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On the afternoon of the 11th, a select photo call event for the brand MIU MIU was held at the Cheongdam store in Gangnam, Seoul. Attendees included former DIA's Chaeyoung, VERIVERY's Kangmin, MEOVV's Ella, and others. Chaeyoung praised actor Lee Jin-wook as a mood maker, while KISS OF LIFE's Julie announced legal action over leaked surveillance footage, denying dating rumors with Kangmin.

In a recent interview, Lee Jin-wook discussed his role in 'Esquire', where he navigates a romance with a younger lawyer. He reflected on age differences in relationships and the audience's perceptions, emphasizing the importance of character development over romance. He also shared his personal struggles with acting and the pressure to perform well.

Chae-Young discusses her experience playing a rookie lawyer in 'Esquire' alongside Lee Jin-Wook, sharing her admiration for his professionalism and the dynamic of their characters. She reflects on the challenges of portraying a complex relationship and the fun atmosphere on set, highlighting Lee's role as a mood maker.

On the afternoon of the 30th, the UGG launch event in Gangnam, Seoul, featured IVE's Rei, i-dle's So-yeon, and former DIA's Chae-young. IVE's Rei and Liz, along with seven other groups, will cover Seiko Matsuda's classic songs for a tribute album releasing on November 5. i-dle's Ugi performed an impromptu solo, and Miyeon mentioned her solo album as their first Japan tour concluded successfully.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, the VIP screening of the movie 'Shikatanai' was held at the CGV in Yongsan, Seoul, attended by numerous celebrities. The film tells the story of Yu Manso, a satisfied company employee played by Lee Byung-hun, who faces challenges after being suddenly fired and fights to protect his family and home while preparing for a job search.

元DIAのチェヨンがブランド「Code graphy」の2025年秋コレクションで魅力をアピール。彼女はモダンでクラシックなスタイルを表現し、季節感のあるカラーカーディガンやカジュアルなトレーナーを着こなした。また、JTBCドラマでの演技も好評。

The 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week opened on the afternoon of the 4th at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) with a photo wall event featuring stars like SF9's Fiyoung and Yutae, along with members from various groups. SF9 also released their first single 'Traveling Fish' aiming to bring excitement. Additionally, six K-POP acts were announced for an upcoming event in Nara, Japan, set for October 24.

On the morning of the 29th, a pop-up store for the sportswear and golfwear brand 'Peter Millar' opened at the Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul, with actor Lee Jin-wook in attendance. Additionally, Lee Jin-wook's new drama 'Esquire,' co-starring former DIA member Chaeyoung, is achieving high rankings and has set a personal best in viewership ratings. The two actors, as senior and junior in their agency, reported a good rapport, stating they quickly became comfortable with each other.

Fan In-yeop posted intimate photos with former DIA member Chae-young on Instagram, highlighting their chemistry in 'Assembled Family'. The couple's playful poses and affectionate smiles have sparked jealousy among fans. They both star in the JTBC drama, which is available on various streaming platforms worldwide.

The reality survival show 'Re:Born' features 12 K-POP boy groups competing for a Japanese debut. The final mission will be live-streamed on YouTube on November 4, with voting open to viewers. The show aims to revive groups that debuted but missed promotional opportunities due to COVID-19.