https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Jang Hanbyul, First Solo Concert on October 31st... Expectation for a Legendary Stage of 'Milky Way'Wednesday, September 23, Shim Soo-bong / Kim Soo-hyun / Jang Hanbyul / Son Ye-jin / BTS·Blackpink[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Shim Soo-bong's controversial remarks targeting junior singers are causing significant backlash. Although she later realized her mistake and issued an apology, the repercussions seem to be growing.Let's analyze why many people are expressing disappointment after Shim Soo-bong's public criticism, from a relatively objective perspective.Singer Kim Da-hyun, who performed first at the Jeonbuk Jinan Plateau Trot Festival, presented five songs including 'Compliment Whale,' 'I'm the Lottery,' 'Good Shot,' 'Black Swan,' and 'Let's Live Abundantly.' According to audience testimonials and performance videos, she completed her stage without any significant sound issues or major mistakes, receiving warm applause and cheers from the audience.The problem arose afterward. After singing her songs, Shim Soo-bong directly mentioned Kim Da-hyun, stating, "My head was spinning," "She seems to not know what a song is or what life is," and "Please don't put a performer like that in front of me again."She even referred to the singer not by name but as 'young lady,' 'girl,' or 'performer.' The reason the public was shocked is not simply due to the criticism itself.First, it's the manner in which she publicly disparaged a specific junior artist. While artistic evaluations can vary, and opinions on singing styles, vocal techniques, or stage composition can differ, directly expressing negative feedback in front of a large audience, especially to a junior artist still in her teens, raises questions about whether it was appropriate for a senior artist.Many believe that a senior artist, even if they notice shortcomings in a junior, should choose warm advice and encouragement over public humiliation. Especially in the genre of trot, which is a culture passed down through generations, the dignity and inclusiveness of seniors are considered even more important.Second, Shim Soo-bong's own stage condition at the time is also drawing attention. Publicly available videos show Shim Soo-bong being helped onto the stage by staff, scenes of her bending over or touching her throat during the performance, and a generally unstable condition. Some audience members noted that the first few notes started slightly off-beat.However, it's impossible to determine her health condition solely from the video. No specific illness or physical condition has been confirmed. Nevertheless, many audience members are questioning, "Wasn't she blaming the junior's performance for her own less-than-optimal condition?"Third, there are online accounts of similar incidents in the past. Recently, eyewitness accounts have been circulating online claiming that Shim Soo-bong made negative remarks about singer Jeong Mi Ae, who was relatively unknown at the time, during a past performance. However, it's important to note that these are claims made by online users, and the actual occurrence of such remarks and the specific facts have not been confirmed.Despite this, the reason these stories are resurfacing is that this controversy is not just a simple slip of the tongue but raises questions about the relationship between seniors and juniors, and the attitude of public artists.Shim Soo-bong eventually admitted her remarks were wrong in a formal apology. Kim Da-hyun also showed a mature attitude, saying, "Let's meet again with bright faces." However, the public's critical view of Shim Soo-bong remains unchanged.The message this controversy leaves us is clear: the authority of a senior comes not from sharp criticism but from a broad heart that embraces juniors. Especially for artists loved by the public, an attitude of respecting diverse voices and new generations beyond one's own standards and tastes is necessary.Criticism is possible. However, there is a clear difference between criticism that nurtures a person and criticism that wounds a person. We hope this incident serves as an opportunity for our society to reflect once again on what 'the dignity of a senior' and 'language of respect' mean."Unbeatable Aura," "So Perfect," "As Expected of Kim Soo-hyun." Fans are showing enthusiastic reactions to actor Kim Soo-hyun, who appeared in a formal domestic setting for the first time in about a year and a half. The photo shows Kim Soo-hyun attending the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', as an award presenter at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. /Gold Medalist SNSAppearing after a long hiatus... His sharpened visuals draw praise, "As Expected of Kim Soo-hyun""Unbeatable Aura," "So Perfect," "As Expected of Kim Soo-hyun." Fans are showing enthusiastic reactions to actor Kim Soo-hyun, who appeared in a formal domestic setting for the first time in about a year and a half.Kim Soo-hyun attended the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', TMA as an award presenter at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. This TMA was held in Korea for the first time in three years, and it garnered particular attention as it was Kim Soo-hyun's first official domestic stage since his controversy.That day, Kim Soo-hyun sported a clean and sophisticated look with a black suit and a deeply V-necked jacket. His noticeably broadened shoulders, slim physique, sharp jawline, and clear features caught the eye.Fans who saw the photos and videos welcomed his appearance after a long time, commenting, "His aura is truly unbeatable," "So cool," "His visuals are beyond words," and "Still Kim Soo-hyun."Some commented that his face appeared somewhat thinner than before. However, this is interpreted as a positive effect of exercise. It is known that Kim Soo-hyun built a toned, muscular physique by working out diligently during his 1.5-year hiatus.Indeed, his appearance at the awards ceremony that day highlighted his sharpened jawline and toned physique, and he was praised for exuding an aura of having maintained himself well during his long break.Kim Soo-hyun had virtually halted his domestic activities since the controversy surrounding his dating period with the late Kim Sae-ron in March of last year. Subsequently, in July, the police decided not to prosecute the related complaint, marking a significant turning point in the investigation. Following his international activities, Kim Soo-hyun has now reappeared on an official domestic stage through the TMA.After a long hiatus of 1.5 years, Kim Soo-hyun returned in front of the cameras, and his fans, who had been waiting for him, responded with enthusiastic cheers for his unchanged visuals and aura. It remains to be seen how Kim Soo-hyun's domestic activities will unfold, starting with the TMA, and attention is focused on his future endeavors.Singer Jang Hanbyul is finally holding her first solo concert under her own name. The performance, scheduled for October 31st at the Daehan Hall of Sejong University, with shows at 1 PM and 6 PM, holds more than just a concert for Jang Hanbyul. /Leon WorksFirst Solo Concert with Overwhelming Fandom 'Milky Way' to be Held on October 31stSinger Jang Hanbyul is finally holding her first solo concert under her own name. The performance, scheduled for October 31st at the Daehan Hall of Sejong University, with shows at 1 PM and 6 PM, holds more than just a concert for Jang Hanbyul.The dark horse who emerged like a comet from an audition stage is now standing as the protagonist of her own solo stage, backed by the support of countless fans.Jang Hanbyul's growth process is truly worth watching. During the 'Legend of the Unknown' audition battle, Jang Hanbyul was not initially considered a strong contender for the championship. However, things changed once the stage began.Through one performance after another, she showcased her unique vocal talent and stage presence, and at some point, she established herself as one of the most competitive main players. She eventually secured a spot in the TOP3, firmly imprinting her presence.Notably, Jang Hanbyul's strength lies in her ability to transcend a single genre. She has expanded her musical spectrum by skillfully handling everything from the emotion of ballads to the excitement of trot and the sophisticated mood of pop.These strengths were fully evident in her nationwide tour concerts. As the performances continued, fans' interest and support for Jang Hanbyul grew even stronger, and she is now demonstrating her presence as an indispensable key player in concerts.Among fans, Jang Hanbyul's popularity and star power are so strong that even Seongri and Haru, who performed with her, are said to have stood out more. This indicates the significant energy and presence Jang Hanbyul creates during performances.And that popularity was once again confirmed at the Far East University K-Culture Festival on the 13th. On this day, Jang Hanbyul directly informed fans that she was preparing for a solo concert soon.The surprise announcement from the stage erupted in cheers from fans. Notably, over 11 buses from Jang Hanbyul's fandom, 'Milky Way,' including a wrapped bus, gathered at the venue, with over 1,300 fans reportedly in attendance.This level of enthusiastic support demonstrates how powerfully Jang Hanbyul has built her fandom in a short period. And now, that support is converging into one stage: Jang Hanbyul's first solo concert on October 31st at Sejong University's Daehan Hall.In this concert, fans can expect to experience the diverse genres of music Jang Hanbyul has showcased, including ballads, trot, and pop, all in one place. However, what is most anticipated is the time Jang Hanbyul and her fans will spend together face-to-face.From her audition stage to achieving a TOP3 result, and through nationwide tours to now a solo concert under her own name, this performance will be a moment for Jang Hanbyul to reflect on her growth so far, and at the same time, it can be the starting point of her new musical life ahead.It also holds special significance for the fandom 'Milky Way.' This is because Jang Hanbyul will directly respond to their support with her own stage. Jang Hanbyul, who has grown from a dark horse who appeared like a comet to a star awaited by fans, what kind of stage and what kind of emotion will she show at her first solo concert?The first solo concert of Jang Hanbyul on October 31st at Sejong University's Daehan Hall, with shows at 1 PM and 6 PM, is already drawing anticipation from fans. Will this concert, created with 'Milky Way', be a special moment that opens the next chapter for Jang Hanbyul? Fans' eyes are focused on it."No!" A candid remark... Ji Chang-wook&Nana burst into laughter over 'Scandal' behind-the-scenesActress Son Ye-jin has once again shown her unique charm by revealing behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of the Netflix series 'Scandal.' Son Ye-jin posted on her social media, "I was this happy after finishing the filming of 'Scandal'..." along with photos from the set.In the photos, Son Ye-jin is seen with her hands raised high and a bright smile after completing filming. Her joyful expression, as if completely free from the shoot, is captivating. Son Ye-jin herself reacted shyly to seeing her own photos but quickly turned to promoting the project, saying, "Please show 'Scandal' lots of interest and love."'Scandal' is based on the classic French novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' and was previously adapted into the 2003 Korean film 'The Scandal.'In this production, Son Ye-jin collaborated with Ji Chang-wook and Nana. The trio appeared together on the YouTube channel 'LIFEPLUS TV,' sharing behind-the-scenes stories from filming and showcasing their witty entertainment skills. Notably, when asked, "Did you become close while filming?" Son Ye-jin answered "No" without a moment's hesitation, causing the set to erupt in laughter.Ji Chang-wook and Nana responded simultaneously, "We thought we had become close," and Ji Chang-wook added, "Even though she says that, she loved us very much," creating a warm atmosphere.Son Ye-jin explained that the filming set was very hot at the time, and the emotions within the drama were not easy, describing her immersion in the role. She expressed regret that she couldn't have more personal conversations due to her acting style, which required her to switch emotions quickly even during casual banter.From intense emotional performances to humanistic honesty and a surprising wit shown in entertainment programs, Son Ye-jin is demonstrating her presence not only as an actress through 'Scandal' but also her unadorned charm. With her long-standing star power, solid acting skills, and added humanistic appeal, she continues to exert a strong presence both within and outside her projects.BTS already has a special connection with the VMAs. They won 'Best Group' for four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022, and this year they were nominated in three categories: 'Song of the Year,' 'Best K-Pop,' and 'Best Group.' /Big Hit MusicK-POP Dominates MTV VMAs... From BTS to KATSEYE, 'Global Status'K-POP's global status has been confirmed once again. K-POP groups including BTS BTS, Black Pink, CORTIS, and KATSEYE have been nominated for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, VMA, to be held in Los Angeles on the 27th.What stands out in this nomination announcement is the 'Best Group' category. BTS, Black Pink, CORTIS, and KATSEYE are all nominated. With four out of eight nominees being K-POP artists, K-POP is now establishing itself not just as 'foreign music' at American award shows but as a significant competitive field.BTS already has a special connection with the VMAs. They won 'Best Group' for four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022, and this year they were nominated in three categories: 'Song of the Year,' 'Best K-Pop,' and 'Best Group.'Black Pink is also nominated for 'Best Group,' and their song 'Dracula,' featuring JENNIE, is nominated for 'Song of Summer.' KATSEYE is also making its presence felt in categories like 'Best Group' and 'Song of Summer.'Here's another important change. Not only leading artists like BTS and Black Pink, but also relatively newer K-POP groups like CORTIS and KATSEYE are simultaneously appearing as major nominees at major American award shows.Ultimately, this VMA nomination list is an indicator of K-POP's changed status. In the past, K-POP was introduced as a 'new genre' in the American market, but now it has entered a stage where it competes on the same platform as major global pop music artists, vying for fan votes and public attention.The global music market's attention is focused on the results K-POP groups will achieve at the VMA stage on the 27th.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Controversy over aggressive language and behavior during web entertainment guest appearance"I've become desensitized to sensationalism... I will find my original intention."Member Lee Chang-sub of the group BTOB looked back on the aggressive remarks he made as a guest on the web entertainment show 'Yeong-eop-jung'. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Lee Chang-sub, a member of the group BTOB, reflected on his rough language and behavior shown in a recent broadcast.On the 22nd, Lee Chang-sub posted on From, a paid fan communication platform, "I have a lot on my mind. There's a proper line for people, and I think I've been crossing it while working on recent schedules." He added, "At some point, I found myself obsessing over having to do better, be funnier, and be more remembered."He continued, "I've become desensitized to overly sensational things. It's not easy, but I want to return to my original intention." He vowed, "I will reflect on my sensational self, language, and behavior. I will reflect on my expressions and become an appropriate person again."Previously, on the 17th, a video titled '3 Seconds is Enough to Steal Your Girlfriend' featuring Lee Chang-sub as a guest was uploaded to the web entertainment show 'Yeong-eop-jung' on the YouTube channel '12th Floor'. The video introduced a story where a fight began when a boyfriend asked his girlfriend to take out the trash for him as she got out of the car.Lee Chang-sub, who strongly sympathized with the boyfriend's position, said, "Can't you even take that out?" "Don't you think your boyfriend will pick you up every time?" "Will you get mad if I tell you to take the bus?" He used harsh expressions such as "bad manners," "no consideration," and "I'm pissed off." Some netizens criticized his controversial remarks.Lee Chang-sub debuted as a member of the group BTOB in 2012 and has recently been actively promoting as a solo artist. He released his third mini-album 'Lee;Make' on the 15th and will hold his solo concert 'Unknown' in seven cities, including Seoul, Busan, Suwon, Jeonju, Ulsan, Daegu, and Goyang, starting October 16th.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Black Pink Huntricx, Fourth K-Pop Group to Achieve This MilestoneFifty Fifty's 'Cupid (Twin Version)' Reaches 1 Billion Streams on Global Music Platform Spotify / Attract[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group Fifty Fifty (FIFTY FIFTY) has set a new milestone on the global music platform Spotify.Agency Attract announced on the 23rd, "Fifty Fifty (Keena Chanelle Moon Yewon Hana Athena)'s 'Cupid (Twin Version)' surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify on the 22nd."As of the 22nd, 'Cupid (Twin Version)' recorded a cumulative 1,025,241,452 streams on Spotify, earning its place in the 'Billionaires Club (songs with over 1 billion streams),' and a commemorative plaque was presented.This makes Fifty Fifty the fourth K-pop group in history, following BTS, Black Pink, and Huntricx, to have a song with 1 billion streams. Across all K-pop, a total of 19 songs have surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify (excluding featured songs led by international artists). Among these, excluding Fifty Fifty and Huntricx, all others are solo songs released by members of BTS and Black Pink, or by the two groups themselves.Included in 'The Beginning : Cupid' released in February 2023, 'Cupid (Twin Version)' features English lyrics and is a song that focuses on a different mix and easy listening compared to the original.Among K-pop groups, Fifty Fifty is the fourth to have a Spotify song with 1 billion streams, following BTS, Black Pink, and Huntricx. / Attract'Cupid (Twin Version)' broke the record for the fastest debut by a K-pop group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieved significant success on global charts, including a 25-week consecutive entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and a 22-week consecutive entry on the UK Official Charts. It continues to be loved worldwide.Fifty Fifty is actively engaged in various activities, including fan concerts and diverse content.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "The Crime of Making My Heart Race"... A Twist in the Relationship is ForetoldA romance between a third-generation chaebol and an undercover detective... Premieres October 19Actor Im Si-wan and Seol In-ah will deliver a delightful yet thrilling romance that unfolds as they embrace each other in tvN's 'My Guilty Person'. /tvN[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] Actors Im Si-wan and Seol In-ah will present excitement to viewers with their 'reverse cliché' chemistry that breaks the mold of traditional romance.The production team of tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Guilty Person' (written by Moon Su-jeong, directed by Park Dan-hee) released two types of 'reverse posters' on the 23rd, showcasing the unique relationship between Im Si-wan and Seol In-ah as they embrace each other.'My Guilty Person' is a drama that depicts the close-knit thriller romance between Yoon Yi-joon (Im Si-wan), a third-generation chaebol with an arrogant attitude who is accused of murder, and Kang Jae-hee (Seol In-ah), a former special forces officer who has gone undercover as his bodyguard.The posters feature Yoon Yi-joon (Im Si-wan) and Kang Jae-hee (Seol In-ah) embracing each other. In the 'Prince Hug' version, bodyguard Kang Jae-hee embraces her employer Yoon Yi-joon. Unlike her strong demeanor as a former special forces officer, Yoon Yi-joon's comfortable embrace in Kang Jae-hee's arms showcases their unique relationship.The situation is reversed in the 'Princess Hug' version. This time, Yoon Yi-joon embraces Kang Jae-hee and they make eye contact. Their clasped hands and close proximity hint at emotions that go beyond an employer-employee relationship.The text on the posters also catches the eye. The phrases "You're guilty, guilty of making my heart race" and "You're guilty too, guilty of making my heart race" express the relationship between the two, who have convicted each other of the same offense.Attention is focused on how Yoon Yi-joon and Kang Jae-hee, who have grown closer with different objectives in mind, will develop feelings of excitement for each other beyond investigation and suspicion.'My Guilty Person', consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on October 19th at 8:50 PM.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT member Jaehyun attended the Prada 2027 Spring/Summer Men’s Collection event held in Milan, Italy, showcasing sophisticated fashion. In photos released through the official SNS account, Jaehyun displayed a striking presence with a styling that combined a black suit and turtleneck with a red striped hat. His pose, with one hand in his pocket and gazing straight ahead against a plain white background featuring the ’PRADA’ logo, was particularly eye-catching. At this event, Jaehyun fully demonstrated his role as a fashion icon, perfectly harmonizing with the Prada brand. Known for his distinctive casual fashion that attracts great attention from fans, he firmly showed his unique style even at this official event. Meanwhile, Jaehyun is actively promoting with various units such as NCT 127, NCT U, and NCT DOJAEJUNG, delivering diverse music and performances. Recently, having completed his military service, he is raising expectations as he prepares for a full-group comeback. Jaehyun’s participation in this Prada event is regarded as another signal that he is establishing himself as a versatile artist crossing both the fashion and music industries.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT’s Haechan has announced a new beginning as a solo singer. On the 8th, he released his first full-length album, ″TASTE,″ marking the official start of his activities as a solo artist. This album carries the meaning of sharing the musical tastes and colors that Haechan has built up since his childhood with his fans. Including the title track ″CRZY,″ this album blends various genres and styles to offer a glimpse into Haechan’s unique musical world. Through this work, Haechan plans to further solidify his musical identity and establish his position as a solo artist. On SNS, Haechan expressed gratitude and affection toward his fans, showing a strong bond with the message, ″Shawol fan chants are the best💚.″ Usually appearing in a comfortable style wearing a black hoodie and beanie, he continues his active promotions with a bright smile, energized by his fans’ support. Haechan plans to strengthen his position as a solo singer through various broadcasts, stages, and on-site fan meetings in the future. Expectations from fans and the public are gathering accordingly.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Lee Seo is showcasing a diverse charm as an MC and singer in Japan. Recently, Lee Seo was selected as the MC for the ″Inkigayo Live in Tokyo″ held at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and took charge of hosting the stage. During the event held over two days on the 22nd and 23rd, Lee Seo received great responses from local fans with outstanding hosting skills and overflowing energy. Especially on the 23rd, Lee Seo also took the stage as a member of IVE, attracting attention by directly interacting with fans on site. On stage, Lee Seo perfectly dominated the stage with her bright and refreshing charm, once again proving her presence as a singer. This event was a meaningful occasion showing that Lee Seo is actively expanding her activities not only as a singer but also as a broadcast MC. Lee Seo plans to continue showcasing various sides of herself through diverse stages and programs both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, in the released photos, Lee Seo drew attention by creating a calm yet sophisticated atmosphere, wearing a white dress and reading papers or walking against a dark background. Even off stage, she is displaying elegant charm and receiving passionate love from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seohyun captivated attention with her dazzling visuals at the 2026 TMA (Tokyo Music Awards). In recently released photos, Seohyun showcased elegant charm by alternating between a silver and a red dress. Her confident and dignified presence was evident as she pointed to the TMA sign in the official event background or gazed directly at the camera. Wearing the silver dress, Seohyun displayed a variety of poses, from bowing her head with a thoughtful expression to spreading her arms wide in an open stance. In the red dress, she was also captured creating a captivating atmosphere by framing her face with both hands. Especially under the ceremony’s glamorous lighting, her shining outfit further highlighted Seohyun’s steadily growing status as an artist. Through SNS, Seohyun communicated directly with fans, saying, ″I shone brightly at the 2026 TMA✨ Which dress do you like the most?!″ She shared this special moment together with her fans. Not only with her stunning stage presence but also with her sophisticated fashion sense and diverse charm, she is receiving enthusiastic responses from fans. Attention is focused on Seohyun’s future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RYO, a member of the group NCT WISH, raised anticipation for his comeback by releasing teaser images ahead of the release of the fourth mini-album ’I SPY.’ In the recently released teaser images, RYO wore a black shirt and showed a heavy gaze while resting his chin on one hand and staring straight ahead. Captured in an indoor space with a sofa and curtains visible, this shot created a calm yet profound atmosphere. Additionally, he displayed a mysterious charm as if telling a story through various poses, such as lying on the floor holding puzzle pieces in his hand and leaning on the sofa while looking sideways. The sophisticated styling was also highlighted by the jewelry accessories, including rings and bracelets. Under the concept of ’Confused Boy 1,’ this teaser stimulates curiosity about the emotions and story RYO will present in the new album, amplifying fans’ expectations. NCT WISH will release their fourth mini-album ’I SPY’ on October 12 at 6 PM through various music streaming platforms. The album includes a total of six tracks, including the title track ’I SPY,’ featuring diverse musical colors and a more mature sensibility. In particular, the members’ refreshed appearances and diverse stage performances are also drawing fans’ attention. Meanwhile, ahead of the album release, NCT WISH opened the ’WISH LAND’ server on the messenger platform Discord on the 21st, creating a digital world from the new album in the online space and actively communicating with fans. They are also accelerating their comeback promotion by announcing various offline events.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Noh Hong-chul revealed his free lifestyle while riding a motorcycle in Barcelona, Spain. Recently, Noh Hong-chul shared on social media that he is riding a rented motorcycle in Barcelona without a specific destination. He said, ″A-YO! I read all the DMs, but I can’t reply to all of them. I get a lot,″ showing active communication with his fans. He added, ″I will do a Q&A when I rest and upload it on YouTube soon,″ expressing his plan to continue interacting with his fans. In the released photos, Noh Hong-chul is seen riding a motorcycle while wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt, helmet, and sunglasses, taking a curve and seemingly enjoying the fresh local breeze. He was also captured spending a leisurely time wearing a red hat and T-shirt against the backdrop of mountains, caves, and natural scenery. He is shown sitting overlooking the mountain scenery and village, as well as spending time with a dog in the sunset view, showcasing a diverse travel daily life. Along with his post, Noh Hong-chul attached hashtags expressing his current free life and positive mindset: ″#ExecutionPower #HARLEYDAVIDSON #NoDestinationIJustWantToKeepRiding #NohHongChulEvenIfReborn #AgingAsPlannedthᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥᅥ.″ Previously, Noh Hong-chul has enjoyed various challenges while actively engaging in broadcasting activities and YouTube content creation. Recently, he has been receiving much support for strengthening communication with fans while pursuing healing in nature.