BTS member Jung Kook revealed a large "medicine bag" on a Weverse livestream containing vitamins, supplements and prescription meds he said were for issues like swollen tonsils, elevated liver enzymes and sleeplessness, while noting the collection wasn’t assembled with professional guidance
SM Entertainment canceled multiple presale bookings for EXO's encore concerts as suspected fraudulent and will resell the seats only to fan-club members who completed domestic verification and pay with Korea-issued cards, reigniting debate over Korea-first presales and overseas fan access. OH MY GIRL member YooA signed an exclusive contract with Ringcoms on Sept. 2; the agency said it will support her group, solo and acting projects. Overseas K-pop fans are urging organizers to remove actor Kim Soo-hyun from The Fact Music Awards (Sept. 19) and the Asia Artist Awards (Dec. 5–6) after protests tied to past allegations; both event organizers say his scheduled appearances remain unchanged despite the backlash and a police decision closing the case. Goldenvoice is reportedly in intense negotiations to book BTS for Coachella 2027, with reports saying lineup talks also include Dua Lipa and Tame Impala.
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Stray Kids' EP This & That was certified gold in France after reaching 50,000 sales units, marking the group's sixth gold-certified album there; the EP also became their ninth U.S. Billboard 200 No. 1, tying them with the Rolling Stones for the second-most No. 1s among group acts
BigBang member Daesung’s 2015 Heukseok-dong apartment, reportedly bought for 1.45 billion won (~$1M), is now estimated at about 10 billion won (~$7M), and a Cheongdam-dong building he bought for 31 billion won in 2017 is now said to be worth over 90 billion won
Annie of ALLDAY PROJECT — who is also the granddaughter of Shinsegae chairwoman Lee Myung-hee — posted multiple photos in a fitted strapless black mini dress and heels on her social media, drawing attention for both her fashion and her high-profile family ties
Chung Ha, Kwon Eun-bi, BLACKPINK's Lisa and Jisoo all drop solo music within a four-day span at the start of September, as Soyeon, Minho, D.O., EVAN and groups including LE SSERAFIM and MONSTA X fill out an unusually crowded month of K-pop releases
Kwon Eun-bi returns Thursday with "DEJAVU," her first single in 16 months after leaving Woollim and signing with RBW, shifting to a dreamier disco-pop sound; she also discussed hopes for an IZ*ONE reunion and longer-term career plans
Hybe chairman Bang Si‑hyuk was referred to prosecutors without detention on suspicion of fraudulent trading over an alleged scheme around Hybe’s IPO that generated about 263.1 billion won in improper gains, police said. Authorities allege he and associates in 2019 urged existing shareholders to sell stakes to a private‑equity fund tied to him while concealing listing plans, then informed fund investors of a planned October 2020 IPO and sold the acquired shares; police also referred four others, sought preservation of the alleged gains and said prosecutors twice rejected arrest‑warrant requests
BABYMONSTER's official YouTube channel has surpassed 10 billion total views, making the seven-member YG girl group the second Korean girl group to reach the milestone after BLACKPINK; the channel boasts over 13 million subscribers and 17 videos with 100M+ views as the group tours Asia and Australia
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Kwon Eun-bi returned with the digital single "Dejavu," her first release since joining RBW, showcasing a softer disco-pop sound as she aims to expand beyond Asia while balancing this new, natural image with the powerful "Waterbomb" persona fans know
Overseas K-pop fans are urging organizers to remove actor Kim Soo-hyun from The Fact Music Awards (Sept. 19) and the Asia Artist Awards (Dec. 5–6) after protests tied to past allegations; both event organizers say his scheduled appearances remain unchanged despite the backlash and a police decision closing the case
SM Entertainment says it canceled multiple presale bookings for EXO’s encore concerts as suspected fraudulent, and will resell the seats only to fan-club members who completed domestic verification and pay with Korea-issued cards — reigniting debate over Korea-first presales and overseas fan access
Goldenvoice is reportedly in intense negotiations to book BTS for Coachella 2027, a move that follows CEO Paul Tollett’s visit to Seoul and his attendance at BTS’s comeback concert; lineup talks also reportedly include Dua Lipa and Tame Impala
MuseM will handle global licensing for "House of Vampire — Dive into Enhypen Chronicle," an immersive ENHYPEN exhibition that opened Aug. 13 in Seoul (following a Tokyo run) and runs through Sept. 27, part of the company’s broader push to expand artist IP into exhibitions, licensing and merchandise
Boy group And2ble will return with a new album in late October and are currently filming a music video; their debut EP 'Sequence 01: Curiosity' sold over 730,000 first-week copies and lead single 'Curious' earned two music show wins
Lee Na-eun, former April member, will make her stage acting debut as Alice in the Korean production of Patrick Marber’s Closer, alternating the role with Jeon Seong-min and So Ju-yeon; the play runs Sept. 15–Dec. 6 at Yes24 Stage 2 in Seoul
ENHYPEN took their sixth music show trophy for “Bloody Paradise” on the Sept. 3 episode of M Countdown, winning with 7,822 points over BIGBANG. The episode also featured performances from NCT 127, SHINee’s Taemin, SEVENTEEN’s Dino, Chungha, Mashiro (feat. Bobby), TWS, and more
Jung Yunho (U-Know of TVXQ) held his first solo Singapore show, U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE #1, on August 15, 2026, delivering a 25-song set that ranged from high-energy numbers to intimate fan-favorite moments at The Theatre at Mediacorp
Lee Junho earned praise for his relentless work ethic on Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2, where he volunteered for heavy chores to help run the guesthouse alongside Kian84, Kim Yeon Koung, and LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha; the 10-episode season begins Sept. 22 on Netflix
OH MY GIRL’s YooA signed an exclusive contract with Ringcoms on Sept. 2; the agency said it will support her group, solo and acting projects after she built a distinct musical and performance identity through both OH MY GIRL and solo releases
Former NewJeans member Danielle Marsh uploaded her first personal YouTube video, "Detour," on Sept. 3, revealing she returned to her hometown in Australia to spend time with family and enjoy activities like swimming at Caves Beach
RIIZE donated 100 million won to Samsung Medical Center under their fan club name BRIIZE to cover surgeries and medical expenses for children, marking the group's third debut anniversary; the six-member lineup—Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton—will hold a fan meeting in Incheon
Kim Ji Yeon (Bona) stars alongside Park Seo Ham and Jang Se Hyuk in the rom‑com Dive Into You, whose first teaser and poster tease a soul‑swapping premise; the series premieres Sept. 26 on Channel A and will stream on Viki
BLACKPINK’s Rosé told ELLE Korea she’s been working on her upcoming solo album in Korea, describing summer as a time to make music, discover her sound, and reflect on personal growth while enjoying small hobbies like origami
ENHYPEN's THE SIN : BLISS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Top Album Sales, and World Albums charts, while title track "Bloody Paradise" reached new career highs—No. 32 on the Global 200, No. 12 on Global Excl. U.S., and entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100
