The launch of Lotte's prebiotic soda 'Happiz' featured Stray Kids' Felix and other stars, discussing potential Wanna One reunion.

The TV Aichi and Busan MBC drama Season 3 has wrapped filming. Set in Aichi and Gifu, it follows Jinwoo, played by ASTRO’s Jinjin, as he grows through food and encounters with warm people. The season adds his first TV drum performance, AI-enhanced scenes, and a cast led by Ryo Tamura.

JYP Entertainment announced that Stray Kids’ Lee Know is expected to begin his military service in the first quarter of 2027. He may be absent from some schedules after that time, but will meet fans through various content and solo activities before enlistment. He is likely the first member of the group to enlist.

Stray Kids are in the middle of their world tour and Japan tour, with all 10 Japan shows sold out and extra Tokyo Dome dates added. WOWOW will exclusively live-broadcast the November 7 Tokyo Dome concert, and a Stray Kids music video collection is also planned for December.

Fuji TV will broadcast the 2026 FNS Song Festival live over two Wednesdays in December. Thirty-six acts were announced, including Korean artists such as ILLIT, Stray Kids, BABYMONSTER, CORTIS, RIIZE, aespa, and NCT DREAM. ILLIT will appear for the third straight year, while BABYMONSTER and CORTIS will make their first appearances.

Stray Kids departed for Japan on the afternoon of the 2nd via Gimpo International Airport for their 'Stray Kids World Tour.' The tour will be held over three days at Tokyo Dome on Friday, November 6, Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8.

It was reported belatedly that ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo had his exclusive contract with fantagio temporarily terminated by mutual agreement. Fantagio declined to comment further on the termination or on a contract with a corporation founded by Cha Eun-woo’s mother. The company later signed a business outsourcing deal with that corporation in July 2019 to support his entertainment activities, and the contract remains in place. The arrangement has drawn attention amid reported tax issues, including an additional tax assessment of 8.2 billion won last year.

ASTRO’s MJ and Jinjin unit ZOONIZINI will hold their first Japan-only one-night winter party in a year, “2026 ZOONIZINI SPECIAL WINTER PARTY <HOLLY JOLLY>,” in Osaka on December 6, 2026. Tickets, VIP upgrades, fan benefits, and sales schedules were also announced.

Stray Kids will make their first appearance on Best Hit Kayosai 2026. The show will air live for three hours on November 11 at 7 p.m., and will feature 28 artists including INI, &TEAM, JO1, NiziU, HANA, Naniwa Danshi, Aina the End, =LOVE, and M!LK. Stray Kids will also release their Japanese 4th mini album, SUIATSU, on November 25, and hold additional Tokyo Dome concerts for their Stray Kids World Tour on November 6, 7, and 8.

Kstyle POWER PUSH, a regular project with IDOLCHAMP, has opened its November voting period. Fans can vote from October 27 to November 5 to choose the monthly power-push artist and support their comeback. Artists include ATEEZ, XG, SUPER JUNIOR’s Kyuhyun, and more.

Former CIX member Hyunsuk says tvN’s My Bias, My Boss became his real first step as an actor. He played Hyuk, a leader in an idol group, and found the role deeply connected to his own experience of CIX’s activities ending. He hopes to keep growing as an actor and win a rookie award.