MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION featured performances from various artists including Kep1er and PENTAGON's Kino in Gyeonggi on the 8th.

ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL KOREA 2026, scheduled for November 14, 2026 at INSPIRE Resort in Incheon, South Korea, has been postponed after discussions with the organizers and related parties. The organizers apologized to fans, artists, and staff, and said the new date and details will be announced later. Ticket refund information will be provided once ready.

DAWN, formerly known as E'Dawn of PENTAGON, has signed an exclusive contract with the newly launched Siso Entertainment. The company said it will fully support his album activities and overall creative work. DAWN debuted with PENTAGON in 2016, left the group in 2018, and later began his solo career with the single 'MONEY.' He recently received praise for appearing on the MBC variety show 'I Live Alone.'

PENTAGON successfully wrapped up its 10th anniversary solo concert in Seoul after about seven years, performing hits, unit songs, and special stages for fans. The show included surprise events, triple encores, and heartfelt thanks to UNIVERSE. The group will continue the tour worldwide.

ABEMA will exclusively and free livestream the one-night K-POP and J-POP hybrid music festival “SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO -DAYBREAK -” from Sapporo’s Daiwa House Premist Dome on Sept. 26, 2026. The lineup includes JAEJOONG, ME:I, Kep1er, izna, ELLY/CB, THE JET BOY BANGERZ, LIGHTSUM, cosmosy, H//PE Princess, and VAYONN, with opening acts Kaya and Resonance and MCs kamion and de_hana.

Kep1er will hold the 2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP: Respond our code] in Tokyo on November 23 at SGC HALL ARIAKE. In addition to the main stage performance, fans can enjoy special benefits such as a sound check event and a send-off event. Tickets include general and upgrade options, with upgrade tickets offering extra perks. Sales will begin with fan club presales, followed by playguide, global, upgrade, and general sales. Buyer bonuses include a chance to win a signed poster and a photo card for all attendees.

On the afternoon of the 16th, a VIP screening of the film “Tazza: Song of Beelzebub” was held at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul. Attendees included SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan, EXO’s Suho, 2PM’s Taecyeon, Park Jae-min, Ong Seong-wu, Moon Sang-min, Ko Kyung-pyo, and more. The film, the final chapter of the “Tazza” series, is a crime action movie about Jang Tae-young and his friend Park Tae-young, who meet again at a gambling site and engage in a revenge battle.

ABC TV will air the two-part special drama “Kyo mo Korinai Watashitachi” over two consecutive weeks. It follows three women with different ages and worries as they travel through Ishikawa’s Kaga region, finding comfort in conversation and scenery while rediscovering themselves. Yuto Adachi appears as the idol Minoshu, and a long promo and special talk session are also available.

A VIP screening for the film “Tazza: Song of Beelzebub” was held on the afternoon of the 16th at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul. Many celebrities attended, including SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan, EXO’s Suho, 2PM’s Taecyeon, Park So-dam, and Tiffany, who came to support her husband Byun Yo-han.

PENTAGON made a long-awaited comeback with its 10th-anniversary single “Coward,” released with a music video after about three years. Written, composed, and produced by Kino, the song tells of overcoming fear to meet a long-missed loved one again, mirroring the group’s return to fans.

On the afternoon of the 5th, Huening Kai of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Huening Bahiyyih of Kep1er, and other celebrities attended the Kwak Hyun Joo collection at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week held at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul.