https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr According to The Hollywood Reporter, BTS announced that they will not be submitting nominations for this year’s Grammy Awards, and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has issued a statement regarding this. Harvey Mason Jr. said, ″We regret to hear that BTS has decided not to participate in this year’s Grammy Awards process, but we understand and respect their decision as music creators.″ BTS conveyed their stance through Instagram, stating, ″We hope that music is heard and loved for what it is, without being divided by region or language.″ The Grammy Awards recently announced the establishment of a new Asian Pop category, which is intended for performances of Asian pop music originating from or widely recognized in Asia, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. In relation to this, some fans have pointed out that this category might prevent Asian artists from being fairly recognized in the general categories. In response, Harvey Mason Jr. stated, ″Submitting music in genre categories does not exclude nominations in the general categories,″ adding, ″Artists can be recognized in both genre and general categories.″ He said, ″The Grammy organization exists for music and everyone who makes music,″ and ″We will strive to listen to the voices of the global music community regardless of geographic or linguistic boundaries, and to honor and celebrate all artists who move the world through music.″ In addition to BTS, other well-known artists such as The Weeknd, Drake, and Morgan Wallen have also chosen not to submit Grammy nominations in recent years.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jannabi has released an unboxing video ahead of the shipment of their 4th regular album ’Sound of Music pt.1’ and ’Sound of Music pt.2 : LIFE’ LPs. In this video, Jannabi expressed gratitude to their fans and introduced the various components and features of the physical LPs. The members shared their impressions upon opening the LPs for the first time and showcased the detailed designs, materials, and color variations of the LPs for both part 1 and part 2. The LPs are divided into part 1 and part 2, each including LPs in various colors such as black, clear glitter, blue milstromix, green jade, and clear splatter mix. The members emphasized the tactile and visual changes when unwrapping the vinyl, as well as the unique designs, sketches, and photo layouts created exclusively for the LPs. Notably, part 1 features a focus on cartoons and illustrations, while part 2 uses live-action photos and emotional imagery to create distinct atmospheres. Inside the LP booklet, there are sketches, photos, lyrics, and credits that match each song, along with design elements linked to the album cover. Additionally, the LP comes with a specially made box and commemorative stickers. The members said, ″We believe that owning an LP is something only those who truly love music can do,″ and added, ″We gain strength thanks to the fans who cherish our music.″ They also pledged, ″We will continue to create great music and albums.″ The LP shipments will begin on July 30.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In season 2 of KBS2’s ’Noona Is My Girl,’ the couple Choi Yoo-jin and Lee Si-won did not become the final couple. In the broadcast on the 29th, 37-year-old Pilates instructor Choi Yoo-jin and 25-year-old soccer coach Lee Si-won grew closer through their shared interest in sports and chose each other as their final pick. However, after a week of daily life and meeting again to become the final couple, only Lee Si-won showed up at the meeting place. Lee Si-won waited holding the photos taken during their photo studio date, but Choi Yoo-jin did not appear even after the scheduled time had passed. Lee Si-won said, ″I don’t really know why she didn’t come, but I think she must have her own reasons. Later on... I just hope we can stay close as friends.″ Choi Yoo-jin revealed, ″This choice felt a bit heavy. (Right now) I want to get to know each other lightly, but I felt sorry for Si-won because we ended up publicly announcing that we were a couple.″ Han Hye-jin mentioned, ″For some couples, the age difference might be nothing, but for others, it can be a huge obstacle.″ Meanwhile, it is known that the couples Yoo Ju-hee and Lee Yoon-so, Park Ji-hye and Kim Jung-won, and Lee Jin-young and Yoo Jin-woo have continued their love even after becoming the final couples.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Park Ji-hyun appeared on MBC’s variety show ″Radio Star″ on the 29th for the first time in two years, showcasing various talents. Park Ji-hyun showed signs of nervousness due to the long absence and struggled to answer even simple questions smoothly. Kim Gu-ra mentioned that Park Ji-hyun was nervous because of her ambitions in variety shows and offered some advice. Her nervousness did not easily subside, and among the cast, there was a joke that her sense of variety had regressed compared to two years ago. Later, Park Ji-hyun spontaneously performed the nightclub medley stage she had shown at her concert. During the performance, the microphone flew off, and Kangnam picked it up to manage the situation. However, there was a mishap where Kangnam put the microphone inside his pants. Despite the uncomfortable situation, Park Ji-hyun continued the performance until the end. After the stage, she commented, ″It felt like someone was touching my butt while I was singing. The microphone is slightly warm.″ Park Ji-hyun then showcased not only her talent as a trot singer but also a ″skate dissection show.″ She revealed that she has handled about 60,000 skates so far and expressed confidence that she could prepare them even with her eyes closed. In fact, she successfully completed the skate dissection while blindfolded, and the cast shared the skate prepared by Park Ji-hyun. At the end of the broadcast, Park Ji-hyun revealed that she has been boxing for 10 years and said she would continue jumping rope until the ending remarks were over. Although she paused briefly or slowed down during the jump rope, she showed determination by continuing until the end.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Won-i of the group Recenne expressed her feelings regarding the ″Musupno″ remark. In a pre-release video of ″Don Seontae″ on the YouTube channel ″Kebaksu Original,″ released on the 29th, Won-i and Minami appeared and had a conversation with Kim Seontae. In the video, Kim Seontae asked Won-i about the recently controversial ″Musupno″ remark. Won-i said she only imagined appearing on a YouTube music broadcast, but it was scary to suddenly be featured in the news. She added, ″Since then, I felt I needed to be more careful with every word I say.″ She also said, ″Even if I didn’t mean it that way, I thought some people might interpret it differently,″ explaining that it was a phrase she usually used but felt embarrassed. Won-i added, ″’No’ is actually often used as an exclamation.″ Kim Seontae acknowledged the difference in perspectives but comforted her by saying the controversy was excessive. When he asked, ″Has anyone said this is ’viral’?″ Won-i said she was worried that the news coverage might affect the group. Earlier, on her YouTube channel, when the PD said, ″There was a rattling sound here. What is it, Musupno?″ Won-i replied, ″Musupno. Even the lighting is scary.″ Later, the expression ″No″ became controversial because it was used in the far-right community Ilbe (Ilgan Best Storage) to disparage the late President Roh Moo-hyun.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Min-jong’s past declaration of retirement from singing due to plagiarism controversy, which he later reversed, is receiving renewed attention. In August 1996, Kim Min-jong’s song ″Gwicheondoae″ sparked controversy for allegedly plagiarizing part of the Japanese group Tube’s ″Summer Dream.″ He admitted to the plagiarism and declared his retirement from singing, stating, ″I will take moral responsibility and no longer sing.″ At the time, Kim Min-jong confirmed the plagiarism with composer Seo Young-jin and requested the production company to recall all albums in circulation that contained the plagiarized work. Later, Kim Min-jong appeared on SBS’s ″Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy?″ and said that he had wanted to quit singing and focus on acting out of frustration caused by the plagiarism dispute. However, his passion for singing was reignited whenever he watched music programs, and a composer continuously offered him songs described as ″music only Kim Min-jong can perform.″ Kim Min-jong said, ″As a response to their sincerity, I listened, and as soon as I heard the prelude, I felt it. The song was so good it gave me goosebumps, but I hesitated because of what I had said. Even so, lyrics fitting the melody kept running through my head. My mind was full of thoughts about the song. Even if I were criticized, I felt that missing that song would leave a regret in my heart. Fortunately, many people forgave me for reversing my retirement.″ The song that triggered his return was ″Good Love,″ which became very popular by ranking first on music programs in 1998. Since then, Kim Min-jong actively continued his career, with every album he released topping music programs. He also worked as an actor in dramas such as ″Feeling,″ ″Distant Country,″ ″Mr. Q,″ ″Guardian Angel,″ ″Island Village Teacher,″ ″Return of Iljimae,″ and ″A Gentleman’s Dignity.″ Meanwhile, in May, MC Mong sparked controversy by mentioning Kim Min-jong during a TikTok live broadcast while raising suspicions about illegal gambling involvement among entertainment industry figures. In response, Kim Min-jong stated through his legal representative, ″This is a clear falsehood. To prove my integrity, I will confront this head-on without any compromise.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jennie attracted attention by posting a video with a yellow heart emoji on her SNS account on the 28th. The video showed Jennie spending time with Kai in various locations, including a beach and downtown in Spain. In the video, Kai gently strokes Jennie’s hair, and there are scenes where the two look at each other, creating a romantic atmosphere. Jennie recently released her new song ″Less than a Lover.″ This track belongs to the alternative pop genre, with Jennie participating in both the lyrics and composition. It features lo-fi guitar and vintage electric keyboard sounds, expressing the feelings experienced in a relationship that is neither lovers nor friends. The music video was filmed in Spain, with Jennie also involved as the director. When the teaser video was released, it drew attention for its affectionate atmosphere reminiscent of a real couple. Going forward, Jennie is scheduled to perform at major music festivals such as Lollapalooza Chicago in the U.S. and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan. Jennie began her solo career in 2018 with ″SOLO″ and released her first solo full-length album ″Ruby″ in 2025.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Kyung-sil revealed the story of her divorce 23 years ago through the YouTube channel ″Our Mom Lee Kyung-sil.″ On the 30th at 7 p.m., Lee Kyung-sil and her daughter Son Su-a will launch the channel and release their first video. The first episode features Lee Kyung-sil and Son Su-a taking a day trip to Danyang. During the trip, Lee Kyung-sil said, ″I want to go to Everland someday. I went when I was young, but not really,″ and Son Su-a recalled, ″That sounds great. I like churros.″ Everland is a place associated with Lee Kyung-sil’s memories of her divorce. When Lee Kyung-sil divorced in 2003, social perception of female celebrities’ divorces was negative, and there were restrictions on their broadcasting activities. In 2004, the media drew attention again when it was reported that Lee Kyung-sil visited Everland with her ex-husband. Lee Kyung-sil said, ″I went once after the divorce. I haven’t been since. (When the article came out) my grandmother was furious, asking why I met him,″ and added, ″I went thinking of you guys,″ sharing her feelings at the time. She also promised Son Su-a that they would visit Everland together with her grandson Lee Hoon.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The pre-release video of KBS’s new web variety show ″Donseontae″ became embroiled in political controversy due to a scene mentioning the expression ″musupno.″ The video is currently set to private on YouTube. The controversy began with host Kim Seontae asking, ″Why is my story coming up in politics?″ and RIIZEne member Woni responding, ″I don’t even know what that is.″ Viewers criticized the show for bringing up the already settled ″musupno″ controversy again in a variety show. In particular, KBS was also criticized for using hashtags with names unrelated to RIIZEne and Woni, such as Hong Myung-bo, Lee Jae-yong, Min Hee-jin, NewJeans, and Han Dong-hoon, at the time of the video’s release. Viewers shared related videos and screenshots through online communities, saying, ″It has even disappeared from search results.″ A complaint was submitted to the KBS viewer petition board stating, ″I cannot understand why hashtags related to politicians and various political issues were included,″ and ″I question why an already ended controversy is being reignited.″ The complainant expressed regret over the hosting that seemed to induce the ″~no″ remark, noting that Kim Seontae, as a former public official, should have been aware of the sensitivity of the matter. They also requested that the scene not be aired in the main broadcast, saying, ″Even if the thumbnail, title, and hashtags are modified, the video content remains unchanged.″ Multiple online communities continued to criticize Kim Seontae’s hosting style. There were accusations that the host, who has emphasized political neutrality, prompted the guest to mention the controversial expression. Although the controversy may have been ongoing during filming, questions were raised about the broadcaster’s decision to air the scene during the editing process. After the controversy, the video was set to private.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin’s solo second album ’MUSE’ title track ’Who’ has set the record for the most streams ever on Spotify in Chile. Chile’s national broadcaster TVN highlighted the high popularity locally by introducing on the broadcast on the 28th local time that Chile is the country that listens to Jimin’s ’Who’ the most in the world. TVN described ’Who’ as a phenomenon in Chile, noting that it stayed in the top 10 for hundreds of days and evaluated that the song gained unprecedented popularity among the Chilean public. It also reported that Jimin once again proved his strong presence in the Chilean market. As of the chart dated July 27, ’Who’ recorded a cumulative 151.88 million streams on Spotify Chile, holding various records such as the most number one songs on the daily chart with 132 days, the most number one songs on the weekly chart with 20 weeks, and the longest consecutive charting song with 739 days. It was also reported that the song is breaking its own records on each chart. In addition, Jimin’s ’Who’ has been counted as the most streamed song ever on Spotify country charts in a total of eight countries including Chile, South Korea, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Singapore, and Venezuela. Meanwhile, it was also announced that BTS is scheduled to perform at the National Stadium in Chile in October as part of their world tour ’ARRANG’.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actors Moon Geun-young, Lee Tae-ri, and Lee Soo-bin, who all started as child actors, recently announced their marriages, marking a new beginning. Moon Geun-young personally revealed her marriage through a handwritten letter on the 29th. She stated, ″I am getting married,″ and added, ″I have met someone with whom I want to walk the path I always walked alone, someone with whom I want to share the events I pondered over alone, and someone who makes me smile even over trivial matters.″ She continued, ″So, instead of being alone, the two of us will fill our future lives together. I kindly ask for congratulations and encouragement rather than worries and concerns.″ Moon Geun-young expressed her gratitude, saying, ″I will live even harder as much as you support me. Though this is a short letter, I hope my sincerity reaches you all, and I wish everyone good health both physically and mentally.″ Moon Geun-young’s husband, Jung Pyung, is an actor who has mainly worked on musical and theater stages. He has also steadily appeared in dramas and is known to have formed a connection with Moon Geun-young while co-starring in the tvN drama ″Catch the Ghost.″ Lee Tae-ri also recently announced a new start in life by marrying a non-celebrity partner. In May, he held a private wedding ceremony in Seoul with only family and close acquaintances attending. He shared his feelings, saying, ″I am truly grateful. It feels like a lie, but I will repay the blessings and support I have received with a better version of myself. Once again, thank you, and I love you.″ Lee Tae-ri debuted in 1998 as Jung-bae in the SBS sitcom ″Soonpoong Clinic,″ gaining great popularity, and has since appeared in numerous dramas and films. In 2018, he changed his stage name from Lee Min-ho to Lee Tae-ri. After appearing on tvN’s ″Handsome Trot″ last year, he is currently reviewing his next project. Actor Lee Soo-bin also announced her marriage. In the same month as Lee Tae-ri, she held an outdoor wedding ceremony with her non-celebrity husband at Bonelli Garden in Naegok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. She said, ″It was like a dream-like day,″ and added, ″Despite the hot weather, I wanted to express my gratitude to everyone who took the precious time to attend and to everyone who sent congratulations despite their busy schedules.″ Born in 1996, Lee Soo-bin debuted in 2001 with ″TV Novel Stepmom.″ Since then, she has continued her career by appearing in musicals such as ″The Man Who Laughs,″ ″Death Note,″ and ″Mamma Mia!″ as well as dramas including ″My Liberation Notes,″ ″Joseon Attorney,″ ″King the Land,″ ″DNA Lover,″ and ″Wonderfuls.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Da-gam revealed the process of becoming pregnant with her first child at the age of 47. The MBC variety show ″Radio Star″ aired on the 29th featured Yoon Mi-ra, Kangnam, Han Da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun as guests. Han Da-gam stated that her due date is at the end of September and mentioned that she is currently 27 weeks pregnant, with only a short time left before delivery. The baby’s nickname is ″Chaltteok,″ which means she hopes the baby will stick well like rice cake. She said she carefully chose the nickname because of her late pregnancy. After the pregnancy news was announced, she received many congratulatory calls and continued to get broadcast invitations. However, she revealed that Kim Gura and Kim Guk-jin, with whom she had lived and eaten in the past and had a long relationship, did not contact her. MCs Kim Guk-jin and Kim Gura shared the story behind this. To maintain a healthy pregnancy, Han Da-gam focused on managing her body’s circulation by consistently exercising and hiking for about two years and continued transcribing Buddhist scriptures for over six months. She also added that she regularly visited a place with a sincere heart. In her 30s, she froze her eggs for the future but was told by medical staff that she did not need to use the frozen eggs. She said she had almost no morning sickness during pregnancy and was told by the hospital that her health condition was very good. She also mentioned changes in her husband after the pregnancy. Han Da-gam said that before the pregnancy, her husband sometimes did not immediately fulfill her requests, but now he has become a ″yes man″ who does everything without complaint, including sorting recyclables, washing dishes, and internet searches. Meanwhile, Han Da-gam married a businessman who is one year older than her in 2020.