https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Stray Kids topped domestic and international charts with their 10th mini album, ’THIS & THAT.’ The album was released on the 7th and reached number one on the daily charts of Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart. It also held the number one spot on the Worldwide iTunes Album daily chart for five consecutive days from the 7th to the 11th. Additionally, it ranked first on the European chart for four days. The title track of the same name ranked number one on the Spotify Top Album Debut Global chart from the 7th to the 9th, and the album itself ranked second on the Top Album Debut Global chart. The music video for ’THIS & THAT’ surpassed 50 million cumulative views on YouTube in about three days after its release. ’THIS & THAT’ is Stray Kids’ first new work of the year, expressing confidence that they can do well at ’this and that,’ whatever they want. Stray Kids plan to release a remix digital single, ’THIS & THAT - THAT REMIXES,’ at 1 PM on the 12th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NMIXX concluded the Asian leg of their first world tour with their Tokyo concert and announced their official debut in Japan in December. They held solo concerts on August 8 and 9 at Keio Arena in Tokyo, Japan, performing a total of 28 live songs including their debut tracks ″O.O,″ ″Phoenix,″ ″Run for Roses,″ and ″Soñar (Breaker).″ The venue was filled with band sounds along with the audience’s cheers and applause. Bae communicated with fans by covering the popular local singer M!LK’s song ″好きすぎて滅 (Too Much Love Leads to Destruction),″ which he learned from NiziU, a member of the band. Additionally, through various stages such as ″Shape of Love,″ ″High Horse,″ ″SPINNIN’ ON IT,″ ″KNOW ABOUT ME,″ and ″Red light sign, but we go,″ the members showcased their vocals, choreography, and performances. Starting in Bangkok on June 13, NMIXX held a total of eight concerts across five Asian cities: Singapore on June 20, Kaohsiung on July 12 and 13, Hong Kong on July 25 and 26, and Tokyo in August. Tickets sold out quickly in Kaohsiung and Hong Kong, leading to one additional concert being added in each city. At the Tokyo concert, they announced their official Japanese debut along with the release of their best album ″N=MIXX″ on December 9. The Japanese version stage of ″Blue Valentine″ was unveiled for the first time. The members said, ″We will release our Japanese debut best album ’N=MIXX’ on December 9 and finally debut. Please look forward to the songs sung in Japanese as well. We want to create many opportunities to meet you all in the future.″ NMIXX’s first world tour began last November at Inspire Arena in Incheon and included 21 concerts across 17 cities in Europe, North America, and Asia. The debut showcase ″NMIXX JAPAN DEBUT SHOWCASE ’N=MIXX’″ is scheduled for November 7 and 8 in Tokyo and December 12 and 13 in Nagoya.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won’s special event prepared for his close friend Hwang Yoon-sung will be revealed on KBS 2TV’s ″New Product Launch Pyeonstorang.″ Lee Chan-won personally prepared the event by visiting chef Yoon Na-ra of ″Brewing Alcohol Yoonjumo″ to learn cooking for Hwang Yoon-sung, who had just finished a trot competition program. He made calls to various acquaintances to invite guests, showcasing his connections in the entertainment and sports industries. During this process, Lee Chan-won was seen lowering his head, saying, ″I lived my life wrong,″ while recruiting guests. The event was attended by various guests, including members of girl groups. Baseball legend Yoo Hee-kwan also accepted Lee Chan-won’s invitation and came to the venue, and it was reported that Black Pink Ji-soo was looking forward to the news that a girl group member would attend. Lee Chan-won also hinted that a ″top girl group member in Korea″ would be coming. Additionally, the appearance of a special guest, introduced by Lee Chan-won as ″a senior I personally invited,″ was announced. The on-site cast reacted with curiosity, saying, ″Could it be the king of singers, Jo Yong-pil?″ The event’s main figure, Hwang Yoon-sung, was seen shedding tears on site, and the long friendship between Lee Chan-won and Hwang Yoon-sung, along with the acquaintances gathered to celebrate them, will be shown on the broadcast. ″New Product Launch Pyeonstorang″ will air on Thursday the 13th at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS V disclosed on a Weverse Live broadcast that his hearing deteriorated after his military service. On the 12th, V communicated with fans through a Weverse Live broadcast alongside fellow member Jungkook. The two spent time answering fans’ questions while having a meal. During this session, both V and Jungkook mentioned their health issues. Jungkook revealed that he had visited the hospital due to a stress fracture, and V also shared that he had undergone medical treatment. V said, ″I’ve never told ARMY before, but has it been about two and a half years? My hearing has gotten worse,″ mentioning his hearing loss for the first time. He explained, ″If my left ear hears about 100, my right ear only hears about 30.″ When Jungkook emphasized the importance of hearing care, V added, ″That’s why I am consistently taking medication.″ Additionally, V stated that his hearing problem worsened during his military service, and because the atmosphere among those exercising in the unit was to regard it as a ’mental strength issue,’ he missed the appropriate time for treatment. He recounted, ″It got worse in the military, and since everyone there was kind of gathered among people who exercise, they said, ’It’s a mental strength issue.’″ V reassured fans by revealing that he is currently receiving hospital treatment. Meanwhile, V enlisted at Nonsan Army Training Center in December 2023 and served in the Army’s 2nd Corps Military Police Special Duty Team (SDT), being discharged in June 2025. After his discharge, he has shared anecdotes from his military service through live broadcasts, and recently, a comrade who served with him left a message saying, ″You were the ace in our platoon.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) recorded sales of 225,853 copies in the first week of release with their 2nd Japanese single album ’SODA SODA,’ ranking 2nd on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking (August 17 issue / tracking period: August 3–9). With this achievement, TWS set the highest first-week sales for an album release since their debut in Japan. The new release ’SODA SODA’ surpassed the sales of their previous best, the 5th mini album ’NO TRAGEDY,’ and also exceeded the first-week sales of their local debut single released last year, ’Nice to see you again (original title はじめまして / Hajimemashite),’ on the first day of release. ’SODA SODA’ showed a strong start by ranking 1st on the Oricon Daily Single Ranking on the day of release. It also ranked 2nd on Billboard Japan’s latest ’Top Single Sales’ chart (released August 12 / tracking period: August 3–9). The title track ’SODA SODA’ reached 1st place on the Japan iTunes and Apple Music ’Top Song’ dance category, as well as the AWA real-time rising chart. The music video ranked high on Line Music’s ’Music Video Top 100’ and Korea YouTube’s ’Daily Popular Music Videos.’ To celebrate the release of the new album, TWS held a public event at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Japan, attracting around 10,000 attendees. Various offline events, including the ’TWS Shibuya Stamp Rally,’ were held throughout the city. The members also appeared on local music shows and festivals, expanding their connection with fans. TWS is scheduled to perform on August 14 and 16 at Japan’s largest music festival, ’Summer Sonic 2026,’ and will continue their Asia tour ’24/7:FOR:YOU’ with concerts in Fukuoka from August 28 to 30, Hyogo from September 4 to 6, and Kanagawa on September 12 and 13.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Hearts2Hearts has launched their local debut activities in Japan by releasing their first single, ″ICONIC HEART.″ On the 12th, Hearts2Hearts officially released their first Japanese single, ″ICONIC HEART.″ This single includes three tracks: the title track of the same name, as well as Japanese versions of ″Lemon Tang″ and ″RUDE!″ The digital release was pre-released on the 10th. The title track ″ICONIC HEART″ captures the thrilling and overwhelming emotions of running together toward a bigger world. In the music video, Hearts2Hearts showcased a lively and cute charm. The music video was released at midnight on the 12th on the SMTOWN YouTube channel and other platforms, receiving positive responses from fans. This album ranked 2nd on the Oricon Daily Single Chart for August 10. To commemorate their Japanese debut, Hearts2Hearts held a live and talk event in Tokyo on the 12th. They are scheduled to appear at various local festivals, including Mezamashi TV’s ″WANGAN Festival,″ ″Iznama Rock Festival,″ and ″Tokyo Girls Collection 2026″ held in Matsuyama and Yokohama. Additionally, they will deliver a special performance at the Japanese professional baseball special game (Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Orix Buffaloes) held at Tokyo Dome on the 18th. Alongside this, Hearts2Hearts plans to attend the global awards ceremony ″2026 TIMA (TMElive International Music Awards)″ held in Hong Kong on the 22nd.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Singer Kim Eui-young has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on FANNSTAR’s Female Star Ranking, regaining her presence at the top.Kim Eui-young took first place in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-August Female Star Ranking vote, held from the 3rd to the 10th, with 248,441 votes. Hongja ranked second, followed by NewJeans in third.With this result, Kim Eui-young reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Female Star Ranking after two weeks. Having previously shown strong fandom power through her long-running streak at the top, Kim Eui-young once again proved her unwavering support by returning to No. 1 in this vote.Kim Eui-young has also been named a candidate in the female category of the My Star Award at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA), organized by FANNSTAR. The My Star Award is a category in which fans directly choose their most beloved artist, and the final winner will receive a trophy at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.Attention is focused on whether Kim Eui-young, who has reclaimed the top spot on the Female Star Ranking, will continue to show a strong presence in award-related voting. As fan participation plays an important role in this category, support for Kim Eui-young is expected to continue.Kim Eui-young has steadily expanded her activities based on her stable vocal ability and bright stage manner. On stage, she captivates audiences with solid skills and refreshing energy, while through broadcasts and various content, she shows a friendly charm and continues to broaden her fanbase.Kim Eui-young, who previously recorded 27 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Female Star Ranking, has created renewed momentum with her return to the top. Having achieved both a long-running No. 1 record and a successful comeback to the top spot, attention is now focused on her future ranking competition and the results of voting related to the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS is scheduled to be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:38:45 +0900     [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Singer Hwang Chi-yeul has ranked No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Weekly Music chart for two consecutive weeks with his new song “우리, 여름.”Hwang Chi-yeul took first place on FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-August Weekly Music chart, held from the 3rd to the 10th, with a total of 301,103 votes. TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun ranked second, followed by SEVENTEEN unit V8 in third.As its seasonal title suggests, “우리, 여름” is a song that combines the emotions of summer with Hwang Chi-yeul’s distinctive vocal charm. Fans’ steady support led to the result of ranking No. 1 on the Weekly Music chart for two consecutive weeks.FANNSTAR’s Weekly Music chart is a weekly vote for artists who have released new music. It is a category that shows fans’ reactions and support for recently released songs, with fierce competition taking place every week.If Hwang Chi-yeul ranks No. 1 for five consecutive weeks, he will receive a digital billboard advertisement benefit at Mirae Plaza in Hongdae, Seoul. As he has now topped the chart for two consecutive weeks, attention is focused on whether he can continue his streak.Hwang Chi-yeul has also been named a finalist in the Choice Award Solo category under the FANNSTAR division of the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA). Final voting for the Choice Award Solo category is scheduled to begin at noon on August 18, and fierce competition is expected as direct fan participation plays an important role.Meanwhile, Hwang Chi-yeul will hold his solo concert “Our Summer” in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 22 and 23. The concert will offer a chance to meet local fans up close and is expected to be a meaningful opportunity to experience Hwang Chi-yeul’s emotional vocals and stage presence in person.   ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:37:16 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Group CORTIS has topped the New Star Ranking on weekly idol ranking site FANNSTAR for three consecutive weeks, showing a rapid rise in momentum.CORTIS claimed the top spot in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-August New Star Ranking vote, held from the 3rd to the 10th, with 1,330,943 votes. Its vote count increased more than tenfold from the previous week, demonstrating both the expansion of its fandom and strong fan support.UNIS ranked second, followed by WHIB in third. Amid fierce competition among rookie groups, CORTIS maintained its lead with a dramatically increased vote count.The New Star Ranking is a vote for rookie idols who debuted in or after 2023. It serves not only as a way to see how quickly artists are building their fandoms early in their careers, but also as an indicator of the growth potential of next-generation artists who may lead the future K-pop market.Attention is also focused on the advertising benefits awarded for consecutive No. 1 finishes. If an artist ranks No. 1 on the New Star Ranking for five consecutive weeks, an “ALL THE K-POP” YouTube main banner advertisement will be provided. If an artist reaches 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1, a congratulatory advertisement will be displayed on the Hongdae M Screen in Mapo-gu, Seoul.CORTIS is also continuing to make its presence known in voting related to the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA). The group ranked second in the preliminary vote for the Choice Award Group category under the FANNSTAR division, earning a spot as a finalist.Final voting for the Choice Award Group category is scheduled to open at noon on August 18. Attention is now focused on whether CORTIS, which recorded a high ranking in the preliminary round, will continue to receive strong fan support in the finals and achieve a meaningful result.Meanwhile, CORTIS is expanding its connection with global fans through its “2026 CORTIS TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA,” which will visit six North American cities, including Atlanta and Los Angeles, through the 16th. The group will then perform at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul from August 22 to 23 and at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan, from September 4 to 6. In addition, CORTIS is scheduled to appear at “ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026” in Chiba, Japan, on September 20 and at the “Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix” on October 9. ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:35:39 +0900   [THE FACT | Choi Soo-jung] Singer Kim Yong-bin has ranked No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Trot Ranking for 62 consecutive weeks, proving the solid power of his fandom.Kim Yong-bin took first place in FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-August Trot Ranking vote, held from the 3rd to the 10th, with 1,643,846 votes. Choi Su-ho ranked second, followed by Hwang Young-woong in third. Amid steady competition at the top, Kim Yong-bin maintained a stable vote count and once again defended his No. 1 spot.Kim Yong-bin continues to draw attention in voting related to the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA). He has been named a candidate in the male category of FANNSTAR’s My Star Award and is receiving support from fans.The My Star Award is a category in which fans directly choose their most beloved artist. The final winner will receive a trophy at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA). Attention is focused on whether Kim Yong-bin, who has maintained a long-running No. 1 streak on the Trot Ranking, will also achieve meaningful results in award-related voting.Meanwhile, ticket sales for Kim Yong-bin’s 2026 concert “Serenade,” which opened through Ticketlink at 8 p.m. on the 10th, drew intense interest as users flocked to the site immediately after sales began. All available seats sold out quickly as soon as reservations opened, once again proving Kim Yong-bin’s popularity and strong ticket power. The 2026 Kim Yong-bin Concert “Serenade,” which recorded a full sellout, is now accelerating preparations to present fans with the best musical gift. ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:34:17 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] BTS’s Jin has claimed the No. 1 spot on FANNSTAR’s Solo Ranking for 44 consecutive weeks, proving his overwhelming fandom power.Jin topped FANNSTAR’s second-week-of-August Solo Ranking vote, held from the 3rd to the 10th, with 6,235,046 votes. Lee Chan-won ranked second, followed by Park Chang-geun in third. In this vote, Jin recorded well over 6 million votes, continuing his long-running No. 1 streak.Jin has already achieved 10 and 30 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Solo Ranking, securing digital billboard advertisement benefits. If he reaches 50 consecutive weeks at the top, an advertisement will be displayed on the Hongdae M Screen in Seoul.If his record continues, the scale of the benefits will expand further. If Jin achieves 70 consecutive weeks at No. 1, a digital billboard advertisement at the Kyunggi Building in Euljiro will be provided. If he records 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1, he will receive an advertisement benefit through the 9TO9 CUBE at COEX Mall.Jin’s presence is also strong in award-related voting. Jin is currently leading the male category of the My Star Award at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA). The My Star Award is a category in which fans directly choose their most beloved artist, and the final winner will receive a trophy at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA).As Jin continues his long-running No. 1 streak on the Solo Ranking while also maintaining the lead in the My Star Award male category, attention is focused on what results he will achieve in major fan-voted categories. In particular, as the outcome depends on participation from fans in Korea and abroad, voting enthusiasm is expected to heat up even more.