The Seoul Drama Awards 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary, featured stars like IU and Kenta Sakaguchi, with performances and awards.

Chansung from 2PM unveiled a trailer for his first full album "DAWN," set to release on October 29, featuring 12 tracks and a limited edition photobook. The lead single, "Sweet, Bitter, Strong feat. Jun. K," is available now. A Japan tour is scheduled for November, with additional events announced.

On the morning of the 23rd, the GUCCI Beauty House opened in Seoul's Songdong District, attended by Taeyeon from Girls' Generation. There was confusion regarding her participation in a local festival, leading to anger from a 13-year-old trot singer and conflicting statements from SM Entertainment about negotiations with the festival organizers.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, a wrap party for the drama 'Teppun Trading' was held in Yeouido, Seoul, attended by 2PM's Junho and other cast members. The story follows rookie trader Kang Teppun, played by Junho, as he faces challenges during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Additionally, a fan meeting and OST participation by Junho were announced.

On the afternoon of the 21st, YoonA from Girls' Generation and Lee Chaemin departed for Vietnam via Incheon International Airport for a 3-night, 4-day reward vacation following their hit drama 'The Chef of Tyrant.' The cast celebrated their success with a fan meeting in Macau, and Lee Chaemin's recent photoshoot has garnered attention for its wild and youthful vibe.

Lee Junho from 2PM stars in the drama 'Teppun Shoji,' which started airing in South Korea on October 11. To celebrate, a fan meeting titled 'Typhoon Family' will be held in Tokyo on December 14, 2025. Tickets go on sale for fan club members starting October 24, with various exclusive perks available.

The team behind the hit drama "暴君のシェフ" is set to enjoy a reward trip to Vietnam from the 21st to 24th, celebrating their success. The show, starring少女時代's YoonA, concluded with a perfect happy ending and impressive ratings, peaking at 20% in the capital region. The cast received enthusiastic support from viewers, highlighted by YoonA's celebratory moment at the wrap party.

In the tvN drama 'Teppun Trading', 2PM's Juno is rapidly gaining popularity. The latest episode achieved high ratings, showcasing thrilling plot twists and character development. Juno's character, Kang Teppun, seeks revenge and faces new challenges, keeping viewers engaged with humor and tension. The show continues to rise in popularity due to its unpredictable storylines and strong performances.

In the latest episode of 'Teppun Trading,' Juno and Minha's characters, Kang Teppun and Oh Mison, bond over late-night work and personal reflections. They discuss the impact of loss and dreams, with Mison expressing her desire to be a full-fledged employee rather than just an assistant, while Teppun recalls her earlier thoughts on the appeal of being a salaryman, leading to a moment of shared understanding and connection.

On the afternoon of the 18th, Yuri from Girls' Generation participated in the first game of the KBO postseason playoffs, throwing the first pitch. She also attended the wedding of KUSH and Vivian, celebrating with friends, and announced her third fan meeting tour, expressing excitement to meet fans worldwide.

The W Korea breast cancer awareness campaign event is under fire for its lavish atmosphere and past controversies, including an incident where actress Park Boyoung was barred from the photo wall for not wearing stockings. Despite raising questions about the campaign's effectiveness, some participants received praise for their contributions to the cause.