EXO's Chanyeol held an offline event to celebrate his mini-album, performing new songs and interacting with fans through Q&A sessions.

Franchise owners protested in front of MBC against Baek Jong-won's return to television, demanding the withdrawal of his show 'Chef in Antarctica.' THE BORN KOREA issued a statement defending Baek, claiming the protests are part of an organized attack against the company and urging an end to the distortion of facts.

In the new show 'Antarctic Chef,' Baek Jung-won and his team prepare meals for isolated scientists in Antarctica. The program highlights their teamwork and the deeper meaning of food as a connection across borders. The team faces challenges with limited supplies, raising curiosity about their culinary solutions. Premiering in Korea on the 17th.

EXO's Baekhyun is set to hold a solo concert titled 'BAEKHYUN LIVE [Reverie] in Las Vegas' on January 17, 2026. This event will feature highlights from his first world tour and aims to create unforgettable memories for fans. Prior to this, he will have an encore concert in Seoul from January 2-4, 2026. Baekhyun's recent mini-album sold over a million copies in three days and marked his entry into the Billboard 200, solidifying his global presence.

SM Entertainment announced impressive Q3 2025 results, with sales reaching 321.6 billion won (up 32.8%) and operating profit at 48.2 billion won (up 261.6%). Major artists like NCT DREAM and aespa contributed to this growth, alongside new IP developments and a focus on global expansion through the SM 3.0 strategy.

D.O. from EXO has signed an exclusive contract with BLITZWAY ENTERTAINMENT, which aims to support his music and acting endeavors. The company recently expanded its operations and is focused on creating synergy in D.O.'s various activities. Known for his powerful vocals and acting skills, D.O. has contributed significantly to K-POP and is set to showcase new roles in upcoming projects.

D.O. from EXO has become a free agent after his contract with Company Soo Soo expired. The company confirmed they will not re-sign him. D.O. is now open to solo activities, group work with EXO, and acting roles. He is currently in talks with several management companies for new contracts. Reports suggest he requested to maintain a 50% stake in the company, but Company Soo Soo refrained from confirming this. D.O. will appear in the Disney+ series "Fabricated City" and has an encore solo concert planned for December.

D.O. from EXO has chosen not to renew his contract with Company Soo Soo, which expired earlier this month. He is currently considering offers from various management companies while still fulfilling ongoing commitments, including his concert tour 'DO it!' and a new role in Disney+'s 'Fabricated City.'

At a press conference for Disney+ series "City of Lies," Ji Chang-wook discussed his role as Te-jun, focusing on emotional depth and character immersion. He described Te-jun as an ordinary man who faces wrongful imprisonment and seeks revenge after discovering a conspiracy. The series premieres with four episodes on the 5th, followed by two episodes weekly.

At the press event for Disney+'s 'Fabricated City', D.O. and Lee Kwang-soo shared insights on their roles as antagonists. Lee praised D.O.'s professionalism, while D.O. noted their contrasting character dynamics. The series, featuring a man wrongfully imprisoned, premieres on November 5 with new episodes weekly.

On the morning of the 3rd, a press conference for Disney+'s 'Fabricated City' was held at the Conrad Seoul, attended by Ji Chang-wook, EXO's D.O., and director Park Shin-woo. The drama follows Tae-jun, who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime orchestrated by Johan, leading him to seek revenge.