https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Lee Chan-won held a party to celebrate Hwang Yoon-sung’s 4th place achievement in ″Unnamed Legend - The Hierarchy War of Trot Men″ on the 334th episode of KBS2’s ’New Product Launch Pyeonstorang.’ Eleven stars attended the party, including Lee Jin-hyuk, Yoo Hee-kwan, Lim Han-byul, Lee Dae-hwan, 2AM’s Lee Chang-min, KNK’s Kim Ji-hoon, KBS announcers Nam Hyun-jong and Eom Ji-in, Choi Soo-ho, Jin Sung, and Brown Eyed Girls’ Jea. To congratulate Hwang Yoon-sung on his 4th place, Lee Chan-won personally contacted acquaintances to arrange the gathering. Despite the short notice, people from various fields came together, and the cast remarked on the unique party atmosphere, saying, ″Is there anywhere in the world that celebrates 4th place like this?″ The party’s guest of honor, Hwang Yoon-sung, initially thought it was a dinner with Lee Chan-won and Lee Jin-hyuk but was surprised to see so many guests. Hwang Yoon-sung expressed his gratitude, saying, ″I didn’t even win, yet so many people gathered,″ while Lim Han-byul joked, ″If he had won, we might have rented the KBS hall.″ Lee Chan-won prepared dishes such as Crispy Bomb Sundae Hot Pot, Dried Pollack Hangover Soup, and Scallion Salad Pork for the guests. The Scallion Salad Pork was made by caramelizing pork belly with sugar and soy sauce, then garnishing it with scallion salad. The Crispy Bomb Sundae Hot Pot, which was submitted for the menu competition, received praise from Chef Lee Yeon-bok as an ″all-time great menu,″ and Lee Chan-won won the 10th overall victory on ’Pyeonstorang’ with this dish. He declared, ″I will surpass 10 wins, then 20, then 30, and set a new record on Pyeonstorang.″ During the competition period, Hwang Yoon-sung expressed his gratitude, saying that Lee Chan-won waited until dawn every day, asking, ″How did it go today? Did you do well?″ Lee Chan-won also revealed that he couldn’t sleep until the competition ended. Hwang Yoon-sung said, ″I want to sincerely thank him for loving me so much. I wonder what good fortune I had in my past life to meet such a wonderful and superstar friend.″ The last guests at the party were Hwang Yoon-sung’s parents. Lee Chan-won surprised Hwang Yoon-sung by inviting his parents, as he hadn’t been able to see them often due to his busy schedule. Upon seeing his parents, Hwang Yoon-sung shed tears, and Lee Chan-won and Hwang Yoon-sung’s mother also became emotional. Lee Chan-won explained, ″Yoon-sung hadn’t seen his parents for quite a while because of his busy schedule after the competition, so I really wanted to bring them here.″ Hwang Yoon-sung’s father joked by calling Lee Chan-won the eldest son and Hwang Yoon-sung the second son, and Lee Chan-won revealed their brother-like friendship by saying, ″My parents also consider Yoon-sung as another son.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member V has personally revealed his hearing issues that have lasted for two and a half years, sparking various reactions from international fans. On the 12th, V stated during a Weverse Live broadcast that if his left ear’s hearing is at 100, his right ear can only hear about 30. He explained that the symptoms began two and a half years ago and worsened during his military service. He also shared that he is currently managing the situation with medication and regular hospital visits while continuing the ARIRANG world tour schedule. V’s health news was reported by foreign media such as Variety, BBC, Billboard, and Rolling Stone. Fans expressed concern with messages like, ″Is there any medical staff here? Is there no way for Taehyung to regain his hearing? It’s so upsetting,″ while others responded optimistically, saying, ″I’ve seen many videos of people who completely lost their hearing regain it through implant surgery. Medical technology has advanced so amazingly that if the situation worsens, I believe Taehyung can recover through treatment.″ Some fans also shared their personal experiences. One fan said, ″My mom went through the same thing eight years ago. Before she completely lost her hearing, I got seats near the barricade so she could see up close. I cried last night because of V’s story and the members noticing my mom’s hand sign.″ Another fan revealed, ″I lost my hearing when I was young, and for almost two years, no one knew I couldn’t hear properly. When it was discovered, my hearing in both ears had dropped to 50%. I had a tube insertion procedure, and thankfully, my hearing came back.″ Meanwhile, there were voices within the fandom expressing concern about the spread of unfounded information. One fan pointed out, ″I want to send strength to ARMYs experiencing hearing loss and auditory disabilities. It’s astonishing how much misinformation and ignorance are spreading right now. Hearing loss is not a ’one-size-fits-all’ symptom. Everyone needs to study and listen to those who are actually going through this issue.″ Alongside this, a video of Jungkook fixing V’s outfit gained attention. Jungkook recently mentioned on Weverse Live that he is in a state close to a fatigue fracture due to shin pain. Fans expressed gratitude and wished for their quick recovery, saying, ″Taekook (Taehyung-Jungkook) are two souls who give so much without expecting anything in return, and we are always thankful.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for ″Melody for You,″ featuring Lim Young Woong playing six different instruments, has surpassed 8 million views on YouTube. The ″Melody for You″ music video was released on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel on November 19th of last year. The video reached 8 million views on the 13th, about nine months after its release. In the music video, Lim Young Woong performed playing six instruments directly, including guitar, drums, keyboard, ukulele, accordion, and trumpet. The performance expressed the mood of the song not only through singing but also through various instrumentals. This track is included in Lim Young Woong’s second full-length album, ″IM HERO 2,″ written and composed by Roy Kim and arranged by X-CHILD. As a dance genre song, Lim Young Woong’s vocals add bright energy to the track. The ″Melody for You″ music video also ranked second on YouTube’s music trending chart shortly after its release. Since then, it has continued to steadily increase in views.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will perform at the ’2026 Global Citizen Festival’ held in Central Park, New York, USA, on September 26. Big Hit Music and the international civic movement organization Global Citizen announced that Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is the only Korean artist in this year’s lineup. This festival is a large-scale music event held annually to raise awareness and encourage action on global issues such as extreme poverty eradication, climate change response, and inequality resolution. This year, actor Hugh Jackman will host, and John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Miss Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Rainy Wilson, Shaboozy, and others are scheduled to perform together. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will take the stage at the ’Global Citizen Festival’ for the first time this year, representing K-pop with a performance. In addition, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will also appear at ’KCON LA 2026,’ held at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena in the United States. On the 15th, Yeonjun will perform solo, and on the 16th, the team will take the stage as headliners. Furthermore, they are included in the lineup for the ’2026 TME Live International Music Awards’ held at Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium on August 22-23, with the team and Yeonjun participating in the event on the 22nd.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group NINE attended the ″Kansai Collection 2026 A/W″ held at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, taking the stage as representatives of K-pop artists. NINE (Steven, Seo Jungwoo, Cha Woongi, Jang Shuaibo, Park Han, JL, Park Juwon, Zhuan, Daisuke) met with local fans at the event held on August 13. Opening with the song ″Sugar High,″ NINE announced the start of the performance with flawless choreography and explosive energy. After the stage, they greeted fans in fluent Japanese, then moved to the extended stage to perform ″JUST SAY YES,″ further heating up the atmosphere. They concluded the performance with a dynamic presentation of the final song, ″RUN TO YOU.″ ″Kansai Collection″ is Japan’s largest fashion entertainment event, which has attracted numerous trend leaders from various fields since its inception in 2011. Through this stage, NINE solidified their position in Japan even further. Since their debut, NINE has continued various local activities and recently completed a successful Asia tour with performances in Osaka and Tokyo. Additionally, in July, they held a successful concert, ″2026 AHOF 1ST TOUR: THE FIRST SPARK,″ at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, continuing their global journey.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CLOSE YOUR EYES members Song Seung-ho and Kim Sung-min will respectively throw the first pitch and perform the first batter’s swing at the professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the KIA Tigers held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 23rd. Both will step onto the field for the first time since their debut. Song Seung-ho expressed his feelings about throwing the first pitch, saying, ″I am honored to throw the first pitch. I will do my best with the hope that the players will have a great game without injuries.″ Kim Sung-min said, ″I am very nervous, but I am happy to be part of this. I will cheer for the players to have a good game.″ CLOSE YOUR EYES won nine rookie awards in 2025 and met fans in Canada and Hong Kong. They are also scheduled to participate in Kazakhstan’s ’IONE FEST’ on the 21st. Additionally, they are preparing a new album aiming for a comeback at the end of September.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo experienced an unexpected situation during an impromptu overseas trip. When given a 1-night, 2-day break, Jeon Hyun-moo headed to the airport early in the morning to start his trip. He packed lightly, carrying only his passport and international driver’s license in a backpack, and departed without a specific travel plan. Jeon Hyun-moo stated, ″If I have even one day free, I go out, but if I have two days, I definitely go abroad,″ expressing his desire to gain new stimuli in unfamiliar environments despite his busy schedule. He also said he would not regret even if he ended up returning home after a failed attempt at the airport. After much consideration, the travel destination was decided as Almaty, Kazakhstan. Jeon Hyun-moo planned to return the same day according to his morning schedule during the 50 hours of free time and go straight to filming. Although the one-way flight took seven hours, Jeon Hyun-moo appeared confident. The Rainbow members expressed surprise, saying, ″Even people whose homeland is Kazakhstan wouldn’t go like that.″ After booking the plane ticket, Jeon Hyun-moo quickly reserved accommodation and a rental car at the airport. Upon arriving at Almaty Airport, Jeon Hyun-moo, determined not to waste time, finished his meal with a hamburger and visited the market ″Green Bazaar.″ He revealed that the locals recognizing him made him realize the global popularity of ″I Live Alone.″ Then, he had dinner at a lamb restaurant recommended by Koo Sung-hwan and Lee Joo-seung, who had experience filming in Kazakhstan. After the meal, Jeon Hyun-moo planned to head to Kolsai Lake, recommended by Koo Sung-hwan. Although Koo Sung-hwan said it would take one hour to get to the lake, the actual distance took about 4 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours. Jeon Hyun-moo trusted Koo Sung-hwan’s words and booked accommodation near the lake but expressed his embarrassment, saying, ″It’s 11 p.m., so if it’s a 5-hour distance, I’ll arrive in the morning. The remaining travel time is about 20 hours, but I have to drive 10 hours round trip.″ Koo Sung-hwan apologized, saying, ″I was talking with Joo-seung, so it only felt like an hour. Sorry.″ Kim Shin-young even said, ″At this point, you could grab him by the collar.″ Among the Rainbow members, opinions were divided about visiting the lake. The preview showed Jeon Hyun-moo driving in the dark and arriving at the accommodation. Jeon Hyun-moo marveled, saying, ″If I had been at home, I would have been lying on the sofa. I almost died without knowing this. Seeing such a sight in just two days is so enchanting. I understand what it means to say it’s tearfully beautiful.″ The scene where he takes off his clothes and runs into the water will be revealed in next week’s broadcast.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Jung Hae-in is gaining attention by showcasing a deeper level of acting through the Netflix series ″Somehow I Hate You.″ In the recently released work, he exuded a heavy presence wearing a calm black suit in a dark atmosphere, displaying a mature charm different from before. Jung Hae-in is actively working across dramas and variety shows, firmly establishing his own unique style. He recently appeared on the YouTube channel ″Yoo In Radio,″ where he shared sincere stories about his acting and projects. He conveyed a serious attitude as an actor, saying, ″I wanted to show the audience that I deeply contemplate the characters.″ Meanwhile, ″Somehow I Hate You″ is receiving favorable reviews from viewers for its distinctive characters and solid storyline. Jung Hae-in was praised for delicately expressing complex emotions in the drama, enhancing the immersion of the work. Despite controversies involving some cast members recently, Jung Hae-in has continued to promote the project with a sincere attitude, proving his true value. He is gathering fans’ expectations by promising various acting transformations through diverse projects in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS revealed the scene of the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’ IN BALTIMORE’ concert, one of the North American tour stops, through their official SNS. The agency has been communicating with fans by uploading photos and videos related to the Baltimore concert in order of file names starting from 6 p.m. (KST) on the 14th. This Baltimore concert is one of the North American dates of the ’ARIRANG’ world tour, featuring various behind-the-scenes shots such as a member wearing a gray short-sleeve T-shirt and beige pants singing with a microphone on stage, and members wearing blue shirts and white T-shirts making hand hearts toward the audience. Scenes of intense performances on the dark stage illuminated by lights and relaxed expressions backstage were released together, conveying the passionate atmosphere of the event. Meanwhile, BTS has been steadily gaining popularity not only through the North American tour but also by achieving high recognition among music consumers in the United States. According to a recent survey by global music data company Luminate, BTS’s awareness in the U.S. reached about 42% and favorability 46% in the second quarter of this year, marking an all-time high. Amid these positive responses, communication with local fans is also actively ongoing. The ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’’ started at Goyang Stadium in Seoul and is scheduled to perform in major cities across North America, eliciting enthusiastic responses from global music fans through meetings with local audiences. Starting with this Baltimore concert, anticipation for the remaining tour dates is gradually increasing.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group Seventeen shared updates about their new song ″Cha Cha Cha″ through their official SNS. Recently, the official Seventeen account revealed a member wearing a light blue jacket, white shirt, and tie. The member is smiling, waving with one hand, and looking straight ahead. Wearing a hat and sunglasses, he created a refreshing atmosphere, with green trees and modern buildings blending in the background, catching attention. The post conveyed a lively mood with a short message saying ″Cha Cha Cha🕺.″ Meanwhile, Seventeen member Dino is actively promoting his alter ego character ″Pi Cheolin.″ He recently released the title track ″Let’s Play (prod...)″ from his first mini-album ″吉BOARD (Gilboard),″ drawing strong interest in the new release. With Lee Moon-sae participating as a narrator, expectations are rising, and Seventeen is strengthening communication with fans through diverse content and music.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yuqi revealed a bright smile in her daily life while communicating with fans. Recently, Yuqi posted several photos on her SNS along with a short message saying ″Smile😊.″ In the photos, she is wearing a white sleeveless shirt, a gray tank top, and a white hoodie, standing in front of a bookshelf filled with books, smiling naturally while looking to the side. The images also show her holding a book in front of her face, sitting comfortably on a sofa, and spending a leisurely time touching something with her hands. In particular, Yuqi, dressed in a pink sweater and jeans, caught attention as she smiled brightly next to a giant pink teddy bear, appearing to enjoy her daily life at the entrance of a store. She also created a relaxed atmosphere sitting on a black sofa wearing a yellow sleeveless top and white pants while holding a fork. Scenes of her standing while pointing at a bookshelf or reading a magazine inside a cafe with windows convey a calm yet emotional charm. Recently, Yuqi has been actively promoting as a member of the group i-dle and continues her music career as a solo artist. While receiving love from fans by showcasing a strong style on stages at music festivals both domestically and internationally, these recently released daily photos show that she enjoys a comfortable and natural daily life beyond her music activities.