https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr The cheer guide for TWS’s song ″SODA SODA″ has been released. This cheer guide video includes chants and cheering phrases that fans can sing along to during key parts of the song. The video subtitles feature various chants such as ″24 give,″ ″Soda Soda Soda,″ ″Still Soda,″ ″I love you,″ and ″Okay Okay yes.″ It also includes moments where fans shout the members’ names or cheer with applause while the music plays. They communicate with fans through various official channels including the TWS official website, YouTube, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Weverse. This cheer guide video was provided by Pledis Entertainment.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Shin Dong-yup revealed the educational philosophy he emphasizes to his family. In a video released on the YouTube channel ’Sung Si-kyung’s Eat It’ on the 31st of last month, Shin Dong-yup shared family stories while dining at a Chinese restaurant with Sung Si-kyung. Shin Dong-yup said there is something he often tells his son and daughter: ″I don’t touch or nag them, but I tell them, ’At least be good at greeting people.’″ He added, ″When the security guard at our villa greets us warmly, I tell them to say ’Hello,’ and I tell them to greet everyone, including family members.″ Regarding the importance of greetings, Shin Dong-yup said, ″As more and more people stop greeting others, being good at greeting will become rare and valuable when you get older.″ He continued, ″If you greet well, when there is a similar vibe, people tend to be drawn to you and want to work with you at crucial moments.″ Meanwhile, Shin Dong-yup married Sun Hye-yoon, a former MBC Entertainment PD, in 2006, and they have one son and one daughter. Their daughter, Shin Ji-hyo, majored in ballet at Sunhwa Arts High School and, after attending Sunhwa Arts Middle and High School, entered the College of Physical Education at Seoul National University this year.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 368 of KBS 2TV variety show ’The Boss Has Donkey Ears,’ the family home where Jun Hyun-moo lived during his rookie announcer days was revealed through archival footage. On this episode, Kim Sook expressed surprise upon seeing the revealed room, saying, ″Is this really a room?″ Jun Hyun-moo said, ″That room still exists. It’s the family home. My mother hasn’t changed my room, so it’s almost the same.″ The revealed space included a desktop where Jun Hyun-moo prepared variety show scripts and childhood photos, showing that he made efforts to manage even during his rookie days. When Kim Sook asked Jun Hyun-moo his age, he replied, ″About thirty,″ and said, ″There is too much material to erase at KBS.″ In response, Kim Sook advised, ″You have to earn a lot of money. You need to buy all of that.″ Meanwhile, the apartment in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where Jun Hyun-moo currently resides, was reportedly sold for 6.1 billion won last August.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YouTuber Aori (real name Kim Min-young) revealed the process of dating Korean medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae. Recently, Aori posted a video titled ″First Meeting Story... Revealed″ on her YouTube channel ″Aori,″ sharing the story from their first meeting to becoming a couple. Aori stated that she first got to know Kim Hyung-bae through the algorithm while watching health and diet videos on YouTube last spring. Later, during a lunch with her staff, one employee mentioned receiving Chuna therapy from a handsome Korean medicine doctor, which reminded her of the doctor she had seen. She found out that Kim Hyung-bae’s clinic was located in Bundang, near her home, and visited the clinic for diet consultation after gaining weight. After the consultation, Kim Hyung-bae said, ″I have been a fan for a long time,″ and later sent a DM asking, ″Are you taking your medicine well?″ while recommending a second consultation. However, Aori was busy preparing to move and could not visit again. After moving to Gangnam, Aori posted a photo of her house with a view of the Han River on social media, and Kim Hyung-bae sent a photo of his own view, revealing that they lived five minutes apart in neighboring apartments. After receiving two DMs and photos from Kim Hyung-bae, Aori gathered courage and contacted him first, asking, ″Will you be my neighborhood friend?″ They started meeting frequently and grew closer, naturally developing a romantic relationship. The day after holding hands, while drinking coffee, Kim Hyung-bae asked, ″What are we to each other?″ When Aori replied, ″We are in the early stages of dating,″ he asked, ″Can we hold hands even if we are just in the early stages?″ and said, ″Let’s start dating from today,″ officially beginning their relationship. Recently, Aori shared updates on her daily life with Kim Hyung-bae through her social media. On the 1st, she posted a photo of a walk date with her dog Elsa, captioned ″Weekend walk date with Elsa.″ The couple wore matching white tops, creating a couple vibe, and shared natural moments from their date, such as standing side by side in an elevator. She also left a message saying, ″Please look kindly on us.″ Aori married race car driver Seo Joo-won in 2018 but divorced in 2022. She has recently attracted attention by revealing her romantic relationship with Korean medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae. Kim Hyung-bae runs the YouTube channel ″Health Korean Medicine Doctor Kim Hyung-bae,″ which has 110,000 subscribers, and has appeared on Channel A’s ″Birth of the Body God″ among other programs.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Black Pink Jennie and boy group Cortis took the stage on the 1st at the large-scale music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA. ″Lollapalooza″ is a world-renowned music festival that began in 1991. This year, over 170 acts performed across 8 stages from July 30 to August 2. It is the largest festival in North America, attracting more than 400,000 attendees. Jennie became the first Korean female solo artist to headline at ″Lollapalooza.″ She closed the main stage, ″Bud Light,″ performing 18 songs over about an hour with live band accompaniment. This performance was her first live stage since the release of her single ″Less than a Lover.″ At the event, she surprised the audience by unveiling an unreleased new song along with ″Less than a Lover,″ receiving enthusiastic responses. OA Entertainment stated, ″Jennie’s new song stage sparked sing-alongs from the audience, and her unreleased new song also received a warm reception.″ This year’s ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ headliner lineup included global artists such as Charli XCX, Lorde, and Olivia Dean. Cortis performed 11 songs including ″GO!,″ ″What You Want,″ and ″REDRED″ for 40 minutes on the ″T-Mobile″ stage. They also held their first joint live performance of ″MOTION,″ a collaboration with American rapper Juicy J. BigHit Music reported, ″Many fans wearing official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas were seen at the venue.″ After the performance, Cortis said, ″It was truly enjoyable to be part of ’Lollapalooza Chicago,’ a dream since childhood. The passionate concert atmosphere we had vaguely imagined became a reality, which was overwhelming and joyful.″ Meanwhile, this year’s ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ lineup also included girl group IVE and aespa. IVE performed on the second day at the ″T-Mobile″ stage, and aespa took the stage on the last day at the ″Allianz″ stage. Jennie is scheduled to continue performing at overseas music festivals such as ″Summer Sonic 2026″ in Japan.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Rosé is attracting fans’ attention by sharing a recent selfie. In the photo recently posted on Instagram, Rosé is seen taking a selfie in front of a mirror, wearing a navy dress with her long blonde hair down. Against a background of dark-colored walls and windows, Rosé gazes directly at the camera with a soft smile and closed lips, captivating viewers. In another released photo, she is holding a cosmetic product in her hand, wearing a navy dress styled with a black cardigan, creating a calm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The emojis included in this post resemble cosmetics and grapes, suggesting Rosé’s recent interest in beauty. Rosé is currently active as the main vocalist of Black Pink, actively engaging in domestic and international activities. She has recently appeared at the VIP movie premiere and is showing her presence in various official events. Her unique vocal tone and stylish visuals continue to be loved by many fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 S.Coups of the group Seventeen shared an update by showcasing unique sticker art at the filming site of the Neutral Vodka Highball commercial. Recently, S.Coups posted photos on his SNS wearing a black leather jacket, touching a dark wall covered with stickers, and smiling with a colleague while linking shoulders against a plain white background. In the photos, he exuded a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere, displaying a casual yet sophisticated charm. The commercial featuring S.Coups was launched alongside the domestic release of Neutral, the original Canadian vodka highball brand. Neutral is a zero-sugar vodka highball made by combining lemon concentrate, vodka, and soda, emphasizing a refreshing taste and clean drinking experience, which has gained favor among young consumers. The product’s characteristics were highlighted through bright yellow and white stickers to express a bright and positive image. In his post, S.Coups included the hashtags ″#advertisement #Neutral #NeutralVodkaHighball″ along with the drinking warning message recommended by the manufacturer, OB Beer. The message states that excessive drinking can cause stroke, memory loss, and dementia, and that drinking during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects. Meanwhile, S.Coups has recently solidified his position as a musician by being promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association. He is also actively engaged in various fields, including preparing to depart soon to attend a fashion show in Paris, France.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 is continuing to communicate with fans by releasing new video content, ″ Episode. 3 - YUTA,″ ahead of the release of their seventh full-length album, ″BLINGY.″ In this video, member Yuta creates a calm atmosphere as he stares straight ahead in front of a solid-colored background, wearing a gray vest and a black T-shirt. His long hair and earrings stand out, capturing fans’ attention. The video offers a glimpse of NCT 127’s diverse charms along with a message from Yuta ahead of the ″BLINGY″ album release. ″BLINGY″ is scheduled for official release on August 24 at 6 PM, and pre-orders are currently available online. This album is part of a special project commemorating the 10th anniversary of their debut, showcasing NCT 127’s unique musical world under the slogan ″EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO.″ NCT 127 is steadily engaging with fans through various videos and trendy short-form content, raising the expectations of global K-pop fans. The new album ″BLINGY″ is drawing attention for its members’ new musical challenges and an evolved performance.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids successfully concluded the final performance of their world tour ’RUN IT SEOUL’ held in Seoul. The concert on the 5th featured a variety of stages and special interactions with fans, maintaining a passionate atmosphere. Through this Seoul performance, Stray Kids strengthened their connection with global fans and showed sincere energy not only on stage but also in enjoying the concert. In an SNS message revealed during the performance, Stray Kids expressed their intention to continue various activities with fans, saying, ″Let’s keep doing things together🧡.″ Under the concept of ’RUN IT,’ this tour heated up the venue with Stray Kids’ unique intense performances and sophisticated music. Meanwhile, Stray Kids is scheduled to attend the Greater China music awards ceremony ’2026 TME Live International Music Awards (TIMA)’ held in Hong Kong this August, further solidifying their position as global artists. They plan to continue active communication with fans at home and abroad through diverse stages and musical activities.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Soyeon showcased a dazzling presence on the music festival stage. Wearing a white coat, silver top, and jeans, she captivated attention with her long hair and a coat adorned with wing-shaped decorations. During the performance, she was also seen raising one hand high, interacting with the audience. Soyeon posted on her SNS, ″Thank you for an unforgettable day❤️ Lollapalooza!″ expressing gratitude to the fans who joined her for the performance. Behind the stage, where sound equipment was placed, she attracted attention by striking various poses, such as spreading her arms wide and leaning forward, radiating energy. This stage was part of Soyeon’s active solo career, during which she has been presenting various projects. She received enthusiastic responses from the audience with her distinctive intense rapping and unique stage manners. Going forward, Soyeon plans to continuously connect with her fans through diverse musical works and performances.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Promis9 recently revealed a bright and cheerful update through social media. On their official Instagram account, a photo was posted showing the members standing side by side, wearing vibrant floral dresses and flower accessories in their hair, waving brightly. The indoor space features plant decorations, wooden structures, and soft lighting, creating a nature-friendly atmosphere. The members smiled and looked straight ahead, conveying radiant energy. The post included the emojis ’🌺🏝️’ along with hashtags such as #GlowME and #VitaminME, emphasizing a fresh and healthy charm. Recently, Promis9 has been actively promoting by appearing on music shows like SBS’s ″Inkigayo.″ This SNS post serves as a way to share small daily moments and bright images with fans, maintaining friendly communication. Fans have responded enthusiastically to their natural and lively appearance.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE Lizzy has revealed everyday photos that highlight her bright and fresh charm. Recently, Lizzy posted photos on her official SNS wearing a white sleeveless top, spreading her hands wide open, and smiling while holding a doll with both hands. The background featured an indoor space with a brightly colored wall and a bookshelf, creating a warm atmosphere. In the photos, Lizzy looks straight ahead with a natural expression, delivering a friendly greeting to her fans. The ice cream and doll she holds, along with the smartphone in her hand, added a sense of casual daily life. Especially catching attention were Lizzy’s bright smile and comfortable styling, prompting fans to respond enthusiastically with comments like ″Lizzy, you’re so cute″ and ″Even your daily life looks like a photoshoot.″ Meanwhile, IVE has been making headlines recently as members Jang Wonyoung and Sung Hanbin were confirmed as MCs for the major awards ceremony ’AAA 2026.’ Alongside IVE’s musical activities, the diverse charms of the members continue to attract attention.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yuta, a member of NCT 127, has announced active promotions alongside the release of the group’s new full-length album, ″BLINGY.″ Scheduled for release on August 24, this album is NCT 127’s seventh full-length album, marking their 10th anniversary since debut, and includes a total of nine tracks. Fans have high expectations, especially since this is the first new release from the team reorganized into a five-member lineup that includes Yuta. Recently, Yuta intensified his comeback promotions by releasing the video ″ Episode. 3″ on his official SNS. In the video, he appears wearing a white T-shirt and a black vest, looking straight ahead with a calm yet determined expression. He shares sincere stories about the stage and music they are recreating together with the members, fostering a deep connection with fans. Meanwhile, Yuta successfully completed a solo talk show tour in Japan this year and will hold his first solo live tour, ″YUTA LIVE TOUR 2025 -PERSONA-,″ in October. The tour will cover 10 cities in Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka, over 13 shows, solidifying his presence as a solo artist. Additionally, he is set to release his first full-length solo album, ″PERSONA,″ on October 26, which is expected to accelerate his activities in the local market. Through their seventh full-length album ″BLINGY,″ NCT 127 reflects on their musical journey over the past decade, expressing the team’s unity, confidence, and new direction. Yuta also revealed that adjusting the songs and choreography to fit the five-member lineup was not easy, but he is doing his best to show fans his best self. They plan to engage in more active promotions with tour schedules and various content releases linked to this album.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group Cortis drew attention with a spectacular performance at the large-scale music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held in Chicago, USA. At Lollapalooza, which took place on the 1st local time, Cortis performed a total of 11 songs for about 40 minutes, thrilling an audience of approximately 50,000 people. True to their identity as a new-generation group, they heated up the atmosphere with fresh performances and diverse musical colors. In particular, the joint stage of the new song with famous artist Juicy J left a strong impression on fans and the audience, eliciting enthusiastic responses. Through this performance, Cortis established a solid foothold on the global stage beyond their domestic market. According to their agency, Cortis is expected to engage in more diverse overseas activities and collaborations in the future, based on the energy and musical completeness they demonstrated at this festival. Meanwhile, Cortis continues active activities by communicating with fans through their official SNS, recently revealing parts of their new song. In a photo showing them wearing a gray hoodie and beige pants, Cortis looks straight ahead, displaying a more mature and intense artist image.