TWICE participates in NMIXX's new song dance challenge, creating a hot topic. Jihyo and Heewon dance to "DASH," while Sana and Solun also join in.

Kstyle’s August article ranking reviewed major Korean entertainment news: TWICE’s Chaeyoung and Jeongyeon’s contract changes, the death of a Japanese female influencer in Korea, ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sunghyun taking a hiatus after vocal cord surgery, JO1’s Seoul concert cancellation, and BLACKPINK Jennie’s apology over a 10th-anniversary event.

On Sana’s YouTube interview, RESCENE’s Japanese member Minami talked about secretly using a separate card and buying snacks while dieting, and Sana shared how she gained 7 kg before debut and later learned to manage her weight on her own. They bonded over idol dieting hardships.

At the red carpet event for the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, held on the afternoon of the 3rd at the summer plaza of the Jecheon Arts Center, TWICE’s Dahyun, Park So-dam, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee El, AOA’s Seolhyun, Son Ji-hyun, Ryu Hyun-kyung, Jang Young-nam, and Jeon Young-sook were in attendance.

Dwango will exclusively livestream the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS from Busan, South Korea, on Niconico on September 19, 2026. The red carpet is free, while the awards ceremony and live performances require a net ticket. Buyers also get access to past TMA shows from 2019 to 2025.

A photo event celebrating the opening of the SK-II popup store was held on the afternoon of the 3rd at Anderson C in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Attendees included 2PM’s Taecyeon, TWICE’s Mina, Moon Ga-young, Kang Hoon, and Choi Minas. The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary.

RESCENE’s Japanese member Minami appeared in a teaser for Sana’s YouTube interview and met her favorite idol in person. Overjoyed, she shook Sana’s hand, cried, and said she could hardly keep filming. She revealed she had attended five TWICE concerts and even listened outside one when she could not get a ticket. Sana warmly called her a true fan, while Minami praised Sana as incredibly cute and said seeing her in person could make one’s heart stop.

Asia Artist Awards 2026 has finalized its star-studded lineup for the two-day event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on December 5-6. Performers include Naniwa Danshi, Dayoung, Sung Hanbin, Wonpil, Chaeryeong, CORTIS, OURBIRTHDAY, and TUIDE, with Wonyoung, Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Hanbin as MCs. Top actors and global singers also join the celebration.

TWICE’s Jihyo’s lingerie pictorial has been released. In the fall campaign from lingerie brand VENUS, she perfectly expressed the concept by showing the excitement of being drawn to unfamiliar love and a confident, poised image. Her unique presence and hot-girl aura created perfect synergy with the brand’s silhouettes. She also drew attention recently as her younger sister, Soyoung, debuted as a member of HYBE’s new girl group TUIDE.

At the morning ULKIN collection show of the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza, many stars attended, including Honda Hitomi, Jacob, and others. The text also notes that Honda Hitomi was chosen as a regular MC for a new variety show, and THE BOYZ are preparing group activities under a new label.

RIM, JINS’s sister brand, launches its second promotion with MISAMO on Sept. 2, 2026, releasing a new concept film and later rolling out in stores and online. The campaign spotlights RIMLESS, TODAY BOLD, and new EYEWEAR CHARMS, while MISAMO shares thoughts on style and simplicity.