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Joy shared updates by revealing various styles of everyday selfies. Recently, Joy posted a series of selfie photos on her SNS featuring outfits with pink, white, and black accents. She showcased a casual look pairing a pink short-sleeve T-shirt with jeans, a fresh style wearing a white cardigan and a blue striped top, and a calm atmosphere with a black cardigan and a green top. In each photo, Joy held her smartphone while looking into a mirror with natural and relaxed expressions, set against backgrounds such as indoor lighting, mirrors, sofas, and wooden patterned walls, drawing attention. In particular, the photo where she held a pink bag highlighted her freshness and sophistication, while the black cardigan outfit added a friendly charm with a pose slightly covering her forehead with her hand. In this post, Joy expressed a variety of colors and energy by including heart emojis in pink, blue, and green. Previously, Joy has been actively participating in music broadcast sites and various events, and recently, as a member of Red Velvet, she is preparing for a comeback this summer. In the photos she shared, Joy’s bright and radiant visuals and natural smile are raising fans’ expectations.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer and actress Hyeri attracted attention by sharing a warm moment with her close friend Karina. Recently, Hyeri posted several photos on her SNS with the caption ″My precious moments.″ In the revealed photos, Hyeri exuded a sophisticated atmosphere, wearing a gray off-shoulder t-shirt and skirt, leaning against a wall, or holding a bag while staring straight ahead in front of a mirror. Against the backdrop of urban scenery and solid-colored walls, she captivated attention by showcasing her timeless elegant charm through multiple shots. In particular, Hyeri also revealed a friendly group photo taken side by side with fellow aespa members Karina and Ningning, showing their deep friendship. In the photo, Hyeri and Karina pressed their faces together, flaunting their small-face beauty and receiving enthusiastic responses from fans. Hyeri, who has actively communicated with fans through lively SNS activities, drew great responses from followers with her trendy fashion and natural poses in this post as well. Through this recent update, she is solidifying her position as a style icon along with her unwavering popularity. Meanwhile, Hyeri continues to actively pursue various fields by balancing music and acting activities. Fans’ expectations are gathering for her diverse appearances and new updates in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Roy Kim revealed that he is a former Marine and communicated with his fans. Recently, Roy Kim posted on his SNS a photo of several people making fists and striking a powerful pose, along with the caption, ″Once a Marine, always a Marine ❤️.″ The people in the photo are wearing short-sleeved T-shirts in various colors and jeans, smiling brightly. On the indoor wall, the phrase ″ANTI STRESS CLUB″ is visible. One person wearing a hat also appears, creating a cheerful atmosphere. Along with this, Roy Kim announced his recent participation in SBS’s new audition program, ″Our Ballad 2.″ Roy Kim will appear as a judge watching over participants who started their singing careers through audition programs last year, supporting them based on his over 10 years of musical expertise and experience. Additionally, Roy Kim will perform on the stage of the Yemak Festival held in Dongducheon on the 29th, planning to fill the summer night with soothing music. The festival will also feature citizen participation experience programs and various performances. Roy Kim is energizing his new activities based on his music and military service experience while steadily maintaining communication with his fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dino of the group Seventeen will make his official debut stage as his alter ego ’Picheolin.’ Dino will appear as a guest singer on KBS 1TV’s ’National Singing Contest,’ showcasing a variety of musical charms. In recently released behind-the-scenes photos, Dino is seen wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt, a black jacket, and khaki pants, staring straight ahead and focusing on the stage. The atmosphere of the venue, with stage lights and speakers in the background, conveys the heat of the performance. ’Picheolin’ is an alter ego presented by Dino, who released two pre-release songs ahead of this debut, with narration by Lee Moon-sae adding support and raising expectations. Lee Moon-sae’s unique calm and emotional voice is praised for adding depth to the Picheolin project. In particular, Dino has officially launched activities as his alter ego by preparing not only an album release but also a fan concert. Through this, he is expected to show a different color from his existing image as Seventeen and continue new communication with fans. Meanwhile, Seventeen is continuing special commemorative activities with fans by posting hashtags #SCR10YRS and #V8 promoting their 10th anniversary project on their official SNS accounts. Starting with Dino’s alter ego ’Picheolin’ debut, attention is focused on Seventeen’s various challenges and transformations.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Karina, a member of the group aespa, revealed a photo shoot with fashion magazine Elle Korea, showcasing her unique style. In this photo shoot, Karina captivated attention with a striking pose, wearing a purple leather jacket and holding the jacket with one hand while staring directly at the camera. In the shots harmonized with a pink background, Karina’s sophisticated yet distinctive charm stood out. In another photo shoot, she created a soft and calm atmosphere by matching a black sweater with a pink shirt. The natural pose with her hand near her face combined with the blue background completed a mysterious and elegant image. Karina wore a black dress and captured an elegant yet charismatic look with a twisting body movement. Karina is receiving much attention for her outstanding fashion sense. Through recently released short-form content and official SNS, she consistently presents trendy and stylish looks, attracting fans’ interest. As a member of aespa, she is solidifying her position not only in music activities but also as a fashion icon. Meanwhile, aespa showcased their improved stage skills at the world tour concert held last week at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans both domestically and internationally. Through this Elle Korea photo shoot, Karina exuded a new image and diverse charms, raising expectations for her future activities.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 has been actively communicating with fans through their official SNS recently. In a recently released photo, a member is seen walking through a natural landscape where mountains and trees blend together, wearing a blue long-sleeve T-shirt and black pants. This member, wearing sunglasses and holding down a hat with one hand, looks straight ahead with a smile, creating a relaxed atmosphere. A vehicle is visible in the background, making the combination of nature and cityscape impressive. Through this SNS post, NCT 127 expressed confidence by including the phrase ″Absolutely #NCT127,″ raising fans’ expectations. Meanwhile, NCT 127 plans to continue engaging with global fans through diverse activities and content.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids recently shared lively updates through their official SNS accounts. The latest post featured a video and photos of the ’THIS_AND_THAT Challenge’ involving Hyunjin and I.N, capturing fans’ attention. In the released photos, the three members stand side by side in an indoor practice room, wearing white short-sleeve T-shirts paired with black pants and camouflage pants. Under bright lighting, they smile naturally and strike various poses using a smartphone, conveying a friendly atmosphere to viewers. Notably, one member with blonde hair and another with long hair and tattoos on his arms stood out, each showcasing their unique charm. This challenge is one of the official events conducted by Stray Kids members, establishing itself as content that highlights the chemistry within the team. Fans are eagerly anticipating the activities of Hyunjin and I.N, and the ’THIS_AND_THAT Challenge’ is gaining attention with diverse reactions. Following a strong first half of the year, Stray Kids continues to prepare for the global stage, dedicating themselves to music production and performance practice. Having received significant recognition both domestically and internationally—such as winning ’Artist of the Year’ and ’Album of the Year’ at ’AAA 2025’ last year—they maintain close communication with fans through activities like this challenge. Stray Kids’ diverse content, new song releases, and live performances are expected to continue, raising global fans’ anticipation. Through these activities, the team’s distinctive lively and positive energy is expected to shine even brighter.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ I.N shared an update through an event celebrating the launch of Jo Malone London’s new fragrance, ″Sea Salt & Bergamot Cologne,″ as well as a photo shoot. I.N wore a gray suit and showcased a professional look while gazing directly ahead in a sophisticated atmosphere with the sea as the background. His short, dyed white hair and calm yet stylish styling created a harmonious and eye-catching appearance. The photo shoot took place in a space featuring the ″Jo Malone London″ sign and the sea in the background. I.N perfectly embodied the brand’s luxurious image by naturally posing while holding the perfume. He also displayed various charms through diverse shots, such as striking a stylish pose next to a green sculpture or leaning against a wall. In August, I.N also attended a pop-up store event in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, where he met with fans. At this event, he expressed his affection for the new fragrance, demonstrating a special synergy with the brand. Through this event and the photo release, I.N once again proved that he is establishing himself as an icon not only in music but also in fashion and lifestyle.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 WJSN’s Dayoung is receiving intense attention with her new song ″FLIRTY,″ a collaboration with singer Jay Park. Released on the 4th, the song quickly climbed to the top ranks on domestic and international music charts, generating buzz. Through this collaboration with Jay Park, Dayoung showcased a unique charm that met fans’ expectations. In particular, Dayoung recently caught attention by posting several photos on her SNS with the hashtag #flirty. In the photos, Dayoung displayed various expressions, from a pose where she supports the other person’s head with one hand to a warm embrace. She also revealed a bright smile wearing a striped sleeveless top, jeans, and a jacket, conveying the lively atmosphere of the new song. Dayoung and Jay Park met fans for the first time with their ″FLIRTY″ stage on Mnet’s ″M Countdown″ on the 6th. This performance received praise for highlighting the chemistry between the two artists. This collaboration is regarded as a meaningful work that demonstrated Dayoung’s musical capabilities and new attempts. Music fans at home and abroad have responded enthusiastically to Dayoung’s transformed image and stage manners following the release of the new song, and her name has appeared on major buzz indicators such as the Kpopit Board, proving Dayoung’s rising global popularity. Expectations are growing for the diverse music and activities Dayoung will show in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dreamcatcher’s Yoohyeon expressed her excitement one day before the fan meeting ″YOOcation″ held in Guangzhou, China. In the photos released on the official SNS, Yoohyeon, with blonde hair and wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt, is smiling brightly while pointing to her face with one hand, attracting the attention of fans. This fan meeting is an opportunity for Yoohyeon to meet local fans in person, making it a special event after a long wait, drawing great interest from local fans. Yoohyeon conveyed her excitement by saying, ″The wait is finally over,″ and prepared to connect with fans with the message, ″See you tomorrow.″ Meanwhile, Dreamcatcher received the ″Dream Visual″ award in the female category at the recent ″Dream Concert,″ recognizing their outstanding stage performance and unique visuals. The group is actively communicating with their global fandom and accelerating their music activities both domestically and internationally. Starting with Yoohyeon’s fan meeting in Guangzhou, they plan to continue meeting local fans, raising expectations for their future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Lee Dong-wook continues to make a strong impression in the Disney+ drama ″Killers’ Shopping Mall Season 2.″ Recently released behind-the-scenes photos captured him wearing black outfits and striking various poses during filming, drawing attention. In particular, Lee Dong-wook naturally portrayed a range of expressions and poses, from holding a knife in an indoor scene to gazing sideways as if deep in thought. Playing the role of Jung Jin-man in the drama, he expresses a heavy atmosphere and deep emotions. It is said that he leads the set atmosphere with unwavering concentration and restrained acting. He is also highly praised for his excellent chemistry with fellow actors and enhances viewers’ immersion through his profound character interpretation. The soon-to-conclude ″Killers’ Shopping Mall Season 2″ is a work that combines thrilling action with delicate emotional lines. Lee Dong-wook raises the work’s quality by delivering weighty acting through his character, uncle Jung Jin-man. In an interview, he expressed great pride in the process of creating the work together, highly appreciating the efforts and passion of his fellow actors. Meanwhile, ″Killers’ Shopping Mall Season 2″ is streaming on Disney+ and is receiving much attention and love from many fans for its diverse action and dense drama. Lee Dong-wook plans to continue showcasing various charms through steady work activities in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The rookie group CORTIS is celebrating their 1st anniversary with a special meeting with fans. From the 14th to the 20th, CORTIS will hold the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY POP-UP’ at Kasina Seongsu in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, showcasing a space directly planned and participated in by the members. This pop-up store offers various content to communicate with fans, continuing the excitement of their first tour, ’PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN.’ On-site, a variety of exhibitions and goods personally crafted by the members are prepared, receiving great responses from visitors. In particular, the space is designed to reflect the significance of their 1st anniversary, allowing fans to experience CORTIS’s unique concept and style. Meanwhile, CORTIS recently achieved a remarkable feat by climbing 75 spots on the US Billboard main album chart, the ’Billboard 200,’ and is currently successfully conducting their North American tour, ’2026 CORTIS TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA.’ During this period, merchandise released locally sold out immediately after launch, proving the high interest of their global fandom. In photos released on SNS, the members are seen wearing various styles of outfits, looking straight ahead with diverse expressions, energetically engaging in promotional activities. They continue active communication with fans by sharing behind-the-scenes videos of the ’Perfect Issue 11’ cover shoot. CORTIS is expected to further expand their unique presence in the K-pop scene through fresh music, performances, and diverse fan events.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV variety show ″Happy Together - Glad I’m Not Alone,″ Girls’ Generation’s Kwon Yuri humorously highlighted the generational gap by calling Yoon Jong-shin ″Old Kkukku.″ On the broadcast on the 14th, the band ″Anseong Matchum,″ composed of freshmen from the 26th class of Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts, appeared and had a conversation with the judges. At the scene that day, Yoon Jong-shin revealed that he was from the class of ’88, showing the age difference. Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, ″Yuri was born in 1989,″ to which Yoon Jong-shin expressed surprise, saying, ″Did I go to college before Yuri was born?″ Hearing this, Kwon Yuri playfully said, ″Old Kkukku,″ causing laughter. When Kwon Yuri asked about the meaning of the newly coined term ″Old Kkukku,″ Yoon Jong-shin could not give an exact answer, and Kwon Yuri explained that it was an abbreviation for ″Old Creator Crew.″ Yoo Jae-suk and Jang Hang-jun responded, ″Anyway, it’s creative. Old but creative.″ Meanwhile, the band ″Anseong Matchum″ explained the origin of their team name: ″We got the idea from the Anseong Tollgate located on the way to school, and we chose it with the ambition to deliver music that fits everyone, regardless of age or gender.″ In their song introduction, they introduced Park Mi-kyung’s ″Eve’s Warning″ as ″a song popular among the mom generation,″ which made the judges laugh. Yoo Jae-suk said, ″That might actually be a risky comment that could be a minus for the judges,″ and Yoon Jong-shin added, ″Mom generation...″ ″Happy Together″ is a music audition program returning after six years, airing every Friday at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Kyung-hye reveals her acting study session with Hyun Bong-sik on MBC’s ″I Live Alone.″ The broadcast is scheduled to air on August 14. Park Kyung-hye introduced Hyun Bong-sik as ″an older brother who always takes care of me attentively,″ and revealed that they share each other’s concerns. The two continue various practices through their acting study sessions. Park Kyung-hye has been consistently preparing for auditions and recently has been focusing on studying dialects. Hyun Bong-sik helps her by acting as a Gyeongsang-do dialect instructor. Additionally, Park Kyung-hye demonstrates practicing standard lines from the drama ″My Name is Kim Sam-soon″ by converting them into the Gyeongsang-do dialect in front of Hyun Bong-sik. The serious acting, reminiscent of an actual audition, along with Hyun Bong-sik’s advice, will be revealed in the broadcast.