
The Korean fashion brand 'NEWALRIN' starts its expansion in Japan on the Asian fashion platform '60%'. Launched in 2023, it is a women's feminine brand that has been worn by many K-POP idols and has a record of POP UP events in Japan. NEWALRIN offers a diverse lineup of products including outerwear, tops, innerwear, pants, skirts, and accessories, with designs that balance femininity and trendiness, gaining strong support from Korean female customers, especially those in their late teens to late twenties. Additionally, NEWALRIN has attracted attention as many K-POP idols, including Ahyeon from BABYMONSTER, Wonyoung from IVE, and Ian from Hearts2Hearts, have worn its clothing, expanding its recognition both domestically and internationally. Through wearing stage costumes and casual outfits, it has also gained support from trend-sensitive consumers.
IVE is making a comeback after about eight months. STARSHIP Entertainment released a coming-soon video for the new mini album Looks Can Kill. The album will follow a pre-release song on October 19 and be fully released on October 26. It is their first new work since REVIVE+ and comes after their second world tour.
On the afternoon of the 28th, BABYMONSTER’s Ruka arrived in Korea via Gimpo International Airport after completing her schedule in Japan. Related reports note that Ruka and Asa became ambassadors for SNIDEL, and BABYMONSTER drew 90,000 fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka, with some members in tears.
The 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN will take place at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026. Day 1 features MISAMO, NAYEON, aespa, and NCT WISH; Day 2 features Stray Kids, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and CORTIS. MCs include KIM JAEWON, SANA, and JANG WONYOUNG. Premium lounge tickets and sales details were also announced.
BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon returned to Korea on the 24th via Gimpo International Airport after completing the “2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM] IN JAPAN.” The text also notes BABYMONSTER’s collaboration with Sesame Street and that the group’s official YouTube channel has surpassed 10 billion total views, the fastest for a K-pop girl group.
The KGMA organizing committee revealed a special lineup for the awards ceremony, featuring TWS, WayV, AEN, TUIDE, and MADEIN. The event will be held on November 7 and 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, with RESCENE’s Wonhee and Nam Ji-hyun hosting day one, and IVE’s Liz and Kim Jae-won hosting day two.
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