https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Seventeen Dino shared lively updates as his sub-character Pi Cheolin. On the 28th, Seventeen’s official SNS revealed Dino wearing a white hoodie and gray shorts, spending relaxed time with the members. The scene inside a restaurant showed several people gathered, chatting and enjoying food, creating a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. The post included the caption, ″Playing with my brothers, let’s play #Let’sPlay 😎,″ along with hashtags related to Pi Cheolin’s mini 1st album title track, ’Let’s Play (prod. Party Rock Rock).’ Dino, who is drawing more attention for his activities as Pi Cheolin, has been actively pursuing musical experiments alongside working on his sub-character album. This appearance, revealed through Seventeen’s official account, captures Dino communicating with fans as Pi Cheolin and sharing positive energy, focusing attention on his new activities that will showcase diverse looks through various songs and concepts.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ creative unit 3RACHA, which is receiving passionate attention from global fans, directly shared their musical world and stories as creators through Spotify. In a message recently released on Stray Kids’ official account, 3RACHA highlighted their identity as ″creators″ rather than artists on stage and presented content consisting of six sessions. They communicated with fans by sharing in-depth stories about the process of making their songs, musical inspiration, and collaboration within the team. Through this announcement, 3RACHA emphasized that they are an artist group that plays a leading role in the entire music production process, beyond being mere performers. Especially, this series conducted on the Spotify platform provides global listeners with an opportunity to experience 3RACHA’s unique musical world more closely. Stray Kids has recently solidified their position as a representative K-pop artist by winning various awards. Their music content continues to be loved by fans both domestically and internationally, and their honest stories about the creative process are raising expectations among music fans. Attention is focused on the new attempts and musical challenges that 3RACHA will show in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Boyz’s Younghoon recently shared an update on his daily life through his SNS. He posted several photos of himself wearing a black and gray striped t-shirt and jeans, holding a coffee drink on a city street. In the photos, Younghoon holds the drink in one hand and gazes directly at the camera with a relaxed expression, showcasing his natural charm. In particular, he caught fans’ attention by leaving a brief comment saying, ″I can’t think of anything to say... The coffee tastes good,″ expressing simple daily moments and satisfaction with the coffee. His wearing of a necklace also stood out, adding a stylish vibe. The background, seemingly taken at night, features city shops and signs, creating a sophisticated yet everyday atmosphere. Fans are responding warmly to Younghoon’s recent update, which conveys humble happiness in an unpretentious way.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Liz shared photos capturing small moments from her daily life, communicating with her fans. Recently, Liz posted several photos on her SNS showing her wearing a white striped shirt and a black top with a blue hat, holding pieces of fruit in her hand. In the photos taken indoors against a wooden-colored wall, she gazes directly at the camera with a calm expression, lips closed, and also shows various charms with a smile. Especially in the scene where she lightly holds a piece of fruit in her mouth, her natural cuteness stands out. Along with this post, Liz left a simple message saying, ″🅔🅐🅣 ​ 🅢🅞🅜🅔🅣🅗🅘🅝🅖 ​,″ conveying small joys in everyday life. While Liz is currently intensifying preparations for her world tour schedule, she is showing fans a closer side of herself through these photos, receiving positive responses. Fans are sending a lot of support for Liz’s natural daily life and radiant visuals.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Oh Sehun is drawing attention by perfectly embodying Dior’s Winter 2026 men’s collection. Recently, Oh Sehun revealed photos related to the Dior Winter 2026 campaign on his official SNS. In the released photos, he showcased a sophisticated style wearing a luxurious white suit. Against the backdrop of a high-end restaurant overlooking the city night view, he created an elegant and profound atmosphere, resting his chin on one hand with a contemplative expression. In another photo, he was captured sitting on a sofa writing in a notebook, adding a calm and intellectual charm. Along with props such as a wine glass, plate, smartphone, and bag, he portrayed a natural everyday scene that further emphasized Dior’s unique luxury. Oh Sehun matched a beige-toned jacket with a white shirt and pants, completing a neat yet stylish suit fit with black shoes and a belt as accents. Especially, the items featuring Dior’s signature white stitch details naturally reflected the brand’s identity. Meanwhile, the Dior Winter 2026 men’s collection is regarded as a work that captures the essence of Parisian fashion and contemporary sensibility, presenting the house’s vision for the future. Through this campaign, Oh Sehun solidified his dignified image as ″Dior’s man,″ revealing his stature as a fashion icon.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jennie caught attention with styling that exuded a dreamy atmosphere. She recently posted a photo on her personal SNS, taking a selfie in front of a mirror wearing a pink bra and a black see-through dress. In the photo, set against a plain wall and door background, Jennie displayed various expressions, smiling while looking straight ahead or maintaining a calm expression with her lips closed. In particular, she radiated chic yet feminine charm through diverse poses such as spreading her arms, kneeling, or sitting on a sofa. The sophisticated outfit combining pink and black, along with natural poses, added a more mature and enchanting vibe. Jennie, capturing fans’ attention with a comfortable yet elegant appearance, is showing a deeper sense of emotion and style through this post.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE Momo attracted attention with her unique charisma. Momo recently posted a stylish photo on Instagram, pairing a black sleeveless top with matching bottoms. The image is striking, showing her facing forward with both hands on her waist against a wall with a mirror in a dimly lit indoor space. Especially notable are her long brown hair and chic expression with closed lips, creating a strong atmosphere. In this photo, Momo added hashtags that evoke Park Jin-young, such as ’#JYPark’ and ’#WET’, along with a lip emoji, sparking curiosity among fans. Known for her versatility in various concepts, Momo is drawing attention again by showcasing a different charm with a weighty style this time. Meanwhile, TWICE continues to receive steady love both domestically and internationally with diverse music and stage performances.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 has officially announced the detailed schedule for their fifth tour, ’NEO CITY - THE REDLINE.’ Starting in Seoul, this tour will visit major cities across Asia and is set to take place from the second half of 2026 through early 2027. The tour will kick off in Seoul from September 18 to 20, 2026. Following that, they will hold a solo concert in Jakarta, Indonesia on October 3, and meet fans in Hong Kong for two days from October 10 to 11. Beginning with the Singapore performance on October 18, newly added shows in Saitama will continue from October 24 to 25. After completing performances in Bangkok, Thailand from October 31 to November 1, they will visit Manila on December 12. In 2027, the Taipei concert is scheduled for January 2, with newly included dates in Kuala Lumpur and Macau on January 9 and January 16, respectively. This tour is especially meaningful as it commemorates NCT 127’s 10th anniversary. The official website features the phrase ″EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO″ along with vibrant colors and stylish visuals, heightening fans’ anticipation. Through this tour, NCT 127 plans to strengthen communication with fans worldwide through diverse performances and stage setups. Fans can continue to check for new updates and related content via the official SNS.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LEE JANGJUN, a member of the group Golden Child, will hold a special summer event in Tokyo, Japan, from August 21 to 23. The event name, revealed through official SNS, is ’LEE JANGJUN_THE LAST SUMMER in TOKYO,’ and it will feature a fan meeting and performance centered around the theme of summer. LEE JANGJUN raised anticipation by sharing a photo where he greets fans with a bright smile, wearing a beige jacket and a white T-shirt. His hands clasped together while clapping reveal his excitement for the upcoming event and his affection for meeting fans. This Tokyo event will be an opportunity to meet and communicate directly with fans, attracting interest not only from local fans but also from overseas fans. Ticket reservations are being made through the official online platform, and a variety of stages and programs featuring LEE JANGJUN will be prepared on site. Continuing active promotions as a member of Golden Child, LEE JANGJUN plans to showcase his music and charm up close through this solo event. Fans are eagerly looking forward to this Tokyo event, which promises to create special summer memories.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Former cheerleader Kim I-seo expressed her gratitude to fans and announced a special purchase event. Kim I-seo recently thanked everyone for their great interest through her SNS and announced that, due to many inquiries, she extended the group purchase period until August 2nd in agreement with the brand. She also shared that a purchase verification event will be held as a token of appreciation. This purchase verification event is for consumers who buy the product during the group purchase period. Among those who leave purchase verification, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive a Terafic PDRN Salmon Eye Patch (60 sheets). To participate, buyers must leave purchase verification via direct message (DM) or Reels comment after purchasing during the group purchase period. She added that winners will be individually notified after the event ends. Kim I-seo showed an active attitude in communicating with fans and kindly encouraged them to feel free to send her a DM anytime if they have any questions. Meanwhile, Kim I-seo has been focusing on childcare since announcing the birth of her daughter last year. Recently, she also appeared on the stage of the KBO All-Star Game, greeting fans warmly.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CORTIS has released a new song, ″MOTION,″ in collaboration with the godfather of American hip-hop, Juicy J. On the 31st at 1 PM, CORTIS surprised domestic and international music fans by dropping the digital single ″MOTION.″ This new track modernizes the Memphis style, a representative sound of 1990s Southern American hip-hop, blending intense beats with distinctive rapping. Juicy J’s unique flow especially enhances the song’s completeness. Along with the release of ″MOTION,″ CORTIS shared behind-the-scenes footage on SNS, offering a glimpse into the background of the new song’s creation. The five members, dressed in white shirts and jeans, stood side by side holding light sticks on a dark road, raising anticipation for this project. CORTIS members Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, and Gunho showcase a deeper musical world through innovative musical attempts and collaborations with global artists, planning to continue diverse musical activities in the future. Meanwhile, the new single ″MOTION″ is CORTIS’s first digital single since their second mini-album ″GREENGREEN,″ expected to create a new sensation in the domestic and international hip-hop scenes.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model Shiho Yano appeared on KBS 2TV variety show ’New Product Launch Pyeonstorang’ and directly addressed the recent divorce rumors. In the broadcast on the 30th, Shiho Yano revealed her daily life with singer Jang Yoon-jung. The two talked about fake news spreading mainly in the entertainment industry. Yano said, ″There are a lot of fake news these days,″ and confessed, ″It was reported that I divorced Choo Sung-hoon. Isn’t that a sensitive word?″ Jang Yoon-jung also sympathized, saying, ″I also had a lot of fake news like ’I’m getting divorced’ or ’I heard they’re getting divorced.’″ Later, when Jang Yoon-jung said, ″Say clearly that it’s not a divorce,″ Yano stated, ″Our couple is fine. We didn’t get divorced. He is right here,″ conveying that there is no problem in her relationship with her husband Choo Sung-hoon. The two continued the atmosphere by joking about the divorce rumors. Meanwhile, in the same broadcast, as part of a new friend-making project, Shiho Yano invited Jang Yoon-jung and shared food together. Jang Yoon-jung prepared soy sauce marinated crab and makgeolli, and Yano expressed her anticipation for the makgeolli, saying, ″Let’s eat now.″ Yano said that after filming ends, she enjoys jeon and makgeolli before going to the airport. When Jang Yoon-jung asked how Yano first encountered makgeolli, Yano answered, ″Sandeok’s mom.″ This was a mispronunciation of ″triplets’ mom,″ which made Jang Yoon-jung tilt her head in confusion. Yano added, ″The judge told me,″ and Jang Yoon-jung said, ″Very legal makgeolli,″ causing laughter.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-jung revealed recent photos of herself through her SNS. In the released photos, Kim Min-jung was seen smiling brightly at the camera with a short haircut and transparent fashion horn-rimmed glasses. She was also holding a wine glass and making a ″cheers″ pose, showing a relaxed daily life. Kim Min-jung previously announced that she is taking a break from her acting career, which has lasted 36 years, since last April. In 2024, she made a special appearance as Seol Maehwa in Channel A’s ″Check-in Hanyang.