KCON Germany 2024 concert will be broadcast on October 31, featuring performances from various K-pop artists and special stages.

ILLIT energized Yonsei University’s festival with a setlist including “You’re Under Arrest,” “Magnetic,” and more. They used whistle props, delivered stable live vocals, and drew loud cheers with a playful lyric change for students. Their new album and older songs are also charting and streaming strongly.

RIIZE celebrated the release of “Insomnia” with a four-day fan event in Seoul, featuring live stages, talks, exhibits, and hands-on activities. The single topped multiple charts in China and ranked highly in Japan and other regions. The group will also perform on this week’s music shows.

On the afternoon of the 30th, i-dle’s Minnie departed through Incheon International Airport for overseas schedules. The text also notes that Minnie released the music video for the title track “to the moon:)” and will release her first Thai EP since debut on October 23.

ILLIT members Wonhee and Iroha have injured their ankles and are currently recovering, according to BELIFT LAB. The agency said their performance at today’s Yonsei University festival may have some movement and choreography adjusted depending on their condition and the outdoor stage.

ILLIT achieved strong results with its 5th mini album “BREAK EVEN” and title track “You’re Under Arrest,” ranking high on major charts in Korea and Japan. The song also entered global Spotify and Apple Music charts, and its music video surpassed 10 million views.

ILLIT’s Wonhee appeared on JTBC’s morning news program “Morning &” as a one-day weathercaster. She blew a whistle used as a prop in the new song “You’re Under Arrest,” introduced ILLIT’s comeback with the 5th mini album “BREAK EVEN,” and explained the title track’s warning message. She also reported cold temperatures and strong winds in some areas and advised viewers to dress warmly.

A Seoul court found that reports alleging former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon engaged in prostitution were false and ordered reporter Choi to pay 200 million won in damages. The court said the reporter lacked sufficient factual basis and did not properly verify the claims. The case is not yet final, and a related criminal trial is ongoing.

THE BOYZ’s New appeared on bubble for JAPAN starting Tuesday, October 27, 2026. This rollout uses “bubble relay,” an integration platform developed by Korean company Dear U, which operates the bubble service. Through this connection, content distributed by Korean artists in their separate Dear U bubble apps can also be subscribed to seamlessly on bubble for JAPAN. New debuted in 2017 as a member of the K-pop boy group THE BOYZ. In 2026, he expanded his activities by starring in a musical and released the digital single “N/1” in September, accelerating his solo career.

KNTV will live broadcast the final day of SHINee’s Minho’s solo concert, “MINHO CONCERT,” from Seoul on November 29. The concert follows his successful “SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26” event and features the fan term “feral,” highlighting his powerful performance and energetic stage.

ILLIT’s momentum continues as the “It’s Me” music video from its 4th mini album surpassed 200 million YouTube views in just 180 days, far faster than “Magnetic.” The song remains popular on charts in Korea, the U.S., Japan, and TikTok. Their new 5th mini album also debuted at No. 1.