The 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen features Korean artists aespa, ILLIT, and &TEAM, reflecting on past Korean participants.

ILLIT will appear on Mnet's M Countdown in Korea and perform a special stage with HANA members JISOO and MOMOKA. They will unveil the Korean version of I Got Your Back for the first time, featuring rap parts written by JISOO and MOMOKA. The song is gaining strong chart success, and ILLIT will also hold sold-out concerts in Hong Kong on the 22nd and 23rd.

ILLIT and Kuroki Haru guest on THE Toppa File. The episode features tricky shoplifting cases at a variety store and electronics shop, plus a credit card fraud investigation involving a returned traveler. The studio guests struggle with the puzzles and try to crack the crimes.

&TEAM completed its first U.S. activities in Los Angeles with great success. They performed at the GRAMMY Museum and KCON LA 2026, earned praise from Billboard and other media, and connected with fans through events and surprise appearances. The group is now expanding globally.

On the 18th, aespa members KARINA, WINTER, and NINGNING departed through Gimpo International Airport for promotional activities in Japan. They will feature in Japan's first exclusive variety show 'ShitteLL? aespa' on ABEMA starting August 22, and they recently had a successful first performance at Gocheok Sky Dome, marking the start of their world tour.

aespa will appear in their first Japan-exclusive variety special, “Shittell? aespa,” streaming free on ABEMA on August 22, 2026. The show celebrates their Japanese first mini album, “KISS N TELL,” with talk about the songs and behind-the-scenes stories, plus prank and challenge segments with MC Kazutoyo Koyabu and guest Wada Manjū.

ILLIT arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 17th after completing their performance at KCON LA 2026. The article is based on local media coverage, and the photos may vary. It also notes that ILLIT released the Korean version of their latest song, "I Got Your Back," today with a special video, and that their hit song "Cherish (My Love)" has surpassed 200 million cumulative streams on Spotify.

ILLIT released the Korean version of “I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA),” a rock track that has been a hit in Japan. The song features JISOO and MOMOKA again, includes a special video, and leads into ILLIT’s sold-out Hong Kong concert and encore shows in Incheon and Chiba.

On May 29, &TEAM members FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, and JO participated in the B.LEAGUE AWARD SHOW 2025-26, celebrating the league's 10th anniversary. They presented awards to top players and engaged in a special talk show with the champions, Nagasaki Velca, showcasing their basketball knowledge and respect for the athletes.

aespa has released the music video for their title track 'LEMONADE' from their 2nd full album. The video features a vibrant mood and captures the members' unique charm. The song combines a trendy electronic sound with a positive message about turning challenges into opportunities, promising to captivate global listeners with its refreshing summer vibe and diverse musical styles.

Moka, a member of ILLIT, returns to the stage after a health-related hiatus, fulfilling a promise to fans. She will join the final week of performances on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank'. Her return follows medical approval for limited activities, although some schedules may remain flexible. Moka's strong desire to meet fans before the end of the 4th mini-album activities played a key role in her comeback.