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV music talk show ″The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung’s Ear Buddy″ will air at 11:30 PM on the 14th. On this episode, Haha, Kim Jang-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Jung Eun-ji will appear, presenting various stages and stories. Haha will perform the recently remade stage of ″I Only Sang the Song″ together with the original artist Kim Jang-hoon. Their past appearances will be revealed on the spot through KBS’s self-developed AI portal system ″KAIROS.″ Haha mentioned his past on MBC variety show ″Infinite Challenge″’s 20th anniversary, confessing, ″I hated being mediocre among geniuses.″ Based on his experience of performing about 3,500 shows, Kim Jang-hoon plans to lead the audience to stand and sing along with a medley of hit songs ranging from emotional to lively tunes. Kim Jong-kook returns to ″Sung Si-kyung’s Ear Buddy″ after about three months with a new song. Celebrating his 30th debut anniversary, he is working on a project where he receives songs from artists with their own musical colors and reinterprets them with his voice. Kim Jong-kook proposed a collaboration to Sung Si-kyung and performed Melomance’s ″I Think It’s Love″ live, also sending an impromptu love call to Jung Dong-hwan. He showed an active attitude by offering various benefits such as free personal training for junior artists. Jung Eun-ji made a comeback with a solo album after five years and harmonized with Sung Si-kyung by singing ″All For You″ together in the duet corner ″Two People.″ She revealed that she usually warms up her voice in the waiting room with Woodz’s ″Drowning,″ and her impromptu live performance amazed everyone on site. She also shared her views on love, saying, ″I’m a chaser in love,″ and ″I keep taking risks without fear.″ This episode will feature various stories including Haha’s feelings during his ″Infinite Challenge″ activities, Kim Jong-kook’s 30th debut anniversary project, and Jung Eun-ji’s views on love.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Shin Ji has shared an update revealing her focus on exercise to recover her health. On the 14th, Shin Ji posted a photo taken after finishing a workout at the gym on her SNS, along with the caption, ″Feeling especially drained today. Ounwan (workout completed today).″ In the photo, Shin Ji wore a white T-shirt, leggings, and sneakers, showing a bright expression. Recently, it was revealed that Shin Ji’s height is 164 cm and her weight had dropped to the 42 kg range, raising concerns about her health. During a YouTube content appearance, she was seen looking so thin that her spine was visible. In response, Shin Ji shared the results of an InBody test, stating that an expert told her, ″It’s amazing that you can walk around with this body.″ She added, ″I realized this was really serious and felt a great sense of crisis myself.″ Since then, Shin Ji has been making serious efforts to improve her stamina and manage her health. She continues to communicate steadily with fans through her YouTube channel and various entertainment programs. Additionally, she married singer Moon Won on May 2nd and has been sharing her newlywed life.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoo Sang-moo revealed his experience battling colon cancer. On the 14th, Yoo Sang-moo posted a short video on his personal SNS along with the message, ″Everyone, you really, really need to be healthy.″ In the video, he mentioned that he was diagnosed with late-stage stage 3 colon cancer in the past, and said that the survival rate at the time varied from 50% to 70% depending on whether he underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Recalling the moment he entered the operating room, he explained, ″At that time, I was doing relatively well. When I entered the operating room, I really left everything behind. Money, honor, the bracelets and accessories I was wearing on my arms, my wallet, cards—I left them all behind and went into the operating room.″ He also shared that when his hands and feet were tied in the operating room, he thought, ″If only I could open my eyes healthy again, if only I could live.″ He mentioned the moment when his eyes met with his spouse Kim Yeon-ji as the operating room door closed, saying, ″I think I was thinking, ’If only I could live,’ ’If only I could remove this cancer lump.’″ Along with this, Yoo Sang-moo explained the reason for sharing this experience: ″I think I had forgotten those thoughts. So, thank you for always liking and commenting on my boring content, and maybe my story can give courage and a new mindset to some people, so I am sharing a little bit in this short 3-minute time.″ He added, ″Don’t get sick, just think about your health, and being able to walk is happiness.″ Yoo Sang-moo was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2017 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. He married Kim Yeon-ji in 2018 and started a family. It is known that he was declared fully recovered in 2022, five years after the surgery. The post received responses from netizens such as ″Health is the best,″ ″I happened to see the video at the cancer center. Thank you for the good words,″ and ″Wishing you long-lasting health.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Hyori celebrated the 23rd anniversary of her solo debut by sharing photos of her past and present on her SNS. On the 14th, Lee Hyori posted several photos along with the caption, ″Today in 2003, solo debut, bapbam bappabam, congratulations Hyori.″ The released photos captured various moments from her fresh appearance at debut to her recent updates. In particular, her cheerful and playful side unique to Lee Hyori caught attention, such as wearing red rimless glasses, making a double chin, or smiling brightly with her signature ’gummy smile.’ Lee Hyori celebrated her solo debut anniversary herself and revealed her straightforward personality by sharing unpretentious photos. She shared joy with fans not only through her glamorous stage presence but also through small everyday moments. Since debuting as a solo singer in 2003, Lee Hyori has released numerous hit songs including ″10 Minutes,″ ″Get Ya!,″ and ″U-Go-Girl.″ She has been active not only in music but also in various fields such as entertainment, fashion, and advertising. Recently, she has been running a yoga studio in Seoul, continuing a new daily life.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Maeng Seung-ji has revealed her boyfriend for the first time. On the 13th, Maeng Seung-ji posted a photo with her boyfriend on her personal SNS account, writing, ″The person I chat with the most.″ The released photo was taken at a photo booth, showing the two with their faces close together looking at the camera, and a scene where her boyfriend kisses Maeng Seung-ji’s cheek. The post received congratulatory comments from acquaintances such as ″Congratulations″ and ″You look great, I’m excited.″ When one acquaintance commented, ″Oh my, finally revealed,″ Maeng Seung-ji replied, ″Finally,″ acknowledging their relationship. Her boyfriend also posted the same photo on his account, and his profile introduced him as an MD (Medical Doctor) with a photo of him wearing a doctor’s coat, drawing attention to his profession. On the 12th, Maeng Seung-ji also posted on SNS, ″If there is a clinic that removes Indian wrinkles, please recommend it. They get deeper when I’m tired,″ along with a mirror selfie, revealing her concerns about a procedure. She disclosed that she had undergone procedures such as medial philtrum, philtrum hollow, lateral philtrum, and corner of the mouth surgery, stating, ″Before surgery, my philtrum was longer than average, so I am very satisfied.″ She added, ″The swelling doesn’t seem to have completely gone down yet, but it doesn’t interfere with daily life. The lip incision scar is hardly noticeable, and the scar under the nose seems to be fading over time.″ When suspicions of plastic surgery addiction were raised, Maeng Seung-ji stated, ″It’s self-care after 12 years.″ She debuted as an MBC 20th generation public comedian in 2013, acted as an actress in the 2024 play ″The Killer is Coming,″ and announced her retirement from the entertainment industry last May.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Junho Kim mentioned the happiness he felt after marriage on ″Go All the Way! Solo Tour.″ The production team of ChannelS and E Channel’s ″Go All the Way! Solo Tour″ announced on the 14th that Dahee Kim, Junho Kim, Dongmin Jang, Seyoon Yoo, and Inkyu Hong would visit Jeonju, Jeonbuk with Beom Kwak. In the broadcast that day, Junho Kim made the audience laugh by saying to Beom Kwak, who was dressed as a king, ″You look like a servant, so the king’s outfit doesn’t suit you.″ In response, Beom Kwak replied, ″But Junho sunbaenim, it seems like you have gained more weight?″ Junho Kim was embarrassed but shared his thoughts as an expectant father, saying, ″When you get married and are happy, you gain weight, and keep gaining weight.″ Junho Kim’s wife, Jimin Kim, announced her pregnancy after successfully undergoing her first IVF procedure on July 30. Jimin Kim expressed her gratitude to Junho Kim, saying, ″I started the first IVF relying on my brother who comforted me by saying, ’Don’t overdo it, don’t be impatient.’ It feels like the embryo that came on the first try was truly worth waiting for.″ Meanwhile, Junho Kim and Jimin Kim got married in July 2025. ″Go All the Way! Solo Tour″ will air on the 15th at 9 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ryu Hye-young revealed the after-work party scene of the movie ’Intern’ on her YouTube channel. On the 13th, Ryu Hye-young uploaded a video titled ″Everyone close to me, gather around. Intern after-party″ on her YouTube channel. In the video, Ryu Hye-young introduced Han So-hee as ″So-hee 2026,″ and Han So-hee made a V sign toward the camera. As Ryu Hye-young continued to introduce the cast, Choi Min-sik said, ″Go on YouTube and do it.″ When Ryu Hye-young called him ″Choi Min-sik, an actor representing our country,″ Choi Min-sik replied, ″Noisy.″ In response, Ryu Hye-young said, ″Since senior said it’s noisy, I’ll stop now,″ and ended the filming. The movie ’Intern’ tells the story of Ki-ho (Choi Min-sik), a silver intern with 37 years of experience, joining the company of Sun-woo (Han So-hee), who has risen as a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after its launch. The film is scheduled to be released on the 16th of next month. The original ’Intern’ was directed by Nancy Meyers and starred Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. When it was released in 2015, it attracted 3.61 million viewers.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jun-hyung revealed that he lost weight using Wegovy but experienced a yo-yo effect. In a video released on the YouTube channel ’Yujeong and Jujeong’ on the 13th, Park Jun-hyung said that he originally weighed 110kg but reduced to 100kg with Wegovy. However, after stopping Wegovy, he explained that his weight increased again to 106kg. Park Jun-hyung is currently 106kg and added that his goal is to lose weight down to 102kg. In the video, Seo Yujeong asked Park Jun-hyung, ″Is the yo-yo effect that severe?″ and Park Jun-hyung replied, ″Originally, overweight people lose about 1kg just by going to the bathroom. That’s the situation, and that’s what Kim Ji-hye said.″ Then Seo Yujeong said, ″Whether it’s 106kg or 102kg, it’s fine to just stay there. You shouldn’t get any more handsome. You might get a crush.″ Meanwhile, Park Jun-hyung married KBS comedian junior Kim Ji-hye in 2005 and they have two daughters.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Shoo appeared on the 4th episode of Channel A’s ″Beauty Clinic Touch Me,″ revealing her daily life and skin concerns. Shoo, who was the youngest member of the first-generation girl group S.E.S., has received much love. In this broadcast, it was revealed that Shoo’s friend of 25 years, worried about her changed skin condition, requested help from ″Touch Me.″ On the show, Shoo was seen spending her busy days with hobbies. Watching this, her friend pointed out Shoo’s deteriorated skin condition and her usual care habits. Touch Master Lim I-seok analyzed Shoo’s skin and identified a damaged skin barrier as the problem. Touch Master Lim explained that when the skin barrier weakens, it cannot block external irritants and moisture loss, causing the skin to easily become red and sensitive, and aging may accelerate. In Shoo’s daily life, harmful habits to the skin barrier were found, such as extreme dieting, using cleansing wipes, and frequent tanning. Touch Master Lee Jong-hoon expressed regret over Shoo’s changed skin condition. After about a month of a customized three-step solution and lifestyle improvements, Shoo appeared in the studio with a transformed look. MCs Ahn Hyun-mo, Kim Ji-min, and the Touch Master team expressed admiration for her changed appearance.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Gyuri, the leader of the group Kara, shared several photos on her SNS on the 14th. Park Gyuri posted the photos with the caption, ″Marketing team’s break time #DorukoMasangsa.″ In the photos, Park Gyuri was posing in the company’s outdoor garden wearing an employee ID badge necklace. She styled an office look with a white ribbed knit cardigan and a gray pleated skirt, featuring pink blush and lip makeup along with natural wavy hair. Park Gyuri debuted as a child actress in 1995 and began her activities as the leader of the group Kara in 2007. Kara was loved for numerous hit songs such as ″Mister,″ ″Lupin,″ ″Jumping,″ ″Step,″ and ″Pretty Girl.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Hye-jin recently revealed that she continues to diligently study English despite having lived in the UK for seven years. Han Hye-jin recently shared a video on her YouTube channel ″Actress Han Hye-jin,″ showing her spending time with her daughter, Gi Si-on, who is on vacation, watching movies and shopping together. The two also enjoyed various dates, including visiting an arcade. In the video, Han Hye-jin revealed that after spending time with her daughter, she went to an acting academy to practice acting and continued studying English after returning home. She said, ″After finishing housework, whenever I have a little free time, I study English online bit by bit,″ and described her English proficiency as ″somewhere between beginner and intermediate level.″ Han Hye-jin also said, ″I took a four-month beginner course because I wanted to build a solid foundation,″ adding, ″I have been studying online for a total of eight months. Now I am in the second month of the intermediate course, which is a bit difficult for me.″ She confessed, ″English is really hard. No matter how much I learn, it’s still difficult and I forget,″ but expressed her determination to keep studying, saying, ″If I keep studying, I think I will improve.″ Han Hye-jin married soccer player Ki Sung-yueng in 2013 and had their daughter Gi Si-on in 2015. After marriage, she lived in the UK for about seven years following Ki Sung-yueng’s team before returning to Korea.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Ahn Yujin drew attention by making a calculation mistake during her first sales at the tvN variety show ’Universe Rice Cake Shop.’ The episode of ’Universe Rice Cake Shop’ aired on the 14th revealed the members’ first sales scene. On that day, Ahn Yujin was in charge of calculating the bill for the village chief’s table. When the village chief asked her to include the amount for table 3 as well, Ahn Yujin confused the tables and brought the wrong bill. The village chief joked, ″Is this how you plan to run a business?″ She then tried calculating again, but in a situation where she should have received a total of 82,800 won, she only calculated 72,800 won, which was 10,000 won short. Even after the customers left, Ahn Yujin checked the bill again but ultimately failed to realize that she had received 10,000 won less.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hyerin of the group EXID shared an update about running a taco shop in Anguk, Seoul. Hyerin appeared on the YouTube channel ″Human Story,″ working directly at the store while giving an interview. She revealed that the shop, which opened last March, has now been operating for five months. Hyerin explained, ″The average monthly sales are about 140 million won,″ and added, ″After expenses, about 40 million won remains.″ Regarding running the store, she said, ″I operate the shop with help from those around me, not alone.″ Introducing herself as a 15-year veteran since her debut, Hyerin recalled the time during the COVID-19 pandemic when all stages disappeared, saying, ″There was a period when I wondered, ’Why am I living? What do I like? What am I good at?’″ She said, ″There was no reason to get up,″ and added, ″I was waking up at 3 or 4 o’clock, so I thought I needed a reason to get up. I applied for a part-time job and suddenly went out. When I went out, people were so happy, and I was shocked that I had wasted that time.″ Hyerin also mentioned that when she first challenged the food service industry, she was conscious of people’s views about a celebrity running a business, but said, ″When I thought about it, I wondered why I should care about that,″ and shared that this challenge was her hope.