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.
Sound Planet Festival 2026 will be held at Paradise City in Incheon on September 5–6. The final lineup features more than 70 domestic and international acts, while NOL Ticket lists one-day tickets at KRW 132,000 and two-day tickets at KRW 198,000.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 will be the first five-day event, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17–21. General visitors can attend from September 19–21, and tickets must be purchased in advance rather than on the day. Here is an interest-based guide to Family Game Park, SELECTED INDIE 80, the cosplay area, and major company booths.
If you plan to visit GXG 2026, check the date-specific performances, interactive programs, and exhibitions taking place around Pangyo Station Plaza on September 11–12 first. The event is scheduled to run from 13:00 to 22:00 and is described as free for all ages, but advance reservations for general visitors and program-specific entry requirements should be confirmed separately.
The 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo runs from September 5 to November 4, with the Yeosu Expo serving as a secondary venue rather than the main venue in the Jimo District of Dolsan. The World Island Cities Conference is scheduled for September 3–5, the “Dadohae: The Spirit of the Archipelago” exhibition for September 4–20, and Investment Promotion Companies’ Day from September 5 to November 4. Visitors should check the dates and locations of each program separately. The September 4 performance and September 5 closing concert of the 10th Yeosu Music Festival will be held at the GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theater.
Belarus is expected to see cool weather on August 28, but daytime temperatures are forecast to rise to around 19–29°C from August 29 through September 2. Temperatures in the south could reach 31°C on August 31. Rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts may affect some areas, so official forecasts should be checked by date and region.
Copenhagen’s Noma reopened on August 5, 2026, with Pablo Soto Rodriguez Gil introduced as Executive Head Chef. René Redzepi has stepped back from day-to-day operations but remains Founder and Owner and Creative Director. Before booking, check Noma’s “12 seasons of Noma” format, in which the menu and seasonal expression change monthly, along with the menu price of 4,500 DKK, the wine pairing at 2,000 DKK, and the juice pairing at 1,500 DKK.
If you plan to commute or travel on August 31, check the rain forecast for most of the country and the differences in expected rainfall by region. Heavy rain is expected particularly in the Chungcheong region, Chungnam’s west coast, northwestern Jeonbuk, and the southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon. Check the latest weather alerts and real-time radar again just before departure.
Readers looking for JoongAng Ilbo’s daily horoscope for September 3, 2026, should first check whether the original article for that date is actually available. A verified reprint of JoongAng Ilbo’s horoscope follows a format covering all 12 zodiac animals, with wealth, health, love, lucky-direction information, and messages by birth year; it is attributed to expert Cho Gyu-moon. JoongAng Ilbo is described as publishing zodiac-based horoscopes online and in print every day, while also operating a personalized digital horoscope service.
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield on August 29, 2026, should be understood based on information confirmed while the game was in progress. Liverpool’s official starting lineup included Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Muñoz, who made his full debut. In the 24th minute, Dan Ndoye scored to put Nottingham Forest 1–0 ahead.
On August 30, 2026, showers and thunderstorms may occur across northern Vietnam, particularly Hanoi, with locally heavy rain and a risk of urban flooding. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Observatory forecast Saudel as a depression, and the search term “Biển Đông restrengthening” does not match the official outlook and cannot be treated as a confirmed fact.
Reservations for trains operating during the 2026 Chuseok holiday begin on September 3 for passengers requiring assistance. General customers can reserve tickets from September 7 through 11, depending on the route and train type, and must pay within the designated period. Tickets for trains operating from September onward are purchased through the integrated railway service, including Korail+ and the Korail website, rather than the SRT app.
The annual average wholesale price of Shine Muscat grapes fell 45.3% from 2022 to 2025. July 2026 prices for premium-grade Shine Muscats at Garak Market were also lower than a year earlier, raising concerns that prices could decline further if shipments are concentrated in September ahead of an early Chuseok. However, the 45.3% figure refers to annual average wholesale prices, not retail prices, and any additional decline before Chuseok remains only a forecast.
Busan City conducted in-depth interviews with 34 foreign tourists at major attractions. While natural scenery and food received positive reviews, visitors from different countries reported difficulties with payments, maps, hygiene, and access to trash bins. The city plans to address immediate improvements, while some short-term measures, including trash-bin installation, depend on deliberation over the third supplementary budget.
Riyadh Air is scheduled to launch a new nonstop route between Riyadh King Khalid International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on September 2, 2026. The official announcement says the route will operate three times a week, with RX0853 departing Riyadh at 10:15 p.m. and arriving in Bangkok at 9:35 a.m. the following day. However, some schedule data lists four weekly flights, so travelers should recheck the latest timetable before booking.
Broadcast on August 31, 2026, SBS’s *Life Master* episode 1046 featured Ganghwa-do bibim noodles described as having roughly 60 years of history, along with a restaurant map compiled by Ahn Seong-yong, a connoisseur of long-standing Busan eateries. This article organizes the address of Ganghwa Guksu and three Busan locations based on the broadcast information.
Chipotle Gangnam is scheduled to officially open on September 2, 2026. Located at 423 Gangnam-daero in Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Exit 10 of Gangnam Station, the 96-seat restaurant will be Chipotle’s first location in Korea and Asia.
NS Food Festa 2026 will take place October 16–17 at Harim First Kitchen in Hamyeol-eup, Iksan, Jeonbuk. The family cooking competition is open to teams of one parent and one elementary-school child, with 60 teams selected. Applications for the family division close September 15.
At 10 a.m. on September 1, rainfall of 79.0 mm per hour was observed in Mallipo, Taean, while flooding reports, resident evacuations, and road controls were confirmed in Wonbuk-myeon. As of the noon advisory update, a heavy rain warning remained in place for Dangjin and a heavy rain advisory for Seosan, so check active alerts and controlled areas again before traveling.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will apply level 21 to international fuel surcharges in September 2026. On long-haul routes to the eastern United States, including Incheon–New York, Korean Air’s surcharge will rise by ₩94,800 each way, or ₩189,600 round trip, for tickets issued from September 1 through 30.
Wholesale prices for Korean slicing cucumbers rose 59.4% year on year, but spinach and cucumber prices must be assessed against both normal levels and shipment outlooks. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs expects shipments to increase as temperatures fall and vegetable supplies to remain favorable through September and the 2026 Chuseok peak season.