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.
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.
The fourth ticket release for the musical Elisabeth opens at 2 p.m. on September 8, 2026. The release covers performances from October 3 through October 23, while the production continues at Blue Square Wooribank Hall through November 15.
Netflix officially announced the production and principal cast of the Korean series ‘Materesa’ on September 1, 2026. The title is a working title and has not yet been finalized. Nana will play Ma Teresa, a criminal psychologist and professor investigating unsolved murder cases. Kim Dan will play her assistant, Park Seol, while Jung Gun-joo will play Yoo A-ram, Ma Teresa’s longtime friend and a prosecutor. Directed by Jang Young-woo, written by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, and produced by Showrunners, the series does not yet have an officially confirmed release date.
Toy Story 5 is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on June 19, 2026, while the official Korean Disney+ content page lists September 23, 2026, as its release date. The official pages do not specify the release time or the South Korean theatrical release date.
WayV’s ‘BORN THIS Way’ Seoul concert will take place at KBS ARENA on September 12 and 13. On-site tickets cost KRW 198,000 for VIP seats and KRW 165,000 for general-admission and restricted-view seats. The September 13 performance will also be livestreamed on Beyond LIVE and Weverse Concerts. Online live tickets will be sold until 4:29:59 p.m. KST on September 13.
General ticket sales for Kim Dong-ryul’s concert ‘Old Songs’ are scheduled to begin at 5 PM on September 4, 2026. The concert will be held seven times at the Grand Theater of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from October 17 to 25. Ticket prices range from 132,000 won for C seats to 198,000 won for R seats. Tickets are available through Sejong Center for the Performing Arts and NOL, but each platform offers different seating sections. A maximum of two tickets per person may be purchased across all performances.
Wavve has announced its September 2026 lineup, including the original survival show ‘The Community 2,’ forensic science content ‘Legendary Investigations,’ a Chuseok concert, a new romance drama, a horror adaptation of Junji Ito’s work, and a historical drama remastered with 4K upscaling. The schedule distinguishes between titles that have already premiered and those still to come.
‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ will be released in theaters on September 23, 2026, the day before Chuseok. Produced by Sidus and distributed by CJ ENM, the film follows Byun Yo-han and Roh Jae-won as they face off through betrayal and revenge in the online casino and global poker gambling worlds. A notice from the Korean Association for the Visually Impaired also includes a “Restricted to Adults” rating and Value Bom screening dates.
KBS2 variety show “Problem Child in House” airs every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. starting September 1, 2026. Both the broadcast day and start time have changed from its previous Friday 10:10 p.m. slot, and reports say Bae Seong-jae and Kim Da-young are scheduled to appear together in mid-September.
Minho’s second mini album, ‘Make it hot,’ will be released at 6 PM on September 7, 2026. The album contains six tracks, including the title track of the same name, and a countdown live will be held on SHINee’s official channels at 5 PM, one hour before the release.
The direct reason Happy Together began trending again was Episode 8 of KBS2’s ‘Happy Together—Glad We’re Not Alone,’ broadcast on September 4, 2026. Park Da-hyun and Koo Eun-seo’s team, Closing Fairies, performed ‘Golden,’ while Someday and special MC Ahn Eun-jin also drew attention. Park Da-hyun’s Reels views were reported as 7.19 million by some broadcast outlets, but the figures differ by source and cannot be confirmed as a single definitive number.
TVING’s original dating reality show ‘Rivals in the Outfield♥’ premieres on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. The eight-episode series brings men and women who support rival baseball teams together at real games and on dates. Depending on their choices, they may become a couple—and one participant may receive a KBO League season ticket.
The September 5 and 6 performances of BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN LOS ANGELES will take place at 8 p.m. local time at SoFi Stadium and stream online at noon KST on September 6 and 7, respectively. Delayed single-view streams will be available at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. KST on September 20. A live-streaming ticket and verification with the purchasing account are required to watch.