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Marvel movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ recorded a cumulative audience of 3,001,973 within five days of its release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ (hereinafter ″Spider-Man 4″) surpassed 3 million viewers on the 2nd. The film exceeded 1 million viewers two days after its release, reached 2 million on the third day, and achieved 3 million viewers in five days. It is the fastest box office success among this year’s releases. ″Spider-Man 4″ is an action blockbuster about Peter Parker, forgotten by everyone, facing new threats to protect his loved ones. The cast includes Tom Holland, Zendaya Coleman, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS took the stage at the global music festival ’Lollapalooza Chicago’ held in Chicago, USA. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) performed on the ’T-MOBILE’ stage at Grant Park in Chicago on the 1st (local time), with an estimated audience of about 50,000 people attending. Despite the challenging conditions caused by rain throughout the day, which made the ground muddy, many fans gathered. Even before the performance began, the venue was filled with voices chanting ’CORTIS,’ and many fans were seen wearing official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas. CORTIS started the stage with ’GO!’ and ’What You Want,’ engaging with the audience. They then performed their hit songs such as ’REDRED,’ ’ACAI,’ and ’YOUNGCREATORCREW,’ maintaining unwavering live vocals amid intense choreography, headbanging, and performances crossing the stage. During the ’TNT’ remix stage, the members went down to the floor, breaking the boundary between the stage and the audience. The highlight of the performance was the surprise appearance of Juicy J, a legend of Southern hip-hop in the United States. CORTIS and Juicy J performed a joint live stage of their collaboration song ’MOTION (feat. Juicy J),’ released on the 31st of last month. The stage, combining Juicy J’s rap and Memphis sound with CORTIS’s performance, received great cheers from the audience. CORTIS showed respect by calling Juicy J their ’big brother,’ and Juicy J displayed close chemistry by linking arms with the members. This performance was streamed live on the global superfan platform Weverse, Disney+, and Hulu in the US, Japan, and South America, with over 167,000 viewers watching on Weverse Live alone. It was reported that viewers from 185 countries and regions, including Korea, China, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Vietnam, and Indonesia, watched evenly. Through their agency Big Hit Music, CORTIS shared, ″We were really happy to be part of ’Lollapalooza Chicago,’ a dream we have had since we were young. The passionate concert atmosphere we vaguely imagined while working on our mini-album 2 ’GREENGREEN’ unfolded into reality, which was overwhelming and joyful.″ They added, ″We will work hard to show CORTIS’s energetic stage in the North America, Seoul, and Japan tours as well.″ Starting on the 4th in Toronto, Canada, CORTIS will continue the ’2026 CORTIS TOUR PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN IN NORTH AMERICA’ in six North American cities until the 16th. This tour is part of their first tour, which began in Incheon in July and will continue to Kanagawa, Japan, in September. On August 22-23, they will hold a debut 1st-anniversary concert at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Hye-ryun shared recent updates about her daughter. On the channel ″Lee Sung-mi’s Can’t Go,″ Jo Hye-ryun explained that her daughter attended a prestigious high school in Korea but dropped out and, contemplating her own happiness, went abroad to study at an international school in the United States. However, she revealed that due to COVID-19, her daughter returned to Korea. After returning, her daughter seemed influenced by local students in the U.S. who become independent after graduating from high school and said she wanted to earn money herself. Jo Hye-ryun said her daughter worked part-time at a convenience store, expressed her intention not to return to the U.S., and later prepared for a transfer exam and was accepted to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Currently, Jo Hye-ryun’s daughter lives near the school and earns living expenses through tutoring and other means. Meanwhile, Jo Hye-ryun debuted in 1992 on KBS’s College Gag Show and has been active in various fields including variety programs such as ″Three Wheels,″ ″Kick a Goal, Girls,″ and ″Yeo Girl Six,″ as well as singing, musicals, and theater.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 To celebrate the 10th anniversary of singer Lim Young Woong’s debut, the nationwide fan club Hero Era and the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group each donated scholarship funds and contributions to help neighbors. The nationwide Hero Era established the ’Woong Dream Scholarship’ worth 250 million KRW to commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary. This scholarship was funded by donations collected from fan club members in 32 regions nationwide and will be awarded to about 200 students selected across the country to support their studies and dreams. The ’Hero10; Our 10 Nationwide Hero Era Generous Donation Ceremony’ took place on July 31 at Nurimaru APEC House in Haeundae, Busan. Lim Young Woong and Hero Era have consistently engaged in donations and volunteer activities, and this scholarship donation is an extension of their social contribution efforts. A representative of the nationwide Hero Era said, ″The past 10 years with Lim Young Woong have been a time to learn and share love and hope,″ adding, ″We hope this Woong Dream Scholarship will become a small seed for youth to blossom into beautiful dreams in the future. We will continue to spread positive influence worldwide together with Lim Young Woong.″ Meanwhile, members of the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group donated 8.8 million KRW to the Busan Community Chest of Korea (Busan Love Fruit) on August 8, Lim Young Woong’s debut day, to help neighbors in need. Of this amount, 4 million KRW was designated and donated to the Hope Regional Children’s Center located in Jung-gu, and the remaining 4.8 million KRW will be used to support disadvantaged neighbors in Busan. The donation ceremony held in the main conference room of Busan Love Fruit was attended by 10 members of the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group and Deputy Director Lee Kyung-hoon. The Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group is registered as the 2nd Good Fan Club and the 25th Sharing Leaders Club of Busan Love Fruit, with cumulative donations reaching 68.96 million KRW to date. Members stated, ″To celebrate the precious 10th anniversary of the singer’s first step into the world, we wanted to fill the past 10 years not just with simple congratulations but with greater love and sharing.″ Deputy Director Lee Kyung-hoon said, ″The steady efforts of the Hero Era Busan Volunteer Group, who never forget to practice neighborly love on anniversaries, demonstrate exemplary values of fandom culture,″ adding, ″We will carefully deliver the donated funds so that they become a great help to neighbors in need.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jeon Somi recently shared several photos on her SNS, revealing her recent status at a summer resort. On the 2nd, Jeon Somi posted photos along with a dolphin emoji, and the images showed her spending a relaxing time at an infinity pool surrounded by palm trees and the sea. Jeon Somi wore a blue halter-neck one-piece swimsuit, showcasing a bright and healthy charm with her naturally braided hairstyle and minimal makeup. She caught attention by smiling brightly at the edge of the pool or sitting in the water while striking various poses. She also created a free-spirited atmosphere by lifting one leg or making playful expressions. The post received nearly 300,000 likes after being made public. Fans responded with various comments such as ″Summer itself,″ ″The freshest vibe ever,″ and ″Everyday life like a photo shoot.″ I.O.I member Yoo Yeon-jung also left a comment saying, ″Oh my, Jeon Somi.″ Jeon Somi recently reunited with the members through the I.O.I 10th anniversary project and released the new song ″Suddenly,″ which received much love, topping music charts. On the 24th of last month, she performed the new song ″Ba Da Bing″ on the stage of Waterbomb Seoul 2026 alongside world-renowned DJ and producer Diplo. She is also continuing her global activities after being cast as the lead in the Hollywood feature film Perfect Girl.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Jung Joon-won, who is currently appearing in MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer,″ has become the center of controversy due to his attitude on a variety show. On the January 1st broadcast of MBC’s variety show ″Hangout with Yoo,″ Jung Joon-won appeared alongside Gong Hyo-jin to promote the drama. Throughout the show, Jung Joon-won appeared nervous and responded cautiously or hesitated when answering questions from the cast. In particular, his unfamiliarity with variety shows was emphasized multiple times, as he sat on the edge of his chair in an unstable posture and the conversation did not flow naturally. Gong Hyo-jin defended him by saying, ″This is Jung Joon-won’s first time doing something like this,″ and MC Yoo Jae-suk and the cast made jokes to lighten the mood. During the ″One Sentence Challenge″ segment, where participants act out a sentence with various emotions, Jung Joon-won failed to continue his lines properly. When he could not continue speaking on his first attempt, Yoo Jae-suk stepped in to manage the situation, and even on the second chance, Jung Joon-won did not deliver his lines, so senior Gong Hyo-jin participated instead. Haha expressed frustration through his reaction, and Yoo Jae-suk said, ″From what I see, viewers might be wondering when he will finally speak.″ Following the broadcast, various reactions emerged online regarding Jung Joon-won’s behavior. Some viewers criticized his attitude, saying, ″It’s understandable to be unfamiliar with variety shows, but at least some preparation and enthusiasm were necessary,″ and ″He is an actor by profession, so it’s harsh that he couldn’t even complete the acting mission.″ On the other hand, some defended him, saying, ″He seemed nervous because it was his first variety show,″ and ″We should consider his introverted personality.″ Jung Joon-won had also been involved in controversy regarding the synchronization with the original character when he was cast in ″Married Woman Killer.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 It has been revealed that the representative performance videos of BTS were removed from the official Grammy Awards website. After BTS announced their refusal to submit entries for the 69th Grammy Awards next year, the official Grammy website no longer features the stage videos of ″Dynamite″ from 2021 and ″Butter″ from 2022. Both videos remain available for viewing on BTS’s official YouTube channel. Regarding the video removal, some have raised suspicions that it was a ’retaliatory measure’ by the Grammys. Fans and some global artists expressed support for BTS’s stance on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), launching hashtag campaigns like ″You can erase it from the site, but not from history.″ Fellow artists including Epik High’s Tablo and director Maggie Kang of ″K-pop Demon Hunters″ also showed their support for BTS. BTS, under the joint name of all seven members, stated their refusal to submit entries, saying they hope ″music is heard and loved as music itself rather than being divided by region or language.″ This decision is related to the Recording Academy’s newly established category, ″Best Asian Pop Music Performance.″ This category targets Asian music such as K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, and only songs containing one or more Asian languages qualify as nominees. Since BTS’s new full-length album ″Arirang″ is primarily composed in English, some have criticized this rule as being aimed specifically at BTS. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. explained, ″The intention is simply to celebrate the diversity of Asian pop music, not to discriminate.″ The Grammys have not issued an official statement regarding the circumstances or criteria for the video removals. Meanwhile, it has also been suggested that the videos may have been deleted along with other artists’ past performances during a routine cleanup of past performance footage by the Grammys.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 DAY6’s Young K made his solo comeback after about 2 years and 10 months with the release of his second full-length album ’YOUNGEST’ and the title track ’Shut The Door’ on July 27. Through this album, Young K actively participated in various music shows, broadcast programs, and YouTube content. Young K performed on major music shows such as Mnet’s ’M Countdown’ (July 30), KBS 2TV’s ’Music Bank’ (July 31), and MBC’s ’Show! Music Core’ (August 1), delivering refreshing vocals and steady live performances. Notably, he appeared as a special MC on ’Music Bank,’ showcasing his stable hosting skills. In addition to music shows, he appeared on various radio and broadcast programs including KBS CoolFM’s ’Paul Kim’s Gayo Plaza’ (July 28), SBS PowerFM’s ’Wendy’s Young Street’ (July 29), and KBS 2TV’s ’The Seasons - Sung Si Kyung’s Ear Buddy’ (July 31), communicating with fans. He also appeared on YouTube channels such as ’Kkondae Hee,’ ’Just 30 Minutes with Kwanghee!,’ ’Let’s Eat,’ and The Brian, revealing his sincere charm. The ’Shut The Door’ challenge featured participation from various K-pop artists including DAY6 member Wonpil, 10CM, Soran, WOODZ, Red Velvet’s Wendy, Jung Seung Hwan, Paul Kim, Xdinary Heroes, ITZY’s Lia, IVE’s Liz, RESCENE’s Minami, Dragon Pony’s Ahn Taekyu, Ha Sungwoon, and ONF’s Hyojin, drawing attention. The unedited live challenge also gained notice. Young K will start his solo tour ’Young K Solo Tour < YOUNGEST >’ from August 14 to 16 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, with all seats sold out. Afterwards, he plans to visit major overseas cities including Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur, continuing to meet global fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) released the music video for the title track of their second Japanese single, ″SODA SODA,″ on the team’s official YouTube channel at midnight on the 3rd. This music video is set at the beachside store ″Soda House,″ which is scheduled for demolition in two days, and showcases the members’ friendship along with a performance that captures the lingering feeling of summer. On the night before the store’s demolition, the members smile brightly at each other and perform free-spirited movements. The video features a refreshing city pop sound combined with the members’ smooth vocals, emphasizing TWS’s unique ″Boyhood Pop″ identity. ″SODA SODA″ is a song that compares the excitement toward someone to carbonation, composed by Kyungmin, Youngjae, and Jihoon. This single includes three tracks: ″SODA SODA,″ ″Palm Tree,″ which captures the leisure of a summer night by the sea, and the Japanese version of the title track from their mini-album 2, ″If I’m S, You Be My N.″ TWS will hold a special showcase in Japan on the 3rd and officially release their second single on the 4th, meeting with local fans.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENHYPEN met with approximately 193,000 local fans through their North and South America world tour ’BLOOD SAGA.’ The tour began on the 4th of last month in São Paulo, Brazil, and took place over 12 shows in 8 cities including Lima, Mexico City, Dallas, San Diego, Tacoma, Oakland, and Las Vegas. ENHYPEN held their first tour in the Latin American region and sold out the 41,000-seat stadium concert in São Paulo. The Mexico City concert was expanded from one show to three. In San Diego, in addition to their solo concert, they also participated in the ’SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026’ event. The final schedule of the tour was held on the 1st (local time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. On this stage, ENHYPEN opened with ″Knife″ and ″Brought The Heat Back,″ performing a total of 25 songs including ″Sleep Tight,″ ″Bills,″ ″Moonstruck,″ ″Drunk-Dazed,″ ″Bite Me,″ ″CRIMINAL LOVE,″ ″Lost Island,″ and ″XO (Only If You Say Yes).″ At the end of the performance, ENHYPEN said, ″I can’t believe this is the last day in the United States. We thank ENGENE for giving us so much love, passion, and memories over the past month,″ adding, ″We will return to Korea and work hard to prepare our upcoming mini album 8, ’THE SIN : BLISS.’ We will come back with better music and more amazing performances, so let’s meet again soon.″ Meanwhile, ENHYPEN will hold concerts at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan on the 8th and 9th, and plans to release their mini album 8, ’THE SIN : BLISS,’ on August 21.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids announced the start of their new world tour by selling out all seats for five solo concerts at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. The world tour ″RUN IT″ took place on July 25, 26, 29, and August 1 and 2, with all shows selling out as soon as tickets were released. Fans gathered at the venue wearing the dress codes ″Orange Color″ and ″Running Core,″ and on August 1, a surprise cake event was held to celebrate the fandom’s birthday. The concert began with a VCR, followed by the members appearing on the deck stage to open the show. The performance included signature songs such as ″Wae In Jeon,″ pre-debut track ″Hellevator,″ debut song ″District 9,″ ″Miro,″ ″Shinmenu,″ ″Sori Kkun,″ ″Teuk,″ ″Chik Chik Boom,″ and ″Shinseon Nolum.″ The ″Shinmenu″ stage featured a Nanta performance, and the ″Sori Kkun″ stage incorporated janggu drums and sangmo hats. On the bridge stage, a mashup of ″Miro,″ ″Baram,″ and ″I Am You″ expressed their growth story through music and performance. Various genres were showcased with remix versions of ″Do It,″ ″Rak(樂),″ and ″Ceremony,″ enhanced by laser lights, multiple dancers, a live band session, and a massive 59-meter panoramic LED screen, increasing the concert’s immersion. The stage extended close to the audience, narrowing the distance between performers and fans. During the encore, the members interacted with fans while riding a moving vehicle. The concert featured the pre-released ″RUN IT″ stage from June 24, as well as the first live performances of ″I Do″ and ″After You,″ tracks from the upcoming mini-album ″THIS & THAT.″ On the final show on August 2, a teaser for the new song’s music video was also revealed. Stray Kids shared, ″We prepared and worked hard for a long time to deliver an unprecedented performance, and we gave it our all,″ adding, ″We wanted to show the path Stray Kids has run and will continue to run. Thanks to the fans who have been our direction, we had a great start.