Rosé from BLACKPINK wins first place with "APT." on MBC's show, while other K-pop groups also make notable comebacks.
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BLACKPINK's Rosé won first place with "APT." in collaboration with Bruno Mars. On November 16, during MBC's "Show Music Center" in Korea, Rosé's "APT." surpassed aespa and G-DRAGON to take the top spot. NCT DREAM returned with refreshing charm. Their new song "When I'm With You" is a house-based electronic pop song with a catchy chorus, expressing the complex feelings experienced when being with the person they met in "DREAMSCAPE." ATEEZ attempted change with their title track "Ice On My Teeth" from their 11th mini album. "Ice On My Teeth" is a hip-hop-based song featuring strings, conveying the idea that true value can coexist beautifully even with things that seem unsuitable, reflecting ATEEZ's pride. ENHYPEN made a comeback with a repackage of their 2nd full album. Through their title track "No Doubt," they express universal feelings of love that remain unchanged, showcasing a more mature and restrained sexy beauty. BABYMONSTER revealed the stage for "DRIP," one of the double title tracks from their 1st full album. "DRIP" is an EDM-based dance song that blends BABYMONSTER's confident attitude with YG's unique hip-hop vibe, garnering attention for G-DRAGON's involvement in the composition. LOONA's Yves returned with a cybernetic mood, while CLASS:y expressed the spectrum of love in a unique color during their comeback stage. The broadcast featured SHINee's Minho, VIVIZ, NCT DREAM, ATEEZ, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, Kep1er, BABYMONSTER, Yves, CLASS:y, ILLIT, BUMJIN, EPEX, POW, TIOT, ODD YOUTH, and Burvey.
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EVAN has made a comeback with stronger music and performance. He released the music video for the title track “Death of Me” from his first mini album, showing him moving through contrasting spaces and performing on stage. The song expresses his determination to move forward without hesitation, and he took part in writing and composing it.
EVAN, formerly of ENHYPEN, held a showcase for his first mini album, DEATH OF ME. He said the album reflects his inner thoughts, hopes, and determination to keep moving forward. He produced all eight tracks, wrote the title song about an unbreakable will, and shared his solo journey.
ILLIT’s Minju won fans over with a cover of Lee Hyori’s classic “10 Minutes,” released on the group’s official YouTube channel. She reinterpreted the song in an R&B style, adding delicate vocals, expressive groove, and Y2K-inspired visuals. BELIFT LAB said she also took part in vocal direction and chorus recording. Minju said she wanted to sing a song she loves in her own voice. ILLIT will hold an encore concert in Incheon next month after sold-out tour stops in Seoul, five Japanese cities, and Hong Kong.
On the afternoon of the 7th, EVAN, formerly Heeseung of ENHYPEN, held a release showcase for his first mini album, "DEATH OF ME," at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Seoul. The album expresses a declaration of boldly moving forward while holding the reins of complex emotions.
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.
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.
On the afternoon of the 6th, a photo time for the 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS was held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. AND2BLE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, xikers, NouerA, KickFlip, IDID, MODYSSEY, POW, and Kim Sung-ri, formerly of RAINZ, appeared.
Pleum Nachkhun of Thailand’s V.R.P posted a photo with BLACKPINK’s Lisa on Instagram to support her new song release. Lisa recently released “SaWaDiKa” and also revealed in a documentary that she had hidden past relationships to avoid hurting BLACKPINK’s popularity.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé says summer is her time to make music and discover herself while working on a new album in Korea. She reflects on the past two years of doubting and then trusting herself, says she now accepts her weaknesses, and shares a new view of home, rest, and simple pleasures.
On the afternoon of the 5th, Huening Kai of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Huening Bahiyyih of Kep1er, and other celebrities attended the Kwak Hyun Joo collection at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week held at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul.
