aespa wins 1st on "Show! Music Core" with "Supernova." KARINA thanks fans. ATEEZ, EXO's Chen, and Kim Yuna also perform new songs.

YEOSANG from ATEEZ has captured fans' hearts with his charisma in the solo song 'Legacy', released on YouTube. The video features his enchanting dance and sweet vocals, enhancing the song's mystical atmosphere. 'Legacy' is part of ATEEZ's 12th mini-album and showcases YEOSANG's songwriting, with contributions from HONGJOONG. He performed 'Legacy' during the world tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY', receiving explosive reactions from fans.

On the morning of the 4th, EXO's Kai departed from Incheon International Airport to France for a fashion show. Sehun made a surprise appearance right after his military discharge, expressing tears of joy after completing his first solo tour. Meanwhile, IVE's Wonyoung reportedly attempted to escape harsh military training, and her chemistry with Kai has become a hot topic (video available).

GISELLE from aespa boldly revealed her back tattoo on Instagram, featuring unique patterns and the number '333'. Fans were amazed by her daring poses and the extensive tattoo work on her hands and neck. Her profile picture now features this striking image, generating enthusiastic reactions from global fans. Previously, member NINGNING also shared her own tattoo art, drawing attention.

To celebrate the release of their mini-album 'Rich Man', aespa will hold a pop-up event in Tokyo from October 10 to November 11, 2025, at D'PARTMENT. This event follows successful prior events in Korea and the USA, featuring official merchandise, giveaways, and a chance to win signed CDs. Admission is free, but entry may be limited due to crowd control.

On the morning of the 3rd, Anna from MEOVV departed from Incheon International Airport to Paris for a fashion show, revealing her sophisticated autumn/winter style. Additionally, Stray Kids achieved four awards at TMA 2025, with performances from top artists like aespa, IVE, and ENHYPEN.

EXO's Suho stars in the historical drama 'The Crown Prince Disappeared,' set for DVD release in December 2025 and January 2026. The story follows Crown Prince Lee Gon, who uncovers a royal secret and gets embroiled in a conspiracy, leading to a love triangle with Myung-yoon and his half-brother. The drama combines romance and suspense, promising an engaging experience for viewers.

The second mediation between SM Entertainment and EXO-CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin) has failed, leading back to litigation. The court session saw only legal representatives present, and no agreement was reached. EXO-CBX had previously notified SM of contract termination due to financial disputes, but later agreed to maintain the contract while pursuing individual activities with a new agency. SM then filed a lawsuit over alleged contract violations, prompting EXO-CBX to counterclaim based on discrepancies in financial settlements.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, aespa departed from Incheon International Airport to Japan for their 2025-26 live tour. They will perform in Fukuoka on October 4-5, Tokyo on October 11-12 and November 8-9, Aichi on October 18-19, Bangkok on November 15-16, and Osaka on November 26-27, totaling 15 arena shows.

On the morning of the 1st, celebrities such as Lee Min-jung, ITZY's Yuna, ATEEZ's SAN, and Cho Yi-hyun attended the UGG pop-up store opening event at Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul. Lee Min-jung also took on an unplanned trip to Tokyo, enjoying shopping, while Yuna captivated attention with her goddess-like visuals in Japan.

The CS Home Drama Channel presents a lineup of popular K-drama comedies in October, including 'Branding in Seongsu-dong' starring Romon, 'Andante' with EXO's Kai, and 'My Love, Terius' featuring So Ji-sub. Additionally, it will air So In-guk's fan meeting and documentary, highlighting his upcoming concert.