TVXQ’s Changmin is preparing a solo comeback in mid-October, his first new release in 4 years and 9 months since “Devil.”

The Japanese original film TOKYO BURST-Crime City-, connected to the Crime City universe, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on December 2, 2026. Starring Koshi Mizukami, Yunho, Sohta Fukushi, and Eiji Uchida, the action film follows a rookie detective and his Korean partner battling major crime in Shinjuku.

SBS Gayo Daejeon will mark its 30th anniversary by being held over two days for the first time. The 2026 event will take place on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Goyang. Special stages will look back on 30 years of K-pop, with veteran and current top artists joining for intergenerational collaboration performances. The production team said they are preparing special and varied Christmas gifts to thank fans for 30 years of love, promising a festival everyone can enjoy across generations.

TVXQ’s Yunho will appear on KBS World’s original variety show “Pop K” on October 2 and 9. In the “One-Chance Project” corner hosted by Super Junior’s Shindong, he takes on missions that recall his rookie days and aims to win viewers over with a perfect performance. He also talks openly about his first solo concert, his feelings as a solo artist, and stories from his trainee days with Leeteuk and Heechul.

TVXQ’s Changmin will release his 3rd mini album, All Of My Life, on October 19, his first solo work in about 4 years and 9 months. The album has six songs and carries a message of moving forward through life’s emotions. He will then begin solo live sessions in Seoul and overseas.

On the afternoon of the 15th, at Incheon SSG Landers Field, the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League game between the SSG Landers and the KIA Tigers was held, and SHINee’s Minho appeared to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

A recent Instagram post from TVXQ showed Changmin, SHINee’s Minho, and EXO’s Chanyeol together in a “Che-sang Crew” shot. Their casual running outfits still highlighted their visuals, while Changmin’s Han River photo showed his trained physique. Minho also appeared on their running talk show and led the run like a coach.

At the opening red carpet event for the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, held on the afternoon of the 3rd at the summer plaza of the Jecheon Arts Center, Song Joong-ki, Song Ho-jun, Yoo Hae-jin, Yoo Ji-tae, Ahn Jae-hong, Oh Jung-se, Eom Tae-goo, Jung Suk-ho, Kim Min, Jung Jung-ju, Kim E-sung, and director Park Chan-wook attended.

Actress Lee Sung-kyung departed through Incheon International Airport on the 28th for an overseas schedule. Related reports note her warm response to Japanese fans, including K-pop dance and a cappella singing, and photos show TVXQ’s Changmin and Lee Sung-kyung appearing on the second day stage of ASEA 2026.

Yunho from TVXQ is set to appear on multiple Japanese variety shows, including TBS's 'Ousama no Brunch' on the 30th and 'Sakagami & Sasahara's Tsuburenai Mise' on the 31st. He will join his co-star Mizukami Koji from the upcoming film 'TOKYO BURST - Crime City', where he plays an elite detective. The film is directed by Uchida Eiji and features a unique story.

Yunho from TVXQ received the Best New Actor award at the 24th Directors' Cut Awards for his role in Disney+'s 'Pine: The Outlaws.' His performance was praised for its depth and authenticity, including dialect training and minimal makeup to enhance his character's rawness. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aims to grow as an actor while continuing his music career.