IVE returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 14th after finishing overseas schedules.

IVE has raised expectations for its new mini album, Looks Can Kill, by unveiling teaser images of the six members transformed into different heroes. The concept highlights each member’s unique pose and styling, and the album will expand IVE’s world with a “Girls’ Hero” theme.

On the morning of the 3rd, IVE’s Yujin headed to Paris, France, via Incheon International Airport to attend Fashion Week. The text also notes that IVE will release a new mini album, "Looks Can Kill," on October 26, with a coming-soon video unveiled, and that an "Annyoongz" exhibition by Yujin and Wonyoung has been confirmed, with a teaser poster released.

On the morning of the 3rd, IVE’s Rei and Liz headed to Paris, France, via Incheon International Airport to attend Fashion Week. Related: Rei attended an AGE20’S brand event, and Liz was selected as an MC for the 2026 KGMA, to be held in November.

The 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN will be held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on December 12 and 13, 2026. New artists added include ATEEZ, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, RIIZE, RESCENE, Hearts2Hearts, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE. Single-day ticket presales run until October 4.

IVE’s Wonyoung arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 1st after completing her participation in Paris Fashion Week. The text also mentions that MUSIC BANK’s Japan concert will be held in December at the National Stadium, with the first lineup of artists and a star MC announced, and that Wonyoung’s lip-sync video showing affection for senior IU has become a hot topic for being beautiful.

On the afternoon of the 1st, IVE's Rei attended an event for the cosmetics brand AGE20'S pop-up store at LECT Seongsu in Seongdong District, Seoul.

Two popular Korean brands, Jongnanmimyeongga and Lolo Mallo, will make their first appearance at Daimaru Kobe from October 14 to 20. Jongnanmimyeongga offers realistic vegetable- and fruit-shaped sweet breads, while Lolo Mallo features chewy Dubai mochi cookies in several flavors.

On the morning of the 30th, IVE’s Rei, MONSTA X’s Minhyuk, Kang Hoon, and DAY6’s Wonpil attended an event for the cosmetics brand LUNA held at Musinsa Mega Store in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong District, Seoul.

On the morning of the 29th, IVE’s Rei attended an event for the colored contact lens brand rom'u held at MUSINSA BEAUTY’s Hongdae store in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

IVE is making a comeback after about eight months. STARSHIP Entertainment released a coming-soon video for the new mini album Looks Can Kill. The album will follow a pre-release song on October 19 and be fully released on October 26. It is their first new work since REVIVE+ and comes after their second world tour.