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Da-gam shared the news of her pregnancy at the age of 47 and revealed her recent status. On the 29th, the MBC variety show ″Radio Star″ featured guests Yoon Mi-ra, Kangnam, Han Da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun. Han Da-gam revealed that she is seven months pregnant and stood up to show her baby bump. She said, ″I am scheduled to give birth at the end of September. I’ve gained some weight recently,″ and explained, ″At seven months, my belly is smaller compared to other pregnant women.″ Seeing this, Yoon Mi-ra expressed surprise, saying, ″Are you really pregnant?″ and ″You don’t look pregnant at all.″ Regarding the nickname for her baby, Han Da-gam said it is ″Chaltteok,″ explaining, ″I named it so that the baby would stick closely like glutinous rice cake. They say it’s good to have a nickname with a tense consonant, and since I am an older mother, I named it so the baby would stick to me like chaltteok.″ Han Da-gam revealed that she received many broadcasting offers after becoming pregnant. She said, ″After getting pregnant, I really got a lot of offers from various shows. They asked me to share my pregnancy secret.″ She also mentioned feeling a bit disappointed because she did not receive congratulatory calls from Kim Gura and Kim Guk-jin. About her pregnancy secret, Han Da-gam said, ″I originally had no plans to get pregnant, but one day I thought, ’I can’t miss this opportunity,’ so I went to the hospital.″ She recalled her frozen eggs but was discouraged when told the success rate was only about 5%. However, she steadily managed her health for two years starting at age 44. She said, ″I made my body perfectly clean and focused on circulation. I went to almost every mountain in the country to pray, drank black goat extract, took deer antler velvet, and copied the Lotus Sutra. I also managed my mental health for over six months and went to a temple called Sinwonsa in Gongju to light candles and put in a lot of effort.″ She shared these specific methods and added, ″I got an AAA (top-grade) embryo, and it worked on the first try,″ mentioning her health condition. During the broadcast, after seeing Han Da-gam, Kangnam said to Yoon Mi-ra, ″It seems like you have a bigger belly,″ which drew reactions from the cast. Yoon Mi-ra replied, ″My belly is starting to show these days. How can you be like this?″ Han Da-gam married a businessman who is one year older than her in 2020.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jong-kook appeared on the 353rd episode of tvN variety show ″You Quiz on the Block″ and spoke about his plans for children and married life ahead of his first wedding anniversary. Regarding life after marriage, Kim Jong-kook said, ″There is basically a sense of stability. Now I only have to focus on my wife. It’s stable to always think about just one person.″ He also expressed satisfaction and recommended marriage. About plans for children, he said, ″It would be nice to have either a daughter or a son. People say daughters are very pretty, but I think I would be more cautious raising a daughter, while I feel like I could raise a son more freely, so maybe a son would be better.″ When Yoo Jae-suk said, ″I don’t think it would be easy to be born as Jong-kook’s son,″ Kim Jong-kook replied, ″He hasn’t come out yet, but I already feel a bit sorry.″ He added, ″It’s all for your own good, so don’t hold a grudge.″ Kim Jong-kook revealed that his nickname during school days was ″Kim Axe″ and proudly said he had perfect attendance for 12 years from elementary to high school. ″Even if I left home, I still went to school. Even if I left home, I asked friends to go home and bring my school uniform. School was fun and it was my playground,″ he said. He also added, ″Family education is very important. My son is dead.″ Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook held a private wedding ceremony with a non-celebrity bride at an undisclosed location in Seoul on September 5 last year. Yoo Jae-suk officiated the ceremony, and only about 20 acquaintances were invited. Kim Jong-kook explained, ″I quietly did it because I thought it would be too burdensome for one person to live as themselves and then become ’someone’s wife.’ I kept the wedding scale to a minimum.″ He also mentioned that although he has given a lot of congratulatory money over 30 years, he has hardly ever gotten any back. Regarding this year’s encore concert, Kim Jong-kook said, ″I prepared a lot, and if you come, there won’t be any songs you don’t know. There is a section where I perform a Turbo medley for 20 minutes. I have to run while singing.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actor Choi Siwon recently communicated with fans through his SNS, sharing updates on his recent life. Choi Siwon posted several photos showing him sitting by the window of a high-rise building overlooking the cityscape, dressed in a light pink shirt and beige pants, appearing deep in thought. With a calm expression as he gazes out the window, he exuded a relaxed atmosphere that caught attention. In this post, Choi Siwon briefly wrote, ″How have you all been?″ leaving a message to check on his fans, creating a warm moment of communication. In response, fans have replied in the comments asking about his health and recent activities or sending messages of support. Meanwhile, Choi Siwon has recently attracted attention for taking an active stance on political issues. He publicly expressed support for the protest to block the counting center related to the shortage of ballots in the June 3 local elections, which became a topic of discussion. At the same time, he continues to engage in various projects in China, showing active progress as an actor.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids successfully concluded the third day of their world tour, ’RUN IT SEOUL,’ held in Seoul. During this performance, Stray Kids filled the stage with dazzling costumes and powerful performances, exchanging intense energy with their fans. Under the lights shining on the dark indoor stage, the members elevated the atmosphere with dynamic dance moves and explosive vocal skills. Through their official SNS account, Stray Kids shared photos and videos from the concert venue along with the message, ″We had fun today too, Stay😘,″ expressing their gratitude to fans. This Seoul concert of the tour reaffirmed the strong bond with their fandom, Stay, and heightened anticipation for the upcoming overseas schedule. Meanwhile, Stray Kids has confirmed their appearance at the ’2026 TME Live International Music Awards (TIMA)’ to be held in the Chinese-speaking region in August, continuing their global activities. Along with this, they have been receiving intense attention both domestically and internationally, recently winning the grand prize in the singer category at the ’2026 Asia Artist Awards.’]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The special exhibition ″RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,″ a collaboration between RM and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), will be held from October 3, 2024, to February 7, 2027. This exhibition brings together works collected or inspired by RM, offering visitors a personal connection. Tickets for the exhibition will be available for reservation starting at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) on August 4 for members, with general sales beginning at 10:00 AM on August 11. A special ″Encore Pass″ will also be released, allowing unlimited visits from the opening day until the exhibition closes, along with a 10% discount at the gift shop on the 7th floor of the museum. This pass is for individual use only and is non-transferable. Visitors can discover artworks that resonate with their tastes and emotions, providing a unique artistic experience. The ″Encore Pass″ is expected to be a great option for those who wish to enjoy the exhibition repeatedly. Additionally, SFMOMA members will enjoy unlimited admission for one year, priority ticket reservations starting August 4, and access to the member preview from October 1 to 3, offering even more benefits. Visitors aged 18 and under can enter for free but must have a timed ticket upon entry. Through this collaboration, RM demonstrates profound influence not only in music but also in the field of art, raising expectations among fans and art enthusiasts both domestically and internationally. The exhibition will be a valuable opportunity to explore the artists introduced by RM, their stories, and RM’s sensibility.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT)(TXT) shared new updates through their official SNS. In the released photos, the members showcased their individual styles against a dark outdoor background. One member with silver hair caught attention by wearing a white t-shirt, a beige outerwear, and black pants, posing with a V sign using one hand while looking straight ahead. In another scene, a member was seen wearing a black t-shirt with white sleeves as a highlight and jeans, creating a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere. One member posed holding a camera in the dark environment, expressing their unique charm in various ways. TXT recently gained significant attention as a K-pop solo artist by participating in the American ABC broadcast’s ’Good Morning America’ summer concert series, and they are actively communicating with global fans through their world tour and continuous music activities. This official SNS post attracted attention by capturing the members’ natural appearances along with an autumn night-like atmosphere. Fans welcomed the diverse styling, the members’ stable visuals, and their distinctive bright energy. Expectations continue to grow for TXT’s future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jacob recently shared photos of his daily life, interacting with fans. Jacob posted several photos on SNS, alternating between wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt and a brown leather jacket. In the photos set against a dark indoor background, he is seen making a bright expression while flashing a peace sign with one hand, drawing attention with his black hair and necklace. He also revealed images of himself sitting in a car or leaning on a chair in a relaxed posture, creating a leisurely atmosphere. In particular, a photo showing his upper body exposed while holding a guitar and staring straight ahead highlighted his deep charisma. Some photos captured him sitting inside a dark aquarium, attracting fans’ interest with a unique concept. Meanwhile, Jacob recently appeared on The Shy, revealing his distinctive hobby of enjoying games despite his busy schedule, conveying a friendly charm. His ongoing activities and consistent communication with fans are drawing attention.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dreamcatcher recently spent a special time with fans through a fan signing event. According to the news released on their official SNS, Dreamcatcher met and communicated directly with fans at the fan signing event held on July 29, hosted by Makestar and Who’s Fan, sharing joy together. At this event, the members expressed their gratitude, saying they were filled with happiness thanks to Insomnia (the fan club name). At the fan signing event, the members approached fans with smiles in a relaxed atmosphere, attracting attention with stylish outfits such as black sleeveless tops, gray shirts, and striped shirts. In particular, the member with long blonde straight hair gently covered her face with her hand, showing a soft and warm expression that captured the hearts of fans. Meanwhile, Dreamcatcher continues to actively communicate with fans both domestically and internationally, showcasing their unique music and charm. This year, they have participated in numerous large-scale performances, asserting their presence, while anticipation for their next activities is also growing. The lively appearance Dreamcatcher showed at the fan signing event is regarded as a positive sign for their future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lee Seo caught attention with her sophisticated style. Recently, Lee Seo posted several photos on SNS wearing a shoulder-baring top paired with a headset and chain necklace. In the dimly lit room under the spotlight, she gazed straight ahead with a smile, creating a warm yet enchanting atmosphere. In another photo, she approached the camera closely, pursing her lips and showing an intense gaze. Wearing a pearl necklace and touching the side of her ear with one hand, she exuded an elegant charm. The white fabric and furniture in the background added a clean and modern feel. With a sensory style and changing expressions different from usual, Lee Seo is presenting new charms to her fans. She continues to communicate steadily with the public, showing diverse sides, drawing attention to her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Song Ga-in released the Hot-Blooded Strong Hero OST ″Companion,″ asking for much love from her fans. The recently released OST ″Companion″ captures the emotions of the popular game Hot-Blooded Strong Hero, with Song Ga-in bringing the song to life through her deep sensitivity and delicate expression. Through this new song, Song Ga-in showcases her outstanding vocal skills even more, attracting attention not only from game music fans but also from the general music audience. Footage was released showing Song Ga-in focusing on recording ″Companion″ in the studio. Wearing a white long-sleeve T-shirt and pants, she stood in front of the microphone, carefully tuning her pitch while looking at the sheet music, going through a meticulous preparation process. She also showed a professional side by wearing a gray vest, reviewing the sheet music, and refining her expression with a pencil in hand. This OST participation is seen as an opportunity for Song Ga-in to expand her musical spectrum. Through SNS, she communicated with fans, saying, ″Please give lots of love to the Hot-Blooded Strong Hero OST ’Companion’!″ expressing her excitement for this new challenge. Song Ga-in added vitality to this OST with her unique sweet voice and profound emotional delivery, and she plans to continue meeting fans steadily through various musical activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lizzy recently shared an update on her daily life by posting on her SNS, enjoying surfing and swimming. In the released photos, Lizzy is seen wearing a red life jacket and a black swimsuit, standing on a surfboard with a bright smile against the backdrop of a lake and mountains harmonizing with nature. Her relaxed expression while looking straight ahead exudes a comfortable atmosphere. Additionally, scenes of her riding a jet ski were also revealed, giving a glimpse into her lively lifestyle close to the water. Lizzy communicated with her fans concisely about her recent passion for water sports with the caption, ″Recent update: When swimming, if I fall while surfing, I swim.″ Meanwhile, Lizzy recently caused concern among fans by expressing severe depression during an SNS live broadcast. However, through this recent update, she shows herself recharging her energy during leisure time, raising hopes for a positive change.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Cortis showcased his natural charm in everyday life. Recently, Cortis posted a photo on his SNS wearing jeans and white sneakers, bending down while looking at the floor. With his blonde hair neatly styled, he caught attention by gazing straight ahead on a dark carpeted floor, wearing a more focused expression. Through this look, which exudes his unique sophisticated aura even in comfortable attire and a calm atmosphere, he communicated with fans and conveyed a sense of familiarity in daily life. His natural charm, different from the intense energy on stage, is attracting the interest of many.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hong Jin-young revealed a leisurely day out at the movie theater after a long time. Recently, she posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″It’s been such a long time since I went to the movies~~🤭 Let’s all stay strong today❤️.″ In the photos, Hong Jin-young is seen wearing a striped sleeveless top and black pants, with a black hat, walking inside the theater with a bright expression or pausing briefly next to the escalator. Her natural poses and comfortable styling stand out, sharing happy moments from her simple daily life with her fans. Usually busy managing a hectic schedule by balancing active stage performances and various businesses, Hong Jin-young seems to have taken this movie theater visit as a chance to rest and recharge. Hong Jin-young gained widespread popularity as a representative trot singer with the 2009 hit ″Love Battery.″ Since then, she has continued steady musical activities and TV appearances, as well as active pursuits as a businesswoman. Recently, she has been showing diverse sides of herself, moving between the stage and her daily life.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet members Joy and Wendy showed changed appearances in a recently released video. On the 28th, Red Velvet’s official SNS uploaded a full-group short-form video featuring Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri. In the video, the members performed simple dances to the music along with flower-hand poses. Joy revealed smooth thighs and slimmer forearms, while Wendy caught attention with her thin waistline, slender legs, and delicate wrists. The two members’ thin appearances were highlighted in this video. Netizens reacted with comments such as ″Have they lost too much weight?″, ″I hope they are not dieting excessively,″ and ″Can a person’s thighs look like this? They look abnormally thin.″ Meanwhile, Red Velvet announced the release of their new mini-album Velvet Summer on August 3.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 WJSN’s Dayoung will release a collaboration single with Jay Park for the first time since her debut. The teaser image featuring Dayoung and Jay Park was released on various social media platforms on July 28. The upcoming collaboration single is set to be released in August, and the black-and-white vintage-style teaser image caught attention. The image shows the two naturally conversing or holding hands while walking down the street. Dayoung and Jay Park’s connection began last December at the 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025). At that time, Dayoung appeared as a surprise guest on Jay Park’s stage, marking their first joint performance. Then, on the 25th, Dayoung joined Jay Park on the ″Waterbomb″ stage, and a unit teaser image was released immediately after the performance. This single is Dayoung’s new song about four months after releasing her second digital single, ″What’s a girl to do,″ in April. Since her solo debut, Dayoung has actively participated in album planning, production, songwriting, and composing, demonstrating musical authenticity and her capabilities as an artist. She has established her identity as a solo artist by actively reflecting her ideas in the concept, sound, visuals, and overall work. Information about Dayoung and Jay Park’s collaboration single will be gradually released along with various content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hats2Hats will appear in the ″HyoriSoo Project″ video featuring HyoriSoo, composed of Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung. This video will be released on the YouTube channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up Hyo’s Level Up″ at 6 PM on the 29th. Hats2Hats met Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon last year, and this time they appear as seniors to the debuting HyoriSoo. Hats2Hats expressed their joy, saying, ″We finally escaped from being SM’s youngest.