https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' to Be Held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on Sept. 19  BTS became the spotlight of the 'TMA Best Music – Summer' category.As the final round of voting for the FANNSTAR 'TMA Best Music – Summer' category at THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) was held over two weeks, from 12 p.m. on July 20 to 12 p.m. on August 3 (KST), BTS's "Come Over" took first place. The finalists for the "TMA Best Music – Summer" category were selected through a preliminary vote among artists who released music between April and June 2026, excluding OSTs and one-off collaboration projects. A total of 20 artists advanced to the final round: KIM KI TAE, NEXZ, DONGHAE, MEOVV, MINGI, Bak Chang Geun, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, Alpha Drive One, Evan, NCT WISH, ISEGYE IDOL, CORTIS, TAEMIN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, TREASURE, PLAVE, and Hwang Chi Yeul (listed in Korean alphabetical order).Among a highly competitive field spanning various music genres, BTS's "Come Over" claimed the No. 1 spot in the final voting. PLAVE's "Born Savage" finished second, followed by Evan's "Ride or Die" in third.Notably, BTS and PLAVE successfully maintained their No. 1 and No. 2 rankings from the preliminary vote through to the final round, once again demonstrating their unrivaled influence and strong fandom support. Meanwhile, Evan climbed to No. 3 among a lineup of formidable contenders, showcasing a remarkable presence.According to the voting results, the first-place winner will receive the "Best Music – Summer" trophy in the FANNSTAR category at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. The second-place winner will receive a Route 273 bus advertisement, while the third-place winner will be awarded a vertical media board advertisement in Seomyeon, Busan.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, a global music festival created by artists and K-pop fans together, will be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.With an unparalleled lineup spanning multiple generations and genres—including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, Alpha Drive One, Evan, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, Choi Yena, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS—anticipation is building for the diverse and memorable performances that will unfold on stage.Further details regarding the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be released sequentially through the official website.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:57:08 +0900 Trot singer Hong Jin-young revealed her recent status, showcasing vibrant energy. Recently, Hong Jin-young posted several photos on her SNS taken in front of an aquarium inside a market, wearing a black sleeveless top and black pants. In the photos, she is seen pointing at or touching fresh seafood in the tank with one hand while smiling brightly. At times, she shows a surprised expression, and there is also a shot of her looking seriously at the tank with both hands on her hips. The sleeveless outfit naturally blended to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. In her post, she wrote, ″So fresh, kyeohya~ ♡ #TheSleevelessTopIsNotAMatchButSomehowItFitsHaha,″ conveying a fresh and lively mood. Along with her usual bright and positive image, her unique lively charm was once again confirmed in these newly shared photos. Since her debut, Hong Jin-young has established herself as a representative trot singer through consistent activities and hit songs, loved for her unwavering affection for fans and sincere attitude. Recently, she also shared moments of enjoying outdoor relaxation, sharing her diverse daily life with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CORTIS delivered a successful performance at the large-scale music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago’ held in Chicago, USA. On the stage held on the 1st local time, CORTIS performed a total of 11 songs for about 40 minutes, thrilling an audience of approximately 50,000 people. In particular, the collaboration stage with American hip-hop artist Juicy J attracted even greater attention. Centered around the new song ’CORTIS MOTION,’ CORTIS presented a powerful performance and energetic stage, actively communicating with the audience and heating up the atmosphere. BigHit Music, the agency, stated that this Lollapalooza performance became an opportunity for CORTIS to further solidify their position in the global music market and announced plans to continue active activities on overseas stages. Meanwhile, CORTIS recently raised fans’ expectations by releasing a teaser video of the new song ’CORTIS MOTION,’ a collaboration with Juicy J, along with the message ″We drive well″ through their official SNS. This new song incorporates various hip-hop elements into their existing music style, representing a new musical attempt. Going forward, CORTIS is expected to continue active activities both domestically and internationally, showcasing a diverse musical spectrum.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lizzy revealed a leisurely daily life in nature. Lizzy posted several photos on her SNS with the phrase ″Where summer stayed🌿🍃🌱🍏🍀.″ In the photos, Lizzy wore a purple dress highlighted by white lace and posed facing forward with one arm wrapped around her arm against a background of nature-friendly grass and trees. Her long tied hair and calm expression created a serene atmosphere. In another photo, she sat comfortably reading a book, showing an even more relaxed side. Sitting on the grass, deeply engrossed in reading, the fresh atmosphere harmonizing with nature caught attention. Lizzy’s recent post captured a small and peaceful moment, as if taking a brief pause in nature amid a busy schedule, gaining much support from fans. Meanwhile, Lizzy recently finished overseas schedules and is intensifying preparations for her world tour, raising expectations for her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) released the challenge video for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ on TikTok at 6 PM on the 3rd, starting the comeback countdown. In this challenge video, a portion of the new song and the key choreography were showcased ahead of the official release. ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop song based on intense synth sounds, featuring a stylish beat, addictive chorus, and summer-evoking lyrics such as ″burning hot″ and ″a sandcastle built on whim.″ The video also revealed lively steps that match the song’s mood, including crossing arms and legs and cool, extended movements. Earlier, KiiiKiii surprised fans by releasing a stop-motion video for the track ″Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone (What Should I Do),″ raising anticipation for the new album. Following various teasing contents, the pre-release of the title track challenge video has further heightened the comeback atmosphere. All tracks from KiiiKiii’s third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ and the music video for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ will be released on various online music platforms at 6 PM on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the SBS variety show ″My Remaining Love,″ Choi Yena mentioned that she had suffered from pediatric lymphoma during her childhood. The first episode of ″My Remaining Love,″ which aired on the 3rd, featured MCs Lee Se-young, Jung Yong-hwa, Doyoung, and Choi Yena. During the broadcast, Lee Se-young asked Choi Yena about her childhood battle with illness, and Choi Yena said, ″I was a pediatric lymphoma patient when I was a baby. So I empathize with the other participants on ’My Remaining Love,’ and it feels strange.″ In that episode, interview videos of the participants were revealed. They recalled their experiences of being given terminal diagnoses or being on the brink of death, saying things like, ″The mortality rate was high, and they told me to prepare myself mentally. It was about stage 4,″ and ″I heard the word cancer. It didn’t really sink in. They said I could die. I was stunned.″ Jung Yong-hwa said, ″There are so many things you want to do and so much you want to enjoy at that age, but you had to fight illness...″ and added, ″I should prepare to shed tears.″ He also said, ″Since the participants are people who really could have lost their lives and have gone through uncertain times, I hope things go well for them and that they have happy relationships.″ ″My Remaining Love″ is a dating reality program that depicts the process of young adults in their 20s and 30s, who have been given terminal diagnoses or have been on the brink of death, confronting life and love again. Starting from the question, ″If I had little time left, who would I love?″ this program shows young people who have experienced the finiteness of life finding love again through the days they have been given.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa will hold their first solo concert at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome since their debut, and the performance will be live-streamed through domestic and international theaters and online platforms. The Seoul shows of the ’2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLaeXITY’ will take place over two days, on the 7th and 8th. The performance on the 7th will be simultaneously broadcast live via live viewing in 146 theaters across 11 regions worldwide, including South Korea. In South Korea, it can be viewed at four Megabox locations: Guui East Pole, Mokdong, Sangam World Cup Stadium, and COEX. Notably, the Guui East Pole, Mokdong, and Sangam World Cup Stadium locations will feature live viewing with AI spatial audio technology for the first time in domestic theaters. These theaters will provide an immersive experience of aespa’s performance and world view with 4K resolution and three-dimensional sound. The performance on the 8th will be live-streamed online through Beyond LIVE and Weverse. Megabox has also prepared a special postcard giveaway event for live viewing attendees to commemorate the start of aespa’s world tour. Starting with the Seoul shows, aespa will continue their world tour, visiting a total of 25 regions including North America, South America, and Europe. Detailed information about live viewing ticket reservations, screening locations, and special benefits can be found on the official Megabox website and mobile app.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-ha recently showcased her outstanding vocal skills by passionately singing ″That’s Life″ during the opening stage of the Blue Dragon Series Awards. Her appearance after losing 17kg and her performance on stage drew significant attention. On August 2, Kim Min-ha’s agency Noon Company released rehearsal footage of the Blue Dragon Series Awards on their official SNS. Kim Min-ha also regrammed the video on her own SNS, sharing behind-the-scenes moments of the stage with her fans. In the video, Kim Min-ha wore a black off-shoulder top and jeans, with minimal makeup, presenting a natural look as she sang seriously on stage. At the actual awards ceremony, she wore a silver off-shoulder dress, creating an elegant atmosphere. She delivered Frank Sinatra’s ″That’s Life″ with a clear and powerful voice, demonstrating strong stage presence. MC Jeon Hyun-moo commented right after the performance, ″Is there any awards ceremony with a congratulatory performance this sincere? Today, she was not actress Kim Min-ha, but musician Kim Min-ha. It felt like being in a jazz bar.″ After the stage, Kim Min-ha shared on her official account, ″I was so nervous and overwhelmed! I am truly grateful for this precious moment, and I sincerely congratulate all the awardees.″ When she returned to the stage as a presenter, she said, ″This stage was the most nerve-wracking, more than any filming set.″ Regarding her 17kg weight loss, she mentioned in an interview with Newsen, ″I didn’t expect my weight loss to become such a big topic, and I was very surprised. My previous statements like ’I love myself as I am’ and ’Why do I have to be skinny?’ have been revisited, but I lost weight for a role. I am satisfied with both my chubby past self and my current self.″ Kim Min-ha lost weight by eating one meal a day and exercising, explaining that it was to portray a terminally ill character in her next project. In a recent interview about the film ″Hana Korea,″ she revealed that she originally dreamed of becoming a singer and secretly enrolled in a practical music academy without her parents knowing to prepare for a singing career. However, feeling limitations during the preparation process, she resumed studying and, following advice from her neighbor Seol Kyung-gu, chose to pursue acting. Singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa encouraged Kim Min-ha by saying, ″You were so amazing, Min-ha!! It was like a scene from a movie,″ Seolhyun said, ″You’re the best,″ and Song Yoon-ah said, ″Our Min-ha is truly beautiful. Congratulations.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE (Ahn Yujin, Ga-eul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) successfully held their second world tour performance, ″SHOW WHAT I AM,″ at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, USA, on the 1st (local time). This LA concert was notable as IVE expanded their North American tour schedule from the original 6 cities to 8 cities, newly including three Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. All venues were arena-level, broadening the scope of the North American tour. IVE began their North American tour on the 21st of last month in Toronto, then proceeded to Montreal, Newark, Austin, and finally arrived in LA. The performance featured a variety of songs starting with ″GOTCHA,″ followed by ″XOXZ,″ ″Baddie,″ ″BLACKHOLE,″ ″Ice Queen,″ ″TKO,″ ″Holy Moly,″ and ″My Satisfaction.″ During the solo stages, Jang Wonyoung performed ″8,″ Rei showcased ″In Your Heart,″ which she co-wrote and composed, and Liz presented ″Unreal,″ which she helped write. Ga-eul participated in the stage planning for ″Odd,″ Lee Seo challenged herself with voguing performance in ″Super ICY,″ and Ahn Yujin radiated energy with ″Force.″ The stage for ″♥beats,″ to which Ga-eul contributed choreography, was also performed. In the latter part of the show, hit songs such as ″ATTITUDE,″ ″LOVE DIVE,″ ″I AM,″ ″Rebel Heart,″ and ″BANG BANG″ were performed. After the main set, the encore included ″Wild Bird,″ ″Supernova Love,″ ″Kitsch,″ and ″After LIKE.″ A total of 27 songs were included in the setlist. The members of IVE communicated naturally with the LA audience in English, greeting, introducing songs, and encouraging responses. Ga-eul expressed amazement, saying, ″The audience’s sing-along was so loud it pierced through my in-ear monitors.″ The members also thanked fans, mentioning they watched the fans’ dance challenges backstage. Jang Wonyoung promised, ″After finishing the remaining tour dates well, we will come back to LA again soon.″ IVE is scheduled to conclude their North American tour at Oakland Arena in Oakland on the 4th, Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on the 7th, and Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on the 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink member Jennie took the stage as a solo artist and closed the finale as a headliner at the large-scale music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago’ held in Chicago, USA. On the 1st (local time), Jennie performed 18 songs live with a band for about an hour on the main stage of Grant Park in Chicago, the ’Bud Light’ stage. At this stage, Jennie premiered her new single ’Less Than a Lover’ and performed various songs including ’Mantra,’ ’Extra L,’ and ’like JENNIE.’ ’Less Than a Lover’ is a song that Jennie participated in writing and composing, conveying the excitement and lingering feelings of a relationship that stays somewhere between lovers and friends. She also showcased an unreleased new song on stage. Global artists such as Charli XCX, Lorde, and Olivia Dean also appeared as headliners at the performance. Jennie set a new milestone as the first Korean female solo singer to take the headliner stage at ’Lollapalooza.’ Her agency OA Entertainment (Odd Atelier) stated that Jennie heated up the final night of the festival with newly arranged performances of her hit songs and active communication with the audience. Various concept photos, including stage costumes and backstage shots, were also released through Jennie’s SNS. Jennie expressed her gratitude, saying, ″I am truly thankful to my team who made this special night possible,″ thanking the stylists, hair, makeup, and staff who prepared for the performance. She continued, ″I send a lot of love to the dancers and band,″ ″I was really happy to share my new songs with you,″ and ″Thank you so much for coming to see my performance,″ sharing her thoughts. Meanwhile, the American media Chicago Sun-Times evaluated Jennie’s solo stage as somewhat less impactful compared to the full Black Pink group performance. They pointed out that the large-scale stage production and numerous dancers rather overshadowed Jennie’s presence, and that the vocal strengths were not fully revealed due to sound balance issues. They also described the ’Dracula’ stage, a collaboration with Tame Impala, as feeling like ″singing along to karaoke backing tracks.″ They added that the high proportion of new and unreleased songs limited the general audience’s response. However, they gave positive reviews on the completeness of Jennie’s solo album ’Ruby’ and the ’like JENNIE’ stage. Jennie is scheduled to continue her global activities, including appearing at Japan’s representative music festival ’Summer Sonic 2026’ on the 14th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, YEONJUN, ZEROBASEONE, and Tomorrow X Together (TXT)(TOMORROW X TOGETHER) have been confirmed as singer participants for the ’Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2026)’. The ceremony will be held from December 5 to 6 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium. RIIZE(Shotaro, Eunseok, Seongchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton) have stood out in albums and performances since their debut. Their first world tour, ’RIIZING LOUD,’ attracted 420,000 spectators across 21 regions, and their second mini-album ’II,’ released last June, became their fourth million-seller overall. Additionally, the fan meeting celebrating their 3rd anniversary, ’Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR,’ held on September 12-13, sold out all tickets immediately upon release. ALPHA DRIVE ONE achieved million-seller status with their first mini-album ’EUPHORIA’ released in January this year and successfully completed a global fan concert tour in three regions within six months of their debut. The group is set to release their second mini-album ’UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST’ on the 24th. YEONJUN recently made a comeback with the title track ’Ice Cream’ from his second mini-album ’NO LABELS: PART 02.’ The album sold over 730,000 copies in its first week, marking the highest first-week sales among Korean solo artists’ albums released this year. ZEROBASEONE(Seong Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Park Geonwook) topped the Oricon chart in Japan, the Japan Spotify Rising chart, and the China QQ Music digital album mini-album chart with their sixth mini-album ’Ascend-’ released in May. Tomorrow X Together (TXT)(Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) have established themselves as representative K-pop artists by achieving success on domestic and international charts with each album. They continue various activities, including holding an exhibition highlighting their musical journey in celebration of their 7th debut anniversary. The MCs for ’AAA 2026’ have been confirmed as Ji Changwook, Jang Wonyoung, and Seong Hanbin, with one more MC to be announced. Actors Kim Seonho and Go Yoonjung have confirmed their attendance in the actor category, while singers LNGSHOT, RESCENE, &TEAM(&TEAM), ATEEZ, ITZY, KiiiKiii, and Hearts2Hearts are also on the list. The list of attendees will continue to be revealed. This awards ceremony is hosted by Star News and organized by the AAA Organizing Committee (Chairman Park Jooncheol), MOTIVE, and D-SOW. Meanwhile, the winners of the ’10th Anniversary AAA 2025’ include ’AAA Actor of the Year’ IU, ’AAA Singer of the Year’ Stray Kids, ’AAA Song of the Year’ IVE, ’AAA Album of the Year’ Stray Kids, ’AAA Best Actor (TV)’ Lee Junho, ’AAA Best Actor (OTT)’ Park Bogum, ’AAA Best Actress (TV)’ Im Yoonah, ’AAA Best Actress (OTT)’ Moon Sori, ’AAA Stage of the Year’ ATEEZ, ’AAA Performance of the Year’ RIIZE, and ’AAA Music Icon of the Year’ LE SSERAFIM.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Ha-sun recently shared bikini photos taken at a resort in Palm Springs, California, on her social media. On the 3rd, Park Ha-sun posted several pictures with the caption, ″Desert, the place called Coachella. #MemoriesOfCrickets I hate bugs more than ghosts.″ In the released photos, Park Ha-sun is seen enjoying her vacation wearing a two-piece swimsuit that harmonizes pink and black colors, with an outdoor swimming pool in the background. Her toned waistline and firm abs were revealed, and she completed her resort fashion with a long skirt, straw hat, pink bag, and luxurious accessories. Fans responded with various comments such as, ″I can’t believe she’s a mom,″ ″Her healthy beauty stands out,″ and ″Is she really 38?″ Park Ha-sun married actor Ryu Soo-young in 2017 and has a daughter. Ryu Soo-young appeared on SBS’s ″Radio Star″ and recalled the early days of their relationship, saying, ″I told her I was at my parents’ house in advance.″ He also confessed that he was attracted to Park Ha-sun when she casually changed into the ’bombaebaji’ (traditional Korean work pants) his mother gave her.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NEXZ(Nexz) is making a comeback with the new album ’SAUCIN’’. NEXZ (Tomoya, Yuu, Haru, So Gun, Seita, Huey, Yuki) announced the release of their new album by unveiling the first trailer video for ’SAUCIN’’ on their official SNS on August 3rd. This album is their latest work, released about four months after their second single ’Mmchk’ in April. The released trailer video shows the seven members transformed into farmers, carefully tending and harvesting crops such as tomatoes, lemons, and kiwis in a greenhouse. The members hold the harvested fruits in their hands and burst them, then cover themselves with various colored sauces made from fresh ingredients. This concept connects to the album title, symbolizing the intention to showcase diverse musical colors like different sauces. ’SAUCIN’’ is a coined expression combining the English word ’SAUCE’ and the progressive suffix ’~ING’, expressing the intention to present music with various moods and charms. NEXZ also added the meaning of satisfying everyone’s preferences, from dipping sauce to pouring sauce. Since debuting with the single ’Ride the Vibe’ in May 2024, NEXZ has gained attention for their solid dance skills and performance immersion. Their April release ’Mmchk’ set a new record for initial sales and topped the real-time chart on the domestic music site Bugs with the title track of the same name, achieving their first music show win since debut. They are also continuing their performance activities. In June, NEXZ successfully completed their first Japan arena tour ’NEXZ LIVE TOUR 2026 ″Hellmate″’, and held the global showcase event ’NEXZ GLOBAL SHOWCASE EVENT Mmchk: Not Typical’ in five cities including Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore, meeting fans worldwide. In September, they are scheduled to perform at the large Brazilian music festival ’Rock in Rio’ and the new festival ’STRAYCITY’ held in three Latin American regions. NEXZ’s new album ’SAUCIN’’ will be officially released on various music platforms at 6 PM on August 24th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Yena, a singer formerly of the project group IZ*ONE, revealed her past battle with pediatric lymphoma in the first episode of SBS’s dating reality show ″My Remaining Love.″ In the episode aired on the 3rd, MC Lee Se-young asked Choi Yena about her childhood illness experience. Choi Yena responded, ″I was a pediatric lymphoma patient when I was a baby. So, I feel a strange connection and empathy toward the other participants.″ She continued, ″When I was sick as a child, seeing my parents and family break down and feel upset made me feel sorry all the time. I thought, ’Maybe it’s all my fault,’″ expressing sympathy with Kim Seon-ho’s remarks. She also added, ″I remember my parents selling kimbap because the hospital bills were so expensive.″ The episode also revealed the participants’ first meetings and illness diaries. Kim Seon-ho disclosed that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer during his military service and shared his feelings of guilt toward his parents due to their difficult family circumstances. Choi Yena showed sincere reactions, deeply empathizing with the participants’ stories of illness. ″My Remaining Love″ is a dating reality show that depicts the process of young adults in their 20s and 30s, who have been given terminal diagnoses or have faced death, confronting life and love again. The MCs include Choi Yena, Lee Se-young, CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa, and Seventeen Do-kyum. The show airs every Monday at 10 PM. Meanwhile, Choi Yena is scheduled to hold an encore solo concert titled ″From the Square, an Elusive Otherworld: The Movie Version″ on the 22nd and 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seojanghoon and Lee Chan-won meet clients struggling with inheritance issues through a variety show. tvN STORY’s ″Inheritance Eve″ is the first variety show in Korea centered on inheritance, aiming to provide practical solutions to clients experiencing conflicts due to inheritance. The program is scheduled to premiere in January next year. Seojanghoon and Lee Chan-won have been selected as MCs. Seojanghoon has worked as a veteran MC on various counseling programs and is expected to address family interests with sharp insight and straightforward speech. Lee Chan-won is active as a singer and broadcaster, gaining recognition through ″Mr. Trot,″ and has served as an MC on shows such as ″SurfRIIZE Mystery Salon″ and ″Talk Reporter 25 Hours.″ He participates in the program as a communication expert MC who facilitates conversations among family members. Experts in inheritance and gift tax fields will also appear to analyze clients’ stories and asset structures in detail and to resolve complex family interests. These experts plan to help resolve conflicts through practical advice and customized consulting. ″Inheritance Eve (working title)″ is recruiting clients who want to share their stories and resolve concerns related to inheritance and gifts.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 2NE1’s Sandara Park and Super Junior Donghae directly addressed past dating rumors. In a video released on the YouTube channel ’Donghaemulgwa Baekdu Eunhyuk,’ Donghae mentioned his long-standing connection with Sandara Park, stating that they first met in high school and were comfortable talking to each other. Regarding this, Donghae explained that due to their close friendship, fans sometimes misunderstood and thought they were dating. Eunhyuk also said that in the past, even a small friendship could easily spark dating rumors, mentioning rumors involving group SeeYa’s Lee Bo-ram. Sandara Park expressed a friendly disappointment that Donghae did not mention her when talking about the time he met Big Bang members through Se7en on another broadcast. The two recalled the time before their debut when they first met through senior Se7en. Donghae recalled that when he received a call from Se7en to go watch a movie, he was worried about the language barrier because he was told he would be sitting with a Filipino friend, but after the movie ended, the only greeting Sandara Park gave was a single word. Sandara Park also expressed gratitude, saying that when she had no friends in Korea and spoke only a few words a day, Se7en and Gummy kindly took care of her. She also mentioned her bold hairstyle during her activities, confessing that the style known as the ″Vegeta hair″ was the one she hated the most, and she felt embarrassed to face senior and junior colleagues at the broadcasting station. She shared an anecdote about a girl group member who burst out laughing upon seeing her appearance, which hurt her feelings. Sandara Park added that even after her schedule ended, she enjoyed dining out and shopping while keeping the hairstyle as it was.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS began the second North American leg of the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’’ at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA. The concert took place over two days on August 1st and 2nd, with approximately 157,000 attendees. This performance was held again at the same stadium two weeks after appearing as a co-headliner for the halftime show of the ’2026 FIFA North and Central America World CupTM’ final on July 19th. It marked their first solo concert at MetLife Stadium in about 7 years and 2 months since the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’’ in May 2019. Throughout the concert, the audience sang along to the Korean lyrics in sync with BTS. Especially, cheers grew louder as the intro to ’Aliens,’ a track from ’Arirang,’ began, and a massive sing-along followed during the title track ’SWIM.’ The members passed microphones to the crowd, completing the stage together with the audience. Additionally, a group sing-along of the Korean folk song ’Arirang’ was staged as a symbolic moment of the concert. Towards the end of the show, an event took place where the audience raised flower-shaped placards, and the members smiled as they looked out over the stadium, which appeared to be in full bloom. The final song, ’Into the Sun,’ was accompanied by a large-scale fireworks display lighting up the night sky. About 30 major Korean and American media outlets attended the event, competing for coverage. The American music media Billboard reported that BTS proved their right to perform on the world’s biggest stage at the World Cup final halftime show two weeks ago and showcased their true value during the approximately two-and-a-half-hour tour. They also highlighted the concert by selecting the top 15 best moments. American hip-hop artist Nas attended the concert, and RM expressed on stage, ″It feels really amazing to perform in front of an idol from my teenage years.″ The ’BTS THE CITY ARIRANG - NEW YORK’ project was also carried out in connection with the concert. The Rockefeller Center observation deck ’Top of the Rock,’ a representative landmark of New York, was wrapped with the ’Arirang’ album logo, and a special menu related to BTS was offered at the internal restaurant. At Grand Central Terminal, a T-shirt DIY space was set up, allowing concertgoers and citizens to participate in the experience. Starting in East Rutherford, BTS opened the second act of their North American tour, with the next concert scheduled for August 5th and 6th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, USA. They are the first Korean artists to hold a solo concert at Gillette Stadium. Meanwhile, BTS recently announced that they will not submit entries for the Grammy Awards, stating, ″I hope music can be heard and loved as music itself rather than being divided by region or language.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong will release his new single album ’THE WAVE’ through various online music sites at 6 p.m. on the 20th. This marks his first domestic comeback in about a year and three months since his mini-album ’Beauty in Chaos’ in May last year. Earlier, on the 3rd, Kim Jaejoong announced his comeback by releasing a teaser video for ’THE WAVE’ on his official SNS. The video features Kim Jaejoong standing at the edge of a hill overlooking the sea. Along with the release of the new song, a solo concert is also scheduled. Kim Jaejoong will hold a concert titled ’THE WAVE,’ the same as the new single, at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on the 29th and 30th. Since the new song will be released before the concert, there is growing interest in whether the stage performance of the new song will be unveiled for the first time at the concert. Kim Jaejoong plans to sequentially release various teaser contents going forward. Meanwhile, Kim Jaejoong held a fan concert tour and a ZEPP&HALL tour this year, and released the Japanese digital single ’OASIS.’ He is also continuing his activities as an actor, starring in the movie ’Gentleman; Whisper of the Evil Spirit.’]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jin was highlighted by the official Olympic account on the 2nd anniversary of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics torch relay. On July 14, the official Olympic account released a video of Jin participating in the torch relay in Paris on the same day two years ago, commemorating it with the phrase ″2024 Paris Olympic Torch Relay with BTS @Jin″ accompanied by a flame emoji. This post recorded the most likes and comments within the official Olympic account. On the 2nd anniversary of Jin’s torch relay, netizens from around the world congratulated him with various comments such as ″As expected, Worldwide Handsome Jin,″ ″Proud of Jin,″ ″The Little Prince of Paris,″ and ″Jin with the cool talent and silver voice.″ Jin participated as a torchbearer in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics torch relay held in Paris, France, on July 14, 2024. As a foreigner, he was rare in serving as the first runner in the Louvre Museum section on France’s largest national holiday, Bastille Day. The French weekly Paris Match introduced Jin as the only foreigner in an article titled ″2024 Olympics: Who will carry the torch in Paris?″ before his torch relay. Later, in an article titled ″Torch Relay: BTS’s Jin becomes the Little Prince of the 2024 Paris Olympics,″ he was described as ″the true prince crowned 235 years after the French Revolution.″ The U.S. Billboard mentioned ″BTS Jin’s torch relay″ first in its official website article ″10 Things to Look Forward to at the 2024 Summer Olympics.″ The U.S. Associated Press (AP) also named Jin as the most notable torchbearer. Jin was ranked number one for the ″Best Olympic Torch Relay Moment,″ proving his status as a global icon.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Forbes published a critical column about the newly established ’Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ category at the Grammy Awards. The controversy arose after BTS announced that they would not submit entries to the Grammys. The seven BTS members (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) posted on their respective social media accounts on the 29th, stating, ″We have decided not to submit to the Grammys this year. We hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.″ RM also left a message saying, ″Thank you always to ARMY and everyone who supports us.″ Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, released a statement on the same day, saying, ″This newly established Grammy category was created to honor the depth, diversity, and remarkable growth of pop artistry coming from Asia,″ and explained, ″Submitting in a genre category does not exclude an artist from competing for major awards such as ’Album of the Year’ or ’Song of the Year.’″ Forbes acknowledged that Harvey Mason Jr.’s explanation was factual but pointed out that it did not address the issues raised by BTS. They also analyzed that the existence of a separate track coded by geography itself signals where the Academy expects Asian pop to remain. Forbes criticized, ″No one created a ’Best European Pop Music Performance’ category for artists like Dua Lipa or Ed Sheeran. The absence of a corresponding category for pop from predominantly white regions is evidence that, no matter how well-intentioned these categories are, they are not applied evenly on the map.″ Furthermore, Forbes pointed out the Grammy’s approach of trying to solve the credibility issue in only one way and emphasized that subdividing awards cannot be a fundamental solution until the nominees for ’Album of the Year,’ ’Record of the Year,’ and ’Song of the Year’ consistently reflect the diversity of the music industry. Meanwhile, the submission period for the 69th Grammy Awards began on the 7th and will close on August 21. The nominees will be announced on November 16, and the awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 7 next year at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seungkwan (real name Boo Seungkwan), a member of the group Seventeen, denied the prepayment goodwill story surrounding him, stating that it is not true. Seungkwan recently addressed the prepayment goodwill story about a Jeju barbecue restaurant that spread online during a live broadcast on a fan communication platform. The story claimed that Seungkwan had prepaid 600,000 won at a barbecue restaurant in Jeju and provided drinks to fans. Some fans mentioned that they actually received drinks at the restaurant, which led to the story spreading as if it were true. However, Seungkwan denied the rumor, saying, ″I have never prepaid at that restaurant.″ He added, ″I am not trying to discourage people from visiting the restaurant because it is delicious, but I do not want something I did not do to spread like a goodwill story.″ Seungkwan also explained, ″Because of this incident, I have cut off contact with an acquaintance who runs the barbecue restaurant,″ and said, ″I cannot tolerate fans being harmed. That is why I ended contact.″ He stated that even if he happens to meet someone on the street and pays for their meal, he will not make any separate prepayments in advance in the future. He also urged, ″If anyone has been impersonated or suffered similar damage, please send an email to the company.″ Additionally, he warned not to believe stories about someone pretending to be his acquaintance offering concert tickets. As Seungkwan denied the prepayment goodwill story, speculation has arisen that it might have been a staged act to promote the restaurant. The claim is that the restaurant tried to attract customers by fabricating a story that an idol was buying inexpensive drinks that could be received just by writing a restaurant review.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V received attention from global artists at the concert held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. The performance took place over two days on the 1st and 2nd (local time), with a total of 157,000 ARMY attending the venue. MetLife Stadium is known as the location where the North and Central America World Cup final halftime show was held. Jazz musician Jon Batiste attended the concert. Jon Batiste posted a video of V’s image projected on the large screen at the venue and shared footage of himself dancing to ″Dynamite.