https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Model Irene recently caught attention after being spotted at the Hong Kong Fashion Fest. Irene led the atmosphere at the event with elegant and sophisticated styling, including a variety of dresses. In photos released on SNS, Irene is seen wearing earrings and showing dewy skin while gazing straight ahead against a dark indoor background. With a pose naturally touching her long hair and lips closed, she displayed a calm yet enchanting expression that brightened the fashion venue. She also exuded a relaxed charm sitting on a sofa with her arm resting, wearing an outfit that highlighted diverse textures in a luxurious indoor space. Makeup was done by makeup artist Daniel, and hair was styled by Miley Shen, enhancing Irene’s sophisticated image. The overall styling was completed by fashion brand Phan Huy, creating a highly polished look. Meanwhile, Irene continues to stand out with a unique presence in the fashion and beauty fields. She revealed her health secret of enjoying bananas and ricotta cheese as a post-workout routine and showcased her versatile charm through various photo shoots and advertisements. Recently, she has been attending domestic and international fashion events, solidifying her position as a global fashionista.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lee Mi-joo shared a casual update about her daily life. Recently, Lee Mi-joo posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″I want to go again.......🩵.″ In the revealed photos, Lee Mi-joo wore a comfortable outfit consisting of a white T-shirt paired with a beige knit and jeans. In the photos featuring a lit castle and cityscape in the background, she posed freely, extending one hand forward or lifting her leg while turning around. Another photo also showed her wearing a bag. Along with the photos, Lee Mi-joo added, ″But all the photos were... blurry,″ ″Our sister must have had fun too, haha,″ and ″Let’s go again~~~🩵,″ attracting attention as she seemed to reminisce about the enjoyable time spent with friends or family. Meanwhile, Lee Mi-joo continues to communicate steadily with her fans through various music activities and TV appearances. Through this SNS post, she revealed an honest and ordinary yet happy daily life, adding to her approachable charm.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Plagiarism allegations arose just two days after Hyolysu released their new song. On the 2nd, a netizen claimed in an online post that some scenes in Hyolysu’s ″Skibidi″ music video, released on the 31st of last month, were similar to those in TaeTiSeo’s 2012 music video for ″Twinkle.″ The post pointed out similarities such as members getting out of a car, the composition showing filming equipment, and members sitting or standing side by side looking at the camera. The author added, ″They should explain this.″ Among netizens who saw the post, various reactions followed, including ″I would believe they are from the same group,″ ″The subtle points are funny,″ and ″If you feel wronged, TaeTiSeo should come out (please...).″ Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation member Yuri interacted with her followers on her personal account on the 30th during a ″Ask Me Anything″ segment. When a follower asked, ″Can Hyolysu beat TaeTiSeo?″ Yuri replied, ″Why should they win?″ and posted a photo with TaeTiSeo member Tiffany along with trot singer Tae Jin-ah’s ″Companion″ as background music. Another user commented, ″You should know that Hyolysu’s good response is limited to old fans,″ adding, ″Be objective and understand the level.″ In response, Yuri posted a childhood photo of martial artist Chu Sa-rang with the phrase ″Huvijuk Huvijuk″ without further comment. Hyolysu is a project group that started from the character ″Fake Kim Hyoyeon″ in Hyoyeon’s channel ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up″ content and officially launched with the release of their single.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Han Seok-jun, Jang Young-ran, Shin Gi-ru, and Hwang Jae-gyun appeared as guests on JTBC variety show ″Knowing Bros.″ They all belong to the same agency and mentioned that they are agency family members along with Kang Ho-dong and Seo Jang-hoon. In the released video, Jang Young-ran appeared with a more swollen face than usual, raising curiosity from Lee Soo-geun and Kim Shin-young. Lee Soo-geun said, ″Sorry, but did your face get stung by a bee? It looks very unnatural,″ and Kim Shin-young agreed. Regarding this, Jang Young-ran explained, ″I really didn’t do anything. It’s just swollen. I was tired yesterday, so it got swollen.″ Shin Gi-ru introduced herself as ″the only cat-faced person in the obesity world,″ saying, ″Usually, people in the obesity world look like buffaloes, but I’m unique.″ She also mentioned it was her second appearance on ″Knowing Bros″ and revealed the skirt she wore last time, which had become loose. She said, ″The skirt says 50. It looks like 50 inches. The top says 150. Together, it’s 200. I’m the only cat-faced person, but top and bottom add up to 200,″ making everyone laugh. During the process of emphasizing that they are from the same agency, Kim Shin-young asked, ″If you’re all from SM C&C, who put this together?″ Kang Ho-dong said, ″I just found out today,″ and Seo Jang-hoon also stated, ″I wasn’t involved.″ Lee Soo-geun added, ″Among those four, there’s no one Jang-hoon would have involved. They came out on their own.″ Kang Ho-dong said, ″Jang-hoon suggested the idea of having people from the same agency on the broadcast team, but none of the members he expected appeared.″ Seo Jang-hoon explained, ″It’s true I suggested the idea. Since there are many family members in the agency, I thought we could do it together, but I didn’t expect these four to come out.″ Hwang Jae-gyun shared, ″I was sure it didn’t go as Jang-hoon said because as soon as he saw me, he said, ’What’s wrong with you?’″ Seo Jang-hoon responded, ″It’s because you lost too much weight,″ and Hwang Jae-gyun said, ″I did lose a lot of weight after retiring.″ Shin Gi-ru said, ″You look like a middle-aged erotic actor, so I can’t watch,″ which made the scene burst into laughter.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On SBS’s ″Whenever There’s a Chance″ broadcast, a story was revealed about Hyun Bin being asked to take photos by elementary school students without them recognizing him. MC Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, and guests Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan visited Anyang, where the children they met recognized Yoo Jae-suk, Woo Do-hwan, and Yoo Yeon-seok and asked for photos. However, Hyun Bin was not recognized by the children and personally picked up the camera to take pictures. Later, the child’s mother posted a review on her SNS along with the photos taken by Hyun Bin. She said that on the last day of vacation, while on a lunch appointment with the grandmother, they encountered unexpected luck. She mentioned that since the child is still young, there were some slips of the tongue and rambling, but asked for understanding. She also expressed gratitude to the production team and cast, adding that she was surprised to learn the identity of the photographer but there was no back slap. In the broadcast, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok pointed to Hyun Bin and explained that he was a famous actor, but the children responded with ″Really?″ which made the scene laugh. Hyun Bin willingly helped take photos for the children who did not recognize him.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Kim Shin-young’s story of enjoying a trip after successfully completing a pop-up event in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan was revealed. In episode 663 of MBC’s variety show ″I Live Alone,″ Kim Shin-young showcased sneakers, denim jackets, hats, and other items she created at a select shop in Shibuya. She revealed that she became interested in making clothes three years ago when she first started sewing on shoes. Following advice from designer friends, she began creating various products. She also mentioned that she liked denim clothing and started making them, emphasizing that sneakers represent remodeling while denim represents creation. Jeon Hyun-moo and Kian84 admired Kim Shin-young’s appearance as a designer. Singer Yang Hee-eun, comedian Kim Won-hyo, and actress Han Ye-ri also supported the pop-up event. After finishing the pop-up, Kim Shin-young said she started making clothes because she wanted to immerse herself in something during a difficult and frustrating time. She revealed that what she made while staying indoors gave her great courage. The Rainbow members sent messages of support to Kim Shin-young. The next day, Kim Shin-young prepared and ate a self-made breakfast consisting of bread, chicken cutlet, and yakisoba stir-fried noodles purchased from a Japanese discount variety store. Afterwards, she visited a fabric store and bought 280,000 won worth of fabric, ate bread and milk at a bakery, and played a claw machine game worth 70,000 won. At her regular restaurant, she ordered pepper chicken stew fried and chicken skin dumplings, enjoying a meal alone. Kim Shin-young said it was her first meal for herself after five days of hard work. Kim Shin-young said she filled the day with outings and recharged her energy at home. She expressed that the trip was like a panacea for her. Meanwhile, ″I Live Alone″ recently faced allegations of fabrication related to Jeon Hyun-moo’s impromptu trip episode to Almaty, Kazakhstan. In response, the production team stated that they did not receive any filming support or sponsorship related to the Kazakhstan trip, nor did they receive any financial sponsorship or production funding from the Almaty City Tourism Office. They explained that they only received administrative procedures and filming cooperation necessary for local shooting. They added that they reviewed countries that could be traveled to within a limited time and judged that Kazakhstan was likely chosen considering Jeon Hyun-moo’s interest in the destination and flight conditions, so they issued staff airline tickets in advance and requested local filming cooperation. Jeon Hyun-moo stated that he checked available flights departing from the airport on the day and issued the ticket to Kazakhstan on-site himself.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation members Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung unite as the unit ’HyoriSoo’ to reveal the first dance practice for their new song ’Skibidi.’ In episode 414 of MBC’s variety show ’The Manager,’ HyoriSoo challenges difficult choreography together with the dance team We Dem Boyz. At the beginning of practice, the three members engage in a fierce battle over part distribution. Hyoyeon mentions Sooyoung’s high notes and evaluates herself as the ″second Hyoyeon,″ while keeping an eye on Yuri’s center parts, showing ambition for the leader and main vocalist position. A competition scene also unfolds over the main dancer spot of Girls’ Generation. Before the dance practice, the three exchange straightforward remarks such as ″We can even use a headset mic,″ and ″The song Hyoyeon chose doesn’t match Hyoyeon’s vocal tone,″ showcasing their friendly banter after 19 years together. As the practice officially begins, Sooyoung struggles with the high-difficulty choreography, leading Hyoyeon and Yuri to tease her without hesitation. We Dem Boyz also cannot hold back their laughter at the cheerful atmosphere. However, once the ’Skibidi’ choreography practice starts, the three members demonstrate the skills they have built over many years. In particular, Hyoyeon quickly masters the choreography, showing her qualities as the main dancer, earning admiration from We Dem Boyz. Meanwhile, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung debuted as Girls’ Generation in 2007 and have been active as HyoriSoo since May 2026. ’The Manager’ airs every Saturday at 11:10 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Young-ji donated 50 million won to help recover from flood damage in the southern region. Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association announced on September 5 that Lee Young-ji contributed the donation to assist neighbors affected by heavy rain in Geoje and other southern areas. The donated funds will be used for recovery of the affected areas and to help disaster victims restore their daily lives. Lee Young-ji has consistently carried out good deeds, starting with a 20 million won donation for flood damage recovery in 2022, followed by 10 million won in 2023 to support children at risk of hunger, and 100 million won for flood recovery in the summer of the same year. This brings the total amount donated to Hope Bridge to 180 million won. Lee Young-ji said, ″Watching the damage situation through the news, I deeply felt the helplessness on the ground,″ and added, ″I hope to be a small help in the recovery process and will unite my heart to support a speedy restoration.″ Meanwhile, donations to help flood-affected neighbors can be made through online fundraising platforms such as the official Hope Bridge website, Naver Happy Bean, Kakao Together Value, as well as via ARS phone and text messages.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Ahn Eun-jin appeared as a guest on KBS 2TV music talk show ″The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung’s Ear Friend,″ experiencing her first music broadcast stage. On the same broadcast, Kim Jong-seo, Taemin, and NCT 127 also appeared, presenting various performances. Ahn Eun-jin revealed that this was her first appearance on a KBS late-night music talk show since her debut, and before going on stage, she said, ″Everyone says they are nervous. I wonder what I should do, but I will just focus on the lyrics.″ After successfully finishing the stage, she joked, ″I debuted on a music broadcast for the first time today, but I think I should retire,″ and Sung Si-kyung encouraged her, saying, ″No, it was good.″ During the broadcast, Ahn Eun-jin shared a special connection with Sung Si-kyung. She revealed that she personally succeeded in ticketing for Sung Si-kyung’s year-end concert on the last day of 2023 and attended as an audience member, saying, ″I got tickets for sunbaenim’s concert.″ She added, ″It wasn’t easy to get the tickets then. I succeeded and enjoyed the show,″ and mentioned that she enjoys attending various performances every year-end. She also revealed that she succeeded in ticketing for Lee Moon-sae’s concert. Regarding the connection between her acting activities and music, Ahn Eun-jin said she often listened to Sung Si-kyung’s ″Forever″ during emotional scenes, explaining, ″I listen to the lyrics and focus on the melody,″ and ″When working on dramas, my emotions fluctuate a lot. At those times, I get help from music.″ She also revealed that her music taste is diverse, ranging widely from Eminem’s ″Lose Yourself″ to Sung Si-kyung’s ″Forever.″ On this day, Ahn Eun-jin performed a duet of ″One Late Night in 1994″ with Sung Si-kyung, showcasing stable vocal skills and immersion. Having debuted in musicals, Ahn Eun-jin mentioned her past experience dancing to Wonder Girls’ ″Tell Me″ on stage, and she also performed a random dance at the broadcast site. She said she puts on a playful show in front of seniors at karaoke and mentioned a promise to perform Justin Timberlake’s ″SexyBack″ if her drama does well. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-seo opened the show with his solo debut song ″Answerless You,″ Taemin performed his new song ″Gooey,″ and NCT 127 heated up the stage with ″2 Baddies,″ ″Blingy,″ and ″Piñata.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hwang Jae-gyun revealed his Han River view apartment and introduced various parts of his home. In a video released on the ’Illuhwang’ channel on the 4th, Hwang Jae-gyun invited the production team and explained that there is a retirement commemorative baseball bat at the entrance, of which only 20 exist worldwide. Hwang Jae-gyun stated that he uses his walk-in closet like a storage room and said he shoots his OOTD there. The closet displayed a large figure, a world championship gold medal, a Korean Series championship ring, and luxury bag boxes in a showcase. On one side of the living room, there was a Justin Bieber limited edition motorcycle placed for display, and Hwang said, ″It is a drivable motorcycle, but I deliberately did not install the engine.″ He revealed that he purchased the motorcycle and helmet for 7 million won. The master bedroom was filled with display shoes, and Hwang said that a pair of shoes he bought in the U.S. for $3,500 (4.6 million won) has now increased in value to over 10 million won. However, he added that he cannot sell them because he has worn them. The bedroom also had a safe and an ice refrigerator, and he explained that the safe contains contracts and money. The ice refrigerator was purchased for ice baths, but since the electricity bill was 1.5 million won, it is currently used as a table. When the production team asked about the most expensive item in the house, Hwang replied that the Fornasetti console is worth about 11 million won. However, the console was filled with rolls of toilet paper, and Hwang said, ″It’s fortunate if there’s anything inside.″ Hwang Jae-gyun joined the KBO League in 2006 and played as a professional baseball player. In 2017, he signed with the San Francisco Giants and played in Major League Baseball. In 2018, he signed with kt wiz and returned to the KBO League. After announcing his retirement last year, he signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C in February this year and began working as a broadcaster. He is currently active as a baseball commentator on TVING. He married T-ara’s Jiyeon in 2022 but divorced in 2024, and recently revealed his single life through MBC’s ’The Manager’.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 2TV’s ’Immortal Songs’ will air on September 5th as part two of the ’National Trot Festival Special,’ featuring trot stars from all over the country. Han Hye-jin X Eun Ga-eun representing Gyeongsang, Shin Yu representing Seoul, Shin Sung X Nam Kung-jin representing Chungcheong, Kang Hye-yeon X Yang Ji-eun representing Jeju, and Seong-ri X Jang Han-byul representing Global Hwagaejangteo will take the stage as representatives of their respective regions. The Global Hwagaejangteo team was formed by Seong-ri from Andong, Gyeongbuk, and Jang Han-byul from Brisbane, Australia. Both are talented artists who recently ranked 1st and 3rd respectively in competition programs, and they chose Songgolmae’s ″By Chance I Met You″ for this ’Immortal Songs’ performance. Seong-ri is appearing on the ’Immortal Songs’ stage for the first time in 13 years since debuting as an idol singer in 2012. He expressed his emotion, saying, ″I have been an avid listener since middle school, and this moment feels like a dream. This could be the first and last time.″ MC Shin Dong-yup encouraged him, saying, ″It is your first time, but it cannot be your last.″ Seong-ri and Jang Han-byul will compete against Shin Yu, who was a judge on the competition program, in this broadcast. While showing affection for the two, Shin Yu joked, ″You said you have never performed a duet together in competitions, but you are challenging your first duet on ’Immortal Songs’? Then you two probably won’t get along well.″ After appearing on the competition program, Seong-ri also revealed, ″Every time I go to a restaurant, I receive a lot of complimentary service, so I feel the popularity.″ On this day, Shin Yu will reinterpret Patti Kim’s ″Chowoo″ in her own style for her stage. Jin Sung praised Shin Yu’s performance, saying, ″The ability to arrange a grand song in one’s own style is thanks to Jin Sung’s outstanding musicality,″ and MC Shin Dong-yup complimented Shin Yu’s vocal skills, asking, ″Have you been attending a singing academy in Jongno lately?″ The performance by Seong-ri X Jang Han-byul received positive responses from the audience and the female performers in the waiting room. Kim Tae-yeon said, ″You two seem to have about three lungs. Truly the only idols in the trot world.″ The Global Hwagaejangteo team set a goal of ″two wins″ for their first appearance, and Park Hyun-bin, representing Gyeonggi, advised, ″It’s not easy to see a red light on your first appearance.″ Jeolla representative Kim Tae-yeon evaluated Han Hye-jin X Eun Ga-eun’s stage, saying, ″School is starting soon, but this stage blew away the stress of going back to school.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Chaeryeong, a member of the group ITZY, is attracting attention with her sophisticated visuals, wearing a gray frilled long-sleeve T-shirt and skirt. Recently, she shared an update by posting new photos from an advertising shoot on her official SNS. In the photos, Chaeryeong showcases various charms, either staring straight ahead or posing with her hand covering her face against an outdoor background featuring a building’s exterior wall and windows. There are also shots of her holding a bag while turning sideways and relaxing indoors with a drink in hand near a ″Record Player.″ Alongside the commercial shoot, Chaeryeong is accelerating preparations for her new solo album. According to her agency, she is currently working on the album and preparing for music video filming, aiming for an official solo debut in November. She is determined to express her unique musical color and identity in this new release. Among fans, excitement is growing about Chaeryeong’s diverse charms and new challenges. The mysterious updates and trendy styling revealed through her official SNS have further increased interest in her solo activities. In addition to her activities with ITZY, Chaeryeong plans to take on new musical challenges as a solo artist and will be active in various fields. Music fans are eagerly anticipating the music and performances she will present in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Dahyun shared a bright update from the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. Recently, Dahyun wore an elegant burgundy dress and communicated with fans by posting photos taken throughout the venue on social media. Her flawless look in a backless dress caught attention, and her sophisticated pose looking sideways in front of a mirror combined with a bright smile showcased her beautiful figure. Dahyun created a deep atmosphere in front of the official Jecheon International Music & Film Festival sign, indirectly expressing her thoughts on attending the event. The festival featured various stars such as Park Chan-wook, Yoo Hae-jin, and Song Joong-ki, providing a diverse range of attractions. As Dahyun is actively working not only as a singer but also recently as an actress, she once again proved her versatile talents. Going forward, Dahyun plans to continue her activities across music and acting in various fields, drawing public attention to her career.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NCT 127 communicated with fans through their official SNS, expressing excitement about their activities. The members took the stage in neat suit fits, wearing black suits, white shirts, and ties, showing confident appearances under the dazzling stage decorations with bright smiles and finger V signs. On this day, NCT 127 sent lively greetings to their fan club, ″Did you enjoy today’s stage? How did you like our suit fits today? Haha.″ They continued with a message of gratitude to fans, saying, ″Thanks to Cassies, performing is so much fun, and I gain strength on stage because of Cassies! We’ll do our best tomorrow too 💚.″ This activity holds special meaning as it celebrates NCT 127’s 10th anniversary since debut, continuing deeper communication with fans under the catchphrase ″EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO.″ Fans are showing enthusiastic responses to the members’ completed suit fits and energetic performances on this stage. Going forward, NCT 127 will continue to meet fans with diverse stages and new songs, actively carrying on their 10th anniversary celebrations.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jisung of NCT DREAM recently greeted fans wearing a clean white short-sleeve T-shirt and jeans. Against a plain wall and floor background, he faced forward with his hands clasped, conveying a serious yet calm atmosphere. His short hairstyle stood out, creating a fresh charm different from his usual look. In the recently released photo and message, Jisung communicated with fans using the simple word ″okay ˎˊ˗,″ showing his consistent friendliness. Unlike his usual bright and energetic image, he displayed a more mature vibe, raising anticipation for his future activities. Currently, NCT DREAM members are actively continuing their music careers while balancing individual and group activities. Fans responded warmly to Jisung’s update and are supporting his future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 LE SSERAFIM will simultaneously release their second single album ″Made My Night″ and the title track ″That Night #9: Ticket″ on September 11. This comeback will begin with the music video release at 12 PM (KST), followed by the official single album release at 1 PM. To allow fans worldwide to enjoy it simultaneously, the music video will be pre-released at 11 AM Eastern Time on September 10. LE SSERAFIM has been gaining attention for their active global activities in 2026. They made history as the first K-pop girl group to officially confirm their appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held recently in Las Vegas, USA. Following their stage at BlizzCon last year, they have continued to expand their global fandom by performing at major overseas music festivals. In particular, member Heo Yunjin shines on stage by showcasing her all-around talents in vocals, dance, rap, songwriting, and composing. Expectations are high for both musical completeness and stage performance in this comeback with their official fan club, FEARNOT. The single album ″Made My Night″ features LE SSERAFIM’s unique sensuous sound and intense concept, signaling a new musical transformation. The music video and album for the title track ″That Night #9: Ticket,″ to be released on September 11, are expected to capture the attention of music fans worldwide.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The girl group Oh My Girl took the stage as the opening celebration performance for the Jeonbuk Provincial Sports Festival, sharing a special moment with their fans. Returning to the stage after a long time, Oh My Girl wore black and white outfits, radiating bright energy and connecting with the audience. At the opening celebration stage of the Jeonbuk Provincial Sports Festival, Oh My Girl enjoyed time with their fan club, Kree, sharing the joy of reunion after a long time along with a dazzling performance. The members greeted fans with friendly poses, such as making a V sign with their fingers, and captivated fans’ attention by looking into the camera with bright smiles. Through the agency’s official SNS, the members expressed great happiness about reuniting with their fans and said they were able to recharge their energy thanks to Kree’s support. The stage that day became even more meaningful with Oh My Girl’s splendid stage manners and sincere fan service. Going forward, Oh My Girl plans to continue their active activities through various stage performances and meetings with fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Mimi shared a variety of recent updates. Recently, Mimi posted a photo on SNS wearing a gray vest and skirt. In the photo set against a black fabric background, Mimi placed one or both hands on her waist and gazed straight ahead, exuding a calm yet sophisticated atmosphere. She especially added an urban touch by pairing high heels with long socks. Mimi also uploaded a selfie showing her natural, unadorned look, revealing a relaxed side of her daily life. Fans are responding enthusiastically to Mimi’s diverse styles and new appearances. Meanwhile, Mimi began her full-fledged solo activities with the solo single ″Bish Bash Bosh,″ released 11 years after her debut in 2026. She has been expanding her musical abilities by directly participating in writing, composing, and producing. Recently, she also appeared on tvN variety show ″Amazing Saturday,″ showcasing her multifaceted charm. Additionally, in an interview, Mimi revealed her past dream of becoming a Korean language teacher, showing a deep inner side. She communicates with fans through her unique philosophy and diverse interests, raising anticipation for her future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The group IVE successfully completed the first performance of their second world tour, ’SHOW WHAT I AM,’ in Hong Kong. On the first day of the Hong Kong concert, IVE took the stage wearing coordinated black outfits and delivered a powerful performance, engaging with their fans. The members appeared calm yet confident on stage, eliciting enthusiastic cheers from the local audience. This world tour serves as proof of IVE’s global popularity, with local fans filling the venue and showing great interest. On IVE’s official SNS account, a message saying ″Hong Kong, we’re so happy to finally be here″ was posted along with photos from the concert. The message expressed excitement and gratitude for the first day of meeting and communicating directly with fans. The world tour is scheduled to open on October 31 at the KSPO Gymnasium in Seoul, and despite being their first tour, it has received explosive responses, including the addition of encore performances due to strong support. Starting from the KSPO Gymnasium, known as the ’dream stage for singers,’ IVE plans to visit major cities around the world to meet their fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 French luxury menswear brand Berluti has unveiled a new global brand campaign, ″La Maison,″ featuring global ambassador actor Lee Junho. In this campaign, Lee Junho perfectly embodies the sophisticated charm of an autumn man, flawlessly styling various looks including suits, leather jackets, and suede outerwear. Lee Junho pairs a blue suit with a pink shirt, creating a fresh yet luxurious atmosphere. With his short, neatly styled black hair and a beige wall and wooden floor interior, he wears a contemplative expression that highlights a profound masculinity. In the campaign photos, he strikes a natural yet refined pose, covering part of his face with one hand, completing an elegant photoshoot. The brand explained, ″Lee Junho has an exceptional ability to harmonize colors and textures. He calmly continues conversations without haste, perfectly blending with his surroundings. His attire also reflects this harmony and composure.″ Notably, the leather corduroy ″Forestier″ jacket and ″Andy″ loafers naturally complement each other, showcasing a luxurious autumn menswear style. Lee Junho recently confirmed his appearance on the web variety show ″Daehwanjang Gianjang 2,″ promising to display a diverse range of charms. Through this Berluti campaign, he further strengthens his calm and sophisticated masculinity, asserting a strong presence in the fashion world.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Yuri recently attracted attention with her fashionable appearance at the ’Frieze Seoul 2026’ event hosted by KITH SEOUL and NANZUKA. In the released photos, Yuri wore a casual style pairing a gray sleeveless top with jeans and a hat, creating a relaxed atmosphere while holding a glass of champagne on an outdoor terrace. Against a backdrop of sunny trees and plants, Yuri smiled as she looked straight ahead or gazed at the camera, showing natural confidence. Meanwhile, Yuri concluded her 25-year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment last September and has taken a new step forward. Although her contract with SM has ended, she expressed her intention to continue activities as a member of Girls’ Generation, receiving support and encouragement from fans. Recently, she has been actively promoting as part of the Girls’ Generation unit ’HyoriSu,’ further solidifying her presence as a singer. Going forward, Yuri plans to continue engaging with fans through various activities. She is expected to receive steady love in multiple fields, especially by showcasing diverse charms in fashion, entertainment, and music.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Red Velvet’s Irene personally shared news about Yves Saint Laurent Beauty’s first flagship store in Korea, the ’Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Seongsu Boutique.’ Irene posted on her official SNS with the boutique’s opening schedule, saying, ″Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Seongsu Boutique will officially open on September 5th. Please come and take a good look.″ She encouraged her followers to visit the location. The post included photos of her smiling in front of the boutique with a pink background and the Yves Saint Laurent logo prominently displayed, as well as pictures inside the store holding a lipstick against a backdrop of colorful cosmetic displays, attracting attention. The boutique is located in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and is known as a store designed to allow customers to directly experience the sophisticated heritage of Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. At the official opening media event held on September 3rd, celebrities closely associated with Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, including Irene, EXO’s Kai, (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon, and actor Ahn Bo-hyun, attended and brightened the occasion. Irene debuted as a member of Red Velvet in 2014 and serves as the team’s leader. She is loved by fans for her outstanding visuals and diverse charms. Through her participation in the Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Seongsu Boutique opening and promotional activities on SNS, she continues her steady collaboration with the brand.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Noh Hong-chul recently shared an update full of positive energy through his SNS. He revealed a lively daily life by posting a photo with the caption, ″Thᅵmonth is crazy!!! How do you always make new things fun!!! Waking up in Seongsu-dong with good dreams!!!″ His bright smile wearing a black shirt and outfit catches the eye. Among several photos, Noh Hong-chul is seen standing with his arms crossed in front of a solid background displaying the word ’SIMMONS,’ and also exudes a relaxed atmosphere under dim lighting. In multiple pictures, he communicated with fans by showing off his unique personality with comfortable expressions and distinctive poses. Meanwhile, Noh Hong-chul recently attracted attention by having a meaningful reunion with a fan who had wanted to become an actor about 10 years ago at an advertising shoot. He shared the story at that time through his YouTube channel, sharing the moment of meeting again as a fan and fellow actor. In this way, Noh Hong-chul continues to maintain positive appearances and connections not only in broadcasting activities but also in various fields.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sunye revealed recent updates from Japan where she performed with Team Dream High. Sunye recently posted photos on her SNS showing her holding a microphone and singing backstage, dressed in a white top and skirt or a white dress paired with a silver jacket and black boots. In the photos, Sunye displayed various expressions and poses against a backdrop of stage equipment and lighting, offering a glimpse of her serious attitude toward the performance. Especially in scenes where she holds the stage railing or gazes directly ahead, she exuded a more mature and elegant atmosphere. She also proudly showcased strong teamwork with the Team Dream High members by adding the hashtag ″with people like family.″ This shows that Sunye continues her musical activities with a deep bond among her fellow singers. Meanwhile, Sunye has been active not only in Japan but also domestically. She is scheduled to meet fans on August 19 at the ’After Work N Series 3’ stage held in Jemulpo-gu, Incheon. Expectations are rising for Sunye’s diverse activities as she continues her career both at home and abroad.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Hyomin has revealed recent photos capturing her mature charm. Hyomin recently communicated with fans by posting several selfies on her SNS, featuring a neat style matched with a gray short-sleeve top and skirt. In the photos, Hyomin wears a calm expression while looking directly and sideways at the camera against various backgrounds such as a gray wall, white curtains, and a sofa. Especially in the shots where she wears red stockings and black shoes, her elegance and sophistication stand out. The post included a brief caption saying, ″I am an adult,″ emphasizing her more mature atmosphere. The combination of her neat and clean outfit with her serene expression created a natural and dignified image. This recent update, showcasing a calm and serious charm different from her usual bright and lively appearance, is drawing attention as Hyomin’s new transformation. Fans responded with enthusiastic comments such as, ″The elegant atmosphere is so cool,″ and ″I really like Hyomin’s mature look.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NBA superstar LeBron James recently shared on social media his intensified preparations for the new season. He posted scenes of training on the basketball court with teammates Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, signaling their efforts to strengthen teamwork. LeBron was seen skillfully dribbling the basketball and outmaneuvering opponents while wearing a black t-shirt, shorts, and white sneakers, and the footage of him training defensively alongside Jaylen Brown, who wore a white t-shirt and shorts, also drew attention. In the videos and photos posted on social media, LeBron emphasized collaboration with teammates with the message ″Szn loading... chemistry Building.