MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION showcased multiple artists including ASTRO's new unit ZOONIZINI and MADEIN S, who debuted with 'BLUE'.

SM Entertainment and KDDI will hold the Japan-only “SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26 × au Wellness Virtual Run” from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2026. Inspired by Minho’s London run, it lets fans share a sense of unity with artists through daily walking and running. Tickets are 5,500 yen, and finishers who reach 15,000 steps receive Japan-exclusive prizes.

Ji Yunseo, who finished his activities with EVNNE, enlisted yesterday, September 14, to fulfill his national defense duty. According to Korean media, he entered the Navy Education Command and will begin service in the Navy band after completing basic training in the recruit training unit. Born in 2004, he gained attention through Mnet's BOYS PLANET in 2023, debuted with EVNNE under Jellyfish Entertainment, returned to YH Entertainment after the group ended activities last December, and announced the end of his exclusive contract in February. He is also known as TWICE Nayeon's cousin. EVNNE has since reorganized and is currently promoting as a five-member group.

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.

A recent Instagram post from TVXQ showed Changmin, SHINee’s Minho, and EXO’s Chanyeol together in a “Che-sang Crew” shot. Their casual running outfits still highlighted their visuals, while Changmin’s Han River photo showed his trained physique. Minho also appeared on their running talk show and led the run like a coach.

The KGMA organizing committee revealed the solo, band, and trot lineup for the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards, to be held November 7-8 at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. The roster includes Dayoung, Minho, Young K, Yuna, Choi Yena, LUCY, TOUCHED, Novelbright, Park Ji-hyun, and Jang Minho.

Mizuki Ogawa, formerly of SECRET NUMBER, begins her first Japanese film as director, "Code for Tomorrow," set in Osaka for a 2027 release. The story follows people who chase, lose, or rethink dreams, linked by a guitar and the song "BRAND NEW CODE."

SHINee’s Onew announced a comeback for October 20 by releasing a trailer for his first single album, “Illusion,” on his official YouTube channel. It is his first release in about seven months since his fifth mini album, “TOUGH LOVE,” and it will feature three title tracks.

SHINee’s Taemin released his new mini album “PHASE 1: Soft Violence,” a work built on the contrast between “soft” and “violence.” The album explores beauty’s tension, contradictions, and hidden cruelty, and includes 11 tracks, double title songs “FLOAT” and “Gooey,” and a new MV for “FLOAT.”

SHINee’s Minho presents a deep narrative of love and farewell through his 2nd mini album, Make it hot. The album includes the sensual yet refreshing pop dance track “Liquid (Feat. BELLE of KISS OF LIFE),” the medium-tempo R&B song “Ending Scene,” and the Afro-house-based “Love Me Now.” The teaser image, released on the 27th, shows him creating a unique mood against a sunset-lit island backdrop. The album will be released on September 7 at 6 p.m. through music streaming sites.

YouTuber Park Wi informed Seoul City of his intention to resign as a public relations ambassador amid continued controversy over his release of CCTV footage showing a fall accident on the KTX. After criticism, he deleted the video and apologized. Seoul City will proceed with internal procedures.