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

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.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa and i-dle’s Minnie showed unusually close friendship in photos Minnie posted on Instagram on September 30. Against a glamorous night view, they posed side by side, with arms around each other, touching faces, hugging tightly, and smiling at the camera. Their outfits also stood out: Minnie wore a blue top with white lace details and black pants, while Lisa wore a bold red crop top and mini skirt. Their relaxed expressions and natural physical affection highlighted their close bond.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP have launched the October vote for Kstyle POWER PUSH. Fans can choose the monthly power-push artist and support their comeback from September 29 to October 8, 2026. Artists include NCT WISH, JO1, YESUNG, and many others. Voting requires Ruby CHAMSIM.

i-dle’s Soyeon makes her solo comeback after 5 years and 2 months with her first full album, Best Life. She discusses the title track about quitting work, her genre-spanning songs, collaborations, the album’s romantic mood, and her goal of sharing good music with fans.

i-dle's WOOGI is returning as a solo singer with her 2nd mini album '27' on October 8. The artwork and intro film highlight the meaning of being 27, showing her growth, inner worries, and fears, while building anticipation for the new release.

i-dle’s Wugi returned to Korea on the 23rd via Incheon International Airport after completing overseas schedules. The text also mentions that TWICE’s Mina and i-dle’s Wugi appeared in special short videos for FENDI’s new campaign, and that Wugi drew attention for a pure school-uniform style that evoked first love.

A web variety video featuring i-dle’s Miyeon drew allegations of violating medical law after hospital details and procedure scenes were shown. Yongsan District Health Center said it could not judge the case on its own and formally asked police to investigate.

TIOT is set to return on Oct. 1 with its 5th mini album, Time for Us, and has revealed a scheduler image teasing the release. The album slogan says, “Time is over, but our story is not,” building curiosity. Concept photos will follow on the 14th and 15th.

On the afternoon of the 16th, i-dle’s Soyeon went to the broadcasting station in Seoul’s Yangcheon District, Mokdong, to appear on SBS Power FM’s "2 O'Clock Escape Cultwo Show." Related headlines mention her white-haired grandmother look in the MV for the title track "I’m Quitting," and her departure for an overseas schedule in a midriff-baring outfit.

i-dle’s Soyeon unveiled the first concept photos for her first full album, Best Life, showing the “temple” version. The photos feature meditative poses, tombstones, and a distinctive conceptual style. The previously teased “silence” content was revealed as this version, with album extras and teasers building anticipation for the Sept. 7 release.