https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Heo Kyung-hwan and Seventeen Dino appear together on an exclusive talk show. Dino will be the first guest on ″Heo Kyung-hwan’s Happy Show with Catchphrases,″ which premieres on the 9th on Tcast E Channel. ″Heo Kyung-hwan’s Happy Show with Catchphrases″ is a talk program that covers the daily lives and habits of stars, jointly produced by Tcast E Channel and NYCC, led by PD Kim Na-yeon. The program is designed to reveal new sides of guests through questions that have not been asked before. Heo Kyung-hwan welcomed Dino using his signature catchphrase. Dino revealed that during his trainee days, he would eat jajangmyeon on his days off at the dorm while watching ″Gag Concert.″ When Heo Kyung-hwan asked, ″Don’t you want to create a catchphrase?″ Dino replied, ″I think it would be nice to have a catchphrase,″ and Heo Kyung-hwan said, ″Today, I want to create a catchphrase with Dino. I want to give you a gift.″ In the broadcast, Dino talked about his daily life as the youngest member of Seventeen and living alone. He said he had considered appearing on MBC’s ″I Live Alone,″ but added, ″I don’t do much when I’m alone,″ and shared his morning routine. He also revealed that he tries to work out more than four times a week and mentioned the physical changes he feels when dancing after weight training. There was also a scene where Heo Kyung-hwan measured arm length with him. He also spoke about his relationships with members and his efforts during his trainee days. Dino said the members find him ″mischievous and rough but cute,″ and added, ″I keep getting attacks from somewhere.″ He continued, ″I wasn’t born with talent,″ and said, ″Among the trainees, I wanted to be number one in skill.″ He shared episodes with his dance mentor, his father, and revealed stage secrets. Based on conversations with his father about the stage, Dino recreated different dance styles, and Heo Kyung-hwan said, ″I can’t stand it,″ and performed an impromptu duet dance with Dino. Dino revealed for the first time his own ritual before going on stage, saying, ″After doing this, I think I perform well on stage.″ At the end of the broadcast, there was a catchphrase creation segment. Heo Kyung-hwan said, ″To have a catchphrase, you have to overcome embarrassment,″ and presented the prepared catchphrase, to which Dino responded enthusiastically. The first episode of ″Heo Kyung-hwan’s Happy Show with Catchphrases″ will be released on the 9th at 6 p.m. on channel ″ggzz,″ and will air every Wednesday at 6 p.m. thereafter. Born in 1999, Dino is continuing various activities as a member of Seventeen.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) reflected on their growth over the past year. On August 27th, at the ’2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS’ held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, they won two awards: the ’K World Dream Best Visual Content Award’ and the ’K World Dream Artist Award.’ In a waiting room interview with TV Daily, Kiki named Ha-eum’s performance at the ’Head in the Clouds Festival’ in LA as the most memorable moment of their activities this year. Ha-eum said, ″I really lost track of time and got completely immersed in the stage, enjoying the performance. My heart is still pounding, and it was an unforgettable experience.″ Sui shared that her expressiveness on stage has improved a lot compared to a year ago. She said, ″Lately, while monitoring the stage, I felt that my expressiveness on stage has increased a lot,″ and added that fans have responded positively to her natural facial expressions. Isol spoke about small happiness in daily life, saying, ″It was a day with a schedule from the morning, and after practicing and finishing work, when I came back to the dorm, took a shower, and came out, I felt so refreshed, somehow prouder, and in a good mood.″ Kiya, finishing activities for their third mini-album ’WhyKiiiKiii,’ said that if given a week of free vacation, she would return her phone and spend time fully focusing on herself. She said, ″While promoting the title track ’Pop Off Pop Off,’ each day seems to pass by really quickly.″ Leader Jiyu revealed plans to deliver great performances and engage closely with fans during the remaining period of this year. She also emphasized, ″My goal is to become an artist who stands on bigger stages and shows good music and content. I want to promise myself that a year from now, I will enjoy and fill the stage much more professionally than I do now.″ Meanwhile, Kiki recently successfully concluded promotions for their third mini-album ’WhyKiiiKiii.’]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong released the new album ’IM HERO 10’ at 6 PM on September 8, achieving high rankings on various music charts. The title tracks ’ttotto’ and ’Moise’ ranked 1st (at 7 PM) and 2nd respectively on the Melon HOT 100 immediately after release, and all songs entered the top ranks on major music charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs. They also took 1st place on the real-time charts of Genie, Bugs, and Vibe. The music video for ’ttotto’ was released on the 7th, featuring Lim Young Woong, their pet dog Siwol, and child actor Kim Jun. Before the release of the new songs, Lim Young Woong, along with their agency Molgogi Music and fan club Hero Era, donated a total of 200 million won to the Community Chest of Korea for residents affected by the heavy rains in the southern region. This donation will be used for emergency relief, temporary housing support, and damage recovery for disaster victims in the southern region through the 2026 special fundraising for flood damage.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X will hold the final performance of the world tour at Incheon Inspire Arena. Starship Entertainment announced that Monsta X will hold the ″2026 Monsta X World Tour [The X: Nexus] - Encore″ at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, from November 21 to 22. This encore performance will take place domestically after completing tours in Asia, South America, and North America. Monsta X’s world tour began earlier this year at Seoul KSPO Dome. Since then, they have expanded their global stage by performing in six Asian cities including Japan, as well as in South American regions such as Mexico and Brazil. Despite it being their first solo concert in Mexico in about seven years, all seats were sold out. The performance lineup for this tour is said to have been enhanced in completeness by showcasing both the team and individual colors through Monsta X’s live performances, hit song medleys, and solo stages by each member. Based on the experience accumulated during their activities, the stage reflects the past, present, and future direction. Before the encore performance, Monsta X will continue their tour in 10 cities across North America, including the United States and Canada, in October. Their recently released new album, The Phase, which introduces a new musical color, is also drawing attention in this performance.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Young Tak has released the first teaser video for the music video of the title track ″Bend″ from the third full-length album ″GOGO″ on official SNS. The teaser video begins with a boy holding onto a lamppost, spinning his body, and landing. Scenes alternate between the boy walking on a bent crosswalk in a dark space and a man dressed in black watching him. Then the screen brightens, accompanied by lively guitar string sounds, and a tire engraved with Young Tak’s English name stops in the center of the screen on rain-soaked asphalt before speeding off, splashing water. The place where the tire passed remains with rain and splashes, leaving a strong impression. At the end of the video, the album name ″GOGO″ and release date of the third full-length album appear. This teaser aligns with the album’s message, ″What if you move a little differently than expected,″ by showing a scene of facing a bent road instead of a fixed path and then accelerating forward. The title track ″Bend″ carries the courage to break free from the pressure of living according to fixed standards and to confront things as your heart desires. It serves as the core of a diverse sound spectrum including punk, rock, ballad, and country. The third full-length album ″GOGO″ is Young Tak’s first album in about three years since the release of the second full-length album ″FORM″ in August 2023. The album contains a total of 12 tracks, and Young Tak personally participated in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 of them. The full music video for the title track ″Bend″ and the third full-length album ″GOGO″ by Young Tak will be released on major online music platforms at 6 PM on the 14th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Heo Anna revealed that she successfully lost 10kg. On the September 8th broadcast of SBS’s ″Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 - You Are My Destiny,″ Heo Anna and her husband, restaurant CEO Oh Kyung-joo, appeared together. On the show, Oh Kyung-joo appeared with bleached hair, prompting Kim Gura to say, ″At first, I thought you were Gangnam,″ and added, ″It’s much better. You look like a celebrity.″ Heo Anna mentioned that her husband often hears that he looks like Gangnam. Kim Sook complimented Heo Anna, saying that both of them have changed, but especially that Heo Anna has become prettier. In response, Heo Anna said, ″I borrowed the power of science. Right now, with injections,″ explaining that she lost 10kg. When Kim Sook asked, ″Are you the winner?″ Heo Anna replied, ″I am the loser. My appetite lost.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Heo Anna revealed that she successfully lost 10 kg by receiving an appetite suppressant injection. In the 455th episode of SBS’s ″Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,″ which aired on the 8th, the daily life of the couple Heo Anna and Oh Kyung-joo was broadcast. On this day’s show, the changed styles of the two, who appeared after a long time, attracted the attention of the cast. Kim Gu-ra, seeing Oh Kyung-joo’s image changed by bleaching, said, ″I thought Oh Kyung-joo was from Gangnam. It’s better than before. He looks like a celebrity,″ and Heo Anna acknowledged her husband’s transformation, saying, ″I hear that a lot.″ Kim Sook focused on Heo Anna’s change, mentioning, ″Both of you have changed styles, but especially Heo Anna has become prettier.″ In response, Heo Anna candidly revealed, ″I borrowed the power of science,″ adding, ″I lost 10 kg after getting injections.″ When Kim Sook mentioned the appetite suppressant injection and asked, ″Is your appetite the winner or the loser?″ Heo Anna replied, ″I’m the loser. My appetite lost,″ causing laughter. The episode also showed Hong Yun-hwa and Kim Min-gi visiting the restaurant run by Oh Kyung-joo, sharing their experiences in business and tips for running a restaurant. Hong Yun-hwa shared her experience of developing new menu items and attracting more customers when sales dropped.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jisoo revealed a video of her makeup before and after on her SNS story. On the 9th, Jisoo posted a short video showing both her natural look and her makeup-completed appearance. At the beginning of the video, she gazed at the camera wearing a black top with long straight hair, posing with a natural face that had almost no vibrant colors. Then, as the screen changed, Jisoo appeared in a white knit, with voluminous hair, distinct eye makeup, and lively cheeks and lips, creating a brighter atmosphere. Jisoo showed various poses, such as framing with her hands or pointing to her cheeks, and at the end, she smiled brightly to reveal her completed makeup. Even before and after the makeup, her sharp features and unique aura remained unchanged. The ’before & after’ video she personally shared caught attention for showing little noticeable difference.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Yoon Jin recently revealed her new hairstyle, changing from long hair to a short cut. On the 8th, a video titled ″There is no more long-haired Yoon Jin! A shocking transformation with a short bob″ was posted on Yoon Jin’s YouTube channel, ″Real Yoon Jin.″ In the video, Yoon Jin visited a hair salon and boldly cut the hair she had grown for three years. She said, ″It seems you have to spend time and money to become beautiful. If you don’t take care of yourself, you get left behind.″ She added, ″Usually, unless I’m working on a project, I live like a hermit. But when I let myself go too much, I sometimes feel shabby. I thought I shouldn’t live like that.″ After transforming her hair to a short style, Yoon Jin met her family and worried, ″They won’t fail to recognize me, right?″ However, her eldest daughter responded with various comments such as, ″Mom, your hair didn’t grow,″ ″Your hair is cute,″ and ″Funny. What is this?″ Yoon Jin married a securities industry professional who is four years older than her in 2022 and has two daughters.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Ah-young recently revealed the reason she wanted a small wedding after her marriage. On the 8th, Lee Ah-young answered questions from netizens through a ″Ask Me Anything″ on her account. When a netizen expressed regret about not being able to attend the wedding, Lee Ah-young said, ″We scheduled it for a weekend afternoon, so many people really couldn’t come,″ and added, ″Just the support alone is truly enough, and I’m very grateful.″ When asked in another question whether she was worried that the wedding might be a burden to guests since it was not her first marriage, Lee Ah-young replied, ″Yes. I really wanted a small wedding or just to have a meal with family members.″ Lee Ah-young gained recognition by appearing on MBN variety show ″Divorced Singles″ Season 1, and she remarried after forming a relationship with Shim Kyu-deok, a contestant from Season 5. When asked if the wedding cost about 100 million won, she explained, ″It was roughly that. But I also got help from acquaintances, and we received a lot of congratulatory money, so we actually ended up with some left over.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jo Kwon appeared on YouTube’s ″Shin Yeo-seong″ and shared an anecdote about actress Kim Hye-soo, expressing his gratitude. Jo Kwon said that during his military service, both his mother and father were battling cancer; his mother had her toe amputated due to melanoma, and his father underwent four surgeries for colorectal cancer. He added that he was going through financial difficulties at the time and was in the midst of contract renewal discussions with his company. Jo Kwon revealed that Kim Hye-soo, upon learning this, said, ″I just hoped you would be discharged healthy without getting sick,″ and provided him with a lot of support. He explained that the reason he was barely active last year was also due to caring for his father. Jo Kwon and Kim Hye-soo first connected through the 2013 drama ″The Queen of Office,″ and since then, Kim Hye-soo has consistently visited and supported Jo Kwon’s musical performances. Additionally, Jo Kwon mentioned that due to the trainee investment recovery system in his early debut years, he had almost no income for three to four years. He said, ″After finishing a special recording of ’Three Wheels’ and returning home, I found my mother washing her hair with cold water because the hot water was cut off. That’s when I really decided to work hard to earn money.″ Afterward, he appeared on variety shows such as ″Three Wheels,″ ″Star King,″ and ″We Got Married,″ gaining love under the nickname ″Kkap Kwon.″ During the broadcast, Lee Kyung-sil and Jo Hye-ryeon asked 38-year-old Jo Kwon about marriage. Jo Kwon replied that he has always had a desire to marry, and during his long-term relationship, he was fully willing to get married, but currently, he is not thinking about marriage because he does not have someone he likes. He added, ″I also want to remain a cool artist without getting married,″ and said he finds happiness in various activities such as acting and musicals. He especially shared that when he performed the role of Angel (D.A. DeMaris) in the musical ″Rent,″ wearing 15cm high heels on stage, he felt like a hero. Jo Kwon also revealed stories from his ″Three Wheels″ days, including receiving many notes from girl group members asking him to dance, and that he rarely shaves because he doesn’t grow much beard. On this day, together with Lee Kyung-sil and Jo Hye-ryeon, he shared various experiences including his 13-year-old audition days, eight years as a trainee, and recent activities with 2AM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin’s stage fashion received high praise from major overseas media including the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times reviewed the first day of BTS’s concert held on the 2nd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, mentioning Jimin as the highlight of the stage. The media reported that Jimin wore a mesh top and a unique vest, describing the vest as ″what looked an awful lot like somebody’s grandpa’s fishing vest,″ humorously evaluating the styling. It also reported that the members seem to have entered an ″era of adult casual wear,″ where after long costume concept meetings, each member freely chooses their outfit. Praise for Jimin’s fashion continued at the London and Paris concerts. At the June concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, The Guardian gave a 5-star review, naming Jimin their ″favorite member″ after the show and expressing that they wanted to learn Korean. Billboard mentioned that Jimin’s hairstyle at the same concert was ″intensely striking enough to deserve praise.″ At the Stade de France concert in Paris, Jimin, a Dior House ambassador, showcased a custom Dior outfit designed by Jonathan Anderson, receiving evaluations from fashion media calling him ″like Dior’s muse.″ At the full-group comeback stage held at Gwanghwamun Square last March, Jimin appeared wearing Songzio’s armor concept outfit, reinterpreting the lines of hanbok with styling that was also praised as ″an all-time visual.″ The BTS Arirang Tour concerts themselves also received positive reviews. The Los Angeles Times described BTS as a ″world-class pop artist who doesn’t need a separate award category,″ and called this stage a test to gauge the cultural penetration power of K-pop. They reported that the new release ’Arirang’ blends elements of traditional Korean folk songs with pop and hip-hop sounds, and that during the ’Body to Body’ stage, images of women wearing hanbok appeared on a large screen. The members mostly communicated in Korean between songs and sang in English, and it was introduced that there was a scene in the Netflix documentary where they shared their thoughts about this. Suga greeted the audience in Korean on stage, saying, ″LA, long time no see?″ and the members expressed their hope that their music would be loved beyond regions and languages. The atmosphere of Koreatown near the concert venue also drew attention. According to the LA Times, Koreatown, about 6.4 km from SoFi Stadium, is connected by the Metro K Line, leading to continued visits by fans, and the Line Hotel’s customized ″restaurant tour″ courses for each member became a hot topic. The City of Los Angeles designated September 1 to 8 as ″BTS Week″ and lit the city hall building in red, the color of the new album. This Los Angeles concert was BTS’s first solo stadium concert in the same city in about five years since 2021. All four SoFi Stadium concerts were sold out, and the entire North American tour attracted about 1.92 million people across 31 shows in 12 cities. BTS set the record for the most performances at this stadium with a total of eight shows at SoFi Stadium (cumulative audience of about 496,000).]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Park Sung-kwang shared the health condition of his pet dog, Gwangbok. On the 9th, Park Sung-kwang posted a video of a weak and lethargic Gwangbok on his Instagram story with the caption ″Emergency room at dawn.″ On the previous day, the 8th, he also updated his Instagram with several photos and the message, ″A rare shot of Sung-kwang and Gwangbok. Since he’s sick and can’t enjoy his favorite walks, just a little outdoor sightseeing.