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Finkl has announced a full-group comeback with all four members participating for the first time in 21 years. This return is attracting attention as it marks a full-scale resumption of activities under the team name ″Finkl,″ rather than a one-time event from the past. Finkl members LEE HYO RI, Ok Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yuri have each been active in various fields such as singing, broadcasting, and musical theater. This time, Gemstone E&M will collaborate with the four members and their respective affiliated companies to plan and manage Finkl’s activities. Gemstone E&M is also the agency of god members Danny Ahn, Son Ho-young, and Kim Tae-woo. Finkl plans to sequentially showcase various activities in the future, but specific album or concert plans have not yet been announced. The way first-generation idol groups reunite is also changing. In the past, group activities were only possible if all members gathered again under one agency, but recently, there has been an increase in cases where team activities are operated separately while members remain affiliated with their own agencies. god is cited as an example of continuing full-group concerts while members work in their respective agencies and fields. Finkl is also returning in a similar manner. LEE HYO RI continues as a singer and broadcaster, Ok Joo-hyun as a musical actress, and Lee Jin and Sung Yuri maintain their individual activities. Instead of uniting them under one agency, an external company collaborates with the members and affiliated companies to plan and operate only the team activities. As a case of first-generation idol reunions, H.O.T. held a full-group concert at Seoul Jamsil Olympic Stadium in 2018, 17 years after disbandment. SECHSKIES reunited in 2016 after 16 years through MBC’s ″Infinite Challenge,″ signed with YG Entertainment, and continued various activities including new songs, concerts, remake albums, and music shows. Finkl debuted in 1998 and officially halted full team activities after the digital single ″Forever Finkl″ in 2005. In 2019, they released the new song ″Like a Remaining Song″ through JTBC’s ″Camping Club,″ but that was mainly a broadcast project. This comeback is expected to be a new attempt to show whether the members can continue group activities under the name Finkl even now in their 40s.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seo Kang-joon revealed photos with Ahn Eun-jin on SNS. On the 22nd, Seo Kang-joon posted several photos on his SNS with the Thai flag emoji and the hashtags ’#aloveotherthanyours’ and ’#LoveOtherThanYou’. The revealed photos showed Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin standing side by side, with Seo Kang-joon wearing a light-colored jacket and black pants, and Ahn Eun-jin dressed in a pure white long dress. In the photos, Seo Kang-joon wrapped his arm around Ahn Eun-jin’s shoulder, and the two posed closely while placing their hands on each other’s waist and shoulders, looking at each other. An exotic night view spread out behind them, and with the Thai flag emoji, it appears the photos were taken locally. Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin are co-starring in the drama ″Love Other Than You.″ It was confirmed that these photos were also taken during the filming of the project.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong stood out in various fields such as music charts, broadcasts, and award ceremonies by ranking first in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award with the new song ″TtoTto.″ Lim Young Woong topped the Melon Weekly Popularity Award in the third week of September with a total score of 70.37 points. ″TtoTto″ combined a voting score of 45.69 points and a weekly chart score of 24.68 points, surpassing Big Bang’s ″BiiG″ (62.03 points) in second place and Soyeon’s ″I’m Quitting″ (60.46 points) in third place. With this, Lim Young Woong set a record of 36 total wins for the Melon Weekly Popularity Award. Along with achievements on the music charts, Lim Young Woong continued to set records on the official YouTube channel. The music video for ″New York,″ released on the 8th, surpassed 1 million views as of the 21st. This song is included in the special digital album ″IM HERO 10,″ commemorating the 10th anniversary of the debut, and reached a million views in about two weeks after its release. On the 19th, Lim Young Woong won first place on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ with ″TtoTto,″ scoring a total of 7,485 points. The score included a perfect 5,000 points for digital and album sales and 1,000 points for live voting. On the same day, at the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)″ held in Busan, Lim Young Woong won both the ″TMA Popularity Award″ and the ″Judges’ Special Award,″ achieving a double crown. Lim Young Woong’s dominance continued on the Idol Chart rating rankings. In the second week of September, Lim Young Woong received 316,078 votes, maintaining first place for 286 consecutive weeks. The rating was 4.99 points with 32,420 ″likes,″ confirming strong support from the fandom. Since being crowned the winner of TV Chosun’s ″Mr. Trot″ in 2020, Lim Young Woong has been active in various genres including trot, ballad, and pop. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the debut this year, Lim Young Woong is continuing active promotions such as a nationwide tour and the release of a commemorative album.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Controversy over plump lips in historical drama series"It was the wrong choice as an actress"Singer and actress Nana apologized for her plump lips, which she felt did not fit with a historical drama set in the Joseon Dynasty. The photo shows her attending the press conference for the Netflix series 'Scandal' held on the 9th. / Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Singer and actress Nana has apologized for the lip controversy that arose after the release of 'Scandal.'On the 22nd, Nana posted on the paid fan communication platform Bubble, "If my lips made people uncomfortable, it's my fault," and "I think my personal choice was not right for me as an actress."He added, "I know my fans who love me must be heartbroken to see the harsh criticism," and "That's why I'm even more sorry. I will try harder to receive good words together in the future."Singer and actress Nana played the role of the widow Hee-yeon in the Netflix series 'Scandal.' / NetflixNana played the role of Hee-yeon, a young widow, in the Netflix series 'Scandal' (written by Lee Seung-young and Ahn Hye-song, directed by Jeong Ji-woo), which was released on the 18th. However, immediately after the work was released, harsh criticism continued that his lips, which appeared plump as if he had received fillers, did not fit the atmosphere of a historical drama.'Scandal,' consisting of a total of 8 episodes, is a story about a dangerous love bet set in the Joseon Dynasty. It is based on the French novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' and was also made into the 2003 film 'The Scandal.'Nana debuted as a member of the group After School in 2009. She later expanded her acting career, appearing in dramas such as 'The Good Wife,' 'Justice,' 'Mask Girl,' and 'Climax,' and 'Scandal' is her first historical drama. Her next project is the Netflix original series 'Maderesa.'mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoo Jae-suk was unable to participate in the scheduled recording of SBS variety show ’Whenever I Have Time,’ Season 5, due to a high fever caused by a cold and body aches. On the 22nd, his agency Antenna announced that Yoo Jae-suk showed temporary high fever symptoms due to a cold and body aches, which forced the cancellation of the recording. On that day, Yoo Jae-suk was scheduled to record ’Whenever I Have Time,’ Season 5, at a location in Seoul, but due to a decline in his condition, he apologized to the staff just before filming and was unable to participate. The production team stated, ″We plan to record again soon.″ This is the first time since his debut at the 1st KBS University Comedy Festival in 1991 that Yoo Jae-suk has canceled a recording on the day due to health issues. Except for the case in 2021 when he was unable to film for about a week after testing positive for COVID-19, this is the first time. Currently, Yoo Jae-suk is resting and focusing on recovery. He is appearing on various variety shows including ’Whenever I Have Time,’ KBS 2TV’s ’Happy Together - Glad I’m Not Alone,’ MBC’s ’How Do You Play?,’ tvN’s ’You Quiz on the Block,’ and ’Sixth Sense: B-Side.’]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS is preparing for their South America tour in October, with each host city making various arrangements to accommodate the large influx of audiences. The South America tour will begin on October 2 in Bogotá, Colombia, and will include a total of 14 performances across five cities: Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil. Notably, in Colombia, Peru, and Argentina, BTS will perform as the full seven-member group for the first time since their debut. In La Plata, Argentina, the city, provincial government, and production company are collaborating to prepare for the performances on October 21 and 23–24. Local media El Día cited estimates from La Plata city, predicting that over 150,000 people will visit the city, including audiences from abroad such as the United States, Chile, and Uruguay. Accordingly, Mayor Julio Alak discussed on-site operation plans with security, city control departments, and the production company. The La Plata City Council unanimously passed a motion at the July regular meeting to designate BTS as ″honorary guests,″ with Big Hit Music citing the members’ cultural influence, promotion of youth rights, and international activities as reasons for the selection. In Lima, Peru, a K-pop cultural event was held at the popular nighttime tourist spot, the Fountain Park, on October 12–13. Named ″Road to Seven,″ the event featured dance covers, video screenings, and various cultural programs. Santiago, Chile, also introduced the BTS concert as a major event in the ″Festivals and Events – Culture & Heritage″ category on the official tourism promotion site Chile Travel. Chile Travel stated, ″The global K-pop wave is landing in Chile. Santiago will transform into the global center of K-pop with the return of BTS.″ In Bogotá, Colombia, the official tourism site operated by the tourism office, Visit Bogotá, promoted the BTS concert as a major cultural event. The site described BTS as ″one of the leading groups representing 21st-century global pop, based on music, large-scale performances, and a strong bond with ARMY worldwide.″ It added that this concert has established Bogotá as one of the world’s major music stages. Some performances on this tour will also be broadcast live in movie theaters. The third day of the Buenos Aires concert on October 24 and the second day of the São Paulo concert on October 30 will be screened in about 3,800 theaters across more than 80 countries worldwide. In South Korea, the concerts can be viewed at CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox. Previously, BTS attracted 1.92 million attendees with 31 performances across 12 locations during their North America tour.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation member Yuri was seen attending the recording of KBS 1TV’s ’National Singing Contest’ Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Seogwipo City (Pyoseon Beach) episode, as revealed through an official social media video. The video was posted on the official SNS of ’National Singing Contest’ on September 21, and it was announced that the broadcast is scheduled for October 4, 2026. In the video, Yuri is seen sitting in the front row of the audience with acquaintances, watching the performers’ stages. Especially during a participant’s performance of the group ILLIT’s ″It’s Me,″ Yuri was seen enjoying the stage by clapping and moving to the rhythm. Yuri visited the site in a comfortable outfit without a mask, naturally watching the stage among the residents of Jeju. The official SNS of ’National Singing Contest’ included the phrase, ″Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Seogwipo City episode (Pyoseon Beach) broadcast on October 4, 2026. Welcome, Yuri. Always welcome.″ Yuri has been residing in Jeju Island since 2023 and has revealed her life on Jeju Island for over three years through MBC variety show ’I Live Alone.’ She also mentioned in the 2024 release ’Excuse Me’ that she initially expected to stay for three weeks but three years have passed, and she was appointed as a Jeju ambassador. Recently, Yuri ended her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and continues activities as part of the project unit ’Girls’ Generation-HRS’ with Girls’ Generation members Hyoyeon and Sooyoung. Last year, Yuri also won a comment event for the ’National Singing Contest’ Tongyeong City, Gyeongsangnam-do episode and received sea squirt salted seafood as a gift.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU revealed the recording process of the new song ″Unknown Planet.″ On the 22nd, a behind-the-scenes video of the song’s recording was posted on IU’s YouTube channel ″Lee Jigeum.″ IU was seen carefully checking each line while working on the new song in the recording studio. They repeatedly sang the same part several times until satisfied with the result, meticulously reviewing their voice and the song’s composition. After listening to the recorded audio, they expressed satisfaction by saying, ″It’s good,″ and also revealed, ″While working on this album, it was the first time I felt, ’I sing well.’″ There was also mention of the recording studio environment. IU explained that the microphone used for the first time in this recording helped find the resonance well. They also said that the studio was warm, which helped loosen their throat and open their ears. After finishing the recording and stepping outside the studio, IU said, ″It’s cool outside.″ Regarding the intro, IU asked for opinions, saying, ″I want to hear your thoughts,″ and added, ″The intro is unique, and the a cappella is also charming. I’m wondering how to make the intro more attractive.″ Even after the recording ended, they continued to check the results, saying, ″I’ll listen again,″ focusing on improving the completeness. IU released the digital single ″Unknown Planet″ on the 10th. This single includes the double title tracks ″Unknown Planet″ and ″Dear my crazy soulmate,″ both of which were written by IU. These two songs are pre-release tracks for the upcoming 6th full-length album. ″Unknown Planet″ topped the Melon Hot 100, Genie Top 200, and Bugs real-time charts immediately after its release. The music video for ″Unknown Planet″ was also released on the 16th. Earlier, IU announced the cancellation of the Goyang Stadium concert scheduled for September and the postponement of the 6th full-length album release due to the worsening symptoms of patulous eustachian tube. The agency stated at the time, ″We judged that IU’s recent ear condition made it difficult to proceed with the performance,″ and announced adjustments to the concert and album schedules. IU has been suffering from patulous eustachian tube syndrome.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 UNIS will conclude their full-group activities on September 26 after 2 years and 6 months of activity. The agency F&F Entertainment announced through official SNS that the exclusive management contract with UNIS will end on September 26, 2026. The agency and the members have been discussing the contract period and future activity directions, and after thorough consultation, they decided to conclude UNIS’s full-group official activities as scheduled. F&F Entertainment stated, ″Although official activities as UNIS will come to an end, we sincerely support the members as they stand at a new starting line, continuing to pursue their dreams and grow in their respective fields.″ They also expressed gratitude to the fans, saying, ″The current UNIS exists thanks to the Ever After fans who have always been by our side.″ UNIS is an eight-member group formed through SBS audition program ’Universe Ticket,’ consisting of JIN HYEONJU, Nana, GEHLEE, KOTOKO, BANG YUNHA, ELISIA, OH YOONA, and LIM SEOWON. They debuted in March 2024 with their first mini-album ’WE UNIS’ and promoted songs such as ″Superwoman,″ ″Only You Don’t Know,″ and ″Swish.″ Recently, they gained attention by releasing their first remake song ″Sky, Earth, Star Land,″ which climbed the Melon daily charts. They also continued overseas activities, including a North American tour covering 14 cities and releasing original songs in Japan. UNIS will release the digital single ″Milky Way″ on the 23rd, ahead of the end of their activities.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Mamamoo member Hwasa shared her daily life in Melbourne, Australia, through social media. On the 23rd, Hwasa posted several photos on her personal SNS with the caption ″I can’t believe it.″ The photos showed Hwasa spending time with animals such as kangaroos and peacocks in the grasslands of Melbourne. Natural moments caught attention, including selfies with a kangaroo face-to-face, feeding the animals, and making surprised expressions. Mamamoo is a four-member group consisting of Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. They debuted in 2014 with the digital single ″Don’t Be Happy″ and the mini-album ″Hello.″ Since then, they have gained popularity both domestically and internationally by releasing numerous hit songs such as ″Decalcomanie,″ ″Starry Night,″ ″Um Oh Ah Yeh,″ ″HIP,″ ″I’m a B,″ and ″You’re the One.″ Mamamoo continues their activities with their fandom ″Moomoo.″ Hwasa began her solo career in 2019 by participating in writing and composing the single album ″twit,″ which ranked number one on the monthly music charts. In 2020, the title track ″Maria″ from her first mini-album ″María″ surpassed 100 million streams. Meanwhile, Mamamoo is currently conducting their world tour ″4WARD.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-guk, the son of Kim Sung-joo, gave a witty response to group RESCENE member Won-i’s remarks about marriage. Recently, Won-i from RESCENE attracted attention by revealing during a conversation with Kim Sung-joo on MBC’s Asian Games promotional content ’Top Instructor RESCENE’ that ″I wanted to marry Kim Min-guk when I was young.″ Kim Sung-joo jokingly replied, ″Min-guk has become a troublemaker these days. He hardly comes home.″ Later, on the 22nd, Kim Min-guk posted a lengthy message on his SNS in response to Won-i’s confession. He began, ″Your words now mean there is no turning back,″ and wrote, ″A dream you had when you were young? It’s okay. Old habits die hard, don’t they? A person’s dreams don’t disappear so easily.″ He also joked, ″Future relationships? It doesn’t matter. If I see another woman, I’ll pluck out my own eyes.″ He added, ″On our side, we’ve decided that I will be the one getting married. Living with in-laws? No problem.″ Kim Min-guk expressed, ″I want to offer my sincere apologies in advance to the many women who wished for me,″ and said, ″Unfortunately, I like someone as brave as this. Thank you, Won-i. I will be brave someday too.″ He cheerfully revealed, ″I’m thinking the wedding will be around this time next year. I should start looking for a venue soon.″ He also posted a screenshot of Kim Sung-joo saying, ″Min-guk has become a troublemaker,″ commenting, ″If there’s a problem, it’s on this side. After 23 years, my son’s life is finally about to blossom, and you call him a troublemaker.″ He added, ″The greatest enemy is always within. Trust no one. Thanks to my foolish self and my father, I became a national troublemaker.″ He mentioned, ″I’ve seen claims that my father insulted me on purpose to save me. I’ll just accept it. An opportunity like this in my life won’t come again even if I die and come back to life.″ Kim Min-guk later concluded the incident by posting that everything was a joke. Meanwhile, Kim Min-guk gained great love as a child by appearing on MBC’s ’Dad! Where Are We Going?’ and is currently majoring in film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Won-i was born in 2004 and debuted with group RESCENE in 2024, actively promoting since then.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU released a behind-the-scenes video of the recording process for the new song ″Unknown Planet″ on the 22nd through the official YouTube channel ″Lee Ji-eum [IU Official].″ In this video, IU is seen repeatedly singing the same part in the recording studio to enhance the song’s completeness, carefully checking for subtle differences. IU did not overlook a single verse and continued recording until satisfied with the results. During the recording process, IU maintained focus by meticulously monitoring their voice and refining detailed expressions. It was evident that they were not just using their voice but their entire body to convey emotions and immerse themselves in the song. After finishing the recording, IU stepped outside the studio and said, ″The outside is refreshing.″ Additionally, IU asked for opinions about the intro, saying, ″I want to hear your thoughts,″ and added, ″The intro is unique, and the a cappella part is also charming. I’m wondering how to make the intro more attractive.″ Even after completing the recording, IU showed dedication to improving the song’s quality by carefully reviewing their voice and the song’s structure, saying, ″I will listen to it again.″ IU released the digital single ″Unknown Planet″ on the 10th. This single includes the double title tracks ″Unknown Planet″ and ″Dear my crazy soulmate,″ both written by IU. These two songs are pre-release tracks for the upcoming sixth full-length album. ″Unknown Planet″ topped the Melon Hot 100, Genie Top 200, and Bugs real-time charts immediately after its release. IU continues promotional activities for the new song, having released the music video for ″Unknown Planet″ on the 16th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ San recently mentioned his friendship with Kai and talked about studying English in a video released on the YouTube channel ’Vogue Korea.’ San expressed gratitude to those who participated in the ’BAD’ challenge and named Kai as the most memorable challenger. He referred to him as ″our very precious hyung, Jongin hyung,″ and revealed that they often spend time together and have meals regularly. San sent a message asking Kai to join the challenge, and Kai replied, ″San, if it’s for you, what can’t I do?″ On that day, San showed his bag and shared his thoughts on studying English. He explained that he has been studying English for over a year, dedicating 30 minutes a day, and has already filled an entire notebook. He added that the English notebook was a gift from his English teacher and said he started studying to communicate more comfortably with fans. ATEEZ has been promoting the title track ’BAD’ from the mini 14th album ’GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5’ since June 26. The ’Let’s all die part’ from San’s music show stage received a huge response online, with actor Ma Dong-seok and comedian Lee Seon-min also participating in parodies.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Joshua of Seventeen has expanded his musical scope with the new song ″Baby Come Home.″ Released at 1 PM on the 22nd, this digital single features Joshua’s direct involvement in writing and composing, characterized by an arrangement centered on acoustic guitar and a warm melody. The new song was presented in two versions: a Chinese duet and an English solo. The Chinese version features WeiBird, a Mandarin-speaking singer-songwriter and Golden Melody Awards winner, harmonizing with Joshua. The English version was completed solo by Joshua, conveying a message of steadfast presence with calm vocals. The approach of presenting one song differently by language and participation method draws attention. Seventeen is currently in a military hiatus due to the sequential enlistment of its members. Jeonghan has completed his service, while Wonwoo, Vernon, and Mingyu are serving alternative military duties. Woozi, Hoshi, and Dokyeom are serving as active-duty soldiers in the army, and Seungkwan and Dino are scheduled to enlist on October 26. Meanwhile, Seventeen expressed their intention to continue group activities by signing their second contract with Pledis Entertainment last July.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Young Tak made a comeback by performing the title track ″Kkeokeo″ from their third full-length album ″Gogo″ on the music shows of the three major terrestrial broadcasters. Starting with KBS2’s ″Music Bank″ on the 18th, followed by MBC’s ″Show! Music Core″ on the 19th, and SBS’s ″Inkigayo″ on the 20th, Young Tak showcased the stage for the title track ″Kkeokeo.″ The performance enhanced the song’s atmosphere with various elements such as guitar-playing-like moves, energetic group choreography with dancers, and body-bending choreography. Additionally, the stage was completed with the addictive melody combined with fans’ chorus, ending with a final pose. ″Gogo,″ released on the 14th, is Young Tak’s third full-length album, their first album in about three years since the second full-length album ″Form″ released in August 2023. This album contains 12 tracks across various genres including punk, pop, rock, ballad, trot, and country, including the title track ″Kkeokeo.″ Young Tak participated in writing, composing, and arranging 11 out of the 12 songs. The title track ″Kkeokeo″ delivers a cheerful message that it’s okay to move differently than expected. The song features various variations along with Young Tak’s vocal tone and singing ability. The music video, released on the same day, showcased Young Tak’s new charm with visuals reminiscent of the movie ″The Matrix″ and performances that evoke Michael Jackson’s ″Anti-Gravity Lean.″ Fans have continued to praise the completeness of both the music video and the entire album. The ″Kkeokeo″ dance challenge featured participation from various stars including EXO’s Sehun, THE BOYZ Eric, Kyungri, Kim Jaewon, Mighty Mouth, Pentagon’s Kino, Boom, Moon Seyoon, Kim Dong Hyun, BTOB’s SEO EUN KWANG, (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon, hrtz.wav Hagiwa, 82MAJOR Yoon Ye-chan, and VERIVERY Dongheon. Numerous short-form contents using ″Kkeokeo″ are also being produced on SNS and YouTube. Young Tak will hold a solo concert ″Takshow 5″ at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Hwajeong-dong, Seoul, from October 3rd to 5th. Afterwards, they will continue their nationwide tour in Jeonju on October 24th-25th, Daegu on November 28th-29th, Incheon on December 19th-20th, and Busan on January 16th-17th next year.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member Jimin ranked 5th worldwide in Instagram influence rankings. According to data released by the global influencer marketing platform HypeAuditor as of September 22, Jimin was the only Korean to be included in the global top 5. Jimin’s Instagram account surpassed 60.13 million followers, ranking 1st in South Korea and 2nd overall in the music category. He has been included in the top 5 for two consecutive months since August. HypeAuditor is a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze the activity and influence of influencer accounts, detecting fake followers and fraudulent activities to assess account credibility and influence. It provides necessary data for brands and advertising agencies to select influencers. The influence ranking reflects key indicators such as account activity and engagement, and rankings may fluctuate depending on the influencer’s level of activity. Jimin maintained 5th place as of September 22, even after posting only one post on September 13.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 HYBE is expanding the ’HYBE Cine Fest’ globally for the first time this year. On the 23rd, HYBE announced that, in collaboration with global distributor Trafalgar Releasing, ’HYBE Cine Fest 2026’ will be held from October 24 to 31 in over 1,100 theaters across approximately 50 countries. In South Korea, Lotte Cinema will exclusively screen the event. The event will feature the theatrical premiere of concert films by Seventeen, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), and Enhypen. BTS’s ’ARIRANG’ world tour performances in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 24 and São Paulo, Brazil on October 30 will be broadcast live. A ’HYBE Cheering Party’ program will also be introduced, allowing audiences to participate together. This program will display music videos and performance clips from 13 HYBE artists, along with lyrics and cheering methods on screen. Additionally, some theaters will offer experiential spaces such as photo zones, message walls, and lightstick decoration areas, as well as official merchandise sales. ’HYBE Cine Fest’ began in Latin America in 2024 and expanded to Asia last year. Global ticket sales start at 10 PM on the 30th, and domestic ticket sales begin at 10 AM on October 15.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Lim Young Woong fan club Hero Era volunteer sharing group ″Raon″ carried out meal service and support activities at the residential facility for severely disabled children, ″Rodem House,″ in Yangpyeong ahead of Chuseok. On September 19, ″Raon″ conducted the 63rd meal service and delivered donations and goods worth 2.08 million KRW. For this service, they prepared traditional holiday foods such as beef radish soup, bulgogi, japchae, three-colored skewered pancakes, donggeurangttaeng, perilla leaf pancakes, crab stick salad, and songpyeon. The donated items included fruits like bananas, apples, Shine Muscat grapes, and oranges, as well as snacks such as candy, cookies, milk, beverages, and 7 kg of Korean beef brisket. Members went grocery shopping the day before the service and traveled from Seoul to Yangpyeong early in the morning to participate in cooking and serving. Since its first volunteer activity in August 2021, ″Raon″ has supported Rodem House with meal expenses and goods for 63 months while continuing kitchen meal service. Representatives of ″Raon″ said, ″The fulfillment and joy we feel seeing the residents enjoy the food and stay healthy″ motivate them, adding, ″As fans of singer Lim Young Woong who practice the value of togetherness, we strive to deliver warm care to marginalized neighbors.