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Netflix, which currently has more than 60 podcasts in its catalog, announced renewals for five existing programs and plans for new originals. September availability dates have been announced for The Pivot Podcast and OUTLORE with Eleanor Neale, while Katt Williams and Harlan Coben’s new shows are confirmed only for a late-2026 release window.
MONSTA X’s EP 《The Phase》 was released at 1 p.m. KST on September 4, 2026. Its title track is 《MAGIC》, and the EP contains six tracks. JOOHONEY is included among the lyricists credited for 《MAGIC》.
SBS’s official preview confirms that Choi San and Han Ji-eun will appear in Episode 820 of Running Man. The episode is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4:50 p.m., with the preview presenting the concept “The Great Operation to Save the People Bearing the Fate of the Kingdom.”
Minho’s second solo mini-album, ‘Make it hot,’ was released at 6 p.m. on September 7. The album contains six tracks, including the title song, and his pre-recording and live-broadcast participation for KBS’s ‘Music Bank’ on September 11 has been announced.
Taylor Swift received nominations in nine categories at the 2026 MTV VMAs, ranking second by total nominations. Fan voting is open in 13 categories until 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25, while Best New Artist voting continues during the main ceremony. The awards show will be held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater from 7:30 p.m. on September 27.
BOYNEXTDOOR’s 1st Studio Album Repackage HOME: DELUXE is scheduled for release on September 28, 2026, at 6 PM KST. It contains 14 tracks in total, adding five tracks to the nine tracks from the original HOME album, with ANIMAL revealed as the title track. Pre-orders began September 7, and the video-call fan signing event will be held according to a separate announcement.
‘Teumsae,’ Episode 57 was reported to have recorded a metropolitan-area peak rating of 5.8% and a household rating of 3.6%. Its metropolitan-area rating among viewers aged 20–49 was reportedly 1.4%, ranking first overall on Tuesday and first among all same-time variety, drama, and culture programs.
Revived Man: The Red opens on September 30, 2026. The 101-minute film is rated 15+, with stage greetings scheduled for its opening day and October 3 and 5, featuring Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Ki-young, Kim Si-a, and Director Baek.
Lee Junho’s ‘AUTUMN NOTE’ Seoul fan meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on September 12, 2026, at Kwangwoon University’s Donghae Culture and Arts Center. The NOL Ticket page lists the offline performance as sales ended, with a running time of 120 minutes and admission for ages 8 and older. Online live and delayed streaming schedules were also announced separately.
The official Korean Disney+ title page lists Toy Story 5 for release on September 23, 2026. Disney+’s official U.S. monthly schedule lists Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu as a Disney+ premiere on September 2. The U.S. bundle schedule and availability in Korea should be checked separately.
Director Hur Jin-ho’s film ‘Assassin(s)’ is scheduled to open on September 23, 2026. The mystery thriller follows suspicions surrounding and the forces behind the shooting of the first lady at a Liberation Day ceremony on August 15, 1974, combining a real event with cinematic imagination. As of 8 a.m. on August 31, advance reservations totaled 33,141 viewers, ranking first among Korean films and second overall. Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho play a police officer and journalists. The film runs for 130 minutes and is rated for ages 12 and up.
Linkin Park: Unshatter is a music documentary film about Linkin Park finding its direction again after a seven-year hiatus following Chester Bennington’s death. After meeting Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain during studio sessions in 2022, jam sessions developed into recording and work on From Zero, leading to the album’s release and a São Paulo performance. The film combines rare archival footage, performances, and interviews. Joe Hahn directed the film, which has been announced for international release on September 30, 2026.
Song Kang appeared on episode 357 of tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ for his first variety-show appearance after completing his military service. The episode aired at 8:45 p.m. on August 26, 2026, and featured discussions about military life, reading, and ‘Four Hands.’
The new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger and co-written by Shay Hatten, is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on September 18, 2026, and in Japan on October 9. The two regional schedules are 21 days apart, and casting information for Austin Abrams, Jack Champion, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser, along with the release of the official trailer, has also been confirmed.
The Netflix series ‘Scandal’ will be released worldwide on September 18, 2026. Son Ye-jin plays Lady Jo, Ji Chang-wook plays Jo-won, and Nana plays Hee-yeon. Set in the Joseon era, the story follows three characters entangled in a wager over love.
President Lee Jae-myung will make a state visit to France from September 6 to 9, 2026, and is scheduled to attend the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence on September 7 as co-chair with President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will discuss AI’s impact on the film and audiovisual industries, media education, and industry economic models. South Korea’s presidential office identified expanding the foundation for K-content and domestic companies to enter European and global markets as an expected outcome.
Made in Korea Season 2 will be released exclusively on Disney+ on September 9, 2026. The six-episode season will launch two episodes each on September 9, 16, and 23, featuring Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, and others.
The rise in searches for Lee Byung-hun on September 4–5, 2026, was confirmed to have been driven by the spread of entertainment reports about a social media post in which Ko Young-wook mentioned Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun. Claims about past casting, a music video appearance, and Lee Byung-hun’s expression were statements and interpretations relayed by media outlets from the social media post and have not been independently verified.
The Pitt leads all 2026 Emmy nominees with 25 nominations, while Hacks set a single-year record for the most nominations in the comedy category with 24. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will air live on NBC at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on September 14 and will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Peacock. Nominations do not guarantee wins; final results will be determined at the ceremony.
Disney+ has announced a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International. The agreement includes Aardman’s stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, which is scheduled to premiere on Disney XD in 2027 before streaming exclusively on Disney+. However, as of September 5, 2026, the exact release date and detailed country-by-country schedule have not been announced.