Valentino unveiled its 2026 Spring/Summer collection in Paris, attended by celebrities including Naniwa Danshi and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon released his new song “I’ll Be Back” today at 6 p.m. through music streaming sites. The pop-tinged electronic track was first unveiled at the “2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE” in July. Vernon took part in writing and composing it as a message to fans.

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon starts his mandatory military service today. On the 19th, he held a live broadcast on Weverse and told fans he wanted to say, “I’m off,” before enlisting. In May, he formed the new unit V8 with The8 and released the first mini album V8, featuring eight tracks about youth, confusion, recovery, and growth. SEVENTEEN members Wonwoo, Woozi, and Hoshi are also currently serving.

On the afternoon of the 19th, SEVENTEEN’s S.COUPS and Mingyu attended an event for the alcohol brand NUTRL held at Megabox COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam District.

IVE’s agency, STARSHIP Entertainment, said Yujin felt discomfort in her knee and was examined at a hospital. Doctors advised her to avoid worsening the injury, so she will take part in today’s schedule except for dancing. The agency said it will monitor the members’ health closely and prioritize their safety. At a recent event, Yujin performed while seated or holding a pole, unlike the other members.

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon enlists today, and Pledis announced his enlistment on July 27 via Weverse. Dokyeom will enlist on September 8 as an active-duty Army soldier. Pledis asked fans not to visit training or service sites. The group’s other enlistments, including Mingyu, Seungkwan, and Dino, were also announced, while Wonwoo, Woozi, and Hoshi are already serving. Vernon recently promoted with the new unit V8 with The8.

IVE’s Rei has been appointed global ambassador for AGE20’S, a Korean makeup brand ranked No. 1 in Korea for 11 straight years. New visuals have been released, and the brand plans brand films, outdoor ads, pop-ups, and other campaigns to expand its skin-first makeup message globally.

Joy from Red Velvet disclosed her enjoyable date with Rei from IVE, where they spent time together doing a body test and reminiscing about their recent visit to a crane game store. Joy expressed her desire to help Rei, who has had limited experiences due to her trainee life, enjoy new adventures. Rei has previously shared her admiration for Joy, stating that watching Red Velvet inspired her to pursue her idol dreams.

IVE’s Wonyoung responded sincerely to fans’ concerns in a Harper’s BAZAAR Korea video. She encouraged a fan facing unfair hardship to remember she is always on their side, that the truth will come out, and that good luck will eventually arrive. She also advised a fan worried about appearance and weight to love themselves more, saying they are beautiful and should be kinder to their reflection.

LIZDA, a skincare-focused makeup brand, has appointed IVE's Iso as its new muse, aligning with its vision of healthy, radiant skin. Known for its 'idol prep' primer line, LIZDA plans to launch a global campaign featuring Iso, enhancing its brand message. The brand recently succeeded in an offline project at 'AZIP Seongsu,' aiming to strengthen its unique market position in global beauty.

On the morning of the 30th, IVE departed Gimpo International Airport for an overseas schedule. Their agency reported 99 accounts for malicious posts and rights violations, stating they would submit evidence of post deletions and ID changes. Additionally, members Wonyoung and Minhyun attended a 'Tommy Hilfiger' event.