″ In addition, ″Raon″ has continuously provided meal services and support for self-reliant youth and severely ill children in various places such as shantytowns, Yongsan box villages, the Seoul Child Welfare Association, ″People Selling Hope,″ and Seoul National University Children’s Hospital. Recently, they also participated in fundraising for the reconstruction of Rodem House, with total accumulated donations reaching 244.77 million KRW.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 tripleS will conduct a North American tour as a complete group of 24 members. On the 23rd, their agency Modehouse announced that tripleS will hold the ’2026 WORLD TOUR ANDLESS in North America,’ starting in Toronto, Canada on November 11. This tour will take place in a total of six cities, including Toronto, New York, Chicago, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. Before the North American tour, tripleS will kick off the ’ANDLESS’ tour at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul from October 10 to 11. All 24 members will participate in the ’ANDLESS’ tour, showcasing songs from ’ASSEMBLE26 LOVE&POP’ as well as various unit performances from ’DIMENSION.’ tripleS recorded approximately 567,600 copies in initial sales with their full-group album ’ASSEMBLE26 LOVE&POP pt.1’ and also achieved first place on music shows. The agency stated that subsequent parts of ’ASSEMBLE26 LOVE&POP’ will be released sequentially.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CLOSE YOUR EYES(CLOSE YOUR EYES, JEON MINWOOK, MA JINGXIANG, JANG YEOJUN, KIM SUNGMIN, SONG SEUNGHO, Kenshin, SEO KYOUNGBAE) presents new content from their fourth mini-album ’256th Note.’ On the 22nd, Uncore released an interlude film poster set in a forest background through their official SNS. The poster features JEON MINWOOK, MA JINGXIANG, JANG YEOJUN, KIM SUNGMIN, SONG SEUNGHO, Kenshin, and SEO KYOUNGBAE, with the phrase ’OPEN YOUR EYES’ placed in the center. This interlude film tells a story connecting the pre-release track ’OPEN YOUR EYES’ and the title track ’Drop That!,’ showcasing the seven members’ first group acting challenge. It depicts boys who have lived inside a fence meeting Odin, a man in a deep sleep, and beginning to dream of a wider world. Actor Jang Yo-hun plays the role of Odin. CLOSE YOUR EYES pre-released ’OPEN YOUR EYES’ on the 18th and first performed the song at the ’2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)’ on the 19th. At that time, they also presented part of the title track ’Drop That!’ and its performance. The interlude film will be released on September 23 at 8 PM. Following that, on the 27th, a ’Cinema Session’ featuring the interlude film screening and album discussion will take place at CGV Yeongdeungpo in Seoul. The fourth mini-album ’256th Note’ will be released on various online music platforms on the 30th at 6 PM, with a comeback live scheduled for 8 PM on the same day.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Young Tak released special content featuring the full tracks of the third regular album ’GOGO’ enjoyed inside a car. On the 22nd, Young Tak presented the video ’Drive With Me Drive Playlist’ on the official YouTube channel. This approximately 35-minute video shows Young Tak driving and enjoying the 12-track ’GOGO’ album on the way to the destination. In the video, Young Tak sits in the driver’s seat dressed in comfortable casual clothes and listens to all the tracks, including ’Penguin,’ ’Psycho World,’ ’Dosirasolfamiredo,’ ’Kkeokeo,’ ’Vintage Love,’ ’Heoheo (虛虛),’ ’Old Radio,’ ’The Weather Is Really Nice,’ ’Temporary Save,’ ’Can’t Sleep Tonight,’ ’VIDA LOCA,’ and ’PACEMAKER.’ Especially when the title track ’Kkeokeo’ plays, Young Tak performs the choreography of bending the hand and shows natural behavior such as saying, ″The weather is nice. Look at the sea.″ The video also captures the moment Young Tak shouts, ″We’re almost there!″ after the song ends. ’GOGO’ is the regular album released about three years after the 2023 second regular album ’FORM.’ Young Tak participated in the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of 11 out of the 12 tracks, except for ’Can’t Sleep Tonight.’ The album includes various genres such as punk, rock, ballad, trot, and country. ’GOGO’ ranked first on the Hanteo Chart weekly album chart for the third week of September 2026. The album index was 315,200.72 points, and sales were counted at 303,724 copies. Young Tak continues activities by appearing on terrestrial music programs such as KBS 2TV’s ’Music Bank,’ MBC’s ’Show! Music Core,’ and SBS’s ’Inkigayo’ with the title track ’Kkeokeo.’ Additionally, Young Tak is scheduled to hold a solo concert ’TAK SHOW5’ at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul from October 3 to 5. Afterward, a nationwide tour will be held in Jeonju, Daegu, Incheon, Busan, and other cities.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jeonghan and Joshua of Seventeen have formed a new unit and are set to make their official debut with their first mini-album, DREAMSCAPE, on October 19. Pledis Entertainment stated that this album captures the process of breaking down the boundaries between fantasy and reality and expanding a world of new sensations through music. Jeonghan and Joshua will transform into dreamers and present a visual and auditory ecstasy with the unfamiliar beauty discovered at the intersection where the two boundaries of dreams collapse. DREAMSCAPE expresses a dreamscape where two meanings of dreams—the unconscious fantasies that bloom while asleep and the ideals one wishes to achieve in reality—collide and unfold. In the symbol motion video released on the 23rd, the overlapping of the initials ’J’ of Jeonghan and Joshua was portrayed dreamily, attracting attention. The two are members of the Seventeen vocal team and have harmonized with sweet vocals and delicate expressiveness. Recently, Jeonghan received praise for his cover of Japanese singer-songwriter Tsuki’s ″Manchanga,″ and Joshua released his new song ″Baby Come Home″ in both Chinese and English versions.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NMIXX will officially release their sixth mini album, ’Strange Muse,’ on October 19 at 6 PM. Their agency, JYP Entertainment, revealed the tracklist and scheduler images through official SNS on the 22nd. This album includes a total of six songs: the title track ″Birthday Wish,″ ″Kerosene,″ ″RudE TaLK,″ ″Sing to the Moon,″ featuring Lily and Haewon, ″Hot ’n Unbothered,″ by Seolyun and Bay, and ″WHIP,″ by Jiwoo and Kyujin. The six members—Lily, Haewon, Seolyun, Bay, Jiwoo, and Kyujin—participated directly in the unit song production for the first time since their debut. The unit songs are ″Sing to the Moon,″ ″Hot ’n Unbothered,″ and ″WHIP.″ NMIXX will sequentially release various promotional content before the album release. Starting with a motion poster on the 23rd, followed by an album trailer on the 28th, concept photos on the 29th and 30th, an acapella highlight medley on October 11, an original highlight medley on the 15th, and a music video teaser for the title track on the 18th. On the comeback day, a countdown live will be held along with the release of the sixth mini album and the title track’s music video at 6 PM. Previously, NMIXX won the ″Sound of the Year″ digital music award with ″Blue Valentine″ at the ’2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ held on the 19th at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong simultaneously placed 13 songs on the Billboard Korea Global K-Song chart. Among them, the highest-ranking song was the 2021 drama OST ″Love Always Runs Away,″ which reached number 22. According to the Billboard Korea chart released on September 26, 2026, Lim Young Woong’s ″Love Always Runs Away″ entered the top ranks among the 13 songs. This song is the main OST of the KBS2 weekend drama ″Gentleman and Lady″ and is the first drama OST that Lim Young Woong participated in. Released on October 11, 2021, the song is a reinterpretation of the original by Lee Moon Sae, sung by Lim Young Woong, and it topped major domestic music charts immediately after its release. The self-composed song ″TtoTto,″ written and composed by Lim Young Woong, ranked number 1 on the Billboard Korea Global K-Song chart released on the 16th but stayed at number 24 this week. ″TtoTto″ is the title track of the special digital album ″IM HERO 10,″ released to commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th anniversary, and it also achieved high rankings on major music charts shortly after its release. This week’s chart featured both new songs and previously released tracks. ″Please Be Happy″ ranked 74th, ″Moise″ 78th, ″Baila″ 79th, ″Like Forever in a Moment″ 84th, ″I Hate You″ 86th, ″Grains of Sand″ 87th, ″To Us Who Have Lived″ 88th, ″A Bientot″ 89th, and ″New York″ 91st. There were also re-entries of past hit songs. The 2022 drama OST ″Our Blues″ re-entered at number 95, and ″Melody for You″ at number 99. This confirmed that interest in the latest album is extending to previously released songs. Lim Young Woong showed steady popularity this week on the Global K-Song chart by simultaneously entering various songs, including new releases, past hits, and album tracks.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Channel A’s new drama ″Dive to You″ original soundtrack (OST) lineup was released on the 23rd through NHN Link. The OST features ″IVE″ Ray and ″ATEEZ″ Minki as the theme song vocalists. Ray is participating in a drama OST for the first time since his debut. He has several hit songs such as ″Eleven,″ ″Love Dive,″ and ″After Like.″ A representative stated that Ray’s vocals will deeply express the emotions of the characters in the drama. Minki is also included in the OST lineup. Known for his unique rap skills, he contributes not only as a vocalist but also as a producer, adding strength to the drama’s narrative. In addition, various artists such as Kangnam, Jeon Geonho, Lee Min-hyuk, and Jung Yewon have joined the ″Dive to You″ OST vocal lineup. The OST directing is handled by music director Heo Sungjin, who has previously delivered sophisticated music for OSTs like ″Descendants of the Sun″ and ″Good Boy.″ Meanwhile, ″Dive to You″ depicts a first love rescue romance that travels between the present and the past, starring Kim Jiyeon, Seo Ham Park, and Jang Sehyuk. The first broadcast is scheduled for the 26th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Various activities, including music and performances, announcedThe group Fin.K.L will continue various activities, including music and performances, until 2028, when they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Pictured are Ok Joo-hyun LEE HYO RI Lee Jin and Sung Yu-ri (from left) who appeared on JTBC's 'Camping Club' in 2019. /JTBC[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group Fin.K.L (Fin.K.L) is embarking on a long-term project leading up to their 30th anniversary.Entertainment agency Gemstone E&M announced on the 23rd, "Fin.K.L (LEE HYO RI Sung Yu-ri, Lee Jin, Ok Joo-hyun) plans to sequentially release new music and performances, along with documentaries, variety shows, exhibitions, official MDs, brand collaborations, advertisements, and fan projects over the next two years until 2028, marking their 30th anniversary."The core of the project is the new music and performances that the four members will present. Instead of merely revisiting past hit songs and memories, they plan to showcase new music and stages created by the current LEE HYO RI, Ok Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu-ri.Fin.K.L, which has released numerous hit songs such as 'Blue Rain', 'To My Boyfriend', 'Eternal Love', and 'Now' since their debut in 1998, is drawing attention to what kind of music they will present in 2026.The performances are also noteworthy. The plan is to create a new synergy that only the current Fin.K.L can deliver by bringing together the experience and expertise that each member has accumulated in their respective fields on one stage.In addition to music and performances, content will also be prepared for fans to experience Fin.K.L's journey in various ways. Documentaries and exhibitions that capture past and future stories, as well as official MDs, brand collaborations, and fan projects, will be sequentially unveiled.The slogan that runs through this journey is 'FIN.K.L RE:BLOOM'. 'RE:BLOOM' signifies not simply returning to Fin.K.L's past era, which represented a generation, but rather the four members newly blossoming music, stages, and stories in their current forms.This endeavor is particularly meaningful as it is not a one-time event for a specific anniversary but a long-term project spanning approximately two years leading up to their 30th anniversary. The four members of Fin.K.L are set to create a new history by adding the time and experience they have accumulated in their respective positions.Under the slogan 'FIN.K.L RE:BLOOM', Fin.K.L is set to present a variety of activities encompassing not only performances and music but also documentaries, variety shows, and exhibitions. /Gemstone E&MJason Lee, CEO of Gemstone E&M and head of group management, stated, "'FIN.K.L RE:BLOOM' is a journey that not only commemorates Fin.K.L's past but also allows the four members and fans to create the future together. You can look forward to a K-pop legend project that will continue until the 30th anniversary, centered around new music and performances, and the birth of the Fin.K.L brand."Gemstone E&M will release the specific details and schedule of Fin.K.L's activities after consulting with the artists and related parties.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girl group Queen B'Z member... Lovely 'Dance Trot' previewAddictive melody + witty lyrics 'Positive energy'Singer Juhah, formerly of girl group Queen B'Z, is embarking on a new musical challenge with her new song 'Ttotttottt'. This new song 'Ttotttottt' features an addictive melody and witty lyrics that make you naturally sing along after hearing it once. /Gamdong ENT[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Singer Juhah, formerly of girl group Queen B'Z, is embarking on a new musical challenge with her new song 'Ttotttottt'.According to her agency Gamdong ENT, Juhah will release her new song 'Ttotttottt' on the 14th and begin full-scale activities.'Ttotttottt' is a dance trot song that highlights Juhah's unique vocals and clear, pure singing style. It features an addictive melody and witty lyrics that make you naturally sing along after hearing it once. Like the song's meaning of 'wanting to see you again, wanting to hear you again, wanting to be with you again,' it captures Juhah's lovely and positive energy.Notably, the producing team 'Anseongmatchum,' led by Ahn Sung Jun, winner of MBC's audition program 'Trot National,' took charge of all lyrics, composition, and arrangement, enhancing its completeness.Based on her solid stage experience gained through her activities with Queen B'Z, Juhah is expected to showcase new charms by digesting the sophisticated sensibility of an idol and the unique excitement and emotion of trot in her own style.Gamdong ENT CEO Shin Dong-hae said, "It's a song that well captures Juhah's unique lovely and positive charm," adding, "I hope it becomes a song that makes you smile for a moment during difficult and tiring times, and that you think of again after hearing it once."Meanwhile, Juhah has been actively engaged in various stages and broadcasts, including forming the project group Jibang Gamsiban with Noh Hyun-tae and Fujimoto Saori in July and releasing 'Salppae (Diet)'.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Min-ho to play rookie reporter Young-il in "Assassination(s)," working with Park Hae-il and Yoo Hae-jin"I don't want to give the same emotions or feelings... I always try to be different."Actor Lee Min-ho held an interview regarding the release of the movie "Assassination(s)." / Hive Media Corp.[THE FACT| Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Lee Min-ho, an actor who is already in his 20th year of debut, has no room for complacency. He is wary of relying on his star status and repeating familiar choices, and has always ventured into areas he hasn't explored before. And with "Assassination(s)," he has once again successfully revealed a fresh side of himself.Lee Min-ho held an interview with at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 11th, ahead of the release of the movie "Assassination(s)" (directed by Hur Jin-ho). Returning to the big screen about a year after "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint" (2025), he said, "It's meaningful to greet you with a movie. I'm excited to be able to watch and talk about the work with the audience," and shared various stories."Assassination(s)," which opens in theaters today (23rd), is a mystery thriller that traces the suspicions and behind-the-scenes of the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974, adding cinematic imagination to the remaining records and unresolved questions to this day. Director Hur Jin-ho, who has delicately explored characters and events through films like "The Last Princess" and "Christmas in August," took the megaphone.Lee Min-ho plays the role of Young-il, a rookie reporter for Dongseong Ilbo, delivering a passionate performance. / Hive Media Corp.The film is a suspense genre film that fills the gaps in official records with cinematic imagination, based on the assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo during the Liberation Day ceremony in 1974. Although he did not directly experience that era, Lee Min-ho found the subject matter more intriguing than unfamiliar, as he had encountered the incident through YouTube algorithms before receiving the script."I found the perspectives of the characters pursuing a non-existent conclusion to be interesting. It was new to reinterpret a subject with a hook. When I read the script, I felt that while Cheol-gu (played by Yoo Hae-jin) and Jae-hwan (played by Park Hae-il) were uncovering the truth, they were not free due to the oppression and responsibilities of the era, but Young-il seemed to be a role that could bring vitality. It was also interesting because there was a point where he could bring variation to that era."Young-il, played by Lee Min-ho, is a rookie reporter for Dongseong Ilbo who witnessed the assassination of the First Lady and an innocent victim up close while covering the Liberation Day ceremony, and then uncovers the truth of the incident. As the youngest son of a chaebol family, he grew up in an environment where a stable life was guaranteed, but without denying this, he engaged in the democratization movement in his own way, met the good adult Jae-hwan, gained social experience, and grew to pursue an independent path."Director Hur and I talked about Young-il feeling like a live fish. During rehearsals, I used a lot of movement and emotion, and he liked it, so I tried to keep moving and expressing energy when designing every scene. The National Theater, where the First Lady's assassination occurred, was the first filming location, and I had a complete experience then. After that, I considered experiencing and feeling everything moment by moment like Young-il as my main emotional line. I focused more on reactions than actions. It was a project where my priority was to feel well rather than how I should act."Lee Min-ho revealed his decision to appear in the film, stating, "It was interesting because Young-il, whom I played, had a point where he could bring variation to that era." / Hive Media Corp.Another important aspect for Lee Min-ho, as much as portraying Young-il well, was to blend in and harmonize with Yoo Hae-jin and Park Hae-il without standing out. To this end, he visited the set even on days he wasn't filming and communicated with the seniors in his natural state. He was able to achieve satisfactory results and gain valuable nourishment for his future path as an actor."Senior Park Hae-il has the appearance of an adult who agonizes and carries many burdens, as well as a momentarily sparkling boyish charm. This duality was attractive, and when conveyed through audio, the story appeared transparent. I was disappointed that I didn't have many scenes with Senior Yoo Hae-jin. I think good energy would come out if we shared intense, raw stories together. Seeing the seniors up close this time, I became convinced that to do good acting, I need to become a person who can embrace more stories with good people."Lee Min-ho, who debuted in 2006, rose to stardom with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in "Boys Over Flowers," which aired in 2009. Since then, he has met the public in works like "The Heirs," "The Legend of the Blue Sea," and "The King: Eternal Monarch," which contained stories that are unlikely to exist in reality, such as falling in love with a mermaid or becoming the emperor of the Korean Empire, all within the broad framework of romantic comedy.Meanwhile, he took on the challenge of portraying infidelity in the Apple TV series "Pachinko" and is constantly revealing new faces by diving into roles he hasn't attempted before, regardless of their length, such as in "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint" and "Assassination(s)." This is thanks to his attitude towards acting naturally becoming more liberated as he has steadily walked the path of an actor and aged."In my 20s, I preferred movies where I could feel something and find my own meaning, so I didn't watch many movies with actors my age. That's why I thought I wanted to do movies after turning 30. So, in the past, I was criticized a lot for only doing dramas, being accused of just chasing popularity. Now, I think I have my own emotions and perspective on looking at society, which allows me to convey certain stories, so I tend to choose projects where the story is prioritized."Lee Min-ho pointed out the differentiated charm of "Assassination(s)," saying, "It's a movie that talks about the right to know." / Hive Media Corp.Lee Min-ho has consistently expanded his acting spectrum by naturally blending into historical dramas such as "Gangnam 1970" and "Pachinko," as well as the fantasy and romance genres mentioned earlier, and "Assassination(s)." In other words, he has not been confined by the image he built from the beginning of his career and has taken on new roles more boldly as time has passed. He does not hesitate to show different faces each time, focusing on areas he hasn't explored before, rather than the scale or length of the project."The greatest desire within me is always to be fresh. In that sense, I would be satisfied if I received praise for 'I haven't seen this feeling before. It's fresh' through this work. I act constantly, but I don't want to be an actor who gives the same emotions or feelings. I always want something to be different.""Assassination(s)" will be released on the same day as "Tazza: The High Rollers - The Song of Belphegor," led by Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won. And with the release of "Bikwang," "The Intern," and "Resurrection Man: The Red" before and after, the lineup for the Chuseok movie season is more abundant than ever."Ours is a movie that talks about the right to know. I think Korea is a society that tends to avoid stories that can be uncomfortable or points that can make relationships uncomfortable, but I believe that bringing out discomfort and honestly talking about individual stories is the path to a healthy society. I also enjoy that. This is an event in history, and I think it's a special work in that it allows viewers to feel their own interpretations and emotions while watching it."[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A Special First Page with Fans at Sejong University's Daehang Hall on October 31stFrom Audition TOP3 to National Tour to First Solo Concert, a Dazzling GrowthSinger Jang Hanbyul will hold their first solo concert on October 31st at Sejong University's Daehang Hall at 1 PM and 6 PM. This performance is expected to be more than just a concert; it will be a special stage for Jang Hanbyul to look back on their growth process and announce the start of a new musical life. /Jang Hanbyul SNS[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Singer Jang Hanbyul will finally hold their first solo concert under their own name. Jang Hanbyul, who emerged as a dark horse from the audition stage and grew into an artist loved by countless fans, will now meet fans solely with their own music and stage.Jang Hanbyul's first solo concert will take place on October 31st at Sejong University's Daehang Hall, with two performances at 1 PM and 6 PM. In particular, this performance is expected to be more than just a concert; it will be a special stage for Jang Hanbyul to look back on their growth process and announce the start of a new musical life.During the 'Nameless Legend' audition, Jang Hanbyul was not considered a strong contender for the championship. However, as the stages progressed, they began to gain attention with their explosive vocals, delicate emotions, and outstanding stage presence. Ultimately, they secured a spot in the TOP3, firmly establishing their presence, and continued to grow by interacting directly with the audience through national tour concerts.Above all, Jang Hanbyul's musical strength lies in their broad expressiveness that transcends genres. They have expanded their musical spectrum by digesting various genres, from ballads that convey deep emotions to upbeat trot and sophisticated pop, all in their own unique style. This ability shines even brighter on stage, establishing Jang Hanbyul's distinct stage competitiveness.The fans' support for Jang Hanbyul is also extraordinary. When Jang Hanbyul personally announced the news of their solo concert at the Far East University K-Culture Festival on the 13th, the venue was filled with enthusiastic cheers. On this day, over 1300 fans gathered, including over 11 fan buses and a wrapping bus sent by Jang Hanbyul's fandom, 'Eunhasu'.The fact that such a strong fandom has been built in a short period is a symbolic scene that shows Jang Hanbyul's current status. If they proved their potential in the audition, it is now time to respond with their name and music on a stage created by the fans' support.This first solo concert holds special meaning for both Jang Hanbyul and 'Eunhasu'. For Jang Hanbyul, it is the moment they stand tall as the protagonist with their own name, following the achievement of TOP3 in the audition and the national tour. For the fans, it is a time to directly receive back the support and love they have given through Jang Hanbyul's music.In particular, this performance is expected to feature a variety of genres that Jang Hanbyul has showcased so far, including ballads, trot, and pop, all in one place. Additionally, new stages that can only be seen at the first solo concert and special communication with fans are also points to watch.Jang Hanbyul's journey, from a dark horse who emerged like a comet, through TOP3 and the center of a national tour, to now the protagonist of their first solo concert under their own name, is not stopping at one success but continuing to the next stage.Jang Hanbyul's first solo concert, held at Sejong University's Daehang Hall on October 31st, is expected to be an important milestone in that journey. Above all, it is even more special as it is the first solo stage created together with 'Eunhasu', who believed in and supported them. Attention is focused on how Jang Hanbyul will respond to the fans' passionate support with what music and stage, opening a new chapter for themselves.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Main Cast Character Posters RevealedChuseok Special Broadcast Confirmed for the 26th&27thActress Kim Ji-won will star in SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia,' which will premiere on October 9. /SBS[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actors Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, and Son Hyun-ju will meet viewers with the refreshing medical noir 'Doctor X.'The production team of SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' (written by Pyeon Seong-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim, hereinafter referred to as 'Doctor X') released character posters on the 23rd, showcasing the charismatic aura of the lead actors, Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, and Son Hyun-ju.'Doctor X' depicts the story of 'Doctor X' Gye Soo-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), who shatters immense injustice with her genius surgical skills, knowing neither failure nor compromise. The drama is based on the Japanese 'Doctor X' series, which achieved mega-hits on TV Asahi.Kim Ji-won plays Gye Soo-jeong, a genius surgeon who removes the corrupt medical power at Gu Seo University Hospital with her surgical skills alone. Lee Jung-eun plays Jang Hee-sook, the veteran doctor dispatching Gye Soo-jeong to Gu Seo University Hospital, who heads a doctor referral agency.Son Hyun-ju transforms into Bu Seung-kwon, the hospital director leading Gu Seo University Hospital, which is stained with corruption and injustice. plays Park Tae-kyung, a surgical intern whose hospital life is turned upside down after meeting Gye Soo-jeong.Actors Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, and Son Hyun-ju (from top left, clockwise) team up for SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia.' /SBSGye Soo-jeong's stills capture her unapproachable charisma. Her cold expression starkly contrasts with the red background, hinting at her passionate side hidden beneath her icy exterior. Gye Soo-jeong acts as a 'medical dark hero' who surgically removes the corrupt powers of Gu Seo University Hospital.In contrast, Jang Hee-sook wears a friendly smile. Her glasses, highlighting her intellectual charm, and her neat suit are impressive. In particular, her eyes, which do not easily reveal her inner thoughts, create a subtle tension and curiosity.The image of Bu Seung-kwon holding a microphone in the surgery observation room also catches the eye. While exuding the authority of a hospital director with his weighty presence, his pensive gaze hints at his confused inner self, oscillating between conviction and reality.Furthermore, Park Tae-kyung's bewildered expression, as if witnessing something unusual, alludes to the unpredictable events that will unfold as he becomes entangled with Gye Soo-jeong. Curiosity grows about what cracks will emerge in Gu Seo University Hospital due to Gye Soo-jeong's arrival.'Doctor X' will present a preview special broadcast for the Chuseok holiday. On the 26th at 8:30 AM and the 27th at 8:35 AM, ''Doctor X' Starts Surgery Today' will be aired. It will not only comprehensively cover the drama's world and main characters but also offer a sneak peek at the first two episodes of 'Doctor X.'The main series of 'Doctor X,' consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on October 9 at 9:50 PM.