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Everything is in chronological order and updated whenever new information/content is released so, if you start from the top and work your way down, you should be fully caught up with the entire storyline up until now!

Side note: Early Japanese comebacks are not included since they're fully self-contained and Don’t Stop was left out since it's part of Ateez‘s 'Universe' (now 'Klap Entertainment') content which is separate from Ateez’s true storyline.

Masterlist:

Part 0: Glossary (Left Eye, Sopro & more)

BONUS: The Cromer Explained

BONUS: The Members (A-World)

BONUS: The Kingdom Performances

BONUS: Turbulence & The Real

BONUS: The Meaning of Hala Hala & Mito

BONUS: Work MV

BONUS: Ice On My Teeth MV

BONUS: Aniteez Lore

BONUS: The History of Strictland

Part 1: Fever Series Masterlist

Part 2: Treasure Series Masterlist

Part 3: The World Series Masterlist

Part 4: Golden Hour Series Masterlist

Part 4.5: Halazia Masterlist

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A quick summary of all Hongjoong talked about in yesterday's TokToq Live:

While sitting on stage and watching Atiny have fun, he really wished he could've danced.

He truly appreciates Atiny caring about him enough to worry this much, but he's also sorry for making us feel like that.

He'll now have over a week without dance schedules and will try his best to fully recover in that time, so he can perform on stage with full energy again.

He was really worried Atiny might think KQ is forcing him to keep working despite his health, so seeing so many of us say "ah, even KQ couldn't stop him" and explaining this dynamic to newer Atiny filled him with relief.

In his eight years of doing this, he's never been in a situation where it was this physically difficult to dance, but he tried to keep doing it his own way anyway until he was recently told in the hospital his rib fracture will just take longer and longer to heal if he keeps moving so much.

Actually, at first, I felt a bit wronged and flustered that my rib is turning out like this just because I was coughing, so I tried to fight back a little. Ah, it's a bit of a shame. The atmosphere is really good since the comeback, but I feel like I keep creating things to worry about. I just wanted to do my best - I didn't want to create this kind of issue, so I tried my best not to cause any trouble, whether it was with announcements or things like that.

People around him - especially his mom - have been nagging him a lot because of this, but he knows it's from a place of love and care.

Still, it was Ateez's first time in Istanbul, so he wanted to be there and watch Atiny be happy - he hopes we have understanding for that.

He then briefly talked about the WANTEEZ episode:

Yes. I'll eat my vegetables. Okay. I'll eat them. I'm at a huge disadvantage in this situation. Since I'm at a significant disadvantage in this small argument- Well, in a situation like today, I don't think I can really argue about vegetables. [...] I will make sure to take my supplements properly. I will take a proof shot with a hamburger and show it to you.

He realized he had to manage his health better when he was gasping for breath on stage and on the brink of passing out.

Rapping does hurt a little bit, but he hopes we won't worry about it since it's so minor.

He can't be wearing a chest cast for his rib right now because he's still coughing and cough with a cast on would just make it hurt more.

As of right now, each hospital he's been to has given him a different diagnosis for the cough, so he has yet another hospital visit scheduled - hopefully that'll give him a definitive diagnosis.

Since he's been coughing for over two months now, he understands why we worry and will make sure to keep us updated!

When it comes to how well the members are listening to him these days, he said they're all adults now, so he no longer gathers them up and makes them listen to him - he just enjoys it when they're together because it makes everything fun for him.

He thinks his hair looked pretty good today despite all the wind, so it was a leading factor for him going live (lmao)

As we approach the end of the year, Ateez will be really busy again as always, so there are many things they'll be preparing for back-to-back and he hopes we're looking forward to it all.

He 100% still plans for Ateez and Atiny to still be together "forever and ever".

[260815 - 4:17PM TRT / 10:17PM KST] [Translated by sruumx]

⛰️: [emotion - Deureureuk] ⛰️: [emoticon - What are you doing?]

⛰️: I’m now on the plane! ⛰️: Today, in the morning, I went for a walk, then ⛰️: worked out and got on the plane! ⛰️: Kaymak is so nice ⛰️: I ate so much ⛰️: I even saw a cat while walking the streets ⛰️: I was so happy ⛰️: The cat stayed in that spot without moving ⛰️: for about 5 minutes ⛰️: So after looking at intently ⛰️: because it was time to go ⛰️: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ⛰️: Both of us staring intently… ⛰️: [📸]

⛰️: Adorable little rascal ⛰️: Cheese kitty ⛰️: The weather in Korea is just perfect at night, though ⛰️: It’s romantic 💬: Sanie, there isn’t anywhere that hurts, right? Don’t get sick, you always have to be healthy ⛰️: I’m very healthy! ⛰️: Everyone, you must all be healthy ⛰️: [emoticon/affection/love💗]