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Research Institute of Korean Ethnic Issues has issued an official statement regarding the pro-Japanese controversy surrounding actor Ha Young’s great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho. In a statement released on the 14th, the Research Institute stated that although Ahn Sang-ho was a professional doctor who graduated from the Imperial Korean Government Japanese Language School and Tokyo Jikei Medical School, his record includes acts of pro-Japanese and pro-colonial collaboration. The institute confirmed that Ahn Sang-ho participated as a preparatory committee member of the ″National Great Memorial Association,″ organized in 1909 to commemorate Ito Hirobumi, served as a member of the Gyeongseong City Council, was the head of the Jongno Financial Cooperative in Gyeongseong from 1922 to 1927, a council member of the Daejeong Friendship Association in 1916, and a member and council member of the Dongminhoe from 1924 to 1927. In particular, the institute stated that participation as a council member of the Daejeong Friendship Association can be seen as a pro-Japanese act considering the historical context and the nature of the organization at that time. Regarding Ahn Sang-ho not being listed in the ″Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators,″ published in 2009, the institute explained that his inclusion was withheld due to not meeting the selection criteria, but this does not mean that he had no pro-Japanese activities. They added that projects recording past history, such as the Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators, are ongoing efforts based on the discovery and verification of new materials. The institute emphasized that the core issue of this controversy is not whether Ha Young personally is a ″descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator,″ but the ″lack of historical awareness and reflection″ that caused harm to the public by speaking about his ancestor’s colonial collaboration history in the public sphere without historical reflection. They also stated that responsibility for historical wrongdoings should be attributed to the individuals who committed them, and that a guilt-by-association approach that transfers the faults of ancestors to their descendants cannot be justified. They also mentioned that this controversy should not end with mere criticism of Ha Young as an individual. The institute pointed out the need for historical reflection on the structural problem in which professional lineages and social assets formed under colonial rule were not properly purged after liberation and have continued as vested interests and hereditary privileges. Ha Young recently revealed on a broadcast that he comes from a ″family of doctors for four generations,″ mentioning his great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho’s medical career, which sparked the controversy. Initially, his agency denied the pro-Japanese allegations against Ahn Sang-ho but later reversed its position. On the 12th, Ha Young issued a handwritten apology, expressing regret and apologizing for mentioning his great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese activities on the broadcast without fully knowing the facts. With the Research Institute of Korean Ethnic Issues publicly confirming Ahn Sang-ho’s pro-Japanese and pro-colonial collaboration record, the controversy has entered a new phase. The institute clearly warned against guilt-by-association criticism directed at Ha Young personally.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Jae revealed his wedding ring after nine years of dating. On the 14th, Lee Jae posted several photos with his partner on his SNS, stating, ″I am truly grateful to have someone by my side who makes me feel as comfortable as at home. It’s been nine years together, and I want to spend even more time with you. Nine years with Sam.″ The released photos showed Lee Jae smiling brightly while embraced by his partner and the two wearing wedding rings side by side. Lee Jae created a tender atmosphere by kissing his partner’s hand. The wedding rings worn by the couple are from a luxury brand and are known to be worth around 50 million won. Lee Jae gained global recognition by singing ″Golden,″ the OST of the Netflix animated film ″K-Pop Demon Hunters,″ released last year. Since then, he has continued his activities on various overseas stages. He is scheduled to hold a wedding ceremony with Korean-American producer Sam Kim this coming November.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hyunji Park revealed 71 of her favorite beauty items through her YouTube channel, ″This is Hyunji Park.″ In the video uploaded on the 13th, Hyunji Park introduced products she frequently uses and has personally tried, including skincare, color makeup, hair care, body and fragrance products, and oral care items. She showcased a total of 71 products at once, serving as a shopping guide for her subscribers during the Olive Young sale period. Hyunji Park did not simply share product information but honestly shared her actual usage experience and tips. She said, ″I gathered items that I have personally used and liked, as well as my frequently used favorites,″ adding, ″I prepared as many as 71 items, including skincare, color makeup, hair care, oral care, and fragrance products, so I hope it will be helpful.″ Hyunji Park, who became known to the public through the TVING original ″Transit Love 4,″ is currently active as a creator after the show. She is presenting various lifestyle content such as fashion, beauty, and vlogs through her YouTube channel ″This is Hyunji Park″ and her personal social media, and continues to be active by opening the fan communication platform Bubble. Meanwhile, the 71 beauty favorites personally selected by Hyunji Park can be found on her YouTube channel, ″This is Hyunji Park.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group izna (Mai, Bang Jimin, Coco, Yoo Sarang, Choi Jeongeun, Jung Sebi) will perform on the ’KCON LA’ stage for the second consecutive year since their debut. izna will participate in ’KCON LA 2026,’ held from the 14th to the 16th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA, to meet global fans. At this event, izna is scheduled to perform on the ’M COUNTDOWN’ ARTIST STAGE in front of the local audience. In particular, izna plans to present a cover stage of Black Pink’s ″DDU-DU DDU-DU″ as a special stage. They are also preparing a performance with an arranged version that adds a dance break to the original stage. Recently, izna has been expanding their activities beyond Korea into the global music market. From September 19th to 20th, they will hold their first concert tour, ″2026 izna Concert Tour: WHO DAT GIRL?″ in six regions including Seoul, both domestically and internationally, to meet their fans. Meanwhile, ’KCON LA 2026,’ featuring izna, will be held from the 14th to the 16th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ascent (ASC2NT) has confirmed their comeback on September 4th with their second mini-album, ″Still with you.″ On the 13th, Ascent revealed the timetable image for the new album ″Still with you″ through their official SNS. According to the timetable, the first concept photo will be released on the 16th, followed by the second concept photo on the 17th. Album pre-orders will begin on the 19th, with the tracklist revealed on the 24th, the highlight medley on the 26th, and music video teaser videos released sequentially on the 31st and September 2nd. This album is the second mini-album released about seven months after their first mini-album ″STILL : I,″ which came out in February. It is the final work of Ascent’s ongoing ″Four Seasons (四季)″ project, telling the story of ″you″ encountered at the end of the four seasons without losing the essence of ″me.″ The released timetable image caught attention with its purple sky blending with the text. Ascent’s second mini-album ″Still with you″ is scheduled to be released at 6 PM on September 4th through various online music sites.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV music talk show ″The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung’s Ear Boyfriend″ will air at 11:30 PM on the 14th. On this episode, Haha, Kim Jang-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Jung Eun-ji will appear and present various performances. Haha will perform the recently remade ″I Only Sang the Song″ on stage together with the original artist Kim Jang-hoon, and their chemistry and passion are expected to elevate the atmosphere on site. Additionally, through KBS’s self-developed AI portal system ″KAIROS,″ past images of Kim Jang-hoon and Haha were instantly summoned, bringing surprise and delight to the scene. Haha candidly expressed his feelings by mentioning the 20th anniversary of ″Infinite Challenge,″ saying, ″I hated being mediocre among geniuses.″ Kim Jang-hoon is preparing a duet stage of ″Even If the World Deceives You″ with Sung Si-kyung and said, ″I want to bring out Sung Si-kyung’s shouting.″ With about 3,500 performances under his belt, Kim Jang-hoon plans to lead the audience to stand and sing along with a medley of hit songs ranging from emotional to exciting tunes. Kim Jong-kook is working on a new song project to celebrate his 30th debut anniversary, receiving songs from artists and interpreting them with his own voice. On this day, he proposed a collaboration to Sung Si-kyung and performed Melomance’s ″It Must Be Love″ live. He also sent an impromptu love call to Jung Dong-hwan, showing enthusiasm for music collaboration, and actively promoted himself by offering various benefits such as free personal training for junior artists. Jung Eun-ji will perform ″All For You″ with Sung Si-kyung in the duet corner ″Two People.″ She revealed that she usually warms up her voice in the waiting room with Woodz’s ″Drowning″ and impressed the audience with an impromptu live performance. Returning with a solo album after five years, Jung Eun-ji shared her views on love during the talk about her new release, saying, ″I am a chaser in love,″ and ″I keep rushing in fearlessly.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Seo-jin and his younger sister Hyo-jung’s challenge of running 8.15 km in commemoration of Liberation Day will be featured on KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework Season 2.″ The broadcast will air on the 15th (Saturday) at 9:20 PM. In this episode, the Park siblings start from Tapgol Park, the starting point of the March 1st Movement, with history storyteller Sun Kim, running 8.15 km following the footsteps of independence activists. During this process, they visit Seodaemun Prison to see the prison cells and harsh conditions where the independence activists were actually imprisoned. After completing the historical run, Park Seo-jin said, ″I want to express gratitude, not just learn history,″ and visits a restaurant run by descendants of national merit recipients to spend 815,000 won on a meal as a way to support them. Middle school ssireum team students join as backup to help achieve the goal, and Hyo-jung also participates in the eating show. Hyo-jung even goes for another run during the meal to eat more. The Park siblings’ special Liberation Day challenge can be seen on KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework″ on the 15th at 9:20 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Epik High announced a solo song competition through their official YouTube channel EPIKASE. In the episode ″Social Life Tips I Was the Only One Unaware Of,″ released on the 13th, Epik High shared their own tips on social life after receiving various concerns and stories. Tablo responded to a story about ″My partner prepared an expensive gift, but I gave a cheap one″ by presenting ″give and take″ as a basic principle, saying, ″You have to prevent such things from happening.″ Tukutz suggested creating a ″virtual friend″ in advance for the concern about wanting to meet friends secretly from a partner, and proposed a ″virtual account″ with a low balance as a way to refuse a request to borrow money from a friend. Tablo advised that it is important to prevent such situations in advance. When the question ″How can I become more popular?″ was raised that day, a popularity competition between Tukutz and Mithra began. Tukutz proposed a solo song competition, saying, ″How about making a new song one by one and competing for popularity with these?″ Accordingly, the ″1st EPIKASE Song Festival″ will be held, where the three members each produce a solo song in their desired genre and compete. They are free to recruit producers and featuring artists, and the winner will be decided based on combined results from the charts of the four major music sites, expert judging, challenge impact, and fans’ online voting. The winner will receive benefits that break the existing N-way settlement method and the opportunity to serve as the leader of Epik High for six months. The loser will call the winner ″hyung″ (older brother). Tablo also set a new condition, saying, ″If Big Bang appears on ’EPIKASE,’ then let’s start.″ Tablo revealed the pressure to return to their main work, saying, ″My breath has been tightening recently. Honestly, I was worried about how long Epik High could hold on without doing our main job,″ and mentioned his promise to RM of BTS to release an album if he took a certification photo at Crying Tree, as well as his commitment to work if Big Bang makes a comeback. At the end of the video, only the voice of next week’s guest was revealed, leaving curiosity about whether Big Bang will appear.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 WAVETWS released the music video for the double title track ″hyang″ from their second full-length album ″bad pieces″ on the 14th at 1 PM through their official YouTube channel. The music video attracted attention with actor Lee Sang-yi starring as the main character. Lee Sang-yi expressed the character’s emotions and lingering memories through facial expressions, gaze, and movements without any dialogue. ″hyang″ is a song that conveys the emotion of recalling past memories through ″scent,″ featuring poetic lyrics and WAVETWS’s signature delicate sound. WAVETWS released ″bad pieces″ on the 7th after about two years. This album was inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1969 ″Bed Peace″ protest and experimented with new instruments and various sounds based on lo-fi jazz music. WAVETWS stated that they honestly conveyed their own stories through this album. Starting in September, WAVETWS will hold their world tour ″the pieces tour″ in a total of 30 cities, including 21 cities in North America, 8 cities in Asia, and Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The band Splayit debuted their title track ″Last Train″ from their debut album ″SPLAY : CHAPTER 01″ on KBS 2TV’s ″Music Bank″ on the 14th, performing the stage for the first time on a music show. On this broadcast, Splayit took the stage with styling that showcased each member’s individuality and stable instrumental performance. They demonstrated skills beyond those of rookies with refreshing band sounds and lively rhythms, expressing memories and excitement of youth through their playing and live vocals. In an interview conducted before the stage, Splayit introduced the title track ″Last Train″ and showcased their skills with an impromptu live performance. They expressed their determination, saying, ″Are you ready to fall for Splayit’s refreshing charm? We’re going to ride the ’Last Train’ and rock the stage.″ The title track ″Last Train″ was produced by the production team Chorokbyeongbonbu and is a youthful song featuring refreshing band sounds. The debut album includes a total of three songs: the double title track ″Domino,″ and the included track ″Celebration,″ both of which the members directly participated in producing and performing. Splayit is a band formed through Mnet’s survival show ″Steel Heart Club″ and plans to continue meeting fans through various music shows and content in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Mark shared updates on his daily life in the United States. Recently, Mark posted several photos on social media with a solid light blue sky emoji, conveying a relaxed atmosphere. In the pictures, he is seen wearing a black t-shirt and pants while sitting on the roadside holding a plate with a slice of pizza, riding a bicycle on a city street, and holding a glass with a cityscape background while wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt, and a hat. There is also a shot with a dark road and wall as the background, offering a glimpse into a natural and leisurely moment of his daily life. Since leaving NCT last year, Mark has parted ways with SM Entertainment and is starting anew in the United States. Through his official YouTube channel, he actively communicates with fans by sharing his daily life in the self-produced content series ″Mark living in Potree.″ Especially on his birthday, he promised close interaction by meeting fans directly through a live broadcast, drawing attention to his new path. Meanwhile, Mark is expanding his connection with fans not only through music activities but also by showcasing various sides of himself through video content. His free lifestyle and matured changes in the U.S. are naturally revealed through this post, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 will release their new full-length album ’BLINGY’ on August 24 at 6 PM (KST), marking the start of their seventh full album promotions. Through their official SNS, NCT 127 revealed the album release schedule along with the message ’ASSEMBLE!’, raising global fans’ anticipation. This album ’BLINGY’ is a meaningful work coinciding with NCT 127’s 10th anniversary, promising a variety of musical experiments and a renewed stage. Fans can pre-save and pre-order ’BLINGY’ through the official website and links, and NCT 127 will continue their comeback momentum with diverse content and performances. Previously, members were spotted relaxing in casual indoor attire, offering a glimpse into their natural daily life while preparing for the new album. With this album, NCT 127 is expected to showcase their musical capabilities once again and capture the attention of music fans worldwide.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X has raised anticipation for their comeback by releasing a trailer for the new EP ’The Phase.’ The video, unveiled through the agency’s official SNS, features Minhyuk dressed in a black sweater and pants, pulling a tree down against a backdrop of gray walls and stairs, capturing attention. The new album ’The Phase’ is scheduled to be released on September 4th at 1 PM (KST), and it is expected to further expand Monsta X’s distinctive intense yet mysterious charm. The work has sparked even more curiosity as it was revealed with the tag ’MAGIC.’ Monsta X has been actively performing on various stages this year. They have confirmed attendance at the Asia Artist Awards ’AAA 2026’ and are preparing to meet fans, while also planning to showcase their full group performance at upcoming festival stages. With the release of this EP, attention is once again focused on Monsta X’s musical journey.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids revealed their dazzling recent activities along with the release of their new mini album, ’THIS & THAT.’ They communicated with fans by sharing a video on their official SNS capturing a day spent with Spotify. In the video, Stray Kids showed behind-the-scenes moments from the set, presenting daily life infused with the ’SKZ code.’ The members appeared in comfortable yet stylish outfits, allowing fans to get a preview of the new song’s vibe. Notably, a member wearing a black shirt with long white hair stood out as he looked sideways against a solid blue background. He added personality with ear piercings. This mini album is also available on Spotify, raising anticipation among global fans. The video released with the message ″STAY, are you ready?″ offers fans a chance to experience Stray Kids’ unique style and musical color. Meanwhile, Stray Kids have been actively promoting on music shows and international stages, earning recognition for their solid skills and stage manners. The new song ’THIS & THAT’ has received a hot response from fans both domestically and abroad with its trendy and confident sound. They are expected to continue winning fans’ love through diverse content and consistent communication.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group STAYC is holding their fan concert tour ’STAY_CLOSER,’ prepared for special communication with fans, which is progressing amid enthusiastic responses from fans. STAYC recently communicated through their official SNS by introducing various ways for fans to enjoy the concert more at the fan concert venue. Along with photos of the members wearing black t-shirts and jeans, performing lively dances on stage, they encouraged fans to enjoy the festive atmosphere in their own way. The ’STAY_CLOSER’ fan concert features a stage full of STAYC’s unique bright and refreshing energy, highlighting close interaction and communication with fans. This tour includes various events that encourage fan participation, creating an even hotter excitement. STAYC successfully concluded their activities for ’2 L0VE,’ released last June, coloring the summer with a teen-fresh concept. Since then, they have continued active promotions while maintaining precious meetings with fans. Going forward, STAYC plans to captivate fans’ hearts with diverse stages and friendly communication through the fan concert tour.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model Irene communicated with her fans by sharing a message about personal growth and change through her Instagram. In a recent post titled ″PHASE DIARIES EP. 05 part II,″ Irene honestly expressed her feelings about her evolving self, saying, ″Sometimes growth seems to be the process of realizing that the old ways no longer suit me. I’m still figuring it out.″ She added, ″Just realizing that the way you used to do things no longer fits is already part of growth.″ Accompanied by a photo of her wearing a black top and glasses, staring directly at the camera, the post reflected moments of introspection about various stages of life and her place within them. Irene described it as ″a record of the many phases of our lives,″ showing her natural acceptance of change at her own pace and rhythm. Known for her trendy and sophisticated fashion sense, Irene revealed another charm this time by sharing a story about inner growth and self-exploration. Fans empathized with her sincere confession through comments and sent messages of support.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Young K will hold a solo tour concert titled ″Young K Solo Tour < YOUNGEST >″ for three days from August 14 to 16 at Incheon Inspire Arena. This performance marks his first solo stage in about three years since the first solo concert ″Young K Solo Concert < Letters with notes >″ held in September 2023, with all three shows sold out. In an interview commemorating the release of his second full-length album ″YOUNGEST,″ Young K revealed that he meticulously prepared the setlist, stage design, equipment, and band setup so that the audience could enjoy the performance together. He plans to showcase various stages based on his distinctive refreshing vocals and energy. The venue for the concert has expanded from the Donghae Culture and Arts Center at Kwangwoon University in Nowon-gu, Seoul, where his first solo concert was held, to Incheon Inspire Arena. Starting with the Incheon performance, Young K will continue his global tour in Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, and other cities. In addition to his music activities, Young K is active in various fields such as entertainment programs and his personal YouTube channel. He participated in writing and composing all tracks on his second full-length album ″YOUNGEST,″ which has received praise for its broad musical spectrum and sincere message. The new solo album ″YOUNGEST,″ released on July 27, ranked number one on music and album charts. All 15 tracks, including the title song ″Shut The Door,″ entered the Melon TOP 100, and on the Melon HOT 100, the title track ranked first while all tracks occupied positions one through fifteen.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Juspeace Foundation, chaired by Honorary Chairman G-Dragon, and its agency Galaxy Corporation have donated 500 million won to support young artists. On the 14th, Galaxy Corporation announced that it had donated 500 million won to the Juspeace Foundation, established by G-Dragon. This donation will be used to support 50 young artists who were finally selected through the emerging artist discovery project that the Juspeace Foundation has been conducting since December last year. The selected artists’ works will be permanently exhibited at Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul. The Juspeace Foundation and Galaxy Corporation will hold the ’JUSPEACE DAY 50’ event at Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul on August 18, G-Dragon’s birthday. This event will feature various programs including exhibitions of young artists’ works, a charity auction, and a ’Wall of Hope’ where visitors can leave messages of encouragement for the artists. The proceeds from the charity auction will be used again for public interest activities supporting future generation artists. This project was initiated based on G-Dragon’s ongoing desire to ″create more opportunities for artists and support future generations.″ Galaxy Corporation demonstrated a partnership model that expands the social value of artists into corporate social responsibility activities through donations and providing exhibition space. The company stated that it plans to create a sustainable social contribution model with the Juspeace Foundation, following the sequence of ″discovering artists → supporting works → permanent exhibition → connecting with the public → creating new opportunities.″ Oh Hee-young, CEO of the Juspeace Foundation, said, ″One of the most necessary supports for young artists is creating opportunities for their works to meet the world.″ Meanwhile, G-Dragon will celebrate his 38th birthday on the 18th, and his group Big Bang will mark their 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate their debut anniversary on the 19th, Big Bang will release a new song titled ’Big’ and will start their 20th anniversary world tour ’BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ’XX : COSMOS’’ at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi from the 21st to the 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The SBS Plus and ENA dating reality program ″I am SOLO, Love Continues After″ (hereinafter ″I am SOLO Four Seasons″) will air on the 13th at 10:30 PM. This episode reveals the self-introductions of the experienced single women who entered the ″Four Seasons Guesthouse″ and the new male contestants. Oksoon from the 7th season took the first turn in the introductions, stating, ″I was introduced as a lifelong single in my previous appearance. I was born in 1984 and am an ordinary office worker.″ When asked if she had any dating experience since appearing on the show, Oksoon from the 7th season replied, ″I have been introduced to many people, but it never led to dating. I am still a lifelong single.″ Mr. Seo expressed surprise at this answer, saying ″No way,″ and reacted with disbelief, asking, ″Is that really true?″ Regarding her ideal type, Oksoon said, ″I want someone with a ’kick.’ Someone who has unexpected sides beyond what you anticipate in conversation, someone who enjoys change.″ Mr. Jo smiled subtly upon hearing this and remarked, ″Is that me?″ Jeongsook and Youngja from the 26th season continued their competitive dynamic this time as well. Jeongsook from the 26th season said, ″I used to focus a lot on appearance, but now I’ve decided to pay less attention to it,″ and Youngja from the 26th season expressed a similar thought, saying, ″I used to like the cute type with a pretty smile, but now I think conversation is more important than looks.″ After the introductions, the single women gathered in one room and shared their true feelings with each other. Hyunsook from the 24th season, Oksoon from the 7th season, Youngja from the 14th season, and Gukhwa showed interest in Mr. Seo. Mr. Seo revealed in conversations with the male contestants, ″I’ve narrowed it down to two. Strongly,″ indicating that he has two people he likes. Meanwhile, Oksoon from the 7th season previously appeared on the 2022 ″I am SOLO″ 7th season lifelong single special and returned to appear again on ″I am SOLO Four Seasons″ in 2024, two years later.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Big Bang has been appointed as the first ambassador of the Space Agency. On August 14, YG Entertainment announced that Big Bang (G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung) had been selected as the inaugural ambassador of the Space Agency. The Space Agency selected its first ambassador since its launch in 2024, stating that Big Bang will participate in various communication activities to inform the public about the future vision and key policies of South Korea’s space program. A representative of the Space Agency said, ″We appointed Big Bang as ambassadors to create new challenges in South Korea’s space industry together with the public,″ and added, ″Going forward, we will expand public interest and participation in space through various communication activities with Big Bang.″ Big Bang will also participate in the public engagement program ″Dream Capsule,″ which is linked to major space projects. Dream Capsule is a program open to everyone, and Big Bang will serve as ambassadors connecting the public with space. At 10 a.m. on August 14, a micro website commemorating their 20th debut anniversary will be launched to receive memories and messages from V.I.Ps (their fandom) worldwide. These messages will be converted into coded images inspired by the ″Arecibo message″ and loaded onto Nuriho-5 to be launched into space. The group name ″Big Bang″ signifies the birth of the universe, symbolically linking to this ambassador appointment. Their world tour celebrating their 20th anniversary, ″BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR < XX : COSMOS >,″ is also themed around space. After releasing their new digital single ″BiiiG″ at 6 p.m. on August 19, Big Bang will hold 33 performances across 19 cities, starting with concerts at Goyang Sports Complex from August 21 to 23, covering North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The music video for BTS’s ″FAKE LOVE″ has reached 1.4 billion views on YouTube. Big Hit Music announced on the 13th at 3:46 PM that the ″FAKE LOVE″ music video surpassed 1.4 billion views. With this, BTS now has a total of six music videos with over 1.4 billion views, including ″Dynamite,″ ″Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey),″ ″DNA,″ ″MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix),″ and ″IDOL.″ ″FAKE LOVE″ is the title track of their third full-length album released in May 2018, LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ’Tear’. The song belongs to the emo hip-hop genre, blending grunge rock guitar sounds with groovy trap beats, expressing the emotions of realizing that a love once believed to be fate was actually fake. The music video captures the dark emotions of a breakup with stylish visuals and powerful performances. At the time of release, BTS became the first Korean artist to top the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, with the album containing this song. ″FAKE LOVE″ also achieved a record by entering the Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, at number 10, and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 at number 42.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X has begun the comeback countdown by releasing individual trailers of members Shownu and Jooheon ahead of the release of their new album, The Phase. Starship Entertainment sequentially unveiled the individual trailer videos for Monsta X’s new album The Phase, scheduled for release on September 4, through their official SNS on the 11th and 12th. Jooheon’s trailer features a scene where he suddenly does a somersault while dining at a long table, then nonchalantly continues eating. This video creates a unique impression with its seemingly infinite loop effect. Shownu’s trailer includes a striking scene where he searches inside a bag, inflates a balloon to human size, and bursts it. This direction heightened curiosity about the album’s concept. Jooheon released his second solo mini-album, Kwang, last January, gaining attention from Forbes US and entering the overseas iTunes K-pop charts. Shownu was named in Billboard staff’s ″Top 25 K-pop Albums of 2026″ with the ShownuXHyungwon mini-album Love Me released last May. Monsta X’s new album The Phase is a work that embodies refined sophistication and wit based on the team’s unique identity, drawing attention to the synergy reunited after Shownu and Jooheon’s solo activities. Meanwhile, Monsta X plans to sequentially release individual trailers of other members starting with Shownu and Jooheon, and The Phase will be officially released on September 4.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Big Hit Music announced on the 13th that Curtis’s song ″REDRED″ has achieved its 100th number one on the Spotify Korea Daily Chart. The song previously set the record for the most number ones on the ″Daily Top Songs Korea″ chart by a K-pop group song, reaching number one for the 70th time on the chart dated the 12th of last month. The number one streak continued, increasing the total to 100. On the Spotify ″Weekly Top Songs Korea″ chart, it maintained the number one position for 15 consecutive weeks. It also appeared on the ″Weekly Top Songs Global″ chart for 15 consecutive weeks. Curtis’s monthly listeners surpassed 12.9 million. Curtis’s second mini-album ″GREENGREEN″ ranked 39th on the ″Billboard 200″ main album chart dated the 15th. This is a rise of 75 spots from 114th the previous week, marking 13 consecutive weeks on the chart. According to Circle Chart, the cumulative sales of ″GREENGREEN″ reached 3,365,846 copies by the end of last month. In Korea, only two albums have recorded sales of over 3 million copies: BTS’s fifth studio album ″ARIRANG″ and Curtis’s ″GREENGREEN.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook holds the record for the most songs by an Asian solo artist with over 1.2 billion cumulative streams on Spotify for three songs. Among Jungkook’s songs, ″Seven″ surpassed 3 billion streams, while ″Standing Next to You″ and ″Left and Right″ each exceeded 1.2 billion streams. With this, Jungkook has a total of four songs with over 1.1 billion streams—″Seven,″ ″Standing Next to You,″ ″Left and Right,″ and ″3D″ (1.1 billion)—setting a first for a K-pop solo artist. Additionally, Jungkook’s personal Spotify account (profile) has achieved 11.3 billion streams in total credits. This is the fastest record for an Asian artist and a first for a K-pop solo artist. Jungkook’s first solo album, GOLDEN, has accumulated 7.3 billion streams on Spotify, marking the first time for an Asian solo artist and the fastest record among studio albums.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group NEXZ (Nexz) will release their fourth mini album, ’SAUCIN’,’ and the title track of the same name on August 24 at 6 PM. Before the new release, NEXZ unveiled various teaser images through their official SNS channels. On the 10th and 11th, two different mood teaser images were revealed, followed by two concept films expanding the story of those images on the 12th and 13th. The first concept film features a scene set in a manufacturing space where an unidentified red liquid pours in front of Yoo. Then, Haru appears holding a mysterious envelope, followed by a paper stained with red liquid, a white and yellow mixed liquid, and a message written in red letters. Hui wipes the liquid off the floor, and after So Geon, Seita, and Yuki investigate, scenes show red liquid on shoes, the back of hands, and around the mouth. Behind Tomoya’s anxious gaze, red liquid is scattered again on the floor, and the scene transitions to the seven members of NEXZ pouring sauce on hamburgers and French fries. The second video captures the members throwing cans, stacking them, and jumping in front of a mountain of red sauce. This album is NEXZ’s fourth mini album, with the ’SAUCIN’’ concept, sharing the album’s name, utilized throughout the teasing content.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the fourth episode of Channel A’s ’Beauty Clinic Touch Me,’ S.E.S. member Shoo appears with a longtime friend to reveal her skin concerns. Shoo’s friend of 25 years, worried about Shoo’s changed skin condition, personally requested help from the program. The broadcast revealed Shoo’s lifestyle habits that could affect her skin health, including hobbies she enjoys amidst a busy schedule, an extreme diet, the habit of using cleansing wipes instead of washing her face, and frequent tanning. Her friend candidly pointed out Shoo’s skin and care habits that had changed from before, which led to laughter in the studio. Touch Master Lim Yi-seok analyzed Shoo’s skin and identified a ″broken skin barrier″ as the problem. He explained that when the skin barrier weakens, it becomes vulnerable to external irritants and moisture loss, causing the skin to easily redden and become sensitive, which can also affect aging. Touch Master Lee Jong-hoon also expressed regret after examining Shoo’s skin condition. Shoo visited a hospital and was diagnosed by a doctor who said, ″There are areas that need attention,″ mentioning ″skin sagging, asymmetry... it’s drooping.