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On the afternoon of the 6th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed from Incheon International Airport to Indonesia for WATERBOMB BALI 2025, which will take place on September 6 and 7 in Bali. Notably, Kwon Eunbi and MONSTA X's I.M were absent from the recent WATERBOMB Busan event.

On the afternoon of the 4th, the 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week kicked off at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, featuring a photo wall event with stars including WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon, former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae Yeon, and others. They also attended the press conference for the short drama 'Love's Coding Rules.'

The Asia Artist Awards 2025 has announced additional artists for its lineup, including JJ Lin, Choi Yena, CORTIS, KickFlip, and QWER. The event will take place on December 6 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium, celebrating top talents in the Asian music industry.

Actors Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju, who is from IZ*ONE, returned to Korea via Gimpo International Airport after the Japan premiere of the movie 'Listen to Your Voice.' Kim Min Ju expressed her feelings about returning to Japan since IZ*ONE's activities, thanking fans for their support.

On the morning of the 30th, Yena, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed for China via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She expressed her excitement about collaborating with Japanese manga artist Arina Tanemura, feeling it held great significance. Additionally, BLACKPINK's Lisa shared a commemorative photo with Kentaro Sakaguchi and Jung Hae-in, delighting fans with their friendship.

The film 'Hear Me' premiered in Japan, featuring stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju. They discussed their experiences learning sign language and their characters, while interacting warmly with fans. The film will be released nationwide on September 26, 2024, and follows a young man who falls for a girl in a swimming group for the hearing impaired.

The Japan premiere of 'Hear Me: Our Summer' took place with stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju expressing gratitude to fans. They shared their experiences and excitement about the film, which explores themes of first love and communication through sign language. The film releases nationwide on September 26.

The film 'Hear Me' has premiered in Japan, featuring stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju. They shared behind-the-scenes stories and experiences with fans during the Japan premiere. The film, directed by Cho Sung Ho, tells the story of Yong Jun, who falls for Yorum, a sign language user, while helping at his parents' bento shop.

The MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play merges reality and virtual worlds, featuring over 20 K-POP and virtual idol artists. Scheduled for October 18-19, it promises a unique experience with top acts like NMIXX, RIIZE, and PLAVE, marking a new chapter in K-POP culture. Tickets go on sale in September.

On the afternoon of the 21st, Kim Go-eun and Jo Yu-ri from IZ*ONE attended the opening event for the fashion brand 'Mardi Mercredi' in Gangnam, Seoul. Additionally, Kim Go-eun stars in Netflix's 'Eun-jung and Sang-young,' set to release on September 12, with a trailer and poster already unveiled. Jo Yu-ri praised Im Si-wan's acting in 'Squid Game 3' but criticized men like Myung-gi.