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Lee Hi's dropping a limited merch tee for her October 3 Seoul concert: 100 units per size, 65,000 won, venue-only.
9/22/2026
KATSEYE's July 2024 'Touch' MV hit 300M views—their second clip to reach that milestone. Meanwhile, EP 'WILD' debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed in the chart's upper tier.
9/22/2026
The comedian introduced his daughter and son with his new wife on TV Chosun's '조선의 사랑꾼', years after a high-profile divorce.
9/22/2026
Ji Ye-eun posted new photos on SNS three weeks after announcing her engagement to Bata, with the wedding set for December 12.
9/21/2026
Xdinary Heroes announce 'IMPULSE' for October 12, exactly 60 days after drummer Geon-il's departure.
9/21/2026
Lee Jun opened up about fighting with friends' partners on trips, crediting his dating history for teaching him how to handle relationships better.
9/21/2026
Melon announces four acts for MMA 2026 at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome on Nov. 14–15, marking the award show's first two-day run.
9/21/2026
Rosé released 'New Trick' and its music video on Sept 18 for Apple's Shot on iPhone campaign, with production from the APT. team.
9/20/2026
Kansai TV has released the first teaser for its Japanese remake of *Extraordinary Attorney Woo*. The show, titled *Minamida Minami Bengoshi wa Tensaikei*, premieres October 19 on Kansai TV, Fuji TV, a
9/20/2026
Park Ji-hyun posted behind-the-scenes photos from the 'Dancing In Love' music video shoot via her fan cafe on the 20th.
9/20/2026
ICON DROP pairs K-pop acts with luxury designers in a survival format where limited items drop for sale live as each episode airs.
9/20/2026
Yeo Eun, formerly of Melody Day, released the digital single '문득 생각나는 사람이 있어' on September 20, written by Park Chan-jong with production from Pilseungbulpae and Lee Chae-bin.
9/19/2026
Chaebol X Detective 2 wrapped Sept. 19 with an open ending hinting at more. Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia takes over the slot Oct. 9.
9/19/2026
Hong Jin-young shut down pregnancy rumors that had her at "3 months," "6 months," and "about to give birth." The speculation, she said, hurt her.
9/19/2026
Lee O-wook premiered his October 30 single '널 부를게' live at the 2026 ATA Festival in Seoul on September 19.
9/19/2026
Sunsunhui donated broadcast appearance fees, then showed up in person at a childcare facility on September 19, 2026.
9/19/2026
Yoon Ga-i debuted a bob on SNS on Sept. 18 for an upcoming character role. Her public relationship with Jang Kiha continues.
9/19/2026
High Up Entertainment postponed UNCHILD's second single 'TiNG TiNG' on August 24, citing internal company circumstances. The release had been set for September 2.
9/19/2026
Lee Seung-cheol marks 40 years since debut with a tribute duet album. Project scheduler now live.
9/18/2026
Shuhua made her film debut at the 51st TIFF in September as the lead in 'Happily Ever After.' The movie is heading to BIFF in October.
9/18/2026
Yoo Chae-ryeon, born 1992 and a former model with ~700K Instagram followers, appeared on Channel A's '신랑수업2' blind date special on Sept. 18.
9/18/2026
Hearts2Hearts debuted in Japan last month with 'ICONIC HEART', a 3-track single. LIGHTSUM is releasing debut doc 'Re' on ABEMA after a 2-year hiatus.
9/18/2026
Actor Ha Do-gwon, a Seoul National University vocal graduate and ANDMARQ affiliate, releases his second single 'On This Road' on September 21 with live band PLUZ.
9/18/2026
REI AMI drops '2LOUD' after her Netflix breakout role as Zoey in the record-breaking 'KPop Demon Hunters'.
9/18/2026
YS Block drops '너가 최고야' on Sept. 19 — their first release since the 2024 full-length '용산' — with an October EP already lined up.
9/18/2026
Sunwoo of THE BOYZ signed with Groovy Room's hip-hop label AT AREA in August. A black-and-white performance photo posted Sept. 17 confirmed it.
9/17/2026
ERRDAY DRIP's AI-generated Latin trot version of ATEEZ's "BAD" hit 1.2 million views and landed No. 6 on the AI Music Top Weekly Chart after uploading July 12.
9/17/2026
Singer-songwriter Bum Jin dropped *Jalgara* on September 15, riding momentum from his KBS drama OST work.
9/17/2026
Taemin hit #1 on MBC's Show! Music Core on Sept 12 with his new EP title track. The Seoul tour dates start the very next day at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.
9/16/2026
Singer Lee Seung-chul announced his first grandchild on September 16, sharing a newborn photo of Jeong Yu-han Grayson.
9/16/2026
Four years ago today, Park Jung-un died at 57. His last album never saw release. His last studio record came in 2002.
9/16/2026
Apink wrapped their 2026 Asia Tour across 8 cities and became the first domestic girl group to hold an eighth solo concert. Oh Ha-young posted her first vacation photos of the year.
9/16/2026
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Roy Kim's '2026-27 LIVE TOUR [R:O:Y]' starts at Seoul's KSPO Dome on Nov. 21–22, then moves to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo.
9/16/2026
YOUNG POSSE kicks off European activities at K-Beat Festival Málaga on Sept. 19, then hits five cities across Europe in October–November ahead of a new release.
9/16/2026
Lee Chang-seop dropped his third mini album on Sept 15 and performed the title track live at Seoul's Cheonggyecheon Plaza via Korea's largest digital signage.
9/15/2026
Jung Hae-in posted photos from the Tommy Hilfiger runway show in NYC on September 15, keeping fans posted on his Fashion Week plans.
9/15/2026
Roy Kim drops 'Cry Out Loud' on October 6, 2026, then plays Seoul KSPO DOME in November before an Asia tour through February 2027.
9/14/2026
No Seong-eun plays Ji Jeong-min in ENA's 'Sinbyeong 4: Sabotage', which just hit episode 12 and crossed the midpoint.
9/14/2026
Suzy posted a moody photo of vinyl records and audio gear to Instagram on Sept. 14 with the caption "Do not bother me"—a teaser ahead of her Disney+ mystery series.
9/14/2026
RISENNÉ's 'Love Attack' sits atop Melon's Top 100 and claimed August's monthly crown. All four of the group's active tracks charted simultaneously.
9/14/2026
Kim Jae Joong posted a backstage photo ahead of a *THE WAVE* performance on September 14, riding momentum from his August comeback.
9/14/2026
KISS OF LIFE's second Japanese mini album drops September 16 with 5 tracks: Japanese versions of 'Sweat' and 'Who Is She', two new originals, and an 'Igloo' remix.
9/13/2026
Im Young-woong hit 1 million solo concert attendees since 2022. The Goyang Sports Complex run pushed him there—a decade after his 2016 debut.
9/13/2026
Kwon Eun-bi's vehicle was in an accident on September 13 while heading to an event. RBW cancelled her fan signing and is checking on her condition.
9/13/2026
ITZY perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on Sept 13, continuing their third world tour through Paris and Frankfurt.
9/13/2026
BTS's Buenos Aires (Oct 24) and São Paulo (Oct 30) shows will screen in roughly 3,800 theaters across 80 countries. Korean ticket sales begin September 17 at 10 AM.
9/12/2026
Lee Ji-yeon, a Miss Globe contestant turned actress, married Nasolsaegye Season 21's Yeongcheol on September 12. She announced it on Instagram.
9/12/2026
KBS2's new Saturday-Sunday drama premiered Sept. 12, starring Seo Kang-jun and Ahn Eun-jin as a couple ten years in, watching everything fall apart.
9/12/2026
