K-POP artists perform at Poyong Mad Festival in South Korea on July 20, 2024, organized by Poyong City and KBS.

Singer Jeon Somi shed tears at BIGBANG’s 20th debut anniversary concert. In a vlog released on the 24th, she attended the final show with relatives, Kwon Eun-bi, and Umji, saying she had been a BIGBANG fan since childhood. She grew emotional during “LIES” and cried.

Kwon Eun-bi reflects on her digital single “DEJAVU,” her fan name DANBI, and plans for a more personal new album. She recalls her difficult pre-debut years, says her bright energy is her strength, and shares hopes to keep growing, try voice acting, and reunite with IZ*ONE someday.

KGMA will debut “KGMA Star Road” at the 2026 ceremony, replacing the traditional red carpet with a content experience that begins as artists enter the venue and interact with fans. SHINee’s Minho, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, DAY6’s Young K, and many others will appear. The event is set for November 7-8 at Gocheok Sky Dome, with tickets on sale October 2 at 6 p.m. via NOL.

TBS will air a two-hour live “CDTV Live! Live!” special on October 5 at 7 p.m., featuring many artists and song announcements. Snow Man will TV-premiere “Kiseki” and perform “Good Time,” while AI, &TEAM, GENERATIONS, M!LK, FRUITS ZIPPER, LiSA, and others will also appear. Special企画 include an LDH dance performance of ILLIT’s “It’s Me” and K and JO of &TEAM singing ZONE’s “secret base.”

Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon will hold a free dance lecture class in Shibuya, Tokyo on October 5, 2026. A TikTok dance challenge will select participants, who must post with the required hashtags and use the designated audio. Details will be sent to selected entrants.

The Japanese version of the theme song, 'Your Letter – Japanese Ver.,' for the Korean animated film 'Your Letter' was released on the film’s opening day. Nako Yabuki handled both the Japanese lyrics and vocals. The film, based on a popular webtoon, follows a bullied girl named Sori who discovers a mysterious letter and finds new connections.

UNIS released the digital single “Milky Way” on the 23rd, a heartfelt song likening the members’ distance from fans to the Milky Way. However, F&F Entertainment also announced that the group’s exclusive management contract will end on September 26, 2026, and that UNIS will conclude its official activities, shocking fans.

F&F Entertainment announced that UNIS will end its official group activities when its exclusive management contract expires on Sept. 26, 2026, after discussions with the members. The company thanked fans for their support since the group's 2024 debut and said it will support the members' future paths.

NU'EST’s Ren has taken legal action against Big Planet Made Entertainment, filing for an injunction to suspend the effect of his exclusive contract. He says the agency failed to provide proper management, staff, plans, and support after his military service ended, and that trust broke down.

Girls' Generation's Seohyun and entertainer Jeon Hyun-moo appeared on the red carpet at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, held on the afternoon of the 19th at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The event gathered artists including RIIZE, ILLIT, ATEEZ, TREASURE, EVAN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and more.