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Rookie group A2O LIGHT tops charts amid wave of girl group comebacks

The October music scene features a wave of new releases from popular girl groups including IVE and Nmixx, alongside a chart-topping debut by rookie group A2O LIGHT.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.20

Culture

Yoon Seung-ah to host October donation market for Baby Box

Actress Yoon Seung-ah announced on her YouTube channel, Seungaroun, that she is preparing a donation market titled 'One Market' scheduled for October. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Child Development Accounts for children at Baby Box.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

TOUCHED debuts songs from 'Polar Night' at Grand Mint Festival 2026

The band TOUCHED debuted new tracks from their first full-length album, 'Polar Night', during their performance at Grand Mint Festival 2026. During the event, the group also announced plans for their fifth annual winter brand concert, 'HIGHLIGHT V', scheduled for January 23–24 next year.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

Culture

Taekwang Industrial sponsors charity concert to support children in group homes

Taekwang Industrial announced on the 19th that it sponsored the '2026 Life and Sharing Concert,' a charity concert designed to support the studies of children living in group homes and university students from those homes.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

Culture

Cast revealed for third season of musical William and the Williams of William

The musical 'William and the Williams of William' will begin its third season on December 8, 2026, at Daehangno TOM Hall 1, featuring a new director and a cast of 10 actors.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

SEVENTEEN tops Pollstar ASIA FOCUS CHARTS: TOP TOURING ARTISTS with approximately 130 billion won in revenue

SEVENTEEN has ranked first on the ASIA FOCUS CHARTS: TOP TOURING ARTISTS released by the US-based Pollstar, recording approximately 130 billion won in tour revenue.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

And2ble unveils tracklist for second mini-album featuring French Kissing

Group And2ble has released the tracklist for their second mini-album, ‘Sequence Two: Attraction’, which includes five songs exploring themes of interest and attraction.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

Culture

Lee Hye-sung shares stories of youth loneliness and comfort at Community Chest of Korea talk concert

Broadcaster Lee Hye-sung hosted the first "The Fresh Green Lounge" talk concert with the Community Chest of Korea, discussing youth struggles and the importance of sharing.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

ENHYPEN sells out three Macau concert dates for world tour

ENHYPEN drew approximately 30,000 spectators during their 'BLOOD SAGA' world tour performances held at the Galaxy Arena in Macau.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

V01D to release second mini-album YOUTHQUAKE on the 19th

The male band V01D is set to release their second mini-album, 'YOUTHQUAKE', on the 19th at 6:00 PM, featuring five tracks that explore the growth and shifting emotions of youth.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

Culture

Architect Kim Ho-min builds circular seaside home in Jeju

Architect Kim Ho-min built a unique circular house in Jongdalli to overcome the harsh wind and rain of Jeju Island, a project that took five years to complete. The program also features announcer Yoon Young-mi and her husband Hwang Neung-jun, who renovated a traditional Jeju house they rent.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-Variety

Mr. Trot Stars Return as Judges: Lee Chan-won, Youngest Solo Grand Prize Winner in KBS Entertainment Awards History, Joins "Mr. Trot 4"

Six past contestants from the first three seasons of Mr. Trot, including Lee Chan-won, will serve as senior masters on TV CHOSUN's "Mr. Trot 4", which premieres in December.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

Fans to Pick Four New idntt Members as Group Heads Toward a Full 24

MODHAUS has opened Gravity on the COSMO app, where fans will choose four new members to complete a 24-member idntt. Nine candidates have been unveiled, and the existing members recently released the Latin track "Linda Mia".

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

Culture

Florist Who Appeared on BTS Show 'Run BTS!' Marries Comedian Yun Jin-sol

Comedian Yun Jin-sol married florist Kim Jun-yeon, and fellow comedian Kim Ji-sun attended the Seoul wedding and shared her congratulations on Instagram.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

ITZY's CHAERYEONG Writes Lyrics for Final Track on Debut Solo Mini Album 'Lovesick'

ITZY member CHAERYEONG will release her first solo mini album, 'Lovesick', on November 9, with four tracks including one whose lyrics she helped write. JYP Entertainment announced the news on social media on the 19th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

Dain to Release Debut Single on Oct. 23 as Kite Entertainment's First Artist

Singer-songwriter Dain, the first artist from Kite Entertainment, will release the debut single "Slightly Faded Weather Because I Love You" on Oct. 23. The agency unveiled profile images and concept photos over three days.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

K-pop

BTS's V Greets Chile as "Mejor Pais de Chile" and a White Stage Look Revives His "CGV" Nickname

A fan cam of BTS member V in an all-white outfit at the Santiago, Chile, show of the ARIRANG world tour went viral on X, reviving his "CGV" nickname. BTS continue the South American leg in La Plata, Argentina, on the 23rd and 24th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.19

Culture

Gong Hyeong-jin Criticized for Treating Cha Ji-yeon Like a Junior at FEBC Korea Event, Months After Returning to TV

Actor Gong Hyeong-jin drew online criticism for rude remarks toward musical actress Cha Ji-yeon while co-hosting a special performance at an FEBC Korea event at Hanyang University. He returned to television in August after seven years.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

K-pop

Choi Yena Asks Science YouTuber Orbit "Is It Real?" About Exoplanet News and Gets an Essay Back

Singer Choi Yena posted her Instagram DM exchange with science YouTuber Orbit about news of an exoplanet where aliens were reportedly found. Orbit answered at length, and netizens reacted with amusement.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

K-pop

JISOO's Surprise Backstage Visit to a BIGBANG Show Is Foiled by Too Many Cameras

BLACKPINK's JISOO tried to surprise BIGBANG at their concert, but Daesung spotted her immediately. The visit appeared in a vlog she posted on her YouTube channel on the 18th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

K-pop

NEXZ, Born From Nizi Project Season 2, Open First Asia Tour in Seoul and Set Sights on Bigger South Korean Venues

NEXZ opened its first Asia tour, SAUCIN' THE WORLD, at Olympic Hall in Seoul. Haru said the group wants to play bigger venues in South Korea, while Tomoya promised to meet fans worldwide.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

K-Variety

Kim Bum-soo Faces a Five-Cup Coffee Blind Test, a 3.5 Million Won Omakase and Recovery Treatment on My Little Old Boy

Singer Kim Bum-soo appears on SBS TV's My Little Old Boy on the 18th, where old friends recall his club days, and the episode covers a café tour, a coffee blind test and a recovery centre visit.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

K-drama

Roh Yoon-seo Plays a Taekwondo Hopeful in tvN Time-Loop Romance, Shares Black-Hair Travel Selfies

Actor Roh Yoon-seo posted travel photos, including mirror selfies and street shots, on social media on October 17. She is set to play taekwondo prospect Nam Ji-o in the tvN drama My Reason to Die.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

Culture

A 1.7 Million Won Mushroom and 1,500 Sparking Charcoal Bags: EBS's Five-Night Autumn Journey

EBS1's five-part series Korean Journey: Ripening Autumn visits Gapyeong, Andong, Seocheon, Odaesan, Jecheon and Yangyang County to follow autumn harvests, fireworks, fishing and mountain hikes.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18