showcased through the combination of exclamations like ″Eolsu jota, jihwaja jota, deonggideok kungdeoreo″ and African rhythms. ″IDOL″ debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 21 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. Additionally, the music video won the ″Music Video of 2018″ award at the 2018 E! People’s Choice Awards held in November 2018.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 6 of JTBC’s variety show ″Love War,″ a couple who have been dating for four years revealed conflicts over physical intimacy. Actor Jung Yi-rang appeared as a special diplomat on the show and introduced her married life. In the couple’s story, the girlfriend confessed that physical love was important in their relationship but she had never been satisfied. The boyfriend said he was taking medication for erectile dysfunction and that the doctor believed the issue was more psychological than physical. The girlfriend said the boyfriend continuously avoided physical contact, while the boyfriend explained that as their relationship became more comfortable, he no longer felt tempted. They tried to restore their relationship by booking a place to stay once a month, but the girlfriend said there was no change. During this process, the girlfriend told the boyfriend to meet someone else since he couldn’t fulfill her desires, and she admitted to having an affair with the boyfriend’s senior for two months. The boyfriend said he was shocked that the affair partner was someone he knew. The girlfriend described this as ″an affair you allowed.″ The cast expressed surprise at this story. Lee Hyori reacted, saying, ″It’s absurd,″ showing she couldn’t understand it, and Seo Jang-hoon said, ″That’s nonsense.″ Jung Yi-rang commented, ″They love each other so much, but it’s truly sad.″ Meanwhile, Jung Yi-rang’s married life was also revealed in the episode. She married after 12 years of dating and is now in her 15th year of marriage, and actual message exchanges with her husband Kim Hyung-geun were shown. Jung Yi-rang shared, ″When we fought, we sometimes went all the way,″ recounting various experiences from her dating and married life.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Netflix series ″True Education″ recorded 60.2 million views within 8 weeks of its release, ranking 10th in Netflix’s all-time non-English TV shows. According to Netflix’s announcement on the 29th, ″True Education″ ranked first globally for four consecutive weeks from the first week after its release and entered the top 10 in 91 countries in the second week. Even after 8 weeks, it remains within the top 10 in viewing rankings. It became the fourth Korean series to enter the top 10 most popular non-English Netflix series, following ″Squid Game″ seasons 1, 2, and 3. ″Squid Game″ season 1 recorded 265.2 million views, season 2 had 192.6 million, and season 3 had 145.8 million views, ranking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. ″True Education″ is a series depicting the School Authority Protection Bureau’s efforts to correct schools from the victim’s perspective, and it has shown high popularity both domestically and internationally since its release. Regarding the production of season 2, Netflix stated, ″Nothing has been decided.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global girl group aespa is unveiling a special collaboration collection with street fashion brand BAPE. aespa recently announced the collaboration with BAPE on their official SNS with the phrase ″Get ready, get cæmoed up.″ The collection will be released and sold on Complex.com at 9 a.m. PST on August 1, which is 12 p.m. local time in Korea. The members of aespa participated in a photo shoot wearing BAPE’s signature style, including black hoodies and t-shirts. One member with blonde hair is seen wearing a hoodie, while various poses such as holding the hood with both hands or making a V sign with their fingers catch the eye. The background is a simple gray wall, highlighting the members’ sophisticated style and striking visuals. This partnership is praised for fully capturing aespa’s diverse charm that crosses fashion and music. Since last year, aespa has demonstrated strong influence through various stages and global events, including their new song ″LEMONADE.″ They are especially gaining worldwide attention with concepts and trendy visuals that differentiate them from existing K-pop girl groups. Meanwhile, it was also announced that aespa will perform at the ″2026 TME Live International Music Awards″ (TIMA) held in Hong Kong at the end of July. With growing anticipation from music fans both domestically and internationally, this BAPE collaboration collection is also expected to attract great interest from global fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Lee Seo revealed her recent status in Newark. On IVE’s official SNS, a photo was posted of Lee Seo taking a selfie in front of a solid color background with star-shaped decorations while wearing a white blouse. Lee Seo has her long hair braided into two pigtails and is wearing earphones, looking straight ahead with a bright smile. She exudes a pure and lovely atmosphere. In a short video posted together, Lee Seo attracted attention by expressing her unique charm along with the phrase ’SHOW_WHAT_I_AM.’ Fans responded with comments such as ″Lee Seo’s deeper gaze is impressive″ and ″Looking forward to Lee Seo shining in Newark.″ Meanwhile, IVE has been actively promoting both domestically and internationally after successfully concluding activities for their fourth mini-album, IVE SECRET. Members including Lee Seo and Jang Wonyoung continue to extend the group’s influence by participating in various broadcasts and global events.