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K-pop

All(H)Ours to comeback with sixth mini album 'UNBOUND'... title track 'DANG DANG'

The group All(H)Ours is set to begin official promotions following the release of their sixth mini album 'UNBOUND' on the 10th. The album features the title track 'DANG DANG', a hybrid track blending EDM and metalcore, and showcases the group's musical spectrum through various genres.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-Variety

SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae Suk and Joo Woo-jae Hongik University Episode Hits Peak Rating of 5.8% and Ranks 1st in Tuesday 2049 Demographic

The SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' featuring Yoo Jae Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Joo Woo-jae, and John Park, achieved top ratings for its Hongik University episode, ranking first in its time slot. The episode showcased intense game competition and humorous chemistry among the cast members.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-Variety

Lee Bo-ram and Lee Yeji Join FC Ballad Dream Amid Absence of Gyeong-seo and YEWON, Set to Clash with Actionista in Quarterfinals

New members Lee Bo-ram and Lee Yeji join FC Ballad Dream to fill the void left by Gyeong-seo and YEWON as the team faces Actionista in the handball quarterfinals on SBS's "Goal Hitters."

정시환 · 2026.09.10

Culture

Hongcheon Eulsu-gol's 89-year-old Jeon Kwang-seo and 84-year-old Lee Bok-sun: A KBS Documentary Continuing for 3 Years

KBS 1TV's documentary follows an elderly couple living in the remote Eulsu-gol valley in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, capturing their deep connection to nature and their gratitude for life.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

Culture

KBS Documentary Insight, AI Playtime is Over... Highlighting Real-World Competition in 'Industrial AI' involving Robots and Semiconductors

The KBS documentary "AI, Playtime is Over: Goliath's Time" explores the transition of artificial intelligence from a novelty tool to a practical industrial driver, focusing on the growing competition in robotics, semiconductors, and physical AI.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-Variety

Girl Group Hearts2Hearts Experiences Extreme Horror on Mnet 'Hide and Seek 2'

SM Entertainment's girl group Hearts2Hearts will appear in the fourth episode of Mnet Plus's 'Hide and Seek 2', where they must escape a haunted cinema within 4444 seconds.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

Culture

Danpyeonseon Sunmundul to Release New Song 'Heavy Snow or Astigmatism' on the 10th... Pre-release for 2nd Full Album

The band Danpyeonseon Sunmundul will release the pre-release single 'Heavy Snow or Astigmatism' on October 10th, ahead of their second full album 'Lovers' scheduled for release on October 15th.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

TWS surpasses 250,000 cumulative copies for 2nd Japanese single 'SODA SODA'... Platinum certification

The group TWS has received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan for their second Japanese single 'SODA SODA', which has surpassed 250,000 cumulative shipments. This marks their second consecutive Platinum certification following their debut single.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-movie

Movie 'The Taste of Prison' Completes Filming, Comedy Starring Lee Sun-bin, Park Ji-hwan, and Bae Hyun Sung

The comedy film 'The Taste of Prison,' starring Lee Sun-bin, Park Ji-hwan, and Bae Hyun Sung, has completed its two-month filming schedule. The film follows a star chef's humorous culinary rehabilitation journey after being sent to a prison kitchen overnight.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

BTS 'SWIM' stays in Billboard Top 5 for 23 consecutive weeks... Global popularity continues

BTS's title track 'SWIM' from their 5th studio album 'Arirang' has maintained a Top 5 position on the Billboard Global (Excl. US) chart for 23 consecutive weeks. The album 'Arirang' also showed strong performance on the Billboard 200, while the 'SWIM' music video recently won an award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Enhypen Takes Over Global Advertising Market, from Fashion to Food

Enhypen is expanding its influence beyond music by securing long-term partnerships with luxury brands like Prada and various consumer goods brands. The group's strong fandom and individual member activities, such as NI KI's ambassador role, are driving their growing global brand power.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Blackpink's Rosé Selected as Apple Global Campaign Model After Rejecting 10 Billion Won Chinese Advertisement

