On the 24th, MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live with i-dle's Woogie winning 1st place without performing. Various artists participated.

On October 15, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event featured numerous K-pop stars, including members of BTS, BIGBANG, and Stray Kids, as well as popular actors, creating a glamorous atmosphere. The event highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness and showcased the unity of the entertainment industry.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, attended by K-pop artists including aespa, IVE's Wonyoung, Yujin, LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon, and others. The event highlighted the importance of awareness and support for breast cancer.

At the press conference for 'HIP POP Princess', Soyoung from i-dle expressed her feelings about returning to 'UNPRETTY RAP STAR' after 9 years. She reflects on her journey from being the youngest participant to now returning as an adult. The show aims to create a new global hip-hop girl group, blending Korean and Japanese cultures, and will premiere on October 16.

The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival will feature performances by four K-POP groups: n.SSign, JUST B, ONE PACT, and TIOT on February 7, 2026. These groups, known for their talent and fan engagement, have gained significant popularity and will showcase their skills at this prestigious event.

The production announcement for Mnet's 'Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess' took place on the morning of the 15th at Eliena Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. The show, featuring producers like i-dle's Soyeon and Dynamic Duo's Gaeko, aims to create a new global hip-hop girl group, with participants showcasing their talents in music, dance, styling, and video production. The show premieres on October 16, with simultaneous streaming in Japan via U-NEXT.

Bae Jin Young, former member of CIX, has launched his solo career with the release of his 1st mini-album 'STILL YOUNG'. The album features diverse tracks and showcases his matured skills and passion for music. He will hold a fan concert 'BEGIN,YOUNG' on November 8-9 in Seoul to connect with fans.

R.Tee's music video 'DAMDADI' has been accused of plagiarism, prompting director Hong Min-ho to apologize. He acknowledged that he drew inspiration from Yseult's work and expressed regret for the similarities, clarifying that R.Tee and Soyeon were not involved in the creative process. Hong committed to being more careful in the future to respect original creators.

Minnie from i-dle arrived at Incheon International Airport in Korea on the afternoon of the 12th after completing an overseas schedule. During their first Japan tour, i-dle showcased a variety of performances, including 'Love♡Scream!' and covers of popular anime songs. Additionally, Minnie has been cast as the heroine in the Thai version of the movie '50 First Dates.'

i-dle's Shuhua arrived at Incheon International Airport in Korea after finishing overseas schedules. The group performed a variety of stages during their first Japan tour, including covers of popular anime songs. Additionally, Shuhua has been appointed as the ambassador for her hometown, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, promoting local tourism with a photoshoot at famous landmarks.

Former CIX member Be Jinyoung heightens anticipation for his solo debut with the release of a highlight medley and MV teaser for his 1st mini album 'STILL YOUNG'. The album features five tracks, including the title song 'Round & Round', blending stylish hip-hop with dynamic visuals. The album drops on the 14th at 6 PM.