https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr NEXZ members held a special dance live broadcast with fans in LA. The broadcast lasted about 15 minutes, during which the members showcased various dances and music in a short time while interacting with fans. The live broadcast started in the morning, and the members revealed that they turned on the broadcast in TikTok style, beginning to dance in a relaxed atmosphere. During the broadcast, they changed the music and created choreography on the spot to several songs, and also practiced new moves by coordinating routines among themselves. The spontaneous atmosphere continued as they practiced songs they heard at a cafe. During the broadcast, they emphasized promises with fans, saying things like ″If you saw this, promise me. Got it,″ and showed trust with fans by agreeing not to upload certain scenes. The members repeatedly tried new routines, encouraged each other, and expressed satisfaction after successfully performing dances. At the end of the broadcast, they greeted fans with ″Fighting today as well. And good job,″ and concluded the broadcast. Information about NEXZ’s official website, YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and other channels was also provided. The copyright of this content belongs to JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Labels Inc.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group ALL(H)OURS has released the first concept photo for their sixth mini-album, ″UNBOUND.″ On the 17th and 18th, ALL(H)OURS showcased the ″AWAKE″ version concept photos of ″UNBOUND″ through their official SNS. The newly revealed images feature the members expressing their individuality with colorful outfits and various styling points such as headbands, sunglasses, skateboards, and cassette tapes. In the group photo, the seven members posed with different expressions and stances against a building painted with primary color sprays. The album ″UNBOUND″ captures the process of breaking away from standards, perspectives, and predetermined orders set by others, as ALL(H)OURS chooses their own direction and creates a new order in their own way. Through this album, ALL(H)OURS plans to musically express their unique new possibilities. ALL(H)OURS’ sixth mini-album ″UNBOUND″ will be released on September 10 through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jihoon garnered great attention by selling out all the tickets for the pre-sale of ’2026 Park Jihoon Asia Fancon [RE:FLECT] Encore in Seoul,’ which will be held this September at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Since the pre-sale opened on the 18th exclusively for members, tickets for the two-day performance sold out quickly. Park Jihoon plans to prepare various stages and segments thanks to the enthusiastic support of his fans. This encore concert is an extension of the fancon ’RE:FLECT,’ which successfully concluded in May, and was organized so that fans who could not attend the previous shows and more audiences could join. Park Jihoon is set to offer a special time to the audience with a rich stage and diverse setlist. Park Jihoon has conducted the Asia fancon tour in Tokyo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Macau, and is scheduled to perform in Jakarta on the 29th ahead of the Seoul encore concert. Meanwhile, general ticket sales for ’2026 Park Jihoon Asia Fancon [RE:FLECT] Encore in Seoul’ will open at 8 PM on the 19th through the online ticketing platform Ticketlink.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer-songwriter 10CM will hold a fan concert in October titled ″THE MISSING TRACKS: The Whereabouts of the Lost Songs.″ The concert will take place for three days from October 9 to 11 at 6 PM daily at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul. 10CM has prepared the performance with the concept of tracking down ″lost songs,″ including songs that once appeared in concerts but then disappeared and songs that have never been performed on stage. Each of the three days will feature a different subtitle and setlist. On the first day, October 9, the theme is ″CASE No.1009: 10CM, On That Bitterness,″ highlighting the bittersweet emotional line of 10CM’s music. October 10’s subtitle is ″CASE No.1010: Dreams Come True,″ with a setlist composed of songs chosen directly by fans, who can select the songs they want to hear on stage through a separate website until the 31st. The final day, October 11, is titled ″CASE No.1011: Into Your 10CM,″ concluding the concert in a festive atmosphere shared with the audience. On the 17th, 10CM released a concert teaser video on their official SNS. The video shows 10CM running away after stealing something and opening a mysterious safe. Fan concert membership pre-sale verification will be held from noon on August 21 to 2 PM on August 24. Pre-sale for verified membership holders will open sequentially by show and close at 2 PM on the 27th. General ticket sales will open simultaneously for all shows at 8 PM on August 27, and tickets can be purchased through NOL Ticket.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group ALL(H)OURS has released concept photos for the ″AWAKE″ version of their sixth mini-album, ″UNBOUND.″ On the 17th and 18th, ALL(H)OURS unveiled the first concept photos for their sixth mini-album ″UNBOUND″ through their official SNS. In these concept photos, the members showcased various charms with colorful outfits that highlight each of their unique personalities. Styling points such as headbands, sunglasses, skateboards, and cassette tapes emphasized ALL(H)OURS’ visuals. In the group photo, the members posed with different expressions and stances against a building painted with primary color sprays. This heightened anticipation for the album, which will reveal the seven members’ seven distinct colors. Additionally, curiosity is growing about the words written in graffiti behind the members. The mini-album ″UNBOUND″ captures the process of breaking free from standards, perspectives, and established orders set by others, as ALL(H)OURS creates a new order in their own chosen direction and unique way. Through this album, ALL(H)OURS plans to express their new possibilities through music. ALL(H)OURS’ sixth mini-album ″UNBOUND″ will be released on September 10 through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jisoo expressed condolences on the news of the passing of Mathilde Favier, Dior’s head of communications. On the 18th, Jisoo posted a lengthy tribute message on her personal SNS account along with a photo of Mathilde Favier. She said, ″Dear Mathilde, it is so hard to find the words to say goodbye,″ and recalled the warmth and kindness Favier showed from the early days of their connection with Dior. She also reminisced, ″We shared so many special moments over the years, and I will always be grateful for the care, love, and support you showed throughout.″ Jisoo mentioned the time they spent together in Paris, saying, ″You made Paris feel like another home.″ She added, ″I will forever cherish the birthdays we celebrated together, the times with family, and all the precious memories we shared there.″ She also expressed, ″This farewell is even harder because I was looking forward to meeting again in Paris to celebrate together.″ Regarding the late Favier, Jisoo said, ″You were truly beautiful inside and out. I was so lucky to have met you and to have you as a special presence in my life,″ and ″My heart goes out to your family and everyone who knew and loved you. I will miss you deeply and always keep our memories close. Rest in peace, Mathilde. You will never be forgotten.″ Jisoo also shared two photos that appear to have been posted by Mathilde Favier herself in the past. The photos show the two smiling brightly and warmly, walking arm in arm. Mathilde Favier had served as the head of communications for the French luxury brand Dior and was an influential figure in the fashion industry. Since being appointed Dior’s global ambassador in 2021, Jisoo has maintained her connection with the brand. Favier was known among fans as ″Jisoo’s Paris mom″ for taking care of Jisoo’s schedule in Paris. According to local reports, Mathilde Favier passed away on the 17th in a traffic accident in the Désert region of France at the age of 57. Nicolas Altmeier, a film producer and her husband who was also in the vehicle at the time, was reported to have died as well. Local prosecutors are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Tributes continue in the fashion world. Dior’s creative director Jonathan Anderson remembered the late Favier as ″the embodiment of elegance,″ honoring her warmth, energy, and dedication to the fashion industry.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE member Jang Wonyoung shared several photos on her Instagram. Jang Wonyoung posted the photos with the caption, ″Cute n sweet, that’s all.″ In the released photos, Jang Wonyoung took mirror selfies showcasing various styles including a blue cardigan, a leopard print dress, and a white cardigan. She displayed multiple charms with different outfits. Her small face and distinct facial features stood out, and her fresh beauty, like that of fruit, caught attention. Meanwhile, IVE completed the North American leg of their second world tour, ’SHOW WHAT I AM,’ on the 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A couple struggling with obsession issues appeared on JTBC’s entertainment program ″Love War.″ On the afternoon broadcast of ″Love War″ on the 18th, a ″24-hour obsession couple″ requested to appear, with Choi Daniel and Pungja joining as special diplomats. During the broadcast, the boyfriend confessed that when he first saw his girlfriend, he felt a halo shining around her and said she was his ideal type. The boyfriend also expressed his affection in the studio, saying, ″I like LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon and aespa Karina, and I think (my girlfriend) resembles them.″ The girlfriend revealed that during their two years of dating, they met every day except for three days, and she expressed dissatisfaction with the boyfriend’s obsessive attitude of always needing to do everything together and feeling anxious even when apart for a short time. Meanwhile, ″Love War″ is a dating reality program where Lee Hyori, Seo Janghoon, and Kim Heechul directly meet couples on the verge of breaking up, negotiate on their behalf, and bring resolution. It airs every Tuesday at 8:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Byun Woo-seok revealed his preparations for a fan meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. On the 17th, Byun Woo-seok posted several photos on his personal account along with emojis reminiscent of the fandom name ″Woochest″ and heart emojis. The released photos captured behind-the-scenes moments of Byun Woo-seok visiting Bangkok for the fan meeting. He attracted attention with a neat styling of a shirt, tie, and gray knit, showcasing his tall height of 187 cm and proportions. The photos also showed a cute side of Byun Woo-seok different from his stage presence. He playfully posed with both hands on his ears or making a V sign. Natural moments preparing for the fan meeting were also captured, such as touching his earphones or sitting on a sofa signing autographs. A scene of him carrying numerous books was also revealed, conveying the atmosphere of the fan meeting concept, ″The Secret Library.″ Byun Woo-seok held the ″2026 Byun Woo-seok Asia Fan Meeting Tour ’The Secret Library’″ in Bangkok on the 16th. Starting in Seoul, he plans to meet global fans in Bangkok, Yokohama, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and other cities. Meanwhile, Byun Woo-seok is currently filming the Netflix series ″Solo Leveling.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jung Hye-sung addressed the controversy surrounding her hosting of ″I am SOLO, Love Continues Afterwards.″ On the 18th, the YouTube channel ’genieisback’ released a video titled ″Please take good care of our friendship. The reason actress Jung Hye-sung and Baek Jin-hee cried while eating brunch (feat. the one who wants to expose vs. the one who wants to protect).″ In the video, Baek Jin-hee mentioned the recent controversy over Jung Hye-sung’s hosting of ″I am SOLO Season 4,″ saying, ″I called because I was worried. She has an I (Introvert) personality, but since it was the first broadcast, I think she felt she had to do well. So I told her, ’You’re doing very well and looking beautiful.’″ Jung Hye-sung referred to the criticism she received during her hosting of ″I am SOLO Season 4″ last June regarding her overly intense reactions, including comments like ″Your reactions are excessive,″ ″Bring back former MC Yoon Bo-mi,″ and ″It’s hard to concentrate.″ She added that the controversy caused emotional distress even to her family, saying, ″My mom and I are both having a hard time. People still send me hateful messages through DMs, but I accept them humbly. I realized, ’There are people like this. I need to correct myself.’ It’s better to be criticized than to be ignored.″ Furthermore, Jung Hye-sung stated, ″I will not change who I am. There must be a reason Producer Nam brought me on, and I trust the production team. Since the staff say they like me as I am now, I will just continue that way. If I were to change, I would have to be born again.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Hyori revealed her intense dating experiences in her twenties. On the 18th episode of JTBC’s ″Love War,″ she stated that she often fought with her past lovers and even threw and broke her phone. Lee Hyori said that the men she dated back then had unyielding personalities, and she herself was fiery. Lee Hyori mentioned, ″We fought fiercely, I threw and broke my phone, and replaced 3 to 4 phones,″ adding that she misses those days. However, she explained that her husband, Lee Sangsoon, has the complete opposite personality. She said, ″I lived together with Sangsoon oppa for about two years before we got married,″ describing Lee Sangsoon as ″someone who would never fight with me.″ In JTBC’s 2024 show ″Mom, Shall We Travel Just the Two of Us?″ Lee Hyori shared memories of frequently witnessing her parents’ marital fights and said, ″I hate fighting so much that I think I chose my husband to be a gentle person.″ She also previously explained on SBS’s ″Magic Eye″ that Lee Sangsoon is confident in his field and has no insecurities. On JTBC’s ″Hyori’s Homestay″ in 2017, she said, ″Talking with oppa is the most fun thing in the world,″ and ″I think I married him because I wanted to talk with him.″ Lee Hyori also gave advice to cast members who were living together based on her own experiences. On that day’s broadcast, Choi Daniel described his dating style as ″moderate, like most people,″ and said that when he opens his heart, he tends to stay in a relationship for a long time. When Choi Daniel asked, ″Do you fight too, noona?″ Lee Hyori answered without hesitation, ″I fight a lot.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The account of SNS user A, who is known to have first posted a video exposing part of Jennie’s body, has been suspended. The Jennie-related video uploaded by A around the 15th surpassed 12.5 million views within half a day. After the video was made public, controversy continued online, including on SNS, over whether it was manipulated by AI. It was also confirmed that A’s list of posts included other videos suspected to be AI-manipulated. With A’s account suspended, all videos posted by A, including the Jennie video, are no longer accessible. However, the problematic video continued to be shared and circulated online through SNS and other platforms, accompanied by low-quality malicious comments. Jennie’s agency, OA Entertainment, stated in an official position on the 18th that acts of malicious editing and processing of the artist’s photos and videos, as well as posting and distributing content that infringes on privacy and personality rights, have been continuously confirmed. The agency emphasized that, in cooperation with professional legal representatives, they are continuing to monitor and collect evidence on related posts and accounts, and are pursuing civil and criminal legal actions against serious infringements of rights. They also declared that ″there will be no settlements or leniency.″ If it is proven that A manipulated the video with AI, A may face up to 7 years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won under Article 14-2 of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes (distribution of false videos, etc.). Even if A is a foreigner residing overseas, punishment is possible, and local laws and international criminal judicial cooperation may be reviewed. Recently, there have also been cases where victims of malicious comments on SNS, such as singer Choi Siwon and YouTuber Gwajeup Seyun, confirmed the identities of malicious commenters through U.S. courts.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park So-dam revealed her experience with thyroid papillary carcinoma surgery and the recovery process afterward. Appearing on episode 5 of MBC variety show ″Songs That Endured Today - Playlist 109,″ Park So-dam shared that during the filming of the movie ″Phantom,″ she felt low energy and depression. She confided in her seniors about her condition at that time and expressed regret for not being able to fully perform her role during filming. She said Lee Ha-nee comforted her by crying together. Park So-dam explained that she had lived near Seokchon Lake since she was five years old, and after the surgery, her physical strength significantly declined, so she tried to recover by walking around Seokchon Lake. She mentioned that she cried every day during the recovery process and wore a sun cap to let her emotions flow. She said her close friends joked that all the tears in Seokchon Lake must have been hers, indicating how difficult that period was. Recalling the day she was diagnosed with thyroid papillary carcinoma, she remembered hearing the diagnosis from a professor and that her mother was by her side, but she couldn’t properly see that moment. When she told her father about the diagnosis during a meal, he left the table and seemed to have cried. She said the test results showed 13 lumps in her neck and that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes. Park So-dam explained that she needed to use her voice, but the largest lump was attached to the high-pitched nerve, and if it was invaded, she could lose her voice. She said she couldn’t promote the movie and went straight to surgery. Since it was her first time under general anesthesia, she felt anxious and was also afraid of the recovery period. Fortunately, the cancer stopped at the lymph nodes, so she did not have to undergo chemotherapy. It took six months for her voice to fully recover after surgery, and at first, her voice sounded like a child’s. Her younger sister helped her wash her hair, and she was very worried about recovering her voice to continue acting. Finally, in ″Phantom,″ the last project she filmed, she had to scream a lot in her role as Yuriko, and she burst into tears as soon as she saw the director during the dubbing session. She said she was worried about how to promote the movie but finished the recording. Regarding the biggest change since the surgery, Park So-dam said she began to contemplate what else she could do besides acting. Having never traveled abroad alone, she drove and traveled around Europe for 34 days and even saw the aurora in Iceland. She also mentioned the experience of taking an impromptu trip. Park So-dam said she wished she hadn’t gotten sick but felt that she had been seriously ill. She felt that she had lost herself for a while amid her busy life but now intends to take care of herself and keep trying until she can share her own story.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ko Ji-yong expressed his longing for his son through his social media. On the 19th, Ko Ji-yong shared a photo taken in the past with his son Seung-jae along with the message, ″Always miss you, my baby boy.