″ Those who saw the photos posted on SNS left various comments such as ″Her youthful appearance is unbelievable,″ ″Always a goddess beauty,″ and ″It seems only I am hit hard by the passage of time.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Go So-young shared recent photos from a golf course on her SNS on the 30th. In the photos, Go So-young wore golf attire consisting of a pink hat, a pleated skirt, and a white top, striking various poses on the field. Her slim figure and leg lines stood out, and through multiple photos, she created a relaxed atmosphere. Go So-young debuted in 1992 with the KBS drama ″Tomorrow is Love″ and appeared in numerous dramas such as ″Mother’s Sea,″ ″Star,″ and ″Barefoot Youth,″ as well as films including ″Gumiho,″ ″Beat,″ ″Yeonpung Yeonga,″ ″If the Sun RIIZEs in the West,″ and ″Apartment,″ establishing herself as a representative star of the 1990s and early 2000s. She gained attention for her outstanding beauty and fashion sense, working as a top star. In 2010, she married actor Jang Dong-gun, and they have one son and one daughter. The couple signed an exclusive contract with Ace Factory this year. Recently, Go So-young has been communicating with fans through her YouTube channel with various content about her home, daily life, parenting, and fashion. In the past, she revealed on YouTube after a high-frequency treatment, saying, ″It looks natural and noticeably lifted,″ and added, ″I received 600 shots from my face to my entire neck.″ Additionally, she appeared on her first variety show in 33 years since her debut through MBN’s 30th anniversary national consolation project ″Oh Eun-young Stay.″ ″Oh Eun-young Stay″ is a program where participants spend one night and two days at a temple stay, seeking comfort, empathy, and various solutions.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Studio Dragon has confirmed the production of the TVING original series ″High School Queen″ and announced the casting of Kim Se-jeong, Bae Hyun-sung, and Jo Han-gyeol in the lead roles. The series is scheduled for release in 2027. ″High School Queen″ tells the story of Kim Cheong-ha (played by Kim Se-jeong), Joseon’s greatest warrior and queen, who awakens 400 years later in the body of Kim Da-jin, a high school girl who is a victim of school violence. Kim Cheong-ha confronts the villains in the school with the dignity of a queen and exceptional martial arts skills, embarking on a refreshing action romance to find the dreams and love she could not achieve in her previous life. The series is directed by Yoon Sung-sik, who has skillfully presented various genres such as ″Return,″ ″Mr. Queen,″ and ″Bridal Mask.″ The screenplay is written by Lee Jung-tae, based on the Naver webtoon ″High School Queen″ (story by Kriti, art by Nehae). The production involves Studio Dragon, MOG Film Co., Ltd., and Jaedam Media Co., Ltd., with TVING providing the platform. Kim Se-jeong plays the role of Kim Cheong-ha, Joseon’s greatest warrior and indomitable queen, who awakens in the body of Kim Da-jin, a victim of school violence in the 21st century, and defeats the villains who ruled the school. Kim Se-jeong said, ″I feel this character embodies the various aspects of the roles I have played, so I am preparing with both excitement and pressure. Since the storylines of the characters and the episodes that unfold each week bring great joy, I am practicing a lot in acting and action. I will do my best until the end to bring great fun and emotion to the viewers through the character Cheong-ha.″ Bae Hyun-sung plays dual roles as Seong Won-ju, Joseon’s royal guard who admires Kim Cheong-ha, and Seong Si-woo, the ace of the modern kendo club. He said, ″The story itself, which blends action, romance, and fantasy, was interesting and fun. Since the work spans past and present, I look forward to showing various sides of myself. I will prepare diligently to greet you with a good work.″ Jo Han-gyeol takes on the roles of King Lee Nyeong of Joseon and Lee Do-yoon, a transfer student in the present day. Lee Do-yoon is a character with a story behind his bright smile, forming a complex relationship between Kim Cheong-ha and Seong Si-woo. Jo Han-gyeol said, ″I am honored and happy to be part of the great work ’High School Queen.’ When I heard the casting news, I was really excited, and I am already looking forward to each day of filming. I will prepare hard and show you a good side, so please look forward to it and support me.″ Studio Dragon stated that while presenting various spectacles that capture the charm and beauty of Korean culture, they also plan to explore the potential for global expansion as an IP by planning and developing content utilizing the series’ worldview and intellectual property (IP).]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Han Seo-hee recently shared updates about her trip to Europe on her SNS. She posted photos taken while traveling across various European locations, including Paris, France, on the 29th and 30th consecutively. In the photos, Han Seo-hee showcased various styles, wearing a navy short-sleeve T-shirt with a shoulder bag and watch, or sporting long wavy hair with a white T-shirt, sunglasses, and flashy earrings. She also appeared with her hair tied high with a claw clip and glasses, captured enjoying ice cream on the street, and admiring paintings in an art museum, depicting various everyday moments. Han Seo-hee posted the photos with the phrase ″Japanese pervert teacher st,″ and when there were few comments on the post, she left a self-comment saying, ″I’m upset there are no comments, so I have to leave one. Cute Seo-hee! Don’t live doing everything you want.″ Han Seo-hee first gained public attention by appearing on MBC’s ″Star Audition: The Great Birth Season 3″ in 2012. In 2016, she was sentenced to three years in prison with a four-year probation for marijuana and LSD use with T.O.P, a former member of the group Big Bang. During her probation period, in 2021, she was sentenced to one year and six months in prison for methamphetamine use, and in 2022, she received an additional six-month sentence for a third drug use offense, after which she was released in November 2023. In 2019, she publicly reported B.I, a former member of the group iKON, for drug purchase and use, and during the police investigation, she revealed that former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk attempted to bribe and threaten her. As a result of this case, B.I was sentenced to three years in prison with a four-year probation, and former CEO Yang Hyun-suk was sentenced to six months in prison with a one-year probation for retaliatory threats and other charges. Recently, Han Seo-hee has continued to share her daily life through SNS.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On TV CHOSUN’s ’Miss Trot 4 You’ episode 12, Heo Chan-mi and Ulala Session will perform on stage. In this broadcast, the ’Prince Has Arrived’ special final stage will take place. Heo Chan-mi will sing Hye Eun-yi’s ″The Third Hangang Bridge″ in her solo performance. This song was notably performed by Cheon Rok Dam during the ’Mr. Trot 3’ competition. Following that, Heo Chan-mi and Ulala Session will perform a duet stage with the song ″Beautiful Night.″ The cast members who watched their performance expressed admiration, saying, ″It’s a cheat key,″ and ″You can’t help but get up.″ Additionally, Yoon Yoon-seo and Lee Soo-ho prepared a duet stage with Na Hoon-a’s ″18-Year-Old Soon-yi.″ Before the stage, they stated, ″If the Ulala Session uncles gave a cool performance, we think we can win with a cute performance.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Gong Yoo is holding his first-ever Asia fan meeting tour since his debut. His agency, Management SOOP, released the main poster for the ″2026 Gong Yoo Asia Fan Meeting Tour - The Long Take″ on July 31. The tour will start on October 4 in Yokohama, Japan, followed by Bangkok, Thailand on the 10th, Jakarta, Indonesia on the 17th, Macau on November 7, Manila, Philippines on the 21st, and conclude in Seoul on the 28th, covering six cities across Asia. The released main poster features Gong Yoo showcasing various expressions and moods against black and white backgrounds. It is explained that through multiple frames showing different angles and poses, the poster completes a single ″long take″ of Gong Yoo the actor and Gong Ji-cheol the person. According to the agency, Gong Yoo’s fan meeting tour captures the past, present, and future as one continuous flow. Detailed information such as ticket reservations will be announced later.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Taeyeon appeared on MBC Radio’s ’Son Taejin’s Trot Radio’ on July 30 and shared various stories. During the broadcast, Kim Taeyeon revealed behind-the-scenes stories related to her first full-length album ’Excitement,’ released last year. She said, ″Since it was my first full album, I immersed myself so much that I only slept two hours a day and still went to school to enhance its completeness. As it is my first album under my name, it contains both the opinions of adults and my own concerns, so I feel even more attached to it.″ Kim Taeyeon also expressed her affection for the ’Strongest Trot Maknae Line,’ formed through ’Active King of Singers 3.’ Referring to Bin Yeseo and Lee Suyeon, she said, ″During the past competition, I received a lot of love and guidance from the older sisters, but now that I am in the position of an older sister, I understand their feelings from before. Especially Suyeon is so cute and lovely that she looks like a baby.″ Recently, Kim Taeyeon shared updates typical of a teenage student, such as visiting her countryside home and Gyeongju during the vacation. Having grown through several competition programs, she cited ’Active King of Singers 3’ as her most challenging experience, saying, ″It was a time when I personally felt and deeply understood the meaning of the expression ’a feeling of blood drying up.’″ At the end of the broadcast, she passionately sang ’Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet,’ capturing the emotions of a teenager, and showcased her musical versatility by performing Kim Soohee’s ’Danhyeon’ and a passage from the pansori Sugungga, blending trot and traditional Korean music.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the tvN variety show ’Unniene Sanji Jiksong 3,’ Yeom Jeong-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang Yoo-seok, and Noh Yoon-seo showcased various sides of themselves through sea squirt harvesting and their first meal meeting. The broadcast depicted scenes where the members pulled sea squirts up by boat at the sea squirt farm, then proceeded with separating, sorting, and peeling them. After learning how to peel sea squirts, Noh Yoon-seo quickly became proficient, and Yeom Jeong-ah also continued the work skillfully. As time passed, the members felt burdened by having to bend their heads while working, and Kim Sun-young revealed that standing was difficult, so thanks to Yeom Jeong-ah’s consideration, she was allowed to sit while working. During this process, when Kim Sun-young kept talking, Yeom Jeong-ah jokingly said, ″Now that I look closely, this lady just talks without working,″ creating a playful scene. At the first meal gathering that day, a conversation about each other’s MBTI took place. It turned out that only Yeom Jeong-ah was a Judging type (J), and Yeom Jeong-ah asked, ″If the three of you sleep, who folds the blanket?″ Noh Yoon-seo answered that she folds the blanket, but Kim Sun-young surprised Yeom Jeong-ah by saying, ″I’ve never folded a blanket even once in my life.″ Kang Yoo-seok added, ″I do it occasionally.″ Kang Yoo-seok shared that despite his busy filming schedule, he wanted to appear on ’Unniene Sanji Jiksong’ and revealed that he has been a fan of Yeom Jeong-ah since childhood. Kim Sun-young also said that she decided to appear immediately upon hearing that Yeom Jeong-ah would be on the show, and Noh Yoon-seo mentioned that she enjoyed watching seasons 1 and 2. Regarding this season, Kim Sun-young expressed, ″This has been my life’s work. It’s so healing. I watched it all in three days. I’ve made up my mind this time. I will live for the viewers. I received healing, so I will give back this healing. That’s why I will do my best.″ Additionally, Yeom Jeong-ah said about Kang Yoo-seok, ″Yoo-seok might not be easy to handle. He doesn’t listen well,″ and Kang Yoo-seok replied, ″I can talk back.″ Kim Sun-young said, ″But I listen well,″ revealing differences in personality among the members.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The shirt worn by BTS member Jimin during the halftime show of the 2026 North American World Cup final was sold for the highest price of $110,000 (approximately 159 million KRW) at a charity auction. The auction, conducted by Christie’s, was held online for seven days, attracting collectors from 24 countries worldwide and raising a total of $652,630 (approximately 943.7 million KRW). Seven items worn and used by BTS members during the final’s halftime show were sold for $300,300 (approximately 434.32 million KRW), accounting for about 46% of the total auction proceeds. By BTS member, V’s scarf and Jungkook’s jacket sold for $46,200 and $33,000 respectively, Suga’s pants for $28,600, J-Hope’s gloves for $19,800, RM’s boots for $19,800, and Jin’s belt for $16,500. Along with Jimin’s shirt, the highest-priced items included a soccer ball actually used in the final. Other notable items included a signed jersey gifted by Lionel Messi to Shakira, sold for $66,000, goalkeeper gloves worn and signed by Madonna during the opening performance for $41,800, and Justin Bieber’s sneakers for $26,400. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which will be used to provide quality education and create opportunities for children in underprivileged areas to participate in soccer.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 So Ji-sub made a highly popular return to SBS after 13 years through the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ″Chief Kim.