″ He wrote, ″I was so excited I almost forgot my phone.″ After V reacted to the video with a ″like″ and emojis, Jon Batiste replied, ″See you again in Boston.″ Musical star Lea Salonga also posted a video of V performing ″FYA,″ saying, ″Thank you for looking at the camera, V! You are truly special!″ When V liked the post, Lea Salonga left a message along with a selfie, saying, ″What is happening? Thank you! I’m so excited right now I can’t think straight.″ V took off the clothes he was wearing and gifted them to a male fan from Mexico. This fan is known to have attended the BTS concert multiple times wearing an outfit that paid homage to V’s stage costume.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Soo-yong revealed a video reviewing the music video for ATEEZ’s song ″BAD″ on his YouTube channel ″Sensual Kim Soo-yong.″ In the video posted on July 30, Kim Soo-yong announced that he was trying the song lyrics review segment ″Nogari″ for the first time. He mentioned ATEEZ as ″a group that was popular abroad but is now gaining great popularity domestically″ while watching the music video. In the video, Kim Soo-yong immediately followed the choreography of BAD and said, ″I usually don’t do this, but the dance called me,″ adding, ″They have power. The choreography is not the pretty boy style but the beast idol style. They have muscles and are full of power. They are the heirs of Teto who will follow me.″ Also, while imitating BAD’s signature choreography, he said, ″They said I fell down like this,″ and laughed, saying, ″I’m making fun of my own fall.″ Meanwhile, it was previously revealed that Kim Soo-yong collapsed during a YouTube shoot with Kim Sook in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province last year and was transported to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook has been revealed to have two solo songs that have each been streamed over 1.5 billion times on Spotify. The World Music Awards (WMA) announced through their official account that Jungkook is the first and only K-pop solo artist to have multiple songs surpassing 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. Jungkook’s first solo album ″GOLDEN″ title track ″Standing Next to You″ surpassed 1.5 billion cumulative streams on Spotify as of July 2026. This disco-funk genre song carries a message of standing together through any adversity. ″Standing Next to You″ set the longest record among Jungkook’s solo songs by entering the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for 19 consecutive weeks and stayed on the UK Official Singles Chart for 11 weeks, peaking at number 6. It also won awards at the 2025 BMI Pop Awards, the 2024 Billboard Music Awards for Top Global K-pop Song, and the 2024 MAMA for Best Dance Performance Male Solo. Jungkook’s solo debut song ″Seven″ surpassed 3 billion cumulative streams on Spotify as of June 2026. This is a record first achieved by a Korean and Asian artist, and it was introduced as the song released worldwide in 2023 that reached 3 billion streams. Upon release, ″Seven″ topped the US Billboard main singles charts including the Hot 100, Global 200, and Global (excluding US) charts, and ranked number 3 on the UK Official Singles Top 100 chart. The streaming numbers for these two songs continue to increase even after their release. Through his solo activities, Jungkook has set various records on Spotify, Billboard, and the UK Official Charts.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) is preparing for a comeback with the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii.″ On the 3rd, KiiiKiii released a ″Pop Off Pop Off″ challenge video through the global content platform TikTok. The video showcased parts of the song and key choreography, attracting attention from fans worldwide. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, revealed that ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop song based on intense synth sounds, featuring lyrics like ″burning hot like summer″ and ″a whimsical sandcastle,″ capturing KiiiKiii’s unique playful wit as a ″KiiiKiii-style summer song.″ They also described the track as combining a stylish beat, addictive chorus line, and dazzling performance. Online, various content expressing anticipation for KiiiKiii’s comeback has appeared, with positive reactions such as ″Cyworld vibe leader KiiiKiii’s comeback″ and ″Shuffle dance is the best.″ Meanwhile, KiiiKiii previously surprised fans by releasing a stop-motion video for the track ″Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone (What Should I Do).″ KiiiKiii’s third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ will be released on the 10th at 6 PM (KST) through various online music sites.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Noel’s Kang Kyun-sung is scheduled to marry actress Yoo Ha-jin on October 30. Agency S27M Entertainment announced on the 4th, ″Kang Kyun-sung will hold a wedding with actress Yoo Ha-jin at a location in Seoul on October 30.″ The agency stated that the two promised marriage based on deep trust and affection, and Kang Kyun-sung decided to marry with confidence and love for his bride-to-be. They also revealed that he plans to continue his activities as both the head of a family and an artist after the wedding. Kang Kyun-sung personally announced the marriage news on his Instagram on the 3rd, the day before the official announcement. He said, ″I have met a precious person with whom I want to walk together for life, and we will get married on October 30,″ expressing gratitude to his fans. He added, ″Although I am a little nervous to share this news, I wanted to tell you all directly before anyone else.″ The identity of the bride-to-be, who had not been disclosed until now, was revealed to be actress Yoo Ha-jin, drawing attention to their relationship. The two, who have worked in different fields of music and acting, are set to become a married couple. Born in 1981, Kang Kyun-sung debuted in 2002 with the group Noel and communicates with fans through variety shows and his YouTube channel ″Kang Kyun-sung SOOM.″ Born in 1995, Yoo Ha-jin has worked as an actress, appearing in dramas such as ″Spring Night″ and plays like ″Rental Apartment.″ Meanwhile, Kang Kyun-sung plans to continue both his activities with Noel and his solo activities after the marriage.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Nexz (NEXZ) will make a comeback on August 24 at 6 PM with the new album ’SAUCIN’’. On August 3, Nexz released the first trailer video for ’SAUCIN’’ through their official channel. The video features the seven members transformed into farmers, cultivating various crops such as tomatoes, lemons, and kiwis in a greenhouse, bursting the harvests, and making colorful sauces with fresh ingredients. This trailer sparked curiosity among fans. The album title ’SAUCIN’’ combines the English word ’SAUCE’ and the progressive suffix ’~ING’, conveying the meaning of satisfying Nexz’s unique musical identity and diverse tastes. This album is the new release about four months after their second single ’Mmchk’ in April. Nexz debuted in May 2024 with the single ’Ride the Vibe’ and was formed through the survival audition program ’Nizi Project Season 2’, jointly planned by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Japan. Nexz recently completed their Japan arena tour ’NEXZ LIVE TOUR 2026 ″Hellmate″’ and held a global showcase event ’NEXZ GLOBAL SHOWCASE EVENT Mmchk: Not Typical’ in five cities: Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore. They are also scheduled to perform at the Brazilian music festival ’Rock in Rio’ in September and at the ’STRAYCITY’ festival held in three Latin American regions.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) released their second single album ’SODA SODA’ in Japan at midnight on August 4 through various music streaming sites. This album includes a total of three songs: the title track ’SODA SODA’, ’Palm Tree’, and the Japanese version of the mini-album 2 title track ’If I am S, You Be My N’. The title track ’SODA SODA’ expresses feelings toward someone that burst out like carbonation. Kyungmin, Youngjae, and Jihoon participated in composing this song. The title track, which was pre-released three days earlier, entered the real-time ’Song Top 100’ chart on Japan’s Line Music. To celebrate the single release, TWS held a showcase in Tokyo, Japan on the 3rd, where they performed ’SODA SODA’ for the first time. The performance included a motion of shaking a Ramune bottle, a representative Japanese carbonated drink, which received enthusiastic responses from local fans. Additionally, the fresh city pop sound combined with a powerful performance led the atmosphere of the venue. The members said, ″We are very excited to see 42 (the fandom name) again. We hope you enjoy a refreshing summer with TWS,″ and added, ″We have been waiting for the moment to make eye contact and sing with the 42s on stage. We want to create a summer festival-like time together.″ TWS is scheduled to appear on Fuji TV’s music program ’STAR’ starting on the 6th, perform at the ’Mezamashi WANGAN Festival’ on the 7th, and take the stage at ’Summer Sonic 2026’ on the 14th and 16th. They also plan to hold their solo concert ’24/7:FOR:YOU IN’ in Fukuoka from August 28 to 30, Hyogo from September 4 to 6, and Kanagawa on the 12th and 13th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Won-young appeared on MBC’s ″Radio Star″ and revealed the lineage of the ″confident married man″ image that has continued since his single days, along with various behind-the-scenes stories. The broadcast on August 5 will feature a special titled ″Between Fᅢshion and Pᅢssion, I’m So Hip~″ with Choi Won-young, Lee Tae-ran, Bada, and Cortis Martin. Choi Won-young shared his experience of taking on father roles from his late 30s before marrying actress Shim Yi-young. He first played a father role in writer Kim Eun-sook’s drama ″The Heirs,″ and although he was concerned because the actor playing his son was only about 10 years younger than him in real life, he accepted the role encouraged by Kim Eun-sook’s confident response. Following the success of ″The Heirs,″ he consecutively took on father roles in dramas such as ″SKY Castle″ and ″Hwarang,″ and he also shared behind-the-scenes stories about playing Lee Kwang-soo’s father in ″Hwarang.″ He also revealed that he recently placed second in a ″spacing out contest.″ He explained that about 70 contestants participated in the finals, and the ranking was determined by combining heart rate, public votes, and performance scores. The day before the contest, he rehearsed at home aiming for first place, and during the actual contest, he spaced out for about an hour and 30 minutes wearing the outfit he had prepared. Regarding the fashion he showcased at the contest, he explained that he wore floral socks on one side and mismatched shoes—a dress shoe and a sneaker—to express the ″sorrow of office workers.″ Choi Won-young stated that he personally considers the clothing concept for his characters and, if it is difficult to find the necessary clothes, he searches for them himself or dyes them. He revealed that about 50% of the clothes he wore in the JTBC drama ″Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness″ were purchased by himself, and he also wore clothes he prepared himself in ″SKY Castle.″ He emphasized that clothing is an important element in completing a character and expressed his conviction that he does not regret investing money for his characters. He also shared stories about feeling liberated at past drama wrap-up parties, freely choosing the clothes he wanted to wear, which earned him nicknames like ″wrap-up party villain″ and ″fashion henchman.″ Additionally, he gifted Cortis Martin an outfit he made by remodeling clothes he was going to throw away, and Martin wore it to an impromptu fashion show, showcasing a cross-generational fashion chemistry.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 PLAVE has announced their 2026 world tour schedule, including their first concert in Singapore. The PLAVE members shared that this tour will be their first time visiting new regions. They expressed their excitement by mentioning Singapore’s Endahouse and the abundance of Chio Bus, as well as how the local fans are as passionate as the weather. The 2026 PLAVE World Tour [KEEP IT MANIC] concert in Singapore will be held on October 17 at appe. The PLAVE members stated that since this will be their first meeting with fans in Singapore, they are preparing an amazing stage. They also hinted that a special surprise is planned. The members urged Singaporean fans to mark October 17 on their calendars and said, ″See you in Singapore.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 As BTS resumed their North American tour, the official fandom ARMY supported the group’s move by topping the iTunes ’Top Songs’ chart in 78 countries worldwide with ″Aliens.″ On the 1st (local time), BTS began the second North American leg of their world tour ″ARIRANG″ at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. About 80,000 people gathered at the stadium, and RM greeted the audience in Korean. Following their announcement that they would not submit to the Grammys, BTS selected ″Hooligan″ and ″Aliens″ for the opening stage. During the performance, the lyrics ″I’m tired of explaining / Gather at the stadium, what more is there to worry about?″ were sung, and fans held up placards reading ″Grammys, get lost,″ ″Who needs whom,″ and ″Proud strangers″ to show their support. At the concert, a 360-degree open stage inspired by Gyeonghoeru Pavilion from the Joseon Dynasty was unveiled, with the floor featuring the Taegeuk pattern and Geon-gon-gam-ri symbols. Additionally, performances inspired by Seungmu and Ganggangsullae were presented. The British daily The Guardian described BTS’s stance as a ″gentle but powerful rebuke,″ while NME expressed opposition to categorizing pop music awards by region.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Shin Goo revealed his special passion for the theater stage. Shin Goo shared the story of how he performed on stage even while holding a funeral for his wife. The EBS documentary series ″Era Witness″ focused on the life of 91-year-old Shin Goo, who has been involved in theater and acting for 65 years, in the episode aired on the 2nd under the theme ″Shin Goo of Theater.″ The broadcast covered the reasons Shin Goo began acting and his journey up to the present, where he meets audiences through the play ″The Merchant of Venice.″ Additionally, junior actors and production staff who worked with Shin Goo, including Jeon Moo-song, Park Geun-hyung, Jang Young-nam, Jo Dal-hwan, Lee Sang-yoon, and Park So-dam, shared various stories about him. In particular, Shin Goo revealed why he continued performing during the local tour of the play ″Waiting for Godot″ in 2025, even on the day of his wife’s funeral. Shin Goo said, ″Performing is unrelated to my personal life. Since I promised the audience to perform, personal matters cannot interfere with that.″ Based on his experience receiving a scholarship at the Drama Center, Shin Goo has supported juniors in difficult circumstances through the ″Shin Goo Scholarship″ at Seoul Institute of the Arts since 1987. Yoo Hae-jin, a recipient of the ″Shin Goo Scholarship,″ stated, ″When I was struggling financially and had a hard time at school, thanks to the teacher’s help, I was able to finish school safely, and I think that is why I have been able to continue acting until now.″ Meanwhile, Shin Goo lost his wife in July last year and welcomed mourners as the chief mourner along with his children and grandchildren. The production company Park Company of ″Waiting for Godot″ said, ″Since Mr. Shin Goo has always valued his promise to the audience throughout his life, despite many people’s concerns, he takes the stage out of respect for the deceased and a sense of responsibility toward art.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 (female)children(i-dle) member Jeon So-yeon showcased a unique style outfit on the stage of the global music festival Lollapalooza. On the 2nd, Jeon So-yeon posted several behind-the-scenes photos from Lollapalooza on her personal SNS account with the caption, ″Thank you for an unforgettable day Lollapalooza!″ In the released photos, Jeon So-yeon wore a silver mirror sequin halter neck bra top connected in a scale pattern, displaying a strong presence. The top shone brilliantly depending on the lighting and movement, and she layered it with a cropped jacket featuring voluminous white feathers, chains, and eyelet details to complete a unique atmosphere. She also emphasized a rock-chic vibe by pairing vintage cut-off light blue denim shorts with a wide studded leather belt and long draping chains. Additionally, her thick wavy long black hairstyle, silver nail art, and stylish body tattoo details created a sporty yet glamorous look. Jeon So-yeon’s stage outfit and styling attracted the attention of global fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Son Tae-young officially adopted the stray dog Chopa, whom she had been temporarily fostering. Son Tae-young’s husband, Kwon Sang-woo, shared his thoughts on this. In April, Son Tae-young personally greeted Chopa at New York’s JFK Airport. She said, ″Chopa is a very special guest, so I had to come pick him up,″ adding that she usually does not go out to greet her husband, Kwon Sang-woo. Chopa was rescued in January just before euthanasia and was looking for a new family when he met Son Tae-young. Son Tae-young started temporary fostering because she couldn’t stop thinking about Chopa, and their daughter Riho was happy about it. Their children, Kwon Sang-woo, and their existing pet cat all got along well with Chopa. After three months, in July, Son Tae-young and Kwon Sang-woo decided after much consideration to officially adopt Chopa. In an interview about the adoption, Son Tae-young said, ″As soon as Chopa came to our house like our own dog, he came out to explore. He is very gentle and obedient.″ Kwon Sang-woo said, ″He doesn’t fully accept human touch yet, but he seems to be getting closer little by little. He follows my wife well, but not me yet.″ Son Tae-young revealed that she had been thinking about adoption from the start of the temporary fostering. She said, ″I thought the second one was already adopted, not just fostered. Our eldest child had grown attached and asked where he was going. The second child cried and made a fuss, saying we shouldn’t send Chopa away.″ Kwon Sang-woo joked, ″I didn’t know we would have both cats and dogs at home. It naturally became a big family. Son Tae-young is so gentle when she talks to Bella and Chopa with the kids. That’s why I tell the kids to treat me like Bella and Chopa.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Sooyoung revealed her experience of going to the emergency room due to overeating. On the August 2nd broadcast of JTBC’s ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014″ episode 82, Uhm Jung-hwa and Choi Sooyoung appeared as guests. On that day, Choi Sooyoung shared that she once went to the emergency room after overeating to the point of having a headache while eating kimchi noodles with meat at a company dinner. She said, ″Once I find something delicious, I keep eating it. I like kimchi noodles at company dinners. Eating them with meat. While eating that, suddenly my head hurt so much. It felt like my stomach was so full that blood wasn’t flowing to my head. I went to the emergency room and threw everything up, then I felt better.