″ They introduce HyoriSoo to greetings, member Aina’s signature ″Aina Wink,″ alter ego settings in their own content, the ″RUDE!″ and ″Lemon Tang″ challenges, and phrases for video call fan sign events. HyoriSoo learns about new generation culture through conversations with Hats2Hats and experiences the challenges and content introduced by Hats2Hats together. HyoriSoo showed surprise upon hearing the ages of Hats2Hats members and responded by saying, ″They are so cute and pretty.″ Meanwhile, Hats2Hats is scheduled to release their first Japanese single ″ICONIC HEART″ on the 12th of next month and make their official debut in Japan. Prior to this, on the 10th of next month, they will pre-release three tracks from the album on global music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jin-young showcased a stage summarizing his 31 years of musical activity on dingo music’s ’Killing Voice.’ On the 28th, dingo music released Park Jin-young’s ’Killing Voice’ video on their official YouTube channel. Park Jin-young introduced himself as ″an elder singer active with the heart of a 31-year rookie singer,″ and revealed that he had released a new summer song, ’WET,’ after a long time. He expressed his determination, saying, ″’Killing Voice’ is a great challenge for me because it involves singing without dancing. I will take on the challenge.″ The stage began with ’Swing Baby,’ highlighting Park Jin-young’s unique live performance and stage manners. He continued with various hit songs spanning different eras, including ’Honey,’ ’She Was Pretty,’ ’I Have a Woman,’ and ’The House You Live In.’ He also showcased a wide musical spectrum with emotional songs such as ’A Breakup in Broad Daylight (Feat. Sunye (Wonder Girls)),’ ’Only You,’ ’Behind You,’ and ’Don’t Leave Me.’ Raising the atmosphere even more, Park Jin-young delivered energetic performances with ’Who’s Your Mama? (Feat. Jessi)’ and ’When We Disco (Duet with Sunmi).’ Although he challenged himself to sing without dancing, he naturally blended into the music and led the stage. Finally, he added intensity fitting for a summer night by performing a live stage of his new song ’WET.’ Park Jin-young’s ’Killing Voice’ stage was released on dingo music’s official YouTube channel.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS2’s dating program ″Noona Is My Girl 2″ will reveal the final coupling results of 10 older sisters and younger men, as well as the identities of the real-life couples after the recording, in its finale on July 29. Before the final choice, the younger men confessed feelings they had not yet expressed to the older sisters. Yujinwoo visited Lee Jinyoung, who had shown tears after being rejected by Kim Jungwon the day before, and heard Lee Jinyoung’s grateful words: ″What you said to comfort me yesterday gave me strength. It helped a lot.″ Lee Jinyoung cautiously stated, ″Just because I was rejected doesn’t mean my feelings have completely changed in an instant. I can’t clearly say whether my final choice will be you or Jungwon.″ In response, Yujinwoo said, ″I have pictured everything from daily life after leaving here to the distant future. I will make my final choice based on that. But my one hope is that no other man is included in your final choice,″ delivering his last confession. Lee Siwon and Choi Yujin, who attracted attention for their 12-year age difference, also had their final meeting. Choi Yujin said, ″I’m a little curious about how it would be if we went outside,″ adding, ″I want to go on a date without cameras. I think that’s when it will really hit me.″ Lee Siwon also expressed anticipation for meeting outside. After making their final choices in the Younger House, the participants must return to their daily lives for seven days and then meet again at a promised location to become the final couples. Interest is focused on the final results as there are older sisters like Yoo Juhee and Lee Yunso who are struggling with views on marriage, and others hesitating due to age differences. MC DinDin predicted three final couples, while Jang Wooyoung expected up to four couples, expressing hope for multiple couples to form. When the actual couple results were revealed, Han Hyejin said, ″I’m so jealous... it’s killing me,″ and Jang Wooyoung admitted, ″My dating instincts have really come alive. Honestly, it hurts me a lot too.″ DinDin shared his thoughts, saying, ″Age seems like a big issue in love, but seeing the final couples, there is no right answer when it comes to love.″ The broadcast also revealed an unexpected twist that no one anticipated. Han Hyejin expressed surprise, saying, ″Is this a lie? Is it real?″ The finale of ″Noona Is My Girl 2″ will air on July 29 at 9:50 PM, with a special commentary released first on Wavve immediately after the broadcast and then aired on KBS2 on August 7 at 11:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 JTBC variety show ’Love War’ revealed the sexual conflicts and the story of permitting infidelity in a couple of four years, sparking reactions from the cast. In episode 6 of ’Love War,’ aired on the 28th, the story of a so-called ’development couple’ (a couple dealing with erectile dysfunction) struggling with sexual issues was broadcast. On that day, the girlfriend expressed dissatisfaction with physical satisfaction in their relationship, while the boyfriend revealed that he was experiencing erectile dysfunction due to psychological pressure. The boyfriend suggested infidelity to the girlfriend because of his problem, and the girlfriend said she had actually been involved with one of the boyfriend’s acquaintances for two months. When this fact was revealed, the cast could not hide their astonishment. Panelist Seo Jang-hoon strongly criticized, saying, ″That’s nonsense,″ and Lee Hyori commented, ″It’s absurd. The boyfriend probably didn’t truly mean that it was okay to meet someone else.″ Jung Yi-rang also initially felt sympathy for the couple but showed shock when the permission for infidelity was disclosed. The girlfriend said, ″If there are a hundred people in the world, I think there are a hundred kinds of love.″ In that episode, the two faced the moment of final decision. The boyfriend wanted to continue the relationship, but the girlfriend chose to break up. Meanwhile, recently ’Love War’ faced criticism from viewers due to controversies over authenticity, as couples who appeared on the show opened YouTube channels and released explanatory videos after the broadcast. Regarding this, Lee Ah-young apologized, saying, ″The show is unscripted, and the worries were real,″ and added, ″I’m sorry if it felt lacking in sincerity.″ The production team did not issue a separate statement regarding manipulation allegations. At the beginning, a story about ’Mormot PD’ visiting a yoga center to recruit Lee Hyori was revealed and became a hot topic. At that time, a shaman advised, ″You will meet a benefactor, and the program will do well,″ and Lee Hyori reacted with surprise, saying, ″I thought I came purely to do yoga.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids is set to make a comeback with their mini-album THIS & THAT on August 7 at 1 PM. The album contains a total of eight tracks, featuring songs directly worked on by the members, showcasing the group’s unique musical color and stories. The first track, RUN IT, written by 3RACHA members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, was pre-released on June 24. The lyrics express the group’s growth from a ″small room″ to ″From Seoul to the world″ and their affection for their fandom, STAY. Phrases like ″I want more, achieve it, higher dream″ reveal their determination for future activities. The title track, This & That, centers around the repeated lyrics ″this and that,″ expressing the group’s confidence and composure. FARMING conveys moving toward new goals, while I Do delivers a comforting message with lyrics like ″Even when you feel alone I’ll be right here, never gone.″ After You and Way Out sing about emotions felt at the beginning and end of relationships, respectively, including lyrics such as ″I’ll swim through ocean eyes tryna get to you,″ ″going the same way out,″ and ″the passionate moments have long cooled down,″ depicting various situations. Ahead of the album release, some tracks were revealed through the UNVEIL : TRACK teaser and mashup video. This new release encompasses diverse themes such as achievement, empathy, and relationships. Stray Kids held their new world tour, Stray Kids World Tour, at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on July 25, 26, and 29. Additional performances are scheduled for August 1 and 2, and on August 1, the digital album SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 will also be released. Last year, Stray Kids set records by entering the US Billboard main chart, Billboard 200, at number one with eight consecutive albums and successfully completing 56 shows across 35 regions during their world tour dominATE. In September, they are scheduled to headline the Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio and the new festival STRAYCITY.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The film ’Hope’ has announced a firm stance on responding to allegations related to actor Hwang Jung-min’s private life. On the 29th, the investment distributor Plus M Entertainment and the production company Forged Films emphasized that Hwang Jung-min has been a victim of stalking and that legal action has already been taken. They expressed strong regret regarding the issue. The ’Hope’ team stated that Mr. A has been sending emails to both companies and their partners based on maliciously edited content, repeatedly uploading and deleting posts on social media that defame the actor and the film, causing disruptions to their work. They also explained that there were attempts to hinder the film’s smooth progress during the preparation period for its release and at critical points in its box office performance. The ’Hope’ team judged that these actions not only damage the overall business but also maliciously tarnish the efforts and reputation of those involved in the film. They defined this as intentional harm toward the film and declared their intention to respond strongly. Furthermore, they emphasized that they are actively considering legal measures regarding the negative impact on ’Hope’ and will continue to take a firm stance to prevent further damage. Earlier, Hwang Jung-min’s agency, Sam Company, revealed that Mr. A is a suspect in stalking crimes who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min and announced additional legal actions against the maliciously edited posts. According to Sam Company, Hwang Jung-min has already filed a criminal complaint against Mr. A for stalking and other charges, and the court has issued provisional measures including three restraining orders against Mr. A. Additionally, Mr. A was fined 3 million won under a summary order after his stalking charges were recognized. Recently, posts claiming that Mr. A is in a romantic relationship with Hwang Jung-min have been repeatedly uploaded on social media and online communities, revealing messenger chat screenshots, call records, and voice files. The released voice materials included statements such as ″I want to hold you.″ ’Hope’ was released on the 15th and continues to hold stage greetings with the cast and director Na Hong-jin.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ILLIT’s second single released in Japan, ″I Got Your Back,″ has made a significant impact on local album and digital music charts. Upon release, ″I Got Your Back″ ranked 3rd on the Oricon Daily Singles Ranking. This marks another top position on the Oricon chart following last year’s Japanese debut single ″Toki Yo Tomare.″ The digital music performance also continued strongly. The title track ″I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)″ reached number 1 on the AWA real-time rising chart immediately after its release on July 26 and maintained the top spot for four consecutive days. The song also appeared on various local platform charts such as Line Music, Spotify Japan, and iTunes Japan. On Spotify Japan’s ″Daily Top Songs″ chart (July 27), four songs entered simultaneously: ″I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA),″ ″It’s Me,″ ″Magnetic,″ and the collaboration single ″ICONIC BY MISTAKE″ with LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE. The music video also attracted attention. The ″I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)″ music video, produced with a magical girl concept, ranked 1st in Korea, 2nd in Japan, and 22nd in the United States on YouTube’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos″ chart as of July 27, appearing on charts in 29 countries and regions. It also ranked 6th in the official music video category on the YouTube Global Chart. ILLIT is also scheduled to appear on local Japanese broadcasts. On August 1, they will perform the new song on NHK’s music program ″Venue101,″ and on the 7th, they will appear with JISOO and MOMOKA on Nippon Broadcasting’s ″HANA’s All Night Nippon X (Cross).″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Honda (played by Park Jung-woo) has reappeared in season 2 of the Disney+ series ″Killer’s Shopping Mall.″ Episodes 3 and 4 of season 2, released on the 29th, revealed for the first time the past when Jung Jin-man (played by Lee Dong-wook) and Honda carried out a mission together 16 years ago as part of a special task force in Korea. The two demonstrated cool-headed judgment and excellent operational skills while Koreans were held hostage, and Honda attracted attention with his perfect suit fit. Honda, who left a strong impression despite a brief appearance in season 1, was greatly loved by viewers for protecting young Jian from the killers’ attack. Due to this popularity, he has been regarded as a character fans wanted to see again in season 2. Meanwhile, Jian (played by Kim Hye-jun) was engulfed in anger and sorrow as those around her fell into danger because of her, and a scene showed her screaming out her uncle Jin-man’s name.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NewJeans has added a song that surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify, marking the team’s ninth song to reach 300 million streams in total. According to Spotify, NewJeans’s double single ″How Sweet″ and its title track of the same name had accumulated 300,262,152 streams as of the 25th. The song was released on May 24, 2024, and is a hip-hop track based on Miami bass. Upon release, it ranked high on major music charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs, and stayed on the US Billboard ″Global 200″ chart for 13 consecutive weeks. It was also ranked 7th on YouTube Korea’s ″Most Popular Songs of the Year.″ ″How Sweet″ was included in Rolling Stone USA’s ″Best Songs of 2024,″ as well as PopMatters, Billboard, and the UK’s NME’s ″Best K-pop of 2024.″ Rolling Stone described it as ″a song that continues experimental and original music,″ PopMatters called it ″another highlight in NewJeans’s discography,″ and Billboard stated it is ″a song that proves musical charm.″ The total cumulative streams of all songs released by NewJeans on Spotify have reached 8 billion. ″Ditto″ and ″OMG″ have each surpassed 900 million streams, ″Super Shy″ over 800 million, ″Hype Boy″ over 700 million, ″NewJeans″ and ″Attention″ over 500 million, ″ETA″ over 400 million, ″Cookie″ and ″How Sweet″ over 300 million, ″Heart,″ ″Cool With You,″ and ″Supernatural″ over 200 million, and ″ASAP,″ ″Get Up,″ ″Bubblegum,″ and ″Light Now″ each over 100 million streams. Meanwhile, ″How Sweet″ has faced allegations of plagiarism. ADOR stated, ″The problematic track was sourced through Bana, selected by then-CEO Min Hee-jin,″ and added, ″We are currently reviewing internal documents to determine whether former CEO Min properly conducted similarity checks on the track at the time.″ NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Haerin, Hyein, and Danielle notified ADOR in November 2024 of contract termination, claiming breach of exclusive contract. The following October, they lost the first trial in the lawsuit confirming the validity of the exclusive contract, and without appealing, the members sequentially expressed their intention to return to ADOR. In December last year, ADOR notified Danielle of contract termination and filed a lawsuit seeking damages worth approximately 43.1 billion KRW against Danielle, one of her family members, and Min Hee-jin. The claimed amount was later adjusted to about 33.09 billion KRW and submitted to the court. Currently, Danielle, her family, and Min Hee-jin are engaged in a legal battle with ADOR. NewJeans is preparing for a comeback as a four-member group excluding Danielle and released a special film on their official SNS on the 22nd to celebrate their 4th anniversary.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Guseonghwan and comedian Lee Seonmin are shown visiting the traditional market in Gangdong-gu together on MBC’s ″I Live Alone.″ The two became closer during the 1st Rainbow Summer Retreat and spent time together at Guseonghwan’s invitation to celebrate the first day of the hottest period of summer. Guseonghwan guided Lee Seonmin to Amsa General Market, a representative traditional market in Gangdong-gu and one of his regular spots. Upon arriving at the market, the two enjoyed a ″snack brunch″ at a snack bar before starting their shopping. During this process, Lee Seonmin looked at the shopping list prepared by Guseonghwan and said, ″Are you setting up a Korean buffet?″ Throughout the market, young fans who recognized Lee Seonmin continued to ask for autographs. In response, Guseonghwan said, ″I’m really surprised!″ as he realized Lee Seonmin’s popularity. Afterward, the two moved to Guseonghwan’s rooftop training zone and warmed up with bodyweight exercises before their main meal. Confident in their physical abilities, they competed in a fitness challenge. Meanwhile, their meeting, market visit, and exercise scenes can be seen on MBC’s ″I Live Alone,″ airing on the 31st at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (director Destin Cretton, hereinafter ″Spider-Man 4″) ranked first at the box office on its opening day. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network for movie theater ticket sales on the 30th, ″Spider-Man 4″ attracted 688,420 (or 688,381) viewers on the 29th, with a cumulative audience of 689,674 (or 689,635). This work set the highest opening record among all ″Spider-Man″ series. It surpassed the opening day performances of ″Spider-Man: Homecoming″ (545,302), ″Spider-Man: Far From Home″ (674,432), and ″Spider-Man: No Way Home″ (634,962). It also exceeded the opening records of major foreign hits such as ″Avatar: The Way of Water″ (359,031) and ″Frozen 2″ (606,618). ″Spider-Man 4″ tells a new story of Peter Parker, who disappeared from everyone’s memory after ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ depicting Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland) facing confusion caused by the appearance of an enemy who remembers his identity and DNA mutation. The film is directed by Destin Cretton. On its opening day, it recorded a CGV Golden Egg Index of 97% and a Naver real viewer rating of 9.08. The second place at the box office was ″Hope,″ directed by Na Hong-jin, which attracted 87,942 (or 87,948) viewers, with a cumulative audience of 3,707,168 (or 3,707,174). ″Hope″ depicts the story of Beom-seok (played by Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Ho-po Port branch in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears news of a tiger’s appearance, causing the village to go on high alert. In third place was ″Minions & Monsters″ (director Pierre Coffin) with 21,655 viewers, fourth was ″Moana″ (director Thomas Kail) with 11,102 viewers, and fifth was ″Toy Story 5″ (director Andrew Stanton) with 9,231 viewers.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Four final couples were formed in the 32nd season of the ″I am SOLO″ divorced special, which aired on SBS Plus and ENA. The broadcast on the 29th revealed the team competition for the super date ticket, the final dates, and the final selection process. In this team competition, the solo team won and obtained the super date ticket. Young-chul asked Young-ja on a date, saying, ″Let’s make up for yesterday,″ and Young-ja also used the super date ticket on Young-chul. Jung-hee proposed to use her super date ticket on Young-ho, and Soon-ja suggested using her super date ticket on Young-soo but asked Young-soo to use his date ticket on Jung-sook instead. Young-soo chose Jung-sook, but Jung-sook expressed regret that it was not a voluntary choice, and Young-soo also showed a complicated feeling. Each couple had an honest conversation during their final date. Young-ho and Jung-hee talked about their views on marriage and family, confirming their mutual affection. Young-ho said, ″I think we would get along well,″ and Jung-hee said, ″You seem like a better person as a husband.″ On the other hand, Soon-ja drew a line with Young-soo, asking, ″Was there anything that made feelings develop between us?″ After the date, Young-soo revealed that he had sorted out his feelings toward Soon-ja. During the date between Young-soo and Jung-sook, realistic concerns such as remarriage and children were discussed, and both concluded that it would be difficult to continue their relationship. Young-chul and Young-ja resolved their misunderstandings but ended their relationship due to repeated conflicts. Young-ja confessed, ″I really liked you,″ but said her feelings had cooled, and Young-chul also acknowledged their personality differences. Before the final selection, Ok-soon expressed clear affection for Kwang-soo for the first time by preparing breakfast. Kwang-soo gave her flowers and a handwritten letter, promising to stay by her side. Hyun-sook expressed her feelings to Kyung-soo first, and Kyung-soo replied, ″I’m ready.″ Jung-hee shared her concerns about starting a new relationship while having a child, and Young-ho comforted her, saying, ″If you hesitate, I will hesitate with you, and when you take a step forward, I will take it with you.″ Young-sik apologized for his slip of the tongue the day before and prepared flowers and cake for Young-sook, who accepted his sincerity. In the final selection, Kwang-soo and Ok-soon became the first couple, followed by Kyung-soo and Hyun-sook, Young-ho and Jung-hee, and Young-sik and Young-sook choosing each other. Sang-chul, Young-soo, Jung-sook, Soon-ja, Young-chul, and Young-ja gave up on the final selection. Meanwhile, it was reported that three couples, excluding Kyung-soo and Hyun-sook, continued as real couples. Following the 32nd divorced special, the 33rd season featuring lifelong singles is scheduled to air.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hats2Hats and HyoriSoo (Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung) met in the ″HyoriSoo Project″ video on the YouTube channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up Hyo’s Level Up.″ Hats2Hats, who met Hyoyeon last year as a genuine fan of Girls’ Generation and the youngest member of SM, appeared as a senior to HyoriSoo in this video. Hats2Hats expressed joy, saying, ″I finally escaped from being the youngest in SM,″ and taught the soon-to-debut HyoriSoo a refreshing greeting method, member Aina’s signature ″Aina Wink,″ versatility in portraying alter egos in their own content, the hit songs ″Rude!″ and ″Lemontang″ challenges, and popular phrases from video call fan sign events. HyoriSoo said upon seeing Hats2Hats, ″So cute and pretty,″ and was astonished upon hearing the members’ ages. Afterwards, they accelerated their debut preparations by learning the new generation sensibility taught by Hats2Hats. Hats2Hats is set to officially debut locally in Japan with their first single ″Iconic Heart″ on August 12. Prior to this, on August 10, they plan to pre-release three tracks from the album through global music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS has officially announced that they will not submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards to be held next February. BTS members Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jimin, and Jungkook announced on the 29th through their individual Instagram and other social media accounts, ″We have decided not to submit for this year’s Grammys.″ They added, ″We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,″ expressing gratitude to their fan club ARMY and everyone. The Grammy Awards announced in mid-June that they would establish a new category called ’Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ targeting Asian music such as K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. The Recording Academy explained that the creation of this category is to recognize the artistic excellence of Asian pop music and its influence on the global music industry. However, there has been criticism that separating Asian music into a distinct category could exclude Asian artists from major awards such as Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year. After completing their military service, BTS released their fifth full-length album ’ARIRANG’ last March, achieving number one on both the main Billboard singles and albums charts in the U.S. Although this album was eligible for Grammy submission, BTS decided not to submit it. From 2021 to 2023, BTS was nominated for three consecutive years in categories including ’Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ at the Grammy Awards but did not win. In February, Black Pink members Rosé and Cats Eye were also nominated but did not win. This year, the OST ’Golden’ from the Netflix animated film ’K-Pop Demon Hunters’ won a Grammy for the first time in the K-pop genre, but it was an award given to creators in the ’Best Song Written for Visual Media’ category. The 69th Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 7 next year, and submissions for nominations will be accepted until August 28.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kang Daniel posted photos revealing his muscular physique in the practice room during his vacation on his personal SNS. On the 29th, Kang Daniel uploaded several photos along with sneaker emojis. In the photos, Kang Daniel was seen striking a V pose in a space that appeared to be a practice room, wearing a black T-shirt, denim jeans, and a beige hat. His muscular upper body visible through the T-shirt caught attention, and one photo where he slightly lifted his hat included a selfie showing his face. Netizens who saw Kang Daniel’s photos left comments such as ″His shoulders are like the Pacific Ocean,″ ″Both his body and face exude confidence,″ and ″I was surprised at how much his body has grown.″ Kang Daniel appeared on Mnet’s Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017, winning first place and debuting as the center of Wanna One. Wanna One was active for one year and six months from August 2017 to December 2018 before disbanding. Seven years after the disbandment, last April, they reunited as a full group through Mnet Plus’s reality program WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base, but Kang Daniel did not participate in the broadcast due to his active duty enlistment in the army last February and shared his thoughts through a video letter.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation’s Yuri showed surprise at the ages of the members of HUTS2HUTS. On the 29th, a video titled ″I told you not to call me 2nd generation. Where is the 2nd generation here? Is HyoriSoo 2nd generation?″ was released on the YouTube channel ’Hyoyeon’s Level Up.’ The video depicted the meeting between HUTS2HUTS and HyoriSoo. That day, Yuri said, ″We need to practice about the 5th generation once,″ and Hyoyeon mentioned, ″We are also 5th generation.″ When Ian from HUTS2HUTS asked HyoriSoo about their debut timing, HyoriSoo replied, ″We will debut in a month.″ The members of HUTS2HUTS responded, ″You’re juniors who haven’t even debuted yet? Let us inform you,″ showing their seniority. HyoriSoo said, ″Should I have said we debuted 20 years ago?″ but hid their debut history, saying, ″If I act like a senior, I can’t learn the sensibility of the 5th generation.″ HyoriSoo greeted HUTS2HUTS politely, and HUTS2HUTS said, ″We should match our greetings.″ Aina showed a special wink skill, and HyoriSoo said, ″That was done by Yuri in 2007,″ adding, ″Yuri was born in 2007.″ Yuha and Stella expressed their delight, saying, ″She’s my friend.″ Yuri showed surprise, saying, ″You guys were born in 2007? Amazing. I’m sweating.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hwang Chi-yeul was late for the first time in six years when appearing as a special DJ on SBS PowerFM’s ″Escape at 2 o’clock Cultwo Show″ on the 29th. On that day, Hwang Chi-yeul arrived at the studio about two minutes later than scheduled due to traffic congestion. The broadcast opening was hosted solely by Kim Tae-gyun. Kim Tae-gyun said, ″Today’s special DJ is Yoldi (Hwang Chi-yeul), but the traffic is so bad that he will be a little late,″ filling the empty spot. He continued, ″He has never been late before, but today is the first time. Please welcome him with a big round of applause when he comes in.″ When Hwang Chi-yeul did not arrive, Kim Tae-gyun called him during the broadcast to ask his current location. Hwang Chi-yeul expressed his apologies, saying, ″It’s been six years.″ Afterwards, Hwang Chi-yeul ran into the studio, bowed 90 degrees to the audience and listeners, and apologized repeatedly. Kim Tae-gyun jokingly said, ″What kind of business is this?″ Hwang Chi-yeul confessed, ″The Gangbyeonbuk-ro was so congested that I was constantly anxious. I think I feel a little unwell now.″ Kim Tae-gyun joked, ″You came wearing white clothes, but did your insides burn and turn black?″ and Hwang Chi-yeul apologized again, saying, ″Thank you so much for waiting.″ Kim Tae-gyun revealed, ″In 21 years of hosting, I have never been late,″ and Hwang Chi-yeul said, ″That’s truly a great achievement. This is the first time in six years for me as well,″ adding, ″I almost stood up the whole time in the car.″ As a penalty for being late, Hwang Chi-yeul briefly sang his hit song ″The Song I Listen to Every Day″ and changed the lyrics to sing, ″I won’t be late again, Cultwo Show.″ When Kim Tae-gyun mentioned that guest Kim Hye-soo arrived much earlier for parts 1 and 2, Hwang Chi-yeul said, ″I will go find her and sincerely apologize while the song is playing,″ expressing his intention to apologize. It is known that Hwang Chi-yeul personally visited Kim Hye-soo and kept his promise. Meanwhile, Hwang Chi-yeul released his first summer album ″I LOVE SUMMER″ last month. Kim Hye-soo and Kim Ji-hoon are set to premiere the drama ″Right Now, Adultery Is Not the Problem″ on the 31st.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Kiki will make a comeback on August 10 with their third mini-album, ″Waikiki.″ Kiki is releasing a new album seven months after their second mini-album, ″Delulu Pack,″ which was released last January. This album contains Kiki’s unique interpretation of the question, ″Why Kiki?″ The new release includes a total of six tracks, including the title track. Based on the symbolism of the resort ″Waikiki,″ it portrays a 24-hour summer tour course and expresses the journey of finding ″why we must be ourselves″ through various concepts and musical worlds. It will feature Kiki’s distinctive language, music, and performance. Ahead of their comeback, Kiki also achieved global success. Billboard recently ranked Kiki’s ″404 (New Era)″ number one on their list of ″The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far): Staff Picks.″ The song attracted attention with its lyrics that reinterpret the system error code ″404 Not Found″ as ″freedom existing without coordinates,″ its addictive beat, and catchy choreography. Billboard stated, ″’404’ is the most common error code on the internet, but Kiki declares, ’The reason it cannot be found in the system is that it has already moved on to a new era.’ Kiki does not just imagine a new era but fully immerses listeners in that era through various elements in the lyrics. While many artists talk about the arrival of a new era, Kiki declares that they will lead it.″ Meanwhile, at the time of Kiki’s comeback, several girl groups, including fromis_9, Red Velvet, and KISS OF LIFE, are also scheduled to make comebacks.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook set the record as the first Asian solo artist and for the longest duration by entering the Spotify ’Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart for 142 weeks with his first solo album ’GOLDEN.’ Jungkook’s ’GOLDEN’ ranked 152nd on the Spotify ’Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart for the week of July 17 to 23. On Spotify, it surpassed 7.3 billion cumulative streams, the highest among Asian artists’ full-length albums. The album also re-entered the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart at 135th place as of July 28, marking a total of 522 days on the chart. Since its release, it has ranked number one on the iTunes album charts in 106 countries and regions, and held the number one spot on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart for 14 days. It also topped the European iTunes Album Chart for more than seven days. On the UK Official Main Album Chart ’Top 100,’ it stayed for eight weeks, the first time for a K-pop solo artist’s album. Jungkook achieved a total of 11 million album sales (EAS) with ’GOLDEN,’ continuing the record for the highest sales by a K-pop solo artist. Additionally, Jungkook’s personal Spotify account has reached a total of 11.2 billion streams based on all credits, making him the fastest Asian artist and the first K-pop solo artist to achieve this milestone.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hyolisu showed a desire to have a joint stage performance with Cortis. In episode 5 of the fake documentary ″Hyolisu Debut Project,″ released on July 29 on the channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up,″ Hyolisu directly approached the CP to reveal their plan for their debut stage on the music program ″Music Core.″ Hyolisu said, ″We actually have a song, and we want to have our first stage on ’Music Core.’ Many places asked us to do the first stage, but for us, it’s still ’Music Core.’ Our (Girls’ Generation’s) best stage was on ’Music Core,’ right?″ Hyolisu recalled that Girls’ Generation once created a legendary stage using a helicopter, and this time, they requested a large-scale stage including a helicopter, skydiving, and fighter jet filming. When the CP said, ″We sold our helicopter,″ Yuri replied, ″If we rent it, it shouldn’t be a big problem,″ and Hyolisu suggested various ideas such as ″It would be nice to lower the camera moves while skydiving,″ and ″How about a fighter jet?″ They also expressed ambition for the ending stage. When the CP said, ″You still want the ending? Girls’ Generation did it, but this is Hyolisu. You haven’t even had your debut stage yet,″ Hyoyeon proposed a special arrangement to combine the stage and conversation for 30 minutes during the opening stage. They also showed a wish for a joint stage. Yuri mentioned, ″We had a huge hit when we performed with 2PM and SHINee,″ and expressed hope for a joint stage with Cortis this time. Sooyoung said her height is about the same as Martin’s friend, and Hyoyeon boasted about her shoe size. When Sooyoung said, ″The proportions don’t seem bad,″ the CP responded, ″Should I tighten the shoe size for you?″ When the CP said, ″I need to ask their company about the joint stage,″ Sooyoung actively showed her determination for the joint stage by asking, ″Does anyone know someone at HYBE?″ Later in an interview, when the production team said, ″It seems like you were rejected,″ Hyolisu said, ″That never happened. They liked it because it was a new concept,″ and ″They said they would ask HYBE positively.″ Hyoyeon and Yuri expected a positive response, saying, ″If we tell the members that Sooyoung’s shoe size is 300, they will be very positive,″ and ″We can share shoes with Martin.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won is scheduled to appear again as a chef on KBS 2TV’s ″Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang.″ ″Shinsangchulsi Pyeonstorang″ is an observational cooking variety show that first aired in October 2019, where various celebrities from the entertainment industry challenge themselves as convenience chefs, revealing their daily lives and presenting new menus. The program has maintained steady popularity through the fun of mukbang and cooking shows, as well as the sincere stories of its cast members. In 2026, ″Pyeonstorang″ continues to generate buzz. In the 2026 quarterly TV non-drama buzz share by broadcasting station, KBS 2TV ranked first with 12.84%, and ″Pyeonstorang″ placed 16th overall among 100 programs. These achievements were made despite changes in the broadcast schedule, including time slot adjustments. Additionally, from January to July 27, 2026, clips of ″Pyeonstorang″ released on KBS’s official YouTube channel have accumulated a total of 164,660,505 views. This figure demonstrates the viewers’ consistent interest. The program also exerts a positive influence. Since its first broadcast in 2019, a portion of the sales revenue from the winning products has been donated to children suffering from food insecurity, and by July 2026, the cumulative donation amount has surpassed 800 million won. The cast spans various generations. Current cast members include Kim Jaejoong, Lee Jung-hyun, Yano Shiho, Jang Min-ho, Son Tae-jin, Oh Sang-jin, Kim Yong Bin, and Ji Seung-hyun, with recent appearances by Namgoong Min and Ha Seok-jin in the ″Lee Yeon-bok Deokbang″ segment. Lee Chan-won debuted through TV Chosun’s ″Tomorrow is Mr. Trot″ in 2020 and has been loved under nicknames such as ″Cheonggukjang,″ ″Jinttobaegi,″ and ″Chanttobaegi.