[Entertainment Division | ssent@tf.co.kr]mcy21@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The 8-member group formed through 'Universe Ticket' will conclude their activities.Releasing their final new song 'Milky Way' on the 23rd.Project group UNIS, formed through SBS's 'Universe Ticket', has decided to go their separate ways after 2 years and 6 months of activities. /Reporter Jang Yoon-seok[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] Group UNIS will conclude their 2-year and 6-month team activities and go their separate ways.Their agency F&F Entertainment announced on their official social media (SNS) on the 22nd, " UNIS, who has been with us for the past 2 years and 6 months with the love and support of our fans, will have their exclusive management contract with our company end on the 26th."They added, "Our company and the members have been continuously discussing the contract period and future activity plans, and after thorough deliberation, we have finally decided to conclude UNIS's official activities as a full group according to the scheduled contract period."Along with this, they expressed their gratitude and support for the members. The agency stated, "We express our deep gratitude to the members who have created numerous stages and precious moments with passion and sincerity under the name of UNIS," and added, "We will sincerely support the members as they stand at a new starting line, continue their dreams in their respective places, and grow further."UNIS is an 8-member project group formed through SBS's survival audition program 'Universe Ticket'. After the program ended in January 2024, they officially debuted in March of the same year and released songs such as 'SUPERWOMAN', 'SWICY', 'You Don't Know', 'Spring Rain', and 'Dream Girl'.Recently, they released a remake of the 1997 song 'Sky Land Star Land' by the female duo Bibi, which showed an upward trend on music charts, leading to renewed attention for their previous hit song 'SWICY'.UNIS will release their new digital single 'Milky Way' at 6 PM on the 23rd. This will be the group's final new song and will mark UNIS's last official activity before their exclusive contract ends on the 26th.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Includes 6 songs, including member unit songsOfficially released on October 19th at 6 PMGroup NMIXX has released the tracklist for their sixth mini-album, 'Strange Muse.' The photo shows NMIXX's SULLYOON KYUJIN LILY HAEWON JIWOO BAE (from left) revealing their acceptance speech after receiving the 'Sound of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. /Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group NMIXX has released their new album's tracklist and entered full-fledged comeback mode.Their agency, JYP Entertainment, released the tracklist and scheduler images for their sixth mini-album 'Strange Muse' on the official social media of NMIXX on the afternoon of the 22nd.According to this, the title of the new album's title track is 'Birthday Wish.' The album includes the title track 'Birthday Wish,' as well as 'Kerosene,' 'RudE TaLK,' the unit song 'Sing to the Moon' by Lily and Haewon, the unit song 'Hot 'n Unbothered' by Sullyoon and Bae, and the unit song 'WHIP' by Jiwoo and Kyujin, totaling six songs.In particular, the six members, Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin, participated directly in the unit song work, which is being presented for the first time since their debut, adding sincerity.In addition, NMIXX is preparing various promotional content until the album's release. They will sequentially release a motion poster on the 23rd, an album trailer on the 28th, concept photos on the 29th and 30th, an a cappella highlight medley on October 11th, an original highlight medley on the 15th, and a music video teaser for the title track 'Birthday Wish' on the 18th. On the 19th, the comeback day, they will hold a countdown live and officially release the sixth mini-album and the title track music video at 6 PM.Earlier, NMIXX proved they are a 'trendsetting girl group' with both unique charm and public appeal by winning the digital music award 'Sound of the Year' for 'Blue Valentine' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th.NMIXX will officially release their new mini-album 'Strange Muse' on October 19th at 6 PM on various music sites. /JYP EntertainmentAttention is focused on what new music NMIXX will present in 'Strange Muse,' their new work released approximately 5 months after their fifth mini-album 'Heavy Serenade.'NMIXX will officially release their new mini-album 'Strange Muse' on October 19th at 6 PM on various music sites.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Topping the Box Office Again Ahead of Chuseok Holiday2nd Place 'The Intern' · 3rd Place 'Resident Evil'Director Christopher Nolan's film 'Odyssey' has returned to the top of the box office. The photo shows him attending a press conference in Korea held last August. /LEE SAEROM Reporter[THE FACT | Reporter Chae-young Moon] The movie 'Odyssey' has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the box office.According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Network System on the 23rd, 'Odyssey' (directed by Christopher Nolan) captivated 36,233 viewers the previous day, once again taking the top position at the box office. The cumulative audience count reached 11,286,770.Released on the 5th of last month, 'Odyssey' set records by reaching 1 million viewers on its 4th day, 5 million on its 13th day, and 10 million on its 33rd day. However, after the release of 'The Intern' (directed by Kim Do-young) on the 16th, it was pushed from the No. 1 spot for six consecutive days. Nevertheless, it has proven its continued box office potential by returning to the top of the box office ahead of the Chuseok holiday.'Odyssey' depicts the arduous journey through unknown worlds over 10 years for Odysseus (played by Matt Damon), a war hero and king of wisdom who led the Trojan War to victory with the Trojan Horse, to return to his homeland where his wife awaits after the war.'The Intern' came in second, drawing 33,474 viewers the previous day, narrowly losing the top spot to 'Odyssey'. The cumulative audience count is 471,218.'The Intern' is a remake of the Hollywood film of the same name released in 2015. It is a movie that depicts an office life that transcends generations and job titles, starting when Silver Intern Ki-ho (played by Choi Min-sik), with 37 years of experience, joins the company of Seon-woo (played by Han So-hee), who has rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after its launch.'Obsession' (directed by Curry Barker) ranked 3rd with 20,189 viewers, 'Resident Evil: Zero Hour' (directed by Jack Kreger) ranked 4th with 11,113 viewers, and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (directed by Destin Cretton) ranked 5th with 4,303 viewers.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 First Childbirth After 6 Years of Marriage... 'Oldest Pregnant Woman in Entertainment Industry'Childbirth Process to Be Revealed on 'The Return of Superman'Actress Han Da-gam gave birth to a healthy son on the 22nd. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actress Han Da-gam welcomed her first child at the age of 47.OSEN reported on the 22nd, "Han Da-gam gave birth to a healthy son at the hospital," adding, "She is currently recovering her condition under the care of her husband and family. Both mother and baby are in good health."Han Da-gam's childbirth process is scheduled to be revealed on the KBS2 entertainment program 'The Return of Superman,' on which she is currently a regular cast member. The specific broadcast date has not yet been announced.Han Da-gam, who married a businessman one year her senior in 2020, announced her pregnancy this year, in her sixth year of marriage, after undergoing IVF treatment. Notably, born in 1980, she garnered significant attention with the nickname '47-year-old oldest pregnant woman in the entertainment industry.'After debuting in the 1999 MBC drama 'For Love,' Han Da-gam received much love for her roles in works such as 'Sweet Success,' 'Full House,' 'Seoul 1945,' 'Gumiho: Tale of the Nine Tailed Fox,' 'National Wife,' and 'Oasis.' She debuted under the name Han Eun-jung and continued her activities under the name Han Da-gam after legally changing her name in 2018.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Yoo Hae-jin takes on the role of Cheol-gu, a detective who witnessed the First Lady assassination attempt."A time to think once more about the case that remains a question mark."Actor Yoo Hae-jin held an interview regarding the release of the film 'Assassins (s)'. / Hive Media Corp.[Reporter Park Ji-yoon] While cinematic imagination is added, bringing a real event to the screen is inevitably a significant burden for an actor. Nevertheless, Yoo Hae-jin chose 'Assassins (s)'. This is because he viewed the role of film as making people re-encounter and reflect on events that some may not have known or that have faded over time, and in this process, providing food for thought.Yoo Hae-jin conducted an interview with at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 11th, ahead of the release of the film 'Assassins (s)' (directed by Hur Jin-ho). He shared his honest impressions, saying, "I was worried it might be slow-paced, but I thought it was good because it was tight and dense. I hope it does well," and shared various stories related to the work.'Assassins (s)', which opens in theaters today (23rd), is a mystery thriller that traces the suspicions and behind-the-scenes of the First Lady assassination attempt that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974, adding cinematic imagination to the remaining records and unresolved questions to this day. Director Hur Jin-ho, who has delicately explored characters and events through films such as 'The Last Princess' and 'Christmas in August', took the megaphone.This work is a suspense genre film that fills the gaps in official records with cinematic imagination, based on the assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo during the Liberation Day ceremony in 1974. It delivers a profound message that transcends eras and leaves a deep impression through characters who persistently pursue the truth as they approach the reality of the incident.Yoo Hae-jin plays the role of Cheol-gu, a detective from the Central Police Station who directly witnessed the First Lady assassination attempt. / Hive Media Corp.Initially, Yoo Hae-jin was cautious about taking on the role. He added, "Just as 'The King and the Clown' was a work that made people rethink King Danjong by creating a backstory based on old records, I thought this would be a time to think once more about the case that remains a question mark, even if it's cinematic. This is one of the great things a movie can do," explaining his reason for choosing the film.In the film, Cheol-gu is a detective from the Central Police Station who directly witnessed the First Lady assassination attempt. In this role, Yoo Hae-jin portrays the character's determination and profound conviction with density, as a common citizen of that era and a detective pursuing the truth of an event that shook the nation, thereby increasing the audience's immersion. He explained the focus of his performance, saying, "The patriotism of one person and the despair experienced when encountering events full of question marks gave me strength. I tried not to let go of what the truth was until the end."So, what was it like working with director Hur Jin-ho for the first time? Yoo Hae-jin was taken aback when Director Hur asked about Cheol-gu's feelings while filming his back as he walked down the hallway, but he was also surprised by the director's meticulousness and dedication to fundamentals, even after working for a long time."So I think I always acted while thinking. There were no cases where he gave a triumphant 'OK.' He would watch intently and then suggest shooting it in a different way, which made me even more nervous. At first, I thought, 'Why is he doing that?' but when we talked about it afterward, there was a reason for it. Of course, I didn't feel positive every day. It's not because I acted a lot, but it's not easy to immerse yourself in emotional scenes every time. So, it's difficult for actors (laughs)."Yoo Hae-jin revealed his reason for deciding to appear in the film, stating, "I thought it would be a time to think once more about the case that remains a question mark, even if it's cinematic. This is one of the great things a movie can do." / Hive Media Corp.He then spoke about Park Hae-il, whom he reunited with after 16 years since 'Moss' (2010), saying, "I thought his gaze might have lost its intensity with age, but his gaze is still so good. After watching the movie, I was amazed by the good gaze and energy he expressed. I thought there aren't many actors who can express great energy in a steadfast and upright manner," revealing his special affection.He also mentioned that he was captivated by Lee Min-ho's unexpected charm when they met for the first time. Yoo Hae-jin emphasized, "I thought he might be pretentious or arrogant because he's a Hallyu star, but he was incredibly friendly and approachable, reaching out first. He has a great personality, knows how to present his vision, and is smart. When you talk to him, you feel like he knows a lot. I've been telling everyone around me that he's a smart and good person."Yoo Hae-jin, who has solidified his irreplaceable position by taking on diverse genres and characters, has now added five films with over 10 million viewers to his filmography, including 'King and the Clown', 'Veteran', 'A Taxi Driver', 'Exhuma', and 'The King and the Man', which was released in February. Buoyed by this success, he won the Grand Prize in the Film category at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards, making it an unforgettable and meaningful year for him as an actor."I feel a lot of gratitude these days. After 'The King and the Man', I received so many good comments, and I've been reading them while drinking and feeling happy. I used to think I had received enough supporting actor awards and that I had received my share, but receiving the Grand Prize felt really good. I reflected on myself and thought I had done a good job. Perhaps because I understand life better than before, or because I'm going through menopause, my emotions have become more sensitive for various reasons."Yoo Hae-jin is having a meaningful year, following up his success with 'The King and the Man', which drew 10 million viewers and earned him the Grand Prize in the Film category at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards, with the release of 'Assassins (s)'. He reflected, "I feel a lot of gratitude these days." / Hive Media Corp.Yoo Hae-jin, who has become the actor with the highest cumulative audience in Korean cinema through his steadfastness, consistency, and unwavering passion for acting. On this day, while leaving open the possibility of appearing in OTT series or dramas, he did not hide his special affection for film, his home ground."If there's an interesting script, the possibility of appearing in a series is always open. However, since film is my home ground, I tend to favor it. This time, I had many open conversations with director Hur Jin-ho and other actors. But if I don't have time for things like this, I think I'll get stressed. I think this is why I continue to make films."Finally, with various Korean films of different genres filling the Chuseok theater season, including 'Assassins (s)', he also shared his unique feelings about releasing his film on the same day as 'Tazza: The Hidden Card', which marks the finale of a series that has continued for 20 years, as an actor who led the 'Tazza' series."'Tazza: The Hidden Card' may not have the same director and actors as the first installment, but the title itself feels familiar. That's because it's a work that holds great meaning for me. While I can't pick just one memorable character, if I had to choose, it would be Go Kwang-ryeol from 'Tazza', so I can't help but feel attached to it. Also, the fact that multiple Korean films are being released means there will be competition, but I think it's a good thing for once."[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A story about a top actor who goes back in time to save his first loveTime-slip + body-swap hybrid genreFirst broadcast on the 26th at 10:40 PMDirector So Jae-hyun and actors Seo Ham Park Kim Ji-yeon, Moon Seung-yu, and Jang Se-hyeok (from left) of the new drama 'Dive Into You,' which will be released on Disney+ and Channel A, attended an online production presentation on the 22nd and shared various stories about the work. / Dexter Pictures · Amuse Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] The four main actors of 'Dive Into You,' Kim Ji-yeon, Seo Ham Park, Jang Se-hyeok, and Moon Seung-yu, have declared it a 'buffet drama' that includes everything fun and are aiming to attract viewers.Production companies Dexter Pictures and Amuse Entertainment held an online production presentation for the new drama 'Dive Into You' (written by Kim Bo-geum and Lee Eon, directed by So Jae-hyun), which will be released on Disney+ and Channel A on the 22nd. Director So Jae-hyun and actors Kim Ji-yeon, Seo Ham Park, Jang Se-hyeok, and Moon Seung-yu attended the production presentation and shared various stories about the work.'Dive Into You' tells the story of Yoon Ha-na, Korea's top star actor, who learns that she can go back in time through an old camcorder. She goes back to the past with her twin brother Yoon Ha-ru to save her first love, Jung Woo-jae, who died trying to save her, but their bodies get swapped, leading to the unfolding events.Kim Ji-yeon plays Yoon Ha-na, a top star actor who can't forget her first love, Seo Ham Park plays Yoon Ha-na's first love Jung Woo-jae, and Jang Se-hyeok plays Yoon Ha-na's twin brother Yoon Ha-ru. Moon Seung-yu plays Seo Ye-rang, Yoon Ha-ru's lover and Yoon Ha-na's agency CEO, delivering a passionate performance.When asked about the casting process for the four actors, Director So Jae-hyun said, "Kim Ji-yeon was the first to be cast. I had seen all of her works and thought she was so beautiful and perfectly suited for the role, so I really wanted to cast her. And Seo Ham Park is our drama's 'door man' (a neologism referring to a man with broad shoulders and a tall stature). I cast him because his physique is perfect and his eyes have a narrative."He continued, "Moon Seung-yu has an attractive mask and good acting skills, so I wanted to work with him immediately after his audition. Jang Se-hyeok was cast last, breaking through a 120:1 competition. He plays a judo athlete, and he has experience in judo and I thought he was perfect for the role."Seo Ham Park (left) and Kim Ji-yeon play Jung Woo-jae and Yoon Ha-na, respectively. / Dexter Pictures · Amuse EntertainmentUpon hearing Director So Jae-hyun's reasons for casting him, Seo Ham Park humbly replied, "I am grateful that the director liked my eyes. It's thanks to meeting a great director and colleagues." He added, "Before I start acting, I look a lot at Kim Ji-yeon's eyes. Kim Ji-yeon's eyes are deep, so I can express my emotions well. The director also encourages me a lot to act comfortably on set. So I am even more grateful."Jang Se-hyeok, who was cast as Yoon Ha-ru after overcoming a 120:1 competition rate, said, "I was so surprised when I heard the competition rate was 120:1. I am just grateful to have met the character Yoon Ha-ru through this great opportunity. I tried to enjoy and learn as much as possible in every moment of filming. I want to be remembered as a bright and positive actor through this role."'Dive Into You' is a hybrid work that mixes various genres such as time-slip, body-swap, salvation, pure love, and comedy. Because of this, the director and actors were confident that viewers would "find something enjoyable in at least one aspect."Director So Jae-hyun said, "The work has body-swapping and time-slipping. It's a hybrid work. Honestly, I have the desire and ambition for success. And the actors expressed their characters well, making it a good work," he said with a smile.Kim Ji-yeon also added, "It's a drama that throws in everything fun. Whatever you want, you can be satisfied, so please watch it just once," supporting Director So Jae-hyun.However, as the work unfolds with various genres and situations, the range of acting that the actors had to portray also widened. Kim Ji-yeon confessed, "I felt like I was filming multiple dramas at once, and I felt like I acted a lot." She added, "I restrained my emotions for the 30-year-old Yoon Ha-na, and for the 18-year-old Yoon Ha-na, I really tried to capture the feeling of youth. I also contemplated acting as a man. It was a really fun experience for me, and I hope the viewers find it fun too."Moon Seung-yu (left) and Jang Se-hyeok play Seo Ye-rang and Yoon Ha-ru, respectively. / Dexter Pictures · Amuse EntertainmentJang Se-hyeok, who plays Yoon Ha-ru, whose body is swapped with Yoon Ha-na in the play, said, "To act with Kim Ji-yeon, I watched many of her previous works. However, this work is very different in nature from Kim Ji-yeon's previous works, so I tried to catch the detailed parts while filming 'Dive Into You.' I asked her directly and learned a lot to create the character." He added, "I even tried to match her voice tone, and I prepared so hard that I could even speak in a woman's voice normally."As Yoon Ha-ru and Jung Woo-jae, the two main characters of 'Dive Into You,' are judo athletes, action scenes based on judo are frequently featured in the drama. Jang Se-hyeok's judo experience was of great help here.Seo Ham Park said, "It wasn't easy because I was learning judo for the first time. But Jang Se-hyeok actually did judo and is really good at it. Jang Se-hyeok taught me a lot, so I could do it a little more comfortably." He added, "And the director encouraged me a lot. Everyone is warm like a hand warmer. Thanks to them, I was able to film comfortably and smoothly."Jang Se-hyeok also credited Seo Ham Park, saying, "Seo Ham Park has a great physique, so even with a slight movement, the action looks really cool. Thanks to Seo Ham Park's physique, the action scenes came out well, and we were able to film safely without getting hurt."In addition, 'Dive Into You' is a work that contains complex emotions. When asked to pick the most memorable scene, Moon Seung-yu chose 'comedy,' saying, "There's a scene where I'm on the phone with an overseas buyer about casting Yoon Ha-na, and the other person's name was David. So I was teased as David throughout the filming, which is memorable." Jang Se-hyeok chose 'warm friendship,' saying, "There's a scene where Jung Woo-jae dies, and Yoon Ha-ru goes back to the past and meets Jung Woo-jae. It was touching and sad. I felt it was a good scene."Seo Ham Park also said, "After filming Jung Woo-jae's death scene, I could still feel Kim Ji-yeon's emotions, so I kept crying during the next filming." Kim Ji-yeon also said, "I remember the same scene. The setting is an awards ceremony, so there are really beautiful scenes, but Jung Woo-jae's death scene is also included. I felt emotions I had never felt before in my life," choosing 'ardent pure love.''Dive Into You,' consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will be first released on Disney+ and Channel A on the 26th at 10:40 PM. / Dexter Pictures · Amuse EntertainmentDirector So Jae-hyun showed particular confidence in 'Dive Into You,' which contains such a complex mix of genres and emotions.Director So Jae-hyun said, "I participated in the production of the drama 'Stranger,' and at that time, I heard a lot of stories about 'crazy development' and 'twist hotspot.' In this 'Dive Into You,' you will be able to feel the same 'crazy development' and 'twist restaurant'," he said. "We worked very hard, and the great actors delivered excellent performances. We ask for your great anticipation and love."'Dive Into You,' consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will be first released on Disney+ and Channel A on the 26th at 10:40 PM.