″ The photos showed Park Sung-kwang holding Gwangbok while they looked outside together or expressing affection. Park Sung-kwang also wrote, ″Gwangbok, hang in there!!! Let’s stop going to the hospital now~~~ No grooming because of the illness, no baths, and avoid walks ᅲᅲ The medication is increasing little by little, and there’s a lot to overcome ahead!! Gwangbok, your brothers and sisters are praying and cheering for you a lot, so stay strong!!!!!!″ Meanwhile, Park Sung-kwang married Lee Sol-yi in 2020, and the couple appeared on the SBS variety show ’Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,’ where they shared their married life. Last year, Lee Sol-yi personally revealed on her social media account that she was battling female cancer, stating, ″After resigning, I was naturally preparing for a child when I was diagnosed with cancer within five months.″ She added, ″I underwent surgery and cytotoxic chemotherapy for six months and endured a really tough time going back and forth to the emergency room. I am still undergoing treatment while taking medication.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Hyuk-jae is under police investigation for hitting a motorcycle that was waiting at a traffic signal while driving under the influence. The Yeonsu Police Station in Incheon announced that Lee Hyuk-jae has been booked without detention on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act and is currently under investigation. According to the police, Lee Hyuk-jae is accused of rear-ending a motorcycle on a road in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, at 10 p.m. the previous day. A breathalyzer test conducted at the scene confirmed that his blood alcohol concentration was between 0.03% and 0.08%, which corresponds to the license suspension threshold. It was reported that there were no passengers in Lee Hyuk-jae’s vehicle at the time of the accident. The police are verifying whether the motorcycle driver was injured, and some reports indicate that the driver, who is in their 20s, was injured but not seriously. The police plan to examine the extent of the damage in detail through the investigation. A police official explained, ″If the victim driver’s injury is confirmed, charges of injury under the Special Act on the Treatment of Traffic Accidents may also be applied.″ Additionally, the police intend to conduct further investigations with Lee Hyuk-jae regarding the circumstances of drinking, the driving distance, and the situation at the time of the accident. Meanwhile, Lee Hyuk-jae debuted as an MBC public recruitment comedian in 1999 and has worked as an MC and panelist on various entertainment programs. He won the Grand Prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards in 2004. Recently, in March, he served as a judge on the ’Proportional Youth Audition for Metropolitan Councilors’ organized by the People Power Party ahead of the June 3 local elections.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jeon Suwan, daughter of former basketball player Jeon Heecheol, revealed her recent status on her birthday. On the 8th, Jeon Suwan posted several photos on her personal account with the caption ″0906.″ In the photos released that day, Jeon Suwan tagged a 5-star hotel located in Seoul, revealing the place where she spent her birthday. In the pictures, she is seen holding a dessert plate with lit candles, celebrating her birthday in a spot with an open view. Jeon Suwan showcased a sophisticated style by matching a white see-through blouse with a black mini jumpsuit, long boots, and a black chain bag. The photos also captured her striking various poses with long wavy hair or gazing at the candlelight. Jeon Suwan, daughter of Jeon Heecheol, was selected as a beauty winner at the 70th Miss Korea Seoul·Gyeonggi·Incheon preliminary contest held in Jangchung-dong, Seoul, last April, earning the right to advance to the finals. She later appeared on the Miss Korea final stage but did not make it to the list of final winners.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Family medicine specialist Heo Yang-im recently shared an update about receiving an arm fat elasticity treatment. On the 8th, Heo Yang-im posted on her account, ″Have you seen the news article about my arms?″ along with a photo of herself wearing a hospital gown sitting on a dermatology treatment bed. In the photo, Heo Yang-im posed with a V sign while waiting for the procedure. Heo Yang-im explained the reason for receiving the arm fat treatment, saying, ″I was shocked when I saw my back view and started dieting. It seems that weight loss alone is not enough for the arms and back, so elasticity management is also necessary.″ She added, ″There was little pain, and I had a consultation right after the treatment. I took a photo because it looked better; do you think it shows an effect?″ She also shared her future plans, saying, ″Starting tomorrow, I plan to combine strength training as well. I’m already feeling tired, though.″ Previously, Heo Yang-im revealed her body concerns through her YouTube channel, saying, ″I thought my weight hadn’t changed much and that I hadn’t gained weight, but when I wore a sleeveless top on the broadcast or when my arms were tight, the back of my arms and arm fat were visible.″ At that time, she also said, ″I was surprised when I saw my back view.″ Heo Yang-im shared photos of the treatment process and also posted a photo showing her arms after the procedure. Meanwhile, Heo Yang-im married Ko Ji-yong, a former member of the group Sechs Kies, in 2013, and they had a son, Seung-jae, the following year. Ko Ji-yong revealed on his account in July that he divorced his wife two years ago, and it is known that Heo Yang-im currently has custody of Seung-jae.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Heo Anna and Oh Kyung-joo, a married couple, had a conflict over the issue of declining sales at their restaurant. On the August 8th broadcast of SBS variety show ’Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,’ the two were shown discussing measures to address the drop in restaurant sales over the past two months. It was reported that the number of customers significantly decreased due to the midsummer heatwave in July and August. Heo Anna asked her husband, ″Has sales dropped a lot compared to June?″ and Oh Kyung-joo replied, ″Yes, it has dropped a lot.″ When Heo Anna asked, ″By what percentage?″ Oh Kyung-joo answered, ″About 30 to 40%?″ Heo Anna then said, ″If you say 30 to 40%, then it must be 50 to 60%. That’s a big drop.″ Regarding the cause of the sales decline, Kim Gu-ra said, ″It was too hot. People didn’t want to go out,″ and Seo Jang-hoon mentioned, ″When the weather is hot, people tend not to eat raw fish.″ Heo Anna suggested various ways to boost sales, such as delivery and meal kit sales, but Oh Kyung-joo insisted on maintaining their current operation method, saying, ″Why make a plan? Things will go back to normal over time anyway.″ Heo Anna responded, ″Since there are no customers in the summer, we need to come up with a plan on how to survive,″ and proposed forming a ’Summer Countermeasure Committee.’ Additionally, Heo Anna mentioned the need to add menu items because customers ask, ″Do you have draft beer?″ and leave if it’s not available, but Oh Kyung-joo did not accept this. When Kim Gu-ra said, ″You should have draft beer,″ Heo Anna replied, ″I have no intention of serving draft beer.″ Lee Hyun expressed frustration, saying, ″Are you trying to run the business or quit?″ In the end, Heo Anna sought help from the couple Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Min-ki, who have experience running a restaurant. The two shared summer menu ideas and business know-how to help recover sales.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBN’s new variety show ″This is Hyunmoo Road,″ starring Jeon Hyun-moo and Lee Joon, will premiere on the 20th at 10:30 PM. The program is designed with the concept of the two cast members exploring travel destinations on their own without a fixed course, creating their own travel routes. The released teaser video shows Jeon Hyun-moo and Lee Joon heading to unfamiliar places instead of famous tourist spots or pre-planned schedules. Jeon Hyun-moo suggests an impromptu trip, saying, ″We don’t do it that way. Let’s pioneer other places,″ and actively communicates with locals even when language barriers arise, saying, ″If the language doesn’t work, just bump into them!″ At a restaurant, he initiates conversation with a foreign family, and in a taxi, he uses sounds and gestures to get information about good restaurants. Lee Joon also tries to converse in the local language but says, ″It doesn’t work at all,″ when it doesn’t go as planned, which is shown in the teaser. Jeon Hyun-moo explains his own travel style, saying, ″I think it’s really fun to go to places where others don’t go.″ He adds, ″You don’t have to do anything. I just enjoy being in unfamiliar places.″ At a local night market, Jeon Hyun-moo states, ″It’s not about seeing something amazing or having an extraordinary experience. It’s just about throwing myself into an environment that is most different from Korea. That’s how I heal.″ At the end of the first teaser, when Jeon Hyun-moo asks, ″Am I okay as a travel mate?″ Lee Joon replies, ″It was amazing.″ In the second teaser, with Willie Nelson’s ″On the Road Again″ playing in the background, the two are seen mingling with locals, accompanied by the caption, ″We don’t travel along the road. Every path we take becomes a journey.″ Meanwhile, Jeon Hyun-moo recently sparked controversy regarding whether his trip to Kazakhstan, shown on MBC’s ″I Live Alone,″ was pre-planned. In response, the production team apologized, revealing cooperation during filming and advance booking of staff airline tickets. Jeon Hyun-moo currently appears on various variety shows such as ″I Live Alone″ and ″The Manager,″ while Lee Joon is active both as an actor and in variety shows.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Hye-jun revealed behind-the-scenes stories of filming the kissing scenes in tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ″Favorite Employee.″ In an interview held at a café in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Kim Hye-jun shared various stories about ″Favorite Employee,″ which ended on the 8th. In this work, Kim Hye-jun played Nam Da-reum, a new employee who joined the startup Appello and pursued her long-time favorite. In the drama, Nam Da-reum experiences a thrilling encounter with fashion director Lee Chan (played by Cha Woo-min) and gradually develops a romantic relationship with CEO Kang Ha-gi (played by Kang Hoon). Kim Hye-jun talked about her experience filming romantic scenes in her first romantic comedy project. She said, ″The kissing scenes only appear briefly on screen, but I didn’t realize we had to film them for so long. The director was very serious about the romantic scenes. So we shot many takes. We filmed the kissing scenes for half a day.″ She also said, ″There were many scenes where we had to look into each other’s eyes, and in reality, we were much closer than it appears on screen. Since the camera doesn’t capture that closeness, we had to get even closer. It was embarrassing to hold eye contact for so long. I thought, ’How am I going to do this?’ but I endured it and eventually got used to it.″ About acting with Kang Hoon, she said, ″Kang Hoon has experience in melodrama. So he paid a lot of attention to the angles that make the romantic scenes look beautiful. He said, ’I’ll match you with the most flattering angle,’ and prioritized me.″ She added, ″Romantic scenes can be sensitive, embarrassing, and awkward, but he handled those scenes with care instead of making jokes about them. He was calm and considerate rather than joking around. I received a lot of consideration.″ Regarding her chemistry with Kang Hoon and Cha Woo-min, she said, ″All of us are introverts. But when introverts open their hearts, they become close very quickly. Since we got close, we could only rely on each other. It was nice and fun to meet and film together.″ She continued, ″Both of them are very kind and considerate, cheerful, and I learned a lot. I also learned that having lead actors who are cheerful is a great force that makes the set enjoyable.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Ga-in made a special appearance as Kim Dong-jun’s biological older sister, Jeon Woo-joo, in the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ″New Recruit 4: Sabotage.″ In episode 6, which aired on September 8, Han Ga-in first appeared wearing a white dress, visiting the military base to request a visit. The guard post was surprised by the name written on the visit application form, ″Jeon Woo-joo, Jeon Se-gye’s sister.″ Jeon Woo-joo said, ″Hello. I would like to apply for a visit,″ and Im Sung-min (Nam Min-woo) responded, ″Yes. Please fill this out.″ While filling out the visit application, Jeon Woo-joo replied, ″Yes. Thank you.″ Im Sung-min said, ″You came to see Private Jeon Se-gye. You’re his sister, right?″ and then expressed surprise, ″Jeon Se-gye’s sister?″ Jeon Woo-joo greeted, ″I’m Jeon Woo-joo, Jeon Se-gye’s sister. Hello.″ Han Ga-in’s appearance attracted attention as a follow-up to ″New Recruit 3,″ where Kim Dong-jun introduced Han Ga-in’s photo as his older sister, leading to her actual appearance. Director Min Jin-ki said during the broadcast of ″New Recruit 3,″ ″We obtained permission to use the photo and utilized it,″ and added, ″I will definitely propose a special appearance scene where Jeon Se-gye’s sister visits for a visit in the next season. She is close with actor Kim Dong-jun. I expect it might come true.″ Later, Han Ga-in expressed her willingness for a special appearance on her YouTube channel when Kim Dong-jun appeared, saying, ″If it helps you, I can appear anytime, so feel free to tell me.″ Kim Dong-jun conveyed this to the production team, making the actual appearance possible. Han Ga-in and Kim Dong-jun have often been mentioned as representative look-alikes in the entertainment industry, and Han Ga-in’s drama appearance is her first in about eight years since the 2018 OCN drama ″Mistress.″ At the ″New Recruit 4″ production press conference, Kim Dong-jun said, ″While filming several times with my sister, she asked, ’Dong-jun, if season 4 happens, shall I visit you for a visit?’ After long discussions with the director, the director made it well, so we were able to film.″ He added, ″The weather on that day was very mischievous. It was sunny but raining. Despite the mischievous weather, my sister was consistently beautiful. I think that was the biggest episode. None of the actors saw her then. Only the director did.″ Director Min Jin-ki said, ″While talking with actor Kim Dong-jun, he said he pulled it off behind the scenes. I worked hard for a year and a half to cast her, and I was overjoyed.″ In the preview for episode 7, released at the end of the broadcast, Jeon Woo-joo is shown interacting with her younger brother Jeon Se-gye and meeting his military comrades. Jeon Se-gye’s seniors said, ″The pure white goddess has arrived,″ and ″It felt like hearing the voice of heaven.″ Jeon Woo-joo introduced herself as Jeon Se-gye’s sister, saying, ″Loyalty. I love you.″ ″New Recruit 4: Sabotage″ depicts the military life of Corporal Park Min-seok (Kim Min-ho), who has been promoted in rank, featuring various episodes including Sergeant Choi Il-gu (Nam Tae-woo) returning, a mysterious new recruit, and the appearance of the battalion commander. Based on the animation of the same name, it airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m. on ENA and is also available on Genie TV and TVING.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RM shared a brief but impressive message through his SNS, updating fans on his recent life. Recently, RM revealed a photo of himself wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt and black pants, spending time with his pet dog in a space where wooden floors and indoor wooden structures harmonize. The way he gently petted and hugged his dog conveyed a comfortable daily life and a warm atmosphere. In the photo, RM wore a hat and looked straight ahead with a calm expression, attracting fans’ attention. Along with this, RM added a simple emoji ’🙇🏻’ to express gratitude and humility. Although it was a short expression, fans showed various reactions, saying they could glimpse his sincerity and willingness to communicate. Meanwhile, RM has been leading efforts to promote Korean music and culture through various interviews and broadcasts. Recently, he showed affection for junior artists by recommending the Korean rock band Nobrain as a ″strong and energetic group.″ Continuously engaging in music activities and cultural exchange, he is receiving widespread love both domestically and internationally.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group NCT 127 raised anticipation for their comeback by releasing new teaser images to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Recently, NCT 127 showcased teaser photos with a variety of atmospheres along with the message ″Getaway″ through their official SNS channels. In the released photos, the members displayed a comfortable yet stylish look, wearing white short-sleeve T-shirts and jeans, black T-shirts and beige pants, and posed with friendly gestures such as putting their arms around each other against a colorful mural background. Another cut featured a member wearing a light green shirt and sunglasses, petting a dog on a wooden deck, capturing fans’ attention. The accompanying phrase included the message ″EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO″ and the official website address ’2026NCT.COM,’ sparking curiosity about the diverse concepts and universe that the new release will contain. Hashtags such as #NCT127 #Getaway #BLINGY #NCT127_BLINGY #NCT_10TH_ANNIVERSARY were added, indicating it is part of the 10th-anniversary project. Meanwhile, NCT 127 is accelerating preparations for a special album and stage to commemorate their 10th debut anniversary and is actively communicating with fans. Fans are further increasing their expectations for this comeback based on the newly revealed visuals and messages.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yuna from the group ITZY showcased an innocent charm in a lovely pink checkered dress. Yuna attracted attention with a bright smile in a photo where she was leaning against a railing. Posing naturally against a backdrop of a building exterior and trees, she offered bright and positive energy as she slightly tilted her body and looked straight ahead. In another photo, she created a calm atmosphere by looking down with her lips closed, evoking various emotions. Indoors, she was also captured sitting in a space with plants and holding a coffee cup in front of a mirror. She drew attention by creating a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere in the quiet environment. Especially, the pink checkered dress further emphasized Yuna’s unique femininity and refreshing image. Yuna, who has usually shown an active side, is recently continuing her solo career with the solo album Ice Cream. Demonstrating diverse concepts and showing various charms in both music and daily life, she is once again receiving fans’ love with her characteristic bright and positive energy.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lia shared small everyday moments on SNS under clear and sunny weather. She showed a relaxed look wearing a beige long-sleeve T-shirt and white pants, holding a drink in front of a cafe while looking straight ahead. The warm atmosphere was enhanced by charming props such as tableware and liquor on the shelf, along with a white pot and kettle. Next, Lia communicated with fans by sharing a photo of herself walking with her dog on a wooded park trail, dressed in a white shirt and shorts. She added small everyday episodes, such as her dog liking the carrier and her pet Bella liking cucumbers, showing a comfortable time spent with close ones. In a photo taken with Lia’s cute dog, the dog made an expression as if saying, ″Is this mine?!