″ They also asked for ″lots of interest and support for the new album ’THIS & THAT,’ releasing on August 7.″ Stray Kids will officially begin their comeback activities by releasing their new mini-album ″THIS & THAT″ and the title track of the same name at 1 PM on August 7.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong donated 2 million KRW, the prize money from the July Seonhan Star King Competition, to the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation to support the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from pediatric cancer, leukemia, and rare incurable diseases. On the 3rd, the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation announced that it received 2 million KRW from the July Seonhan Star King Competition prize money in the name of Lim Young Woong. With this donation, the total amount donated by Lim Young Woong through Seonhan Star has reached 132.05 million KRW. The donation will be fully used to support care and treatment expenses for patients under 19 years old suffering from pediatric cancer, leukemia, and rare incurable diseases. This program was established to assist families of patients facing difficulties due to caregiving costs, living expenses, and food expenses incurred during long-term treatment. Hong Seung-yoon, director of the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, said, ″We deeply thank Lim Young Woong and the fans who extend warm support every month to children and families going through long treatment periods,″ and added, ″The donated funds will be transparently used where they are most needed so that patient families can focus on treatment and recovery.″ Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong is scheduled to hold a concert at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 7. The Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation is carrying out various welfare projects, including medical and care treatment expense support, emotional support, and shelter operation for children with pediatric cancer and rare incurable diseases.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tomorrow X Together (TXT) (TOMORROW X TOGETHER·Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) is set to perform a music collaboration at the ’2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival’ held in downtown Tokyo, Japan. This festival is one of Japan’s representative summer events, attracting around one million people annually, and a fireworks display lasting about five minutes will be choreographed to a medley of Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s hit songs. At the event on August 8, alongside the fireworks show, a portion of the title track from their 5th Japanese single, ″Setsuna Hanabi,″ will be revealed for the first time. It is reported that planning a large-scale fireworks display themed around a specific artist’s music at a major Japanese summer festival is an unprecedented event. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) pre-released the track ″Nice to Meet Ya″ from their new album at midnight on August 3. This song is in the pop rock genre, featuring an uptempo rhythm, drum and guitar sounds, and vocals from all five members. The 5th Japanese single ″Setsuna Hanabi″ will be officially released on August 19, with the full album and the music video for the title track set to be released earlier on August 17.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 tvN STORY will premiere the country’s first variety show centered on inheritance, titled ″The Night Before Inheritance (working title).″ This program aims to provide practical solutions to clients experiencing family conflicts due to inheritance and gifts, with its first broadcast scheduled for January 2027. The main MCs are Seo Jang-hoon and Lee Chan-won. Seo Jang-hoon, drawing on his experience from various counseling programs, will use his sharp insight and straightforward manner to address the interests and relationships within families. Lee Chan-won, as a singer and broadcaster, will utilize their hosting skills and empathy to listen to the stories of clients and their families, helping to resolve conflicts through warm communication. The program will also feature the country’s top experts in inheritance and gifting. These specialists will analyze clients’ cases and asset structures, unravel the complex relationships among family members, and provide realistic advice and customized consulting. Currently, ″The Night Before Inheritance (working title)″ is recruiting clients who have concerns related to inheritance and gifts. More details can be found on the program’s official website.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM (Eui-ju, Huma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) released the prologue video ″The Wolf Who Loved Red,″ a reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale ″Little Red Riding Hood,″ on August 2 through their official channel. In this video, Jo plays the wolf living alone in the forest, and Harua plays Little Red Riding Hood, who reaches out to the wolf first. The wolf cherishes the bookmark given as a ″promise to meet again″ and learns how to wait and how to smile. Eui-ju serves as the storyteller, narrating to enhance the video’s immersion. The prologue is characterized by expanding &TEAM’s identity of ″wolf DNA″ into the theme of love. Unlike the original story, this content depicts the wolf as a being awakening to love and happiness. &TEAM is preparing for their official comeback on September 8 with their second Korean mini-album ″Mark on Me.″ Starting with the prologue video on August 2, they will sequentially release a trailer teaser on the 4th, a trailer on the 5th, trailer photos on the 7th, ″TAME ME″ version image mood teasers on the 10th, concept photos on the 11th and 12th, a mood video on the 13th, a track spoiler on the 19th, and ″CRAVE YOU″ version image mood teasers and concept photos on the 23rd and 24th respectively. On August 31, a track sampler will be released, followed by the tracklist on September 1 and a highlight medley on September 2.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group KiiiKiii (Jiyu, Isol, Sui, Ha-eum, Kiya) will pre-release the challenge video for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ from their third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ on the global short video platform TikTok at 6 PM on the 3rd. This challenge video will reveal part of the new song and performance before the official release. ″Pop Off Pop Off″ is an electronic synth-pop song based on intense synth sounds, characterized by a stylish beat and an addictive chorus line. Along with a dazzling performance, the lyrics reminiscent of midsummer, such as ″burning hot″ and ″a sandcastle built on whim,″ convey KiiiKiii’s unique summer song atmosphere. The key choreography includes bouncy steps and movements that stretch or cross the arms and legs freely, emphasizing the song’s lively energy. Previously, KiiiKiii surprised fans by releasing a stop-motion video for the track ″Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone (What Should I Do),″ expanding their musical spectrum. All tracks from KiiiKiii’s third mini-album ″WhyKiiiKiii″ and the music video for the title track ″Pop Off Pop Off″ will be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on the 10th.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Marvel movie ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ surpassed 3 million cumulative viewers within 5 days of its release. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system as of 1:05 AM on the 2nd, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ recorded a cumulative audience of 3,001,973. This film set the highest opening record of the year from its first day of release and consecutively surpassed 1 million, 2 million, and 3 million viewers in the shortest time. After surpassing 2 million viewers on the 1st, an additional 1 million watched it within a day. Since its release on the 29th of last month, ″Spider-Man: Brand New Day″ has been breaking box office records for 2026 every day. It set a record two days faster than ″Pawmo,″ which attracted 11 million viewers, in reaching 3 million viewers. This action blockbuster depicts Peter Parker, forgotten by everyone after the events of ″Spider-Man: No Way Home,″ who faces a mysterious enemy remembering his identity and gains uncontrollable powers due to DNA mutation, plunging him into chaos. He confronts new threats to protect his loved ones. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya Coleman, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal. It is currently showing in theaters.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids held five performances of their new world tour, ″Stray Kids World Tour (Run It),″ at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The members revealed that they experienced physical difficulties such as eczema on their hands and swollen fingers while continuing the performances in the heat. Hyunjin confessed that after sweating for five days of performances, he developed eczema on his thumb, and other members empathized, saying their fingers were swollen as well. Changbin said that only the youngest member, I.N, did not have these symptoms, but I.N reported that a callus on his toe had peeled off. Lee Know joked, ″Make sure to wash well,″ making everyone laugh. The opening of the concert started with songs like ″Wae In Jeon,″ ″Hellevator,″ and ″District 9.″ The members greeted fans by shouting ″Stay high!″ and communicated with fans worldwide in various languages, including English and Japanese. The concert took place amid a heatwave with the highest temperature in Seoul reaching 35 degrees Celsius. Han joked, ″It’s hotter than yesterday. Maybe it’s because we look better today,″ and Seungmin said, ″We’ll work harder to make the heat go away.″ Bang Chan, addressing the final performance, said, ″Welcome to the last show of Run It Seoul, day five. The atmosphere is really hot,″ adding, ″I believe we can keep this energy until the end. We have to dance and jump together. The calories burned today will be no joke. There won’t be any swelling tomorrow.″ Stray Kids is scheduled to release their new mini-album, ″THIS & THAT,″ on the 7th at 1 PM (midnight Eastern Time, USA). In September, they will perform at the large Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio and visit three regions in Latin America with the new festival STRAYCITY.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ’Hope’ surpassed 4 million cumulative viewers around midnight on the 2nd. This is the third highest number of viewers among domestic releases this year, following ’A Man Who Lives with the King’ and ’The Swarm.’ Distributor Plus M Entertainment announced that ’Hope’ exceeded 4 million viewers on that day. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, the film recorded 4 million viewers as of the morning of the same day. ’Hope’ has maintained the number one spot in Korean film reservation rates for 30 consecutive days, and on August 1st, when foreign films continued to be released, it achieved a seat occupancy rate of 44.3%. The production cost of ’Hope’ is approximately 70 billion won, with the break-even point estimated at 6.5 to 7 million viewers. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Lim Hyun-sik, Eum Moon-suk, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell. The film begins with Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, receiving a report of a tiger sighting, which puts the village on high alert. Subsequently, an unknown creature appears, and Beom-seok and Seong-ae (Jung Ho-yeon) fight desperately to protect the village. Seong-gi (Jo In-sung) and his group become prey to monsters in the mountains. ’Hope’ was invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking director Na Hong-jin’s return to the Cannes red carpet after 10 years since ’The Wailing.’ It is reported that the Cannes Film Festival extended the submission deadline for the film due to high interest.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BabyMonster will release the music video for ″Moon,″ a track from their third mini-album ″Choom,″ at midnight on the 3rd. This music video features a storyline and bold direction that emphasize the song’s dark and dreamy tones, capturing a unique mood distinct to the track. Since May, BabyMonster has consecutively released three music videos, including the title track ″Choom″ from their third mini-album, the digital single ″SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,″ and the track ″I LIKE IT,″ showcasing the group’s versatile charm. ″Moon″ stands out with its minimalistic Southern Trap genre composition, enhanced by mysterious synthesizer sounds that create an addictive vibe. The poster posted on the official blog features the members styled in intense black and red tones with sharp gazes against the backdrop of a darkened city, raising anticipation for the new narrative to unfold in the upcoming music video. BabyMonster first unveiled the ″Moon″ performance during their ″Choom″ world tour concert held in Seoul last June. Meanwhile, BabyMonster is currently conducting their second world tour, starting with the Seoul concert, continuing their global activities across five continents, including Asia, Oceania, South America, North America, and Europe.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group CORTIS took the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza Chicago held in Grant Park, Chicago, USA. According to their agency Big Hit Music, approximately 50,000 spectators gathered for the performance on the 1st local time, confirming CORTIS’s popularity. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Gunho) started the stage with ″GO!″ and ″What You Want.″ They then performed their hit songs such as ″REDRED,″ ″ACAI,″ and ″YOUNGCREATORCREW,″ with the audience responding with sing-alongs. The members headbanged fiercely, changed formations while crossing the stage, and flawlessly executed synchronized dance moves. During the remix version of ″TNT,″ the members went down to the floor, breaking the boundary between the stage and the audience. During the performance, Southern hip-hop legend Juicy J made a surprise appearance, raising the energy. CORTIS and Juicy J performed their collaboration song ″MOTION (feat. Juicy J),″ released on the 31st of last month, live together for the first time. The stage, blending Juicy J’s rap and Memphis sound with CORTIS’s performance, received great cheers from the audience. CORTIS showed respect by calling Juicy J their ″big brother,″ and Juicy J displayed closeness by linking arms with the members. The performance was streamed live through the global superfan platform Weverse, Disney Plus, and Hulu in the US, Japan, and South America, with over 167,000 viewers watching on Weverse Live alone. It was viewed in 185 countries and regions including Korea, China, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Through their agency, CORTIS shared, ″We were really happy to be part of Lollapalooza Chicago, a dream we’ve had since we were young. The passionate concert atmosphere we vaguely imagined while working on our second mini-album GREENGREEN unfolded into reality, making us overwhelmed and happy.″ They added, ″We will work hard to show CORTIS’s energetic stage in the North America, Seoul, and Japan tours.″ CORTIS is scheduled to continue the ″2026 CORTIS TOUR PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN IN NORTH AMERICA″ in six North American cities from June 4 in Toronto, Canada, through June 16.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jimin’s second album track ″Be Mine″ from ″MUSE″ surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify. ″Be Mine″ exceeded 400 million streams on Spotify on July 31, making it the second track from the ″MUSE″ album to reach 400 million streams, following the title track ″Who.″ It is the fifth song on Jimin’s personal Spotify profile to achieve this milestone. The ″MUSE″ album has recorded over 4.1438 billion streams in total, including ″Who,″ the fan song ″Closer Than This″ released after military enlistment, and ″Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.″ ″Who″ is the first and only solo song by an Asian artist without collaborations to achieve 2.5 billion streams on Spotify. ″Closer Than This″ recorded 334.71 million streams, and ″Smeraldo Garden Marching Band″ recorded 276.44 million streams. ″Like Crazy,″ which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, is close to 1.5 billion streams with 1.47082 billion. ″Set Me Free Pt.2″ has 482.21 million streams, and the English version of ″Like Crazy″ also has over 400 million streams. Additionally, the solo track ″Filter″ from the BTS album has recorded over 519.17 million streams.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen (ENHYPEN) concluded their world tour ’ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ’BLOOD SAGA’ IN LATIN AMERICA & UNITED STATES’ (hereinafter ’BLOOD SAGA’) North and South America tour with a performance at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. The tour started on July 4 in São Paulo and took place over 12 shows in 8 cities including Lima, Mexico City, Dallas, San Diego, Tacoma, Oakland, and Las Vegas. Enhypen (Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) made their first entry into Latin America, selling out the 41,000-seat stadium concert in São Paulo, and expanded the Mexico City show from one to three performances. In San Diego, in addition to their solo tour concert, they also participated in ’SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026,’ expanding their activities to the global pop culture stage. At the final North and South America tour concert held in Las Vegas, Enhypen performed 25 songs over about two hours. From the opening stage ’Knife’ to ’Brought The Heat Back,’ they drew enthusiastic responses from the audience with powerful performances, and with songs like ’Sleep Tight,’ ’Bills,’ and ’Moonstruck,’ they presented a stage envisioning the future together. Then, with ’Drunk-Dazed,’ ’Bite Me,’ and ’CRIMINAL LOVE,’ they expressed captivating love fitting the vampire concept, finishing the performance with ’Lost Island’ and ’XO (Only If You Say Yes).’ At the end of the concert, Enhypen said, ″I can’t believe this is the last day in the United States. Thank you to ENGENEs who gave us so much love, passion, and memories over the past month,″ and added, ″We will work hard preparing for the upcoming mini-album 8 ’THE SIN : BLISS’ to be released soon after returning to Korea. We will come back with better music and cooler performances, so let’s meet again soon.″ Enhypen will hold concerts at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9, and will meet domestic fans ahead of the release of mini-album 8 ’THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 21.