The 2024 MAMA AWARDS will take place in LA on Nov 22 and Osaka on Nov 22-23, featuring performances from top K-POP artists.

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.

On August 29, 2026, IVE brand ambassadors Rei and Liz visited Valentino Ginza’s exclusive pop-in space, “Valentino Garavani ‘Rockstud Salon.’” The event features newly reinterpreted Rockstud items and selected Valentino Garavani stud accessories from the 2026 pre-fall collection, and runs until September 7, 2026. Rei and Liz wore looks from Valentino’s Interferenze collection, paired with statement jewelry and Valentino Garavani accessories.

In a Cosmopolitan interview, Jennie candidly discussed the body insecurities she felt early in her career and how she is now learning to love her body as it is. She also reflected on a hectic year, while celebrating major solo achievements and BLACKPINK’s 10th anniversary.

ENHYPEN won first place on MBC’s “Show! Music Core,” completing a four-crown sweep on this week’s music shows with “Bloody Paradise.” They thanked ENGENE and supporters, then delivered a powerful performance. The Brazilian funk track is also charting globally, and they will perform on “Inkigayo” next.

Rado, from Black Eyed Pilseung, shared an update after his honeymoon with his wife, Apink’s Yoon Bomi, saying he returned from Hawaii very tanned but had a great time. On Wooyoung’s YouTube channel, Wooyoung apologized for arriving late to Rado’s wedding and joked with him about marriage, making Rado laugh and get slightly annoyed. The couple married in May.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie unveiled her new digital EP Fallen Angel and the title track MV. The EP includes three songs, while the upcoming physical EP adds six tracks, including fan-selected exclusives. Her pre-released song Less than a Lover also topped multiple charts.

BLACKPINK x Tamagotchi collaboration items began selling at Don Quijote stores nationwide on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Special display corners are set up in stores, where customers can handle the products in person. The items are available at 11 Don Quijote locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

ENHYPEN earned a triple crown on Korean music shows with “Bloody Paradise,” the title track from their 8th mini album, winning first place on Music Bank after victories on Show Champion and M Countdown. They thanked ENGENE and impressed with a wild vintage vampire concept.

EMODA and RESEXXY have collaborated with the Korean cosmetics brand RRRing on a special page at RUNWAY channel featuring autumn trend makeup and the latest coordinated outfits. The page shows two characters, a feminine RESEXXY girl and a cool EMODA girl, with four makeup looks and themed styling. Giveaways are also being held.

AAA 2026 will be held over two days, December 5 and 6, at Kaohsiung National Stadium. The event added IDID, QWER, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, and KickFlip to its singer lineup, while actors and top K-pop groups such as MONSTA X, ATEEZ, TXT, ITZY, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, TWS, and MEOVV will also appear.