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

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.

ILLIT arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 17th after completing their performance at KCON LA 2026. The article is based on local media coverage, and the photos may vary. It also notes that ILLIT released the Korean version of their latest song, "I Got Your Back," today with a special video, and that their hit song "Cherish (My Love)" has surpassed 200 million cumulative streams on Spotify.

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.

ILLIT released the Korean version of “I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA),” a rock track that has been a hit in Japan. The song features JISOO and MOMOKA again, includes a special video, and leads into ILLIT’s sold-out Hong Kong concert and encore shows in Incheon and Chiba.

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.

Moka, a member of ILLIT, returns to the stage after a health-related hiatus, fulfilling a promise to fans. She will join the final week of performances on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank'. Her return follows medical approval for limited activities, although some schedules may remain flexible. Moka's strong desire to meet fans before the end of the 4th mini-album activities played a key role in her comeback.

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.

On the morning of the 26th, a photo wall event for Chanel's 2026 workshop collection show was held in Yeouido, Seoul. Attendees included celebrities like Chanmina, BLACKPINK's Jennie, and many others, showcasing the brand's latest collection and celebrating fashion in the vibrant city.

On the morning of the 19th, members of BABYMONSTER—Asa, Ahyeon, Luka, Parita, Chiquita, and Laura—along with Kwon Eunbi from IZ*ONE, attended a launch event for new products by the cosmetics brand BANILA CO in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The event was a success, with BABYMONSTER also hosting a dance event in Harajuku that attracted around 3,000 participants.

On the afternoon of the 17th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, took the stage at ASEA 2026, a prestigious music festival featuring top Asian artists. The event, held at Belluna Dome in Saitama, took place over two days, on the 16th and 17th. Kwon Eunbi also launched her personal YouTube channel, gaining attention for her new visuals.