IVE's Gaul, THE BOYZ's Younghoon, and others attended the 'SENKA Perfect Whip' product launch event in Seoul on the 19th.

THE BOYZ’s New is leaving One Hundred after the two sides agreed to end his exclusive contract, with New returning the contract payment. The other nine members had already left after winning a provisional injunction, and they have since signed with a new label for group activities while pursuing individual work separately.

AAA 2026 revealed more star power for its two-day Kaohsiung event on December 5 and 6. Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jong-ok, Lee Sang-yi, Lee Jong-won, and Lee Hong-nae join the cast, while IVE’s Wonyoung, Ji Chang-wook, and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin host. Major actors and K-pop groups are also set to appear.

One Hundred CEO Cha Ga-won was detained and indicted on fraud charges. He is accused of taking large advance payments for IP-based business deals without fulfilling the contracts, and of failing to honor jeonse agreements after receiving 5.4 billion won in deposits. Total alleged losses are about 30 billion won.

=LOVE will appear on Day 1 of INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO, held over two days at Belluna Dome on September 22 and 23, 2026. The event features major artists from Korea and Japan, including TOMORROW X TOGETHER, IVE, RIIZE, &TEAM, Ado, Ikuta Rira, BE:FIRST, and HANA.

IVE’s Yujin and Wonyoung are set to showcase unreleased photos through the exhibition “AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL.” A teaser first sparked speculation about a unit project, but the collaboration was revealed as an exhibition. The space will feature media art, hands-on programs, and content for DIVE, while highlighting the meaning of “annyeong” as both hello and goodbye. Dates and venue will be announced later. The article also notes IVE’s successful second world tour, including solo concerts in Osaka and Tokyo and a completed North American leg, with an Asia tour continuing in September.

THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae has signed an exclusive contract with MANAGEMENT SEESUN. The agency said it will fully support his new start as actor Lee Jae-hyun. Hyunjae, active since 2017, is now set to expand his career into acting while continuing group activities.

IVE’s Yujin and Wonyoung surprised fans by releasing a mysterious teaser video through social media. The clip showed only their voices saying “annyeong” and a hand holding a retro receiver, without revealing their faces. A logo inspired by their nickname “Annyeongz” appeared, and a new “IVE Exhibition” account also drew attention with a short “annyeong” message, raising curiosity about an upcoming project.

THE BOYZ’s Juyeon has signed an exclusive contract with ACE FACTORY, a comprehensive entertainment company known for drama production and management. ACE FACTORY said it will fully support Juyeon’s acting debut while respecting his identity as a member of THE BOYZ and aiming for positive synergy between group and solo activities.

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.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, IVE members Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo departed for Hong Kong through Incheon International Airport to appear at the 2026 TME live International Music Awards (2026 TIMA). The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary.