ACQUA DI PARMA opened a pop-up store in Seoul with various artists attending, including members from ZEROBASEONE and THE BOYZ.

ZEROBASEONE’s unit EMP, made up of Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook, released the music video for the title track “RUN (with Dynamic Duo)” from their first digital single, “OFF script.” The video shows them moving cautiously as if targeted, then radiating free-spirited hip-hop energy, with Dynamic Duo appearing as featured artists. EMP’s name comes from “Electro Magnetic Pulse,” symbolizing a space where only their music exists.

P Arc Group Chairman and One Hundred CEO Cha Ga-won denied fraud charges at his second court hearing. He is accused of taking large advance payments for an IP-based business and failing to fulfill a jeonse contract after receiving a 5.4 billion won deposit. Prosecutors plan witness questioning on December 7.

URACHACHA has signed an exclusive agency agreement for Japan with artist and actor Kim Ji-woong of ZEROBASEONE. Working with his Korean agency, NEST MANAGEMENT, it will promote his activities in Japan, including a Japanese fan club, fan meetings, events, media, and brand tie-ups.

ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL KOREA 2026, scheduled for November 14, 2026 at INSPIRE Resort in Incheon, South Korea, has been postponed after discussions with the organizers and related parties. The organizers apologized to fans, artists, and staff, and said the new date and details will be announced later. Ticket refund information will be provided once ready.

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will take place over two days in Osaka under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” Organizers announced a 360-degree stage, the largest performer lineup in a single region, Park Bo-gum as host, chapter-based awards, and collaborations with artists, films, anime, and AI. They also outlined safety measures and a global fan festival.

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook unit EMP will unveil new music in November. They released the poster and promotion schedule for their first digital single, “OFF script,” due out on November 10 at 6 p.m. Before that, they will drop “RUN (with Dynamic Duo)” on November 4.

A Seoul court found that reports alleging former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon engaged in prostitution were false and ordered reporter Choi to pay 200 million won in damages. The court said the reporter lacked sufficient factual basis and did not properly verify the claims. The case is not yet final, and a related criminal trial is ongoing.

THE BOYZ’s New appeared on bubble for JAPAN starting Tuesday, October 27, 2026. This rollout uses “bubble relay,” an integration platform developed by Korean company Dear U, which operates the bubble service. Through this connection, content distributed by Korean artists in their separate Dear U bubble apps can also be subscribed to seamlessly on bubble for JAPAN. New debuted in 2017 as a member of the K-pop boy group THE BOYZ. In 2026, he expanded his activities by starring in a musical and released the digital single “N/1” in September, accelerating his solo career.

U-NEXT has announced exclusive Japanese livestreaming of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. The stream will include the red carpet and awards ceremony for unlimited viewing by U-NEXT monthly members, with a giveaway campaign also planned.

A launch event for the brand BARRIE was held on the morning of the 27th at Han Gallery in Seoul’s Gangnam District. Attendees included IVE’s Wonyoung, NCT’s Jaemin, Lee Jae-hyun (THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae), and KickFlip’s Donghwa and Minjae.