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) will be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:32:23 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Group BTS has claimed the No. 1 spot on FANNSTAR’s Group Ranking for 69 consecutive weeks, putting the group on the verge of achieving 70 consecutive weeks at No. 1.BTS topped the second-week-of-August Group Ranking vote on FANNSTAR, held from the 3rd to the 10th, with 2,174,432 votes. CORTIS ranked second, followed by PLAVE in third. While artists with diverse genres and styles competed at the top, BTS firmly held the No. 1 position with more than 2 million votes.BTS has already secured benefits for ranking No. 1 for 10, 30, and 50 consecutive weeks, with congratulatory advertisements carried out at major locations in Seoul. If the group achieves 70 consecutive weeks at No. 1, a digital billboard advertisement at the Kyunggi Building in Euljiro, Seoul, will be provided. If BTS reaches 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1, a large-scale global project will be carried out through the 9TO9 CUBE at COEX Mall.The group is also continuing to show strong results in award-related voting. BTS secured the trophy by taking the final No. 1 spot in the Best Music Summer vote under the FANNSTAR category at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA).BTS has also been named a finalist for the Choice Award Group category under the FANNSTAR division. Final voting for the Choice Award Group category will begin at noon on August 18. As BTS has already won the trophy in the Best Music Summer category, fans’ attention is expected to focus on the final vote as well.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) will be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:23:46 +0900 The official music video for Lim Young Woong’s ″ULSSIGU″ has surpassed 15 million views on YouTube. This music video has consistently attracted attention since it was released on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel on September 15th of last year. Lim Young Woong continues to achieve high records in various fields such as digital music, albums, and YouTube content. The ″ULSSIGU″ music video was introduced as content that captures Lim Young Woong’s musical style and charm, and it has exceeded 15 million views as of August 11th, receiving continuous interest from fans and the public. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong will hold the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2″ for three days starting September 4th at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. Tickets for this performance were sold out in all seats. As the view count of the ″ULSSIGU″ music video continues to rise, attention is also focused on whether it will surpass 20 million views.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lisa of Black Pink has been caught up in dating rumors with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat. Recently, photos and eyewitness accounts of the two together have been posted repeatedly on online communities and social media, raising the possibility of a relationship. Lisa and Blue Pongtiwat have long been known as friends in Thailand, but recently, they were spotted spending time together in places outside Thailand such as Hong Kong and Japan, fueling the dating rumors. In particular, eyewitnesses reported online that Lisa and her family attended Blue Pongtiwat’s mother’s birthday party together. Blue Pongtiwat, born in 2000, is three years younger than Lisa, who was born in 1997. He is active in Thailand as an actor, singer, and model, and gained global recognition by appearing in the Netflix series Ready, Set, Love. Among domestic fans, he is also nicknamed ″Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo.″ In April, he posted a photo on his Instagram of the two of them together with a message celebrating Lisa’s birthday, showing their close relationship. These dating rumors surfaced after it was presumed that Lisa had broken up with Frédéric Arnault, the son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault. Since 2023, Lisa and Frédéric Arnault were spotted dating overseas several times, but neither side officially confirmed their relationship. Recently, foreign media reported that Lisa appears to have ended her relationship with Frédéric Arnault. Lisa also mentioned in an interview her discomfort with the exposure of her private life. Neither Lisa nor Blue Pongtiwat has made an official statement regarding the dating rumors. Meanwhile, Black Pink celebrated their 10th anniversary on August 8, during which a controversy arose over the mistreatment of fans at the commemorative event. Members Jisoo and Rosé expressed their apologies to fans through a live broadcast and social media on the day of the 10th anniversary.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen(SEVENTEEN) Dino’s mini 1st album as his alter ego Picheolin, ’吉BOARD (Gilboard),’ is gaining attention from overseas music media. This is the first time an active K-pop idol has released an entire album under an alter ego. On the 7th, Dino revealed the process of preparing the album as Picheolin on Big Bang Daesung’s YouTube channel ’Jipdaesung.’ He said, ″At first, I thought I was preparing a solo album as Dino, but there was a suggestion to do it as Picheolin,″ and shared that after six months of deliberation, he participated in writing and composing all the songs. Dino also stated that he, along with producer Beomgu, newly designed the sound and style to fit the Picheolin character. Picheolin first appeared at a fan meeting in 2021 and was initially used as a character in skits, but after five years, he has become the main figure of an album. This album includes various generational sounds such as the EDM trap ’Nolabose’ produced by Hitchhiker, the new jack swing ’Jeongmal’ created by Deux’s Lee Hyun-do, and the city pop ’Apeuji Aneun Ibyeoreun Eopda’ featuring narration by Lee Moon-se. Picheolin’s official debut stage was on KBS1’s ’National Singing Contest.’ Seventeen has been active for 11 years since debut, continuing various unit and solo activities by members. The title ’吉BOARD’ that Dino presents this time combines ’Gilboard,’ a symbol of 1990s street culture, and ’BOARD,’ meaning stage. Overseas media have also given various evaluations of Picheolin and ’吉BOARD.’ The UK’s CLASH reported that this album combines the atmosphere of past music with a contemporary sensibility. The US’s Genius praised Dino for interpreting 1990s street culture in a modern way. Genius focused on the meaning of ’Jeong’ through the song ’Jeongeuro Sarangeuro,’ while ABS-CBN and Esquire Philippines introduced ’Heung’ as joy, excitement, and festival energy, respectively. Cosmopolitan Indonesia reported that the album confirmed Dino’s passion for music, and Bandwagon Asia commented that the tracks leave joy and comfort even after the music ends. Dino is scheduled to appear as Picheolin on the HYBE podcast channel ’STAN’ original content ’STAN [SEVENTEEN]’ on the 14th. From the 21st to the 23rd, he will hold the ’2026 DinoX Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]’ at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ITZY member Ryujin revealed behind-the-scenes photos from a fan meeting on her social media (SNS) account. On the 10th, Ryujin posted several photos without any additional explanation. These photos are behind-the-scenes shots from ITZY’s fifth official fan meeting stage held over two days on the 8th and 9th, capturing the moment when Ryujin personally recorded and performed a cover stage of Cortis’s ″RED RED.″ In the photos, Ryujin showcased a gop-core style by pairing sunglasses and a color-blocked hat with a famous sports brand jersey and denim, creating a trendy atmosphere by slightly unzipping the jersey to reveal one shoulder. Various scenes from the fan meeting were captured, including her getting makeup touched up, waiting backstage, and focusing during rehearsal. Fans left various comments such as ″Ryujin is my best RED RED,″ ″The most handsome female idol,″ ″Best Cortis cover,″ ″I want to see Ryujin as an actress too,″ and ″Watching the RED RED cover every day.″ Ryujin made her acting debut in 2017 with a minor role in the film The King and made a special appearance in JTBC’s Rookie Boss. She plans to continue her acting career through the films Shaving, Night on Earth, and High School Detective. Meanwhile, ITZY has many hit songs including their debut track DALLA DALLA, WANNABE, ICY, and LOCO.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook set a record as the first and longest-running Asian solo artist to enter the Spotify ″Weekly Top Albums Global″ chart for 144 consecutive weeks with his first solo album ’GOLDEN.’ ’GOLDEN’ has remained on the charts for an extended period since its release in 2023, ranking 149th on the chart compiled from July 31 to August 6. The album surpassed 7.35 billion cumulative streams for an Asian artist’s full-length album on Spotify, with an average of approximately 3.3 million daily streams being added. Jungkook’s ’GOLDEN’ debuted at number 2 on Spotify’s ″Weekly Top Albums Global″ chart, staying in the top 5 for five consecutive weeks and in the top 10 for six consecutive weeks. It also ranked number 1 on the ″Top Album Debut Global,″ ″Top Album Debut US,″ and ″Top Album Debut UK″ charts. The album entered the US Billboard main album chart ″Billboard 200″ for 25 weeks, marking the longest entry for an Asian solo artist, and stayed on the UK Official main album chart ″Top 100″ for eight weeks, the longest ever for a K-pop solo artist. Recently, it charted on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart for a total of 526 days. Jungkook’s Spotify personal account achieved a total of 11.33 billion streams based on all credits, making him the fastest Asian artist and the first K-pop solo artist to reach this milestone.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 A famous quote left by Jimin of BTS was selected as the ″Quote of the Day″ by India’s economic daily, The Economic Times. The Economic Times recently highlighted Jimin’s statement, ″Having a bigger heart means you have emptied many things,″ which came from the BTS documentary film BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE. The media explained that this remark reminds us that emotional growth does not mean carrying more burdens. At the time, Jimin said, ″Compared to who I was until now, I think my heart has grown a bit bigger. That means I have emptied a lot inside, and after removing all the grudges, I feel very relaxed and happy.″ The Economic Times introduced Jimin as an influential artist in contemporary pop music, showcasing outstanding expressiveness and emotional vocals. It also evaluated that his music has consistently explored various themes such as identity, vulnerability, healing, and self-acceptance. The media reported that Jimin is respected by fans and the public for his authenticity, kindness, and emotional openness. Furthermore, The Economic Times stated, ″Jimin’s journey shows that authenticity and emotional truth can inspire people across cultures and generations,″ adding, ″Jimin’s words remind us that true strength does not come from holding onto all wounds, but from having the courage to let them go.″ They continued, ″A bigger heart is not about carrying greater pain, but about learning how to leave pain behind.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The title track ″SWIM″ from BTS’s fifth full-length album ″Arirang″ has maintained its position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 20 consecutive weeks, continuing its long-term success. In the Billboard chart released on August 15, ″SWIM″ ranked 91st on the Hot 100. The song first entered the chart at number one on the April 4 issue and has remained on the chart for 20 consecutive weeks. This ties ″SWIM″ with the 20-week Hot 100 chart record of ″Butter,″ released in 2021. BTS’s dominance continued on the global song charts as well. ″SWIM″ ranked 4th on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart and 12th on the Global 200 chart. Notably, it has been in the top 10 on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart for 20 consecutive weeks. Additionally, ″NORMAL″ ranked 24th and 49th on the two charts respectively, regaining presence on the Billboard charts since the release of its music video and Korean version last month on the 17th. On the radio chart Pop Airplay, it reached number 40. Among the tracks on ″Arirang,″ six songs—″SWIM,″ ″NORMAL,″ ″Body to Body,″ ″2.0,″ ″Hooligan,″ and ″Aliens″—entered the Global (excluding U.S.) chart. Furthermore, the 2020 release ″Dynamite″ appeared on the same chart for three consecutive weeks following its halftime show performance at the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup final in July. Success continued on the album charts as well. The fifth full-length album ″Arirang″ rose one spot from 15th to 14th on the Billboard 200 last week. The album previously topped the Billboard 200 for three consecutive weeks, and its total 13 weeks in the top 10 is the longest for any Korean artist’s album. This week, it ranked 7th on the Top Album Sales chart, 25th on the Top Streaming Albums chart, and 11th on the Vinyl Albums chart. Meanwhile, the title track ″I NEED U″ from BTS’s third mini-album ″Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa pt.1″ surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify as of the 8th. This song earned BTS their first win on a terrestrial music broadcast and blends lyrical Eastern sensibility with rough hip-hop sounds.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Xikers are spending the summer with fans through various activities. On the 10th, Hyunwoo released a cover video of Takase Toya’s ″Spyder″ on the official Xikers YouTube channel. In the video, Hyunwoo conveyed his heartfelt message to Rody (the official fandom name) and showed his growth, presenting an unpretentious image in bright colors and a natural atmosphere. Minjae and Yujun appeared on SBS Life’s ″The Show″ on the 11th as a fixed MC and a special MC, respectively. It was their first time hosting together in a while, with Minjae as the fixed host and Yujun as the special host. Additionally, Xikers will hold a fan meeting, ″roadymap to univerxity,″ at Zepp Osaka Bayside on October 4th.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Dino’s alter ego Picheolin is gaining attention with the new song ’Let’s have some fun (prod. Hitchhiker)’ challenge. Picheolin’s first mini album ’Gilboard’(吉BOARD) title track ’Let’s have some fun’ was released on the 3rd. This song features a combination of EDM trap beats and Korean-style excitement. The challenge is spreading around the addictive chorus and the ’Jegichagi’ point choreography. A video of the nine Seventeen members performing the chorus sing-along and point choreography has recorded over 12 million views on major short-form platforms. Challenge videos filmed at various locations such as the music video set and broadcasting stations are also being released. Fellow artists including BigBang Daesung, Ahn Sohee, WJSN Dayoung, LE SSERAFIM Sakura and Hong Eunchae, Boy Next Door Myung Jaehyun and Liu, and Aileit Wonhee have also participated in the challenge. Dino also filmed the challenge with singer Rain, with whom he has a connection from appearing on a variety show as ’Little Rain’ during his childhood. K-pop fans of various ages, from children to middle-aged adults, are joining the challenge. Dino’s parents appeared in the music video and also participated in the challenge. Picheolin is a character set as the CEO and producer of the music planning company BOMG, first appearing in the ’2021 Caratland’ VCR ’One in a Million in the World’, and officially debuted with this mini album ’Gilboard’(吉BOARD).]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Kim Yong Bin sold out all seats immediately after opening tickets for the first solo concert ’Serenade.’ Kim Yong Bin’s side stated that as soon as the reservation started, many visitors accessed the site, and all seats were quickly sold out. Kim Yong Bin, the winner of ’Miss Trot 3,’ plans to interpret and present beloved hit songs in their own unique style during this concert. The ’Serenade’ concert will be held from September 19 to 20 at Ticketlink Live Arena (Handball Stadium) in Olympic Park, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS’s fifth studio album ″ARIRANG″ title track ″SWIM″ has charted on the US Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for 20 consecutive weeks. In the latest chart released by Billboard on August 15, ″SWIM″ ranked 91st. The song has maintained its position on the Hot 100 for 20 consecutive weeks since entering at number one on the April 4 chart. With this, ″SWIM″ set the second-longest 20-week consecutive Hot 100 charting record among BTS songs, alongside ″Butter,″ released in 2021. The BTS song that stayed the longest on the Hot 100 is ″Dynamite,″ which charted for 32 consecutive weeks. ″SWIM″ also stood out on global charts. It ranked 4th on the Global (excluding US) chart, which aggregates streaming and digital sales data from over 200 countries and regions worldwide, and 12th on the Global 200 chart. Notably, it maintained a top 10 position on the Global (excluding US) chart for 20 consecutive weeks. Another track from ″ARIRANG,″ ″NORMAL,″ ranked 24th on the Global (excluding US) chart and 49th on the Global 200 chart. After the music video and Korean version of the song were released on the 17th of last month, it regained presence on the Billboard charts and reached 40th on the Pop Airplay chart. Including ″SWIM″ and ″NORMAL,″ six tracks from ″ARIRANG,″ such as ″Body to Body,″ ″2.0,″ ″Hooligan,″ and ″Aliens,″ entered the Global (excluding US) chart. Additionally, ″Dynamite,″ performed at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup final, maintained its position on the chart for three consecutive weeks. The album’s chart performance continued as well. ″ARIRANG″ rose one spot from the previous week to rank 14th on the main album chart, Billboard 200. The album previously held the number one spot on the Billboard 200 for three consecutive weeks, with a total of 13 weeks spent in the Billboard 200 top 10. This week, it ranked 7th on the Top Album Sales chart, 25th on the Top Streaming Albums chart, and 11th on the Vinyl Albums chart. BTS is currently conducting the ″ARIRANG″ world tour in the North American region.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Seonghyeon, Geonho) ranked 39th on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, with their second mini-album ’GREENGREEN.’ According to the latest chart dated August 15, released by Billboard on August 11, this is a rise of 75 spots from 114th place the previous week. ’GREENGREEN’ has entered the Billboard 200 for 13 consecutive weeks, continuing the record for the longest-charting single album by a K-pop boy group debuted within the last five years. The album’s ranking rose again three months after its release, and it reached number 1 on the detailed chart ’World Albums’ and number 2 on ’Top Album Sales.’ CORTIS began their ’2026 CORTIS TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA’ on August 4 in Toronto, Canada, followed by shows in New York and Atlanta in the US. All seats were sold out for the subsequent performances on August 11 in Irving, August 13 in Los Angeles, and August 15 and 16 in San Francisco. Local fans were seen singing along to the Korean lyrics and waving official light sticks at the concerts. There was also a notable response in physical album sales. The merchandise album ’CORTIS Ball ver.’ of the second mini-album sold out immediately after its release in the US at the end of July. This album was produced as dolls in various colors based on the team’s official logo, with the first mini-album version in mint color and the second mini-album version composed of red, black, and purple, symbolizing the tracks ’REDRED,’ ’TNT,’ and ’ACAI,’ respectively. The title track ’REDRED’ charted for 15 consecutive weeks, ranking 129th on the Billboard song chart ’Global 200’ and 78th on ’Global (excluding US).’ CORTIS also rose 26 spots from the previous week to 34th place on the Billboard ’Artist 100.’ CORTIS’s global influence was also evident on social media. Their official Instagram account surpassed 15 million followers on August 5, achieving this milestone about one year after their first post, marking the fastest growth rate among all K-pop groups in history. Their follower count surged significantly after their performance at the US music festival Lollapalooza Chicago on August 1.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 DOH KYUNG SOO will embark on the concert tour ″2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF],″ touring a total of 10 cities starting with a performance in Seoul this October. Blitzway Music announced DOH KYUNG SOO’s ″DAY OFF″ tour schedule on the 11th. This tour is a new concert tour presented about 10 months after the conclusion of ″DO it! THE FINAL,″ which ended with an encore performance in Seoul last December. DOH KYUNG SOO successfully completed the ″DO it! THE FINAL″ tour, which ran from July to December last year. The ″DAY OFF″ tour will begin at the Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul from October 2 to 4. Performances will then continue in Macau on October 17-18, Bangkok on November 14-15, Jakarta on November 21-22, and Kaohsiung on December 19-20. Next year, the tour will visit Singapore on January 9, Hong Kong on January 16, Manila on January 23, Tokyo on February 27-28, and Taipei on March 13-14. Through this tour, DOH KYUNG SOO plans to share the excitement of the Seoul performance with fans in various cities including Macau, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo, and Taipei.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Cortis has officially begun their North American tour and continues to engage in active promotions. Starting on the 4th (local time) in Toronto, Canada, their first tour ″Put Your Phone Down″ received enthusiastic attention as Cortis interacted with local fans. Ahead of the tour, Cortis posted a short message on their official SNS saying, ″since NY, I’ve been like 🕷️,″ along with a photo of a member wearing a black T-shirt and a gray hoodie. In the photo, the member is looking straight ahead with one hand raised, heightening fans’ anticipation. The short blonde hair and simple indoor background stand out, creating a relaxed atmosphere in a space with lighting and a table. Recently, Cortis surpassed 15 million Instagram followers, setting the fastest record in K-pop group history and proving the passionate response of their global fandom. This achievement was reached in about a year since their first post in August last year, reflecting the team’s popularity. Starting with this North American tour, Cortis is expected to engage in active global activities, drawing attention to their future moves. They plan to showcase fresh energy and musical charm while communicating with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has surpassed 6 million viewers just 13 days after its release, continuing its box office success. The two actors met while playing Peter Parker and MJ in the ″Spider-Man″ series, later becoming a real-life couple and getting married this year. They are regarded as one of Hollywood’s representative box office couples and recently appeared together in Christopher Nolan’s ″Odyssey.″ As of 10:21 AM on the 10th, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ exceeded 6 million cumulative viewers, making it the second most-watched film released this year. Globally, as of the 9th, the movie recorded a cumulative revenue of $1.67 billion, ranking 12th in all-time box office earnings. It also became the second fastest film to surpass $1 billion in overseas cumulative revenue. Tom Holland’s cumulative box office earnings from his films have exceeded $12 billion, the highest among actors under 30. Zendaya also recorded approximately $6 billion in cumulative box office revenue, the second highest among female actors under 30. This year alone, Zendaya earned about $2 billion in box office revenue through ″The Drama,″ ″Odyssey,″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day.″ The two first met through the 2017 release ″Spider-Man: Homecoming″ and have continued their box office success in various projects since then. Zendaya is set to appear in ″Dune Part 3,″ scheduled for release this December, while Tom Holland is also rumored to possibly appear in ″Avengers: Doomsday.″ ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Zendaya Coleman, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and others. The story follows Peter Parker, who has been forgotten by everyone after the events of ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ as he faces a new threat when an enemy who remembers his identity appears and he gains uncontrollable powers due to DNA mutation.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Young Tak recently shared an update on their SNS, attracting fans’ attention. On the 10th, Young Tak posted a photo with the caption, ″The clouds in the sky were really pretty today, weren’t they? ☁″ In the released photo, Young Tak wore a sky-blue knit sweater and glasses while looking at the camera. Their naturally styled hair and gentle smile stood out, revealing a different atmosphere from the usual charisma on stage. Young Tak added the phrase ″260810 tvN Naked History″ along with hashtags related to ’Young Tak’ and ’Naked History’ in the post. Appearing as a guest on tvN’s ’Naked History’ broadcast that day, Young Tak showed interest in world history stories and listened attentively. Recently, Young Tak appeared on KBS2’s ’New Product Launch Ppongstorang’ and had a video call with MZ shaman Maehwa Doryeong alongside actor Ji Seunghyun. During the call, they were told, ″Your marriage luck is really weak. Your love luck is weak too, and your fate is work and marriage.″ Following this, when hearing ″Your fan is basically your woman, and your fate is only work,″ Young Tak showed a disappointed expression but also smiled. Young Tak is set to release their third full-length album ’GOGO’ on September 14 and will hold a solo concert ’TAK SHOW5’ at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul from October 3 to 5.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ Changbin donated 100 million won to Samsung Seoul Hospital on his birthday. The donation will be used with 50 million won each for supporting treatment costs for pediatric and adolescent patients and for emotional support programs for patients’ families. Changbin said, ″Thanks to the great love sent by the fans, I was able to practice meaningful sharing on my birthday,″ and added, ″I sincerely hope that my heart reaches places in need and becomes a small source of hope and warm comfort.″ In 2023, Changbin was registered in the ’Honors Club’ after delivering emergency relief funds for the Turkey-Syria earthquake through the international relief organization The Promise. On his birthday last year, he also donated to Samsung Seoul Hospital to support surgery and treatment costs and emotional support programs for vulnerable pediatric and adolescent patients. Additionally, together with Stray Kids members, he donated funds to Hope Bridge (National Disaster Relief Association) and the social welfare corporation World Vision for recovery from wildfires in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions, and to Hong Kong World Vision for recovery from fire damage in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Stray Kids released their mini-album THIS & THAT on the 7th and are actively promoting it. On the 29th and 30th, they are scheduled to hold solo concerts at the Tokyo National Stadium in Japan as part of their new world tour RUN IT.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900  PLAVE Tops the Final ‘Global Hot Star’ RankingsNEXZ Takes Second, AHOF Finishes Third  Virtual group PLAVE has won the ‘Global Hot Star’ award at THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS for the second consecutive year.The organizing committee of THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) announced on August 11 that PLAVE took the top spot in the FANNSTAR ‘Global Hot Star’ category at the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’, following three weeks of voting held from July 20 through August 10.The ‘Global Hot Star’ award is presented to 4th- and 5th-generation K-pop artists who received the most love and support from fans in Korea and around the world in 2026. Following the preliminary voting round, 10 groups advanced to the final round: NEXZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, AHOF, ATEEZ, n.SSign, TEMPEST, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS and PLAVE, listed in Korean alphabetical order.PLAVE finished first among the 10 finalists, earning the ‘Global Hot Star’ award for the second consecutive year after winning the honor last year. NEXZ, which finished second, and AHOF, which placed third, also made a strong impression. Both groups ranked among the top contenders for the ‘Global Hot Star’ award, demonstrating their potential as leading acts poised to shape the next generation of K-pop. As special benefits, the second-place winner will receive advertising exposure at the Korea Building in Cheonggyecheon, while the third-place winner will receive advertising exposure on a K-City Tour Bus.Meanwhile, THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS has established itself as a distinctive global music festival through its fair awards and high-quality performances each year. The ceremony continues to strengthen its reputation and standing by highlighting the achievements of K-pop artists expanding their influence on the global stage, while also serving as a festival where fans and artists can come together and share the experience.The ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,’ taking place on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, will feature performances by RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE and tripleS. ]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:17:26 +0900 Actor Ha Young has issued an official statement through her agency regarding allegations of pro-Japanese collaboration during the Japanese colonial period involving her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho. On the 11th, Busters Entertainment announced in an official statement that they had additionally confirmed records showing that Ha Young’s great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, was listed as a council member of the Daejeong Chinmokhoe in 1916. The Daejeong Chinmokhoe is known as a representative pro-Japanese organization during the Japanese colonial era. The agency reversed its previous stance, which had denied the allegations as groundless, and apologized for causing confusion by responding hastily without sufficient verification. Ha Young recently mentioned her family’s four generations of medical professionals during a broadcast program. Regarding this, the agency stated, ″Actor Ha Young mentioned her family’s four generations of medical professionals while responding to questions on a recent broadcast program. The actor herself is feeling very heavy-hearted about the unintended controversy that arose from this.″ Ahn Sang-ho graduated from Tokyo Jikei Medical School in Japan in 1902 and obtained a Japanese medical license. He returned to Korea in 1904 and opened a clinic in Jongno 3-ga. Records show that in 1919, he treated Emperor Gojong alongside Japanese medical staff. A 1918 article in the Maeil Shinbo reported that Ahn Sang-ho married a Japanese woman and followed Japanese lifestyle customs. Ha Young’s grandfather, Professor Ahn Bu-ho, graduated from Gyeongseong Medical School and served as a professor in the pathology department at Chonnam National University Medical School, laying the foundation for clinical pathology in Korea. From 1949, he worked at the National Sorokdo Hospital, dedicating himself to the eradication and treatment of Hansen’s disease. Ha Young’s father, Director Ahn Byung-moon, graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and has continued his career as an orthopedic specialist. Ha Young’s older sister is also working as an internal medicine professor at a hospital in Seoul. The Academy of Korean Studies explained that there is insufficient data to verify the truth of the pro-Japanese allegations against Ahn Sang-ho. It was also confirmed that Ahn Sang-ho’s name is not listed in the Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators published by the Institute for Research in Collaborationist Activities in 2009. Ha Young debuted in 2019 with the drama Doctor Prisoner and has appeared in Netflix’s Trauma Center, Monthly Boyfriend, True Education, and This Damn Love. Next year, she is set to appear in the SBS drama There Is a Chance.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen members Seungkwan and Dino will enlist as army military band soldiers on October 26, and Mingyu will fulfill his military service as a social service agent starting September 10. Pledis Entertainment announced the military service schedules of Mingyu, Seungkwan, and Dino through the official Weverse fan community on the 10th. According to the agency, Seungkwan and Dino will enlist as army military band soldiers on October 26, and Mingyu will begin his service on September 10. All three members plan to participate in scheduled official activities without disruption until their service begins. There will be no separate official events on the day of enlistment and service commencement, and the agency has requested that fans refrain from visiting the training center entrance ceremonies or service locations. After their service begins, they will not participate in Seventeen activities, but the agency stated that they will meet fans through various pre-prepared content. Meanwhile, among Seventeen members, Vernon will start alternative service on the 20th, and Dokyeom will enlist as an active-duty soldier in the army on September 8. Within Seventeen, Joshua (United States), The8, and Jun (China) hold foreign nationalities, and Seungkwan was effectively exempted after being classified as a wartime labor service worker due to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Wonwoo is serving as a social service agent, Hoshi and Woozi are serving as active-duty soldiers in the army, and Jeonghan, who was discharged in June, is the first member in the team to have completed military service.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member Jin recently shared updated photos on his SNS. On the 10th, Jin posted several pictures to communicate with fans. The released photos showed Jin displaying intense charisma in his stage outfit, as well as scenes revealing his casual charm, such as holding his adorable pet dog and smiling brightly in everyday life. There were also images of him sitting on the floor in comfortable clothes, posing with a microphone, and wearing distinctive glasses. In particular, a two-shot captured the youngest member of BTS, Jungkook, playfully leaning on Jin’s shoulder, revealing their cheerful chemistry. Fans left various comments such as ″As expected, Worldwide Handsome,″ ″Their charm on and off stage is so different,″ and ″The two-shot is so cute.″ Meanwhile, BTS will continue their world tour ’ARIRANG’ performances on the 10th and 11th (local time) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This concert is a large-scale stadium tour expected to attract about 70,000 spectators per show, totaling 140,000 over two days.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Young Tak shared a photo on their SNS confirming their appearance on tvN’s ″Naked History.″ On the 10th, Young Tak posted a photo with a neat style wearing glasses, along with the caption, ″The clouds in the sky were really pretty today, weren’t they? ☁″ The post included the phrase ″260810 tvN Naked History″ and hashtags related to Young Tak and ″Naked History.″ In the episode of tvN’s ″Naked History″ aired that day, Young Tak appeared as a guest and was seen listening attentively to stories about world history. They also showed their usual witty talk and cheerful charm on the show. Young Tak continues their music activities and various broadcasting appearances.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X will make a comeback on September 4 with a new mini album titled ’The Phase.’ This album includes a total of six tracks: the title song ’MAGIC,’ ’Type X,’ ’SURVIVOR,’ ’Electric Heart,’ ’That’s My Girl,’ and ’Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.’ Juheon participated in writing and composing four songs, including the title track, and also took part in arranging ’SURVIVOR’ and ’Electric Heart.’ Hyungwon also contributed his self-composed song ’Sweet Night, Sweet Morning’ to the album. The tracklist video was released with a concept where exercise equipment is disassembled, showing each part along with the track names, and then reassembled firmly. The video was released on August 9 through Monsta X’s official channel and Starship Entertainment’s official SNS. Marking their 11th year since debut, Monsta X engaged in various musical activities this year, including Juheon’s solo activities, a unit project by Shownu and Hyungwon, and solo activities by Minhyuk and Kihyun. This album is their first group release in about a year since the mini album ’THE X’ released on September 1 last year. During this period, they released the full-length album ’Unfold’ in the United States and connected with Monbebe worldwide through their world tour. The activities for ’The Phase’ will include leader Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, and Juheon, while I.M is expected to join after completing his military service.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (Jiwon, Jay, Jake, Seonghoon, Sunwoo, Nikki) revealed the main visual vol.1 photos and film for their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 10 and 11, showcasing a new concept. The newly released content features intense images that evoke wild beasts. The combination of strong colors, unique patterned outfits, aggressive gazes, and relaxed postures highlights Enhypen’s wild charisma and free-spirited energy. The film adds visual impact with the members’ expressive acting, stylish color tones, and composition. ’THE SIN : BLISS’ contains a narrative that follows the emotional line of a character contemplating choices for ’you’ in a dangerous situation. This album centers on the story of lovers who transcend taboos and embrace the moment of escape as a ’blessing (BLISS).’ Enhypen plans to release additional main visual vol.2 film and photos on the 12th and 13th. Then, on the 17th and 19th, two types of teasers for the title track ’Bloody Paradise’ music video will be released sequentially. The full music video for the title track will be released at midnight on the 22nd, and the trailer vol.2 film and photos will be unveiled from the 25th to the 26th. Meanwhile, the 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ will be simultaneously released worldwide at 1 PM on the 21st. Enhypen first performed the title track ’Bloody Paradise’ at their Busan concert on the 8th and 9th.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 2 of SBS’s dating reality program ″My Remaining Love,″ Dokyeom was seen supporting the real-life romantic development between Han Dogon and Seo Robin. In this episode, eight men and women with experience battling illness went on their first selections and dates. Han Dogon wholeheartedly devoted 100 minutes to Seo Robin, actively expressing his affection. After the date, he showed thoughtful care by handing Seo Robin a vitamin drink as she was leaving. Earlier, Han Dogon had mentioned during the date, ″I put vitamins in, but I left them in the car.″ Han Dogon explained the reason for bringing the vitamins, saying, ″I prepared vitamins and went out, but I left them in the car. I should give them to you now.″ Seo Robin was touched, saying, ″He’s really such a considerate person. I think there was a part that made my heart flutter.