Former IZ*ONE member Choi Ye-na will remake Ai Otsuka’s hit song “Sakuranbo,” with the release set for November 17.

At the press conference for ENA and Disney+’s new variety show “Cow Mall” held on the afternoon of the 9th at Raum Art Center Chamber Hall in Gangnam, Seoul, Kwon Eun-bi, MEOVV’s Suin and Narin, EVAN, Yuri, Heize, and other cast members attended.

FURFUR released its 20th-anniversary special fur collection, “Fluffy Princess starring YENA,” on its official online store and USAGI ONLINE. Former IZ*ONE member Choi Yena serves as the special muse, styling FURFUR’s signature fur items in three looks that blend mode sweetness with pop charm.

KHS Agency has signed a business agreement with RBW to create synergy by combining KHS’s strategy and network with RBW’s production infrastructure. The two companies plan joint overseas business and IP-based content projects, while expanding support for RBW artists and K-content globally.

As Typhoon No. 30 Chanpa approaches Taiwan, emergency measures and school/work closures have forced schedule changes for several K-pop events. PLAVE postponed its Taipei concert on October 23 to October 25, while Jessica moved her October 24 show to February 20 next year. The Hualien K-pop festival was also delayed by one day.

On the morning of the 19th, ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, former IZ*ONE member Choi Ye-na, THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo and Q, and fromis_9’s Baek Ji-heon and Lee Chae-young attended a brand event for COACH held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Singer Jeon Somi shed tears at BIGBANG’s 20th debut anniversary concert. In a vlog released on the 24th, she attended the final show with relatives, Kwon Eun-bi, and Umji, saying she had been a BIGBANG fan since childhood. She grew emotional during “LIES” and cried.

Kwon Eun-bi reflects on her digital single “DEJAVU,” her fan name DANBI, and plans for a more personal new album. She recalls her difficult pre-debut years, says her bright energy is her strength, and shares hopes to keep growing, try voice acting, and reunite with IZ*ONE someday.

KGMA will debut “KGMA Star Road” at the 2026 ceremony, replacing the traditional red carpet with a content experience that begins as artists enter the venue and interact with fans. SHINee’s Minho, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, DAY6’s Young K, and many others will appear. The event is set for November 7-8 at Gocheok Sky Dome, with tickets on sale October 2 at 6 p.m. via NOL.

TBS will air a two-hour live “CDTV Live! Live!” special on October 5 at 7 p.m., featuring many artists and song announcements. Snow Man will TV-premiere “Kiseki” and perform “Good Time,” while AI, &TEAM, GENERATIONS, M!LK, FRUITS ZIPPER, LiSA, and others will also appear. Special企画 include an LDH dance performance of ILLIT’s “It’s Me” and K and JO of &TEAM singing ZONE’s “secret base.”

Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon will hold a free dance lecture class in Shibuya, Tokyo on October 5, 2026. A TikTok dance challenge will select participants, who must post with the required hashtags and use the designated audio. Details will be sent to selected entrants.