NCT's Johnny left for an overseas schedule from Incheon Airport. Doyoung and Jungwoo revealed their shaved heads before joining the army.

TWICE’s Nayeon unveiled a special collaboration track, “Bye Bye Inhibitions,” with Brazilian DJ Alok. The dance-pop song features powerful festival-ready production and a message to enjoy the moment, dance freely, and forget worries. Recording footage was also shared, and TWICE will hold a fan party on October 17 for its 11th debut anniversary.

The 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN will be held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on December 12 and 13, 2026. New artists added include ATEEZ, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, RIIZE, RESCENE, Hearts2Hearts, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE. Single-day ticket presales run until October 4.

On the morning of the 2nd, NCT’s Taeyong, Haechan, and Jaehyun left for Jakarta, Indonesia, via Incheon International Airport for “NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : JAKARTA - THE REDLINE'.” The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary. Related reports note that Doyoung and Jungwoo, who are serving in the military, also appeared at the venue, and that NCT 127’s fifth world tour has begun. Their October 24 Saitama Belluna Dome concert will be broadcast live exclusively on WOWOW.

Hulu has announced exclusive Japanese livestream coverage of the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards on November 7 and 8. The two-day event will feature more than 40 artists, including TREASURE, Novelbright, ATEEZ, ITZY, RIIZE, and Hearts2Hearts, plus red carpet and award ceremony coverage, with replay and subtitle options available later.

RIIZE’s Anton returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 1st after completing his participation in Paris Fashion Week. The text also mentions that NCT’s Jaemin, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, and Jin Akanishi have been confirmed as winners at the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, with Anton winning the OST Award, and notes that Anton previously departed for France to attend Fashion Week.

RIIZE’s Anton returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 1st after completing his participation in Paris Fashion Week. The text also mentions that NCT’s Jaemin, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, and Jin Akanishi have been confirmed as winners at the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, with Anton winning the OST Award, and notes that Anton previously departed for France to attend Fashion Week.

RIIZE shared commemorative photos and videos from a visit to a Japanese hot spring inn. The members wore gray patterned yukata with gold sashes, and another post showed them enjoying the hot spring in swimsuits. The group debuted in 2023 and has new music planned.

TWICE’s Chaeyoung responded coolly to a malicious comment saying it would be painful if a pretty girl became covered in tattoos. She replied that she went to get her first tattoo with her mother and said she was fine because she has heard such remarks many times. She also explained she replied because she wanted the person to feel ashamed. The article also notes that she previously announced the end of her JYP contract and said she would continue music in her own “LIL FANTASY” world while remaining active with TWICE.

SBS Gayo Daejeon will mark its 30th anniversary by being held over two days for the first time. The 2026 event will take place on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Goyang. Special stages will look back on 30 years of K-pop, with veteran and current top artists joining for intergenerational collaboration performances. The production team said they are preparing special and varied Christmas gifts to thank fans for 30 years of love, promising a festival everyone can enjoy across generations.

On the afternoon of the 1st, TWICE’s Sana headed to Japan through Incheon International Airport for her schedule. Related headlines mention Jeon Woo-hee revealing an unexpected dream to Sana, and the announcement of the first lineup and star MCs for the December Japan concert of "MUSIC BANK" at the National Stadium.