″ ″Chief Kim,″ which ended on the 25th, is a revenge action drama about an ordinary father who becomes a dangerous man to get his daughter back. So Ji-sub played the lead role of Chief Kim, drawing a passionate response from viewers. ″Chief Kim″ started with a 9.5% viewership rating (according to Nielsen Korea) for its first broadcast, surpassed 20% by the fourth episode, and recorded 23.1% in the final episode. This is the second-highest rating among all SBS Friday-Saturday dramas. According to Netflix’s official site Tudum, ″Chief Kim″ also ranked first globally in the non-English TV show category for three consecutive weeks. Regarding the drama’s popularity, So Ji-sub said, ″It feels like being caught on a hidden camera.″ He added, ″Every episode was very surprising. The response was so hot that I was amazed. It feels like today is the last day with ’Chief Kim,’ but I still feel dazed.″ He also revealed that people around him have started calling him ″Chief Kim″ more often. He also expressed his affection for the action genre. So Ji-sub explained the reason for challenging action acting again after ″The Outlaws,″ saying, ″It’s a genre I want to do more and keep doing.″ He said, ″I liked Chief Kim’s story more than the action. I was curious about how I would portray a father with a high school daughter.″ There were many difficulties on set, including intense action scenes and cold weather. So Ji-sub shared behind-the-scenes stories, saying, ″The hardest scene was when I heard Minji (Seo Soo-min) was in the freezer in episode 5 and ran there. It was really cold, and we filmed in the rain. Some scenes were reshot later.″ He added that the truck action scenes were also very tense. He also mentioned his chemistry with Seo Soo-min, who played his daughter Minji. So Ji-sub approached her with a heart-shaped candy during their first shoot and even gave her a DAY6 CD as a gift. He expressed gratitude, saying, ″Seo Soo-min really treated me like a dad, so I received a lot of help.″ He also found it impressive that during emotional scenes, whenever Seo Soo-min lost her composure, she would say, ″Wait a moment, I’ll get my emotions right,″ while holding onto his collar. ″Chief Kim″ is a work that blends family love, friendship, and action, and So Ji-sub also mentioned his chemistry with actors Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho. He said, ″I wonder if it would have been this popular without those friends. When the three of us gathered, we thought a lot about how to fully fill the scene.″ It was also revealed that he gave gold as a gift to the actors and staff. He said, ″Everyone came together to complete the drama, and I was very thankful for their hard work. The gold got the best reaction.″ Regarding the fact that Chief Kim’s real name was not revealed in the drama, he explained, ″We deliberately decided to avoid exposing it as much as possible,″ and that the scene where he receives a new name and introduces himself at the end was filmed silently. About his wife Jo Eun-jung’s reaction, he said, ″Since there were many tough shoots, she said, ’You worked hard. It’s fun.’ She also said many people around us talked about it.″ On season 2, he said, ″I think we are talking positively, but I don’t know how it will turn out.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YouTuber Kim Sun-tae decided to voluntarily withdraw from KBS YouTube original variety show ″Don Sun-tae Success Era″ and apologized to Won-i, a member of the girl group Lissene, and her agency. On the 31st, Kim Sun-tae posted a video on his YouTube channel stating that he found it difficult to host the show as the sole MC. He mentioned that without an agency, communication with the production team was challenging, and he felt his abilities were insufficient. He also explained the reason for his voluntary withdrawal, saying, ″I wanted to try being the sole MC on a terrestrial broadcast, but it wasn’t easy.″ He added, ″There are contracts, and a broadcasting station is a serious matter. They trusted me and gave me a regular slot, but I wasn’t capable.″ Kim Sun-tae said he personally apologized to the representative of Lissene’s agency and also apologized to the members. He stated, ″I heard the members were worried about me before I contacted them,″ and expressed his apologies two or three times more. He reflected on himself through this incident and thought about whether he had lost his initial sincerity. He also apologized to his subscribers for causing discomfort and promised to prevent such incidents in the future. Earlier, Kim Sun-tae sparked controversy by mentioning the ″scary″ controversy to Lissene member Won-i in a pre-release video of ″Don Sun-tae Success Era″ released on the KBS YouTube channel ″KBS Originals.″ During this process, viewer criticism continued due to provocative thumbnail captions and unrelated person tags added by the production team. Subsequently, KBS made the video private. In the video, Lissene member Won-i expressed her feelings, saying, ″Honestly, I was very shocked. I only imagined myself rising on YouTube and music shows, but suddenly appearing in the news overnight was very scary,″ and added, ″Since then, I have felt the need to be more careful with every word I say.″ Following this controversy, Kim Sun-tae’s YouTube channel subscribers slightly decreased from 1.68 million before the controversy to 1.67 million, and the apology posted on the 30th surpassed 1.06 million views. Kim Sun-tae is a former public official who was in charge of promotional work for Chungju City. While in office, he operated Chungju City’s official YouTube channel and was called ″Chungju Man.″ He retired in February and launched his personal YouTube channel.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (Spider-Man 4) topped the box office on its opening day, attracting approximately 688,000 viewers. According to the Integrated Computerized Ticketing System for movie theaters, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ which was released on the 29th, recorded an 83.2% share of sales, setting the highest first-day audience record among this year’s releases. This figure surpasses not only this year’s releases such as ″Hope″ (approximately 333,000 viewers) and ″Swarm″ (approximately 199,000 viewers) but also the previous Spider-Man films: ″Spider-Man: Homecoming″ (2017, about 540,000 viewers), ″Spider-Man: Far From Home″ (2019, about 670,000 viewers), and ″Spider-Man: No Way Home″ (2021, about 630,000 viewers). Distributor Sony Pictures stated that this is the highest first-day audience compared to last year’s releases as well. As of 2:25 PM on the second day of release, the 30th, the cumulative audience reached 1,001,040. This is one day faster than ″Hope,″ which surpassed 1 million viewers in three days, and is similar in pace to ″Avengers: Infinity War″ (2018) and ″Crime City 4″ (2024), which exceeded 1 million viewers on their second day. The milestone of 1 million cumulative viewers in two days for ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ is the shortest record among this year’s releases. ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ tells the story of Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland) growing as he faces new threats and changes after being forgotten by everyone. The film features battles with various characters including a mysterious villain, Scorpion, and Hulk, along with action scenes set in downtown New York. It was screened in special theaters such as IMAX and SCREENX to enhance immersion. The ″TomSpa″ series has surpassed a cumulative audience of 22 million domestically. ″Spider-Man: Homecoming″ recorded 7.25 million viewers, ″Spider-Man: Far From Home″ 8.02 million, and ″Spider-Man: No Way Home″ 7.55 million viewers. Meanwhile, director Na Hong-jin’s ″Hope″ dropped to second place on the 29th after holding the box office number one spot for 14 consecutive days, with about 87,000 viewers (10.1% share of sales). Its cumulative audience stands at approximately 3.707 million. Christopher Nolan’s new film ″Odyssy″ is set to be released on August 5. ″Odyssy,″ based on the ancient Greek epic ″Odyssey,″ stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. It features new IMAX filming technology and used about 609 km of film over 91 days.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 29th, Kim Woo-bin shared several photos on his SNS. Without any accompanying text, the photos showed Kim Woo-bin wearing an all-white look at an advertising shoot. In the released photos, Kim Woo-bin showcased an Ivy League cut hairstyle and a charismatic gaze, and appeared in an all-black outfit in front of the studio camera. His sharp jawline, arm muscles, and broad shoulders caught attention. Fans responded to the photos with comments such as ″This is a real man,″ ″How much effort must he have put into maintaining himself,″ and ″A feast for the eyes.″ Meanwhile, Kim Woo-bin married actress Shin Min-a last year.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group RIIZE will support South Korean students preparing for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test through a special video released on August 11. On July 30, EBSi announced that RIIZE will present a video delivering a message of encouragement to students 100 days before the exam. This video will be premiered on the community section of the official EBSi website. RIIZE plans to convey bright and positive energy to students preparing for the exam, offering sincere support and encouragement. An EBSi official stated, ″The period 100 days before the exam is when students feel increased tension and pressure,″ adding, ″We hope RIIZE’s message of encouragement will empower students and motivate them to gain confidence in their studies during the remaining time.″ Meanwhile, RIIZE will release their third Japanese single, ″Sunburst,″ on August 26, and hold a fan meeting celebrating their 3rd debut anniversary, ″Ch. RIIZE: ON AIR,″ at Incheon Inspire Arena from September 12 to 13. This fan meeting will be held in a fully open 360-degree format and will feature various segments under a special channel concept dedicated to BRIIZE, the official fan club.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ZEROBASEONE (Seong Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Park Geonwook) unveiled a new jacket image on the 31st through their official SNS ahead of the release of their second Japanese EP. The cover released that day featured the members sitting together on train seats, along with a Japanese phrase that read, ″The day I met you, my existence gained meaning.″ This drew attention to the message the new album aims to convey. This album includes a total of three songs: the title track ″イグジステンス (Existence),″ ″Aphrodite,″ and the Japanese version of ″TOP 5.″ The album’s theme was introduced as ″circling back to you.″ ZEROBASEONE has recently continued the comeback atmosphere by releasing various teasing content and concept photos consecutively. The concept photos captured youthful emotions set against a summer backdrop and the members’ natural appearances. Previously, ZEROBASEONE had promoted in Japan through the special EP ″ICONIK.″ They are now restarting their activities in Japan with this new release. The second Japanese EP ″回帰LOVE (Circling Love)″ is scheduled to be released on August 19 at midnight on various online music platforms. Meanwhile, member Kim Jiwoong recently announced that he will be partially absent from group activities as he resumes his acting career. On the 28th, Kim Jiwoong’s agency Nest Management stated, ″Due to unavoidable circumstances, there may be changes in his participation in some of ZEROBASEONE’s schedules for the time being, and we ask for your understanding as similar situations may occur in the future for similar reasons.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of singer Lim Young Woong’s debut, his fan club ’Suncheon Hero Era Woong Sarang’ made a donation to the local community. ’Suncheon Hero Era Woong Sarang’ commemorated Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary by donating 5.2 million won to the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea (Chairman: No Dong-il). This donation was made by voluntarily gathering the intentions of the members, and the funds will be used for projects supporting vulnerable groups in the Jeonnam region and addressing welfare blind spots. At the donation ceremony held on July 28 at Suncheon Janganjang Creative Yard, Kim Dong-geuk, Secretary General of Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea, and members of ’Suncheon Hero Era Woong Sarang’ attended. Since 2021, ’Suncheon Hero Era Woong Sarang’ has continued support on major anniversaries, and including this donation, the total amount contributed to Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea has reached 21.31 million won. The members stated, ″We gathered our hearts with the members to make Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary even more meaningful,″ and added, ″Inspired by the artist’s positive influence, we will continue sharing and supporting neighbors in need.″ Kim Dong-geuk, Secretary General of Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea, said, ″We deeply thank the members who brightened Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary with warm sharing,″ and added, ″We will transparently deliver the precious hearts you have given so that they can become hope for neighbors in need.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS J-Hope recently shared a selfie update on his SNS. In the photo posted without any caption, J-Hope is seen wearing a white shirt and taking a mirror selfie. J-Hope wore thick black horn-rimmed glasses, revealing a calm and intellectual vibe different from the charisma he shows on stage. Additionally, his unstyled hair and minimal styling emphasized his sharp facial features. His expressionless gaze at the camera caught attention.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong revealed his home in Tokyo, Japan, for the first time on a broadcast. In episode 332 of the KBS 2TV variety show ″Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang,″ Kim Jaejoong introduced his Tokyo home. During the broadcast, Kim Jaejoong mentioned that he takes care of plants with his parents at his family home and that he can grow plants on the outdoor veranda of his Japanese house. He then invited the production team, saying, ″You should come to my Japanese house sometime,″ and his mother also stated that she would reveal the Japanese house, which no one had ever seen before, for the first time. Invited by Kim Jaejoong, the ″Pyeonstorang″ production team visited his Tokyo home. Kim Jaejoong personally introduced the house and welcomed the team. The MCs, seeing the high-ceilinged living room, reacted by saying, ″It looks like a villa.