We take an in-depth look at trending issues in entertainment, broadcasting, film, OTT, performances, and sports, focusing on the latest verified facts and official schedules and viewing information.
BIGBANG’s Goyang concerts were held at Goyang Stadium from August 21 to 23, 2026. Domestic tickets were sold through the Coupang Play mobile app, while global tickets were available on NOL World. Although the concerts have ended, the 2026–2027 world tour is scheduled to continue through February 2027; check the official tour page for subsequent dates.
This guide covers the schedule, seat-specific ticket prices, and NOL booking conditions for PLAVE KEEP IT MANIC in Incheon, taking place at Incheon Munhak Stadium on September 12–13, 2026. To participate in PLLI ZONE, prepare your ticket for the day, a physical government-issued ID, and your membership card. Official merchandise is scheduled to operate through pickup rather than on-site sales. No online live stream is planned, and transportation, weather, and outdoor-event changes should be checked before attending.
Fifth-round tickets for the musical Hell’s Kitchen are scheduled to go on sale Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. The production runs at GS Arts Center through November 8. Before booking, audiences can review the performance period, age restriction, running time, and standard prices by seat category. The specific performances and discount terms included in the fifth-round release should be checked in a separate official announcement.
Woo Seo-yoon was selected as Jin at the 70th Miss Korea finals, while Jeon Su-wan was reported not to have placed. Attention later focused on alleged plastic surgery based on comparisons between Woo’s past broadcast appearances and her current appearance, remarks by Jung Yeon-woo about judging standards for appearance, and Jeon Su-wan’s public message of support. Because Woo’s alleged procedures have not been officially confirmed, the key is to examine the finals results and subsequent reactions separately.
Two developments have been confirmed regarding Yoo Ah-in’s return to acting. BILLIONS announced an exclusive contract with him on August 21, 2026, while the film Vampir has finalized its main cast, is set to begin filming in August 2026, and is targeting a theatrical release in 2028. However, the finalized legal judgment, agency contract, and restoration of public trust should be treated as separate matters.
Fontaines D.C. will release their fifth studio album, ‘Dopamine Chamber,’ on October 16, 2026, followed by a UK and European arena tour running from October 21 to November 27. The tour comprises 14 European and six UK shows, with the presale beginning September 1 and general sale starting September 3. No Ireland dates have currently been announced.
Kim Soo-hyun will attend The Fact Music Awards 2026 as a presenter. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Busan Asiad Main Stadium and has been reported as his first official public appearance in South Korea in approximately 18 months since last March’s press conference. However, this attendance alone does not establish the direction of his overall entertainment activities, so his official event schedule and any further announcements should be monitored first.
Netflix has officially confirmed production of the series ‘Halmae’ and revealed seven cast members: Lee Jung-eun, Kim Moo-yul, Heo Joon-ho, Choi Sung-eun, Bae Na-ra, Seo Hyun-woo, and Moon Jong-won. The noir action series follows a woman in her 70s and her ally as they seek revenge after her grandson is attacked. No release date has been announced.
Lim Young-woong’s “IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2” Goyang concerts will take place from September 4 to 6, 2026. Check each performance time, seat prices, NOL Ticket booking conditions, and obstructed-view seat information before attending.
Kim Hye-soo’s rise in search rankings appears to have followed reports about Ha Ji-young mentioning a recommendation for film and music lectures and an anecdote about tuition support in a YouTube video released on September 2. However, “supporting 15 people” must be distinguished from the original remark that the lecture was attended by 15 people. The support amount, timing, list of recipients, and official confirmation from Kim Hye-soo’s side have not been made public.
According to reports citing rental records for Olympic Park’s Handball Gymnasium, 15 concerts and events were canceled or relocated after protests began, with about KRW 1.07 billion in venue rental fees refunded for 13 of them. Park Seo-jin’s Seoul encore concert was canceled, while the concerts by U-Know Yunho and N.Flying were moved to Jamsil Indoor Stadium. Attendees should check each event organizer’s and ticketing platform’s notices alongside Olympic Park’s official schedule page.
BlizzCon 2026 will take place September 12–13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. On-site passes and add-on products are listed as sold out, but an official resale market has been provided. At home, viewers can watch the opening ceremony, major panels, and esports for free through the official YouTube, Twitch, and Battle.net channels. On-site attendees should check registration hours and bring valid photo identification in advance.
BlizzCon 2026 will take place September 12–13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the United States. The official livestream will be free and available through YouTube, Twitch, and Battle.net, but viewing periods and content availability vary by game. In-person attendees need a pass, valid photo ID, and registration information in the Tixr app. The official page currently lists the two-day pass and major add-ons as sold out.
SeeYa’s Lee Bo-ram has joined SBS’s “Shooting Stars” team FC Balladream as a new member and will compete in the Handball Cup. Her first game is scheduled to air on September 9, but her result, position, and playing time have not been confirmed before the broadcast.
Yoo Ji-ae and Kwak Si-yang have officially announced their marriage through their respective agencies. The wedding is scheduled for November 28, 2026, after the couple has reportedly been together for about a year. The ceremony will be held privately with family members, relatives, and close friends, but the venue and specific guest details have not been disclosed.
SOURCE MUSIC’s 2026 Summer Audition will take place across 10 locations in South Korea, beginning in Incheon on September 5. Applicants must have been born in 2008 or later, with no restrictions on gender or nationality. However, pre-registration closed at 11:59 p.m. on August 23, and no separate on-site registration will be available. First-round successful applicants will receive individual emails with their audition time and important instructions.
The organizing committee announced that Kim Soo-hyun will attend the 2026 The Fact Music Awards as a presenter. The event is scheduled for September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, and multiple media outlets described it as his first official domestic event in about 18 months since a press conference in March 2025. However, this is an announcement of an awards-show appearance and does not mean a full return to acting activities or the conclusion of past controversies.
The rise in searches for Kim Shin-young appeared alongside coverage of the controversy surrounding I Live Alone’s Jun Hyun-moo’s trip to Almaty and related promotional reports. MBC said there was no financial support, while explaining that it received assistance with administrative procedures and on-site coordination. Claims that the airfare had been prepared in advance should still be treated as a separate allegation.
Reports say the direct reason searches for Shin Jung-hwan increased was a September 2 video featuring Kim Hyun-jung on the YouTube content ‘Chicken Doctor.’ In the video, Shin Jung-hwan mentioned past stories involving Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Hyun-jung, while Kim Hyun-jung also offered an explanation. However, the materials for this article contain no separate confirmation that establishes Tak Jae-hoon’s feelings or the relationship between the two as fact.
Kim Soo-hyun, Michieda Shunsuke, Park Ji-hwan, Eum Moon-seok, and Heo Sung-tae have been newly announced as actor-category attendees for AAA 2026. The event is scheduled for December 5–6 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan, with Jang Won-young, Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Han-bin currently confirmed as MCs. One additional MC will be revealed on September 8.