TWICE's Mina and other idols attended H&M's opening in Seoul. IVE's Gaul and Iso showcased a cozy holiday theme in Allure Korea.

Korean fashion brand BEIDELLI, known for easy-to-wear, modern styles, will open its first permanent store in Japan at Osaka HEP FIVE on September 9. The store will feature a special design reflecting the brand’s world, plus autumn and winter items popular on social media. Opening promotions include 10% off all items, an extra 5% discount for adding the official LINE account, a stamp card discount for repeat visits, and gifts based on purchase amount.

A Dior event was held on the afternoon of the 7th at AVENUEL in Lotte Department Store, Jamsil, Seoul. Attendees included Red Velvet's Joy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Shin Ye-eun, Kim Jae-won, Kim Yuna, Bae Yoon-young, and Irene.

ILLIT’s Minju won fans over with a cover of Lee Hyori’s classic “10 Minutes,” released on the group’s official YouTube channel. She reinterpreted the song in an R&B style, adding delicate vocals, expressive groove, and Y2K-inspired visuals. BELIFT LAB said she also took part in vocal direction and chorus recording. Minju said she wanted to sing a song she loves in her own voice. ILLIT will hold an encore concert in Incheon next month after sold-out tour stops in Seoul, five Japanese cities, and Hong Kong.

Mixed martial artist Akiyama Shingo met TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo in a surprise visit at his home. They brought a birthday cake, enjoyed a relaxed outing with draft beer, and joked together. Momo said she values enjoying the present, which Akiyama admired.

On the afternoon of the 5th, NMIXX’s Sullyoon, JO1’s Shoya Kimata, and others attended the Dunst collection at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week, held at World Park in Lotte World Tower, Songpa District, Seoul.

The Golden Disc Awards will be held again this year. According to the 41st Golden Disc Awards, the ceremony will take place over two days, January 9 and 10, 2027, on a special outdoor stage at VEC (Vietnam Exposition Center) in Hanoi, Vietnam. The awards honor the Korean pop music loved by fans over the past year and are known for special performances and results. The event has previously been held in cities such as Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta, Fukuoka, and Taipei, and will once again connect with fans worldwide with a star-studded lineup.

Kstyle’s August article ranking reviewed major Korean entertainment news: TWICE’s Chaeyoung and Jeongyeon’s contract changes, the death of a Japanese female influencer in Korea, ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sunghyun taking a hiatus after vocal cord surgery, JO1’s Seoul concert cancellation, and BLACKPINK Jennie’s apology over a 10th-anniversary event.

On Sana’s YouTube interview, RESCENE’s Japanese member Minami talked about secretly using a separate card and buying snacks while dieting, and Sana shared how she gained 7 kg before debut and later learned to manage her weight on her own. They bonded over idol dieting hardships.

At the red carpet event for the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, held on the afternoon of the 3rd at the summer plaza of the Jecheon Arts Center, TWICE’s Dahyun, Park So-dam, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee El, AOA’s Seolhyun, Son Ji-hyun, Ryu Hyun-kyung, Jang Young-nam, and Jeon Young-sook were in attendance.

Dwango will exclusively livestream the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS from Busan, South Korea, on Niconico on September 19, 2026. The red carpet is free, while the awards ceremony and live performances require a net ticket. Buyers also get access to past TMA shows from 2019 to 2025.