″ She went on to say that her desire for delicious food is stronger than feeling full, stating, ″The thought of something being delicious comes before feeling full.″ Yoon Nam-no also agreed, mentioning that he himself once went to the emergency room after eating 1.1 kg of Korean beef T-bone steak at a company dinner in his mid-20s. Chef Choi Hyun-seok expressed amazement and asked if they experienced any other changes in their bodies. Choi Sooyoung emphasized once again, ″I really love eating. I really love delicious food.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE leader Jihyo (Park Ji-hyo)’s younger sister Park Seo-yeon will debut in the music industry as a member of TUIDE, a rookie girl group under the new label ABD, which is affiliated with HYBE. On August 3, ABD revealed the members for the first time through TUIDE’s official account with Introduction photos. The photos included a total of seven members: Seo-hee, Seo-yeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Sea, and Ha-nui. An ABD representative stated, ″The seven members, who come from diverse cultural backgrounds including Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, complete TUIDE’s unique team color. All teenagers born between 2006 and 2011, they will offer a fresh enjoyment to global music fans based on their distinct personalities and multinational synergy.″ Park Seo-yeon, born in 2008, is the youngest sister of TWICE Jihyo. Another sister of Jihyo, Park Ji-young, is active as a model and actress. TUIDE is scheduled to release their first mini-album, TUNE & PLAY, on August 24 at 6 p.m. The producing will be handled by Han Sung-soo, former CEO of Pledis Entertainment and Master Professional (MP).]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sung Si-kyung revealed an episode that happened during a drinking session with Kang Ho-dong. On the broadcast of SBS’s ’My Ugly Duckling’ on the 2nd, Jo Hyun-ah and Sung Si-kyung were shown going camping together. Recalling the first time he met Kang Ho-dong 26 years ago, Sung Si-kyung said, ″At that time, there was a rumor that I was the best at drinking, but actually, people said that Hyung Ho-dong was the best.″ He continued, ″I used to say that drinking competitions are between humans, not with a champion wrestler. Because I said that a lot, I think Hyung liked me.″ Sung Si-kyung also shared that during one drinking session, Kang Ho-dong kept drinking to show a good side. Sung Si-kyung said he told him, ″Drink slowly,″ but he couldn’t stop Kang Ho-dong’s drinking speed. As a result, Kang Ho-dong vomited for the first time in 10 years, and since vomit got on his shoes, he scraped it off with gravel until the morning sun rose, he recalled. Later, while preparing to go home, he added that he received a call from Kang Ho-dong saying, ″I vomited because of you for the first time in 10 years.″ Hearing this story, Jo Hyun-ah exclaimed, ″That’s legendary. How did you make him vomit?″ and Sung Si-kyung explained, ″I didn’t make him do it.″ Meanwhile, in the studio, when Lim Soo-hyang asked Shin Dong-yup if he drank a lot with Sung Si-kyung, Shin Dong-yup caught attention by saying, ″I haven’t seen that. I always got drunk first.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 2nd, Park Sung-kwang posted a photo taken at a restaurant on his Instagram story with the hashtag ″Songdo.″ The restaurant menu in the photo had the phrase ″Thank you for coming, Park Sung-kwang♡″ written on it. On the same day, Park Sung-kwang’s wife, Lee Sol, wrote on social media, ″Is it because my heart has grown old that nothing excites me anymore?″ and added, ″Isn’t the only remaining event in life now separation and loss? After this period, will a new chapter in life come?″ Last month, during a Q&A with netizens, Lee Sol shared her summer vacation plans, saying, ″I’m thinking of taking a couple of weeks to wander around without a set destination, carrying a few books.″ Regarding whether her husband would accompany her, she said, ″Our travel styles are very different,″ and added, ″Since we take time off from our busy schedules to go on vacation, we prefer to enjoy it separately.″ The couple was surrounded by divorce rumors in June. The rumors started after Lee Sol posted a video on social media with cryptic comments such as ″There is a past I want to erase″ and ″It was a night spent trying to persuade each other.″ When a netizen asked, ″Did you really get divorced from Park Sung-kwang?″ Lee Sol replied, ″No.″ Park Sung-kwang and Lee Sol got married in August 2020. At the time of their marriage, Lee Sol had been working in the pharmaceutical industry for 10 years and had appeared on SBS’s ″Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 - You Are My Destiny.″ Last year, she explained the reason for not having children and revealed her battle with female cancer.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park So-hyun revealed that her last relationship was in her 30s. On the February 2nd broadcast of SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling,″ Park So-hyun, Shin Bong-sun, Ye Ji-won, and Yang Jung-ah gathered to celebrate Yang Jung-ah’s birthday. The four women were former cast members of ″Gold Miss Goes.″ When Yang Jung-ah asked, ″When was the last time you had a boyfriend?″ Ye Ji-won replied that it had been a long time since she dated. Park So-hyun said, ″My last relationship was in my early 30s,″ revealing that she had not dated for several years even during her time on ″Gold Miss Goes,″ and had not dated since then. When Yang Jung-ah asked if she had dated after ″Gold Miss Goes,″ Park So-hyun said she had not dated before or after the show. Ye Ji-won confessed that she had seen someone she liked in her 30s but it never led to a relationship. Park So-hyun asked if there were any love lines when doing musicals or plays, and Ye Ji-won said there were people who contacted her to drink, but no one asked to meet just the two of them. Park So-hyun went on blind dates with CEO Kang Seok-won, who is six years younger, and tailor Kim Yoon-gu, who is ten years younger, on ″Can I Love Now?″ (2024). At that time, Park So-hyun visited a marriage information company and revealed that she had not dated for 20 years, saying, ″It’s not that I didn’t meet men, but things just didn’t work out. I dreamed of getting married and tried even into my 40s. After various reasons didn’t work out, I reached my 50s and have felt for a few years that I should give up.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On MBC variety show ’Choi Woosoo-san,’ Heo Kyung-hwan showed a surprised reaction after checking a news headline. In the broadcast on the 2nd, scenes were shown of Jang Dong-min’s daughter Ji-woo and son Si-woo, Heo Kyung-hwan’s niece Ria, and Boom’s eldest daughter Yoon-seo climbing together at Aegibong on Bulamsan. After finishing the climb, the members rested at the lodging, enjoying time away from childcare. Heo Kyung-hwan expressed surprise that Boom revealed his daughter on the show for the first time, and Yang Se-hyung sympathized, saying there must have been offers from other programs as well. The members read viewers’ comments and shared various opinions about the program, and one viewer advised that to compete with shows like ’Running Man’ and ’2 Days & 1 Night,’ which have loyal fanbases, they need to build their own fanbase. The members nodded in agreement. Later, Yoo Se-yoon mentioned a recently trending article, saying, ″We’re number one in comprehensive entertainment news.″ Earlier, the members had recorded a national apology video, bowing 90 degrees after reading negative comments following low ratings in the 1% range. Yoo Se-yoon conveyed that the article headline was ″Disgustingly unfunny,″ and Heo Kyung-hwan, after checking the headline, retorted, ″Who writes so bluntly these days?″ Yang Se-hyung explained that the phrase was something a member had said while reading malicious comments on the show. Heo Kyung-hwan said he thought it was too much and felt relieved. Yoo Se-yoon added, ″We’re number one.″ Meanwhile, in that day’s broadcast, scenes showed Jang Dong-min carrying his 18kg daughter Ji-woo on his back and holding his 17kg son Si-woo in his arms as he completed the climb of Aegibong, and Boom finishing the hike with his daughter Yoon-seo before calling his wife to express his affection.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Source Music announced that it will hold the ″2026 Source Music SUMMER Audition″ in 10 regions nationwide. Pre-registration for this audition will be accepted from August 3 to 23, and anyone born after 2008 can apply regardless of gender. On-site auditions will begin in Incheon on September 5 and continue until October 18 in Seogwipo, Jeju. The auditions will take place in 10 regions: Incheon, Boryeong, Gunsan, Haenam, Mokpo, Pohang, Geoje, Sokcho, Wolpyeong Jeju, and Seogwipo Jeju. Source Music stated that through this audition, they aim to provide coastal area youth with the opportunity to pursue their dreams in music. A poster featuring a youth dreaming of music against the backdrop of the sea has also been released on the official website. Applicants selected after pre-registration will participate in on-site auditions in each region, followed by the announcement of the final successful candidates. Source Music is a HYBE label that includes GFRIEND, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae), and others.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 EXO member Chanyeol recently sent a message of support for the SBS variety show ″Passionate Basketball Team 2″ through his SNS. Wearing a white tracksuit and a black T-shirt, Chanyeol smiled and clenched his fist with one hand, showing his passionate enthusiasm while interacting with fans. ″Passionate Basketball Team 2″ is a program where real basketball players and celebrities form teams and compete in games. Currently, the Rising Eagles team is challenging a four-game winning streak against Jeju basketball powerhouse ″Redeem.″ Recently, a series of injury reports within the team has made the matches even more intense. Chanyeol gathered additional attention among fans by supporting the basketball team along with the official EXO hashtag. Recently, Chanyeol has been actively communicating with fans while balancing his solo activities and various group schedules with EXO. Meanwhile, EXO continues to receive great love worldwide through their global tour performances and diverse musical activities, with members showing active involvement in their respective fields. Chanyeol also draws fans’ anticipation by sharing various daily moments and updates through his personal SNS and official channels.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Nam Joo-hyuk shared an update with a sophisticated style. Nam Joo-hyuk recently posted several photos on Instagram with the brief caption ″#Dior 👋.″ In the photos, he paired a black short-sleeve T-shirt with jeans, presenting a casual yet neat look. Sitting on an indoor sofa and striking natural poses, Nam Joo-hyuk created a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere as he shifted between front and side views. In another photo, he wore a black jacket, showcasing a more polished casual look. Sitting on the sofa with his hand beside his face, he appeared deep in thought, enhancing his mature charm. The space, featuring a wardrobe and mirror in the background, added a modern and clean feel, highlighting the style he presented. Nam Joo-hyuk is known for his unique soft image combined with urban sophistication, and this post captured his natural charm and elegant atmosphere well, earning positive responses from fans. The post hinted that the styling was done in collaboration with the luxury brand Dior, confirming his status as a fashion icon. Meanwhile, Nam Joo-hyuk continues to engage with the public through various works. His refined fashion sense and diverse acting career make fans look forward to what’s next.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global group aespa took the stage at the major U.S. music festival ’LOLLAPALOOZA 2026’ in Chicago, drawing enthusiastic responses from local fans. On July 31, aespa departed for Chicago, USA, through Incheon International Airport, officially beginning preparations for this performance. On the local stage, the members showcased a sophisticated styling with white and black crop tops and shorts, attracting attention with hairstyles and accessories that reflected each member’s individuality. With lights shining behind the stage, the members posed facing forward, demonstrating their professionalism as artists. On aespa’s official SNS account, they expressed their feelings after the LOLLAPALOOZA performance with the message, ″@lollapalooza, you guys were truly epic!! ❤️‍🔥,″ conveying their gratitude. This captured the intense atmosphere of the local stage and the passionate reactions of the audience, drawing fans’ interest. Meanwhile, this LOLLAPALOOZA Chicago stage was part of a global festival featuring popular domestic and international pop artists such as Jennie, (G)I-DLE, and Curtis. As a leading representative of K-pop, aespa once again solidified their position on the world stage. This performance serves as an important opportunity for aespa to actively engage with fans while promoting their presence in the global music market.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Lady Jane recently attracted attention by sharing her personal experience with a lifting laser treatment on social media. She expressed a positive response, noting that the lifting laser she chose to improve her nasolabial folds could be performed quickly without downtime, causing no disruption to her daily life. Lady Jane appeared sitting sideways in a space with a solid-colored background and a sofa, wearing a white top. She created a sophisticated atmosphere with a calm expression facing forward, short hair, and earrings. In this post, she conveyed the advantages of the procedure herself, saying, ″The lifting laser that quickly lifts the nasolabial folds I was worried about.″ Additionally, she drew interest by stating that she would provide related information via direct message (DM) to those who leave comments. Meanwhile, Lady Jane has been actively sharing updates, including happy moments with her family celebrating her twin daughters’ first birthday and showing off a slim figure free of excess weight just one year after giving birth. Recently, she successfully held the twins’ first birthday party, sharing warm family moments that have received much support from many people.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Solar shared an update with a bright smile. In recently released photos, Solar is seen wearing a brown t-shirt and black pants, spending a joyful time with a friend in a dimly lit indoor space. The two naturally lean toward each other and laugh, creating a warm atmosphere. Solar recently proved her popularity in the Chinese-speaking region by receiving the ″Powerful Singer of the Year″ award at the ″Weibo Gala 2026 Weibo Cultural Exchange Night″ held in Macau. She continues her active career even after successfully completing her performance in Singapore. Meanwhile, Solar has released a teaser for her new Chinese song’s music video, showcasing her collaboration with the popular band Gooin, raising fans’ expectations. She plans to continue communicating steadily with her fans through various musical activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hive Music Group’s new label ABD announced the debut of their first girl group, TUIDE. TUIDE will officially debut on the 24th at 6 PM with the release of their first mini-album, ″TUNE & PLAY.″ TUIDE consists of seven members: Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Sea, and Iha-nee. All members are teenagers born between 2006 and 2011, representing diverse cultural backgrounds from Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. On the 2nd, TUIDE released a video titled ″Introductions: WE TUIDE″ on their official SNS, showcasing the members’ visuals. In the video, the members shout ″TUIDE″ in multiple languages to introduce the team, featuring a unique sound composition where Korean, English, Japanese, and French alternate over a minimal beat. Additionally, photo content displaying the members’ styling and atmosphere was released, set in a space decorated with a colorful team logo. ″TUNE & PLAY″ is an album that embodies the meaning of tuning different musical languages into one rhythm (TUNE) and maximizing the joy (PLAY) found within it. The album reflects TUIDE’s ambition to present a new trend in the global market with sounds that transcend generational, cultural, and linguistic boundaries. Ahead of their official debut, TUIDE held the ″TUIDE EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW [PLAYGROUND]″ event on the 1st and 2nd at Layers Studio 11 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where they performed all the tracks from their debut album. The performances were conducted without revealing any team information, featuring five songs.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On August 1st, Kim Sook revealed the behind-the-scenes of the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards after-party on her SNS, sharing moments spent with the Netflix variety show ″Do Driver″ team. Jo Se-ho, who had paused his activities, also attended, drawing attention. At the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards held on July 31st at Paradise City in Incheon, Kim Sook won the Best Female Entertainer Award and Joo Woo-jae won the Male Entertainer Award, making the show a double winner. The program, featuring Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Jo Se-ho, Joo Woo-jae, and Jang Woo-young, has released five seasons and was nominated in three categories, including Best Variety Show. Kim Sook expressed, ″I never imagined so many people would love Netflix’s ’Do Driver,’″ and thanked her fellow actors, staff, and related personnel throughout the awards ceremony. She also shared, ″From the days of ’Hong Kim Dongjeon,’ the members, production team, director, and staff who have worked closely together with one heart have made it possible to achieve the honor of being nominated for Best Show.″ In the released photos, Jo Se-ho is seen sitting between Kim Sook and Joo Woo-jae, smiling brightly while making a V sign with both hands, holding a trophy. Kim Sook added, ″Thank you to the members who waited until the end of the ceremony to celebrate and to Eun-yi unnie who came running even after her own award.″ Jo Se-ho suspended his activities after being embroiled in allegations of involvement with organized crime in December last year, which his agency A2Z Entertainment denied. Jo Se-ho also stated, ″I want to clarify that the allegations raised due to that connection are completely untrue,″ and has since left shows like ″You Quiz on the Block″ and ″2 Days & 1 Night,″ appearing only in the ″Do Driver″ series. Meanwhile, ″Do Driver Season 6 – The Law of Survival″ is scheduled to premiere on Netflix at 11 a.m. on the 8th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hong Jin-young shared her outdoor daily life on SNS. On the 2nd, Hong Jin-young posted several photos on her SNS along with the caption, ″I finally went out to get some fresh air~~~ #ButItWasHotAirLol #ItWasExtremelyHot #EveryDayIsPrecious #MakingTheMostOfMyTimeWheneverIPossiblyCan.