″ Ko Ji-yong married family medicine specialist Heo Yang-im in December 2013 and has a son, Seung-jae, born in 2014. On the 29th of last month, he revealed that he had divorced Heo Yang-im two years ago. Regarding why he did not disclose the divorce earlier, he explained, ″I wanted to protect my son Seung-jae so that he could fully accept the situation and grow up stably.″ Ko Ji-yong said, ″The divorce was a decision made to respect each other’s paths and to fulfill our responsibilities as adults. Seung-jae understands the new relationship between his mother and father and is currently doing well and stable.″ He added, ″I will continue to do my best as a father, and although we have separated as a couple, we support each other and are getting along well.″ His agency stated, ″It is unfortunate that Ko Ji-yong had to announce such a deeply personal matter, but we confirm once again that he made the choice to protect his child and there is no other reason. Nevertheless, if rumors or speculative stories about the family arise, the company will take legal action to protect the family.″ Custody was granted to Heo Yang-im, and Ko Ji-yong is not living with his son. Because of this, Ko Ji-yong expressed his desire to see his son.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwasa of Mamamoo shared several photos on her social media on the 17th. Along with a sparkling night sky emoji, Hwasa showed various poses, such as brushing her teeth in the bathroom and sitting on the stairs. In the released photos, Hwasa wore a white sleeveless crop top, a black bolero cardigan, and loose-fit denim pants, creating a street fashion look. Her slim waist and hip line, along with her profile height of 160cm, showcased an impressive body proportion. Additionally, her natural short haircut and gaze added to the atmosphere. Meanwhile, Mamamoo is currently on a world tour, having completed performances in New York on the 12th and Chicago on the 15th. The tour will continue in Fort Worth, Cedar Park, Los Angeles, San Jose, Kent, Jakarta, Melbourne, Sydney, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and other cities.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tablo revealed his experience of conflicts caused by differences in lifestyle habits with Kang Hye-jung after marriage. On the 18th, Tablo mentioned his messy lifestyle in the past while giving dating advice in a video posted on his YouTube channel. He said that during his college days, he focused solely on creative activities rather than cleaning, which made his room seriously dirty, and eventually, his roommate even asked the school to clean the room. He said this incident made him realize that there was a problem with his lifestyle habits. He explained that these habits did not easily change even after marriage. Tablo said that while Kang Hye-jung is very thorough with organizing, he was neglectful of tidying up. He said he could not understand how Kang Hye-jung meticulously organized things, such as putting drinks or yogurt in designated spots in the refrigerator and aligning all the labels facing forward. On the other hand, he recalled that he often lost things and his room quickly became messy. Because of this, the two often had arguments. Tablo said he tried to justify the state of his room, but eventually began to change his organizing habits for the sake of family peace. He added that his habits gradually improved through their honeymoon and family trips. Meanwhile, Tablo married Kang Hye-jung in 2009 and they have a daughter named Haru.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Harisu revealed that she and Micky Jung continue to support each other even after their divorce. Harisu appeared on the YouTube channel ’TG Girls’ and shared various stories with transgender creators Kkotja and Ssehi. During the broadcast, Harisu mentioned her past prime years, saying, ″At first, I had schedules every day and was very busy. In fact, I was busy even when I was active in China. Then, when I came back to our country and got divorced, all the broadcasting offers were related to the divorce.″ Harisu married Micky Jung in 2006 and they divorced by mutual consent in 2017. She explained that after the news of their divorce became public, she received many related offers in the broadcasting industry. When Kkotja asked, ″How did you feel after the divorce?″ Harisu replied, ″I was fine after the divorce.″ She added that she still maintains a good relationship with Micky Jung, saying, ″We still just support each other and keep in touch.″ However, they do not contact each other often, and she explained, ″We congratulate each other on birthdays once or twice a year. Only at those times, and we try to keep it to a minimum. He is doing live broadcasts now, too.″ She also mentioned Micky Jung’s current remarriage to a non-celebrity woman. Harisu expressed that since he has started a new family, it would be disrespectful to contact him excessively due to their past relationship. Harisu asked Kkotja, ″How would you feel if your husband kept in touch with his ex-girlfriend?″ Kkotja answered, ″I would kill him.″ Harisu then said, ″It’s exactly the same. No matter how good the relationship is, if the other person has someone else, contacting them is rude.″ She also shared her thoughts on remarriage. Harisu firmly stated, ″I wouldn’t want to, even if he were a billionaire. That 10 billion isn’t going to be given to me, right?″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Sooyoung revealed photos showcasing a striking styling that matches her role in the movie ″Okay Madam 2.″ On the 17th, Choi Sooyoung posted several photos along with a promotional message for ″Okay Madam 2″ on her account. In the photos, she created a different atmosphere from usual with bold eye makeup and a leather jacket, drawing attention by making a V sign pose among luxury shopping bags. In this work, Choi Sooyoung plays Anya, the leader of a criminal organization controlling the cruise. It is known that this is her first time taking on a full-fledged villain character since her debut. The intense styling in the photos reflects the personality and mood of the Anya character. ″Okay Madam 2″ is an action comedy film about a family caught up in a cruise hijacking incident during a luxurious cruise trip. Anya, played by Choi Sooyoung, is a central figure in the criminal organization, raising the tension in the story. Choi Sooyoung has balanced her activities with Girls’ Generation and acting, and in this movie, she presents a villain role different from her previous ones. Last month, she announced the end of her 14-year public relationship with actor Jung Kyung-ho.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kwon Eunbi showcased a powerful presence on the festival stage held in Istanbul, Turkey. On August 17, Kwon Eunbi posted several behind-the-scenes photos from the Istanbul festival on her social media account. In the photos, she completed her styling with a white lace halter neck crop top, a vintage denim mini skirt, a suede belt, and beige long boots. Approximately 50,000 spectators gathered at the venue that day, and Kwon Eunbi performed various hit songs including ″Door,″ ″Hi,″ ″Hello Stranger,″ ″Unnatural,″ and ″Underwater.″ She also delivered a cover performance of Dua Lipa’s ″Levitating.″ With a setlist blending hit songs and covers, Kwon Eunbi once again demonstrated her status as the queen of the festival.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Hong Soo-ah recently shared her daily life in China. On the 18th, Hong Soo-ah posted several photos on her SNS, updating her fans on her current status. In the photos, Hong Soo-ah was seen wearing a black dress and enjoying a leisurely time. She took selfies with lotus flowers in the background and smiled brightly while enjoying local food. At a doll shop, she was also captured holding two dolls as big as her body and smiling radiantly. Hong Soo-ah attracted attention with her small face, distinct facial features, and slim figure. On SNS, netizens responded with comments such as ″So pretty and beautiful,″ ″The doll is holding dolls,″ and ″I can’t find her among the dolls.″ In 2024, Hong Soo-ah appeared on the YouTube channel ’Nakk Nakk’ and candidly revealed that she had undergone plastic surgery. At that time, she said, ″With my old face and image, I was mainly offered roles like the protagonist’s younger sibling or friend, basically supporting roles.″ She added, ″I wanted to become an actress who could perform deep inner acting, but since the roles I was offered were always limited, I felt restricted.″ She continued, ″I received an offer for a project in China and starred as the female lead in a drama. However, since I didn’t have double eyelids at the time, I had to draw very thick eyeliner, and the role required my face to look very clean on screen, so the thick eyeliner was a bit disappointing.″ She also expressed satisfaction, saying, ″The plastic surgery went well,″ and mentioned, ″Koreans miss my old face. When I appeared in a sitcom before, I had a unique face without double eyelids and a lively image, so quite a few people in Korea miss my old face.″ Meanwhile, Hong Soo-ah debuted in 2003 as an exclusive model for the fashion magazine ’Ceci’ and has appeared in various works including sitcoms, dramas, and movies.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On JTBC’s variety show ″Love War,″ Lee Hyori revealed her dating experiences in her twenties. On the episode aired on the 18th, Choi Daniel and Poongja appeared as special diplomats. Lee Hyori described her personality as fiery and shared her intense dating experiences in her twenties. She said, ″The people I liked were not gentle types either,″ and added, ″Looking back, I miss those days, fighting fiercely, throwing and breaking phones, and replacing them three to four times.″ In this episode, the ″24-hour obsessive couple″ appeared, showing the boyfriend obsessing over the girlfriend’s every hour, while the girlfriend, who enjoys drinking and dancing, also appeared, leading to a ″war of obsession.″ JTBC’s ″Love War″ is a dating reality program where Lee Hyori, Seo Jang-hoon, and Kim Hee-chul meet couples on the verge of breaking up to negotiate and settle their issues. It airs every Tuesday at 8:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was reported that Hwang Bo-ra reconsidered her parenting style following her son’s unexpected behavior. On the 18th, a video titled ″Sick and laughing at an unfamiliar vacation spot... Hwang Bo-ra’s eventful summer vacation | Kim Yong-geon’s villa, real-life parenting″ was released on the YouTube channel ’Hwang Bo-ra Variety.’ In the video, Hwang Bo-ra is seen enjoying various activities with her family during their summer vacation at her father-in-law Kim Yong-geon’s villa in Yangpyeong, including grocery shopping at a mart and eating watermelon with her son Woo-in. They enjoyed nature on the lawn and in the valley, participated in water play and experiential classes, and spent a relaxing time. Hwang Bo-ra mentioned that parenting in Yangpyeong is different from life in Seoul. She said, ″In Seoul, when the daycare is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, I think about where and how to play with him and how to spend the time.″ She added, ″Here, when I open my eyes, we play on the grass, go to the coffee shop in front, walk around, and even go to the valley. In Seoul, I was pressed for time, but here I feel at ease.″ She also revealed that she usually felt pressured and anxious about where to take her son, but that burden disappeared in nature. After returning to Seoul from the vacation, she faced real-life parenting again. While her mother was taking care of Woo-in, when her son spat toward his grandmother’s face, Hwang Bo-ra immediately stopped him, saying, ″What are you going to do? You promised mom.″ Then she firmly asked, ″Are you going to spit or not?″ to discipline him so he wouldn’t repeat the behavior. Hwang Bo-ra’s mother, worried that her grandson would be scolded more, answered on his behalf, ″I won’t.″ Later, through subtitles, Hwang Bo-ra expressed her feelings, saying, ″I wondered if I raised him badly and reflected on it.″ She revealed that an unexpected moment made her reconsider her parenting attitude. Meanwhile, Hwang Bo-ra married Kim Young-hoon, the son of actor Kim Yong-geon and younger brother of Ha Jung-woo, in 2022, and they have a son named Woo-in.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Jaejoong appeared on the YouTube channel ’Kkondaehee’ and revealed his experience as a victim of school violence during his school days. Kim Jaejoong talked about the difficulties he faced during his school years on the show. He said that his appearance changed in middle school and that his face improved again when he entered high school. He also confessed, ″Life was too hard to even feel the second sexual characteristics. Why did they hit me like that?″ Kim Jaejoong revealed that during his school days, he was picked on and dragged into back alleys because he was different, such as having pale skin. He said, ″A pretty girl at school liked me. Because she liked me, the older boys dragged me away,″ and added that when he was young, he avoided eye contact by looking at the ground and deliberately took a longer route over a hill even though there was a straight path to school. Kim Jaejoong also said he supports handsome people. He said, ″Not just to that extent, but for those who are naturally much more handsome, it’s really hard to support them. It’s uncomfortable.″ Kim Daehee, listening to Kim Jaejoong’s story, commented, ″You’ve had a lot of ups and downs, even though you’re popular.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ayane shared her daily life at 26 weeks of pregnancy. On the 18th, Ayane posted on her SNS, ″Now a chubby pregnant woman at 26 weeks!!″ along with an update on her recent condition. Ayane revealed that she cannot avoid gaining weight during pregnancy but has been eating a lot of the foods she wants and has also passed the gestational diabetes test. She added that she is receiving a lot of help from those around her and is staying healthy. The released photos showed Ayane, who is in her seventh month of pregnancy, wearing clothes that reveal her figure. The changed D-line compared to before was noticeable. Pregnant with her second child, Ayane announced that she is planning a summer vacation with her family. She said, ″Starting tomorrow, we’re going on a late summer vacation~,″ and shared that she will be traveling with her husband Lee Ji-hoon and daughter Ruhee. Regarding the travel preparations, she mentioned the difficulties of preparing for a trip during pregnancy, saying, ″I always get super excited when planning a trip, but the day before, I suddenly don’t want to go. Thinking about the huge amount of luggage to pack and leaving this house full of helping hands behind makes me worried.″ She continued, ″But knowing that tomorrow I’ll be heading to the airport with excited steps again, I’m getting up with my heavy body and preparing hard once more.″ Ayane married Lee Ji-hoon in 2021, with a 14-year age difference. After giving birth to their daughter Ruhee last year, she recently announced her second pregnancy. She currently shares her parenting and daily life with fans through SNS and YouTube.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Gyeongju Journey″ reached number one in advance ticket sales for Korean films one week before its release. According to the Integrated Computer Network for Cinema Admission Tickets, as of August 18 at 12:01 PM, ″Gyeongju Journey″ ranked first in advance ticket sales for Korean films. The film also topped overall advance ticket sales, surpassing competitors such as ″OK Madam 2″ and ″Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel.″ ″Gyeongju Journey″ depicts a family revenge drama about four mothers and daughters who embark on a trip after waiting eight years for their youngest daughter Gyeongju, who never returned from a school trip. Directed by Kim Mijo, the film stars Lee Jung-eun, Gong Hyo-jin, Park So-dam, Lee Yeon, and Byun Yo-han. The film is scheduled to be released on August 26. Director Kim Mijo was recognized for her directing skills with her debut work ″Seagull,″ and ″Gyeongju Journey″ is her first commercial film. It won the Audience Award at the 24th Florence Korean Film Festival held last March. Before its release, the film received praise from media outlets, critics, celebrities, and general audiences. Reviews highlighted the ironic situation where cheerful landmark selfies and bloody chase scenes alternate, the relentless offbeat tension, and the lingering sense of family love in this family revenge drama.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Various reactions followed after Girls’ Generation’s Yuri’s daily life in Jeju Island was revealed. Recently, a preview of Yuri’s life in Jeju was released through the official MBC ’I Live Alone’ account, drawing attention to her peaceful Jeju lifestyle. In the preview video, Yuri was shown waking up at 3 a.m. and starting her day with sunrise yoga on the beach before the sun rose. Yuri said, ″I woke up before sunrise to make the most of my day. I wanted to do sunrise yoga in front of the beach where the sun rises.″ The video also featured scenes of her traveling around Jeju in a green van she personally remodeled, camping in the car with a friend to have meals, and visiting a bakery. Yuri also mentioned, ″The van is uncomfortable, but I don’t think you can gain something special without some discomfort.″ After Yuri’s Jeju life was revealed, positive responses poured in, such as ″This is totally my vibe,″ ″It’s nice to see her living happily,″ ″Healthy, humane, and beautiful,″ ″I wanted to see more of her Jeju life,″ and ″Her lifestyle of finding her own happiness is admirable.″ On the other hand, some netizens commented, ″It seems showy,″ ″I don’t want to see light vacation videos like a girl group member who succeeded and casually lived in Jeju for a month,″ and ″Boring.″ There were also reactions comparing Yuri’s Jeju life and yoga to Lee Hyori, with comments like ″She seems like a copycat of Lee Hyori″ and ″Similar to Lee Hyori.″ In this regard, an acquaintance, A, who said they met Yuri several times, left a defending comment. A wrote, ″Haven’t you met Yuri in person? She is not showy. I met her several times. She is truly a wonderful person. Please see her as she is.″ Meanwhile, Yuri is currently active in the unit ’HyoriSoo’ with Girls’ Generation members Hyoyeon and Sooyoung, and on the 31st of last month, she ended her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment after 19 years since her debut. Yuri’s daily life in Jeju will be revealed on MBC’s ’I Live Alone’ at 11:10 p.m. on the 21st.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Ji Sang-ryul recently appeared on the YouTube channel ’Roborock Korea’ and spoke about his public relationship with Shin Bo-ram. In response to the production team’s question, he said, ″We are doing well,″ expressing his unwavering affection. Ji Sang-ryul had various conversations with the production team while revealing his home located in Songdo, Incheon. When asked about the hair rollers and multiple toothbrushes found in the house, Ji Sang-ryul replied, ″They might belong to my sister-in-law,″ and ″We have many guests. There are about 40 here.″ He also revealed that the relationship with Shin Bo-ram has lasted ″less than a year.″ When asked about plans to live in Incheon, he said, ″It’s always Incheon. But now, I don’t know. Our relationship might move to Seoul or stay here; you never know with people.″ He also mentioned the possibility that their newlywed home could be in Seoul if he marries Shin Bo-ram. Regarding compatibility with Shin Bo-ram, Ji Sang-ryul said, ″There was a saying before. People who read the Tojeong Bigyeol fortune told me that if we had married early, we would have divorced.