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3rd Korea Grand Music Awards Announces 3rd Lineup... ITZY, RESCENE, and 7 Teams Join

The organizing committee for the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (2026 KGMA) has announced its third lineup, featuring seven groups including ITZY, Billlie, and MONSTA X's Shownu X Hyung-won. The event will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 7-8 and will be broadcast live on ENA.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Paik Jong-won reveals recent status with 'Paik Jong-won's Les Misérables' cast... heartwarming mentor-disciple relationship draws attention

Paik Jong-won, CEO of Theborn Korea, shared a photo with cast members Son Woo-sung, Kim Kook-heon, and Yang Kyung-min from the variety show 'Paik Jong-won's Les Misérables'. Despite the show ending over a year ago, the group continues to maintain their close mentor-disciple relationship.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Le Sserafim to Release 2nd Single 'Made My Night'... Teasing a More Mature Charm

Le Sserafim is set to release their second single, 'Made My Night', on September 11, featuring a title track and a B-side track that showcase their evolving musical maturity.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-drama

Actor Kim Woo-gyeom joins Disney+ ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ as Captain Min Jong-hwan

Actor Kim Woo-gyeom has joined the cast of the Disney+ original series ‘Made in Korea Season 2,’ portraying Captain Min Jong-hwan, a subordinate of Baek Ki-hyun.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Band hrtz.wav Sails Through Domestic and International Charts with New Album 'MOMENTUM'

Band hrtz.wav has demonstrated its musical prowess with the release of their second mini-album 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM', achieving top positions on iTunes charts in four regions and entering the TOP 10 in three countries with the title track 'ALIVE (Feat. Sungchan of RIIZE)'.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Son Ye Jin to appear on 'Chef & My Fridge' on the 13th... Revealing cooking secrets that captured Hyun Bin's palate

Actress Son Ye Jin will appear on the 88th episode of JTBC's variety show 'Chef & My Fridge' on September 13, where she will reveal her refrigerator and share cooking tips used for her husband Hyun Bin and her son.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Project Group The Seasons to Release New Song ‘Summer Breeze’ on the 12th at Noon

Project group The Seasons will release their first digital single, "Summer Breeze," on various music platforms at noon on the 12th. The tropical house track features production by composer Jung Woo-sik.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

NCT Yang Yang's Blunt Remark to Kim Daehee and Kim Jun-ho on 'Go to the End! Solo Tour': "Isn't it time for you to rest?"

In the upcoming episode of 'Go to the End! Solo Tour', NCT WayV's Kun and Yang Yang join the cast for a rafting tour in China, where Yang Yang makes a blunt joke about the older cast members' age.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

Culture

Lee Dong-gun's Jeju Cafe Abandoned After Closing... Damaged by Green Algae and Insects

The cafe operated by actor Lee Dong-gun in Aewol-eup, Jeju, has been left unmanaged following its closure. Recent YouTube footage shows the once-popular establishment suffering from green algae in the outdoor pond and insect infestations.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Jeon Yoo Jin to Release First Full-Length Album on October 10… Spoiler Image Revealed

Singer Jeon Yoo Jin has released a new spoiler image ahead of her first full-length album release scheduled for October 10.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-drama

Actress Baek Jin-hee to Marry Non-Celebrity Resident of Canada Next January… Her Views on Long-Distance Relationships Re-examined

Actress Baek Jin-hee will marry a non-celebrity partner who works in Canada on January 23 next year in a private ceremony. Her previous comments regarding her ability to overcome the challenges of long-distance relationships have regained attention following the announcement.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

Culture

EBS to reveal ocean survival strategies, from 53°C hydrothermal vents to cooperative hunting, on the 14th

EBS will broadcast the second part of its Docuprime series, "Miracle of Ocean Circulation: Secrets of Survival," on September 14, showcasing extreme marine ecosystems and unique survival strategies like cooperative hunting between sea snakes and mackerel.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Self-harming older brother, Mi-so dreaming of becoming a webtoon artist... Yong-seong desperately needs treatment costs

