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Jungkook, Sana, Matsuzaka Tori, and Mori Hoshi attended the opening of Graff’s 65th anniversary retrospective in Harajuku, Tokyo. The exhibition showcases Graff’s history, craftsmanship, and the Infinity Tiara, while the guests shared thoughts on jewelry, careers, and what makes them shine.

Kstyle AWARDS 2026 has launched on the IDOLCHAMP app, with preliminary fan voting open from November 13 to 26 in five categories: Best Artist (Men), Best Artist (Women), Best Solo Artist, Next Star, and Global Rising Star. Final rankings will be decided by total votes from both rounds. To celebrate, Kstyle is also giving away tickets to the 2026 APAN Star Awards in Seoul to five winners.

Coachella 2027 has revealed its lineup, featuring K-pop artists such as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo as a solo act, NCT, BABYMONSTER, Peggy Gou, and Leenalchi. Jisoo will perform on April 9 and 11, NCT on April 10 and 17, and BABYMONSTER will make its Coachella debut. BTS was not included.

BTS’s Jungkook appeared at Graff’s 65th anniversary exhibition opening in Harajuku, dressed in an all-black suit with Graff earrings, rings, bracelets, and a necklace. TWICE’s Sana, Tori Matsuzaka, and Hikari Mori also attended. The immersive exhibition runs in Tokyo from November 12 to 25, 2026.

Harper’s BAZAAR KOREA unveiled its December 2026 cover featuring BTS’s V in a daring shirtless photoshoot shot at a Beverly Hills mansion during the group’s Los Angeles tour. In an interview, V said he wants to preserve ordinary feelings and stay connected to people.

BTS’s V has been chosen as the face of Harper’s BAZAAR KOREA’s final issue of 2026. The magazine teased the reveal with a video shot in Los Angeles during his tour, showing V wearing Cartier pieces and displaying various expressions. BTS will continue their tour in Asia, starting in Kaohsiung.

BTS’s Jin visited a MapleStory-themed escape game cafe with TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Beomgyu and posted commemorative photos the next day. He shared playful shots, including one with MapleStory’s director, highlighting his long-known love of the game and the pair’s unexpected chemistry.

HYBE reported record Q3 revenue and operating profit, led by BTS’s world tour and its multi-home, multi-genre strategy. Concerts, music releases, and MD/licensing all grew strongly, while KATSEYE and &TEAM expanded globally. HYBE says it will keep scaling this model worldwide.

BTS won a U.S. copyright lawsuit after a Virginia federal court dismissed claims brought by Melissa Mays against BTS, BIGHIT MUSIC, HYBE, and HYBE America. The court said she failed to prove a valid legal claim. BTS is also responding to separate plagiarism allegations over “SWIM.”

Snow Man’s Friday TBS show airs a special with two parts: BLACKPINK’s LISA makes her first appearance on a Japanese variety location shoot, touring specialty shops with Nakayama Kinnikun, and the studio reveals a top 10 ranking of the guests who most startled Snow Man, with rare footage and a surprise ending.