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Perfectly pulling off various concepts draws attentionA wedding photoshoot of director Jeong Ryeong (left) and actress Park Jung-soo has been released. / WeddingH Social Media[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] A wedding photoshoot of actress Park Jung-soo and director Jeong Ryeong, who have been in a common-law marriage for 25 years, has been released.Recently, wedding magazine 'WeddingH' released special wedding photos of the two, who have pulled off various concepts, along with the caption "The depth of love completed by the accumulated seasons and countless moments we've spent together" through its official social media (SNS).In the first photo, director Jeong Ryeong is wearing a classic black tuxedo, and actress Park Jung-soo perfectly pulls off a daring tube top dress. Another photo shows director Jeong wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket, and Park Jung-soo, who paired a leather jacket with a pure white wedding dress, captivating the eyes.In another concept, director Jeong Ryeong creates a sophisticated atmosphere by pairing a black tuxedo with white sneakers, and Park Jung-soo exudes alluring charm in a black one-piece dress.Park Jung-soo married a businessman in 1975 and divorced by agreement in 1997. Since 2001, she has been living with director Jeong Ryeong, the father of actor Jung Kyung-ho and a star director, for 25 years without registering their marriage.Previously, in an interview on the SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy' aired in June, Park Jung-soo revealed the reason for maintaining a common-law marriage without registering her marriage with director Jeong PD, saying, "Marriage is about families meeting. I was 50 years old at the time, and I was worried that if conflicts arose with the other family, it would hurt each other's feelings."jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong, Chart Success, Music Show Wins, and YouTube Domination... A Special 10th Anniversary RecordTuesday, September 22, Sim Soo-bong / Lim Young Woong / Tzuyang / RESCENE ZENA / BTS[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Respect isn't automatically earned just because of age, seniority, or great achievements. True respect from others stems not from age or experience, but from how we treat others first.Recently, something in the music industry has made us reconsider this very point.A controversy arose on the 20th when veteran singer Sim Soo-bong, performing at the '2026 Jinan Plateau Trot Festival' in Jinan, Jeonbuk, publicly criticized the junior singer Kim Da-hyun, who performed before her.Sim Soo-bong stated on stage about the preceding singer, "It seems she doesn't know what a song is, or what life is," and "It's very difficult to listen to her songs." She also added that singing requires life experience and hardship, and that it's not something to be done carelessly.Of course, a senior artist can offer musical advice to a junior. Music evaluation is also free. However, whether it was appropriate to publicly disparage a specific junior's skills and life experiences on a public festival stage is a separate issue.Furthermore, the other party is a young singer just beginning to build her musical career. Kim Da-hyun reportedly left the venue immediately after her performance and was on her way to her next location, so she was not present when Sim Soo-bong made her remarks. She later encountered the statement through an online video and was reportedly so shocked that she burst into tears.What's even more regrettable is that Kim Da-hyun has always admired Sim Soo-bong. Yet, Sim Soo-bong used expressions like "young lady," "girl," and "player," completely disregarding her as a singer and not even acknowledging her name.One can only imagine how deeply hurt she must have felt to hear such words publicly from a senior artist she admired. Of course, Sim Soo-bong later apologized officially, admitting her remarks were a slip of the tongue.She expressed regret, stating she said things she shouldn't have in a stressful situation, and conveyed her apologies to Kim Da-hyun and her family. Kim Da-hyun also spoke with her directly, received an apology and comfort, and reassured her fans not to worry.However, the important point here is not just whether an apology was made. This incident calls for a reflection on the long-standing senior-junior culture in our entertainment industry.In the past, there was an era when seniors publicly scolding or shaming juniors was accepted as a form of 'teaching.' But now it's 2026. Times have changed, and the way people are respected has also changed.Being a senior does not grant the right to treat a junior carelessly. The actions of a veteran singer who has been active on stage for over half a century are a self-contradiction that no one can understand. This is because she should know better than anyone how much her words can affect a junior and what message they convey to countless audience members and viewers.Moreover, this event was not just a stage for a specific artist but a regional festival created by the people of Jinan County. The protagonists of the festival are not just the singers. The audience members who came to the venue, the local residents, and the organizers who prepared the event are all protagonists.If the public criticism of a fellow singer occurred on such a stage, it inevitably goes beyond a personal emotional issue and affects the purpose and dignity of the event.This incident should not end with attacking one specific artist. The important thing is that such a thing is never repeated. If you want to teach a junior, you can do so with warm advice, not public humiliation. If you think their skills are lacking, you can suggest a better direction.Isn't that the role of a true senior? Age deserves respect. Career deserves respect. Achievements also deserve respect. However, age and career are not licenses to hurt others.A truly respected senior is not someone who asserts their authority, but someone who lifts up their juniors with their experience.Through this incident, I hope the senior-junior culture in our entertainment industry matures further. Competing with songs on stage and respecting each other as people – isn't that the senior-junior culture we need now?Stadium → Album → Music Show No. 1 → TMA 2 Wins... 10th Anniversary Record Streak. The photo shows singer Lim Young Woong on stage at the TMA held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, giving her acceptance speech after receiving the 'Popularity Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooStadium → Album → Music Show No. 1 → TMA 2 Wins... 10th Anniversary Record StreakSinger Lim Young Woong recently garnered significant attention by performing on stage at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. At this awards ceremony, Lim Young Woong won two awards: the 'TMA Popularity Award' and the 'Special Jury Award.'Following her stadium concert, the release of a special album, and music award ceremonies, she has been on a whirlwind schedule. Most notably, the response to her special album has been extraordinary.Since the release of the special digital album 'IM HERO 10,' the included tracks have successively made their presence felt on charts and YouTube. Following her stadium concert, album release, music show win, and two awards at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' let's take another look at Lim Young Woong's 10th-anniversary journey.From September 4th to 6th, Lim Young Woong held 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2' at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium. Approximately 95,000 spectators attended the three-day concert, setting a record of approximately 1 million cumulative concertgoers since 2022.Most importantly, she first unveiled new songs from her 10th-anniversary special album on this stage, raising anticipation for the album's release. And on September 8th, the 10th-anniversary special digital album 'IM HERO 10' was officially released.The album contains 10 songs in total, including six new tracks like the title song 'Tto Tto,' 'Moise,' 'Baila,' 'Please Be Happy,' 'The Lives We've Lived,' and 'New York,' along with four newly arranged songs. Notably, Lim Young Woong participated in writing and composing the new songs, adding her musical color.The response was immediate upon the album's release. The title song 'Tto Tto' and 'Moise' ranked high on Melon HOT100, and currently, on the Melon chart, songs from 'IM HERO 10,' including 'Tto Tto,' 'Please Be Happy,' and 'Moise,' are positioned in the top ranks.The record-breaking streak continued on YouTube. 'The Lives We've Lived' and 'Moise' successively surpassed 1 million views, and 'New York' also exceeded 1 million views as of September 21st. The fact that multiple songs from the album are receiving attention, not just one hit song, confirms the interest in 'IM HERO 10.'The results were overwhelming on music shows as well. On the MBC 'Show! Music Core' broadcast on the 19th, Lim Young Woong's 'Tto Tto' ranked first with a total score of 7485 points. Notably, Lim Young Woong proved her strong presence by taking the top spot without a direct appearance on the broadcast that day.On the same day, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' was held in Busan. Lim Young Woong won two awards, the 'TMA Popularity Award' and the 'Special Jury Award.' In particular, the TMA Popularity Award is determined 100% by pre-voting from fans, and Lim Young Woong added another trophy with the support directly sent by her fans.After meeting approximately 95,000 fans at a stadium concert, releasing her 10th-anniversary album 'IM HERO 10,' continuing her record-breaking streak on music charts and YouTube, and winning two awards at a global music awards ceremony following a music show win, Lim Young Woong's 10th debut anniversary is being filled with various records amidst an exceptionally busy schedule.After 10 years, Lim Young Woong stands at a new starting line. Fans are keenly watching to see what new records she will add in the future.YouTube Mukbang Regulation Tightened... "I Will Eat Moderately From Now On" Signals ChangeThe sight of a slender woman consuming an enormous amount of food in one sitting can sometimes be astonishing. Mukbangs have captivated viewers by presenting large quantities of food at once, showcasing how much can be eaten.However, the established format of YouTube mukbang is changing. With YouTube recently implementing stricter policies on content related to binge eating and eating disorders, changes are expected in how mukbang creators produce their content.YouTube is addressing content that promotes or glorifies eating disorders, and particularly behaviors that viewers might imitate. In its advertising policies, it explicitly lists content that could be reminiscent of or encourage imitation of eating disorders—such as binge eating, excessive hoarding/hiding of food, extreme calorie restriction, and misuse of vomiting or laxatives—as subject to advertising revenue restrictions.However, not all mukbangs are subject to regulation. YouTube acknowledges exceptions for content that discusses education, documentaries, or recovery experiences without promoting eating disorders. This means that simply eating a lot of food does not automatically lead to deletion or a halt in monetization.Indeed, changes have recently appeared in South Korea. 'Salppaejo,' a mukbang YouTuber with approximately 440,000 subscribers, announced that monetization on his channel had been suspended. 'Miso,' a diet YouTuber, also reported deleting hundreds of past videos after receiving a guideline violation notice.What about Tzuyang, a leading mukbang YouTuber in South Korea? On the 21st, during a mukbang at Sinpo International Market in Incheon, Tzuyang stated, "Eating a lot doesn't seem to be the trend these days," and "I will become a YouTuber who eats moderately from now on." However, in the actual video from that day, she presented a mukbang not significantly different from her usual style, featuring dishes like seasoned fried chicken, tteokbokki, fried foods, hot bars, and buckwheat noodles.Therefore, rather than predicting an immediate disappearance of Tzuyang's mukbangs, it's worth noting the possibility of a shift towards emphasizing the taste and stories of the food itself, as well as contextual elements like travel and market exploration, rather than focusing solely on 'how much is eaten.'Ultimately, the new competitiveness in the YouTube mukbang market may move from 'eating more' to 'showing eating in a more fun and healthy way.'"Even Jang Yun Jeong Fell for It" on the 'Oh My!') Stage... The Secret to Trot Medley Success"Yongdusan Elegy" by Go Bong-san, "Ppang Ppang" by Park Sang-chul, "How Old Am I?" by Oh Seung-geun, "PARK JI HYUN's 'Melting Away'," and Jang Yun Jeong's "Oh My!" and "Chohon."Even the same song can garner different levels of interest depending on who sings it.A trot medley sung by a girl group member is approaching 7 million views just four days after its release.The artist is ZENA, the youngest member of RESCENE.A trot performance presented for Chuseok is receiving an explosive online response. What exactly is Jena's charm?The video, titled 'Chuseok Special, ZENA's Trot Medley,' was released on the YouTube channel of RESCENE member WONI on the 18th.In the video, Jena greets viewers with a warm Gyeongsang dialect for Chuseok before immediately launching into her trot performance.The first song was Go Bong-san's "Yongdusan Elegy."She then consecutively performed six songs: Park Sang-chul's "Ppang Ppang," Oh Seung-geun's "How Old Am I?", PARK JI HYUN's "Melting Away," and Jang Yun Jeong's "Oh My!" and "Chohon."What particularly caught the eye was her robust singing style, hard to believe for a young idol, and the characteristic "kkeokgi" (a vocal technique in trot music).However, this was not just a one-time event aimed at Chuseok.According to the members of RESCENE, Jena is known to enjoy listening to trot music regularly. In fact, she has such a passion for the genre that she even plays trot music before falling asleep.And there was someone who reacted to Jena's singing.It was trot singer Jang Yun Jeong.Jang Yun Jeong posted a video of Jena singing her hit song "Oh My!" on social media with the message, "Thank you, friend Jena."So, who is ZENA within RESCENE?ZENA was born in 2008 and is the youngest member and vocalist of RESCENE. RESCENE is a five-member girl group that debuted in March 2024, consisting of WONI&LIV&Minami&MAY&ZENA.In particular, due to her origin from Gyeongju, Jena is also known by the nickname 'Silla Princess.' Her natural dialect and quirky yet friendly demeanor shown in YouTube content with other group members have also left a strong impression on fans.Ultimately, the reason for the success of Jena's trot medley is not simply because she sings well.It's a synergy of her rustic trot singing style, rarely seen in idol performances, her natural talent stemming from her personal preferences, and Jena's unique friendly and unpretentious character.Jena, who has suddenly become a spotlighted 'trot rising star' from being the youngest member of a K-pop girl group,There is much interest in whether this medley will serve as a signal for RESCENE ZENA's further musical possibilities.BTS, BTS will perform 14 times in 5 South American cities, starting with Bogota, Colombia on October 2nd, followed by Lima, Peru, Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. /Big Hit Music"Representing 21st Century Pop" BTS Arrives... South America Buzzes, 150,000 ExpectedThe group representing 21st-century global pop, BTS, BTS, is set to ignite South America following their North American tour.Starting on October 2nd in Bogota, Colombia, they will perform 14 concerts across five South American cities: Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.The reaction from local cities to BTS's South American arrival is already extraordinary. Bogota, Colombia, where the first concert will be held, introduced BTS through its official tourism channel as "a group representing 21st-century global pop, based on music, performances, and their bond with ARMY worldwide."In La Plata, Argentina, an even more special movement has emerged. With over 150,000 attendees expected for the October concerts, the city and provincial government have joined forces to manage the event. The La Plata City Council has designated BTS as 'Honorary Guests,' the highest official honor the city can bestow.In Lima, Peru, a K-pop cultural event was held to commemorate BTS's tour, and the Chilean tourism authorities are officially promoting the Santiago concert as a major cultural and tourism event. Notably, this tour marks BTS's first visit as a full group to Colombia, Peru, and Argentina, further heightening the anticipation of local fans.Beyond mere concerts, the entire cities are buzzing with a festive atmosphere for BTS's South American tour. Attention is focused on whether this will evolve into a global phenomenon that stimulates tourism, culture, and the local economy, extending beyond the concert venues.The arrival of BTS in South America has now begun its countdown.eel@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The title track is 'Obsessed with Youth', released on October 12thXdinary Heroes will release their new mini-album 'IMPULSE' on October 12th. The album consists of 7 tracks, led by the title track 'Obsessed with Youth'. /JYP Entertainment[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Boy band Xdinary Heroes (Xdinary Heroes, XH) has once again collaborated with Lee Woo-min.Xdinary Heroes (Jungsu, Gaon, Odd, Junhan, Jooyeon) will release their new mini-album 'IMPULSE' on October 12th. Prior to this, on the 22nd at noon, they released a tracklist image on the group's official social media. According to this, the new album consists of 7 tracks, led by the title track 'Obsessed with Youth'.The titles of each track are 'Give Up The Ghost', 'Slashhh!', 'u and me in arguments', 'You Right There', 'Love in dystopia', and 'Breathe in, Breathe out'.The five members, who have solidified their reputation as a 'genre melting pot' by creating their own music filled with passionate energy, are expanding their musical horizons with this new album. In particular, K-pop hitmaker Lee Woo-min has once again worked on the title track, emphasizing Xdinary Heroes's unique musical color.Xdinary Heroes is accelerating their growth as the 'next generation K-pop super band' through diverse stage experiences. Last year, they showcased explosive rock synergy through their world tour, the global music festival 'Lollapalooza Chicago', the '2025 Busan International Rock Festival', and as the opening act for the British rock band MUSE's concert in Korea.This year, they are also making their mark by performing on various festival stages. Along with this, they are returning with fresh and charming music to create synergy. Xdinary Heroes will release their new mini-album 'IMPULSE' on October 12th at 6 PM.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 This is the first time since his debut in 1991 that a same-day recording has been canceled in 35 years.Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk canceled the recording of SBS's entertainment program 'Teummannamyeon,' today (22nd) due to health reasons. The photo shows Yoo Jae-suk posing at the SBS Entertainment Awards photo wall in January. /Reporter Park Heon-woo[Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk canceled the recording of 'Teummannamyeon,' on the same day due to health reasons.An official from Yoo Jae-suk's agency Antenna said on the 22nd to , "Yoo Jae-suk had to cancel the recording of SBS's entertainment program 'Teummannamyeon,' due to a temporary high fever caused by a cold."He added, "He is currently focusing on recovery and has requested understanding from those involved and is coordinating a reshoot schedule."Earlier today, My Daily reported that Yoo Jae-suk had gathered for the recording of 'Teummannamyeon,' near Jongno, Seoul, but informed the production team of his health condition before the filming began, and the recording was ultimately canceled.According to the report, Yoo Jae-suk had a cold and was not in good condition due to a high fever. He went to the filming site despite his illness, but could not recover his condition, so the day's schedule was postponed.Yoo Jae-suk had previously canceled the recording of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' in 2021 due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, but this is the first time he has canceled on the same day due to health reasons since his debut in the 1st KBS University Gag Contest in 1991.'Teummannamyeon,' is a program that has continued for its fifth season since its first broadcast in April 2024. It is a 'Niche Strategy' variety show that offers luck during brief moments of free time encountered in daily life. It airs every Tuesday at 9 p.m.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group Stray Kids BANG CHAN arrived at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 22nd to attend the 'Milan Fashion Week Fendi SS27 Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Group Stray Kids BANG CHAN arrived at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 22nd to attend the 'Milan Fashion Week Fendi SS27 Show' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Kim Yoo-jung strikes a pose for reporters and fans at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd before departing for Milan, Italy, to attend the 'Brunello Cucinelli 27SS Women's Presentation'. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actress Kim Yoo-jung strikes a pose for reporters and fans at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd before departing for Milan, Italy, to attend the 'Brunello Cucinelli 27SS Women's Presentation'. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Seong-ryeol] Actress Kim Yu-jeong arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd to attend the 'Brunello Cucinelli 27SS Women's Presentation' and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Lim Yoon-a arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd to attend Milan Fashion Week and is departing for Milan, Italy. /Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Actress Lim Yoon-a arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd to attend Milan Fashion Week and is departing for Milan, Italy.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT | Incheon International Airport=Reporter Kim Seong-ryeol] Actress Lim Yoon-a arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd to attend Milan Fashion Week and posed for reporters and fans before departing for Milan, Italy.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Today (22nd), 4 episodes releasedKim Yeon-Koung&Lee Jun-ho&Kazuha complete genuine family chemistryWebtoon artist and broadcaster Kian84 is back with Netflix's variety show 'The Great Escape 2'. This is a new concept of a guesthouse variety show where Kian84 opens the second branch of Kian Guesthouse in Daegwallyeong and welcomes guests. /Netflix[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Webtoon artist and broadcaster Kian84's imagination becomes reality once again. Returning with 'The Great Escape 2' by opening an uncomfortable but romantic guesthouse, he is ready to captivate viewers worldwide with even more upgraded fun.A production presentation for the Netflix variety program 'The Great Escape Season 2' (hereinafter referred to as 'The Great Escape 2') was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. On this day, PD Lee So-min and PD Kim Ji-hyun, along with webtoon artist and broadcaster Kian84 and former volleyball player Kim Yeon-Koung, and 2PM member and actor Lee Jun-ho attended the event, while LE SSERAFIM and Kazuha participated online due to their world tour schedule and shared various stories with the press.'The Great Escape 2' is a new concept of a guesthouse variety show where Kian84 opens the second branch of Kian Guesthouse in Daegwallyeong and welcomes guests with new members Kim Yeon-Koung and Lee Jun-ho and Kazuha.While Kian84 opened a guesthouse on Ulleungdo Island in season 1, released last year, with his unique eccentric ideas, this time he opens the second branch deep in the mountains of Daegwallyeong in mid-winter based on the idea of providing the world's largest accommodation.Former volleyball player Kim Yeon-Koung (left) and 2PM member and actor Lee Jun-ho have joined as new staff members for 'The Great Escape 2' and are ready to meet viewers worldwide. /NetflixPD Lee So-min, who returned with season 2 after about 1 year and 5 months, headed to Daegwallyeong in mid-winter from Ulleungdo Island in mid-summer. He said, "I chose Daegwallyeong, which can show mid-winter well, because Kian84 seems to suit the harsh environment," adding, "Kian84, who has become an experienced owner, has created an even more eccentric guesthouse based on his experience. You will be able to see the guesthouse vibe of mid-winter, where they get closer while eating, drinking, and playing inside." He confidently expressed the differentiated charm.Kian84, the owner who is opening a guesthouse once again, recalled, "I worried a lot to meet the heightened expectations of season 2 because the house in season 1 was unique. I came up with ideas while rushing to finish the work, and a definitely more unique house came out. I enjoyed designing it."In response, PD Kim also piqued curiosity by hinting, "It looks ordinary on the outside, but it's a space that becomes more surprising as you get closer and full of twists as you look at it."Another change from season 1 is the staff working with owner Kian84. Following BTS Jin and broadcaster Ji Ye-eun, Kim Yeon-Koung, Lee Jun-ho, and Kazuha have newly joined and are expected to showcase fresh and diverse chemistry.PD Lee So-min, who built this lineup, revealed the casting behind-the-scenes, stating that she wanted to create a combination of people not often seen in variety shows, drawing attention.She explained, "Kian84 likes Kim Yeon-Koung but seemed to shrink back, saying he was scared. Seeing that, I really wanted to cast him. Jin couldn't join, but I couldn't let go of my obsession with another superstar, so I ended up recruiting another superstar, Lee Jun-ho." She added, "Kazuha is the youngest member with a different vibe from the other three. I thought she would be calm and quiet, but she has a surprising side. You'll hear a lot of crazy talk from a current idol."Upon hearing this, PD Kim said, "Kian84 was like an old married couple with Kim Yeon-Koung, like brothers relying on each other with Lee Jun-ho, and like an uncle and nephew with Kazuha. And Kim Yeon-Koung, Lee Jun-ho, and Kazuha were like close siblings," emphasizing, "They completed genuine family chemistry."Kim Yeon-Koung, who enjoyed season 1, said, "Since I'm used to group living, I thought I could build good memories with new people. I was also curious about how the owner would create the house with his brilliant imagination." Lee Jun-ho said, "I was attracted to Kian84's imagination and innocence. I decided to take on the challenge because I received the offer at a time when I needed healing and dopamine."'The Great Escape 2', consisting of a total of 10 episodes, will release 4 episodes today at 5 PM. /NetflixKazuha, who greeted the press online, said, "It was impressive to create romance that cannot be easily felt in everyday life with the guests. While I felt great anticipation about actually experiencing this, I was also afraid of how unconventional it would be." She added, "It was my first time running a guesthouse, so I was clumsy, but I did my best thinking that it would be a precious moment in the guests' lives."The scale of the accommodation has increased, and the number of staff has also grown. As a result, the nationalities, professions, and stories of the guests have naturally become more diverse and upgraded. Kian84, who led this, honestly confessed, "Actually, I wanted to cry because it was so difficult at first. I was worried about someone falling or getting food poisoning. I was also burdened by whether it would be fun for broadcast. After 4 days, I felt much more relaxed."Additionally, Dex's surprise appearance was announced. PD Lee added, "Dex came straight to Daegwallyeong from the airport after finishing his overseas filming. Not only the employees but also the guests were very happy. Kian Guesthouse's night was heated."As 'The Great Escape' returned with season 2 after receiving much love, interest naturally turned to the production of season 3. In response, Kian84 said, "Even if I couldn't accommodate many guests, I wanted to float the house in the sky, but you don't know which way the wind will blow. If it blows north, it's a mess. So I wanted to put wheels on the house, but it was against the Road Traffic Act. 'The Great Escape 2' was found by compromising with reality. So I don't know if an even better house can come out next time," making the audience burst into laughter.Finally, Lee Jun-ho said, "It's a great work where you can admire and be shocked by President Kian84's imagination and ingenuity. I hope everyone has a time to experience the eccentricity." Kim Yeon-Koung said, "You will be able to feel the owner's eccentric ideas, the chemistry of the staff, and the warm affection between the guests and staff." Kazuha asked for a lot of interest, saying, "You will be able to feel dreams, hope, and warm energy during the Chuseok holiday."'The Great Escape 2', consisting of a total of 10 episodes, will be released over two weeks with 4 episodes released today at 5 PM, followed by 4 and 2 episodes.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the NetherlandsNEWBEAT will hold a European tour concert starting in Portugal in December, followed by Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands. /Beat Interactive[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Boy group NEWBEAT will hold their first European tour since their debut.According to their agency Beat Interactive on the 22nd, NEWBEAT (Park Min-seok, Hong Min-seok, Jeon Yeo-yeo-jeong, Choi Seo-hyun, Kim Tae-yang, Jo Yoon-hoo, Kim Ri-woo) will hold their first European tour 'BREAK THE SOUND' in December, meeting fans in a total of 8 cities.NEWBEAT will start in Lisbon, Portugal on December 7th, followed by Madrid, Spain on the 9th, Cologne, Germany on the 11th, Berlin on the 13th, Paris, France on the 15th, Milan, Italy on the 17th, Warsaw, Poland on the 19th, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands on the 21st.Previously, NEWBEAT ranked first in six categories on the US Amazon Music charts with the title track 'Look So Good' from their first mini-album 'LOUDER THAN EVER'. They also achieved success by entering major European charts on iTunes, successfully completing their first national tour, and participating in Taiwan's large-scale K-pop concert 'K-WAVE INFINITY'.Member Park Min-seok has taken on acting. He made his acting debut in the 9-part drama 'Your Sky Harenouchi Koi' on the Japanese terrestrial channel TOKYO MX, which first aired on August 2nd.NEWBEAT plans to expand their activities further with this European tour. In addition, they will continue to communicate with fans through various online and offline content.