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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.

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.

TVXQ’s Changmin is making a solo comeback after about 4 years and 9 months. SM Entertainment says he is in final preparations for a new release targeted for mid-October, his first since the January 2022 mini album “Devil.” He will also hold “MAX CHANGMIN LIVE SESSION : RESONANCE” in Seoul from November 6 to 8, then meet fans around the world.

On the afternoon of the 15th, at Incheon SSG Landers Field, the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League game between the SSG Landers and the KIA Tigers was held, and SHINee’s Minho appeared to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

A recent Instagram post from TVXQ showed Changmin, SHINee’s Minho, and EXO’s Chanyeol together in a “Che-sang Crew” shot. Their casual running outfits still highlighted their visuals, while Changmin’s Han River photo showed his trained physique. Minho also appeared on their running talk show and led the run like a coach.