SHINee’s Minho appeared at the SSG Landers vs. KIA Tigers game in Incheon on the 15th to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

SHINee’s Minho has announced a solo concert, “MINHO CONCERT <MEAN : of feral> in TOKYO,” to be held over two days, February 20 and 21, 2027, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The show will feature stages expressing his world, and a fan club campaign will also be held.

The Japanese original film TOKYO BURST-Crime City-, connected to the Crime City universe, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on December 2, 2026. Starring Koshi Mizukami, Yunho, Sohta Fukushi, and Eiji Uchida, the action film follows a rookie detective and his Korean partner battling major crime in Shinjuku.

According to EXO’s official Japanese X account, Chanyeol will appear on Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02,” airing at 12:59 a.m. on October 16, and will give the first TV performance of his new song “Song For You.” The song is the title track of his recently released second Japanese mini album, “Journey,” and is a modern rock song centered on electric guitar sounds and feelings for a loved one. Chanyeol is also scheduled to hold his Japan tour, “CHANYEOL JAPAN TOUR 2026 -The Route-,” starting in Kanagawa on October 14, followed by Aichi on the 29th, Osaka on November 2, and Tokyo on the 11th.

SHINee’s Onew has teamed up with Block B’s Zico for the title track “Tic Tac Toe” from his new single “Illusion,” set for release on the 20th at 6 p.m. Through official SNS, Onew unveiled a teaser poster and highlighted the collaboration. The single also includes “Mind Games” with former GFRIEND member Yuju, raising expectations for his special musical synergy and triple title-track project.

SBS Gayo Daejeon will mark its 30th anniversary by being held over two days for the first time. The 2026 event will take place on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Goyang. Special stages will look back on 30 years of K-pop, with veteran and current top artists joining for intergenerational collaboration performances. The production team said they are preparing special and varied Christmas gifts to thank fans for 30 years of love, promising a festival everyone can enjoy across generations.

EXO’s Chanyeol will release his second Japan mini album, “Tabi,” on the 2nd, about a year after his first Japanese mini album, “Hibi.” The six-track album includes the title song “Song For You,” a modern rock track about love, and songs he helped compose, arrange, and write. After the release, he will hold the “CHANYEOL JAPAN TOUR 2026 -The Route-” in Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, and Tokyo.

TVXQ’s Yunho will appear on KBS World’s original variety show “Pop K” on October 2 and 9. In the “One-Chance Project” corner hosted by Super Junior’s Shindong, he takes on missions that recall his rookie days and aims to win viewers over with a perfect performance. He also talks openly about his first solo concert, his feelings as a solo artist, and stories from his trainee days with Leeteuk and Heechul.

TVXQ’s Changmin will release his 3rd mini album, All Of My Life, on October 19, his first solo work in about 4 years and 9 months. The album has six songs and carries a message of moving forward through life’s emotions. He will then begin solo live sessions in Seoul and overseas.

KGMA will debut “KGMA Star Road” at the 2026 ceremony, replacing the traditional red carpet with a content experience that begins as artists enter the venue and interact with fans. SHINee’s Minho, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, DAY6’s Young K, and many others will appear. The event is set for November 7-8 at Gocheok Sky Dome, with tickets on sale October 2 at 6 p.m. via NOL.

Onew of SHINee and former GFRIEND member Yuju perform a well-matched duet on “Mind Games,” a pre-released title track from Onew’s new single “Illusion.” The minimalist R&B song, built on vocals and acoustic guitar, portrays a fragile relationship where pride comes before love.