″ When asked about their 100-day anniversary, he responded with laughter. Ji Sang-ryul and Shin Bo-ram first met last summer through the introduction of Yeom Kyung-hwan and developed into a couple. The two connected through the KBS2 variety show ’Men Who Do Housework Season 2’ and are publicly dating despite a 16-year age difference. After winning the Excellence Award at the ’2025 KBS Entertainment Awards,’ Ji Sang-ryul shared his thoughts: ″I met a precious person through ’Men Who Do Housework.’ I am once again grateful to the program that gave me the precious time to stay like a butterfly when the flowers bloom.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 18th episode of SBS variety show ’Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,’ Lee Hyun-yi revealed that she owns 100 shares of Samsung Electronics stock. In the episode, the couple Lady Jane and Lim Hyun-tae appeared to share updates on raising twins and their stock investments. Lim Hyun-tae said he started investing in stocks due to the irregular income in the entertainment industry, beginning with 5 million won and at one point earning up to 50 million won. He stated, ″I once ranked in the top 3% in returns,″ which Lady Jane explained referred to the top 3% among men in their 30s with seed money under 50 million won. Lim Hyun-tae added, ″I invest carefully and steadily, aiming for 2-3% returns per day.″ Lee Hyun-yi’s ownership of Samsung Electronics stock was revealed during questions from the panel. When Seo Jang-hoon asked if Lee Hyun-yi’s husband, who works at Samsung Electronics, owned any stock, she replied, ″As far as I know, he doesn’t.″ She then said, ″I bought it at 59,000 won. I haven’t sold it. I bought it and forgot about it. I have about 100 shares.″ Additionally, when Seo Jang-hoon asked about her husband’s Samsung Electronics performance bonus, Lee Hyun-yi said, ″My husband is currently at school,″ and added, ″I guess they are still negotiating. I don’t know either.″ Song Jin-woo took the mention of the school her husband attends in a different way, causing laughter on set.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS has remained on the US Billboard main album chart for 21 consecutive weeks with their fifth studio album, ″Arirang″ (ARIRANG). Billboard released its latest chart on August 22, with ″Arirang″ ranking 21st on the Billboard 200. The album debuted at number one on the April 4 chart and held the top spot for three consecutive weeks. Since then, it has stayed on the chart for 21 straight weeks, maintaining long-term success. The agency Big Hit Music reported that the album also performed well on detailed charts, ranking 7th on Top Album Sales, 24th on Vinyl Albums, and 32nd on Top Streaming Albums. The title track ″SWIM″ ranked 5th on the Global (excluding US) chart, which aggregates streaming and digital sales from over 200 countries and regions worldwide, maintaining a Top 10 position for 21 consecutive weeks. It also placed 12th on the Global 200 chart. The agency explained that this demonstrates the group’s music power evenly distributed worldwide, not limited to any specific region. Other tracks from the album also entered the charts. ″NORMAL,″ whose music video and Korean version were released on the 17th of last month, ranked 36th on the Global (excluding US) chart and 57th on the Global 200 chart. Additionally, five tracks in total, including ″Body to Body″ (130th), ″2.0″ (154th), and ″Hooligan″ (157th), appeared on the Global (excluding US) chart. Meanwhile, BTS began their second North American tour on August 1-2 in East Rutherford, USA. Recently, they became the first Korean artist to perform at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, and they are scheduled to continue the tour at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on August 22-23.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JENNIE is preparing for a comeback with a new EP set to be released at the end of August. Her agency, OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER), announced on August 19 that JENNIE is focusing on finalizing the work with the goal of releasing the EP by the end of August. The exact release date and tracklist have not yet been disclosed. This year, JENNIE headlined a total of seven global festivals, including The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York, USA, Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Open’er Festival in Poland, 2026 MAD COOL FESTIVAL in Spain, and SUMMER SONIC 2026 in Japan. At these events, she performed unreleased new songs such as ″Less than a Lover,″ ″FALLEN ANGEL,″ and ″lockitdown.″ These tracks are expected to be included in the upcoming release. The officially released ″Less than a Lover″ became the only female solo single released this year to receive Gold certification on China’s QQ Music after its digital release. Additionally, it ranked first for two consecutive weeks on Mnet’s M Countdown. Meanwhile, JENNIE recently held a ″Meet & Greet″ event with fans at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Black Pink’s debut.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae appeared as guests on SBS variety show ″Whenever There’s a Chance,″ Season 5, visiting Dongjak-gu together with Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok. They gifted the ″Chance Owners″ with special moments and shared various missions and stories. In the broadcast, Heo Sung-tae revealed that he took on a villain role for the first time in three years in the drama ″This Damn Love,″ currently airing. He said, ″At first, I didn’t feel much, but the moment blood splattered on my face, I thought, ’This is the feeling.’ It was so much fun. That’s when I really got the hang of it.″ Yoo Yeon-seok mentioned his past acting experience with Heo Sung-tae in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ″God and the Law Office,″ sharing an episode where Heo, playing a ghost, filmed using wires and a gym ball. Jung Hae-in explained the truth behind the umbrella photo that sparked past allegations of ″manager power harassment″ on the show. He revealed that the manager in the photo is his younger brother, seven years his junior, jokingly calling him ″mom’s personal assistant.″ Jung said his brother always accompanies him on set as his manager. While admitting that working together as actor and manager is not easy, he said it is reassuring because they are family. Additionally, Jung Hae-in introduced his favorite restaurants in Dongjak-gu, where he has lived for a long time, and said he keeps the ″Daedong Food Map″ he received directly from Lee Young-ja in a safe. He also announced that his next project is the movie ″Love Virus,″ starring alongside Shin Se-kyung. He said, ″This time, it’s a proper ’love-love.’ It’s been a while since I didn’t have to wear blood makeup, so I’m really happy.″ Meanwhile, the cast took on the mission of ″playing ping pong rally with boxing mitts″ at a boxing gym. During the mission to exchange ping pong balls 10 times in a row, Heo Sung-tae made several mistakes and struggled, and after switching places, Jung Hae-in made a mistake. In the end, Yoo Jae-suk made a mistake just before succeeding, leaving a sense of regret.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the June 18th broadcast of tvN’s ’Lee Ho-sun Counseling Center,’ a son’s story about wanting to cut ties with his mother was introduced. The son, the protagonist of the story, revealed that his relationship with his mother feels burdensome and said he is considering ways to avoid hurting each other. He shared that he was a victim of school violence during his school years but could not confide in his mother. He also described experiencing group bullying, including specific situations such as two or three people following him into the bathroom. An incident from the past, when the son almost drowned, was mentioned as a reason why he could not rely on his mother. At that time, the mother said, ″I thought I might die trying to save this child. I came out to survive. Fortunately, the child got out.″ She also added that after the child grew up, she once jokingly said during a conversation, ″You can just have another child.″ Counselor Lee Ho-sun pointed out that the mother’s candid remarks hurt the son. He then revealed the son’s personality test results, showing a high score in antisocial tendencies and only 19 points in autonomy. He analyzed that the son is exhausted and worn out alone and advised cutting off contact with the mother for three years.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young appeared together on Ko So-young’s YouTube channel talk show for the first time in 16 years since their marriage, revealing their first meeting and initial impressions of each other. Jang Dong-gun appeared as the first guest on Ko So-young’s new program, ″Ko So-young Show.″ The video was released on Ko So-young’s YouTube channel on the 18th. In the broadcast, the two recalled the time when they first connected and had an honest conversation. Jang Dong-gun recalled the moment he first saw Ko So-young, saying that he saw her wearing red shoes standing in front of a department store while passing by in a car. He said, ″There was a woman standing there who was so beautiful, like a fantasy,″ and added, ″As I passed by in the car, I thought, ’There really is someone that beautiful.’″ When Ko So-young asked, ″Red shoes? Not a red dress?″ Jang Dong-gun replied, ″My memory might be distorted.″ Ko So-young also mentioned how she first got to know Jang Dong-gun. She said she became aware of him through the MBC drama ″Our Paradise.″ She explained that they naturally ran into each other in the broadcasting station’s waiting room and cafeteria, and since they were the same age, they greeted each other comfortably. Ko So-young recalled her first impression of Jang Dong-gun, saying, ″He was so handsome like a sculpture but had a truly pure soul. He seemed like a model student.″ She also said their personalities were different, explaining, ″Since my role was an X-generation image, I had to be lively and active, but Dong-gun was calm, introverted, and quiet even back then.″ Ko So-young added, ″When I greeted him cheerfully with ’Hi,’ Dong-gun would get shy.″ The two developed a romantic relationship after co-starring in the 1999 film ″Hurricane Polymar″ and got married in 2010. They have one son and one daughter.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Dayoung revealed her family history during childhood and the process of growing as a singer on a broadcast. Dayoung, who is from Jeju Island, stated that she nurtured her dream of becoming a singer by performing songs and dances for customers at a san-gom eel restaurant run by her mother. She said that since elementary school, she helped with the basic setup of the restaurant and assisted her mother’s work. She said, ″When I was young, I thought every day about how not to be a burden to my mom and how to help her,″ and mentioned that she grew up in a remarried family and matured early due to the tens of billions of won in debt left by her biological father. She revealed that when her parents divorced when she was seven and a large debt was left under her mother’s name, she felt like she became an adult at that moment. Her mother worked outside from dawn for a living and ran the restaurant in the evening. Dayoung, as an only daughter, wanted to help her mother and promised to succeed and support the family by a certain age. She added that her mother also supported that promise. Dayoung said she auditioned for the audition program ″The Great Birth″ at age 11 but was eliminated immediately. At 12, she applied for the ″K-pop Star″ audition, which involved SM, YG, and JYP, and said she advanced further than expected. She explained that at the time, her mother was running a restaurant in Jeju Island, so she lived alone in a goshiwon in Seoul while participating in the audition. She described herself as thinking, ″I considered myself to be 40 years old.″ She also mentioned her mother’s positive personality. Dayoung said, ″I am my mom’s mini-me,″ and said that when the number of Chinese tourists in Jeju increased, her mother self-studied Chinese every day for two years and obtained the HSK certificate. She also revealed that she studies English steadily following her mother’s advice. Her mother advised, ″Opportunities come to everyone, but when an opportunity comes and you try to catch it, it runs away, so always be prepared and catch it when it comes.″ Even after debuting as a singer, Dayoung dreamed of solo activities. About five years ago, when renewing her contract with the group, she expressed her intention to pursue solo activities, but the company opposed it, citing difficulties in the solo market. She took a three-month leave and went to Los Angeles, USA, to carry out a solo project herself. She invested all the money she had saved during the three months in LA to complete the solo song ″body″ and said she revised the demo 40 times. Additionally, she revealed that ″number one rockstar,″ included in the same album, was originally a gloomy song titled ″flopstar,″ but she changed the lyrics and completed it with a positive message.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwangbo shared her joy with fans on her birthday. Recently, Hwangbo posted a photo on SNS holding a cake symbolizing birthday celebrations and smiling, conveying a meaningful day. Wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt, Hwangbo caught attention with her bright smile while holding a candlelit cake in one hand in a cozy indoor space with wooden walls and lighting. The post included birthday celebration hashtags such as ’#816’, ’#HwangBoDay’, and ’#HBD’, receiving congratulatory messages from fans. Hwangbo is loved by fans for her consistent health and active engagements, and many congratulations continued on this birthday as well. Recently, Hwangbo vacationed on Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, showcasing her flawless bikini figure and boasting her unchanged beauty and health. She is also maintaining close ties with actor Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra, continuing diverse activities. Hwangbo is expected to continue communicating with fans and pursue various endeavors with bright and positive energy.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group NCT 127 announced their full-scale comeback by releasing their 7th full-length album, ’BLINGY,’ on August 24. This album consists of a total of 9 tracks, including the title track ’Blingy,’ and is expected to showcase a diverse musical spectrum that crosses genres and moods, from hip-hop to healing songs. In particular, the track ’IKR’ features synth sounds reminiscent of arcade game sound effects and a lively hip-hop charm with its varied composition changing by section. It also includes emotional tracks such as ’127 Million Miles,’ which conveys warm sincerity to fans, offering a glimpse into NCT 127’s unique color and musical depth. Recently, NCT 127 actively communicated with global fans by delivering outstanding live performances as headliners for the third consecutive year at ’KCON LA 2026’ held in Los Angeles, USA. They are also scheduled to appear on the live stage of the popular American NBC audition program ’America’s Got Talent’ on the 19th, where they will meet local viewers. Their agency, SM Entertainment, announced full support for the new album activities after completing the members’ contract renewals and promised various activities to celebrate NCT 127’s 10th anniversary. On their official SNS, they released a highlight medley video of the album ’BLINGY,’ raising fans’ expectations. The digital tracks of the 7th full-length album ’BLINGY’ will be released on August 24 at 6 PM through various global music platforms, and the physical album will also be released on the same day. Starting with this promotion, NCT 127 plans to continue active activities both domestically and internationally, delivering their solid confidence and energy.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Lady Jane shared a glimpse of her daily life along with a post signaling the change of seasons on her SNS. Recently, Lady Jane posted a short message saying ″Goodbye summer✨″ on her SNS, accompanied by a photo of her wearing a cool checkered dress while holding a dog. Wearing flower-shaped glasses and smiling brightly, she appeared relaxed in front of a solid-colored wall and table that seemed to be in a cafe or indoor space. In the photo, she created a warm and cozy atmosphere by placing a cake and her dog together, and in a separate post, she was seen preparing food such as salad and bread. Images of her holding a drink and bread while standing in front of a table with cafe interiors visible, as well as naturally posing in front of a mirror, also caught attention. Additionally, everyday scenes included her wearing the checkered dress inside a shopping mall, carrying a bag while going up stairs, or looking at a shop window. In this way, Lady Jane communicates with her fans while feeling the end of the season in her simple daily life, gaining empathy from fans through photos that capture ordinary yet warm moments.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Go Hyun-jung revealed the behind-the-scenes of a photo shoot with the fashion brand Abiemua. On her SNS, Go Hyun-jung posted photos posing in a black leather jacket and various stylish outfits, along with the caption, ″I want them all. Wearing them makes me think of love,″ showcasing her charming appeal. In this photo shoot, Go Hyun-jung showcased a wide range of style transformations, wearing diverse looks from intense yet sophisticated leather jackets to velvet jackets, skirts, and sweaters. The photos, taken against solid color backgrounds and in stylish spaces, highlighted Go Hyun-jung’s unique luxurious atmosphere even more. Notably, Go Hyun-jung collaborated with musician Dawn for this project, creating an unusual combination. The released shots featuring the two’s intimate yet stylish chemistry have attracted fans’ attention. Known for her calm and mysterious image, Go Hyun-jung added a lovely and trendy vibe through this photo shoot, revealing another side of her charm. She plans to continue showing diverse looks through various future projects.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group Cortis spent a meaningful time with their fans celebrating their 1st anniversary since debut. On the 18th, Cortis shared a video and photos commemorating their 1st anniversary titled ’1st anniv runway finale.mov’ on SNS. In the video, the members stood side by side wearing white t-shirts and jeans, smiling brightly in an indoor space decorated with gold balloons, leaving a lasting impression. The members wore hats to create a casual atmosphere, showcasing their consistent teamwork and youthful energy. Over the past year, Cortis has built a unique identity through collaborative work in various fields such as music, video, and choreography. They have grown by receiving enthusiastic responses from fans both domestically and internationally, selling out six cities on their North American tour ’Put Your Phone Down.’ The agency stated that on the occasion of this 1st anniversary, ″We will continue to present better music and performances and grow as sincere artists.″ The members also expressed their determination with the mindset of ″If we do it, let’s do it right,″ adding, ″There is still a long way to go, so our passion will never fade,″ reaffirming their active commitment. Cortis promised to continue growing by sharing this special moment celebrating their 1st anniversary with their fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoon Chaekyung recently shared updates with her fans through a Q&A session on her SNS. She expressed feelings of betrayal, saying, ″I was truly stabbed in the back by the person I trusted the most in the world.″ She added, ″I still can’t get over the aftermath of being betrayed,″ and stated, ″I can’t believe that such a person exists in this world.