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.
AKMU’s Lee Su-hyun said on her YouTube channel in April that she had lost approximately 30 kg from her highest weight, explaining that she received help from exercise, diet management, and people around her. On September 2, she shared summer greetings and everyday photos on Instagram. Her past remarks about being “prediabetic” and later normal retest results were reported based on her own statements and should not be expanded into a current diagnosis or health assessment based solely on photos.
Kim Jong-min said on KBS2’s ‘The Return of Superman’ that Young Tak attended his wedding and gave a substantial wedding gift. However, the specific amount was not disclosed on the program, and there is no confirmed basis for interpreting the remark as Young Tak’s actual wedding plans or an official announcement.
The official JYP Audition website lists a center audition scheduled for September 6, 2026. The venue is JYP TRAINING CENTER at 17 Seongnae-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul. Start time, registration process, and audition categories should be reconfirmed on the official page before attending.
Capcom has moved the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward by 21 days, from September 25, 2026, to September 4. PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC versions have been reported, while Switch 2 digital pre-order customers should check whether they need to cancel and place a new order.
MONSTA X’s EP ‘The Phase’ is scheduled for digital release on September 4, 2026. The album contains six tracks, including ‘MAGIC,’ which has been reported as the title track.
Miley Cyrus’s 10th studio album, ‘Bass Persuades,’ is scheduled for release through Atlantic Records on September 18, 2026. Miley will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and 18, with ticket sales beginning in stages with the Amex presale on September 8. The album’s track count varies by platform and requires confirmation.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has reached its 20th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, according to Axios, setting the longest record for a non-holiday song. However, the latest publicly available Billboard chart page displays the chart dated August 29, 2026, so the following week’s ranking and cumulative weeks still require separate verification.
The rise in searches for Hyun Bin was confirmed to be concentrated around reports on the September 2 press conference for ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ and its release schedule. The Disney+ original series will release two episodes at a time starting September 9, for a total of six episodes.
In episode 4 of “New Recruits 4: Sabotage,” a post exposing the concealment of a gun incident appears on the unit’s official online community, intensifying the confrontation between Park Min-seok and Kim Hyun-wook. Nationwide ratings reached 3.6% among paid Nielsen Korea households, up 0.2 percentage points from episode 3, while peak ratings were reported at 4.2%.
Kim Min-jong’s legal representatives, law firm O’Kims, said on September 1 that they filed a complaint against MC Mong with Jongno Police Station in Seoul on suspicion of defamation. The allegations concerning illegal gambling remain unconfirmed, with the parties offering conflicting claims, and no information is currently available on whether police have formally opened a case or on the outcome of any investigation.
Dee Hsu paused her broadcasting activities for about a year after her sister Barbie Hsu’s death, announced her return in February 2026, and came back to the Taiwanese variety talk show 《小姐不熙娣》 in March. In a Vogue Taiwan interview published in September, she spoke directly about wanting to remember her sister rather than avoid her, as well as her dreams, tattoo, and current approach to hosting.
Dee Hsu resumed public activities at the 60th Golden Bell Awards in October 2025 and revealed a tattoo of the Chinese character ‘媛’, taken from her late sister Barbie Hsu’s given name. Based on the currently verified material, the exact original wording and posting date of claims about dreams and related photo posts cannot be independently confirmed.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival opens on September 2 at the Venice Lido. The opening film is Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink,’ which will screen as a world premiere in competition. The same day, George Clooney’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time in the Sala Grande.
YG Entertainment’s Osaka round of the 2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION is scheduled for September 20. Online pre-registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on September 6, and the audition time and venue details will be emailed to selected applicants on September 11.
Kim Shin-young will step away from her DJ role on MBC FM4U’s ‘Noon’s Hope Song’ for approximately three months starting September 1, 2026. The break is reportedly temporary, not a permanent departure, and several special DJs will host the program during her absence. Lee Guk-joo participated in the first broadcast.
Reports related to the YouTube variety show ‘Alttalttalhan Chamgyeon’ and its ‘Season 3: Unfinished Advice’ video revealed that Jung Jun-ha discussed Ji Sang-ryeol’s drinking. However, there is no official confirmation that Ji Sang-ryeol is currently facing a health problem or that a new incident has occurred based solely on the broadcast remarks.
Kim Soo-hyun has been announced as a presenter at TMA 2026 in Busan on September 19, 2026, and as an attendee in the acting category at AAA 2026 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on December 5–6. Reports also said police decided not to forward the case, but the event appearances and investigation outcome should not be interpreted as confirmation that every controversy has ended or that a next-project contract is finalized.
Kim Soo-hyun officially resumed activities in July 2026 with a Bench advertising video and pictorial shoot, about one year and four months after his previous official activity. Following his planned appearance as a presenter at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards on September 19, his attendance in the actor category at AAA 2026, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on December 5–6, was also announced. However, the title, casting, and release date of his next project have not been confirmed.
Little Big Town released its 12th studio album, It's A Dying Art, featuring 13 tracks and a total runtime of 49 minutes, through MCA Nashville on August 28, 2026. On September 1, the group is scheduled to perform at TODAY Plaza in New York and hold an in-store signing at Rough Trade. TODAY Plaza fan-pass holders must check in by 5:15 a.m.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is scheduled to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3, 2026. The official page also lists pre-orders and the Standard, Eclipse, Day 1, and Collector’s Editions.