″ while Lia playfully responded, ″No,″ creating a heartwarming atmosphere. Recently, Lia has been actively working as a choreographer and is expanding her presence in various fields, including conducting the ’Choreography Copyright’ challenge with the Korea Copyright Commission. Fans have warmly responded to her daily life posts and are looking forward to her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X raised expectations for their comeback by revealing the filming site of their new project music video. In the recently released ″[The Phase] MV SHOOT RECAP″ video on Monsta X’s official SNS account, the members are seen wearing suits in various colors while participating in the shoot. Standing against the backdrop of the sky and road, the members gaze straight ahead with expressionless faces, creating a unique atmosphere. This shoot has been praised for fully capturing Monsta X’s distinctive sophisticated concept and charisma. After the video was released, fans responded with comments such as ″You can really feel Monsta X’s unique color,″ and ″Looking forward to this comeback even more,″ showing enthusiastic anticipation for their return. Meanwhile, Monsta X has been confirmed as part of the lineup for the ’2026 Kaschool Festival’ as a full group this year and is preparing a new album and activities for the second half of the year. Member Kihyun has also been actively pursuing solo activities following the release of his solo mini-album last month, indicating that both the group and individual members will continue their active endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jacob has revealed a sophisticated recent look. Jacob recently posted a photo on his SNS wearing a gray knit t-shirt, resting his hand on a table, and smiling while looking straight ahead. His sunglasses stand out, and the indoor setting with a wall and painting in the background creates a relaxed atmosphere. Along with this post, Jacob wrote a brief message, ″your kakak 😎 #jacob #theboyz #NPD,″ engaging with his fans. His unique calm yet stylish charm is receiving positive responses from fans. Meanwhile, The Boyz, the group Jacob belongs to, is gaining attention through active music activities and meetings with fans. Jacob continues to show his presence not only within the group but also through his individual activities in various fields.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Mimi is actively continuing her career as a solo artist with the promotion of her new song ″Bish Bash Bosh.″ This track, her first solo single released 11 years after her debut, showcases her musical abilities as she participated in writing, composing, and producing the song. Recently, Mimi attracted attention by posting a photo with Jay Black on her social media account along with a message about the new song. In the photo, Mimi wears a yellow beanie and a striped shirt, raising one arm energetically, while both she and Jay Black display bright expressions, creating a cheerful atmosphere. Their natural chemistry and rapport are raising fans’ expectations even higher. Previously, Mimi revealed her diverse charms by sharing on social media that she is an avid reader with a collection of 1,000 comic books and that she once dreamed of becoming a Korean language teacher. She also regularly communicates with fans by sharing everyday photos that evoke the fresh feeling of spring, maintaining a sense of closeness. Through this solo activity, Mimi is showing growth in her musical career and connecting with fans across various fields. She is expected to continue receiving steady attention with active promotions and diverse content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Han Dong is set to hold a fan concert in Taipei, promising a special meeting with local fans. On October 18th at 5 PM, a fan concert titled ″仲夏夜之鏡 (Mirror of a Midsummer Night)″ will take place at the WESTAR venue in Taipei, Taiwan. This performance will showcase Han Dong as a solo artist, drawing attention with a new look accompanied by uniquely conceptual videos. The released concept video ″霧困動物園 (Zoo Trapped in Fog)″ evokes a dreamy and mysterious atmosphere, enhanced by Han Dong’s artistic touch. Wearing a white dress and gazing calmly forward, combined with transparent wing decorations, Han Dong reveals a deeper charm. Han Dong originally dreamed of becoming a musical actor and majored in vocal music but shifted to a K-POP singer path after studying in Korea. Expanding musical horizons through both group activities and solo work, Han Dong plans to communicate more closely with fans at home and abroad through this fan concert, presenting a more three-dimensional musical world. Fans are eagerly anticipating new musical experiments and stage productions different from before, showing great interest in the special performance Han Dong will deliver. Detailed information about concert ticket reservations can be found on the official SNS.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sandara Park recently attended her friend Kevin’s solo album release party to offer congratulations. On the day, Sandara Park posed with a bright smile wearing a black fur coat and sunglasses, creating a radiant atmosphere. At the event venue, a banner with pink letters on a black background stood out, and Sandara Park showed lively energy by making a V sign with one hand. Known for her attention-grabbing diverse styles and fashion sense, Sandara Park caught eyes by revealing various shots in a sophisticated look that paired a white blouse and black pants with the black fur coat. She was also spotted sitting casually at the bar wearing a blue striped shirt, adding a natural everyday vibe. Recently, Sandara Park has been steadily focusing on self-improvement, sharing updates on studying Japanese through SNS. At Kevin’s album release celebration, she displayed warm friendship while spending time with fellow artists in a cheerful atmosphere.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon is drawing attention by revealing a cheerful meeting with actor Byun Yo-han. On the 8th, Hyoyeon posted a photo with Byun Yo-han on her SNS along with a witty caption: ″Yo-han oppa? Hyung? Nim? Mr.? Ah, just Yo-han Skibidi. Why did you do that to me? First, let’s agree on what to call each other. Otherwise, I’ll just call you Skibidi.″ In the photo, the two are standing facing each other expressionlessly; Hyoyeon is wearing a beige trench coat and white knit, while Byun Yo-han is wearing sunglasses. Their meeting will be revealed through the segment ″Fake Kim Hyoyeon,″ which will be released on the YouTube channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up″ at 6 p.m. on the 9th. ″Fake Kim Hyoyeon″ is a YouTube content hosted by Hyoyeon, and Byun Yo-han will appear as a guest on this segment, showcasing a playful chemistry through a board game competition. Byun Yo-han, the lead actor of the movie ″Tazza: The Devil’s Song,″ is continuing to communicate with fans through appearances on web variety shows ahead of the film’s release. Recently, Hyoyeon has been actively engaging not only in music activities but also as a broadcaster by interacting with various junior artists through her YouTube channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up.″ Additionally, last month, she expanded her musical horizons by debuting as part of the unit ″Hyori-su″ with members Yuri and Sooyoung, releasing the digital single ″Skibidi.″ Meanwhile, Hyoyeon previously shared her honest feelings on a broadcast about the emotional struggles she faced due to malicious comments about her appearance and dancing during her early debut days. This meeting with Byun Yo-han is also expected to offer fans a fresh charm and entertainment.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Suzy shared news about her new project shoot. Recently, Suzy posted a short message on her SNS saying, ″🎬See you soon, Siljochan 💙,″ along with an image that appears to be taken during filming on a dark city street. The photo features a nighttime city backdrop with atmospheric signs, creating a mood that hints at scenes from the work Suzy is starring in. This post is raising anticipation for Suzy’s upcoming new project, drawing fans’ attention. Although not explicitly revealed, the word ’Siljochan’ suggests the title or a specific theme of the work. Suzy continues to engage in steady acting activities while consistently communicating with the public, making her future endeavors highly anticipated.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Maeng Seung-ji is drawing attention by sharing the meeting scene with the skincare brand ’THOME’ on her SNS. Maeng Seung-ji posted multiple photos of herself wearing a yellow dress, holding a shopping bag, smiling, and looking straight ahead inside a store with modern interior design. Regarding this meeting, she wrote, ″A very interesting meeting🤍″ along with hashtags such as #THOMEGlow #THOMEProgram #Skincare #HomeEsthetic #Esthetic, hinting at the possibility of collaboration with the brand. ’THOME’ is a private esthetic brand that offers homecare skincare products and programs, recently gaining attention by entering the Sky Shop onboard duty-free store of Korean Air. Through this meeting, Maeng Seung-ji expressed her interest in esthetics and skincare, showing her focus on activities for her own healthy and firm skin care secrets. Previously, Maeng Seung-ji communicated with the public by sharing a video of her skin care experience performed directly by her doctor boyfriend. As she has consistently paid attention to beauty and health, expectations are rising about what new steps she will take through this brand meeting.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cheerleader Lee Da-hye captivated local fans in Taiwan with her diverse charms. Lee Da-hye has been actively promoting a special campaign ongoing throughout Taiwan via her recent SNS posts. The promotion offers limited-edition goods featuring messages personally written by Lee Da-hye when fans collect 48 receipts from purchasing designated drinks. This event runs monthly from September to December, limited to 200 participants each month. Notably, each month includes collectible cards with different designs, stimulating fans’ desire to collect them. Additionally, among participants who complete the receipt missions each month, a surprise event is held through a lottery to give special gifts such as polaroid photos signed by Lee Da-hye, baseballs, cheering uniforms, and hats. Fans participating in the promotion can also enjoy three specially produced video contents, providing an opportunity to get closer to Lee Da-hye in their daily lives. Through this event, Lee Da-hye is strengthening communication with her fans while attracting significant local attention with her multifaceted image. In recently released photos, she captured the eyes of Taiwanese fans by styling a white polka-dot crop top with a frilled miniskirt, creating a lovely look. She also showcased various charms by posing with a scarf on her head against diverse backdrops such as outdoors and urban settings. On SNS, Lee Da-hye actively interacts with fans, encouraging participation in the promotion with a friendly phrase, ″Do you believe in dots?″ Her posts featuring her trendy daily life and diverse styles continue to receive widespread interest and positive responses. Meanwhile, Lee Da-hye is loved by the public for her outstanding beauty and solid skills as a cheerleader both domestically and internationally. Recently, she attracted attention with photos from her trip to Switzerland showcasing her healthy figure and muscular beauty, maintaining active communication with her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group Cortis is continuing their active promotions after successfully completing their first tour. From the 4th to the 6th, they concluded their tour ″PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN″ at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan, receiving enthusiastic responses from local fans. After the tour ended, Cortis arrived in Korea on the evening of the 8th through Gimpo International Airport and appeared before fans and the media. The members created a relaxed atmosphere with bright smiles, spreading their hands and looking at the cameras. Their comfortable yet stylish fashion, including white short-sleeve T-shirts and blue Adidas jackets, caught attention. Additionally, the members are expanding their musical capabilities by participating in the recent Korean mini-album project of &TEAM. The credits for the track ″Good Boy″ included the names of Cortis members alongside Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, drawing attention. By actively engaging not only in tours but also in various music projects, they are raising expectations for their future activities. Based on this Japan tour, Cortis is communicating more closely with fans both domestically and internationally, expanding their global fandom. Fans are sending messages of support for the members’ bright and positive images and are looking forward to diverse music and performances in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Do Kyung-soo’s concert tour ″Day Off″ Seoul venue has been changed. The concert schedule remains unchanged from October 2 to 4, but the location has moved from the original Handball Gymnasium in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Ticketlink Live Arena) to Hall 5 of the 1st Exhibition Center at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. The venue change is due to ongoing protests blocking the vote counting center around Olympic Park for over three months, caused by the shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections. The concert organizers stated that the change was made because the situation near the original venue made it difficult to ensure audience safety and smooth performance operations. With the venue change, all previously booked tickets will be canceled at 2 PM on the 8th and automatically refunded through the payment method used. Domestic presale for previous ticket holders will take place at 8 PM on the 14th, and global presale at 8 PM on the 15th. Ticketlink informed that if tickets are individually canceled before the bulk cancellation, presale benefits will not be available. Previously, performances by Park Seo-jin and the Japanese group JO1 were canceled, while shows by Yunho and N.Flying were relocated to Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium. On the 8th, employees from nine member sports organizations under the Korean Sports Council entered the stadium offices with police cooperation to retrieve necessary work items, but the protests continue. Meanwhile, Do Kyung-soo released his fourth mini-album ″DOPAMINE″ on the same day and plans to continue his Asia tour starting with the Seoul concerts in October.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jungkook’s self-composed song ″Still With You″ has surpassed 500 million streams on the global music platform Spotify. Including ″Still With You,″ Jungkook has achieved 500 million streams with a total of six songs: ″Seven (feat. Latto),″ ″Standing Next to You,″ ″Left and Right (Feat. Jung Kook of BTS)″ in collaboration with Charlie Puth, ″3D (feat. Jack Harlow),″ and ″Dreamers.″ Among these, ″Seven (feat. Latto)″ has recorded over 3 billion plays. ″Still With You″ was first released for free on SoundCloud in June 2020, ahead of Jungkook’s BTS 7th debut anniversary. It was officially released in July 2023 and ranked 33rd on the Billboard ″Global (Excl. U.S.)″ chart and 62nd on the ″Global 200″ chart as of July 15 of the same year. It also topped the iTunes ″Top Song″ charts in 83 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and France. The song is characterized by a relaxing atmosphere, blending the sound of rain in the intro, jazz-style melodies, and Jungkook’s smooth voice. With ″Seven (feat. Latto),″ Jungkook simultaneously topped the U.S. Billboard main song charts ″Hot 100,″ ″Global 200,″ and ″Global (Excl. U.S.),″ becoming the first K-pop solo artist to sweep all three charts. He also holds the record for the most songs by a Korean solo artist with over 1 billion streams on Spotify, with four tracks.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 After (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon released a YouTube video documenting her health checkup and sedation endoscopy process, suspicions of indirect advertising were raised. According to the entertainment industry and online communities, on the 7th, Mr. A submitted a petition to the Yongsan Public Health Center through the National Petition System, requesting verification of whether Miyeon’s health checkup content constitutes medical advertising under the Medical Service Act. Mr. A claimed that in the video titled ″Children Miyeon, First Health Checkup at Thirty″ released on the YouTube channel ″Preacher,″ the process of receiving sedation and undergoing an endoscopy exposed a medical institution, medical staff, and facilities in Yongsan-gu. He filed a complaint asking for a determination on whether this constitutes indirect advertising disguised as a health checkup. Additionally, the medical institution was introduced in the video as a ″Health Checkup Center specializing in stomach and colon endoscopy,″ but according to the information on care institutions, it is classified as a ″clinic.″ Therefore, he requested a review of the appropriateness of the use of the medical institution’s name. It is currently known that this complaint has been assigned to the relevant department and is under review. Miyeon debuted in 2018 as the main vocalist of (G)I-DLE and has been active with songs such as ″LATATA,″ ″TOMBOY,″ and ″Queencard.″ In 2022, she released her first solo album ″MY″ and is active in various fields, including as an MC on Mnet’s ″M Countdown.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Car, the Garden (Cha Jung-won) recently shared an update photo on his social media. On the 8th, Car, the Garden posted a photo without any additional explanation. The photo showed him sitting at a campsite wearing a yellow T-shirt, with green pine trees and a blue sky in the background. His unkempt beard, wild hair spreading like weeds, and ambiguous expression staring at the camera caught attention. Netizens who saw the photo responded with various comments such as ″He looks like a celebrity now,″ ″Cute Garden,″ ″Autumn Garden,″ ″Why did he become so handsome?″, ″Stop hiking. You might disappear like this,″ ″So cute,″ ″Is that a pineapple?″, ″Camping after hiking?″, ″Looks like he lost weight. Eat more,″ and ″Cha Jung-won looks amazing in person. He’s really cool.″ Car, the Garden was born in 1990 and debuted in 2013 with the album Bus Stop. He confessed to drug use as Mounzar on the Netflix variety show Need a Hit Song for Famous Singers, and recently appeared on Why Do You Even Hike? where he was active. Although he said he disliked hiking on the show, he became the ace by the end and received applause from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated their 10th debut anniversary by releasing a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ on the 8th at 6 PM through various music platforms. The album contains a total of 10 tracks, including the title song ″TtoTto.″ Six songs—″TtoTto,″ ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York″—are new tracks, with Lim Young Woong directly participating in the lyrics and composition. Four representative songs—debut track ″I Hate You,″ ″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ and ″A bientot″—have been reinterpreted in new versions and included in the album. The music video for the title track ″TtoTto″ was pre-released on the 7th, ahead of the digital release. The music video features Lim Young Woong, their dog Siwol, and child actor Kim Jun. The new songs were first performed on stage during the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2.″ Lim Young Woong showcased the new tracks at the stadium concert held at Goyang Sports Complex from the 4th to the 6th, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience. The agency, Mulgogi Music, stated that this album goes beyond simply adding new songs; it reinterprets past representative tracks with a contemporary sensibility, reflecting the past 10 years and the direction for the future. Lim Young Woong plans to continue stage activities following the album release and will attend the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards″ held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Liu, Myeong Jaehyun, Taesan, Lee Han, Unhak) has announced a diverse comeback schedule ahead of the release of their first full-length album repackage, ’HOME: DELUXE.’ The scheduler, released on the official SNS at 10 PM on the 7th, revealed plans starting with the tracklist announcement on the 8th, followed by the teaser and full version of a special report video on the 11th and 12th, respectively. From the 14th to the 16th, concept photos and films in three versions—’HAZE,’ ’OVERDRIVE,’ and ’SPARK’—will be released sequentially. On the 21st, a sneak peek of the new song will be available, and on the 24th, the title track’s music video teaser will be unveiled. The full album’s audio tracks and the complete music video will be released on the 28th at 6 PM. This repackage, ’HOME: DELUXE,’ is an expanded version of the first full-length album ’HOME,’ released last June. Both the comeback teaser video and the scheduler feature various design elements such as animal silhouettes, signboards, and barricade tape, sparking curiosity about the new album’s concept. BOYNEXTDOOR achieved four consecutive million-selling albums with their first full-length album ’HOME’ and appeared six times consecutively on the US Billboard main album chart, the ’Billboard 200.’ Meanwhile, the members are currently on their first world tour, ’BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ’KNOCK ON Vol.2’ IN JAPAN,’ with performances scheduled in Osaka on the 9th and 10th, Miyagi on the 19th and 20th, and Nagano on the 25th and 26th. A representative stated, ″Please look forward to the new music that the six members, who have shown continuous growth with each album, will present through this repackage.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer EVAN has made a mark on domestic and international music and album charts with his first mini-album, ’DEATH OF ME.’ On the day of its release on the 7th, ’DEATH OF ME’ ranked first on the Hanteo Chart daily album chart with sales of 461,488 copies. On the same day, the title track ″Death of Me″ also took first place on the Bugs real-time chart and entered the Melon HOT 100 (within 30 days of release) chart at number five. Domestically, it ranked first on the Bugs real-time chart and third on the daily chart dated September 7. The album’s success was also prominent overseas. It entered the iTunes Top Albums chart in 28 countries and regions, including first place in 10 countries and regions such as Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, and Türkiye. Some reports counted it as first place in 11 countries and regions and charting in 32 countries and regions. The title track ″Death of Me″ also achieved first place on the iTunes Top Songs chart in seven countries and regions, first place in nine countries and regions, and ranked third on the Tencent Music Korea chart in China. This work, EVAN’s first solo mini-album, features his direct involvement in songwriting and producing, expressing his emotions and experiences through various genres such as pop R&B, alternative rock, UK garage-based pop, and dream pop. The album conveys a message of moving forward despite tangled emotions and includes a total of eight tracks. On the 7th, EVAN held a fan showcase at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, where he performed five songs including the title track. He said, ″I feel incredibly relieved and happy to finally release the album I have prepared for a long time and to see my fans,″ adding, ″There are many sides I want to show, so please look forward to it and follow along.″ Meanwhile, EVAN will begin his full-scale music show activities by performing the title track on Mnet’s ’M Countdown’ on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released the teaser for the music video of the new song ″From This Star″ on the 9th through the official YouTube channel and SNS. This new song is a digital single released about a year after ″Bye, Summer,″ which was released on September 10 last year, and is scheduled to be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 10th. The full music video will be unveiled at midnight on the 16th. The teaser video features a scene where strangers in different spaces connect through the fictional video chat service ″PLANET.″ The participants communicate and share their daily lives with each other across the screen, despite using different languages, gradually getting closer. Toward the end of the video, IU appears briefly having a conversation with Chilean actor Jorge Lopez through the screen. Jorge Lopez is an actor who has appeared in the Disney series ″Soy Luna″ and Netflix’s ″Elite.″ Especially at the end of the video, a line from the new song, ″Do you remember the moment love began,″ was revealed for the first time. Both this song and the included track ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ were written by IU personally. The two songs are known as the pre-release title tracks of the 6th full album. The title of the new song, ″From This Star,″ can also be read as ″From Separation″ depending on the spacing, which has attracted attention since its release. This new song is also the first released by IU after breaking up with actor Lee Jong-suk. IU and Lee Jong-suk met as MCs of SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ in 2012, developed into a couple in 2022, and publicly dated for four years before officially confirming their breakup on July 10. At that time, both agencies stated, ″It is true that the two have broken up,″ and ″They have decided to remain good colleagues.″ Through the concept photos for this new song, IU revealed a new atmosphere by transforming from long hair, which had been maintained for a long time, to a short bob. Recently, due to the worsening of Ménière’s disease, the concert scheduled for September and the release of the 6th full album were postponed.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong released the special digital album ’IM HERO 10’ and topped the charts of major domestic music platforms with the title track ’Again and Again’. Released at 6 p.m. on the 8th through various music sites, ’IM HERO 10’ features 10 tracks, including the title track ’Again and Again’, all ranking high on major music sites such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs. In particular, ’Again and Again’ and ’Moise’ ranked first and second respectively on the Melon HOT100 chart as of 7 p.m., shortly after the release. Additionally, ’Again and Again’ took first place on the Melon TOP100, Melon HOT100, Melon real-time chart, Genie and Bugs real-time charts, and Vibe rising charts. This album includes six new songs that Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, such as ’Again and Again’, ’Moise’, ’Baila’, ’Please Be Happy’, ’To Us Who Have Lived’, and ’New York’. The debut songs ’I Hate You’, ’Love Always Runs Away’, ’Grains of Sand’, and ’A bientot’ were remade in new versions and included in the album. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong held a solo concert at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from the 4th to the 6th, reaching a cumulative audience of approximately 1 million for all past performances. They are scheduled to attend the ’2026 The Fact Music Awards’ at 6 p.m. on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group &TEAM released their second Korean mini-album, ″Mark on Me,″ at 6 p.m. on the 8th. This album adds the emotion of love to &TEAM’s identity of ″Wolf DNA,″ telling the story of a wolf isolated from the world who meets someone who accepts him and undergoes change. While the previously released first mini-album ″Back to Life″ depicted the process of overcoming wounds and standing up again, this new album portrays a character who, after being rejected and distancing himself from the world, gradually changes upon meeting someone. The title track ″Mark on Me″ is a pop song that transitions from a restrained piano-centered introduction to an intense chorus. The members express emotional lines by alternating between low, deep tones and refreshing high notes. The lyrics convey a heartfelt plea to open their hearts to the person who accepts even their wounds, asking, ″Tame me,″ and to leave an imprint of ″yours″ on their scars. The performance expresses the emotional changes of the song through restrained movements, gazes, and facial expressions instead of powerful group choreography. The album includes a total of six tracks, including the title track: ″Good Boy,″ ″Lovejang,″ ″Accelerate,″ ″Empty,″ and ″Night to howl!″ ″Good Boy″ is a hip-hop song featuring dynamic 808 beats and deep bass, blending innocence and wildness. ″Lovejang″ recreates the 1990s vibe with retro synthesizers, while ″Accelerate″ delivers a free and comfortable atmosphere in the pop R&B genre. ″Empty″ is an alternative rock ballad that sings of longing for the one who filled their heart, accompanied by calm guitar melodies. ″Night to howl!″ is a 2000s American pop-punk style song that pours out suppressed emotions. The album features domestic and international producers such as Griff Clawson, Johnny Goldstein, Bang Si-hyuk, Soma Genda, and Park Moon-chi. The title track ″Mark on Me″ was produced by Griff Clawson, Johnny Goldstein worked on ″Good Boy,″ Chiji Stevens on ″Accelerate,″ Dwillie on ″Empty,″ and Soma Genda and Park Moon-chi contributed to ″Lovejang.″ Additionally, Maika Fremnas, Jo Yoon-kyung, Chamein, Jude, and Danke also participated in the songwriting. &TEAM debuted in Japan in 2022 and has expanded their activities as HYBE’s first global group. Their Korean debut album ″Back to Life″ recorded initial sales of 1.22 million copies and won three music show trophies. Their third Japanese mini-album ″We on Fire″ achieved million-seller status for three consecutive releases. Ahead of the new album release, &TEAM held their first solo dome concert at Saitama Belluna Dome in Japan on the 5th and 6th, performing 29 songs over about four hours. On the same day, they held a showcase at SBS Prism Tower in Mapo-gu, Seoul, officially starting their Korean activities. An encore concert is scheduled for October 3rd and 4th at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS successfully concluded their stadium tour across 12 cities in North America. The tour consisted of a total of 31 performances, attracting 1.92 million attendees and selling out every show. According to their agency BigHit Music, BTS wrapped up the North American leg of the ’BTS World Tour ’ARIRANG’’ with performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (LA) on the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th (local time). The tour started in Tampa and continued through to LA, where approximately 282,000 fans attended the shows. BTS set records at SoFi Stadium for the most performances by a group (a total of 8 shows) and the highest cumulative attendance (about 496,000). The fourth show was live-streamed to 177 countries and regions via the fan platform Weverse. At the venue, fans raised the Taegeukgi flag in sync with the melody of the folk song ’Arirang,’ which is featured in the track ’Body to Body’ from their fifth studio album. Local media also highlighted BTS’s influence. The Los Angeles Times (LAT) introduced BTS as a ’world-class pop artist,’ emphasizing their cultural impact. Forbes reported on the excitement spreading throughout LA, noting fans from diverse cultural backgrounds singing ’Arirang’ together and enjoying the concert while incorporating Korean elements such as hanbok, the Taegeuk flag, and norigae. They also mentioned various promotions held at local restaurants and shops, including those in Koreatown, praising BTS’s influence on the local community. The City of LA designated September 1st to 8th as ’BTS Week’ and held a proclamation ceremony at LA City Hall on August 31st, attended by city council members, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, and BigHit Music officials. On September 1st, City Hall was decorated in red, the key color of the new release ’Arirang,’ to welcome BTS. Several other North American regions, including Toronto and Illinois, also designated commemorative days. BTS expressed their hope that ″wherever we are, we remain connected.″ After concluding their North American tour, BTS is scheduled to begin their South American tour on October 2nd, starting in Bogotá, Colombia, followed by Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dokyeom revealed his short hairstyle ahead of his military enlistment. On the 8th, Dokyeom posted several photos on his SNS showing the process of cutting his hair and the completed look. In the released photos, Dokyeom was seen sitting in a salon chair, trimming his long hair short. Afterwards, he confirmed his newly transformed hairstyle in front of a mirror, showing a different vibe from before. It was also noticeable that his face appeared more defined due to the shorter hair. Dokyeom also shared a photo with a sheet mask on his face, humorously commenting, ″Good hair for a mask.″ Even before his enlistment, he conveyed a calm expression and positive atmosphere through SNS. Recently, Dokyeom left enlistment-related messages on SNS such as ″I will come back healthy″ and ″No hair.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Baek Jin-hee announced her marriage news through a handwritten letter. On the 8th, Baek Jin-hee revealed a handwritten letter on her social media and shared her thoughts on getting married. She wrote, ″I still can’t believe it myself, but I am getting married.″ In the letter, Baek Jin-hee mentioned her fiancé, saying, ″I met a good person who showed me how precious an ordinary day together can be, and I felt that I want to be with this person for a long time.″ She added, ″I will not forget the love and interest you have given me, and I will show you a better side of me both as an actress and as a person.″ According to her agency Management AM9, Baek Jin-hee is scheduled to hold a wedding ceremony with her non-celebrity fiancé at a hotel in Seoul on January 23rd next year. Her fiancé is an office worker residing in Canada. The two decided to get married after a long-distance relationship between Korea and Canada. It is reported that Baek Jin-hee met her fiancé while studying language in Canada last year. Baek Jin-hee debuted in 2009 with the film People Looking for a Person and has appeared in various works such as the dramas High Kick! Revenge of the Short Legged, Empress Ki, My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol, and Judge Lee Han-young. She plans to continue her acting career after marriage.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Beomgyu of Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is expanding his influence locally by actively engaging in various fields such as music, broadcasting, digital content, and fashion in Japan. On the 8th, Beomgyu appeared on the YouTube channel of Japanese singer and actor Nakajima Kento, revealing scenes of them playing games and having conversations at HYBE Yongsan headquarters. It was revealed that both share the same birthday, March 13, attracting attention from fans in both countries, and photos and videos of their time together were also released. In the video, the two enjoyed games in a relaxed atmosphere while having sincere conversations. Global fans from Korea, Japan, and beyond responded with comments like ″A meeting of top stars″ and ″Healed by their harmless charm.″ In music activities, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) topped major charts such as Oricon and Billboard Japan with their fifth Japanese single released last August. While the team is steadily establishing its presence in Japan, Beomgyu is gaining attention through his individual activities. On stage, he captivates fans with music and performance, and off stage, he broadens his connection with the public through his approachable charm and sophisticated visuals. Broadcasting activities are also ongoing. Beomgyu will appear in ″Miraculous Journey in Fukuoka,″ which will be released on the Japanese streaming platform Hulu on October 3. He will embark on a special trip with Japan’s leading actor Kitamura Takumi, showcasing moments of relaxation away from their busy daily lives. This meeting was arranged after Beomgyu named Kitamura Takumi as the ″person he most wants to see.″ Beomgyu’s activities continue in the fashion field as well. He was selected as the cover model for the special December issue of the Japanese fashion magazine Numero TOKYO. In this photo shoot, he will showcase his unique and stylish look in collaboration with the Italian luxury brand Marni. Meanwhile, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) resumed its own content series ″TO DO″ (TO DO X TXT) on the 7th. ″TO DO″ is a beloved content series known for its relatable themes to Generation Z and the distinctive personalities of the five members, released every Monday at 9 PM on Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s official YouTube channel.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong has placed all the tracks from the special digital album ’IM HERO 10’ in the top ranks of major music charts. ’IM HERO 10’ was released on various music platforms at 6 PM on September 8. The album contains a total of 10 songs, including the title track ’Again Again,’ and immediately after its release, all tracks entered the top ranks on major music sites such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs. In particular, ’Again Again’ and ’Moise’ ranked first and second respectively on the Melon HOT100 chart as of 7 PM, right after the music release. This album includes six new songs that Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing. The title track ’Again Again’ is a self-composed song, and its music video was pre-released on the 7th, before the official music release. The new songs ’Moise,’ ’Baila,’ ’Please Be Happy,’ ’To Us Who Have Lived,’ and ’New York’ were also written and composed by Lim Young Woong. Additionally, four songs—debut track ’I Hate You,’ ’Love Always Runs Away,’ ’Grains of Sand,’ and ’A bientot’—were remade in new versions and included in the album. Along with music activities, Lim Young Woong continues to meet fans on stage. From September 4 to 6, Lim Young Woong successfully held the 10th-anniversary concert ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, with a total accumulated audience of about one million people for past performances. On the 19th at 6 PM, Lim Young Woong is scheduled to attend the ’2026 The Fact Music Awards’ held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Justin Bieber shared a video of Jungkook shirtless on his Instagram. On the 7th (Korean time), the official Billboard account posted a video of Jungkook taking off his shirt during the BTS world tour ″Arirang″ concert held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with the caption ″Today is so special, right?″ Justin Bieber then reposted this video. Justin Bieber’s Instagram account has 280 million followers, and one of the eight total shared posts is the Jungkook video. Jungkook also captured the reposted screen from Justin Bieber’s Instagram and shared it on his own account. Jungkook has previously covered Bieber’s songs such as ″Purpose,″ ″Nothing Like Us,″ ″2U,″ and ″10000 Hours,″ and on August 30, he covered Bieber’s ″Lifetime″ through the fan community Weverse. In 2019, Justin Bieber celebrated Jungkook’s birthday by posting on his social media account, ″Happy bday #JUNGKOOK. They ain’t ready:) now watch this tweet go crazy.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Close Your Eyes (Jeon Minwook, Mazingsiang, Jang Yeojoon, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Kenshin, Seo Kyungbae) has announced their comeback with their fourth mini-album, ″256th Note.″ Their agency, Uncore, released the comeback trailer for this album on their official YouTube channel at 8 PM on the 8th. The trailer features symbolic images including the members confronting themselves after wandering, scenes of being trapped and lost, flipped or distorted screens, rough shaking movements, and a dead bird. Uncore described the core theme of this trailer as ″return.