Blackpink's Rosé has been chosen as the face of Apple's global "Shot on iPhone" campaign coinciding with the iPhone 18 Pro launch. This follows reports that she turned down a 7.2 million dollar advertisement offer from a famous Chinese tea beverage brand.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-movie

DJI Hosts 'Filmmakers & Visionaries Session' at Venice International Film Festival

DJI held an expert forum titled 'Filmmakers & Visionaries Session' during the Venice Production Bridge at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The session featured discussions on how compact cameras influence cinematic language and production environments, alongside screenings of short films made using the Osmo Pocket 4P.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

ATop Universe Secures 300 Million Yen Strategic Investment from Japan's YOANI GROUP

Global entertainment IP company ATop Universe has signed a strategic investment agreement worth approximately 300 million yen with Japan's YOANI GROUP to expand K-pop and character IP business. The funds will be used to support the content production and localization of the 2.5D idol IP 'COSMIC CODE'.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Jeon Yoo Jin reveals behind-the-scenes of fan concert ‘TWENTY-ONE’… “A dream-like time”

Singer Jeon Yoo Jin released a behind-the-scenes video of her fan concert ‘TWENTY-ONE’ via her official YouTube channel, showcasing her professional preparation and expressing gratitude to her fans.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Seo In-young shares story of performing 'free events' at clubs in the past... "I even got scolded by a director"

Singer Seo In-young revealed on her YouTube channel that she used to spontaneously perform at clubs in the past, which once led to her being reprimanded by her agency director for doing "free events."

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Band ONEWE to Hold Solo Concerts in Yokohama and Taipei this November

Band ONEWE will hold solo concerts in Yokohama, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan, this November as part of their 'O! NEW E!volution VI' tour.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

KM Chart September Monthly Voting Begins… Candidate Lineup Including Lim Young-woong and Lee Chan-won Revealed

The global K-pop chart KM Chart has announced its candidate lineup for the September 2026 monthly awards, featuring intense competition across six categories including music tracks and artists.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Blackpink's Rosé to Release New Song 'new trick' in Collaboration with Apple on the 18th

Blackpink member Rosé is set to release her new solo single 'new trick' on the 18th, filmed entirely on the iPhone 18 Pro as part of Apple's 'Shot on iPhone' campaign.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Jisoo Releases First English Single 'CLICK'... Aiming Directly at the Global Pop Market

Blackpink's Jisoo has opened a new chapter in her solo career with the release of her first English single, 'CLICK,' a dance-pop track released ahead of her first full-length album.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Seventeen's Mingyu begins alternative military service on the 10th... reveals shaved hair

Seventeen member Mingyu is beginning his alternative military service on the 10th, having shared photos of his shaved head with fans via social media. His agency, Pledis, has requested that fans refrain from visiting the enlistment site to prevent congestion.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

RIIZE Successfully Completes Fan Support Project for 3rd Debut Anniversary... Advertisements Broadcast at Hapjeong Station

The fan support project for RIIZE's 3rd debut anniversary, conducted via the K-pop schedule app Blip, successfully exceeded its goal with a 101.55% achievement rate. As a reward, celebratory advertisements will be displayed on the CM board at Hapjeong Station from September 4 to September 18.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Band hrtz.wav releases 2nd mini album ‘MOMENTUM’… featuring RIIZE's Sungchan

Global band hrtz.wav has released their second mini album, 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM', featuring RIIZE's Sungchan on the title track. The album showcases the band's musical growth through sophisticated synth sounds and intuitive messages.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-drama

Moon Geun-young winks in soccer uniform... ageless beauty at 39

Actress Moon Geun-young shared recent photos of herself wearing a lime-green soccer uniform, showing off her youthful appearance. The actress, who married theater actor Jeongpyeong in July, expressed her hopes for a good match result in her post.

정시환 · 2026.09.09