💬: Where did ‘mogoba (try it)’ come from? ⛰️: Mogoba…? ⛰️: Um… ⛰️: There isn’t really a big story behind it ⛰️: Just ⛰️: meogeobwa, meogeobwa, meogeoba, mogoba ⛰️: it just ended up like this… 💬: Recently, with a flower too, you said ‘mogoba’ what happened? ⛰️: Ah ⛰️: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ⛰️: I don’t know, mogoba ⛰️: As for right now, mogoba ⛰️: ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ⛰️: If it doesn’t taste good ⛰️: just spit it out ⛰️: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 💬: Even if what Sanie gives me is poison, I’ll eat it ⛰️: Eh ⛰️: that’s not okay, though ⛰️: [emoticon: 😓]

⛰️: I want some samgyeopsal, right ⛰️: suddenly ⛰️: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ⛰️: Grill it nicely until it’s golden brown ⛰️: Then cook the fatty layer a little more ⛰️: to make it nice and chewy ⛰️: and once a little bit of oil starts coming out ⛰️: add some well-fermented kimchi to it ⛰️: And if that’s okay, let’s grill just a little bit of garlic too ⛰️: Wow ⛰️: Let’s resist ⛰️: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 💬: What does Sanie do when he’s in a bad mood ⛰️: I'm always good ⛰️: but I don’t like it when everyone else is sad, so ⛰️: Um ⛰️: Firstly, I recommend getting plenty of sleep ⛰️: and then when you wake up, let’s try eating something sweet ⛰️: I think eating your favorite thing would be a good thing too ⛰️: But even after that, if you still don’t feel better ⛰️: that’s difficult ⛰️: I’ll try making you happy ⛰️: [emoticon: 🍀] ⛰️: [emoticon: ❤️]

⛰️: Then won’t you at least crack a little smile…?! ⛰️: [emoticon: wow😳]

⛰️: Hope you’re always happy ⛰️: I'll wish for that again today too ⛰️: Everyone, have a nice night ⛰️: and have a happy day ⛰️: I'll come again! ⛰️: [emoticon - I love you 3000❤️] ⛰️: [emoticon - close❤️]

Circle Weekly Digital Chart:

#9 BAD (+5) *New peak 🆕

Circle Global K-pop Daily Chart:

#1 BAD (+2) *New peak 🆕

This is ATEEZ's highest rank on the chart 🔥

"BAD” Melon Daily Streaming:

[DAY 48] 7,416,110 streams (+214,287) [DAY 49] 7,630,605 streams (+214,495) [DAY 50] 7,858,265 streams (+227,660) [DAY 51] 8,221,631 streams (+363,366) 🔥🔥

"BAD" has reached a new peak in daily ULs on Melon with 123,176 ULs 🔥

"WAVE” earns its biggest streaming day on Melon with 325,479 streams 🔥

Melon Top 100:

#8 BAD (+2) *New peak 🆕

"BAD” — 22:00 KST:

#3 BUGS (-1) *Peak #1 #8 Melon (+2) *New peak 🆕 #8 FLO (=) *Peak #9 Genie (=) *Peak #7

'BAD’ is trending at #2 on Melon Realtime Search.

GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 - EP:

#66 Worldwide iTunes Song Chart (+16) *Peak #10 (50 days on the chart) 🔥

Worldwide Apple Music Song Chart:

#54 BAD (+4) *New peak 🆕

Melon Most Popular Song Search 23:00 KST:

#1 BAD (+1) 🔥

"BAD" on Spotify Weekly Top Songs:

#57 Japan (+13) ㅡ 636,755 Streams *New peak 🆕

ATEEZ's Spotify Monthly Listeners:

Total : 7,000,231 (+184,173) *New peak 🆕

YouTube South Korea 🇰🇷 Daily Top Music Videos:

#4 'BAD' Official MV (+6) *Peak #2 🔥

"BAD" on YouTube Songs Weekly Chart:

#1 South Korea (+2) *New peak 🆕

"BAD" is the first 4th generation boy group song to achieve #1 on the chart 🔥

ATEEZ Brand Reputation Ranking ㅡ AUGUST 2026 Boy Group:

#2 ATEEZ (+11) ㅡ 2,678,598 *New peak 🔥

Boy Group (Individual):

#3 San (+1) ㅡ 3,347,283 *New peak 🆕 #22 Seonghwa (+15) ㅡ 762,099 *New peak 🆕 #23 Wooyoung (+28)  ㅡ 651,453 *New peak 🆕 #24 Hongjoong (+15) ㅡ 641,801 *New peak 🆕 #26 Yunho (=) ㅡ 611,999 *Peak #33 Mingi (+27) ㅡ 502,538 *New peak 🆕 #40 Yeosang (+31) ㅡ 454,118 *New peak 🆕 #42 Jongho (+22) ㅡ 434,246 *Peak

#33 San is the highest ranked 4th generation male idol in the Boy Group (Individual) Ranking. His record marks the highest ranking and score any Ateez member has ever achieved.

⋆☀︎｡ Happy 5th Birthday to 'Be My Lover' (ft. Kim Jong Kook)! ☀︎༄.°

Reblog and celebrate by sharing your favorite WANTEEZ moments (if you feel like it and have the time)~

Four years ago today, Ateez performed 'Guerrilla' outside the Blue House

The winner was determined entirely through fan voting and Ateez will reportedly be receiving their trophy at the award ceremony which will be held on August 27th, 2026.

