The VIP screening of 'First Ride' took place in Seoul, attended by stars like BTS's Jungkook and BLACKPINK's Jisoo.

Billlie’s Tsuki posted photos on Instagram with the short Japanese caption “See you next year,” showing a bold, mature side in a black tube-top dress against a city nightscape. Fans praised her elegant collarbones, sharp jawline, and chic transformation, while Billlie continues to grow globally.

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.

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.

On the morning of the 18th, the first part of the 2026 Seoul Animal Happiness Festa foster-parent system event was held at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo District. On the red carpet, WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon, former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo, Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA, Sung Hoon, EPEX’s Baekseung and MU, KINKY, choreographer Lia Kim, and Stella Jang attended.

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.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa shared multiple photos from her visit to Japan on Instagram with the short caption “KYOTOKYO.” The images appear to show her enjoying Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji, Nara’s Todai-ji, Universal Studios Japan, and time in Tokyo, including wearing a kimono, viewing Mt. Fuji from a Shinkansen, and greeting deer. Fans responded enthusiastically, and it was also revealed that Lisa will appear on TBS’s “Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai” on October 30.

BTS’s V proved his powerful influence in fashion by generating about 5.2 billion won in media value for CELINE during Paris Fashion Week, even though he did not attend. Lefty’s report said his impact accounted for about 23% of CELINE’s total EMV, the highest among related influencers.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie posted recent photos on Instagram with the caption “things that make me smile.” She shared a bikini selfie against a canyon backdrop, along with casual moments from her daily life, including working out at the gym and enjoying food. She recently released the digital EP Fallen Angel and surprised fans by appearing at The Weeknd’s Korea concert for a duet stage of “One Of The Girls.”

YG ENTERTAINMENT is holding a 30th anniversary special event at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya from October 18 to November 1, 2026. The pop-up features goods from BIGBANG, 2NE1, WINNER, BLACKPINK, TREASURE, and BABYMONSTER, plus a collaboration cafe and a BABYMONSTER pop-up.