″ The production team implemented a customized three-step solution to restore Shoo’s skin barrier, and Shoo actively changed her existing lifestyle habits while undergoing the solution for about a month. Shoo’s transformed appearance will be revealed on the episode of ’Beauty Clinic Touch Me’ airing at 8 PM on the 14th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen presents the concept of the mini 8th album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ through an offline pop-up store. Enhypen will operate the ’ENHYPEN ’THE SIN : BLISS’ POP-UP STORE’ on the first floor of the HYBE building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, from the 21st to the 26th. This pop-up store is designed to allow visitors to experience the new album’s music, visuals, and narrative throughout the space. On-site, there will be a large media wall featuring album images and a listening zone where visitors can preview the new songs. A photo zone reflecting the atmosphere of the title track ’Bloody Paradise’ will also be available. Various products reflecting the album concept will be sold, including foldable bags and pouches with leopard patterns and bold colors, T-shirts with the album logo, water bottles, and pin badges. Customers who make purchases will receive an unreleased selfie photo card. ’THE SIN : BLISS’ tells the story of lovers who break taboos and choose escape, discovering happiness together. The title track ’Bloody Paradise’ expresses the moment shared by the two as a paradise despite being in a chased situation, presented in the Brazilian funk genre. Enhypen’s mini 8th album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ will be released at 1 PM on the 21st.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the August 13th broadcast of KBS 2TV’s ’New Product Launch Convenience Restaurant,’ the results of the menu competition themed around snacks were revealed. Lee Chan-won, Oh Sang-jin, and Ji Seung-hyun competed, with Lee Chan-won’s ’Sesame Bomb Sundae Hot Pot’ being selected as the winning menu. With this victory, Lee Chan-won recorded their 10th win. Chef Lee Yeon-bok praised Lee Chan-won’s menu as ″the best ever among all the menus featured on ’Convenience Restaurant’ so far.″ Nam Bo-ra, participating as a special judge, commented, ″It’s a flavor I want to enjoy with a postpartum drink after giving birth.″ Lee Chan-won expressed their winning feelings, saying, ″I will aim to set new records of 20 and 30 wins on ’Convenience Restaurant’ in the future.″ The broadcast also showed Lee Chan-won preparing a surprise party for close friend Hwang Yoon-sung. At Lee Chan-won’s request, various singers including Jin Sung, Brown Eyed Girls’ Jea, Lim Han-byul, 2AM’s Changmin, Kim Ji-hoon, Choi Soo-ho, as well as stars like Yoo Hee-kwan and KBS announcers Eom Ji-in and Nam Hyun-jong attended. Hwang Yoon-sung expressed gratitude, mentioning that Lee Chan-won waited late every time during competitions to contact him. Another guest prepared by Lee Chan-won, Hwang Yoon-sung’s parents, appeared and moved the audience emotionally. Oh Sang-jin revealed his second child ’Suho,’ who is 50 days old, for the first time on the show. He recalled the time when Suho was admitted to the intensive care unit immediately after birth and shared his feelings at that time. Currently, Suho has recovered health. Oh Sang-jin was touched upon discovering a handwritten letter left by his father, conveying the heartfelt bond between father and son through the letter and an interview. ’Convenience Restaurant’ is a program that shares the daily lives, cooking, and sincere stories of stars. Lee Chan-won’s ’Sesame Bomb Sundae Hot Pot’ is available as a ready meal at the Ourhome online mall and nationwide Ourhome cafeterias. ’New Product Launch Convenience Restaurant’ airs every Thursday at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS has been shown to have high recognition and favorability in the U.S. music market. According to a survey conducted by global music data company Luminate in the second quarter of this year targeting U.S. music consumers, BTS’s recognition rate was 42%, and favorability was 46%. According to Luminate’s survey, the percentage of U.S. consumers who said they knew BTS increased by 6 percentage points from 36% in 2021 to 42% this year. This figure was close to 43% recorded in the third quarter of last year, marking an all-time high. Compared to the average recognition rate of all artists (24%), it was 18 percentage points higher, and it was about four times higher than the average recognition rate (11%) of 22 K-pop artist groups. Recognition was evenly distributed across age groups. Among respondents aged 13-17, 43% said they knew BTS; 59% of those aged 18-24; 56% of those aged 25-34; 44% of those aged 35-54; and 28% of those aged 55 and older. Notably, more than half of the core music consumer group aged 18-34 recognized BTS. Favorability also reached an all-time high. Among respondents who said they knew BTS, 46% expressed favorability, with 19% saying ″very favorable″ and 27% saying ″somewhat favorable.″ Favorability increased by 12 percentage points from 34% in the first survey conducted in 2021. Favorability by age group was 60% for ages 13-17, 47% for ages 18-24, 44% for ages 25-34, 48% for ages 35-54, and 40% for ages 55 and older. BTS’s strength was also confirmed in music consumption indicators. Their fifth full-length album, Arirang, sold 516,000 physical copies in the U.S. during its first week of release last March. About 40% of these, approximately 208,000 copies, were vinyl records, setting BTS’s highest weekly vinyl sales record. It was also the highest weekly vinyl sales record for a group since Luminate began tracking in 1991. Streaming performance was also revealed. Arirang recorded 3.8 billion global on-demand streams in the first eight weeks after release, reaching 4.8 billion in the 12th week and nearly 5.7 billion in the 16th week. Including existing songs, total streaming of BTS’s tracks during the same period reached approximately 8.7 billion. Big Hit Music stated, ″The results of Luminate’s survey show that BTS has built a broad public base beyond fandom in the U.S. based on high recognition and favorability. The high proportion of vinyl sales and sustained streaming performance are indicators supporting BTS’s ongoing influence in the global music market.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kiki will reveal the stage for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ and the B-side track ″Candy Pink Magic Hall Flip Phone″ (Canpingphone) from her third mini-album ″Waikiki″ for the first time on KBS2’s ″Music Bank.″ ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop genre song characterized by its addictive melody and playful lyrics. The performance includes various choreographies such as shuffle dance, members lined up, and front-back crossing formations. ″Canpingphone″ is inspired by the flip phone ″Magic Hall,″ featuring choreography that highlights the characteristics of the flip phone and a solo dance by Kiya as the main points. This stage was first presented by Kiki at the American music festival ″Head in the Clouds LA 2026.″ ″Waikiki,″ released on the 10th, entered the Apple Music charts with all its tracks. ″Pop Off Pop Off″ ranked number one on YouTube Music Video Trending Worldwide and, as of 10 a.m. that day, also topped Apple Music’s ″Today’s Top 100: South Korea″ and ″Top 25: Seoul.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The official music video for Lim Young Woong’s ″Melody for You″ has surpassed 8 million cumulative views. This music video was released on November 19th last year through the official Lim Young Woong YouTube channel, and as of August 13th, it has exceeded 8 million views. ″Melody for You″ is a track included in Lim Young Woong’s second full-length album ″IM HERO 2,″ released on August 29th last year. The song features lyrics that offer comfort and hope to those who have had a tiring day, along with Lim Young Woong’s voice and warm emotions. Notable lyrics include ″At the end of the day, I will make you smile″ and ″I will sing for your happiness.″ In the music video, Lim Young Woong conveyed the song’s emotions with a sweet tone and expressive performance. Fans responded with comments such as ″A song that warms my heart no matter how many times I listen,″ and ″The best healing song that always gives me great strength.″ Lim Young Woong is scheduled to hold concerts at Goyang Sports Complex for three days from September 4th to 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT) (TXT: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) will perform on the stage of the ’2026 Global Citizen Festival’ held at Central Park in New York, USA, on September 26. The international civic movement organization Global Citizen announced on the 13th (local time) that Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will appear at this year’s festival. The ’Global Citizen Festival’ is a large-scale charity music festival held annually to raise awareness and encourage action on global issues such as poverty eradication, climate change response, and inequality resolution. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is the only K-pop artist among this year’s performers, marking their first appearance. The event will feature world-renowned musicians including Tomorrow X Together (TXT), John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey. Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman will serve as the host. In addition, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will perform at ’KCON LA 2026’ held at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. On the 15th, Yeonjun will deliver a solo performance, and on the 16th, the group will appear as headliners. They will also attend the ’2026 TME Live International Music Awards’ (2026 TIMA) held at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on the 22nd and 23rd, with Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and Yeonjun scheduled to perform on the 22nd. Previously, among K-pop artists, NCT 127, BTS Jungkook, and Stray Kids’ 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) have performed on the ’Global Citizen Festival’ stage.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Nine (AHOF) attended the ″Kansai Collection 2026 A/W″ held at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, meeting with local fans. Nine consists of Steven, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-gi, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zhuan, and Daisuke. Since their debut, they have continued various activities in Japan and recently completed a successful Asia tour concert in Osaka and Tokyo. ″Kansai Collection″ is Japan’s largest fashion entertainment event, which started in 2011 and is known for featuring trend-leading stars at every event. Nine successfully completed their stage at this event, reaffirming their position in Japan. Nine is steadily expanding their activities not only in Korea but also in Japan.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids recorded approximately 3.28 million copies in first-week sales with their 10th mini album ’THIS & THAT.’ Hanteo Chart announced that the sales volume during the first-week tracking period for this album, released on the 7th, reached about 3.28 million copies. This achievement is about an 8% increase compared to the first-week sales record of 3,036,360 copies for their 4th full-length album ’KARMA,’ released last August. Although the full album contained 11 tracks, this mini album consists of 8 tracks, yet the sales volume was higher. The increase in domestic sales is expected to continue in the U.S. market as well. U.S. music media HITS Daily Double predicted that the first-week album units for ’THIS & THAT’ in the U.S. will reach approximately 335,000. The pure album sales, combining physical albums and downloads, are projected to be about 325,000 copies. If this forecast materializes, Stray Kids will set a new personal best record for first-week sales in the U.S. Their previous album ’KARMA’ recorded 313,000 units when it entered No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Including the special album ’DO IT,’ all eight albums by Stray Kids that have entered the Billboard 200 chart have reached No. 1. If this album tops the chart, their consecutive No. 1 record will increase to nine.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global music data company Luminate conducted a survey of U.S. music consumers in the second quarter of this year, in which BTS recorded high scores in awareness and favorability. According to Luminate, BTS’s awareness reached 42%, close to the team’s all-time high, and favorability was 46%, the highest since the survey began. The awareness survey asking if respondents knew BTS first started in 2021, when the figure was 36%. In this survey, it rose 6 percentage points to 42%, similar to the 43% recorded in the third quarter of last year. By age group, awareness was 43% for ages 13–17, 59% for 18–24, 56% for 25–34, 44% for 35–54, and 28% for 55 and older, showing balanced recognition across generations. Notably, more than half of those aged 18–34 were aware of BTS. Favorability also reached a record high of 46%. Among respondents who said they knew BTS, 19% answered ″very favorable″ and 27% ″somewhat favorable.″ This is a 12 percentage point increase from 34% in the first survey in 2021. By age group, favorability was 60% for ages 13–17, 47% for 18–24, 44% for 25–34, 48% for 35–54, and 40% for 55 and older, with all age groups recording favorability above 40%. BTS’s influence in the U.S. was also confirmed by vinyl album sales of the fifth studio album, Arirang. According to Luminate’s survey, 516,000 physical copies of Arirang were sold in the U.S. in the first week of release, with about 40%, or approximately 208,000 copies, sold on vinyl. This is BTS’s highest weekly vinyl sales record ever and the highest weekly vinyl sales for a ″group″ recorded by Luminate since 1991. Arirang continues to perform strongly in streaming as well. Big Hit Music stated, ″Luminate’s recent survey results show that BTS has built a broad popular base beyond fandom in the U.S., based on high awareness and favorability. The high proportion of vinyl sales and sustained streaming performance are indicators supporting BTS’s ongoing influence in the global music market.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong revealed the tracklist for his new single ’THE WAVE’ at midnight on the 14th through his official SNS. This single includes the title track ’Tonight’ and the included song ’Majunggil.’ Through these two songs with different atmospheres, Kim Jaejoong stated that he will showcase various aspects of his vocals and deepened emotions. The powerful vocals of ’Tonight’ express his ambition to reconnect with fans. ’Majunggil’ is a song that offers comfort with its lyrical mood and sweet voice. The production of ’Majunggil’ was handled by Chorokbyeongbonbu, led by singer-songwriter Lee Mujin. Attention is focused on the harmony between Lee Mujin’s everyday and sensuous descriptions and Kim Jaejoong’s vocals. A portion of the new songs will be released first through a single preview on the 18th, and a teaser for the ’Tonight’ music video will be released on the 19th. The official release will take place at 6 PM on the 20th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Recent photos of Cha Eun-woo with his fellow soldiers during his military service have been released online. On the 12th, SNS and online communities circulated ’Life Four Cuts’ photos of Cha Eun-woo dressed in military uniform alongside his comrades. In the photos, Cha Eun-woo sports a short haircut and wears an animal-shaped hairband, making various playful expressions such as squinting his eyes or opening his mouth wide. The images also capture him standing side by side with his fellow soldiers and smiling brightly. His more mature appearance compared to before enlistment and his natural adaptation to military life drew attention. Cha Eun-woo enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the army on July 28 last year and, after completing basic military training, is currently serving in the army band. His scheduled discharge date is January 27, 2027. During his recruit days, he was selected as the company commander recruit and was seen leading the salute as the representative recruit at the graduation ceremony. Earlier this year, it was revealed that he received a large tax bill from the National Tax Service. Initially, he was notified of a tax assessment exceeding 20 billion won, but after going through related procedures, the actual amount billed was reported to be about 13 billion won. Cha Eun-woo announced in April that he had paid all the taxes and apologized to fans and the public for the disappointment and confusion caused, expressing respect for the National Tax Service’s procedures and results. It is known that Cha Eun-woo is considering appearing in the drama ″Seorabeol Knife″ after his discharge.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids and aespa showed remarkable results on the Hanteo Chart Global Chart in the first week of August. On the morning of the 14th, Hanteo Chart released the TOP 30 country charts for the United States, Japan, and China for the first week of August (aggregation period from the 3rd to the 9th). On the U.S. chart, Stray Kids’ ″THIS & THAT″ ranked first with a composite index of 16,325.93 points, followed by BTS’s ″ARIRANG″ (6,834.77 points) and Red Velvet’s ″Velvet Summer″ (6,352.54 points). On the Japan chart, Stray Kids also took first place with ″THIS & THAT″ (16,878.28 points). Second place went to Ailett’s ″MAMIHLAPINATAPAI″ (14,615.86 points), and third place to Pi Cheol-in’s ″吉BOARD″ (7,291.27 points). On the China chart, aespa’s ″LEMONADE″ (24,046.52 points) returned to first place after four weeks. Stray Kids’ ″THIS & THAT″ (19,959.40 points) ranked second, and BTS’s ″ARIRANG″ (17,027.60 points) ranked third. Hanteo’s country charts collect and analyze global K-pop data in real time based on album, digital music, and social portal data, and are announced every Friday. Detailed results and sales volumes can be checked on the mobile app Whosfan and the Hanteo Chart website.