Danielle, formerly of NewJeans, launched a YouTube channel and uploaded a short video titled "Detour" that racked up 1.8 million views and 170K likes in one day; she says she's in Australia and is "looking forward to my new adventure of my own," fueling solo-debut speculation amid an ongoing legal dispute with ADOR
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said a K-pop group described as 'younger than BTS' will accompany South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on his Mexico visit; she did not name the act, though Stray Kids and member Felix were mentioned as possibilities (story 10525). BLACKPINKs Lisa revealed that the solo song "Dream" from her album Alter Ego was inspired by a past secret relationship and that she obtained her exs permission to release it on condition his identity remain hidden (story 10515); she also said in the documentary Always Lalisa that she and other idols hid relationships to protect group popularity, and the film premieres at TIFF on Sept. 11 before opening in IMAX/theaters in October (story 10523). Hybe India expanded its girl-group auditions to 23 in-person cities, adding eight Indian locations to its search (story 10516). Lisa and Jisoo each released solo pre-release singles on Sept. 4, while Monsta X returned with a six-track EP The Phase and TEN released the solo single "OUTWEST." Other highlights: Danielle (ex-NewJeans) launched a YouTube channel and BAE173 members Muzin, Junseo and Youngseo signed with Orca Music to debut together; industry notes include CJ ENM launching FAST channels on Amazon and IU teasing a Sept. 10 digital single, and IVE member An Yu Jin will attend the groups upcoming Hong Kong "SHOW WHAT I AM" concert but will not perform choreography due to a knee injury (story 10522). Veteran coed group Koyote announced a North America tour in November, with stops in San Jose (Nov. 8), Vancouver (Nov. 12) and Tacoma (Nov. 14) (story 10527).
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Riize marked its third anniversary by pledging to keep evolving and avoid a comfort zone after completing a world tour that drew 420,000 fans across 21 stops, thanking fandom Breeze for steady support. Members Sungchan, Eunseok and Sohee reflected on growth—Sungchan on cherishing each moment and Eunseok on greater onstage composure—while the group highlighted Tokyo Dome, their final Seoul concert and Lollapalooza appearances in three Latin American countries as standout stages and set a goal to play an even larger venue by their fourth anniversary
EDAM Entertainment said IU will release a new digital single Sept. 10, posting a teaser to her social channels but giving no title or further details; the 33-year-old’s new song will be her first music in about a year since the digital single “Bye, Summer” in September 2025. Planned Goyang concerts were canceled and the release of her sixth studio album was postponed after a flare-up of patulous Eustachian tube, and no new album date has been announced. The teaser used astronomy-themed imagery and echoed a snippet IU previously shared in a late‑August “Dear Star” clip
BLACKPINK’s Lisa revealed that the song “Dream” from her solo album Alter Ego was inspired by a past secret relationship and that she obtained her ex’s permission to release it on the condition his identity remain hidden
Monsta X returned Sept. 4 with The Phase, a six-track EP led by the single “Magic,” which blends rhythmic guitar riffs with a punchy beat and credits member Jooheon as a lyricist. The release also includes B-sides “Type X” and “That’s My Girl,” and continues the group's post-2015 run as a globally followed act known for high-energy performances and member involvement in songwriting and production
CJ ENM is launching two free ad-supported FAST channels on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. — CJ ENM K-Stories for dramas and films and CJ ENM K-Pop for continuous music programming (including M2-produced shows and MPD FanCam content) with monthly lineup refreshes
Former Lovelyz member Yoo Ji-ae and actor Kwak Si-yang announced their marriage and each shared handwritten letters with fans, saying they plan to build a family and will continue their careers; the couple will hold a private wedding on Nov. 28
BLACKPINK members Lisa and Jisoo each released solo pre-release singles on Sept. 4 — Lisa dropped 'SaWaDiKa' ahead of her EP Press Play, while Jisoo released 'Click' (MV directed by Joseph Kahn) as the first pre-release from her upcoming album
Veteran coed group Koyote will launch the "2026 Koyote Festival North America Tour," playing San Jose (Nov. 8), Vancouver (Nov. 12) and Tacoma (Nov. 14), marking their return to North America two years after their first U.S. tour
Hybe India has expanded its girl-group auditions to 23 in-person cities, adding eight Indian locations (Lucknow, Dimapur, Kohima, Shillong, Jaipur, Indore, Goa and Kochi) as it seeks women born 2005–2011 for vocals, rap, dance, acting and modeling
Rapper Bryn has signed an exclusive contract with PMG Korea, joining a growing roster that already includes Tiffany Young, Brody and former B.A.P member Bang Yong-guk as the label expands its Korean operations
Blackpink's Lisa says she hid past relationships to protect the group's popularity, revealing in the documentary Always Lalisa that she and other idols avoided dating publicly and that her 2025 solo track "Dream" was written about a private relationship that required the person's approval. The film premieres at TIFF on Sept. 11 and opens in IMAX/theaters Oct
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said a K-pop group — described as 'younger than BTS' — will accompany South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on his Mexico visit, though she did not name the act; Stray Kids and member Felix are mentioned as possible related figures
Danielle, formerly of NewJeans, launched her YouTube channel Dazzibelle and posted her first video "Detour," greeting fans from a lake in her native Australia; her contract with ADOR ended in December and she remains involved in a 33 billion won lawsuit with the agency
BTS's 'Butter' has surpassed 1.5 billion Spotify streams, becoming the group's third song to hit that mark after 'Dynamite' and 'My Universe'; BTS is also set to finish the U.S. leg of its 'Arirang' tour in Los Angeles this weekend
IVE member An Yu Jin will attend the group's upcoming Hong Kong "SHOW WHAT I AM" concert but will not perform choreography to avoid aggravating a knee injury, STARSHIP Entertainment announced, adding they will monitor her condition and prioritize her recovery
ALPHA DRIVE ONE earned their third Music Bank trophy for "BORN DIRE" on Sept. 4, beating NCT 127's "Blingy" with 8,794 points; the episode also featured performances from SHINee’s Taemin, MONSTA X, SEVENTEEN’s Dino, Chungha, Kwon Eun Bi, and more
EXID’s Hani is shown breaking down in new stills from the drama Love on the Menu, while Ha Seok Jin’s character faces a tearful visit from Yoon Ha Bin; the next episode airs Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. KST
Kim Ji Woong of ZEROBASEONE has been confirmed to star as Do Yoon, a third-generation chaebol and police academy student, in the upcoming multi-format police investigation project "Siren," directed by Oh Ki Hwan; filming is expected to begin soon
BAE173 members Muzin, Junseo, and Youngseo signed exclusive contracts with Orca Music and will debut together under a new team name to be unveiled in mid-September, with album production and global activities planned
THE BOYZ’s Q has signed an exclusive contract with Jun Ji Hyun’s PEACHY Company to pursue acting, following his recent lead role in the drama My Idol, My Debut and an upcoming film credit in Akgu: The Secret of the Moon Shadow
The Korea Grand Music Awards released its first performer lineup for Nov. 7–8 at Gocheok Sky Dome, naming ATEEZ, RIIZE, TREASURE, CRAVITY, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii and more; RESCENE’s Woni and actress Nam Ji Hyun will host Day 1, while IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae Won MC Day 2
IU dropped a teaser for a new digital single set to release on September 10 at 6 p.m. KST — her first music release since the single “Bye, Summer” in September 2025
