TVXQ’s U-KNOW departed for Japan via Incheon Airport for his solo concert, which will be held in Osaka on November 14 and 15.

On the morning of the 14th, TVXQ’s Changmin departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Related reports note that his 5-year-old son looks just like him and proudly talks about his father at kindergarten, and that his 3rd mini album, "All Of My Life," ranked No. 1 on Oricon’s weekly digital album chart.

Kstyle AWARDS 2026 has launched on the IDOLCHAMP app, with preliminary fan voting open from November 13 to 26 in five categories: Best Artist (Men), Best Artist (Women), Best Solo Artist, Next Star, and Global Rising Star. Final rankings will be decided by total votes from both rounds. To celebrate, Kstyle is also giving away tickets to the 2026 APAN Star Awards in Seoul to five winners.

SM Entertainment posted weaker Q3 results, with sales and operating profit down year on year and net income turning to a loss. It said reduced domestic comeback schedules hurt direct music and concert revenue, while IP-based businesses grew. The company plans major comebacks and global tours from Q4 through next Q1.

On SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling,” TVXQ’s Changmin said his 5-year-old son is very cute and lovable, though raising him is hard. He said people who had never met him told his manager they had seen “Changmin’s son” because the boy looks so much like him. He also said his son proudly asks teachers to play his songs at kindergarten.

Yunho of TVXQ launched the Japan leg of his first concert, “U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE#1 – EDIT,” at Yokohama Arena on October 31 and November 1. The Japan-original arena tour will visit four cities in eight shows. The stage portrayed a journey to find Yunho’s identity and essence, connecting his past and present. In Japan, he performed special Japan-only versions of songs including “You Go Ahead,” “Tsunagareta Fune,” his latest track “You Are There,” and “Biscuit,” captivating 26,000 people over two days. After TVXQ’s 20th anniversary celebrations at Nissan Stadium, attention remains on Yunho’s “U-KNOW PROJECT,” including his new single and the Japan-edited concert.

TVXQ’s Changmin’s “All Of My Life” debuted at No. 1 on the latest Oricon weekly digital album ranking announced on October 28. It is his second digital album to reach No. 1, following “Chocolate: 1st Mini Album” in April 2020, after 6 years and 6 months. The six-track album includes the title song and carries a message about moving forward through life’s emotions and moments. He will also launch his second nationwide tour, starting February 22, 2027, at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall.

U-KNOW’s Japan-original arena tour, “U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE #1 – EDIT,” begins at Yokohama Arena on Oct. 31. A two-song digital single, “Kimi ga Iru,” has also been released. WOWOW will air the Tokyo performance in January and a documentary on U-KNOW in December and February.

WOWOW is featuring TVXQ! for a long period to mark their 20th anniversary in Japan. It will exclusively air and stream Yunho’s documentary film, “ACTION YUNHO,” covering his first solo concert tour, with the first part on December 27 and the second in February 2027. A special edited version of his Japan tour will also air in January 2027, along with the final performance. In addition, WOWOW will broadcast and stream several past TVXQ! live tours and films throughout 2026, with archive streaming available for two weeks after each program ends.

TVXQ’s Changmin has returned as a rock artist with his 3rd mini album, All Of My Life, released after about 4 years and 9 months. The album carries a message of moving forward through life’s emotions and moments, and features six songs ranging from hard rock to ballads. Changmin also took part in the album’s creation, writing lyrics for “Yeah We Go.” The title track is a powerful pop-rock song, and the music video presents a cinematic visual story.

A past dispute between TVXQ’s Yunho and fans over his paid fan-platform communication resurfaced online. Fans criticized his infrequent bubble messages, and Yunho responded sharply. The issue sparked debate, but fans later said he apologized and has since been much more active.