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In ″I am SOLO, Love Continues After,″ airing on SBS Plus and ENA, Mr. Seo, who resembles Jannabi Choi Jung-hoon, is attracting the attention of single women. The broadcast on the 13th previewed changes in the love lines after the single men and women finished their self-introductions. When Ok-soon from the 7th season revealed that she is still a lifelong single during the introduction, Mr. Seo reacted with surprise, saying, ″No way!″ and added, ″Could it really be true?″ After the introductions, the participants moved to their respective accommodations. Hyun-sook from the 24th season, Ok-soon from the 7th, Young-ja from the 14th, and Gukhwa showed interest in Mr. Seo. Mr. Seo attracted attention with his sophisticated appearance and resemblance to Jannabi member Choi Jung-hoon. Meanwhile, in front of the male participants, Mr. Seo mentioned two single women he liked, saying, ″I’ve narrowed it down to two. Strongly.″ This episode features Ok-soon from the 7th season born in 1984, Young-ja from the 14th, Hyun-sook from the 24th born in 1990, Jeong-sook and Young-ja from the 26th born in 1986, and Gukhwa born in 1985. ″I am SOLO, Love Continues After″ will air at 10:30 PM on the 13th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MONSTA X is set to release their new album, The Phase, on September 4th, and they have unveiled individual trailers for members Shownu and Joohoney. Starship Entertainment released the individual trailers for The Phase on their official SNS on August 11th and 12th. In Joohoney’s trailer, he is seen dining at a long table, suddenly getting up to perform a backflip, then sitting back down to continue eating. The video creates a unique atmosphere with a seamless loop effect. In Shownu’s trailer, he rummages through a backpack, pulls out a balloon, inflates it until it grows to human size, and then it bursts. The agency stated that this album features refined and sophisticated music and visuals based on MONSTA X’s existing identity, with bold wit added. Attention is focused on whether Shownu and Joohoney, building on their diverse musical colors through various activities, will show new synergy under the name MONSTA X. In January this year, Joohoney’s second solo mini-album, 光 (INSANITY), entered the iTunes top album and song charts in 24 countries and regions, including the United States, as well as the K-pop top album and song charts. All tracks from the album entered the U.S. iTunes K-pop top song chart, and he received focused coverage from Forbes. In May, Shownu showcased delicate music and performance through the mini-album ShownuXHyungwon LOVE ME, which was selected by Billboard staff as one of the ″Top 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2026 (So Far).″ The new album features participation from leader Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, and Joohoney, while I.M is currently serving in the military and will join after his discharge. This is the group’s first album in a year since the mini-album THE X, released on September 1st last year. MONSTA X plans to sequentially release individual trailers for other members, starting with Shownu and Joohoney.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CORTIS has achieved their 100th number one on Spotify’s ″Daily Top Songs Korea″ chart with the title track ″REDRED″ from their second mini-album. CORTIS consists of Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, and Geonho. ″REDRED″ reached the top of the chart for a total of 100 days as of August 11. The song previously set a record for the most number ones by a K-pop group song when it hit number one for the 70th time on July 12. Since then, it has continuously broken its own record daily, reaching its 100th number one. Beyond music charts, CORTIS’s monthly listeners on Spotify surpassed 12.9 million, marking a personal best. The listener distribution ranked highest in the United States, Indonesia, and South Korea. In the latest ″Weekly Top Songs Korea″ chart (July 31–August 6), the group maintained number one for 15 consecutive weeks and also appeared on the ″Weekly Top Songs Global″ chart for 15 consecutive weeks. Their album sales and overseas chart performance are also remarkable. On the August 15 issue of the US Billboard main album chart ″Billboard 200,″ their second mini-album ″GREENGREEN″ rose 75 spots from the previous week to rank 39. On the detailed charts, it ranked first on the ″World Albums″ chart and second on the ″Top Album Sales″ chart. According to the Circle Chart at the end of July, cumulative sales reached 3,365,846 copies. This year, only BTS’s fifth full-length album ″Arirang″ and CORTIS’s new releases have sold over 3 million copies domestically. CORTIS continues to be active on offline stages as well. Following the start of their first tour, ″2026 CORTIS TOUR ,″ in Incheon last month, they performed at the US ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ stage on August 1. The North American tour, held in six cities across Canada and the US until August 16, was sold out. CORTIS will celebrate their first anniversary on August 18 and plans to hold the ″2026 CORTIS TOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY″ concerts at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul on August 22 and 23.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen(ENHYPEN) released the main visual vol.2 photos and film for their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS’ on the 12th and 13th through their official SNS channels. In this content, the members showcased the image of vampire resistance fighters with dynamic poses and stern expressions, expressing the emotions of protecting their lover even in crisis situations. The accompanying film features fast camera work, grand background music, and the members advancing against strong winds, capturing the tension and dedication of the vampire resistance fighters before battle. ’THE SIN : BLISS,’ which will be released simultaneously worldwide at 1 PM on the 21st, is a concept album depicting the process of lovers who break taboos embracing the moment of escape as a ’blessing (BLISS).’ It consists of 10 tracks that are organically connected, promising an immersive experience as if watching an investigative report program uncovering vampire society. The title track ’Bloody Paradise’ is a Brazilian funk-based dance song that tells the story of lovers focusing on each other even in crisis. Enhypen first performed this song at the ’ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ’BLOOD SAGA’’ concert held in Busan on the 8th and 9th, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group TWS achieved first place on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart with their second single ″SODA SODA″ in Japan. On the 13th, their agency Pledis Entertainment announced that TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin)’s new song ″SODA SODA″ topped the Billboard Japan comprehensive song chart Hot 100 (August 12 issue, tracking period August 3–9). This is the first time this year that a K-pop group’s song has reached number one on this chart. According to Oricon, ″SODA SODA″ sold 225,853 copies in its first week, marking the highest first-week sales for any release by TWS in Japan. As a result, it ranked second on both Oricon’s latest ″Weekly Single Ranking″ (August 17 issue, tracking period August 3–9) and Billboard Japan’s ″Top Single Sales″ chart. ″SODA SODA″ is a song that cherishes the sparkling moments of youth and expresses hope to move forward. The refreshing city pop sound combined with lyrics filled with summer memories conveys the bittersweet and tender feelings of youth. The music video warmly depicts summer beach scenes with friends. TWS plans to continue various activities in Japan. After attending the Japanese music festival ″Summer Sonic 2026″ on the 14th and 16th, they will hold their Asia tour ″24/7:FOR:YOU″ concerts in Fukuoka from the 28th to 30th, Hyogo from September 4th to 6th, and Kanagawa on the 12th and 13th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT) (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) will hold an immersive exhibition titled ″LAYERS OF US,″ which captures the group’s narrative over the past seven years, from the 13th until September 6th at The Seoul Lightium in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, in celebration of their 7th debut anniversary. This exhibition visually represents the journey from their debut album ″The Dream Chapter: STAR″ to last year’s full-length album ″The Star Chapter: TOGETHER.″ Starting with the question ″Who am I?″, the exhibition guides visitors through various spaces such as ″WHO AM I,″ ″DREAMSCAPE,″ ″ZERO WORLD,″ and ″INNER MAZE,″ allowing them to follow Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s story of identity and growth. The ″INNER MAZE″ area features a listening space focused on the members’ voices, and later in ″LAYERS OF US,″ visitors can experience the process of moving from ″I″ to ″We.″ In the final ″LAYERED ROOM″ of the journey, fans can leave messages or create custom keyrings using acrylic parts inspired by the albums, among other interactive experiences. Throughout the exhibition space, synesthetic elements such as objects, sounds, and scents symbolizing the album’s narrative and messages provide a unique experience. Additionally, official merchandise including mini photo cards featuring member visuals, film stickers, photo flip boxes, accessories, and badges using album key visuals are available for purchase on-site. Meanwhile, on the 13th at 8 PM, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will release their original content ″Shall We Run Away?″ on their official YouTube channel, documenting the five members’ first trip together to Shanghai, China, since their debut.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won’s preparation of a surprise RIIZE party for his close friend Hwang Yoon-sung will be revealed on KBS2’s variety show ″Newly Released Pyeonstorang.″ Lee Chan-won personally planned the event to celebrate Hwang Yoon-sung, who recently placed 4th in a trot competition program. He visited Chef Yoon Na-ra of ″Brewing Yoon Jumo,″ who ranked in the Top 5 of Netflix’s ″Black and White Chef 2,″ to learn cooking and invited acquaintances from various fields such as actors, singers, and sports to the party. Hwang Yoon-sung ranked 4th in MBN’s trot survival program ″Unknown Legend,″ which aired from February to May. Sung Ri took 1st place, Haru 2nd, and Jang Han-byul 3rd. Lee Chan-won waited for Hwang Yoon-sung together with the invited guests, and upon arriving at the agreed location, Hwang Yoon-sung was overwhelmed by the unexpected party and the special guests’ congratulations. Especially after confirming the guests personally invited by Lee Chan-won, Hwang Yoon-sung shed tears. Lee Chan-won also cried along. Hwang Yoon-sung revealed that Lee Chan-won checked on his performances every day during the competition. He said, ″Even though the competition ended late at dawn, Chan-won always waited and asked me every day without fail, ’How was it today?’ and ’Did you do well?’″ Lee Chan-won said, ″I couldn’t sleep until dawn on competition days.″ The messages they actually exchanged will also be shown on the broadcast. The friendship and touching party scene of Lee Chan-won and Hwang Yoon-sung can be seen on ″Newly Released Pyeonstorang,″ airing on the 13th at 8:30 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 At the EcoSense Heat Lock Side Dish Container home shopping broadcast, Kim Yong Bin expressed affection for the product. During the broadcast, Kim Yong Bin, who participated as the model, introduced the side dish container and emphasized its odor prevention feature and advantages for storing various foods such as kimchi. Based on personal experience, Kim Yong Bin explained that the container does not retain odors and, unlike other containers, does not stain when storing kimchi. He said, ″The side dish container is really good. It doesn’t retain odors, and when you put kimchi in other containers, it stains red, but this one doesn’t.″ A time to interact with fans was arranged on-site, where Kim Yong Bin took photos and signed autographs, showing communication with fans. He stated, ″Since it was my first time doing this alone, I was a bit nervous, but I’m excited and looking forward to promoting the side dish container that I’m very attached to as the model.″ Additionally, he showcased various sides of himself, including singing during the broadcast to liven up the atmosphere. At the end of the broadcast, Kim Yong Bin expressed gratitude to fans and the product, saying, ″I feel proud because people said I did very well, and I am very, very thankful to our beloved fans. I love EcoSense.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT WISH released their new single ’YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL’ in Japan, showcasing various broadcast stages and special collaborations. During this promotion, NCT WISH expressed feeling both nervous and excited while preparing a collaborative stage with TRF. The members shared that through stage practice and rehearsals, collaborating with Gomuro Tetsu, who is in charge of piano and keyboard, was a special experience. They mentioned that during the practice process, Gomuro Tetsu’s piano playing brought them a sense of calm. NCT WISH appeared on major Japanese music programs such as ’The Music Day’ and Fuji TV’s ’Star,’ where they performed the ’stick reading’ performance for the first time. The members have been working hard on practicing Japanese and shared their thoughts on the stage preparation process, including costumes and hairstyles. On the day of the performance, they appeared on stage wearing sky-blue outfits and black hair, and after the stage, the members expressed both nervousness and joy. In particular, the members said, ″It was truly the best to prepare such an official collaboration stage,″ and ″The piano melody with Gomuro Tetsu-san reassured our hearts.″ They also conveyed their determination, saying, ″We are nervous about the collaborative stage with senior TRF, but we will do our best.″ Some members added, ″We are studying many Japanese words,″ and ″The beginning is the hardest, but we will work hard.″ Even after the broadcast stages ended, the members encouraged each other and expressed gratitude to their fans. Several members left comments such as ″It was the best experience″ and ″We enjoyed the music and the stage.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [3RACHA Session] Session #2 featuring 3RACHA of Stray Kids has been released. This session focused intensively on the production process of the recently released album ’THIS & THAT’ and the members’ thoughts on each track. The session began with the 3RACHA members sharing their feelings about presenting a new album after about a year. The members expressed their anticipation for feedback on this album, which includes songs from various genres. In particular, stories about the origin of the title track ’THIS & THAT,’ the work process for each track, and the characteristics of each song were shared. The tracklist included ’it,’ ’that,’ ’after you,’ ’fing,’ ’I do,’ ’way out,’ ’That Day,’ and the ’festival version,’ among others. The members shared the musical colors of each song and anecdotes from the time of production. For example, ’after you’ is an EDM genre song that captures the nostalgia of EDM the members liked in the past, and ’farming’ was introduced as a unique work song by Stray Kids. ’I do’ is a song filled with youth and hope, and ’way out’ was revealed to be an old song worked on by the members in a car during their schedules. ’That Day’ was included in the album with special meaning, and the final track was mentioned as a result of challenging the hardcore EDM genre. The members shared their thoughts on the conditions of a good title track. They emphasized that the song should be catchy yet fresh, the lyrics should be simple but clearly convey the intention, and that visuals and performance on stage are also important. Regarding their team’s working method, they explained that decisions are made by majority vote, prioritizing the team’s opinion over individual stubbornness. During production, they actively reflect each other’s feedback and go through detailed revisions to enhance the completeness of the songs. Each member mentioned their own habits and details when working on songs. They shared various working methods such as lyric placement, recording habits, and the importance of post-production. They also expressed a desire to receive feedback every time they release an album and showed their willingness to grow through public reactions. Bang Chan expressed his wish to receive feedback every time an album is released, Changbin said he expects the album to be praised as cool, and Han hoped that the songs on this album would leave a strong impression on listeners. The members also candidly talked about the anxiety and lack of confidence they felt during the album production process. Towards the end of the session, behind-the-scenes stories and episodes related to each track were mentioned again, and the members declared their determination to continue various attempts in the future. Finally, 3RACHA asked for much interest and love for the ’THIS & THAT’ album.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jihoon has unveiled the poster for the ’2026 Park Jihoon Asia Fancon [RE:FLECT] Encore in Seoul,’ which will be held in Seoul this September. On the 12th, Park Jihoon revealed the poster image for this encore concert through his official SNS. The released poster features Park Jihoon’s deep gaze and expression, with a red-toned image and texture that convey the atmosphere of the concert title ’RE:FLECT.’ This encore concert is an extension of the fancon ’RE:FLECT,’ which successfully concluded in May, and was prepared for fans who could not attend in person as well as for a larger audience. Park Jihoon plans to present a new concept and a special live performance on this stage. Park Jihoon has conducted a fancon tour in various Asian cities, starting in Tokyo and Seoul, including Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, and Macau, and will continue his performance in Jakarta on the 29th. The ’2026 Park Jihoon Asia Fancon [RE:FLECT] Encore in Seoul’ will be held on September 12 and 13 at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketlink, with membership pre-sale starting on the 18th and general sales beginning at 8 PM on the 19th.