
Three members from TREASURE, who are from Japan, will not be able to participate in the event in Shanghai, China. On the afternoon of the 16th, the event organizing company MAKESTAR announced through their official SNS that 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, Yoshi, Asahi, and Haruto will not be able to participate in the fansign and photo event for TREASURE's 3rd mini album 'LOVE PULSE' scheduled to be held in Shanghai on December 20.' They continued, 'We sincerely apologize for the absence of some members,' and expressed gratitude for the fans' understanding and support, stating they will do their best to respond better in the future. They also mentioned that after careful discussions and confirmations with relevant parties, they will provide additional compensation details via a separate email.
Some K-pop artists, including IVE, KiiiKiii, FIFTY FIFTY, and Park Hyo-shin, submitted songs for the Grammy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, along with Japanese and other Asian acts. But BTS, Stray Kids, and other major-label artists declined, amid debate over whether the category helps or isolates Asian music.
CJ ENM announced the second performer lineup for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. Under the theme “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR,” the event will feature record-breaking numbers of performers, special stages, and the first MAMA FAN FESTA. Visa returns as title sponsor.
Return to Bloom is a Japan-Philippines drama about love, memory, and nature, starring Mizoguchi Takuya. It has been officially selected for the 30th Vancouver Asian Film Festival and will have its world premiere in Vancouver. Former TREASURE member MASHIHO wrote and performs the theme song, “Soulmate.”
Hulu has announced exclusive Japanese livestream coverage of the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards on November 7 and 8. The two-day event will feature more than 40 artists, including TREASURE, Novelbright, ATEEZ, ITZY, RIIZE, and Hearts2Hearts, plus red carpet and award ceremony coverage, with replay and subtitle options available later.
KGMA will debut “KGMA Star Road” at the 2026 ceremony, replacing the traditional red carpet with a content experience that begins as artists enter the venue and interact with fans. SHINee’s Minho, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, DAY6’s Young K, and many others will appear. The event is set for November 7-8 at Gocheok Sky Dome, with tickets on sale October 2 at 6 p.m. via NOL.
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