The opening show of '2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week' featured K-pop stars like IVE's Gaul and TXT's Huening Kai, celebrating fashion and music.

The 2025 KGMA, themed 'LINK to K-POP', will take place on Nov 14-15 in Incheon, featuring 31 artists. Highlights include unique performances by Stray Kids and IVE, a special stage by NATTY, and covers by 5th generation groups of hits from earlier generations, showcasing K-POP's evolution.

IVE has added another trophy to their collection with 'XOXZ', which won first place on SBS 'Popular Song'. This follows their success on MBC 'Show! Music Core', marking five wins for the song. They expressed gratitude to fans and staff for their support. The song, inspired by 'XOXO', conveys deep emotions and has contributed to IVE's impressive record of 20 trophies this year. They will kick off their world tour from October 31 to November 2 in Seoul, generating excitement for their future global activities.

IVE demonstrated their enduring popularity with the song 'XOXZ,' which topped the charts on MBC's 'Show Music Core' on the 18th, winning 1st place without a performance. They expressed gratitude to fans for their support and are preparing for their upcoming world tour, 'IVE WORLD TOUR: SHOW WHAT I AM,' starting from October 31.

The W Korea breast cancer awareness campaign event is under fire for its lavish atmosphere and past controversies, including an incident where actress Park Boyoung was barred from the photo wall for not wearing stockings. Despite raising questions about the campaign's effectiveness, some participants received praise for their contributions to the cause.

The operator of a YouTube channel, accused of defaming celebrities like IVE's Wonyoung and earning around 250 million won, is facing a prison sentence. The prosecution seeks a four-year term, citing the severity of the offenses. The operator expressed remorse and requested a final chance for rehabilitation. The verdict is set for next month.

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS has revealed its lineup of 17 K-POP artists, set to take place in Hong Kong on November 28-29. With a focus on new talent and global stars, the event aims to highlight the influence of K-POP and deliver a spectacular show, themed 'UH-HEUNG', celebrating joy through music and dance.

The Korean Ministry of Culture will hold the 'Popular Culture Arts Production Staff Awards' and 'Korea Popular Culture Arts Awards' on Oct 22-23, celebrating artists and production teams. The awards recognize significant contributions to K-content, with notable winners including G-DRAGON and teams from hit dramas like 'Otsukaresama'.

To celebrate Seiko Matsuda's 45th anniversary, IVE's Rei and Liz, along with 7 other top artists, will cover her songs in a tribute album. The album, titled 'Eternal Youth, Because You Were There - 45th Anniversary Tribute to SEIKO MATSUDA,' will be exclusively available on Amazon Music starting November 5. Seiko expressed her gratitude for the support and excitement for the album featuring various talented artists.

On the morning of the 16th, a press conference for the ENA variety show 'It's Okay to Be Directionally Challenged' took place at the Shocking K-POP Center in Seoul's Mapo District. Attendees included Song Hena, comedian Kim Won-hun, Park Ji-hyun, Song Tae-jin, Kim Yong-bin, and PD Kong De-han. The show features celebrities taking on customized travel challenges created by a team of creators.

On October 15, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event featured numerous K-pop stars, including members of BTS, BIGBANG, and Stray Kids, as well as popular actors, creating a glamorous atmosphere. The event highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness and showcased the unity of the entertainment industry.