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Amutta Band released behind-the-scenes footage of their concerts held in Busan and Seoul through their official YouTube channel, ″Amutta Documentary.″ The released video features natural moments of the members preparing the stage on the day of the Busan concert and casual conversations after the performance. The members prepared for the concert in their own ways, showing sides that could not be seen on stage. SG Wannabe’s Kim Yong-jun appeared as a surprise guest to support the performance, and Kim Hee-jae sent chicken skewers and a coffee truck to cheer them on. After the concert, the members spent a modest time together eating leftover lunch boxes without any separate after-party. The behind-the-scenes of the Seoul concert revealed scenes of the members meeting their ″secret weapon″ Jang Hyuk and the filming of Ha Ji-won’s YouTube content. The members shared laughter while comparing the scale of the production at the filming site. Additionally, Moon Se-yoon, Ha Ji-won, and the ″Delicious Guys″ team sent various foods and snacks to support Amutta Band. A scene where Cha Tae-hyun complained about having nothing to eat during the Busan concert also reappeared. The day of the Seoul concert marked the 365th day since Hong Kyung-min proposed to Kim Jun-hyun, ″Let’s start a band,″ and the members spent a meaningful day with their fans. SG Wannabe’s Kim Yong-jun and Young Tak appeared as guests on stage to talk with Amutta Band. After the performance, the members had an honest conversation about their future goals, with Kim Nam-gil and Moon Se-yoon mentioned as candidates for the next guest vocalist. At the end of the video, the appearance of a new guest vocalist who participated in the Bucheon concert was announced.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jenny revealed her recent status after her 10th debut anniversary event. On the 12th, Jenny posted a photo on SNS with the house that was the filming location of her new song ″Less than a Lover″ as the background, leaving the message, ″The house from ’Less than a Lover’ is now yours.″ The released photo showed Jenny dressed in white at a white two-story house located by the sea. Jenny released her new song ″Less than a Lover″ on the 24th of last month and is continuing her activities. She also announced that she will perform on the stage of Japan’s SUMMER SONIC 2026. Black Pink debuted in 2016 and celebrated her 10th debut anniversary on the 8th. Before the 10th anniversary commemorative event held at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, a controversy over fan mistreatment was raised, and the members stated through a live broadcast, ″There seems to have been a communication problem. We sincerely apologize.″]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 8 of JTBC’s ″Love War,″ the couple Kang Bin and Lee Soo Bin, who have been together for seven years and dream of becoming actors, appeared and revealed their financial difficulties and concerns about the future. The two majored in acting at the same university and developed a romantic relationship, but they disclosed that they are experiencing conflicts due to uncertain career paths and financial issues. On the show, the boyfriend mentioned that he has no steady income and his bank balance is less than 1 million won. On the other hand, the girlfriend was juggling various jobs such as running a theater company, directing performances, and teaching at an English musical academy. When the boyfriend said he likes the phrase, ″Don’t let money chase you; make money chase you,″ Kim Hee Chul commented, ″It seems like you’re living in a flower garden all by yourself.″ When it was revealed that he had donated money earned from video editing to a club, Seo Jang Hoon advised, ″Donating is good, but donating when you don’t even have money to spend on yourself is just for show. Saving for the future should come first.″ The couple also showed differences in their thoughts about marriage. The girlfriend pointed out financial awareness as the value they must overcome first for marriage, while the boyfriend confessed that he wants to pursue his dream of acting until he is forty but feels responsibility and pressure when marriage is brought up. Lee Hyori advised, ″Meeting someone seems to be about filling each other’s shortcomings,″ and added, ″I hope you become a relationship that creates synergy by complementing each other’s weaknesses.″ Kang Bin and Lee Soo Bin ultimately chose to continue their relationship, reaffirming their affection for each other.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Ye-seul posted a video on her social media account on the 12th. The video showed Han Ye-seul taking a selfie inside a moving vehicle. Han Ye-seul wore a black top and looked at the camera with her long hair naturally down. Her collarbone line was revealed by the deep neckline, and even in the close-up video, her smooth skin and distinct facial features were emphasized. No additional text was attached to this post. Han Ye-seul registered her marriage with Ryu Seong-jae, a former stage actor, in 2024, becoming a married couple.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS members V and Jungkook shared their experience of encountering fans at the hotel gym during the North American leg of their world tour ’ARIRANG.’ On the 11th (local time), after their concert in Baltimore, USA, V and Jungkook communicated with fans through Weverse Live and mentioned an episode where they met about 20 fans at the hotel gym around 2 a.m. Jungkook said that during the tour, he had never seen anyone exercising at that hour and assumed the fans were there to see them. V emphasized that if the purpose is to exercise, it is fine to come to the gym regardless of the number of people, but they should not disturb each other. Jungkook asked, ″Please focus on your posture and exercise, whether you are holding dumbbells or using equipment, instead of just staring,″ adding, ″Isn’t this our private time?″ V mentioned that a fan wearing green clothes appeared in a video they had recorded the day before and said they might release the video. It is known that a fan wearing green approached V and spoke to him after Jungkook left the gym. During the live broadcast, V revealed that he and Jungkook are receiving hospital treatment together. V said that his hearing has been poor for two and a half years, explaining that if his left ear’s hearing is 100, his right ear can only hear at about 30, and he is undergoing treatment while taking medication regularly. Jungkook shared that he is on the verge of a stress fracture in his shin and said he could not perform as energetically on stage due to the pain. He added that although there are many micro-injuries and inflammation in his bones, he will manage his condition as best as possible and complete the remaining tour. BTS is scheduled to continue their performances at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, USA, on the 15th and 16th, and at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Canada, on the 22nd and 23rd.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chang-ho revealed on a broadcast that he won a high-end apartment lottery but gave up moving in because he could not raise the payment for the sale. On episode 976 of MBC variety show ″Radio Star,″ Hong Hyun-hee, Kim Moon-jung, Lee Chang-ho, and Yoo Ho-jin appeared as guests. Lee Chang-ho said he recently started studying real estate and became interested in financial investment. He explained that he challenged the lottery for a penthouse-level apartment and won a high-end apartment located between Yeouido, Daebang, and Noryangjin. Lee Chang-ho said the sale price reached 2.7 billion won, making it difficult to raise funds. He also mentioned that he looked into loans but could not get one because it was a speculative overheated district. He confessed, ″I have no money,″ and said he would have had to borrow from about twenty people to raise the payment. Eventually, he gave up moving in and said he would face a re-winning restriction for ten years. On the show, Kim Gu-ra, after hearing Lee Chang-ho’s story, mentioned IVE Ahn Yu-jin’s lottery case. Kim Gu-ra said, ″IVE Ahn Yu-jin put the money in neatly, but Chang-ho gave up because he had no money,″ and Lee Chang-ho replied, ″I didn’t put it in neatly.″ Meanwhile, it was revealed that Ahn Yu-jin won the general sale lottery for ’The H Bangbae.’ Her agency, Starship Entertainment, stated, ″We ask for your understanding as this matter is personal and difficult to confirm.″ ’The H Bangbae’ is a newly built apartment located in the Gangnam area, with a sale price of 2.243 billion won for an 84m2 exclusive area, and the recent asking price is reported to be about 4 billion won.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hong Hyun-hee shared the news that the past comedy corner ’The Red’ has recently been gaining attention again. On the MBC show ’Radio Star’ airing at 10:30 PM on the 12th, Hong Hyun-hee, Kim Moon-jung, Lee Chang-ho, and Yoo Ho-jin will appear as special guests for the ’Forget the Heat~ Let It Go’ special. In a video released ahead of the broadcast, Hong Hyun-hee revealed that the video views of ’The Red’ corner, which was introduced over 10 years ago, have been rising again after mentions by Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Hyori. After Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Hyori expressed their fondness for the character, she shared the recent update that the old videos are making a comeback. In ’The Red,’ Hong Hyun-hee played a ’deadly character’ who bluntly speaks her mind to arrogant opponents. She explained the background of the character’s creation by saying, ″When I was working at a company, I thought I was sexy,″ and even reenacted her past appearance in the studio. Hong Hyun-hee also revealed that she once worked at a pharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States. During the broadcast, Hong Hyun-hee and Lee Chang-ho performed an impromptu skit. When Lee Chang-ho introduced himself as a ’musical actor,’ Hong Hyun-hee shouted, ″Don’t act all high and mighty!″ and gave him a ’feather slap.’ Then, when Kim Gu-ra gave his evaluation of the comedy, Hong Hyun-hee continued her character acting toward Kim Gu-ra as well. The behind-the-scenes story of Hong Hyun-hee’s ’The Red’ character and its resurgence will be revealed on this episode of ’Radio Star.’]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jong-kook revealed that he holds Samsung Electronics shares at an average price of 50,000 won. In episode 324 of the KBS2 variety show ″Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room,″ Kim Jong-kook said that he has never tried financial investment for 30 years and has only maintained cash assets with a 2% bank interest rate. He explained, ″I don’t know anything about stocks, but people around me told me to hold S Electronics, so I just bought them. The average price is about 50,000 won.″ Kim Jong-kook added that he has no intention of selling the stocks. On the same broadcast, stock expert Choi Go-min-su and macroeconomics expert Oh Geon-young appeared to discuss financial investment. Regarding the ″442 strategy″ revealed by Choi Go-min-su, Kim Jong-kook showed interest, saying, ″I have to move unconditionally? Why has no one told me this until now?″ Yang Se-chan, who appeared together, revealed that he was a ″legendary 60,000 electronics shareholder″ and also held stocks during the ″100,000 electronics″ period. When Song Eun-i asked about the current situation, Yang Se-chan replied, ″Nothing.″ Joo Woo-jae called Kim Jong-kook a ″traitor!″ to which Kim Jong-kook responded, ″I have no intention of selling.″ Meanwhile, it was also reported that Kim Jong-kook accumulated his wealth through savings alone and purchased a luxury villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for 6.2 billion won entirely in cash. ″Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room″ airs every Friday at 10:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Karina of the group aespa recently attracted attention by revealing her own beauty routine in newly released videos and photos. Against a plain white background, Karina matched a black sleeveless top with a jacket, standing calmly in front of the camera with a composed expression, creating an elegant atmosphere. The stylish earrings she wore added a focal point, enhancing her luxurious charm. This shoot was a beauty pictorial conducted in collaboration with the ’CHANEL Skincare’ brand, where Karina caught attention by sharing her skincare secrets through behind-the-scenes footage. While capturing fresh and natural moments, she revealed the secret to flawless skin, drawing fans’ interest. The shoot was directed by Thomas Christiani, under whose guidance Karina showcased a full screen of elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, Karina has been actively engaging in various activities, including recently showing support by visiting the aespa concert venue with her friend and actress Hyeri. Traveling between domestic and international locations, she continues to present diverse fashion and beauty content and plans to communicate with fans in various ways going forward.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Global K-pop group NCT 127 will appear as special guests on the popular American NBC audition program ″America’s Got Talent (AGT).″ According to the news released through the agency’s official SNS, NCT 127 will participate as special performers on AGT, which will be broadcast on August 19 (local time). The performance will begin at 8 PM (Eastern Time), and NCT 127’s spectacular performance is expected to be showcased to viewers worldwide through the broadcast. For this special stage, NCT 127 also released concept photos featuring them wearing combat-style outfits and exuding intense charisma in front of a sky background with airplanes and clouds. The members expressed their individuality with various hairstyles and colors, raising anticipation for the stage with diverse facial expressions looking straight ahead. This AGT appearance is regarded as an important step for NCT 127 to further strengthen their presence in the U.S. market. The members are expected to draw enthusiastic responses from fans both domestically and internationally with their outstanding vocal skills and dynamic dance performances. Meanwhile, NCT 127 continues various global activities this year, actively building fandoms around the world. Through this appearance on a popular American program, they are expected to interact with a broader fan base and expand K-pop’s global influence.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hyunjin has recently attracted attention with styling that features Cartier’s Panthère collection. Hyunjin posed in front of a solid-colored background, wearing a black top with multiple rings on his earrings and arms, resting his chin on one hand, exuding a sophisticated atmosphere. He also showcased a diverse charm by leaning forward and pointing at a drum set while wearing a sleeveless striped shirt and jeans in a space with drums. Additionally, in an image where he wears a red shirt and striped jacket, touching his lips with his finger, he added fashion sense by wearing multiple rings and a wristwatch. Hyunjin continues to demonstrate his status as a fashion icon, drawing attention by interpreting Cartier Panthère collection’s elegant and bold designs in his own style. Through this photo shoot, he further enhanced his refined image alongside luxurious high jewelry. Meanwhile, Hyunjin is actively pursuing various fields alongside his music career. Recently, he has garnered fans’ interest in multiple areas by simultaneously debuting with LATENCY, which won a rookie award, and appearing on a soccer variety show. Moving forward, Hyunjin is expected to maintain a unique presence in both music and fashion based on his individuality and performance sense.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Dreamcatcher had a joyful time at the fan signing event. On Dreamcatcher’s official SNS, news of the Ktown4u fan signing event held alongside the mini record release on August 12 was shared. The members met and communicated directly with fans, creating special memories. Through this event, fans had the opportunity to experience Dreamcatcher’s new songs up close. In the released selfie photos, the members are wearing black tops, smiling brightly, and looking at the camera. One member made a V sign with their fingers, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The curtains and lighting in the indoor space added a cozy feeling. Dreamcatcher expressed their gratitude, saying, ″Thanks to Insomnia, today’s happiness is saved.″ Fans showed enthusiastic responses on SNS, saying things like ″We will always support you″ and ″We are happy to be with Dreamcatcher.″ Meanwhile, Dreamcatcher has been attracting the attention of K-pop fans worldwide with diverse performances after being included in this year’s ’Dream Concert’ lineup. They plan to continue active promotions and strengthen communication with music fans in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Song Ha-young caught attention with her unique pink hairstyle and stylish sleeveless fashion. Recently, Song Ha-young released photos featuring her wearing a sleeveless top paired with a long skirt against a backdrop of gray walls and stairs. She completed her chic look with statement accessories such as a star-shaped necklace and bracelets. Sitting on the stairs, she displayed a variety of expressions and poses, gazing straight ahead with her lips closed or gently covering her lips with her fingers, exuding a calm yet captivating charm. In particular, the freshness and chicness radiated by her pink hair harmonized perfectly, capturing the fans’ eyes. As a member of the group fromis_9, Song Ha-young continues various activities and recently has been communicating with fans with a more mature atmosphere along with the released photos.]]> FANNSTAR Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900