CLOSE YOUR EYES wins 1st place on MBC's SHOW CHAMPION. The show featured various artists including FIFTY FIFTY and NEXZ.

The KGMA organizing committee revealed the solo, band, and trot lineup for the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards, to be held November 7-8 at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. The roster includes Dayoung, Minho, Young K, Yuna, Choi Yena, LUCY, TOUCHED, Novelbright, Park Ji-hyun, and Jang Minho.

On the afternoon of the 7th, NEXZ departed through Incheon International Airport for overseas schedules. The article is based on local media coverage, and the photos may vary. Related news: NEXZ released the imported package of their 4th mini album, "SAUCIN'," in Japan and revealed event details, and they also unveiled the music video for the title track "SAUCIN'," featuring a light and addictive melody.

On the afternoon of the 5th, Huening Kai of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Huening Bahiyyih of Kep1er, and other celebrities attended the Kwak Hyun Joo collection at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week held at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul.

NEXZ released the import package of its 4th mini album, SAUCIN', in Japan on September 4 and revealed the schedule for buyer events. The lineup includes autograph sessions, photo sessions, postcard handouts, and online Meet & Greets. The group also has major festival appearances ahead.

The first lineup for the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards has been revealed, featuring RIIZE, AHOF, AND2BLE, ATEEZ, ALLDAY PROJECT, CRAVITY, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and Hearts2Hearts. The event will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Nov. 7 and 8, with more lineup announcements to follow.

MBC MUSIC’s live “SHOW CHAMPION” broadcast was held on the afternoon of the 2nd at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Performers included AEN, SF9, iii, OURBIRTHDAY, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, AtHeart, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, NEXZ, ALL(H)OURS, and TNX. ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place.

AxMxP, XODIAC, Ji Ye-eun, Park Ji-young, Lee Eun-ji, Heo Kyung-hwan, and chef Park Eun-young attended the 2026 Brand Awards ceremony held in the Dynasty Hall of Seoul’s Shilla Hotel on the afternoon of the 1st. AxMxP also released the music video for its title track, '10 Reasons Why I Should Meet You,' while XODIAC released the music video for its title track, 'Phantom Fire.'

EVAN, formerly Heeseung of ENHYPEN, appeared on the blue carpet at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS held at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on the afternoon of the 27th. The event featured many K-pop artists, including ATEEZ, RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, and GOT7's JAY B. It also noted his September 7 comeback with the first mini-album 'DEATH OF ME' and his cover of Kenshi Yonezu's 'Haiiro to Ao.'

GOT7’s JAY B, AHOF, Hi-Fi Un!corn, and 82MAJOR appeared on the blue carpet at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on the 27th afternoon. The event featured many K-pop artists, including ATEEZ, RIIZE, &TEAM, LE SSERAFIM, and more.

P1Harmony, AMPERS&ONE, xikers, QWER, IDID, NOWZ, Kim Sung-ryul from RAINZ, See Ya, and Park Ji-hyun appeared on the blue carpet at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM Awards in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The ceremony also featured many K-pop artists, including ATEEZ, RIIZE, &TEAM, LE SSERAFIM, and more.