″ She also described the person who betrayed her as having ″a personality where every word that comes out of their mouth is a lie, and they don’t even apologize.″ In response to fans’ support, Yoon Chaekyung replied, ″I’m glad to have finally realized the true nature of that person,″ showing a positive attitude. Previously, she shared a post saying, ″People who cheat should never be accepted back, as it’s not that they stop cheating but only get better at not getting caught.″ Yoon Chaekyung debuted in 2012 as a member of the group Pretty and gained recognition by participating in Produce 101 in 2016. She later promoted as a member of April and transitioned to acting after the group’s disbandment in 2022, appearing in dramas such as Goryeo-Khitan War and Confidence Man KR. Last November, Yoon Chaekyung was rumored to be dating badminton national player Lee Yongdae. At the time, Yoon Chaekyung’s side stated that it was difficult to confirm as it concerned the actor’s private life. Lee Yongdae married actress Byun Sumi in 2017 but divorced after about a year and is currently raising his daughter alone.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Haha revealed that he is preparing his first solo fan concert in 30 years since his debut. He appeared on MBC’s ″Radio Star″ and explained that although he has had a long career in broadcasting and music, this is his first solo fan concert. Haha said he plans to hold performances in Busan and Seoul. Haha mentioned, ″Compared to my recognition, I don’t have much popularity,″ and said that many people don’t even know about the concert, making promotion difficult. He also talked about the situation where the number of viewers keeps decreasing even when he starts live broadcasts. On the show, Haha attracted attention by revealing that Yoo Jae-suk unknowingly bought tickets for his Seoul fan concert. He was reserved about whether Yoo Jae-suk would actually be at the concert venue. Meanwhile, Haha was born in 1979, married Byul, born in 1983, in 2012, and they have two sons and one daughter. MBC’s ″Radio Star″ will air on August 19 at 10:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Mnet’s new survival program ″Street World Fighter: Director’s War″ (hereinafter ″SWF″) held a production presentation on the morning of the 18th at the Elliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, revealing the participation of 10 performance directors and the program’s unique features. ″SWF″ is an expanded version of the existing ″Street Woman Fighter″ and ″Street Man Fighter″ series. It is the first individual dance survival competition where performance directors who plan and complete the stage compete directly with their overall stage directing skills, including choreography creation and movement direction. This season, 10 world-class directors, regardless of gender, participate and compete under their own names in a battle of works. The participants are Nine, Renan, Bada, Baek Go-young, Babyzoo, Shimizu, In-gyu, Jung Min-jun, Casper, and Hash. Among them, Nine, Shimizu, Bada, Baek Go-young, and In-gyu come from the existing series. Nine said, ″I want to show a more grown-up side,″ and Bada said, ″Although there is pressure as a winning crew, I am happy.″ Baek Go-young stated, ″Since this is a competition under my own name, not a crew name, the responsibility for quality is immense.″ In-gyu mentioned, ″This time, I am thinking about ’why this scene must be like this’.″ Shimizu explained, ″It is a program where you can see the process of creating a work.″ The newly joined Renan, Babyzoo, Jung Min-jun, Casper, and Hash also showcased their strengths. Renan introduced himself as ″a director who does not miss details,″ Babyzoo said, ″I have the power to unite everyone as one,″ Jung Min-jun described himself as ″a persuasive director who narrows the gap between the audience and the director,″ Casper called himself ″the hexagonal director,″ and Hash emphasized, ″I am a director who awakens the potential of dancers.″ PD Choi Jung-nam, who is in charge of directing the program, explained the difference of this season: ″While the previous Street series focused on crews, this ’SWF’ highlights the process of individual choreographers creating the stage,″ adding, ″We chose ’battle of works’ as the keyword. You will be able to see the choreographers’ thoughts more richly than in other dance programs.″ He also revealed, ″Since choreographers have to create works, many dancers are mobilized for each mission,″ and added, ″This season features the largest number of dancers ever. Each mission is a mega crew, with nearly 1,000 domestic and international dancers appearing.″ The first mission is the ″1:1 Signature Mission,″ where participants recreate their opponent’s representative choreography with a new concept. Various global missions, including directing K-pop artists and directing kid dancers, are planned afterward. The winner will receive the right to direct the opening of a global awards ceremony, a support fund, and a vacation for recharging. This season also features a changed voting system. PD Choi Jung-nam said, ″The voting system was initially anonymous. This time, we are adopting a method of voting based on the works.″ ″Street World Fighter: Director’s War″ will premiere simultaneously on Mnet and tvN at 10 PM on August 18.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 11 of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama ″Dream to You,″ Ju I-jae (played by Lee Hye-ri) fulfills her dream of becoming a film director and decides to study abroad for a new challenge, facing the crisis of parting with Woo Soo-bin (played by Hwang In-yeop). In this episode, amid the aftermath of a scandal, Ju I-jae joins forces with the staff to protect Woo Soo-bin, and even Ahn Soo-hee (played by Park Ji-young), who had tried to dismiss Woo Soo-bin under pressure from investors, changes her mind. Ahn Soo-hee steps down from her position as the main investor, accepting the loss, and Woo Soo-bin expresses gratitude to his biological mother, Ahn Soo-hee. The two succeed in completing the film ″Gyeongseong Love Song″ together. Afterwards, Woo Soo-bin proposes making the screenplay ″Dream,″ which he wrote while thinking of Ju I-jae in the United States, but Ju I-jae decides to study film for her own dream. Woo Soo-bin confesses, ″You are more precious to me than movies. My dream isn’t movies, it’s you, Ju I-jae. Don’t go,″ but Ju I-jae replies, ″I love you, but my dream is not you. I already chose you, and that choice tormented me for a long time. This time, I won’t get off the bus. This time, I will chase my dream, not you,″ choosing to stand on her own. Meanwhile, Shim Yoo-gun (played by Baek Sung-chul) kisses Oh Ha-na (played by Lee Yeol-eum) and starts a relationship, saying he no longer wants to be cowardly. Lee Hwa-yeon (played by Bang Eun-jin) declares her divorce to Woo Cheol-gyu (played by Jung Hae-kyun), freeing herself from a long shadow. Woo Soo-bin supports Lee Hwa-yeon, who embraced him with love, and declares he will live forever as his mother’s son. Shim Shin (played by Lim Ki-hong), who was given a three-month terminal diagnosis due to pancreatic cancer, had hidden his illness for fear of blocking his son Shim Yoo-gun’s future but supported his son’s dream until the very end. Woo Soo-bin and Ju I-jae held a special screening for Shim Shin, who watched his son’s first leading film ″Gyeongseong Love Song″ with deep emotion. The final episode 12 of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama ″Dream to You″ will air on the 18th at 10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BigBang, celebrating their 20th debut anniversary, has released additional teaser images ahead of their new song ″BiiiG,″ their first in four years. According to YG Entertainment, BigBang will release the digital single ″BiiiG″ at 6 p.m. on the 19th. This new song is presented to mark their 20th debut anniversary, and the previously released snippet featured a rhythmic and sharp beat with the word ″Big″ delivering a strong addictive quality. In the teaser images, BigBang members appeared styled to highlight their individual personalities. G-Dragon wore a red jacket adorned with elaborate embroidery, Taeyang sported a blue-toned semi-casual outfit, and Daesung showcased a unique charm with a sleek black fur coat and leather pants. The low-angle shots, intense gazes, and photogenic gestures captured attention. Another teaser image featured mysterious figures wearing black masks and colorful wigs, exuding a free-spirited yet hip energy. The addition of a trailing effect created a dynamic atmosphere, and behind them, the three-tier cake model revealed the previous day reappeared, adding to the intrigue. Following the release of ″BiiiG,″ BigBang will begin their 20th anniversary world tour, ″BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ’XX : COSMOS’.″ The tour will start in Goyang from the 21st to the 23rd and will continue with a total of 33 shows across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Additionally, various projects such as fan events and media exhibitions are planned around the Han River and Jamsil areas.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The band Hyukoh released their new song ″Godspeed!″ after six years, drawing attention with Japanese actress Ando Sakura starring in the music video. On the 18th at 6 p.m., Hyukoh released the new single ″Godspeed!″ on various music streaming platforms. The song tells a story of lethargy in repetitive daily life and living life again within it. It is their first new song in about six years since the 2020 EP ″Love,″ and had raised expectations among music fans even before its release. The music video was pre-released on the 17th, a day before the song’s release. Directed by rafhoo, the video stars Japanese actress Ando Sakura, known for films such as ″Shoplifters,″ ″The Host,″ and ″Love in Back En.″ Before appearing in Hyukoh’s music video, Ando Sakura had already challenged Korean cinema through director Jung Joo-ri’s film ″Dora.″ After the music video was released, mentions of Ando Sakura’s family history circulated online. She is known as the great-granddaughter of Inukai Tsuyoshi, the 29th Prime Minister of Japan. Inukai Tsuyoshi served as Japan’s Prime Minister from 1931 to 1932 and was assassinated by naval young officers during the May 15 Incident in 1932. Inukai Tsuyoshi contributed an article titled ″How to Enlighten Korea″ to the 1896 magazine ″Nihonjin,″ which has been criticized for containing imperialistic views that placed Japanese people in commanding positions and regarded Koreans as labor forces. His son, Inukai Takeru, served as Minister of Justice. Some netizens raised concerns about the timing of the music video release shortly after Liberation Day and Ando Sakura’s family history, commenting, ″Did it have to be this actress?″, ″The release timing is too sensitive,″ and ″The historical background should have been fully considered.″ Numerous comments mentioning the controversy appeared under the music video on YouTube. Meanwhile, regarding some online expressions labeling her as a ″descendant of war criminals,″ it was also noted that Inukai Tsuyoshi was neither indicted nor punished as a war criminal at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after World War II. Hyukoh’s agency has not issued any official statement regarding the controversy.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BBGIRLS member Yuna appeared as a one-day weathercaster on the morning news program ″Morning&″ on JTBC on the 18th, meeting with viewers. Yuna appeared on the broadcast in a neat outfit, wearing a white jacket and a black skirt. She greeted, ″Hello. I am Yuna, a member of the group BBGIRLS,″ and introduced that BBGIRLS released their recent single ″BODY WAVE″ last month. She added, ″Our BBGIRLS are delivering cool energy that fits the hot summer with our recent single ’BODY WAVE.’″ While delivering the weather forecast, Yuna said to the viewers, ″Now that the heatwave has eased a bit, how about enjoying the rest of the summer with a lighter heart?″ She then provided nationwide weather information, explaining in detail the daytime temperatures in major cities such as Seoul, Daejeon, and Gwangju, as well as the expected rainfall in the southern regions. After the broadcast, Yuna posted on her SNS, ″I did so well··″ Meanwhile, BBGIRLS debuted in 2011 and gained public love with songs like ″Rollin’″ and ″We Ride.″ After announcing a fresh start with their agency GLG in 2024, they have continued their activities by releasing their second single ″LOVE 2″ and the remake song ″Hopeful Wish.″ On the 16th of last month, they released their new single ″BODY WAVE″ after about 1 year and 2 months.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae appeared as guests on SBS variety show ″Whenever There’s a Chance,″ Season 5, where they completed various missions with Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. In the broadcast, Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae toured various spots in Dongjak-gu with Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, participating in games and missions that made use of spare moments. Their first stop was a boxing gym, where they challenged a ping-pong rally using boxing mitts. Divided into two teams of two, the mission was to exchange the ping-pong ball 10 times consecutively, but Heo Sung-tae repeatedly made mistakes, facing difficulties. Heo added humor to the scene by jokingly criticizing himself, and later passed the first stage on his seventh attempt using a ping-pong paddle thanks to a lucky chance. Jung Hae-in struggled until the end but failed at the second stage. During the game, tension filled the atmosphere when Yoo Jae-suk made a mistake just before succeeding. The second location visited was Chung-Ang University’s American football club, the Blue Dragons. There, they played the ″Reversal Superball″ game, which involved bouncing a ball to flip all the cone plates. Heo Sung-tae succeeded in both the first and second stages on his fifth attempt but failed to complete the mission due to consecutive mistakes at the third stage. Heo apologized to the club president, saying he would pay for the pork belly. During the broadcast, Jung Hae-in revealed that his manager is his younger brother, who is seven years his junior. Previously, a photo of his manager holding an umbrella for him at the airport circulated online, sparking allegations of ″manager abuse,″ but he explained that the person was actually his brother. Jung jokingly introduced his brother as ″the assistant made by mom″ and said they usually go to shoots together. He also candidly shared that working together as an actor and manager sibling is not easy. Jung Hae-in also mentioned that he has lived in Dongjak-gu for nearly 30 years and knows many good restaurants there. He noted that if the wait is long, he immediately moves to another restaurant. He also said he keeps the ″Daedongmeokjido″ he received from Lee Young-ja in a safe. Jung Hae-in announced that his next project is the movie ″Love Virus,″ starring alongside Shin Se-kyung. He expressed excitement about performing a ″lovelove″ scene without blood makeup in this work. Meanwhile, the episode of ″Whenever There’s a Chance″ aired that day recorded a nationwide household rating of 3.2% and a peak metropolitan rating of 4.6%. The 2049 rating was 1.4%, rising compared to the previous week and ranking first among all Tuesday programs.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lightsum (Sanga, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyun, Yujeong) will release their official debut mini-album ″Re:idol″ in Japan on September 23. Their agency Cube Entertainment announced on August 18 that Lightsum will present a new album as a full group for the first time in about two years and will enter the Japanese market. This album centers on the ″kawaii″ (cute) concept, showcasing a new charm of Lightsum different from before, and includes a total of five songs: four new tracks and a reinterpreted version of the existing song ″POSE!″ titled ″POSE! (Kawaii ver.).″ The tracklist features songs partially revealed through their Japanese debut documentary, including ″どうして″ (Doushite), ″Fallin’ World,″ ″Stop and Go,″ and ″夜を歩く君へ.″ The album will be released in two versions: a regular edition and a limited first edition. Lightsum is already communicating with local fans through their debut documentary ″Re:Idol,″ airing every Sunday at 10 PM on the Japanese OTT platform ABEMA. The documentary sincerely captures the process of their transformation into a Japanese-style idol concept and their preparations, along with support and advice from former 4Minute member Kwon Sohyun. Lightsum debuted in 2021 with their first single ″Vanilla″ and is now entering their sixth year since debut.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been revealed that N.Flying’s main vocalist Yoo Hwe Seung sustained an ankle injury during a performance. FNC Entertainment, the agency, stated in an official statement on the 18th that Yoo Hwe Seung felt pain in his left ankle during a performance on August 16 and underwent a detailed examination at a hospital after the show ended. The examination confirmed ligament damage, and Yoo Hwe Seung will wear a detachable air walking boot during daily activities. Regarding future schedules, FNC Entertainment said they plan to proceed after thorough consultation with the artist, avoiding intense movements and not overexerting, following the medical team’s care and recommendations. They also apologized for causing concern to fans and pledged to do their best for Yoo Hwe Seung’s treatment and speedy recovery. Meanwhile, N.Flying is currently conducting their first nationwide tour since debut, ″2026 N.Flying Live EN-CON5: Into REM.″ They completed performances at Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul from July 31 to August 2, at EXCO 5th Floor Convention Hall in Daegu on August 8-9, and at BEXCO Auditorium in Busan on August 15-16, with upcoming shows scheduled in Gwangju on August 22-23.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink member Jisoo left a message mourning the passing of Mathilde Favier, Dior’s head of public relations. On the 18th, Jisoo posted a lengthy message on her personal SNS to commemorate Mathilde Favier. She said, ″To my beloved Mathilde. It is hard to find the words to say goodbye to you,″ expressing gratitude to the late who warmly welcomed her from their first meeting with Dior. She continued, ″Over the years, we shared countless special moments, and I will always be thankful for the care, love, and support you showed throughout.″ She added, ″Paris felt like another home to me, and I will cherish the birthdays we celebrated together, the time spent with family, and the precious memories we made there.″ Jisoo said, ″I will miss you deeply. I will always keep our memories in my heart. Rest in peace. I will never forget you.″ Mathilde Favier was Dior’s global head of public relations and had maintained a close relationship with Jisoo, who was affectionately called ″Paris mom,″ as they met whenever Jisoo attended Dior fashion shows and brand events. The two shared a special bond beyond official schedules, celebrating birthdays together and spending time with family. According to local media, Mathilde Favier passed away in a traffic accident in western France on the 17th. She was 57 years old. It was reported that her husband, film producer Nicolas Altmaier, who was in the same vehicle, also died in the accident. On Dior’s official account, a tribute message from Creative Director Jonathan Anderson was posted. Jonathan Anderson expressed deep sorrow over Mathilde Favier’s passing and acknowledged owing much to her efforts and dedication. He recalled Favier as a person full of warmth and energy, describing her as ″the embodiment of elegance″ and ″the very spirit of couture.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii shared various behind-the-scenes stories and their thoughts on mentions by senior artists related to their third mini-album, ″Waikiki.″ On the 17th, KiiiKiii appeared on SBS PowerFM’s ″Wendy’s Young Street″ to talk about episodes related to their new album and recent issues. The members expressed their gratitude live on air for several artists, including Uhm Jung-hwa and BTS Jungkook, who mentioned their new song. They especially noted that Jungkook was seen listening to KiiiKiii’s song during a live broadcast and expressed their hope that he would join the challenge as well. Regarding the news that Charlie Puth has been paying attention to KiiiKiii, the members shared that they were ″truly happy.″ They also expressed their desire to collaborate and work together on music infused with Charlie Puth’s unique sensibility. The members also revealed their memories of the moment they first listened to the album. Isol recalled that she was so overwhelmed with emotion upon hearing the first track that she cried and shouted, ″We are KiiiKiii now!″ The other members explained that they were surprised by Isol’s unexpected reaction. Additionally, behind-the-scenes stories from Sui and Ha-eum’s concept photo shoot were shared. The scene where the two wore dresses and ran on a treadmill was not originally planned. The day before the shoot, they ate spicy chicken-flavored noodles, which caused their faces to swell. To reduce the swelling, they ran on the treadmill while wearing dresses, and the director, seeing this, spontaneously filmed it and used it as an actual concept photo. When asked recently about the members’ ″chugumi″ (unique charm), Kiya responded. She said she was influenced by Go Yoon-jung’s style in the drama ″Is This Love Translatable?″ and bought a floral dress, but due to the playful reactions of the other members, she hasn’t worn it yet nor shared the photos taken. Meanwhile, ″Wendy’s Young Street,″ featuring KiiiKiii, airs daily from 8 PM to 10 PM on SBS PowerFM 107.7MHz and can also be watched on the official YouTube channel ″Erao.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 18th broadcast of SBS variety show ’Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,’ the daily life of actor Song Jin-woo and his wife Minami was revealed. In the episode, Minami appeared at the airport dressed in a flashy outfit, recreating the gyaru style she used to enjoy. Song Jin-woo visited the airport to see off Minami and their children as they departed for Japan. Regarding the situation at the airport, Song Jin-woo said, ″On the day we went to the airport, BTS Jungkook arrived. There were an enormous number of people, and the people at the airport were looking at us.″ The panelists mentioned how the citizens were staring at Minami, saying, ″Everyone is really staring. Who wouldn’t look at that?″ Also, when Minami shouted ″Yahoo,″ Song Jin-woo asked their child, ″Is mom embarrassed? Is mom weird, or is dad weird?″ When the child kept looking at Minami, Song Jin-woo said, ″That’s mom.″ Meanwhile, Song Jin-woo married Japanese woman Minami in 2016, and they have one son and one daughter.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids set a new record as the 21st-century group with the most consecutive No. 1s on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, by achieving nine consecutive No. 1 albums. They also recorded their highest position on the main singles chart, the Hot 100. According to the August 22 chart announced by Billboard on the 17th (local time), Stray Kids topped the Billboard 200 with their mini-album ″This Is Not That,″ released on the 7th. This marked their ninth consecutive No. 1 entry since the 2022 mini-album ″Oddinary.″ Stray Kids established themselves as the group with the most No. 1 albums on this chart in the 21st century. The album recorded a total of 369,000 units in its first week in the US, combining 357,000 album sales, 11,000 SEA, and 1,000 TEA. This figure represents a 25% increase compared to their previous release and is their highest sales record locally. Among all artists in the 2020s, they tied with Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums, and among groups in history, they matched The Rolling Stones as the fastest to achieve nine No. 1 albums since The Beatles. Immediately after achieving this milestone, Stray Kids said, ″As a team that sincerely loves music and aims to give positive energy and strength to many people through music, we are very honored to achieve the great record of nine consecutive No. 1s on the Billboard 200.″ They added, ″As our team name means finding our own path, we will continue to expand our unique musical spectrum beyond the norm.″ They also stated, ″It feels like fate to achieve our ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in our ninth year since debut. Achieving the record for the most No. 1s by a group in the 21st century gives us a meaningful moment as a K-pop group.″ They continued, ″Above all, this was possible thanks to STAY (the fandom name), who have unwaveringly supported Stray Kids. With STAY’s great love always by our side, we want to show the endless growth of Stray Kids and K-pop to music fans worldwide.″ Following the album success, they continued their achievements on the singles chart, the Hot 100. The mini-album’s title track ″This Is Not That″ debuted at No. 38 on the Hot 100. This is 11 spots higher than the No. 49 peak of ″Chill Chill Boom″ in August 2024, marking the group’s highest position on the chart. With this, Stray Kids now have six songs that have entered the Hot 100, including ″Ceremony″ (No. 52), ″Do It″ (No. 68), ″La La La La″ (No. 90), and ″Lose My Breath″ (No. 90). The new album ″This Is Not That″ contains a total of eight tracks, including the title track of the same name, and is introduced as an album that embodies Stray Kids’ bold confidence.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS’s fifth studio album, ″Arirang,″ has maintained steady popularity by charting for 21 consecutive weeks on the Billboard main album chart. According to the latest chart dated August 22, released by Billboard on August 18, ″Arirang″ ranked 21st on the Billboard 200. The album first entered the chart at number one on the April 4 issue and held the top spot for three consecutive weeks, subsequently remaining on the chart for 21 straight weeks. On detailed charts, it ranked 7th on Top Album Sales, 24th on Vinyl Albums, and 32nd on Top Streaming Albums. The title track ″SWIM″ reached 5th place on the Global Excl. U.S. chart and stayed in the Top 10 for 21 consecutive weeks. It also ranked 12th on the Global 200 chart. The track ″NORMAL″ entered the Global Excl. U.S. chart at 36th and the Global 200 at 57th following the release of its music video and Korean audio on the 17th of last month. Other tracks such as ″Body to Body″ (130th), ″2.0″ (154th), and ″Hooligan″ (157th) also entered the Global Excl. U.S. chart. BTS began their second North American tour on the 1st and 2nd in East Rutherford, USA. After recently completing a performance at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, they are scheduled to continue the tour at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on the 22nd and 23rd. According to a survey conducted by global music data company Luminate in the second quarter of this year targeting U.S. music consumers, BTS’s local recognition was 42%, significantly surpassing the overall artist average recognition of 24%.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong’s fan club, ’Hero Era,’ celebrated Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary by carrying out donation and sharing activities nationwide. From July to August, Hero Era and various fan groups donated cash and goods to hospitals, welfare facilities, organizations for the disabled, child and youth support institutions, free meal centers, and more. According to the compiled donation status, a total of 53 sharing activities worth 544.33 million KRW were made, including 527.89 million KRW in cash and 16.44 million KRW in goods. In particular, a ’Woong Dream Scholarship’ worth 250 million KRW was prepared by 32 fan clubs joining forces, and on July 31, the nationwide Hero Era awarded scholarships to about 200 youths and students to commemorate the 10th anniversary. The donation campaign began on July 4 when Ulsan Hero Era Hero Room supported 5 million KRW for medical expenses for vulnerable patients at Ulsan University Hospital. Afterwards, the Lim Young Woong Support Study Room donated 3 million KRW to the Chungbuk Disabled Football Association, and Hero Era Yeongbuk Room donated 140 bags of rice (worth 5.11 million KRW) to Sokcho City. Yongin Hero Era Dongbaek Room donated 5 million KRW to Yongin Special City, and Hero Era Jeonbuk Study Room delivered 6.27 million KRW to Jeonbuk Community Chest of Korea. On July 22, Yeongdeungpo-gu Daerim Starlight Study Room supported 6.16 million KRW worth of food and daily necessities to Jjokbangchon Ongi Warehouse. On July 28, Hero Era Daegu Passion Hero Room donated 5.2 million KRW to the Public Children’s Rehabilitation Medical Center, Hero Era Nationwide Nuya donated 4 million KRW to Mapo Welfare Foundation, and Daejeon Hero Love donated 3 million KRW to Daedeok-gu, Daejeon. On July 29, Hero Era Busan Volunteer Room donated 8.8 million KRW to Busan Community Chest of Korea, and Hero Era Yeongdong Room delivered 165 blankets worth 8.08 million KRW to Donghae City. Ansan Hero Era donated 10 million KRW to Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea, and Suncheon Hero Era Woong Love donated 5.2 million KRW to Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea. Ansan Hero Era also donated 1.84 million KRW to a residential facility for people with severe disabilities, and Dangjin Starlight Hero Era delivered 2.2 million KRW to Chungnam Community Chest of Korea. Donations continued in August. On August 1, Hero Era Ilsan (Hebuljjuk Woong) donated 3 million KRW to the Korean Red Cross, and on August 2, Andong Hero Era donated 2 million KRW to Good Neighbors. On August 3, Pyeongtaek Woong Family donated 3 million KRW to Hapjeong Short-Term Care Center for the Disabled, and Hero Era Idol Chart Support Room delivered 2.86 million KRW to the Korea Adoption Promotion Association. On the same day, Daejeon Geonhaeng Yeosa Room donated 5 million KRW to Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, and Hero Era Ulsan Ongi Room donated 3 million KRW to Nam-gu, Ulsan. On August 4, Hero Era Ongi Choir donated 3.2 million KRW to Community Chest of Korea, and Hero Era Band Sharing Group donated 10 million KRW to Yonsei Medical Center. Ulsan Ttarattar Room donated 4 million KRW to Ulsan Community Chest of Korea (Hyejinwon), and Hero Era Yeosu Starlight Room delivered 5 million KRW to Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea. Lim Young Woong Dance Club donated 2 million KRW to the Korea Childhood Cancer Foundation, Hero Era Daegu Starlight Study Room donated 10 million KRW to the D.F Scholarship Foundation, and Hero Era Together Woong Study Room donated 10 million KRW to Busan Community Chest of Korea. Hero Era Streaming Classroom donated 8.08 million KRW to Severance Rehabilitation Hospital, and Cheonan Asan Hero Era delivered 6 million KRW to the Korea Leukemia Childhood Cancer Association. Hero Era with Hero Gyeonggi·Seoul donated 10.46 million KRW to the Red Cross, Green Umbrella, Big Tree Forest, and others, and Forever Woong Study donated 10.58 million KRW to Seoul Community Chest of Korea. Jecheon Starlight Hero Era donated 6 million KRW to Jecheon City, and Hero Era members ’Chamsaemigol’ and ’Pohang Heunga’ delivered 2.5 million KRW to Gunwi County. On August 7, Ulsan Hero Love HOME donated 2.05 million KRW to Ulsan University Hospital, and Hero Era Geoje donated 10.04 million KRW to Geoje City Hope Welfare Foundation. Busan Together Woong Donation Room delivered 10 million KRW to the Busan Cerebral Palsy Football Team (Ottogi FC). Incheon Hero Era Sangok Room donated 3 million KRW to the international relief and development NGO World Vision, and Hero Era The HERO Top Gangwon donated 5 million KRW to Good Neighbors Gangwon Central Branch. Chuncheon Pink Woong Love Room delivered 2 million KRW to the Korean Red Cross Gangwon. On August 8, Im Hero Supporters donated 8.5 million KRW to Milal Welfare Foundation, Hero Era Boryeong Room donated 1.5 million KRW to the Korea Child Welfare Institute, and Hero Era Tongyeong donated 5 million KRW to Tongyeong City. On August 9, Hongcheon Room delivered 100 bags of rice (worth 3.25 million KRW) to a free meal center in the Hongcheon area. On August 12, Seongnam Hero Geonhaengguk donated 8.8 million KRW to the social welfare corporation Anna’s House, Hero Era member Jeong Gyeong-ae donated 3 million KRW to the same, and Busan Hero Era Study House donated 3 million KRW to the Busan Briquette Bank Table Community. On August 15, Hero Era Volunteer Sharing Room ’Raon’ sponsored 2.22 million KRW to Yangpyeong Rodem House and supported free meals. Overseas fans also participated in sharing. Seattle Hero Era donated 8.08 million KRW to Community Chest of Korea, Mrs. Suteilor donated 2,000 USD to Seungil Hope Foundation, Hawaii Hero Era donated 11,000 USD to the Korean Festival, Korean American Citizens Alliance, and Hawaii Korean Sports Association, and Noh Seong-wook from Los Carolina, USA, donated 1,000 USD to Community Chest of Korea. Hero Era has consistently continued sharing activities such as blood donations, briquette deliveries, and disaster relief donations on Lim Young Woong’s birthday, debut anniversary, and year-end, with cumulative donations exceeding 5 billion KRW.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin attracted fans’ attention by sharing photos on Instagram of his visit to the Six Flags amusement park in Texas, USA. In the photos Jin shared, he is seen wearing a white T-shirt and jeans while browsing a souvenir shop and enjoying a roller coaster ride. He wore items from various brands such as ALO hats, FRED jewelry, and GUCCI jeans, and his natural look without makeup also caught attention. It was revealed that he purchased a pony doll, a cow doll, and a mist fan at the souvenir shop. A photo of him smiling with his arms spread wide was also included. The faces of passersby appearing in the photos were covered with the words ’person’ or ’human.’ Six Flags Texas posted a message of thanks along with his photos on their official Instagram account for Jin’s visit. In 2024, Jin held a fan signing event to celebrate the release of his solo album ’Happy’ at Lotte World in Seoul, where he rode a carousel 100 times. BTS is scheduled to continue their world tour ’ARIRANG’ with performances at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Canada on August 23 and 24 (Korean time).]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT)(TXT) ranked number one on the Japanese Oricon chart. According to their agency BigHit Music, Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s 5th Japanese single ’Setsuna Hanabi’ (セツナハナビ) and its title track of the same name reached number one on the Oricon ’Daily Digital Single Ranking’ on August 17. The song also topped the Japanese iTunes ’Top Songs’ chart after its release at midnight on the same day. The music video is also receiving high attention locally. The music video ranked number one for two consecutive days on August 17 and 18 on the Japanese Line Music ’Music Video Top 100’ chart, and also took first place in the YouTube ’Music Video Trending Worldwide’ category. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) headlined the stage at ’KCON LA 2026’ held in Los Angeles, USA, on August 16 (local time). Earlier, member Yeonjun performed a solo stage on the 15th. Afterwards, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is scheduled to hold a premium live event at Tokyo Garden Theater on August 19 to commemorate the release of their new Japanese single.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Roy Kim has recently strengthened his position as a composer and lyricist through collaborations with various artists. He has continuously showcased his musical abilities by working on songs with artists from different genres and fields such as Lim Young Woong, Chu Young-woo, Lee Chan-won, and Kim Jong-kook. Most recently, he collaborated with Kim Jong-kook. Roy Kim participated as a composer and lyricist in Kim Jong-kook’s new song ″Let’s Hug Just Once,″ released on the 14th. This collaboration attracted attention as it brought together Roy Kim, who has long built his own musical world, and Kim Jong-kook, known for his distinctive vocals. In August last year, he also took part in composing and writing lyrics for the song ″Melody for You″ included in Lim Young Woong’s second full-length album ″IM HERO2.″ This song, blending a lively melody with warm emotions, harmonized Lim Young Woong’s vocals with Roy Kim’s musical style. Recently, on the broadcast ″Mountain Village Bachelor Hero,″ Lim Young Woong and Roy Kim performed a duet stage together. His collaboration with actor Chu Young-woo also continued. In September last year, Roy Kim participated in composing and writing lyrics for Chu Young-woo’s first digital single ″If Time Stopped.″ Their collaboration began from Chu Young-woo’s cover of Roy Kim’s ″Even If Spring Comes″ and led to the actor’s first digital single project. Additionally, Roy Kim wrote the lyrics for the title track ″Somehow Today″ from Lee Chan-won’s second full-length album ″Brilliant,″ released in October last year. The song was composed by Jo Young-soo and had lyrics by Roy Kim, adding a new sensibility to Lee Chan-won’s music. Roy Kim is scheduled to hold his year-end concerts at Seoul KSPO DOME on November 21 and 22.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong has released a teaser video for the special digital album ’IM HERO 10.’ The teaser for this album was uploaded on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel, ’Lim Young Woong WoongTube.’ The video features subtitles stating that, according to legend, there was a festival hundreds of years ago that united the world, which people later called ’Feast of Daehan.’ Music plays along with the video. The official fan cafe ’Hero Era’ of Lim Young Woong was also introduced. The channel included messages encouraging viewers to subscribe, like, and set notifications.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Yena showcased the stage performance of the title track ″Catch Catch″ from her fifth mini-album ″LOVE CATCHER″ on SBS’s ″2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer.″ On the broadcast of ″2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer″ on the 17th, Choi Yena enhanced the stage atmosphere with marine look styling, a sailor cap, and various accessories. The beach-themed stage was decorated with summer props such as a large flamingo tube and parasols, creating a summer festival vibe. Choi Yena radiated energy throughout the performance with her bright smile, playful eyes, and cute facial expressions. She completed the stage with signature choreography, including a stabbing motion as if catching with her fingertips, clapping hands together to gather, and an ending pose reminiscent of beach volleyball. ″LOVE CATCHER″ is an album that captures the emotions of the beginning of love and the tension of a push-and-pull relationship through Choi Yena’s sensibility. The title track ″Catch Catch″ is an electro-pop song that cheerfully expresses the tension of a ″chasing and being chased″ relationship. Choi Yena is scheduled to hold an encore concert titled ″From the Square, an Elusive Otherworld: The Movie Version″ on the 22nd and 23rd, marking the finale of her Asia tour.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group ASC2NT has released concept photos for their second mini-album, ″Still with you.