IVE departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to appear at Inkigayo Live in Tokyo at Belluna Dome.

On the afternoon of the 14th, YCH held a VIP pre-opening event for its flagship store in Hannam-dong, Seoul. Attendees included IVE’s Liz, Ayaka Miyoshi, Ko Hyun-jung, and Lee Hyoni.

I.O.I, reunited after about nine years and topping the music charts, will appear on the year-end awards stage at MMA 2026. MelOn announced the final 11 acts, bringing the total lineup to 26, including aespa, IVE, and others. The event adds a new Global TOP10 category.

IVE transformed into “girl heroes” and released a group concept photo for its new album, Looks Can Kill. The members posed with their masks, creating a powerful impression and evoking superhero movie protagonists. The title track will be pre-released on the 19th, with the mini album out on the 26th.

IVE’s Wonyoung left for Singapore via Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 9th for an overseas schedule. The text also mentions a lip-sync video featuring her affection for senior artist IU, which drew attention for being beautiful, and announces the first lineup and MCs for the December Japan performance of "MUSIC BANK" at the National Stadium.

WOWOW will launch an IVE special series starting October 10, featuring exclusive coverage of their Tokyo Dome concert, a music video collection, and more. A new original interview program will also air in January 2027, highlighting IVE’s second world tour, group bonds, personalities, and future plans.

At the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held around the Cinema Center in Haeundae District, Busan, an outdoor stage greeting was held for the film 'Still, Brilliantly.' Kim Hye-ja, Lee Se-young, Park So-kyung, Choi Joo-eun, Moon Sung-hyun, and director Song Il-gon attended.

On the afternoon of the 6th, IVE members Rei and Liz arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport after finishing Fashion Week. Related news noted that IVE transformed into mysterious heroes, released teaser images for their new mini album "Looks Can Kill," and will release it on October 26.

IVE has raised expectations for its new mini album, Looks Can Kill, by unveiling teaser images of the six members transformed into different heroes. The concept highlights each member’s unique pose and styling, and the album will expand IVE’s world with a “Girls’ Hero” theme.

On the morning of the 3rd, IVE’s Yujin headed to Paris, France, via Incheon International Airport to attend Fashion Week. The text also notes that IVE will release a new mini album, "Looks Can Kill," on October 26, with a coming-soon video unveiled, and that an "Annyoongz" exhibition by Yujin and Wonyoung has been confirmed, with a teaser poster released.

On the morning of the 3rd, IVE’s Rei and Liz headed to Paris, France, via Incheon International Airport to attend Fashion Week. Related: Rei attended an AGE20’S brand event, and Liz was selected as an MC for the 2026 KGMA, to be held in November.