TEMPEST's 5th mini album "TEMPEST Voyage" concept photos released, showcasing refreshing yet fantastical aura. Comeback on March 11th.

ZEROBASEONE’s unit EMP, made up of Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook, released the music video for the title track “RUN (with Dynamic Duo)” from their first digital single, “OFF script.” The video shows them moving cautiously as if targeted, then radiating free-spirited hip-hop energy, with Dynamic Duo appearing as featured artists. EMP’s name comes from “Electro Magnetic Pulse,” symbolizing a space where only their music exists.

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook unit EMP will unveil new music in November. They released the poster and promotion schedule for their first digital single, “OFF script,” due out on November 10 at 6 p.m. Before that, they will drop “RUN (with Dynamic Duo)” on November 4.

As TEMPEST pauses group activities, LEW shares a handwritten letter thanking fans and members, apologizing for the difficult news, and expressing regret over leaving. He says he will begin a new path after departing YH Entertainment, and hopes fans keep their memories of TEMPEST warmly.

YH Entertainment announced that TEMPEST will suspend group activities after long discussions and focus on each member’s individual activities. Hyuk will enlist on October 26, Lee Eui-woong’s exclusive contract ends on November 1, and the other members will continue solo work.

The 2026 Gangnam Festival was held on Dosan-daero in Seoul’s Gangnam District on the afternoon of the 4th, featuring K-pop concert appearances by ZEROBASEONE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, SAY MY NAME, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, LUN8, and PSY. ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook also unveiled a mixtape for the first time as the unit EMP, with a digital single set for release in November. ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sangwon and Anxin shared a close photo with their faces resting on each other’s shoulders and spoke about their affection for one another.

TEMPEST’s Hanbin appeared for an interview at OSEN’s office in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, wearing hanbok. He recently made his solo debut with his first digital single, “No Fear,” a high-energy dance-pop track that captures his hot, free-spirited energy and confident drive to move forward despite many fears.

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook have begun a new musical challenge as the hip-hop unit EMP. They released “EMP Mixtape Vol.1: We the Extra,” which includes four songs, two title tracks, and full participation in writing, composing, and producing. More releases are planned for November.

MBC MUSIC’s live “SHOW CHAMPION” broadcast was held on the afternoon of the 2nd at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Performers included AEN, SF9, iii, OURBIRTHDAY, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, AtHeart, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, NEXZ, ALL(H)OURS, and TNX. ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place.

SBS Life’s live broadcast of “THE SHOW” was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. The episode featured ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who won first place, along with Mashiro Sakamoto of MADEIN, SF9, AEN, ONEWE, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, AtHeart, Splayit, TRYTHAT, iii, and SEO EVE.

On the afternoon of the 1st, SBS MTV’s THE SHOW was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place. The broadcast featured ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, SF9, AEN, ONEWE, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, AtHeart, Splayit, TRYTHAT, iii, and SEO EVE.