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Special Introduction to the Drama, One Week Before the PremiereStarring Actors of 'The 100-Day Lie' Appear TogetherActors Jin Sun-kyu Park Jin Young Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Hyun-joo, and Lee Moo-saeng (from left) will appear on tvN's special broadcast 'The 100-Day Lie: Secret Documents.' /tvN[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] 'The 100-Day Lie' will meet viewers with a special broadcast that incorporates the drama's world.tvN production staff announced on the 22nd, "A week before the premiere of the new Saturday-Sunday drama 'The 100-Day Lie' (written by Ryu Bo-ri, directed by Yoo In-sik&Kim Yoon-jin), we will present the special broadcast 'The 100-Day Lie: Secret Documents'," and released the poster and the first teaser video.'The 100-Day Lie: Secret Documents' is a special broadcast where the actors of 'The 100-Day Lie' directly introduce the drama and characters against the backdrop of the actual set. Actors Kim Yoo-jung Park Jin Young Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, and Jin Sun-kyu, who play the leading roles in 'The 100-Day Lie,' will appear, and broadcasters Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Jong-min will serve as MCs.'The 100-Day Lie' is a 100-day spy romance that unfolds as the top pickpocket in Gyeongseong, who becomes a spy, and the elite interpreter of the Japanese Government-General of Korea face each other in the heart of the enemy. The drama offers unique fun with the theme of interpretation and the setting of a spy planted by the independence activists.The production team of tvN's special broadcast 'The 100-Day Lie: Secret Documents' has released the first teaser video. /tvNThe poster for 'The 100-Day Lie: Secret Documents' captures the intense gazes of Kim Yoo-jung Park Jin Young Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, and Jin Sun-kyu. Uncovering the hidden secrets of the Japanese Government-General of Korea, they hint at imminent tense moments with stern expressions devoid of any smiles.The first teaser video not only features a loud scream engulfing the drama set but also continuously shows thrilling moments, stimulating curiosity. The actors' immersion as they receive the mission 'Find the secret documents hidden in the Japanese Government-General of Korea' is also intriguing. The question of what the secret documents they encountered are grows.The special broadcast 'The 100-Day Lie: Secret Documents' will air on October 3rd at 10:30 PM. Subsequently, 'The 100-Day Lie,' consisting of a total of 16 episodes, will premiere on October 10th at 9:10 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Active in various broadcasts and national festivals in SeptemberPraised for solid live performance and experienced stage presenceSinger Seol Ha-yun is actively performing on various broadcasts and at national festivals for the Chuseok season. /THE FACTDB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Singer Seol Ha-yun is gaining attention for her nationwide activities ahead of Chuseok.According to her agency TSM Entertainment on the 22nd, Seol Ha-yun is continuing her popularity with a flood of invitations from various broadcasts and festival venues across the country ahead of the Chuseok holiday.This month, Seol Ha-yun appeared on MBC ON's 'Trot Champion' on the 10th, KBS 1TV's 'National Singing Contest' on the 20th, and KBS 1TV's 'Gayo Stage' on the 21st, showcasing performances with different atmospheres.On 'Trot Champion' and 'National Singing Contest', Seol Ha-yun performed her new song 'Heundereo', leading the atmosphere with her refreshing vocals, cheerful stage presence, and dynamic performance. On 'Gayo Stage', she performed Kim Soo-hee's 'Namengyeolcha', completing a deeply resonant stage with her stable vocals.Seol Ha-yun's activities also continued at performance and event venues across the country. In September alone, Seol Ha-yun performed live shows, meeting audiences in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk Province, and Anseong.In particular, Seol Ha-yun, based on her diverse stage experience, curates her repertoire according to the nature of the performance and the audience, and is said to be receiving positive responses from the audience with her stable vocals and friendly stage presence.Buoyed by such praise, Seol Ha-yun is scheduled to appear at various festivals and events after Chuseok, including the Pohang 'Daehae Bulbit Manbal Festival', Yeongju 'Punggi Ginseng Festival', Gunwi 'County Residents Sports Competition', and the '2026 National Excellent Market Expo'.A TSM Entertainment official said, "Seol Ha-yun's unique refreshing vocals and solid stage presence are receiving positive responses, leading to a flood of booking requests from various regions," adding, "As we approach the major holiday of Chuseok, we will do our best to present enjoyable performances that the whole family can enjoy to viewers and audiences on-site."Detailed information about Seol Ha-yun's activities can be found on her official fan cafe.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Release of new single album 'Love, From Here' on October 7KIM JAE HWAN will release their new single album 'Love, From Here' on October 7. / Wakeone[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Singer KIM JAE HWAN sings about the various forms of love with deepened emotions.On the 21st and 22nd of last month, KIM JAE HWAN released teaser images for their new single album 'Love, From Here' at midnight on their official social media. KIM JAE HWAN exuded a more mature atmosphere with neat blue-toned styling and restrained facial expressions. They calmly expressed memories of love and the bitterness after parting.'Love, From Here' is the result of KIM JAE HWAN's work, approximately six months after the release of the digital single 'I'll Come Get You Now' in April. KIM JAE HWAN will explore the various forms that make up love, from its beginning, existence, to its passing, through their unique perspective.The single includes a total of three songs: the title track 'It Might Be Called Love,' 'It's You,' and 'We Have No Limits!' KIM JAE HWAN proves their songwriting capabilities by participating in the lyrics and composition of all songs. Leading domestic writers such as Kim Eana and Park Woosang contributed to enhance the album's quality.KIM JAE HWAN, who has consistently participated in music production, will transform into a 'love storyteller' through 'Love, From Here,' and plans to evoke empathy from listeners by telling stories of love and separation encountered in daily life through music.KIM JAE HWAN will release the single album 'Love, From Here' at 6 PM on October 7. Following this, KIM JAE HWAN will meet fans at their solo concert '2026 KIM JAE HWAN Concert [Yeobaek: 餘白]' held at the Woori WON Banking Hall, Bluesquare, Seoul from October 31 to November 1.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong garnered 494,587 votes in the fourth week of September weekly music poll on 'FANNSTAR'.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer Lim Young Woong posed for a photo before an interview. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Sang-min[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Singer Lim Young Woong has proven their unwavering popularity by topping the weekly music chart on the idol ranking website 'FANNSTAR' with their new song 'Ddoddoddoh'.Lim Young Woong easily secured the top spot in the fourth week of September weekly music chart poll on 'FANNSTAR', which took place from the 14th to the 21st, receiving a total of 494,587 votes. KIM KI TAE came in second, followed by BIGBANG in third place.The 'FANNSTAR' weekly music chart is a weekly poll conducted for artists who have released new music. It is a category that directly confirms fans' passionate reactions and support for recently released music, with various artists fiercely competing for rankings every week.Singer Lim Young Woong ranked first on the 'FANNSTAR' weekly music chart. /Mulgogi MusicEarlier, on the 8th at 6 PM, Lim Young Woong released their special digital album 'IM HERO 10' through various music streaming sites. The title track 'Ddoddoddoh' and other songs on the album quickly rose to the top of major music charts upon release, showcasing their continued prowess. Notably, 'Ddoddoddoh' and 'Moise' ranked first and second, respectively, on Melon HOT100 immediately after their release, receiving an explosive response. Dominating the charts upon release, Lim Young Woong presented a more diverse musical spectrum with this album.'IM HERO 10' contains a total of 10 tracks. It includes several new songs such as the title track and self-composed song 'Ddoddoddoh', for which a music video was pre-released, as well as 'Moise', 'Baila', 'May You Be Happy', 'To Us Who Have Lived', and 'New York'. Lim Young Woong directly participated in the creation of many songs, adding sincerity.In addition to new songs, the album features new versions of their debut song 'Hate You' and the widely loved songs 'Love Always Runs Away', 'Sand Grains', and 'A bientot', adding to the album's significance. The harmonious blend of familiar and new songs offered fans a wide range of listening points.Notably, Lim Young Woong's unrivaled performance continued at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)'. Lim Young Woong received the Special Jury Award and the TMA Popularity Award, achieving a double win. With the new song promotions and awards ceremony achievements perfectly aligning, public interest in Lim Young Woong continues to be fervent.A poll is underway on 'FANNSTAR' to select the winner of the '2026 TMA Best Stage Award'.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', where Lim Young Woong graced the event with their double win, successfully concluded on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Amidst the lingering excitement from the awards ceremony, 'FANNSTAR' is currently conducting a poll until October 19th to select the best stage in fans' hearts. Attention is focused on whether Lim Young Woong, who captivated the audience with an overwhelmingly powerful live performance that resonated deeply on the awards ceremony day, can achieve a 'triple crown' by sweeping this category as well.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 FANNSTAR's fourth week of September female star ranking poll garnered 150,974 votes.Singer Kim Eui Young ranked first in FANNSTAR's female star ranking. / Kim Eui Young's Instagram[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Singer Kim Eui Young proved her unwavering popularity by taking first place in the weekly idol ranking site FANNSTAR's female star ranking for two consecutive weeks.Kim Eui Young comfortably secured the top spot by receiving 150,974 votes in the fourth week of September female star ranking poll on FANNSTAR, which was held from the 14th to the 21st. Group NewJeans came in second, followed by ITZY in third place.In this poll, Kim Eui Young captured attention by confidently maintaining the lead amidst fierce competition with strong global girl groups. Despite various candidates vying for the top spot, she secured first place for two consecutive weeks with a stable voting trend, reaffirming the solid support from her fans.Kim Eui Young has consistently built her unique color based on her solid vocal skills and bright, positive stage energy. She captivates audiences with her refreshing vocals and stable stage presence, while also showcasing her friendly and down-to-earth charm through diverse content, receiving immense love from the public.She is also actively engaged in broadcast activities. On the 162nd episode of the holiday special 'The Trot Show' aired on the 21st, Kim Eui Young delivered a rich Chuseok atmosphere and joyful energy to viewers with her outstanding performance.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' successfully concluded at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. Amidst the lingering excitement of the awards ceremony, FANNSTAR is currently conducting the 'TMA Best Stage' poll until October 19th, where fans vote for the best stage performance in their hearts. FANNSTAR operates as a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking polls, billboard advertising support, and awards ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Kim Jae-young to play CEO of adult product startup with a captivating charm... stills revealedActor Kim Jae-young will play the role of Dokgo Dal, the CEO of an adult product startup, in TVING's new original series, 'Can You Make Me Tremble'. /TVING[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actor Kim Jae-young transforms into the fearless CEO of an adult product company, driven by passionate enthusiasm.The production team of TVING's new original series 'Make Me Shudder' (written by Ahn Sae-bom, directed by Kim Ye-ji) released stills of Dokgo Dal (played by Kim Jae-young), who is more passionate about the adult product business than anyone else, on the 22nd. The stills show him revealing his professional charm by working in a way that is not bound by convention .'Can You Make Me Tremble' is a romantic comedy that depicts the growth of a woman who won't engage in love without it and a man who excels at it even without love. Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young transform into Gong Yeon-soo and Dokgo Dal, respectively, presenting a unique romantic chemistry.Dokgo Dal is a character who believes that there are no set orders or formulas for love and relationships. Therefore, he views adult products not as something special or strange, but as a natural commodity. Dokgo Dal, who leads his business with firm convictions about his work, lives a busy 24 hours, constantly on the go.In the stills, Dokgo Dal begins his day by commuting to work. He actively leads the work, receiving reports on business matters from his deputy CEO and discussing opinions with him. Dokgo Dal, who possesses both charisma and leadership, exudes the aura of a sexy CEO.Stills also capture Dokgo Dal visiting an adult product store outside of his office. At the store selling his brand's products, he checks the list of best-selling and high-interest items. He even shows unexpected meticulousness by checking consumer reactions.Furthermore, he visits a lifestyle shop selling products from categories other than his own brand to research ways to lower the barrier to entry for adult products. He is a passionate CEO who puts in great effort by personally visiting places to plan better business items.'Can You Make Me Tremble', consisting of a total of 10 episodes, will be first released on TVING on October 15th.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS and 'FANNSTAR' garnered 156,520 votes in the fourth week of September Newstar Ranking poll.On the 21st, group CORTIS ranked first in the 'FANNSTAR' Newstar Ranking. /Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group CORTIS is continuing its unstoppable rise, ranking first in the weekly idol ranking site 'FANNSTAR' Newstar Ranking for nine consecutive weeks.CORTIS easily took the top spot by receiving 156,520 votes in the fourth week of September Newstar Ranking poll on 'FANNSTAR', which was held from the 14th to the 21st. ALPHA DRIVE ONE came in second, followed by WHIB in third place.If CORTIS maintains its top position for one more week, a congratulatory video advertisement for their first-place win will be broadcast on M Screen in Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul. With the grand prize of '10 consecutive weeks at No. 1' within reach, fans' fervent attention is focused on the remaining voting results.Along with their dazzling ranking achievements, they have also left a significant mark at awards ceremonies. On the 19th, at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, CORTIS received a total of three trophies, including the rookie award 'Next Leader', the main award 'Artist of the Year', and the grand prize-level 'Record of the Year', achieving the honor of winning three awards.The members expressed their overwhelming emotions, saying, "We are able to pursue our dreams thanks to COER, who always sends us so much love and support. We are grateful to everyone who cheers for us."They added, "We received a lot of love through our second mini-album 'GREENGREEN' this year and have seen a wider world. It's not easy to be happy while doing what you love, and we are truly grateful," and declared their strong ambition, "We will become a group that reaches even further in the future."Voting is underway on 'FANNSTAR' to select the winner of the '2026 TMA Best Stage Award'.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)', where CORTIS shone with their three awards, successfully concluded on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Amidst the lingering excitement of the awards ceremony, 'FANNSTAR' is currently conducting a vote to select the best stage in the hearts of fans, the 'TMA Best Stage'. Attention is focused on whether CORTIS, who delivered an overwhelming performance, can also win the trophy in this category and achieve a 'four-time win'.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A high-density psychological thriller genre... Script reading revealedActors Yoo Yeon-seok (above) and Seo Hyun-jin will star in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar'. /MBC[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin have completed a chilling chemistry.MBC announced on the 22nd, "The new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar' (written by Baek Jae-young, directed by Jo Young-min) will premiere on October 30th," and released the script reading scene featuring the lead actors, led by Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin. They showcased the charm of the psychological thriller genre with delicate control of rhythm and expressiveness.'Liar' is a story about two men and women who make opposite claims about a single memory, clashing fiercely in pursuit of the truth. It is also drawing attention as a project where Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, who previously starred together in the 2016 SBS drama 'Dr. Romantic', will be working together again after 10 years.Yoo Yeon-seok heightened the tension on set with his acting, which ranged from warmth to coolness. In the drama, Yoo Yeon-seok plays Min Joon-ho, a cardiothoracic surgeon and a single father who is trusted by everyone. Yoo Yeon-seok powerfully portrayed Min Joon-ho, who is incredibly cold when holding a scalpel but the warmest person in the world to his only son.MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar' has released the script reading scene featuring the lead actors. /MBCSeo Hyun-jin's focus on set was also outstanding. In the drama, Seo Hyun-jin transforms into Kang Ji-sun, an elementary school librarian who becomes entangled with Min Joon-ho, a parent. Notably, Kang Ji-sun experiences extreme emotional shifts after a perfect date with Min Joon-ho. Seo Hyun-jin captured Kang Ji-sun's constantly changing emotions with a passionate performance that spanned a wide emotional range.Above all, the fierce acting clash between Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, reuniting after 10 years, was astonishing. Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin showed energy during the script reading that was so convincing, it could have been mistaken for actual filming. Their acting synergy, built on mutual trust, left the set breathless.The passionate performances of actors Ok Ja-yeon, Im Sung-jae, Kim Ji-hyun, and Lee Chun-hee, each with their unique personalities, also left a deep impression. Ok Ja-yeon plays Yeo Cheong and detective Lee Hwa-young, Im Sung-jae plays Lee Hwa-young's husband and UDT officer Park Seok-gu, Kim Ji-hyun plays Kang Ji-sun's older sister and anesthesiologist Kang Ji-eun, and Lee Chun-hee plays Kang Ji-yeon's husband and Kang Ji-sun's brother-in-law Kim Hyung-soo, all proving their solid acting skills.'Liar', consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on October 30th at 9:50 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 New EP 'CRASH' trackA hip-hop track with a rough textureGroup ALLDAY PROJECT has released the music video for 'TALK', a track from their second EP 'CRASH'. / The Black Label[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group ALLDAY PROJECT has surprised fans with a surprise release of a new song, heating up their comeback.On the 21st, their agency The Black Label released the music video for 'TALK', a track from their second EP 'CRASH', on ALLDAY PROJECT(ANNIE TARZZAN Bailey WOOCHAN YOUNGSEO)'s official social media and YouTube channel.The music video captures attention with its visually stunning scale and the members' darker aura, along with their striking visuals and glamorous styling.'TALK' is a hip-hop track featuring a sharp flow, spacious chorus, and a highly addictive hook over a rough texture created by a dark bass.On top of a heavy beat, ALLDAY PROJECT delivers a thrilling sensation with a message that directly responds to the various gazes surrounding them, building tension with a diverse range of sounds.ALLDAY PROJECT will release their second EP 'CRASH' on music platforms at 6 PM on the 28th. The photo shows group ALLDAY PROJECT YOUNGSEO TARZZAN Bailey WOOCHAN ANNIE (from left) on the blue carpet at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held on the 19th. / Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolALLDAY PROJECT will release their second EP 'CRASH' on music platforms at 6 PM on the 28th.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]laugardagr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "Release of Single and Holding of Debut Showcase"Singer LEE CHAEYEON will release their first Japanese single on October 8th and officially debut. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Singer LEE CHAEYEON will kick off their Japanese activities in October.Their agency, DayOneDream, released a teaser image announcing LEE CHAEYEON's Japanese debut on their official social media at noon on the 21st. Additionally, on the 22nd, they announced, "LEE CHAEYEON is scheduled to release their first single 'ボクノコエ(My Voice)' on October 8th and hold a debut showcase."LEE CHAEYEON previously gained immense popularity across Asia as a member of the project girl group IZ*ONE, formed in 2018. After debuting as a solo artist in 2022, LEE CHAEYEON is set to resume full-scale activities in Japan after four years. They plan to engage in active local promotions starting with this single.LEE CHAEYEON is scheduled to release their first single 'ボクノコエ(My Voice)' and hold a debut showcase. The photo is the single cover. /DayOneDreamSince their solo debut, LEE CHAEYEON has established themselves as a 'performance queen' with activities such as 'HUSH RUSH', 'KNOCK', 'LET'S DANCE', and 'No Tears On The Dancefloor'. Their Japanese debut is expected to serve as a stepping stone for further growth.DayOneDream will manage LEE CHAEYEON's local activities through D1 RECORDS, a new music label established by their Japanese subsidiary, DayOneDream Japan. DayOneDream Japan stated, "We will solidify the artist's brand value and fandom through high-quality content planning and systematic management specialized for the Japanese market."kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 About four years after welcoming their first son into their arms, they welcomed their second child.Actress Park Shin-hye has given birth to her second daughter. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Actress Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon have become parents to two children.Her agency, Salt Entertainment, announced on the 22nd, "Park Shin-hye gave birth to a healthy daughter today," adding, "Both mother and child are healthy, and Park Shin-hye is resting and recovering with the love and care of her family."The agency continued, "We sincerely thank everyone who has congratulated us and ask for your warm blessings and support for the newborn life."Park Shin-hye, who debuted in 2003 with the music video for Lee Seung-hwan's song 'Flower,' has built a solid filmography by moving between the small and big screens with dramas such as 'Stairway to Heaven,' 'You're Beautiful,' 'The Heirs,' 'Sisyphus: The Myth,' 'Doctor Slump,' 'The Judge from Hell,' and 'Undercover Miss Hong,' and films such as 'Miracle in Cell No. 7,' 'Silence,' and '#Alive.'Meanwhile, Park Shin-hye married Choi Tae-joon in January 2022 and gave birth to their first son that same year. She later announced her second pregnancy, and is now receiving many congratulations as she shares the news of welcoming her daughter.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 New song released two weeks after comebackReleased at 6 PM on the 23rdGroup UNIS will release their digital single 'Milky Way' at 6 PM on the 23rd./F&F Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group UNIS continues their upward trend with a surprise new song release.Their agency, F&F Entertainment, announced on the 22nd, " UNIS (JIN HYEONJU NANA GEHLEE KOTOKO BANG YUNHA ELISIA OH YOONA LIM SEOWON) will release their digital single 'Milky Way' at 6 PM on the 23rd."'Milky Way' is a new song released approximately two weeks after UNIS's remake single 'Haneulttang Byeolttang', which was released on the 8th. Along with the news of the release of 'Milky Way', UNIS also unveiled concept photos, signaling consecutive activities.Currently, UNIS is setting a career high with 'Haneulttang Byeolttang'. 'Haneulttang Byeolttang' ranked on various global charts immediately after its release, and on the domestic music platform Melon, it entered the daily chart at 951st place and has since climbed to 465th place.Furthermore, the stage performances, which highlight the bright and cute charms of the UNIS members, are also receiving positive reviews from K-pop fans, continuing their upward momentum. With this momentum, UNIS is determined to firmly imprint the team's unique color and energy on fans with the new song 'Milky Way'.UNIS plans to actively promote the song by releasing 'Milky Way' and appearing on various music shows.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS, 'FANNSTAR' received 2,554,328 votes in the fourth week of September group ranking pollGroup BTS achieved first place for 72 consecutive weeks in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking. /Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group BTS has once again proven its irreplaceable global status by firmly holding the No. 1 spot for 72 consecutive weeks in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking.BTS easily took the top spot by receiving 2,554,328 votes in the September fourth week group ranking poll on the weekly idol ranking site 'FANNSTAR', which was held from the 14th to the 21st. Second place was taken by the popular virtual idol PLAVE, followed by the rookie group AHOF in third place.If BTS, which set the unique record of 72 consecutive weeks at No. 1, builds a golden tower of '100 consecutive weeks at No. 1' in the future, a large video advertisement celebrating this will be broadcast on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard in COEX Mall, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.In particular, BTS showed its unwavering power at a recently concluded awards ceremony. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' held in Busan on the 19th, BTS won the trophies for 'Best Music (Spring)' and 'Best Music (Summer)' in the 'FANNSTAR' category after fierce preliminary voting. In addition, they won the 'Choice Award' in the group category, achieving a total of three awards.The brilliant achievements of 72 consecutive weeks at No. 1 in the group ranking and winning three categories at the '2026 TMA' are a testament to the firm support and strong solidarity of the global fandom 'ARMY' for BTS. Expectations are also high for the record-breaking streak that they will newly write in the future, having solidified their long-term reign.Meanwhile, as the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)', where BTS won three awards, successfully concluded on the 19th, 'FANNSTAR' is currently holding a vote until October 19th to select the best stage among fans from the 2026 TMA stages. In addition, 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various weekly ranking polls, billboard advertising support, and awards ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jin, 'FANNSTAR' garners 4,454,396 votes in the fourth week of September solo ranking pollGroup BTS's Jin achieves 47 consecutive weeks of No. 1 in the 'FANNSTAR' solo ranking. /Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Jin of group BTS continues his unwavering long-term reign by securing the No. 1 spot for 47 consecutive weeks in the solo ranking on the weekly idol ranking site 'FANNSTAR'.Jin comfortably took the top spot in the fourth week of September solo ranking poll on 'FANNSTAR', held from the 14th to the 21st, with an overwhelming 4,454,396 votes. Singer Lee Chan-won ranked second, followed by BTS's V in third place.The special rewards for achieving this great record continue to be extended. Jin had previously earned billboard advertising benefits by reaching the 10-week and 30-week consecutive No. 1 milestones in the solo ranking. If he reaches 50 consecutive weeks at the top, a congratulatory video will be broadcast on the M screen in Hongdae, Seoul. Subsequently, upon achieving 70 consecutive weeks of No. 1, a billboard advertisement at the Gyeonggi Building in Euljiro, Seoul, will be provided, and for the monumental 100 consecutive weeks of No. 1, an advertisement at 9TO9 CUBE within COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, is planned. With only three weeks left until the 50-week reward milestone, fans' keen interest is focused on the next record Jin will set.Jin's unparalleled influence also shone in the recently concluded awards ceremony-linked voting. Jin secured the final No. 1 spot in the male category of the 'FANNSTAR' My Star Award after fierce competition, confirming his '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' trophy. The My Star Award is a meaningful category where fans directly choose their favorite artist, and Jin, following his long-term No. 1 in the solo ranking, has once again proven his overwhelming presence in fan-voted categories and the steadfast unity of his fandom by topping the awards ceremony category as well.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)', where Jin's star shone brightly by winning the My Star Award, successfully concluded on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Currently, 'FANNSTAR' is conducting the 'TMA Best Stage' poll until October 19th, where fans vote for the best stage in their hearts. 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking polls, billboard advertising support, and awards ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 PLAVE garnered 2,004,891 votes in the fourth week of September global hot star ranking poll.On the 21st, group PLAVE ranked first in the 'FANNSTAR' global hot star ranking. /Blast[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group PLAVE is continuing its solid long-term reign by ranking first on the 'FANNSTAR' global hot star ranking for 101 consecutive weeks.PLAVE easily secured the top spot by receiving 2,004,891 votes in the fourth week of September global hot star ranking poll conducted from the 14th to the 21st on 'FANNSTAR'. Stray Kids ranked second, followed by Nexz in third place.With this overwhelming voting result, PLAVE extended its consecutive first-place record in the global hot star ranking to '101 weeks'. Even after surpassing the 100-week mark, they firmly maintained their lead with over 2 million votes, once again confirming the passionate and consistent support from their fandom.Previously, PLAVE secured an advertisement on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard at COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, by achieving 100 consecutive weeks of first place in the global hot star ranking. The news of achieving 100 consecutive first-place rankings is scheduled to be widely broadcast on this large billboard.Their performance at the recently concluded awards ceremony was also brilliant. PLAVE ultimately won first place in the 'FANNSTAR' Global Hot Star Award category after fierce competition, receiving the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' trophy. The significance lies in perfectly translating the overwhelming potential accumulated over a long period in the global hot star ranking into an awards ceremony win.The record of 101 consecutive first-place rankings and the '2026 TMA' trophy are a testament to the unwavering support and love from global fans for PLAVE. Attention is focused on whether PLAVE will be able to continue its unwavering long-term leading streak amidst the newly resumed voting trends.