On the 24th, MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live with i-dle's Woogie winning 1st place without performing. Various artists participated.

i-dle’s Soyeon unveiled the first concept photos for her first full album, Best Life, showing the “temple” version. The photos feature meditative poses, tombstones, and a distinctive conceptual style. The previously teased “silence” content was revealed as this version, with album extras and teasers building anticipation for the Sept. 7 release.

On the afternoon of the 5th, LE of EXID, Kim Kyu-jong of SS501, Yeojin from LOONA, Jeon Mung-seong, PRIMROSE, Henny, Gwyn Dorado, Jeong Ha-yeon, Woo Seung, Yoon So-bin, Hyun-woo of ZE:NITH, Yoon Jae-i, Kim Min-jung, Lee Seong-hyeon, Kim Min, Na Hyeon-ji, Sylvia Kim, Oh Hae-young, and Gon-woo attended the SLING STON collection at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul.

i-dle’s Miyeon departed through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 4th for overseas schedules. The text also notes that she released her Japanese digital single “RUN AWAY,” saying she ran around various places in Japan during filming to relieve stress, and that the music video, filmed in Tokyo, has a summery atmosphere.

On the morning of the 3rd, an opening event for the brand Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Seongsu store was held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. EXO’s Kai, Red Velvet’s Irene, Ahn Bo-hyun, and i-dle’s Miyeon attended.

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 the afternoon of the 27th, TWICE’s Jihyo, actor Jung Hae-in, Kim Ji-won, i-dle’s Miyeon, and model Irene attended a THE WHOO cosmetics brand event held at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin District, Seoul.

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.

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.

MBC MUSIC’s “Show Champion” was broadcast live on the afternoon of the 19th at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The show featured WayV, KISS OF LIFE, Hyunsik of XODIAC, Jun of A.C.E, Splayit, and Sentimental Squad. The article is based on local media coverage.