″ When Seo Robin asked, ″Can I take it now?″ Han Dogon replied, ″You can take it now.″ Watching this, Choi Yena exclaimed, ″Amazing,″ and Jung Yonghwa said it would be comfortable to meet someone as considerate as Han Dogon. Dokyeom expressed support for the two, saying, ″I hope they get together.″ In the second selection, Han Dogon continued to devote 100 minutes to Seo Robin without change. Meanwhile, Seo Robin mentioned that he enjoyed his dates with Han Dogon and Kim Ryunki but devoted 100 minutes to Kim Jong-eun, hinting at a new encounter.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Yong Bin’s first solo concert ’Serenade’ sold out all seats as soon as the tickets opened. Ticket reservations for this concert were conducted through Ticketlink at 8 PM on the 10th. As soon as the reservation started, many fans logged in and the seats were quickly sold out, confirming Kim Yong Bin’s strong ticket power. The concert ticket opening was originally scheduled for the 6th, but the date was changed to the 10th to allow fans to book more comfortably. Even after the schedule was adjusted, fans’ interest did not wane, and all seats were sold out as soon as the reservation began. On the 10th, Kim Yong Bin posted on their social account, ″Sold out all seats in 60 seconds! I also failed to get tickets. I will repay you with a great stage,″ along with a photo. In the photo, Kim Yong Bin is making a V sign while wearing a yellow ’Good Luck Charm’ on their forehead. At the first solo concert, Kim Yong Bin plans to present a stage featuring beloved songs and their unique musical style. They are preparing a performance and stories that can only be experienced at a solo concert, closely interacting with the audience. Meanwhile, Kim Yong Bin won first place in the TV Chosun variety show ’Mr. Trot 3’ last year. They ranked first in the national support vote for eight consecutive weeks and received the Seoul Mayor’s Award and Artist of the Year Award at the ’2026 Korea Entertainment & Arts Awards’ this year.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lee Joo-an made a special appearance as Geum Seong-mu, the ex-boyfriend of Joo I-jae (played by Lee Hye-ri) and a popular actor, in episode 9 of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama ″To You, Dream.″ Despite a brief appearance in the broadcast on the 10th, Lee Joo-an left a strong impression. In the drama, Lee Joo-an portrayed Geum Seong-mu, a character connected to Joo I-jae’s past story, adding unexpected tension to the scene. With natural acting, he brought the character to life and showed a playful yet warm performance by surprising the set with his appearance, supporting and caring for Joo I-jae. Additionally, Lee Joo-an intensified the drama’s appeal by engaging in a tense confrontation with Woo Soo-bin (played by Hwang In-yeop). He confidently portrayed Geum Seong-mu’s provocative side toward Woo Soo-bin and his genuine feelings for Joo I-jae. In the subsequent team-building event scene, he delicately depicted Geum Seong-mu’s complex emotions as he realized there was no place for him between Woo Soo-bin and Joo I-jae, leaving a deep impression. Meanwhile, Lee Joo-an has built a diverse filmography with appearances in various works such as ″Save Me 2,″ ″True Beauty,″ ″Youth of May,″ and ″Fantasy Sonata.″ He gained viewers’ love for his role as Gong Gil in ″The Tyrant’s Chef,″ and recently, news was announced about his appearance in KBS 2TV’s new drama ″Not You, But Another Love.″]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MJ will release his first single album, ″Right..?″, on the 19th at 6 PM through various online music platforms. This single album includes a total of two songs: the title track ″1~10, 1 Minute Before (Stopped at 9)″ and the B-side ″ただいま (I’m Back).″ On the 10th, MJ revealed the tracklist image of the album through his official SNS. The title track ″1~10, 1 Minute Before (Stopped at 9)″ is a song for which MJ personally proposed the concept and participated in both the lyrics and composition. This song was pre-released as a live performance at his first solo fan meeting, ″The Hangout,″ held on the 1st, where MJ’s refreshing vocals and lively energy received enthusiastic responses from fans. The B-side ″ただいま (I’m Back)″ has attracted attention with its Japanese title, and it is expected to showcase a different charm from the title track by combining MJ’s solid vocal skills with a warm melody. As the main vocalist of Astro(ASTRO) and a solo vocalist, MJ plans to demonstrate his musicality as a singer-songwriter through this album. He directly participated not only in the title track but also in the album’s concept, lyrics, and composition, infusing it with his unique color.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The band Splayit released the second music video teaser for the title track ″Last Train″ from their debut album ″SPLAY : CHAPTER 01″ on the 11th through their official SNS. In the newly released teaser video, the members of Splayit start a jam session in a space that appears to be their hideout, conveying bright energy. The scene then adds the members running together somewhere, emphasizing the refreshing atmosphere of youth. ″Last Train″ is a song characterized by a refreshing sensibility and cool band sound, capturing the most radiant moments of youth. The lyrical lyrics harmonized with rhythmic sounds and the members’ playful expressions combined with their instrument performances have raised fans’ expectations. The song production was handled by Chorokbyeong Headquarters, led by Lee Mujin. Splayit is a five-member band that earned their debut opportunity through Mnet’s global band-making survival show ″Still Heart Club,″ which ended last year. The group consists of vocalist Yoonchan, drummer Eunbin, keyboardist Kyungwook, guitarist Aiden, and bassist Eunchan. The team name is a compound of ″Splay (to unfold)″ and ″Play it,″ meaning to express each member’s individuality and passion through music. Splayit’s debut album ″SPLAY : CHAPTER 01″ is scheduled to be released on the 13th at 6 PM through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TEMPEST member Hanbin revealed the concept photos for his first digital single, ″No Fear,″ on the 11th through TEMPEST’s official SNS. This single marks Hanbin’s first step as a solo artist after four years since his debut. ″No Fear″ conveys a message of believing in one’s potential rather than fear and moving forward in Hanbin’s own way. In the released concept photos, Hanbin created a free and relaxed atmosphere in a vintage mood setting. Styled with a modern reinterpretation of the Vietnamese traditional outfit, the ao dai, the phrase ″HEU’NG HANBIN″ was engraved at the bottom of the image. This keyword symbolizes Hanbin’s identity connecting Korea and Vietnam, inspired by the Korean sentiment ″joy (興)″ and Hanbin’s real name, Ngo Ngoc Hung. In another photo, the message ″There is no Hanbin with fear″ was emphasized through a screen searching for ″HANBIN with FEAR.″ Hanbin showcased various sides, including a free atmosphere and chic charisma, hinting at his transformation as a solo artist. Hanbin debuted as the ″Vietnam No. 1″ K-pop idol and has received love from fans both domestically and internationally. Through TEMPEST’s activities, he has proven his performance and live skills. With ″No Fear,″ he plans to present a broader musical spectrum and new charms. Hanbin’s first digital single, ″No Fear,″ will be released on the 24th at 6 PM through various online music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member Jungkook was selected as the most mentioned singer on the social networking service X (formerly Twitter) in 2026. The World Music Awards (WMA) recently announced through their official X account that Jungkook ranked first among singers on X in 2026 with over 2.6 million mentions. Michael Jackson ranked second with more than 2.4 million mentions, Drake was third with about 2.1 million mentions, and BTS member Jimin ranked fourth among male singers with over 2 million mentions. This tally is based on how frequently a specific singer’s name or related keywords were mentioned on X, and it is a different metric from music sales or streaming counts. Jungkook is evaluated as showing high social media presence through both his solo activities and BTS group activities. Jungkook has previously demonstrated influence on global platforms including X, and has ranked high in K-pop related search metrics on Google and YouTube. This record came at the time when BTS’s full-group activities in 2026 began in earnest. Meanwhile, WMA, an international music awards ceremony that started in 1989, covers popular singers worldwide as well as album sales and public influence. It is known for selecting winners based on album sales in various countries and has been introduced as a media outlet handling international music charts alongside the US Billboard. WMA announces major records in the global music industry and artist popularity indicators through its official social networking services.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of singer Lim Young Woong’s debut, fan clubs participated in various social contribution activities. The Lim Young Woong fan club ’Incheon Hero Era Sangok Room’ donated 3 million won on August 7 to the World Vision Incheon Gyeonggi Business Headquarters, an international relief and development NGO, to support a water supply project in Tanzania. The donation will be fully used for improving the water sanitation environment in the Tanzanian region suffering from contaminated water. The fan club stated, ″We united our hearts with the members to make the meaningful moment of singer Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary even more significant,″ and added, ″We hope to bring even a small amount of hope and joy to the children and local communities in desperate need of clean water.″ Another fan club, ’Hero Era The HERO Top Gangwon,’ also commemorated Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary by donating 5 million won to Good Neighbors Gangwon Central Branch to support abused children. Good Neighbors announced on the 10th that the donation will be used to support abused children in the Gangwon region and for child abuse prevention projects. ’Hero Era The HERO Top Gangwon’ said, ″Members came together to celebrate the good influence and value of sharing that Lim Young Woong has shown over the past 10 years since debut,″ and added, ″We hope this donation, commemorating the 10th anniversary, will bring a small hope and encouragement to abused children in the community, and we will continue to foster a warm fandom culture together with Lim Young Woong.″ Lim Young Woong said, ″My fans made me the best,″ and ″I will never forget the fans who used to blow up balloons themselves.″ Meanwhile, the World Vision Incheon Gyeonggi Business Headquarters will hold the ’Global 6K for Water Incheon Event’ at Cheongna Lake Park in Incheon on September 20. This event is a global fundraising event with about 4,000 participants, and all participation fees will be used for the Tanzania water supply project. Good Neighbors Gangwon Central Branch stated that they are conducting specialized welfare projects and child abuse prevention projects for children and marginalized neighbors suffering from abuse, poverty, and psychological and emotional difficulties.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X is set to release a new mini album, The Phase, on September 4. Starship Entertainment, the agency, revealed the tracklist video for this album on Monsta X’s official SNS on the 9th. The video features scenes of exercise equipment parts being disassembled and reassembled. The Phase includes a total of six tracks: the title song ″MAGIC,″ ″Type X,″ ″SURVIVOR,″ ″Electric Heart,″ ″That’s My Girl,″ and ″Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.″ The album highlights the members’ high level of participation. Jooheon took part in writing and composing four songs including the title track, and also contributed to the arrangement of ″SURVIVOR″ and ″Electric Heart.″ Hyungwon included his self-composed song ″Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.″ Having pursued various individual activities earlier this year, such as Jooheon’s solo debut, the Shownu X Hyungwon unit, and solo projects by Minhyuk and Kihyun, Monsta X returns as a full group with this album. Marking their 11th year since debut, Monsta X presents music that adds sophisticated sounds and witty concepts based on their established team identity.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Shim Hyun-seop revealed various episodes of his newlywed life with his wife Jung Young-rim, who is 11 years younger. On MBN’s ″Sokpuri Show Dongchimi,″ he talked about the difficulties he faced after marrying late and his wife’s thorough asset management. On the show, Shim Hyun-seop expressed the hardships of newlywed life, saying, ″If I were born again, I would marry in my mid-40s. I have no energy.″ He also shared an experience of fainting after overexerting himself while trying to conceive naturally, separate from in vitro fertilization. He said, ″There was a time I tried eight times from afternoon to evening. It was from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., and I only opened my eyes at 2 p.m. the next day.″ The hospital director in charge was surprised and said, ″We told you to do it twice a day for three days around ovulation, not eight times at once.″ Shim Hyun-seop also spoke about his wife’s housekeeping skills and asset management. He said, ″On the first night 1 year and 3 months ago, I was so tired that I passed out, and when I opened my eyes, it was 11 o’clock. My wife was counting money with her eyes red.″ He added, ″When I woke up at 9 a.m., she was already at the bank. Even though we are a married couple, since we are strangers at first, you can’t fully trust each other, but women are amazing.″ He also said, ″My mother-in-law told her to only receive living expenses since she has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years, but my wife doesn’t listen.″ He revealed, ″The house is also in my wife’s name. We did that right after getting married. I have a residence but no ownership.″ He added, ″I think I have an obsession with money since I was young, so it might be my fate. A passing monk once said, ’It’s overflowing in a good way.’ Since there is an 11-year age difference, I think I have a sense of responsibility.″ Shim Hyun-seop met Jung Young-rim on TV Chosun’s ″Joseon’s Lover,″ dated for a year, and got married last April at the age of 54. Meanwhile, MBN’s ″Sokpuri Show Dongchimi″ airs every Saturday night at 11 p.m.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE shared updates from Seattle through their official SNS. In the released video and photos, Jang Wonyoung and Liz smiled brightly while taking selfies wearing white blouses on a dark background stage at the concert venue. The footage also captured them holding microphones on stage, allowing fans to feel the vivid atmosphere of the scene. The two members were seen singing along with fans, maintaining close communication. This update was posted with the tag ’SHOW WHAT I AM,’ showcasing IVE’s unique confidence and individuality. Fans responded enthusiastically, sending support for the two members shining at the overseas concert. Meanwhile, Jang Wonyoung was selected as an MC for ’AAA 2026’ this year, promising active participation. IVE plans to continue meeting fans on various stages both domestically and internationally.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Lady Jane shared an update by revealing the first family profile photo with her twin daughters. Lady Jane posted the first family profile photo of Wooju and Byeol, taken during her activities as a Seoul Baby Ambassador, on social media, recalling the moment: ″Wooju kept whining strangely but stopped crying as soon as the shoot started, and Byeol kept the same expression throughout.″ She added, ″Still, since then, they have been doing quite well with photo and broadcast shoots,″ expressing pride in her children’s growth. The photo was taken about three months ago, and Lady Jane shared her feelings, saying, ″Seeing the little ones in the photo again, time really flies.″ Currently, the twin sisters often smile brightly and play well together. In the family profile photo, Lady Jane is dressed in a white shirt and jeans, sitting while holding or holding hands with the babies, creating a warm interaction with the children that brought smiles to viewers. Meanwhile, Lady Jane has recently continued to focus on parenting by sharing daily life moments with her twin children.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Eun Ga-eun is raising fans’ expectations by announcing the release of her first full-length album. Eun Ga-eun revealed her comeback news through SNS by unveiling her first full album, ″Eun Ga-eun’s Nationwide Tour,″ scheduled for release on August 24. She said, ″It’s been such a long time since my last album, so I’m nervous and excited,″ adding, ″I worked hard without rest while raising my child and working.″ Unlike her previous activities focused mainly on singles, this album is her first full-length work showcasing more polished music. The pre-released duet track ″I Love You, I Love You″ received a positive response, increasing anticipation for the various new songs included in the full album. Eun Ga-eun is known to have devoted herself to preparing the album despite her busy daily life balancing childcare and broadcasting activities. With this comeback, she plans to fully express her accumulated vocal skills and musical colors in front of the public. Currently, she is actively communicating with fans through radio and broadcast appearances. The full album ″Eun Ga-eun’s Nationwide Tour″ consists of songs that capture diverse regional sentiments and trot emotions, attracting interest not only from trot fans but also from a wide range of music lovers. Eun Ga-eun’s first full-length album, set to be released on August 24, is expected to bring new vitality to the trot scene. Fans are eagerly counting down to the album release date and supporting Eun Ga-eun’s musical journey.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Lee Si-young revealed her daily life in Muskoka, Canada, showing a relaxed side. Recently, Lee Si-young posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″Port Carling Muskoka, the sky is just everywhere🩵🩵🩵.″ In the photos, she is smiling while holding her son, wearing a gray T-shirt and checkered pants, with a beautiful backdrop of a lake and clouds. Her long hair and hat added to the natural atmosphere. In another photo, she caught attention by leaning on a railing and quietly gazing at the lake. Lee Si-young’s peaceful time enjoying nature with her family, surrounded by blue skies, the lake, and trees, was impressive. Additionally, Lee Si-young showed a comfortable daily life by taking selfies in front of a landscape shaded by trees and clouds. Especially, the background featuring the Canadian flag made her stay there feel more real. Earlier, Lee Si-young has been sharing updates on her active lifestyle during her one-month stay in Canada with her family, enjoying activities such as boating around the lake and experiencing ATV rides. Recently, she also revealed a unique scene of riding a motorcycle in a swimsuit, showing a diverse daily life. Currently, Lee Si-young is staying in Canada with her children, spending healing time in nature. Through various photos and videos, fans are sending messages of support for her happy recent life.