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TVXQ’s Changmin’s “All Of My Life” debuted at No. 1 on the latest Oricon weekly digital album ranking announced on October 28. It is his second digital album to reach No. 1, following “Chocolate: 1st Mini Album” in April 2020, after 6 years and 6 months. The six-track album includes the title song and carries a message about moving forward through life’s emotions and moments. He will also launch his second nationwide tour, starting February 22, 2027, at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall.

U-KNOW’s Japan-original arena tour, “U-KNOW PROJECT 26: SCENE #1 – EDIT,” begins at Yokohama Arena on Oct. 31. A two-song digital single, “Kimi ga Iru,” has also been released. WOWOW will air the Tokyo performance in January and a documentary on U-KNOW in December and February.

WOWOW is featuring TVXQ! for a long period to mark their 20th anniversary in Japan. It will exclusively air and stream Yunho’s documentary film, “ACTION YUNHO,” covering his first solo concert tour, with the first part on December 27 and the second in February 2027. A special edited version of his Japan tour will also air in January 2027, along with the final performance. In addition, WOWOW will broadcast and stream several past TVXQ! live tours and films throughout 2026, with archive streaming available for two weeks after each program ends.

TVXQ’s Changmin has returned as a rock artist with his 3rd mini album, All Of My Life, released after about 4 years and 9 months. The album carries a message of moving forward through life’s emotions and moments, and features six songs ranging from hard rock to ballads. Changmin also took part in the album’s creation, writing lyrics for “Yeah We Go.” The title track is a powerful pop-rock song, and the music video presents a cinematic visual story.

A past dispute between TVXQ’s Yunho and fans over his paid fan-platform communication resurfaced online. Fans criticized his infrequent bubble messages, and Yunho responded sharply. The issue sparked debate, but fans later said he apologized and has since been much more active.

Korean fragrance brand Le Fairy will hold its first large popup store with Japan brand ambassador TVXQ in Omotesando, Tokyo, for six days from Nov. 17 to 22, 2026. Visitors can try and buy products, see special displays using unreleased TVXQ photos, and enjoy exclusive gifts through advance reservation.

Lee Soo-man’s AI-generated dance video with A2O producer Yoo Young-jin and rookie group A2O LITE went viral, drawing likes and comments from K-pop stars. A2O LITE, a nine-member multinational girl group, debuted with “NEON,” which reached No. 1 on MelOn’s TOP 100.

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.

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.

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.