EVAN appeared on the red carpet at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS in Busan, where many top artists gathered for the ceremony.

ABC-MART will release FILA’s new RULZ 4 LJ nationwide and online on October 8, 2026. The autumn-winter update features a suede-like upper, a chunky platform, and lightweight comfort, plus extra laces for styling. New visuals starring ILLIT were also unveiled.

ATEEZ’s August 5 fan meeting at K Arena Yokohama, part of “2026 ATEEZ FANMEETING ATINY'S VOYAGE : TINY MYSTERY IN JAPAN,” will be broadcast on WOWOW Live and streamed on October 17. The event featured powerful performances, cover songs, games, VCR segments, and special moments with ATINY.

HELLO KITTY’s BLACK SERIES is teaming up with ATEEZ for its first K-pop collaboration. A limited-time pop-up store will open in Tokyo’s Omotesando from October 16 to 25, 2026, featuring new merchandise, special exhibits, a large signed Hello Kitty display, and a chance to win signed cards.

ATEEZ has teased a powerful comeback. KQ Entertainment revealed a comeback spoiler video for the group’s new album, "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6," through official social media, confirming a November 13 comeback. After releasing "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5" in June, interest is growing in their new music and performance.

Snow Man’s Friday special airs tonight, October 9, from 7:00 to 8:55 p.m. It features the popular “Dance Copy Revolution,” with Snow Man, past MVP dancers, STARTO dance picks, and =LOVE competing in intense choreography battles, special collaborations, and studio talk.

At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, writer Kim Eunsook won the top Golden Bird Award. K-dramas and performers including Ryu Seung-ryong, Im Ji-yeon, and RIIZE’s Anton were also honored. Jin Akanishi attended from Japan and received the Asia Star Award.

ENHYPEN departed for Japan via Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 9th for a scheduled engagement. The article is based on local media coverage, and the photos may vary. It also mentions the release of trailers for each live film in the film festival event "HYBE CINE FEST 2026" and a planned pop-up event, as well as ENHYPEN's Chuseok hanbok photos drawing attention.

At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026 ceremony held on the afternoon of the 8th at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, attendees included RIIZE’s Anton, Jin Akanishi, Yoon Ji-sung of Wanna One, Ku Gyo-hwan, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Nam-gil, Um Ki-joon, Lim Ji-yeon, Apink’s Jung Eun-ji, Han Go-eun, Moon Ji-hoon (Swings), Kim Min, Lee Jae-won, Park Gyeong-hye, Lee Dong-ha, Lee Yeo-reum, Choi Hyo-ju, writer Kim Eun-sook, Elizaveta Maksimova, Gladys Bay, Paulo Avelino, and announcer Lee Jae-eun.

ILLIT has raised anticipation for its comeback by unveiling additional concept photos for its new release. The group shared the GLLIT version of its 5th mini album BREAK EVEN concept photos on October 6, presenting a witty take on the youth trend “Admin Night” with colorful styling and quirky props. A teaser for the title track “You’re Under Arrest” also hinted at an addictive performance. BREAK EVEN is already ranking No. 3 on Spotify’s Pre-save Top 10, with more than 270,000 pre-saves. ILLIT will hold an encore tour in Korea on the 17th and 18th, and the album and music video will be released on the 26th at 6 p.m.

ATEEZ’s SAN directly addressed recent dating rumors during a teaser for an upcoming appearance on TEO’s Salon Drip. He said he had just arrived from Milan, where rumors began after he was seen walking with a woman. His agency said she was a brand staff member, and SAN also denied the rumors on fromm, warning against偷拍 and illegal filming.