Laura, Yuu Yamada, and Mizuki Yamamoto appeared at Hublot’s special night in Ginza, joined by Jungkook and other stars.

Hublot held “HUBLOT Special Night” at Ginza Sony Park on September 24, drawing many celebrities to Ginza. Jungkook, the global ambassador, appeared alongside Ryota Katayose, Oji Suzuka, Kouta Nomura, Yuu Yamada, Mizuki Yamamoto, Rola, and Girolamo.

HYBE CINE FEST 2026 will run in theaters nationwide from October 30, featuring three concert films from TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN, plus HYBE CHEERING PARTY screenings. Advance tickets, exclusive bonuses, a 4-show online pass, and a Yurakucho Marui pop-up were also announced.

BTS arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 20th after completing their appearance at the iHeart Radio Music Festival. Related reports noted that BTS performed at the festival for the first time in about six years and closed the event with a powerful performance.

TMA 2026 was held in Busan for the first time and ended successfully after returning to Korea for the first time in three years. Seventeen artists performed, with ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, and CORTIS winning the grand prizes. The event featured special stages, fan-voted awards, and Busan-themed collaborations.

Police arrested a man in his 30s for using family and relatives’ accounts and macro programs to resell 8,967 tickets illegally over eight years. He allegedly made about 2.4 billion won in profit, including huge markups on BTS, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, and Bruno Mars tickets.

This article introduces two Korean snacks found on a trip: BTS collaboration Oreos and I'MINT Americano xylitol coffee candy. The Oreos have special BTS packaging and cookie designs but taste like the familiar classic Oreo. The coffee candy comes in a stylish tin, blends coffee and mint flavors, uses xylitol, and is sugar-free. Both are recommended as fun souvenirs, and they can also be bought in Japan.

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.

This travel report follows a 1-night, 2-day trip through Cheongju and Daejeon, starting at Cheongju International Airport. It highlights quick immigration, local food, quiet shopping streets, scenic cafes, Daejeon’s famous Sungsimdang bakery, and an easy return.

Kim E-ran’s latest novel, One of Them Is a Lie, is a bestselling Korean coming-of-age story about three high school students whose self-introductions, secrets, and family tragedies intertwine. It explores truth, lies, trauma, and the meaning of family beyond blood ties.

BTS’s world tour will be live-viewed in Japanese cinemas for the Buenos Aires and São Paulo shows. The screenings are delayed viewings, tickets cost 6,900 yen, and fanclub/mobile presales begin August 27. More details on attendee gifts will be announced later.