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Illit Minju reinterprets Lee Hyori's '10 Minutes'... Cover capturing Y2K vibes released

Illit member Minju released a cover of Lee Hyori's 2003 hit '10 Minutes' on the group's official YouTube channel, featuring an R&B style. Minju actively participated in the song selection and vocal directing process for this project.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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Singer Kim Hee-jae releases 3rd studio album 'REVERB'... Returning after 2 years and 6 months

Singer Kim Hee-jae is releasing his third studio album, 'REVERB', on the 7th at 6 PM. This album marks his return after approximately two years and six months since his second studio album 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Pleasure'.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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NouerA honored with Global Fan Choice Rookie Stage Award at '2026 SKA'

The group NouerA won the Global Fan Choice Rookie Stage Award at the '2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS' held at KINTEX. During the ceremony, they performed their fourth mini album title track '.exe' and expressed gratitude to their fandom, NovA.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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Treasure Successfully Completes Japan Fan Concert Tour… Surpassing 1.5 Million Cumulative Spectators

The group Treasure has concluded their Japan fan concert tour, "Treasure The Stage 2026 New Wave: Live in Japan," having met fans across seven Japanese cities with a total of 17 performances and a cumulative audience exceeding 1.5 million for solo performances in Japan.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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(G)I-DLE's Soyeon releases 1st full-length album 'Awesome Life'... featuring narration by Kian84

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon has released her first full-length album titled 'Awesome Life', featuring eight tracks including the title track 'I'm Quitting My Job', which includes narration by Kian84.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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Lim Young-woong enchants 95,000 spectators at Goyang concert... Cumulative audience surpasses 1 million

Singer Lim Young-woong successfully completed his 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2' concert at Goyang Stadium, attracting approximately 95,000 fans over three days and bringing his total cumulative concert audience to over 1 million.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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Enhypen former member Heeseung releases solo debut album 'DEATH OF ME'

Heeseung, formerly of the group Enhypen, made his solo debut with the release of his first mini-album, 'DEATH OF ME,' following a media showcase at Kyung Hee University.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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Tony An: "It doesn't feel real that it's H.O.T.'s 30th anniversary... I dream of new songs and traveling with members"

H.O.T. member Tony An expressed his emotions regarding the group's 30th anniversary, sharing his dreams of releasing new music, performing concerts, and appearing on travel variety shows with his fellow members.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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H.O.T. 30th Anniversary: The Prototype of K-pop that Grew from a Subject of Planning to a Subject of Agency

H.O.T., who debuted in 1996, set the standard for K-pop idols by blending social criticism with popular hits and eventually evolving from planned idols into self-producing artists.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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Gwanghee, Im Siwan, and others of '88z' show off friendship at BigBang concert... Kim Soo-hyun absent

Gwanghee shared photos of the '88z' group, including Im Siwan and Jung Hae-in, attending BigBang's 20th anniversary concert. Kim Soo-hyun was notably absent from the gathering.

정시환 · 2026.09.07

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And2ble's Zhang Hao and Ricky Win Three Awards Including Popularity Award at '2026 SKA'

And2ble members Zhang Hao and Ricky won multiple awards at the '2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS' held at KINTEX, with Zhang Hao winning two awards and Ricky winning the Best Spotlight award.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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MC Mong apologizes to KIM MIN JONG after 4 months... "Misunderstanding regarding gambling resolved"

Singer MC Mong has issued a direct apology to singer and actor KIM MIN JONG regarding his previous allegations of illegal gambling gatherings, stating that the two met and resolved the misunderstanding.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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(G)I-DLE's Soyeon conveys a sense of liberation with new song 'I'm Quitting My Job'... to be released on the 7th

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon will release her first solo full-length album, 'Awesome Life', on the 7th, featuring the title track 'I'm Quitting My Job' which includes narration by Kian84.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Cosmosy, Pow, and Xikers Win '2026 SKA' Global New Wave Award

Groups Cosmosy, Pow, and Xikers were selected as the winners of the Global New Wave Award at the '2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS (2026 SKA)' held at KINTEX.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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BigBang reaches No. 1 on 'Inkigayo' without broadcast appearance... recording a total score of 5,351 points

The group BigBang secured first place on SBS's 'Inkigayo' with their new song 'Big' despite not appearing on the broadcast. They achieved a total score of 5,351 points, while ALPHA DRIVE ONE and Ateez took second and third place, respectively.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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EVAN to Operate Pop-up Store to Celebrate Release of 1st Mini Album 'DEATH OF ME'

Solo artist EVAN is hosting a pop-up store at the HYBE building in Yongsan, Seoul, from September 15 to 20 to celebrate the release of his first mini album, 'DEATH OF ME'. The event features media zones, merchandise, and exclusive listening experiences reflecting the album's themes of explosion and liberation.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Even While Battling Dementia, Jimin's Mother Remembers BTS… A Daughter's Devoted Concert Outing

A daughter shared a touching story on social media about taking her mother, who suffers from dementia, to a BTS concert in Chicago because her mother still remembers Jimin's name.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Nam Gyu-ri releases new single ‘Let’s Do That Kind of Love’... Entering Solo Activities

Singer and actress Nam Gyu-ri is releasing a new digital single titled ‘Let’s Do That Kind of Love’ on the 6th, featuring two music videos with contrasting moods. This release comes amidst her ongoing 20th-anniversary national tour with the group SeeYa.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Seo In-young's high school dance video resurfaces, drawing attention with youthful charm

A video of former Jewelry member Seo In-young performing on a KBS program during her senior year of high school has gained attention online, showcasing her early talent and Y2K style.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Singer Rhee Min-jung to Release Ballad 'Suddenly Again' Expressing Longing After a Breakup on the 6th

Singer Rhee Min-jung will release her new digital single 'Suddenly Again' on the 6th, a ballad that captures the lingering longing felt after a breakup.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Hearts Wave to Comeback with 2nd Mini Album on the 9th... Featuring RIIZE's Sungchan

Band Hearts Wave will release their second mini album, 'The Second Wave: Momentum', on the 9th, featuring Sungchan from the group RIIZE on the title track 'Alive'.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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Monsta X enters top of global charts with new album ‘THE PHASE’

Monsta X has demonstrated their global influence as their new album ‘THE PHASE’ reached number 6 on the iTunes Worldwide Albums chart and topped charts in five different countries.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho Makes Debut as Fixed MC on MBC ‘Show! Music Core’

BOYNEXTDOOR member Sungho hosted his first live broadcast as a fixed MC on MBC's ‘Show! Music Core’ on the 5th. He showcased his charms by performing various dance challenges and shared his gratitude to fans via Weverse.

정시환 · 2026.09.06

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BTS 5th Full Album ‘Arirang’ Rebounds to 83rd on UK Official Albums Chart

BTS's 5th full album 'Arirang' rose nine spots to 83rd on the UK Official Albums Chart, marking its 24th consecutive week on the chart. Meanwhile, the group is set to hold a world tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where the city has designated the period as 'BTS Week.'

정시환 · 2026.09.06