October saw shocking news in Korean entertainment, including the death of a former baseball player and EXO's agreement with SM.

Seoul City is launching major safety measures for BTS's concert at Gwanghwamun Square on the 21st, anticipating up to 260,000 attendees. This includes temporary toilets, traffic restrictions, and the cancellation of nearby events. Authorities will ensure safety and order for all participants, with a focus on preventing crowd accidents.

BTS will host 'BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG' on March 21, adding seating for 22,000 fans. The event will feature standing areas and large LED screens. Ticket sales begin on March 12, with strict measures against ticket fraud and unauthorized entry. The concert will also be streamed live on Netflix, marking the first solo performance broadcast by the platform. BTS's new album 'ARIRANG' releases on March 20, featuring the title track 'SWIM.'

BTS is launching a pop-up event for their 5th album "ARIRANG" from March 20 to April 12, showcasing merchandise inspired by Korean culture. The event will be held at two locations in Seoul and will include a collaboration with the National Museum of Korea. Pre-sales start on March 12, with full sales available from March 20.

On the afternoon of the 9th, EXO's Kai returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after completing Paris Fashion Week. He also mentioned that he would like Chanyeol to join him on a new variety show, praising him for being very entertaining lately.

The Seoul police have launched an investigation into ticket fraud linked to BTS's comeback concert, prompted by reports of macro program abuse. They are examining three criminal cases related to ticket sales, warning that using macros could lead to complicity in fraud. Over 110 fraudulent posts have been identified, and security measures for the concert are being heightened with 4,800 personnel deployed to manage crowds and prevent potential threats.

KT has announced it will fully close its office on the day of BTS's concert on the 21st to ensure safety due to anticipated large crowds. Staff access will be controlled, and commercial facilities within the building will halt operations. BTS will release their 5th album 'ARIRANG' on the 20th and hold a comeback live event at Gwanghwamun Square, directed by Hamish Hamilton, with a global audience via Netflix.

BTS V's fans are mobilizing for a significant support event ahead of the group's comeback concert in Seoul. The concert will feature the debut of new songs and will be live-streamed globally on Netflix. V's Chinese fan club, Baidu V Bar, plans to showcase a large digital display to celebrate his return, covering an area of about 3,000 square meters.

BTS's upcoming album 'ARIRANG' has achieved over 4 million pre-saves on Spotify within just two days, showcasing immense global fan interest. The album, set to release on March 20, features 14 tracks, including the title song 'SWIM,' which conveys resilience in life's challenges. A live event will be streamed globally via Netflix.

In a recent Q&A, BTS shared their thoughts on their upcoming comeback and their daily lives. They expressed excitement about group activities, joked about their high-pitched songs, and shared personal wishes like visiting public baths and bustling restaurants. Jin emphasized wanting to be remembered as a good person and artist, while the members noted they are still on their journey and are eager for their comeback after working on new music in LA.

On the morning of the 6th, EXO's Kai departed for France through Incheon International Airport to attend Paris Fashion Week. He revealed episodes about his bandmates, including Suho's tears and a kiss, and hinted at conflicts during their comeback, suggesting a dormitory lifestyle (video available).