NewJeans claims top spot on "Show! Music Core" with "How Sweet," surpassing IVE and aespa for three weeks. Kwon Eunbi returns with "SABOTAGE."

To commemorate the '2025 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] IN JAPAN', RIIZE will hold events at Omokado and Harakado from September 9-15, 2025. Activities include visual displays, a photo card campaign, a giveaway for signed polaroids, and a character-themed pop-up featuring 'WE LITTLE RIIZE'.

RIIZEのショウタロウが初の単独MC番組「ショウタロウのデザート」をYouTubeで公開。全4話構成で、毎週木曜日に新エピソードが配信される。初回は桃メロンパフェ作りに挑戦し、ゲストには人気キッズインフルエンサーも登場。

On the afternoon of the 21st, Kim Go-eun and Jo Yu-ri from IZ*ONE attended the opening event for the fashion brand 'Mardi Mercredi' in Gangnam, Seoul. Additionally, Kim Go-eun stars in Netflix's 'Eun-jung and Sang-young,' set to release on September 12, with a trailer and poster already unveiled. Jo Yu-ri praised Im Si-wan's acting in 'Squid Game 3' but criticized men like Myung-gi.

On the afternoon of the 20th, MBC MUSIC's 'SHOW CHAMPION' aired live from Gyeonggi-do's Goyang City. The show featured performances from various artists, including ASTRO's MJ and JinJin's new unit ZOONIZINI, SECRET NUMBER, and the Japanese unit MADEIN S. Notably, SHINee's Key won first place without appearing on the show. The new unit ZOONIZINI released their title track 'Some Things Never Change', while MADEIN S debuted with their performance of 'BLUE'.

ADOR has announced the appointment of Lee Do-kyung as the new Vice President to strengthen artist management and support amid ongoing disputes with NewJeans regarding contract termination. This move follows previous organizational changes aimed at normalizing operations and enhancing artist activities. ADOR is also preparing for new artist production with upcoming auditions for a next-gen boy group.

The 'RIIZE PARK CAFE,' themed around RIIZE's official characters 'WE LITTLE RIIZE,' will open in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka from September 11 to November 3, 2025. The cafe will offer unique food and drinks inspired by the characters, along with exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities.

Yoon Sang, a prominent K-POP producer and father of RIIZE's Anton, launches 'TEAM yoonsang' to form a creative community for K-POP. He invites composers, lyricists, and arrangers in Korea to join him in producing innovative music that transcends genres, aiming to lead global trends. Participants will undergo a masterclass and collaborate on projects, including OSTs and media art, showcasing Yoon Sang's unique sound and the fresh perspectives of new producers.

On the morning of the 16th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed for Taiwan via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She will also appear in bold outfits at WATERBOMB and perform on stage with Lee Si-an, generating buzz. Additionally, she is confirmed to perform at WATERBOMB BALI 2025.

Showtaro's new YouTube show 'Showtaro's Dessert' will start airing on August 28. Fans are excited about the show, which promises delightful desserts made by the cutest hosts. This is Showtaro's first solo program as a video series, following his previous radio work with NCT. The show is produced by 117 Studio, known for its engaging variety content.

In a recent interview, EVNNE discussed their 5th mini-album 'LOVE ANECDOTE(S)', their experiences as a K-pop group, and their global tours. Members expressed gratitude to fans and shared their strengths in live performances and communication. They also reflected on their journey since debuting and offered encouragement to participants of 'BOYS II PLANET'.