The 30th DREAM CONCERT lineup features K-POP stars, hosted by SUPER JUNIOR's Leeteuk and former IZ*ONE's Kwon Eunbi.

EVNNE is returning after about six months with its 6th mini album, "on: our noise," set for release on the 19th. Jellyfish Entertainment revealed the comeback through a coming-soon video. Afterward, the group will hold fan concerts in Seoul, Japan, Taipei, North America, and Europe.

The 2026 Gangnam Festival was held on Dosan-daero in Seoul’s Gangnam District on the afternoon of the 4th, featuring K-pop concert appearances by ZEROBASEONE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, SAY MY NAME, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, LUN8, and PSY. ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook also unveiled a mixtape for the first time as the unit EMP, with a digital single set for release in November. ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sangwon and Anxin shared a close photo with their faces resting on each other’s shoulders and spoke about their affection for one another.

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.

TIOT has made a comeback with its new mini album Time for Us, reflecting on a year of growth. The album tells the story of looking back on the time spent running forward, discovering how they and each other have changed, and moving from “my time” endured alone to “our time” spent protecting one another. The title track, Five Hours in Pieces, is a hard rock-based dance song about realizing that the comfort offered to someone else was also something needed by oneself, and facing one’s honest feelings hidden behind a calm exterior.

Former YOUNITE member Eunsang is set to make a solo comeback. BRANDNEW MUSIC recently released a comeback teaser poster through his official account, revealing the phrase "IN TRANSIT" and the comeback date of Oct. 21. This will be his first album since ending YOUNITE activities. After pausing activities last May for health reasons, he later ended group promotions and began a new start as a solo artist. Before YOUNITE, he also gained popularity as a member of X1.

n.SSign has released its first Japan-original mini album, "WAY OUT," featuring five original Japanese songs about finding a way out of confusion. The title track, "DANCE ON THE EARTH," has a new MV and digital campaigns have started. A Japan tour begins October 9.

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.

Home Drama Channel’s October schedule launches free advance broadcasts of the mystery drama "Perfect Family" and the historical drama "Haechi: The Road to the Throne." It also features the TV premiere of n.SSign’s Japan tour finale, Seo In-guk fan meeting footage, and several new Korean dramas and variety programs.

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.”