″ In the photos, Hong Jin-young was seen posing while sitting at an outdoor table with a green garden in the background. Hong Jin-young showcased a summer vibe style by wearing a black lace-detail spaghetti strap top and denim pants. The fitted top, slim waistline, and sunglasses also caught attention. Meanwhile, Hong Jin-young debuted in 2007 as a member of the group Swan and gained great popularity with her solo song ″Love Battery″ in 2009. Since then, she has released several hit songs such as ″Living,″ ″Thumbs Up,″ ″Goodbye,″ and ″Tonight,″ establishing herself as a trot singer.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Byun Yo-han and Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young, a married couple, were seen together for the first time in a non-official setting after their wedding in a recently released video. Recently, a video showing Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young visiting the National Theater’s Haerum Theater together has been spreading on online communities and social media. In the video, Tiffany Young visited the theater to support the play ″The Merchant of Venice,″ starring Girls’ Generation member Choi Soo-young, and was captured exiting the building. While descending the stairs, Tiffany Young greeted Choi Soo-young, and Byun Yo-han was seen holding Tiffany Young’s hand, who was wearing high heels, escorting her. When Tiffany Young greeted fans holding a bouquet and gifts, Byun Yo-han also waved his hand together, showing fan service. The two attracted attention with their coordinated all-black outfits and created a warm atmosphere by shaking hands with fans. This video is noted as the first instance of the couple being spotted together in a non-official setting after their marriage. It is also known that Girls’ Generation member Im Yoona was present at the event. Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young met through the Disney Plus series ″Samshik Uncle,″ dated for a year, and legally became a married couple after registering their marriage in Seoul and LA last February. After their wedding, they continue their respective careers in acting, musicals, and Girls’ Generation activities. Byun Yo-han is scheduled to meet audiences with the film ″Tazza: The Belzebub’s Song,″ releasing this September, and Tiffany Young is also actively pursuing her activities.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Jung Joon-won received mixed reactions from viewers for his passive attitude after appearing on MBC variety show ″Hangout with Yoo?″. On the show, Jung Joon-won appeared alongside Gong Hyo-jin to promote the drama ″Married Woman Killer″ and participated in an acting challenge where they expressed the same lines with different emotions. However, when it was his turn, he seemed nervous and was unable to continue speaking, hesitating with his eyes closed. Later, he showed determination by saying ″I can do it,″ but Yoo Jae-suk wrapped up the situation by saying ″Time’s up.″ Although given an additional chance, Jung Joon-won still appeared nervous. This scene spread online as a short-form video after the broadcast, with some viewers criticizing Jung Joon-won for not actively engaging in the variety show. On the other hand, some expressed understanding that he might be nervous during his first variety appearance. As the controversy continued, Haha shared the atmosphere on-site through SNS comments. He stated, ″I was there, and it was very lovely, cute, and fun,″ explaining the actual atmosphere that was not captured on the broadcast. He also mentioned his reaction of throwing a hat on the floor during the show, emphasizing that it was an action intended to add entertainment value. Haha commented on Jung Joon-won’s first variety challenge, saying, ″’Hangout with Yoo?’ is really difficult even for professionals in their first variety show,″ and asked viewers to ″look at him cutely since he is not a professional entertainer and just enjoy the variety show.″ He added, ″Let’s give a round of applause to the actor. Please support him. Everyone supports him.″ Meanwhile, the broadcast recorded a 4.1% household rating in the metropolitan area and a peak rating of 6.0%, according to Nielsen Korea.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Professional golfer Son Sae-eun recently posted a photo on her SNS showing her walking through the night streets. In the photo, Son Sae-eun showcased an all-black style with a black crop top and wide pants. Her short bob haircut and slim figure highlighted model-like proportions. Her expressionless face and sharp features caught attention, evoking a resemblance to her older sister Son Na-eun. Fans responded with comments such as ″She really looks like her sister,″ ″The vibe is exactly like Son Na-eun,″ ″Both sisters are stunning,″ and ″She looks like a model even though she’s a professional golfer.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT) (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) will collaborate on music for the ’2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival’ held in Tokyo, Japan. This festival is a representative summer event in Japan that attracts over one million spectators annually, and this year, a fireworks show lasting about five minutes will be presented to a medley of Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s songs. In particular, a part of the title track from their 5th Japanese single, ″Setsuna Hanabi,″ will be revealed for the first time at the event. A large-scale production has been planned where the music of a K-pop artist will be used as the main theme at a major local summer festival. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) pre-released the new album track ″Nice to Meet Ya″ at midnight on the 3rd. This song is a pop rock genre that combines dynamic uptempo rhythms, lively drums, refreshing guitar sounds, and the members’ vibrant vocals. The 5th Japanese single ″Setsuna Hanabi″ will have all tracks and the title track music video pre-released on the 17th, with the official release on the 19th. BigHit Music stated that Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is continuing the excitement of their comeback through this collaboration.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong will release a new single album in Korea after about 1 year and 3 months. On the 3rd, his agency Encode Entertainment announced that Kim Jaejoong will release his new single ″THE WAVE″ on various online music sites at 6 p.m. on the 20th. This new release is his first domestic release in about 1 year and 3 months since the mini-album ″Beauty in Chaos″ released in May last year. Before the release of the new song, Kim Jaejoong released a teaser video at midnight on the 3rd through his official SNS channel, showing him feeling the wind at the edge of a hill overlooking the sea. After the release of ″THE WAVE,″ Kim Jaejoong will hold concerts with the same title as the single album on the 29th and 30th at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. Recently, Kim Jaejoong has also been active in the ENA music audition ″The Scout″ and the movie ″Gentleman: Whisper of the Evil Spirit.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS began the second North American leg of the world tour ″Arirang″ at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA. This performance took place just two weeks after they shared the stage at the same stadium as co-headliners for the halftime show of the ″2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup″ final on the 19th of last month. It was their return to the MetLife Stadium stage after about 7 years and 2 months since the ″LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF″ tour in May 2019. The concerts were sold out for every show, with approximately 157,000 attendees over two days. The stadium was filled with BTS’s official light sticks, ARMY Bombs, the key red color of their fifth studio album ″Arirang,″ and outfits reinterpreting traditional hanbok. Throughout the performance, the audience sang along to the Korean lyrics, and large-scale sing-alongs of ″Aliens,″ the title track ″SWIM,″ and the Korean folk song ″Arirang″ took place. Towards the end of the concert, a flower-shaped placard event prepared by fans was held, and the members responded with bright smiles. A grand fireworks display accompanied the final song, ″Into the Sun.″ BTS shared their thoughts, saying, ″The start of the second North American tour is going well. With the energy from this performance, I believe we can work hard for the remaining tours. We will always strive to show our best for those who bring us great happiness. We will never take your love for granted. We are always thankful and love you.″ About 30 major media outlets from Korea and the United States attended the concert, competing for coverage, and American hip-hop musician Nas visited the venue. On stage, RM said, ″It feels really amazing to perform in front of an idol from my teenage years.″ The ″BTS THE CITY ARIRANG - NEW YORK″ project was also held in connection with the concert. The Rockefeller Center observation deck, ″Top of the Rock,″ was wrapped with the ″Arirang″ album logo, and BTS’s music was played. A special menu related to BTS was offered at the internal restaurant. A DIY T-shirt experience space was set up at Grand Central Terminal. BTS will continue the tour on the 5th and 6th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, USA. They will be recorded as the first Korean artist to hold a solo concert at Gillette Stadium.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kang Daniel revealed his current status during military service. On the 2nd, Kang Daniel posted a photo with emojis on his Instagram story. The photo showed Kang Daniel smiling while wearing a military uniform. Kang Daniel is a former member of the project group Wanna One and enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the army last February. After completing basic military training, he is serving as an instructor at the training center. His scheduled discharge date is August 8, 2027.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Heechul of the group Super Junior shared an honest story about the income structure. Kim Heechul recently appeared on the channel ’Egennam Swings’ and revealed that his income was actually negative during his early broadcasting appearances. He explained that he earned more from individual activities than from group activities, saying, ″I made a lot of money while doing ’Knowing Bros.’″ In the video, creator Jang Jisoo asked if the settlement was divided by 1/13 since there are 13 members in Super Junior, and whether it was difficult to make a living before their success. Rapper Swings also expressed the same curiosity. Kim Heechul replied that he earned enough income to live on more than expected. Swings joked with Kim Heechul about the Asia tour, saying, ″You’re just pretending not to make money now,″ and Jang Jisoo playfully asked about his outfit. Kim Heechul responded, ″This outfit was also put on me by a stylist. They were born in 2003 and must be watching this video now.″ Born in 1983, Kim Heechul debuted with Super Junior in 2005 and has balanced activities as a singer and entertainer. Since 2015, he has appeared on JTBC’s ’Knowing Bros,’ and in May, he announced a temporary break through his personal account and temporarily withdrew from the program.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 SBS’s new dating reality program ″My Remaining Love″ will premiere on the 3rd at 10 PM. This program captures the process of young adults in their 20s and 30s, who have experienced battling life-threatening illnesses or faced death, confronting life and love once again. The cast revealed their individual experiences with illness in the trailer, drawing attention with candid stories such as ″I became a stage 4 cancer patient″ and ″I had a total gastrectomy.″ ″My Remaining Love″ emphasizes that the participants do not simply share their illness experiences but also bring new excitement through their diverse personalities, values, and views on love. Ahead of the premiere, the production team disclosed four key points to watch for. First, it is a growth-type dating reality show that sincerely portrays the stories of young people who chose life and love beyond the boundary between life and death. Additionally, the show introduces an innovative matching system where male and female participants exchange ″time″ with each other every night, showcasing the emotional changes and relationship dynamics of the cast. Choi Yena stated, ″From the first episode, unbelievable situations occur. After filming, I was the first to ask the production team, ’Honestly, this is scripted, right? It’s staged, isn’t it?’″ raising anticipation for unpredictable developments. The production team also explained that fateful connections and unforeseeable love lines will unfold. The MC lineup includes Lee Se-young, Jung Yong-hwa, Doyoung, and Choi Yena. PD Lee Eun-sol said at the press conference, ″The top priority in selecting MCs was whether they could view the participants with warmth and sincerity and empathize and support them from the perspective of peers.″ Lee Se-young will bring empathy, Jung Yong-hwa sharp dating intuition, Doyoung a kind perspective, and Choi Yena sincere comfort based on her experience with illness.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS (BTS: Jungkook, Jimin, Jin, V, J-Hope, RM, Suga) took the American stage for the first time since announcing their absence from the Grammy Awards. On the 1st and 2nd of this month (local time), they held the second North American concert of their world tour ″Arirang″ at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Both days of the concert were sold out, with approximately 157,000 attendees. This concert was an official show held about two weeks after the halftime show of the ″2026 FIFA North and Central America World CupTM″ final, which took place at the same venue on the 19th of last month. BTS performed again at the same location for the first time in about 7 years and 2 months since their world tour ″LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF″ in New Jersey in May 2019. The local music media Billboard praised the first day’s concert, stating, ″Following the World Cup final halftime show, they once again proved why they deserve to be on the world’s biggest stage,″ highlighting 15 of the best moments from the performance. Notably, American hip-hop artist Nas attracted attention by attending the event, and RM introduced Nas on stage, saying, ″I want to express my gratitude to the artist who dominated my teenage years.″ He added, ″It feels really strange and amazing to perform in front of my idol.″ The gratitude toward Nas continued on the second day. Media outlet Complex reported that during the concert on the 2nd, RM introduced Nas as ″the king of New York, Big Nas is here tonight,″ emphasizing that he was a representative artist of his teenage years. Local media NJ Arts reviewed that unlike the 2019 ″LOVE YOURSELF″ tour, this tour chose a 360-degree center stage setup. As a result, large-scale group choreography was somewhat reduced, and the stage focused on mobility and intimacy. Local broadcaster CBS New York also provided live coverage of the two-day concert. Since this was their first American concert after announcing their absence from the Grammy Awards, Billboard reported that fan placards with messages such as ″BTS is bigger than the Grammys″ and ″What we need is ARMY, not the Grammys″ were repeatedly captured by the audience cameras. The reactions of fans who attended the event also drew attention. When the 2015 released song ″Autumn Leaves″ appeared as a surprise stage, one fan expressed amazement on X (formerly Twitter), asking, ″Is this really my favorite song, Autumn Leaves?″ A music news account revealed that a new photo of RM and Suga with Nas was released. BTS is scheduled to continue their North American tour starting on the 5th and 6th of this month in Foxborough, Massachusetts, followed by Baltimore, Arlington, and other locations.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The cheer guide for TWS’s song ″SODA SODA″ has been released. This cheer guide video includes chants and cheering phrases that fans can sing along to during key parts of the song. The video subtitles feature various chants such as ″24 give,″ ″Soda Soda Soda,″ ″Still Soda,″ ″I love you,″ and ″Okay Okay yes.″ It also includes moments where fans shout the members’ names or cheer with applause while the music plays. They communicate with fans through various official channels including the TWS official website, YouTube, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Weverse. This cheer guide video was provided by Pledis Entertainment.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Shin Dong-yup revealed the educational philosophy he emphasizes to his family. In a video released on the YouTube channel ’Sung Si-kyung’s Eat It’ on the 31st of last month, Shin Dong-yup shared family stories while dining at a Chinese restaurant with Sung Si-kyung. Shin Dong-yup said there is something he often tells his son and daughter: ″I don’t touch or nag them, but I tell them, ’At least be good at greeting people.’″ He added, ″When the security guard at our villa greets us warmly, I tell them to say ’Hello,’ and I tell them to greet everyone, including family members.″ Regarding the importance of greetings, Shin Dong-yup said, ″As more and more people stop greeting others, being good at greeting will become rare and valuable when you get older.″ He continued, ″If you greet well, when there is a similar vibe, people tend to be drawn to you and want to work with you at crucial moments.″ Meanwhile, Shin Dong-yup married Sun Hye-yoon, a former MBC Entertainment PD, in 2006, and they have one son and one daughter. Their daughter, Shin Ji-hyo, majored in ballet at Sunhwa Arts High School and, after attending Sunhwa Arts Middle and High School, entered the College of Physical Education at Seoul National University this year.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 368 of KBS 2TV variety show ’The Boss Has Donkey Ears,’ the family home where Jun Hyun-moo lived during his rookie announcer days was revealed through archival footage. On this episode, Kim Sook expressed surprise upon seeing the revealed room, saying, ″Is this really a room?″ Jun Hyun-moo said, ″That room still exists. It’s the family home. My mother hasn’t changed my room, so it’s almost the same.″ The revealed space included a desktop where Jun Hyun-moo prepared variety show scripts and childhood photos, showing that he made efforts to manage even during his rookie days. When Kim Sook asked Jun Hyun-moo his age, he replied, ″About thirty,″ and said, ″There is too much material to erase at KBS.″ In response, Kim Sook advised, ″You have to earn a lot of money. You need to buy all of that.″ Meanwhile, the apartment in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where Jun Hyun-moo currently resides, was reportedly sold for 6.1 billion won last August.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YouTuber Aori (real name Kim Min-young) revealed the process of dating Korean medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae. Recently, Aori posted a video titled ″First Meeting Story... Revealed″ on her YouTube channel ″Aori,″ sharing the story from their first meeting to becoming a couple. Aori stated that she first got to know Kim Hyung-bae through the algorithm while watching health and diet videos on YouTube last spring. Later, during a lunch with her staff, one employee mentioned receiving Chuna therapy from a handsome Korean medicine doctor, which reminded her of the doctor she had seen. She found out that Kim Hyung-bae’s clinic was located in Bundang, near her home, and visited the clinic for diet consultation after gaining weight. After the consultation, Kim Hyung-bae said, ″I have been a fan for a long time,″ and later sent a DM asking, ″Are you taking your medicine well?