″ Continuing his activities as a singer and broadcaster, he is set to meet viewers again through the ″Pyeonstorang″ episode airing on July 30. Meanwhile, ″Pyeonstorang″ is broadcast every Thursday at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The fan meeting ″Ch. RIIZE : ON AIR″ hosted by RIIZE to celebrate their 3rd debut anniversary has sold out all seats. This fan meeting will be held from September 12 to 13 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. With the concept of a special channel for RIIZE and their fans, various segments are prepared like an actual broadcast channel. The Inspire Arena will be fully opened 360 degrees to meet more fans, and tickets for both days sold out quickly. For fans who cannot attend in person, Beyond Live and Weverse will also provide online live streaming. RIIZE plans to release their third Japanese single ″Sunburst″ on August 26, ahead of the fan meeting.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tablo of Epik High publicly supported BTS’s stance on boycotting the Grammy Awards. On the 29th, Tablo regrammed a post RM uploaded on his SNS, adding the phrase ″ARIRANG > GRAMMYS.″ He emphasized the message by writing ’ARIRANG’ in large letters and ’GRAMMYS’ in smaller letters. On the afternoon of the 29th, BTS members each posted on their SNS, stating, ″We (BTS) have decided not to submit entries for this year’s Grammy Awards. We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.″ RM’s post conveyed the same sentiment, and Tablo expressed his agreement with BTS’s position by regramming the post.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dino and his alter ego Picheolin’s solo concert ’2026 DinoX Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]’ sold out immediately after tickets opened. Pledis Entertainment announced on July 30 that tickets for ’2026 DinoX Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]’ quickly sold out right after the FC membership pre-sale opened the day before. The concert will be held from August 21 to 23 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and online live streaming will also be available. Dino plans to showcase various musical colors through a stage that alternates between his main character and alter ego Picheolin, and the concert title is derived from Picheolin’s album name ’吉BOARD.’ Ahead of the new release on August 3, Picheolin released the pre-release track ″There Is No Goodbye Without Pain (narr. Lee Moon-se)″ which ranked high on Instagram’s ″Rising Popular Audio.″ Another song, ″Crazy Crazy,″ entered the top 10 of YouTube Korea’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos″ for five consecutive days. Dino was also named in the lineup for the second day of ’MADLY MEDLEY 2026,’ held on September 6 at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul. This will be his first time performing solo at a music festival. Picheolin’s album ’吉BOARD’ includes a total of seven tracks, including the title track ″Let’s Play (prod. Hitchhiker),″ with Dino credited on all songs. Hitchhiker and Lee Hyun-do of Deux participated in the album production.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for BTS’s ″IDOL″ has surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube. At around 9:20 PM on the 29th, the music video for ″IDOL,″ the title track of the repackaged album ″LOVE YOURSELF 結 ’Answer’″ released in August 2018, exceeded 1.4 billion views on YouTube. With this, ″IDOL″ became the fifth BTS music video to reach 1.4 billion views, following ″Dynamite,″ ″Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey),″ ″DNA,″ and the ″MIC Drop″ remix. The ″IDOL″ music video created a festive atmosphere with various sets including tropical savanna grasslands, Bukcheong lion dance, Euro-Asian architecture, and traditional Korean styles. The performance combined African dance Guaraguara with Korean traditional dance, featuring a dazzling visual blend of samulnori, talchum, and graphic effects. Musically, South African beats were combined with traditional Korean rhythmic patterns and vocal exclamations. The unique charm was showcased through the combination of exclamations like ″Eolsu jota, jihwaja jota, deonggideok kungdeoreo″ and African rhythms. ″IDOL″ debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 21 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. Additionally, the music video won the ″Music Video of 2018″ award at the 2018 E! People’s Choice Awards held in November 2018.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 6 of JTBC’s variety show ″Love War,″ a couple who have been dating for four years revealed conflicts over physical intimacy. Actor Jung Yi-rang appeared as a special diplomat on the show and introduced her married life. In the couple’s story, the girlfriend confessed that physical love was important in their relationship but she had never been satisfied. The boyfriend said he was taking medication for erectile dysfunction and that the doctor believed the issue was more psychological than physical. The girlfriend said the boyfriend continuously avoided physical contact, while the boyfriend explained that as their relationship became more comfortable, he no longer felt tempted. They tried to restore their relationship by booking a place to stay once a month, but the girlfriend said there was no change. During this process, the girlfriend told the boyfriend to meet someone else since he couldn’t fulfill her desires, and she admitted to having an affair with the boyfriend’s senior for two months. The boyfriend said he was shocked that the affair partner was someone he knew. The girlfriend described this as ″an affair you allowed.″ The cast expressed surprise at this story. Lee Hyori reacted, saying, ″It’s absurd,″ showing she couldn’t understand it, and Seo Jang-hoon said, ″That’s nonsense.″ Jung Yi-rang commented, ″They love each other so much, but it’s truly sad.″ Meanwhile, Jung Yi-rang’s married life was also revealed in the episode. She married after 12 years of dating and is now in her 15th year of marriage, and actual message exchanges with her husband Kim Hyung-geun were shown. Jung Yi-rang shared, ″When we fought, we sometimes went all the way,″ recounting various experiences from her dating and married life.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Netflix series ″True Education″ recorded 60.2 million views within 8 weeks of its release, ranking 10th in Netflix’s all-time non-English TV shows. According to Netflix’s announcement on the 29th, ″True Education″ ranked first globally for four consecutive weeks from the first week after its release and entered the top 10 in 91 countries in the second week. Even after 8 weeks, it remains within the top 10 in viewing rankings. It became the fourth Korean series to enter the top 10 most popular non-English Netflix series, following ″Squid Game″ seasons 1, 2, and 3. ″Squid Game″ season 1 recorded 265.2 million views, season 2 had 192.6 million, and season 3 had 145.8 million views, ranking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. ″True Education″ is a series depicting the School Authority Protection Bureau’s efforts to correct schools from the victim’s perspective, and it has shown high popularity both domestically and internationally since its release. Regarding the production of season 2, Netflix stated, ″Nothing has been decided.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global girl group aespa is unveiling a special collaboration collection with street fashion brand BAPE. aespa recently announced the collaboration with BAPE on their official SNS with the phrase ″Get ready, get cæmoed up.″ The collection will be released and sold on Complex.com at 9 a.m. PST on August 1, which is 12 p.m. local time in Korea. The members of aespa participated in a photo shoot wearing BAPE’s signature style, including black hoodies and t-shirts. One member with blonde hair is seen wearing a hoodie, while various poses such as holding the hood with both hands or making a V sign with their fingers catch the eye. The background is a simple gray wall, highlighting the members’ sophisticated style and striking visuals. This partnership is praised for fully capturing aespa’s diverse charm that crosses fashion and music. Since last year, aespa has demonstrated strong influence through various stages and global events, including their new song ″LEMONADE.″ They are especially gaining worldwide attention with concepts and trendy visuals that differentiate them from existing K-pop girl groups. Meanwhile, it was also announced that aespa will perform at the ″2026 TME Live International Music Awards″ (TIMA) held in Hong Kong at the end of July. With growing anticipation from music fans both domestically and internationally, this BAPE collaboration collection is also expected to attract great interest from global fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Lee Seo revealed her recent status in Newark. On IVE’s official SNS, a photo was posted of Lee Seo taking a selfie in front of a solid color background with star-shaped decorations while wearing a white blouse. Lee Seo has her long hair braided into two pigtails and is wearing earphones, looking straight ahead with a bright smile. She exudes a pure and lovely atmosphere. In a short video posted together, Lee Seo attracted attention by expressing her unique charm along with the phrase ’SHOW_WHAT_I_AM.’ Fans responded with comments such as ″Lee Seo’s deeper gaze is impressive″ and ″Looking forward to Lee Seo shining in Newark.″ Meanwhile, IVE has been actively promoting both domestically and internationally after successfully concluding activities for their fourth mini-album, IVE SECRET. Members including Lee Seo and Jang Wonyoung continue to extend the group’s influence by participating in various broadcasts and global events.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Choi Jung-won, formerly of the group UN, received a suspended prosecution disposition on charges of threatening an ex-lover with a weapon. He was cleared of charges related to threatening to distribute videos and stalking. On the 16th, the Women’s and Children’s Crime Investigation Division 2 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office issued this disposition regarding Choi Jung-won. The prosecution acknowledged the criminal facts of the charge of threatening with a weapon (special threat) but decided not to prosecute considering the motive and means of the crime, the relationship with the victim, and circumstances after the crime. It also reflected that the victim, Ms. A, filed a complaint with the police and then submitted a letter of withdrawal of prosecution a few days later, and requested leniency during the prosecution investigation stage. Choi Jung-won is accused of calling his ex-lover Ms. A four times in August last year after she notified him of their breakup, then visiting her residence with a weapon and threatening, ″I will kill you. I will distribute the video.″ Regarding this, Choi Jung-won explained, ″It was a personal dispute with my girlfriend that escalated into a misunderstanding,″ and denied, ″I never carried a weapon or threatened her. Both sides clearly deny it.″ The police transferred the case to the prosecution in November last year. Regarding the charge of threatening to distribute videos (threatening use of filmed material under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act), the prosecution decided not to indict due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution viewed that during the dispute, when Ms. A said, ″I will expose your private life to the media,″ Choi Jung-won reacted in anger momentarily, and also considered that distributing the video could harm Choi Jung-won himself, who is a celebrity. For the charge of violating the Stalking Punishment Act, the prosecution decided not to indict, noting that the two had been communicating normally until just before the incident and that there was no indication of refusal to contact. The prosecution requested supplementary investigations twice from the police and reconfirmed the victim’s testimony, concluding after conducting direct supplementary investigations.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 After Kris, a former member of the group EXO, was arrested for sexual crimes against a minor, it was revealed that the Chinese historical drama ″Qing Zhan Xing,″ in which he starred, suffered massive damage. Local media such as Taiwan’s ETtoday reported on the 28th that the historical drama ″Qing Zhan Xing,″ based on the novel ″Zhan Zhong Lu,″ was severely impacted by Kris’s case. This blockbuster, with a massive production cost of 1.9 billion yuan (approximately 408.84 billion KRW), starred Kris and Yang Zi. However, after Kris was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, the direction of the drama’s production changed drastically. The production team made several attempts to find a male actor to replace Kris but faced difficulties, eventually bringing in Peng Guanying at a low fee. Despite her busy schedule, Yang Zi cleared 20 days to participate in reshoots without pay. As a result, the original 60-episode drama was reduced to 40 episodes, and the focus shifted to the female lead’s investigation storyline. Through this process, ″Qing Zhan Xing″ barely made it onto the broadcast waiting list. Recently, interest in the work increased as Yang Zi won the Best Actress award at the ″Bai Yulan Awards,″ but at the preview screening, critics noted obvious signs of editing and reshoots, as well as awkward story connections. There were also criticisms that costumes and props used from 2019 appeared outdated. Senior broadcasting officials who attended the preview showed little reaction, and a compensation plan of 400 million yuan (approximately 86.04 billion KRW) was reportedly under consideration. The main investor, Tencent, recorded an operating loss of 1.028 billion yuan (approximately 221.184 billion KRW) in the first half of the year, and whether it can bear an additional loss of 1.9 billion yuan is becoming a key factor in deciding whether the drama will be aired. Kris became embroiled in controversy in 2021 after Du Meizhu, a minor female influencer in China, exposed him. Du Meizhu claimed that Kris approached victims by using music video shoots, trainee, and rookie casting as bait, then intoxicated and sexually assaulted them. Kris’s side expressed intentions to countersue for defamation due to false information, but public opinion worsened as more than 20 women came forward with allegations. Subsequently, Kris was arrested on charges of raping a minor and was sentenced to 11 years and 6 months in prison for rape and 1 year and 10 months for group obscenity. After serving his sentence, he is expected to be deported to Canada. Additionally, Kris was fined a total of 600 million yuan (approximately 111.3 billion KRW) for tax evasion, including 95 million yuan (20.44 billion KRW) for hiding personal income and 84 million yuan (18.08 billion KRW) in unpaid taxes.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gary, a member of Leessang, revealed photos from his trip to Bangkok, Thailand, with his son Hao. On the 28th, Gary posted several photos on his personal account with the caption ″I Love Bangkok.″ In the photos, Gary and Hao were seen visiting various places in Bangkok, creating memories. The two enjoyed their trip by posing on local streets and taking commemorative photos using traditional props. In particular, Gary and Hao wore colorful matching shirts and struck playful poses. The scene where they stood side by side looking at the camera showed a warm atmosphere. Hao attracted attention with his resemblance to Gary and his grown-up appearance. Last month, Gary also shared moments with Hao with the caption, ″Until what age will you hold your dad’s hand?″ Gary consistently shares his daily life with his son. Gary married a non-celebrity 10 years his junior in October 2017, and in the same month, they welcomed their son Hao.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV’s ″The Return of Superman,″ Shim Hyung-tak and his son Haru are shown going on a swimming pool outing to welcome the summer. Eighteen-month-old Haru caught attention wearing a yellow swimsuit with tomatoes printed on it. His chubby tadpole belly was also visible, drawing focus. After entering the pool, Haru freely moved around, kicking his feet using a tube. Shim Hyung-tak expressed amazement, saying, ″Haru is kicking his feet all by himself.″ Additionally, when Haru found the exit where his feet could touch the ground on his own, Shim Hyung-tak was reported to have smiled while covering his mouth. Haru’s water play scene can be seen on ″The Return of Superman,″ airing on the 29th at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 EBS’s ″Seo Jang-hoon’s Neighbor Millionaire″ will feature the story of Kim Jin-won, the ″Jet Ski Riding Lumberjack,″ focusing on his success and hardships in the July 29th broadcast. Kim Jin-won is a 26-year veteran jet ski athlete and CEO of a lumber company with annual sales of up to 16 billion KRW. He was a national jet ski representative at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games. Currently, he operates a leisure facility on the Han River, where he conducts athlete training and experience programs. The broadcast will reveal Kim Jin-won’s Han River leisure facility, which has 11 jet skis and 7 boats, as well as his large lumber company holding 10 billion KRW worth of timber. It will also introduce the log unloading site weighing a total of 25 tons and the world of wooden planks that take 8 to 9 years to dry. In his childhood, Kim Jin-won dropped out of school and started working as a cargo truck assistant transporting wood at the age of 16. He spent seven years traveling nationwide, living in his truck. He recalled, ″The 5-ton truck was my lodging. When the weather was a bit cold, ice would form on my head.″ In his twenties, he acquired an 11-ton truck and officially entered the business, purchasing raw wood overseas and distributing it nationwide. His ability to identify good wood and his attention to customer preferences became his competitive edge. He received apartment sale rights as payment for supplying materials to construction sites, eventually owning 12 apartments. Driving a luxury large sedan, he became a millionaire in his mid-twenties. Kim Jin-won said, ″I once earned up to 30 million KRW a month.″ However, due to a construction company’s bankruptcy, the promissory notes he received became worthless, leaving him with a debt of 4 billion KRW. Kim Jin-won sold all 12 apartments, his house, and cash to repay the debt and had to start driving cargo trucks again. He confessed, ″I spent all day, morning, noon, and night, going up and down the mountains, even having extreme thoughts.″ Afterward, Kim Jin-won refocused on wood sales and succeeded in making a comeback with new items. His story will be broadcast on the 29th at 9:55 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Moon Geun-young announced her marriage, and recently musical actor Kim Ho-young left a congratulatory message on his SNS. Four minutes after the news of Moon Geun-young’s marriage was announced, Kim Ho-young posted ″Congratulations, Geun-young″ along with seven clapping hand emojis. On the 29th, Moon Geun-young revealed her marriage through her Instagram, saying, ″I met someone with whom I want to walk the path I always walked alone and share the times I pondered alone.