Park Gyu-young attended the photo call for Hourglass’s pop-up store event at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 24th.

Stray Kids departed for Hong Kong through Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center on the afternoon of the 22nd to appear at the 2026 TME live International Music Awards (2026 TIMA). The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary. It also notes their Billboard 200 and Oricon achievements.

Hulu will exclusively livestream Stray Kids’ Tokyo performance from MUFG Stadium on August 30 as “Stray Kids World Tour ONLINE LIVE.” It is the first solo concert there by an overseas male artist. Tickets cost 4,500 yen, chat will be available, and there will be no on-demand replay.

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.

Stray Kids makes history with 9 consecutive No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200, breaking their own record. Their mini-album 'THIS & THAT' sold 369,000 units in its first week. They will also hold historic concerts in Japan, marking the first solo live shows by a foreign male artist at MUFG STADIUM.

Stray Kids' new album 'THIS & THAT' has climbed to No. 1 on the Oricon weekly album chart, selling 104,000 copies. This marks their 8th No. 1 album since 'KARMA' in September 2025. The album features 8 tracks, including the lead song 'This & That.' They will also hold a historic concert at Tokyo's MUFG STADIUM on August 29-30 as part 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.

Stray Kids’ mini album THIS & THAT recorded 3,289,269 first-week sales on HANTEO, giving the group its fourth triple-million debut. It is the second-best first-week result among K-pop albums released in 2026. They will also hold Japan tour shows, drawing about 370,000 fans.

I.N from Stray Kids has bought a luxury apartment in the upscale Apgujeong area of Seoul for 8.9 billion won, paying in full cash. The purchase was finalized in April, and no additional mortgage was recorded. Another member, Changbin, also bought a property in the same building last year. Stray Kids will headline major festivals in the US and Brazil this year.

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.

aespa mentioned their collaboration with G-DRAGON during a press conference for their 2nd full album 'LEMONADE'. The track 'WDA' features a hip-hop base and showcases aespa's growth. KARINA revealed they envisioned G-DRAGON for the feature, enhancing the song's appeal with his unique style.