MONSTA X

Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Kim Yong-gun, Park Joong-soon, MONSTA X’s Joohoney, and TWICE’s Jeongyeon gather for a special friendship trip on tvN’s new variety show, celebrating 85 years of friendship in total. The show, produced by Na Young-seok, will air in the fourth quarter.

The 3rd KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS (2026 KGMA) has announced its third lineup, a “first stage” of artists appearing at the event for the first time. NouerA, RESCENE, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, Billlie, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ITZY, and tripleS will perform. The ceremony will be held on November 7 and 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, and more lineup announcements are planned.

MONSTA X has opened a new chapter with its EP The Phase, which captures the group’s present through six songs of varied moods. The title track MAGIC portrays a magnetic, fateful attraction with powerful guitars, drums, and rap, while the cinematic MV highlights their continued growth.

Asia Artist Awards 2026 has finalized its star-studded lineup for the two-day event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on December 5-6. Performers include Naniwa Danshi, Dayoung, Sung Hanbin, Wonpil, Chaeryeong, CORTIS, OURBIRTHDAY, and TUIDE, with Wonyoung, Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Hanbin as MCs. Top actors and global singers also join the celebration.

On the afternoon of the 29th, MONSTA X performed a celebratory stage at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul during the ROAD FC event "GOOBNE ROAD FC 078" and the send-off ceremony for the MMA representatives of the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026).

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.

AAA 2026 revealed more star power for its two-day Kaohsiung event on December 5 and 6. Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jong-ok, Lee Sang-yi, Lee Jong-won, and Lee Hong-nae join the cast, while IVE’s Wonyoung, Ji Chang-wook, and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin host. Major actors and K-pop groups are also set to appear.

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.

AAA 2026 revealed additional year-end performers for its December 5-6 event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. New actor guests include Kim Hye-yoon, TWICE’s Dahyun, Jang Da-a, and Girl’s Day’s Hyeri. The MC lineup features Wonyoung, Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Han-bin, with more to come.

AAA 2026 has unveiled an expanded lineup for its December 5-6 event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. New additions include Accusefive, Xdinary Heroes, WOODZ, MONSTA X’s Jooheon, and tripleS. The awards show already features top actors and K-pop acts, with more excitement building for the year-end ceremony.