Press conference for 2026 musical concert 'The Mission: K' held in Seoul, featuring Kim Dong-jun, Ricky, MJ, Je-yun, and Seo Bom-seok.

ASTRO’s MJ and Jinjin unit ZOONIZINI will hold their first Japan-only one-night winter party in a year, “2026 ZOONIZINI SPECIAL WINTER PARTY <HOLLY JOLLY>,” in Osaka on December 6, 2026. Tickets, VIP upgrades, fan benefits, and sales schedules were also announced.

Former ASTRO member Rocky will host the 2026 ROCKY FAN CONCERT IN JAPAN in Tokyo and Kobe, along with a second mystery bus tour. In an interview, he talked about his love of autumn, his preparation, dance philosophy, creative drive, and his wish to make special memories with fans.

On the afternoon of the 17th, Kang Ye-won attended a pop-up event for the beauty brand atense held at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul.

iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.

Police in Seoul have booked a woman in her 50s on suspicion of violating communications secrecy laws by allegedly eavesdropping on ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo’s conversation at a cafe in Yongsan by placing a listening device under a table. Investigators are checking for accomplices and the device’s source.

TV Aichi and Busan MBC will produce Season 3 of the Japan-Korea drama "Do-Suru? Gohan". ASTRO’s Jinjin returns as the lead, alongside Yoshihara Masato, with filming in Aichi, Gifu, and Busan. The 10-episode series is set to air on TV Aichi from January 2027.

MBC MUSIC’s live “SHOW CHAMPION” broadcast was held on the afternoon of the 2nd at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Performers included AEN, SF9, iii, OURBIRTHDAY, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, AtHeart, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, NEXZ, ALL(H)OURS, and TNX. ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place.

SBS Life’s live broadcast of “THE SHOW” was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. The episode featured ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who won first place, along with Mashiro Sakamoto of MADEIN, SF9, AEN, ONEWE, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, AtHeart, Splayit, TRYTHAT, iii, and SEO EVE.

On the afternoon of the 1st, SBS MTV’s THE SHOW was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE won first place. The broadcast featured ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MADEIN’s Sakamoto Mashiro, SF9, AEN, ONEWE, TEMPEST’s Hanbin, AtHeart, Splayit, TRYTHAT, iii, and SEO EVE.

SF9 marked its 10th debut anniversary with a showcase for its second full album, TENACITY, and said it is aiming for 60 years. The group thanked fans, family, and its agency, and shared that absent members in military service sent supportive messages.