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)', where PLAVE shone by winning the Global Hot Star Award, successfully concluded on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. 'FANNSTAR' is currently conducting the 'TMA Best Stage' poll until October 19th, where fans vote for the best stage in their hearts. 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking polls, billboard advertising support, and awards ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Yong Bin secured 1,317,526 votes in the fourth week of September trot rankings.On the 21st, singer Kim Yong Bin ranked first for two consecutive weeks on the trot rankings of 'FANNSTAR'. /Yoo Sun Soo Entertainment[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Singer Kim Yong Bin has showcased their strong popularity by ranking first for two consecutive weeks on the trot rankings of 'FANNSTAR', a weekly idol ranking website.Kim Yong Bin comfortably secured the top spot in the trot rankings for the fourth week of September on 'FANNSTAR', which ran from September 14th to 21st, garnering 1,317,526 votes. Choi Soo-ho came in second, followed by Jang Min-ho in third place.Along with their impressive ranking achievements, the singer also announced the release of a new song. On September 21st at 6 PM, Kim Yong Bin unveiled their new song 'Only You' on various music streaming sites.'Only You' is a song that expresses deep gratitude and devoted love towards a person who has silently stood by their side amidst a busy and arduous daily life. It conveys the sincerity that could not be expressed to a precious person with whom they have spent a long time, and poignantly portrays the meaning of a presence that provides great strength just by being there.The song begins with warm piano melodies and grand orchestral sounds, gradually building up the emotional intensity. Kim Yong Bin's signature soulful vocals are added to this, further enriching the song's lyrical atmosphere.The sincere lyrics are also impressive. They express gratitude and apologies that could not be conveyed before, as well as an eternal promise to stay by one person's side until the end of the world. The emotional melody and Kim Yong Bin's deep vocal tone harmonize perfectly, expected to remind listeners of the precious people they hold dear in their hearts.With the consecutive first-place ranking in the trot category and the release of a new song, public interest in Kim Yong Bin is growing even hotter. With the strong support of fans, the singer has made a great start in the rankings, and anticipation is building for the new emotions they will deliver with their new song.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' successfully concluded at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. 'FANNSTAR' is currently holding a vote for 'TMA Best Stage' until October 19th, where fans can choose the best stage in their hearts. 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking votes, billboard advertising support, and awards ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A result after 3 years, excluding project songsLee Jin-ah will release the digital single 'Journey of Dreaming' on the 23rd. / Pink Jazz[THE FACT | Reporter Jung Byung-geun] Singer-songwriter Lee Jin-ah reminisces about forgotten dreams and hopes.Lee Jin-ah will release her new digital single 'Journey of Dreaming' on the 23rd. This is a new song released one year after the 'Psalm 150 Project Vol.17 'Like My Eyes'' released in September last year. Excluding project songs, this is the first result in 3 years since the release of her 3rd full album 'Inner Heart of the City' in September 2023.Lee Jin-ah, who has built her own genre with her unique piano performance and sophisticated composition skills, won the Best Pop Album category at the 21st Korean Music Awards in 2024 for 'Inner Heart of the City'. Through this new song, she tells a story about dreams and hopes forgotten in busy daily life.Lee Jin-ah released profile and concept photos along with the news of her new song. Rie, an artist with a sophisticated eye, directed the photoshoot, capturing the harmony with organic nature against the backdrop of a forest. The jacket artwork was a collaboration between artist Rie and 10-year-old artist Ryo.The white rabbit cutout held in Lee Jin-ah's hand in the photo, the pure flower drawings drawn crookedly, and the handwritten title visually symbolize the fairytale-like innocence and pure passion of the song. In addition, director Lee Sang-deok, known for his sophisticated directing skills, directed the music video, delivering cinematic visuals.Lee Jin-ah, who left a strong impression on the public through SBS's 'K-pop Star Season 4' in 2014, has established herself as a unique singer-songwriter by encompassing all lyrics, composition, arrangement, and production for her singles 'Appetizer', mini-album 'RANDOM', and full albums 'Jinah's Restaurant Full Course' and 'Inner Heart of the City'.Lee Jin-ah's new digital single 'Journey of Dreaming' will be released at 6 PM on September 23rd.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The hit new song surprisingly revealed at the encore concertOfficially released on October 2nd at 6 PMSinger YENA will release a new digital single 'A Rare Woman' on October 2nd. The photo shows YENA on the blue carpet at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19th. / Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT| Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Singer YENA is returning with a new song that captures a new charm.Her agency YH Entertainment released a teaser video for the new digital single 'A Rare Woman (Feat. NAU AIM YOUNG)' on YENA's official social media and YouTube channel on the afternoon of the 21st.In the video, YENA captivated viewers by fully enjoying the music playing in the recording studio. She then showed high energy, linking arms with NAU AIM YOUNG and forming a circle to the chorus, making viewers smile.YENA surprisingly pre-released the stage for 'A Rare Woman' with NAU AIM YOUNG at the recently held encore concert 'The Otherworld That Started From Nemo, Seemingly Within Reach: The Movie'.'A Rare Woman' is a reinterpretation of a song released by the group Block B in 2014, and it expresses the thrilling push and pull between men and women with the trendy vocals of YENA and NAU AIM YOUNG.The atmosphere and energy of YENA's 'A Rare Woman', partially revealed through the stage first unveiled on-site, are increasing interest in the official release.YENA has shown steady growth as a solo artist by entering major domestic music charts with 'Catchy Catch', performing well on global short-form platforms, and successfully holding solo concerts. Based on these achievements, she also won 'Artist of the Year' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th.YENA's new song 'A Rare Woman' is a remake of a song by group Block B, with rapper NAU AIM YOUNG participating as a featured artist. / YH EntertainmentYENA will release the new digital single 'A Rare Woman (Feat. NAU AIM YOUNG)' on various music sites on October 2nd.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'Odyssey' and 'Obsession' took 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.The movie 'The Intern' has held the No. 1 spot at the box office for six consecutive days. Pictured are actors Choi Min-sik (left) and Han So-hee posing at the press preview and press conference for the movie 'The Intern' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on September 4th. /Reporter Song Ho-young[Reporter Park Ji-yoon] 'The Intern,' starring Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee, maintained its top position at the box office.According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Network System on the 22nd, the movie 'The Intern' (directed by Kim Do-young) captivated 33,849 viewers the previous day, securing the No. 1 spot at the box office. The cumulative audience count stands at 437,744, nearing the 500,000 mark.'The Intern,' released on the 16th, recorded 61,038 viewers on its opening day, surpassing 'Odyssey' (directed by Christopher Nolan), which had held the top spot for 42 consecutive days since its release, and got off to a great start at No. 1. The film then maintained its top position for six consecutive days, raising expectations for its future box office success.A remake of the Hollywood film of the same name released in 2015, 'The Intern' depicts an office life that transcends generations and job titles, starting when Ki-ho (Choi Min-sik), a silver intern with 37 years of experience, joins the company of Seon-woo (Han So-hee), who has rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after its launch.'Odyssey' ranked second with 32,938 viewers. The cumulative audience count is 11,255,061.Released on the 5th of last month, 'Odyssey' is a film that depicts the arduous journey of the legendary war hero and wise king Odysseus (Matt Damon), who led the Trojan War to victory with the 'Trojan Horse,' through unknown worlds for 10 years on his way back to his homeland after the war.'Obsession' (directed by Curry Barker) ranked third with 19,569 viewers, 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' (directed by Paul W.S. Anderson) ranked fourth with 11,035 viewers, and 'Assassination' (directed by Choi Dong-hoon) ranked fifth with 4,274 viewers.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 First single from 40th anniversary albumOfficially released on the 30th at 6 PMSinger Seung Chul Lee released concept photos for "Our Story," the first single from the 40th anniversary tribute duet project 'LEE SEUNG CHUL.' Singer WOODZ participated in "Our Story." /LSC[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Singer Seung Chul Lee is joining forces with junior singer WOODZ to celebrate his 40th debut anniversary.LSC, his agency, revealed concept photos with WOODZ, the first artist in the 40th anniversary tribute duet project 'LEE SEUNG CHUL (Seung Chul Lee),' on Seung Chul Lee's official social media on the 21st.The concept photos capture the deep gazes of Seung Chul Lee and WOODZ in a classic, monochrome atmosphere. Additionally, the phrase "Our Story" is neatly written in the center of the image, adding to the curiosity about the musical narrative they will create.Seung Chul Lee took note of WOODZ's outstanding vocal and producing skills and personally selected him as the first artist for the 40th anniversary tribute duet project. It is also said that during the song production process, Seung Chul Lee repeatedly expressed admiration for WOODZ's exceptional vocal technique and song interpretation.The new song "Our Story" is a tribute song created by WOODZ with respect for Seung Chul Lee's 40-year music career. The harmony and chemistry transcending generations between the new and veteran vocalists are expected to deliver great emotion to the music industry.Seung Chul Lee, who released the concept photos, plans to unveil teaser content including the first behind-the-scenes photos on the 22nd, the first music video teaser and special announcement on the 23rd, the second music video teaser on the 28th, and a special event on the 29th. Subsequently, the music source and full music video for "Our Story" will be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 30th.The tribute duet project 'LEE SEUNG CHUL' is an album created through the collaboration between Seung Chul Lee and junior artists. Seung Chul Lee plans to sequentially reveal junior singers who have accompanied him for his 40th anniversary, starting with WOODZ.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A cinematic talk show where a secret audition unfolds.SBS's new variety show 'Master Jang Hang-jun' will premiere on October 15. /SBS[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Director Jang Hang-jun begins his irresistible casting offers with 'Master Jang Hang-jun'.SBS announced on the 22nd, "The new variety show 'Master Jang Hang-jun' will premiere on October 15," and released a teaser poster featuring director Jang Hang-jun's charismatic appearance.'Master Jang Hang-jun' is a cinematic talk show where Jang Hang-jun, who was sometimes pathetic and sometimes servile but more brilliant than anyone, holds a secret audition to cast top actors for his autobiographical film 'Master Jang Hang-jun'.Director Jang Hang-jun, who has captivated the public with his unique wit and sense, has been reborn as 'Master Jang Hang-jun' (Master + Jang Hang-jun) by captivating 16.93 million viewers with 'The King and the Man', which was released in February.As Jang Hang-jun returns with a variety show bearing his name, Song Eun-yi and Kim Poong join forces.Song Eun-yi, who produced Jang Hang-jun's previous work 'Open the Door' and invested in 'Rebound', will play the role of a production company CEO with a sense of reality who controls Jang Hang-jun's audacious rampage. She will show her best partner qualities by sometimes helping Jang Hang-jun, who runs like a runaway train, and sometimes acting as a brake.Furthermore, Kim Poong, who claims to be director Jang Hang-jun's mentor and muse, is expected to play the role of assistant director, utilizing his sharpness as a former film reporter.Meanwhile, in the photo released on this day, Jang Hang-jun exudes a tragic atmosphere, reminiscent of Al Pacino in his prime, with his hands crossed diagonally and a powerful aura concealing complex inner thoughts.In particular, he shines with his foresight in discovering PARK JI HOON as Danjong through 'The King and the Man', which captivated ten million viewers, drawing attention. The phrase "I'll make an irresistible casting offer" is added, raising expectations for the sticky talk he will show while making casting offers to which stars.'Master Jang Hang-jun' will be broadcast every Thursday at 9 PM, starting on October 15.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Artificial heart battery discharged Kim Young-kwang&electric abilities possessed Chae Soo-binTotal of 10 episodes, released on October 9Netflix's new original series 'Recharge Me', starring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, has released its production stills. /Netflix[Kim Saet-byeol Reporter] Actors Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin meet through special abilities.The production team of Netflix's new original series 'Recharge Me' (written by Song Yu-chae, directed by Park Soo-won) released 22 production stills on the 22nd, capturing the diverse atmosphere of the work, from thrilling romance to cheerful laughter.Based on the web novel of the same name, 'Recharge Me' is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Baek Ho-rang (played by Kim Young-kwang), whose artificial heart battery is discharged, and Na Bo-bae (played by Chae Soo-bin), who has electric abilities, using charging as a pretext. It is expected to provide viewers with excitement by adding a fresh fantasy setting to the familiar and enjoyable 'K-romance'.The stills show Baek Ho-rang, who was pursuing a peaceful daily life, and Na Bo-bae, who brought unexpected changes to his life. Baek Ho-rang, whose artificial heart battery is discharged, meets Na Bo-bae, the only person who can recharge him. Na Bo-bae also experiences changes in her daily life when she meets Baek Ho-rang, the only one to whom electricity does not flow.The subtle relationship between the two was also captured. Baek Ho-rang, holding Na Bo-bae and checking his heart rate, and Na Bo-bae, holding his hand while not fully awake, catch the eye. It sparks curiosity about how the two, who are entangled in a 'charging contract' beyond simple help, will develop their relationship.The cast of characters who will appear between the two has also been revealed. Ji Eun-ho (played by Cha Woo-min), a top star active in movies, dramas, and entertainment shows, is Na Bo-bae's number one fan. Attention is focused on what kind of variable Ji Eun-ho, with his pure younger man charm, will become between Baek Ho-rang and Na Bo-bae.There is also Choi Do-yun (played by Jung Jae-gwang), Baek Ho-rang's cousin and rival. Choi Do-yun, a troublemaker at TS Group, provokes Baek Ho-rang, creating a tense atmosphere between the two. Han Seol-hee (played by Shin Do-hyun), the head of Hanlim Planning, is a character who moves to make Baek Ho-rang her own without hiding her ambition.The active participation of the surrounding characters cannot be overlooked. Yoon Jae-ho (played by Heo Dong-won), Baek Ho-rang's chief of staff, TS Group Chairman Gong Man-seol (played by Kim Mi-kyung), and Baek Ho-rang's aunt and TS Hotel president Baek Kyung-jin (played by Kim Hye-eun) intervene in the story in their own ways. Director Yeom Min-gyu (played by Yang Hyun-min), who gave Na Bo-bae the writing mission, and her best friend Jo Seo-jeong (played by Kim A-young), who knows all of Na Bo-bae's secrets, also add cheerful vitality to the drama.'Recharge Me', which depicts the special romance between Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, consists of a total of 10 episodes and will be released on Netflix on October 9th.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]sstar1204@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A 600-year epic of the Three Kingdoms WarScript Reading and Production Video ReleasedActors Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Park Sung-woong, and Kim Kang-woo (from top left, clockwise) will collaborate in KBS2's new historical drama 'Moomoo'. /KBS2[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actors Lee Hyun-wook and Jang Hyuk will engage in fierce battles to unify a chaotic era.The production team of KBS2's new historical drama 'Moomoo' (written by Kim Ri-heon, directed by Kim Young-jo) released a script reading and production video filled with heavy energy on the 22nd. It captured the passion and brilliant performances of the main actors, centered around Lee Hyun-wook and Jang Hyuk.'Moomoo' is a work that depicts the desperate and lonely epic of leaders who risked everything for a single victory amidst 600 years of war and internal turmoil within the Three Kingdoms. It is drawing attention as KBS's grand historical drama, three years after 'Korea–Goryeo War'.As the script reading began, Lee Hyun-wook, playing Kim Beop-min (the 30th King of Silla, King Munmu), a master of double-sided strategy (a strategy of both offense and defense), and Jang Hyuk, playing Yeon Gaesomun, the dictator of Goguryeo, led the cast. Kim Kang-woo, as Silla's strategist Kim Chun-chu (the 29th King of Silla, King Taejong Muyeol), and Park Sung-woong, as the upright Silla general Kim Yu-sin, captivated the atmosphere with their high level of immersion.In addition, veteran actors Jung Woong-in, Kim Do-hyun, Baek Sung-hyun, Yang Hyun-min, Oh Seung-hoon, Lee Ji-hoon, Park Myung-hoon, Im Ho, Choi Soo-rin, and Jo Sung-ha heated up the set with their solid acting skills. The actors' performances, oscillating between conflict and reconciliation, exuded a powerful presence.The production team of KBS2's new historical drama 'Moomoo' released a script reading and production video featuring the main actors. /KBS2The production video included scenes from large-scale battle shoots and the actors' struggles with their performances. The Mongolian landscape shots and the actors' method acting filling the camera conveyed tense suspense and a strong aura.Lee Hyun-wook said, "'Moomoo' is a great king who unified the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. In the context of unifying the three kingdoms, 'Moomoo' refers to 'King Munmu,' and also carries the meaning of wisdom (文) and the martial arts (武) representing combat power and strength." He added, "'Moomoo' is a grand masterpiece and epic from KBS that has returned. We ask for your great anticipation and interest."Jang Hyuk also prepared to show the other side of Yeon Gaesomun, the god of war. He explained, "As the drama unfolds, I thought that Yeon Gaesomun's choices and emotions in facing various situations could become a key point of the work."Kim Kang-woo described the historical figure Kim Chun-chu as "a person who laid the foundation for the unification of the three kingdoms through outstanding diplomacy." Park Sung-woong also said, "General Kim Yu-sin is a figure that everyone in Korea knows," foreshadowing his courageous and spirited performance.Director Kim Young-jo said, "Kim Beop-min is a very rare figure in Korean history who learned politics and diplomacy from Kim Chun-chu and martial arts and generalship from Kim Yu-sin." He added, "Through our work, I want to teach the younger generation what a nation is, what leadership is, and what an individual within a country is."'Moomoo', consisting of a total of 28 episodes, will premiere in November.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Played the role of genius hacker Ki Young-do in 'Killer of Married Women'"I want to become an infinitely versatile Mu Jin-seong"Actor Mu Jin-seong recently met with reporters at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, to discuss MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Killer of Married Women'. /Alien CompanyWhat does an unrefined star look like? The entertainment industry has many stars who receive public attention, and many media outlets follow them. Even when interviews are scheduled, it is rare to have one-on-one meetings. Since multiple reporters interview them together, the content is often similar. It is common for even photos and videos to be produced and distributed by the agency. Even in this reality, delivers the pure, unadulterated impressions of a reporter's eyes. (Editor's Note)[By Choi Soo-bin] Actor Mu Jin-seong truly lives by the motto "speak your mind." In the three meetings since 2024, Mu Jin-seong has presented new goals each time, and upon our next meeting, he has invariably returned having made those words a reality. Of course, all these moments were not the result of chance luck, but the accumulation of time spent constantly contemplating and striving to show something new in each project. That is why I am always curious about Mu Jin-seong's next chapter.Mu Jin-seong recently held a wrap-up interview for the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Killer of Married Women' (written by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Yoon Jong-ho) with reporters at the building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. He played the role of genius hacker Ki Young-do and shared various stories related to the drama.I first met Mu Jin-seong in the summer of 2024. At the time, he had just finished the Disney+ original series 'Tyrant' and expressed a humble wish: "I hope to encounter good projects in the future." The following winter, when we met again, that wish had become a reality. He had encountered the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Taepung Sangsa,' a good project, and showed a different side of himself. Perhaps because of this, Mu Jin-seong at that time went a step further, saying, "In 2026, I want to show diverse and new sides through multiple projects, not just one."And in the fall of 2026, Mu Jin-seong, whom I met for the third time, sat before reporters, having once again turned his words into reality. In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Killer of Married Women,' he became a cool yet somewhat clumsy genius hacker, and in the Netflix original series 'Field Mouse,' released around the same time, he transformed into a mysterious accountant whose inner thoughts are difficult to read. The two roles were so different that it was strange to think they were played by the same person, and both projects received positive responses.Of course, not everything happens just by saying it. As I watched Mu Jin-seong's words gradually become reality from 2024 to 2026, what became even clearer was the effort behind those achievements. Rather than simply accepting the given characters, he spent time contemplating to bring out his own unique persona, and he didn't overlook even the smallest scenes. These accumulated efforts have shaped the Mu Jin-seong of today.However, 'Killer of Married Women,' being based on a popular webtoon, also came with pressure. The drama depicts the struggles of a 'working mom' (a woman who works while raising children) with the world's most dangerous job, as she fights to maintain her 'work-life balance' (balance between work and personal life). It is based on a webtoon of the same name and concluded its 14-episode run on the 12th.Mu Jin-seong showed a new side as the genius hacker Ki Young-do in 'Killer of Married Women.' /Alien CompanyIn particular, Ki Young-do, played by Mu Jin-seong, was the character who embodied the 'cold beauty' aspect in the original work. To best realize the original webtoon's art style, Mu Jin-seong constantly exchanged opinions with the staff, from his hairstyle to his outfits. He recalled, "My biggest concern was how to fill in the parts that weren't depicted," adding, "I put a lot of thought into how to approach his speech, tone, and expressions."The process of playing a genius hacker was also not easy. Ki Young-do is a key character who supports Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin)'s operations in 'Kingfisher' and helps solve cases. He is the team's reliable brain, utilizing his outstanding hacking skills and quick judgment to find various information.Although Ki Young-do had many scenes of hacking alone in front of a monitor, most of the actual filming was realized through post-production. He confessed, "It was very difficult to act as if I was in front of the monitor when the screen was all CG," and "Since I had many scenes where I communicated with senior Yoo Bo-na through an earpiece and radio, it was the hardest part to act while imagining all of that.""Since I had many scenes alone in front of the computer, there were more solo scenes than scenes where I interacted with other actors, which was difficult. There were times when I filmed 26 scenes in one day. Everything was predetermined, from the monitor's position to where I should look and when to operate the keyboard and mouse. Since it had to match the post-production, it wasn't easy to memorize and calculate everything while acting."Mu Jin-seong's interpretation also shaped Ki Young-do's special feelings for Yoo Bo-na in the early part of the drama. He explained, "I thought it was respect, not love," adding, "The jealousy towards Kwon Tae-seong (Jung Joon-won) was likely an uncomfortable feeling that arose from seeing someone I respected sacrificing and dedicating themselves to their family life."Later, Ki Young-do develops feelings for Kwon Se-ah (Lee Eun-saem). However, Ki Young-do was notably awkward around Kwon Se-ah. While he was a genius hacker who knew everything in his head, his mind and body wouldn't cooperate when he was in front of the person he liked, which brought laughter.Mu Jin-seong expressed his determination, "I want to appear in more projects and show people that 'Mu Jin-seong has this side too.'" /Alien CompanyOne of the scenes where this charm is best showcased appears in episode 13. Ki Young-do, upon seeing Kwon Se-ah and Beom Sung-hoon (Choi Woo-seong) together at a convenience store, pretends to be thirsty from work and goes outside. As he tries to enter the convenience store immediately, he bumps into the locked door, not realizing it was locked. This was Mu Jin-seong's idea, not in the script."I thought about how Ki Young-do could come across as a more charming man. The script just said, 'I'm thirsty,' and he enters the convenience store. But I felt that would be a bit bland. I wanted to maximize the confusion and flustered state caused by jealousy, so I asked the staff on set if they could lock the convenience store door. I asked the director, and he said it seemed like a good direction, so we tried it, and the scene was used in the broadcast. I think it helped express the character of Ki Young-do more three-dimensionally, which I liked."Through 'Killer of Married Women,' Mu Jin-seong revealed various facets, including sharp judgment, steadfastness, clumsiness, and awkward budding romance. At the same time, in 'Field Mouse,' released concurrently, he completely flipped the mood. Playing accountant Son Soo-hyun, he created a chilling tension with a persona that was difficult to define as purely good or evil. Mu Jin-seong shared his thoughts, "As an actor, I was so happy to be able to show completely opposite characters once again," adding, "I felt catharsis being able to show completely different characters with duality in a similar timeframe."The reason this moment is even more special is that Mu Jin-seong's goals and dreams have been realized. In 2024, he said he wanted to meet good projects. After meeting good projects, he said he wanted to show new faces to viewers through multiple works. As those words also became reality, Mu Jin-seong promised yet another new face."In the new year, I want to show a completely new side that I haven't shown before. I want to appear in more projects and show people that 'Mu Jin-seong has this side too.' I want to become an actor who can remain in the memories of more people."Over the three meetings, Mu Jin-seong's goals have gradually grown, and his persona has become equally diverse. What is most impressive is that each time we meet, the wishes he expressed last time have become reality. Of course, in that process, there was Mu Jin-seong's intense contemplation, finding his own answers without overlooking even the smallest actions of his characters. Therefore, his current statement, "I want to become an infinitely versatile Mu Jin-seong," carries weight. It is already intriguing to see what new face he will surprise reporters with in his next project, having proven what he said each time through his own efforts.