2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week kicks off at DDP with stars like SF9's Fiyoung and others attending various brand events.

MBC MUSIC’s live “SHOW CHAMPION” broadcast was held on the afternoon of the 2nd at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Performers included AEN, SF9, iii, OURBIRTHDAY, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, AtHeart, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, NEXZ, ALL(H)OURS, and TNX. ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place.

SBS Life’s live broadcast of “THE SHOW” was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. The episode featured ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who won first place, along with Mashiro Sakamoto of MADEIN, SF9, AEN, ONEWE, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, AtHeart, Splayit, TRYTHAT, iii, and SEO EVE.

On the afternoon of the 1st, SBS MTV’s THE SHOW was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place. The broadcast featured ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, SF9, AEN, ONEWE, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, AtHeart, Splayit, TRYTHAT, iii, and SEO EVE.

AxMxP, XODIAC, Ji Ye-eun, Park Ji-young, Lee Eun-ji, Heo Kyung-hwan, and chef Park Eun-young attended the 2026 Brand Awards ceremony held in the Dynasty Hall of Seoul’s Shilla Hotel on the afternoon of the 1st. AxMxP also released the music video for its title track, '10 Reasons Why I Should Meet You,' while XODIAC released the music video for its title track, 'Phantom Fire.'

SF9 marked its 10th debut anniversary with a showcase for its second full album, TENACITY, and said it is aiming for 60 years. The group thanked fans, family, and its agency, and shared that absent members in military service sent supportive messages.

To celebrate n.SSign’s third anniversary of their Japan debut, Home Drama Channel will air the second installment of “n.SSign Selection” starting in October. It will feature the first TV broadcast of their first hall tour, “n.SSign Japan Tour [EVERBLUE],” their second-anniversary fan meeting, and an exclusive original interview program over three months, with more first-time TV broadcasts planned for December.

SF9 has made a comeback with its 2nd full album TENACITY to mark its 10th debut anniversary. The album includes 10 tracks, including the title song Without Wings, and reflects the group’s determination to look back on the past 10 years and move forward again. Youngbin, Hwiyoung, and Chani took part in writing lyrics for many songs. Without Wings expresses rising again beyond limits, and SF9 plans to show its signature restrained sensuality on stage.

On the afternoon of the 26th, SF9 held a showcase at Cube Convention Center in Mapo District, Seoul, to celebrate the release of their 2nd full album, TENACITY. The title carries the dictionary meaning of perseverance and determination, while also weaving together the group’s 10-year journey. The new album reflects their musical story over the past decade and their resolve for further growth.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP have launched the September vote for Kstyle POWER PUSH. Fans can choose the monthly power-push artist from August 25 to September 3, 2026, using Ruby CHAMSIM in the IDOLCHAMP app. Featured comeback artists include &TEAM, FLARE U, NCT TEN, and more.

n.SSign will release its first Japan original mini album, “WAY OUT,” on September 30, 2026. The five-track album consists entirely of original Japanese songs, and the pre-release track “LOOK AT ME NOW!” will stream from August 26. The group also revealed jacket art and plans a Japan tour.