″ Kim Jaejoong also announced a guest visit, saying, ″A friend is coming. It’s the first time this friend is coming to my house, so I’m nervous.″ This friend is a versatile entertainer active in various fields such as modern drama, historical drama, film, singing, and musicals, and is a famous top star in Japan. The identity of this friend will be revealed in next week’s broadcast.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Oh Man-seok, Yeon Jung-hoon, SF9’s Chani, and Lee Tak-soo, who are currently starring in the play ″Dead Poets Society,″ will appear on episode 538 of JTBC’s variety show ″Knowing Bros.″ The broadcast will air on August 1st at 9 PM. On this episode, Yeon Jung-hoon shared stories from his newlywed days with his wife Han Ga-in. He said, ″My wife Han Ga-in set a curfew during our newlywed period.″ He added, ″At first, it was midnight, then 8 PM, and later, I got looks even if I came home by 6 PM.″ He continued, ″So, I stopped going out and stayed home, but then I got scolded for eating all three meals at home.″ Oh Man-seok revealed that during his rookie days, his agency suggested changing his stage name to ’Oh Min-seok,’ but he gave up the contract to keep his real name out of pride. Chani shared an experience from his childhood when he tried to communicate with ghosts because he wanted to be friends with them. Yeon Jung-hoon also shared a surprising ghost story. Lee Tak-soo confessed that when he went to an audition, the judges initially liked him, but their reactions changed after they found out he was actor Lee Jong-hyuk’s son. ″Knowing Bros″ airs every Saturday at 9 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dino of Seventeen is expanding his activities under the alter ego Picheolin. Dino will release his mini-album ’吉BOARD (Gilboard)’ as the new character Picheolin on August 3. This album is a work that combines Dino’s musical abilities with Picheolin’s unique wit, featuring various genres such as EDM trap, new jack swing, and city pop. It includes a total of seven tracks, including the title track ″Let’s Play (prod. Hitchhiker),″ with contributions from Bumzu, Hitchhiker, and Lee Hyun-do of DEUX. Dino is credited on all tracks, personally shaping the character concept and musical direction. He has already warmed up with the pre-release tracks ″There Is No Goodbye That Doesn’t Hurt (narr. Lee Moon-se)″ and ″Crazy Crazy.″ ″There Is No Goodbye That Doesn’t Hurt″ ranked high on Instagram’s ″Rising Popular Audio,″ and the music video for ″Crazy Crazy″ was in the top 10 of YouTube Korea’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos″ for six consecutive days. After the album release, music show activities are also planned. Dino will perform Picheolin’s new song on Mnet’s ″M Countdown″ on August 6. Additionally, from August 21 to 23, he will hold a solo concert, ″2026 DinoX Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW],″ at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, where all seats prepared for fan club membership pre-sale were sold out on the same day. He will also appear at the music festival ″MADLY MEDLEY 2026″ held at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on September 5 and 6. Through this promotion, Dino plans to showcase his diverse talents in vocals, rap, performance, and songwriting.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT)(TXT) presents their third VR concert since debut. BigHit Music announced on July 31 that Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s new VR concert, ’Tomorrow X Together (TXT) VR Concert: Endless Ride,’ will be screened at Lotte Cinema World Tower and Hongdae Entrance locations from July 31 to September 13. The concert is themed around a train journey with Tomorrow X Together (TXT), offering high immersion as the audience can directly book tickets, board the same train as the members, or meet the members at the train station. It provides a new experience that goes beyond simply watching a performance, allowing fans to share the journey with the team. The production utilizes VR technology to freely traverse spaces that are difficult to realize in reality. Various locations such as a pink desert, a sea showered with meteors, an abandoned train station blooming with roses, and a city where reality is distorted vividly express the atmosphere and narrative of each song. In a video commemorating the release, the members said, ″Since this is attractive content where you can see us up close, we hope you enjoy Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s shining visuals together. You will find it fun to see how much we have grown compared to the last season.″ Meanwhile, Yeonjun achieved first place on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank and MBC’s Show! Music Core with his mini-album ’NO LABELS: PART 02’ ahead of the VR concert, and ranked 16th on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200. This is the highest achievement among Korean solo artist albums released this year. Yeonjun charted consecutively with two works following his first solo album last year.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Seung-yoon held a special event to share the musical journey of their fourth studio album, ″0.″ On the 23rd, they attended the Melon offline listening talk show ″THE SOUND″ held at Seongsuyul Music in Seoul as the second featured artist, meeting with 100 fans. At the event, Lee Seung-yoon, hosted by popular music critic Jeong Min-jae, listened to all 14 tracks from the fourth studio album ″0″ together with the fans. They introduced the creative background, production process, and concerns during the making of each song, engaging in deep conversations with the fans. The listening talk show began with track 1, ″Over the Shadow,″ and included explanations of the meanings in the lyrics and musical perspectives for each track. ″0″ is an album completed over about 10 years, containing 29 songs across various genres such as rock, modern rock, folk, and ballad. Lee Seung-yoon said, ″’0’ is an album I have wanted to complete for a long time. I still can’t believe that I made the album I wanted.″ Regarding the double title track ″Restless Shell,″ Lee Seung-yoon explained, ″It is a story about how things considered valuable can be just a shell.″ Following this, there was a time to watch the music video for ″Restless Shell,″ directed by creative director and director Hobin, and the music video for ″What to Steal,″ produced by animation director Jeong Da-hee, together with the fans. About the final track ″The Moon Is So Pretty,″ Lee Seung-yoon introduced it as one of their ″Death Trilogy″ songs and said, ″It is a song that contains the message that we must live taking good care of the hearts beside us at this very moment. It is a song that is like my life motto.″ After the event, Lee Seung-yoon shared, ″It is rare to have a time to listen to the music I made together with fans. I was even happier to listen to ’0’ like this, and it was an emotional time. Thank you for being with me.″ Having recently released the fourth studio album ″0,″ Lee Seung-yoon continues active musical activities on domestic and international stages. They are scheduled to perform at the ″2026 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival″ on August 1 and the ″LaLaLa Festival″ in Indonesia on August 23. Key videos from the ″THE SOUND″ Lee Seung-yoon episode will be released later on Melon’s official YouTube channel. Lee Seung-yoon debuted in 2011 through MBC’s ″University Song Festival″ and gained recognition as contestant number 30 on JTBC’s ″Sing Again - Unknown Singer Battle.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids successfully completed their massive stadium tour and will make a comeback with their new mini album ’THIS & THAT’ on August 7 at 1 PM. JYP Entertainment announced Stray Kids’ comeback on July 31. This album is their first full-group official release of the year, characterized by the title ’THIS & THAT,’ which reflects the group’s versatility and confidence. The album includes self-composed songs filled with Stray Kids’ unique sensibility, with all tracks credited to the group’s producing team 3RACHA members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han. Last year, Stray Kids topped the US Billboard main chart ’Billboard 200’ with their 4th full album ’KARMA’ and SKZ IT TAPE ’DO IT.’ This made Stray Kids the first artist worldwide to debut at number one on the ’Billboard 200’ and consecutively top the chart with eight releases. They also successfully completed their largest-ever world tour ’dominATE,’ ranking 2nd on Pollstar’s ’Global Concert Tour Top 20’ and 10th on Billboard’s year-end ’Top Tours 2025,’ achieving the highest ranking for a K-pop artist. On July 25, they kicked off their new world tour ’RUN IT’ at KSPO DOME (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Songpa-gu, Seoul. All five KSPO DOME concerts were sold out, and they plan to continue various activities, including becoming the first overseas male artist to hold a solo concert at Tokyo National Stadium.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dino of Seventeen and his alter ego Pi Cheolin’s solo concert, ″2026 Dino X Pi Cheolin Gilboard Show,″ sold out immediately after ticket sales opened. Pledis Entertainment announced on the 30th that the FC membership pre-sale for the concert was quickly sold out. The concert will take place over three days from August 21 to 23 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Dino will showcase various musical charms by switching between his main and alter egos. The concert title is taken from Pi Cheolin’s first mini-album ″Gilboard,″ promising a stage that the audience can enjoy together. The offline concert will also be streamed live online for fans worldwide. Before the new album release, Pi Cheolin released pre-release tracks ″There Is No Goodbye Without Pain (narr. Lee Moon-se)″ and ″Crazy Crazy.″ ″There Is No Goodbye Without Pain (narr. Lee Moon-se)″ ranked high among popular rising audios on Instagram, and ″Crazy Crazy″ stayed in the top 10 of YouTube Korea’s daily popular music videos for five consecutive days. Pi Cheolin’s new album ″Gilboard″ will be released on August 3. The album 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 also participated in the album production. Dino is also listed in the lineup for the second day of the music festival ″MADLY MEDLEY 2026,″ held on September 5-6 at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZE proved their ticket power by selling out all seats for the debut 3rd anniversary fan meeting held at Incheon Inspire Arena. The fan meeting, ″Ch. RIIZE: ON AIR,″ will take place over two days on September 12 and 13. The event is planned with a broadcast channel concept, featuring various segments as if an actual program is being aired. It will be held on a large scale, opening all 360-degree seats in Inspire Arena, and all tickets for both days sold out quickly as soon as reservations opened. For global fans who cannot attend in person, an online live broadcast will be available through Beyond LIVE and Weverse. The schedule for purchasing online viewing tickets will be announced later on each platform. Meanwhile, RIIZE is set to release their third single, ″Sunburst,″ in Japan on August 26. The title track ″Sunburst″ features a house-based, refreshing, and energetic sound, and has received positive responses from fans through pre-release of the audio and stage performances.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 PROWDMON9 communicated with fans full of vibrant energy and showcased a new side of themselves. In a recent post revealed through their official SNS account, the members exuded a fresh atmosphere with bright smiles. Wearing red tops and floral skirts, white shirts and pants, the members spread their arms wide and looked straight ahead in front of solid color backgrounds and colorful patterns, displaying a friendly charm. Especially, the post included the phrase ″Got a boost of Vitamin #ZEROBASEONE #ParkGeonwook ☀️💊,″ conveying healthy and lively energy. PROWDMON9 recently achieved first place on music shows with their release ″White Longing,″ becoming two-time music show winners this year. This song is a reinterpretation of the 2001 track of the same name by singer Kim Minjong, receiving a passionate response with their unique style. Going forward, PROWDMON9 plans to continue active promotions and deliver positive energy to their fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE’s official account released photos capturing member Rei’s peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Wearing a black sleeveless dress, Rei is sitting on a chair with her legs crossed in an image layered with a solid color background. She has her eyes closed with a calm expression and completes her sophisticated style with a necklace as a focal point. This photo is praised for highlighting Rei’s calm yet profound charm even more. Fans are showing enthusiastic reactions to her relaxed appearance conveyed along with the peaceful image. While showcasing the unique personalities and styles of IVE members, Rei raised fans’ expectations by expressing her own sensibility through this post. Meanwhile, IVE is currently active with members Jang Wonyoung and Sung Hanbin serving as MCs at the major awards ceremony ’AAA 2026.’ The group continues to attract attention through music and various activities, drawing interest to their future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sandara Park has intensified her activities in Southeast Asia and embarked on a global journey. Recently, Sandara Park signed a strategic agreement with Power Entertainment, leading to investment in the label ARADNAS and focusing on capturing the Southeast Asian market. Accordingly, communication with local fans and various projects are expected to expand. Along with this, Sandara Park has partially adjusted her Asia fan concert schedule and is preparing a more polished stage reflecting her new mini-album and band repertoire. This schedule adjustment is a decision to expand the ’rePRISM’ project, and Sandara Park plans to present more diverse performance content. Meanwhile, Sandara Park interacted with fans through SNS by leaving the message ″2026 is the new 2010.