″ Moon Geun-young’s husband is known to be musical actor Jung Pyeong, who is seven years older than her. Meanwhile, Kim Ho-young was recently asked for an apology by Ok Joo-hyun. On the 6th, Ok Joo-hyun mentioned the controversy related to the casting of the 2022 musical ″Elisabeth″ again through a fan communication platform. At that time, suspicions of Ok Joo-hyun’s network casting were raised regarding the casting of ″Elisabeth″ in 2022, and Kim Ho-young posted on his SNS, ″The chaotic situation is a thing of the past. Now it’s ’Okjangpan,’″ along with a photo reminiscent of a theater floor. This led to interpretations that it was aimed at Ok Joo-hyun. Subsequently, Ok Joo-hyun sued Kim Ho-young for defamation, but after Kim Ho-young explained that the post was to help the father of an acquaintance who sells mattresses and floor mats, the lawsuit was withdrawn. Ok Joo-hyun stated, ″Withdrawing the lawsuit is the thing I regret the most,″ and added, ″I have never received a proper apology. I want to ask why the public thinks of me and why the frame follows me regarding ’Okjangpan’.″ Kim Ho-young has not made any particular statement about this.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The KBS2 drama ″Famous Chilgongju″ is being rebroadcast on Highlight TV. Highlight TV has scheduled ″Famous Chilgongju″ as the successor to ″The Legendary Witch,″ airing two consecutive episodes daily at the same time slot. In this rebroadcast, viewers can enjoy the series with enhanced picture quality. ″Famous Chilgongju″ was written by writer Moon Young-nam and depicts the story of four sisters with different personalities and characteristics. The series recorded a peak viewership rating of 44.4% during its original broadcast and is considered a work that increased the recognition of lead actors such as Kim Hye-sun, Lee Tae-ran, and Choi Jung-won. Additionally, by searching for ″Highlight TV″ on Naver, you can find content featuring character introductions and behind-the-scenes of the drama, and the broadcast schedule can be checked on the Highlight TV website programming guide.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (Spider-Man 4) recorded high advance ticket sales upon its release on the 29th. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated box office system, as of 7 a.m. that day, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ had 930,000 tickets booked, with a reservation rate of 73%. This is the highest advance booking volume among films released this year. It was estimated that more than 933,361 people had reserved to watch the movie. This work depicts the story of Peter Parker (Tom Holland), who has been forgotten by everyone since ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ encountering an enemy who remembers his identity and gaining uncontrollable powers due to DNA mutation. The situation threatens even Peter Parker’s lover MJ (Zendaya). Director Destin Cretton, who directed the film, hinted at the appearance of a new villain by saying, ″The mysterious villain can enter other people’s minds.″ Tom Holland stated, ″There are twists upon twists and scenes that will excite fans.″ After the LA premiere, The Hollywood Reporter described it as ″a work that will meet your expectations,″ and Rolling Stone said, ″This movie is absolutely insane.″ Audience reactions also followed, such as ″It shows top-level action″ (@WendyLeeSzany), ″Spectacular and sensational″ (@shayhbaz), and ″Everything is harmonious, including emotion, humor, action, visual effects, and music″ (@adamhlavac). ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ is now showing in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Former stylist Kim Nara won first place in the tvN variety show ″Kill It: Style Creator War.″ In the finale of ″Kill It″ aired on the 28th, the top 7 contestants—Kim Nara, Kim Jihoon, Dasha, Bella Young, Yoyo, Jaein, and Choi Minasu—competed in the final battle for the title of ″Best Style Creator.″ The final mission consisted of three rounds. In the first mission, ″Final Opening Outfit Production,″ participants collaborated with experts to showcase unique outfits, with Jaein taking first place. In the second round, the ″Leader’s Wardrobe″ mission, each label leader prepared clothes and props, and contestants had to complete styling within 15 minutes. Kim Nara finished selecting outfits in 1 minute and 13 seconds and presented an oversized genderless look, winning first place in the second round. In the last round, ″Personal Showcase,″ participants planned, directed, styled, and performed a stage that reflected their identity and design philosophy. After combining the scores from all three rounds, Kim Nara was selected as the final winner. The winner received a prize of 100 million KRW and an exclusive model contract with Fuzgen Bio’s Biogenic brand Cell Lab, along with a contract fee of 100 million KRW. Yoyo took second place, Bella Young third, followed by Choi Minasu, Jaein, Kim Jihoon, and Dasha. In her winning speech, Kim Nara revealed that her work had decreased over the past three years, leading her to consider leaving the fashion industry and exploring other options. She said, ″Thankfully, I survived, many people supported me, and I think it gave me the courage to say ’I can do it,’ so it was an opportunity to open the next chapter of my life.″ She also expressed gratitude toward her girlfriend, her greatest partner and manager, saying, ″I really want to have the wedding I’ve been postponing because of money,″ revealing her appreciation and marriage plans. Meanwhile, Kim Nara had previously showcased a bold shaved-head styling in the 1-on-1 deathmatch of round 2 of ″Kill It,″ which aired last May. The TOP7 participants shared their thoughts gained from the program and concluded the final stage.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids will release their mini album ’THIS & THAT’ on August 7 at 1 PM. The album contains a total of eight tracks, and the title track ″This & That″ features the repeated chorus ″this and that,″ showcasing the group’s confidence. ″FARMING″ carries a message of consistent effort and growth, while ″I Do″ offers comfort with the lyrics ″Even when you feel alone I’ll be right here, never gone.″ ″After You″ and ″Way Out″ focus on the beginning and end of love, respectively. Since their debut, Stray Kids have continued to produce songs themselves centered around the producing team 3RACHA. They stated that this album also captures the group’s unique colors and stories, expressing growth and inspiration in their own way. In June, they pre-released ″RUN IT.″ The song narrates a journey starting from a ″small room″ and expanding ″From Seoul to the world,″ emphasizing relentless pursuit with the lyrics ″I want more, achieve it, higher dream.″ They also referred to their fandom STAY as ″our motivation,″ revealing the driving force behind the group.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (TWS, Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) participated in a detective game to find outlaws on their own variety show, ″TWS:CLUB.″ On the 28th at 9 PM, TWS released the episode ″Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom″ of ″TWS:CLUB″ on their official YouTube channel. In this episode, the members were divided into two outlaws who stole a treasure map and four cowboys, focusing on identifying each other’s identities. The game was conducted by having the members vote for the suspected opponents every night, with a bounty of 10,000 nyang accumulating per vote. The rule was that the two people with the highest accumulated amount on the fifth day would be designated as the final outlaws. From the beginning of the game, the members closely watched each other’s words and actions, engaging in intense psychological battles. Strategic voting to identify the outlaws continued, but the results unfolded unexpectedly, rendering prior collusion meaningless. The members experienced confusion and suspicion toward each other due to repeatedly failed strategies. In the mission to earn voting rights, a game was played where members popped each other’s balloons with toy guns. The members showcased their variety skills by dodging bullets with quick movements and flashy steps or targeting their opponents’ weaknesses. ″TWS:CLUB″ shows the members’ daily lives and team atmosphere through various projects such as flying yoga, personal color diagnosis, office concepts, and health checkups. The ″Residents″ episode, which captured their dormitory life, surpassed 2 million views on YouTube, while the ″Refreshing Invitation″ and ″Wise Health Checkup″ episodes each recorded over 1 million views. Meanwhile, TWS is scheduled to release their second Japanese single album, ″SODA SODA,″ on the 4th of next month. The title track of the same name, composed by Kyungmin, Youngjae, and Jihoon, expresses a moment of youth with a city pop melody.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong expressed pride by mentioning the fan club ″Hero Era″ on SBS variety show ″Mountain Village Bachelor Hero.″ In the 6th episode of ″Mountain Village Bachelor Hero,″ aired on the 28th, Cha Seung-won and Kim Do-hoon visited Lim Young Woong’s mountain house. Lim Young Woong showed excitement while cleaning the house to welcome the guests and prepared a meal using his mother’s squid stew recipe. Cha Seung-won helped with ingredient preparation and meal setup. Kim Do-hoon revealed that he had seen Lim Young Woong before at a past music awards ceremony during their first meeting. He said, ″You came out last, and behind me were all the members of Hero Era (Lim Young Woong’s fan club). I was surprised by the fans’ enthusiasm.″ Lim Young Woong smiled and replied, ″Our fans have high fighting spirit.″ He also expressed regret for not being able to greet Kim Do-hoon at the awards ceremony. Kim Do-hoon added, ″It was impossible to approach...″ ″Mountain Village Bachelor Hero″ is a program that captures the daily lives of Lim Young Woong and guests in nature, consisting of a total of seven episodes. The final episode is scheduled to air on August 4. According to Nielsen Korea’s ratings on the 28th, the 6th episode recorded a viewership rating of 4.2%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous 3.7%.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hearts2Hearts and Hyolynsoo (Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung) met in the ″Hyolynsoo Project″ video released on the YouTube channel ″Hyo’s Level Up.″ Hearts2Hearts, who met Hyoyeon last year as a genuine fan of Girls’ Generation and the youngest at SM, appeared this time as a senior to the debuting Hyolynsoo. Hearts2Hearts expressed joy, saying, ″I finally escaped from being the youngest at SM,″ and taught Hyolynsoo a refreshing greeting method, member Aina’s signature ″Aina Wink,″ versatility in self-produced content’s alter ego, the challenges for hit songs ″RUDE!″ and ″Lemon Tang,″ and popular phrases from video call fan sign events. Hyolynsoo was delighted, saying, ″So cute and pretty,″ upon seeing Hearts2Hearts, and was surprised to hear the members’ ages but quickly switched to ″junior mode″ and actively learned the new generation sensibility that Hearts2Hearts conveyed. Meanwhile, Hearts2Hearts is set to officially debut in Japan with the release of their first single ″ICONIC HEART″ on August 12. Prior to this, on August 10, three tracks from the album will be pre-released on various global music platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dino’s alter ego Pi Cheolin has announced an ’Excitement Festival’ that people of all ages can enjoy together. Dino showcased his musical abilities by being credited on all tracks of his first mini-album ’吉BOARD’. Deuce’s Lee Hyun-do and singer-producer BUMZU also participated in this album project. The title track ″Let’s Play (prod. Hitchhiker)″ combines EDM trap sounds with traditional Korean excitement, featuring Hitchhiker, a producer from the band Rollercoaster who has created numerous K-pop hits. This song samples the signature sound from Hitchhiker’s representative track ″10$.″ On July 28, Dino released a challenge video featuring the audio and part of the performance of ″Let’s Play (prod. Hitchhiker)″ through Seventeen’s official SNS. The previously pre-released track ″Crazy Crazy″ challenge gained positive responses with choreography that anyone could easily follow. In the title track’s performance, Dino’s unique control of intensity and Pi Cheolin’s cheerful energy were harmoniously displayed. The intuitive and addictive chorus, sophisticated brass sounds, and unique arrangement using sampling heightened anticipation for the full song. Reactions to the new release continued. The city pop-inspired ″There Is No Goodbye Without Pain (narr. Lee Moon-se)″ ranked 6th on Instagram’s ″Rising Popular Audio,″ while ″Crazy Crazy″ reached 2nd place on YouTube Korea’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos.″ ’吉BOARD’ will be released on August 3 at 6 PM. Teaser videos for the title track will be released on August 1 and 2, respectively. Additionally, from August 21 to 23, the ″2026 Dino X Pi Cheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]″ will be held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, featuring stages with both Dino’s main persona and alter ego Pi Cheolin. Meanwhile, Dino will perform at ″MADLY MEDLEY 2026,″ held on September 6 at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul. This stage marks Dino’s first music festival appearance as a solo artist. Last year, he became the first K-pop artist to perform at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 While IU is focusing on recovery, behind-the-scenes photos from a shoot were released on the 29th through a beauty brand’s SNS account. In the photos, IU revealed a fresh charm with clear skin and calm styling. The deep gaze and a smile directed at the camera added elegance. Even during the long shoot, flawless skin and delicate poses captured attention. IU recently experienced a worsening of Eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms, leading to the postponement of the solo concert and the release of the sixth studio album, both scheduled for September, to focus on treatment. Previously, IU completed the MBC drama ’21st Century Great Lady.’]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900   [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Weekly idol ranking site FANNSTAR has opened its birthday vote for artists celebrating birthdays in September.FANNSTAR launched the September idol birthday vote on the 27th. The vote is held each month for artists celebrating birthdays, allowing fans to participate directly and celebrate their artists’ birthdays through digital billboard advertisements.As of 10 a.m. on the 29th, BTS’s Jungkook is leading with 549,916 votes. BTS’s RM follows in second place with 235,424 votes, while Felix ranks third with 41,269 votes, forming a competitive early race at the top.In addition, various artists with September birthdays, including PLAVE’s Yejun, Stray Kids’ Han and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun, have been nominated, drawing attention from fans. As voting has officially begun, attention is also focused on how the rankings may shift.Benefits will be provided based on the final rankings. The No. 1 artist will receive a free digital billboard advertisement at Kyunggi Building in Euljiro, Seoul. The No. 2 artist will receive 80% support for advertising costs on the CM Board at Hapjeong Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, while the No. 3 artist will receive 50% support for advertising costs on the Megabox digital billboard in Sinchon, Seoul.As fans’ votes lead directly to birthday celebration advertisements for artists, participation from each fandom is expected to become even more enthusiastic.FANNSTAR’s September birthday vote will continue until August 17. The October birthday vote is scheduled to open on August 31. ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:53:20 +0900     [THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Weekly idol ranking site FANNSTAR has opened its birthday vote for artists celebrating birthdays in September.FANNSTAR launched the September idol birthday vote on the 27th. The vote is held each month for artists celebrating birthdays, allowing fans to participate directly and celebrate their artists’ birthdays through digital billboard advertisements.As of 10 a.m. on the 29th, BTS’s Jungkook is leading with 549,916 votes. BTS’s RM follows in second place with 235,424 votes, while Felix ranks third with 41,269 votes, forming a competitive early race at the top.In addition, various artists with September birthdays, including PLAVE’s Yejun, Stray Kids’ Han and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun, have been nominated, drawing attention from fans. As voting has officially begun, attention is also focused on how the rankings may shift.Benefits will be provided based on the final rankings. The No. 1 artist will receive a free digital billboard advertisement at Kyunggi Building in Euljiro, Seoul. The No. 2 artist will receive 80% support for advertising costs on the CM Board at Hapjeong Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, while the No. 3 artist will receive 50% support for advertising costs on the Megabox digital billboard in Sinchon, Seoul.As fans’ votes lead directly to birthday celebration advertisements for artists, participation from each fandom is expected to become even more enthusiastic.FANNSTAR’s September birthday vote will continue until August 17. The October birthday vote is scheduled to open on August 31.   ]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:55:12 +0900 Actress Moon Geun-young personally announced her marriage news. On the 29th, Moon Geun-young shared the news of her marriage in her own handwriting on her SNS account, stating, ″I am getting married.″ Moon Geun-young explained the reason for deciding to get married, saying, ″I met someone with whom I want to walk the path I always walked alone, someone with whom I want to share the times I pondered alone, and someone who makes me smile even over trivial matters.″ She added, ″So, the two of us, not alone, will fill the life ahead together.″ She also expressed gratitude to her fans, saying, ″Please offer congratulations and encouragement rather than concerns and worries. I will live even more diligently as much as you support me. Though this is a short message, I hope my sincerity reaches you.″ Finally, she said, ″I will definitely come back to you with a better self. Thank you.″ According to a report by News1, Moon Geun-young secretly married actor Jung Pyung, who is seven years older than her. The two built trust over a long time as fellow actors, developed into a romantic relationship, and eventually got married. It is said that they carefully nurtured their love so discreetly that they did not even inform close acquaintances about their relationship. Jung Pyung was born in 1980 and debuted in 2007. He has appeared in various works centered on musicals and theater stages, including Radio Star, Aida, Laundry, and Agatha. Their relationship deepened further in the creative group ″Bachi,″ where Moon Geun-young worked as a director. Jung Pyung was an active key member of Bachi and also appeared in the short film Currently in Progress, directed and written by Moon Geun-young. This work was officially invited to the XL section of the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2022. In an interview at the time, Moon Geun-young revealed that she became close to Jung Pyung through actor Ahn Seung-gyun and that they worked together because their values regarding creativity aligned well. Moon Geun-young was diagnosed with acute compartment syndrome in 2017 and underwent four surgeries and rehabilitation. After recovering her health, she shared updates through tvN’s You Quiz on the Block. Recently, she confirmed her appearance in director Yeon Sang-ho’s next work, tentatively titled Yet-o, marking her return to the screen after about nine years.