Celebrities including IU and GOT7's Jinyoung attended the ESTEE LAUDER product launch event in Seoul, showcasing new dramas and posters.

On the afternoon of the 6th, a photo time for the 2026 SPOTV K-POP Awards was held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Appearing were Choi Ye-na, formerly of IZ*ONE, RESCENE, Billlie, KiiiKiii, cosmosy, Jeong Yu-jin, and announcer Kim Yun-hee. Related articles were also listed about Choi Ye-na's outfit at WATERBOMB and RESCENE's Minami meeting TWICE's Sana.

Former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eunbi released her first new song after joining RBW. She made a comeback with the digital single “DEJAVU,” her first new work in about 1 year and 4 months. The disco-pop title track blends nostalgia and freshness, with a music video showing playful scenes by the pool and on a beach with fireworks.

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.

ILLIT’s Japanese 4th digital single, “Swingin’ Magic,” will be released on September 21 and serve as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily. The release includes a Korean version, and the song features a New Jack Swing sound.

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.

tvN’s new weekend drama “100 Days of Lies” is gaining attention after releasing a teaser. The spy romance follows Lee Gagyung, a top thief who infiltrates the Japanese Government-General of Korea as a translator intern, and Kim Tae-woon, its new interpreter and the governor-general’s adopted son. Starring Kim Yoo-jung and GOT7’s Jinyoung, and directed by Yoo In-sik with a script by Ryu Bo-ri, the series promises suspense, romance, and a story of independence.

ILLIT won three awards at the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS, including a fan-voted popularity prize, showing their strong global support. They also energized the crowd with “It’s Me,” while their recent chart success and upcoming encore tour highlight their rising international presence.

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.

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.