Dancer KYOKA appears at ASEA 2026, a music festival featuring top Asian artists, held at Saitama's Belluna Dome.

U-NEXT has announced exclusive Japanese livestreaming of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. The stream will include the red carpet and awards ceremony for unlimited viewing by U-NEXT monthly members, with a giveaway campaign also planned.

ENHYPEN announced a new spin-off single, THE SIN: PARALLEL WORLD. The digital release is set for November 20 at 2 p.m., and the CD will be released on November 23 at noon. It concludes THE SIN series, telling a parallel-world story of lovers who confirm their fated bond.

RIIZE’s single “Insomnia” was released at midnight on October 26. The acoustic pop track features lyrical guitar, wistful vocals, and lyrics about deepening nighttime emotions. A cinematic MV depicts sleepless people, while RIIZE holds fan events, TV performances, and Japan release campaigns.

ENHYPEN met WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom in Seoul and discussed the global results of their blood donation campaign. Tedros praised the members for leading by example and helping inspire real action from fans. ENHYPEN said they hope to keep creating meaningful change with fans worldwide.

On October 21, 2026, Off & Relax welcomed RIIZE’s Wonbin for a brand ambassador press conference and a premium autograph event, then opened a limited-time pop-up store at @cosme TOKYO. The event highlighted the brand’s “off and shine” concept, its hair-care lineup, and special fan experiences.

2026 MAMA AWARDS has released its main teaser, announcing a massive, time-and-space-spanning festival under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” The show will feature all-generation K-pop collaborations and iconic stages, with innovative 360-degree production at Kyocera Dome Osaka. The event runs November 20-21, with MAMA FAN FESTA starting November 9.

On the morning of the 21st, RIIZE’s Wonbin headed to Japan through Gimpo International Airport for his schedule. The text also notes that RIIZE will try acoustic pop for the first time with their new song “Insomnia,” set for digital release on October 26, and that they have renewed their exclusive model contract with Korean skincare brand UIQ for a fourth time, while also teasing a special collaboration product.

RIIZE will digitally release its new song “Insomnia” on October 26 at midnight, with the music video also premiering on SMTOWN’s YouTube channel. The acoustic pop track highlights the six members’ vocals and expresses quiet, lonely late-night feelings. Promotions and a Seoul fan event will follow.

ENHYPEN arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 19th after completing the ENHYPEN 2026 WORLD TOUR [BLOOD SUGA] in Macau. The article notes it is based on local media coverage and that the photos may vary. It also mentions related news about ENHYPEN appearing on a fashion magazine cover and being confirmed for COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27.

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.