K-POP live event in Tokyo on April 6th and 7th, featuring SHINee's Taemin, VIVIZ, JO1, LUN8, Bright, ALL(H)OURS, DXTEEN, and UNICODE.

SHINee’s Minho apologized after controversy arose over alleged physical support during a marathon, and he voluntarily returned his finishing record. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee also received a petition asking it to review whether his ambassador activities remain appropriate and to examine the race rules and record handling.

SM Entertainment posted weaker Q3 results, with sales and operating profit down year on year and net income turning to a loss. It said reduced domestic comeback schedules hurt direct music and concert revenue, while IP-based businesses grew. The company plans major comebacks and global tours from Q4 through next Q1.

SHINee’s Minho apologized for the controversy surrounding fairness in a marathon he ran on November 1. He said the issue came from his own immaturity, admitted he could not accept the result, and vowed to be more careful. He also expressed respect for dedicated runners.

ITZY’s Yuna attended the 10th anniversary event for the fashion brand TREEMINGBIRD, held in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 3rd. The text also mentions the announcement of the second lineup for the 2026 KGMA, including SHINee’s Minho, ITZY’s Yuna, and Novelbright, as well as news that Yuna was urgently hospitalized due to a high fever and inflammation and would not participate in a fan signing event.

Fuji TV will broadcast the 2026 FNS Song Festival live over two Wednesdays in December. Thirty-six acts were announced, including Korean artists such as ILLIT, Stray Kids, BABYMONSTER, CORTIS, RIIZE, aespa, and NCT DREAM. ILLIT will appear for the third straight year, while BABYMONSTER and CORTIS will make their first appearances.

SHINee’s Minho showed extraordinary athletic ability by finishing his first full marathon at the 2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon in 3:00:18. Despite rainy conditions and missing sub-3 by just 18 seconds, he expressed pride in the valuable experience and impressed fans with his endurance and spirit.

On the afternoon of the 1st, VIVIZ performed a celebratory stage at GOOBNE ROAD FC 079, held at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul’s Jung District. Related topics include VIVIZ opening social media accounts after moving to a new agency and the meaning behind their first full album, A Montage of ( ), described as a work that shows the path they will take from here on.

ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL KOREA 2026, scheduled for November 14, 2026 at INSPIRE Resort in Incheon, South Korea, has been postponed after discussions with the organizers and related parties. The organizers apologized to fans, artists, and staff, and said the new date and details will be announced later. Ticket refund information will be provided once ready.

KNTV will live broadcast the final day of SHINee’s Minho’s solo concert, “MINHO CONCERT,” from Seoul on November 29. The concert follows his successful “SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26” event and features the fan term “feral,” highlighting his powerful performance and energetic stage.

Kstyle POWER PUSH, a regular project with IDOLCHAMP, has opened its November voting period. Fans can vote from October 27 to November 5 to choose the monthly power-push artist and support their comeback. Artists include ATEEZ, XG, SUPER JUNIOR’s Kyuhyun, and more.