Jihyo, Jung Hae-in, Kim Ji-won, Miyeon, and Irene attended a THE WHOO event in Seoul on the 27th afternoon.

TWICE’s Nayeon purchased land and a building in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, for 9.5 billion won. She signed the contract on May 3 and completed the ownership transfer on the 24th. The aging building sits on a corner lot and is seen as suitable for future redevelopment.

CUBE Entertainment unveiled i-dle Soyeon’s first full solo album tracklist in the form of a resignation letter. The album includes eight songs, led by the title track “I’m Quitting (Narr. Kian84),” and shows her wide musical range, with Soyeon participating in every track.

On the 28th, i-dle departed for Macau via Incheon International Airport for the 2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]. Related reports note their powerful stage at Lollapalooza Chicago despite bad weather, including a first performance of a new song, and their comeback and tour comments.

On her last birthday in her 20s, i-dle’s Soyeon reflected on her life in an intro film for her first full solo album, “The Best Life.” She revisited her journey from childhood to trainee days, Produce 101, debut, and producing hits, and said to look forward to the album.

TWICE has released two new works: the best album "#BEST 2015-2025," which compiles 50 tracks from their Korean originals and Japanese versions, and the live DVD/Blu-ray of their "THIS IS FOR" world tour in Japan. To celebrate, they will stream a YouTube premiere and hold listening parties.

On the afternoon of the 25th, i-dle’s Miyeon departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. The text also notes the release of i-dle Miyeon’s Japanese digital single “RUN AWAY,” and mentions that the music video, filmed in Tokyo, has a summery atmosphere.

TWICE’s Sana and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan appeared in a YouTube interview and revealed they had not met in two to three years because they were both busy. They joked like siblings, teased each other about casual speech, and recalled Bang Chan’s younger days, delighting fans with their lasting friendship.

AAA 2026 revealed additional year-end performers for its December 5-6 event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. New actor guests include Kim Hye-yoon, TWICE’s Dahyun, Jang Da-a, and Girl’s Day’s Hyeri. The MC lineup features Wonyoung, Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Han-bin, with more to come.

i-dle leader and producer Soyeon has confirmed a solo comeback in early September, marking her first solo release in about five years and two months since her 2021 mini album Windy. Known for producing major hits like TOMBOY and Nxde, she has also collaborated internationally and recently debuted her solo song ICE BLUE RABBIT on tour.

Actor Lee Soo-hyuk has dropped out of Netflix’s “Men of the Harem” because of scheduling issues, according to his agency SARAM Entertainment. The palace romance fantasy, based on a web novel, stars Bae Suzy as Empress Rati. Lee Jong-won is now reportedly under consideration for the role Lee Soo-hyuk was set to play.