″ ASC2NT unveiled all the concept photos for their second mini-album ″Still with you″ through their official SNS on the 16th and 17th. These concept photos capture autumn, the final season of ASC2NT’s ongoing ″Four Seasons″ project. In images featuring a purple sky and silver grass as the background, the members express various emotions such as loneliness and melancholy through their eyes, revealing a mature atmosphere. In another set of images, they showcased a strong charm using leather-point styling, colorful stick lights, and bold accessories. The members attracted global fans’ attention with their dazzling visuals and unique aura. ″Still with you″ is the second mini-album released about seven months after their first mini-album ″STILL : I,″ which came out last February. This album concludes the ″Four Seasons″ project, with ASC2NT telling a story about ″you″ encountered at the end of the seasons without losing the essence of ″me.″ ASC2NT is raising anticipation for the new album by previewing various teasing content. ASC2NT’s second mini-album ″Still with you″ is scheduled to be released on September 4th at 6 PM through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Do Kyung-soo has released short-form videos and portrait posters through his official SNS channels ahead of his new concert tour, ″DAY OFF.″ The tour will be held under the name 2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF], and Do Kyung-soo will meet global fans in various cities. The tour starts in October at the Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul and continues through a total of 10 cities until March 2027. The Seoul concerts will be held from October 2 to 4, followed by Macau on October 17-18, Bangkok on November 14-15, Jakarta on November 21-22, Kaohsiung on December 19-20, Singapore on January 9, 2027, Hong Kong on January 16, Manila on January 23, Tokyo on February 27-28, and Taipei on March 13-14. The released short-form video features Do Kyung-soo tearing paper with both hands, revealing a striking red graphic with the words ″DOH KYUNG SOO,″ ″concert tour,″ and ″DAY OFF.″ The video ends with the completion of the tour logo. The portrait poster combines Do Kyung-soo styled in black, bold red text, and scattered papers, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. The ″DAY OFF″ tour carries the meaning of ″taking a day off today, breaking away from the usual framework, and enjoying a new day,″ and Do Kyung-soo plans to showcase diverse stages and unique charms in this performance. Domestic fan club pre-sale for the Seoul concert will be held on the 18th at 8 PM through Ticketlink.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Chungha is set to release her new digital single ″México″ on September 1st. Her agency, MORE VISION, announced Chungha’s comeback on the 18th and revealed a coming soon clip through official SNS and YouTube channels. The video features Chungha showcasing a unique aura in a lonely atmosphere, with the space around her turning black and white before the album title appears in a striking red color. It also shows a cassette tape playing and Chungha’s voice, raising anticipation for the new song. This single ″México″ is Chungha’s first new song in about seven months since the digital single ″Save me,″ released on her birthday last February. The song conveys the courage to let go of everything amid repetitive reality and emptiness, to leave for a place where no one knows her, and to face a new self and life. Meanwhile, Chungha is holding an album cover vote on the global fandom platform Weverse until 11:59 PM on the 21st. Fans can choose one of three cover images that reveal a mature and deadly charm, and the image with the most votes will be selected as the official album cover. Chungha’s new digital single ″México″ will be released at 6 PM on September 1st through various online music sites. Ahead of her comeback, Chungha is sequentially unveiling teasing content through her official SNS.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Soo-hong invited a childcare helper to his home for his 21-month-old daughter, Jae-i. In a video released on the YouTube channel ’Park Soo-hong Happy Da-hong,’ Park Soo-hong called comedian Lim Woo-il, followed by Kim In-seok and Yoon Sung-ho, to his house. When Park Soo-hong said, ″This time, it’s men again,″ Kim In-seok and Yoon Sung-ho greeted him wearing flashy outfits, saying, ″We came to steal Jae-i’s heart.″ However, at the sight of these unfamiliar visitors, Jae-i clung to her father and showed signs of wariness. Park Soo-hong asked the two about their childcare experience, and Kim In-seok replied, ″I am raising two children.″ Yoon Sung-ho said, ″I have also lived as a child,″ which made everyone laugh. To win Jae-i’s heart, the two performed the song and dance of ’Swallow,’ and although Jae-i was initially startled, she gradually responded positively. Seeing this, Park Soo-hong said, ″They are not childcare helpers but a performance troupe. They seem like singers.″ While preparing to go out, despite the outside temperature being 39 degrees Celsius, Kim In-seok and Yoon Sung-ho were wearing thick velvet jackets. Park Soo-hong joked, ″How did you send two people who look like swallows to a little girl? That company is going to fail.″ The two volunteered to be Jae-i’s bodyguards and went grocery shopping. When all eyes at the department store were on Jae-i, Yoon Sung-ho said, ″Only Jae-i is recognized. No one recognizes us.″ He also smiled at the comment, ″It will go well, uncles.″ When Park Soo-hong pointed to a store Jae-i likes and joked, ″Buy me a store,″ Kim In-seok replied, ″We came to make money.″ They also asked if they could only buy dolls. After returning home, the two prepared Jae-i’s meal, but when she did not eat well, they tasted the food themselves and ate it one after another. Kim Da-ye pointed out, ″The child should eat, but it seems like you are eating too much.″ At first, Jae-i avoided the unfamiliar uncles and clung to her father, but as time passed, she exchanged high-fives and said goodbye. Kim In-seok and Yoon Sung-ho ended their day being warmly seen off by Jae-i.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yuna of BB Girls appeared as a daily weathercaster on JTBC’s morning news program ″Morning&″ and delivered the nationwide weather forecast. In the broadcast on the morning of the 18th, Yuna appeared wearing a white jacket and black skirt, greeting viewers by saying, ″Hello. I am Yuna, a member of the group BB Girls.″ Before the weather forecast, Yuna introduced their recently released song by saying, ″Our BB Girls are delivering cool energy that fits the hot summer with our new song ’BODY WAVE’.″ Yuna said, ″Now that the heat has eased a bit, how about enjoying the rest of the summer with a lighter heart?″ and naturally took on the role of the daily weathercaster while delivering the nationwide weather. BB Girls resumed activities after releasing their new single ’BODY WAVE’ on the 16th of last month.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin recently revealed his visit to a theme park in the United States through social media. On August 17, Jin posted several photos on his social media without any accompanying text. In the photos, Jin was wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt, denim pants, and a black ball cap. He appeared to be spending a relaxed day, waiting in line to ride attractions. The photos also showed the use of ’person’ and ’human’ tags to protect the portrait rights of others. Meanwhile, BTS, which Jin is a part of, is currently conducting the BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’. In the latest UK Official Charts (August 14–August 20), BTS’s fifth full-length album ’Arirang’ ranked 59th on the ’Official Albums Top 100,’ marking its 21st consecutive week on the chart.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On SBS’s ″Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 – You Are My Destiny,″ the couple Lady Jane and Lim Hyun-tae revealed their investment secrets that placed them in the top 3% of securities firm earnings. Lim Hyun-tae stated that despite difficult market conditions, they achieved a return rate of 900%. Additionally, MC Lee Hyun-yi attracted attention in the studio by confessing that she had purchased Samsung Electronics stock back when it was known as ″50,000 Electronics.″ It was also mentioned that Lee Hyun-yi’s husband, Hong Sung-ki, works as a development engineer in the core semiconductor department at Samsung Electronics. Hong Sung-ki was promoted to manager last year and recently graduated from the Graduate School of Semiconductor Display Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. The couple married in 2012 and have two sons. ″Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny″ airs every Tuesday at 10:40 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Seolhyun recently shared an update through her channel. On the 18th, Seolhyun posted several photos along with the caption, ″A season to lean on a broad heart.″ In the photos, Seolhyun posed in a cafe space in front of a poster featuring a strawberry cake. She showcased a comfortable style by pairing a mint and brown top with a light denim skirt, making a playful expression by scrunching her face. In other photos, she was seen wearing glasses with her arms crossed while looking at the camera, puffing her cheeks to show a cute charm, and placing the glasses on her head while smiling and showing dimples. Her simple makeup and distinct facial features also caught attention. Meanwhile, Seolhyun is set to appear in the Netflix series ″Slowly But Surely,″ scheduled for release in the second half of 2026, alongside actors Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Tazza: Belzebub’s Song″ (Tazza 4, directed by Choi Guk-hee) will be released as the final installment of the series during the Chuseok holiday on September 23. This work is based on the original comic by Huh Young-man and is the last film presented to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series. Unlike the previous three films, ″Tazza 4″ is characterized by its deep exploration of the relationship between two friends. The subtitle ″Belzebub’s Song″ is taken directly from the original comic, which is one of the most beloved works by Huh Young-man among fans. After the film adaptation was confirmed, during a meeting with director Choi Guk-hee, Huh Young-man named ″Tazza 4″ as his favorite story in the series. Director Choi recalled that Huh Young-man said, ″I wonder why such a great comic hasn’t been produced yet,″ and said that this meeting turned the burden of directing the final installment into a sense of responsibility. The story is set against the backdrop of medieval European religious figures who regarded cards as tools of the devil. Hearts represent desire, diamonds symbolize greed, clubs signify violence, and the 13 spades each bear the names of demons. Spade A is Lucifer, the angel cast into hell, and Spade 2 is Belzebub, the former ruler of hell. The film conveys through Park Tae-young (No Jae-won)’s explanation that after a gambling match where the two demons bet everything, the defeated Belzebub was reduced to a dung fly. ″Tazza: Belzebub’s Song″ tells the story of a man who thought he had everything through an online casino business and his close friend with the same name who took everything from him, meeting again on a global gambling stage to wage a revenge battle. Starring Byun Yo-han, No Jae-won, and Miyoshi Ayaka, the film is directed by Choi Guk-hee, who also directed ″Split,″ ″Default,″ and ″Life is Beautiful.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tablo mentioned the reasons for conflicts he experienced in his married life with actress Kang Hye-jung through his YouTube channel. In the video titled ″Extreme Dating Advice: This Must Be Fixed!″ released on the 18th, Tablo shared his experiences while reading dating counseling stories from foreign communities. He said that during his college days, he was so absorbed in writing that he hardly cleaned his room, and it was so messy that cups were scattered on his desk. Although his roommate pointed out the condition and even reported it to the school, he revealed that the habit of cleaning his room did not change easily. He then explained that after meeting Kang Hye-jung and getting married, conflicts arose due to differences in tidiness. Tablo mentioned Kang Hye-jung’s meticulous way of organizing drinks and yogurt in the refrigerator and said that after marriage, they were both embarrassed to see his room becoming increasingly messy. He said, ″Almost 100% of the times Hye-jung yelled at me were because of that.″ He also added that they often argued because he frequently lost things. Tablo revealed that after repeated arguments, he started organizing his room to accommodate Kang Hye-jung. He said that through their honeymoon and family trips, he gradually corrected his habits.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jenny shared her feelings directly after experiencing an unexpected accident during her concert in Japan. Jenny headlined the ’Summer Sonic 2026’ stages held on the 14th at Tokyo’s Zozo Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe, and on the 16th at Osaka Banpaku Memorial Park. In videos of the performance released online, Jenny was seen urgently checking her outfit and signaling staff multiple times during the show. Scenes of the performance being temporarily paused to check sound equipment and costumes, as well as her trembling hands and tears, also became a topic of discussion. After the concert, Jenny wrote on social media, ″Looking back, there were many unexpected moments and ups and downs,″ adding, ″Now I realize that all those moments are just part of life. Not everything has to be perfect, and maybe it never needed to be perfect in the first place.″ She continued, ″I am learning to cherish even the difficult moments themselves,″ and said, ″Those moments taught me so much and helped me grow even more. I hope we can look back on all these moments with love, and carry the good memories, lessons, and precious experiences in our hearts as we move forward together on the next journey.″ At the same time, Jenny expressed gratitude to those who shared the stage with her. She said, ″None of these moments would have been possible without the amazing people who created the stage with me. I am truly thankful for the endless effort and passion you put into every performance and for giving your all. I am so grateful to have shared this journey with all of you.″ On the same day, Jenny posted a lengthy message on the global communication platform Weverse, expressing regret for not being able to communicate enough with BLINKs while celebrating Black Pink’s 10th anniversary. She expressed gratitude, saying, ″Thanks to you all over the past 10 years, I was given precious moments I will never experience again.″ She added, ″The 10th anniversary should have been a day for celebration only, but we left each other with regrets, and from my side, I can only offer an inexcusable apology,″ and apologized, ″I’m sorry for showing an immature side, and I want to say thank you for the past 10 years.″ Black Pink held a 10th anniversary fan event on the 8th at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The event had a capacity of only 40 people, and details such as the event time, location, and member attendance were announced just two days prior, leaving fans feeling disappointed.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Ha-neul recently revealed through YouTube that DJ DOC will release a single in November for the first time in 15 years, while Kim Chang-yeol said about DJ DOC’s comeback news, ″I don’t know anything about it.″ On the 18th, Kim Chang-yeol responded this way to questions about DJ DOC’s November comeback during a phone call with Xportsnews, stating that he had not been contacted by Lee Ha-neul or Jung Jae-yong regarding the comeback. When asked about communication with the two, he said, ″I occasionally talk only with (Jung) Jae-yong.″ Additionally, when asked if he would be willing to participate if contacted, he replied, ″I don’t know.″ As news of DJ DOC’s comeback spread, fans showed interest in past rumors of discord. The rumors began when Lee Ha-neul revealed that Kim Chang-yeol’s departure from business was related to the death of his younger brother, the late Lee Hyun-bae, and continued as Lee Ha-neul and Jung Jae-yong held year-end performances excluding Kim Chang-yeol. Meanwhile, Lee Ha-neul’s agency representative stated in a phone call with this outlet that they are currently unable to contact Lee Ha-neul.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and musical actress Ivy has set a new record by appearing on the Broadway stage. Ivy became the first Korean actor to perform in the Broadway musical Chicago. She will meet audiences as the character ″Roxie Hart″ at the New York Ambassador Theatre from the 17th (local time) until September 6th. Before departing, Ivy shared her thoughts on entering Broadway at a press conference. She said, ″After focusing on one thing for a long time, an incredible opportunity came, and with the help of many people, I was able to perform in the birthplace of musicals. Representing Korean musical actors, I feel a great sense of responsibility and pressure, but also excitement. I am also very curious about how actors and staff work on Broadway. I will gain valuable experience and return well.″ Chicago is the longest-running American musical on Broadway, having won six awards including the 1997 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, and it also received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Album. Meanwhile, on the 18th, Ivy posted a photo on her personal SNS showing her face on the Broadway billboard, with the caption, ″Mom, my face is on the Broadway billboard.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Seok-hoon appeared as a special guest on SBS’s ″My Ugly Duckling″ and shared an anecdote related to a holiday gift he received from Yoo Jae-suk. On the broadcast on the 16th, Kim Seok-hoon updated viewers on his recent nickname ″Trash Uncle,″ also known as ″Sseujeossi,″ and expressed his thoughts on environmental protection. He introduced that he picks up discarded items and continues to use them, revealing his own method of finding secondhand goods in good condition. During the show, Kim Seok-hoon recounted the story of Yoo Jae-suk sending him meat as a holiday gift. He said, ″The higher the quality, the more packaging there is. It was very good meat. The packaging was about five layers. There were too many disposable wrappings, so I said, ’I appreciate the thought, but the packaging is too much and I don’t like it, so I hope you don’t do this next time. Please don’t send it again.’ He understood my philosophy, so he got it.″ Kim Seok-hoon also mentioned that after children watched his YouTube videos at kindergarten, they know him not as an actor but as ″Trash Uncle.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oksoon from ″I Am Solo″ Season 24 revealed on her SNS her experience of being approached by a celebrity who asked for her contact information before her broadcast appearance. On the 18th, Oksoon posted a video titled ″The Story of Getting a Celebrity’s Number″ on her SNS. In the video, Oksoon explained the situation when she ran into a celebrity on her way home after visiting her cousin’s house. Oksoon said, ″I recognized him immediately because he was very famous. Since I am not a brave person, I was going to just pass by. But at that moment, our eyes met. His eyes widened in surprise. So I wondered to myself, ’Why is he surprised to see me?’″ She continued, ″There was no reason for him to be surprised because this happened several years ago, before I appeared on ’I Am Solo.’ So it was impossible for him to be surprised to see me. But since I couldn’t ask, I just passed by. Then he chased after me,″ recalling the moment. Oksoon stated that although she did not take any special action upon seeing the celebrity, the celebrity showed interest first and asked for her contact information. She said the unexpected proactive behavior of the celebrity left a special memory for her. During her appearance on ″I Am Solo″ Season 24, Oksoon attracted attention with her glamorous visuals and confident charm, receiving date selections from 5 out of 6 male contestants, successfully arranging a ″5:1 date.