″ The image of the dead bird transitions to a lamb, expressing the process of a new beginning after loss. This aligns with the album’s direction of returning to the emotions and musical essence that Close Your Eyes first presented, starting from their debut song, ″All the Poems and Novels Inside Me,″ through various musical experiences. The previously released coming soon poster included the phrase ″The 256th Note is Missing″ along with mysterious coordinates. Close Your Eyes is scheduled to release their comeback scheduler at 9 PM on the 9th. ″256th Note″ is the new release about five months after their digital single ″POSE,″ which was released in April. Close Your Eyes’ fourth mini-album, ″256th Note,″ will be released on the 30th at 6 PM through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released the music video teaser for the new song ″From This Star″ on the 9th through official YouTube and SNS channels. This new digital single, the first release in about a year since ″Bye, Summer″ on September 10 last year, is scheduled to be released at 6 p.m. on the 10th, with the full music video to be unveiled at midnight on the 16th. The released teaser video is set against the backdrop of a fictional video chat service called ″PLANET.″ In the video, IU and Chilean actor Jorge López Astorga face each other through the screen from different locations. The two communicate in various ways beyond the language barrier, gradually growing closer. At the end of the video, a line from the new song, ″Do you remember the moment love began,″ is revealed for the first time. In this teaser, IU appears with a short bob hairstyle. There is also a scene where they open a sketchbook and exchange something with the other person. Toward the end of the video, their connection suddenly cuts off, creating a mysterious atmosphere. The new song’s title, ″From This Star,″ can also be read as ″From Separation″ depending on the spacing, which has attracted attention since its release. This song is IU’s first new release since breaking up with Lee Jong-suk. However, it has not been confirmed whether the song’s content is actually related to romance or breakup based on the teaser alone. Jorge López is an actor who appeared in the Disney series ″Soy Luna″ and Netflix’s ″Élite,″ and he shared a special chemistry with IU in this music video. IU previously revealed a new hairstyle through concept photos of the new song on the 7th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The new music festival ’STRAYCITY,’ headlined by Stray Kids, will begin on the 9th in Bogotá, Colombia. ’STRAYCITY’ is a festival planned by JYP Entertainment and the American concert promoter Live Nation, centered around Stray Kids, with its name inspired by the group’s name ’Stray.’ The festival will start in Bogotá, followed by Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 14th and 15th, and Mexico City, Mexico on the 25th and 26th, with Stray Kids headlining the stages in each city. Stray Kids have experience headlining major international festivals such as France’s Lollapalooza Paris, Italy’s iDays, the UK’s British Summer Time Hyde Park, the United States’ Lollapalooza Chicago, and New York’s The Governors Ball Music Festival. Additionally, on the 11th, they will perform as the first K-pop artist headliner at the large-scale music festival ’Rock in Rio’ held in Brazil. ’Rock in Rio’ began in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro and has also been held in Lisbon, Portugal; Madrid, Spain; and Las Vegas, USA. World-renowned musicians such as Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Muse have performed on this stage. Last year, Stray Kids conducted an eight-show stadium tour across five cities in Latin America with their world tour ’dominATE,’ receiving enthusiastic responses from local fans. With their recently released mini-album ’THIS & THAT,’ they achieved their ninth consecutive No. 1 on the US Billboard main album chart, the ’Billboard 200,’ setting a record as the group with the most No. 1 albums in the 21st century. Stray Kids are the only artist to debut at No. 1 on this chart and consecutively enter nine works at No. 1.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Jun will appear in the Chinese film ″Give Me Another Summer Vacation (再给我一个暑假).″ Pledis Entertainment announced on the 9th that Jun has been cast in this project directed by Bao Jingjing. Jun’s role is Jin Zhugang, a college student working part-time at a photo studio. The film tells the story of Su Xiaoli (苏小利), who returns to her hometown to take care of her mother and reunites with Jin Zhugang, her childhood neighbor. The main plot centers on the protagonist’s journey of saying goodbye to an irretrievable past and welcoming a new summer. The role of Su Xiaoli is played by Bai Baihe (白百何), and Su Xiaoli’s mother, Zhao Chunhua (赵春花), is portrayed by Diana Lin (林晓杰). The screenplay and direction are handled by Bao Jingjing (鲍鲸鲸), who won the Best Adapted Screenplay award at the Golden Horse Awards. Jun previously showcased a strong villainous role in the film ″Wind Chasing Shadow (捕风追影)″ and attempts a completely different character transformation in this new work. The previously released trailer, capturing the serene atmosphere of a midsummer countryside, received positive responses. Jun is establishing his position as an actor by appearing in various films and dramas in China. Last year’s release ″Wind Chasing Shadow″ was invited to the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival, and he was recently nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Popular Film Awards, receiving a candidate commendation. Meanwhile, Jun recently signed a second contract renewal with Pledis Entertainment along with the other Seventeen members.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'TMA Popularity Award' Lineup of 17 Teams Selected 100% by Fan Vote'FANNSTAR Choice Award' Eligible for Artists Who Released Music Within a Year Singer Lim Young-woong became the winner of the glorious 'TMA Popularity Award' trophy at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', an honor selected solely by fan votes.On the 8th, the organizing committee for 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' announced, "Lim Young-woong has been confirmed as the recipient of the 'TMA Popularity Award' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'." The 'TMA Popularity Award' is presented to the artist who receives the most support on FANNSTAR among the performing lineup of the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. Voting for the 'TMA Popularity Award' took place from the 18th of last month to the 7th of this month. Nominees included RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHADRIVEONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young-woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS (in Korean alphabetical order).As a result of the final tally, Lim Young-woong took 1st place with the highest support. Ahead of releasing his 10th anniversary special album 'IM HERO 10' at 6 PM on the 8th, Lim Young-woong experienced double the joy by securing the 'TMA Popularity Award' trophy at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' taking place on the 19th at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.Notably, at the '2023 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held in 2023, Lim Young-woong won 5 awards including 'Artist of the Year', 'Best Music Winter', 'FANNSTAR Most Voted Award Solo', 'FANNSTAR Choice Award Solo', and 'FANNSTAR Best ADS.DOT Award'. As he attends '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' after 3 years, expectations are high on what additional trophies he will claim alongside the 'TMA Popularity Award' and what inspiring performance he will deliver. BTS in the group category and Lee Chan-won in the solo category ranked 1st in the final tally, securing their titles as winners of the 'FANNSTAR Choice Award'. The 'FANNSTAR Choice Award' is given to the group and solo artists who released music within the past year and received the most love from domestic and international fans. 20 teams each for group and solo categories that passed the first voting round advanced to the final round, with the second voting round lasting approximately 3 weeks from August 18 to September 7.Final nominees for the group category included RIIZE, MEOVV, BTS, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, AHOF, ALPHADRIVEONE, &TEAM, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, OMEGA X, ALLDAY PROJECT, JANNABI, JO1, CORTIS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, TREASURE, PLAVE, and WHIB. In the solo category, KANGDANIEL, Kim Soo-chan, KIM JAE HWAN, Kim Hee-jae, Park Chang-keun, BAEKHO, Son Tae-jin, EVAN, YEONJUN, YOUNGTAK, WOODZ, Lee Seung-yoon, Lee Chan-won, Lim Young-woong, Jang Min-ho, Jeon Yu-jin, Jeong Dong-won, Choi Su-ho, HENRY, and Hwang Chi-yeul made it as final nominees. With active fan participation heightening interest in the event, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' will be held on the 19th at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Returning to South Korea after 3 years following Osaka, Japan in 2024 and Macao, China, in 2025, this award ceremony will meet audiences with an expanded scale and a differentiated stage setup unique to 'TMA'.A total of 17 teams will perform at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS': RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHADRIVEONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young-woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS. Additionally, actor Kim Soo-hyun will attend as an award presenter, showing off his Hallyu star presence to heat up the night in Busan.Hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the red carpet for the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' will begin at 4 PM on the 19th, with the main ceremony taking place at 6 PM. It will be streamed live exclusively in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'CHZZK'. Tickets can be purchased through the online booking site YES24 TICKET.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:47:39 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Singer Kim Eui-young has continued her steady upward momentum by ranking No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Female Star Ranking for five consecutive weeks.Kim Eui-young claimed the top spot in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-September Female Star Ranking vote, held from August 31 to September 7, with 323,194 votes. Hongja ranked second, followed by Sullyoon in third.With this result, Kim Eui-young has maintained the lead for five consecutive weeks. Amid competition at the top of the Female Star Ranking, she maintained a stable voting trend and once again confirmed the unwavering support of her fans.FANNSTAR’s Female Star voting will resume at 12:00 PM on September 14. Along with the resumption of voting, cumulative voting benefit records and consecutive No. 1 benefit records will be reset. As a result, artists who have previously received the relevant benefits will be able to challenge for the benefits again after the reset.Kim Eui-young has built her own distinct color based on her solid vocal ability and bright stage energy. She captivates audiences with her refreshing vocals and stable stage presence, while also showing her friendly charm through various content.Her steady activities and fans’ participation have come together to continue producing strong ranking results. Attention is focused on whether Kim Eui-young, who recorded five consecutive weeks at No. 1 and more than 320,000 votes, will continue to lead when voting resumes.Meanwhile, FANNSTAR is operated as a fan-participation platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking votes, digital billboard advertisement support, and award-linked voting. ]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:39:59 +0900  [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Pi Cheolin, the alternate character of SEVENTEEN’s DINO, has ranked No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Weekly Music chart for four consecutive weeks with his new song “Nol-a-bose.”DINO claimed first place on FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-September Weekly Music chart, held from August 31 to September 7, with a total of 540,172 votes. Stray Kids ranked second, followed by WHIB in third.FANNSTAR’s Weekly Music chart is a weekly vote for artists who have released new music. It is a category where fans’ reactions and support for recently released songs can be seen, with various artists competing in the rankings every week.If DINO maintains the top spot for one more week, he will achieve five consecutive weeks at No. 1. Once he reaches five consecutive weeks at the top, he will receive a digital billboard advertisement benefit at Hongdae Mirae Plaza in Seoul.On the 3rd of last month, DINO released his first mini album “吉BOARD” as his alternate character Pi Cheolin, presenting a new musical world. The album, which highlights Korean-style excitement and retro sensibility, drew attention mainly on short-form platforms and spread by word of mouth among listeners.The title track “Nol-a-bose,” along with pre-release tracks “There Is No Painless Goodbye” and “Michyeo Michyeo,” entered the upper ranks of Instagram’s trending audio chart one after another. This result reflects the attention drawn by Pi Cheolin’s witty concept and musical completeness.“吉BOARD” broadened cross-generational appeal with a sound that reinterprets K-retro sensibility in a modern way.As the cheerful charm of Pi Cheolin and DINO’s solid musical ability come together, the scope of his activities is also expanding. Attention is focused on whether Pi Cheolin, who has now ranked No. 1 on Weekly Music for four consecutive weeks, will be able to secure the five-week benefit.Meanwhile, FANNSTAR is operated as a fan-participation platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking votes, digital billboard advertisement support, and award-linked voting. ]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:38:23 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Group CORTIS has continued its upward momentum by ranking No. 1 on the New Star Ranking of weekly idol ranking site FANNSTAR for seven consecutive weeks.CORTIS claimed the top spot in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-September New Star Ranking vote, held from August 31 to September 7, with 159,809 votes. WHIB ranked second, followed by UNIS in third.The next goal is 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1. If CORTIS maintains the top spot for three more weeks, a congratulatory advertisement will be displayed on the Hongdae M Screen in Mapo-gu, Seoul. As the 10-week benefit draws closer, attention is also focused on the remaining voting results.Along with its ranking achievements, the group’s performance activities are also drawing attention. CORTIS recently successfully completed its first tour, solidifying its position as a rising rookie group. Through various stages, the group communicated directly with fans and showed its energy and growth potential.After completing the tour, the members shared, “A performance that everyone enjoys together was our dream, and you made it come true for us. We were so happy that we didn’t want it to end.”They added, “We think everyone who enjoys our music is CORTIS. We gained good energy through the tour, and it feels like it will become a driving force for our future activities,” expressing their gratitude to fans. “We learned the most about how to communicate by meeting COER in person.”Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA), where CORTIS will appear, is scheduled to be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. FANNSTAR is operated as a fan-participation platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking votes, digital billboard advertisement support, and award-linked voting. ]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:36:42 +0900   Earns 2,052,737 votes in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-September Trot Ranking voteOn September 7, singer Kim Yong-bin took first place in FANNSTAR’s Trot Ranking. / YUSUNSU Entertainment[THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Singer Kim Yong-bin has continued his long-running record by ranking No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Trot Ranking for 66 consecutive weeks.Kim Yong-bin took first place in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-September Trot Ranking vote, held from August 31 to September 7, with 2,052,737 votes. Choi Su-ho ranked second, followed by Jang Min-ho in third.In this vote, Kim Yong-bin maintained the lead with more than 2 million votes. With steady participation from fans, he continued his record of ranking No. 1 for 66 consecutive weeks and showed a strong presence in the Trot Ranking.FANNSTAR’s Trot voting will resume at 12:00 PM on September 14. Along with the resumption of voting, cumulative voting benefit records and consecutive No. 1 benefit records will be reset. As a result, artists who have previously received the relevant benefits will be able to challenge for the benefits again after the reset.Meanwhile, Kim Yong-bin proved his solid skills and popularity by winning the final round of TV CHOSUN’s “Mr. Trot 3.” Since then, he has continued active promotions in various fields, including broadcasts and performances, and also showed his unique presence by attending 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week.With his steady ranking results and broadcast activities coming together, interest in Kim Yong-bin continues. Expectations are growing for what moves Kim Yong-bin, who is continuing his long-running No. 1 streak with the support of fans, will show next.Meanwhile, FANNSTAR is operated as a fan-participation platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking votes, digital billboard advertisement support, and award-linked voting. ]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:33:40 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Group PLAVE has ranked No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Global Hot Star Ranking for 99 consecutive weeks, leaving just one step before reaching the major milestone of 100 weeks.PLAVE claimed the top spot in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-September Global Hot Star Ranking vote, held from August 31 to September 7, with 2,744,341 votes. TOMORROW X TOGETHER ranked second, followed by Stray Kids in third.With this result, PLAVE has set a meaningful record of 99 consecutive weeks at No. 1. As only one week remains until the group reaches 100 consecutive weeks at the top, fans’ attention is focused on the next voting result.PLAVE previously secured the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) trophy by taking the final No. 1 spot in FANNSTAR’s Global Hot Star Award. The group connected its long-running Global Hot Star Ranking performance to an awards ceremony win, proving the power of its fandom’s support.If PLAVE maintains the top spot for one more week, the group will achieve the symbolic record of ranking No. 1 for 100 consecutive weeks. Once PLAVE reaches 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1, it will receive a digital billboard advertisement benefit through the 9TO9 CUBE at COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.Voting for the 2027 Global Hot Star Ranking will resume at 12:00 PM on September 14. PLAVE’s consecutive No. 1 record on the Global Hot Star Ranking will continue to be maintained, but cumulative votes will be reset. As benefit records will be reset, artists who previously received the relevant benefits will be able to receive them again after the reset.The 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) is scheduled to be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. FANNSTAR is operated as a fan-participation platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking votes, digital billboard advertisement support, and award-linked voting. ]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:32:19 +0900 Monsta X will hold an encore concert to conclude the world tour. On the 7th, the poster for the ’2026 Monsta X World Tour [The X: Nexus] - Encore’ was revealed through the official SNS. This encore concert will take place over two days at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, at 6 PM on November 21 and 4 PM on November 22. In the poster, Monsta X showcased a strong and sophisticated atmosphere with black-toned styling. Monsta X began the world tour earlier this year with the ’The X: Nexus’ performance at Seoul KSPO DOME. Since then, they performed in six Asian cities, including a Japan arena tour, and also appeared on stages in Latin America such as Mexico and Brazil. Notably, the Mexico concert sold out all seats despite being held for the first time in about seven years, and the local current affairs and economic weekly magazine Proceso focused extensively on the performance. A North American tour is also scheduled. Monsta X will perform in 10 cities across the United States and Canada in October. Recently, they continued their musical experimentation by releasing the new album The Phase. The concert title symbolizes the bond between Monsta X and their fandom, Monbebe, as well as a new leap forward. It connects Monsta X’s past, present, and future into one flow, and various setlists including a medley of hit songs and solo stages by each member are planned. Detailed concert information will be announced later through the official SNS.