
On October 15, at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Gwanghwamun, a charity event for the '20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign' was held. The venue was graced by BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) members V, RM, J-HOPE, BIGBANG's SOL, 2PM's Junho, Stray Kids' Seungmin & Bangchan, ENHYPEN's Sunghoon, Jake & Jungwon, TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Soobin, MONSTA X's Hyungwon & Shownu, Park Jaebum, CODE KUNST, Woo Wonjae, GRAY, Balming Tiger, aespa, IVE's Wonyoung, Yujin & Rei, LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon & Kazuha, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, (G)I-DLE, ITZY's Yeji & Yuna, ILLIT, NMIXX's Sullyoon & Haewon, KiiiKiii, MAMAMOO's Hwasa, Jeon Somi, former IZ*ONE's Jo Yuri, f(x)'s Krystal, ALLDAY PROJECT, and more. Additionally, popular actors and talents such as Jung Haein, Byun Wooseok, Lee Chaemin, Choo Youngwoo, Lee Minho, Ha Jungwoo, Lee Suhyuk, Ko Soo, Lee Junhyuk, Kim Youngkwang, Lee Donghee, Kim Yongdae, Noh Sanghyun, Gong Myung, Kim Jisuk, DEX, Cho Saeho, Park Eunbin, Lee Youngae, Moon Sori, Ko Hyunjeong, Park Gyuyoung, Jung Ryowon, Won Jiahn, Lim Sujeong, Kim Sejeong, Jung Soni, Jung Yobin, Noh Jeongwi, Lim Jiyoung, Lee Yumi, Kim Minha, Seohyun, Lee Suji, and Jang Yoonju also gathered, adding glamour to the venue. From BTS to NewJeans, K-POP's great songs were also ranked! 'Top 250 Great Songs of the 21st Century' was announced. Stray Kids performed at the launch ceremony of the Public Culture Exchange Committee, with President Lee Jae-myung mentioning 'Pride of Korean Culture'.
On the morning of the 31st, BTS members SUGA, J-HOPE, and Jimin arrived in Korea via Incheon International Airport after finishing their North America tour, 'ARIRANG'. The article includes photos from local media, and it notes that BTS also won a major award at the American Music Awards after five years.
LIZDA, a skincare-focused makeup brand, has appointed IVE's Iso as its new muse, aligning with its vision of healthy, radiant skin. Known for its 'idol prep' primer line, LIZDA plans to launch a global campaign featuring Iso, enhancing its brand message. The brand recently succeeded in an offline project at 'AZIP Seongsu,' aiming to strengthen its unique market position in global beauty.
On the afternoon of the 30th, BTS members Jin, Jungkook, RM, and V returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after their successful North American tour, which attracted approximately 840,000 fans. As anticipation builds for their upcoming Busan concert, President Lee Jae-myung has called for measures to address rising accommodation costs, warning it could harm the city's image.
BTS's 5th full album 'ARIRANG' maintains its position at No. 2 on the 'Weekly Top Album Global' chart and has achieved gold certification in the UK. The title track 'SWIM' ranks 4th globally and has seen significant movement in various charts. BTS continues to dominate with multiple tracks charting and is set to conclude their North American tour soon.
BTS kicked off their North America tour in Tampa, performing 15 sold-out shows across five cities. The tour generated significant economic impact, with estimates of up to $2 billion in local benefits. Their performances not only showcased their music but also heightened interest in Korean culture, as noted by local media and academic experts. BTS's influence was evident in their interactions with local leaders and communities, further solidifying their global impact.
On the afternoon of the 30th, Taeyeon from Girls' Generation headed to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, via Incheon International Airport for the 'K-SPARK in KAOHSIUNG 2026' event. She also recently visited her pop-up store in Tokyo and had a fun interaction with fans regarding Tiffany's wedding, which has become a hot topic.
On the morning of the 30th, IVE departed Gimpo International Airport for an overseas schedule. Their agency reported 99 accounts for malicious posts and rights violations, stating they would submit evidence of post deletions and ID changes. Additionally, members Wonyoung and Minhyun attended a 'Tommy Hilfiger' event.
On the afternoon of the 29th, a photo call event for the bag brand TUMI took place at the Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul, attended by IVE's Liz and fromis_9's Lee Chaeyoung. However, Lee Chaeyoung was unable to attend another scheduled event due to stomach cramps and dehydration, as reported by her agency.
I.N from Stray Kids has bought a luxury apartment in the upscale Apgujeong area of Seoul for 8.9 billion won, paying in full cash. The purchase was finalized in April, and no additional mortgage was recorded. Another member, Changbin, also bought a property in the same building last year. Stray Kids will headline major festivals in the US and Brazil this year.
Ji Chang-wook has been announced as the MC for the Asia Artist Awards 2026, his first hosting role at an awards ceremony since his debut. The event will take place on December 5-6 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, following last year's 10th anniversary. The AAA honors K-culture stars and features a lineup including IVE's Wonyoung as a co-MC.
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