″ They expressed their determination to enhance their competitiveness this season through improved synergy. Meanwhile, LeBron James has been actively contributing to society by recently hosting a youth golf tournament in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. He deeply resonates with the idea that sports open new opportunities for children and teenagers and supports promising future athletes through his family foundation. His active involvement across the NBA and other sports fields continues to raise fans’ expectations.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actor Ji Chang-wook showcased his sophisticated charm while sharing an update on his recent activities. He recently posted several photos on SNS with a brief message saying ″TOM FORD🌹.″ In the photos, Ji Chang-wook poses in an indoor space where red lighting and walls blend together, wearing a black long-sleeve t-shirt and pants. His natural gesture of touching his glasses and his intense gaze directly at the camera are striking. Wearing sunglasses, he completes an even more refined atmosphere. In another shot, a red TOM FORD sign appears in the background, highlighting a luxurious mood. Ji Chang-wook creates a stylish concept by resting his chin on one hand and looking at the camera with a serious expression. Overall, his simple yet stylish black-toned outfit draws attention. Recently, Ji Chang-wook has received praise for portraying complex and fatal relationships alongside Son Ye-jin and Nana in the drama Scandal. He is also scheduled to take the stage as the MC for the upcoming AAA 2026, promising diverse activities. His appearance revealed through this collaboration with the fragrance brand simultaneously showcases his profound charm as an actor and his sophisticated fashion sense, attracting great interest from fans.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Broadcaster Lady Jane has recently attracted attention by revealing the process of making her own custom bracelet. Through her SNS story, Lady Jane introduced the beaded bracelet she made herself and responded to the many inquiries about the bracelet. She posted photos and videos of the bracelet-making process along with the message, ″After seeing yesterday’s story, many of you were curious about how I make the bracelets, so I’m here💗 Kiki.″ The post included hashtags such as custom, DIY, and bead craft to engage with her fans. In the revealed photos, Lady Jane is seen wearing a yellow checkered vest and a black hat, resting her chin on one hand while looking directly at the camera. The indoor background shows a red fire hydrant, and she holds the bracelet and brooch she made in her hand, drawing attention. The styling exudes a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere, and the care put into the accessories is evident. Lady Jane has built a friendly image by frequently sharing various aspects of her daily life with fans. This bracelet DIY reveal also provided a glimpse into her unique sense and hobbies. Fans showed enthusiastic interest with comments like, ″Lady Jane’s craftsmanship is amazing,″ ″The bracelet you made yourself is so pretty,″ and ″I want to follow your custom items.″ Meanwhile, Lady Jane has also been steadily sharing happy updates of her complete family by recently revealing family profile photos with her husband Lim Hyun-tae and their twin daughters. Along with her diverse broadcasting activities, her ongoing sharing of small joys in everyday life is expected to continue receiving much support from many people.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girl group aespa delivered a successful performance in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of their 2026-27 live tour ’SYNK : COMPLæXITY.’ Under the dark night sky, the members, dressed in black outfits and white shoes, sat on stage and dominated the performance with intense gazes, eliciting a passionate response from the local fans gathered in the large audience. This tour once again proves aespa’s global popularity and is gaining significant attention as a stage for direct communication with fans not only domestically but also overseas. The footage of the São Paulo performance released through their official SNS accounts has greatly heightened the anticipation of fans worldwide. Through this tour, aespa plans to travel to various cities, showcasing new performances and stages, increasing interest in their future activities. Fans are looking forward to seeing the evolved side of aespa through this tour.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lisa is actively communicating with fans through social media, expressing gratitude just one day after releasing her new single, ″SaWaDiKa.″ Lisa posted on her social media, ″It’s been one day since SaWaDiKa is released to the world!! I sincerely thank everyone who came together to complete this work from Thailand to Korea and LA.″ She added, ″I also want to thank Lilies (the fandom name) who love and support this song, and please look forward to the various news that will be released in the future.″ Recently, Lisa captured the attention of global fans with a powerful charisma and unique visuals by releasing teaser images and a music video teaser for ″SaWaDiKa.″ She showcased a sophisticated concept reminiscent of Thai Muay Thai looks, wearing bold yet stylish outfits such as crop tops, leggings, and fishnet pants, further heightening the excitement for her comeback. The new song ″SaWaDiKa″ combines Lisa’s distinctive energy and diverse musical colors, raising expectations among music fans worldwide, and its quality was enhanced through collaborations spanning overseas. Lisa continues to communicate steadily with fans after the song’s release, increasing anticipation for various upcoming content and activities. Meanwhile, as a global solo artist, Lisa is actively engaging in music activities both domestically and internationally, and she is expected to solidify her position once again with ″SaWaDiKa.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cheerleader Lee Ah-young has revealed a photo shoot capturing her graceful and elegant charm. In the recently released photos, Lee Ah-young caught attention wearing a white blouse against a plain white background, holding a flower in her hand while gazing directly at the camera. With her lips closed and a calm expression, she created a pure atmosphere by showcasing delicate poses such as looking at the flower or bringing it close to her face. This photo shoot maximized Lee Ah-young’s innocent charm through simple styling and natural poses. In particular, the monochromatic background and white outfit harmonized to complete a clean and pure image. Unlike her usual active cheerleader image, Lee Ah-young portrayed a more composed and sophisticated side, showing a diverse range of appeal. Meanwhile, Lee Ah-young continues to communicate with her fans by regularly sharing small moments and lively appearances from her daily life on SNS. Recently, she posted about her anticipation for travel, sharing an update on her latest status. She plans to continue active activities in various fields going forward.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TWICE Sana shared an update by releasing her latest photoshoot capturing a sophisticated charm. In this shoot featuring various concepts, Sana perfectly pulled off looks ranging from a chic outfit pairing a black sleeveless top with pants to a feminine style wearing a beige knit sweater and a black skirt. In the photoshoot with a simple yet luxurious atmosphere using a solid color background, she posed with one hand on her waist while gazing directly at the camera, and also attracted attention with diverse expressions and poses, such as kneeling while wearing a beige trench coat and a black dress, looking into the camera. Especially, her elegant appearance with long hair naturally down and a pink dress paired with a white scarf received praise from fans. Sana recently emphasized an elegant and alluring atmosphere by sharing this photoshoot on her official SNS. Unlike her usual bright and fresh image, she showcased a calm and sophisticated side, raising expectations among fans both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, Sana is expanding her activities not only with TWICE but also by challenging herself in acting. She is expected to show diverse appearances in various fields going forward.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Bona has started communicating with fans in a new emotional way. Recently, Bona shared a photo along with a short and impressive message on her SNS. In the photo, released with the caption ″9/26 Dive into you 🐳🩵,″ Bona is wearing a white top and jeans, standing in front of a softly toned background with a smile. The image, enhanced with a water droplet effect, shows her looking straight ahead with a natural expression, creating a comfortable and warm atmosphere. This post highlights the freshness and refreshing feeling Bona conveys, offering fans a new charm. The simple yet sophisticated style combined with the emotional phrase harmonizes with the upcoming autumn season, sparking curiosity among viewers. Continuously active in various fields, Bona deepens her connection with fans through her unique charm and warm communication style on SNS. Expectations are rising for her upcoming musical moves and new activities.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Natti caught attention with a striking all-black fashion look. Recently, Natti posted a selfie on her SNS wearing a black T-shirt, standing in front of a mirror. With her long hair naturally tied up and her gaze fixed forward, she exuded a determined and sophisticated vibe. She completed the chic and unique style by pairing a chain necklace around her neck with camouflage pants. She also shared another photo wearing a beige crop top and gray pants, taking a mirror selfie with her smartphone, showcasing her versatile fashion sense. She continues to communicate with her fans while maintaining her distinct style in everyday life. Meanwhile, Natti has been steadily receiving love from music fans through her recent activities for ″SWEAT.″ Her diverse concepts and stage performances have drawn attention, raising expectations for her future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Sang-hyuk was seen on a blind date with Kim Ra-hee, a shopping host 13 years his junior and a former Miss Korea Jeju preliminary contestant. On the April 4th episode of Channel A’s variety show ″Groom School 2,″ Kim Sang-hyuk participated in his second blind date. That day, Kim Sang-hyuk took part in a ″train blind date″ held on a Mugunghwa train. He boarded the train with a nervous heart, waiting for his date, who also got on the train. When Kim Sang-hyuk first met his date, he shyly greeted her with ″Nice to meet you.″ Despite the awkward atmosphere, Kim Sang-hyuk smiled, and his date introduced herself as Kim Ra-hee. It was revealed that Kim Ra-hee is a shopping host, 13 years younger than Kim Sang-hyuk, and a former Miss Korea Jeju preliminary contestant. Regarding their first meeting, Kim Sang-hyuk said, ″She seemed like a girl yet beautiful. It was nice.″ Meanwhile, Kim Sang-hyuk married Song Da-ye, a former shopping mall CEO, in 2019 but announced their divorce in 2020.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Sung Yu-ri shared a video of her twin daughters singing, giving a glimpse into her daily life. On the 5th, Sung Yu-ri posted a video on her social media story of her twin daughters singing. Although the twins did not appear directly in the video, it featured their cute voices singing various songs such as ″Frog,″ ″Claw Claw Claw,″ ″Crayfish,″ ″Blue Water Plants,″ ″One Two Three,″ ″Conch,″ and ″Peep Peep.″ Sung Yu-ri gave birth to twin daughters in 2022. She has never revealed her twin daughters on broadcasts. In 2017, Sung Yu-ri married former golfer Ahn Sung-hyun. Ahn Sung-hyun was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison and detained after being accused of accepting tens of billions of won in bribes under the pretext of his acquaintance with Mr. A to help list a domestic coin issuer on Bithumb. He was released last April after his bail request was approved. Due to this, Sung Yu-ri had suspended her broadcasting activities. Afterward, Sung Yu-ri resumed her activities through home shopping and appeared on the tvN variety show ″Go to the End.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer HyunA recently shared updates about her trip to the United States with her husband Yong Jun-hyung on her SNS. On the 4th, HyunA posted several photos on SNS without any additional explanation, sharing her daily life. The photos captured HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung enjoying their trip in places like California and LA. The couple documented various moments, such as walking through the streets and visiting a grocery store. Especially eye-catching were the two-shots reflected in a glass window and photos capturing their simple daily life. HyunA showcased a comfortable look by pairing a brightly colored sleeveless outfit with a hat, revealing her unique styling with orange hair, a beanie, glasses, and a colorful bag. She and Yong Jun-hyung displayed couple chemistry with similar-themed similar looks and glasses. HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung became a married couple in 2024 after publicly dating.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Mi-sook simultaneously expressed her interest in autumn fashion and health through her YouTube channel, ″Sooksureoun Misookssi.″ In the video released on the 4th titled ″Misookssi Ready for Autumn: 2026 F/W Outfit Recommendations (ft. Kim Sung-il x Park Tae-yoon),″ Lee Mi-sook received recommendations for autumn looks from stylist Kim Sung-il featuring brand C. She showcased a neat and elegant atmosphere by wearing various items such as tailored jacket suits and cape coats. Kim Sung-il commented on Lee Mi-sook’s style, saying, ″This would be great for a formal meeting with in-laws,″ to which Lee Mi-sook responded with a surprised ″Me?″ Then Kim Sung-il said, ″You should get married this year,″ and Lee Mi-sook cleverly replied, ″Hello, this is Lee Mi-sook,″ adding, ″I’m turning sixty this year.″ Hair and makeup designer Park Tae-yoon also appeared in the video. Lee Mi-sook told Park Tae-yoon, ″I lost weight,″ and Park Tae-yoon explained, ″You lost body fat. You lost it with obesity injections. They say this is also good for metabolic diseases.″ Lee Mi-sook then said, ″I heard it also extends lifespan. So I wondered if I should do it for the sake of longevity,″ drawing attention. Lee Mi-sook perfectly pulled off wide pants with a buckle on the shirt fit and shared her thoughts on aging.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On KBS 2TV variety show ″Happy Together - Glad I’m Not Alone,″ Someday members Rado, Wontak, and Jung Seyoung appeared, performing as a complete group on a terrestrial broadcast stage for the first time in 17 years. During the broadcast, the Someday members revealed the hardships and memories from their debut days. Rado joked about the team name, saying, ″This is our first terrestrial broadcast appearance in 17 years,″ and added, ″I think we named ’Someday’ wrong. I never thought it would take 17 years.″ The members debuted in 2009 with the drama ″Boys Over Flowers″ OST ″Do You Know,″ which ranked number one on the Minihompy BGM chart and number six on ″Music Bank.″ However, despite the song’s popularity, reality was tough. Jung Seyoung revealed, ″We barely earned any income from our activities. Our only real source of income was wedding songs,″ and Rado recalled, ″We earned about 500,000 won per wedding song. We each took 100,000 won as pocket money and used the rest to go to Hanshin Pocha.″ Wontak shared a story about saving on costume expenses by ″sharing clothes with each other.″ There were also stories about financial difficulties. Rado said, ″I lived with the door open. A thief came in but left because there was nothing to take. Anyone could tell he was a thief,″ adding that the members were so undernourished at the time that they were physically thin. Rado confessed, ″We never really got to live like normal people. We didn’t have money for bus fare or meals. Everything was so frustrating.″ Regarding the moment he gave up on his dream of becoming a singer, Rado explained, ″There are things that don’t work out no matter how much you try and endure. It was the first time I thought, ’This isn’t something that endurance will solve,’″ and added, ″There comes a moment in life when you have to let go of what’s most precious. That’s when I let go.″ He also revealed that the members’ decisions to go their separate ways were driven by the need to make a living. Afterward, Rado transitioned to a composer and producer, working with Black Eyed Pilseung and creating hit songs for various artists including TWICE and SISTAR, and also gained recognition as the producer of the group STAYC. He married Apink member Yoon Bomi last May. On the show, Someday members performed a cover of 4Men’s ″Confession,″ receiving applause after the stage. Yoon Jongshin praised, ″Rado sings so well. He’s Korea’s Boyz II Men,″ and said, ″Seeing their skills, I understood why the three of them insisted on continuing to sing through such difficult times. They endured because they were this good.″ Jung Seyoung and Rado shed tears after the performance, and Rado shared, ″Seventeen years ago, when we dreamed, no one recognized us, and I realized life doesn’t go as you want. No matter how hard you try, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. I clenched my teeth and worked harder. I worked as if my life depended on it, and meeting good situations and people brought me here. It’s unbelievable and deeply moving to be singing those songs now.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 K-pop groups are increasingly performing on large stages such as domes and stadiums early in their careers. Recently, RIIZE held a special edition concert at Tokyo Dome just 2 years and 5 months after their debut, attracting 120,000 attendees. This significantly surpassed the record set by TVXQ, who reached this milestone in about 5 years, making it the shortest period for a K-pop boy group to perform at Tokyo Dome. Since their debut in September 2023, RIIZE has toured 21 locations starting from Seoul, including Hyogo, Hong Kong, New York, LA, and Mexico City. Their Japanese single ″All of You″ topped the Oricon Daily Single Chart, and they also performed ″KILL SHOT,″ the ending theme for the anime ″Kill Blue.