The VIP screening of the film 'Guntai' took place in Seoul, attended by various celebrities and featuring a gripping survival story.

iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.

Former YOUNITE member Eunsang is set to make a solo comeback. BRANDNEW MUSIC recently released a comeback teaser poster through his official account, revealing the phrase "IN TRANSIT" and the comeback date of Oct. 21. This will be his first album since ending YOUNITE activities. After pausing activities last May for health reasons, he later ended group promotions and began a new start as a solo artist. Before YOUNITE, he also gained popularity as a member of X1.

Police in Seoul have booked a woman in her 50s on suspicion of violating communications secrecy laws by allegedly eavesdropping on ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo’s conversation at a cafe in Yongsan by placing a listening device under a table. Investigators are checking for accomplices and the device’s source.

TV Aichi and Busan MBC will produce Season 3 of the Japan-Korea drama "Do-Suru? Gohan". ASTRO’s Jinjin returns as the lead, alongside Yoshihara Masato, with filming in Aichi, Gifu, and Busan. The 10-episode series is set to air on TV Aichi from January 2027.

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.

SF9 marked its 10th debut anniversary with a showcase for its second full album, TENACITY, and said it is aiming for 60 years. The group thanked fans, family, and its agency, and shared that absent members in military service sent supportive messages.

SF9 has made a comeback with its 2nd full album TENACITY to mark its 10th debut anniversary. The album includes 10 tracks, including the title song Without Wings, and reflects the group’s determination to look back on the past 10 years and move forward again. Youngbin, Hwiyoung, and Chani took part in writing lyrics for many songs. Without Wings expresses rising again beyond limits, and SF9 plans to show its signature restrained sensuality on stage.

On the afternoon of the 26th, a media distribution preview for the animated film "Agami" was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan District, Seoul, attended by Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim So-yeon, and director Ahn Jae-hoon. Based on Ku Byeong-mo's novel, the film depicts the dazzling story of Gon, the only child in a world with gills, and the being that was everything to him.