″ while recommending a second consultation. However, Aori was busy preparing to move and could not visit again. After moving to Gangnam, Aori posted a photo of her house with a view of the Han River on social media, and Kim Hyung-bae sent a photo of his own view, revealing that they lived five minutes apart in neighboring apartments. After receiving two DMs and photos from Kim Hyung-bae, Aori gathered courage and contacted him first, asking, ″Will you be my neighborhood friend?″ They started meeting frequently and grew closer, naturally developing a romantic relationship. The day after holding hands, while drinking coffee, Kim Hyung-bae asked, ″What are we to each other?″ When Aori replied, ″We are in the early stages of dating,″ he asked, ″Can we hold hands even if we are just in the early stages?″ and said, ″Let’s start dating from today,″ officially beginning their relationship. Recently, Aori shared updates on her daily life with Kim Hyung-bae through her social media. On the 1st, she posted a photo of a walk date with her dog Elsa, captioned ″Weekend walk date with Elsa.″ The couple wore matching white tops, creating a couple vibe, and shared natural moments from their date, such as standing side by side in an elevator. She also left a message saying, ″Please look kindly on us.″ Aori married race car driver Seo Joo-won in 2018 but divorced in 2022. She has recently attracted attention by revealing her romantic relationship with Korean medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae. Kim Hyung-bae runs the YouTube channel ″Health Korean Medicine Doctor Kim Hyung-bae,″ which has 110,000 subscribers, and has appeared on Channel A’s ″Birth of the Body God″ among other programs.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jennie and boy group Cortis took the stage on the 1st at the large-scale music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA. ″Lollapalooza″ is a world-renowned music festival that began in 1991. This year, over 170 acts performed across 8 stages from July 30 to August 2. It is the largest festival in North America, attracting more than 400,000 attendees. Jennie became the first Korean female solo artist to headline at ″Lollapalooza.″ She closed the main stage, ″Bud Light,″ performing 18 songs over about an hour with live band accompaniment. This performance was her first live stage since the release of her single ″Less than a Lover.″ At the event, she surprised the audience by unveiling an unreleased new song along with ″Less than a Lover,″ receiving enthusiastic responses. OA Entertainment stated, ″Jennie’s new song stage sparked sing-alongs from the audience, and her unreleased new song also received a warm reception.″ This year’s ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ headliner lineup included global artists such as Charli XCX, Lorde, and Olivia Dean. Cortis performed 11 songs including ″GO!,″ ″What You Want,″ and ″REDRED″ for 40 minutes on the ″T-Mobile″ stage. They also held their first joint live performance of ″MOTION,″ a collaboration with American rapper Juicy J. BigHit Music reported, ″Many fans wearing official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas were seen at the venue.″ After the performance, Cortis said, ″It was truly enjoyable to be part of ’Lollapalooza Chicago,’ a dream since childhood. The passionate concert atmosphere we had vaguely imagined became a reality, which was overwhelming and joyful.″ Meanwhile, this year’s ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ lineup also included girl group IVE and aespa. IVE performed on the second day at the ″T-Mobile″ stage, and aespa took the stage on the last day at the ″Allianz″ stage. Jennie is scheduled to continue performing at overseas music festivals such as ″Summer Sonic 2026″ in Japan.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Rosé is attracting fans’ attention by sharing a recent selfie. In the photo recently posted on Instagram, Rosé is seen taking a selfie in front of a mirror, wearing a navy dress with her long blonde hair down. Against a background of dark-colored walls and windows, Rosé gazes directly at the camera with a soft smile and closed lips, captivating viewers. In another released photo, she is holding a cosmetic product in her hand, wearing a navy dress styled with a black cardigan, creating a calm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The emojis included in this post resemble cosmetics and grapes, suggesting Rosé’s recent interest in beauty. Rosé is currently active as the main vocalist of Black Pink, actively engaging in domestic and international activities. She has recently appeared at the VIP movie premiere and is showing her presence in various official events. Her unique vocal tone and stylish visuals continue to be loved by many fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 S.Coups of the group Seventeen shared an update by showcasing unique sticker art at the filming site of the Neutral Vodka Highball commercial. Recently, S.Coups posted photos on his SNS wearing a black leather jacket, touching a dark wall covered with stickers, and smiling with a colleague while linking shoulders against a plain white background. In the photos, he exuded a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere, displaying a casual yet sophisticated charm. The commercial featuring S.Coups was launched alongside the domestic release of Neutral, the original Canadian vodka highball brand. Neutral is a zero-sugar vodka highball made by combining lemon concentrate, vodka, and soda, emphasizing a refreshing taste and clean drinking experience, which has gained favor among young consumers. The product’s characteristics were highlighted through bright yellow and white stickers to express a bright and positive image. In his post, S.Coups included the hashtags ″#advertisement #Neutral #NeutralVodkaHighball″ along with the drinking warning message recommended by the manufacturer, OB Beer. The message states that excessive drinking can cause stroke, memory loss, and dementia, and that drinking during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects. Meanwhile, S.Coups has recently solidified his position as a musician by being promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association. He is also actively engaged in various fields, including preparing to depart soon to attend a fashion show in Paris, France.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 is continuing to communicate with fans by releasing new video content, ″ Episode. 3 - YUTA,″ ahead of the release of their seventh full-length album, ″BLINGY.″ In this video, member Yuta creates a calm atmosphere as he stares straight ahead in front of a solid-colored background, wearing a gray vest and a black T-shirt. His long hair and earrings stand out, capturing fans’ attention. The video offers a glimpse of NCT 127’s diverse charms along with a message from Yuta ahead of the ″BLINGY″ album release. ″BLINGY″ is scheduled for official release on August 24 at 6 PM, and pre-orders are currently available online. This album is part of a special project commemorating the 10th anniversary of their debut, showcasing NCT 127’s unique musical world under the slogan ″EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO.″ NCT 127 is steadily engaging with fans through various videos and trendy short-form content, raising the expectations of global K-pop fans. The new album ″BLINGY″ is drawing attention for its members’ new musical challenges and an evolved performance.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids successfully concluded the final performance of their world tour ’RUN IT SEOUL’ held in Seoul. The concert on the 5th featured a variety of stages and special interactions with fans, maintaining a passionate atmosphere. Through this Seoul performance, Stray Kids strengthened their connection with global fans and showed sincere energy not only on stage but also in enjoying the concert. In an SNS message revealed during the performance, Stray Kids expressed their intention to continue various activities with fans, saying, ″Let’s keep doing things together🧡.″ Under the concept of ’RUN IT,’ this tour heated up the venue with Stray Kids’ unique intense performances and sophisticated music. Meanwhile, Stray Kids is scheduled to attend the Greater China music awards ceremony ’2026 TME Live International Music Awards (TIMA)’ held in Hong Kong this August, further solidifying their position as global artists. They plan to continue active communication with fans at home and abroad through diverse stages and musical activities.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Soyeon showcased a dazzling presence on the music festival stage. Wearing a white coat, silver top, and jeans, she captivated attention with her long hair and a coat adorned with wing-shaped decorations. During the performance, she was also seen raising one hand high, interacting with the audience. Soyeon posted on her SNS, ″Thank you for an unforgettable day❤️ Lollapalooza!″ expressing gratitude to the fans who joined her for the performance. Behind the stage, where sound equipment was placed, she attracted attention by striking various poses, such as spreading her arms wide and leaning forward, radiating energy. This stage was part of Soyeon’s active solo career, during which she has been presenting various projects. She received enthusiastic responses from the audience with her distinctive intense rapping and unique stage manners. Going forward, Soyeon plans to continuously connect with her fans through diverse musical works and performances.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Promis9 recently revealed a bright and cheerful update through social media. On their official Instagram account, a photo was posted showing the members standing side by side, wearing vibrant floral dresses and flower accessories in their hair, waving brightly. The indoor space features plant decorations, wooden structures, and soft lighting, creating a nature-friendly atmosphere. The members smiled and looked straight ahead, conveying radiant energy. The post included the emojis ’🌺🏝️’ along with hashtags such as #GlowME and #VitaminME, emphasizing a fresh and healthy charm. Recently, Promis9 has been actively promoting by appearing on music shows like SBS’s ″Inkigayo.″ This SNS post serves as a way to share small daily moments and bright images with fans, maintaining friendly communication. Fans have responded enthusiastically to their natural and lively appearance.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Lizzy has revealed everyday photos that highlight her bright and fresh charm. Recently, Lizzy posted photos on her official SNS wearing a white sleeveless top, spreading her hands wide open, and smiling while holding a doll with both hands. The background featured an indoor space with a brightly colored wall and a bookshelf, creating a warm atmosphere. In the photos, Lizzy looks straight ahead with a natural expression, delivering a friendly greeting to her fans. The ice cream and doll she holds, along with the smartphone in her hand, added a sense of casual daily life. Especially catching attention were Lizzy’s bright smile and comfortable styling, prompting fans to respond enthusiastically with comments like ″Lizzy, you’re so cute″ and ″Even your daily life looks like a photoshoot.″ Meanwhile, IVE has been making headlines recently as members Jang Wonyoung and Sung Hanbin were confirmed as MCs for the major awards ceremony ’AAA 2026.’ Alongside IVE’s musical activities, the diverse charms of the members continue to attract attention.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yuta, a member of NCT 127, has announced active promotions alongside the release of the group’s new full-length album, ″BLINGY.″ Scheduled for release on August 24, this album is NCT 127’s seventh full-length album, marking their 10th anniversary since debut, and includes a total of nine tracks. Fans have high expectations, especially since this is the first new release from the team reorganized into a five-member lineup that includes Yuta. Recently, Yuta intensified his comeback promotions by releasing the video ″ Episode. 3″ on his official SNS. In the video, he appears wearing a white T-shirt and a black vest, looking straight ahead with a calm yet determined expression. He shares sincere stories about the stage and music they are recreating together with the members, fostering a deep connection with fans. Meanwhile, Yuta successfully completed a solo talk show tour in Japan this year and will hold his first solo live tour, ″YUTA LIVE TOUR 2025 -PERSONA-,″ in October. The tour will cover 10 cities in Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka, over 13 shows, solidifying his presence as a solo artist. Additionally, he is set to release his first full-length solo album, ″PERSONA,″ on October 26, which is expected to accelerate his activities in the local market. Through their seventh full-length album ″BLINGY,″ NCT 127 reflects on their musical journey over the past decade, expressing the team’s unity, confidence, and new direction. Yuta also revealed that adjusting the songs and choreography to fit the five-member lineup was not easy, but he is doing his best to show fans his best self. They plan to engage in more active promotions with tour schedules and various content releases linked to this album.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Cortis drew attention with a spectacular performance at the large-scale music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held in Chicago, USA. At Lollapalooza, which took place on the 1st local time, Cortis performed a total of 11 songs for about 40 minutes, thrilling an audience of approximately 50,000 people. True to their identity as a new-generation group, they heated up the atmosphere with fresh performances and diverse musical colors. In particular, the joint stage of the new song with famous artist Juicy J left a strong impression on fans and the audience, eliciting enthusiastic responses. Through this performance, Cortis established a solid foothold on the global stage beyond their domestic market. According to their agency, Cortis is expected to engage in more diverse overseas activities and collaborations in the future, based on the energy and musical completeness they demonstrated at this festival. Meanwhile, Cortis continues active activities by communicating with fans through their official SNS, recently revealing parts of their new song. In a photo showing them wearing a gray hoodie and beige pants, Cortis looks straight ahead, displaying a more mature and intense artist image.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Marvel movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ recorded a cumulative audience of 3,001,973 within five days of its release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (hereinafter ″Spider-Man 4″) surpassed 3 million viewers on the 2nd. The film exceeded 1 million viewers two days after its release, reached 2 million on the third day, and achieved 3 million viewers in five days. It is the fastest box office success among this year’s releases. ″Spider-Man 4″ is an action blockbuster about Peter Parker, forgotten by everyone, facing new threats to protect his loved ones. The cast includes Tom Holland, Zendaya Coleman, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS took the stage at the global music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago’ held in Chicago, USA. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) performed on the ’T-MOBILE’ stage at Grant Park in Chicago on the 1st (local time), with an estimated audience of about 50,000 people attending. Despite the challenging conditions caused by rain throughout the day, which made the ground muddy, many fans gathered. Even before the performance began, the venue was filled with voices chanting ’CORTIS,’ and many fans were seen wearing official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas. CORTIS started the stage with ’GO!’ and ’What You Want,’ engaging with the audience. They then performed their hit songs such as ’REDRED,’ ’ACAI,’ and ’YOUNGCREATORCREW,’ maintaining unwavering live vocals amid intense choreography, headbanging, and performances crossing the stage. During the ’TNT’ remix stage, the members went down to the floor, breaking the boundary between the stage and the audience. The highlight of the performance was the surprise appearance of Juicy J, a legend of Southern hip-hop in the United States. CORTIS and Juicy J performed a joint live stage of their collaboration song ’MOTION (feat. Juicy J),’ released on the 31st of last month. The stage, combining Juicy J’s rap and Memphis sound with CORTIS’s performance, received great cheers from the audience. CORTIS showed respect by calling Juicy J their ’big brother,’ and Juicy J displayed close chemistry by linking arms with the members. This performance was streamed live on the global superfan platform Weverse, Disney+, and Hulu in the US, Japan, and South America, with over 167,000 viewers watching on Weverse Live alone. It was reported that viewers from 185 countries and regions, including Korea, China, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Vietnam, and Indonesia, watched evenly. Through their agency Big Hit Music, CORTIS shared, ″We were really happy to be part of ’Lollapalooza Chicago,’ a dream we have had since we were young. The passionate concert atmosphere we vaguely imagined while working on our mini-album 2 ’GREENGREEN’ unfolded into reality, which was overwhelming and joyful.″ They added, ″We will work hard to show CORTIS’s energetic stage in the North America, Seoul, and Japan tours as well.″ Starting on the 4th in Toronto, Canada, CORTIS will continue the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN IN NORTH AMERICA’ in six North American cities until the 16th. This tour is part of their first tour, which began in Incheon in July and will continue to Kanagawa, Japan, in September. On August 22-23, they will hold a debut 1st-anniversary concert at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Hye-ryun shared recent updates about her daughter. On the channel ″Lee Sung-mi’s Can’t Go,″ Jo Hye-ryun explained that her daughter attended a prestigious high school in Korea but dropped out and, contemplating her own happiness, went abroad to study at an international school in the United States. However, she revealed that due to COVID-19, her daughter returned to Korea. After returning, her daughter seemed influenced by local students in the U.S. who become independent after graduating from high school and said she wanted to earn money herself. Jo Hye-ryun said her daughter worked part-time at a convenience store, expressed her intention not to return to the U.S., and later prepared for a transfer exam and was accepted to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Currently, Jo Hye-ryun’s daughter lives near the school and earns living expenses through tutoring and other means. Meanwhile, Jo Hye-ryun debuted in 1992 on KBS’s College Gag Show and has been active in various fields including variety programs such as ″Three Wheels,″ ″Kick a Goal, Girls,″ and ″Yeo Girl Six,″ as well as singing, musicals, and theater.