MESSIKA held an event at the Korean Furniture Museum in Seoul, attended by Kiko Mizuhara, Lee Soo-hyuk, Kim Yoo-jung, and others.

Actor Kim Jae-young has signed an exclusive contract with Fantagio, home to Cha Eun-woo, Kim Seon-ho, Moon Ga-young, and other artists. Fantagio said it will fully support his acting career. Kim, who debuted in 2013, recently gained attention for the rom-com "My Lovely Liar" and will appear in "The Roundup 5."

ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo was spotted spending leave before his discharge at several places in Seoul. Videos shared on social media showed him in military uniform at a barbecue restaurant in Cheongdam-dong and also on the subway. He is currently serving in the military band and is scheduled to be discharged next January.

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.

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.

Former ASTRO member Rocky will host the 2026 ROCKY FAN CONCERT IN JAPAN in Tokyo and Kobe, along with a second mystery bus tour. In an interview, he talked about his love of autumn, his preparation, dance philosophy, creative drive, and his wish to make special memories with fans.

On the afternoon of the 17th, Kang Ye-won attended a pop-up event for the beauty brand atense held at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul.

iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.

Police in Seoul have booked a woman in her 50s on suspicion of violating communications secrecy laws by allegedly eavesdropping on ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo’s conversation at a cafe in Yongsan by placing a listening device under a table. Investigators are checking for accomplices and the device’s source.

TV Aichi and Busan MBC will produce Season 3 of the Japan-Korea drama "Do-Suru? Gohan". ASTRO’s Jinjin returns as the lead, alongside Yoshihara Masato, with filming in Aichi, Gifu, and Busan. The 10-episode series is set to air on TV Aichi from January 2027.