″ They plan to release their third Japanese single ″Sunburst,″ which was pre-released at a fan meeting at Yoyogi National Stadium, on the 26th. TREASURE debuted during the pandemic in 2020, starting with performances without audiences but showed remarkable success in Japan. In January 2023, about 1 year and 10 months after their Japanese debut, they performed at Kyocera Dome Osaka and also held a special fan meeting stage at Tokyo Dome the same year. Following their return to Kyocera Dome with the 2024 ″REBOOT″ tour, they concluded the ″2025-26 PULSE ON″ Japan tour with a special performance at Kyocera Dome in February, marking their third Kyocera Dome stage. TREASURE performed 27 shows in 14 cities during the ″PULSE ON″ tour and also appeared at the Bangkok National Stadium. Their fourth mini-album ″NEW WAV″ achieved million-seller status in its first week. Currently, TREASURE is continuing their fan concert tour ″TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 NEW WAV: LIVE.″ Girl groups are also making advances into large venues. In 2013, KARA became the first domestic girl group to perform at Tokyo Dome, followed by Girls’ Generation, TWICE, and aespa. TWICE sold out SoFi Stadium in LA and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and became the first female K-pop group to headline the Lollapalooza stage in Chicago. This year, IVE became the first K-pop girl group to perform at Taipei Dome during their fourth world tour ″Syncopation.″ IVE is touring various locations including Bangkok, Sydney, Melbourne, Yokohama, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and was selected for Forbes Asia’s ″30 Under 30″ list. Dome venues have long been symbolic stages for K-pop artists. Venues like Tokyo Dome are known for having strict standards that must be met to perform there, and TVXQ was the first Korean idol group to hold a solo concert at Tokyo Dome in 2009 with ″The Secret Code.″ Recently, idols in their first to third years have been performing on dome stages beyond arenas, confirming the elevated status of K-pop through the scale of their concert venues.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong held a solo concert titled ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ on September 4th at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. At this performance, Lim Young Woong premiered all the tracks from the special digital album ’IM HERO 10,’ which is scheduled for release on the 8th. Additionally, showing thoughtfulness, Lim Young Woong gifted rain ponchos to the audience in preparation for the temperature difference and unpredictable weather. A special photo time was also arranged for fans despite the prohibition of filming during the concert. Lim Young Woong presented not only new songs but also special versions of existing mega hits. The stage production was spectacularly designed to suit a stadium concert, enhanced by the vivid sound of the band team and the energetic choreography of the dance team, raising the completeness of the performance. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong’s Goyang concert continues until the 6th. Fans expressed various reactions such as, ″The live performance was truly insane. A must-see concert,″ ″The songs that touch the heart are excellent,″ ″The visuals were amazing,″ ″Enjoying the outfits and the witty remarks were on point,″ and ″The sight of being united with the fans was moving.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MONSTA X received positive reviews from the American business magazine Forbes for their new album, The Phase. On the 4th, Forbes highlighted that MONSTA X showcased an experimental and new musical direction while maintaining their original style in their latest release. The article particularly emphasized MONSTA X’s attempt to expand their scope with a diverse album and concepts as they mark their 12th year. Forbes stated, ″Through unique concept visuals and music, the group expressed a new ’Phase’ and demonstrated a fresh change.″ Regarding the title track, MAGIC, Forbes praised its composition that naturally transitions from hip-hop sounds to ballad and pop dance sounds, offering various musical textures and emotions. They also analyzed that the song’s dynamic structure provides a unique musical experience and immersion. The active participation of the members in the album production was also mentioned. Joohoney contributed to four tracks, including the title track MAGIC, while Hyungwon was credited with writing and composing the track Sweet Night, Sweet Morning. The album was noted for its wide musical spectrum, featuring various genres such as R&B, dance synth, punk, and acoustic. The album’s overseas chart performance was also remarkable. After its release, The Phase ranked 6th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and topped the iTunes Album Charts in five countries: Finland, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It entered the top 5 in 10 countries, including Singapore, Türkiye, and Thailand, and claimed the number one spot on the K-pop album charts in six countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Brazil. MONSTA X is currently performing on the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] and at domestic and international festival stages. They plan to continue their comeback activities with the new song MAGIC through various music shows and content.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen(ENHYPEN) has been selected as the official promotional model for Shilla Duty Free. Their agency Belift Lab announced on September 4 that Enhypen (Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) recently held a promotional model appointment ceremony at Shilla Duty Free Seoul branch in Jung-gu, Seoul. Shilla Duty Free plans to expand communication with global customers through collaboration with Enhypen. Enhypen will participate in various campaigns such as online and offline marketing promotions, digital content production, and SNS events to increase contact points with domestic and international customers. Enhypen recently released their 8th mini album ’THE SIN : BLISS,’ which ranked number one on the US Billboard main album chart ’Billboard 200’ and Japan’s Oricon ’Weekly Album Ranking’ (September 7 issue). The title track ’Bloody Paradise’ is in the Brazilian funk genre, achieving six music show wins and the group’s first ’Grand Slam’ since debut. The song ranked 23rd on Billboard’s ’Bubbling Under Hot 100’ and took first place on TikTok Korea’s ’Top 50’ and ’Viral 50.’ Additionally, Enhypen topped five music shows—’M Countdown,’ ’Inkigayo,’ ’Show! Music Core,’ ’Music Bank,’ and ’Show Champion’—setting a new record for the most music show wins by the group.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KBS 1TV’s ″Korean Table″ celebrated its 15th anniversary by preparing a special meal together with global ″Bappawons.″ In the first part of the 15th-anniversary special, the process of preparing food for four global ″Bappawons″ was shown at a 100-year-old traditional house in Seocheon, Chungnam, by the ″Table Keepers,″ the three siblings Choi Soo-jong, Yoon Joo-mo, and Lee Chan-won. Yoon Joo-mo commemorated the 15th anniversary by preparing a 10kg Shinan croaker, with Choi Soo-jong and Lee Chan-won joining in the process. After the croaker pancakes were completed, the four global ″Bappawons″ visited the traditional house. The ″Bappawons″ who joined that day were Robert, an American who became connected to Korea as a missionary in 1983; Saeri, his daughter, who developed an interest in Korean culture influenced by her grandfather, a Korean War veteran; Hwang Jin-yi, the first Korean news anchor on Argentina’s national TV; and Melinda, who appeared with her family on the New York episode of ″Korean Table″ 15 years ago. Melinda recalled memories with the first ″Table Keeper,″ Choi Bul-am. The ″Bappawons″ tasted the croaker pancakes made by Yoon Joo-mo and commented, ″The fish is so tender and has such a deep flavor.″ Afterwards, Choi Soo-jong, Yoon Joo-mo, Lee Chan-won, and the ″Bappawons″ naturally shared stories while making fish dumplings filled with croaker meat, beef, and cucumber under a bamboo grove. They visited a house in the village carrying the fish dumplings, toured a 50-year-old jangdokdae (fermentation jar stand), and tasted plum syrup, Joseon soy sauce, and red pepper paste offered by an elder. Lee Chan-won sang ″Jinttobaegi,″ a favorite song of the elder, as a token of gratitude. Meanwhile, regional specialties sent by participants from across the country, such as Ulleungdo wild garlic and Asan native Korean beef ″Chiksso,″ arrived, and preparations for dinner continued. Choi Soo-jong lit a wood fire, and Lee Chan-won made neobiani (grilled marinated beef slices) with Robert and Saeri using Chiksso beef. Yoon Joo-mo presented a clear croaker soup made by simmering the croaker’s head and bones. At the banquet, the ″Bappawons″ expressed their satisfaction, saying, ″It melts in the mouth,″ and ″Every dish on the plate feels like a treasure.″ When asked about Korean hospitality, Choi Soo-jong explained, ″Koreans consider visiting guests as precious connections.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The court ruled in favor of Lee Seung-gi in the settlement money lawsuit he filed against his former agency Hook Entertainment. The Civil Division 20 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Min-cheol) issued a partial ruling in favor of the plaintiff on the 28th of last month in the settlement money claim lawsuit Lee Seung-gi filed against Hook Entertainment (now Chorokbaem Media). The court decided that Hook Entertainment must pay approximately 690 million KRW out of the roughly 830 million KRW Lee Seung-gi claimed. The key issue in this lawsuit was the distribution of Lee Seung-gi’s music and album revenue generated after the exclusive contract ended in December 2022. The exclusive contract between both parties included a clause stating that any revenue generated after the contract’s termination would be settled through a separate agreement. However, Hook Entertainment argued that since no separate agreement was made, they had no obligation to settle. The court ruled that the contract’s definite expression of ″settlement″ meant that the separate agreement was merely a procedure to determine the distribution ratio and did not eliminate the obligation to settle. The court also pointed out that if Hook Entertainment induced the contract termination and then refused to negotiate settlement, they could take all the profits earned from the artist’s activities. The court found Hook Entertainment responsible for the contract termination between Lee Seung-gi and the agency. The reasons cited included the failure to properly settle music and album revenue for about 20 years and the refusal to provide related documents despite Lee Seung-gi’s repeated requests. The settlement conflict between Lee Seung-gi and Hook Entertainment became public in 2022. Lee Seung-gi sent a certified letter in November of the same year demanding settlement documents, claiming he had not properly received music royalties since his debut. Hook Entertainment paid approximately 5.4 billion KRW based on their own calculations and filed a lawsuit requesting confirmation that there were no additional debts. Lee Seung-gi countered with a counterclaim demanding unpaid settlement money. On April 1 of last year, the first trial court ruled that Hook Entertainment must pay Lee Seung-gi an additional approximately 580 million KRW for advertising fees and other amounts. Neither party appealed, making the ruling final. With this, Lee Seung-gi has been recognized by the court’s ruling as having the right to receive settlement money not only in the existing lawsuit but also in the lawsuit concerning revenue generated after the contract termination.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The movie ’Odyssey’ has recorded a cumulative audience of 9,467,013, approaching the milestone of 10 million viewers. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated computer network, 137,408 people watched ’Odyssey’ in a single day on the 4th. Ticket reservations are also on the rise. As of 9:20 AM on the 5th, the number of reserved tickets for ’Odyssey’ was counted at 395,501. There are 532,987 viewers left to reach 10 million, and with reservations nearing 400,000, the film is gaining momentum for a strong finish. ’Odyssey’ has already surpassed 9 million cumulative viewers, with more than 100,000 additional viewers added daily. Even looking at the audience numbers for just the 4th, the breakthrough to 10 million viewers is imminent. In the reservation rankings, ’Odyssey’ took first place, followed by ’Obsession’ in second, and ’Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ in third. ’Gyeongju Travelogue’ and ’Bigwang’ ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Amid competition from various works, ’Odyssey’ is maintaining its lead in reservations. Considering the current cumulative audience and reservation numbers, attention is focused on when ’Odyssey’ will achieve the 10 million viewer milestone.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Jang Jae-in recently shared an update on her social media. Jang Jae-in posted several photos along with the caption, ″Work done before it got hot.″ In the released photos, Jang Jae-in is seen participating in a photo shoot. Her styling, which paired a baby pink lingerie-style mini slip dress with long knit socks, caught attention. The indoor setting, combining natural light and chiffon curtains, created a mysterious and lyrical atmosphere. Jang Jae-in emphasized her natural aura with porcelain-clear skin and natural hair styling. Changes in visuals were evident in the location, makeup, and styling. Meanwhile, Jang Jae-in has been active as a singer since appearing on the cable channel Mnet audition program Superstar K2 in 2010. Recently, she exposed the devil’s editing from Superstar K2 through her YouTube channel.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Actress Han Ji-eun recently shared a photo taken inside a car on her SNS. In the photo, Han Ji-eun was looking at the camera holding an iced beverage, dressed comfortably, wearing a dark top along with a necklace and earrings. Her distinct facial features stood out even without special makeup or flashy styling, and her unchanged youthful beauty caught attention in the natural atmosphere. Fans continued to show interest in Han Ji-eun’s visuals, which make it hard to believe she is 38 years old this year. Since debuting in 2006 with the film Dongbangbulpae, Han Ji-eun has been active in various fields including movies, dramas, and theater. She has established herself as an actress by appearing in several works such as JTBC’s Melo Is My Nature, Kkondae Intern, Loves of the City, Fifty Percent, and Study Group.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Yook Joong-wan appeared as a special MC on KBS2’s ″The Manager″ and revealed his past experience of receiving a building purchase offer. On the show, Yook Joong-wan said that around the time he was getting married, the landlord of the rooftop room he used to live in offered him to buy the building. He stated that the amount proposed at the time was 850 million won. Yook Joong-wan said he gave up on the purchase due to fear of loans. Jun Hyun-moo explained that the building was located at the entrance of Mangwon-dong, the so-called starting point of ″Mangridan-gil.″ He added that the name ″Mangridan-gil″ did not exist back then, and it was just when Mangwon Market was beginning to gain attention. Yook Joong-wan revealed that the current market price of the building is about 4 billion won, which drew sighs in the studio. KBS 2TV’s ″The Manager″ airs every Sunday at 4:40 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Yeon-soo revealed the moment her daughter Song Ji-ah received flowers from a man for the first time. On the 5th, Park Yeon-soo posted a photo of Song Ji-ah on her social media with the caption, ″You’re not crying, right? Flowers received for the first time from a 20-year-old man.″ In the photo, Song Ji-ah is holding a bouquet of flowers and covering her mouth with one hand, showing a joyful expression. Park Yeon-soo also shared another photo of Song Ji-ah hiding her face behind the bouquet, adding the comment, ″Let’s not show off being single!″ Park Yeon-soo married soccer player Song Jong-guk in 2006 and had one son and one daughter. After their divorce in 2015, she has been raising the two children. Song Ji-ah obtained full membership in the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) last year, signed a main sponsorship contract with Samchully, and joined the Samchully sports team, currently active as a professional player.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Roy Kim has announced his Asia tour and will hold a solo concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul this November. Roy Kim recently hinted at a special meeting with fans through his SNS, saying, ″It has already been a year since the day we promised to meet again. I am preparing the best performance of my life right now.″ He expressed his anticipation for the concert, stating, ″I will sing with all my heart, and you will add memories to those songs. I always look forward to this moment when our individual stories come together in the same time and space.″ The concert, titled ″R:O:Y,″ is scheduled to take place on November 21 and 22, 2026, at the KSPO Dome. Fan club pre-sale will be held from September 10 to 16, and general ticket sales will begin on September 17 at 8 PM exclusively through the ticketing site NOL. Roy Kim is also preparing for his Asia tour, which will include meetings with overseas fans in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo, attracting attention. He said, ″It’s a mystery whether there will be fans coming to see me in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo,″ but added, ″Mystery is always full of surprises. I will soon share news about the Asia tour ticket release.″ Meanwhile, Roy Kim, praised for his excellent songwriting and composing skills, plans to continue sincere communication with fans during his performances. He conveyed his heartfelt determination for the stage, saying, ″This time, I want to face you as I am, without any pretense, in a wider place and with more voices.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Trot singer Jeon Yu Jin recently attracted attention by revealing a nighttime outdoor shooting scene while wearing a white dress. In a photo with illuminated trees and a road in the background, Jeon Yu Jin held a piece of paper in one hand, smiled, and gazed directly ahead, creating a calm yet elegant atmosphere. Then, showing various poses such as a calm expression facing forward in a park with a dark sky and trees, and sitting on a chair staring into the distance, Jeon Yu Jin displayed a mature charm. Along with this, he also revealed a thoughtful look as he held a microphone and read from a paper, giving a glimpse of his serious side at official events. Jeon Yu Jin continues to communicate with fans by posting the simple emoticon ″🤍🤍🤍″ on SNS, conveying his heartfelt feelings. Meanwhile, Jeon Yu Jin, who is also active as a lyricist, is receiving great responses from fans for a new song based on a poem he wrote himself. In the second half of this year, he plans to actively perform at national festivals and commemorative events with various songs such as ″Garago,″ ″Love Essay,″ ″Young Sleep,″ and ″I Love You, My Dear.