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oh Jiheon candidly revealed his relationship with his father. He appeared on MBN’s ″While You Are Sick″ and said that his father was a top Korean history instructor in the early 1990s, earning a high income. Oh Jiheon explained that his father taught from morning till night in a combined space of five classrooms, and when a house in Apgujeong cost around 20 to 30 million won, his father’s monthly income was about 50 million won. He lived in a 100-pyeong house with a yard and a swimming pool, but his father prioritized work over family. His mother wanted his father to be more devoted to the family, but dissatisfaction grew between the couple, leading to frequent fights, and eventually, his parents divorced when Oh Jiheon was in his third year of high school. Regarding his school days, Oh Jiheon said that his grades were not bad originally, but since his father, who was a private academy instructor, dealt with many top-class students, the things his father said to him sounded dismissive, which was difficult. After finishing the college entrance exam, he planned to live with his mother, but due to her financial difficulties, he chose a boarding cram school. Later, he entered university with tuition provided by his mother, worked part-time, and explained that winning first place in an impersonation contest with a prize of 10 million won was the turning point that led him to become a comedian. Oh Jiheon said he met his father for the first time in eight years after hearing that his grandmother was critically ill, and through various experiences in society, he came to understand his father to some extent. He also said that becoming a father himself helped him understand his father’s feelings, allowing him to let go of the hurt feelings he had.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwang Jae-gyun recently revealed a transformation with a visual reminiscent of a historical drama. On the 9th, Hwang Jae-gyun posted a photo on his SNS with the caption, ″Anyone want to go for a night run?″ In the released photo, Hwang Jae-gyun is seen walking down the street wearing a historical drama-style outfit with long hair down. He had a prop that looked like a sword strapped to his waist and was holding a skewer in one hand, evoking the atmosphere of a historical drama set. Recently, there have been comments that Hwang Jae-gyun’s long hair style resembles Jang Hyuk from the drama ″Chuno.″ Earlier, Hwang Jae-gyun attracted attention by appearing with a changed look in the behind-the-scenes video of ″TVING Super Match.″ At that time, Jung Geun-woo saw Hwang Jae-gyun with his long hair tied back down to his nape and said, ″Today, you look exactly like Jang Hyuk hyung,″ to which Hwang Jae-gyun replied, ″Chuno,″ adding, ″Someone has to go beat someone up.″ When asked how long he plans to grow his hair, Hwang Jae-gyun revealed, ″I’m growing it until it can be tied,″ indicating his intention to continue the long hair style. Unlike before, his gaunt face also drew attention. Compared to his active player days, his face appeared slimmer and sharper, prompting some online concerns about his health. Meanwhile, Hwang Jae-gyun ended his active career after a long period as a professional baseball player.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Kwon Sang-woo revealed a video of himself practicing soccer in New York with his high school son, Luk-hee. On June 9th, Son Tae-young’s YouTube channel, ’Mrs. New Jersey Son Tae-young,’ uploaded a video titled ″How Dad Kwon Sang-woo, Like a Friend, Plays with His Son (New York vlog).″ The video showed Luk-hee injuring his ankle during soccer but coming out to the field with his dad to continue stretching and practicing ahead of this week’s soccer camp. Son Tae-young shared an update, saying, ″Luk-hee hurt his ankle. It hasn’t healed yet, but he has to keep playing soccer.″ She added, ″He has to go to soccer camp this week, so he came out to practice with his dad to loosen up his ankle.″ At the field, Kwon Sang-woo was seen running shirtless with his son, personally helping him stretch. Despite being in his 50s, his well-toned muscular physique caught attention. During practice, Son Tae-young worriedly told their son, ″Take it easy. You’ll hurt your foot.″ Kwon Sang-woo checked his son’s athletic skills and remarked, ″It’s not the same level as when I used to play with him.″ After finishing practice, he said, ″His stamina is different. When we first did running drills, he was so fast I couldn’t keep up,″ and acknowledged his son’s endurance, saying, ″Even though I’m the fastest among people my age, I can’t keep up.″ He also expressed concern about Luk-hee’s condition after the ankle injury, saying, ″Luk-hee hasn’t been able to exercise properly for a long time because of his leg injury. So his endurance seems to have dropped a lot. He used to be so agile.″ Son Tae-young added, ″He’s struggling. It’s the first time I’ve seen him like this.″ Meanwhile, Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-young live in New York with their son Luk-hee and daughter Ri-ho, sharing their family’s daily life through YouTube.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 During the live broadcast of the ’2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER’ held on August 9, 2026, at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, an incident occurred where the MC misread the cue sheet during the event, prompting the production staff to come on stage and organize the situation themselves, which was shown live on air. The broadcast was streamed live on the YouTube channel ’SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO,’ featuring a total of 28 teams including the groups Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Red Velvet, RIIZE, and NCT Wish, showcasing various performances. The MCs were RIIZE Sungchan from SM Entertainment, Ian from Hearts to Hearts, and Sion from NCT Wish. The problematic scene occurred while introducing the next singer. When Sion stopped speaking, Sungchan looked around in confusion, and Ian, unaware of the situation, moved his body left and right while waiting. The phrase ″Shall we try again?″ was heard on site, and the production staff was seen coming onto the stage to check Sion’s cue sheet, which was captured on the live broadcast. The three hosts then resumed coordination and continued the broadcast, completing it without major issues. However, viewers criticized the lack of preparation as the live broadcast showed the hosts stopping without checking the script and the production staff coming on stage. After the broadcast, various opinions surfaced online, including complaints about insufficient rehearsal, poor script familiarity, and the selection of hosts. Some viewers reacted with comments such as ″Is this blatant favoritism towards SM?″, ″Why wasn’t a single experienced person included?″, and ″Was the lineup mainly inexperienced members despite it being a live broadcast?″ Meanwhile, some opinions acknowledged that unexpected situations can occur during live broadcasts. Meanwhile, the broadcast revealed performances by K-pop stars, and the live performance footage is scheduled to be additionally released on the 12th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the April 14th broadcast of SBS variety show ’My Ugly Duckling,’ singer Tak Jae-hoon’s daily life celebrating his birthday in Jeju Island was revealed. In the broadcast, Tak Jae-hoon woke up on his 50th birthday morning to a call from his manager. The manager congratulated him, saying, ″This is the last birthday celebration before you turn 60,″ to which Tak Jae-hoon replied, ″Hang up, you’re noisy,″ and ended the call. He then mumbled in his sleep, ″That just makes it worse,″ causing laughter. As soon as he got up, Tak Jae-hoon looked for water in the kitchen but found none, so he drank tap water. Sitting on the sofa while looking at the stock market screen, he sighed, ″It’s down 37%.″ Park Kyung-lim said, ″The stock screen is blue on your birthday.″ At that moment, Tak Jae-hoon checked a text notification and said, ″Overseas approval USD 210? Where is this? Ah, the card... the kids must have used it.″ Meanwhile, Seo Jang-hoon mentioned Tak Jae-hoon’s two children studying in the U.S. Tak Jae-hoon revealed, ″My son is attending Michigan State University. He says he’s running a potato business with his friends, and it’s going well.″ Seo Jang-hoon said, ″Michigan State University is truly a prestigious school.″ When Seo Jang-hoon asked about his daughter’s school, Tak Jae-hoon replied, ″She’s in New York. She attends Parsons.″ Tak Jae-hoon married in 2001 and has two children. He divorced by mutual consent in 2015.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jung shared photos and videos of herself grocery shopping at a mart on her SNS. On the 8th, Jo Yeo-jung posted several photos and videos capturing small moments of happiness in her daily life on SNS. In the released photos, Jo Yeo-jung showcased a daily look by pairing a white spaghetti strap top with an ethnic hairband and sunglasses, holding a shopping basket while checking out the fresh food section at the mart. Jo Yeo-jung has previously revealed that she eats ramen only once a year and is known to maintain a 45kg figure through a strict diet and self-management. She also captured various everyday moments in photos, such as enjoying coffee and dessert at a cafe or checking voice messages while drinking a beverage. Meanwhile, Jo Yeo-jung is currently appearing in Coupang Play’s ″The Affair Is Not the Problem Right Now.″ This work is a black comedy about a popular influencer couple and a neighboring doctor couple entangled in complex secrets, released every Friday at 8 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network for movie ticket sales, director Christopher Nolan’s ″Odyssey″ attracted 1,333,568 viewers over the three days from the 7th to the 9th, securing the number one spot at the weekend box office. The cumulative audience reached 1,874,862. ″Odyssey″ has held the top position at the box office for five consecutive days since its release on the 5th, surpassing 1 million viewers on the fourth day and exceeding 2 million cumulative viewers by the morning of the 10th. It reached 2 million viewers six days faster than ″King and the Man Who Lives,″ which attracted 16.9 million viewers this year, and Nolan’s previous work ″Oppenheimer.″ It also surpassed the 2 million mark one day earlier than ″Avatar: Fire and Ash.″ As of the 9th, it recorded a seat occupancy rate of 72.1% and maintained a CGV Golden Egg Index of 97%. During the same period, director Destin Daniel Cretton’s ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ attracted 1,264,783 viewers, ranking second. The difference in audience numbers between ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ was 68,785. In its second week after release, it added over 1 million viewers, bringing its cumulative audience to 5,912,185. It needs 87,815 more viewers to surpass 6 million. In third place was director Kim Soo-hoon’s animation ″Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel,″ which attracted 289,465 viewers over the weekend, reaching a cumulative audience of 433,808. ″Hope,″ starring Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung and directed by Na Hong-jin, ranked fourth with 100,904 viewers, bringing its cumulative audience to 4,393,885. Fifth place ″David″ added 16,861 viewers, reaching a cumulative audience of 289,351. The couple Tom Holland and Zendaya Coleman starred together in ″Odyssey″ and ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day,″ which took the first and second spots at the box office, respectively.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Sun-tae recently posted an update video on his YouTube channel. In the video, Kim Sun-tae appeared with a scruffy beard, sitting alone in an empty room, with empty alcohol bottles scattered on the floor. He left a brief message saying, ″Just lonely.″ Earlier, on the 29th of last month, Kim Sun-tae requested Won-i, a member of the group ’RIIZEne,’ in dialect on the pre-release video of KBS2’s ’Don Sun-tae Success Era,’ saying, ″Why is my name coming up in politics!″ This remark referred again to Won-i’s past controversial statement ″I’m scared,″ which had already sparked controversy extending into the political sphere. The video was set to private about four hours after its release. Following the controversy, Kim Sun-tae apologized, saying, ″I have taken time to reflect on my words and actions so far. From now on, I will be more careful with all my statements and actions to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.″ He also stated, ″I am truly sorry to everyone who was harmed by my shortcomings, especially the members of RIIZEne.″ Kim Sun-tae expressed his intention to voluntarily withdraw from the program, adding, ″I personally apologized to the CEO of RIIZEne’s agency and conveyed it to the members as well. In fact, I heard they were worried about me before I even contacted them. I am sorry again and again.″ Subsequently, KBS canceled the broadcast of the program. Meanwhile, Lee Dong-seok, the mayor of Chungju City, left a comment on Kim Sun-tae’s update video saying, ″I am the new mayor of Chungju City. Are you thinking of coming back to Chungju City Hall?″ Kim Sun-tae was known as ’Chungju Man’ during his time as a public official at Chungju City Hall and has been running a personal channel since his retirement in February.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Jo Yeo-jung showed a different side of herself on the variety show ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014.″ In a pre-released video where she appeared as a guest alongside Ha Seok-jin, Jo Yeo-jung revealed the secret to maintaining her long-lasting beauty: ″I endure it inevitably. I only eat jajangmyeon and ramen twice a year,″ surprising chefs including Yoon Nam-no. When asked if she intended to request healthy food, she replied, ″No,″ adding, ″Even if it’s a calorie bomb, I want to eat a lot and leave.″ In response, chefs including Kim Poong prepared high-calorie dishes using plenty of oil. When the finished dishes were served, Jo Yeo-jung revealed her long-held appetite and showed a storm of eating. After tasting the food, she praised it, saying, ″It’s so delicious.″ Even during the break, Jo Yeo-jung did not leave her seat and enjoyed the remaining food, and when her manager ate some, she said, ″Isn’t it delicious? It’s so delicious.″ MC Kim Sung-joo smiled as he saw Jo Yeo-jung enjoying the food. JTBC’s ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,″ featuring Jo Yeo-jung, is scheduled to air on the 16th at 8:50 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tak Jae-hoon revealed his 59th birthday on the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling.″ On the broadcast, Tak Jae-hoon started his day by answering a call from his manager while in bed. The manager congratulated him, saying, ″Happy last birthday before your 60th. I hope you do a lot of things you want to do before turning 60 and have a happy day.″ In response, Tak Jae-hoon expressed discomfort by saying, ″You’re noisy. Hang up.″ Later, Tak Jae-hoon substituted his breakfast with tap water due to a lack of water and checked his stock account, mentioning an investment loss of ″minus 37%.″ Then, after receiving a card payment notification approved overseas, he said, ″$210? Where is this? The kids must have swiped it,″ realizing it was his child studying abroad making the purchase. He also heard the news of the end of the show ″No, But Really!″ where he was a regular cast member, from the program’s CP. Tak Jae-hoon reportedly said, ″Why are you telling me this news now? Is this a birthday present?″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink celebrated their 10th anniversary with a fan event, ″Meet & Greet,″ held at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Despite their busy individual schedules, all four members attended the event to meet with fans. The event faced some disappointment among fans due to communication issues during its operation, including a last-minute announcement, an invitation list limited to only 40 people, and rumors of members not attending. In response, members including Jisoo conveyed a message through a live broadcast, saying, ″We know how precious the 10th anniversary is. We apologize for the shortcomings in communication and love you all.″ Black Pink debuted on August 8, 2016, with ″Whistle″ and ″Boombayah.″ Since then, they achieved triple million-seller status with their second full album, BORN PINK, and set a record for the highest first-week sales for a girl group (1.77 million copies) with their third mini-album, DEADLINE. They also sold out Sofi Stadium in the U.S. and Wembley Stadium in the U.K., becoming the first Asian female artists to simultaneously top the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.K. Official Albums Chart, and headlined the Coachella Festival, among various other achievements. Currently, each member is pursuing individual activities. Jennie released a new single, ″Less than a Lover,″ and became the first Korean female solo artist to close the main stage at the U.S. Lollapalooza Chicago. Jisoo starred in the Netflix original series Monthly Boyfriend, Coupang Play’s Newtopia, and the film Omniscient Reader. Rosé achieved success on global music charts with her collaboration with Bruno Mars, ″APT.,″ and became the first K-pop artist to win ″Song of the Year″ at the MTV Video Music Awards. Lisa continues her activities with the release of her solo project Alter Ego, appearances in the third season of the U.S. HBO series Pachinko, and performing at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Han Hye-jin and Hwasa were surprised by the price of pajamas at Namdaemun Market. In the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling″ aired on the 9th, Han Hye-jin visited Namdaemun Market with Hwasa, who had a day off during her world tour. Han Hye-jin introduced Namdaemun Market as recently gaining popularity among young people and emerging as a shopping hotspot for the MZ generation due to its affordable market prices. The two stopped by a pajama store and looked at various products. The shopkeeper explained that many imported products were available, mainly from Japan and the UK. When Han Hye-jin asked to see pajamas made in the UK, the shopkeeper showed a pair with a colorful floral pattern and revealed that the price was 240,000 won. Han Hye-jin was surprised and said, ″Sorry, I was really shocked.″ Hwasa also expressed her astonishment, saying, ″I’ve never indulged in such luxury for pajamas.″ Later, it was revealed that the price of the Japanese pajamas was 120,000 won. The two chose relatively affordable domestic pajamas as matching couple looks.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim So-young shared an update on her second child through her SNS. On August 8, Kim So-young posted several family photos along with the caption, ″1-year-old younger sibling and 2-year-old older sister hug. The 4-month-old second child who eats, sleeps, and plays according to the sisters’ schedules.″ The released photos showed Kim So-young and Oh Sang-jin’s family enjoying a summer trip, playing in the water, and taking warm family pictures. Their 4-month-old son Suho attracted attention for showing a gentle side while joining the family trip. Kim So-young mentioned Oh Sang-jin’s role during the trip, saying, ″The advantage of a big family trip. We got photos with the four of us! Respect to Instructor Oh, who is more INTP than anyone else and leads the whole family trip... The number one troop member most well-managed by the instructor (because he is the most favored, apparently I refuse...).″ She added, ″The babies have been swimming for 4 hours straight. The instructor’s soul is on a break. It was summer.″ She also shared her thoughts on the family trip, saying, ″Who made this? It’s pretty. Home pool -> big pool -> finishing swim(?). First-ever rest stop visit. The lukewarm liquid formula was eaten so well, it was an unnecessary worry... There was a reason the instructor suggested going all the way to Busan. It was hot but the alleys were so nice. The whole family’s accommodation. Tua is happiest when with cousins. The four of us slept together.