″ Recently, she also revealed her attempt at gyaru styling, showcasing her consistent fashion sense and individuality. The public’s attention is focused on Sandara Park’s active activities as she tries various outfits and styles.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Shin Ji revealed precious moments spent with her pet dog in daily life. Shin Ji posted a photo on her SNS showing her face close to her pet dog while wearing a blue top, along with the caption, ″A photo I want to keep on my feed. Every moment is precious.″ In an indoor space with white walls and furniture in the background, she puckers her lips and looks at her pet dog, creating a warm atmosphere. Recently, she also shared an update on her way home from work with a mirror selfie taken inside a car. She receives support from fans with her bright smile and unchanged beauty, actively continuing her music career not only as a member of the group Koyote but also as a solo singer. Shin Ji, who consistently shows an unchanging appearance with her neat bob hairstyle and simple fashion, communicates with fans while feeling happiness in small daily moments despite her busy schedule.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Kim Hye-soo has once again promised a powerful transformation with the Coupang Play series ″Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now.″ She plays Park Kyung-hee, a self-made interior influencer and CEO, who leads the story as a character building a perfect family image and running a successful career, only to become entangled in an unexpected incident. Recently, Kim Hye-soo raised fans’ anticipation for ″Adultery Is Not the Problem Right Now,″ which premieres on Coupang Play at 8 PM on July 31, by posting about the new work on her SNS. Along with hashtags such as #AdulteryIsNotTheProblemRightNow, #ParkKyunghee, and #CoupangPlay, she introduced the name of her new character, Park Kyung-hee. At the production press conference, Kim Hye-soo said, ″The title caught my eye first,″ and added, ″I thought the work dealt with a story deeper than whether adultery is the real problem.″ She also described Park Kyung-hee as ″a character who subtly changes depending on the relationships with the people she meets,″ hinting at delicate acting variations. This work is an unpredictable black comedy involving a popular influencer couple maintaining a happy family and a neighboring doctor couple embroiled in a messy divorce lawsuit. Kim Hye-soo is expected to deliver a strong presence at the center of the story. Co-stars include Jo Yeo-jeong and Kim Ji-hoon. Meanwhile, Kim Hye-soo has recently proven her enduring status as an actress by completing the ″queen’s fashion″ with overwhelming style and elegant charm at various official events. Through this new work, she is expected to captivate home audiences again with her outstanding acting skills and diverse charms.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lee Dong-wook is once again showcasing a powerful presence with even deeper acting skills in Disney+’s popular series ″Killer’s Shopping Mall Season 2.″ In this season, Lee Dong-wook plays the role of Jung Jin-man, delicately portraying intense conflicts and complex emotions, drawing viewers into the story. Recently released scenes highlight Lee Dong-wook’s diverse visuals, from the tense moment of aiming a gun while dressed in a black suit to the secretive pose of leaning against a wall hiding something. Especially in the scene where he fights risking his life for his nephew, the actor’s unique seriousness and charisma shine, injecting great energy into the plot. Additionally, it is reported that Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun have built strong trust and demonstrated excellent chemistry on the set of ″Killer’s Shopping Mall Season 2.″ Their natural interaction adds realism to the work, raising fans’ expectations. Meanwhile, Lee Dong-wook has once again proven his perfect visuals through thorough self-management. In shirtless shots revealed on SNS and in the media, his well-defined back muscles stand out, showcasing an attractive charm that harmonizes with the strong character in the series through consistent exercise and a healthy lifestyle. ″Killer’s Shopping Mall Season 2″ is streaming on Disney+, and Lee Dong-wook is captivating viewers with various charming points such as unrequited love and the femme fatale role, earning titles like ″No. 1 Office Crush″ and ″No. 1 Summer Romance,″ sparking buzz. Many are eagerly anticipating what kind of performance Lee Dong-wook will deliver in the remaining episodes of the season.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Roy Kim recently shared a video on his SNS covering the British band Oasis’s hit song ″Don’t Look Back in Anger.″ In the video, Roy Kim is wearing a blue shirt, standing in front of a microphone, playing the guitar, and singing. The background shows wall decorations of an indoor space, and he delivers an emotional performance while wearing headphones and looking straight ahead. Roy Kim expressed his affection for the song by posting on SNS, ″Covering Oasis Don’t Look Back in Anger 🫡 When you look back, it’s all memories.″ Meanwhile, Roy Kim has recently started recruiting the third generation of his official fan club, ’Roy Rose,’ strengthening communication with his fans. He also announced a solo concert at the Gymnastics Arena in August, continuing his active career. Additionally, on SBS variety show ’Mountain Village Bachelor Hero,’ he showcased his musical talents on various stages, including his first duet live performance with Lim Young Woong. Through this, he continues to grow closer to music fans steadily.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Byun Woo-seok is attracting attention with his stylish styling. In recently released photos, Byun Woo-seok matched a black sweater and pants with a gray hat, creating an urban and sophisticated atmosphere. In a pose where he wraps one arm around himself and gazes straight ahead, his calm yet profound charm stood out. The shooting set, combining a dark background and lighting equipment, further highlighted his presence and conveyed the feeling of a professional photo shoot. In the following cut, he showcased a soft and stylish image by layering a pink shirt under a black sweater. He struck a natural pose, slightly bending his body and resting his arms on his knees, exuding a comfortable and friendly charm. Also, wearing a black hat and outfit, he peeked his head slightly from behind a door with a friendly smile, creating a variety of moods. His cheerful and playful side, different from usual, also caught attention. Byun Woo-seok shared these photos on his official SNS with the message ’@prada ❤️,’ hinting at a special connection with the Prada brand. The luxurious clothing and unique concept confirmed his solid position as a fashion icon. Recently gaining attention not only for his acting but also in various fields, Byun Woo-seok plans to continue showcasing diverse charms and expanding his career as an actor.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena has recently been actively communicating with fans by sharing trendy daily photos on her official SNS. In the released photos, Choi Yena showcased a sophisticated casual style by pairing a white sleeveless top with a black hat or wearing a striped t-shirt with a black hat. Her smiling face making a V sign with both hands conveyed bright and positive energy. In particular, this SNS post attracted fans’ attention with the phrase ″Catch my heart with #Vernon.″ This is also interpreted as expressing the close friendship between Choi Yena and the group Seventeen(SEVENTEEN) she belongs to, and fans are showing anticipation for a collaboration or special project between the two artists. Meanwhile, Choi Yena recently demonstrated her mature charm through a pictorial in the September issue of the Japanese fashion magazine ViVi, proving her global popularity. Perfectly mastering various styles and concepts, she is gaining attention as a fashionista and continues her active activities both domestically and internationally. She is expected to continue receiving love from fans with diverse appearances in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cortis recently attracted fans’ attention by sharing a photo along with a short message on his SNS. In the released photo, Cortis is wearing a gray hoodie and a white T-shirt, smiling and looking straight ahead in a dark indoor space. The scene shows one person hugging another, creating a warm atmosphere. The accompanying caption read, ″need a pick me up?″ delivering a message of comfort and encouragement to fans. This is interpreted as a desire to provide a small boost in their tiring daily lives. Cortis has always shown empathy with fans through communication, and this post also carries the intention of conveying positive energy.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gong Hyo-jin returns to MBC dramas after 15 years, showcasing a transformation in image in ″Married Woman Killer.″ In this work, she takes on the role of Yoo Bo-na, a ruthless sniper and working mom, challenging herself in the noir genre rather than romantic comedy. MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer″ will premiere on the 31st at 9:50 PM. At the production presentation held on the 30th at MBC Sangam in Seoul, Gong Hyo-jin, Jung Joon-won, Lee Sang-yi, Moo Jin-sung, Choi Woo-sung, Lee Eun-saem, and director Yoon Jong-ho attended. Broadcaster Park Kyung-lim hosted the event. The drama depicts the story of a working mom with the most brutal job in the world who returns to work after a three-year parental leave. Yoo Bo-na, played by Gong Hyo-jin, is the head of the third sales team at Durumi Electronics and a sniper known as ″Kingfisher.″ She is also a housewife with a journalist husband and a 4-year-old daughter. She struggles to protect both her beliefs and her family’s happiness. Gong Hyo-jin said, ″Fans of the webtoon must have many imaginations. While reading the webtoon, I thought the charm point of the character Yoo Bo-na was how well she hides her true feelings. I created the character imagining various aspects like that.″ She added, ″Since it’s a killer role, the amount of dialogue was significantly less than usual. So I felt less stressed while filming.″ She also said, ″There was a gap between the killer and the family. I think the charm of our work lies in the good balance of showing a mother going to work within her everyday life.″ Director Yoon Jong-ho explained, ″Unlike other crime thrillers that focus on men, our drama focuses on a working mom who has the job of a killer.″ Gong Hyo-jin mentioned that she referred to the expressions and lines from the webtoon for this character. She added, ″I tried to create Bona as fans might have imagined her.″ She also said, ″It was difficult to naturally navigate the dual gap of being a killer but having a daughter waiting at home and a loving husband.″ This drama, marking Gong Hyo-jin’s return to MBC after 15 years, has also been mentioned alongside her previous works such as ″Pupil,″ ″Pasta,″ and ″The Greatest Love.″ She expressed, ″I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. I think there were many works on MBC where I could develop my characters.″ The highlights of the drama include Yoo Bo-na’s double life and the relationship between wife and husband (played by Jung Joon-won). Gong Hyo-jin said, ″We filmed for over eight months, so it contains a lot. As an MBC drama returning after 15 years, it will dominate this summer and fall.″ Director Yoon Jong-ho also said, ″We worked hard. I hope it becomes a work that allows people to reflect on the precious people around them.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dayoung and Jay Park have released intimate photos and teaser images ahead of their collaborative new song release. In the released photoshoot, Jay Park and Dayoung embraced each other closely in a sensuous black-and-white tone, showcasing natural poses. Jay Park wrapped his arm around Dayoung’s waist and made eye contact, while Dayoung leaned on Jay Park, drawing attention. Their close physical interaction and deep eye contact created an atmosphere reminiscent of a real couple. The black-and-white photos highlighted the visuals and emotions of the two artists even more. On July 29, Dayoung revealed teaser images with Jay Park on her official SNS. In the photos, the two walked closely together affectionately, smiled at each other, and playfully interacted. The comfortable yet exciting atmosphere hinted at the concept of the new song. Starship Entertainment announced on July 30 that Dayoung will release a new collaborative song with Jay Park in August. Specific details about the new song have not yet been disclosed. Dayoung and Jay Park received fans’ love by performing together at the year-end 2025 Melon Music Awards stage and this year’s Waterbomb Seoul 2026 stage. Dayoung debuted in 2015 as a member of the Starship Entertainment group WJSN and also promoted as part of the unit WJSN Chocome (Subin, Luda, Yeoreum, Dayoung). She continued her activities with last year’s solo debut song ″body″ and her second solo digital single ″What’s a girl to do″ released in April this year. Dayoung has also been directly involved in album planning, production, songwriting, and composing.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Sun-young revealed on the tvN variety show ’Unniene Sanjijiksong 3’ that she has never folded a blanket even once. In the episode of ’Unniene Sanjijiksong 3’ aired on the 30th, Yeom Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang Yoo-seok, and Noh Yoon-seo were shown having their first meal together. While discussing each other’s MBTI, it was revealed that only Yeom Jung-ah is a planner type J. When Yeom Jung-ah asked, ″If three people sleep together, who folds the blanket?″ Noh Yoon-seo answered, ″I fold the blanket.″ In response, Kim Sun-young said, ″I have never folded a blanket even once in my life,″ surprising Yeom Jung-ah. Kang Yoo-seok said, ″I do it sometimes.″ Also, Yeom Jung-ah mentioned about Kang Yoo-seok, ″Yoo-seok might not be easy to handle. He doesn’t listen well.″ Then, when Yeom Jung-ah asked, ″What did you want to try the most while watching ’Unniene Sanjijiksong’?″ Kang Yoo-seok replied, ″I wanted to try betting games with the production team.″ When asked what he is good at, Kang Yoo-seok said, ″I’m smart. I’m good at clever tricks.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS has announced that they will not submit entries for next year’s Grammy Awards, and Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammys, has released an official statement. On the 29th, CEO Mason Jr. expressed through official social media that ″While it is unfortunate that BTS has decided not to participate in this year’s Grammys, we understand and respect their decision as music creators.″ Earlier, BTS stated on social media that they would not submit entries for the Grammys, mentioning, ″We hope music is heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.″ Regarding criticism that the newly established Best Asian Pop Music Performance (APMP) category intends to separate K-pop artists from the mainstream market, Mason Jr. explained, ″It was created to honor the depth, diversity, and growth of pop music coming out of Asia,″ adding, ″It is not meant to segregate but to allow more artists to be recognized.″ He also added, ″Submitting to this category does not exclude artists from being considered for the main awards (General Fields) such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.″ Meanwhile, the controversy began not over the possibility of winning major awards but over the issue of categorizing music based on the artist’s region and language. There are ongoing criticisms that grouping different musical backgrounds and industry structures by country into a single category called ″Asia″ reflects a Western-centric classification.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Kyung-sil and her daughter Son Su-a have started a new form of communication by launching the YouTube channel ″Our Mom Lee Kyung-sil.″ The first video will be released at 7 p.m. on the 30th and is expected to feature their trip to Danyang together. On the way to their trip, Lee Kyung-sil mentioned visiting Everland. She said, ″I want to go to Everland sometime later. I went when I was young, but not really,″ and Son Su-a recalled, ″It’s so nice. I like churros,″ reminiscing about her childhood. Everland holds painful memories related to Lee Kyung-sil’s divorce. When she divorced in 2003, there was a strong negative perception of female celebrities getting divorced, and it was a time when her broadcasting activities were restricted. In 2004, it was reported in the media that Lee Kyung-sil visited an amusement park with her ex-husband, which caused controversy. Lee Kyung-sil revealed her true feelings for the first time in 23 years, saying, ″I went once after the divorce. I haven’t gone since. (Because of the article) my grandmother was furious, asking why I met him,″ and added, ″I went thinking of you all.″ She then promised her daughter, ″Let’s go together with Lee Hoon (grandson).″ ″Our Mom Lee Kyung-sil″ is a channel where Lee Kyung-sil and Son Su-a share various daily activities such as travel, hobbies, and experiences in vlog format. The first episode includes various schedules in Danyang, such as market snacks, paragliding experience, and a café date. Lee Kyung-sil debuted in 1987 by winning the gold prize at the 1st MBC Gag Contest and has been actively working since then. She runs the YouTube channel ″New Women″ with Jo Hye-ryeon and is also appearing in the play ″I Love You, Mom.″ Son Su-a, who started as a contestant in the 2016 Supermodel Contest, works as an actress and has appeared in dramas like ″DNA Lover,″ and films such as ″Myungdang″ and ″Empire of Evil.″ She also performs on stage with Lee Kyung-sil in the play ″I Love You, Mom.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kang Ye-won released a video titled ″The Secret to Success According to a 200 Billion CEO″ on her YouTube channel. In this video, Kang Ye-won invited Kim Hye-jung, the CEO of a cosmetics brand, as her first guest for an interview. Kang Ye-won mentioned that Kim Hye-jung lives in the apartment below actor Lee Jung-jae and asked if she greets him in the elevator. Kim Hye-jung replied, ″Of course, I do. Not often, but I think we meet about once every two to three months.″ She added, ″He is very polite. Before, when he was carrying a lot of luggage, he would open the door for me. He seems very kind. Recently, he asked me the name of my company, so I told him.″ Kim Hye-jung also revealed the sales results from her home shopping live broadcasts. She explained, ″I restarted the home shopping live broadcasts last year. These days, even big corporate brands don’t always sell out. I have done 23 broadcasts on CJ, and all of them sold out.″ When Kang Ye-won asked, ″Your brother-in-law appeared and achieved a huge sales success this time, right?″ Kim Hye-jung said, ″The sales increased even more in the next broadcast, reaching about 900 million won in four hours. One broadcast made 1.4 billion won, which completely shook our beauty team.″ Meanwhile, Kang Ye-won, born in 1979, launched her YouTube channel ″Gwang Ye-won″ last March to communicate with her fans. Last month, she appeared on SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling″ and confessed her father’s debt of 1.1 billion won.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Ha-neul addressed the malicious comments claiming that he relied on Kim Chang-yeol for his livelihood. On the 29th, Lee Ha-neul released a video titled ″Did I live off Chang-yeol?″ on his channel. In the video, during a live broadcast, he said, ″Sorry, but since it’s wrong, I’ll record and move on,″ refuting some opinions that mentioned Kim Chang-yeol to criticize him. Lee Ha-neul stated, ″I also think that Chang-yeol has been making a living so far with the lyrics and songs I created. It’s somewhat true.″ He continued, ″I wrote almost all the lyrics for DOC’s songs, and I also made the songs. Please understand before you talk.″ He also explained, ″It might seem like I’m dissing Chang-yeol unintentionally, but when I spend about a year preparing album work in the recording studio, Chang-yeol comes about 10 days a year,″ adding, ″This part can’t be helped. I can’t refute it. This is a fact.″ Meanwhile, Lee Ha-neul debuted in 1994 with DJ DOC’s first album ″Superman’s Lament″ and released numerous hit songs such as ″Murphy’s Law,″ ″Winter Story,″ ″Summer Story,″ ″Dance with DOC,″ and ″Run to You.″ In 2021, after his younger brother and 45RPM member Lee Hyun-bae passed away, conflicts with Kim Chang-yeol became known. At that time, Lee Ha-neul claimed that while promoting a guesthouse business with Lee Hyun-bae, Kim Chang-yeol withdrew his investment, causing his brother financial difficulties. Later, he publicly criticized Kim Chang-yeol by leaving a comment on Kim’s memorial post saying, ″You killed my brother.″ In 2024, he appeared to reconcile with Kim Chang-yeol by gathering as the full DJ DOC group with Jung Jae-yong, but in December last year, when Lee Ha-neul and Jung Jae-yong held a year-end performance without Kim Chang-yeol, rumors of discord resurfaced. Currently, Lee Ha-neul operates a gopchang restaurant with Jung Jae-yong.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jessica is set to appear on the domestic stage for the first time in a while since leaving Girls’ Generation. Coupang Play revealed the lineup for the ’2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju’ performance on the 30th, announcing that Park Myung-soo and Jessica will reprise their 2009 ’Olympic-daero Duet Song Festival’ stage of ″Naengmyeon″ after 17 years. Since Jessica has been active mainly in China after leaving Girls’ Generation in 2014, this stage is drawing attention. In addition to Park Myung-soo and Jessica, the lineup includes artists who appeared in the ’Infinite Challenge Song Festival,’ such as Skull & Haha, Zion.T, Yoon Mirae & Tiger JK, and Lee Juck. ’Infinite Challenge Run’ is a complex entertainment festival combining marathon, variety show, and performance based on the Infinite Challenge universe, starting at 4:30 PM on September 19 at Gyeongju Citizen Stadium. This race will be conducted in a format where the ’Pozzol’ team and the ’Bandit’ team compete for treasure records. Park Myung-soo, Jung Joon-ha, Haha, and Kwanghee will participate in the Gyeongju race following the Seoul Sangam race last June, and Jung Joon-ha will challenge the newly introduced half course for the first time in this competition. Ticket reservations are available on the Coupang Play mobile app from the 30th, with pre-sale for ’Sports S’ subscribers starting at 7 PM, and general sales for Wow members and Sports Pass beginning at 9 PM. Detailed reservation information can be found on the Coupang Play official website.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Hwang Jung-eum has resumed her social media activities after about a year. On the 30th, Hwang Jung-eum posted a photo and video on her social account with the message, ″Hello, this is Jung-eum. It’s been a really long time since I last greeted you.″ The released photos showed her spending a summer vacation with her two sons, holding their hands at the travel destination. She also shared a selfie to update her status, revealing a peaceful daily life. In her post, Hwang Jung-eum said, ″I have been spending each day with a grateful heart and steadily preparing a new side of myself. I would be truly thankful if you watch over me a lot and send warm support as well. Always grateful.″ On her story, she uploaded a YouTube promotional poster with the phrases ″Back to being myself!″, ″Confidently, honestly, freely,″ along with the message, ″Please watch a lot♥.″ After the embezzlement controversy in May last year, Hwang Jung-eum took a period of self-reflection and stopped social media activities except for posting a tribute when the late Lee Soon-jae passed away in November last year. Later, in May, she started communicating with the public by launching a YouTube channel and also completed shooting a new profile picture. Hwang Jung-eum married a non-celebrity who is one year younger in 2016 and has two sons, but after announcing a divorce lawsuit in February 2024, she divorced last May. Along with the news of the divorce, it was revealed that she embezzled about 4.34 billion won from her one-person agency’s funds, which she fully repaid. Taking this into consideration, the court sentenced Hwang Jung-eum to two years in prison with a four-year probation in September last year.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jang Yoon-jung shared a video of herself spending time alone at a hanok on her YouTube channel, ’JangGongJangJangYoonJung.’ In the ’Recharging’ video uploaded on the 30th to the ’JangGongJangJangYoonJung’ channel, Jang Yoon-jung showed the process of packing her belongings and moving to a quiet hanok stay. Upon arrival, she admired the hanok courtyard, exclaiming, ″Amazing, amazing.″ In the video, Jang Yoon-jung sat on the wooden floor, listening to the sounds of birds and the wind while lost in thought. She also grilled meat herself, enjoyed a meal with soju, and spent a leisurely evening with her homemade sashimi salad and fish cake soup. This recent update on Jang Yoon-jung was released amid news that her mother was arrested on charges of investment fraud involving tens of millions of won. Jang Yoon-jung’s mother is accused of receiving tens of millions of won from an acquaintance under the pretext of investment and failing to pay the promised returns. Jang Yoon-jung married broadcaster Do Kyung-wan in 2013 and has one son and one daughter.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Kim Na-hee revealed her feelings regarding the delivery of wedding invitations ahead of her upcoming marriage. On the 30th, Kim Na-hee posted on SNS about the invitation delivery, saying, ″I am contacting each person one by one. Please don’t feel upset if you haven’t been contacted yet. I will reach out soon.″ She added, ″There may be times when I don’t share the news first because I worry it might be a burden,″ and continued, ″But if you contact me first, I will gladly send you an invitation.″ She also expressed gratitude, saying, ″I am truly thankful just for your congratulatory feelings,″ and ″If you have time and can join us, it will be an incredibly happy day.″ The wedding photo shoot released together showed Kim Na-hee in a pure white dress and her fiancé looking at each other affectionately or smiling brightly while she was piggybacking on him. Kim Na-hee previously announced that the wedding ceremony will be held on October 25. Her fiancé is known to be a non-celebrity, and since announcing the wedding, Kim Na-hee has been sharing wedding photos and preparation processes on SNS, communicating with her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Ji-hyun is set to appear on MBC’s ″I Live Alone,″ where she takes a nostalgic trip to Shanghai, China. Park Ji-hyun revealed that she visited Shanghai, where she studied abroad as a child, for a vacation and to reminisce. She caught attention with her travel fashion, wearing a flashy T-shirt, short shorts, and three-stripe slippers. Code Kunst’s reaction to the fashion Park Ji-hyun showcased is also drawing interest. In Shanghai, Park Ji-hyun visited a traditional old restaurant that served her favorite breakfast from the past. Joining the waiting line, she recalled memories from 20 years ago with an expectant expression, and after tasting her favorite breakfast for the first time in a while, she said, ″It really feels like I’m in China.″ Additionally, while walking, Park Ji-hyun visited a hair salon and experienced getting her hair cut locally. She said, ″When I was young, I used to get my hair cut on the street,″ and took on a new transformation in Shanghai. Moreover, Park Ji-hyun entered a park where people were gathered and, upon seeing papers spread on the ground, remarked, ″This is the first time I’ve seen this too.″ It was then hinted that Park Ji-hyun would be street-cast among the crowd, increasing curiosity about the upcoming broadcast. Meanwhile, Park Ji-hyun previously sought help from Code Kunst to upgrade her fashion, visiting a famous select shop and trying various styles.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 AKMU’s Suhyun revealed that she has been consistently continuing her diet even after losing more than 20kg. On the 30th, a video titled ″A Day of AKMU Suhyun″ was released on Kian84’s YouTube channel. In the video, Kian84 asked Suhyun about her recent news, mentioning the establishment of a company, and Suhyun explained that she lives with her brother Lee Chan-hyuk, so she cannot appear on ″I Live Alone.″ Suhyun said she trains five days a week and continues to manage her body through exercise. She also honestly answered that she wants to lose 7kg more to reach her desired weight. When Kian84 asked her current weight, Suhyun firmly refused to answer, causing laughter. The exercise they experienced together was HYROX, a cooperative fitness program. Suhyun said that although the exercise is not fun, she feels proud when she sees the results of her efforts. Suhyun revealed last year that she successfully lost more than 20kg, and since then, she has been showing a changed appearance through a healthy diet and consistent exercise.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Jong-kook appeared on tvN’s ’You Quiz on the Block’ and talked about his wedding and married life. Kim Jong-kook became a newlywed after getting married last September and spoke about preparing gifts ahead of his first wedding anniversary. Yoo Jae-suk, who attended Kim Jong-kook’s wedding, recalled that the ceremony was held very secretly. Kim Jong-kook revealed that he did not disclose his relationship to those around him and held a highly confidential wedding, and even though the venue and date were announced, it was said that the details were not shared. He explained that living as himself alone and then suddenly becoming someone’s husband might feel burdensome, so he decided to have a quiet wedding. He clarified that not everything was shrouded in secrecy. Regarding the number of guests at the wedding, Kim Jong-kook said he invited only 50 people from the groom’s side and 50 from the bride’s side, and he was only able to invite about 20 acquaintances. Kim Jong-kook mentioned that since 1995, he has attended many weddings and given a lot of congratulatory money but never got it back. He added, ″I accepted all of that.″ Yoo Jae-suk shared that Kim Jong-kook mentioned the congratulatory money during a ’Running Man’ recording after the wedding. According to Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook said, ″Hyung, why did you give so much? You must be crazy,″ and told Ji Seok-jin, ″Thank you for coming.″ In response, Kim Jong-kook explained that Ji Seok-jin did not give that much and later gave the same amount. About married life, Kim Jong-kook said, ″Marriage is really great. Basically, it gives a sense of stability, and life is about focusing on just one person, my wife. The thought that no matter where I go or what I do, I only have to think about one person gives me stability.″ Regarding a nickname for his wife, he said there is no special nickname, and after marriage, there is a saying that the wife loses her own name, so he tries to call her by her name often. He also shared, ″The most common thing I hear is, ’Don’t get hurt because then you can’t go play soccer.’ So even if I get hurt, I pretend I’m not.″ He said that until they have children or their lives change, it’s good to do things together, and he often asks, ″What do you want to do?″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Moon Geun-young expressed her gratitude for the many congratulations she received following the news of her marriage to actor Jung Pyung. On the 30th, Moon Geun-young posted on her SNS, ″I was deeply moved by all the congratulations. It was a time when I truly felt how much love I am receiving. Thank you so very much for celebrating and supporting me. I will live even more beautifully and well, as much as you have congratulated me. Once again, I sincerely thank you.″ Moon Geun-young recently tied the knot with actor Jung Pyung, who is seven years her senior, by having a meal with their families instead of a formal wedding ceremony. Moon Geun-young was born in 1987 and debuted in 1999 with the film ″On the Road.″ She gained attention as the young Song Hye-kyo in the drama ″Autumn in My Heart.″ Since then, she has appeared in films such as ″My Little Bride,″ ″A Tale of Two Sisters,″ ″The Classic,″ and dramas including ″Painter of the Wind″ and ″Cinderella’s Sister.″ Recently, she performed in the play ″Orphans″ and is preparing to shoot director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film ″Yeto.″ Jung Pyung debuted in 2007 and has appeared in various works including the musicals ″Aida,″ ″Laundry,″ ″Liar,″ ″Eden Hair Salon,″ and ″Agatha.″ He previously worked with Moon Geun-young in the creative group Bachi, where she was active as a director, and they also co-starred in the drama ″Catch the Ghost.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lee Ji-hye was seen visiting a movie theater with her two daughters and husband Moon Jae-wan. On the 28th, Moon Jae-wan posted several photos on his social media along with the caption, ″Love’s Hachuping. Legend of the Whale Jewel. Watching a movie. Now I understand why mom nags. The movie was super fun.″ In the photos, there was a heart-shaped note that read, ″Mom, watching Love’s Hachuping Legend of the Whale Jewel, I now understand why you nag so much. I love you, Mom!″ At the theater, the younger daughter Ellie was seen crying loudly, while the older daughter Taeri was caught covering Ellie’s mouth with her hand, remembering the rule not to make noise in public places. Photos also captured the two daughters smiling brightly while watching funny scenes. Recently, Lee Ji-hye revealed the process of moving from an 80-pyeong house in Apgujeong to a 49-pyeong older apartment on her YouTube channel. After seven weeks of interior work, she showed the view outside the new house’s window, saying, ″You can see the school. You’re supposed to see the Han River, but the floor is too low, so it’s not visible.″ Lee Ji-hye’s home also includes a personal practice room equipped with sound-absorbing and soundproofing materials, designed as a space where she can practice piano. She said, ″I was always bothered when singing at home, so I couldn’t practice well, but this is a space I really wanted.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor Kim Jaejoong inviting mukbang YouTuber Hibab to his home was revealed on the KBS 2TV variety show ″New Product Launch Ppongstorang,″ which aired on the afternoon of the 30th. In the broadcast, Kim Jaejoong said he became close to Hibab while working together, adding, ″Since Hibab eats so well, I said, ’Let’s have a meal sometime,’ so he came. I’m trying to get closer through food.″ When Hibab visited Kim Jaejoong’s house, his parents smiled brightly upon seeing the first female friend at home. Upon hearing there was a 10-year age difference, Kim Jaejoong’s mother joked, ″Then the woman is at a disadvantage.″ When Kim Jaejoong said, ″I’m nervous,″ Hibab replied, ″I feel like a family member here,″ to which Kim Jaejoong’s mother responded, ″I like that you’re so warm-hearted.″ Kim Jaejoong also called Hibab by his real name, and Oh My Girl Hyojung, who saw this scene, reacted by saying, ″What is this?″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The couple Kim Junho and Kim Jimin announced their pregnancy news just one year after their marriage. Kim Jimin personally shared the pregnancy news through her SNS. She expressed her joy, saying, ″In 2025 last year, we became an eternal pair, and in 2026 this year, we have become the three we dreamed of! A beautiful life has come to my small belly!″ She added, ″Relying on my older brother who comforted me by saying not to overdo it and not to be impatient, we started the first IVF! The little one who seemed to have been waiting for this day so gratefully came at once.″ Kim Junho, who is about to become a father, also shared his feelings on SNS, saying, ″A small miracle that came like a fairy tale. Let’s meet healthily, my beloved wife and our baby.″ The production team of the tvN variety show ’You Quiz on the Block’ posted on their official SNS, ″Congratulations on the news of Kim Junho’s second generation. Kim Junho, who became a father to the little one from Gaeboji. Kim Daehee, who is experiencing a second heyday as X Kkondaehee. The 2027 comedy duo,″ along with a photo from the filming set showing Kim Junho, Kim Daehee, and Yoo Jae-suk clapping and smiling. Kim Junho and Kim Jimin met as senior and junior comedians from KBS public recruitment, started their public relationship in April 2022, and got married last July.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the dispute over stalking between actor Hwang Jung-min and Ms. A, specific contact records and circumstances of family contact have come to light. According to Dispatch’s report, the two met a total of three times, with face-to-face time totaling about 5 hours and 30 minutes. During this period, there was no physical contact such as holding hands, hugging, or kissing, and Ms. A also stated that there was no sexual intercourse. During the second meeting, there was talk about a soju brand business, and Hwang Jung-min suggested label design. Ms. A researched market surveys and trademark procedures, but the discussion was halted when Hwang Jung-min decided not to proceed with the business. Hwang Jung-min’s side said the proposal was casual, while Ms. A claimed she took it as an actual business offer. The relationship soured at the end of 2023, when Hwang Jung-min told Ms. A not to contact him for the time being. After that, Ms. A did not contact him for about 40 days and claimed to have attempted an extreme act. In February 2024, Ms. A sent a message to Hwang Jung-min’s then-minor son, and after receiving this contact, Hwang Jung-min unblocked Ms. A. On February 10, Ms. A sent Hwang Jung-min 78 messages in one day, totaling 6,119 characters. These messages repeatedly included apologies, demands for explanations, and references to her own death. Hwang Jung-min spoke with Ms. A the next day, and the third meeting took place on March 14 of the same year. At this meeting, Hwang Jung-min’s side apologized for misunderstandings regarding the soju business and expressed willingness to compensate if any costs were incurred. They also reportedly requested that Ms. A no longer contact the family. The two continued to exchange messages intermittently afterward. Ms. A claimed that Hwang Jung-min checked her KakaoTalk profile and private blog, read or evaluated her creative works, and that their interaction was mutual. Hwang Jung-min’s side explained that they could not completely cut off contact due to concerns that Ms. A might mention extreme acts or approach the family. In May 2025, Ms. A sent Hwang Jung-min 113 messages over four days, reportedly including statements such as, ″From the beginning, what I wanted was just to meet once and be hugged,″ and ″I wanted to be loved and have my existence acknowledged.″ The released conversations contained profanity, sentences implying suicide, and references to Hwang Jung-min’s family. Hwang Jung-min’s side judged this as stalking behavior and filed a criminal complaint against Ms. A. Dispatch reported that Hwang Jung-min’s side submitted as evidence to the investigative authorities 11,021 characters of KakaoTalk messages sent by Ms. A, photos of a cat’s corpse, photos of blood-stained tissues, eight letters, and two wills. Sam Company stated that the court issued provisional measures including three restraining orders against Ms. A and that a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won for stalking charges was issued. Ms. A denies this, arguing that her purpose of contact was to settle business and creative labor matters and to demand explanations and apologies regarding their relationship. She claims that Hwang Jung-min treated her as a fan, acquaintance, and business partner, proposed business operations and writing, and then unilaterally cut off contact. The final judgment is expected to be made based on all evidence submitted at the formal trial.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the SBS Plus and ENA variety show ″I Am Solo, Love Continues After″ (hereinafter referred to as ″I Am Solo Love Cycle″), Woman No. 3 showed tears during a date. In the episode of ″I Am Solo Love Cycle″ aired on the 30th, the final story of ″Solo Minbak,″ which combines the worlds of ″I Am Solo″ and ″Pair,″ was broadcast. Before the 2:1 date that day, Woman No. 3 said, ″Unintentionally, we are all together from beginning to end,″ and Woman No. 2 firmly said, ″This topic is off-limits now.″ In an interview with the production team, Woman No. 3 confessed, ″I really didn’t want to go on the date. I wondered if going out had any meaning.″ Woman No. 2 also revealed, ″Again? Another multiple-to-one? At the same time, 8th generation Youngsoo looked down, and from then on, I didn’t want to do anything.″ Afterward, Woman No. 3 and Woman No. 2 went on a date with 8th generation Youngsoo. At this moment, Woman No. 3 said, ″I said everything I wanted to say. Is it wrong to show it too much?″ and Woman No. 2 expressed discomfort. Woman No. 2 said, ″Can you stop watching my reactions? I’m in a very calm state, but since everyone keeps asking about me, I feel like I’m doing something wrong.″ After exchanging messages with her father, Woman No. 3 suddenly shed tears thinking of him. She said, ″I got a bit teary because of my father. I feel so sorry to him. I shouldn’t have come here. I didn’t come out to show this kind of side. I didn’t want to be an element that causes trouble.″ In an interview with the production team, Woman No. 2 said, ″She said she wasn’t pushed by anyone to make her choice but feels like she became a troublemaker. 8th generation Youngsoo, who doesn’t know the situation, might think I took some action. I don’t want to cause any more misunderstandings.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Dong-gun has joined JTBC’s ″Divorce Deliberation Camp″ as a new domestic investigator. In the episode aired on the 30th, the admission process of the 23rd group of couples was shown, along with Lee Dong-gun appearing as the new domestic investigator following Jin Tae-hyun. Lee Dong-gun expressed his nervous feelings about participating in the program for the first time. He said that at first, he watched the program with interest, but over time, he developed affection for the couples appearing on the show. He also said, ″I felt respect for those who revealed their flaws to protect their family and marriage. I couldn’t do that,″ indirectly referring to his own divorce experience. He added that he had many doubts about whether he was qualified to be a domestic investigator, but because he had gone through similar pain and difficult times, he believed he could empathize with the couples and found the courage to join. He was married to actress Jo Yoon-hee and has a daughter but is now divorced.