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Lim Young Woong fan club, National Hero Era, has established the ’Woong Dream Scholarship’ to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lim Young Woong’s debut. To commemorate Lim Young Woong’s 10th debut anniversary, National Hero Era prepared a scholarship fund worth 250 million KRW, which was raised through donations collected by fan club members from 32 regions nationwide. The scholarship will be awarded to about 200 students selected from across the country to support their studies and dreams. The ’Hero10; Our 10 National Hero Era Generous Donation Ceremony’ took place on July 31 at Nurimaru APEC House in Haeundae, Busan. This Woong Dream Scholarship is an extension of the continuous donation and volunteer activities carried out by Lim Young Woong and the fan club Hero Era. A representative of National Hero Era stated, ″The past 10 years with Lim Young Woong have been a time of learning and sharing love and hope,″ adding, ″We hope this Woong Dream Scholarship will become a small seed for young people that will bloom into beautiful dreams in the future. We will continue to spread positive influence worldwide together with Lim Young Woong.″]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Jaejoong returns to the music scene with a new single album after about 1 year and 3 months. On the 3rd at midnight, Kim Jaejoong announced his comeback by releasing a teaser video for his new single album ″THE WAVE″ on his official SNS. This album is his first new release in Korea since the mini-album ″Beauty in Chaos,″ which was released in May last year. The released teaser video shows Kim Jaejoong standing at the edge of a hill overlooking the sea, creating a free and refreshing atmosphere as he faces the wind. Earlier this year, Kim Jaejoong completed a fan concert tour and the ZEPP&HALL tour, and continued various activities including releasing the Japanese digital single ″OASIS″ and starring in the movie ″Gentleman; Whisper of the Evil Spirit.″ In 2023, he established the agency Encode Entertainment and is participating in production as the CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). ″THE WAVE″ is scheduled to be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on the 20th, and concerts with the same name as the album will be held at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul on the 29th and 30th. Kim Jaejoong plans to perform new songs at this concert. Additionally, teaser content for ″THE WAVE″ will be released sequentially.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Boy group NINE (AHOF) held the ’2026 AHOF 1ST TOUR: THE FIRST SPARK IN TAIPEI’ concert at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) on the 2nd. On this day, NINE (Steven, Seo Jungwoo, Cha Woongki, Zhang Shuai Bo, Park Han, JL, Park Juwon, Zuan, Daisuke) performed a setlist spanning their debut year, from mini album 1 ’WHO WE ARE’ to mini album 3 ’RUN TO YOU’. The stage for their recently released new song received great response from the audience, and as the tour has entered its latter half, the members’ stage manners were also praised as more polished. Throughout the concert, NINE added excitement with their live skills, sharp choreography, and diverse facial expressions. During the encore, the members came down to the audience to interact directly with fans. After the concert, NINE shared, ″It was our first time holding a concert in Taipei, so we were very excited and nervous. Seeing you all enjoying the stage in person brought us even greater pride and joy. We sincerely thank you for taking your precious time for us and sending such warm support. We will cherish the memories in Taipei and look forward to the day we meet again.″ NINE is currently balancing their tour and comeback activities. They began the ’THE FIRST SPARK’ tour in Seoul last May, and on the 8th of last month, they made a comeback after about eight months with the release of mini album 3 ’RUN TO YOU’.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jenny and Curtis from Black Pink participated and performed at the large-scale music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA. This year, Lollapalooza took place over four days from July 30 to August 2, with about 170 teams performing on eight stages. Jenny became the first Korean female solo artist to headline Lollapalooza, closing the main stage, the ″Bud Light″ stage. She performed 18 songs live with a band for one hour, drawing a passionate response from the audience with her new song ″Less than a Lover″ and an unreleased new track, according to OA Entertainment. Curtis performed 11 songs over 40 minutes on the ″T-Mobile″ stage on the 1st. Starting with ″Go!″ and ″What You Want,″ he showcased his representative songs such as ″RedRed,″ ″Acai,″ and ″Young Creator Crew.″ During the ″TNT″ remix stage, he went down to the audience to interact with fans. He also delivered the first joint live performance of the collaboration track ″MOTION″ with American rapper Juicy J. BigHit Music reported that many fans wore official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas at the venue, and the performances were live-streamed on Weverse, Disney Plus, Hulu, and others. Approximately 167,000 people from 185 countries watched on Weverse Live. After the performance, Curtis expressed through his agency, ″I was really happy to be part of Lollapalooza Chicago, a dream I have had since I was young. The passionate concert atmosphere I vaguely imagined became a reality, which was overwhelming and joyful,″ adding that he felt the excitement he envisioned while working on his second mini-album ″Green Green.″ Meanwhile, after finishing the Lollapalooza schedule, Curtis will start his first tour ″Put Your Phone Down″ in six North American cities, beginning in Toronto, Canada, on the 4th. This year’s Lollapalooza Chicago lineup also included the girl group IVE and aespa. IVE performed on the second day at the ″T-Mobile″ stage, and aespa performed on the last day at the ″Allianz″ stage.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Xikers held their second fan meeting, ″roadymap to univerxity,″ on July 31 at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo, Japan. At the fan meeting, Xikers opened the stage with the fan songs ″MOONWALK″ and ″Outsider.″ They then performed various songs from their Japanese album, including ″Up All Night,″ ″HIGHWAY,″ ″Supercalifragilistic,″ ″OKay,″ and ″DO or DIE.″ For the cover stage, all members reinterpreted TWICE’s ″SIGNAL,″ and split into two teams to prepare performances of BTOB’s ″Second Confession″ and NCT Doyoung’s ″Perfume,″ respectively. They also took on a Japanese song challenge featuring Sasane’s ″mosi mosi?,″ AKB48’s ″Heavy Rotation,″ Naniwa Danshi’s ″初心LOVE (Ubu Love),″ and Arashi’s ″Happiness.″ Fan participation segments included ″Roady Taste Sniper: Find the Wannabe Senior,″ which predicted fan survey results, and a fan meeting exclusive ″Freshman Roady Welcome Party: Seniors’ Challenge Showtime.″ Toward the end of the performance, Minjae personally announced, ″We will hold a fan meeting on October 4 at Zepp Osaka Bayside,″ sharing news of the Osaka fan meeting. He added, ″We have prepared many new things to show you, so please look forward to it.″ The final stage was the Japanese single’s first album track ″100%,″ and after the performance, Xikers expressed their gratitude by making eye contact with fans seated in the audience. They shared, ″It was truly a dreamlike time where I could capture each of your gazes up close. This passionate moment we created with Roady will remain an unforgettable eternal memory.″ After completing their schedules in Seoul and Tokyo, Xikers will continue the ″roadymap to univerxity″ fan meeting in Osaka on October 4.]]> FANNSTAR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoo Hye-joo revealed recent photos of her second son, Yoo Geon, who is 14 days old. On the 1st, Yoo Hye-joo posted several photos on her account. The photos showed her second son, Yoo Geon, born last month, sleeping wrapped in a white swaddle. His small face, chubby cheeks, and delicate features stood out, and another photo captured his tiny feet and toes peeking out from under the blanket. Yoo Hye-joo gave birth to her second son on the 19th of last month and experienced the loss of her father on the 23rd. She revealed on her YouTube channel that her father had been diagnosed with workplace cancer six years ago, which had metastasized to his pelvis, and he had been battling the illness. She also said, ″My father said, ’Yoo Geon is beautiful,’ which is how we decided on the name,″ adding, ″Although he never got to meet him in person, he saw his grandson through photos and videos after the birth before he passed away.″ Yoo Hye-joo became known to the public in 2011 by appearing on ComedyTV’s ″Ulzzang Generation 5,″ and in 2019, she married Jo Jung-yeon, a former Korean Air purser. They have two sons.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Youngsoo from ″I Am Solo″ Season 32 revealed his body profile photos on his SNS. On the 1st, Youngsoo posted several photos on his personal account along with the message, ″Hello. This is Youngsoo from Season 32. Due to many requests for the body profile photos mentioned during the live broadcast, I am sharing them first.″ The revealed photos showed Youngsoo’s defined abs and toned muscles. Some photos included him fully exposing his upper body. Youngsoo explained, ″The body profile was taken on July 8th, and since the shoot was on March 19th, I am also sharing the InBody measurement. A body fat percentage of 7.8% was my best.″ He also said he would soon share behind-the-scenes photos from ″I Am Solo″ and pictures from a gathering with his peers. On the ″I Am Solo″ broadcast, it was revealed that Youngsoo from Season 32 is an accountant, and he had given up on making a final choice in the episode aired on the 29th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 tvN’s new Saturday-Sunday drama ″Four Hands″ is confirmed to premiere on August 29. This drama is set in an arts high school and stars Song Kang and Lee Jun-young as pianists, depicting the friendship, love, competition, and growth of youth. Song Kang plays Kang Bi-o, a perfectionist who never falls short of the top in both academics and piano performance. He is a diligent character who practices until his fingers are blistered every day, living a restrained life by insisting only on the orthodox way. Kang Bi-o’s world changes with the arrival of transfer student Choi Jung-yo (played by Lee Jun-young). Choi Jung-yo breaks the discipline Kang Bi-o has built with his unconventional and shocking performances. The released seventeen posters feature the two wearing the Korean Arts High School uniforms, leaning on each other’s backs and smiling. The poster’s tagline reads, ″The moment the notes touch, a brilliantly completed harmony.″ The contrasting personalities of Kang Bi-o and Choi Jung-yo are also captured. Two types of second teaser videos were also released. The first teaser depicts Kang Bi-o, who suffers from family recognition and his mother’s pressure despite winning the grand prize at a world junior competition. Choi Jung-yo, a connection from a childhood competition, reappears before Kang Bi-o and awakens the pure joy of music. Kang Bi-o confesses, ″Now I want to find a way to play music happily.″ The second teaser reveals Choi Jung-yo’s painful past, where he had to give up music due to poverty and other reasons. He challenges the path of a pianist again, using Kang Bi-o as his milestone. ″Four Hands″ portrays the stories of youth unfolding at an arts high school filled with musical geniuses and will air on August 29 at 9:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Amid allegations that Won-i, a member of Lissene, was a school bully, a person presumed to be Won-i’s homeroom teacher during middle school came forward to reveal details about Won-i’s school life and refute the claims. On the 1st, a netizen posted on X (formerly Twitter) a screenshot of part of an SNS conversation, claiming to expose Won-i’s behavior during middle school. This netizen did not provide objective evidence to support their claim. As a result, many netizens took a neutral stance. Later, another netizen who identified themselves as Won-i’s homeroom teacher for 2nd and 3rd years of middle school refuted the allegations through their SNS account, sharing a letter personally written by Won-i, photos taken with friends, and messages exchanged with other teachers who taught Won-i at the time. This person stated, ″I was Won-i’s homeroom teacher for 2nd and 3rd years of middle school. If Won-i did anything wrong during middle school, it is my fault for not teaching properly,″ and added, ″I kindly ask that the baseless and reckless accusations stop.″ Following this rebuttal, positive public opinion about Won-i’s school days continued, and the exposé post by the netizen who made the bullying allegations has since been deleted. Meanwhile, Won-i is a member of the group Lissene and is receiving much love after topping the music charts, thanks to the popularity of their personal YouTube channel.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ariana Grande released the music video for her new song ″petal″ on her YouTube channel on the 1st. In this music video, Ariana Grande appeared thinner than before, drawing attention. The video captured her slim figure with visible shoulder blades and ribs. After the music video was released, the comment section was filled with fans expressing concern for her health. Comments included, ″I hope she gets healthy,″ ″I hope teenage girls don’t take this as an ideal body,″ and ″She looks too thin, it’s worrying.″ In South Korea, news of Ariana Grande’s recent condition spread quickly, with voices of concern such as, ″She looks much thinner than before,″ and ″Isn’t she anorexic?″ On the other hand, some opinions stated, ″No one can judge her health issues,″ ″We should refrain from commenting on appearances,″ and ″We should avoid excessive speculation about her body.″ Born in 1993, Ariana Grande is a global pop star who has released worldwide hits such as ″Problem,″ ″Side to Side,″ ″7 rings,″ ″thank u, next,″ and ″Santa Tell Me.″ ″Problem″ is known as a song covered by many domestic musicians, and ″Santa Tell Me″ has become a beloved modern Christmas carol enjoyed every holiday season.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Oksoon from ″I Am Solo″ Season 32 revealed recent dating photos with Kwangsoo. On the 1st, Oksoon posted on her SNS a photo holding a bouquet and smiling with the caption, ″A photo taken by Jeongsook unnie after the proposal.″ She then shared various dating photos in succession, including scenes of them eating cheonggukjang, samgyeopsal, and barley rice together, and walking around Namsan wearing matching couple T-shirts. Oksoon and Kwangsoo became the final couple on SBS Plus·ENA’s ″I Am Solo″ Season 32 Divorced Special and announced they were an actual couple through a live broadcast. On the Chonjang Entertainment TV live broadcast, Kwangsoo said, ″Since we are seriously dating each other with confidence, marriage talks are also happening,″ but added that no specific schedule has been decided yet. Meanwhile, Kwangsoo is a dentist born in 1987.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Youngja and Youngchul, contestants of the 28th season of ″I Am Solo,″ announced their divorce. Youngja revealed through her SNS on the 31st of last month that she had ended her relationship with Youngchul. Youngja stated on SNS that they had not registered their marriage and had been managing their living and financial responsibilities separately, so there were no assets or financial issues to settle. She also said she would not comment further on the process or reasons for their breakup. The two appeared on SBS Plus and ENA’s ″I Am Solo″ 28th season divorced special last year and developed a real romantic relationship. They moved up their wedding date due to a premarital pregnancy but suffered a miscarriage during the preparation. They held a wedding ceremony in January this year without registering their marriage. Recently, rumors of divorce arose when Youngja deleted photos with Youngchul from her SNS, and Youngja herself confirmed the divorce. Meanwhile, on the March 17 broadcast of tvN STORY’s ″Lee Hoseon Counseling Center,″ the two revealed that they had repeatedly experienced conflicts and breakups since their dating days. Youngja said that trust was broken due to rumors of Youngchul’s infidelity and that she had no knowledge of his financial situation. She also confessed that she did not feel assured by her husband’s ambiguous reaction during her pregnancy. Youngja and Youngchul each have one child. Youngja is raising her 14-year-old son, and Youngchul has an 11-year-old son who is not in his custody.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ahn Bo-hyun continues his active career by showcasing various charms through variety shows and YouTube content. On August 2, Ahn Bo-hyun will appear on the YouTube channel ’Fairy Jaehyung’ in the segment ’Fairy’s Table,’ where he will share sincere stories about acting and life. Later that day at 6:10 PM, he will also appear on SBS variety show ’Running Man,’ displaying his unique healthy energy and sense of humor. Having previously demonstrated excellent athletic ability and competitiveness, he is expected to deliver an energetic performance in this broadcast as well. Then, on August 6, on the YouTube channel ’Jo Hyun-ah’s Ordinary Thursday Night,’ he will sit down with Jo Hyun-ah to reveal an honest and easygoing side in a relaxed atmosphere. With witty reactions and a friendly demeanor, he will present another facet of his charm to viewers. Meanwhile, Ahn Bo-hyun will return to the small screen with the first broadcast of SBS’s new Friday-Saturday drama ’Chaebol X Detective 2’ on August 7. ’Chaebol X Detective 2’ is a cooperative investigation drama featuring the wealthy detective Jin Yi-soo, who solves cases with his financial power whenever investigations hit a dead end, and the new team leader Joo Hye-ra. Ahn Bo-hyun will reprise his role as Jin Yi-soo, who was greatly loved in season 1, and in this season, he will portray Jin Yi-soo’s growth into a full-fledged detective after graduating at the top of his police academy class.