″ She later appeared on variety shows such as ″Jijigo Bokkneun Yeohaeng″ and ″I Am SOLO, Love Continues After,″ and recently revealed that she suffered from unpaid appearance fees. In ″Nasol Sagye,″ which aired last year, she became the final couple with Mr. Na but did not continue as a real-life couple.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM recently communicated with fans by delivering a special message through their official SNS. The members caught attention wearing outfits featuring yellow and blue character designs and smiling while wearing safety goggles. They left the phrase, ″🧪 EXPERIMENT COMPLETE! 🧪 The Happiness Virus has been successfully activated. And now, it’s spreading to FEARNOT everywhere! 🧬✨,″ conveying positive energy. The photos and videos released alongside showed the members confidently standing in a space with various characters drawn against a solid color background, showcasing the group’s bright and lively atmosphere. Through this content, LE SSERAFIM approached fans more closely by highlighting the keywords ’FIMS CLUB’ and ’SECRET LAB’ from their fan club. Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM recently confirmed their appearance at the U.S. iHeartRadio Music Festival, becoming the first K-pop girl group to perform on this stage. At the festival held this September at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, LE SSERAFIM plans to further solidify their presence on the global stage. Previously, in 2023, they became the first K-pop artist to perform at BlizzCon, and this year they will continue their North American tour, maintaining their global activities. Starting their tour in Los Angeles in September, they are preparing to meet fans in multiple cities, drawing attention with their active overseas promotions.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 STAYC shared exciting updates ahead of their upcoming fan concert. On STAYC’s official SNS, photos were released showing a member posing indoors in a comfortable yet stylish outfit, pairing a gray crop top with jeans and black boots. Against a cozy background of pink walls and bookshelves, the member caught attention with a natural smile and long hair flowing freely. Additional photos featured the member sitting in a comfortable chair, creating a relaxed atmosphere, raising fans’ anticipation. The accompanying caption, ″Are you ready to jump sweetly~?″ hinted at a special meeting with fans ahead of the 2026 STAYC fan concert tour ’STAY_CLOSER.’ This tour is expected to be an opportunity to communicate more closely with fans and create memorable experiences. Meanwhile, STAYC successfully wrapped up their ’2 L0VE’ promotions last year, coloring the summer with fresh and lively energy. Since then, they have continued various active engagements, maintaining steady communication with fans. The upcoming fan concert tour is also expected to showcase the members’ diverse charms and performances.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Kim Soo-chan continues to shine on the TIVING exclusive content ″Ga-wang Show.″ Through SNS, Kim Soo-chan expressed his anticipation for the program, saying, ″TIVING exclusive release ’Ga-wang Show’—what will be the result of the guerrilla concert where I worked hard(?) on foot!! See you every Tuesday at 12 PM on TIVING.″ ″Ga-wang Show″ captures the scenes of guerrilla concerts performed by singers, attracting viewers’ attention. Kim Soo-chan approaches the stage with his unique bright energy and passion, receiving positive responses from fans. This season, he is communicating with viewers through upgraded stages and diverse performances, raising expectations among trot fans. Previously, Kim Soo-chan has complied with quarantine rules and performed on various stages even after COVID-19, frequently sharing updates through real-time communication. Establishing a solid position in the music industry and continuing active activities, Kim Soo-chan plans to showcase his musical charm in various contents, including ″Ga-wang Show.″ Music fans are focusing their attention on the new stages and appearances Kim Soo-chan will present on ″Ga-wang Show,″ exclusively released every Tuesday at 12 PM on TIVING.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The global boy group NCT 127 recently released photos that have captured the attention of fans. In the photos, the members created a vibrant atmosphere in the middle of a city street. Each showcasing their individuality with different styles such as black tops with jeans, brown shirts with black pants, and blue tops with jeans, they posed warmly and energetically with raised arms and shoulders touching. Especially with a large signboard visible in the background, the scene conveyed a youthful and dynamic energy. Along with the photos, the members left a message on their official SNS saying, ″You Know Who To Call #NCT127,″ which greatly heightened fans’ interest and anticipation. The short but powerful phrase expresses NCT 127’s confidence and is interpreted as a hint toward their upcoming activities. Meanwhile, NCT 127 is receiving passionate love both domestically and internationally for their diverse music and performances, and this photo release appears to signal the start of a new comeback. Fans are showing great excitement for this move.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yeji and Ryujin of ITZY are attracting fans’ attention by sharing updates through their official SNS. Recently, the two revealed a scene of them standing together and talking, styled comfortably yet stylishly with Yeji wearing a black t-shirt and long skirt against a plain-colored wall, and Ryujin matching a white tank top with a long skirt. Yeji, with short hair, and Ryujin, with long hair, face forward and naturally converse, creating a friendly atmosphere. The photo posted on the official account is accompanied by emojis representing applause, rhythm, and hand greetings, conveying a lively energy. Fans are pleased to see the members’ communication and everyday moments outside of the stage, responding positively. ITZY continues various musical activities this year while actively communicating with fans. Yeji and Ryujin stand out within the group, intensifying preparations for new content and performances. They will continue to showcase the members’ diverse appearances and news through the official SNS.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Liz shared an update with a unique mint-colored dye. Liz posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″Dyed my hair🙈 Glasses thief🤓 new camera!!! 😎 The trendy mint dye these days, babong 🖤.″ In the photos, Liz is wearing a white sleeveless top, touching her hair with one hand while gazing directly at the camera. The mint tint in her long hair stood out, and her stylish glasses also caught attention. The bright and lively mint color dye especially enhanced Liz’s refreshing vibe and individuality, drawing fans’ interest in her new style transformation. The unique color accent combined with her natural expression created a more mature yet fresh atmosphere. Along with this dye, Liz showcased photos taken with her newly acquired digital camera, displaying a variety of charms. Her SNS post has received enthusiastic responses from fans. Meanwhile, Liz continues to communicate steadily with her fans, promising diverse activities ahead.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yeri is attracting attention by actively communicating with fans about her diverse daily life and recent updates. Recently, Yeri posted several updates on her SNS, delivering warm messages to her fans. She shared a reflection on her diligent summer of 2026 with the caption, ″Yes, it probably isn’t that easy, the world that allowed me.″ She also honestly shared her condition with the caption ″The day I had a stye,″ revealing her human side. Yeri recommended the choreography video ’Surfin boy’ she recently released to her fans, signaling active promotions. Through this video, she is raising anticipation for her new song’s stage and radiating energy. In addition, she shared small joys from her daily life, such as expressing her affection for the taste of tomatoes. Expressing deep love for her fans, she sincerely conveyed, ″Our fans, I love you the most. How did you find this precious thing, treasure Digimon power,″ receiving great responses from her fans. Meanwhile, Yeri, as the youngest member of the group Red Velvet, is actively performing as a sub-vocalist and sub-rapper. Recently, she has been showcasing various sides of herself along with a refreshing visual behind the scenes of stage preparations. Much attention is expected for her upcoming activities.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster and singer Haha recently caught attention by sharing a cheerful daily life on SNS. He was seen standing in front of marine facilities, wearing a comfortable outfit consisting of a black short-sleeve T-shirt, shorts, and white sneakers, looking straight ahead. Wearing a headband and holding a smartphone, he created a lively atmosphere with the caption ″How to use Oakley sunglasses 2😂.″ In the post, marine facilities and a warship are visible in the background, and Haha is also shown naturally looking at or interacting with others. Even in everyday life, Haha maintains his unique friendly charm, sharing energetic updates with fans during the hot summer season. Meanwhile, Haha recently attracted attention by honestly expressing his feelings about singing in front of acquaintances ahead of his concert. He is also active on the SBS variety show Running Man, meeting the public with diverse appearances. Balancing broadcasting and music activities, Haha continues to receive love from fans, and interest is focused on his future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hyomin revealed a relaxed daily life with the mountains. Recently, Hyomin posted several photos on her SNS showing her swinging a golf club while wearing a black sleeveless top and gray pants. Against the backdrop of green grass, trees, and distant mountains, she impressively spends energetic time in nature holding a golf club. Dressed comfortably in sportswear and striking a golf pose, Hyomin exuded healthy energy and updated fans on her recent status. Especially notable was her enjoyment of nature up close, highlighting how she values her own rest time amid a busy schedule. Meanwhile, Hyomin continues various activities and is soon preparing for a fan meeting in Macau. Through consistent self-management and active communication, she stays close to her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Nana showcased a unique charisma with a bold short haircut transformation. Recently, Nana revealed her new style by posting several photos on her SNS without any additional comments. In the photos, Nana displayed a short choppy bang hairstyle trimmed above the jawline. She particularly created a chic and sophisticated atmosphere by pairing a black leather jacket with an all-black outfit. The dark-toned makeup and her intense gaze directly at the camera left a strong impression. In another photo, she posed in a modern indoor space with a jacket draped over one arm, wearing sunglasses that exuded a stylish urban charm. Her profile shot against a white background further enhanced her professional vibe. With this short haircut transformation, Nana completed a more refined and striking visual that captured the attention of fans and the public alike. The combination of the bob hairstyle and all-black fashion highlighted Nana’s distinctive chicness and sexiness even more. Meanwhile, Nana continues to present new charms to the public through various projects and consistent style transformations.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Hong Ji-yoon revealed her recent status, expressing her unwavering passion for activities. Recently, Hong Ji-yoon communicated with fans by posting various daily photos on her SNS. In the released photos, she is seen wearing a white off-shoulder blouse, sitting in front of wooden blinds, gazing straight ahead. Even in a natural atmosphere, she showed a graceful charm that caught attention. In another photo, she wore jeans and sneakers, sitting on playground equipment, creating a free-spirited vibe against the blue sky background, showing a lively daily life. She also revealed a look wearing a black top and shorts with an action cam, showing that she was spending an active day. Along with this, a photo of her holding a smartphone inside a restaurant, styled with a gray top and a pink ribbon badge, stood out. Capturing a comfortable daily look different from usual, she added a friendly charm. Recently, she also revealed photos from a makeup session, showing that she has been actively continuing her activities since joining SM C&C. The focused look while receiving the touch of a makeup artist during the shooting preparation process was impressive. In addition, Hong Ji-yoon raised fans’ expectations by revealing a scene of her preparing for the stage dressed in a sky-blue dress, announcing her upcoming TV music program appearance. She is expected to showcase her unique trot sensibility. Meanwhile, Hong Ji-yoon is steadily communicating with fans through various music entertainment and broadcasting activities, solidifying her position in the trot genre. She plans to continue active activities in various fields in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Clara shared an update while enjoying a special evening filled with fragrance. Recently, Clara attended an event hosted by the Women’s World International Forum and the luxury perfume brand Guerlain, wearing an elegant light pink long dress. At the event, Clara captivated attention by smiling and looking straight ahead with a pose gently wrapping her waist. Photos were also released showing her holding a perfume bottle and posing with a fan partially covering her expression in front of a table displaying various perfumes. The event background featured the ’GUERLAIN’ logo and related signs, adding a luxurious atmosphere. Through social media, Clara expressed her gratitude for the invitation, saying, ″Magical fragrant evening.″ She shared her thoughts, stating, ″Thanks to the Women’s World International Forum and Guerlain, I was able to spend a fragrant and romantic time with many wonderful women.″ Clara added meaning by sharing hashtags such as ’CelebritiesAreMoreThanJustTwoSideAs’ along with Guerlain and The Atelier Studio’s official accounts. At this event, Clara drew attention with a glamorous yet elegant style, showcasing a dual charm of natural daily life and official event scenes, including wearing earrings and dining. Her unwavering beauty and sophisticated presence have received positive responses from netizens. Meanwhile, Clara has recently been actively sharing updates on social media, proudly showing off her healthy figure in swimsuits and bikinis with vibrant colors. Through attending this perfume event, she continues diverse activities by showing another charm and dignified side.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Young Tak has begun preparations for a comeback ahead of the release of their third full-length album ’GOGO’ on September 14. Young Tak revealed two ’GOGO’ posters with a racer concept through their official SNS. The posters, centered around black and red colors, emphasize the new album’s concept by dynamically placing the album title and release date alongside Young Tak transformed into a racer. In the first poster, Young Tak shows charisma with a relaxed expression while looking at the camera, and in the second poster, a shadow silhouette creates a mysterious atmosphere. The third full-length album ’GOGO’ is the first album released in about three years since the second full-length album ’FORM’ in August 2023. Young Tak has showcased various genres of music based on their unique vocal tone and singing ability. To celebrate the new album release, a solo concert ’TAK SHOW5’ will be held from October 3 to 5 at Hwa-jeong Gymnasium, Korea University, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul in 2026. The concert will feature the first live performances of new songs included in ’GOGO.’ The third full-length album ’GOGO’ will be released on September 14 at 6 PM through various online music sites, and album pre-orders will begin on the 21st.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-guk, son of Kim Sung-joo, shared his impressions of a trip to Switzerland with Lee Soo-hyun, Lee Seung-guk, Park Chan-young, and others on his personal SNS. On the 17th, Kim Min-guk posted several photos along with his travel reflections. He revealed that he had visited Switzerland with Chan-young hyung, Seung-guk hyung, Princess Soo-hyun, Mr. Hwang, and Producer Jo. Kim Min-guk mentioned the specialness of the trip, saying, ″Switzerland. The Switzerland where the Alps run freely and the mountain goats are beautiful.″ Regarding his connection with Lee Soo-hyun, Kim Min-guk wrote, ″Soo-hyun nuna is a person whose heart is as kind as her voice. Throughout the trip, she patiently accepted all the unreasonable things I said with the heart of Mother Teresa, without a single reproach.″ He added, ″My beautiful nuna. At times like the youngest sister, at times like our princess, a versatile nuna who cared for us through cold and hot water.″ Kim Min-guk also expressed, ″Among the people eating this one-pot mushroom chicken soup, whose average age is in their 30s and even 40s, I was truly grateful to have a nuna in her 20s who could talk about mala soup.″ He continued, ″Thanks to her, I got to go to Switzerland, which I never imagined in my lifetime. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you again. I love you, nuna. There will be no nuna greater than Lee Soo-hyun in my life.″ He shared photos of Lee Soo-hyun and Park Chan-young, saying, ″I don’t think the moment when a nuna with such a mature heart suddenly changes is when Chan-young hyung comes into view. I’ve never seen such fierce quarrels in my life. Like rural dogs separated by a fence, they fight whenever their eyes meet, and watching it is just amusing.″ He added, ″When Chan-young hyung asked the producer if he could ease up a bit because he felt like he fought too much with nuna, I briefly thought that people might think the three of us went on the trip together. It’s a shame not everything was captured on video. Still, when they get along, there’s no sibling pair as lovely as them. Though it doesn’t last more than five seconds.″ Kim Min-guk also mentioned, ″Seeing is believing. No matter how much I talk here, it will only tire your eyes. Please check out Soo-hyun nuna’s YouTube channel,″ referring to Lee Soo-hyun’s travel video channel. Earlier on the 6th, Lee Soo-hyun uploaded a video titled ″The Most Perfect Summer Spent in Switzerland (Soo-hyun, Seung-guk, Chan-young, Min-guk, Four Siblings’ Trip)″ on her channel. Kim Min-guk shared memorable moments from the Switzerland trip along with photos. He is the son of Kim Sung-joo, a former MBC announcer, and gained great popularity by appearing on the variety show ″Dad! Where Are We Going?″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Oh Hyun-kyung revealed recent updates about her daughter Chaeryeong, who has studied abroad in Boston, USA for over 10 years, through the tvN STORY variety show ″What’s the Point of Leaving It Behind.