NCT's Lucas debuts solo with "Renegade," a rock-based hip-hop track expressing determination to walk one's own path.

NCT's Jungwoo is set to host his first solo fan meeting, 'Golden Sugar Time,' on November 28 at the Seoul Olympic Park. The event will feature two sessions and aims to provide fans with a sweet and heartfelt experience before his enlistment on December 8. Tickets will be available through MelOn starting November 4 for fan club members and November 5 for the general public. Additionally, Jungwoo will perform in the musical concert 'This is PESTE' from October 31 to November 2, showcasing his talents in a new role.

NCT members Doyoung and Jungwoo are set to enlist in the army on December 8, with Doyoung joining as an active soldier and Jungwoo in the military band. SM Entertainment requests fans to refrain from attending the enlistment for safety reasons and encourages continued support for their return.

NCT's Johnny was set to attend a brand opening event in Bangkok but had to cancel due to the mourning period following Queen Sirikit's death. The Queen passed away on October 24 at the age of 93, leading the Thai government to declare a national mourning period. Johnny is scheduled to appear in a new SBS variety show starting November 29.

Tail, formerly of NCT, was sentenced to 3.5 years for sexual violence but appealed the ruling, claiming no premeditation. The prosecution sought a 7-year sentence, arguing the crime's severity warranted harsher punishment. Tail expressed remorse, acknowledging his guilt and the victim's suffering.

Yuta from NCT has unveiled his first full album "PERSONA" today, featuring the title track "EMBER" with a powerful music video on YouTube. The album includes various rock tracks like "New World" and "Get Out Of My Mind," showcasing themes of resilience and self-discovery. Yuta will also embark on his first solo concert tour on October 31, 2025.

Biodance, a global beauty brand from Korea, is launching a pop-up store at @cosme TOKYO from November 5 to 11. The store will showcase 14 products, including the popular hydrogel mask and collagen serum. Visitors can enjoy events and exclusive gifts based on purchase amounts.

SBS funE's music program 'THE SHOW' will conclude its current season on November 11, 2023, after 14 years of airing since its debut in 2011. While the end of the season is confirmed, the future of the program remains uncertain as they are currently verifying reports about its cancellation. The show features MCs Hyunjoong from CRAVITY, Xiaojun from NCT, and Sevi from izna, and airs every Tuesday at 6 PM in Korea.

On the afternoon of the 24th, a photo call event for the Herno 25FW collection was held at the Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul. Attendees included Im Ji-yeon, Gong Myung, So-hee, No Sang-hyun, and Lee Hyun-yi. Additionally, Im Ji-yeon and Ho Nam-jun confirmed their roles in the new SBS drama 'Wonderful New World,' while Gong Myung and NCT's Doyoung appeared at a skincare brand event.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, a pop-up store event for the Korean skincare brand 'Biodance' was held in Seoul's Seongsu, featuring NCT members Doyoung and Kunmyung, along with dancer Lee Jung. Doyoung expressed gratitude to fans for their support, while Kunmyung shared his concerns about playing a high school student in the Netflix film 'Confession History' and mentioned his preparations for the role.

On the afternoon of the 21st, Mark from NCT and Han So-hee attended a BOUCHERON event in Seoul's Jongno district. The event highlighted friendships among K-pop groups, including NCT and Stray Kids, with members expressing their enjoyment of spending time together. Jung Jong-soo also expressed confidence in his collaboration with Han So-hee, believing they could create something beyond the script.