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Rescued released a physical album in about a year... The album is titled 'PULSE'Group RESCENE will make a comeback on November 3rd with their 4th mini-album 'PULSE'. The photo shows RESCENE LIV MAY ZENA WONI Minami (from left) on the blue carpet of '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19th. /Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Group RESCENE will heat up the music scene in November.Their agency, The Muse Entertainment, announced on the 22nd, " RESCENE (WONI LIV Minami MAY ZENA) will release their fourth mini-album 'PULSE' on November 3rd."This comeback is about 4 months after RESCENE released the remake single 'Pretty Girl' in July, and it is drawing even more attention as it is a new album to be released about a year after their 3rd mini-album 'lip bomb' in November last year.Previously, RESCENE solidified their position as a trending girl group by making 'LOVE ATTACK', released in 2024, go viral and receiving much love for 'Pretty Girl'.Building on this success, they achieved a remarkable feat by winning 'Artist of the Year' and 'Today's Choice', which is decided by on-site voting, at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th.Attention is focused on what new scents and charms the members, who have presented various scent concepts such as 'flower scent', 'berry scent', and 'incense scent' with each album, will capture the public's hearts with this time.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Solo debut after 3 years of debut with solo EP 'DEAD:ALIVE'Officially released on October 12 at 6 PMSUNG HANBIN of group ZEROBASEONE will make a solo debut 3 years after their debut. The photo shows SUNG HANBIN attending the showcase for the release of ZEROBASEONE's first full-length album 'NEVER SAY NEVER' on September 1, 2025. / THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] SUNG HANBIN of group ZEROBASEONE will begin solo activities 3 years after their debut.The agency The Live Label released a scheduler image for SUNG HANBIN's first solo EP 'DEAD:ALIVE' on their official social media on the 22nd.The image shows the teasing content and release schedule for 'DEAD:ALIVE' tattooed on the back of a man's body, stained with bruises and scars, giving a strong impression.According to the scheduler, SUNG HANBIN will sequentially release a performance video for 'Killin' Me' on the 28th, followed by a tracklist, concept photos and films, a highlight medley, and a music video poster and teaser. The album will be released on October 12, marking the start of full-fledged solo activities.'DEAD:ALIVE' is the first solo EP released under SUNG HANBIN's name, 3 years after their debut. It captures the process of 'self-transcendence,' moving forward with a new appearance without stopping in the face of fear and breaking through limitations.SUNG HANBIN's solo EP 'DEAD:ALIVE' will be released on October 12 at 6 PM. / The Live LabelAs the leader of group ZEROBASEONE, SUNG HANBIN has consistently led the team stably while showcasing their all-rounder capabilities with solid vocals, delicate expressiveness, and high-quality performances.Having expanded their musical spectrum by digesting various genres and concepts, they are expected to fully reveal their unique strengths and colors through this album.SUNG HANBIN will release their first EP 'DEAD:ALIVE' on October 12 at 6 PM on various music sites.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Fin.K.L is starting full-group activities with all four members participating for the first time in about 21 years. Gemstone E&M officially announced on the 21st that LEE HYO RI, Ok Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu-ri are reuniting under the name Fin.K.L and preparing for full-group activities. This is the first time since the 2005 digital single ″Forever Fin.K.L,″ and it signals ongoing activities rather than a one-time project. Since their debut in 1998, Fin.K.L has established itself as a leading representative of the first-generation girl group heyday by releasing numerous hit songs such as ″Blue Rain,″ ″To My Boyfriend,″ ″Eternal Love,″ ″White,″ and ″Now.″ They secured both popularity and fandom with first-place wins on music shows and grand prizes at major award ceremonies. In 2019, they reunited for the first time in 14 years through JTBC’s variety show ″Camping Club,″ releasing the new song ″Like a Remaining Song,″ which topped music charts. However, that was a project tied to the broadcast. This time, Gemstone E&M will handle planning and management, sequentially presenting new songs and various project activities. The Fin.K.L members have continued their careers in various fields such as solo singers, musical actors, and actors. Gemstone E&M stated, ″Fin.K.L is an artist with symbolic significance in the history of Korean popular music,″ and added, ″We will sequentially present various activities to create new moments with fans who have long awaited Fin.K.L.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong reaffirmed their position as a solo artist by taking first place in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award with the new song ″TtoTto.″ In the third week of September, ″TtoTto″ topped the Melon Weekly Popularity Award TOP 20 with a total score of 70.37 points. It earned 45.69 points in voting and 24.68 points in the weekly chart, surpassing Big Bang’s ″BiiG″ (62.03 points) and Soyeon’s ″I Quit″ (60.46 points). With this, Lim Young Woong set a record of 36 total wins in the Melon Weekly Popularity Award. The popularity of ″TtoTto″ continued on music shows. On the September 19 broadcast of MBC’s Show! Music Core, after competing for first place with Big Bang and &TEAM, Lim Young Woong secured first place with a final score of 7,485 points. The scores included 5,000 points for digital and album sales, 390 points for video and broadcast, 1,095 points for pre-voting, and 1,000 points for real-time live voting. Lim Young Woong won the trophy without appearing on the broadcast. To celebrate their 10th debut anniversary, Lim Young Woong released the special digital album ″IM HERO 10″ on the 8th. The album contains a total of 10 tracks, including the title song ″TtoTto.″ ″TtoTto″ is a song that Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, and the lyrics include the name of their pet dog Siwol (which means October in Spanish, Octubre). Lim Young Woong revealed, ″The lyrics include the name of my pet dog Siwol, and the lyrics are cute.″ As of September 21, the official music video for ″TtoTto″ surpassed 3.08 million views. It had already attracted attention by exceeding 3 million views as of the 20th. The music video features Lim Young Woong’s pet dog Siwol making a direct appearance. The songs included in ″IM HERO 10″ also recorded high view counts. The music video for ″Baila″ surpassed 1 million views as of the 19th, and ″Please Be Happy″ and ″To Us Who Have Lived″ also exceeded 1 million views on the 16th and 17th, respectively. As a result, three new songs achieved a million views within 64 hours. ″IM HERO 10″ includes six new songs and four rearranged existing tracks. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong successfully completed the 10th debut anniversary concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2″ from September 4 to 6 at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. On the 20th, at the ″2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)″ held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Lim Young Woong won both the ″TMA Popularity Award″ and the ″Judges’ Special Award,″ achieving a double crown.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENCHIN, the official character of Enhypen(ENHYPEN), meets the fandom engine (ENGENE) with a new theme. Belif Lab announced that the second pop-up of ENCHIN, ’SPOOKY ENCHIN’ ENHYPEN Official Character POP-UP’ (hereafter ’Spooky ENCHIN’), will be held from the 29th to October 9th at HAESO in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Advance reservations for visiting the pop-up will be available from 12 PM on the 22nd through the global superfan platform Weverse. This pop-up features ’Spooky’ as the main theme and is set against the backdrop of a mysterious mansion where ENCHIN has crash-landed. Visitors can experience a mysterious and eerie atmosphere and enjoy a special experience as if entering a mysterious mansion. At the pop-up site, photo zones with a spooky theme and character sculptures made to match the concept will be installed. Additionally, a photo booth where visitors can use ENCHIN-exclusive frames will be available. The merchandise lineup has also been revealed. A total of 17 items, including ENCHIN keyrings, stress balls, plush pillows, lightstick decoration figures, and stamps, all with a spooky yet cute concept, will be prepared. It is explained that the addition of ENCHIN’s cute design to practical everyday items increases their collectible value. ENCHIN means ’ENGENE’s friend,’ secretly bringing luck and comfort to ENGENEs’ daily lives. The six characters—WANTU (Jungwon), Noxsta (Jay), Jay-K (Jake), Snowy (Sunghoon), Kishu (Sunoo), and Phoony (Ni-ki)—are loved by fans for their cute appearances reflecting the members’ characteristics.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS is scheduled to hold 14 performances in five South American cities in October, and local governments and tourism authorities in each city have begun various preparations to accommodate large audiences. In Bogotá, Colombia, the starting point of the South American tour, the official tourism site ’Visit Bogotá’ introduced BTS’s concert as a major cultural event. The site described ″BTS as one of the representative groups of 21st-century global pop, based on music, large-scale performances, and a strong bond with ARMY worldwide,″ emphasizing that Bogotá has become one of the world’s major music stages by 2026. In La Plata, Argentina, ahead of the performances on October 21 and 23-24, the city, provincial government, and production company have collaborated to prepare for the audience. Local media El Día cited La Plata’s estimates predicting that more than 150,000 people will gather in the city, with many visitors coming from abroad, including the United States, Colombia, Chile, and Uruguay. Mayor Julio Alak stated that he held a working meeting with the production company, Buenos Aires Province, and La Plata’s security and urban control departments to discuss a comprehensive operation plan. In July, the La Plata City Council unanimously passed a motion to designate BTS as ’honorary guests,’ citing the cultural influence of the seven members, promotion of youth rights, and participation in international cultural activities as reasons for the selection. In Lima, Peru, ahead of BTS’s visit, the K-pop cultural event ’Road to 7: El Comienzo’ was held at Lima Fountain Park on October 12-13. The event featured various programs, including dance covers, video screenings, and cultural programs. Lima Fountain Park is registered in the Guinness World Records as the largest public park fountain complex in the world. Chile also introduced the Santiago concert as a major event in the ’Festivals and Events - Culture & Heritage’ category through the official tourism promotion site Chile Travel. Chile Travel stated, ″The global K-pop craze lands in Chile. Santiago will transform into the global center of K-pop with BTS’s return.″ This tour by BTS is especially meaningful as it is the first time the full group will perform in Colombia, Peru, and Argentina.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 PLAVE recently shared behind-the-scenes stories and various episodes from their literary concert with fans. In this live broadcast, the members revealed behind-the-scenes stories about the concert preparation process, stage production, and each of their solo performances. At the beginning of the broadcast, the members expressed their lingering feelings after the concert and gratitude toward the fans. They communicated closely with fans by sharing stories about preparing for the concert, recovering after the performance, and small everyday episodes. In particular, one member recited a poem they wrote themselves, expressing the emotions of the concert and their feelings for the fans. The preparation process for each member’s solo stage was also revealed in detail. Yejoon said he wanted to show a more human side on stage and shared that he put a lot of thought into song selection and stage production. Eunho talked about challenging himself with dance moves he felt he was lacking in and described the process of gaining confidence on stage. Hamin explained that he planned and prepared the concept, choreography, and camera direction for his solo stage by himself. Noah said he paid close attention to arrangement, gestures, and performance for his vampire-themed stage. Banbi revealed that he tried various ideas to incorporate a story into his stage. Behind-the-scenes stories about unexpected situations during the performance were also shared. Eunho experienced difficulties with his in-ear monitors but completed the stage until the end, emphasizing the charm of live performances. Additionally, the members shared details about the care they took with stage production, camera angles, and prop usage, conveying the effort put into the preparation process. Stories about group stages and joint performances followed. The collaboration with brass and string sections and dancers enhanced the completeness of the performance, and stage costumes, fans’ dress codes, and the atmosphere at the venue were also mentioned. The members expressed their gratitude for the various support and participation shown by the fans. This broadcast conveyed not only various behind-the-scenes stories of the concert stages but also the members’ daily lives, communication with fans, and anticipation for future activities. At the end of the broadcast, the members left video messages directly for the fans, promising to meet again with various stages and content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group member Jiwoo recently communicated with fans through a personal live broadcast. On that day, Jiwoo revealed that she conducted the live while her hair and makeup were done after finishing her schedule. During the broadcast, Jiwoo greeted fans, mentioning it had been a while since she last went live, and talked about dinner and late-night snack menus. Jiwoo mentioned that she recently completed two schedules, referring to her busy daily life. Continuing the conversation about food with fans, she mentioned various menus such as samgyeopsal, chicken feet, and bulgogi burgers, and also recommended her favorite foods like gopchang, cheese balls, and supreme seasoned chicken. She also shared stories about recently eating chicken and cheese balls, showing her genuine passion for food. During the broadcast, she mentioned desserts she has been interested in lately, such as cheesecake and sand bagels, and shared an episode about talking with members about sand bagels. Jiwoo said she has been wearing bright clothes often recently and introduced her pants and hoodie as today’s OTD (Outfit of the Day). She also showed a turtle keycap and a Hello Kitty keyring she made herself in the waiting room. Besides food talks, she shared her experience participating in writing lyrics for the recent comeback album’s track ″Ghost.″ Jiwoo explained that she completed the lyrics through meetings with composers and lyricists and said that her first experience writing lyrics was fun. She also mentioned an episode about writing rap lyrics with Gyujin during their trainee days. Answering various questions from fans, she shared her thoughts on dramas she recently watched, her favorite ramen, preferred season between winter and summer, and snacks she enjoys lately. At the end of the broadcast, she expressed gratitude to fans and promised to continue showing a great image. Finally, she concluded the live with warm greetings to her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong showcased the live clip of ″Moise″ at ’2026 IMHERO10 : THE STADIUM CONCERT 2.’ In this video, Lim Young Woong started singing from the edge of the stage, engaging with the audience. In the middle of the performance, they swayed their shoulders to the rhythm of the jangbu drums and created an atmosphere as if drinking a bowl of makgeolli. With the lyrics ″Since the world has met beauty, let’s have a good time,″ they invited the audience to enjoy together. On stage, they portrayed drinking the liquor of the banquet, and their heart pounding every time the sound of the changgu drum was heard. Mentioning Hallasan, Seoraksan, and various places across the country, scenes followed of walking with brothers and everyone becoming one to the beat of the buk drum. The phrase ″Tonight is the sleep of the great″ conveyed a touching moment where everyone gathered in one place, clinking glasses as if reaching the sky. At the end, the lyrics ″Even if the sleep ends, the blue remains″ left a lingering impression of the performance, concluding with the message, ″Brothers, let’s meet again next time.″ The video of this performance can be viewed on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel and the fan cafe ’Hero Era.’]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seung Chul Lee appeared on KBS2’s ’What Song Express’ and revealed a special connection with Girls’ Generation. On this episode, Seung Chul Lee and Girls’ Generation Sunny had a conversation together. Seung Chul Lee shared behind-the-scenes stories about the selection process of Girls’ Generation’s group name and debut song. He recalled receiving a call directly from Lee Soo-man at the time, who asked, ″A girl group is coming out, how about naming it Girls’ Generation?″ to which he replied, ″Sure.″ When Lee Soo-man suggested, ″We are planning to do the song ’Girls’ Generation’ as well,″ he gave the same answer. He added that he was asked to join the chorus for the debut song. In fact, Girls’ Generation remade Seung Chul Lee’s hit song ’Girls’ Generation’ when they debuted in 2007. Sunny mentioned on the show that Girls’ Generation will celebrate their 20th anniversary next year. Seung Chul Lee joked about their connection with Girls’ Generation, saying, ″Actually, Girls’ Generation should be paying royalties.″ Also, Seung Chul Lee explained the reason for choosing ’Girls’ Generation’ as a cheer song for future firefighters, saying, ″I wanted to sing for the firefighters,″ and added, ″I am grateful for this opportunity.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ji Yeeun revealed several photos through Instagram. In the photos, Ji Yeeun showcased a comfortable style with a white knit and jeans. She also displayed a pure visual by posing with her hands under her chin. Ji Yeeun is scheduled to hold her wedding with dancer Bata on December 12. The two are known to have started their public relationship in April of last year.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V appeared in the materials for an exercise physiology lecture at an American university. Recently, an overseas fan shared a photo taken in a university classroom on SNS, saying that a friend saw V during class. The lecture materials featured photos of V alongside Robert Pattinson from the Twilight series and Tom Holland from Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man series under the title ″The Most Handsome Men in the World in 2023.″ These materials were used in an exercise physiology class themed ″Body Image and Standards of Beauty.″ A friend who saw the photo reacted by using a V-related meme popular on SNS, saying, ″Did V walk into the crowd?″ This is not the first time V has been included as a case study in American university lecture materials. Previously, in a culture and fashion-related class at an American university, V’s photo was used as an example of ″beauty″ in materials explaining nonverbal visuals and appearance. V maintains high recognition worldwide, and Google Trends shows he recorded high search volumes in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM member Sakura revealed behind-the-scenes photos from the ’iHeartRadio Music Festival’ held in Las Vegas, USA. On the 21st, Sakura posted several photos on her social media account with the caption ″iHeart Radio Festival.″ The photos showed her on stage wearing a stage outfit and moments with members at the festival site. In the released photos, Sakura wore a black leather jacket layered over a bralette-style outfit, highlighting her slim waist and defined abs. Her short hair and sharp facial features conveyed the stage atmosphere. Sakura also shared group photos with LE SSERAFIM members, a selfie with singer Zara Larsson, and moments enjoying the performance with members in the audience. Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM, to which Sakura belongs, is currently promoting their new song ″Made My Night.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the YouTube channel ’Pitiful Brother Shin Dong-yeop,’ Shin Dong-yeop warned Kim Yong-myung to be cautious about riding a bicycle after drinking. In the video released on the 21st, Kang Yu-mi, Kim Yong-myung, Kim Hae-jun, and Na Bo-ram appeared as guests. Kim Yong-myung revealed that he rode his bicycle to the filming location that day, explaining that the distance from his home to the set was about 7 to 8 kilometers. After riding his bicycle and then drinking, Kim Yong-myung said the taste was different, perhaps because he burned calories. Shin Dong-yeop emphasized that one should not ride a bicycle after drinking. Kim Yong-myung also explained that on days he drinks, he leaves his bicycle at the filming location and takes a taxi home, then returns to pick it up the next morning. When Shin Dong-yeop warned again about drunk cycling, Kim Yong-myung added that since bicycles also enter the road, one should never ride under the influence. When Shin Dong-yeop asked about the possibility of bicycle theft, Kim Yong-myung responded that he would use a lock.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Yoo In-young revealed her visit to a marriage information company through her YouTube channel ’InyoungInyoung.’ Yoo In-young candidly shared her realistic concerns about marriage and her ideal type. She stated that she has always dreamed of marriage but often heard from those around her that her views on marriage were ″too idealistic.″ She also mentioned that questions about marriage never stop and that she personally visited a marriage information company for counseling. Regarding her ideal type, she said she wants to meet someone who enjoys spending time together and likes to be close to her. Having lived an irregular lifestyle in the entertainment industry for a long time, she emphasized that her partner’s lifestyle pattern is also important. Yoo In-young revealed that she prefers someone who can be by her side when needed rather than someone with a fixed office job. She said she prefers freelancers who can use their time freely as a profession. She also mentioned that her preference for the age of her partner has changed. In the past, she preferred older men, but now she is attracted to younger men. She noted that even though they are younger, the age difference is not so large as to feel significant, reflecting her changed perspective. She also expressed a desire for a so-called ″hexagonal man,″ someone who meets various conditions and whose personality matches well with hers. She spoke specifically about external conditions as well. Yoo In-young said she wants a partner who is taller than her and looks good even when she wears high heels. When the counseling manager asked, ″Does he have to be at least 180 cm tall?″ she answered without hesitation, ″Yes.″ The counseling manager summarized the conditions as ″a younger man who is over 180 cm tall, listens well, and can come running anytime.″ Yoo In-young laughed and replied, ″Now I know why I can’t get married.″ After the counseling session, Yoo In-young shared her impression, saying that receiving actual counseling made her feel like she could look at herself objectively. Meanwhile, Yoo In-young was born in 1984, debuted in the entertainment industry as a magazine model in 2003, and has expanded her activities as an actress, meeting the public through various works.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CORTIS delivered a powerful performance at Japan’s largest music festival, ’Rock in Japan Festival 2026.’ Despite the pouring rain, CORTIS heated up the venue with an unwavering live show and explosive performance. As the only K-pop artist invited to this festival, CORTIS received high expectations from fans across Japan. The members took the stage wearing uniquely styled outfits, further intensifying the energy on stage. The large crowd gathered at the venue responded enthusiastically to CORTIS’s energetic performance, even in the rain, elevating the festival atmosphere. Through this performance, CORTIS conveyed the explosive energy of the younger generation to the local Japanese audience, proving their musical completeness and performance capabilities. Festival officials also praised their stage as a legendary-level show, expressing high expectations for their future activities. With their participation in ’Rock in Japan Festival 2026,’ CORTIS is expected to expand their presence not only in Japan but also in the global music market. Fans and music industry professionals alike are showing great interest in their active future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Member Nayeon of TWICE received birthday congratulations from fans, drawing attention as a congratulatory message was shared through the official account. Nayeon revealed a bright smile while wearing a white blouse and holding a bouquet of flowers in both hands. Her pigtail hairstyle, along with a carrot and a rabbit doll, created a cute and warm atmosphere. Against a plain white background, her front-facing appearance was clean and full of bright energy. On TWICE’s official SNS, birthday wishes from fans continued with the tag ″Happy Birthday NAYEON #HappyNAYEONday.″ Fans left messages of love and support for Nayeon, celebrating the special day together. Meanwhile, TWICE is attracting steady attention for both the members’ individual updates and group activities. Recently, new profile and photo shoot images of Jeongyeon and Jihyo were released, raising expectations for their active future activities. Nayeon is also receiving fans’ love with her diverse charms, focusing many people’s interest on her upcoming endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ official SNS account sent warm birthday wishes to member Seungmin. The posted message read, ″ᰔᩚ ᕼᗩᑭᑭY ᗷIᖇTᕼᗪᗩY SEᑌᑎGᗰIᑎ ᰔᩚ,″ accompanied by hashtags including #HappySeungminDay, #StrayKids, #Stray Kids, #Seungmin, and #Seungmin, gathering celebratory enthusiasm from fans and the public. Recently, Seungmin appeared wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt and jeans, harmonizing with various graphic elements against a solid background. He smiled facing forward with one hand wrapped around his waist. Wearing a hat and showcasing a T-shirt with prominent pockets, he revealed a soft charm. Stray Kids continue active promotions domestically and internationally this year, recently concluding the world tour ’RUN IT’ in Osaka, Japan, successfully. Member Seungmin has also been actively participating in various official events and fan communications since returning to Korea, showing a healthy appearance and bright energy. Fans celebrated Seungmin’s birthday through SNS, sending various support messages, while the celebratory atmosphere continues across multiple online communities. Seungmin plans to actively communicate with fans through Stray Kids’ music and performances in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM expanded their musical palette by releasing a remix version of their new single ’Made My Night.’ On the afternoon of the 14th, the group connected with fans by unveiling the visualizer for the title track ’Made My Night (feat. EJAE)’ on the HYBE LABELS official YouTube channel. This remix adds freshness to the original song, offering a more diverse atmosphere. Additionally, on the 18th, LE SSERAFIM attracted attention by sharing photos from a local festival with BTS on their official SNS. The two teams were the only K-pop artists included in this festival lineup, showcasing a warm meeting and strong friendship at the event. Recently, on SNS, they have been drawing fans’ interest by posting a front-facing photo smiling against a monochrome background with the caption ’Face zoom 👀.’ The agency announced plans to continue active music activities and various content to maintain engagement with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900