The 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week featured a star-studded photo wall event with numerous celebrities and K-pop idols in attendance.

NEWSIS announced the winners of the 8th K-EXPO, to be held in Seoul on the 28th. Honorees include Lee Byung-hun, Junho, Shim Eun-kyung, Monk Songjae, Choi Hyun-wook, Lee Su-ji, AND2BLE, KISS OF LIFE, 1MILLION, P.O, QWER, EVNNE, and USPEER for their K-culture achievements.

LIGHTSUM, a six-member girl group gaining attention through ABEMA’s original documentary Re:Idol, will release its Japanese major debut mini album Re:idol on September 23, 2026. The album includes five tracks, special Kawaii versions, DVD bonus footage, and store-specific preorder gifts.

NMIXX arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 16th after completing overseas schedules. The article is based on local media coverage, and the photos may vary. It also links to reports about their Tokyo concert and Japanese debut.

Choi Yoon-soo, after ending his activities with EVNNE, has been active on Instagram sharing stylish photos and connecting with fans. He recently supported the debut of AND2BLE, a new group featuring former members he worked with. His return to YH Entertainment was brief, as his contract ended in February. Fans are excited about his updates and express their support online.

On the 27th, at Incheon SSG Landers Field, LIGHTSUM's Sanah threw the first pitch for the SSG Landers vs. Samsung Lions game. The group also formed their first unit with members Chowon and Ju-hyun, fulfilling a dream from their trainee days, and released a live clip for their new song 'Beautiful Pain.'

NMIXX has achieved two music show wins with their latest release, the 5th mini-album 'Heavy Serenade.' Following their comeback, they topped Mnet's 'M COUNTDOWN' and KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank.' The members expressed their joy and gratitude to fans, promising to continue delivering heartfelt performances. The album, featuring the title track and other songs, has been well-received for its musical quality and storytelling.

JYP Entertainment has announced legal actions against individuals posting malicious comments and engaging in stalking behaviors towards its artists. They are actively monitoring illegal activities and collecting evidence from various online platforms, both domestically and internationally, to ensure the safety and privacy of their artists. Legal measures include criminal charges and civil claims, with ongoing investigations into offenders.

The 'ASEA 2026' music festival, showcasing top Asian artists, kicked off on the afternoon of the 16th with Atsuhiro Sato on the red carpet. The event takes place over two days at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. U-NEXT will exclusively stream performances from artists like Kep1er, MADEIN, and ENHYPEN.

On the afternoon of the 13th, MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live from the MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, featuring artists like Billlie, hrtz.wav, and others. CORTIS won first place without performing. Additionally, Billlie released the MV for their title track 'ZAP', and the lineup for the upcoming SEOUL PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL was announced, including acts from 2NE1's DARA to MONSTA X and CNBLUE.

On the 11th, NMIXX released their 5th mini-album 'Heavy Serenade' along with the title track's music video. The video features members creating a serenade filled with 'heavy love' against a beautiful blue natural backdrop, highlighting their chemistry. The title track combines elements of trance, acid, and drum and bass into a pop sound, featuring a captivating chorus that expresses deep love, with lyrics by songwriter HANRORO.