MONSTA X's Hyunwon and IVE's Rei performed at ASEA 2026, a major music festival held in Saitama on the 16th and 17th.

Korean brand Miseki seoul will host a limited-time POP-UP at Shibuya PARCO from September 18 to 30, 2026. The brand, inspired by the imagination of a fictional Japanese designer, features monochrome styling and unbalanced details. IVE's REI serves as ambassador. Visitors can enjoy special prices and receive novelties, including a blanket for the first 40 buyers and REI photo cards plus gifts depending on purchase amount.

IVE’s Rei is taking on her first solo OST since debut. It was announced that she will participate in the OST for the new Disney+ and Channel A drama "Dive Into You," which premieres in Korea on the 26th. As a hitmaker with IVE, her solo singing is drawing attention.

The Asia Artist Awards 2026, to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on December 5-6, has revealed its full two-day artist lineup. Day 1 MCs are TWICE’s Tzuyu and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, while Day 2 MCs are IVE’s Wonyoung and actor Ji Chang-wook. The event features a wide range of actors and singers from Korea and abroad.

The Asia Artist Awards 2026, to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on December 5-6, has revealed its full two-day artist lineup. Day 1 MCs are TWICE’s Tzuyu and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, while Day 2 MCs are IVE’s Wonyoung and actor Ji Chang-wook. The event features a wide range of actors and singers from Korea and abroad.

Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Kim Yong-gun, Park Joong-soon, MONSTA X’s Joohoney, and TWICE’s Jeongyeon gather for a special friendship trip on tvN’s new variety show, celebrating 85 years of friendship in total. The show, produced by Na Young-seok, will air in the fourth quarter.

IVE arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 14th after completing their overseas schedules. The text also mentions reports that the agency filed additional complaints against a controversial YouTuber who defamed Wonyoung, and that Rei and Liz attended a Valentino event in Ginza in luxurious outfits.

The 3rd KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS (2026 KGMA) has announced its third lineup, a “first stage” of artists appearing at the event for the first time. NouerA, RESCENE, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, Billlie, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ITZY, and tripleS will perform. The ceremony will be held on November 7 and 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, and more lineup announcements are planned.

STARSHIP Entertainment announced its latest legal response to rights violations involving IVE. It said a defendant previously prosecuted for crimes such as spreading false videos about its artists has recently been sentenced to prison. The company also filed additional complaints today over repeated malicious posts, false claims, and cyber-wrecker content targeting Wonyoung, and said it is still collecting evidence on those who distort video scenes or repost the same falsehoods. STARSHIP vowed to keep monitoring original posters and repeat spreaders, and to identify and hold accountable offenders even if they use anonymous, pseudonymous, or overseas platforms.

A Dior event was held on the afternoon of the 7th at AVENUEL in Lotte Department Store, Jamsil, Seoul. Attendees included Red Velvet's Joy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Shin Ye-eun, Kim Jae-won, Kim Yuna, Bae Yoon-young, and Irene.

The Golden Disc Awards will be held again this year. According to the 41st Golden Disc Awards, the ceremony will take place over two days, January 9 and 10, 2027, on a special outdoor stage at VEC (Vietnam Exposition Center) in Hanoi, Vietnam. The awards honor the Korean pop music loved by fans over the past year and are known for special performances and results. The event has previously been held in cities such as Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta, Fukuoka, and Taipei, and will once again connect with fans worldwide with a star-studded lineup.