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In the KBS 2TV weekend drama ″Love Is Coming,″ a scene where Ha Seok-jin and Ahn Hee-yeon reunite at the police station after 8 years has been previewed. Kim Moo-jin (played by Ha Seok-jin) chose Han Gyu-rim (played by Ahn Hee-yeon) despite his mother Hong Ok-seon’s (played by Jin Kyung) opposition, left home, and made a living as a day laborer. After deciding to give up everything to protect his love, he heard urgent cries from upstairs while carrying cement bags at a worksite and became involved in an unexpected accident. Upon hearing the news of Kim Moo-jin’s accident, Han Gyu-rim rushed to the hospital and finally shed tears upon seeing him lying in the hospital bed. This accident plunged both Go Yoon-hee’s (played by Yoon Yoo-sun) biological daughter and stepdaughter into sorrow. Go Yoon-hee comforted her tearful stepdaughter Jang Seo-hyun (played by Lee Joo-yeon), but did not recognize her biological daughter Han Gyu-rim, who passed right beside her. Meanwhile, the love between Kim Moo-jin and Han Gyu-rim grew stronger through various trials. Kim Moo-jin had hidden the fact that he was the heir of a chaebol family but eventually confessed everything to Han Gyu-rim. Although shocked, the two forgave each other and reaffirmed their love. Kim Moo-jin’s mother Hong Ok-seon called Han Gyu-rim to the chairman’s office and demanded a breakup, but Han Gyu-rim stood firm and revealed her true feelings. Additionally, a commotion involving shoes and slippers broke out between Han Gyu-young (played by Park Yoo-na) and Jo Heung-sik (played by Bae Jung-nam). A drama official stated that the hidden story behind Kim Moo-jin and Han Gyu-rim’s reunion at the police station after 8 years will enhance the drama’s immersion. ″Love Is Coming″ is a family recipe drama that depicts the story of two men and women who gather the fragments of a broken family to create a warm life.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Go-eun won the Grand Prize at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards held on July 31 at Paradise City in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. On August 1, Kim Go-eun regrammed congratulatory stories sent by acquaintances on social media. Among them was a video featuring Kim Go-eun’s nephew. In the video, Kim Go-eun’s nephew was seen running around saying, ″Wow, auntie won the award,″ and when asked, ″What is the Grand Prize?″ the family replied, ″It’s the best award.″ Following last year’s Netflix productions ″Eun-jung and Sang-yeon″ and ″The Price of Confession,″ Kim Go-eun released ″Yumi’s Cells 3″ on TVING this April.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama ″My Favorite Employee″ is set to premiere on August 3rd and has revealed key points to watch regarding the love triangle. This series depicts an office growth romance where the new employee Nam Da-reum strives to meet his ″favorite″ and becomes ″My Favorite Employee.″ Kim Hye-jun takes on her first romantic comedy role as Nam Da-reum. Nam Da-reum is an ardent fan of Lee Chan (played by Cha Woo-min), a member of the idol group D.N.X, and joins the fashion platform Apello, founded by Lee Chan and Kang Ha-gi (played by Kang Hoon). Before even meeting his favorite Lee Chan, Nam Da-reum gets entangled with Apello’s CEO Kang Ha-gi, causing difficulties in his work life. Kang Ha-gi and Lee Chan form a competitive dynamic over the new employee Nam Da-reum. Both are naturally drawn to the bright and lovable Nam Da-reum and express their affection in their own ways. Kang Ha-gi is skilled at work but awkward in romance, while Lee Chan is loved by fans but has never experienced true love. Actors Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min all take on romantic comedy roles for the first time since their debuts. They portray Kang Ha-gi, Nam Da-reum, and Lee Chan, respectively, showcasing the love triangle unfolding at Apello. Shin Yuna (as Yoon Choi), Gong Ji-ho (as Park Mimi), and Kim Ah-young (as Lee Seul-ah) also appear, adding vitality to the drama. Nam Da-reum’s growth story is also highlighted as a key point. Through his favorite Lee Chan, Nam Da-reum gains motivation in life and pursues his dream as a fashion marketer by joining the fashion platform Apello instead of a large corporation. ″My Favorite Employee″ will air following ″Work Later, Drink Now!″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The film ″Hope,″ directed by Na Hong-jin, surpassed 4 million cumulative viewers around midnight on the 2nd. ″Hope″ ranked number one in Korean film ticket reservations for 30 consecutive days and attracted the third-largest audience among this year’s releases, following ″A Man Who Lives with the King″ and ″The Swarm.″ On August 1st, it recorded a seat occupancy rate of 44.3%. The story depicts Beom-seok, the head of the Hopohang branch office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears reports of a tiger sighting from local youths and faces an unbelievable reality as the village goes on high alert. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Lim Hyun-sik, and Eum Moon-suk. Released photos show director Na Hong-jin and the lead actors posing in front of balloons shaped like the number ″400.″ The film is currently screening in theaters nationwide.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ENA is set to premiere its new variety show ″Jimssalavium″ on August 1st at 7:50 PM. ″Jimssalavium″ is a minimalist travel variety show where travel creator Wonji, dancer Gabi, beauty creator Isian, and dancer Harimu travel through four different terrains over two weeks with just one suitcase. The program is a collaboration between ENA and production company TEO, capturing the four cast members packing their luggage and embarking on a trip that reflects their individual tastes and lifestyles. The first episode preview revealed various moments, including Wonji struggling to close the suitcase, Gabi trying to fit in more items, and Isian packing questionable items that may or may not be necessary for the trip. The third teaser highlighted each cast member’s personality. Wonji, a 16-year veteran traveler, showcased his bargaining skills and favorite shops, demonstrating his expertise while adapting to the energy of his younger companions. Gabi led the atmosphere with a bold mindset and vigor, acting as the trip’s ″tension driver.″ Isian revealed a surprising charm and quirky comedic talent, while the youngest, Harimu, energized the group and lifted the overall mood. ENA announced that following ″I’m SOLO,″ ″Jimssalavium″ will be introduced as a new format travel variety show.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The 1498th episode of SBS’s current affairs and educational program ″Unanswered Questions″ covers the investigation into the identity of an unidentified flying object that caused the closure of Gimhae Airport’s runway. The broadcast, titled ″Unknown Invasion - 2026 UAP Mystery,″ focuses on the sighting incident at Gimhae Airport on May 19th and examines whether it was a simple misidentification or an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP). A flight that departed from Nagoya, Japan, and was scheduled to arrive at Gimhae Airport around 9:30 PM returned to Incheon Airport just before landing. This resulted in a complete suspension of aircraft takeoffs and landings at Gimhae Airport and the closure of the runway. As a result, about 150 passengers, without receiving a clear explanation for the diversion, landed at Incheon Airport and then took a bus to arrive in Busan around 6 AM the next day. The usual 1 hour and 30 minutes of travel took about 10 hours. A source who claimed to have served in a military unit at the airport stated that around 9 PM, they witnessed three green glowing objects above the barracks. The objects reportedly moved in formation, maintaining a consistent distance at about the height of a 10-story apartment building. Another witness testified that an actual situation announcement was made from the military base, and officers and an anti-terrorism team were dispatched. The objects appeared for about two hours before disappearing, and there are claims that traces were left in the military’s internal systems. Gimhae Airport is located within a no-fly zone for aviation security and hosts an Air Force base, making it sensitive to external flying objects. The Air Force and police conducted a joint search immediately after the report but did not find any suspicious objects. The police concluded the case, determining that the lights in the night sky were mistaken for flying objects. The production team plans to investigate what was actually captured at Gimhae Airport based on conflicting testimonies and response records from the time. They intend to verify whether the observed lights were misidentified civilian drones or other objects, or if they correspond to unexplained UAPs. The episode will air on the 1st at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Hye-soo appeared as Park Kyung-hee in the Coupang Play original series ″Infidelity Is Not the Problem Right Now.″ In episodes 1 and 2, released on the 31st of last month, Kim Hye-soo portrayed Park Kyung-hee, an influencer and entrepreneur with one million subscribers. She revealed the character’s personality through her bold speech, confident expressions, glamorous styling, gait, and gestures. The intense opening was marked by dialogue mixed with profanity, and in the scene where she vows, ″Let’s live well, damn it!″ she expressed the realistic worries of a breadwinner. In the scene where she approaches a neighbor with intent but is rejected, then shows anger by saying, ″You’re talking crap, seriously,″ Kyung-hee’s raw emotions were directly depicted. Kim Hye-soo delicately portrayed the moment Kyung-hee begins to waver as her husband becomes embroiled in a dating rumor with a popular actor. The confusion and anger of Kyung-hee losing her composure in the face of unexpected reality were depicted step by step. Kyung-hee is a CEO running a company and the head of her family, emphasizing quick judgment, drive, and passionate efforts to grow her business. Kim Hye-soo’s performance fully realized the character in three dimensions, placing her at the center of the drama. ″Infidelity Is Not the Problem Right Now″ is a black comedy of chain collisions that unfolds as an influencer couple, who have been consuming happy family content, and a neighboring doctor couple become entangled in unbearable secrets. The series consists of eight episodes, with episodes 3 and 4 releasing at 8 p.m. on the 7th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Ji-hyun revealed her visit to Shanghai, China, for the first time in 20 years through MBC variety show ″I Live Alone.″ On the show, Park Ji-hyun visited various places in Shanghai where she lived for about two years during her childhood. She first visited a popular jianbing restaurant she often ate at as a child, recalling memories of the food made fresh on the street. She also toured the school she attended during her student days and several nostalgic spots, naturally speaking Chinese while there. Park Ji-hyun also visited the sites of her parents’ former accessory shop, snack bar, and Korean restaurant. She recalled the time her family went through, saying, ″My parents took on a new challenge in China.″ She shared the story of returning to Korea after the Korean restaurant closed. Park Ji-hyun said, ″I only remember my mom crying all the time.″ Later, Park Ji-hyun reserved a high-end restaurant with a view of the Shanghai nightscape to meet a college classmate and spent a special time. While dining with her friend, she expressed her congratulations, saying, ″If I were alone, I wouldn’t have come to a place like this.″ Park Ji-hyun reflected on her return to Shanghai after 20 years, saying, ″I failed back then and became a singer. Even the bad things are good memories now.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yoo Jae-suk revealed his visit to a bank to pay taxes in person during the recording of a variety show. The first episode of the web variety show ″Punghyangjung,″ released on the YouTube channel ″DdeunDdeun,″ featured Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Sung-min, Ji Seok-jin, and Yang Se-chan. Before a two-day, one-night domestic trip, Yoo Jae-suk asked acquaintances to stop by a bank. He explained, ″I have to pay taxes. There’s no time now because the recordings keep going on.″ The filming took place in the last week of June, and it was reported that Yoo Jae-suk visited the bank in accordance with the deadline for filing comprehensive income tax. When Ji Seok-jin asked, ″Why are you paying taxes now?″ Yoo Jae-suk replied, ″The deadline is June 30, but I couldn’t do it because of the recordings.″ When Ji Seok-jin said, ″Do it later,″ Yoo Jae-suk responded, ″There’s no such thing as later. Taxes have to be paid on time.″ The cast members present were amazed to see Yoo Jae-suk paying taxes during the broadcast. Yoo Jae-suk emphasized, ″Paying taxes is really important,″ as he entered the bank. Yoo Jae-suk has been recognized as a model taxpayer in the entertainment industry. It is known that no signs of intentional income omission or tax evasion were found during the high-intensity tax audit in 2024. A tax expert explained that Yoo Jae-suk uses an estimated reporting method applying the standard expense ratio, which prevents any tax evasion controversy from the start. According to this tax expert, if Yoo Jae-suk earns 10 billion KRW in a year, the taxable income would be 9.12 billion KRW after applying the standard expense ratio, resulting in a tax payment of 4.1 billion KRW.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Koyote is actively performing at festivals and events across the country to welcome the summer. Recently, Koyote has appeared consecutively at various events such as the Boryeong Mud Festival K-POP SUPER LIVE, the 2026 Ulju Picnic Concert: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the 2026 Geoje Summer Marine Festival. On these stages, they performed their representative songs including ″Pure Love,″ ″Heartbreak,″ ″Dreamlike,″ ″Blue,″ and ″Call Me,″ receiving great responses from the audience. Their hit song performances and energetic shows intensified the festival atmosphere. Since debuting in 1998 with ″Pure Love,″ Koyote has established itself as the longest-running co-ed group in South Korea. They have consistently continued their music activities by releasing various songs such as ″GO,″ ″Hero,″ ″Half,″ ″Wind,″ and ″Four Seasons.″ Last year, they collaborated again after 27 years with composer Choi Jun-young, who created ″Pure Love″ and ″Heartbreak,″ to release the new song ″Call Me,″ which topped major music charts. Their performance stages have also continued steadily. Through the 2025 Koyote Festival National Tour: Excitement, Koyote held concerts in several cities including Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Ulsan. In March, they held their own concert brand ″Koyote Festival″ in Vietnam, meeting with overseas fans. Additionally, they recently released a photo of all members gathered in the recording studio, announcing the start of new music work. Koyote is preparing for new activities along with the release of a new album in the second half of this year.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IVE member Ahn Yujin won the OST Popularity Award at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards for the drama ’Becoming the Legend of the Cook Soldier’ OST ’Sad Salty Taste.’ At the Blue Dragon Series Awards held on the 31st of last month, Ahn Yujin received the OST Popularity Award for ’Sad Salty Taste.’ Through her agency Starship Entertainment, she expressed, ″I am so happy and proud to receive such a meaningful award for an OST. Especially, it was exciting and an honor to be part of a great work like ’Becoming the Legend of the Cook Soldier,’ and I feel even more rewarded because many people, including viewers, seemed to like it.″ She continued, ″Above all, I think this award is possible thanks to our Dive (official fan club name), who always support and expect great things from me. I will continue to challenge myself and work hard to repay you with good songs, so please look forward to it.″ In ’Sad Salty Taste,’ Ahn Yujin conveyed a message of rising again despite difficult realities with refreshing yet powerful vocals. The song, which blends synthesizer and rock sounds, was praised for enhancing the immersion of the drama with her clear and refreshing tone and solid vocals. Meanwhile, IVE is continuing their second world tour ’SHOW WHAT I AM’ in North America and will hold the ’SHOW WHAT I AM’ LA concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, USA, on August 1.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Kim Min-ha shared her thoughts along with behind-the-scenes moments from the opening stage of the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards. On the 1st, Kim Min-ha posted on her SNS, ″It was such a nervous and overwhelming moment! I am truly grateful for this precious moment, and I sincerely congratulate all the awardees,″ along with several photos. The released photos captured Kim Min-ha in the waiting room and backstage of the awards ceremony, as well as performing a celebratory stage. Kim Min-ha created an elegant and luxurious atmosphere by pairing a champagne gold off-shoulder dress with diamond necklace and earrings. Various moments were captured, including a selfie showing a thumbs-up in the waiting room, scenes of her filming herself on stage, her nervous expression just before going on stage, and her relaxed look after the performance. Having recently succeeded in losing 16 to 17 kg, Kim Min-ha attracted attention with her slimmer figure and sharper visuals. In an interview about the film Hana Korea, Kim Min-ha revealed, ″I lost 16 to 17 kg,″ adding, ″It took about two years to lose the weight.″ Actress Song Yoon-ah commented on Kim Min-ha’s SNS photo, saying, ″Our Min-ha is truly beautiful~~.″ At the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards held on the 31st at Paradise City in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, Kim Min-ha took the opening stage and passionately sang Frank Sinatra’s ″That’s Life.″ She showcased a different charm from her acting through a stable live performance, deep vocal tone, restrained performance, and delicate facial expressions. Although she did not win an award, she made a strong impression with just the opening stage. Meanwhile, Kim Min-ha met audiences this year through the film Hana Korea. Hana Korea tells the story of Hye-seon, a North Korean defector woman moving toward a new life despite an unfamiliar environment. She has chosen the Disney+ original series The Miracles of the Namiya General Store as her next project and plans to continue her active career.