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.
Lee Min-jung’s YouTube channel, “Lee Min-jung MJ,” released a video of a three-generation family trip to Dalian, China, joined by both sets of parents and her two children. Lee Byung-hun did not accompany them because of filming, and the travel group was described as numbering about 14–15 people.
Kim Shin-young will step away from the DJ position on MBC FM4U’s ‘Midday Hope Song with Kim Shin-young’ for three months starting September 1, 2026. After hosting the program for approximately 14 years, she will use the break for self-reflection and reorganization. Lee Guk-joo will host as a special DJ during the first week of September.
According to Celine Dion’s official website, her 2026 Paris concert run will comprise 16 shows from September 12 through October 17. The schedule was initially announced as 10 shows but was later expanded. It will be her first planned long-term concert series since 2020, distinct from her one-off performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
The September 2026 K-pop comeback schedule begins with CHUNG HA on September 1, followed by MONSTA X and TEN on September 4, MINHO on September 7, DOH KYUNG SOO on September 8, and BOYNEXTDOOR on September 28. The releases include digital singles, EPs, single albums, mini albums, and a repackaged album.
The BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium are officially scheduled for September 1, 2, 5 and 6, 2026. Each local show begins at 8:00 p.m., with online live streaming also announced through Weverse.
JISOO’s solo single album “CLICK” is scheduled for release at 1 p.m. KST on September 4, 2026. The Photobook and CLICK BABY BEAR NFC versions will be released the same day, while the vinyl version will be released separately on November 30.
Following the release of their 20th-anniversary digital single ‘BiiiG,’ BIGBANG launched the ‘XX : COSMOS’ world tour in Goyang. According to YG’s official tour page, the schedule includes 19 cities and 33 shows, with the next performances listed for Oakland on September 4–5, 2026.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026. Existing owners on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S are expected to receive a free upgrade, with Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine also available at no additional cost. The new paid expansion Songs of the Past is planned for 2027, but its exact release date and price have not yet been announced.
Global Citizen has officially announced TOMORROW X TOGETHER as part of the 2026 Global Citizen Festival lineup. The event will take place on September 26 at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York, with gates opening at 2 p.m. and music beginning at 4 p.m. Attendees can enter a free ticket lottery after completing campaign actions or secure a ticket by donating $25 per ticket after meeting the eligibility requirements.
After releasing the EP “Velvet Summer,” Red Velvet earned its first music show win with the title track “Surfin’ Boy” on MBC M’s “Show Champion” on August 12, 2026.
ENHYPEN’s eighth mini album, ‘THE SIN : BLISS,’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated September 5, 2026. It marks the group’s first chart-topping result since debut, surpassing their previous best of No. 2.
Doh Kyung-soo’s fourth solo mini-album, ‘DOPAMINE,’ will be released at 6 PM KST on September 8, 2026. The album versions and some promotional content have been confirmed, but the tracklist and album introduction have not yet been released. His ‘DAY OFF’ performances in Seoul from October 2 to 4 are also scheduled.
Girls’ Generation-HRS, a unit consisting of Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung, released the digital single ‘Skibidi’ on August 31, 2026. The single contains two tracks, ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Lowkey In Love,’ and an official ‘Skibidi’ performance video has also been released.
Applications have opened for THEBLACKLABEL’s 2026 Global Audition Tour PART 2. The Fukuoka date in Japan is listed differently across announcements, and the September 12 Fukuoka event may be a separate FANCY walk-in audition. The two events should be checked separately.
Anne Hathaway is joining the ‘Days of Thunder’ follow-up starring Tom Cruise as Cole Trickle, playing a racing team owner and engineer. Paramount Pictures has set June 2, 2028, as the planned U.S. theatrical release date, with premium formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX also planned.
Fontaines D.C.’s fifth studio album, ‘Dopamine Chamber,’ is scheduled for release through XL Recordings on October 16, 2026. The band has announced a 20-date European and UK arena tour running from Lisbon on October 21 to London on November 27. The UK tour presale begins at 10 a.m. on September 1, followed by general sales at 10 a.m. on September 3.
ENHYPEN’s 8th Mini Album, ‘THE SIN : BLISS,’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated September 5, 2026, marking the group’s first chart-topper. It recorded 98,000 equivalent album units in the United States, while ENHYPEN’s current six-member lineup is based on an official BELIFT LAB announcement.
TAEMIN’s ‘PHASE 1 : Soft Violence’ is confirmed for release on August 31, 2026. The official distribution notice and Yonhap News specify 6 PM as the release time, while Bugs and Sports Kyunghyang identify ‘FLOAT’ and ‘Gooey’ as the double title tracks. However, platforms list different track counts: 10 tracks versus 11.
Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung’s project unit HyoriSu released the single ‘Skibidi’ on August 31, 2026. Reports that Kwon Yuri responded with a photo to malicious comments about HyoriSu on the same day have also drawn attention.
BIGBANG released the digital single ‘BiiiG’ on August 19, 2026, to mark its 20th debut anniversary. The group then launched its ‘XX : COSMOS’ world tour in Goyang, with the official tour page showing all three Goyang shows as sold out and listing additional dates through February 2027.