Fourteen-year-old Mi-so cares for her seventeen-year-old brother Yong-seong, who suffers from severe autism spectrum disorder and self-harming behaviors. With a father disabled by a brain hemorrhage and a mother struggling to support the family, the family desperately needs funds for Yong-seong's specialized medical treatments.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Removing a wasp nest twice the size of a human head in Sangju, 500-won closing discounts at a side dish shop in Namyangju

The EBS program "Extreme Job" features wasp hunters who risk their lives to remove massive nests and a family-run side dish shop in Namyangju that offers incredibly cheap closing discounts.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

Culture

Leesol reveals secret to successful 15kg weight loss... "Healthy, without pills or injections"

Comedian Park Sung-kwang's wife, Leesol, shared her secret to losing 15kg through her social media, emphasizing a healthy routine over artificial methods. She maintained her weight loss by focusing on vegetable intake, regular exercise, and fasting rather than using medication or injections.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Aespa to officially release four solo songs performed at Gocheok Dome concert on the 14th

Aespa will officially release four solo songs, which were first performed during their solo concert at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome, on the 14th as part of a special digital single album.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

WHIB Embarks on Fancon Tour Across 6 Asian Cities Starting in Seoul

The group WHIB is launching their 'BLUE HOUR' Fancon Tour, which will visit six Asian cities starting with two performances in Seoul on September 12. Following the Seoul shows, the group will travel to Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, and Hong Kong to meet their fans.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

Culture

Jeonnam Volunteer Center and Korea Polytechnic University Join Hands to Strengthen Technical Capabilities of Youth Volunteer Group

The Jeonnam Volunteer Center and Korea Polytechnic University Jeonnam Campus have signed a business agreement to provide technical training to the Jeonnam-Gwangju Youth Volunteer Group, enabling them to contribute their skills back to the local community.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-drama

Actress Choi Yoon-ji's Appearance in Drama 'Lee Seop's Love' Finally Falls Through

Actress Choi Yoon-ji has decided not to appear in the drama 'Lee Seop's Love' due to scheduling conflicts during the production adjustment process. The production team is expected to form a new casting lineup for the role of the female lead, Kang Min Kyung.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Ado, ONE OK ROCK, and DAY6 Confirmed as 'XMF 2026' Headliners

The organizing committee for the Korea-Japan music festival 'XMF 2026' has announced the timetable for the event held at Incheon Paradise City, featuring 22 artists from both countries.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

Culture

National Symphony Orchestra to Release Live Performance on Deutsche Grammophon ‘Stage+’ for the First Time by a Korean Orchestra

The National Symphony Orchestra will hold its 267th regular concert featuring Schumann's Symphony No. 2 and Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 at the Seoul Arts Center on September 13. This performance marks the first time a Korean orchestra will have its live concert broadcast on the global classical platform Deutsche Grammophon ‘Stage+’.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

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

The upcoming BTS South America World Tour will be broadcast live in approximately 3,800 theaters across 80 countries and regions. The live viewing will cover performances in Buenos Aires and São Paulo, with ticket sales starting September 17 in South Korea through major multiplexes.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

BTS Jung Kook Makes Surprise Appearance at Seongsu-dong 'Spotify House'... Achieving 3 Billion Streams

BTS member Jung Kook made an unannounced appearance at the 'Spotify House Seoul' event in Seongsu-dong, where he also met Grammy-winning producer Diplo. He continues to demonstrate unparalleled influence, having surpassed 3.079 billion cumulative streams on Spotify with his solo debut song 'Seven'.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Le Sserafim collaborates with Overwatch… New song ‘Made My Night’ MV released

Le Sserafim released the music video for their second single title track 'Made My Night,' which features a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment's game 'Overwatch.' The group is set to continue their overseas activities with performances at BlizzCon 2026 and the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.11