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CNBLUE Kang Min-hyuk to Hold Fan Meeting in Taipei on October 10

FNC Entertainment announced that CNBLUE drummer Kang Min-hyuk will hold his fan meeting, '2026 KANG MIN HYUK FAN MEETING 'IF I WERE…' IN TAIPEI', on October 10 at the NextTV Number One Studio in Taipei.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-drama

Actor Hong Kyung Cast as Lead Si-on in Netflix Series ‘Outback’

Actor Hong Kyung has been cast as the protagonist Si-on in the upcoming Netflix mystery series ‘Outback,’ based on the webtoon ‘Geudai.’

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

BOYNEXTDOOR, Additional Taiwan Dates for First World Tour Also Sold Out

BOYNEXTDOOR's first world tour, 'BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.2’', continues its success in Asia with additional Taiwan concert dates selling out immediately following the initial sell-out. The group is also preparing to release their first full album repackage, 'HOME: DELUXE', featuring the title track 'ANIMAL'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Hong Jin Young reveals perfect figure in black mini dress... recent update refuting pregnancy rumors

Singer Hong Jin Young shared recent photos on her social media, showcasing her figure in a black mini dress and addressing past pregnancy rumors.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

Culture

Rare-On expands beyond sports into anime collectible cards with 'GO ASTRO BOY GO!' license

TCG platform Rare-On has signed an official license agreement for the new animation series 'GO ASTRO BOY GO!' (known as Little Atom in Korea) produced by Tezuka Productions to launch a new line of TCG and collectible card products.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Pentagon Releases New Song 'Coward' to Celebrate 10th Anniversary... Full Group Return After 3 Years

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the group Pentagon is returning as a full group with the release of their new song 'Coward,' produced by member KINO. Along with the new music, they will embark on a 10th-anniversary tour titled '101010' visiting Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Singer Hwasa performs solo at French state banquet... gifts albums to Kim Hye-kyung and Brigitte Macron

Singer Hwasa performed solo at a state banquet hosted by President Macron during President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to France and presented Hanji-encased albums to Kim Hye-kyung and Brigitte Macron.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Roy Kim to Release J-POP Remake Project ‘Sparkle’ on the 11th at 6 PM

Singer Roy Kim is releasing "Sparkle," the fourth track in a J-POP remake project, on the 11th. The music video features figure skater and actor Cha Jun-hwan and actress Seo Su-min.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

COSMOSY to decide whether to release new song 'Give Me Love' through fan participation campaign

The group COSMOSY is conducting a campaign called 'open your eye=sy' where the release of their new song 'Give Me Love' depends on fans completing 1-on-1 conversation missions with members.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-movie

Movie 'The Odyssey' Surpasses 10.39 Million Cumulative Viewers... 8th Highest-Grossing Foreign Film Ever

The movie 'The Odyssey' has surpassed 10.39 million viewers in South Korea, breaking the previous domestic record held by Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' and becoming the 8th highest-grossing foreign film in the country.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Son Ye Jin mentions 5-year-old son on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator', saying "It would be hard not to be an actor with looks like this"

Actress Son Ye Jin will appear on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' on the 13th, where she will share stories about her daily life raising her 5-year-old son and reveal the refrigerator she shares with Hyun Bin.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Lawyer Yang Narae, Who Handled 2,000 Divorce Consultations, to Reveal Extreme Stories on 'Surprise' on the 13th

MBC's 'Surprise Mystery Salon' will air a 'Love and War' special on September 13, featuring divorce lawyer Yang Narae. The episode will cover shocking real-life stories, including extreme family conflicts, infidelity involving famous actors, and mysterious discoveries in deceased husbands' belongings.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Kian84 and Jang Do Yeon's Double Date with AI Partners Sparks 'Polite Speech' Power Struggle

In the SBS variety show "My AI Partner: Strange Love," Kian84 chooses AI partner Na-hee for a 1-night, 2-day date, while a double date between Kian84 and Jang Do Yeon's AI partners leads to intense verbal clashes and philosophical debates between the AIs.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

Culture

[2026 Asian Games] SBS Men's Basketball Korea vs. Saudi Arabia 2049 Ratings 0.3%, Leading MBC in 1st Place

SBS recorded a 0.3% 2049 viewership rating for the first men's basketball match of the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, surpassing MBC's 0.2% as South Korea defeated Saudi Arabia 82-66.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Search for 9 Missing Koreans in Nepal Floods... SBS Curious Story Y to Air on the 11th

SBS's "Curious Story Y" will investigate the disappearance of nine Koreans at a hydroelectric construction site following massive floods in Nepal and the suspicious behavior of a young man soliciting help through fabricated stories.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

Culture

Gabie Kook resumes activities after 3 months... reveals Korea travelogue with husband Josh and daughter

Chef and YouTuber Gabie Kook has returned to YouTube after a three-month hiatus, sharing a video of her trip to Korea with her husband Josh and daughter Julie.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Hwasa to grace the main stage of Brazil's 'Rock in Rio' as the first K-pop female solo artist

Singer Hwasa will perform on the main stage of the 'Rock in Rio 2026' festival in Rio de Janeiro, making her the first K-pop female solo artist to do so. She is set to perform hits such as 'TWIT' and 'Maria' alongside her recent release 'Good Goodbye'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Jewelry, a full group stage after 20 years... Recreating hit songs on 'Immortal Songs'

The girl group Jewelry will reunite as a full group to perform their hit songs like 'One More Time' on the 700th special episode of KBS2's 'Immortal Songs'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

BTS South America Tour Live Broadcast in 3,800 Theaters Worldwide

BTS will broadcast their 'BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’' South American performances live in approximately 3,800 theaters across 80 countries, including major multiplexes in South Korea.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-movie

Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee Display Transcendent Chemistry in 'Intern' Photoshoot

Actors Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee showcase their chemistry in a CINE21 cover photoshoot for the upcoming film 'Intern', portraying the relationship between a CEO and a senior intern.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

IU spotted on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai, China, sparking buzz on the day of her new song release

Singer and actress IU was spotted by fans in the bustling Nanjing East Road area of Shanghai, China, on September 10. The sighting occurred on the same day she released her new digital single, "From This Star."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Ryu Sujeong releases 4th mini album 'ALL THE COLORS I AM'... a Challenge in the hip-hop genre

Singer Ryu Sujeong has released her fourth mini album, 'ALL THE COLORS I AM', marking her first major musical shift toward alternative hip-hop. The album features six tracks composed by Hiss noise, showcasing her new vocal style and diverse artistic identity.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-movie

Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Earns $1.1 Million on First Day of North American Release... 2nd in Box Office

Director Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope' achieved the highest opening for a Korean film in North America, earning $1.1 million and ranking second at the box office despite being released in fewer theaters than 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

KATSEYE to Appear as the First Musical Guest for Season 52 of US 'SNL'

The girl group KATSEYE will appear as the first musical guest for the 52nd season of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live,' performing on the live broadcast on the 27th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11