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jin-young revealed the operation method of JYP Entertainment’s cafeteria through a broadcast. The cafeteria’s menu is composed of domestically sourced organic ingredients, and the annual maintenance cost is known to be about 2 billion KRW. He specifically stated that kimchi alone costs 220 million KRW annually. The cafeteria operates on a self-service basis, and JYP employees and trainees can use it for free. A chef from a famous hotel is responsible for the food, and it was explained that no MSG is used and there are no plastic or aluminum products in the kitchen. It was emphasized that organic cold-pressed oil is used for fried dishes to aid digestion. Park Jin-young said he wanted to provide good meals, thinking of the trainees as his own children while they are at the company. He revealed that he felt guilty seeing trainees eat instant food from convenience stores during the days at the Cheongdam building and explained that providing healthy meals is a principle at JYP. He mentioned that when moving to the new building, the cafeteria size will triple, and permission to provide lunch boxes will be granted. Park Jin-young also shared an episode where he sent a long message about eating and lifestyle habits for the health of the team members. The manager said Park Jin-young personally gave advice by organizing habits to be followed in daily life. Employees said that the food at JYP’s cafeteria tastes better than store-bought food and is also good for their health. Park Jin-young stated that although costs could be reduced by not preparing even the kimchi organically, he sticks to the principle for the sake of health.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 RIIZEne will appear as the sole guest on MBC’s ″The Manager″ (Omniscient Interfering View). On the 2nd, ″The Manager″ released a preview for episode 410 on its official YouTube channel. The teaser video features RIIZEne moving into a new dormitory, behind-the-scenes of their ″Pretty Girl″ activities, and preparations for their next project. The video reached 100,000 views within five hours of its release. The production team announced the broadcast with the phrase, ″The first solo guest RIIZEne special. RIIZEne’s second story shines even brighter together.″ Previously, on the broadcast on the 11th of last month, RIIZEne visited Geoje, the hometown of leader Won, and moved into a new dormitory. At that time, RIIZEne recalled the difficult days before their breakthrough, saying, ″There weren’t many opportunities to appear on broadcasts,″ and shed tears. Since then, YouTube clips related to RIIZEne’s appearance on ″The Manager″ have surpassed 6 million cumulative views, leading to the arrangement of a solo special.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Seo-jin expressed her disappointment about not being invited to the wedding to Eun Ga-eun on KBS 2TV’s ″Men Who Do Housework Season 2.″ On the show, Park Seo-jin said she thought they had become close after warmly welcoming Eun Ga-eun, but she was disappointed not to be invited to the wedding. In response, Eun Ga-eun explained that although they were close, they had not exchanged contact information. During this exchange, Park Seo-jin and Eun Ga-eun playfully blamed each other for not asking for each other’s contact information first. Park Seo-jin also joked by mentioning a scene where Eun Ga-eun acted cute toward her husband, Park Hyun-ho. Eun Ga-eun said that many people have started supporting her since the broadcast. Referring to the reactions to her samgyetang mukbang, she said, ″People say I eat it so deliciously that I keep wondering what I should eat next.″ Park Seo-jin and Eun Ga-eun confirmed that not exchanging contact information was the cause of the wedding invitation mishap and continued their conversation in a cheerful atmosphere.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jo Yoon-hee revealed photos from her trip to Jeju with her daughter. On the 1st, Jo Yoon-hee posted several photos with emojis on her personal channel, and on the 31st, she also shared photos on her social media with the caption ″Jeju.″ The released photos captured Jo Yoon-hee and her daughter Roa enjoying their trip in Jeju. The mother and daughter took selfies with palm trees in the background, spent time in the sea wearing swimsuits, and various moments were captured. In the photos, Jo Yoon-hee showed off her unchanged beauty, and her daughter Roa attracted attention with her grown appearance. Roa resembled both her mother and father, with notably long arms and legs. Jo Yoon-hee married actor Lee Dong-gun in 2017 and had a daughter, Roa. After their amicable divorce in 2020, she has been raising her daughter.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer″ ranked first in its time slot, recording a 7.4% viewership rating nationwide (Nielsen Korea) from its first broadcast, with a peak rating of 9.4%. In the second episode, it surpassed 8.0% nationwide and peaked at 10.6%, securing the top spot among all Friday-Saturday dramas. ″Married Woman Killer″ depicts the struggles of a working mom striving to maintain work-life balance, revealing the double life of Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), an ordinary married woman who lives as the legendary sniper ″Kingfisher.″ In episode 1, a confrontation between father Oh Man-seok (Kim Won-hae), recently released from prison, and daughter Oh Seung-ah (Do Young-seo) on Christmas 15 years ago was shown. At the moment Oh Man-seok threatened his daughter, a bullet flew through a crack in the window and hit him, revealing Yoo Bo-na aiming her sniper rifle. Oh Seung-ah found a message saying ″Merry Christmas″ on the rooftop. Back in the present, Yoo Bo-na lives an ordinary family life with her husband Kwon Tae-sung (Jung Joon-won) and daughter Kwon Yul (Hwang Bom-yi). However, she displays extraordinary traits, such as exceptional reflexes and subduing a sexual harasser. After returning from a three-year parental leave, Yoo Bo-na resumed her position as head of Sales Team 3 at Durumi Electronics. When team leader Kim Bong-pal (Sung Dong-il) asked her to work during the day, she replied, ″Let’s do it during the day. I have to pick up my child,″ surprising the team members. After returning to work, she was also shown assembling mysterious equipment on the church rooftop and swiftly neutralizing a target with her sniper rifle. Meanwhile, Kwon Tae-sung received a tip about a new type of drug and headed to Musan. While chasing a man suspected to be a dropper, a car explosion occurred, and a mysterious man watching the scene appeared. At the Musan police station, Kwon Tae-sung investigated the case and discovered that the victim was a drug kingpin. Lee Dong-jin (Lee Sang-yi) and Beom Seong-hoon (Choi Woo-sung) conducted a forensic investigation at the Kingfisher sniper scene. The victim, Hwang Min-ho (Son Seung-taek), had disguised his crime as an accident, killing his pregnant wife to collect insurance money but was only convicted of drunk driving murder and released after three years. Lee Dong-jin continued the investigation on the church rooftop, saying, ″Nice to see you, Kingfisher.″ Scenes alternated with Yoo Bo-na undergoing intense training in an underground facility and equipping her sniper rifle, setting up a confrontation. Kwon Tae-sung suspected the Musan car explosion was a homicide. It was revealed that Kwon Tae-sung had nearly died at the Kingfisher sniper scene in the past, and breaking news announced Kingfisher’s return. Yoo Bo-na sang a lullaby during a video call with her daughter Kwon Yul, and the members of Durumi Electronics Sales Team 3 watching said in surprise, ″Kingfisher has become a mom.″ Lee Dong-jin informed Kwon Tae-sung about a baby shark sticker found at the sniper location. Kwon Tae-sung said, ″She might have gotten married, started a family, and had a child. Like me,″ showing tension as he looked at the baby shark sticker on Yoo Bo-na’s clothes. Yoo Bo-na received a warning letter containing family photos and images of the sniper scene from a mysterious person. A new employee specializing in poisoning, Oh Hyun-nam, appeared in Durumi Electronics Sales Team 3. Kim Bong-pal installed an LPG gas tank in a vehicle, and Bong Tae-min (Kim Nam-hee) opened the gas valve to induce an explosion, revealing the hidden identities of the team members and the truth behind the Musan car explosion. Oh Hyun-nam gave Yoo Bo-na a meaningful greeting and asked at a team dinner, ″How would you feel if you lost something precious?″ At the end of the broadcast, Kwon Tae-sung received a tip about Kingfisher and headed to a café, where Yoo Bo-na received a threatening message containing a photo of a sleeping Kwon Tae-sung. The mastermind was Oh Hyun-nam, whose real name was Oh Seung-ah. It was revealed that she was a witness to the sniper incident involving her father Oh Man-seok 15 years ago. Yoo Bo-na confronted Oh Hyun-nam, aiming her sniper rifle, and Oh Hyun-nam threatened that she had given Kwon Tae-sung ″MistS.″ The episode ended with Yoo Bo-na drinking poison, saying, ″Do you want to kill my husband? Then kill me too.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hollywood actor Matt Damon visited Korea to promote the movie ″Odyssée″ and watched a professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the SSG Landers at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. On the 1st, Universal Pictures Korea released photos on their official SNS showing Matt Damon visiting Gocheok Sky Dome. In the photos, Matt Damon is seen wearing a Kiwoom Heroes uniform, smiling and making a hand heart gesture in the stands. He was also captured on the game broadcast, clapping and enjoying the game. The reason Matt Damon visited Gocheok Sky Dome was because his name is similar to that of Kiwoom Heroes’ foreign batter Matt Davidson. It is known that Matt Damon came to the stadium to support Matt Davidson. On the same day, Matt Damon arrived through Gimpo International Airport with director Christopher Nolan and actress Charlize Theron. The three are scheduled to attend official events such as a press conference and a red carpet event at Yeongdeungpo Times Square to promote the movie ″Odyssée″ in Korea. News of Matt Damon’s visit to the baseball stadium quickly spread online. Spectators and netizens showed various reactions, saying, ″I thought it was photoshopped,″ ″It looks unreal like an AI image,″ and ″I can’t believe Matt Damon is wearing a Kiwoom uniform.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Former idol trainee Han Seo-hee revealed her foreign boyfriend. On the 1st, Han Seo-hee posted several couple photos with her boyfriend on her personal account. In the photos, her boyfriend attracted attention with his distinct facial features and well-toned body, and he is known to be working as a model. On the 30th of last month, Han Seo-hee posted several photos with the phrase ″Japanese pervert teacher st.″ She then left a self-comment saying, ″I’m upset because there are no comments, so I have to leave one. Cute Seo-hee! Don’t live doing everything you want.″ Han Seo-hee appeared on MBC’s ″Star Audition: The Great Birth Season 3,″ preparing to debut as an idol. In 2016, she was sentenced to three years in prison with a four-year probation, 120 hours of community service, and a fine of 870,000 won for smoking marijuana and taking LSD with Big Bang’s T.O.P. Later, during her probation period, she was sentenced to prison again for drug use and was released in 2023.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Aori (Kim Min-young, 34) officially revealed her romantic relationship with Oriental medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae four years after her divorce. On the 1st, Aori posted a couple photo with Kim Hyung-bae on her social media, leaving the caption, ″Please look kindly.″ The photo showed the two smiling brightly with their faces close together at an unmanned instant photo booth. Kim Hyung-bae is an Oriental medicine doctor who runs a YouTube channel with 110,000 subscribers. Recently, netizens speculated that the voice of a woman appearing in his YouTube videos sounded similar to Aori’s. In response, Aori admitted the relationship, saying, ″I was stunned. I didn’t expect it to be revealed so quickly. My voice is like a fingerprint, right?″ She added, ″Since it’s come to this, I’ll reveal my face and do YouTube comfortably. Fortunately, my boyfriend wasn’t too surprised and is subtly enjoying it.″ Aori originally planned to slowly reveal her boyfriend’s identity, but as it spread quickly online, she decided to reveal her face herself. Kim Hyung-bae also appeared in Aori’s YouTube videos, showing his presence by catching a hornet that entered the house. Aori married race car driver and entrepreneur Seo Joo-won in 2018 but divorced in 2022. She currently runs a YouTube channel with about 770,000 subscribers and works as a fashion and beauty entrepreneur. Recently, she has been continuing her public relationship by sharing couple photos, dating pictures, and behind-the-scenes footage of YouTube filming with Kim Hyung-bae.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 5 of the tvN weekend drama ″Chilling Romance,″ Cheon Yeori (Park Eun-bin) draws a line in her relationship with Ma Gangwook (Yang Se-jong) and hints at her engagement to Kang Minhwan (Ong Seong-wu). One day before the one-month period during which Ma Gangwook could see ghosts ended, Cheon Yeori guided him on how to avoid the spirits, saying, ″It’s not over yet. More precisely, until the last dawn moon disappears.″ After Ma Gangwook no longer saw ghosts, she sincerely congratulated him, saying, ″Congratulations on returning to everyday life,″ and declared their farewell with, ″From now on, let’s never get involved again. Take care. Thank you.″ During this process, Ma Gangwook lied to Cheon Yeori that he still saw ghosts, but she immediately noticed the lie and said, ″How can a prosecutor lie so well?″ Meanwhile, Cheon Yeori led a double life, managing Reyna Hotel as its CEO during the day and listening to and resolving ghosts’ stories at night. Following a ghost’s guidance to a crime scene, she encountered a murderer and received help from Ma Gangwook. Ma Gangwook attempted to kick the killer but failed, then excused himself by saying, ″That was a mistake. You know how good I am at sports.″ Cheon Yeori retorted, ″So great that you missed your kick. I thought you’d hurt your back. You fell hard.″ Later, an article about Cheon Yeori and Kang Minhwan’s romantic relationship was published, and Ma Gangwook was misunderstood for accompanying Im Seohyun (Im Chae-young) to an art gallery. Ma Gangwook asked Cheon Yeori, ″It looks like you’re going to get engaged to your boyfriend?″ She replied, ″It’s not an engagement article but a dating article. There will be a misreport too.″ As she was about to leave by car, Cheon Yeori returned and proposed cooperating on a Joseon Dynasty ghost case with Ma Gangwook. In the preview, Baek Kyungja (Ye Soo-jung) hinted at health issues while telling Cheon Yeori in a hospital room, ″If it’s Minhwan, he will definitely be your strength.″ Ma Gangwook was frustrated because he couldn’t reach Cheon Yeori, and a scene showed Cheon Yeori saying, ″I think I have to get engaged.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Kang Mina marked her 10th debut anniversary by showcasing a new acting transformation in the office romance drama ″Tomorrow at Work!″ She revealed that she lost 13kg to shed her bright and cute childhood image and focused on realistic acting and deep emotional expression in the work. Kang Mina played the role of Yoon Noah, an employee in the Product Planning Team 1 of the DA Business Division at Saeum Electronics in ″Tomorrow at Work!″ The drama is a tvN Monday-Tuesday series depicting the office romance between Cha Ji-yoon (Park Ji-hyun), a 7-year career worker, and her boss Kang Si-woo (Seo In-guk), who become irreplaceable to each other. It is based on a webtoon of the same name. After the drama ended, Kang Mina shared, ″It doesn’t feel real. I enjoyed watching it again as a viewer. The memories are vivid and remain as good recollections, and I want to express my gratitude.″ She described her character Noah as having ″the fresh excitement and beginning of love with a younger man,″ explaining that acting out the worries of someone in their late 20s brought her comfort. During the acting process, Kang Mina said the director emphasized the similarities between herself and Noah. She related deeply to Noah’s concerns, which aligned with a period when she had many thoughts about her future direction. The most difficult scene for her was the farewell with Gu-won (Yoon Jung-hoon), where she struggled to convince viewers in the scene that ended a 7-year long relationship. Regarding her weight loss, she stated that unlike her previous work ″Gireugo,″ she lost 10 to 13kg to immerse herself in the office drama. She joined ″Tomorrow at Work!″ just one week after finishing filming ″Gireugo,″ and tried to act calmly while adapting to the new environment. Kang Mina revealed that she has challenged various roles to break away from the bright and chubby image she had since her debut. She had a strong desire to work in the office genre and found the line ″You’re too light″ in the conflict scene with Lee Jae-in (Won Kyu-bin) most relatable. She also expressed enthusiasm for detailed acting research. She also mentioned her craving for an image transformation. She said, ″Many people remember me as bright, but those who see me for the first time say I am calm or have a low tone,″ adding that she wants to show more diverse sides of herself in the future. Regarding the Senegal dispatch and the use of French in the drama, she explained that unlike the original work, the setting was changed to Senegal where French is spoken. Although she is not fluent in French, she made an effort. She also shared her impression that she probably wouldn’t be able to leave if it were a real situation. She also talked about her chemistry with fellow actors Won Kyu-bin and Park Ji-hyun. She said she had good eye contact with Won Kyu-bin and quickly became close with Park Ji-hyun, maintaining a strong relationship by sharing snacks and jokes during filming. About her future acting plans and concerns, Kang Mina said, ″I want to show more acting to the public. I want to rebuild from the basics.″ She believes ″Tomorrow at Work!″ will be an opportunity to break away from her existing image. She also emphasized the importance of communication with fans. She expressed her desire to spend more time with fans, mentioning that she planned an event through a communication app earlier this year and hopes to create opportunities to meet fans at the end of the year. She added that she wants to be remembered as a calm and cool actress 10 years from now.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dino’s other persona, ’Picheolin,’ is set to debut with the first mini-album ’吉BOARD (Gilboard).’ Picheolin will release the album at 6 PM on the 3rd, marking his entry into the music industry. The first music video teaser for the title track ″Let’s Play (prod. Hitchhiker)″ was released on the official HYBE Labels YouTube channel on the 1st. The video features Picheolin and a stranger dancing together to the music at a bus stop. They showcase energy that transcends generations in rhythm with ″Let’s Play,″ raising anticipation for the full version. ″Let’s Play″ is a song that combines sophisticated EDM trap beats with Korean-style excitement, with Dino participating in the lyrics and composition. The production was handled by Hitchhiker, who sampled the signature sound of his hit song ″$10.″ Picheolin plans to release the second music video teaser at 10 PM on the 2nd. Following that, he will perform on various music shows starting with Mnet’s ″M Countdown″ on the 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong’s music video for ″The Time I Sent a Reply″ has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube. The music video for ″The Time I Sent a Reply,″ released on Lim Young Woong’s official YouTube channel on August 9, 2025, exceeded 10 million views as of August 1. With this, Lim Young Woong now holds their 109th video with over 10 million views. ″The Time I Sent a Reply″ is a track from Lim Young Woong’s second full-length album, featuring lyrics that express the excitement and anxious feelings of waiting for a reply, combined with Lim Young Woong’s unique vocal tone, which has won the hearts of the public. The video has received more than 51,000 likes and over 8,600 congratulatory and supportive comments. Lim Young Woong’s fan club, Hero Era, has continuously shown support and love, contributing to the video’s popularity. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong is scheduled to hold a concert at Goyang Sports Complex for three days, from September 4 to 6.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The press conference for SBS’s new variety show ″My Remaining Love″ was held on the 31st at SBS Hall in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Attendees included Lee Se-young, Jung Yong-hwa, Seventeen Doyoung, Choi Yena, PD Lee Eun-sol, and PD Kim Hyo-jin. ″My Remaining Love″ is a dating reality program that depicts the process of young adults in their 20s and 30s, who have experienced terminal illness diagnoses or near-death experiences, confronting life and love again. The program consists of 8 episodes, with the first broadcast scheduled for August 3rd at 10 PM. Choi Yena revealed that she battled childhood lymphoma pediatric cancer and said, ″I thought it was deeper compared to existing dating programs.″ She added, ″Watching it gave me comfort as well. I believe that expressing wounds and pain is courage, and gathering together to share stories brings comfort and empathy. I felt a special emotion.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS will take the stage at Lollapalooza Chicago held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA, on the 1st (local time). The five-member male idol group under Big Hit Music, which debuted last August, has been included in the lineup of the world’s largest outdoor music festival. CORTIS was also included in Billboard’s ″21 Under 21″ list announced on July 31 (local time) this year. Selected alongside HYBE global group KATSEYE and JYP Entertainment’s U.S.-localized girl group GIRLSET, CORTIS is the only K-pop boy group to make the list this year. Billboard described CORTIS as ″one of the fastest-growing pop groups on the Billboard charts.″ CORTIS’s achievements are also reflected in numbers. Their debut album, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, reached number 15 on the Billboard 200, the main Billboard album chart, and their second mini-album, GREENGREEN, released in May this year, entered the same chart at number 3. The title track of GREENGREEN, ″REDRED,″ ranked 17th on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, setting a record as the first charting K-pop boy group debut in the past five years. The significance of the Lollapalooza Chicago stage is also great. In July 2022, BTS member J-Hope became the first Korean artist to headline the same stage, performing 18 songs for about an hour in front of approximately 105,000 spectators. Lollapalooza stated that J-Hope’s headliner performance was a catalyst for the large-scale participation of K-pop groups. Four years later, this year, the youngest group from the same label, CORTIS, will stand on the same stage. This year’s Lollapalooza Chicago will be held at Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, with Black Pink member Jennie headlining alongside Charlie XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, and others. In addition to Jennie, three K-pop teams—aespa, (G)I-DLE, and CORTIS—will participate.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 &TEAM(&TEAM) has revealed the promotion schedule for their second Korean mini-album ’Mark on Me’ and is preparing for a comeback. &TEAM (Euju, Huma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) will sequentially release a prologue video on August 2, a trailer teaser on the 4th, a trailer on the 5th, and trailer photos on the 7th. Following this, on the 10th, the ’TAME ME’ version image mood teaser will be revealed, with concept photos on the 11th and 12th, and a mood video on the 13th. This album concept consists of two versions: ’TAME ME’ and ’CRAVE YOU.’ On the 19th, a track spoiler containing clues about the new songs will be released, and on the 23rd and 24th, the ’CRAVE YOU’ version image mood teaser and concept photos will showcase new looks of the members. On August 31, a track sampler will be released, followed by the tracklist on September 1, and a highlight medley on the 2nd, providing a preview of the musical style and composition of the new album. On September 7, the music video teaser for the title track will be unveiled, and on the 8th, the second Korean mini-album ’Mark on Me’ will be released, marking the official start of &TEAM’s activities.]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Super Junior member Kim Heechul reacted to Jang Jisoo’s question in the YouTube channel ’Egennam Swings’ video. In the video released on the 1st, Jang Jisoo mentioned that there are 13 members in Super Junior and asked, ″Isn’t the payment divided by 13?″ He also said, ″It must have been hard to make a living until you became popular.″ In response, Kim Heechul said, ″When I appeared on broadcasts, it was a loss. Still, I earned enough to get by. I don’t know if the company structure was like that.″ He added, ″I earned more money doing ’Knowing Bros’ than when I was in Super Junior.″ Swings told Kim Heechul, ″You’re humble,″ and mentioned, ″Compared to someone like me who does hip-hop, the market was completely different. You even did an Asia tour, right?″ Later, when Jang Jisoo asked, ″Don’t you wear somewhat cheap clothes?″ Kim Heechul replied, ″This was styled by a stylist,″ and said, ″Our stylist was born in 2003. He’s watching now. He’s working hard with a dream. What? ’You dress like a beggar, right?’″ Jang Jisoo blushed and explained, ″I meant usually, not now.″ Kim Heechul said, ″Even the character tees I usually wear are all limited editions. I dress well.″]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena revealed that she found comfort through her appearance on ″My Remaining Romance.″ On the 31st, the production presentation for ″My Remaining Romance″ was held at SBS in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, attended by Lee Se-young, Jung Yong-hwa, Seventeen Doyoung, Choi Yena, and directors Lee Eun-sol and Kim Hyo-jin PD. ″My Remaining Romance″ is a dating reality program that depicts the process of young adults in their 20s and 30s, who have been given terminal diagnoses or have faced death, confronting life and love again. Based on her experience overcoming childhood leukemia, Choi Yena empathizes with the participants’ feelings and offers sincere advice. She also plays the role of a ″twist analyst,″ using sharp analytical skills to steer the atmosphere. Choi Yena shared her thoughts on filming, saying, ″I think I also received great comfort while watching.″ She continued, ″I believe that simply voicing the same wounds and pain is a great act of courage, and seeing people with similar pain and wounds gather and share their stories brings comfort and empathy, which gave me great solace as well.″ She added, ″Watching the participants, I felt a special connection. I really empathized a lot. I want to recommend it because I think it will be the greatest comfort to those who have had the same pain and wounds as me and the participants.″ ″My Remaining Romance″ will premiere on August 3rd at 10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS was the only K-pop boy group selected this year for Billboard’s ’21 Under 21’ list in the United States. On July 31 (local time), Billboard officially released the ’21 Under 21’ list on its website, selecting 21 artists under the age of 21. CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhoon, Sunghyun, Gunho) was included on this list. Billboard announces the list annually by comprehensively evaluating objective achievements such as album sales, streaming records, social media influence, radio and broadcast exposure, as well as the impact on the music industry and growth potential. Since their debut, CORTIS has continued to achieve global success. Last year, their first album, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, reached number 15 on the Billboard 200, the main album chart in the U.S., setting the highest record for a K-pop group debut album excluding project groups. In May of this year, their second mini-album, GREENGREEN, entered the same chart at number 3. The title track, REDRED, appeared on the Billboard charts Global 200 and Global (excluding U.S.) for 13 consecutive weeks as of August 1, and ranked 17th on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. In an interview related to this selection, the members cited entering major charts as their proudest moment. ″It was something we had dreamed of for a long time, but facing it in reality made it feel even bigger. Through these experiences, we felt that our music is reaching more people beyond where it started, and we are truly grateful,″ they said. They also added, ″It is moving to see a goal we have long hoped for come true. We realized that our music is reaching more listeners, and we felt especially thankful for that process.″ On July 31, CORTIS surprised fans by releasing a digital single, MOTION (feat. Juicy J), in collaboration with American hip-hop artist Juicy J. On August 1, they performed solo on the stage of Lollapalooza Chicago held at Grant Park, meeting global fans. This performance was live-streamed on Weverse for about 50 minutes starting at 5:05 a.m. KST on August 2. Meanwhile, CORTIS held their first tour, PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN, on July 18 and 19 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. Although it was their first tour since debut, there were criticisms that the concert running time was short at about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and the setlist was weak, with songs REDRED and Young Creator Crew repeated 4 and 5 times respectively. Fans also expressed disappointment over the lack of VCRs or costume changes during the performance.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards were held on the afternoon of July 31 at Paradise City in Incheon. The ceremony was hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Yoona. In the Best New Actress category, Jeon So-young from Netflix’s ″Gireugo″ won the award. In her acceptance speech, Jeon So-young said, ″I really didn’t expect to receive an award. I felt honored just to be in the same place with respected seniors, and I am sincerely grateful to receive this award as well. Thank you to the director and writer of ’Gireugo,’ and to the seniors and family at BH Entertainment.″ She continued, ″Thank you to the staff who worked on ’Gireugo,’ and Geon-woo. I’m very thankful. Thanks also to the five members of Seorin High. I will work hard and do my best.″ The nominees for Best New Actress that day included Kim Min from ″Pine: Country Bumpkins,″ Bang Hyo-rin from ″Emma,″ Seo Ji-hye from ″Scarecrow,″ Arin from ″S-Line,″ and Jeon So-young from ″Gireugo.″ Baek Seon-ho, who played Kim Geon-woo in ″Gireugo,″ attended the ceremony wearing a military uniform and smiled. The Best New Actor award went to Kim Jae-won from TVING’s ″Yumi’s Cells Season 3.″ In his acceptance speech, Kim Jae-won expressed gratitude to the production company, staff, and related personnel, and greeted his co-star Kim Go-eun, saying, ″Go-eun noona, who I loved, respected, and liked more than anyone else while filming. I learned a lot and relied on you because you are a senior.″ He also thanked his family, saying, ″My maternal grandmother is very ill, but I hope she gains strength seeing me receive this award.″ Kim Jae-won added, ″I don’t think receiving this award means I am perfect. Tomorrow, I might forget my lines or stumble, but I will not be afraid and will continue to strive to become a good actor.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Various moments of Jimin from BTS showcased during the ’ARIRANG World Tour’ were highlighted by the overseas media SKPopCulture. SKPopCulture introduced seven key scenes featuring Jimin from the 2026 ARIRANG World Tour, mentioning various hot topics including stage performance, audience interaction, styling, and on-site reactions. In particular, during the July 2 concert in Brussels, Belgium, Jimin sensed an unusual situation in the audience and requested immediate action by saying, ″Here, here, something doesn’t seem right. It looks like someone has collapsed. Please take action quickly.″ Jimin was seen monitoring the situation until the audience member received safe assistance. Jimin’s hairstyle changes also attracted attention. The shoulder-length blonde hair revealed during the Tokyo Dome soundcheck was compared to the Disney character Rapunzel, and at the Tampa, USA concert, his half-tied ponytail evoked the image of a samurai, receiving enthusiastic responses, the media reported. Reactions from people around the performance also drew attention. Videos of security guards, concert staff, dancers, and audience members smiling while watching Jimin’s stage went viral on SNS, and the British daily The Guardian reviewed the London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium concert, stating, ″By the end of the performance, Jimin became the favorite member.″ At the Munich, Germany concert, during soundcheck, a fan held a poster placing ’Thor, the God of Thunder,’ ’Erling Haaland, the God of Soccer,’ and ’Jimin, our God’ side by side. Jimin smiled upon seeing the poster, examined it, and then imitated Haaland’s unique walk during the main performance, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience. Other key moments included a perfect recreation of the ’Dust Dance’ choreography during the ’Spring Day’ stage at the Goyang concert, Jimin’s sophisticated airport fashion displayed while departing through Incheon International Airport for the Japan concert, and the brown knitted hat with pointed ears worn on the first day of the July 6 London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium concert, which sparked explosive interest and caused a sell-out immediately after the performance.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS member Jin’s solo song ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ has gained attention on various local stages, including a popular Italian quiz show and a figure skating arena. Recently, the Italian quiz show ″Reazione a Catena″ aired on Rai 2 featured Jin’s ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ as the answer to a music association quiz. The broadcast introduced Jin’s voice and music video, and the audience was shown dancing along to the song. ″Reazione a Catena″ is a quiz program combining word, music, and association games. The song was also used for three days at the figure skating venue of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The music played alongside the athletes’ performances, introducing the song to the spectators. A question about Jin was also featured on the UK ITV quiz show ″The Chase.″ The broadcast asked, ″Jin is the first member of the Korean boy band BTS to do ’this.’ What is ’this’?″ with options including solo activities and military service. ″Don’t Say You Love Me″ continues to be loved in multiple countries, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans worldwide. It has been noted that Jin’s music is being introduced through various overseas broadcasts and platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Hwang Jung-min is scheduled to attend the 4th week stage greeting for the film ″Hope″ amid ongoing controversies surrounding his private life allegations and stalking disputes. On the 31st, the ″Hope″ film team announced the schedule for the 4th week stage greetings, taking place from August 7 to 9. This schedule was newly confirmed following the recent controversies and legal battles involving Hwang Jung-min. Despite the controversies, Hwang Jung-min plans to attend all stage greeting events as scheduled and communicate directly with the audience. His agency has classified person A as a suspect in stalking crimes and is taking a firm stance. They also revealed that the stalking case involved person A’s private life disclosures, resulting in a summary order with a fine of 3 million won and a restraining order. Director Na Hong-jin, Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Eom Moon-seok, and other cast members will tour theaters nationwide, including Seoul, Daejeon, Gyeonggi, and Incheon, from August 7. Hwang Jung-min also showed a bright face and fan service during the stage greeting on the 29th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Go Yoon-jung attended the red carpet event of the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards held on the 31st at Paradise City in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon. On that day, Go Yoon-jung attracted attention as she walked the red carpet and arrived at the venue.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama ″Married Woman Killer″ is set to premiere on July 31 at 9:50 PM, releasing stills featuring the main characters. ″Married Woman Killer″ (written by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Ji-hoon) is based on the webtoon of the same name and depicts the story of working mom Yoo Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin) as she takes on the task of punishing criminals. After returning from a three-year parental leave, Yoo Bo-na holds her first client meeting on the rooftop of a church and targets a heinous criminal staying at a hotel across the street for a sniper shot. During this process, she receives support from the members of the Sales Team 3 at Durumi Electronics and is shown equipping Kingfisher’s signature sniper rifle. Yoo Bo-na’s husband, Kwon Tae-sung (played by Jung Joon-won), is a social affairs reporter uncovering the truth behind a new type of drug case. He dives directly into the field, infiltrating nightclubs and persistently questioning at police stations. Stills also reveal Kwon Tae-sung’s dedication to his reporting, even staying out overnight. Additionally, Oh Man-seok (played by Kim Won-hae), who was released on Christmas Day after serving his sentence, appears as Yoo Bo-na’s new target. A tense scene was captured where Oh Man-seok shows a murderous look while sitting across from his daughter and grabs her by the collar. Gong Hyo-jin returns to MBC dramas after 15 years, and Jung Joon-won meets viewers again with ″Married Woman Killer″ about a year after last year’s ″Someday, the Wise Resident Life.