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Chang-ok revealed a wound on his face. On the 29th, Kim Chang-ok posted a video on his SNS with the caption, ″A guest has come to my face.″ In the video, Kim Chang-ok was looking at the camera inside a vehicle, and redness and swelling were visible around his eyes and cheekbones. There was no separate explanation about the cause of the wound. Fans who saw the video left comments such as, ″Did something happen?″, ″I hope it’s not too painful,″ ″Get well soon,″ and ″I’m worried.″ Meanwhile, Kim Chang-ok continues to actively engage with the public through lectures and broadcasts.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BIBI appeared on MBC’s ’Save Me! Homes’ and talked about her ideal type. BIBI recently moved to Mapo-gu and expressed satisfaction. She said, ″My dream is to become a homeowner,″ emphasizing that she values the neighborhood atmosphere more than the house itself. She also mentioned, ″Many people who make music live around here,″ expressing her contentment with her current residence. During the broadcast, Kim Sook brought up BIBI’s ideal type revealed in 2019, sparking curiosity among the cast. BIBI said her past ideal type was Yang Se-hyung, explaining, ″At that time, he was known for being good at cooking. I like someone neat. Someone good at housekeeping. And isn’t he funny?″ In response, Jang Dong-min said, ″Whenever BIBI appears on TV, he says, ’She likes me,’″ and Joo Woo-jae joked, ″Do you like the baby style?″ When Kim Sook asked about her current ideal type, BIBI answered, ″Right now, it’s Yang Se-chan.″ She added, ″I met him recently on another program, and he was so funny and cute,″ and ″I like people with cute smiles.″ Yang Se-chan then said, ″I’m going to move to Mapo-gu,″ and Jang Dong-min commented, ″What kind of melodrama is this?″ Yang Se-hyung said he is ″acting as the ’Hapjeong-dong guardian’ next to Haha hyung,″ and BIBI revealed, ″I live in Sangsu.″ Yang Se-hyung appeared embarrassed in this scene. The broadcast featured Kim Sook, Yang Se-hyung, Jang Dong-min, Yang Se-chan, Joo Woo-jae, Kim Dae-ho, Ahn Jae-hyun, BIBI, and others.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oh Yoon-ah recently shared an update on her current life. On the 29th, Oh Yoon-ah posted a photo striking a pose in the waiting room along with the message, ″Thank you so much today as well!!″ In the photo, she wore a neat hairstyle and a sky-blue cable knit set-up with gold buttons. Oh Yoon-ah married a non-celebrity in 2007 and had a son. After divorcing in 2015, she has been raising her son, who has developmental disabilities, on her own. This year, she attracted attention by announcing her remarriage. At the time of her remarriage announcement, Oh Yoon-ah said, ″I decided that Min and I should live our lives diligently together, and I met a really good person, so I decided to get married.″ She added, ″My parents are wonderful people who have accepted Min like a grandchild. It’s really not an easy thing, and I thought it wouldn’t be possible without fate. The person who became my husband accepted the child comfortably and embraced him within his capacity, so we naturally formed a family.″ She continued, ″Actually, it’s been a while since I made the decision. It feels a bit awkward, embarrassing, and very cautious.″ She added, ″I thought it would be better to greet everyone through YouTube. Since he is a non-celebrity, there are more things to be careful about.″ Finally, Oh Yoon-ah said, ″I will continue to live diligently and well as always, so please watch over me. Please support Min a lot.″ She concluded, ″I plan to live more happily and energetically.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group UNCHILD is set to make a comeback in September to mark their 100th day since debut. High Up Entertainment announced on the 30th, ″UNCHILD has confirmed their comeback in September and is currently preparing their album.″ UNCHILD personally shared the comeback news with fans during a live broadcast commemorating their 100th day since debut on the 29th. UNCHILD made their first step into the music industry with their debut single ″We Are UNCHILD″ on April 21. The title track ″UNCHILD″ featured a challenging dance break choreographed by the members themselves, which became the highlight. Since their debut, the group has demonstrated stage perfection by performing stable live vocals and performances while holding hand microphones on music shows. The team expressed the freedom of the Gen Z generation with impactful visuals such as intense neon colors, a quirky Freaky energy, and a frog symbol, revealing their unique identity. Meanwhile, additional information about UNCHILD’s new album, scheduled for release in September, will be revealed sequentially in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi In, formerly of E’LAST, has completed his military service and signed an exclusive contract with JJ Music Group. On the 30th, JJ Music Group announced the exclusive contract with Choi In, stating that they will fully support him to grow as an artist with his own musical color, backed by his diverse stage experience and solid fundamentals. The agency said, ″Choi In is an artist who has developed not only his skills but also responsibility and maturity through long group activities and military service,″ and added, ″We highly appreciate that he genuinely loves music and the stage and is not afraid of new challenges.″ They further stated, ″We want this contract to be not just a resumption of activities but a starting point to rediscover Choi In’s voice, emotions, and performance capabilities and to design a long-term artist career together.″ Choi In debuted in 2020 with E’LAST’s first mini-album, DAY DREAM, and has participated in numerous albums and stages as a member of the unit E’LAST U. He has been loved by fans both domestically and internationally for his soft tone, stable vocals, delicate performance, and expressive ability. He enlisted in the Army Band in September 2024 and was discharged after experiencing music and the stage from a new perspective. Choi In said, ″I formed a good connection with JJ Music Group at a time when I was considering my future activities after completing my military service,″ and added, ″I decided on a new start because they respected my potential and thoughts and agreed on the direction of creating a new image together.″ He also expressed, ″I sincerely thank the fans who have waited and supported me for a long time,″ and promised, ″I will do my best to show music and performances that I have not been able to show so far, as well as a more grown version of myself.″ JJ Music Group plans to sequentially promote various activities such as Choi In’s solo music releases, performances, broadcasts, photo shoots, and online content. They also intend to explore projects that can expand his musical possibilities and increase connections with overseas fans by utilizing domestic and international music production networks and collaboration bases. Led by GK (real name Kim Woo-hyun), JJ Music Group is engaged in artist development, album production, music and content IP planning, and global collaboration projects. Current artists under the label include GK and Choo Seo-jun. With Choi In’s joining, the company plans to strengthen its artist management and music IP production capabilities and build a long-term growth foundation considering each artist’s individuality and direction. Detailed information about Choi In’s future activities and projects will be released sequentially through JJ Music Group’s official channels.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 WAYF BOYS has confirmed the release date of their debut single, ″WAYF BOYS DO,″ as August 7. They showcased their musical talents with their first official performance on the stage of ″Waterbomb Seoul 2026.″ WAYF BOYS (Anderson, Andrew, Ryan, Junmyeong, Samuel) plan to release their debut single and music video worldwide at 1 PM on August 7. Their agency, HNS HQ, stated, ″We believed that the most certain way to respond to the interest and expectations toward WAYF BOYS was through music and performance.″ They added, ″Through their first official performance, we wanted to show not only the members’ charm that attracted attention online but also the energy and skills they demonstrate on stage.″ They also expressed hope that ″the excitement from the stage revealed first at ’Waterbomb Seoul 2026’ will continue through the official song and music video released on August 7.″ Before their debut, the group gained online attention both domestically and internationally through acapella videos and the members’ free-spirited characters and teamwork shared on their official SNS. Although there was curiosity about their actual stage capabilities, on the 26th at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, during ″Waterbomb Seoul 2026,″ they performed their debut single ″WAYF BOYS DO″ and an unreleased song, delivering a highly polished performance and stage manners. ″WAYF BOYS DO″ is a song that reflects the five members’ individuality, confidence, and free attitude, revealing their future musical direction. The members expressed their unique personalities through vocals, rap, and performance, emphasizing the team’s distinctive color. Their active communication with the audience also drew attention. After the performance, fan cams and videos were quickly shared on domestic and international SNS. Audience reactions included comments such as, ″It’s hard to believe this was their first stage,″ ″They are even stronger than what we saw on SNS,″ ″They are not just a hype team,″ and ″I am looking forward to their debut stage even more.″ WAYF BOYS differentiated their communication with fans not only through their stage but also by having members wear Meta Smart Glasses to record the preparation and performance moments themselves. Fans were able to experience the scene from a perspective different from typical fan cams or behind-the-scenes videos. WAYF BOYS is meeting the expectations formed online through their music, live performance, and stage presence, as they prepare for their official debut on August 7.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MJ will release his first single album, ’Right..?’, on August 19 at 6 PM through various online music platforms. On the 29th, MJ revealed a typo poster image for the single album ’Right..?’ on his official SNS. The poster features the album title along with messages from MJ displayed as phone notifications, such as ″What are you doing tomorrow?″, ″Want to go watch a movie?″, ″Want to go to a cafe?″, and ″How about around August next year?″. Additionally, MJ showcased a unique style with orange hair and horn-rimmed glasses in a trailer preview video presented in a pre-interview format. In the video, MJ described his profession as ″a job where I can express my individuality and capture the hearts of the public,″ and responded cheerfully to various questions. On August 1, MJ’s first solo fan meeting, ’The Hangout’, will be held twice at Seongsu Art Hall in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at 2 PM and 6 PM. MJ expressed, ″It would be wonderful if someone who truly understands me comes to see me. I’m also planning to sing new songs, so wouldn’t that make it even more special?″ ’Right..?’ is MJ’s first solo comeback album released as a full album. Through this album, MJ plans to showcase his vocals, performance, and musical transformation.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Wave Call has reached number one on the Kakao Music real-time chart with the new song ″You Stole My Heart and I Think About It All Day,″ which utilizes AI vocal technology. Wave Call’s second single, ″You Stole My Heart and I Think About It All Day,″ released on the 29th, ranked first on the Kakao Music real-time TOP100 chart as of 1 a.m. on the 30th. This song is a love song in which a male narrator confesses to the person who stole his heart, characterized by a calm tempo, rhythmic sound, and a clear vocal tone. Wave Call is a producer who has built a unique musical world through collaborations not only with real artists but also with AI singers and virtual artists. This new song also incorporates AI vocal technology, with Wave Call personally responsible for the lyrics, composition, and arrangement. Previously, the debut song ″It’s Raining,″ released in June, entered the YouTube trending videos chart. Wave Call stated plans to actively utilize AI technology across various genres and deliver high-quality works through collaborations with real artists. Wave Call’s new song ″You Stole My Heart and I Think About It All Day″ is currently available on various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The AOMG girl group Keyveatz (Yui, Kang Yesul, Eom Jiwon, Son Juwon, Kim Yuna) revealed the stage for the sub-title track ″SUCK IT UP″ from their first EP ″OXY_GEN″ on Mnet’s ″M Countdown″ on the 30th. On this broadcast, Keyveatz performed with a distinct atmosphere and stylish visuals that set them apart from their previous title track ″OXY.″ The members showcased new charms with chic and charismatic styling. The stage delivered the groove of the song through a rhythmic beat and stable live vocals. The members’ unique vocal tones and harmonious vocals highlighted Keyveatz’s own musical color. The restrained stage setup, natural gestures, and relaxed stage manners also caught attention. The addictive melody and the members’ vocals enhanced the song’s appeal. Keyveatz’s first EP ″OXY_GEN″ features a strong musical style based on subculture and underground culture. After completing activities for the title track ″OXY,″ they presented a different side through the ″SUCK IT UP″ stage and plan to meet fans with various content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 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