K-POP artists perform at Poyong Mad Festival in South Korea on July 20, 2024, organized by Poyong City and KBS.

IVE’s Wonyoung celebrated her birthday by posting photos of cakes, flowers, and recent snapshots on social media, along with a childhood photo placed on the cake. Fans noticed her elegant black dress, bright smile, and the cute childhood image. Born on August 31, 2004, she debuted with IZ*ONE through PRODUCE 48 and later re-debuted with IVE, which has released major hits. She is also preparing the exhibition “AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL” with Yujin.

Kwon Eun-bi, formerly of IZ*ONE, shared a vlog showing her intensive self-care routine one week before her comeback. She appeared bare-faced, joked about being puffy from eating and sleeping well, then went to the gym, visited a dermatologist, and tried treatments like Onda and Sofwave, saying they were effective and lifted her face.

Former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eunbi has raised expectations for her comeback after about 1 year and 4 months with cinematic teaser content. RBW released concept photos for her new digital single “DEJAVU,” showing her in a white dress on a green field with orange hair and a dreamy, free-spirited mood. The single will be released on September 3 at 6 p.m. through music sites.

Former IZ*ONE member and “WATERBOMB goddess” Kwon Eun Bi has officially announced a comeback on Sept. 3. RBW said she revealed the logo motion for her new digital single “DEJAVU” through official social media. It will be her first new song in about 1 year and 4 months, and her first release since moving to RBW.

Hong Min-gi missed the wrap party for TVING’s 'Study Group' Season 2 amid growing allegations from an ex-girlfriend. The two sides have traded claims over dating abuse, pregnancy, abortion, and harassment, while his agency says it will pursue legal action and clarify the facts.

Nako Yabuki will perform the theme song "Your Letter – Japanese Ver." for the anime film "En no Tegami," her voice acting debut. The film, produced by Comics Wave Films, will be released on September 25, 2026, with a special screening on September 4. The story follows a girl named Sori who finds a mysterious letter that leads her to new friendships.

Choi Sun-young, the mother of IZ*ONE’s Lee Chaeyeon and ITZY’s Chaeryeong, revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is recovering after surgery. Her disclosure clarified why Chaeryeong cried at a recent fan meeting when she saw her mother in the audience.

Kwon Eunbi, MONSTA X, Sunmi, and ATEEZ will appear as the first K-pop artists at Turkey’s largest music festival, Istanbul Festival, held in Istanbul from August 1 to 16. They will perform at the Korea Festival on August 14 and 15, meeting about 50,000 local fans with special stages and fan events.

On the afternoon of the 28th, at Seoul's Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Hyunbin from ALL(H)OURS threw the first pitch for the KBO League game between the Doosan Bears and KT Wiz. Additionally, former IZ*ONE member Choi Yena and P1Harmony appeared on the March 25 broadcast of 'SHOW CHAMPION', and ALL(H)OURS released the MV for their title track 'DEAD MAN WALKING', featuring intriguing objects throughout.

KMA 2026 has completed its final lineup of 15 groups, featuring popular artists like P1Harmony and newcomers such as ZEROBASEONE. The event promises to showcase the talents of these artists, including their recent achievements and upcoming performances, creating a vibrant K-POP festival atmosphere.