″ Additionally, from November to January next year, he is focusing on preparing a full-length album to expand his musical spectrum.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Group Cortis successfully concluded their first solo tour in Japan, receiving enthusiastic responses from local fans. The ″PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN″ tour, held from the 4th to the 6th at Kanagawa Pia Arena MM, was sold out, providing a special time of communication with fans over approximately three days. During the tour, Cortis members captivated attention by appearing on stage in outfits of various colors, showing a friendly side by sitting close together and waving to fans, further winning their hearts. The addition of dazzling lighting throughout the stage enhanced the performance’s completeness, and the members demonstrated professional stage manners with focused expressions, staring straight ahead with closed mouths. Additionally, Cortis actively communicated with fans by sharing the vivid atmosphere from the Japan tour site through their official SNS. The members posted, ″minna, nani ga kikitai? (Everyone, what do you want to hear?)″ asking for fans’ opinions and continuing musical interaction with local fans. This tour holds special significance as Cortis’s first solo performance in Japan since their debut one year ago. Along with the performances, the members appeared on the KBS News9 studio, revealing a performance of their representative song ″Red Red,″ and candidly discussing their collaborative creation process and changes since debut, showing a more mature side. After successfully completing the Japan tour, Cortis plans to continue active activities both domestically and internationally, raising music fans’ expectations for their future endeavors.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Baek Ji-young is hosting a special event through her YouTube channel. The participant recruitment for the event, called the ″Recycling Song Festival,″ offers an opportunity to showcase singing skills, with a prize of 1 million won attracting attention. Those who wish to participate should submit their name, age, the title of a song they are confident in, and a video of themselves singing for about one minute via email (honeybeestudio2023@gmail.com). Baek Ji-young said, ″I will listen carefully to each of your voices and judge with sincerity,″ encouraging many to join. The venue and schedule will be announced later. Recently, Baek Ji-young was seen passionately singing with a microphone at a performance, and through this song festival, she plans to communicate more closely with fans and create a space for musical exchange. Expectations are growing among music fans who want to challenge themselves with Baek Ji-young’s unique soft tone and sweet singing.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cha Tae-hyun expressed his refusal to be labeled as the ″nation’s lover.″ On the 4th, Cha Tae-hyun appeared on SBS variety show ″Anything I Can Do - Secretary Jin″ and honestly shared his thoughts about the ″lover″ image attached to him. In the broadcast, Cha Tae-hyun introduced his career, which spans acting, singing, radio DJing, and variety shows. He married his first love, whom he met in high school, and built a harmonious family with three children, earning nicknames such as ″nation’s lover″ and ″nation’s husband.″ However, Cha Tae-hyun revealed that this image is a burden to him and explained that actions he took for himself were perceived as actions for his wife, which created the ″lover″ image. His wife also once said to him, ″What are you going to do?″ Various behind-the-scenes stories related to Cha Tae-hyun’s married life were revealed on the show. One story introduced how, after his then-girlfriend and now wife left him with shocking words, Cha Tae-hyun canceled his shoot and went directly to Jeju Island. The story of how he quit drinking because of his wife and the stroller walks that made him famous as a devoted husband were also shared. On the day, Lee Seo-jin mentioned Cha Tae-hyun’s first album track ″I Love You″ and asked about the lyrics. Cha Tae-hyun said, ″My wife wrote the lyrics. She wrote almost all of my songs. I still get a little money from that.″ He added that the lyricist for the title track of the first album was delayed, so he asked his wife to write it. Since he couldn’t reveal his girlfriend before marriage, he considered a stage name and used ″Geomok,″ the name of a large tree shopping center in Jamwon-dong where his wife lived at the time. In fact, on portal sites, ″Geomok″ is credited as the lyricist of ″I Love You.″ Cha Tae-hyun married his first love, Choi Seok-eun, in 2006 after 13 years of dating, and they have one son and two daughters.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In a recent interview released on the Elle Korea YouTube channel, Rosé introduced memories with her dog Hank, her methods for relieving stress, and her unique personal notebook. In a segment where she showcased her cherished items, Rosé revealed a photo frame containing a picture of her and Hank, saying, ″When I travel abroad, I often miss Hank, so this frame travels around the world with me. I always keep it by my bedside.″ She explained that she combined the frame and Hank’s name to call it ″Haengjja.″ Reflecting on the photo, she said, ″This was taken about five years ago after the Black Pink tour, on a day I spent time with Hank. It was winter, and the sunlight was beautifully warm.″ She added, ″I feel this photo captures my feelings for Hank well, and I like how Hank looks like a cute son, a bit squished in the picture.″ Rosé also took out a stress ball, already well-known among fans, saying, ″Someone gave this to me as a gift.″ She added, ″But I think this might be a spoiler, so I’ll keep it a secret.″ She explained how she uses it: ″I keep this in the bathroom. In the morning, when I have a lot on my mind and feel stressed, holding it while brushing my teeth helps relieve stress and improves my focus.″ She named this stress ball the ″Tear drop squishy.″ Alongside this, Rosé revealed a notebook she personally designed called the ″Proud Book.″ She said, ″There was a time when I was going through a tough period. The truth is, what makes us struggle is ultimately ourselves. Because I’ve had the habit of finding and fixing my flaws since I was young, I was able to achieve what I wanted, but I realized I had forgotten how to make myself happy.″ She continued, ″I made this book because I realized how hard it is for me to praise myself. You can use it like a list, or like a diary, write about things you don’t feel proud of, or just focus on the theme of pride. It was a friend I used a lot when I was going through a difficult time.″ She noted that although she hasn’t used it frequently recently, she relied on it a lot during challenging times.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong will hold the 2026 concert ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 6. At this concert, all the tracks from the special digital album ’IM HERO 10,’ which will be released on September 8, are expected to be performed on stage for the first time. ’IM HERO 10’ is an album containing a total of 10 songs, including the title track ″ttotto,″ which Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing. The title track ″ttotto″ will be pre-released at 6:16 PM on September 7, and the full album will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on September 8. The concert will feature not only performances of new songs but also special versions of existing hits. Stage production tailored to the stadium scale, the sound of the band team, and choreography by the dancer team will be added. Various on-site events for the audience will also be prepared. At the venue, there will be commemorative stamp stamping, the ’IM HERO Post Office’ where letters sent to Lim Young Woong will be delivered, and photo zones. A pre-event will take place 40 minutes before the main performance begins.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, Geonho) will hold their first solo concert in Japan. CORTIS will perform the ″2026 CORTIS TOUR IN JAPAN″ at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan, from September 4 to 6. This concert marks their first solo stage in Japan since their debut and is the final stop of their tour that began in July. All seats for the three shows were reported to have sold out early. Along with this, their agency Big Hit Music announced that various events linked to the tour have been prepared. From August 27 to September 23, the multi-concept café ″CORTIS COLLABORATION CAFE in SHIBUYA TSUTAYA″ will operate at Shibuya Tsutaya in Tokyo. This café will offer a ″CORTIS menu″ featuring dishes inspired by the team’s song titles and drinks reflecting the members’ preferences, along with a photo exhibition of CORTIS, music video screenings, and an official merchandise pop-up store. For fans who cannot attend in person, online live streaming will be available for two days, September 5 and 6, through the global superfan platform Weverse. CORTIS has continued their tour since July, starting in Incheon and moving on to Seoul, Toronto in Canada, New York, and Los Angeles in the United States. In line with the concept of ″immersing in the moment,″ the stage featured artists and audiences playing together, and Korean sing-alongs echoed throughout North America. After their solo concerts in Japan, CORTIS will perform ″REDRED″ on the Japanese TBS music show ″CDTV LIVE! LIVE!″ on the 7th. They will also appear on major stages such as the ″ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026″ in Chiba on the 20th and the ″Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix″ scheduled for October 9.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Jisoo will pre-release her new song ″CLICK,″ marking the beginning of her first solo full-length album, on September 4th at 1 PM on all domestic and international online music platforms. ″CLICK″ is Jisoo’s first new song in about 11 months since her collaboration with pop star ZAYN last October on ″EYES CLOSED.″ The track features a dance-pop rhythm based on restrained synth sounds and elastic bass, expressing the instinctive attraction between two people who know they shouldn’t be drawn to each other but naturally click, using the intuitive word ″click.″ Jisoo emphasized her solid and captivating mid-range vocal tone, calmly conveying emotions within a minimal arrangement, highlighting the texture and rhythm of her voice. Her unique elegant and calm image harmonized with the song’s light pop sound. The music video for ″CLICK″ was directed by Korean-American director Joseph Kahn, a Grammy Award winner who has worked with Taylor Swift, Eminem, and Lady Gaga. In the previously released teaser, Jisoo showcased visuals and a mysterious aura as if she stepped out of a fairy tale, set against a horror-themed amusement park backdrop. Starting with ″CLICK,″ Jisoo plans to sequentially pre-release singles with different atmospheres and colors to complete her full-length album. ″CLICK″ will be available for listening on all domestic and international online music platforms from 1 PM on the 4th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Comedian Kim Shin-young showcased her remodeling talent on MBC variety show ″I Live Alone.″ Kim Shin-young fulfilled a long-held dream by presenting remodeled clothing in a pop-up format at a select shop in Shibuya, Japan. She said, ″I always thought it wouldn’t work out, but it unfolded. It was truly a sincere dream.″ She shared that she gained confidence by starting with customizing sneakers and making clothes for a younger acquaintance. On the show, Kim Shin-young explained, ″I was able to sell the remade clothes in a pop-up in Tokyo,″ adding, ″The reason it was held in Japan is that there were no offers in Korea.″ Besides remodeled clothes created from denim, she showcased various other products. European tourists visiting the pop-up store praised the sneakers, saying, ″Sell the sneakers first. The shoes are really pretty.″ To support Kim Shin-young, comedian Kim Won-hyo and singer Yang Hee-eun traveled to Tokyo to celebrate with her. Kim Shin-young said, ″When people feel down and struggling, don’t they want to immerse themselves somewhere? I brought out the time I spent in seclusion over the past three years.″ Ryu Hye-young encouraged Kim Shin-young, saying, ″Isn’t this how your time has been shown?″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Cha Tae-hyun appeared on SBS variety show ″Anything You Want - Secretary Team″ and shared his thoughts on the nickname ″Nation’s Lover.″ Cha Tae-hyun is a star active in various fields such as acting, singing, radio DJing, and entertainment. He married his first love, whom he met in high school, and has a harmonious family with three children. Because of this, he earned nicknames like ″Nation’s Lover″ and ″Nation’s Husband.″ However, Cha Tae-hyun explained that this ″lover″ image was created because the actions he took for himself were known to be for his wife, and he said he dislikes this nickname. He also mentioned that even his wife once said to him, ″What are you doing?″ The show revealed various behind-the-scenes stories about Cha Tae-hyun’s married life. These included an episode where he canceled filming and went to Jeju Island himself after his then-girlfriend, now wife, left with shocking words; the story of how he quit drinking because of his wife; and the stroller-walking story that made him famous as a devoted husband. Additionally, Cha Tae-hyun revealed that the lyricist of his first album’s track ″I Love You″ is his wife. He said, ″My wife wrote the lyrics. She wrote almost all of my songs. I still get a little money from that.″ He explained that when the lyricist for the title track of his first album was delayed, he asked his wife, and since he couldn’t reveal his girlfriend before marriage, he used the stage name ″Geomok,″ taken from the Geomok Shopping Center in Jamwon-dong where his wife lived at the time. In fact, the lyricist is listed as ″Geomok″ on the song information on portal sites. Cha Tae-hyun married his first love, Choi Seok-eun, in 2006 after 13 years of dating, and they have one son and two daughters.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Girls’ Generation’s new unit HyoriSoo has reached number one on YouTube’s Trending Music Korea chart with their debut song ″Skibidi.″ The performance video also ranked first on the daily popular music video Korea chart. HyoriSoo is a project formed following the ″Fake Kim Hyoyeon″ content released on Hyoyeon’s personal YouTube channel, ″Hyoyeon’s Level Up Hyo’s Level Up.″ In this content, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Choi Sooyoung competed for the main vocal and center positions, and this combination led to the actual release of music and music show activities. HyoriSoo’s debut song ″Skibidi″ features a transition from house to hip-hop and conveys the cheerful energy of the three members along with the message, ″Let’s make our own new path.″ The song entered the real-time and daily rankings of major domestic music charts immediately after its release. HyoriSoo will officially begin their debut activities by performing the title track ″Skibidi″ and the B-side ″Lowkey In Love″ on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core,″ airing on the 5th. Girls’ Generation’s unit activities began in 2012 when Taetiseo, consisting of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun, released their first mini-album ″Twinkle.″ Later, Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Yoona promoted as Oh!GG. HyoriSoo differentiates itself from previous units by originating from variety content and highlighting the unique personalities of the three members. Meanwhile, Tiffany of Taetiseo described HyoriSoo as ″scary″ during a YouTube broadcast and, after hearing HyoriSoo’s recording results, said, ″I wish Girls’ Generation had more works like this for our 20th anniversary comeback.″ Regarding the possibility of Taetiseo’s comeback, she stated that the agreement of Taeyeon and Seohyun is necessary.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong will hold the 2026 concert ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2’ at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 6. At this concert, all the tracks from the special digital album ’IM HERO 10,’ which will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on September 8, will be performed live on stage for the first time. ’IM HERO 10’ is an album consisting of 10 songs, and the title track ’ttotto,’ which Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, will be pre-released at 6:16 PM on September 7. The performance will feature not only new songs but also special versions of existing hits. The stage production will be tailored to the stadium scale, enhanced by the band team’s sound and the dancer team’s choreography. Various events for fans will be held at the venue. These include commemorative stamp stamping, the ’IM HERO Post Office’ where letters sent to Lim Young Woong will be delivered, and photo zones. Additionally, a pre-event will take place 40 minutes before the main concert begins.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Tickets for Kim Dong-ryul’s solo concert ″Old Song,″ marking his return to the Sejong Center Grand Theater stage after seven years, sold out immediately upon release. The concert will be held over seven performances from October 17 to 19 and October 22 to 25 at the Sejong Center Grand Theater. Ticket reservations opened simultaneously at 5 p.m. on the 4th through the Sejong Center website and the NOL site, and all available seats were sold. In this performance, Kim Dong-ryul will present a stage focused on basic band arrangements and vocals without an orchestra for the first time in his career, including his time with Exhibition. Kim Dong-ryul stated, ″I wanted to take the courage to try this before it gets any later. I will create a stage that focuses on basic band arrangements and vocals.″ Previously, Kim Dong-ryul sold out all seats with 60,000 attendees at the 2023 ″Melody″ concert and 70,000 attendees at last year’s ″Walk″ concert. For this ″Old Song″ performance, he announced a new setup focusing on band and vocals instead of a large orchestra.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Jun-hyung revealed his wife, Kim Yoo-jin, for the first time through the YouTube channel ’Wassup Man.’ In the video released on the 4th, Park Jun-hyung visited Haenggung-dong in Suwon, a recently popular dating spot. He recalled his past dating days, saying, ″It’s been 12 years since I last went on a date,″ and shared his experience of having to avoid people’s gazes at the time, saying, ″It felt like I was doing something wrong even though I wasn’t. I feel sorry to my wife for not being able to fully enjoy the excitement when I should have.″ During the meal, Kim Yoo-jin suddenly appeared in front of Park Jun-hyung. He showed a surprised reaction, and Kim Yoo-jin expressed her happiness, saying, ″I came because I missed you.″ They revealed that they had a casual and comfortable relationship from the early days of their dating, and the food they often ate on dates was seolleongtang (ox bone soup). Park Jun-hyung also said, ″I even blew my nose in front of you.″ Kim Yoo-jin spoke about Park Jun-hyung’s unexpected charm, saying, ″He always met me comfortably dressed in sweatpants, but I was surprised when I saw him in his performance outfit for work. He looked so cool.″ She also said that although her husband is usually free-spirited, he looks at her seriously and comforts her when she talks about her worries, which she finds admirable. An anecdote about Park Jun-hyung’s thoughtfulness was also revealed. Kim Yoo-jin said, ″When I needed a tissue, he took a napkin out of his pocket and gave it to me. I wondered how a man could be so considerate.″ She added, ″It turned out he was carrying it because he wanted to blow his nose due to rhinitis. Even then, I felt good about that side of him.″ Park Jun-hyung married Kim Yoo-jin, a former flight attendant 14 years his junior, in 2015, and they have one daughter.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Park Se-wan recently shared her summer vacation daily life through her social media. On September 4, Park Se-wan posted several photos with the caption ″Summer days of the seals.″ The photos showed her enjoying water play at an outdoor swimming pool, wearing a brown bikini and a beach towel at the accommodation, and sporting black and striped pattern bikinis. The swimming scenes at the pool revealed a refreshing atmosphere, while her long hair down outside the water created an innocent yet languid mood. Her slim body line without any excess fat, smooth back, and bright smile caught attention. Since her debut, Park Se-wan has continued broad acting activities across various genres and platforms. In 2018, she won the Best New Actress Award at the KBS Drama Awards for her role as Kim Si-eun in KBS2’s ″Ttangpo Girls,″ and received the Excellence Award for acting for her role as Geum Bak-ha in MBC’s ″No Second Chances.″ She also appeared in several hit works such as tvN’s ″Goblin,″ KBS2’s ″School 2017,″ and MBC’s ″I Am Not a Robot.″ She has also been active on OTT platforms. She starred in Netflix’s ″I Wish the Earth Would End Tomorrow″ (2021), Watcha’s ″Final Weapon Alice″ (2022), Netflix’s ″Lee Doo-na!,″ Wavve’s ″Park Ha-kyung’s Travelogue″ (2023), and Disney+’s ″Gangmaegang″ (2024). In ″Gangmaegang,″ she played Seo Min-seo, a detective in the violent crimes unit. Park Se-wan transferred to Artist Company in early 2025. Her next work is scheduled to be the Disney+ original series ″Knock Off.″ Set during the 1997 IMF financial crisis, ″Knock Off″ is a crime black comedy, and Park Se-wan plays Moon Da-bin, the younger sister of designer Moon Yoo-bin (played by Kwon Na-ra). She will also appear in Disney Plus’s ″The Miracles of the Namiya General Store,″ set to be released in 2027. Park Se-wan was born in 1994 and is 31 years old.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Composer Lado, formerly of the group Someday, revealed the hardships during the group’s active years and the reasons for their disbandment through a broadcast. On episode 8 of KBS 2TV variety show ″Happy Together - Glad I’m Not Alone,″ Someday members Lado, Wontak, and Jung Seyoung appeared and shared stories about their debut, the disbandment process, and their stage performance after 17 years. During the broadcast, Lado disclosed the reason for the disbandment after 17 years, saying, ″At that time, we were so hungry and struggling that we decided to disband to survive.″ He confessed, ″We never got to experience living like normal people, so we didn’t even know how to live like one. We didn’t have money for bus fare or meals.″ Someday debuted in 2009 with the drama ″Boys Over Flowers″ OST ″Do You Know,″ topping the Minihompy BGM chart and ranking 6th on ″Music Bank,″ but their actual income was minimal. Jung Seyoung revealed that wedding songs were practically their only source of income, and Lado said, ″We received 500,000 won when singing a wedding song. Since there were four members, we each got 100,000 won and used the remaining 100,000 won to go to a street food stall.″ Wontak shared that to save on costume expenses, members shared clothes, and there was a time when four members survived for three days on one bowl of food. They also shared an incident when their dorm was broken into. Lado said, ″Usually, thieves pick the lock to get in, but we lived with the door open. We encountered the thief, but since there was nothing to take, he just left.″ At the time, the members were eating shirtless, and the thief looked around the house and at the three people before leaving. The broadcast also revealed Someday’s first terrestrial TV stage in 17 years. The members performed a stage with a Y2K vibe, and viewers including Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin, and Ahn Eun-jin were moved to tears. The members shared that they are currently active in their respective fields as office workers, composers, and producers. After Someday disbanded, Lado quit his singing career and transitioned to a composer under Black Eyed Pilseung, creating hit songs for various artists including TWICE and SISTAR, and also gained recognition as the producer of the group STAYC. Lado married Apink member Yoon Bomi last May.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong will hold the 2026 concert ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2″ for three days from the 4th to the 6th at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. At this concert, the entire special digital album ″IM HERO 10″ will be revealed for the first time. Lim Young Woong will present not only new songs but also special versions of existing mega hits. Additionally, the band team’s sound, the dancer team’s choreography, and stage production tailored to the stadium scale have been prepared. Before the concert, side events for fans such as commemorative stamp stamping, fan letter delivery through the ″IM HERO Post Office,″ and various photo zones will be available. Lim Young Woong’s new album ″IM HERO 10″ will be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 8th, and the title track ″TtoTto″ will be released earlier at 6:16 PM on the 7th. Along with the comeback news, Lim Young Woong also announced the release of 10 new songs. Lim Young Woong, who debuted on August 8, 2016, with the digital single ″Miwayo,″ celebrates the 10th anniversary of debut this year. He gained recognition as the first winner of TV Chosun’s ″Mr. Trot,″ and his first full-length album sold 1.1 million copies. On the 10th anniversary day, he expressed gratitude to fans through his fan cafe, saying, ″Looking back, I have always been a person who lacked, but you made me the best. To all of you reading this letter now, I want to say this: Thank you so much for not only recognizing me but choosing me.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Seo In-young revealed her experience of undergoing liposuction as she returned to the stage of a major event after 10 years. Through her YouTube channel ″Reformed Seo In-young,″ Seo In-young shared the preparation process for the ″Waterbomb Sokcho 2026″ stage, stating that she suffered from hypotensive shock after liposuction on her arms, making her recovery so difficult that she had to use a wheelchair at the hospital. She said, ″I don’t think I can do it again, but I am very satisfied with the procedure itself.″ Seo In-young lost weight down to 46 kg to return to the stage and said she underwent skin treatments along with liposuction. She also revealed bruises that appeared after the procedure. She mentioned the memory of using a wheelchair at the hospital due to poor physical condition after the procedure and experiencing hypotensive shock. She explained that when her weight increased by about 4 kg again, she adjusted her diet. Regarding the choreography practice for the Waterbomb stage, Seo In-young said, ″I practiced for a month and a half. Because I had liposuction in the middle, the practice period became a month and a half. If I hadn’t had it, I could have practiced more.″ She revealed, ″The wheelchair at the hospital, the hypotensive shock after liposuction, the criticism I received all this time, and how I ended up doing Waterbomb because of a slip of the tongue—all these flashed before my eyes, and suddenly tears came out yesterday.″ Seo In-young shouted to the audience, ″This is really my first time in 10 years,″ as she took the stage, and after the performance, she knelt down and showed tears in response to the audience’s cheers. Meanwhile, the video also showed Seo In-young talking with the production team about publicly revealing her liposuction procedure. She said the hospital she visited was a breast specialty hospital and shared an episode from when she went for arm liposuction. She reacted by saying, ″This is the only place where they don’t do it.″ Experts emphasized that liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove fat cells from specific areas, not simply for weight loss, so special care and post-operative management are necessary. They explained that if abnormalities in body circulation occur due to bleeding, sudden fluid changes, or anesthesia side effects during or after surgery, dangerous situations such as hypotensive shock can arise. They also advised that if severe dizziness, cold sweat, or difficulty breathing occur after liposuction, medical staff should be consulted immediately.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU is resuming activities as a singer with a new song after about a year. EDAM Entertainment released a teaser video announcing the release of a new digital single on IU’s official SNS channels at midnight on the 4th. IU’s new song is scheduled to be released on the 10th. It is the first new song in about a year since the digital single ″Bye, Summer″ released last September. Recently, IU postponed performances and the release schedule of the 6th full album due to worsening symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube. The agency announced in July that the concert at Goyang Sports Complex and the release schedule of the 6th full album planned for this month would be adjusted due to IU’s health issues. IU also informed fans through the communication platform Berryz that ″the chronic symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube are worsening,″ and that the album recording has been completed while managing their condition. Meanwhile, IU recently attracted attention by using Jang Kiha and the Faces’ ″Living Without Incident″ as background music in an SNS post. IU and Jang Kiha started dating in 2013 and broke up after about four years. Currently, Jang Kiha is dating actress Yoon Gai. IU has also worked as an actor in MBC dramas such as ″21st Century Great Lady.″]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 KiiKiii member Kiya mentioned that she is the same age as Tablo’s daughter, Haru. On June 3rd, a video titled ″EpicKase Music Festival Finals ft. Davichi, KiiKiii, Ha Dong-kyun, SKZ″ was uploaded to the Epik High YouTube channel. In the video, KiiKiii was invited as a professional judging panel for the Epik High music festival. Tablo explained that the selection criteria for the judges included inviting representatives from various age groups ranging from teenagers to people in their 40s. On that day, KiiKiii’s Kiya and Sui appeared representing teenagers and people in their 20s, respectively. Tablo emphasized that Kiya is a teenager and is the same age as Haru. Kiya revealed that she often met Tablo and Haru at the stationery store in front of her house when she was young. Tablo said he hoped the two would meet and become close, and that Haru also wanted to meet Kiya. In response, Kiya said, ″That would be really great.″ Meanwhile, Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung married in 2009 and had their daughter Haru the following year.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X will release their new album, The Phase, today (the 4th) at 1 PM (KST) on various music streaming platforms. The album The Phase includes a total of six tracks: the title song MAGIC, Type X, SURVIVOR, Electric Heart, That’s My Girl, and Sweet Night, Sweet Morning. The Phase is described as an album that vividly captures Monsta X’s present while opening a new chapter for the future.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Enhypen(ENHYPEN) has been selected as the official promotional model for Shilla Duty Free. Belif Lab announced that the appointment ceremony for Enhypen as the promotional model was held on the 26th of last month at Shilla Duty Free Seoul branch in Jung-gu, Seoul. Shilla Duty Free plans to strengthen communication with overseas and domestic customers based on Enhypen’s global fandom and high recognition. Enhypen will participate in various brand campaigns, including online and offline marketing promotions, digital content production, and official SNS channel events. Recently, Enhypen ranked first on the US Billboard ’Billboard 200’ and Japan’s Oricon ’Weekly Album Ranking’ (September 7 issue) with their 8th mini-album ’THE SIN : BLISS’. The title track ’Bloody Paradise’ combined Brazilian funk genre and won six music show trophies in Korea, achieving their first ’Grand Slam’ since debut. Additionally, the song entered the Billboard ’Bubbling Under Hot 100’ chart at number 23.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TripleS member Nakyoung recently shared photos taken in a bookstore district in Tokyo on her SNS. On the 4th, Nakyoung posted several daily life photos with the caption ″書店が多い場所☔️ (A place with many bookstores).″ In the photos, Nakyoung wore a sleeveless dress featuring leopard print ruffles and black accents, posing in a quiet bookstore alley in Japan. She was seen looking at the camera while holding a smartphone. Nakyoung is known as the younger sister of singer BIBI, and the group TripleS, to which she belongs, is scheduled to start their new world tour ″ANDLESS″ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on October 10 and 11.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Do Kyung-soo (EXO D.O.) appeared on the YouTube channel ’Channel Sipooya’ in the segment ’We Meet Now’ to share updates on his recent activities, new album, and close friend Kim Woo-bin. During the broadcast, Do Kyung-soo revealed that he had lost 5 kg recently in preparation for shooting a music video. Regarding the concept of his new album, he said, ″This time, I will dance,″ hinting at a new side of himself. Producer Na Young-seok expressed anticipation for Do Kyung-soo’s performance, asking, ″Can you film a challenge?″ There was also mention of Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a’s marriage. Do Kyung-soo said he was happy to see Kim Woo-bin’s advertisement while on the move, and when Na Young-seok brought up their marriage, he responded, ″It’s a bit hard to believe,″ adding, ″Since we’ve been close since we were young, it feels like he hasn’t gotten married.″ He also mentioned that he has never met Shin Min-a in person, saying, ″I saw her once passing by the airport.″ When Na Young-seok playfully asked why Kim Woo-bin hadn’t introduced Do Kyung-soo to Shin Min-a, Do Kyung-soo reacted, ″Is that how Woo-bin hyung is?″ and jokingly said to Kim Woo-bin, ″Hyung, why haven’t you shown me senior Min-a? Hyung, am I embarrassing?″ which brought laughter. Additionally, Do Kyung-soo revealed that he enjoys watching dating programs such as ’Single’s Inferno,’ ’Transit Love,’ ’Heart Signal,’ and ’Bad Romance.’ When asked about appearing on a dating show, he expressed reluctance, saying, ″How could I do a dating show?″ and mentioned that even if he appeared as a panelist, he might not be able to tolerate difficult situations. Na Young-seok agreed, saying, ″It’s dangerous. When you get caught up in the emotions of dating, you unconsciously go overboard. Irrational behavior often appears during dating, and it frequently shows up in unpleasant ways on broadcasts.″ Meanwhile, Do Kyung-soo will release his fourth mini-album ’DOPAMINE’ on the 8th at 6 PM.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The regular 5th album ’Arirang’ (ARIRANG) by BTS continues to maintain steady popularity on global charts even six months after its release. On the UK Official Albums Top 100 (September 4–10), the album ranked 83rd. This is a 9-spot rise from the previous week, marking 24 consecutive weeks on the chart and continuously breaking the team’s longest-running record every week. During the same period, it ranked 41st on the Official Physical Albums chart, 30th on the Official Scottish Albums chart, and 43rd on the Official Album Sales chart, each rising by 10 and 11 spots compared to the previous week. Notably, even with 28 new releases entering the Official Album Sales chart, ’Arirang’ climbed in rank. On Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart (August 28–September 3), it held 2nd place for three consecutive weeks and maintained a Top 3 position for 24 consecutive weeks. The title track ’SWIM’ ranked 12th, and the track ’NORMAL’ ranked 82nd, with ’NORMAL’ appearing on the chart for seven consecutive weeks. ’Arirang’ is an album that embodies BTS’s identity and the universal emotions they face, with Chairman Bang Si-hyuk serving as the executive producer. The title track ’SWIM’ sings about the attitude of moving forward without stopping amid the waves of life. Meanwhile, BTS will hold ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’ IN LOS ANGELES’ at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on September 1–2 and 5–6. The city of Los Angeles designated this period as ’BTS Week’ and held citywide welcoming events, including illuminating city halls in the album’s symbolic red color. After the Los Angeles concerts, BTS plans to conclude their North American tour and move on to South America.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jimin captured the attention of local media and the audience at the Sofi Stadium concert in Los Angeles, USA. The LA Times selected Jimin, with his long blonde hair, as ″the night’s standout″ in their concert review. Scenes of Jimin’s performance were shared globally through social media, trending in various countries including the United States, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. At this concert, Maggie Kang, a Korean-Canadian director of ″K-Pop Demon Hunters,″ attended and posted a video on social media showing Jimin singing Aliens on the big screen. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly also shared footage of Jimin on stage. Son Heung-min, a player for MLS Los Angeles FC, was also present in the audience. Son struck his signature ″click″ celebration pose, which drew fans’ attention for its similarity to a gesture performed during Jimin’s solo song ″Filter.″ Jimin appeared on stage during the North and Central America World Cup halftime show wearing a jersey shirt with Son Heung-min’s number 7. This jersey shirt was later auctioned for $110,000 (approximately 159.06 million KRW). BTS is scheduled to perform two more times at the same venue on the 5th and the upcoming 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Seonghyeon, Geonho) surpassed 100 million views on YouTube with the music video for the debut album track ″FaSHioN.″ The ″FaSHioN″ music video was released on September 8 last year through the HYBE Labels channel and reached 100 million views around 4 a.m. on September 5. This milestone marks the first time CORTIS has achieved over 100 million views on a music video as a team. The song was co-created by all five members and centers around the theme of fashion. The lyrics include vintage materials frequently worn by the members, such as ″My tee, 5 bucks, pants, 10,000 won,″ and feature a trap sound based on Southern hip-hop. The music video was completed using the natural scenery of New Zealand and a scrapyard as backdrops, showcasing the members’ synchronized dance, rapid scene changes, and special effects. ″FaSHioN″ surpassed 200 million streams on the global audio and music streaming platform Spotify on July 27. Among K-pop boy groups that debuted in the past five years, CORTIS is the only team to have a single song exceed 200 million cumulative streams. The song leads audiences in Korean sing-alongs at major domestic and international festivals as well as during their first tour, ″2026 CORTIS TOUR .″ Meanwhile, the title track of their second mini-album, ″REDRED,″ has held the number one spot on Spotify’s latest ″Weekly Top Songs Korea″ chart (for the period August 28 to September 3) for 19 consecutive weeks and ranked number one for the 116th time on the ″Daily Top Songs Korea″ chart as of September 3.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 In episode 37 of TV CHOSUN’s ″Golden Friday,″ Nam Seung-min earned the chance to change the number of golden stars through the ″Wheel of Destiny,″ rising to sole first place. On this broadcast, ″Trot Chairman″ Park Sang-chul appeared as a golden star, and fierce competition unfolded among trot stars. The nationwide viewership rating recorded 3.9%, ranking first among daily general programming and cable programs, with a peak rating of 4.3%. In round 3, Kim Yong Bin sang Tae Jin-ah’s ″Samo-gok,″ and Nam Seung-min selected Park Sang-chul’s ″Empty Can,″ receiving a perfect score of 100. Then, Nam Seung-min defeated Park Joo-hee’s ″Hwang Jin-i″ and earned four golden stars. Nam Seung-min drew ″Swap″ on the ″Wheel of Destiny,″ exchanging golden stars with the leader Son Bin Ah, resulting in their golden star counts switching and Nam Seung-min becoming the sole first-place holder. Until last week, Nam Seung-min belonged to the last-place club but achieved a dramatic turnaround. Chun Gil won golden stars by defeating Choo Hyeokjin with ″Flower Wind,″ and Son Bin Ah narrowly beat Oh Yoo-jin by one point to take the sole lead. Kim Yong Bin’s performance of ″Samo-gok″ moved Park Sang-chul to tears, and Choi Jae Myeong defeated Cheon Rok Dam, securing two golden stars. In the final stage, Yang Ji-eun and Jung Seo-joo both scored 100 points, marking the program’s first-ever ″double perfect score.″ Park Sang-chul declared ″perfect score″ for both. Afterwards, on the roulette, Yang Ji-eun and Jung Seo-joo consecutively drew ″Miss,″ allowing Nam Seung-min to maintain the sole first-place position.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Monsta X took the music broadcast stage with the title track ″MAGIC″ from their new album ″The Phase.″ ″MAGIC″ is a song that compares the moment of intense attraction between each other to magic, singing about uncontrollable emotions and a fateful encounter. It features a rhythmic guitar sound and strong beats harmonized with the members’ rap and vocals. The performance of the song consists of key choreography inspired by the title, movements with controlled intensity, and gestures reminiscent of a swinging pendulum. The members appeared on stage in black leather-tone styling, showcasing restrained charisma and a mature atmosphere, while displaying flexible and delicate movements even within the group dance. On September 4th, Monsta X first revealed the ″MAGIC″ stage on KBS 2TV’s ″Music Bank.″ The stage began with Jooheon’s intense rap, followed by Minhyuk’s husky vocals, Shownu and Hyungwon’s delicate tones, and Kihyun’s powerful high notes, blending each member’s individuality. The cheers of Monbebe (official fan club name) heated up the atmosphere on site. The album’s achievements were also remarkable. Released on the 4th, ″The Phase″ ranked 6th on the worldwide iTunes album chart, and as of 9 a.m. on the 5th, it ranked first in five countries on the iTunes worldwide album chart, including Finland, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Additionally, it placed in the top 5 in 10 countries such as Singapore, Türkiye, and Thailand, and topped the K-pop album chart in six countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Brazil. Meanwhile, Monsta X will perform ″MAGIC″ on MBC’s ″Show! Music Core,″ airing at 3:20 p.m. on the 5th.]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS’s fifth full-length album ’Arirang’ continues to maintain steady popularity on the UK and major global charts even six months after its release. In the latest Official Albums Top 100 chart compiled by the UK Official Charts from September 4 to 10, ’Arirang’ ranked 83rd. This is a rise of 9 places from the previous week, marking its 24th consecutive week on the chart and setting a new record for the longest-charting album by BTS. On detailed charts, the rankings also rose simultaneously: 41st on the Official Physical Albums chart (up 10 places), 30th on the Official Scottish Albums chart (up 11 places), and 43rd on the Official Album Sales chart (up 11 places). Notably, despite 28 new albums entering the Official Album Sales chart this week, ’Arirang’’s ranking increased. The long-running success of ’Arirang’ continued on the global streaming platform Spotify as well. On the Weekly Top Albums Global chart (compiled from August 28 to September 3), it held 2nd place for three consecutive weeks and has never fallen out of the top 3 during its 24 weeks on the chart. The title track ’Swim’ ranked 12th, and the album track ’Normal’ ranked 82nd, both charting for seven consecutive weeks. Alongside the album’s success, BTS is also conducting a world tour. On September 1-2 and 5-6, they held the ’BTS WORLD TOUR ’ARIRANG’ IN LOS ANGELES’ concerts at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA. The city designated September 1 to 8 as ’BTS Week’ and organized city-wide events, including lighting the city hall building in a red hue symbolizing ’Arirang.’]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 YouTuber Park Wi has remained silent for two weeks without any significant SNS activity or content uploads following the controversy over the release of KTX CCTV footage, while a previously released video is gaining renewed attention. On September 30, 2023, Park Wi uploaded a video titled ″Wheelchair wheel burst as soon as I arrived in the US... Airport says it’s not their fault″ on his YouTube channel ’WeeRacle.’ The video shows Park Wi arriving in the US using a business class seat, discovering that the wheelchair wheel was torn and flat, and his process of finding a tire shop an hour away to fix it. In the video, Park Wi says, ″What should I do, really. I’ve never been in a situation where I’ve been riding a wheelchair with a flat tire for this long... Ah, this is driving me crazy. How could this happen?″ The video also includes scenes of him taking photos with fans despite being flustered at the airport. At the time of its release, the video focused on Park Wi and the production team overcoming the crisis together, but negative comments have continued following the recent CCTV controversy. One netizen pointed out that, contrary to the video title, there is no scene where Park Wi talks with airport staff about the wheel issue, questioning, ″Then why is the title ’Airport says it’s not their fault’? And what exactly did the airport do wrong?″ Other netizens left critical comments such as, ″This person is just used to blaming others,″ and ″Why blame the airport? The wheel could have been damaged before arriving in the US.″ On the other hand, some responses defended Park Wi, saying, ″The airport’s response was inadequate,″ and ″Don’t be too harsh on Park Wi.″ Previously, Park Wi experienced an accident where he tripped over the foot of a public service worker on a ramp while getting off the KTX, and he sparked controversy by releasing the CCTV footage of the incident on his channel. Park Wi later deleted the video and apologized, saying, ″I was thoughtless,″ but public opinion worsened with subscriber loss and renewed attention to past videos. It has been confirmed that Park Wi has currently set some of his YouTube videos to private.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Lim Young Woong will hold a solo concert, ″IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,″ at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from September 4 to 6. At this event, the full tracklist of the special digital album ″IM HERO 10,″ scheduled for release on September 8, will be performed live for the first time. ″IM HERO 10″ includes a total of 10 songs such as ″Moise,″ ″New York,″ ″TtoTto,″ ″Please Be Happy,″ and ″To Us Who Have Lived.″ Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing the title track ″TtoTto,″ which will be released early on September 7 at 6:16 PM. The entire album will be available on various music platforms starting at 6 PM on September 8. The concert will feature not only new songs but also special versions of previously beloved mega hits. The performance will be enhanced with the vivid sound of the band team, energetic choreography by the dancer team, and spectacular stage production fitting for a stadium concert. Various events have been prepared for the audience awaiting the performance. These include commemorative stamp stamping, the ″IM HERO Post Office″ where letters sent to Lim Young Woong will be delivered, multiple photo zones, and a special pre-event held 40 minutes before the main show begins. Meanwhile, ahead of the concert, Lim Young Woong, together with the agency Molgogi Music, donated a total of 200 million KRW to the Community Chest of Korea under the name of the official fan club Hero Era to support residents affected by the heavy rains in the southern region. The donation will be used for emergency relief, temporary housing support, and damage recovery for disaster victims in the southern region through the 2026 Heavy Rain Disaster Special Fundraising.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The production team of MBC’s ″I Live Alone″ has issued an official statement and apologized regarding the allegations of manipulation in Jun Hyun-moo’s impromptu trip to Kazakhstan episode. The team explained that the ″impromptu trip″ setting in the Kazakhstan travel episode means that Jun Hyun-moo did not decide on the destination or book the flight in advance, but chose the travel location on the day of the trip. They also stated that, in preparation for the possibility of overseas filming, they reviewed flights and filming conditions in advance and considered several options focusing on countries that could be reached within a limited time. Judging that Kazakhstan was highly likely to be chosen based on Jun Hyun-moo’s usual travel interests and the flight situation at the time, they pre-issued staff flight tickets and requested local filming cooperation to be ready to respond immediately if Kazakhstan was selected. They added that if another destination had been chosen or if they had been unable to secure tickets, the staff’s flight tickets would have been canceled, and the resulting situation would have been naturally included in the broadcast. The production team explained that Jun Hyun-moo checked available flights departing on the day at the airport and issued his Kazakhstan flight ticket on-site. However, they admitted that they did not sufficiently consider that emphasizing the term ″impromptu trip″ in the broadcast could lead to misunderstandings that all travel and filming were conducted without any prior preparation. Regarding support from the Almaty City Tourism Office, the team explained that they received administrative procedures necessary for overseas filming and cooperation for on-site filming. They clarified that the previously stated position of ″no support″ meant there was no financial sponsorship or production cost support, and that this expression could be misunderstood as meaning no administrative or filming cooperation, so they provided supplementary explanation. They apologized for causing confusion due to insufficient explanation during this process. Concerning the use of a rental car, they stated that Jun Hyun-moo personally reserved the vehicle at Incheon Airport, then upon arrival followed the rental company’s instructions by submitting copies of his passport and international driver’s license to receive the car. After the broadcast, when issues regarding incomplete documents were raised, they confirmed through the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan that notarization by the Kazakhstan Embassy in Korea is required for car rentals within Kazakhstan, which they learned belatedly. The production team acknowledged their oversight in not thoroughly checking local regulations. The production team emphasized that they have valued conveying the cast members’ daily lives sincerely, but admitted that in this broadcast, in an effort not to disrupt realism and immersion, they lacked sufficient explanation about the filming process. They apologized for causing misunderstanding and confusion among viewers and for not responding quickly and clearly to questions raised. They stated they take criticism and reproach seriously and will reconsider their production methods and attitudes from the ground up to create broadcasts with greater care.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Stray Kids’ Changbin shared an update while attending a fashion event held in Tokyo, Japan. Recently, Changbin posted a photo on social media showing him sitting on a hotel room sofa wearing a white short-sleeve T-shirt, holding a bouquet and a card with roses in both hands, eyes closed and smiling. He attracted fans’ attention by showing a relaxed demeanor in a soft and warm atmosphere. In particular, the pose with the bouquet is regarded as having a special meaning among fans. Following that, a series of photos were released showing him wearing a black hoodie and pants against a dark background, holding white sneakers or holding them to his ear. From an expressionless look staring straight ahead while wearing a necklace to standing in front of a neon sign that reads ″CHANGBIN,″ he showcased various concepts and revealed diverse charms. These photos are known to have been taken during a photo shoot held alongside the launch event of the creative collaboration capsule collection ″CHANGBIN X AUTRY″ with the sports casual brand AUTRY. Meanwhile, Changbin departed for Japan through Gimpo International Airport in early September and attended the ″CHANGBIN × AUTRY Japan Event″ held in Tokyo, where he spent time meeting local fans. He also shared enjoyable moments in Tokyo on social media with the hashtag ″@autryglobal #stay.″ Changbin continues to actively engage with fans not only through this fashion event but also through music activities and various personal content.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Mina attracted attention by attending the opening event of the global prestige skincare brand SK-II’s ’#LockInYouth’ pop-up store held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. This event was organized to promote SK-II’s new product launch along with the brand’s new campaign ’#LockInYouth,’ and Mina shone as the brand’s global ambassador. Appearing at the venue in a white dress, Mina held the product in one hand and gazed directly ahead, creating a pure and elegant atmosphere. In a space decorated with soft curtains and plants, she posed naturally and captivated fans and attendees throughout the event with her relaxed smile. At the event, Mina shared a message on social media saying ″always with @skii #LockinYouth,″ expressing the meaning of ″always preserving the value of youth with SK-II,″ showcasing her strong bond with the brand. Through this campaign, she is expanding her own radiant charm while taking the lead in conveying the importance of skincare and the brand’s philosophy to consumers. Meanwhile, other global ambassadors of SK-II, along with actors Moon Ga-young and Ok Taec-yeon, attended the event, adding significance to the campaign. Mina plans to continue actively communicating with fans while participating in various official events with SK-II in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Singer Sandara Park has been actively communicating with fans through various recent activities. Sandara Park mentioned the fashion brand KIMHĒKIM on her Instagram, posting a photo styled with a beige long-sleeve T-shirt and skirt along with the caption, ″Falling for KIMHĒKIM 🤎.″ In the photo taken inside a studio, fashion sketches are attached to the wall, revealing her interest and affection for fashion. Another photo shared attracted attention as it showed her posing arm-in-arm with a man wearing a black vest. Meanwhile, Sandara Park is set to appear as the ceremonial first pitcher at the game between the Kiwoom Heroes and Samsung Lions at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 25th, where she will meet fans directly and showcase her diverse charms. Actively pursuing her solo career through her agency ARADNAS, she recently held a successful fan concert in Bangkok, continuing her engagement with her global fandom. In this way, Sandara Park continues to maintain close communication with the public through diverse activities and social media, sustaining her active presence. Attention is focused on the various appearances she will present in the future.