″ Kim So-young, a former MBC announcer, married Oh Sang-jin in 2017 and has one son and one daughter. After leaving MBC in 2017, she launched her personal brand and runs the channel ’DdinggeuriTV’.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hong Seok-cheon revealed that he is providing thorough sex education to his two children. In a video released on the 9th on the channel ’Pisik University,’ Hong Seok-cheon appeared as a guest and talked about the process of adopting his children and his educational approach. He explained that his children were the son and daughter of his biological older sister, and after his sister’s divorce, he felt the children needed a father figure, which led him to decide to adopt them. He said that after having deep conversations with his sister, he proceeded with the adoption, and his sister was very grateful and moved by this. He revealed that the two children were very happy to learn about the adoption. Worried that the children might feel confused, he joked, ″You know your uncle has a lot of money, right? When I die, it will all be yours.″ When asked about dating advice, Hong Seok-cheon said he has emphasized two things to his children since they were young. He said, ″It doesn’t matter who you date, but just remember these two things.″ The first is ″No drugs,″ and the second is ″Use condoms.″ He stressed that using drugs can make you lose control of yourself, and using condoms can protect both yourself and your partner. He added that he advised them to date freely while following these two principles. Meanwhile, Hong Seok-cheon has revealed on his channel that he gets tested for sexually transmitted infections every six months. He regularly undergoes HIV testing and mentioned that knowing his condition and status allows him to have sex with peace of mind. He also emphasized that regular testing is a responsible act that considers not only himself but also his partner, sharing his philosophy on sexual health.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Sang-jun successfully completed his performance in Atlanta, USA, and expressed his gratitude to his fans. On the 10th, Lee Sang-jun posted a lengthy message on his SNS sharing his thoughts on the Atlanta show. He thanked the fans who came to the performance, saying, ″Comedians shouldn’t lose confidence, but I was worried I might, so thank you to everyone in Atlanta who cheered me on even more.″ He also added, ″Thank you to everyone who came from far away,″ and said, ″I read every single direct message without exception. Although my face was smiling, my eyes were red as I read them all. I support your dreams, so take all my energy with you.″ Lee Sang-jun emphasized that the Atlanta show was sold out, stating, ″I am the first Korean entertainer to sell out this venue. This is not the end but the beginning, and I know greater challenges will come, so I am simply grateful.″ Earlier, Lee Sang-jun faced criticism following his performance in Los Angeles (LA), USA. At that time, 1,700 audience members attended the ’Lee Sang-jun Show,’ but some attendees raised complaints about the sound and quality of the performance. In response, Lee Sang-jun posted an apology on SNS, acknowledging that there were issues during the show. Meanwhile, the PD in charge of directing the ’Lee Sang-jun Show’ stated that the problems were not Lee Sang-jun’s personal fault and announced a firm stance against the spread of false information.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tak Jae-hoon revealed his daily life on his 59th birthday. In the SBS variety show ’My Ugly Duckling’ broadcast on the 9th, the scene of Tak Jae-hoon spending his last birthday in his 50s was aired. On that day, Tak Jae-hoon started his day by answering a call from his manager while in bed. The manager said, ″Congratulations on your last birthday before turning 60. I hope you achieve many things you want and have a happy day.″ In response, Tak Jae-hoon said, ″You’re noisy. Hang up,″ and added, ″Calling me is just rubbing salt in the wound.″ Tak Jae-hoon drank tap water because there was no drinking water at home, then checked his stock account on his smartphone. He said, ″It’s minus 37%. Stocks really don’t suit me.″ Seo Jang-hoon, watching this in the studio, commented, ″When on earth will his stocks go up?″ Later, Tak Jae-hoon checked a card payment approval message from overseas and said, ″210 dollars? Where was this charged?″ He sighed, guessing it was the amount used by his children studying abroad. He also heard the news of the end of his regular show ’No, But Really!’ directly from the program CP during the broadcast. Tak Jae-hoon sighed, saying, ″Why deliver this news today of all days? Is this supposed to be a birthday present?″ Meanwhile, SBS’s ’My Ugly Duckling’ airs every Sunday at 9 p.m.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the June 9th broadcast of SBS variety show ″Running Man,″ Song Ji-hyo appeared with a different styling than usual, attracting the members’ attention. That day, Song Ji-hyo caught eyes by wearing an off-shoulder top that revealed her shoulders and a changed hairstyle. Ji Ye-eun expressed surprise at Song Ji-hyo’s style, saying, ″I thought you came to an awards ceremony,″ to which Song Ji-hyo replied, ″Because it’s hot.″ Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, ″It’s been a while since I’ve seen Ji-hyo’s bare shoulders,″ referring to her past style, and Haha asked Song Ji-hyo with a laugh, ″Where did that hair clip go?″ Song Ji-hyo recently became a hot topic for frequently wearing hair clips in her YouTube content. At that time, hair, makeup, and stylists jokingly commented on Song Ji-hyo’s unadorned style, saying things like, ″Please burn that hair clip,″ and ″Let’s look pretty when we go to work.″ Since then, she has been seen wearing hair clips in various content, sparking diverse reactions among fans. In this broadcast, Song Ji-hyo appeared with a changed look instead of the hair clip, and the members immediately noticed. Meanwhile, Hong Jin-ho and Kim Ji-yoo appeared as guests and raced around the Jongno area.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gain of Brown Eyed Girls revealed her recent status after about a month and a half. On the 10th, Gain posted a photo taken with members of 2PM on her personal SNS account. In the released photo, Gain was smiling surrounded by 2PM members, wearing a black inner shirt, a white jacket, and a hat. She attracted attention by showing a different face and atmosphere from before. Gain shared her recent status for the first time in about 45 days since June 26. It appears she supported 2PM by attending the 2PM solo concert ″2026 2PM Concert ’THE RETURN’ in INCHEON″ held at Incheon Inspire Arena on the 8th and 9th. Meanwhile, Gain stopped her activities and stayed low-profile after being fined 1 million won in 2021 for propofol use charges in 2019. Since then, she resumed SNS activities starting in May.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seolhyun Kim shared her diet experience and secrets through her YouTube channel, ’Kim Seolhyun.’ In a behind-the-scenes video of a photo shoot released on August 9, Seolhyun mentioned recent weight changes while getting her makeup done, asking the makeup artist, ″Haven’t I lost weight?″ She revealed the difficulties during her diet process, saying, ″When dieting, the last 1 to 2 kilograms just wouldn’t come off. For several months. I kept losing 1 kilogram per month, 1 kilogram every two months, but the last 1 or 2 kilograms wouldn’t go away.″ She continued, ″Eventually, by continuing, I lost it. I did the same thing, but by doing it for a long time, it finally came off. Even when it wasn’t coming off, I was eating less. Eating less for a week or two didn’t make it come off,″ she added. She also expressed satisfaction with the changes she felt after a long time, saying, ″I think it’s been over 10 years since I dieted eating this little. It’s the first time since I was a trainee. I wonder how long it’s been since my cheeks fit in like this.″ She said, ″But I think I need to lose just 1 more kilogram to maintain this.″ Regarding her diet secret, Seolhyun revealed, ″I bought lava stone eggs and whenever I was hungry before dinner, I kept eating only those. Some days I ate two, some days three... I think I’ve eaten at least 150 eggs so far.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girl group CLASSy performed on the stage of ’Waterbomb Busan 2026,’ held on the 8th at Lotte World Adventure Busan in Gijang-gun, Busan. On this day, five members, excluding the minors Park Bo-eun and Kim Seon-yu, took the stage and showcased various songs including ″CLASSY,″ ″Tik Tick Boom,″ ″SHUT DOWN,″ and ″Walking While Crying Is How I Am,″ released last June. Then, Hong Hye-joo performed her solo song ″Spinning Coin″ on stage, receiving cheers from the audience. They demonstrated unwavering vocal skills and performance even in an environment drenched with water splashes. As the final song of the performance, CLASSy presented ″Golden,″ the theme song of the animated film ″K-Pop Demon Hunters.″ Right after the performance, reactions to CLASSy’s stage included comments such as ″The live skills are overwhelming,″ ″New ’Waterbomb’ goddesses have been born,″ and ″A true performance group with both performance and vocal skills.″ CLASSy made a comeback last June with the mini-album RE:BOOT ″After Tears″ and continues activities both domestically and internationally, including promotions in Japan. They plan to meet fans through various activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JUNNY appeared on KBS Cool FM’s ″Paul Kim’s Gayo Plaza″ on the 10th, delivering a live performance and sharing various music stories. During the broadcast, JUNNY revealed that his single ″Heaven Can Wait,″ released last June, embodies the Quiet Luxury sensibility. He explained, ″While working on the song, I wanted to understand subtle sophistication better, so I studied by visiting fine dining restaurants and art galleries. It’s a song that can bring coolness during the hot summer.″ He also mentioned that ″Heaven Can Wait″ shares its title with a famous Michael Jackson song, saying, ″I felt it was fate.″ JUNNY learned to dance himself for the music video shoot, with dancer Noze helping him adjust movements and angles. He added, ″I hypnotized myself and worked really hard.″ On the day, JUNNY performed ″Heaven Can Wait″ live, showcasing a unique charm to listeners through his stylish yet sweet voice and performance. DJ Paul Kim admired, ″You seem like someone who originally danced. I thought you were a trainee.″ JUNNY announced his promotion to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association for 2026 and shared that he is currently working on a new album. He also participated in various segments, including introducing listener stories and spontaneously singing recommended songs suitable for summer. Meanwhile, JUNNY is conducting a large-scale world tour based on his second full-length album ″null,″ released last year, touring Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia. He completed his first solo concert in Korea in Seoul last June and plans to continue the tour in three South American cities in August and Tokyo, Japan, on September 27.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jennie recently appeared on Cosmopolitan’s official YouTube channel’s ’Blind Date’ segment, sharing her thoughts on love, fans, and her fellow members. In the video, Jennie exchanged various questions with editor-in-chief Willa Bennett on the topics of dating and relationships. Regarding how love begins, Jennie expressed a preference for relationships that develop from friends to lovers rather than love at first sight, explaining, ″I think starting as friends creates something special.″ She also cited ″ugly shoes″ as the biggest reason for losing interest on a first date. When asked about communication styles, she said she is not the type to contact a guy first, stating, ″I don’t send the first text. Sending two texts myself is already a very meaningful action. It’s only in an emergency.″ She added, ″If someone can’t reply due to personal reasons, I respect that. I respect their time.″ However, regarding situations where a guy frequently changes his Facebook status but takes hours to reply to his partner’s texts, she said, ″That’s not acceptable. It’s a warning sign,″ emphasizing, ″Changing your SNS status but not replying is wrong. We deserve respect and love from men.″ On the topic of a boyfriend showing interest in his roommate, she responded, ″A boyfriend should not be looking at his roommate.″ When asked if she had experience living with an attractive roommate, she declined to answer, saying, ″Let’s stop here.″ Meanwhile, Jennie expressed gratitude to her fans and members on the occasion of her 10th debut anniversary. She said, ″There have been so many moments over the years, and I increasingly realize how much strength it gave me to have people who always waited for me, believed in me, and supported me in the same place.″ She continued, ″Thanks to you all, I was able to achieve many dreams, meet a wider world, and stand on stages I had only imagined,″ expressing her thanks to fans. She also added, ″I want to sincerely thank our members who have been with me throughout this entire journey.″ Jennie concluded by saying, ″I will continue to challenge myself with new things, grow, and become Jennie who can give you good music and good memories.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Je-dong has appeared in public after a long time. Recently, Lee Moon-sae posted a photo with acquaintances on his SNS without any special explanation, revealing Kim Je-dong’s recent status. The released photo shows Lee Moon-sae, Noh Sa-yeon, Choi Yoo-ra, Lee Sung-mi, and Kim Je-dong smiling brightly together at an exhibition hall, looking at the camera. They stood side by side, showing their long-standing friendship. Lee Moon-sae wore a blue-toned shirt and shorts, and Kim Je-dong drew attention with a slimmer appearance compared to his past broadcasting days. This is not the first time their meeting has been made public. Last month, a photo released by Choi Yoo-ra also captured Lee Moon-sae, Noh Sa-yeon, Lee Sung-mi, and Kim Je-dong together. These close friends, who usually maintain a strong bond, visited the exhibition together this time. Since appearing on MBC Every1’s ″There was a worry eraser, but it was gone″ in 2024, Kim Je-dong has been less active in broadcasting. Instead, he has been steadily communicating with the public through talk concerts and lectures, holding a talk concert at Seongam Art Hall for about a week last month. At a press conference commemorating the publication of ″That’s exactly what I said,″ Kim Je-dong said, ″(My acquaintances) said, ’If you search for me, only recent updates come up,’ calling me the ’icon of recent updates,’″ adding, ″I live the same way without going anywhere.″ Meanwhile, Kim Je-dong is scheduled to host the forum ″Korea’s Future Strategy, Issues and Proposals,″ commemorating the 81st anniversary of Liberation Day, to be held on the 15th at the Jungto Social and Cultural Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been reported that the production of the U.S. spin-off of the Netflix original series ″Squid Game″ has been halted. On the 8th (local time), U.S. entertainment media The Playlist reported that Netflix has decided to no longer proceed with the production of the U.S. spin-off of ″Squid Game,″ tentatively titled ″Huckler.″ Originally, director David Fincher, known for ″Fight Club,″ ″Zodiac,″ and ″Gone Girl,″ was set to direct, and Dennis Kelly, the writer of the series ″Utopia,″ was scheduled to write the script. There were also reports that production would take place in the UK and filming would begin this year. The Playlist stated that due to changes in Netflix’s internal executives and years of development, the OTT platform’s priorities have shifted, and Netflix is now more interested in localized content tailored to each country’s market rather than a U.S. spin-off. Fincher’s team revealed that frequent executive changes at Netflix weakened the momentum for the project. It was also explained that Fincher’s focus on other film projects, such as ″The Adventures of Cliff Booth,″ caused the production of ″Huckler″ to lose steam. The possibility of a U.S. version of ″Squid Game″ drew attention when the final episode of ″Squid Game 3,″ released last year, featured the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) playing a game of ddakji with actress Cate Blanchett in the back alleys of LA. However, Netflix has not issued an official statement. Currently, there are no reports of spin-off productions of ″Squid Game″ in other regions aside from the U.S. version. Meanwhile, the ″Squid Game″ series directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun, has become the most-watched series on Netflix, including English-language works. Season 1 attracted 265.2 million viewers, Season 2 had 192.6 million viewers, and Season 3 gathered 145.8 million viewers. It was the first Korean work to win at the 2022 Critics’ Choice and Emmy Awards. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk is currently preparing the Netflix crime drama ″Dealer″ as his next project.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Director Christopher Nolan’s film ″Odyssey″ has been receiving high attention from both audiences and bookstores since its release. As the success of the movie ″Odyssey″ continues, sales of the original ancient Greek epic ″Odyssey″ have also significantly increased. According to Kyobo Bookstore, sales of books related to the Odyssey in July rose by 595.5% compared to the same month last year, and related books ranked high on bestseller lists at major bookstores such as Yes24 and Aladin. Notable editions gaining attention include the ″Odyssey″ published by Hyundai Intelligence and the complete translation ″Odysseia″ by Professor Kim Heon from Eulyoo Publishing, with various formats such as introductory books, commentaries, and comics also gaining popularity. Related programs have been organized in movie theaters as well. CGV has launched a book club program reading Homer’s ″Odyssey,″ while Megabox has prepared a cine docent program that explores Greek and Roman mythology alongside Western art works. Meanwhile, the film ″Odyssey″ has held the number one spot at the box office for five consecutive days, and as of 6:04 a.m. on the sixth day after its release, the cumulative audience surpassed 2 million, according to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system. Along with its success, ticket scalping has continued in some screening venues, including CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall IMAX seats. Tickets priced at 20,000 won have been traded for over 100,000 won around the release date, though recently listings priced between 30,000 and 50,000 won have appeared. On secondhand trading platforms, posts selling Yongsan IMAX tickets are still easily found. Scalping prices vary depending on seat location, with prime central seats selling out immediately upon reservation opening. ″Odyssey″ was filmed entirely with IMAX film cameras, and demand is concentrated at Yongsan IMAX, where the 1.43:1 aspect ratio can be fully experienced. Competition for reservations was fierce even before the release, and central seats during popular times sold out quickly. There are also concerns about the difficulty of directly regulating ticket scalping for movies. While laws regulate illegal ticket sales in the performing arts and sports sectors, it is challenging to apply the same regulations to movie ticket resales. Accordingly, CGV monitors habitual ticket resales and illegal transactions, taking measures such as restricting user IDs, forced withdrawal, and canceling reservations if resellers are identified.