[260814 - 2:55PM TRT / 8:55PM KST] [Translated by lovelifebeauty_]

🐻: Hii 🐻: I arrived early this morning, 🐻: slept a little more, 🐻: did rehearsal, and came back to the hotel! 🐻: I ate breakfast earlier 🐻: (My) body condition is okay! 🐻: It’s 3 o’clock here right now 🐻: in the afternoon 🐻: Now I’m going to rest, 🐻: and when it’s my turn for makeup, I should go get it done 🐻: I’m no. 7!! 🐻: Right, I think we did the ladder game?? 🐻: What do you mean, I abandoned Sanie hyung 🐻: Ah 🐻: in that basement?? 🐻: That hunt thing?? 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 🐻: I got a special mission 🐻: The production staff told me 🐻: they really wanted Sanie-hyung to go to the basement, 🐻: Right, I was basically a spy for screentime 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 🐻: It’s trueㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm not making excuses 🐻: Ah, and that Korean medicine clinic 🐻: I watched it too, 🐻: It’s not like I'd never had acupuncture before, 🐻: I have had it before, 🐻: the acupuncture was fine, but 🐻: the massage they gave me 🐻: really hurj (typo) 🐻: hurt (fixed typo) 🐻: I’m not good at receiving massages… 🐻: I’m sensitive to other people’s touch 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 🐻: But 🐻: if I’d loosened it up regularly, 🐻: it probably would’ve been okay, but 🐻: I always left it alone, 🐻: and then tried to loosen all the tightness at once, 🐻: Woah…. 🐻: It was pain like I’d never felt before in my life 🐻: That’s when I realized 🐻: even if it hurts, I should get a little care regularly… 🐻: So these days, I’ve been loosening it up from time to time 🐻: Right, and there was something 🐻: I wanted to talk about 🐻: We originally had performances in Turkey and Poland scheduled, you know 🐻: but it ended up getting canceled when there were really only a few days left 🐻: We were all shocked too when we got the notice 🐻: We wanted to perform more and show you lots of good sides of us too ㅠㅠ 🐻: and with accommodations and everything, there must’ve been a lot of TINYs coming to see the Poland concert 🐻: It’s not our fault, but still 🐻: I’m sorry ㅠㅠ 🐻: Next time, because this isn’t the only opportunity we’ll have, 🐻: let’s make even more memories together from now on!! 🐻: Ah, about the live 🐻: Actually, today 🐻: I was trying to pick a good time slot 🐻: to do a live, but 🐻: then the only time that worked was before the performance?? 🐻: Because if I do it after the performance, it’ll be past midnight, and by then, it’ll be early morning in Korea again, so 🐻: I was going to do it before the performance, 🐻: but I’m no. 7 for hair and makeup, 🐻: so if there happens to be a little bit of time before we have to leave, 🐻: I’ll turn on a live 🐻: If I can’t, 🐻: I can just do it when I get back to Korea 🐻: I'll try hard to take lots of photos too 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 🐻: Me right now?? 🐻: Right now I'm lying down, 🐻: all wrapped up tightly in a blanketㅎ 🐻: Heyy 🐻: Not right now~~ 🐻: I literally just woke up 🐻: Later I’ll shower too~ and in a pretty look~ 🐻: I’ll take a photo 🐻: Me on the plane?? 🐻: On the plane, 🐻: I watch dramas, and if I get sleepy, I sleep 🐻: I tend to sleep pretty well on planes 🐻: Right now, 🐻: I’m watching a show called “Apartment” (The Apartment Job) 🐻: I watched all the episodes that were out while I was coming here 🐻: When episodes 11 and 12 come out, I'll watch them 🐻: I finished “Manager Kim” too! (Agent Kim Reactivated) 🐻: A song recommendation for today, 🐻: umm….. 🐻: What have I been listening to lately…? 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Wait a second 🐻: Woah, this is 🐻: more than I expected, I 🐻: listen to music pretty often and for a long time, 🐻: So when I went into YouTube music, 🐻: they were all songs I’d already recommended 🐻: so I just blanked out for a moment 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 🐻: I was like, “what should I recommend…?” 🐻: Is it raining right now?? 🐻: Ah, it comes and goes 🐻: Then for today’s song recommendation, 🐻: with the meaning you’ve worked hard each and every day, 🐻: I'll recommend “You Did Well Today”

I think he means this one, but I'm not 100% on that:

🐻: Listen to it before you go to sleep 💭: ㅋㅋㅋㅋ That’s one you recommended last time > 🐻: Ah, really..? 🐻: Listen to it again~~~ 🐻: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I need to shower and eat now if I want to get everything done before hair and makeup, so 🐻: I’m gonna go shower 🐻: Byee☺️ 🐻: If I can come back later, I will!! 🐻: I love you❤️

[260814 - 6:56PM TRT / 260815 - 12:56AM KST]