The 30th Busan International Film Festival opened with a red carpet event featuring many stars, including BLACKPINK's Lisa and Japanese actors.

Han So-hee successfully concludes her first world tour with a fan meeting in Seoul, engaging with fans through games, performances, and heartfelt speeches. The event featured memorable moments from her tour, including cover performances and a special atmosphere, as she expressed gratitude for the support that motivates her acting career. She looks forward to future projects after this milestone.

On the afternoon of the 27th, a VIP screening of the movie 'First Ride' was held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. Attendees included Kang Ha-neul, Kim Yong-kwang, former Secret member Son Na-eun, KARA's Ji-young, and director Nam Dae-jun, among others. BTS's Jungkook and ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo also showed support at the event.

On the afternoon of the 27th, the VIP screening of the movie 'First Ride' was held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. Attendees included BTS's Jungkook, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, and many other K-pop stars and celebrities, showcasing the film's star-studded support.

On the morning of the 27th, BLACKPINK returned to Korea via Gimpo Business Aviation Center after concluding their world tour in Bangkok. They were also selected for the 'Golden Disc POWER HOUSE 40' alongside G-DRAGON, showcasing their global influence. Additionally, BLACKPINK is preparing for a comeback with new music video filming starting this week.

The feminine brand LETTER FROM MOON will hold its first pop-up store at SHIBUYA109 from October 28 to November 3, 2025. The event includes special sales of up to 50% off popular items, exclusive gifts for visitors, and promotions for LINE friends. The brand is known for its romantic concept and is popular among K-pop idols.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, fromis_9 departed from Incheon International Airport to Hong Kong for their '2025 fromis_9 WORLD TOUR.' Additionally, a new lineup for the 'HANTEO MUSIC FESTIVAL' was announced, featuring artists from H.O.T. to 2AM and OH MY GIRL. A photo was also released of fromis_9 returning to Korea from Taiwan after their world tour.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, BLACKPINK departed for Bangkok via Gimpo Business Aviation Center for their world tour. They were also selected for the 'Golden Disc POWER HOUSE 40' alongside G-DRAGON, showcasing their global influence. Additionally, BLACKPINK is set to start filming a new music video this week as part of their comeback preparations.

The Golden Disc Awards, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, has selected 40 influential figures in K-POP history, including BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, and G-DRAGON. The selection was made by 50 experts in the industry, highlighting the significant contributions of these artists to global music.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo has mesmerized fans with her daring visuals in the November issue of GQ Korea. Featuring a bold image change with eyebrow-grazing bangs and smoky makeup, she presents a fresh style that has quickly become a topic of discussion. As a global artist, she continues to shine on stage and expand her acting career, recently releasing the hit song 'EYES CLOSED.' The photoshoot, in collaboration with Cartier, highlights her mature and sophisticated style, with more details available in the magazine.

The 2025 KGMA, themed 'LINK to K-POP', will take place on Nov 14-15 in Incheon, featuring 31 artists. Highlights include unique performances by Stray Kids and IVE, a special stage by NATTY, and covers by 5th generation groups of hits from earlier generations, showcasing K-POP's evolution.