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Jung-won, formerly of the group UN, received a suspended prosecution disposition on charges of threatening an ex-lover with a weapon. He was cleared of charges related to threatening to distribute videos and stalking. On the 16th, the Women’s and Children’s Crime Investigation Division 2 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office issued this disposition regarding Choi Jung-won. The prosecution acknowledged the criminal facts of the charge of threatening with a weapon (special threat) but decided not to prosecute considering the motive and means of the crime, the relationship with the victim, and circumstances after the crime. It also reflected that the victim, Ms. A, filed a complaint with the police and then submitted a letter of withdrawal of prosecution a few days later, and requested leniency during the prosecution investigation stage. Choi Jung-won is accused of calling his ex-lover Ms. A four times in August last year after she notified him of their breakup, then visiting her residence with a weapon and threatening, ″I will kill you. I will distribute the video.″ Regarding this, Choi Jung-won explained, ″It was a personal dispute with my girlfriend that escalated into a misunderstanding,″ and denied, ″I never carried a weapon or threatened her. Both sides clearly deny it.″ The police transferred the case to the prosecution in November last year. Regarding the charge of threatening to distribute videos (threatening use of filmed material under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act), the prosecution decided not to indict due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution viewed that during the dispute, when Ms. A said, ″I will expose your private life to the media,″ Choi Jung-won reacted in anger momentarily, and also considered that distributing the video could harm Choi Jung-won himself, who is a celebrity. For the charge of violating the Stalking Punishment Act, the prosecution decided not to indict, noting that the two had been communicating normally until just before the incident and that there was no indication of refusal to contact. The prosecution requested supplementary investigations twice from the police and reconfirmed the victim’s testimony, concluding after conducting direct supplementary investigations.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 After Kris, a former member of the group EXO, was arrested for sexual crimes against a minor, it was revealed that the Chinese historical drama ″Qing Zhan Xing,″ in which he starred, suffered massive damage. Local media such as Taiwan’s ETtoday reported on the 28th that the historical drama ″Qing Zhan Xing,″ based on the novel ″Zhan Zhong Lu,″ was severely impacted by Kris’s case. This blockbuster, with a massive production cost of 1.9 billion yuan (approximately 408.84 billion KRW), starred Kris and Yang Zi. However, after Kris was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, the direction of the drama’s production changed drastically. The production team made several attempts to find a male actor to replace Kris but faced difficulties, eventually bringing in Peng Guanying at a low fee. Despite her busy schedule, Yang Zi cleared 20 days to participate in reshoots without pay. As a result, the original 60-episode drama was reduced to 40 episodes, and the focus shifted to the female lead’s investigation storyline. Through this process, ″Qing Zhan Xing″ barely made it onto the broadcast waiting list. Recently, interest in the work increased as Yang Zi won the Best Actress award at the ″Bai Yulan Awards,″ but at the preview screening, critics noted obvious signs of editing and reshoots, as well as awkward story connections. There were also criticisms that costumes and props used from 2019 appeared outdated. Senior broadcasting officials who attended the preview showed little reaction, and a compensation plan of 400 million yuan (approximately 86.04 billion KRW) was reportedly under consideration. The main investor, Tencent, recorded an operating loss of 1.028 billion yuan (approximately 221.184 billion KRW) in the first half of the year, and whether it can bear an additional loss of 1.9 billion yuan is becoming a key factor in deciding whether the drama will be aired. Kris became embroiled in controversy in 2021 after Du Meizhu, a minor female influencer in China, exposed him. Du Meizhu claimed that Kris approached victims by using music video shoots, trainee, and rookie casting as bait, then intoxicated and sexually assaulted them. Kris’s side expressed intentions to countersue for defamation due to false information, but public opinion worsened as more than 20 women came forward with allegations. Subsequently, Kris was arrested on charges of raping a minor and was sentenced to 11 years and 6 months in prison for rape and 1 year and 10 months for group obscenity. After serving his sentence, he is expected to be deported to Canada. Additionally, Kris was fined a total of 600 million yuan (approximately 111.3 billion KRW) for tax evasion, including 95 million yuan (20.44 billion KRW) for hiding personal income and 84 million yuan (18.08 billion KRW) in unpaid taxes.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gary, a member of Leessang, revealed photos from his trip to Bangkok, Thailand, with his son Hao. On the 28th, Gary posted several photos on his personal account with the caption ″I Love Bangkok.