KangNam and other sports figures attended KBS’s production event for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Seoul.

On the afternoon of the 7th, Byeon Yo-han, Jo In-sung, Son Suk-ku, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Jae-won, Um Mun-suk, and director Choi Dong-hoon attended the marie claire Asia Star Awards at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held at Paradise Hotel Busan in Haeundae District, Busan.

On the afternoon of the 7th, Girls' Generation's Tiffany departed for Taiwan via Incheon International Airport for her Edge of Calm Tour. Related headlines mention that Tiffany and GOT7's BamBam will host the variety show X THE LEAGUE, airing on ABEMA from October 12, and that Tiffany also supported her husband at the VIP screening of the film Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, where SEVENTEEN and EXO members gathered in style.

ABEMA will exclusively stream X THE LEAGUE, a global commerce league starting October 12 at 9 p.m. Eight teams and 32 sellers from nine countries will compete for prize money and special rewards. Tiffany and BamBam host, and Team Japan features four creators led by GENKING.

At Max Mara’s 2027 spring/summer show in Milan on September 24, stars including Keiko Kitagawa, Yoona, Leighton Meester, Paz Vega, Kate Mara, and Adria Arjona attended. Inspired by 1930s women explorers, the collection blends safari and aviator details with soft knits and organza.

iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.

On the afternoon of the 30th, Girls' Generation's Yuna, former Weki Meki member Kim Doyeon, Beenzino and his wife Stephanie Michova, and John Park attended a Sulwhasoo beauty brand event held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong District, Seoul.

On the afternoon of the 29th, Girls' Generation's Sooyoung attended the Aigner brand event held at Hyundai Department Store's Pangyo branch in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. Related headlines mention Lee Soo-man possibly duetting with Sooyoung and the debut of the Girls' Generation unit Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung, along with the release of the performance video for their title track 'Skibidi'.

Girls' Generation's YoonA was targeted by a malicious AI deepfake image that made her appear pregnant with a man posing beside her. The fake photo spread online in Korea, sparking outrage, especially after a similar incident last June. SM Entertainment says it will pursue legal action against false rumors, defamation, sexual insults, privacy violations, and deepfake content.

Girls' Generation members Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung, as the unit Hyoris, successfully finished their first music show appearance. They revealed they had negotiated a special stage with the Music Core CP, including a cute mini helicopter that evoked their 2009 “Genie” stage. After performing “Skibidi” and “Lowkey In Love,” they said they felt surprisingly calm and at home on stage.

Actor Byun Yo-han appeared on Hyo's Level Up and joked with Hyoyeon during a first meeting. When asked if he gets spending money from his wife, Tiffany of Girls' Generation, he replied, “Sometimes.” The couple registered their marriage in February after about 1.5 years of dating.