A press conference for the ENA variety show 'It's Okay to Be Directionally Challenged' was held in Seoul with various celebrities attending.

Kim Yuni, a former SM trainee, discusses her experiences on SBS's 'Our Ballad,' revealing her past with fellow trainees from aespa and Hearts2Hearts. She shares her emotional journey of transitioning from a trainee to a performer, expressing feelings of sadness watching her peers debut while she continued to train. Yuni's choice of song reflects her struggles and hopes for a new beginning, ultimately succeeding in advancing to the next round with heartfelt performances praised by the judges.

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, aespa's WINTER attended a CHAUMET event at Lotte Department Store in Seoul's Songpa District, showcasing her charming equestrian style. In an interview, she shared her thoughts on their activities. Meanwhile, aespa successfully concluded their Tokyo concert, thrilling 30,000 fans with a rich setlist.

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.

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.

Rei from IVE has been selected as the new model for the French outdoor brand MILLET. The campaign for the 2025 autumn/winter season features Rei's unique charm and creativity, appealing to fans worldwide. The collaboration aims to enhance MILLET's youthful and sophisticated image while providing consumers with new experiences through functional yet fashionable down collections. Rei will continue to exert her influence as a 'MZ representative icon' while IVE prepares for their upcoming world tour.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, attended by K-pop artists including aespa, IVE's Wonyoung, Yujin, LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon, and others. The event highlighted the importance of awareness and support for breast cancer.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, attended by K-pop artists including aespa, IVE's Wonyoung, Yujin, LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon, and others. The event highlighted the importance of awareness and support for breast cancer.

Liz, a member of IVE, stars in the music video for the anime 'Princess Catch!' singing its theme song. Her bright vocals and charming visuals enhance the anime's adventurous spirit. Liz expressed her honor in participating and hopes listeners cherish themselves more through the song. The video is available on YouTube and official SNS.