MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live on April 29, featuring artists like INI, ORβIT, and more, with &TEAM winning first place.

Venue101 presents live performances and talks from INI, imase, STU48, and &TEAM. INI looks back on five years and performs “We Are.” imase returns after a hiatus with “Kaze ni Nareru Hazu.” STU48 reflects on its local activities, and &TEAM shares TAKI’s special peperoncino before performing “Good Boy.”

EVNNE is returning after about six months with its 6th mini album, "on: our noise," set for release on the 19th. Jellyfish Entertainment revealed the comeback through a coming-soon video. Afterward, the group will hold fan concerts in Seoul, Japan, Taipei, North America, and Europe.

NHK-FM's Music Line has announced its guest lineup for Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Guests include KERENMI, KiiiKiii's Jiyu and Haum, INI's Takeru Goto and Hiromu Takatsuka, Shioreira, and TAKARA. The program will feature music talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal conversations with MAZZEL.

Due to Typhoon 25, several idol events in Japan were canceled or postponed. &TEAM announced partial changes to its Tokyo Garden Theater events and urged fans to prioritize safety, with a free livestream available. AEN canceled and postponed its offline event, while WHIB will hold its release event as scheduled. ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 also canceled today’s show.

ORBIT, the Japan-Korea dance vocal group, announced its fan meeting tour for November 2026 in Okayama, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Aichi. The tour will include performances, talk segments, and games, plus high-five and special events after each show. A 6th-anniversary event will also be held on November 11.

INI performed a celebratory stage at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya) held on the afternoon of the 19th at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya. Related notes mention that Yudai Sano of INI has announced a hiatus and will not appear at ROCK IN JAPAN on September 21, and that artists from &TEAM to JO1 will appear at MTV VMAJ 2026, to be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29.

INI announced that Yudai Sano will suspend his activities for the time being after consulting with him and prioritizing treatment for health reasons. The timing of his return will be announced later based on his recovery. ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 said INI will perform without Sano on September 21.

EVNNE will make a comeback in October with a new release, about six months after their first single Backtalk. Before that, they will build anticipation with the reality show EVNNE HOUR, set in Sapporo and airing on Mnet and M2’s YouTube channel. The show follows five members living as their “other selves” in a cinematic youth story. After the comeback, EVNNE plans large-scale performances and a tour to connect more with global fans.

Ji Yunseo, who finished his activities with EVNNE, enlisted yesterday, September 14, to fulfill his national defense duty. According to Korean media, he entered the Navy Education Command and will begin service in the Navy band after completing basic training in the recruit training unit. Born in 2004, he gained attention through Mnet's BOYS PLANET in 2023, debuted with EVNNE under Jellyfish Entertainment, returned to YH Entertainment after the group ended activities last December, and announced the end of his exclusive contract in February. He is also known as TWICE Nayeon's cousin. EVNNE has since reorganized and is currently promoting as a five-member group.

Block B’s P.O, EVNNE, QWER, USPEER, Ria Kim, and Lee Su-ji appeared at the red carpet event for the 8th NEWSIS K-EXPO, held on the afternoon of the 28th at the Crystal Ballroom of The Grand Lotte Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul. The event honors people and companies that have helped elevate K-culture and contribute to the growth of the Korean Wave over the past year.