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwang Jae-gyun recently revealed his changed appearance in a behind-the-scenes clip of the ″TVING Super Match″ released on TVING Sports’ official social media account. In the video, Jung Geun-woo mentioned Jang Hyuk from the drama ″Chuno″ when he saw Hwang Jae-gyun’s long hairstyle, and Hwang Jae-gyun responded with ″Chuno,″ adding, ″Someone needs to go catch someone right now.″ When asked how long he plans to keep his hair long, Hwang Jae-gyun said, ″I’m growing it until I can tie it up. I plan to keep growing it until there are no comments telling me to cut it. If even one comment appears, I’ll keep growing it.″ Along with his hairstyle change, he attracted attention by appearing with a gaunt face, unlike his profile of 183 cm and 96 kg. Fans showed various reactions such as, ″Hair... please... I want to see a neat Hwang Jae-gyun,″ ″You’ve lost a lot of weight,″ and ″Why aren’t you cutting your hair? Why have you lost so much weight?″ Hwang Jae-gyun joined the professional league in 2006 and was an active baseball player representing the KBO League. He announced his retirement after the 2025 season. He signed two FA contracts in the KBO League and earned a total of 14.8 billion won over eight years. From the 2023 season, he received a salary of 1 billion won for two consecutive seasons. In 2022, he publicly dated and married T-ara’s Jiyeon, but they divorced in October 2024. One year after his divorce and retirement from baseball, Hwang Jae-gyun signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C and is currently working as a broadcaster.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Boram pre-released the stage performance of her new single ″On the Opposite Side of the Light″ through ENA’s ″K-Pop Up Chart Show.″ Appearing on the ″K-Pop Up Chart Show″ broadcast on the 28th, Lee Boram took the stage with red-colored hair and black attire, showcasing a newly transformed look. On this day, Lee Boram filled the stage with her solid vocal tone, unwavering singing ability, and deeply emotional vocals. ″On the Opposite Side of the Light″ is an autobiographical song conveying the message that Lee Boram, celebrating her 20th debut anniversary, is overcoming her limits and taking a step forward. Her explosive vocals continue from the beginning to the end of the song, accompanied by dynamic band sounds. Before the release of the new song, Lee Boram previewed the stage of ″On the Opposite Side of the Light″ on the ″K-Pop Up Chart Show.″ This song will be available on various online music sites starting at 6 p.m. on August 2.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS’s debut album track ″FaSHioN″ has surpassed 200 million cumulative streams on Spotify. The song reached 200 million streams approximately 10 months after its release, marking the group’s second track to achieve this milestone. Previously, ″GO!″ from the same album hit 200 million streams on the 26th of last month, about 9 months after its release. This is the shortest time to reach 200 million streams among boy groups debuted in the last five years, with ″FaSHioN″ following closely behind. ″FaSHioN″ is a collaborative creation by members Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, and Geonho, centered around their shared interest in fashion. The song combines Southern hip-hop with trap sounds and features lyrics reflecting the members’ daily lives. On July 24, CORTIS surpassed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify for their released songs. This is the highest record among boy groups debuted in the last five years. Their second mini-album ″GREENGREEN,″ released in May this year, debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart dated May 23 and ranked 126 as of the August 1 chart. It has charted for 11 consecutive weeks, the longest entry record among K-pop boy groups debuted in the last five years. On the detailed charts, it ranked 2nd on Top Album Sales and 9th on World Albums. The title track ″REDRED″ charted for 13 consecutive weeks, ranking 92 on the Global 200 and 50 on the Global (excluding U.S.) charts. On the Artist 100 chart, it rose 7 spots from last week to 75. CORTIS will perform on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza Chicago on August 1. They are the only K-pop boy group participating this year. Following that, from August 4 to 16, they will carry out the North American leg of their first tour, ″2026 CORTIS TOUR ,″ visiting six cities including Toronto, Canada, and New York, USA.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Nana has continued her activities by renewing her contract with her agency Sublime. On the 29th, Sublime announced that they had signed a renewal contract with Nana. The agency stated, ″We are pleased to continue this precious relationship based on the deep trust built over the time we have worked together,″ and added, ″We will continue to provide full support as a strong partner so that Nana can showcase her unique colors in various fields.″ Nana debuted in 2009 as a member of the group After School and has been active as both an actress and a singer. She has acted in various works including the dramas Good Wife, Kill It, Justice, Chief of Staff, Oh! Master, Clone, Glitch, Mask Girl, Climax, and the films The Swindlers, Confession, and Omniscient Reader. Last year, she continued her music career by releasing her first solo album Seventh Heaven 16. She also participated in singing Black Star, OST Part.3 of the drama Climax. In particular, she appeared as a key character leading the tension of the story in Climax, which ended in April this year, and won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival (2026 KISF) Global OTT Awards held on June 20 at the Busan Cinema Center. Meanwhile, Nana is expected to show a new side of herself through the upcoming Netflix series Scandal.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Zico showcased a powerful presence on the stage of the 2026 Waterbomb Festival. He caught attention wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt and jeans, paired with sunglasses as he performed. Matching accessories such as a necklace and bracelets completed his signature hip-hop artist style, and he exuded charisma on stage with a dynamic pose leaning forward. Recently, Zico announced his participation in the Waterbomb Festival by sharing photos related to the event on his official SNS. Images of him staring straight ahead against a backdrop featuring stage lights and the word ″WATERBOMB″ heightened fans’ anticipation. Meanwhile, Zico is scheduled to hold a solo concert in Hong Kong this September, marking his first overseas performance in about eight years. The event has been officially announced through the global fan platform Weverse, generating excitement. Zico is loved by fans both domestically and internationally for his diverse musical talents and stage performances.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen member Dino is actively continuing his activities as his alter ego, Pi Cheolin. Recently, Seventeen’s official SNS released a post featuring cheerful moments with Pi Cheolin, capturing the attention of fans. In the post, Dino wore a black suit and a blue shirt, striking a pose adjusting his sunglasses slightly, exuding a relaxed and sophisticated vibe. Pi Cheolin officially launched his activities by releasing the first mini-album, ″吉BOARD,″ on August 3rd. The album’s quality was enhanced by the participation of singer and producer Beomgu, who has worked closely with Dino through Seventeen activities, and singer Lee Moon-se contributed special narration. In particular, the pre-release track ″Crazy Crazy″ attracted attention with its fresh charm, conveying the concept of coaching the emotions of love. Communication with fans is also active. Pi Cheolin shared on his official SNS with hashtags #PiCheolin and #Let’sPlay, showing that he is spending enjoyable time with fans with a friendly and cheerful image. Dino, smiling with short curly hair and sunglasses, is showcasing various sides and musical colors as his alter ego Pi Cheolin, radiating diverse charms. Meanwhile, Seventeen recently strengthened their teamwork by completing all members’ contract renewals, and Dino is adding momentum to the team’s new direction through his active solo activities in various fields. Expectations are growing for the enjoyment Pi Cheolin’s music and content will bring to fans and the public in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Rosé is drawing fans’ attention by hinting at a new transformation. Recently, Rosé posted on her SNS with the phrase ″A new chapter for an icon 💖 meet Speedcat Etoile.″ suggesting a new project. In the photo, Rosé is wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt and jeans, sitting on the floor in front of a pink wall, holding a guitar and looking straight ahead. This scene, highlighting her long blonde hair, creates a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere that captivated fans. In another photo, she is dressed in a white crop top and jeans, sitting calmly leaning on a pink chair in a space where a pink fur carpet and blue wall blend together, showcasing Rosé’s diverse charm. An image including pink sneakers was also released, raising expectations for the new style she will present. This SNS post is interpreted as Rosé announcing a new beginning under the name ’Speedcat Etoile’ as a new artistic identity, beyond her musical activities. Rosé has been loved by global fans for her unique voice, performance, and distinctive style, and there is keen interest in what this change will lead to in the future. Meanwhile, Rosé is actively working both domestically and internationally, maintaining steady popularity with various music and performances as the main vocalist of Black Pink. Recently, she has also been showcasing her presence in various fields by attending film events and other official schedules.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 has officially begun their comeback activities along with the release schedule for their seventh full-length album, ’BLINGY.’ According to the information released through their agency and official SNS, ’BLINGY’ will be released on August 24, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). Along with this, fans can pre-order the album in advance through the album pre-order page. The album title ’BLINGY’ conveys a glamorous and shining image, raising expectations for NCT 127’s unique music and performance. The official teaser phrase ’CALL 127 : Action Plan’ has been revealed, heightening fans’ anticipation, and the members hinted at a new concept by holding walkie-talkies and wearing outfits in a green and black combination. Meanwhile, NCT 127 is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and is planning various activities under the slogan ’EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO.’ The release of this full-length album is expected to play a significant role in creating special communication with fans and meaningful commemorative stages. NCT 127 has been greatly loved by music fans both domestically and internationally for their numerous hit songs and high-quality stage performances. Attention is focused on what new music and images they will present through their new album, ’BLINGY.’]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 has officially begun their comeback activities along with the release schedule for their seventh full-length album, ’BLINGY.’ According to the information released through their agency and official SNS, ’BLINGY’ will be released on August 24, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). Along with this, fans can pre-order the album in advance through the album pre-order page. The album title ’BLINGY’ conveys a glamorous and shining image, raising expectations for NCT 127’s unique music and performance. The official teaser phrase ’CALL 127 : Action Plan’ has been revealed, heightening fans’ anticipation, and the members hinted at a new concept by holding walkie-talkies and wearing outfits in a green and black combination. Meanwhile, NCT 127 is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and is planning various activities under the slogan ’EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO.’ The release of this full-length album is expected to play a significant role in creating special communication with fans and meaningful commemorative stages. NCT 127 has been greatly loved by music fans both domestically and internationally for their numerous hit songs and high-quality stage performances. Attention is focused on what new music and images they will present through their new album, ’BLINGY.’]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Racing model Anna Kyung shared recent updates by posting photos that exude a strong summer vibe. Anna Kyung recently posted pictures on her SNS featuring the Gangneung sea as the backdrop, showcasing her bright and fresh charm. In the photos, she wore a yellow swimsuit and posed in various ways with the swimming pool and surrounding buildings in the background. Her confident demeanor is evident as she touches her hair with one hand or sits with her legs stretched out, gazing straight ahead. Wearing sunglasses added a stylish touch, creating a relaxed vacation atmosphere under the bright sunlight. In another photo, she appeared in a comfortable outfit consisting of a white top, blue bra top, and white pants, standing with her arms spread wide among the trees by the beach. Her natural, unpretentious look combined with the refreshing scenery of the Gangneung sea conveyed a sense of coolness. These recently shared photos show Anna Kyung not only as a racing model but also communicating with her fans by expressing the free and bright energy she feels in everyday life. Meanwhile, Anna Kyung continues to attract public attention with active participation in various events and photo shoots.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Shin Se-kyung will meet fans through a special event held at PHOTOISM stores nationwide. From July 29 to August 31, Shin Se-kyung will hold a photo exhibition and meet-and-greet event at PHOTOISM stores, showcasing various charms. At this event, fans can closely appreciate photos capturing Shin Se-kyung’s lovely and pure image. In the released photos, Shin Se-kyung wears a white top and poses in front of a solid-colored background, blending with cute character illustrations. She shows a natural wavy hairstyle and a smile while making a V sign with her fingers. The diverse poses create a vibrant atmosphere, promising to offer special memories to visitors of the event. Shin Se-kyung expressed her desire to communicate more closely with fans through this precious opportunity to meet them directly at the PHOTOISM store event. This event is expected to be a special occasion to refresh the midsummer season.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dreamcatcher has revealed a bright and refreshing update. On Dreamcatcher’s official SNS, recent photos were posted showing the members dressed in white blouses, jeans, and cream-colored knit vests, warmly together against a backdrop of blue skies and grassy fields. The two approached each other closely, smiling and gazing, exuding a natural charm. Blonde hair and long hair combined with natural makeup created a comfortable yet fresh atmosphere. In the accompanying video, with the message ″Plan something cute, ok? ☺️,″ Dreamcatcher communicates with fans through lovely poses and expressions, showcasing their diverse charms. This post is known to be linked to their ’Playlist #Your_Youth’ project, which captures their youth and music. Meanwhile, Dreamcatcher has been announced as part of the lineup for the upcoming ’2024 Dream Concert,’ drawing anticipation from fans worldwide. This year’s Dream Concert will feature a total of 30 prominent K-pop singers and groups, presenting a variety of stages.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yeonjun recently attracted attention with a post on his SNS. Yeonjun posted various daily photos on his Instagram with the short phrase ″ICE ICE ICEEEE 🥶.″ In the photos, Yeonjun is seen wearing a white long-sleeve T-shirt and white shorts, posing by pointing at a stop sign beside the road, and sitting on his knees enjoying a relaxing time in nature surrounded by grass and trees. A cute moment where a leaf is stuck on his hat also caught attention. He also shared a lively moment jumping with one foot raised and a photo sitting in the driver’s seat of an ice cream truck, showing a diverse daily life. In particular, Yeonjun sparked fans’ curiosity by posting a unique photo of himself wearing a blue polo shirt and beige pants, sitting inside a refrigerator with his hands raised. A comfortable shot of him standing with a snack, wearing a checkered shirt paired with light green pants, was also captured. Meanwhile, Yeonjun recently successfully concluded activities for his second mini-album, proving his potential as a solo artist. On August 5, he is scheduled to perform on ABC’s Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in the United States, and on August 6, he will take the stage at the Z100 Summer Bash Presented by Wells Fargo, becoming the first Korean singer to do so. Successfully entering the local stage, he is proving his popularity not only in Korea but also overseas.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids has launched a special program for fans called ″2026 STAYweeK″ to celebrate the year 2026, actively engaging in communication. In the video ″This & That Stay Company’s Secret Ep.04″ released on their official SNS, the members caught attention by wearing blue star-patterned outerwear with white T-shirts, holding small cups in one hand, and showing friendly smiles to fans. Meanwhile, Stray Kids is scheduled to perform at the Greater China music awards ceremony, the ″2026 TME Live International Music Awards (TIMA),″ held in Hong Kong this August, raising global fans’ expectations. They also recently announced through their official SNS that they will hold five performances of the ″Stray Kids World Tour ″ at the Seoul KSPO Dome from late July to early August, receiving enthusiastic responses. Through diverse content, Stray Kids is expanding their connection with fans while solidifying their position as leading K-pop artists with strong performances and musical excellence on stage. They are expected to continue actively participating in the global music market through various activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Eun Ga-eun meets fans through a new makeup product broadcast. Eun Ga-eun recently announced the launch of the Easydew new mesh cushion on her SNS, leaving the message, ″See you at 9:45 on #cjHomeShopping!!!❤️″ In the released photo, Eun Ga-eun is wearing a white off-shoulder dress and taking a selfie in front of a solid blue background, showing a bright smile and a wink, raising anticipation for the live broadcast. Her sophisticated styling, highlighted by earrings, also caught attention. This broadcast will be held on CJ Home Shopping, and Eun Ga-eun’s bright and lively appearance is expected to naturally blend with the product promotion, attracting consumer interest. Recently, Eun Ga-eun has been actively engaging in broadcasting and various entertainment activities, intensifying fans’ support. Meanwhile, Eun Ga-eun continues her musical journey, having released her first duet song ″I Love You I Love You″ with her husband Park Hyun-ho on the 27th. Through participating in this makeup broadcast, she is showcasing diverse charms and communicating with her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Hong Jin-young shared a comfortable daily life and gave a brief update. Recently, Hong Jin-young posted several photos on SNS with the caption, ″Comfort is the best~🤭 #EveryoneHaveAStrongDay💕.