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

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin won a damages lawsuit brought by BELIFT LAB creative director Huh over her 2024 claims that ILLIT copied NewJeans. The court dismissed the claims, saying the evidence did not show Shin, the former ADOR vice president, was involved, and that Huh was not clearly identified as the defamation victim. Huh later abandoned the appeal, making the ruling final and leaving court costs to him.

Venue101 EXTRA is a special live music program from Venue101, recorded at NHK Hall and broadcast over two weeks. WEEK1 on September 26 features performances by New School Leaders, ONEW, Da-iCE, and M!LK. WEEK2 on October 3 will also include Ayumu Imazu, ≒JOY, BALLISTIK BOYZ, and M!LK, with crossover appearances by performers from both weeks.

THE BOYZ’s Sangyeon, newly discharged from military service, speaks candidly about his deep love for the group and fans, THE B. He says THE BOYZ is the most important thing to him, reflects on growing as a leader for nine years, and vows to keep pursuing the group’s goals together.

A web variety video featuring i-dle’s Miyeon drew allegations of violating medical law after hospital details and procedure scenes were shown. Yongsan District Health Center said it could not judge the case on its own and formally asked police to investigate.

EVNNE will make a comeback in October with a new release, about six months after their first single Backtalk. Before that, they will build anticipation with the reality show EVNNE HOUR, set in Sapporo and airing on Mnet and M2’s YouTube channel. The show follows five members living as their “other selves” in a cinematic youth story. After the comeback, EVNNE plans large-scale performances and a tour to connect more with global fans.

ONEW has released his 4th Japanese single, "KAKERA -Fate’s Piece-." The puzzle-themed project includes original songs, cover tracks, and version-specific coupling songs that highlight different charms of his voice. A download campaign begins September 16, and concerts follow in Tokyo.

ABC-MART will launch FILA’s new DISTRACER CHECK sneakers on Sept. 17, 2026, at stores nationwide and online. The gingham-check platform shoes feature ILLIT in a visual movie and interview content, plus a limited-edition original sticker gift with eligible purchases.

On the afternoon of the 16th, i-dle’s Soyeon went to the broadcasting station in Seoul’s Yangcheon District, Mokdong, to appear on SBS Power FM’s "2 O'Clock Escape Cultwo Show." Related headlines mention her white-haired grandmother look in the MV for the title track "I’m Quitting," and her departure for an overseas schedule in a midriff-baring outfit.

On the afternoon of the 15th, at Incheon SSG Landers Field, the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League game between the SSG Landers and the KIA Tigers was held, and SHINee’s Minho appeared to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

The Asia Artist Awards 2026, to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on December 5-6, has revealed its full two-day artist lineup. Day 1 MCs are TWICE’s Tzuyu and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, while Day 2 MCs are IVE’s Wonyoung and actor Ji Chang-wook. The event features a wide range of actors and singers from Korea and abroad.