
NewJeans achieved the top spot for two consecutive weeks in "Show Music Center." In the MBC "Show Music Center" broadcasted in Korea on June 15th, NewJeans won first place with "How Sweet," surpassing IVE and aespa without appearing. SUPER JUNIOR, celebrating their 19th debut anniversary, released a new song "Show Time" after about 1 year and 7 months. "Show Time" is a funky pop genre song that starts with impactful brass and vocals, expressing SUPER JUNIOR's fun showmanship with a groovy rhythm and guitar sound. Former Wonder Girls member Sunmi, known as a "concept artisan," delivered a fresh early summer sensibility with her first attempt at a pure styling in "Balloon in Love" since her debut. Nayeon of TWICE, beloved in the previous work "POP!," showcased a new charm with the impressive hip and wild allure in "ABCD." "ABCD" is a pop dance song that incorporates the message of teaching and tempting a partner about love from A to Z. The atmosphere of the song reminiscent of divas from the early 2000s is enhanced with hip-hop and modern elements. EVERGLOW made a comeback with "ZOMBIE," dynamically portraying the resentful feelings of love, while cignature presented an impressive stage with a refreshing charm in "Poongdung." TRENDZ also made a comeback with "GLOW," and Candy Shop unveiled the stage of "Don't Cry." The broadcast featured SUPER JUNIOR, Sunmi, Nayeon, KARA's Nicole, WayV, EVERGLOW, cignature, Kep1er, TRENDZ, Candy Shop, LOONA's Eve, Park Hee-won, MCND, FANTASY BOYS, WHIB, BADVILLAIN, and Lubless.
TWICE’s Nayeon unveiled a special collaboration track, “Bye Bye Inhibitions,” with Brazilian DJ Alok. The dance-pop song features powerful festival-ready production and a message to enjoy the moment, dance freely, and forget worries. Recording footage was also shared, and TWICE will hold a fan party on October 17 for its 11th debut anniversary.
NewJeans’ Hanni partly won a damages lawsuit against two netizens who posted insulting and defamatory comments about her. A Seoul court ordered each defendant to pay 100,000 won, saying their remarks were abusive and personal attacks. The court also noted Hanni herself had not acted in a socially blameworthy way.
TWICE’s Chaeyoung responded coolly to a malicious comment saying it would be painful if a pretty girl became covered in tattoos. She replied that she went to get her first tattoo with her mother and said she was fine because she has heard such remarks many times. She also explained she replied because she wanted the person to feel ashamed. The article also notes that she previously announced the end of her JYP contract and said she would continue music in her own “LIL FANTASY” world while remaining active with TWICE.
On the afternoon of the 1st, TWICE’s Sana headed to Japan through Incheon International Airport for her schedule. Related headlines mention Jeon Woo-hee revealing an unexpected dream to Sana, and the announcement of the first lineup and star MCs for the December Japan concert of "MUSIC BANK" at the National Stadium.
TWICE’s Jeongyeon has been cast as Nurse Officer Yoo Jeong-yeon in “New Recruit: The Movie: A Ghost Lives in the Military Hospital,” a horror-comedy expanding the popular “New Recruit” series to the big screen. The film follows recruits uncovering eerie secrets in a military hospital and opens in Korea this winter.
The 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN will take place at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026. Day 1 features MISAMO, NAYEON, aespa, and NCT WISH; Day 2 features Stray Kids, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and CORTIS. MCs include KIM JAEWON, SANA, and JANG WONYOUNG. Premium lounge tickets and sales details were also announced.
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