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM will release their second Korean mini-album, ″Mark on Me,″ on September 8th at 6 PM through domestic and international music platforms. This album adds the emotion of love to the ’Wolf DNA’ narrative that &TEAM has presented since their debut, delivering a new story. While their previously released first Korean mini-album, ″Back to Life,″ captured the nine members’ challenge of overcoming wounds and rising up, this new album sings about a wolf who had locked itself away after being rejected by the world, meeting someone who accepts it as it is and undergoing a transformation. The album title signifies two beings connected by fate leaving indelible marks on each other. The title track ″Mark on Me″ is a pop genre song featuring piano melodies and dramatic development, moving from a restrained introduction to an intense chorus. The lyrics express a desire to be tamed by the one who accepts even the scars, including a confession asking to engrave the imprint ″yours″ on the remaining wounds. The performance conveys the song’s emotions through precise and refined movements, gaze, facial expressions, and gestures, differing from the powerful group choreography seen before. The album includes a total of six tracks: ″Good Boy,″ ″Love Letter,″ ″Accelerate,″ ″Empty,″ and ″Night to howl!″ among others. ″Good Boy″ is a hip-hop track emphasizing 808 beats and bass, blending innocence and wildness. ″Love Letter″ captures the romance of the 1990s with retro synthesizer melodies. ″Accelerate″ is a pop R&B song conveying a free and comfortable atmosphere, while ″Empty″ is an alternative rock ballad expressing earnest feelings toward one person. The final track, ″Night to howl!,″ unleashes suppressed emotions with 2000s American pop-punk sounds. Griff Clawson, who has worked with Black Pink Rosé and NCT, produced the title track, while Maika Fremnas, Jo Yoon-kyung, Chamein, Jude, and Danke, who have collaborated with Benson Boone, Selena Gomez, and Enhypen, participated in the songwriting. Johnny Goldstein, Bang Si-hyuk, Supreme Boi, and Heize Noise contributed to ″Good Boy,″ Chiji Stevens produced ″Accelerate,″ and Dwillie produced ″Empty.″ Soma Genda and Park Moon-chi worked on ″Love Letter,″ with Soma Genda also producing ″Night to howl!.″ &TEAM debuted in Japan in 2022 and has expanded their activities to Korea, Asia, and the United States. Their Korean debut album ″Back to Life,″ released last year, sold 1.22 million copies in its first week and won three music show trophies. Following that, their third Japanese mini-album ″We on Fire″ achieved three consecutive million-seller albums, and this album ranked 52nd on the US Billboard main album chart ″Billboard 200,″ setting a record as the first boy group originating from Japan to enter the chart. In August, they performed at the Grammy Museum’s ″Global Spin Live″ and ″KCON LA 2026.″ Ahead of the new album release, &TEAM held their first solo dome concert at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on the 5th and 6th, performing 29 songs over about four hours. On the same day, they held a showcase at SBS Prism Tower in Mapo-gu, Seoul, officially starting their comeback activities. On October 3rd and 4th, they will hold the ″2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR ’BLAZE THE WAY’ ENCORE in KSPO DOME″ at KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 6 of SBS variety show ’My Remaining Romance,’ news of Seonho’s second date drew attention to Choi Yena’s remarks in the studio. During the broadcast, as Seonho and Yeji’s date was coming to an end, Seonho received a text message saying another date partner was waiting for him. Unaware of this, Yeji was seen enjoying herself alone. Seeing this, Jung Yonghwa said, ″Yeji doesn’t know anything,″ and Choi Yena expressed her frustration, saying, ″Ah, this is really upsetting me.″ Lee Seyoung added, ″The brilliant moment passed like a flash,″ expressing regret. Jung Yonghwa mentioned, ″But one thing I’m sure of is that this date must have had a big impact on both of them. Seonho really expressed himself a lot this time,″ referring to Seonho’s relationship with his second date partner, Nayoung. When Jung Yonghwa said, ″But if Nayoung likes him so much that their relationship keeps progressing, Yeji will have a really hard time,″ the atmosphere intensified. In response, Choi Yena said, ″If I were Yeji, I would quit,″ and Lee Seyoung empathized, saying, ″I was thinking the same thing inside.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On TV Chosun’s ’K-Trot Jin Seon-mi’s Fantastic Stage,’ Park Seon-joo highly praised Lee Chan-won. In that episode, the legendary stage and behind-the-scenes story of ’Tomorrow’s Mr. Trot 1’ beauty Lee Chan-won were revealed. Park Seon-joo described Lee Chan-won as ″more of a child who loves music than a singer,″ adding, ″The teenager became a singer after the competition ended. An artist who loves music, a child who loves music. In the process of ’loving music to death,’ they gradually realize, ’Now I am a singer.’″ MC Kim Sung-joo commented on Lee Chan-won’s first appearance, saying, ″When someone that age is full of confidence, they can be arrogant. But Lee Chan-won had lively eyes, was confident, yet humble,″ and added, ″They also seemed to have leadership. When they appeared in the Shin Dong-bu team, I thought, ’This kid is going far.’″ Lee Chan-won received a hot response by achieving all hearts in the first round and delivered a powerful performance in the one-on-one death match. Park Seon-joo said, ″They know how to sing deliciously. They sing smartly. It’s not just about analyzing the song and delivering it properly, but knowing that if you wrap it like this, this kind of result comes out, so they mix just the right amount and connect with the audience. In short, it’s a song with excellent social skills.″ Later, Lee Chan-won performed the semifinal stage with Na Tae-joo and made it to the final seven. In the final stage, they ranked third, following Lim Young Woong and Young Tak. He shared his thoughts, saying, ″I am grateful just to have been able to perform on stage with hyungs like Hero and Tak, and to be among the final seven. I am even more thankful to have won the beauty title.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) appeared on the YouTube channel ’THE FIRST TAKE’ and performed the title track ’OVERDRIVE’ from their 4th mini album ’play hard’ in a one-take live session. In the video released on the 7th, TWS delivered ’OVERDRIVE’ with clear vocals and harmonious harmonies, showcasing a free rhythm, high notes, and a unique performance during the ’Angtal Challenge’ section. This stage was conducted in accordance with the characteristics of ’THE FIRST TAKE,’ which films in one take without editing. ’THE FIRST TAKE,’ which has over 10 million subscribers in Japan, is known as a popular music content platform that captures musicians’ live skills as they are. TWS performed on this channel again after two years since their stage ’If I am S, you become my N’ in September 2024. Additionally, TWS released their 2nd Japanese single ’SODA SODA’ on the 4th of last month and continues various activities locally.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It was revealed that the unique fashion sense of the CORTIS members stems from the wardrobe of one member’s father. In an unreleased talk segment of the CORTIS episode on Theo Web variety show ″Salon Drip,″ aired on September 2, the members discussed their fashion. When MC Jang Do-yeon asked about sharing clothes among members, Martin said, ″It’s totally possible. I actually wear Juhun’s father’s clothes,″ and Jang Do-yeon jokingly asked if Juhun’s father lives with them as well. Martin shared that when he had nothing to wear, he asked Juhun if he could wear some nice clothes from his closet, and Juhun replied, ″You can wear them, but don’t spill anything. They’re my father’s clothes.″ Geonho also said he brought clothes from his father, mentioning that when he wears them, his mother says, ″Geonho looks stylish,″ and his father tells him, ″Just keep them.″ Meanwhile, CORTIS concluded the grand finale of the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR’ on the stage of Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan, from the 4th to the 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated their 10th anniversary by releasing a special digital album, ″IM HERO 10,″ on the 8th at 6 PM. The album includes a total of 10 tracks, including the title song ″TtoTto.″ Six songs—″TtoTto,″ ″Moise,″ ″Baila,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ ″To Us Who Have Lived,″ and ″New York″—are new tracks, with Lim Young Woong personally participating in writing and composing. Four existing representative songs—debut track ″I Hate You,″ ″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ and ″A bientot″—were reinterpreted in new versions and included in the album. In this album, Lim Young Woong gathered new songs and representative tracks reflecting 10 years of musical experience and change. Notably, the new songs were first revealed through the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,″ where stage effects and production received enthusiastic responses from the audience. The music video for the title track ″TtoTto″ was pre-released on the 7th, a day before the digital release, featuring Lim Young Woong, their dog Siwol, and child actor Kim Jun, creating a warm atmosphere. This album was carried out as a large-scale project organically connecting music release, performances, videos, and fan experiences. After the album release, Lim Young Woong will continue active promotions and is scheduled to attend the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards″ held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak has announced a comeback by releasing a highlight medley video for the third full-length album ’GOGO.’ This video sequentially features parts of all 12 tracks, from the first track ’Penguin’ to the final track ’PACEMAKER,’ sparking curiosity about the album. The video begins with a unique production using a racing car dashboard and navigation route to depict the movement between tracks. Along with the audio clips, it also reveals information about the creators involved in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Young Tak’s concept photo shoot. The direction using the title track ’Kkeokeo’ also drew attention. Each time the route changes, the message ’Kkeokeo’ appears with brake sound effects, adding liveliness to the video. It is composed as a witty teaser content that conveys the album’s message, ″What if you move a little differently than expected?″ The tracks cover various genres including punk, pop, rock, ballad, trot, and country. ’Penguin’ expresses the desire to naturally accept one’s own rhythm and live freely, while ’Dosirasolfamiredo’ questions one’s identity in a changing world. The title track ’Kkeokeo’ sings about the courage to move in an unexpected direction, ’Vintage Love’ depicts a maturing relationship, and ’Old Radio’ conveys emotions about family and memories. The trot song ’Heoheo (虛虛)’ reflects life’s enlightenment, and ’The Weather Is Really Nice’ delivers a warm message. The ballad ’Temporary Save’ expresses unforgettable feelings, ’Can’t Sleep Tonight’ captures excitement, and ’VIDA LOCA’ embodies energetic freedom. The final track ’PACEMAKER’ tells a story about matching the pace of those walking together. Young Tak personally participated in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 out of the 12 tracks, showcasing their musical identity. The third full-length album ’GOGO’ is the first full album release in about three years since the second full-length album ’FORM’ released in August 2023. Young Tak’s third full-length album ’GOGO’ is scheduled to be released on various online music platforms at 6 PM on the 14th, and a solo concert ’TAK SHOW 5’ is planned to be held in Seoul, Jeonju, and other locations in October.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hanroro showcased his global influence by selling out all tickets for his first solo concert in Japan. According to Authentic, Hanroro is scheduled to hold ’HANRORO 1st Live in Tokyo’ at Pleasure Pleasure in Shibuya, Tokyo on September 8, and all tickets were sold out immediately upon release. Last August, Hanroro performed seven songs including ″Ipchun″ and ″0+0″ on the stage of Japan’s representative music festival, Summer Sonic 2026, receiving enthusiastic responses from the local audience. The live experience accumulated from large-scale domestic and international festivals and solo stages is now expanding to the Asian stage. Prior to the overseas performance news, it was also revealed that a recent lyric-related controversy with idol group Cortis was resolved amicably. Some people expressed discomfort over the lyric ″Adding 0 to 0 in the bank account, just like Hanroro″ in one of Cortis’s tracks, but member Gunho posted a clarification saying, ″The lyrics read like a poem and deeply immerse me. I personally want to show respect, so I am posting this.″ Through the fan communication platform, Hanroro stated, ″As an old guy, thanks to many people’s messages, I safely received the songs and writings filled with the members’ precious feelings,″ adding, ″Is there anything more meaningful than musicians communicating through music and filling each other’s hearts? I am taking the mention in the new song in a positive way.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Pungja stated that even if he gets married, he does not intend to reveal his future spouse. On the 7th, Pungja mentioned his thoughts on marriage in the video ″Heat Meets Heat: Fishing Village Vacation″ released on his YouTube channel ’PungjaTV.’ He said, ″I will meet someone in the future, and I might get married. I wondered how much fuss there would be in South Korea when I get married.″ He continued, ″If an article titled ’Pungja Marriage’ comes out, wouldn’t many people be curious about who I am marrying and about the person?″ expressing his concerns about revealing his marriage news. Pungja also said, ″I am someone who has a lot of random thoughts. I am not getting married right now, and I don’t even know who it will be, but I feel sorry for that person,″ showing his feelings of apology toward his future spouse. He stated that even if he announces his marriage, he will not disclose his spouse, and added humorously, ″What’s the point of talking about this? Whether marriage or not, I’m just here eating squid alone.″ If he announces his marriage, Pungja said, ″I want to be the first to tell my fans directly on my YouTube channel rather than through reporters or other media,″ and ″If such a good thing happens, I will honestly tell you all first.″ He added, ″But I heard that everything gets leaked. I heard that because of that, even the chance disappears,″ and concluded, ″If such a good thing happens, I will honestly tell you all first. But right now, there is nothing at all. A lonely night.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Dong-gook mentioned the prejudice and pain his son, who is growing as a soccer player, experiences because of his father’s name. In the 59th episode of tvN STORY’s ″What’s the Point of Leaving It Behind″ aired on the 7th, Lee Dong-gook and Lee Jong-beom shared their concerns as parents raising children to be athletes while having a meal with Park Se-ri and Lee Young-ja. Lee Jong-beom asked Lee Dong-gook, ″Your son plays the same sport as you. Don’t you feel the different looks from people around? You can sense jealousy because he is Lee Dong-gook’s son,″ to which Lee Dong-gook replied, ″That’s always there, inevitably.″ Lee Dong-gook revealed that even when he goes to watch his son’s games, he is not seen simply as a parent. He said, ″When I meet other parents, I go there as a parent, but they keep approaching me as a coach.″ He continued, ″Even if he reaches a certain level through his own effort, there are always rumors like ’It’s all about DNA’ or ’Who his father is.’ After my son missed a penalty kick, he cried because people said, ’How can Lee Dong-gook’s son miss that?’″ At that time, Lee Dong-gook quietly watched the game wearing a hat and sunglasses, and he revealed that his son heard those remarks directly from the officials. Lee Jong-beom also shared his experience of not going to the baseball stadium when his son Lee Jung-hoo was in the 6th grade of elementary school. He said, ″The looks from other parents were not good, and if it got out, they thought only Jung-hoo was getting special treatment.″ Lee Jong-beom added, ″I also heard things like ’Because his father is Lee Jong-beom, he plays even if he’s not good,’ and ’He’s not playing because of his skill.’″ Lee Jong-beom said that even harsher words could be heard when his son enters middle and high school, and Lee Dong-gook revealed that his name is mentioned even during physical confrontations or fouls in games. Lee Dong-gook said, ″In soccer, there are physical battles. If my son commits a foul during a physical battle, people say, ’He’s Lee Dong-gook’s son, so why is his character like that?’″ He added, ″Tackles are part of the game, but they talk about it like that.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ballet dancer Yoon Hye-jin recently shared photos of her daughter, Ji-on, on her social media. On the 7th, Yoon Hye-jin posted several pictures on SNS with the caption, ″September begins! Please go a little slower. This year is really over. It’s over.″ The revealed photos showed Yoon Hye-jin taking mirror selfies in a ballet practice room. She wore a sleeveless top and leggings, revealing her toned silhouette, square shoulders, and proportions. She also shared photos of her daughter Ji-on, adding captions like ″She’s too tall now..″ and ″She looks like a person when she steps down.″ Ji-on was seen wearing a white sleeveless top and denim pants while coming down the stairs. Ji-on, who is 13 years old this year and a first-year middle school student, attracted attention with her exceptional proportions and height of 178 cm. This year, Ji-on entered Sunhwa Arts Middle School and is majoring in vocal music. Yoon Hye-jin, a former principal dancer of the National Ballet Company, married actor Uhm Tae-woong in 2013 and has a daughter, Ji-on. Since marriage, she has communicated with the public through various channels such as broadcasting, SNS, and YouTube, and recently announced her return to the stage as a ballerina after 14 years. Meanwhile, Yoon Hye-jin’s husband, Uhm Tae-woong, debuted in 1997 with the film Gigas and has appeared in numerous works including dramas Resurrection, The Devil, Queen Seondeok, The Man from the Equator, Il-ji-neun Sarang, and films Silmido, Cyrano Agency, and Architecture 101.