
MBC's '2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championships' concluded with a grand finale. This year, dance sports attracted attention with a glamorous stage reminiscent of professional competitions. Nova from X:IN, with 12 years of experience as a dance sports athlete, overwhelmed the venue with a series of high-difficulty performances, securing a score of 29.3 out of 30, confirming victory. This score surpassed the previous highest record of 29.2 points set by Kep1er's Shen Xiaoting in the 'Idol Athletics Championships,' showcasing a performance at the level of professional competitions and elevating the standard of dance sports in the 'Idol Athletics Championships.' Wearing a gold medal, Nova expressed special feelings about winning, stating, 'It has been my dream to participate in the 'Idol Athletics Championships' since before debut.' This moment proved once again that the 'Idol Athletics Championships' is a stage where idols can fully demonstrate their abilities and passion, transcending mere variety shows. In the mixed-gender team shooting event, a big match featuring representative idol families from Korea, special combinations exclusive to the 'Idol Athletics Championships,' called 'Rookies,' participated. The 'Rookies' team consisted of four newcomers who debuted this year: Minjae from KickFlip, Zuan from AHOF, Ihyun from Baby DONT Cry, and Herin from HITGS. In the semifinals, WAKEONE defeated SM, and the Rookies triumphed over STARSHIP to advance to the finals. In a close final match, WAKEONE's izna's Bang Jimin and Rookies' Minjae shot inner tens, leading to a fierce competition. Subsequently, the Rookies secured the gold medal against ZEROBASEONE's Kim Jiun & Song Hanbin and izna's Bang Jimin & Choi Jeongun, winning the first 'Idol Athletics Championships' in shooting. Following this, the highlights of the 'Idol Athletics Championships' continued with the 400m relay, a fierce race showcasing the pride of the idols. The women's 400m relay saw many super rookies participating for the first time, generating buzz. In particular, MC Jung Hyunmoo shared a behind-the-scenes story about being surprised by Hearts2Hearts' speed while running to receive lunch during the break, highlighting them as strong contenders. In the first qualifying heat, Hearts2Hearts maintained the lead from the start, recording first place, while last year's silver medalist Kep1er advanced to the finals in second place. In the second qualifying heat, FIFTY FIFTY and Queenz Eye also advanced to the finals. With outstanding teamwork, Hearts2Hearts maintained the lead from start to finish, proving their 'lunch power' and winning the gold medal, creating a remarkable result as a dark horse in their first 'Idol Athletics Championships.' The men's 400m relay featured gripping matches. As it was a competition for the pride of the men, there were numerous overtakes throughout the qualifiers. In the first qualifying heat, AMPERS & ONE and KickFlip advanced to the finals after a fierce battle. In the second qualifying heat, last year's gold medalist &TEAM made a critical mistake by dropping the baton but still recorded second place, advancing to the finals alongside LUN8. To make up for their mistake in the qualifiers, &TEAM showcased overwhelming speed, achieving a time in the 58-second range and securing their second consecutive victory in the 400m relay, once again proving their status as the strongest in athletics. On this day, according to Nielsen Korea's nationwide ratings, MBC's 'Idol Athletics Championships' Part 3 recorded a 0.7% rating among viewers aged 20-49, ranking first among all programs aired during the same time slot. All episodes broadcast during the Chuseok holiday achieved first place in this ratings category, demonstrating overwhelming presence as a representative variety show of Chuseok. Particularly, the moment when popular rookie Carmen from Hearts2Hearts crossed the finish line first in the 400m relay, securing the team's gold medal, recorded a peak viewership rate of 4.8% per minute, delivering excitement to viewers. MBC's '2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championships' is a representative variety program of Chuseok, where top-class idol stars challenge various sports, creating historically significant topics every year. The '2025 Idol Star Championships,' aired from October 6 to 8, featured diverse competitions including athletics (60m sprint, 400m relay), dance sports, shillok (Korean wrestling), PK, and the newly established shooting event, making it a festival for families to enjoy during Chuseok. For 15 years, MBC's 'Idol Athletics Championships' has been a representative variety show of Chuseok, showcasing idol stars expanding their stage beyond music to sports, delivering joy and inspiration to fans worldwide, and proving the strength of K-content.
On October 31, 2025, from 20:00 to 21:00, AWA will hold a free online listening party for ZEROBASEONE, celebrating their new EP 'ICONIK'. The event will feature tracks from the album and past songs, along with exclusive voice tracks. Participants can engage with others via the AWA app for a more interactive experience.
&TEAM, a global group from Japan, released their first mini-album 'Back to Life' on October 28, achieving over 1 million sales on the first day. This milestone makes them the first Japanese artists to reach million sales in both Japan and Korea. The album showcases their growth and challenges in music, and they express gratitude to their fans for the support.
&TEAM, a global group formed through 'HYBE LABELS JAPAN', celebrates their 3rd anniversary with their first mini-album 'Back to Life', officially debuting in Korea. The album showcases their growth and teamwork over three years, featuring the title track that embodies their strong will and challenges ahead.
ZEROBASEONE is currently in Japan, sharing photos on Instagram that showcase their time in Tokyo. They have been actively engaging with fans, posting memorable shots from Akihabara and Harajuku. The group is set to release their special EP 'ICONIK' and perform on music shows, culminating in a concert at Saitama Super Arena.
On the afternoon of the 28th, &TEAM held a showcase at Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Seoul to celebrate the release of their 1st mini-album 'Back to Life.' They released the album's music and music video the day before. Additionally, &TEAM is set to perform their debut song on the November 1st broadcast of 'with MUSIC' from the top floor of HYBE's building.
&TEAM is set to appear on the music program "with MUSIC" on November 1, where they will guide viewers through HYBE's headquarters in Seoul, revealing training rooms and secrets behind star creation. They will also perform their title track "Back to Life" from their debut mini-album. Other guests include Travis Japan and Leo Ieiri.
&TEAM has released their first mini-album "Back to Life" in Korea, marking their debut. The album reflects their identity and growth, featuring the title track that combines Rock and Hip-hop. The music video portrays their struggles and unity, highlighting their determination to move forward despite challenges. The group has gained significant popularity in Japan and aims to expand globally.
The 2025 SBS Music Festival, featuring popular K-POP groups like Stray Kids and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, will be streamed exclusively on Lemino on December 25, 2025. The event includes a red carpet and main festival broadcast, with a premium subscription required for viewing. A spin-off show will also be available.
On the afternoon of the 27th, &TEAM completed their first Asia tour encore concert and headed to Korea via Gimpo International Airport. They will debut in Korea with their first mini-album 'Back to Life' releasing on the 28th. Some members, K and JO, will miss part of the schedule due to unavoidable personal activities.
The radio event 'Yamada Yuki's All Night Nippon Dragon Phoenix Koshien' was held at Yokohama Arena, featuring surprise guests and a vibrant atmosphere. Yamada Yuki, despite health issues, energized the crowd of 10,000 with performances and heartfelt moments, celebrating friendship and collaboration.
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