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of singer Lim Young Woong’s debut, the nationwide fan club Hero Era and the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group each donated scholarship funds and contributions to help neighbors. The nationwide Hero Era established the ’Woong Dream Scholarship’ worth 250 million KRW to commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary. This scholarship was funded by donations collected from fan club members in 32 regions nationwide and will be awarded to about 200 students selected across the country to support their studies and dreams. The ’Hero10; Our 10 Nationwide Hero Era Generous Donation Ceremony’ took place on July 31 at Nurimaru APEC House in Haeundae, Busan. Lim Young Woong and Hero Era have consistently engaged in donations and volunteer activities, and this scholarship donation is an extension of their social contribution efforts. A representative of the nationwide Hero Era said, ″The past 10 years with Lim Young Woong have been a time to learn and share love and hope,″ adding, ″We hope this Woong Dream Scholarship will become a small seed for youth to blossom into beautiful dreams in the future. We will continue to spread positive influence worldwide together with Lim Young Woong.″ Meanwhile, members of the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group donated 8.8 million KRW to the Busan Community Chest of Korea (Busan Love Fruit) on August 8, Lim Young Woong’s debut day, to help neighbors in need. Of this amount, 4 million KRW was designated and donated to the Hope Regional Children’s Center located in Jung-gu, and the remaining 4.8 million KRW will be used to support disadvantaged neighbors in Busan. The donation ceremony held in the main conference room of Busan Love Fruit was attended by 10 members of the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group and Deputy Director Lee Kyung-hoon. The Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group is registered as the 2nd Good Fan Club and the 25th Sharing Leaders Club of Busan Love Fruit, with cumulative donations reaching 68.96 million KRW to date. Members stated, ″To celebrate the precious 10th anniversary of the singer’s first step into the world, we wanted to fill the past 10 years not just with simple congratulations but with greater love and sharing.″ Deputy Director Lee Kyung-hoon said, ″The steady efforts of the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group, who never forget to practice neighborly love on anniversaries, demonstrate exemplary values of fandom culture,″ adding, ″We will carefully deliver the donated funds so that they become a great help to neighbors in need.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jeon Somi recently shared several photos on her SNS, revealing her recent status at a summer resort. On the 2nd, Jeon Somi posted photos along with a dolphin emoji, and the images showed her spending a relaxing time at an infinity pool surrounded by palm trees and the sea. Jeon Somi wore a blue halter-neck one-piece swimsuit, showcasing a bright and healthy charm with her naturally braided hairstyle and minimal makeup. She caught attention by smiling brightly at the edge of the pool or sitting in the water while striking various poses. She also created a free-spirited atmosphere by lifting one leg or making playful expressions. The post received nearly 300,000 likes after being made public. Fans responded with various comments such as ″Summer itself,″ ″The freshest vibe ever,″ and ″Everyday life like a photo shoot.″ I.O.I member Yoo Yeon-jung also left a comment saying, ″Oh my, Jeon Somi.″ Jeon Somi recently reunited with the members through the I.O.I 10th anniversary project and released the new song ″Suddenly,″ which received much love, topping music charts. On the 24th of last month, she performed the new song ″Ba Da Bing″ on the stage of Waterbomb Seoul 2026 alongside world-renowned DJ and producer Diplo. She is also continuing her global activities after being cast as the lead in the Hollywood feature film Perfect Girl.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Jung Joon-won, who is currently appearing in MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer,″ has become the center of controversy due to his attitude on a variety show. On the January 1st broadcast of MBC’s variety show ″Hangout with Yoo,″ Jung Joon-won appeared alongside Gong Hyo-jin to promote the drama. Throughout the show, Jung Joon-won appeared nervous and responded cautiously or hesitated when answering questions from the cast. In particular, his unfamiliarity with variety shows was emphasized multiple times, as he sat on the edge of his chair in an unstable posture and the conversation did not flow naturally. Gong Hyo-jin defended him by saying, ″This is Jung Joon-won’s first time doing something like this,″ and MC Yoo Jae-suk and the cast made jokes to lighten the mood. During the ″One Sentence Challenge″ segment, where participants act out a sentence with various emotions, Jung Joon-won failed to continue his lines properly. When he could not continue speaking on his first attempt, Yoo Jae-suk stepped in to manage the situation, and even on the second chance, Jung Joon-won did not deliver his lines, so senior Gong Hyo-jin participated instead. Haha expressed frustration through his reaction, and Yoo Jae-suk said, ″From what I see, viewers might be wondering when he will finally speak.″ Following the broadcast, various reactions emerged online regarding Jung Joon-won’s behavior. Some viewers criticized his attitude, saying, ″It’s understandable to be unfamiliar with variety shows, but at least some preparation and enthusiasm were necessary,″ and ″He is an actor by profession, so it’s harsh that he couldn’t even complete the acting mission.″ On the other hand, some defended him, saying, ″He seemed nervous because it was his first variety show,″ and ″We should consider his introverted personality.″ Jung Joon-won had also been involved in controversy regarding the synchronization with the original character when he was cast in ″Married Woman Killer.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been revealed that the representative performance videos of BTS were removed from the official Grammy Awards website. After BTS announced their refusal to submit entries for the 69th Grammy Awards next year, the official Grammy website no longer features the stage videos of ″Dynamite″ from 2021 and ″Butter″ from 2022. Both videos remain available for viewing on BTS’s official YouTube channel. Regarding the video removal, some have raised suspicions that it was a ’retaliatory measure’ by the Grammys. Fans and some global artists expressed support for BTS’s stance on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), launching hashtag campaigns like ″You can erase it from the site, but not from history.″ Fellow artists including Epik High’s Tablo and director Maggie Kang of ″K-pop Demon Hunters″ also showed their support for BTS. BTS, under the joint name of all seven members, stated their refusal to submit entries, saying they hope ″music is heard and loved as music itself rather than being divided by region or language.″ This decision is related to the Recording Academy’s newly established category, ″Best Asian Pop Music Performance.″ This category targets Asian music such as K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, and only songs containing one or more Asian languages qualify as nominees. Since BTS’s new full-length album ″Arirang″ is primarily composed in English, some have criticized this rule as being aimed specifically at BTS. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. explained, ″The intention is simply to celebrate the diversity of Asian pop music, not to discriminate.″ The Grammys have not issued an official statement regarding the circumstances or criteria for the video removals. Meanwhile, it has also been suggested that the videos may have been deleted along with other artists’ past performances during a routine cleanup of past performance footage by the Grammys.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 DAY6’s Young K made his solo comeback after about 2 years and 10 months with the release of his second full-length album ’YOUNGEST’ and the title track ’Shut The Door’ on July 27. Through this album, Young K actively participated in various music shows, broadcast programs, and YouTube content. Young K performed on major music shows such as Mnet’s ’M Countdown’ (July 30), KBS 2TV’s ’Music Bank’ (July 31), and MBC’s ’Show! Music Core’ (August 1), delivering refreshing vocals and steady live performances. Notably, he appeared as a special MC on ’Music Bank,’ showcasing his stable hosting skills. In addition to music shows, he appeared on various radio and broadcast programs including KBS CoolFM’s ’Paul Kim’s Gayo Plaza’ (July 28), SBS PowerFM’s ’Wendy’s Young Street’ (July 29), and KBS 2TV’s ’The Seasons - Sung Si Kyung’s Ear Buddy’ (July 31), communicating with fans. He also appeared on YouTube channels such as ’Kkondae Hee,’ ’Just 30 Minutes with Kwanghee!,’ ’Let’s Eat,’ and The Brian, revealing his sincere charm. The ’Shut The Door’ challenge featured participation from various K-pop artists including DAY6 member Wonpil, 10CM, Soran, WOODZ, Red Velvet’s Wendy, Jung Seung Hwan, Paul Kim, Xdinary Heroes, ITZY’s Lia, IVE’s Liz, RESCENE’s Minami, Dragon Pony’s Ahn Taekyu, Ha Sungwoon, and ONF’s Hyojin, drawing attention. The unedited live challenge also gained notice. Young K will start his solo tour ’Young K Solo Tour < YOUNGEST >’ from August 14 to 16 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, with all seats sold out. Afterwards, he plans to visit major overseas cities including Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur, continuing to meet global fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) released the music video for the title track of their second Japanese single, ″SODA SODA,″ on the team’s official YouTube channel at midnight on the 3rd. This music video is set at the beachside store ″Soda House,″ which is scheduled for demolition in two days, and showcases the members’ friendship along with a performance that captures the lingering feeling of summer. On the night before the store’s demolition, the members smile brightly at each other and perform free-spirited movements. The video features a refreshing city pop sound combined with the members’ smooth vocals, emphasizing TWS’s unique ″Boyhood Pop″ identity. ″SODA SODA″ is a song that compares the excitement toward someone to carbonation, composed by Kyungmin, Youngjae, and Jihoon. This single includes three tracks: ″SODA SODA,″ ″Palm Tree,″ which captures the leisure of a summer night by the sea, and the Japanese version of the title track from their mini-album 2, ″If I’m S, You Be My N.″ TWS will hold a special showcase in Japan on the 3rd and officially release their second single on the 4th, meeting with local fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENHYPEN met with approximately 193,000 local fans through their North and South America world tour ’BLOOD SAGA.’ The tour began on the 4th of last month in São Paulo, Brazil, and took place over 12 shows in 8 cities including Lima, Mexico City, Dallas, San Diego, Tacoma, Oakland, and Las Vegas. ENHYPEN held their first tour in the Latin American region and sold out the 41,000-seat stadium concert in São Paulo. The Mexico City concert was expanded from one show to three. In San Diego, in addition to their solo concert, they also participated in the ’SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026’ event. The final schedule of the tour was held on the 1st (local time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. On this stage, ENHYPEN opened with ″Knife″ and ″Brought The Heat Back,″ performing a total of 25 songs including ″Sleep Tight,″ ″Bills,″ ″Moonstruck,″ ″Drunk-Dazed,″ ″Bite Me,″ ″CRIMINAL LOVE,″ ″Lost Island,″ and ″XO (Only If You Say Yes).″ At the end of the performance, ENHYPEN said, ″I can’t believe this is the last day in the United States. We thank ENGENE for giving us so much love, passion, and memories over the past month,″ adding, ″We will return to Korea and work hard to prepare our upcoming mini album 8, ’THE SIN : BLISS.’ We will come back with better music and more amazing performances, so let’s meet again soon.″ Meanwhile, ENHYPEN will hold concerts at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan on the 8th and 9th, and plans to release their mini album 8, ’THE SIN : BLISS,’ on August 21.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids announced the start of their new world tour by selling out all seats for five solo concerts at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. The world tour ″RUN IT″ took place on July 25, 26, 29, and August 1 and 2, with all shows selling out as soon as tickets were released. Fans gathered at the venue wearing the dress codes ″Orange Color″ and ″Running Core,″ and on August 1, a surprise cake event was held to celebrate the fandom’s birthday. The concert began with a VCR, followed by the members appearing on the deck stage to open the show. The performance included signature songs such as ″Wae In Jeon,″ pre-debut track ″Hellevator,″ debut song ″District 9,″ ″Miro,″ ″Shinmenu,″ ″Sori Kkun,″ ″Teuk,″ ″Chik Chik Boom,″ and ″Shinseon Nolum.″ The ″Shinmenu″ stage featured a Nanta performance, and the ″Sori Kkun″ stage incorporated janggu drums and sangmo hats. On the bridge stage, a mashup of ″Miro,″ ″Baram,″ and ″I Am You″ expressed their growth story through music and performance. Various genres were showcased with remix versions of ″Do It,″ ″Rak(樂),″ and ″Ceremony,″ enhanced by laser lights, multiple dancers, a live band session, and a massive 59-meter panoramic LED screen, increasing the concert’s immersion. The stage extended close to the audience, narrowing the distance between performers and fans. During the encore, the members interacted with fans while riding a moving vehicle. The concert featured the pre-released ″RUN IT″ stage from June 24, as well as the first live performances of ″I Do″ and ″After You,″ tracks from the upcoming mini-album ″THIS & THAT.″ On the final show on August 2, a teaser for the new song’s music video was also revealed. Stray Kids shared, ″We prepared and worked hard for a long time to deliver an unprecedented performance, and we gave it our all,″ adding, ″We wanted to show the path Stray Kids has run and will continue to run. Thanks to the fans who have been our direction, we had a great start.″ They also asked for ″lots of interest and support for the new album ’THIS & THAT,’ releasing on August 7.″ Stray Kids will officially begin their comeback activities by releasing their new mini-album ″THIS & THAT″ and the title track of the same name at 1 PM on August 7.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong donated 2 million KRW, the prize money from the July Seonhan Star King Competition, to the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation to support the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from pediatric cancer, leukemia, and rare incurable diseases. On the 3rd, the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation announced that it received 2 million KRW from the July Seonhan Star King Competition prize money in the name of Lim Young Woong. With this donation, the total amount donated by Lim Young Woong through Seonhan Star has reached 132.05 million KRW. The donation will be fully used to support care and treatment expenses for patients under 19 years old suffering from pediatric cancer, leukemia, and rare incurable diseases. This program was established to assist families of patients facing difficulties due to caregiving costs, living expenses, and food expenses incurred during long-term treatment. Hong Seung-yoon, director of the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, said, ″We deeply thank Lim Young Woong and the fans who extend warm support every month to children and families going through long treatment periods,″ and added, ″The donated funds will be transparently used where they are most needed so that patient families can focus on treatment and recovery.″ Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong is scheduled to hold a concert at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 7. The Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation is carrying out various welfare projects, including medical and care treatment expense support, emotional support, and shelter operation for children with pediatric cancer and rare incurable diseases.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT) (TOMORROW X TOGETHER·Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) is set to perform a music collaboration at the ’2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival’ held in downtown Tokyo, Japan. This festival is one of Japan’s representative summer events, attracting around one million people annually, and a fireworks display lasting about five minutes will be choreographed to a medley of Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s hit songs. At the event on August 8, alongside the fireworks show, a portion of the title track from their 5th Japanese single, ″Setsuna Hanabi,″ will be revealed for the first time. It is reported that planning a large-scale fireworks display themed around a specific artist’s music at a major Japanese summer festival is an unprecedented event. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) pre-released the track ″Nice to Meet Ya″ from their new album at midnight on August 3. This song is in the pop rock genre, featuring an uptempo rhythm, drum and guitar sounds, and vocals from all five members. The 5th Japanese single ″Setsuna Hanabi″ will be officially released on August 19, with the full album and the music video for the title track set to be released earlier on August 17.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 tvN STORY will premiere the country’s first variety show centered on inheritance, titled ″The Night Before Inheritance (working title).″ This program aims to provide practical solutions to clients experiencing family conflicts due to inheritance and gifts, with its first broadcast scheduled for January 2027. The main MCs are Seo Jang-hoon and Lee Chan-won. Seo Jang-hoon, drawing on his experience from various counseling programs, will use his sharp insight and straightforward manner to address the interests and relationships within families. Lee Chan-won, as a singer and broadcaster, will utilize their hosting skills and empathy to listen to the stories of clients and their families, helping to resolve conflicts through warm communication. The program will also feature the country’s top experts in inheritance and gifting. These specialists will analyze clients’ cases and asset structures, unravel the complex relationships among family members, and provide realistic advice and customized consulting. Currently, ″The Night Before Inheritance (working title)″ is recruiting clients who have concerns related to inheritance and gifts. More details can be found on the program’s official website.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM (Eui-ju, Huma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) released the prologue video ″The Wolf Who Loved Red,″ a reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale ″Little Red Riding Hood,″ on August 2 through their official channel. In this video, Jo plays the wolf living alone in the forest, and Harua plays Little Red Riding Hood, who reaches out to the wolf first. The wolf cherishes the bookmark given as a ″promise to meet again″ and learns how to wait and how to smile. Eui-ju serves as the storyteller, narrating to enhance the video’s immersion. The prologue is characterized by expanding &TEAM’s identity of ″wolf DNA″ into the theme of love. Unlike the original story, this content depicts the wolf as a being awakening to love and happiness. &TEAM is preparing for their official comeback on September 8 with their second Korean mini-album ″Mark on Me.