″ In the photos, she wore a gray sleeveless top and black pants, posing in various ways inside a hair salon, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Especially eye-catching were her natural movements, from looking straight ahead with her lips closed, raising her hand while standing, to putting her hands in her pockets and looking to the side. The hair salon’s cosmetics, tools, and washing machine are visible in the background, conveying a sense of everyday comfort. In the brightly smiling photo, her usual friendly and warm image was confirmed once again. Hong Jin-young, who communicates with fans through her simple and natural daily life, different from her glamorous stage appearance, is actively engaged not only in music activities but also as the CEO of a cosmetics brand. Recently, she has been consistently sharing moments from backstage and her daily life, gaining love from fans. This post emphasizing comfort carries a message to take a short break amid busy daily life, resonating with many people.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oksoon from ″I Am Solo″ Season 28 shared her thoughts on her wedding. On the 28th, Oksoon posted several wedding photos along with a handwritten message on her personal account. She said, ″The hair, makeup, dress, venue, flowers, and everything else were all perfect for the ceremony. I felt like a happy princess for the day, surrounded by beautiful and wonderful things beyond my expectations.″ She added, ″I was 12 weeks pregnant and not feeling well, but thanks to many people who congratulated and helped me, I didn’t even realize how hard the day was.″ Oksoon expressed her gratitude to the guests, saying, ″I will live beautifully and never forget my thankful heart.″ In the released photos, Oksoon wore an off-shoulder wedding dress, creating a pure and innocent atmosphere. There was also a photo of Oksoon and Youngho sharing a kiss on the virgin road. Oksoon and Youngho appeared as a couple on SBS Plus·ENA’s ″I Am Solo″ Season 28 Divorced Special and later held their wedding. Recently, the two announced they are expecting a child and received many congratulations.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Jang Do-yeon shed tears over the heartfelt stories about the families of RIIZEne members Won-i and Minami on the web variety show ″Salon Drip.″ On the 28th, RIIZEne’s Won-i and Minami appeared as guests on the YouTube channel ″TEO″ in ″Salon Drip.″ When Jang Do-yeon asked, ″What is the first thing you want to do when you receive your first payment?″ Minami replied, ″I want to give it to my parents.″ Minami revealed that she had already received a breakup compensation payment and said that when she went to Japan earlier this year, she gave her parents and younger sister 200,000 won each as pocket money on the last day. Won-i also explained about the breakup compensation, saying, ″It doesn’t come in large amounts. It comes about once every three months, around 200,000 to 300,000 won. I saved that to give to them.″ Minami added, ″It wasn’t so much about hoping to help but wanting to express my feelings. My parents have done everything for me for five years, so I was glad to be able to give them even a little.″ Won-i agreed, saying, ″It feels like becoming an adult.″ Later, when it was Won-i’s turn, he said, ″I want to buy my mom beef once.″ When Jang Do-yeon asked why, Won-i choked up and said, ″Beef is a rare food, right? When my mom worked hard and earned money, the food she bought was beef. Now I want to buy it for her.″ Moved by Won-i’s sincerity, Jang Do-yeon finally shed tears, and Won-i and Minami also became teary-eyed. The three were seen wiping their tears with tissues side by side. After regaining their composure, Won-i said, ″I’ve been so happy lately that there are many reasons to smile.″ Then he asked Jang Do-yeon, ″Do you usually cry a lot?″ Jang Do-yeon replied, ″There are a few triggers for me to cry, and RIIZEne has several of them.″ She also said, ″The video I took with Sunmin and Uncle Young-woo was also a trigger for my tears. I remember the scene where Won-i asked, ’Is this business?’″ Won-i responded, ″You saw that too?″ and became emotional again. Jang Do-yeon said, ″Watching that video, I thought, ’I hope these kids don’t get hurt.’ The reason RIIZEne videos keep appearing in my algorithm is because I really like the stories of each member, including Won-i and Minami. Watching them repeatedly has made me feel a genuine closeness.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Pianist and composer Yoon Han recently revealed through his YouTube channel that he is currently living separately from his wife, daughter, and their three children. In episode 1 of the YouTube channel ″Seorae Village Mr. Yoon Han,″ titled ″We Are Living Apart(?),″ the situation of the Yoon couple managing two households due to interior renovation was depicted. In the video, Yoon Han explained that he stays with two children at his parents’ house, while his wife stays with one child at her parents’ house, sharing the care of their three children. Yoon Han stated, ″We are currently living separately due to interior renovation. The children are also living apart.″ Yoon Han took care of the two children from early morning and moved to his wife’s parents’ house. After arriving, the preparations for the children’s kindergarten started in earnest, and the video showed him helping with clothes, hair, and supplies according to the kindergarten shuttle bus schedule. A sudden situation with the youngest child made the house a busy scene of getting ready for kindergarten. Yoon Han and his wife divided their roles to take care of the children and cooperated to finish the kindergarten preparations. Yoon Han calmly handled the youngest child’s unexpected situation, showing his role as a father of three daughters. After the morning passed, his wife mentioned, ″When Yoon Han takes care of two or three kids, I feel like I have nothing to do in the morning,″ referring to her husband’s childcare skills, and Yoon Han said, ″People who raise one child should watch this.″ The reason why the Yoon couple is managing two households by dividing the care of their three children and the kindergarten preparation process will be revealed through YouTube. Meanwhile, Yoon Han married a non-celebrity who is eight years younger than him in September 2017, and they had their first child in May 2020. After his wife experienced three miscarriages, they announced the birth of twin daughters in 2024.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hyeri revealed behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama ″To You, Dream″ on her social media on July 28. Along with the post, Hyeri uploaded several photos from the set with the caption ″Today, too, Joo I-jae.″ The released photos show Hyeri in various outfits and different looks. ″To You, Dream″ is a romantic comedy about the reunion of genius film director Woo Soo-bin (Hwang In-yeop) and livelihood reporter Joo I-jae (Lee Hyeri). The drama premiered on July 13. Meanwhile, episode 5, which aired on July 27, recorded a viewership rating of 2.1%. Hyeri also recently mentioned in a YouTube video, ″I don’t think many people know that I’m in the drama.″]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ″Work Later, Drink Now!″ concluded with its 12th episode. In the finale aired on the 28th, Kang Si-woo (played by Seo In-guk) decided to leave the company and find his own path. Si-woo, who had worked hard to bring change within the organization, ultimately chose the life he truly wanted and submitted his resignation, while Cha Ji-yoon (played by Park Ji-hyun) could not hide her regret but respected his decision. In the final episode, Si-woo and Ji-yoon overcame the last hurdle together and preserved their love. Ji-yoon’s mother, Hye-kyung (played by Lee Ji-hyun), who had difficulty accepting Si-woo due to his past divorce, worried about her daughter but began to open her heart after seeing Ji-yoon’s sincere words, ″Mr. Cha is the person who makes me live most like myself,″ and Si-woo’s true self. Noah (played by Kang Mina) and Jae-in (played by Won Gyu-bin) also conveyed another meaning of love by choosing to support each other’s dreams ahead of their trip to Senegal. One year after the broadcast, Si-woo had established his own company and continued new challenges, while Ji-yoon had grown into the head of the Future Home Appliances TF team, leading projects. The two supported each other’s dreams while growing in their respective positions, and after unwavering love, they exchanged rings and promised a future together. The final narration delivered the message, ″Love is good.″ According to Nielsen Korea, the finale of ″Work Later, Drink Now!″ recorded an average nationwide household rating of 4.6%, peaking at 5.5%, and an average metropolitan household rating of 4.3%, peaking at 5.4%. It ranked first in its time slot among cable and general programming channels, and the 2049 male and female target ratings for tvN also topped all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters, during the same time slot. (Based on paid platforms combining cable, IPTV, and satellite) Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun delicately portrayed the transformation from workplace superior and subordinate to lovers and partners supporting each other’s dreams, completing the narrative of Si-woo and Ji-yoon. Seo In-guk expressed Kang Si-woo’s emotions with restrained acting, portraying a principled yet warm inner character, while Park Ji-hyun realistically showed Cha Ji-yoon’s changes as she wavered between work and love but found her own answers. Additionally, Ji-yoon’s parents reflected on the meaning of a long-term relationship through the realistic depiction of a couple considering a legal separation. Noah and Jae-in showed various forms of love by choosing to support each other between love and dreams. The relationship between Si-woo’s ex-wife Su-jin (played by Park Ye-young) and Ji-yoon was also portrayed not as a rivalry but as mutual understanding and support. ″Work Later, Drink Now!″ conveyed empathy and comfort in office romance by warmly depicting realistic concerns such as love, work, family, and growth.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ko Ji-yong, formerly of Sechs Kies, revealed that he divorced family medicine specialist Heo Yang-im two years ago. Custody was granted to Heo Yang-im. On the 29th, Ko Ji-yong announced the divorce on his SNS, explaining that he had not disclosed it earlier because he wanted to protect his son Seung-jae so that he could accept the situation and grow up stably. He stated, ″The divorce was a decision made to respect each other’s paths and to fulfill our responsibilities as adults. Seung-jae understands the new relationship between his mom and dad, and he is currently doing well and stable.″ He also added, ″I will continue to do my best as a father, and although we have separated as a couple, we support each other and are getting along well.″ His agency, Mountain Movement Story, expressed regret over the situation that led to the announcement of Ko Ji-yong’s personal life and reiterated that the choice was made solely to protect the child, with no other reasons involved. They also stated that they would take legal action if any rumors or speculative stories about the family arise. Ko Ji-yong married Heo Yang-im in December 2013 and had their son Seung-jae in 2014. After his son’s birth, he appeared on KBS2’s ″The Return of Superman″ and ″Men Who Do Housework,″ sharing daily life with his son. Regarding recent health concerns, he reported that he had a temporary liver function abnormality but is currently recovering and doing his best to manage his health.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yeon Jung-hoon appeared on MBN·Channel S’s ’Jeon Hyun-moo Project 4’ and gave Kwak Tube practical advice on marriage and parenting. In episode 5 of ’Jeon Hyun-moo Project 4,’ Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube visited a long-established restaurant in Incheon and carried out the ’Incheon Long-established Restaurant Landing Operation.’ On that day, Jeon Hyun-moo opened the show wearing sunglasses and shouting, ″I am ’Mukader’,″ and together with Kwak Tube, they visited a famous hangover soup restaurant that has been in business since 1982. The two tasted seonji guk (blood sausage soup) and the unique ’seonji buchimjeon’ (blood sausage pancake) available only at this place. Later, Jeon Hyun-moo introduced Yeon Jung-hoon as his ’food friend’ and described him as one of Korea’s top three thieves, comparable to soy sauce marinated crab. After greeting Kwak Tube, Yeon Jung-hoon empathized with the difficulties of parenting when Kwak Tube said, ″My son just turned 100 days old,″ saying, ″That’s the hardest time. Feeding, burping, putting to sleep.″ He then gave realistic marriage advice, saying, ″No matter how much we try, wives can still feel hurt.″ Additionally, Yeon Jung-hoon revealed that he started studying wine after looking into vintage wines for his daughter’s birthday. Yeon Jung-hoon married Han Ga-in in 2005 and has one son and one daughter. Episode 5 of ’Jeon Hyun-moo Project 4’ will air on the 31st at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ATEEZ ranked 121st on the Billboard 200 chart as of August 1st with their mini 14th album ’GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5’. The album was released on June 26th and debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 (July 11th issue), setting a new personal record for first-week sales in the U.S. It also set the record for the most top 10 entries on the Billboard 200 chart among K-pop groups in the 2020s. The title track ″BAD″ continued to show steady popularity on domestic music charts even after the promotional activities ended, ranking 12th on Melon’s real-time chart, 18th on the daily chart, and 21st on the weekly chart. The ″BAD″ challenge spread across various fields including baseball, entertainment, and corporations, with many individuals participating. ’GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5’ also rose in ranking on the World Albums chart and the Top Album Sales chart compared to the previous week. ATEEZ is also active in Japan. Their 5th Japanese single, released at midnight on July 29th, includes the Japanese version of ″BAD,″ new songs ″Seeker″ and ″HIGHER,″ and instrumental versions of each track, totaling six songs. Along with the single release, the music video for the Japanese version of ″BAD″ was unveiled, featuring the members’ unique personalities, performances, and direction exclusive to the Japanese version. Meanwhile, ATEEZ is scheduled to meet local fans by holding the 2026 fan meeting ″ATINY’S VOYAGE : TINY MYSTERY″ at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan from August 4th to 6th. ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group under KQ Entertainment that debuted in 2018, consisting of members Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS has achieved their second 200 million streams as a team with the debut album track ″FaSHioN.″ CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) surpassed 200 million cumulative streams on Spotify for the track ″FaSHioN″ as of the 27th. This song reached this milestone about 10 months after its release. The team’s first 200 million streaming song was ″GO!″ from the same album, which hit 200 million streams on the 26th of last month, nine months after its release. Among boy groups that debuted within the last five years, ″GO!″ recorded the fastest 200 million streams, followed by ″FaSHioN.″ ″FaSHioN″ is a song co-created by the members centered on the theme of fashion, characterized by southern hip-hop and trap sounds. The lyrics include lines reflecting the members’ lifestyles, such as ″My tee, 5 bucks, pants, ten thousand won.″ The song has been loved for a long time, with audiences singing along at domestic and international performances. As of July 24, CORTIS surpassed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify with all the songs they have released so far. This is the highest record among boy groups that debuted within the last five years. Their recently released second mini-album ″GREENGREEN″ continues to perform well. On the latest U.S. Billboard chart (dated August 1) announced on the 28th, ″GREENGREEN″ ranked 126th on the main album chart ″Billboard 200.″ Since entering at number 3 on the May 23 chart, it has remained on the chart for 11 consecutive weeks. This is the longest charting record among K-pop boy groups that debuted within the last five years. It ranked 2nd and 9th on the ″Top Album Sales″ and ″World Albums″ charts, respectively. The title track ″REDRED″ appeared on the ″Global 200″ at 92nd and ″Global (excluding U.S.)″ at 50th for 13 consecutive weeks. On the ″Artist 100,″ they rose 7 spots from the previous week to 75th. CORTIS will continue their activities in North America. On August 1, they are scheduled to perform on the ″T-Mobile″ stage at the U.S. music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago,″ being the only K-pop boy group participating this year. Following that, from August 4 to 16, they will carry out the North American leg of their first tour, ″2026 CORTIS TOUR ,″ in six cities including Toronto, Canada, and New York, U.S.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook has surpassed 21 million followers on Spotify personal accounts. He is recorded as the fastest to reach this number among all Asian groups and solo singers. Jungkook has not released a separate personal or solo album since 2023, but he consistently records over 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify. On Spotify’s main chart, the Weekly Top Songs Global section, his first solo song released in 2023, ″Seven,″ stayed on the chart for 154 consecutive weeks, setting the first and longest record among Asian solo singer songs. Additionally, his first solo album ″GOLDEN″ also entered the chart for 142 weeks, making it the only Asian solo singer album to achieve this duration. ″Seven″ was the first song by an Asian artist to surpass 3.03 billion streams, and ″GOLDEN″ exceeded 7.3 billion cumulative streams among full-length albums by Asian artists. Jungkook’s Spotify personal account recorded 11.28 billion streams in the shortest period for an Asian artist and became the first K-pop solo artist to achieve this by combining all credits. Furthermore, with three songs—″Dreamers,″ ″Left and Right,″ and ″Stay Alive″—he became the fastest K-pop solo artist to reach 1 billion streams. ″Seven″ set four world records on the Spotify global chart: the highest weekly streams for a male artist track worldwide with 89,748,171 streams (after filtering), the shortest time to reach 100 million streams (after filtering), and the shortest time to reach 1 billion streams in Spotify history. These records have been officially registered in the UK’s Guinness World Records.]]> FANNSTAR Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900