Pledis Entertainment appoints Kim Yong-soo as new CEO, recognizing his contributions to K-POP and artist development since 2012.

Mardi Mercredi has launched its first unisex line and appointed SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan as its first male ambassador and global ambassador. The brand will begin pre-sales on October 8 in Daikanyama and Osaka, with online sales starting October 13, plus a store-only gift campaign.

SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan and Joshua’s new unit JxJ released the trailer DREAMSCAPE: BETWEEN TWELVES for their first mini album, DREAMSCAPE. The video blends dreams and reality with surreal imagery, circular motifs, and a tense, dreamy mood. The album arrives on the 19th, followed by a six-city solo tour.

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.

SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 4th after completing his participation in Paris Fashion Week. Related news notes that he has been named a global ambassador for the Korean fragrance brand SW19 and that Jeonghan and Joshua announced details for their Belluna Dome concerts on November 21 and 22.

SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan is drawing strong brand interest as his global influence remains unchanged. On the 1st, SW19 announced that it had appointed Jeonghan as its new global brand ambassador. Jeonghan enlisted as a social service worker on September 26, 2024, and was discharged on June 25 this year. The brand said it focused on his mysterious, delicate aura, his versatile appeal beyond any single image, and the distinctive global recognition he has built over many years. A brand representative said Jeonghan is an artist who has long carried out global activities as a SEVENTEEN member and has built broad recognition and influence in many countries.

fromis_9 will perform in Tokyo for two days, November 14 and 15, 2026, at Nippon Kogakuin Arena as part of their Asia tour. The shows include SEND-OFF events for all ticket holders, plus special perks for VVIP and VIP seats. Ticket sales begin in October.

SBS Gayo Daejeon will mark its 30th anniversary by being held over two days for the first time. The 2026 event will take place on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Goyang. Special stages will look back on 30 years of K-pop, with veteran and current top artists joining for intergenerational collaboration performances. The production team said they are preparing special and varied Christmas gifts to thank fans for 30 years of love, promising a festival everyone can enjoy across generations.

HYBE CINE FEST 2026 is a limited-time theater event featuring live films from TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN, plus a HYBE cheering party with music videos and performance clips. Advance tickets go on sale October 1, and a pop-up shop opens October 9 in Yurakucho Marui.

On the morning of the 30th, SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan departed for Paris, France, via Incheon International Airport to attend Fashion Week.

SEVENTEEN’s new unit JxJ, made up of Jeonghan and Joshua, will hold its first solo Japan concerts, “JEONGHAN X JOSHUA JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING] - JAPAN,” at Belluna Dome in Saitama on November 21 and 22, 2026. The show expands the world of their mini album DREAMSCAPE, with ticket and fanclub details provided.