″ The production team stated, ″As Kwon Tae-sung digs into the new drug case, he encounters unexpected suspicions. Please watch closely to see how his pursuit of the truth connects with Kingfisher.″ ″Married Woman Killer″ will be broadcast in a total of 14 episodes.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Park Bo-kyung won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards for the Netflix series ″Lady Dua.″ On the 31st, at the awards ceremony held at Paradise City in Incheon, Park Bo-kyung shed tears of joy when her name was announced, and her husband Jin Sun-kyu, who was watching, also became teary-eyed. In her acceptance speech, Park Bo-kyung choked up as she said, ″I tried to take in this moment well, thinking this might really be the first and last time, but I never thought I would come up on stage.″ She continued, ″I like watching award ceremonies. I used to wonder if a day like this would come in my life, and I am grateful to be able to give this acceptance speech.″ She also expressed gratitude to Shin Hye-sun, who was always by her side on set, as well as to her agency’s CEO, director, writers, and staff. She also gave thanks to her family. Park Bo-kyung tearfully said, ″I want to engrave my mother’s name on this trophy, as she still supports the dreams of her daughter who is well over forty and fills the void I leave.″ Regarding her husband Jin Sun-kyu, she said, ″He is more surprised and emotional than I am,″ likening the trophy to a couple’s item and saying, ″Honey, today is day one.″ She also expressed love to her son and daughter. The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo and actress Im Yoon-ah. The Blue Dragon Series Awards selected nominees from dramas and variety shows released on domestic and international streaming platforms between June 1 of last year and May 31 of this year. The Best Supporting Actress award was also given to Yoon Kyung-ho for ″Becoming a Cooking Soldier Legend.″ Yoon Kyung-ho gave his acceptance speech, expressing gratitude to his fellow actors and production team.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Maeng Seung-ji recently shared her concerns about forehead lift surgery on her SNS. Maeng Seung-ji expressed interest in forehead lift surgery, saying, ″They say that the younger generation is aging faster because of smartphones, so many people in their 20s and 30s are getting forehead lifts these days!″ She then honestly revealed her dilemma with the words, ″It doesn’t seem artificial, so I’m conflicted! Should I do it or not? 🤔,″ drawing attention. In the photo she shared, Maeng Seung-ji is wearing a white short-sleeve knit and is indoors with plant decorations, touching her hair with one hand while looking straight ahead. Her natural appearance and sharing her thoughts on forehead lifts caught the eyes of fans as she communicated with them. Previously, Maeng Seung-ji openly disclosed her experiences with various cosmetic procedures, including philtrum reduction surgery, corner lip lifts, and cheek indentations caused by side effects of contour injections. Through this post, she reveals a new concern about forehead lift surgery, continuing her image as one of the most candid celebrities in the entertainment industry.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Hye-jin shared an update on her daily life with her family and pet dog. Through her SNS, Han Hye-jin announced the upload of the third episode on YouTube along with a summer update. She greeted her fans, saying, ″It’s already the last day of July~^^ Are you staying healthy in this heat? The third episode on YouTube has been uploaded. As you will see, I am still very clumsy and lacking;; I hope you watch with a generous heart, and have a great day today.″ In the recently posted video, Han Hye-jin, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, caught attention as she held her pet dog in her arms as its guardian. Her natural smile in front of a modest-looking store created a comfortable atmosphere in everyday life. Meanwhile, Han Hye-jin is active as a beginner YouTuber sharing small moments with her family through her YouTube channel, honestly portraying realistic parenting and life with pets, gaining empathy from many. Recently, she has also been consistently sharing happy family stories with her husband, player Ki Sung-yueng.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Choi Yena recently caught attention by showcasing her lovely charm in newly released photos. Wearing a pink hoodie adorned with heart-shaped decorations, Choi Yena created a soft and warm atmosphere by striking various poses such as covering her face with her hands or making heart gestures. In a cut where she matched a pink dress with ribbon decorations, she captivated viewers with a calm yet elegant appearance. Choi Yena is communicating with her fans by posting photos filled with a lovely and affectionate vibe on her SNS, along with the caption, ″Catch Yumi’s heart catch catch🩷 Catch the Blue Dragon catch catch🩷.″ This post conveys Choi Yena’s unique bright and positive energy, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans. Meanwhile, Choi Yena recently attended the production presentation for SBS’s new variety show, ″My Remaining Love,″ where she displayed diverse charms. This variety show will tell the stories of young people who have experienced terminal illness diagnoses or life-threatening battles, offering deep empathy and moving moments. Through broadcasting and various activities, Choi Yena is actively expanding her presence not only in music but also in the entertainment industry.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS released the digital single ″MOTION (feat. Juicy J)″ in collaboration with American hip-hop artist Juicy J on July 31 at 1 PM. This new song is a modern reinterpretation of the Memphis sound, a major branch of 1990s Southern American hip-hop, characterized by repetitive beats, addictive hooks, and unique rap flow, BigHit Music explained. The members of CORTIS participated directly in writing and composing, embedding the team’s own musical colors, and the song carries a message of moving toward a bigger stage. In particular, member Martin is known to have grown up listening to Juicy J and his hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia since childhood. Regarding this collaboration, CORTIS stated, ″Working with Juicy J was not just a simple meeting but a process of understanding and respecting each other’s music over a long time and building deep trust,″ adding, ″This song is presented with affection within a relationship that has been steadily maintained since before our debut.″ BigHit Music added, ″It is a song that respects the roots of hip-hop with the energy of Young Creative Crew (Young Crk).″ Meanwhile, CORTIS is scheduled to perform at the large music festival ″Lollapalooza Chicago″ held in Chicago, USA, on August 1 (local time). CORTIS is the only K-pop boy group included in this year’s Lollapalooza Chicago lineup. They plan to continue with the North American tour ″2026 CORTIS TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA″ from August 4 to 16.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NMIXX is set to debut in Japan with the release of a best album. JYP Entertainment announced that NMIXX will release their Japanese debut best album, ″N=MIXX,″ on December 9. The album includes a total of 12 tracks, featuring Japanese versions of previously released songs, including ″Blue Valentine.″ NMIXX began their first world tour, ″EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER,″ last November at Incheon Inspire Arena. Ahead of their official Japanese debut, they plan to hold solo concerts at Tokyo’s Keio Arena on August 8 and 9. From their debut single ″AD MARE″ to their latest release ″Heavy Serenade,″ they have demonstrated musical prowess with each album. They are recognized as a group that excels in performance, vocal ability, and visuals. They continue to achieve success overseas as well. Their fourth mini-album ″Fe3O4: FORWARD″ and first full-length album ″Blue Valentine″ received praise from international media such as the UK’s NME, Dazed, and the US’s Teen Vogue. Their fifth mini-album ″Heavy Serenade,″ released in May this year, ranked 3rd on Billboard’s ″Best K-Pop Albums of the First Half of 2026,″ and the track ″Crescendo″ placed 5th in the ″Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2026″ category.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWS’s agency announced on the 1st that they released the teaser for the music video of the title track ″SODA SODA″ from their second Japanese single. The teaser video features TWS members spending time freely in a rainy forest. Scenes such as lying on the wet ground and looking up at the sky create a refreshing atmosphere. In the latter part of the video, a scene shows Shin Yu left alone as the ground collapses, revealing unfamiliar cracks and dark shadows. The new song ″SODA SODA″ expresses the hope of moving forward while cherishing the sparkling moments of youth. TWS plans to release the full ″SODA SODA″ track and music video at midnight on the 3rd. The official release date is the 4th, and a public event will be held at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Festival Square. TWS debuted in January 2024 and consists of Shin Yu, Do Hoon, Young Jae, Ji Hoon, and Kyung Min from Korea, and Han Jin from China. The group name stands for ″TWENTY FOUR SEVEN WITH US,″ meaning to be with TWS every moment.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU made an official appearance about ten days after suspending activities due to health issues. On July 31, at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards held at Paradise City in Incheon, IU took the stage as a presenter for the Best Actor and Actress awards alongside actor Ju Ji-hoon. On this day, IU said, ″I thought I wouldn’t be nervous today, but standing here brings back memories of last year and my heart is pounding,″ adding, ″I lived this past year working really hard thanks to the strength I gained from the award I received last year. It is an honor to share this precious moment as a presenter.″ Ju Ji-hoon and IU, who won the Best Actor and Actress awards last year for the dramas ″Severe Trauma Center″ and ″Completely Fooled,″ respectively, appeared as presenters for the same categories this year. IU’s official public appearance is the first since EDAM Entertainment, the agency, announced on July 20 that due to the worsening of patulous eustachian tube, the concert scheduled for September at Goyang Stadium, subsequent performances, and the release of the 6th full album would all be postponed. The agency stated, ″We and IU recently determined that the current ear condition makes it difficult to proceed with performances. Therefore, prioritizing health, after careful discussion, we decided to adjust the schedule for the Goyang Stadium concert planned for September as well as subsequent performances and the 6th full album release.″ Through the fan community, IU explained, ″I think I pushed myself too hard without considering my condition for several years,″ and added, ″Experts have advised that performing for the time being would be too much.″ IU promised fans, ″I will focus on treatment and return as healthy as possible as soon as I can.″ IU also expressed regret, saying, ″I’m sorry for ruining the second half of the year that everyone was looking forward to due to my ear condition.″ Patulous eustachian tube is a condition where the cartilage part of the eustachian tube, the space inside the eardrum, remains abnormally open, causing ear fullness or the sensation of hearing one’s own voice echo. IU revealed that symptoms have recently worsened, making it repeatedly difficult to regain condition while singing. IU plans to focus on treatment and recovery before rescheduling future performances and album plans.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Seventeen Dino shared lively updates as his sub-character Pi Cheolin. On the 28th, Seventeen’s official SNS revealed Dino wearing a white hoodie and gray shorts, spending relaxed time with the members. The scene inside a restaurant showed several people gathered, chatting and enjoying food, creating a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. The post included the caption, ″Playing with my brothers, let’s play #Let’sPlay 😎,″ along with hashtags related to Pi Cheolin’s mini 1st album title track, ’Let’s Play (prod. Party Rock Rock).’ Dino, who is drawing more attention for his activities as Pi Cheolin, has been actively pursuing musical experiments alongside working on his sub-character album. This appearance, revealed through Seventeen’s official account, captures Dino communicating with fans as Pi Cheolin and sharing positive energy, focusing attention on his new activities that will showcase diverse looks through various songs and concepts.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ creative unit 3RACHA, which is receiving passionate attention from global fans, directly shared their musical world and stories as creators through Spotify. In a message recently released on Stray Kids’ official account, 3RACHA highlighted their identity as ″creators″ rather than artists on stage and presented content consisting of six sessions. They communicated with fans by sharing in-depth stories about the process of making their songs, musical inspiration, and collaboration within the team. Through this announcement, 3RACHA emphasized that they are an artist group that plays a leading role in the entire music production process, beyond being mere performers. Especially, this series conducted on the Spotify platform provides global listeners with an opportunity to experience 3RACHA’s unique musical world more closely. Stray Kids has recently solidified their position as a representative K-pop artist by winning various awards. Their music content continues to be loved by fans both domestically and internationally, and their honest stories about the creative process are raising expectations among music fans. Attention is focused on the new attempts and musical challenges that 3RACHA will show in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Boyz’s Younghoon recently shared an update on his daily life through his SNS. He posted several photos of himself wearing a black and gray striped t-shirt and jeans, holding a coffee drink on a city street. In the photos, Younghoon holds the drink in one hand and gazes directly at the camera with a relaxed expression, showcasing his natural charm. In particular, he caught fans’ attention by leaving a brief comment saying, ″I can’t think of anything to say... The coffee tastes good,″ expressing simple daily moments and satisfaction with the coffee. His wearing of a necklace also stood out, adding a stylish vibe. The background, seemingly taken at night, features city shops and signs, creating a sophisticated yet everyday atmosphere. Fans are responding warmly to Younghoon’s recent update, which conveys humble happiness in an unpretentious way.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Liz shared photos capturing small moments from her daily life, communicating with her fans. Recently, Liz posted several photos on her SNS showing her wearing a white striped shirt and a black top with a blue hat, holding pieces of fruit in her hand. In the photos taken indoors against a wooden-colored wall, she gazes directly at the camera with a calm expression, lips closed, and also shows various charms with a smile. Especially in the scene where she lightly holds a piece of fruit in her mouth, her natural cuteness stands out. Along with this post, Liz left a simple message saying, ″🅔🅐🅣 ​ 🅢🅞🅜🅔🅣🅗🅘🅝🅖 ​,″ conveying small joys in everyday life. While Liz is currently intensifying preparations for her world tour schedule, she is showing fans a closer side of herself through these photos, receiving positive responses. Fans are sending a lot of support for Liz’s natural daily life and radiant visuals.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Oh Sehun is drawing attention by perfectly embodying Dior’s Winter 2026 men’s collection. Recently, Oh Sehun revealed photos related to the Dior Winter 2026 campaign on his official SNS. In the released photos, he showcased a sophisticated style wearing a luxurious white suit. Against the backdrop of a high-end restaurant overlooking the city night view, he created an elegant and profound atmosphere, resting his chin on one hand with a contemplative expression. In another photo, he was captured sitting on a sofa writing in a notebook, adding a calm and intellectual charm. Along with props such as a wine glass, plate, smartphone, and bag, he portrayed a natural everyday scene that further emphasized Dior’s unique luxury. Oh Sehun matched a beige-toned jacket with a white shirt and pants, completing a neat yet stylish suit fit with black shoes and a belt as accents. Especially, the items featuring Dior’s signature white stitch details naturally reflected the brand’s identity. Meanwhile, the Dior Winter 2026 men’s collection is regarded as a work that captures the essence of Parisian fashion and contemporary sensibility, presenting the house’s vision for the future. Through this campaign, Oh Sehun solidified his dignified image as ″Dior’s man,″ revealing his stature as a fashion icon.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jennie caught attention with styling that exuded a dreamy atmosphere. She recently posted a photo on her personal SNS, taking a selfie in front of a mirror wearing a pink bra and a black see-through dress. In the photo, set against a plain wall and door background, Jennie displayed various expressions, smiling while looking straight ahead or maintaining a calm expression with her lips closed. In particular, she radiated chic yet feminine charm through diverse poses such as spreading her arms, kneeling, or sitting on a sofa. The sophisticated outfit combining pink and black, along with natural poses, added a more mature and enchanting vibe. Jennie, capturing fans’ attention with a comfortable yet elegant appearance, is showing a deeper sense of emotion and style through this post.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900