″ On the show, Oh Hyun-kyung shared that her daughter had watched her work hard since she was young, and despite their modest circumstances, she supported her studying abroad in the United States. Lee Il-hwa mentioned that Oh Hyun-kyung balanced drama filming and parenting while helping her daughter graduate. Chaeryeong lived by working part-time during her studies and recently graduated from Tufts University in Boston. Although her daughter hoped to attend graduate school, Oh Hyun-kyung honestly conveyed that further financial support for studying abroad was difficult. In response, Chaeryeong expressed her intention to work and save money herself to attend graduate school. Oh Hyun-kyung said, ″My daughter said, ’Then I will earn money and go to graduate school.’ She is currently working.″ Thinking about her daughter living alone far away for a long time, Oh Hyun-kyung expressed her regret. She said, ″It must have been very hard being alone. There are many things she could enjoy if she were by my side, but living apart is never easy.″ Her daughter carefully takes care of Oh Hyun-kyung’s health, and Oh Hyun-kyung shared, ″Before going to bed, my daughter opens my door to check if I’m sleeping safely, then turns off the TV and lights before leaving.″ She also revealed that her daughter said, ″I wish there was someone by mom’s side to take care of her.″ During the broadcast, Oh Hyun-kyung also mentioned memories of her own mother. She recalled her father, who suddenly passed away from angina when she was 26, and reflected on her mother’s life raising children alone afterward. Oh Hyun-kyung said, ″I think my mother believed, ’If I live, my children live. If I am weak, the children suffer.’″ She added that seeing her mother’s worn-out undershirt brought her to tears as she aged and went through menopause. Meanwhile, Oh Hyun-kyung married in 2002 and had her daughter Chaeryeong, and after divorcing in 2006, she has raised her daughter alone. It is known that Chaeryeong majored in an arts-related field at Tufts University.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ham Yeon-ji is known to have wrapped up her entertainment career and is gaining practical marketing experience at Ottogi America, the U.S. branch of Ottogi. Ham Yeon-ji, granddaughter of the late Ham Tae-ho, honorary chairman and founder of Ottogi, and eldest daughter of Chairman Ham Young-jun, debuted in 2014 with the musical ″Gone with the Wind.″ She has since appeared in various stage productions such as ″Jesus Christ Superstar,″ ″Infinite Power,″ ″Notre-Dame de Paris,″ ″Chami,″ and ″Killer Party.″ She has also acted in plays like ″Save the Earth,″ ″Amadeus,″ dramas including ″Shining Eun-soo,″ ″Dali and Potato Soup,″ ″Police Station Next to Fire Station,″ and films such as ″Killer Party,″ ″Encanto,″ and ″4 Minutes 44 Seconds.″ Additionally, she gained public recognition through appearances on various entertainment programs. After graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ham Yeon-ji worked as a musical actress and YouTuber, sharing family stories on her YouTube channel ″Ham Yeon-ji″ for about four years, amassing 470,000 subscribers. However, she announced the suspension of her channel operations in December 2023, stating, ″I am deeply considering how to promote Korean food in the U.S. I am having a very meaningful day. I will try to become a better person by finding my true self in everyday life, going out without a camera.″ Following her role in the 2024 film ″4 Minutes 44 Seconds,″ Ham Yeon-ji ceased her entertainment activities and is currently working in the marketing department at Ottogi America. She reportedly started as an intern and became a full-time marketing staff member. Her husband, Kim Jae-woo, serves as CEO of Ottogi America Holdings, the holding company overseeing U.S. operations. Ham Yeon-ji’s personal social media accounts are currently inactive. Ottogi has assigned siblings Ham Yeon-ji and Ham Yoon-sik to the U.S. branch and the domestic headquarters, respectively. Ham Yoon-sik joined as an employee in 2021, has worked in management and production-related departments, and currently serves as head of the marketing office, responsible for product and brand strategy. Ham Yeon-ji has not been appointed as an executive or registered director, and succession in management has not been confirmed. She is currently gaining marketing and business experience locally in the U.S. while her management capabilities are being evaluated.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC’s ’I Live Alone’ ranked first among all programs in the 20-54 age group ratings for the second week of August, securing the top spot in both variety shows and dramas for three consecutive weeks. According to the ratings research company Nielsen Korea, the broadcast on the 14th recorded a 6.0% household rating in the metropolitan area, ranking first among Friday variety shows, and the 20-54 age group rating was also 3.7%, placing first among Friday variety shows. For the week of the second week of August, it ranked first among all programs including variety shows and dramas. In the broadcast, broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo was shown traveling to Almaty, Kazakhstan, using a short 29-hour holiday. After a 7-hour flight, Jeon Hyun-moo arrived at Almaty Airport and recorded a peak rating of 7.2% during the scene where he ate a hamburger as his first meal. Jeon Hyun-moo visited various places and restaurants in Almaty, including the traditional market ’Green Bazaar,’ and later found out that ’Kolsai Lake,’ recommended by Koo Sung-hwan and Lee Joo-seung, was about a 10-hour round trip. With only about 20 hours left, attention was focused on whether Jeon Hyun-moo would head to Kolsai Lake. Meanwhile, actress Park Kyung-hye revealed her daily life, continuously challenging various roles such as ballet she started for managing low blood pressure and a Gyeongsang-do dialect acting study with her ’male friend’ Hyun Bong-sik. Park Kyung-hye stated, ″I need to increase the roles I can take on,″ and said she is studying to challenge herself with diverse roles as an actress. The broadcast on the 21st will feature Girls’ Generation’s Yuri’s daily life in Jeju and the second story of Jeon Hyun-moo’s trip to Kazakhstan. ’I Live Alone’ airs every Friday at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member Jin’s solo song ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ has surpassed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify. According to Spotify, this song is the title track of the mini album 2 ″Echo,″ released last May, and exceeded 1 billion streams as of August 18. This is the highest number of streams among Jin’s solo songs. ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ is a pop genre song that captures the emotions of lovers who find it hard to let go of each other even at the end of their relationship, blending restrained sounds, a cool atmosphere melody, and Jin’s calm voice. The song entered the US Billboard main song chart ″Hot 100″ at number 90 (issue dated May 31, 2025). With this, Jin has placed three solo songs on the ″Hot 100,″ following his 2022 solo single ″The Astronaut″ and the title track ″Running Wild″ from the 2024 mini album 1 ″Happy.″ The chart performance was also remarkable. ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ ranked 2nd on Spotify’s ″Weekly Top Songs Global,″ 6th on Billboard’s ″Global 200,″ and 4th on ″Global (excluding US),″ entering the top 10 on various charts. The album ″Echo,″ which includes this song, also achieved 3rd place on the Billboard main album chart ″Billboard 200″ (issue dated May 31, 2025), setting a new highest rank for Jin’s solo albums. Meanwhile, BTS kicked off the second leg of the North American tour for the world tour ″ARIRANG″ at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA, on August 1 and 2 (local time), and is scheduled to continue performing in Toronto on the 22nd and 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The band Hyukoh has released a new song, ″GODSPEED!″, for the first time in six years, drawing attention as Japanese actress Ando Sakura appears in the music video for the track. Hyukoh will release the new single ″GODSPEED!″ on various music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 18th. This new song honestly expresses the repetitive daily life and the growing lethargy within it, marking their first new release in six years since the 2020 EP album ″With Love.″ Amid high expectations from fans, the music video was released first on the 17th, ahead of the song’s release. The music video stars Japanese actress Ando Sakura, known domestically for films such as ″Shoplifters″ and ″The Host.″ After it was revealed that Ando Sakura is the great-granddaughter of Inukai Tsuyoshi, the 29th Prime Minister of Japan during the Japanese colonial period, various reactions arose regarding her casting. Inukai Tsuyoshi served as Japan’s Prime Minister from 1931 to 1932 and is said to have left writings that revealed imperialist ideologies. In an article titled ″How to Enlighten Korea,″ published in the 19th issue of ″Nihonjin″ in April 1894, he reportedly argued that ″sturdy but ignorant Koreans must work for the noble Japanese.″ Inukai Tsuyoshi’s son, Inukai Takeru, was also a politician who served as Japan’s Minister of Justice. Some referred to Ando Sakura’s appearance as related to a ″war criminal family,″ but war criminals refer to those prosecuted and punished for war crimes at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East and other courts after World War II. Inukai Tsuyoshi was assassinated by naval officers on May 15, 1932, while serving as Prime Minister and is not classified as a war criminal. Amid recent controversies over actor Ha Young’s great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese actions, interest in celebrities’ family histories and historical awareness has increased, leading to various opinions about Hyukoh’s music video casting. Some expressed regret that the music video was released shortly after Liberation Day. Hyukoh’s agency stated, ″Fan reactions were also enthusiastic immediately after the music video was released,″ adding that fans showed deep empathy with the video. However, many comments on the YouTube channel where the music video was posted mentioned the related controversy. Netizens left remarks such as, ″Did they really have to cast Ando Sakura?″, ″I’m curious about how she views her ancestors,″ ″Is this intentional?″, and ″It’s only been a few days since Liberation Day.″ Meanwhile, before appearing in Hyukoh’s music video, Ando Sakura had already challenged Korean cinema through director Jung Joo-ri’s new film ″Dora.″ Hyukoh’s agency has not issued a separate statement regarding the recent controversy.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Sang-yeop, a member of the band Lucy, is scheduled to hold a wedding ceremony in August with his non-celebrity partner. Mystic Story, his agency, announced on the 17th through an official statement that Choi Sang-yeop is preparing for a new beginning with a precious person in August. The agency revealed that the bride-to-be is a non-celebrity and that the wedding will be held privately. They also added, ″We kindly ask for your understanding as specific details cannot be disclosed.″ On the same day, Choi Sang-yeop personally informed fans of his marriage news through a handwritten letter. He expressed his gratitude, saying, ″I sincerely thank all the fans who have always given me overwhelming love and supported me so that I could happily make music as a member of the band Lucy.″ He continued, ″I am about to start a new chapter in life with someone I have cherished and relied on for a long time.″ He also stated, ″I will continue to hold onto my passion and responsibility for music as I have so far, and I will do my best to repay you with better music and a better appearance on stage.″ The agency said, ″We understand the feelings of fans who may be surprised by this sudden news,″ and added, ″We would appreciate it if you could watch over them warmly.″ They also announced that Choi Sang-yeop will continue to repay fans with good music and activities as a member of Lucy after the wedding. Lucy is a four-member band that debuted in 2020 and is loved for various songs such as ″Bloom,″ ″Jogging,″ ″She Smiles,″ ″Hero,″ and ″Falling Flowers.″ From October 23 to 25, they plan to hold an encore concert titled ″ISLAND″ at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. Afterward, they will continue performances in four Asian cities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Nexz announced their comeback by previewing the stage of their new song ″Sossin.″ Ahead of the release of their 4th mini album ″Sossin″ on the 24th, Nexz first performed the title track ″Sossin″ on the stage of ″KCON LA 2026,″ held on the 16th (local time) in Los Angeles, USA. ″Sossin″ is characterized by the lively energy of the Eurodance genre and a driving beat. Nexz drew enthusiastic responses from local fans with lyrics comparing themselves to sauces that enhance the flavor of food, along with intuitive point choreography featuring actions like pouring or dipping sauce. Through their agency JYP Entertainment, Nexz said, ″’Sossin’ is an expression combining ’sauce’ and a progressive verb ending, making listeners deeply immersed in Nexz.″ They added, ″We hope you enjoy the choreography that highlights pouring and shaking sauce as the key point.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen released the teaser for the music video of the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ from their 8th mini album ″THE SIN : BLISS″ on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel on the 17th. The music video teaser begins with Niki holding a hammer and striking a wall, intercut with scenes of prisoners scattering chaotically and members running through the streets. The overall video features a rough and free-spirited atmosphere, along with the vibrant and exotic landscapes of Latin America. Filming took place in various locations including Peru, where vintage-colored buildings and unfamiliar street scenes blended with the rhythmic beats characteristic of Brazilian punk. The title track ″Bloody Paradise″ is a Brazilian punk dance song that likens the situation of lovers who only look at each other amid a crisis of chase and escape to paradise. The repetitive and primal rhythm combined with dynamic and precise performances completes the mood of the song. Enhypen’s 8th mini album ″THE SIN : BLISS″ depicts the process of lovers who choose to escape for love coming to accept being together itself as a ″blessing (Bliss).″ The album contains a total of 10 tracks, including 6 songs and 4 narrations. The songs and narrations are connected in a single flow, unfolding the vampire narrative that Enhypen has continued since their debut album ″BORDER : DAY ONE″ throughout the entire album. Since debuting in 2020, Enhypen has released various songs such as ″Drunk-Dazed,″ ″Bite Me,″ and ″Sweet Venom.″ The 8th mini album ″THE SIN : BLISS″ will be released on the 21st at 1 PM, and the full music video for the title track ″Bloody Paradise″ will be available on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel at midnight on the 22nd. Meanwhile, from August 13 to September 27, Enhypen will hold a music experience exhibition titled ″House of Vampire ~Dive into ENHYPEN Chronicle~″ at the Ara Art Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul. This exhibition is designed with the concept that visitors who receive an invitation letter setting them as blood relatives of Enhypen enter a vampire mansion.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ member Seonghwa showcased various charms through a photo shoot and interview in the September issue of WWD Korea magazine. The title of this cover story, ″IN HIS GOLDEN HOUR,″ highlighted Seonghwa’s present and future as he approaches his 8th debut anniversary. In the interview, Seonghwa spoke candidly about the path ATEEZ has taken over the past eight years, their current status, and future plans. He revealed that even after more than 100 tours, he and the members continue to pledge to perform ″as if today is the last.″ He also mentioned the achievement of reaching number one on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200 (as of July 18), with their recently released 14th mini-album ’GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,’ marking their third time topping the chart. ATEEZ’s new title track ″BAD″ reached 10th place on the Melon daily chart as of August 11, setting a new personal best, and surpassed 1.88 million in initial sales, achieving their seventh million-seller. Seonghwa shared the process of repeatedly struggling and gaining confidence regarding the music and styling of ″BAD,″ expressing, ″I felt like what I have consistently done without compromising my intentions was finally recognized.″ He also mentioned the phrase ″Jin In Sa Dae Cheon Myeong (盡人事待天命).″ Regarding his thoughts on fashion, he stated that while he used to stick to a definite style, he now freely chooses clothes based on his mood that day. He expressed special affection for his long-term collaboration with the brand Songzio, saying, ″The inspiration I received through Songzio has changed many parts of me.″ Outside the stage, he recently started fencing and hopes to participate in amateur competitions, and he also shared that he has begun learning guitar. During tours or overseas schedules, he always carries an iPad, books, and a notebook for writing poetry. On planes, he watches movies and YouTube, reads books and poetry, and writes. He introduced his unique habit of recording emotions through poetry, explaining that it allows him to recall his feelings even after time has passed. In his final greeting at performances, Seonghwa described the moment of looking at the audience as ″the brightest moment of my life,″ conveying a special message to fans. At the end of the interview, he expressed gratitude to ATEEZ members, saying, ″Thank you for your consistent efforts over the past eight years,″ and added, ″I really want to say you’ve worked hard and thank you.″ Meanwhile, ATEEZ held their 2026 fan meeting ″ATINY’S VOYAGE : TINY MYSTERY″ from July 17 to 19 in Korea and from August 4 to 6 at the K-Arena Yokohama in Japan.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki appeared on SBS PowerFM’s ’Wendy’s Young Street’ and shared their thoughts on the release of their third mini-album, ’Waikiki.’ During the broadcast, Kiki expressed gratitude for receiving shout-outs from several senior artists, including Uhm Jung-hwa and Jungkook of BTS. In particular, they expressed thanks for seeing Jungkook listen to Kiki’s song during a live broadcast and said, ″It would be great if you could join the challenge as well.″ They also shared their happiness upon hearing the news that global pop star Charlie Puth had named them as an artist to watch. They went on to mention Charlie Puth’s musical sensibility and expressed a desire to collaborate with him in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Song Jin-woo and his Japanese wife Minami’s daily life will be revealed on SBS’s ″Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 - You Are My Destiny.″ In the broadcast, the couple Song Jin-woo and Minami show a lively side by performing impersonations, singing, and dancing from early morning. Minami revealed, ″I was actually the original gyaru,″ and photos from her active gyaru days along with styling compared to Minami from the group RIIZEnne were shown. Song Jin-woo visited the airport to see off his family, who were leaving for Japan for a month during summer vacation. He showed his usual interest in fashion and appeared in a noticeable outfit that day. The cast reacted to Song Jin-woo’s airport fashion with comments like ″All eyes on you!″ and ″Everyone is staring.″ Many people at the actual airport were also seen looking at Song Jin-woo. Song Jin-woo mentioned that BTS Jungkook was at the same airport that day, saying, ″Jungkook from BTS was at the airport that day too, but I won against Jungkook,″ which brought laughter. Song Jin-woo and Minami married in 2015 and have a daughter and a son. Their daily life can be seen on ″Same Bed, Different Dreams 2,″ airing on the 18th at 10:40 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900