DIESEL’s flagship store anniversary event was held in Seoul, attended by Jihyo, Jeno, Lee Dong-hwi, Hong Hwa-yeon, and Groovy Room.

The 2026 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan will be held on December 12 and 13, 2026 at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium). New artists announced include NiziU, INI, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NEXZ, KickFlip, AEN, and TUIDE, with performance dates revealed. Tickets and premium lounge options are on sale.

NCT DREAM will make a comeback with its 6th full album, "DREAM AFTER DREAM," on November 9 at 6 p.m. through music streaming sites. The album reflects on the group’s 10-year journey and its move toward new dreams, and includes 10 tracks, led by the title song "Boogie Woogie."

TWICE’s Mina, Billlie’s Tsuki, and WINNER’s Kang Seung-yoon attended the opening event for fragrance brand Velvet Bunny’s flagship store pop-up in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 14th.

On the afternoon of the 13th, a launch event for the skincare brand su:m37°’s Secret Essence was held at FEZH Hannam in Yongsan District, Seoul. TWICE’s Dahyun, Hwang Minhyun, Lee Je-hoon, and Won Ji-an attended. Related headlines noted Dahyun’s appearance at the Asia Artist Awards and Hwang Minhyun’s new title track MV release.

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.

MMA fighter Akiyama Shungo (Korean name: Choo Sung-hoon) announced the death of someone he deeply loved and respected, saying the person died by suicide in their 40s. He expressed shock, sorrow, regret, and condolences, and said he will suspend all social media activity for now.

Charlie Puth expressed gratitude to TWICE’s Nayeon on Instagram after his Seoul concert, his first stadium performance. He thanked her for lighting up the Korean stage with him and also thanked about 40,000 fans. The two performed a duet of “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and danced together.

2PM’s Juno revealed that he once went about 12 days without being able to lie down in bed because of nonstop year-end schedules, including major music festivals, rehearsals, commercials, broadcasts, and recording. TWICE’s Sana shared similar stories of exhausting idol life.

TWICE’s Blu-ray and DVD of the MUFG Stadium concert from TWICE WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN will be released on Dec. 2. The set includes the historic National Stadium show, documentary footage, member fancams, and bonus songs from Kyocera Dome Osaka, celebrating the group’s 10th anniversary.

Miu Miu held its 2027 spring/summer collection fashion show in Paris on Sunday, October 4. Guests from around the world attended, including ambassadors Momo of TWICE, HARVEY of XG, Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Minnie of i-dle, as well as Joey King, Alexa Chung, and Becky Armstrong.