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Model Irene recently revealed her latest skincare routine for sensitive skin through her SNS. Wearing a blue striped shirt and a pink hairband, Irene took a mirror selfie in a bathroom decorated with marble walls and floors, showcasing her delicate skincare process. The skincare products she introduced included Dear, Clare’s ’Blue Youth Drops,’ Tower 28 Beauty’s ’SOS Spray,’ Zeroid’s ’Pimprove Calming Ampoule,’ COSRX’s ’Peptide Skin Booster,’ The Whoo’s ’NAD Power Ampoule,’ Skit’s ’B5 Barrier Cream,’ as well as lifting and glow clover patches. Irene communicated with her fans by posting the caption, ″A little updated skincare routine for my sensitive skin girlies,″ along with the hashtags #sensitiveskincare and #grwm. Irene’s recent skincare reveal aligns with her image of valuing natural beauty and a healthy lifestyle, gaining significant attention among those with skin concerns. She has also recently shared her healthy daily routine, including enjoying bananas and ricotta cheese as a simple snack after exercise. Meanwhile, Irene continues to actively work in the fashion and beauty fields, showcasing her unique style and sophisticated sensibility. Recently, she has been actively sharing trendy content through various photo shoots, advertisements, and her official SNS channels, engaging actively with her fans.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Epik High’s Tukutz ranked first in the judges’ evaluation in the solo song competition among the members. In the final round of the ’Epikase Gayo Festival’ released on the YouTube channel ’Epik High’ on the 3rd, Tablo, Mithra, and Tukutz competed with solo songs they each created. Judges included Ha Dong-kyun, Davichi, and Kiki. Tukutz presented his first solo rap song ″TUKUTZISM,″ which he collaborated on with Stray Kids’ producing team 3RACHA. He revealed that the song reflects his perspective on the world, and 3RACHA was responsible for rap making, directing, and the challenge choreography. Tukutz explained, ″I tried writing rap myself but changed direction.″ The stage, featuring GroovyRoom’s beat, Crush’s featuring, and 3RACHA’s rap, received reactions from the judges saying, ″If the track is released, I would listen to it all the time.″ Tablo joked about the impressive featuring, saying, ″This is cheating. If that’s the case, I should have worked with BTS too.″ Tukutz took first place with 47 points. Tablo performed his self-composed song ″Anime,″ featuring Bang Ye-dam. He said, ″It expresses the feeling of wanting to stay home and watch animation on tough days,″ and revealed that the real protagonist of the song is his wife, Kang Hye-jung. Tablo shared, ″Even when she has a hard time, my wife doesn’t show it, but one day she looked different and was watching old animations in the living room for a long time,″ adding, ″I realized she was calming herself by watching works she loved as a child.″ Tablo and Kang Hye-jung married in 2009 and have a daughter named Haru. Mithra took the stage with ″Will I Be Okay?″ produced by Nell. Through this song, he conveyed a message to believe in oneself. The judges responded cheerfully to the explanation that Nell produced the song, saying, ″We’ll give 5 points as a base.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Son Na-eun will star as the lead in the MBC drama ″There Are Dog Flowers in the Palace.″ ″There Are Dog Flowers in the Palace″ is based on the 2007 web novel of the same name by writer Yoon Tae-roo and is set in a fictional Goryeo dynasty era. The story depicts a love quadrangle involving a creative female protagonist, an emperor caught in a dilemma of whether to love her or not, and the relationships surrounding them. Son Na-eun will play the role of An Hae-won. An Hae-won is inherently kind, wise, benevolent, and broad-minded, with a strong will who hides her own pain while sharing the pain of others. She is a character that embodies the noble nature of the empress. The drama is written by writer Lee Hyang-hee and directed by Jung Ji-hyun. It is scheduled to air on MBC next year. Meanwhile, Son Na-eun chose ″There Are Dog Flowers in the Palace″ as her next project immediately after the conclusion of SBS’s ″Chief Kim.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Ha-eum of the group KiiiKiii has been selected as the new model for the beauty brand Rest&Recreation Beauty. Rest&Recreation Beauty recently announced Ha-eum as their brand model. Since her debut, Ha-eum has been active not only in music but also in various fields such as photo shoots and advertisements. In the newly released campaign photos, Ha-eum showcased a dreamy and sophisticated atmosphere. She expressed each concept with her own unique style, demonstrating her presence as a model. A brand representative stated, ″Ha-eum interprets this season’s message, ’Expressing the already clear me more clearly,’ with her own sensibility. We expect that by embodying a proactive mindset of freely expressing oneself and autonomously choosing what one likes in the new product, she will captivate consumers.″]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The virtual idol group PLAVE is releasing the digital single ″Flame (feat. milet)″ in collaboration with Japanese singer-songwriter milet. This song marks PLAVE’s first collaboration with a Japanese artist, with milet contributing vocals and lyrics to add a special musical synergy. ″Flame″ is an intense rock track reminiscent of blue flames, expanding PLAVE’s J-band sound with the unique rush and youthful narrative characteristic of Japanese anime rock. The song features a guitar riff that signals its start, the rough texture of hard rock, sounds that burst like flames, and lyrical melodies that intersect to depict a brilliant moment of youth. PLAVE’s refreshing vocals and milet’s distinctive tone blend to complete the song’s emotions in a three-dimensional way. PLAVE directly participated in composing the new song, infusing it with their own musical colors. milet also actively took part in the production, not only featuring vocally but also sharing opinions on the lyrics, direction, and concept of the song. The meeting of the two artists’ sensibilities and individuality created a passionate and lyrical youth rock unique to ″Flame.″ The music video teaser was released at midnight on the 3rd on PLAVE’s official YouTube channel. The video shows PLAVE portrayed like protagonists in an animation, running with a soccer ball. This music video was produced in a unique form combining animation, virtual, and live-action by adding PLAVE and milet’s singing scenes to visuals that pay homage to 1990s Japanese animation art. Various visual elements express the song’s rush and youthful passion visually. Following their Japanese debut single ″かくれんぼ (Kakurenbo),″ PLAVE is expanding their presence in the Japanese music market through this collaboration with milet. Additionally, they will hold concerts at the Incheon Munhak Stadium Main Stadium on the 12th and 13th, kicking off their first world tour, the ″2026 PLAVE WORLD TOUR ’KEEP IT MANIC’.″ The digital single ″Flame (feat. milet)″ by PLAVE and milet will be released at 6 PM on the 3rd on various music streaming platforms.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lee Chan-won will take the stage at the opening ceremony of the ’2026 Goesan Chili Pepper Festival,’ held at the main stage of the Goesan Organic Expo Plaza in Seobu-ri, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungbuk, on September 4th at 7 PM. In addition to Lee Chan-won, Jinwook, Song Minjun, and Kwak Jieun will also perform at the event. Lee Chan-won is expected to showcase various songs on the festival stage. Recently, Lee Chan-won has been active in various broadcasts and events, as well as serving as a model for Ollokdam advertisements.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 MONSTA X released their new album, The Phase, on various music sites at 1 p.m. on September 4 and began their comeback activities. This album is a group album released about a year after the mini-album THE X, which came out on September 1 last year, and it contains the musical colors that MONSTA X has built through group, unit, and solo activities as they mark their 12th year since debut. The Phase includes a total of six tracks: the title track ″MAGIC,″ ″Type X,″ ″SURVIVOR,″ ″Electric Heart,″ ″That’s My Girl,″ and ″Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.″ The title track ″MAGIC″ is a song layered with the members’ vocals over rhythmic guitar sounds and strong beats, with Jooheon participating in the lyrics. This track was introduced as the one that most intuitively shows the atmosphere and emotions of the album. Starship Entertainment stated about this album, ″It is an album that vividly captures MONSTA X’s present while opening a new chapter to come.″ The album preview revealed parts of all the tracks and showed the members during the concept photo shoot. Leader Shownu, along with Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, and Jooheon, are participating in this new album promotion, while the youngest member I.M is currently serving in the military and will join after his discharge.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 IU will make a comeback on September 10 with a digital single containing a new song. EDAM Entertainment released a teaser video for the new digital single at midnight on the 4th through IU’s official SNS. The video featured a symbol combining a crescent moon, orbit, and a sphere filled with light, accompanied by visuals reminiscent of a retro PC screen, and displayed the release schedule as ’IU DIGITAL SINGLE’ and ’2026.09.10. 18:00 (KST).’ The music inserted in the teaser video was confirmed to be the same background music used in the ’Please Grant My Wish, Star’ video released on IU’s official YouTube channel at the end of August. Since the use of this music, various speculations about the new song have circulated online. This new song is the first release in about a year since the surprise digital single ’Bye, Summer’ was released on September 10 last year. IU had previously presented fans with a special gift by releasing a new song without prior notice. Earlier, IU canceled the solo concert scheduled for this month at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium due to worsening rhinitis in July. Along with this, the release schedule for the 6th full-length album has also been postponed. Through the fan platform, IU directly explained the changes in the concert and album schedule, stating, ″Experts advised that holding a concert involving a lot of sweating would be difficult for the time being.″ It has not yet been disclosed whether the new song is a pre-release track from the 6th full-length album. EDAM Entertainment stated that specific information such as the title and genre of the new song will be announced later. Meanwhile, IU debuted in 2008 with the mini-album Lost and Found and has released numerous hit songs including Good Day, You and I, Friday, Through the Night, and Love wins all.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 BTS Jungkook gave a special gift to a fan in a wheelchair at the World Tour ’Arirang in Los Angeles’ concert held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA. Jungkook took the stage on his birthday amid fans’ celebrations. Fans prepared various events, such as lighting golden light sticks and singing birthday songs. Jungkook performed wearing a crown personally placed by Jin and a custom birthday T-shirt. During the performance, Jungkook moved to the corner of the stage, took off the birthday T-shirt he was wearing, and approached the audience. He handed his T-shirt and crown to a fan watching the concert in a wheelchair. BTS is scheduled to continue performing in Los Angeles, USA, for a total of four days on the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Lim Young Woong will hold a solo concert, ’IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2,’ at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex from September 4 to 6. At this event, all the tracks from the special digital album ’IM HERO 10’ will be revealed for the first time. ’IM HERO 10’ is an album containing a total of 10 songs, including the title track ’ttotto,’ which Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing. The title track ’ttotto’ will be pre-released at 6:16 PM on the 7th, and the entire album will be available on various music platforms starting at 6 PM on the 8th. In addition to the new songs, the concert will feature rearranged versions of previously beloved hit songs. Stage production tailored to the stadium scale, live sound from the band team, and choreography by the dancer team will enhance the atmosphere on site. Various on-site events for the audience will also be prepared. Throughout the venue, there will be booths where fans can collect commemorative stamps, the ’IM HERO Post Office’ where fans can deliver letters directly to Lim Young Woong, and photo zones. Forty minutes before the main performance begins, a pre-event for fans to enjoy together will take place.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Available to Watch Worldwide via niconico live and helloLive  “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” will bring the excitement and emotion shared by top K-pop artists and audiences in Busan to fans around the world through a live broadcast.On the 4th, the organizing committee of THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) announced that the “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS”, set to take place at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th, will be exclusively live-streamed in Korea via Naver’s streaming platform, CHZZK, while viewers around the world will also be able to watch via niconico live and helloLive.CHZZK, which exclusively live-streamed the “2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” held in Macau, China, to audiences in Korea last year, received positive reviews for its high-quality video and sound that vividly captured the atmosphere of the event, as well as its smooth and stable streaming service despite large numbers of simultaneous viewers.This year, CHZZK will once again provide live streaming services for Korean viewers, allowing them to conveniently enjoy the “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” from the pre-show red carpet event through the main awards ceremony. The live broadcast will be available on the day of the ceremony via the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS channel on CHZZK and is expected to vividly deliver the atmosphere of Busan Asiad Main Stadium, which will be filled with the enthusiasm of K-pop fans.Fans overseas will also be able to enjoy the “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” in real time. The ceremony will be broadcast live throughout Japan via the live-streaming platform niconico live, while viewers in all countries outside of Korea and Japan will be able to watch through the global K-pop live platform helloLive.As one of Korea’s leading premium music awards ceremonies, THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS has continued to set new benchmarks for K-pop every year. Following the successful staging of its awards ceremonies in Osaka, Japan, in 2024 and Macau, China, in 2025, the event has firmly established itself as a global awards show enjoyed by fans around the world.Returning to Korea for the first time in three years, the “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” is expected to captivate audiences with the largest and most spectacular stages in the history of the awards, along with special stage productions that can only be seen at the TMA.The “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” will feature a star-studded lineup of top artists beloved both in Korea and around the world, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS.Actor Kim Soo Hyun will also attend the event as an award presenter, bringing his star power to the stage and adding even more excitement to the night in Busan.Hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, tickets for the “2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” are available through the online ticketing platform YES24 Ticket.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:33:50 +0900 Monsta X released their new album, The Phase, on the 4th at 1 PM through various online music platforms. This album includes a total of six tracks: the title song ″MAGIC,″ ″Type X,″ ″SURVIVOR,″ ″Electric Heart,″ ″That’s My Girl,″ and ″Sweet Night, Sweet Morning.″ Their agency, Starship Entertainment, stated that The Phase vividly captures Monsta X’s present and opens a new chapter for the future. Monsta X incorporated the musical experiences gained through group activities, units, and solo projects into the diverse tracks of this album. The title track ″MAGIC″ represents the album’s mood and emotional texture, featuring rhythmic guitar sounds, strong beats, and the members’ vocals. Jooheon participated in writing the lyrics. Monsta X is in their 12th year since debut and has been active on domestic and international stages, including world tours. Through this album, they plan to showcase new music and performances. The Phase is their first release in about five months.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Yong Bin presents a performance that touches Park Sang-chul’s heart on TV CHOSUN’s ″Geum Taneun Geumyoil″ episode 37. In the broadcast, Kim Yong Bin sang Tae Jin-ah’s ″Samogok″ on stage for the first time. This song holds special meaning for Park Sang-chul as well; he revealed that he once shed tears while singing ″Samogok″ on stage right after his mother’s funeral. Watching Kim Yong Bin’s performance, Park Sang-chul said, ″I was completely captivated by the voice,″ and showed tears. On this day’s broadcast, Park Sang-chul, known as the ″National Hit Song Owner,″ appears as the Golden Star. A skilled mega hit singer also appears. Kim Yong Bin and Nam Seung-min step up as members to compete against the mega hit singer. When Kim Yong Bin points to Nam Seung-min, an unexpected revelation battle unfolds between the two. Kim Yong Bin expressed disappointment over Nam Seung-min’s recent trip to Japan, despite having given Nam Seung-min travel allowance. Other members also voiced their complaints, putting Nam Seung-min in a tight spot. Then, a siren announcing the appearance of the mega hit singer sounded, causing a stir in the studio. The mega hit singer is a talented individual with visuals comparable to an actor and possesses mega hit songs. A hint was revealed that this person has hit songs with three-syllable titles like Park Sang-chul’s ″Mujogeon,″ ″Jaok-a,″ and ″Hwangjini.″ Meanwhile, Kim Yong Bin recently won first place in TV CHOSUN’s recently concluded ″Mr. Trot 3.″ Since then, Kim Yong Bin has been actively working in various fields such as broadcasting and performances, and on September 3rd, attended the ″2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week HANNAH SHIN Collection″ held at Art Hall 1 of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.]]> FANNSTAR Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900