″ In the photos, Gary and Hao were seen visiting various places in Bangkok, creating memories. The two enjoyed their trip by posing on local streets and taking commemorative photos using traditional props. In particular, Gary and Hao wore colorful matching shirts and struck playful poses. The scene where they stood side by side looking at the camera showed a warm atmosphere. Hao attracted attention with his resemblance to Gary and his grown-up appearance. Last month, Gary also shared moments with Hao with the caption, ″Until what age will you hold your dad’s hand?″ Gary consistently shares his daily life with his son. Gary married a non-celebrity 10 years his junior in October 2017, and in the same month, they welcomed their son Hao.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV’s ″The Return of Superman,″ Shim Hyung-tak and his son Haru are shown going on a swimming pool outing to welcome the summer. Eighteen-month-old Haru caught attention wearing a yellow swimsuit with tomatoes printed on it. His chubby tadpole belly was also visible, drawing focus. After entering the pool, Haru freely moved around, kicking his feet using a tube. Shim Hyung-tak expressed amazement, saying, ″Haru is kicking his feet all by himself.″ Additionally, when Haru found the exit where his feet could touch the ground on his own, Shim Hyung-tak was reported to have smiled while covering his mouth. Haru’s water play scene can be seen on ″The Return of Superman,″ airing on the 29th at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 EBS’s ″Seo Jang-hoon’s Neighbor Millionaire″ will feature the story of Kim Jin-won, the ″Jet Ski Riding Lumberjack,″ focusing on his success and hardships in the July 29th broadcast. Kim Jin-won is a 26-year veteran jet ski athlete and CEO of a lumber company with annual sales of up to 16 billion KRW. He was a national jet ski representative at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games. Currently, he operates a leisure facility on the Han River, where he conducts athlete training and experience programs. The broadcast will reveal Kim Jin-won’s Han River leisure facility, which has 11 jet skis and 7 boats, as well as his large lumber company holding 10 billion KRW worth of timber. It will also introduce the log unloading site weighing a total of 25 tons and the world of wooden planks that take 8 to 9 years to dry. In his childhood, Kim Jin-won dropped out of school and started working as a cargo truck assistant transporting wood at the age of 16. He spent seven years traveling nationwide, living in his truck. He recalled, ″The 5-ton truck was my lodging. When the weather was a bit cold, ice would form on my head.″ In his twenties, he acquired an 11-ton truck and officially entered the business, purchasing raw wood overseas and distributing it nationwide. His ability to identify good wood and his attention to customer preferences became his competitive edge. He received apartment sale rights as payment for supplying materials to construction sites, eventually owning 12 apartments. Driving a luxury large sedan, he became a millionaire in his mid-twenties. Kim Jin-won said, ″I once earned up to 30 million KRW a month.″ However, due to a construction company’s bankruptcy, the promissory notes he received became worthless, leaving him with a debt of 4 billion KRW. Kim Jin-won sold all 12 apartments, his house, and cash to repay the debt and had to start driving cargo trucks again. He confessed, ″I spent all day, morning, noon, and night, going up and down the mountains, even having extreme thoughts.″ Afterward, Kim Jin-won refocused on wood sales and succeeded in making a comeback with new items. His story will be broadcast on the 29th at 9:55 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Moon Geun-young announced her marriage, and recently musical actor Kim Ho-young left a congratulatory message on his SNS. Four minutes after the news of Moon Geun-young’s marriage was announced, Kim Ho-young posted ″Congratulations, Geun-young″ along with seven clapping hand emojis. On the 29th, Moon Geun-young revealed her marriage through her Instagram, saying, ″I met someone with whom I want to walk the path I always walked alone and share the times I pondered alone.″ Moon Geun-young’s husband is known to be musical actor Jung Pyeong, who is seven years older than her. Meanwhile, Kim Ho-young was recently asked for an apology by Ok Joo-hyun. On the 6th, Ok Joo-hyun mentioned the controversy related to the casting of the 2022 musical ″Elisabeth″ again through a fan communication platform. At that time, suspicions of Ok Joo-hyun’s network casting were raised regarding the casting of ″Elisabeth″ in 2022, and Kim Ho-young posted on his SNS, ″The chaotic situation is a thing of the past. Now it’s ’Okjangpan,’″ along with a photo reminiscent of a theater floor. This led to interpretations that it was aimed at Ok Joo-hyun. Subsequently, Ok Joo-hyun sued Kim Ho-young for defamation, but after Kim Ho-young explained that the post was to help the father of an acquaintance who sells mattresses and floor mats, the lawsuit was withdrawn. Ok Joo-hyun stated, ″Withdrawing the lawsuit is the thing I regret the most,″ and added, ″I have never received a proper apology. I want to ask why the public thinks of me and why the frame follows me regarding ’Okjangpan’.″ Kim Ho-young has not made any particular statement about this.