RIMOWA launches Mint and Papaya colors in Seoul with VIP guests like BLACKPINK's Rosé and F1 athlete Lewis Hamilton.

SEVENTEEN’s Dokyeom enlists in the Army today. Pledis announced his September 8 enlistment in July, asked fans not to visit the training center, and said he will not join group activities after service begins but will continue meeting fans through prepared content and Weverse.

TREASURE concluded their Japan tour at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, drawing 45,000 fans across three shows. They performed songs from NEW WAV and other hits, added special unit stages and fan games, and ended with a triple encore. The blue light-stick sea made the finale unforgettable.

The KGMA organizing committee revealed the solo, band, and trot lineup for the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards, to be held November 7-8 at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. The roster includes Dayoung, Minho, Young K, Yuna, Choi Yena, LUCY, TOUCHED, Novelbright, Park Ji-hyun, and Jang Minho.

At the KIA Tigers vs. KT Wiz game held on the 6th at Gwangju’s KIA Champions Field in the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League, Ko Kyung-pyo appeared for the ceremonial first pitch.

Pleum Nachkhun of Thailand’s V.R.P posted a photo with BLACKPINK’s Lisa on Instagram to support her new song release. Lisa recently released “SaWaDiKa” and also revealed in a documentary that she had hidden past relationships to avoid hurting BLACKPINK’s popularity.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé says summer is her time to make music and discover herself while working on a new album in Korea. She reflects on the past two years of doubting and then trusting herself, says she now accepts her weaknesses, and shares a new view of home, rest, and simple pleasures.

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.

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.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has released her new song “SaWaDiKa” with an official music video. The lead single from her upcoming EP, it highlights her Thai roots, rap skills, and hip-hop sound. She will also begin a sold-out Las Vegas residency and premiere her documentary soon.

SEVENTEEN’s official character BONGBONGEE is getting a Japan-original merch project called BONGBONGEE JAPAN ORIGINAL Merch, featuring a trendy gal style. The lineup includes a first-ever tan BONGBONGEE, HIPPERS BONGBONGEE, BEADS STRAP, PLUSH BAG, and more, with preorders starting September 4 at 6:00 p.m.