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the new KBS2 Saturday-Sunday miniseries ″Not You, But Another Love,″ Seo Kang-joon plays Nam Goong-ho, a man who has focused on only one person for 10 years, portraying realistic emotional changes. ″Not You, But Another Love″ is a relatable real romance drama about a couple in their 10th year of dating who encounter unfamiliar feelings. The series consists of 14 episodes. The first broadcast is scheduled for September 12 at 9:20 PM. It will be available simultaneously in South Korea and to viewers in over 240 countries worldwide through the global streaming service Amazon Prime Video. In the drama, Nam Goong-ho, played by Seo Kang-joon, is a deputy manager of the TF Snack 3 team at Hunmin Confectionery. He is a character who possesses friendliness, humor, and kindness. Nam Goong-ho has a warm personality that makes people feel comfortable and is naturally considerate, paying attention to even the smallest details. He and Lee Mi-do (played by Ahn Eun-jin), who grew up together since they were seven years old, developed from friends to lovers and have focused on each other for 10 years, envisioning their future together. Knowing each other better than anyone else, sharing everything from embarrassing pasts to daily habits, marriage was a natural next step for the two. However, as unexpected feelings seep into their familiar love, cracks begin to appear little by little in Nam Goong-ho’s heart, which had never wavered before. The character stills released on August 10 depict Nam Goong-ho’s ordinary daily life. Scenes of him starting his day by watering plants and attending work in a neat suit reveal Nam Goong-ho’s unique relaxed and gentle atmosphere. The production team said, ″Nam Goong-ho is an ideal lover that everyone would want to meet at least once, yet he also carries the most realistic worries. From the first shoot, Seo Kang-joon naturally immersed himself in the character, delicately expressing Nam Goong-ho’s warmth and subtle wavering.″ They added, ″Please look forward to Seo Kang-joon’s new life romance character standing between love and uncertainty this fall.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE member Jeongyeon has left JYP Entertainment and signed an exclusive contract with Baro Entertainment. On the 10th, Jeongyeon revealed a handwritten letter on her SNS, announcing that she is leaving JYP, with whom she has been for a long time, to start anew. In the letter, Jeongyeon stated, ″I am leaving JYP, with whom I have been for a long time since my teenage years, and now I am going to try a new beginning in a different place.″ She also expressed gratitude to the members and ONCE (the fandom name), saying, ″Although I was afraid to leave a familiar place, I was able to find courage because of the members and ONCE who believed in me.″ She added, ″Although I am moving to a new home to start a new challenge, TWICE, which is the biggest core inside me, will remain unchanged as it is now,″ showing her intention to continue team activities. ″I will sincerely prepare step by step for both my steps as Jeongyeon of TWICE and my new challenges as Yoo Jeongyeon, whom you will meet in the future,″ she added. Baro Entertainment announced the signing of an exclusive contract with Jeongyeon on the same day, stating, ″We deeply sympathized with Jeongyeon’s sincere attitude and genuine passion for acting. Based on the global presence Jeongyeon has built as an artist over a long time, we will be a strong partner who generously supports her not only in her new challenges as an actress but also in smoothly continuing group activities.″ Baro Entertainment houses actors such as Jeongyeon’s older sister Gong Seung-yeon, Jin Goo, Byun Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Lee Yu-mi, Lee Hong-nae, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Si-a. Jeongyeon debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015 and has presented various hit songs. All members of TWICE renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment in 2022, and recently, there have been rumors about some members transferring.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Do Kyung-soo will meet fans with a solo concert tour after about 10 months. Blitzway Music announced on the 10th that Do Kyung-soo will hold the ’2026-2027 DOH KYUNG SOO CONCERT TOUR [DAY OFF] IN SEOUL’ for three days from October 2 to 4 at Ticketlink Live Arena (formerly Handball Stadium) in Songpa-gu, Seoul. This ’DAY OFF’ concert is Do Kyung-soo’s first solo performance since concluding the Asia tour Seoul final show ’DO it! THE FINAL’ last December. It carries the meaning of ″taking a day off today, breaking away from the usual framework, and enjoying a new day.″ The concert poster revealed the concept through ’DAY OFF’ typography using black, white, and red colors and a rough torn paper texture. Do Kyung-soo debuted in 2012 as a member of the group EXO and released numerous hit songs such as ″Growl,″ ″Call Me Baby,″ and ″Love Me Right.″ In addition to his singing career, he has appeared in various fields including the film ″Secret,″ the Disney+ original series ″Island,″ and the tvN variety show ″Kong Kong Pam Pam (Planting Beans and Growing Beans, Go Pam Go Pam Animal Farm).″ In January, he released EXO’s 8th full album ″REVERXE″ and held 27 performances in 14 locations through the world tour ″EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon.″ The ’DAY OFF’ Seoul concerts will be held at Ticketlink Live Arena at 7:30 PM on October 2 and 5 PM on October 3 and 4.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (Jiwon, Jay, Jake, Seonghoon, Sunwoo, Niki) held their world tour ’BLOOD SAGA’ Busan concert at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9. This concert, held ahead of the release of their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS,’ attracted a total of 14,000 attendees over two days, with tickets sold out during the pre-sale phase. Enhypen performed 28 songs over approximately 160 minutes, sharing a deep connection with their official fandom, ENGENE. The highlight of the concert was the stage for the title track of the 8th mini album, ’Bloody Paradise.’ This song is a dance track based on Brazilian funk rhythms, leaving a strong impression with dynamic and precise choreography. On the first day, fans gave enthusiastic cheers for the first reveal of the new song, and on the second day, fans’ collective singing filled the venue. The setlist started with performance-focused songs such as ’Knife,’ ’Daydream,’ ’Outside,’ ’Brought The Heat Back,’ and ’No Way Back,’ then shifted the mood with tracks like ’Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ’No Doubt,’ ’Sleep Tight,’ ’Bills,’ and ’Moonstruck.’ This was followed by representative songs including ’Paranormal,’ ’Blockbuster,’ ’Go Big or Go Home,’ ’Future Perfect (Pass the MIC),’ ’Drunk-Dazed,’ ’Bite Me,’ ’Fate,’ and ’CRIMINAL LOVE.’ In the latter part of the concert, the group emphasized interaction with the audience through songs like ’Lost Island,’ ’XO,’ ’Helium,’ and ’SHOUT OUT.’ Enhypen’s vampire universe was reflected throughout the concert in stage production and VCR videos. The songs were organically connected in a story that passed through a world obstructing the meeting of ’us’ and approached ’you,’ meaning the fans. The members maintained the flow of the concert by simultaneously performing intense group choreography and live singing. At the end of the concert, Enhypen expressed their thoughts, saying, ″All the members seem to be making better memories than expected, so we thank ENGENE,″ and added, ″We will show you the most confident and coolest side during this promotion, so please look forward to it. We will run through the promotion with this energy. Let’s share our future together.″ Enhypen is scheduled to release their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ worldwide simultaneously at 1 PM on August 21. Ahead of the comeback, they plan to sequentially release the main visual film at 10 PM on the 10th and the main visual photo at midnight on the 11th. ’Bloody Paradise’ was produced by JULiA LEWiS, with lyrics co-written by Gaeko of Dynamic Duo.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Suga shared an update during the world tour. On August 9, Suga posted several photos on his social media account with the caption ″BOSTON.″ The photos captured Suga focusing on his performance and singing on stage, as well as moments of eye contact and interaction with fans. Additionally, a photo of him with a dog in the backstage waiting room was revealed. BTS has continued its global success since releasing the fifth full-length album ’Arirang’ last March. On the latest UK Official Charts (August 7–13), ’Arirang’ ranked 43rd on the ’Official Albums Top 100,’ marking its 20th consecutive week on the chart. Currently, BTS is connecting with fans worldwide through a large-scale world tour.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids released their new mini album and title track ″This & That″ on the 7th. The new song ″This & That″ conveys Stray Kids’ confidence and the message of achieving everything they want. The lyrics repeatedly feature phrases like ″Cappuccino and americano″ and ″this and that, this and that,″ targeting global fans’ tastes with an addictive melody. The album achieved remarkable results on domestic and international charts immediately after its release. On the 7th and 8th, it ranked first on the Hanteo Chart daily chart, Circle Chart daily retail album chart, Worldwide and European iTunes album charts, and European Apple Music album chart. The music video topped YouTube music video trending charts in 25 overseas regions including the United States, Australia, Brazil, and Canada, and remained at the top of the worldwide chart until the morning of the 10th. As of 9 a.m. on the 10th, the YouTube view count reached 46.12 million. Then, at 1 p.m. on the 10th, the new remix digital single ″This & That (This Remixes)″ was released. This digital single includes the title track, an instrumental version, and two remix versions titled ″This″ and ″Chill.″ The ″This″ version is reinterpreted with a Y2K vibe, and the ″Chill″ version is in the Nu-Disco genre. Additionally, a lyric visual emphasizing a Y2K mood graphic novel and street hip-hop illustration texture was also released.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut together with their fan club, Hero Era. On August 8th, Lim Young Woong’s official social media posted a message saying, ″Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of artist Lim Young Woong’s debut & 10 years with Hero Era ♥ Always stay healthy and happy! Good luck,″ along with a photo of Lim Young Woong holding a cake. The cake had candles shaped like the number 10, and the phrases ″happy hero day″ and ″Always HERO 2026. 08. 08″ were written on it. Lim Young Woong shared their thoughts on reaching the 10th anniversary through their fan cafe. They said, ″Ten years ago today, I was actually someone who found the word ’debut’ quite awkward. No grand stages, no flashy promotions, no TV broadcasts—just releasing one or two songs and producing a few CDs. That was how I started.″ They added, ″I thought I wasn’t ready enough to call myself a prepared singer, and I believed that the word ’debut’ was something confidently used by those who were much more firmly prepared than I was. So that day was just an ordinary day without much meaning to me.″ Lim Young Woong also said, ″My first stage wasn’t the kind where the singers I admired performed. To be honest, it was a small broadcast that hardly anyone would know. Still, it was a very grateful moment. I didn’t have much, but I had one thing: the phrase ’I will become the best singer someday.’ That one sentence kept lifting me up from deep inside my heart. I think I fought with myself every day with that one spell.″ Lim Young Woong explained, ″There were people who gave up after 10 years trying to promote one song in what colleagues called the minor underground, people traveling nationwide without pay, and people running hundreds or thousands of singing classes to make themselves known. I walked little by little every day, watching the backs of seniors who were walking ahead of me somewhere in between.″ They said, ″Thankfully, everyone I met saw me in a good light, and with the tremendous affection and effort of my CEO, I was able to move forward very slowly, really very slowly. I started to become known after meeting ’Morning Yard,’ but it was still a time when many people didn’t know me. At that time, there were about 20 fans who supported me as if they were on my side. The cafe had about two or three hundred members, but I remember that those who always supported me were about a dozen to twenty people.″ Lim Young Woong also expressed gratitude for the fans’ support. ″No matter where I went, there were people who arrived two hours early to hang banners, who blew up about 100 balloons with their own breath and handed them out, and who shouted my name hoarsely when no one else knew it yet. Every time we met, they treated me like a star despite me still being far from it, quietly filling my empty heart. I will never forget that gratitude for the rest of my life.″ They continued, ″Even now, I suddenly remember those times. Your hands sweating under the hot sun, blowing balloons on the cold floor until your hands went numb. I am only now beginning to realize that each and every breath was actually the foundation that brought me here ♥ And in 2020, I met Mr. Trot and became who I am today. Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best.″ Lim Young Woong said, ″To all of you reading this letter now, I want to say this for sure. Thank you so much for not only recognizing me but choosing me. I know there are many good songs and wonderful singers in the world. Among those countless names, you chose to call my name, wait for my stage, and wonder about my day. I feel every day how much courage and love that heart holds.″ They added, ″To those who listen to my songs at the end of a busy day, those who shout my name hoarsely at concerts, and even to you who have read this far today—each and every one of you is a miracle, a blessing, and a hero to me. The spell I said 10 years ago, ’I will become the best someday,’ now that I think about it, wasn’t my vow but a promise you made to me. I will remain a person who sings by your side for a long, long time. Thank you sincerely.″ Finally, Lim Young Woong said, ″May it be long and beautiful without sadness. May you be healthy every day without pain. May you be healthier and happier today than yesterday. I love you, Hero Era.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoon Seobin has been cast as the lead role of James Dean in the musical ″James Byron Dean: The Original.″ ″James Byron Dean: The Original″ was selected as this year’s new work in the 2025 Performing Arts Creation Workshop and is an original musical inspired by the life of Hollywood actor James Dean. The production imaginatively reconstructs the last five minutes leading to James Dean’s death following the tragic car accident on September 30, 1955, exploring the loneliness and wounds hidden behind his success and the process of confronting his life as a human being. Yoon Seobin plays James Dean, the symbol of rebellion and youth and an icon of adolescence. He plans to portray the sharp and unstable inner side of the star who ended his life at the age of twenty-four with a sophisticated image and energy. Hwang Doohyun and Choi Minwoo appear as the Grim Reaper ″Byron,″ and HUI and Lee Dongwook also join the cast to share the stage. Yoon Seobin has acted in films such as ″Full Sprint″ and the musical play ″Dazzling,″ and has also communicated with fans domestically and internationally as a singer. Through this musical, he plans to present a new ″James Dean″ based on his experience crossing between stage and screen. The musical ″James Byron Dean: The Original″ will be performed from September 15 to October 18 at the Link Art Center Dream, Dream Hall 4.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Young-ji revealed her recent status after undergoing an under-eye fat repositioning procedure. On the 8th, Lee Young-ji shared her recent daily life by exchanging questions and answers with fans through her SNS. In communication with fans, when asked, ″Please share a proud story,″ Lee Young-ji replied, ″When a customer who came during business said as soon as they saw my face, ’Your under-eyes look great.’″ Along with this, she also revealed a natural photo of herself with a towel wrapped around her head. Lee Young-ji stated that she had been contemplating the under-eye fat repositioning procedure for four years before undergoing it. She explained, ″It’s the first and last time in my life. I thought about it for four years and then did it,″ adding that the reason she decided to have the procedure was because people around her kept asking, ″Are you tired?″ even though she wasn’t. She also added, ″I won’t do anything else from now on.″ In April, Lee Young-ji attended a performance by Seventeen Dokyeom and Seungkwan as a guest, wearing sunglasses on stage and directly revealing, ″I had under-eye fat repositioning a few days ago.″ She also mentioned the procedure through the YouTube channel ″I have nothing prepared but.″ Meanwhile, Lee Young-ji is appearing on the tvN variety show ″Space Rice Cake Shop,″ showcasing the operation of a rice cake shop together with Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, and An Yujin.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ALPHA DRIVE ONE showcased various performances at the ’2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer.’ At the event held on the 9th at Kintex in Ilsan, ALPHA DRIVE ONE captured the audience’s attention by reinterpreting Red Velvet’s ″Red Flavor″ in their own style. They also appeared with other rookie boy groups in the latter part of TWICE’s ″Dance The Night Away″ stage, elevating the festive atmosphere. Next, ALPHA DRIVE ONE delivered a powerful performance with the rearranged ″FREAK ALARM″ stage. They demonstrated their ability to embody the concept by expressing both freshness and powerful charm simultaneously. Meanwhile, ALPHA DRIVE ONE is set to release their second mini-album, ″UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST,″ at 6 PM on the 24th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s ’Malja Show’ will air on the 10th at 9:30 PM with a special episode on ’Parents and Children.’ In this episode, actor Jung Eun-pyo and his son Jung Ji-woong, as well as MC Jung Beom-gyun’s parents, will appear. Jung Ji-woong is known for having an IQ of 167 and being a student at Seoul National University. He will reveal his CSAT scores on the show. Additionally, with about 100 days left before the CSAT, he will share practical study methods for exam takers. Kim Young-hee commented, ″This is a program chosen by highly educated individuals.″ Jung Eun-pyo described his son Jung Ji-woong as ″a benefactor who saved me three times in my life″ and, based on his experience raising three children, offered advice to the audience experiencing conflicts with their adolescent children, saying, ″Adolescence is a difficult time for both parents and children.″ Jung Beom-gyun’s parents will appear with a nickname ″Beom-gyun’s Parents″ and will bring a support note that says, ″Our son, fighting!″ Jung Beom-gyun showed signs of nervousness when his mother, who resembles him, and his father, who is said to look like actor Choi Soo-jong, appeared. Also, Gal So-won, who played a child role in the movie ’Miracle in Cell No. 7,’ will appear in the audience as part of a group of people sharing their worries, showcasing how she has grown.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group ITZY once again heated up the second day of their fifth fan meeting, ’ITZY Believe, Let’s Fly! ALL IN, MIDZY.’ At the previous fan meeting, ITZY appeared on stage wearing bright and colorful outfits, actively engaging with fans by raising their hands high. The stage background featured large heart shapes and card designs, enriching the event’s atmosphere. This fan meeting, ’ITZY Believe, Let’s Fly! ALL IN, MIDZY,’ was planned with the theme of a special connection with fans, and the members showcased their unwavering energy through diverse performances. In particular, the members’ individuality and teamwork stood out, drawing enthusiastic responses from fans and elevating the mood of the venue. ITZY has recently been receiving great attention with their new song release and active promotions, and through the fan meeting, they are communicating more closely with fans and creating special memories. They plan to continue offering fans a variety of charms through diverse stages and content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member V shared photos capturing simple moments from his daily life, engaging in communication with fans. Recently, V posted on his SNS pictures of himself sitting on a bench wearing a red short-sleeve t-shirt and gray pants, crossing his legs, and another photo with his head bowed, appearing deep in thought. Wearing a hat while staring straight ahead or looking down, he created a calm atmosphere that drew attention. Additionally, images of him lying leisurely on a sofa and a wine bottle were uploaded, showing a sense of relaxation in everyday life. A natural moment was also captured at a dining table where he picked up shrimp with a fork on a plate. Through small, rarely seen moments such as a blurry face with a frame in the background, he attempted warm communication with fans. In this way, V reveals a harmless and friendly charm different from his intense stage charisma, attracting fans’ interest. Recently active as a campaign model for a global soju brand and gaining attention in various fields, V continues to communicate steadily with fans beyond his performance schedule and advertising activities. Meanwhile, BTS plans to continue active engagement with global fans through their world tour and various content.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Seungkwan continues to connect with fans through diverse stage visuals. Recently, Seungkwan posted on Instagram a photo hinting at a new concert concept along with the message ″Serenade,″ ″Dandelion,″ and ″Soya-gok ON STAGE.″ The concert, running from April 17 to July 26, features Seungkwan dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and black pants, performing sweet songs on a stage centered with colorful lighting and star-shaped decorations. In particular, the stage production featuring the word ″Dandelion″ against a backdrop of moonlight and a blue sky creates a mysterious yet pure atmosphere, raising fans’ expectations. When the phrase ″READY TO LOVE″ appears, the combination of dazzling lights and a large screen enhances the immersion of the performance. Meanwhile, Seungkwan is actively expanding his presence not only in music but also in variety shows and acting. He recently joined the new season of the tvN variety show ″Great Escape″ as a new member, showcasing his variety skills. At the same time, he is filming his first drama ″Wednesday Thursday Friday,″ broadening his activities in multiple fields. Seungkwan plans to continue communicating with fans through various appearances on stage and broadcasts in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 will release their seventh full-length album, ’BLINGY,’ on August 24 at 6 PM (KST). Ahead of the album release, NCT 127 raised anticipation for their comeback by unveiling a track video teaser for the title song ’Piñata’ on their official YouTube channel. In the released video, the members performed an energetic stage with intense expressions, wearing black t-shirts, light jackets, and shirts with flashy patterns against a dark background with lighting. Their close movements and immersive poses were impressive. NCT 127 also attracted fans’ attention by sharing album pre-order and pre-streaming links through their official website and social media. The ’BLINGY’ album is considered even more special as it commemorates NCT’s 10th anniversary. Meanwhile, NCT 127 has received great love both domestically and internationally for their diverse music and performances, and through this comeback, they plan to meet fans with new musical attempts and highly polished stages.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT’s Taeyong has raised anticipation for the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER stage. He is set to shine on stage with a powerful performance at this event and expressed his passion while communicating with fans through official SNS. Taeyong caught attention with his styling, pairing a black coat, white shirt, and jeans. Notably, his short blonde hair and the button decorations on his coat stood out. This Gayo Daejeon is being prepared with the participation of not only Taeyong but all NCT members together. Taeyong conveyed love and support to fans along with the event hashtag, further raising fans’ expectations. He plans to continue active promotions soon through various stages and content. The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER is a large-scale music festival featuring diverse artists, and Taeyong’s participation is drawing even greater interest. Fans and music lovers are eagerly looking forward to Taeyong’s stage.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X has announced their comeback by revealing the tracklist for their new mini-album, ’The Phase.’ The album, scheduled for release at 1 PM (KST) on the 4th, was unveiled through Monsta X’s official SNS channels along with an image of the tracklist. The sleek design features white lines flowing over a black background, with a model airplane and fragment shapes arranged together, adding a visual sense of mystery. The album title ’The Phase’ and the hashtag ’MAGIC’ were also posted, hinting that this work will capture special changes and magical moments. Fans are raising their expectations for Monsta X’s distinctive intense yet delicate musical style ahead of this comeback. Meanwhile, Monsta X is continuing active promotions this year with various musical activities and confirmed participation in major domestic and international events such as the Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2026) and the KasCool Festival. The album ’The Phase’ is regarded as an important milestone where Monsta X will showcase a more diverse and mature musical world.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Hong Jin-young celebrated her birthday by expressing gratitude to her fans and sharing an update on her recent life. Recently, Hong Jin-young posted on her SNS, ″There are still two hours left until my birthday~~😆 #ThankYouForTheWishes #AllOfUs #Let’sLiveHappily💕,″ sharing a glimpse of her simple daily life. In the photos released with the post, Hong Jin-young posed comfortably in front of a coffee shop and outdoors, wearing a black tank top and jeans. She smiled and looked directly at the camera, exuding a bright and relaxed atmosphere that drew warm responses from fans. Recently, Hong Jin-young has been consistently communicating with her fans by sharing moments such as enjoying a leisurely meal at a brunch cafe and relaxing while feeling the breeze on a green lawn. On her birthday, she expressed gratitude for her fans’ unwavering love and made fans look forward to her continuing various activities with happiness and good health.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwasa revealed the aftermath of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang mentioning her on the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling.″ In the broadcast on the 9th, Hwasa was shown visiting Namdaemun Market with Han Hye-jin. At this moment, Han Hye-jin brought up the story of Jensen Huang mentioning Hwasa and asked about the background. Hwasa said she received more congratulatory messages than when she won first place with ″Goodbye″ on a music show. She added, ″I don’t know much about stocks and am ignorant about the economy. I live obsessed with music, so I didn’t know.″ Hwasa thought that Jensen Huang might have studied K-pop, and not believing it, she personally delivered a letter and album. She also said she felt sincerity when she saw Jensen Huang mention her story before leaving the country. Hwasa honestly wrote in the letter, ″I didn’t know much, but just knowing that there is one person who loves me makes me very happy.″ Meanwhile, Han Hye-jin joked, ″Then why didn’t you just ask for 100 shares of stock?″ and Hwasa said, ″Everyone around me kept asking if I got anything,″ causing laughter. Earlier, CEO Jensen Huang appeared on the tvN variety show ″You Quiz on the Block,″ expressing his love for Hwasa’s music and mentioning her new songs ″So Cute″ and ″Good Goodbye.″ He praised Hwasa as ″an exceptionally talented dancer and a great vocalist.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 aespa successfully completed the first show of their fourth world tour held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The ’2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLaeXITY’ took place over two days on August 7 and 8, attracting a total of 35,000 attendees. This concert was structured around a newly developed universe starting from their second full album ’LEMONADE,’ consisting of five sections: ’Singularity Occurrence - Intrusion - Confinement - Awakening – Resolution.’ Each section featured different concepts and stories, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the performance by following clues hidden throughout the stage. The show began with a VCR depicting a hacked state of ’MY WORLD,’ followed by powerful performances of ’LEMONADE,’ ’Switchblade,’ ’Whiplash,’ ’Black Mamba,’ and ’WDA (Whole Different Animal).’ The mood then shifted with bright and lyrical songs such as ’Count On Me,’ ’Thirsty,’ ’Can’t Help Myself,’ ’Angel #48,’ ’Camouflage,’ and ’KISS N TELL.’ Solo stages were also prepared for each member. Karina showcased her style with the R&B dance track ’16 Bit,’ and Winter revealed her unique color through ’Saddle Up.’ Giselle demonstrated her musical abilities with ’BYEB4HELLO,’ while Ningning performed the ballad ’I Love You But I Gotta Let You Go.’ Unit stages included Karina and Winter’s ’Serenade’ and Giselle and Ningning’s ’Lollipop,’ both of which will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 9th. The concert’s energy was further heightened with performances of hit songs such as ’Armageddon,’ ’Drama,’ ’Next Level,’ and ’Supernova.’ aespa expressed, ″I’m happy to perform at Gocheok Dome for the first time and to be back in Seoul after a long time. Thanks to everyone, we were able to hold such a large-scale concert. We will create more opportunities to see you often, so please look forward to it.″ Starting with this Gocheok Dome concert, aespa will continue their fourth world tour, touring a total of 25 regions including North America, South America, and Europe. Fans enhanced the atmosphere with placards and group chants.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On August 8, marking Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, Melon recorded a cumulative streaming count of 14.3 billion. Lim Young Woong’s cumulative Melon streams increased by 100 million in about three weeks from 14.2 billion on the 18th of last month, setting a new record. This figure represents the cumulative record achieved as a solo artist, not as a group. Cumulative Melon streaming is a metric that rises when multiple songs are repeatedly played over a long period, reflecting the continuous consumption of songs released by Lim Young Woong since debut. Lim Young Woong debuted on August 8, 2016, and has presented various songs such as ″Love Always Runs Away,″ ″Our Blues,″ ″Can We Meet Again,″ ″Rainbow,″ ″London Boy,″ ″Polaroid,″ ″Grains of Sand,″ and ″Do or Die.″ Songs from multiple genres, including ballads and trot, have contributed to the cumulative record through their streams. The steady support of the fandom ″Hero Era″ also influenced the achievement of this record. Fans continue to listen not only to new songs but also to existing tracks, maintaining Lim Young Woong’s music consumption. The audience spans from middle-aged to younger generations. On the occasion of the 10th debut anniversary, Lim Young Woong posted a lengthy message on the fan cafe, recalling, ″Ten years ago today, I was actually someone who found the word ’debut’ quite awkward,″ and expressed gratitude by saying, ″Looking back, I was always lacking, but you made me the best.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Christopher Nolan’s film ″Odyssey″ surpassed 2 million cumulative viewers within 6 days of its release. According to the Integrated Computerized Ticketing System, as of 6:04 AM on the 10th, ″Odyssey″ recorded a total audience of 2,006,344. This record is 6 days faster than ″The Man Who Lives with the King,″ which attracted 16.9 million viewers, and Nolan’s previous work ″Oppenheimer,″ and even one day ahead of ″Avatar: The Way of Water.″ After surpassing 1 million viewers on the 4th day of release, it added another 1 million in just two days. From the 7th to the 9th, during its opening weekend, ″Odyssey″ attracted 1,333,436 viewers, ranking first in the overall box office. During the same period, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ drew 1.26 million viewers, taking second place. It also stood out in seat occupancy rates. As of the 9th, ″Odyssey″ recorded a seat occupancy rate of 72.1%, showing high numbers despite having fewer screens than ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day.″ The reservation rate was 63.5%, and the actual audience rating, CGV Golden Egg Index, maintained 97%. ″Odyssey″ depicts the journey of the hero Odysseus (played by Matt Damon), who led the Trojan War to victory, returning to his homeland Ithaca. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, Anne Hathaway his wife Penelope, and Tom Holland their son Telemachus. The film is currently showing in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena (YENA) took the stage at ’Waterbomb Busan 2026,’ held on the 8th at Lotte World Adventure Busan in Gijang-gun, Busan, delivering various songs and adding to the excitement of the summer festival. Choi Yena performed several songs consecutively on stage, including ″Catch Catch,″ ″Nemo Nemo,″ ″Good Morning,″ ″364,″ ″Lxxk 2 U,″ and ″SMILEY.″ For the encore, she passionately sang ″WithOrWithOut.″ On stage, she caught attention by wearing a full-body suit reminiscent of an animated character, showcasing live vocals and performance with unique styling. She created a refreshing atmosphere with water cannons and actively interacted with the audience. Choi Yena is scheduled to hold an encore solo concert titled ″Started from Nemo, This Elusive Otherworld: The Movie″ on the 22nd and 23rd at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul. She is also receiving love calls from various brands in alcohol, gaming, and skincare, and is currently appearing as an MC on SBS variety show ″My Remaining Love.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV variety show ’2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ concluded its ultra-short overseas trip with the second story of the six members’ ’neighboring overseas vacation.’ In this episode, the members enjoyed a travel concept experiencing the UK, Malaysia, Thailand, Switzerland, France, and Italy all in Gyeonggi Gapyeong and Gangwon Chuncheon. The broadcast recorded a nationwide Nielsen Korea viewership rating of 7.0%, ranking first in its time slot. In particular, the scene where Moon Se-yoon and Lee Ki-taek looked at the scenery from the center of the Unak Mountain suspension bridge recorded the highest minute rating of 9.9%. The six members converted the mileage earned through missions into coins and rested at a French-style base camp. Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, and DinDin, who earned many coins, showed off a ’coin flex’ and spent a leisurely time. Afterwards, they moved to an Italian-themed village to participate in the ’World Mileage Festival,’ competing to increase their assets by betting their coins at six game booths. An event was also held where coin papers ranging from 0 to 50 coins were scattered from the sky. In the evening, a fine dining auction offering a total of 13 course dishes was held. The members bid with their coins, engaging in psychological warfare, and most succeeded in winning at least once. Lee Yong-jin saved his coins until the end and won the last course for the first time, but the menu was revealed to be ’olive oil and lemon juice,’ so he finished the meal by drinking olive oil on an empty stomach. Next, a 3:3 team match called ’1 Night Chameleon,’ a sleeping spot luck mission, took place. The ’Ko Yong-taek Team,’ consisting of Kim Jong-min, Lee Yong-jin, and Lee Ki-taek, lost all missions and was assigned to sleep outdoors, while Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, and DinDin’s ’Jun Moon-cheol Team’ stayed comfortably indoors. The next morning, the members performed a wake-up mission to adjust their suitcase weight to 10kg. Kim Jong-min, DinDin, Lee Jun, and Lee Yong-jin passed the mission one by one and succeeded in leaving early, receiving direct flight tickets to Korea. On the other hand, Moon Se-yoon and Lee Ki-taek received tickets that passed through the mountain and had to climb Unak Mountain in the rain as a penalty for leaving late. It was revealed that Lee Ki-taek has been assigned a leaving penalty every time except once since joining ’2 Days & 1 Night,’ and after the recent group hike on Paldal Mountain, he was assigned a hiking penalty for two consecutive times. He said, ″I thought I wouldn’t get it anymore, but I keep getting it.″ Moon Se-yoon and Lee Ki-taek wore raincoats and climbed for about 40 minutes in the rain to reach the Unak Mountain suspension bridge, taking commemorative photos to conclude the trip. ’2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ airs every Sunday at 6:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NEXZ members communicated with fans through the ’Ride the Car’ content after a long time, sharing updates and various episodes. In this broadcast, NEXZ expressed their feelings about returning to ’Ride the Car’ after about five months, shared their impressions of participating in the recent Gayo Daejeon summer stage, and described the atmosphere on site. The members enjoyed watching a kindergarten concept video in the waiting room after the stage, and also shared experiences such as meeting various artists and receiving albums from senior singers. They especially mentioned that performing on a stage with many artists gathered was a special experience since it had been a while. The members mentioned that communication with fans has increased recently and that they plan to meet fans frequently in the future. They also talked about changes in each member’s style, stage outfits, and recent language and musical changes they are practicing. During the broadcast, they expressed anticipation for the upcoming new song and tracklist, while stating their intention to refrain from spoilers for the fans. Throughout the broadcast, they read fans’ comments in real time and provided various fan services such as short skits and acting among members, and impromptu singing. Regarding questions about the new song and album that fans were curious about, they answered that they would talk about it after the release. The members also showed confidence in acting and comedy, performing skits with fans on the spot. Finally, NEXZ left a message of support for fans while previewing their future activities, including a South America tour and KCON. At the end of the broadcast, they concluded by encouraging fans to stay strong and greeting them in various languages.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900