RIIZE arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport after finishing their overseas schedule.

AAA 2026 will be held over two days, December 5 and 6, at Kaohsiung National Stadium. The event added IDID, QWER, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, and KickFlip to its singer lineup, while actors and top K-pop groups such as MONSTA X, ATEEZ, TXT, ITZY, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, TWS, and MEOVV will also appear.

SHINee’s Minho presents a deep narrative of love and farewell through his 2nd mini album, Make it hot. The album includes the sensual yet refreshing pop dance track “Liquid (Feat. BELLE of KISS OF LIFE),” the medium-tempo R&B song “Ending Scene,” and the Afro-house-based “Love Me Now.” The teaser image, released on the 27th, shows him creating a unique mood against a sunset-lit island backdrop. The album will be released on September 7 at 6 p.m. through music streaming sites.

RIIZE’s Wonbin has been appointed Off&Relax’s first Japan brand ambassador. The brand will release a film showing him restoring his hair and shine through bath time, launch its first night damage-care series on August 28, 2026, and hold a premium sign-event campaign.

RIIZE departed through Incheon International Airport on the 28th for overseas schedules. The article states that it is based on local media interviews and asks readers to note that the photos may vary. It also links to related coverage of RIIZE at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS blue carpet and their successful Osaka release showcase.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun will serve as a presenter at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, to be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The event will feature a larger stage and performances by 17 acts, while Kim’s appearance marks a return to a Korean awards show after some time.

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.

ILLIT appeared on the blue carpet at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, on the afternoon of the 27th. The event featured many leading K-pop artists, including ATEEZ, RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, MEOVV, GOT7’s JAY B, and others.

RIIZE appeared on the blue carpet at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS held on the afternoon of the 27th at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The event featured many leading K-pop artists, including ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM, GOT7’s JAY B, and others.