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yong Jun-hyung shared an update on his SNS after about four months by posting several photos without any additional explanation on the 6th. In the released photos, Yong Jun-hyung is seen enjoying running by the riverside wearing a hood and sunglasses. The images captured him spending a leisurely time outdoors. Yong Jun-hyung, who had been inactive on SNS for a while, shared his daily life with fans for the first time in a long time through this post. HyunA also posted photos of her trip to LA on her personal account on the 4th. The couple, who are in their second year of marriage, shared updates about their travels and daily lives through their respective SNS accounts. HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung revealed their relationship directly by posting a photo holding hands on their individual accounts in January 2024. About nine months later, on October 11 of the same year, they held their wedding ceremony at Samcheonggak in Seoul. The wedding was attended by family and close acquaintances. Yong Jun-hyung debuted in 2009 as a member of the group Beast and released many hit songs such as ″Shock,″ ″Fiction,″ and ″On Rainy Days.″ After leaving the group, he continued his career as a solo singer and singer-songwriter. HyunA was active as a solo singer after her activities with 4Minute. The two met while working at the same agency, developed a relationship, and got married.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kangnam has continued his activities without any separate statement after deleting a video featuring Japanese actor Sota Fukushi. Recently, Kangnam announced on his YouTube channel ’Neighborhood Friend Kangnami’ that he plans to release Roy Kim’s ’Sparkle’ as the fourth song in the J-POP remake project on the 11th. Kangnam is carrying out the ’J-POP Remake’ project, which presents popular Japanese songs newly in collaboration with domestic singers. On the 20th of last month, he released content capturing daily life with Sota Fukushi, who is known to have been involved in a past right-wing controversy. In 2015, Sota Fukushi appeared in a special documentary commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, aired on Japan’s Fuji TV, where he spoke about his grandfather, who was a candidate for the Kamikaze special attack unit. The Kamikaze were suicide attack units used by the Japanese military during the Pacific War to attack Allied ships, symbolizing Japanese imperialism and aggressive war, and references to this are considered sensitive in South Korea. Afterward, Kangnam deleted the related SNS posts. However, he continues to release Japan-related content without any separate explanation or apology.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBN variety show ″This is Hyunmoo Road″ will feature Jun Hyunmoo and Lee Joon. The program is scheduled to premiere on September 20th at 10:30 PM. ″This is Hyunmoo Road,″ with the subtitle ″There is no set path, but there are standards,″ promotes a real, on-the-ground road trip discovering ″real locals″ by directly engaging with the local environment. Jun Hyunmoo and the production team of ″Jun Hyunmoo Project″ have reunited, this time expanding their scope to overseas travel. After seven months of planning, the production team completed the first shoot in July. The official poster released by the production team on the 7th shows Jun Hyunmoo and Lee Joon enjoying the local atmosphere while smiling at a night market. At the center of the poster is the phrase, ″When everyone follows a predetermined course, we pioneer the path,″ highlighting the identity of the program. The production team stated, ″In line with the subtitle ’There is no set path, but there are standards,’ we will establish clear, customized standards for each travel destination to pioneer new travel routes.″ They added that Jun Hyunmoo and Lee Joon will vividly showcase the process of communicating with locals and discovering hidden attractions and local eateries.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jun-rae, known as Kwang-soo from the 26th season of ″I am SOLO,″ appeared on KBS Joy’s ″Ask Me Anything″ and shared his concerns about the image that developed after his TV appearance. Kim Jun-rae, 44 years old, worked in overseas sales at Company H for 15 years and revealed that he is currently preparing for marriage after resigning. He said that before appearing on ″I am SOLO,″ he met a woman through a blind date and is set to marry her this December. Although they were just casually dating before the show, he decided to get married before watching the program. He confessed that the image of a villain or stalker arose because of his behavior on the show, where he focused on pursuing only one woman and continued conversations until 5 a.m. Although the show ended last June, he said he is still bothered by malicious comments. He also mentioned that because of his strong impression, many people recognize him when he is with his fiancée, which makes her feel burdened. Lee Soo-geun mentioned on the show that he received a lot of criticism for comments about look-alikes, and Kim Jun-rae said he was heavily criticized after claiming he resembled Lee Min-ho and Tom Cruise. Regarding actual look-alikes, Kim Jun-rae referred to Shin Jung-hwan, and Lee Soo-geun mentioned singer Bae Il-ho, with Kim Jun-rae even performing an impersonation of Bae Il-ho. Additionally, Kim Jun-rae revealed that he was involved in controversy for using harsh language during an appearance on another YouTube channel. He said his girlfriend and her parents are aware of his issues and that he wants to improve his image. In response, Lee Soo-geun said that if they had thought negatively, they would not have given permission for the marriage or allowed the fiancée to choose to marry him, and Seo Jang-hoon advised him to listen carefully to others.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 6 of the SBS variety show ’My Remaining Love,’ unpredictable love lines unfolded among the participants. Kim Seon-ho attracted attention by successfully matching on dates with both Jung Ye-ji and Kim Na-young on the same day. Kim Seon-ho and Jung Ye-ji spent time alone at the beach, expressing mutual affection. Reflecting on their date, they described it as ″like a gift″ and ″a moment like a movie.″ Kim Seon-ho said, ″I decided to stop overthinking and just follow my instincts,″ showing a changed attitude from before. Additionally, Kim Seon-ho and Jung Ye-ji smiled as they talked about how they matched each other’s ideal types. During their conversation about preferred seasons, Kim Seon-ho said, ″I sweat a lot, so I like winter. My body gets really hot,″ and Jung Ye-ji replied, ″I feel cold all over. Even in summer, my hands and feet are very cold.″ Kim Seon-ho then said, ″I need something that cools me down like that. If I get the chance later, I’ll share it with you,″ to which Lee Se-young responded, ″That’s a fox. A fox.″ Meanwhile, Kim Seon-ho also went on a date with Kim Na-young. Kim Na-young honestly expressed, ″Among so many people, I could only see Seon-ho,″ and Kim Seon-ho also revealed, ″My heart raced when I saw Na-young.″ When the date with Kim Na-young was confirmed, she happily said, ″What should I do? I like it so much. I’m really looking forward to it.″ Kim Seon-ho showed surprise at the fact that Kim Na-young had invested a lot of time in him. Han Do-gon, Seo Ro-bin, Kim Jong-eun, Kim Ryun-gi, and Kang Min-young, who did not get matched for dates, did not go on dates that day. Jung Ye-ji, who stayed in the house, waited anxiously for Kim Seon-ho and Kim Na-young, who had not returned late, saying, ″Why aren’t they coming? So many thoughts are running through my mind.″ Also, Kim Ryun-gi and Seo Ro-bin had a comfortable conversation alone at the laundromat. When Seo Ro-bin said, ″I feel most comfortable when talking with you,″ Kim Ryun-gi asked, ″What should I do if I like you?″ Meanwhile, in the studio, Jung Yong-hwa and Doyoung were deeply engaged in the love lines of Kim Seon-ho, Jung Ye-ji, and Kim Na-young. Jung Yong-hwa said, ″If the traffic control goes wrong even a little...″ and Doyoung said, ″The situation seems like it will get complicated.″ Seeing Kim Seon-ho looking at Kim Na-young, Doyoung said, ″This is a big problem right now!″ and Jung Yong-hwa responded, ″This is really not okay!″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Brian appeared as a special envoy on JTBC’s variety show ″Love War″ and revealed that he has not dated for over 15 years. Brian said on the show that in the past, he enjoyed the fun of flirting and dating, but at some point, he stopped dating and thought, ″Do I really have to?″ He added that having spent a long time alone, he came to understand the happiness of being by himself. When Lee Hyori asked, ″Do you date a lot?″ Brian replied, ″Unfortunately, I haven’t dated for over 15 years.″ Lee Hyori then said, ″Fifteen years alone is such a waste,″ to which Brian calmly shared his thoughts. Seo Jang-hoon mentioned Brian’s neat personality, saying that keeping his house clean helps him avoid unnecessary thoughts and makes it easier to live alone. When asked about Brian’s frequent saying, ″I hate people,″ he explained, ″I clean because of people. When people come, dust accumulates.″ When Lee Hyori said, ″Still, aren’t people more important than cleaning?″ Brian responded, ″You’re thinking about it wrong,″ which made everyone laugh. Meanwhile, Brian debuted in 1999 as part of the male duo Fly to the Sky with Hwanhee and has recently been active in variety shows and on YouTube.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dokyeom shared an update by revealing his short haircut style. Recently, Dokyeom posted a selfie on his SNS showing his newly cut short hair along with the message, ″I will come back healthy.″ In the selfie taken in the bathroom without wearing a short-sleeved shirt, Dokyeom’s clear gaze staring straight ahead caught attention. He also shared a photo winking while washing his hair, continuing a cheerful interaction with his fans. Fans responded enthusiastically to his shorter hairstyle with comments like ″ᄏᄏᄏᄏ no hair,″ and ″Perfect hair for a face mask,″ sending supportive hearts. Meanwhile, Dokyeom recently attracted attention by attending the press conference for the SBS variety show My Remaining Love, marking his first challenge as an MC. The program highlights the stories of those given a terminal diagnosis, and Dokyeom has received praise for his sincere hosting.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Karina of the group aespa shared an update on her daily life with a comfortable yet stylish athleisure look. Recently, Karina posted photos on her SNS wearing a gray hoodie, a black crop top, and gray pants. In the photos taken at a tree-filled park, Karina posed naturally while pulling her hoodie back with one hand, gazing straight ahead with her long hair down. The relaxed atmosphere of the sunlit outdoor space stood out. Karina completed a reasonable yet sophisticated workout style, catching attention by tagging the official account of the brand Nike Sportswear along with the short phrase ″Monday blues.″ Her simple expression and comfortable outfit evoked a sense of familiarity, as if soothing the heavy mood of Monday following Sunday. Currently managing a busy schedule with various activities, Karina is communicating with her fans through these photos, showing a natural charm and a healthy image. Given her usual trendy fashion sense, she is expected to continue showcasing a variety of styles in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT DREAM revealed diverse content along with a fresh message through their official SNS account. In the recently posted photo, the member is sitting on a sofa wearing a white shirt, gray pants, and a black jacket, making bright and friendly expressions such as a V sign and pointing with their fingers. The indoor space, where the gray wall and sofa harmonize, exudes a comfortable atmosphere. The short phrase posted together conveyed warm feelings toward fans, saying ″I do everything for you (•ө•),″ and drew attention by also providing the official website address ’2026NCT.COM’ along with ’EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO.’ The hashtags ’#NCTDREAM #JisungDoesEverythingForYou #DREAMxDREAM #DreamByDream #NCT_10TH_ANNIVERSARY’ carry the meaning of celebrating NCT DREAM’s 10th anniversary. This release shows the group steadily communicating with fans and building a special relationship. Fans express high expectations for NCT DREAM’s upcoming activities, which approach with diverse projects and meaningful messages.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yubin had a special meeting with her fans. Recently, Yubin appeared in person at an exhibition through her SNS, drawing a passionate response from fans. In the photo, Yubin wore a white shirt and a gray skirt, flashing a bright smile while making a V sign with one hand. The indoor space, with an orange wall and posters in the background, created a natural atmosphere. Her long hair down and facing forward was impressive. This exhibition was an opportunity to glimpse Yubin’s artistic sensibility and diverse charm, and fans could not hide their surprise and joy at seeing her in person. Yubin expressed her excitement for the event by leaving hashtags such as #HAPPYYUBINDAY, #GlowintheDark, and #YUBIN_Exhibition. Meanwhile, Yubin recently gained much attention by posting a photo on Instagram showing off her perfect figure in a swimsuit, highlighting her healthy beauty and consistent self-care. She continues to actively engage with fans in various fields.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Siyeon shared an update on her recent life with a comfortable look in her daily routine. Siyeon recently posted several photos on her SNS showing her sitting in the back seat of a car wearing a gray hoodie. In the photos, she displayed various expressions, either looking straight ahead with her lips closed or gazing sideways, revealing her natural charm. Her relaxed outfit and calm atmosphere especially caught attention. She was also seen sitting side by side with colleagues in the same vehicle, linking arms, highlighting a moment of sharing simple daily life. Instead of a separate caption, Siyeon left only sparkling emojis, radiating her unique aura. She is receiving positive responses by communicating with fans in a friendly manner, different from her glamorous image on stage.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Joy recently attended an official event of the luxury beauty brand Dior, showcasing her elegant charm. Joy posed in various ways wearing a black dress against a striking solid red background, introducing Dior’s beauty products. From holding a lipstick in one hand while gazing into a mirror to naturally taking a selfie with a smartphone in front of the mirror, these moments captured fans’ attention. The background featuring the clear ’CD’ logo created a sophisticated atmosphere. On this day, Joy captivated with clean yet luxurious makeup, and on social media, she posted messages expressing affection for Dior’s official account and makeup creative director Peter Philips. Joy’s delicate makeup details and elegant styling received praise among beauty fans. Meanwhile, Joy has been actively continuing her career by consistently showcasing a serious yet diverse charm through stages and broadcasts. Her participation in this Dior event once again proved her presence in the fashion and beauty industry.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Kim Young-kwang shared an update by revealing a comfortable everyday look. Recently, Kim Young-kwang posted a photo on his SNS wearing a white t-shirt, a blue hoodie, and gray pants while holding a water bottle indoors. The photo captures him looking straight ahead in a clean space with a plain white wall and a table, creating a natural atmosphere as he holds the water bottle with one hand. He also shared another photo of himself bringing the water bottle to his mouth, sharing a small moment from his daily life. His usual calm atmosphere stood out even more in the casual and comfortable styling, and fans showed great interest in his friendly everyday appearance. Meanwhile, Kim Young-kwang is expected to appear in a new Netflix production soon, raising anticipation for his future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Figure skating queen Yuna Kim attended the opening event of the Dior Beauty ’Rouge Dior On Stage’ pop-up store held at Lotte Avenuel in Jamsil, Seoul, showcasing her elegant charm. Wearing a sleek black sleeveless dress, Yuna Kim held a lipstick in one hand and naturally posed while alternating her gaze between the front and side. The scene of her applying lipstick in a space harmonized with red walls and lighting, along with her contemplative look in front of the mirror, created a luxurious atmosphere. The background engraved with the red phrase ’ROUGE DIOR’ and the cosmetic display further highlighted her beauty. At the event, Yuna Kim smiled brightly and sat with other attendees, leading a warm and friendly atmosphere. This event was organized to celebrate the opening of the ’Rouge Dior On Stage’ collection pop-up store at Lotte Department Store Jamsil Branch Avenuel. She shared photos from the event on her SNS with the caption ’❤️ #DiorMakeup #RougeDiorPopup #RougeDiorOnStage #Matte238 @diorbeauty,’ announcing her collaboration with Dior Beauty. This pop-up collection is gaining attention for the expansion of the Rouge Dior line, which includes various textures such as blurring matte liquid, matte, and shine finish, along with new shades. Yuna Kim elevated the event’s prestige with her unique elegant image and sophisticated styling, reaffirming her status as a beauty icon.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Shin Ji shared an update showing a healthier and more vibrant appearance. Recently, Shin Ji posted daily photos on her SNS, proudly revealing her weight of 42kg. She flawlessly pulled off a miniskirt, showcasing her slender legs, and captivated fans with her bright and lovely aura. In particular, her styling with a white short-sleeve T-shirt and a black skirt showed her energetic presence on stage, and in scenes where she smiled and conversed, she revealed a comfortable and friendly charm. This look harmonized well with her healthier and more youthful appearance after marriage, drawing attention. Since marrying singer Moon Won, who is seven years her junior, last May, Shin Ji has continued her activities steadily, maintaining her unwavering popularity. Her group Koyote is reportedly preparing for a North American tour this November, raising interest in Shin Ji’s future endeavors. Meanwhile, Shin Ji actively communicates with fans on SNS, sharing her bright daily life along with a witty caption, ″Unstoppable Ko siblings🤣.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Kim Hye-soo shared an update after finishing filming the Coupang Play series ″Adultery Is Not the Issue Right Now.″ Kim Hye-soo posted several photos on her SNS along with the message, ″Thanks to you, I finished well!! Thank you♥️,″ expressing her feelings about completing the project safely. In the released photos, Kim Hye-soo is seen smiling while standing side by side with a colleague in an indoor space with lighting, wearing a black jacket and a white shirt. Another photo captures her taking a selfie wearing a gray coat, a white top, and brown pants. Additionally, images show her running in a park with lush greenery while wearing a blue padded jumper, and enjoying a relaxed daily moment swinging while dressed in jeans and a gray hoodie. In this work, Kim Hye-soo has received enthusiastic responses from viewers with her intense gaze and delicate emotional acting. In particular, ″Adultery Is Not the Issue Right Now″ is praised as a work that stands out for its realistic story and Kim Hye-soo’s highly immersive performance. Meanwhile, Kim Hye-soo plans to focus on preparing for her next project and various activities after wrapping up this series. Fans are sending messages of support for her healthy appearance and consistent passion for acting.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Nana delivers a powerful presence in Netflix’s new original series, Scandal. Premiering on September 18, Scandal tells a story that shakes Bukchon, where noble families live, during the era of Joseon’s taboos. The series centers on the fate of three people caught in a love bet that began with a letter, unfolding a tense narrative. Nana delicately expresses complex emotions amid this intense entanglement, enhancing the immersion of the drama. In the released stills, Nana wears traditional hanbok and a gat, showing a calm yet serious expression inside a traditional architectural setting, capturing the atmosphere and era of the work well. With a neat mise-en-scène, the series highlights Korean sensibilities and promises to deliver a fresh tension different from conventional historical dramas. Additionally, Scandal features skilled actors such as Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook, raising anticipation for how the relationships of characters mixed with their wounds and desires will develop. The script is written by Lee Seung-young and Ahn Hye-song, with direction by director Jung Ji-woo. Scandal will be released exclusively on Netflix, presenting a unique love story set in the Joseon era intertwined with social taboos and power struggles to viewers both domestically and internationally.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE member Jang Wonyoung posted several photos on her SNS on the 7th with the caption ″Pink bunny in HK ver.1.″ The photos were taken in the waiting room before the Hong Kong performance, where Jang Wonyoung showcased her stage outfit consisting of a pink corset top with black lace accents and a mini skirt. She also captured behind-the-scenes moments, posing with a microphone on or taking mirror selfies. Recently, Jang Wonyoung has been subject to speculation and suspicion online during everyday moments such as performances on stage and airport transfers. After a stage event at a water park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, some online communities raised lip-syncing suspicions, claiming her vocal volume sounded different compared to other members. However, an on-site official explained, ″All members performed live, and it was just a misunderstanding due to differences in vocal positions and microphone volume settings.″ Additionally, in May, she faced allegations of receiving special treatment during identity verification at Gimpo International Airport for lowering only her mask while wearing a hat. The airport corporation stated, ″The procedures were carried out normally according to regulations, and there was no special treatment.″ IVE is currently conducting their second world tour, ″Show What I Am,″ and recently continued the tour schedule in Hong Kong. Since debuting in 2021, Jang Wonyoung has been actively engaged in the fashion and advertising industries.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Soyeon of the group (G)I-DLE released her first solo full-length album, ″A Breathtaking Life,″ on the 7th at 6 p.m. through various music platforms. This album marks Soyeon’s first solo release in about 5 years and 2 months and includes eight tracks spanning various genres such as rock, hyperpop, disco, and band sounds. The title track, ″I Quit (Narr. Kian84),″ is based on an analog band sound and cleverly explores the theme of ″quitting a job,″ which resonates with office workers. The lyrics, written by Soyeon herself, represent the feelings of workers tired of reality, beginning with ″I quit. There’s nothing to miss,″ and ending with imagining enjoying life after quitting. The song features narration by Kian84, creating a cheerful atmosphere. The released music video depicts Soyeon enjoying freedom after escaping the office. Actor Sunwoo Yong-yeo made a surprise appearance, drawing attention, and the final scene shows Soyeon as an elderly woman, leaving a lasting impression. In addition to the title track, the album includes a total of eight songs: ″Bankroll,″ ″icebluerabbit,″ ″STAR,″ ″I Hate Vegetables Song,″ ″Amigo,″ ″Can’t We Just Love,″ and ″Sending Romance.″ Soyeon participated in the production of all tracks, giving each a different mood and character. Notably, ″icebluerabbit″ was pre-released during (G)I-DLE’s world tour and shows that Soyeon also works under the producer name ″icebluerabbit.″ Through this album, Soyeon showcased new sides of herself and experimented with various genres that she had not shown before. She stated, ″I think this is a story that not only office workers but everyone can relate to. While a stable future is important, I wanted to convey the message that I hope people can be happy in the present moment. My goal for this promotion is to deliver good music to many people.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak announced their comeback by releasing a highlight medley video of their third full-length album ’GOGO’ on their official SNS channels. The video sequentially introduced parts of all 12 tracks, from the opening track ’Penguin’ to the closing track ’PACEMAKER.’ The video features a motif inspired by a racing car dashboard and navigation guide lines, with movements corresponding to track numbers. Along with highlights of each song, the names of the creators involved in lyrics, composition, and arrangement, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the concept photos, were included. Young Tak showcased the album preparation process by portraying various concepts such as a racer on the circuit and a conductor on stage. The direction using the title track ’Kkeokgeo’ also drew attention. Every time the route changed, the message ’Kkeokgeo’ appeared, accompanied by actual brake sound effects, adding vividness. This teasing content visually expressed the album’s message, ″What if you move a little differently than expected,″ attracting interest. The 12 tracks cover various genres including punk, pop, rock, ballad, trot, and country. ’Penguin’ affirms one’s own rhythm, while ’Dosirasolpamiredo’ poses questions about the self in a changing world. The title track ’Kkeokgeo’ conveys courage to move in unexpected directions, ’Vintage Love’ depicts a maturing relationship, and ’Old Radio’ focuses on family and memories. The trot song ’Heoheo (虛虛)’ reflects on life’s enlightenment, and ’The Weather Is Really Nice’ carries a hopeful message. ’Temporary Save’ is a ballad expressing unforgettable feelings, showcasing Young Tak’s vocal ability. ’Can’t Sleep Tonight’ captures excitement, ’VIDA LOCA’ delivers a free-spirited and energetic message, and the final track ’PACEMAKER’ tells a warm story about matching the pace of those walking together. This third full-length album ’GOGO’ is Young Tak’s first full album in about three years since their second full album ’FORM’ released in August 2023. Young Tak participated in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 out of the 12 tracks. The album will be released on the 14th at 6 PM through various online music sites. Additionally, Young Tak is scheduled to hold solo concerts ’TAK SHOW 5’ in Seoul and Jeonju this coming October.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Musical actor Son Jun-ho reveals that he gifted his wife Kim So-hyun an expensive electric car. In the 9th episode of MBN’s ″Legendary Man,″ airing at 9:40 PM on the 9th, the ’Unknown Legend’ TOP7 (Seong-ri, Haru, Jang Han-byul, Hwang Yoon-sung, Jung Yeon-ho, Lee Chang-min, Iru-ne) will compete against Hong Ji-min, Sunye, Son Jun-ho, Enok, Kim Hee-jae, Ryan, and Kim Min-soo in the ″Classic Song Three Kingdoms Battle.″ On this day, MC Jang Min-ho and Yang Se-hyung mention the absence of Haru and Lee Chang-min among the TOP7 members. Later, Haru and Lee Chang-min appear on stage with Hong Ji-min, Ryan, and Kim Hee-jae as the ″Eight Colors Kingdom″ team, drawing attention. ″Eight Colors Kingdom″ consists of participants with musical experience, and Kim Hee-jae stated, ″We recruited members through a rigorous selection process.″ Haru said, ″Actually, I debuted in a children’s musical,″ and spontaneously reenacted a role he once played. Additionally, Sunye, Son Jun-ho, Enok, and Kim Min-soo form the ″Love Song Kingdom″ due to their connection through the musical ″Gwanghwamun Sonata.″ Upon Sunye’s appearance, the TOP7 members cheered and even shouted ″I love you″ during the performance. Finally, Seong-ri, Jang Han-byul, Hwang Yoon-sung, Jung Yeon-ho, and Iru-ne take the stage as the ″Warrior Kingdom.″ The theme of the first battle among the three teams is ″Lover.″ Representatives Jung Yeon-ho, Ryan, and Son Jun-ho perform on stage. Son Jun-ho revealed his devoted husband side by saying, ″Everything is Kim So-hyun for me!″ When asked, ″I heard you gifted your wife a Porsche electric car?″ he replied, ″It’s not something to brag about...″ Meanwhile, ″Legendary Man″ recorded a nationwide paid broadcasting household rating of 4.6% based on Nielsen Korea’s second division on the 2nd, with a peak minute rating of 5.2%. The program has maintained the number one spot in Wednesday variety show ratings for eight consecutive weeks.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 fromis_9 held the ’2026 fromis_9 ASIA TOUR ″TOMORROW GLOW.″ IN SEOUL’ in Seoul, marking the start of their Asia tour. The concert took place from the 4th to the 6th at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium. The members spent a special time with their fandom, Flovers, presenting various stages. The opening stage began with ″Rewind″ and ″Attitude,″ followed by several songs including ″Supersonic,″ ″LIKE YOU BETTER,″ ″Love=Disaster,″ and ″Airplane Mode.″ Tracks from their second full album ″Glow ME,″ such as ″Screen Time,″ ″Day 1,″ and the title track ″Vitamin ME,″ were also revealed during the performance. During the concert, unit stages featuring Song Ha-young and Park Ji-won performing ″Why do I cry?″ and Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-kyung, and Baek Ji-heon performing ″Cold Blood″ received enthusiastic cheers from fans. Additionally, the fan songs ″Merry Go Round″ and ″Wonderland″ touched the audience. For the encore, they performed ″REBELUTIONAL,″ ″Eye Contact,″ and ″from,″ and also had a photo time to interact with fans. fromis_9 shared, ″We are happy to start the Asia tour together in Seoul. We have come this far thanks to Flovers. We will do our best to finish the remaining tour well.″ They also expressed, ″We are truly grateful and love you.″ Meanwhile, the countries to be visited and detailed schedule for the ’2026 fromis_9 ASIA TOUR ″TOMORROW GLOW.″’ will be announced later.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A love triangle involving Kim Seon-ho was depicted in SBS’s ″My Remaining Romance.″ In the episode aired on the 7th, Kim Seon-ho was shown going on dates with Jung Ye-ji and Kim Na-young, respectively. Kim Na-young couldn’t hide her smile when her first date with Kim Seon-ho was confirmed. Before the date, Kim Na-young told Jung Ye-ji, ″I thought Seon-ho and I were only looking at each other. But since I never had a chance to talk to him, I thought I should try talking.″ Meanwhile, Kim Seon-ho went on a beach date with Jung Ye-ji before meeting Kim Na-young. Jung Ye-ji confessed to Kim Seon-ho, saying, ″I don’t think I was able to control my expressions. I couldn’t stop the smile that slipped out. My feelings have grown stronger.″ Watching this scene, Choi Ye-na said, ″I’m going crazy because of Ye-ji. Ye-ji will find out about this. How much will it shake her up?″ expressing concern about the situation.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM successfully held their first solo dome concert since debuting at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The concert took place from the 5th to the 6th, with &TEAM (Eui-joo, Huma, Kei, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) performing a total of 29 songs over approximately four hours. The show opened with the Japanese version of the title track from their Korean debut album, ″Back to Life,″ followed by various songs including ″Lunatic″ and ″Scent of You.″ The live band and dynamic performances combined to add grandeur unique to a dome venue. &TEAM began their Asia tour in Yokohama this May, visiting a total of 14 cities including Incheon, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore, meeting global fans. The Belluna Dome concert was the largest venue they had performed at since debut. The concert featured the first Japanese performance of BTS’s cover stage ″2.0,″ as well as unit and group cover stages of hit songs from the 2000s to 2010s such as Girls’ Generation’s ″Gee.″ The event was organized as an ″&DAY″ edition to commemorate the team’s formation date on September 3, offering a variety of attractions. A video containing handwritten letters from the members was screened, and the fandom LUNÉ filled the venue with cheers, sing-alongs, and light sticks. The members were moved to tears by the fans’ support. &TEAM shared, ″The dream of a dome concert has come true, and from here is a new beginning,″ adding, ″We will keep running without stopping while maintaining our style.″ They also asked fans to look forward to their new album, ″Mark on Me.″ In April, &TEAM achieved three consecutive million-seller albums with their third Japanese mini-album ″We on Fire,″ which ranked 52nd on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, marking the first time a boy group originating from Japan entered the chart. Recently, they also performed on US stages such as the Grammy Museum’s ″Global Spin Live.″ Continuing the momentum from the Belluna Dome concert, &TEAM will release their Korean mini-album ″Mark on Me″ at 6 p.m. on the 8th. This is their second Korean album in about 10 months, promising a new story that adds the emotion of love to the team’s identity of ″wolf DNA.″ Additionally, they plan to hold the ″2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR ’BLAZE THE WAY’ ENCORE in KSPO DOME″ at KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul on October 3 and 4.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwang Chi-yeul appeared on episode 36 of SBS Plus’s ″Shinbbal Talk Show: Curious Stories 2,″ where they shared their fortune and concerns with shamans. Hwang Chi-yeul revealed that they have been afraid of ghosts since childhood, yet showed both excitement and nervousness during the broadcast. Hwang Chi-yeul runs a one-person agency and mentioned that it has been about 5 to 6 years since they moved into their current office. The shamans interpreted Hwang Chi-yeul’s company as a place with bright and positive energy, explaining that the combination of Hwang Chi-yeul’s luck and the company’s energy will bring continuous good things. In response, Hwang Chi-yeul applauded, saying, ″I am so happy to hear such good news.″ In the fortune reading, the shamans explained that Hwang Chi-yeul has a strong Hongyeomsal energy. This is similar to the concept of Dohwasal, indicating an energy that attracts the opposite sex and earns applause from the public. However, the shamans also mentioned the presence of Goransal, which suggests a tendency to feel loneliness and solitude. When MC Lee Guk-joo asked, ″You are popular but lonely?″ the shamans explained that the feelings of receiving applause on stage and being alone are different. Hwang Chi-yeul asked about precautions to take in the future, given the unpredictable situations that can arise from being an entertainer. The shamans described Hwang Chi-yeul’s fortune as a ″nobleman’s fortune,″ indicating a tendency to enjoy being recognized by others. They advised that while effort is good, showing off could lead to gossip, so controlling the desire for recognition would prevent problems. Regarding this year’s fortune, another shaman stated that the combination of Hwang Chi-yeul’s metal energy and this year’s fire energy might cause a slight decline in the flow of luck, so caution is necessary. It was also predicted that contract luck will improve starting next year. Episode 36 of ″Curious Stories 2,″ featuring Hwang Chi-yeul and Shin Hyun-hee, will air on the 7th at 11:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU announced their comeback by revealing the tracklist and concept photos for their new digital single ″From This Star.″ On the 7th at midnight, EDAM Entertainment released a tracklist video for the digital single ″From This Star″ on IU’s official SNS channels. The video featured vast space, planets, astronauts, paper airplanes, and included an effect where the song titles appeared above the planets. This digital single includes two songs: ″From This Star″ and ″Dear my crazy soulmate.″ Both tracks were selected as title songs, and IU participated in writing the lyrics. These songs were originally planned to be included in the postponed 6th full-length album and are being pre-released through this single. ″From This Star″ is the first new song released in a year since the surprise digital single ″Bye, Summer″ on September 10 of last year. Ahead of the new release, IU shared concept photos featuring a short bob hairstyle on their social media on the 7th. The music videos for the two title tracks will be released sequentially. The ″Dear my crazy soulmate″ music video will be released on the 10th, the same day as the digital single release, and the ″From This Star″ music video will be released on the 16th. IU’s new digital single ″From This Star″ will be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on the 10th. Meanwhile, IU had previously postponed their Goyang concert and album release schedule due to worsening ligament laxity.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook ranked number one on the U.S. real-time trends on the American social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with the English name ″JUNGKOOK″ due to a scene exposing his upper body during the world tour ’ARIRANG’ concert held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on the 7th (Korean time). During the performance, Jungkook appeared on stage with his shirt buttons undone, and member J-Hope said, ″What the fuck is going on?″ on stage before removing one side of Jungkook’s shirt. At this moment, Jungkook’s muscular abs, chest, and shoulders were revealed, prompting cheers from the audience. The American music media Billboard shared a video of Jungkook’s performance on their official account with the comment, ″Today is so special, right?″ Jungkook is known for enjoying exercise and putting effort into self-management. He has revealed, ″I always start working out between 10 PM and midnight. It’s my daily routine,″ and during this concert, he showcased live vocals, performance, and stage manners. He is also active as a global ambassador for Calvin Klein, Hublot, and Chanel Beauty.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The French magazine Paris Select Book focused on the sold-out phenomenon of the jacket worn by Jin of BTS in Gucci’s Primavera campaign. The outlet reported that the black leather rider jacket Jin wore in Gucci’s new Primavera campaign, released on the 25th of last month, was marked as ″Sold out online″ on Gucci’s website just one day after its release. The jacket was launched at $9,900 USD (approximately 13.32 million KRW) in the United States and €7,900 in France, selling out quickly. Paris Select Book explained that in this campaign, photographed by world-renowned photographer Mihal Chelbin, Jin wore a jacket with three-dimensional embossing details. Following the campaign’s release, there was high interest from buyers and fans. While it is not uncommon for products worn by celebrities to quickly disappear from stock, this case demonstrated the influence of the ″Jin effect″ in terms of speed and price range. It also reported that Jin is actively working as Gucci’s global ambassador in 2024, maintaining a notable relationship with the Italian house. Jin was introduced as playing a key role in the creative turning point by embodying Demna’s first collection as Gucci’s artistic director and creative director in the runway show. The outlet confirmed that this jacket sell-out case highlights Gucci’s power to turn runway pieces into highly desired items by the public, along with the ″Jin touch″ mentioned by fans, which led to immediate and quantifiable results in online sales. Harper’s Bazaar Korea also covered the news under the headline ″Jin’s jacket sold out in one day! 13.8 million KRW Gucci leather jacket.″ Jin was ranked as the most searched celebrity worldwide and the number one global ambassador related to the keyword ″Gucci Primavera.″ In campaign-related mentions, Jin and his hashtags appeared as the most frequently mentioned topics, and he is featured as the main face on Gucci stores worldwide, Gucci’s official website homepage, and the portal site’s ″Gucci″ search results.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900