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The 2026 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan will be held on December 12 and 13, 2026 at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium). New artists announced include NiziU, INI, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NEXZ, KickFlip, AEN, and TUIDE, with performance dates revealed. Tickets and premium lounge options are on sale.

ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin has taken his first step as a solo artist by releasing his debut EP, DEAD:ALIVE, along with the music video for the title track, UNDEAD. The album portrays a journey of overcoming trials and fear through the themes of “beautiful destruction” and “self-transcendence.”

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.

ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin held a media showcase this afternoon at Layer Studio in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the release of his first EP, "DEAD:ALIVE." The work portrays the process of facing fear without stopping, overcoming pain and trials, and breaking through one’s limits. It expresses the journey beyond the old self toward a new form through the keyword "beautiful destruction."

ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin held a media showcase in Seoul for his first solo EP, DEAD:ALIVE, and shared his feelings about debuting solo three years after debut. He said the album tells a story of overcoming fear, pain, and trials through “beautiful destruction,” and thanked his members for their warm support.

On the morning of the 7th, Im Si-wan left for France through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Related headlines mention Im Si-wan and Seol In-a’s new drama poster for "My Guilty Man," where the two appear handcuffed together, and photos from a BYREDO event attended by THE BOYZ’s Juyeon and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin.

The 2026 Gangnam Festival was held on Dosan-daero in Seoul’s Gangnam District on the afternoon of the 4th, featuring K-pop concert appearances by ZEROBASEONE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, SAY MY NAME, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, LUN8, and PSY. ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook also unveiled a mixtape for the first time as the unit EMP, with a digital single set for release in November. ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sangwon and Anxin shared a close photo with their faces resting on each other’s shoulders and spoke about their affection for one another.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP have launched the October vote for Kstyle POWER PUSH. Fans can choose the monthly power-push artist and support their comeback from September 29 to October 8, 2026. Artists include NCT WISH, JO1, YESUNG, and many others. Voting requires Ruby CHAMSIM.

ZEROBASEONE will appear on two Japanese variety shows: TV Tokyo's "Ano-chan's Den Den Denpa♪" on September 29 and TBS's "Yoru no Brunch" on September 30. They will talk Pokémon with ano on one show, and three members will enjoy trending gourmet food on the other. Their second Japanese EP, "Kika LOVE," was released on August 19 and debuted at No. 1 on Oricon's weekly album chart. A surprise free live in Shinjuku drew about 4,000 fans.

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook have begun a new musical challenge as the hip-hop unit EMP. They released “EMP Mixtape Vol.1: We the Extra,” which includes four songs, two title tracks, and full participation in writing, composing, and producing. More releases are planned for November.