Singer Hanroro asked fans to let the controversy die down after CORTIS referenced her song "0+0" in the lyrics of their new track "MONEYMONEYMONEY," calling the shoutout a compliment; CORTIS member Keonho also explained the mention came from admiration while studying her lyrics
South Korea will host its first carbon-neutral music festival, the Sustainable Wave Festival 2026, on Aug. 29–30 at Incheon Munhak Sports Complex, featuring K-pop and R&B acts including god, Highlight, SHINee’s Onew, B1A4, Epik High and Zion.T (Yonhap). NCT 127 marked its 10th anniversary with the release of Blingy and will promote the album with five members while two members are serving in the military; BLINGY and its title track "Blingy" shot to No. 1 on multiple international charts, topping iTunes album charts in several countries and reaching No. 1 on QQ Music and Korea’s Bugs realtime chart; the group also announced a fifth world tour starting Sept. 18–20 in Seoul (Korea Herald; Soompi). At the Aug. 15 Arlington ‘Arirang’ concert, BTS member Jimin’s onstage kiss of a young cancer patient went viral and helped drive over ₩100 million (~$72,000) in donations to a Heroes for Children fundraiser which is nearing its $100,000 goal; other recent headlines include 2NE1’s Minzy confirming a solo return on Sept. 28 and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo set to release a solo single, "Click," on Sept. 4. BLACKPINK’s Lisa previewed a pre-release single titled "SaWaDiKa," due Sept. 3, and confirmed her EP PRESS PLAY is set to arrive on Oct. 23 (Soompi). ONEUS revealed stops for their 2026 world tour "FULL MOON," kicking off with two Seoul concerts on Oct. 24–25 before heading across Latin America, Europe, North America and Asia, with more cities to be announced (Soompi).
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BLACKPINK's Jisoo will release a solo single titled "Click" on Sept. 4, her agency Blissoo said. The song — her first solo material in 11 months since the collaborative single "Eyes Closed" — is being promoted as a prerelease for her first full-length solo album, is reported not to feature another artist, and its music video was directed by Grammy-winner Joseph Kahn and filmed in Bangkok
South Korea's first carbon-neutral music festival, the Sustainable Wave Festival 2026, will be held Aug. 29–30 at Incheon Munhak Sports Complex and features K-pop and R&B acts including god, Highlight, SHINee's Onew, B1A4, Epik High and Zion.T
BTS member Jimin kissed a young cancer patient at the Aug. 15 Arlington 'Arirang' concert, a viral moment that helped drive over ₩100 million (~$72,000) in donations to a Heroes for Children fundraiser which is nearing its $100,000 goal
AND2BLE will open an ‘‘N:Dverse Gardening’’ character pop-up in Seoul from Sept. 3–13 featuring the five members' official characters, photo booths, stamp rallies and merch like key rings and charms; the group — made up of five former Zerobaseone members — recently won a TME Live award
ZEROBASEONE's second Japanese EP Love hit No. 1 on Oricon's Weekly Album Ranking and led daily album charts for four days; their impromptu Tokyo showcase drew about 4,000 fans while member Kim Ji-woong missed the event due to acting commitments. Member Seok Matthew also did a surprise Jeju Air promotion on a flight to Matsuyama
Dino of Seventeen will hold his first solo overseas concert in Macao on Oct. 10, likely his final show before he enlists for mandatory military service on Oct. 26. He recently released his solo EP Gilboard and a music video for the follow-up track "Like It."
Alpha Drive One unveiled their second EP Unbreakable: Beast at a Seoul showcase, saying recent struggles — including member Geonwoo's indefinite hiatus — have strengthened the septet as they shift to a darker sound; lead single "Born Dire" mixes British rave and punk influences
Hybe's new girl group Tuide debuted with EP Tune & Play and is being compared to NewJeans for its UK-garage and easy-listening influences, while member Seoyeon was revealed as Twice leader Jihyo's younger sister. All five tracks entered Melon’s Hot 100 though Tuide hasn’t yet reached NewJeans-level cultural impact
CORTIS' new single "MoneyMoneyMoney" sparked online backlash over a lyric referencing singer-songwriter Hanroro; member Keonho posted on Weverse calling the line a respectful "shout-out," and Hanroro replied that she accepts the mention with good intentions
NCT 127 marks its 10th anniversary with the release of Blingy, a seventh full-length album led by a five-member promotion while two members serve in the military; the group also announced a fifth world tour starting Sept. 18-20 in Seoul
NCT 127's comeback album BLINGY and its title track "Blingy" shot to No. 1 on multiple international charts after the Aug. 24 release, topping iTunes album charts in several countries and reaching No. 1 on QQ Music and Korea's Bugs realtime chart
ONEUS revealed stops for their 2026 world tour "FULL MOON," kicking off with two Seoul concerts on Oct. 24–25 before heading across Latin America, Europe, North America and Asia, with more cities to be announced
ALL(H)OURS released the music video for "CHOP" on Aug. 25, one of the double title tracks from their sixth mini album UNBOUND due Sept. 10; the hybrid hip-hop single mixes phonk, rock and trap for a fierce, swaggering sound
Kim Dong Han and Yoo Yong Ha have mutually parted ways with OUI Entertainment after their contracts expired; the agency thanked WEi fans (RUi) and said it will support the members' future activities as they pursue new beginnings
Hyein told Harper's BAZAAR Korea she explored more grown-up styling in a recent pictorial, reflected on how her personality and priorities changed since debut, and celebrated NewJeans' fourth anniversary; her full interview appears in the magazine's September issue
Former 9MUSES member Jo Ga Bin and musical actor Hwang Min Soo announced they will marry this October, sharing handwritten letters and wedding photos on their Instagram accounts
Pyun Sung Hyun has officially left Dragon Pony and agency Antenna after a mutual contract termination effective August 25; Dragon Pony will continue activities as a three-member group while Pyun Sung Hyun steps away following a recent health-related hiatus
ALL'N returned with his second single "Dream Higher," released via EMPIRE, showcasing an electric-violin-driven sound and a direct message to fans as the South Korean–American artist doubles down on ambitious, self-made artistry