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The KBS2 drama ″Famous Chilgongju″ is being rebroadcast on Highlight TV. Highlight TV has scheduled ″Famous Chilgongju″ as the successor to ″The Legendary Witch,″ airing two consecutive episodes daily at the same time slot. In this rebroadcast, viewers can enjoy the series with enhanced picture quality. ″Famous Chilgongju″ was written by writer Moon Young-nam and depicts the story of four sisters with different personalities and characteristics. The series recorded a peak viewership rating of 44.4% during its original broadcast and is considered a work that increased the recognition of lead actors such as Kim Hye-sun, Lee Tae-ran, and Choi Jung-won. Additionally, by searching for ″Highlight TV″ on Naver, you can find content featuring character introductions and behind-the-scenes of the drama, and the broadcast schedule can be checked on the Highlight TV website programming guide.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (Spider-Man 4) recorded high advance ticket sales upon its release on the 29th. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated box office system, as of 7 a.m. that day, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ had 930,000 tickets booked, with a reservation rate of 73%. This is the highest advance booking volume among films released this year. It was estimated that more than 933,361 people had reserved to watch the movie. This work depicts the story of Peter Parker (Tom Holland), who has been forgotten by everyone since ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ encountering an enemy who remembers his identity and gaining uncontrollable powers due to DNA mutation. The situation threatens even Peter Parker’s lover MJ (Zendaya). Director Destin Cretton, who directed the film, hinted at the appearance of a new villain by saying, ″The mysterious villain can enter other people’s minds.″ Tom Holland stated, ″There are twists upon twists and scenes that will excite fans.″ After the LA premiere, The Hollywood Reporter described it as ″a work that will meet your expectations,″ and Rolling Stone said, ″This movie is absolutely insane.″ Audience reactions also followed, such as ″It shows top-level action″ (@WendyLeeSzany), ″Spectacular and sensational″ (@shayhbaz), and ″Everything is harmonious, including emotion, humor, action, visual effects, and music″ (@adamhlavac). ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ is now showing in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Former stylist Kim Nara won first place in the tvN variety show ″Kill It: Style Creator War.″ In the finale of ″Kill It″ aired on the 28th, the top 7 contestants—Kim Nara, Kim Jihoon, Dasha, Bella Young, Yoyo, Jaein, and Choi Minasu—competed in the final battle for the title of ″Best Style Creator.″ The final mission consisted of three rounds. In the first mission, ″Final Opening Outfit Production,″ participants collaborated with experts to showcase unique outfits, with Jaein taking first place. In the second round, the ″Leader’s Wardrobe″ mission, each label leader prepared clothes and props, and contestants had to complete styling within 15 minutes. Kim Nara finished selecting outfits in 1 minute and 13 seconds and presented an oversized genderless look, winning first place in the second round. In the last round, ″Personal Showcase,″ participants planned, directed, styled, and performed a stage that reflected their identity and design philosophy. After combining the scores from all three rounds, Kim Nara was selected as the final winner. The winner received a prize of 100 million KRW and an exclusive model contract with Fuzgen Bio’s Biogenic brand Cell Lab, along with a contract fee of 100 million KRW. Yoyo took second place, Bella Young third, followed by Choi Minasu, Jaein, Kim Jihoon, and Dasha. In her winning speech, Kim Nara revealed that her work had decreased over the past three years, leading her to consider leaving the fashion industry and exploring other options. She said, ″Thankfully, I survived, many people supported me, and I think it gave me the courage to say ’I can do it,’ so it was an opportunity to open the next chapter of my life.″ She also expressed gratitude toward her girlfriend, her greatest partner and manager, saying, ″I really want to have the wedding I’ve been postponing because of money,″ revealing her appreciation and marriage plans. Meanwhile, Kim Nara had previously showcased a bold shaved-head styling in the 1-on-1 deathmatch of round 2 of ″Kill It,″ which aired last May. The TOP7 participants shared their thoughts gained from the program and concluded the final stage.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids will release their mini album ’THIS & THAT’ on August 7 at 1 PM. The album contains a total of eight tracks, and the title track ″This & That″ features the repeated chorus ″this and that,″ showcasing the group’s confidence. ″FARMING″ carries a message of consistent effort and growth, while ″I Do″ offers comfort with the lyrics ″Even when you feel alone I’ll be right here, never gone.″ ″After You″ and ″Way Out″ focus on the beginning and end of love, respectively. Since their debut, Stray Kids have continued to produce songs themselves centered around the producing team 3RACHA. They stated that this album also captures the group’s unique colors and stories, expressing growth and inspiration in their own way. In June, they pre-released ″RUN IT.″ The song narrates a journey starting from a ″small room″ and expanding ″From Seoul to the world,″ emphasizing relentless pursuit with the lyrics ″I want more, achieve it, higher dream.″ They also referred to their fandom STAY as ″our motivation,″ revealing the driving force behind the group.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900