″ Starting with the prologue video on August 2, they will sequentially release a trailer teaser on the 4th, a trailer on the 5th, trailer photos on the 7th, ″TAME ME″ version image mood teasers on the 10th, concept photos on the 11th and 12th, a mood video on the 13th, a track spoiler on the 19th, and ″CRAVE YOU″ version image mood teasers and concept photos on the 23rd and 24th respectively. On August 31, a track sampler will be released, followed by the tracklist on September 1 and a highlight medley on September 2.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) will pre-release the challenge video for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ on the global short video platform TikTok at 6 PM on the 3rd. This challenge video will reveal part of the new song and performance before the official release. ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop song based on intense synth sounds, characterized by a stylish beat and an addictive chorus line. Along with a dazzling performance, the lyrics reminiscent of midsummer, such as ″burning hot″ and ″a sandcastle built on whim,″ convey KiiiKiii’s unique summer song atmosphere. The key choreography includes bouncy steps and movements that stretch or cross the arms and legs freely, emphasizing the song’s lively energy. Previously, KiiiKiii surprised fans by releasing a stop-motion video for the track ″Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone (What Should I Do),″ expanding their musical spectrum. All tracks from KiiiKiii’s third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ and the music video for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ will be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Marvel movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ surpassed 3 million cumulative viewers within 5 days of its release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system as of 1:05 AM on the 2nd, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ recorded a cumulative audience of 3,001,973. This film set the highest opening record of the year from its first day of release and consecutively surpassed 1 million, 2 million, and 3 million viewers in the shortest time. After surpassing 2 million viewers on the 1st, an additional 1 million watched it within a day. Since its release on the 29th of last month, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ has been breaking box office records for 2026 every day. It set a record two days faster than ″Pawmo,″ which attracted 11 million viewers, in reaching 3 million viewers. This action blockbuster depicts Peter Parker, forgotten by everyone after the events of ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ who faces a mysterious enemy remembering his identity and gains uncontrollable powers due to DNA mutation, plunging him into chaos. He confronts new threats to protect his loved ones. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya Coleman, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal. It is currently showing in theaters.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids held five performances of their new world tour, ″Stray Kids World Tour (Run It),″ at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The members revealed that they experienced physical difficulties such as eczema on their hands and swollen fingers while continuing the performances in the heat. Hyunjin confessed that after sweating for five days of performances, he developed eczema on his thumb, and other members empathized, saying their fingers were swollen as well. Changbin said that only the youngest member, I.N, did not have these symptoms, but I.N reported that a callus on his toe had peeled off. Lee Know joked, ″Make sure to wash well,″ making everyone laugh. The opening of the concert started with songs like ″Wae In Jeon,″ ″Hellevator,″ and ″District 9.″ The members greeted fans by shouting ″Stay high!″ and communicated with fans worldwide in various languages, including English and Japanese. The concert took place amid a heatwave with the highest temperature in Seoul reaching 35 degrees Celsius. Han joked, ″It’s hotter than yesterday. Maybe it’s because we look better today,″ and Seungmin said, ″We’ll work harder to make the heat go away.″ Bang Chan, addressing the final performance, said, ″Welcome to the last show of Run It Seoul, day five. The atmosphere is really hot,″ adding, ″I believe we can keep this energy until the end. We have to dance and jump together. The calories burned today will be no joke. There won’t be any swelling tomorrow.″ Stray Kids is scheduled to release their new mini-album, ″THIS & THAT,″ on the 7th at 1 PM (midnight Eastern Time, USA). In September, they will perform at the large Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio and visit three regions in Latin America with the new festival STRAYCITY.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ’Hope’ surpassed 4 million cumulative viewers around midnight on the 2nd. This is the third highest number of viewers among domestic releases this year, following ’A Man Who Lives with the King’ and ’The Swarm.’ Distributor Plus M Entertainment announced that ’Hope’ exceeded 4 million viewers on that day. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, the film recorded 4 million viewers as of the morning of the same day. ’Hope’ has maintained the number one spot in Korean film reservation rates for 30 consecutive days, and on August 1st, when foreign films continued to be released, it achieved a seat occupancy rate of 44.3%. The production cost of ’Hope’ is approximately 70 billion won, with the break-even point estimated at 6.5 to 7 million viewers. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Lim Hyun-sik, Eum Moon-suk, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell. The film begins with Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, receiving a report of a tiger sighting, which puts the village on high alert. Subsequently, an unknown creature appears, and Beom-seok and Seong-ae (Jung Ho-yeon) fight desperately to protect the village. Seong-gi (Jo In-sung) and his group become prey to monsters in the mountains. ’Hope’ was invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking director Na Hong-jin’s return to the Cannes red carpet after 10 years since ’The Wailing.’ It is reported that the Cannes Film Festival extended the submission deadline for the film due to high interest.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BabyMonster will release the music video for ″Moon,″ a track from their third mini-album ″Choom,″ at midnight on the 3rd. This music video features a storyline and bold direction that emphasize the song’s dark and dreamy tones, capturing a unique mood distinct to the track. Since May, BabyMonster has consecutively released three music videos, including the title track ″Choom″ from their third mini-album, the digital single ″SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,″ and the track ″I LIKE IT,″ showcasing the group’s versatile charm. ″Moon″ stands out with its minimalistic Southern Trap genre composition, enhanced by mysterious synthesizer sounds that create an addictive vibe. The poster posted on the official blog features the members styled in intense black and red tones with sharp gazes against the backdrop of a darkened city, raising anticipation for the new narrative to unfold in the upcoming music video. BabyMonster first unveiled the ″Moon″ performance during their ″Choom″ world tour concert held in Seoul last June. Meanwhile, BabyMonster is currently conducting their second world tour, starting with the Seoul concert, continuing their global activities across five continents, including Asia, Oceania, South America, North America, and Europe.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CORTIS took the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza Chicago held in Grant Park, Chicago, USA. According to their agency Big Hit Music, approximately 50,000 spectators gathered for the performance on the 1st local time, confirming CORTIS’s popularity. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) started the stage with ″GO!″ and ″What You Want.″ They then performed their hit songs such as ″REDRED,″ ″ACAI,″ and ″YOUNGCREATORCREW,″ with the audience responding with sing-alongs. The members headbanged fiercely, changed formations while crossing the stage, and flawlessly executed synchronized dance moves. During the remix version of ″TNT,″ the members went down to the floor, breaking the boundary between the stage and the audience. During the performance, Southern hip-hop legend Juicy J made a surprise appearance, raising the energy. CORTIS and Juicy J performed their collaboration song ″MOTION (feat. Juicy J),″ released on the 31st of last month, live together for the first time. The stage, blending Juicy J’s rap and Memphis sound with CORTIS’s performance, received great cheers from the audience. CORTIS showed respect by calling Juicy J their ″big brother,″ and Juicy J displayed closeness by linking arms with the members. The performance was streamed live through the global superfan platform Weverse, Disney Plus, and Hulu in the US, Japan, and South America, with over 167,000 viewers watching on Weverse Live alone. It was viewed in 185 countries and regions including Korea, China, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Through their agency, CORTIS shared, ″We were really happy to be part of Lollapalooza Chicago, a dream we’ve had since we were young. The passionate concert atmosphere we vaguely imagined while working on our second mini-album GREENGREEN unfolded into reality, making us overwhelmed and happy.″ They added, ″We will work hard to show CORTIS’s energetic stage in the North America, Seoul, and Japan tours.″ CORTIS is scheduled to continue the ″2026 CORTIS TOUR PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN IN NORTH AMERICA″ in six North American cities from June 4 in Toronto, Canada, through June 16.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jimin’s second album track ″Be Mine″ from ″MUSE″ surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify. ″Be Mine″ exceeded 400 million streams on Spotify on July 31, making it the second track from the ″MUSE″ album to reach 400 million streams, following the title track ″Who.″ It is the fifth song on Jimin’s personal Spotify profile to achieve this milestone. The ″MUSE″ album has recorded over 4.1438 billion streams in total, including ″Who,″ the fan song ″Closer Than This″ released after military enlistment, and ″Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.″ ″Who″ is the first and only solo song by an Asian artist without collaborations to achieve 2.5 billion streams on Spotify. ″Closer Than This″ recorded 334.71 million streams, and ″Smeraldo Garden Marching Band″ recorded 276.44 million streams. ″Like Crazy,″ which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, is close to 1.5 billion streams with 1.47082 billion. ″Set Me Free Pt.2″ has 482.21 million streams, and the English version of ″Like Crazy″ also has over 400 million streams. Additionally, the solo track ″Filter″ from the BTS album has recorded over 519.17 million streams.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (ENHYPEN) concluded their world tour ’ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ’BLOOD SAGA’ IN LATIN AMERICA & UNITED STATES’ (hereinafter ’BLOOD SAGA’) North and South America tour with a performance at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. The tour started on July 4 in São Paulo and took place over 12 shows in 8 cities including Lima, Mexico City, Dallas, San Diego, Tacoma, Oakland, and Las Vegas. Enhypen (Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) made their first entry into Latin America, selling out the 41,000-seat stadium concert in São Paulo, and expanded the Mexico City show from one to three performances. In San Diego, in addition to their solo tour concert, they also participated in ’SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026,’ expanding their activities to the global pop culture stage. At the final North and South America tour concert held in Las Vegas, Enhypen performed 25 songs over about two hours. From the opening stage ’Knife’ to ’Brought The Heat Back,’ they drew enthusiastic responses from the audience with powerful performances, and with songs like ’Sleep Tight,’ ’Bills,’ and ’Moonstruck,’ they presented a stage envisioning the future together. Then, with ’Drunk-Dazed,’ ’Bite Me,’ and ’CRIMINAL LOVE,’ they expressed captivating love fitting the vampire concept, finishing the performance with ’Lost Island’ and ’XO (Only If You Say Yes).’ At the end of the concert, Enhypen said, ″I can’t believe this is the last day in the United States. Thank you to ENGENEs who gave us so much love, passion, and memories over the past month,″ and added, ″We will work hard preparing for the upcoming mini-album 8 ’THE SIN : BLISS’ to be released soon after returning to Korea. We will come back with better music and cooler performances, so let’s meet again soon.″ Enhypen will hold concerts at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9, and will meet domestic fans ahead of the release of mini-album 8 ’THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 21.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Lim Young Woong fan club, National Hero Era, has established the ’Woong Dream Scholarship’ to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lim Young Woong’s debut. To commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, National Hero Era prepared a scholarship fund worth 250 million KRW, which was raised through donations collected by fan club members from 32 regions nationwide. The scholarship will be awarded to about 200 students selected from across the country to support their studies and dreams. The ’Hero10; Our 10 National Hero Era Generous Donation Ceremony’ took place on July 31 at Nurimaru APEC House in Haeundae, Busan. This Woong Dream Scholarship is an extension of the continuous donation and volunteer activities carried out by Lim Young Woong and the fan club Hero Era. A representative of National Hero Era stated, ″The past 10 years with Lim Young Woong have been a time of learning and sharing love and hope,″ adding, ″We hope this Woong Dream Scholarship will become a small seed for young people that will bloom into beautiful dreams in the future. We will continue to spread positive influence worldwide together with Lim Young Woong.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong returns to the music scene with a new single album after about 1 year and 3 months. On the 3rd at midnight, Kim Jaejoong announced his comeback by releasing a teaser video for his new single album ″THE WAVE″ on his official SNS. This album is his first new release in Korea since the mini-album ″Beauty in Chaos,″ which was released in May last year. The released teaser video shows Kim Jaejoong standing at the edge of a hill overlooking the sea, creating a free and refreshing atmosphere as he faces the wind. Earlier this year, Kim Jaejoong completed a fan concert tour and the ZEPP&HALL tour, and continued various activities including releasing the Japanese digital single ″OASIS″ and starring in the movie ″Gentleman; Whisper of the Evil Spirit.″ In 2023, he established the agency Encode Entertainment and is participating in production as the CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). ″THE WAVE″ is scheduled to be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on the 20th, and concerts with the same name as the album will be held at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul on the 29th and 30th. Kim Jaejoong plans to perform new songs at this concert. Additionally, teaser content for ″THE WAVE″ will be released sequentially.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Boy group NINE (AHOF) held the ’2026 AHOF 1ST TOUR: THE FIRST SPARK IN TAIPEI’ concert at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) on the 2nd. On this day, NINE (Steven, Seo Jungwoo, Cha Woongki, Zhang Shuai Bo, Park Han, JL, Park Juwon, Zuan, Daisuke) performed a setlist spanning their debut year, from mini album 1 ’WHO WE ARE’ to mini album 3 ’RUN TO YOU’. The stage for their recently released new song received great response from the audience, and as the tour has entered its latter half, the members’ stage manners were also praised as more polished. Throughout the concert, NINE added excitement with their live skills, sharp choreography, and diverse facial expressions. During the encore, the members came down to the audience to interact directly with fans. After the concert, NINE shared, ″It was our first time holding a concert in Taipei, so we were very excited and nervous. Seeing you all enjoying the stage in person brought us even greater pride and joy. We sincerely thank you for taking your precious time for us and sending such warm support. We will cherish the memories in Taipei and look forward to the day we meet again.″ NINE is currently balancing their tour and comeback activities. They began the ’THE FIRST SPARK’ tour in Seoul last May, and on the 8th of last month, they made a comeback after about eight months with the release of mini album 3 ’RUN TO YOU’.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jenny and Curtis from Black Pink participated and performed at the large-scale music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA. This year, Lollapalooza took place over four days from July 30 to August 2, with about 170 teams performing on eight stages. Jenny became the first Korean female solo artist to headline Lollapalooza, closing the main stage, the ″Bud Light″ stage. She performed 18 songs live with a band for one hour, drawing a passionate response from the audience with her new song ″Less than a Lover″ and an unreleased new track, according to OA Entertainment. Curtis performed 11 songs over 40 minutes on the ″T-Mobile″ stage on the 1st. Starting with ″Go!″ and ″What You Want,″ he showcased his representative songs such as ″RedRed,″ ″Acai,″ and ″Young Creator Crew.″ During the ″TNT″ remix stage, he went down to the audience to interact with fans. He also delivered the first joint live performance of the collaboration track ″MOTION″ with American rapper Juicy J. BigHit Music reported that many fans wore official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas at the venue, and the performances were live-streamed on Weverse, Disney Plus, Hulu, and others. Approximately 167,000 people from 185 countries watched on Weverse Live. After the performance, Curtis expressed through his agency, ″I was really happy to be part of Lollapalooza Chicago, a dream I have had since I was young. The passionate concert atmosphere I vaguely imagined became a reality, which was overwhelming and joyful,″ adding that he felt the excitement he envisioned while working on his second mini-album ″Green Green.″ Meanwhile, after finishing the Lollapalooza schedule, Curtis will start his first tour ″Put Your Phone Down″ in six North American cities, beginning in Toronto, Canada, on the 4th. This year’s Lollapalooza Chicago lineup also included the girl group IVE and aespa. IVE performed on the second day at the ″T-Mobile″ stage, and aespa performed on the last day at the ″Allianz″ stage.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900