Ko Yoon-jung leaves Incheon Airport for overseas. She studies videos of BLACKPINK and IVE. New lineup for 'Manito Club' revealed.

Jennie, globally popular as a BLACKPINK member, solo artist, and fashion icon, has released the Japanese CD edition of her latest EP Fallen Angel. The album adds three unreleased bonus tracks, includes special first-press items, and features the title track’s dreamy, emotional world.

Jisoo of BLACKPINK released “ADDICTED,” the second pre-release song from her first full album, and revealed a captivating new image. The song expresses sweet yet intense feelings of love, while the music video highlights her charisma, visuals, and underwater performance. She will perform the song on music shows, and the album is building anticipation with contrasting tracks like “CLICK.” BLACKPINK also became the first K-pop girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit.

On the morning of the 30th, Kim Ji Won departed for Macau via Incheon International Airport for the "2026 KIM JI WON ASIA FANMEETING TOUR in MACAU."

Snow Man’s Friday TBS show airs a special with two parts: BLACKPINK’s LISA makes her first appearance on a Japanese variety location shoot, touring specialty shops with Nakayama Kinnikun, and the studio reveals a top 10 ranking of the guests who most startled Snow Man, with rare footage and a surprise ending.

BLACKPINK received Korea’s Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the first time a K-pop girl group has earned the honor, recognizing their role in spreading Hallyu. The group was praised for global success, including Billboard and UK chart No. 1s, 100 million YouTube subscribers, and record album sales.

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will take place over two days in Osaka under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” Organizers announced a 360-degree stage, the largest performer lineup in a single region, Park Bo-gum as host, chapter-based awards, and collaborations with artists, films, anime, and AI. They also outlined safety measures and a global fan festival.

On the afternoon of the 28th, a Bulgari photo event was held at a gallery in Seoul’s Gangnam District, and IVE’s Wonyoung and Kim Ji-won attended. Related articles mention Wonyoung revealing her surprising eating habits and Kim Ji-won showing various charms at her first fan meeting in two years.

IVE is collaborating with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on LOVE DIVE-themed content. The update adds special areas on Rondo, member character looks, outfits, items, and emotes. The PC version arrives on November 4, 2026, and the console version on November 12. A main trailer and teaser were also released.

U-NEXT has announced exclusive Japanese livestreaming of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. The stream will include the red carpet and awards ceremony for unlimited viewing by U-NEXT monthly members, with a giveaway campaign also planned.

A launch event for the brand BARRIE was held on the morning of the 27th at Han Gallery in Seoul’s Gangnam District. Attendees included IVE’s Wonyoung, NCT’s Jaemin, Lee Jae-hyun (THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae), and KickFlip’s Donghwa and Minjae.