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Military Manpower Administration reviews further service for Song Min-ho over 102-day absence

The Military Manpower Administration is reviewing procedures for Song Min-ho to serve an additional 102 days after his suspended prison sentence became final. The WINNER member apologized for his unauthorized absence during service as a social service worker.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

KiiiKiii sells out Tokyo show for first overseas fan concert

KiiiKiii has sold out its first overseas fan concert, KiiiKiii Festival Japan Edition, scheduled for 6 p.m. on the 25th at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo, Japan. The show follows the group’s Seoul fan concert in May.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

Catch The Young unveils concept photos for new single PARANOIA

Catch The Young has released individual and group teaser images for PARANOIA, due out on the 20th at 6 p.m. The band will also perform in Taiwan and tour Europe.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

LE SSERAFIM begins first European tour as 15,000 London seats sell out

LE SSERAFIM will open its first European tour at The O2 Arena in London on the 16th, with additional seats opened after the initial 15,000 sold out. The tour will feature five concerts in five cities.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

Eric Nam returns with nine-track fourth album after three years

Eric Nam will release Confessions of a Lonely Heart at 1 p.m. on the 16th, marking his first full-length album in three years. Its nine tracks explore love and loneliness, moving from obsession, regret and self-reproach toward acceptance and hope.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-Variety

Jin Hae-seong to debut “Love Light” on TV CHOSUN’s Miss Trot For You

Jin Hae-seong returns to TV CHOSUN for Miss Trot For You, trading playful jabs with Ahn Sung-hoon and giving his unreleased, self-written song “Love Light” its first television performance. Shin Seung-tae and Min Su-hyeon also return for the October 15 special.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-Variety

Miryang country home offers 70 beehives and beekeeping lessons for 251 million won

MBC’s Where Is My Home toured three properties in Miryang, including a country home with 70 beehives and a 150-year-old traditional house. Yang Se-chan and Kim Dae-ho also visited the seventh Grand Alien Festival.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-Variety

Kim Gwi-jeong episode leads terrestrial educational and entertainment ratings in its time slot

Episode 244 of SBS’s The story of the day when the tail was bitten revisited Kim Gwi-jeong’s death and the more than 1,000 students who gathered to protect her body. The broadcast ranked first among terrestrial educational and entertainment programs in its time slot, according to nationwide Nielsen Korea data.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-Variety

SBS launches Master Hang-jun with Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin as first guests

Jang Hang-jun, Song Eun-i and Kim Poong opened SBS’s Master Hang-jun with candid conversations and a comic casting audition featuring Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin. The cinematic talk show airs Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

SBS to examine why domestic violence reports failed to prevent Songpa killing

Curious Story Y will investigate why a man previously reported for domestic violence was not stopped before killing his mother-in-law and abducting his wife in Songpa. The SBS program will also examine prolonged violence against a high school student in a vocational skills training group.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

NMIXX’s SULLYOON lands double cover of WWD Korea’s November issue

NMIXX’s SULLYOON appears on the double cover of WWD Korea’s November issue. In the accompanying interview, she discusses the group’s sixth mini album, Strange Muse, her first songwriting contribution and her hopes for fans.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

Seoul to host 10-day contemporary music festival across four venues

The 54th PAN Music Festival - ISCM Korea will run from October 21 to 30, bringing ensembles from South Korea, Taiwan and Poland to four Seoul venues. The program spans chamber music, audiovisual works, live electronics and a string orchestra finale featuring four world premieres.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

Lee Hangyul makes sixth debut with first solo mini-album NOISE

Lee Hangyul has released his first solo mini-album, NOISE, nine years after debuting with IM and following appearances on four survival shows. He said a lingering longing for the stage brought him back after a break.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-drama

THE BOYZ’s Q shows another side in BoldPage photo shoot and interview

THE BOYZ’s Q explores a different side of himself as an actor in a BoldPage photo shoot and interview. He discusses his approach to acting, performances that have influenced him and his wish to build a lasting career at a measured pace.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

Marithé François Girbaud unveils 2026 denim campaign with Youn Yuh-jung and Na Gyeong-sam

Marithé François Girbaud, the French casual brand operated by Layer, has unveiled its 2026 denim campaign featuring actor Youn Yuh-jung and stylist Na Gyeong-sam. Under the slogan “Beyond Generations, Into Denim,” the campaign presents the longtime friends’ individual approaches to denim.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-movie

Busan Film Commission announces open auditions for Lucky Geum-sun

Busan Film Commission will hold open auditions on October 22 for five roles in Lucky Geum-sun, including the male lead. Applications are open to actors who live and work in Busan and close at 11 a.m. on October 21.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

DoubleU Games adds Halloween update to DoubleU Casino

DoubleU Games has updated DoubleU Casino with a Halloween-themed main lobby, the new Haunted Sugar Heist slot and a Spooky Season for Wonder Cards. The company plans to follow Halloween with Thanksgiving and Christmas events.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

FOODOLOGY expands Japan retail network to more than 14,000 stores

ADAPT’s Korean inner beauty brand FOODOLOGY had products stocked in more than 14,000 Japanese stores as of June, extending its online sales momentum into physical retail. The company said it plans to expand both online and offline distribution in Japan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and JOSHUA count down to DREAMSCAPE as reservations and concert tickets sell out

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and JOSHUA are three days away from releasing their first mini album, DREAMSCAPE, according to their agency. All pop-up store reservation slots filled immediately after booking opened, while tickets for their Seoul performances sold out during fan club presales.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

4th Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival brings drone shows and family activities on Oct. 16–17

The 4th Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival will feature drone light shows, performances and hands-on activities around Gwangmyeong Cave on Oct. 16–17. One DSB’s original character Bo the Head Gardener will appear in media content at three locations along the visitor route.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

NEXZ to open first Asia tour in Seoul on the 17th and 18th

NEXZ will launch its first Asia tour at Olympic Hall in Seoul on the 17th and 18th. JYP Entertainment said the concerts will feature newly arranged songs and performances highlighting each member’s individuality.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

2026 Lalala On adds Broccoli, You Too? and Fromm for November shows and Jeju finale

2026 Lalala On has announced November 1–21 performances featuring around 50 acts, with Broccoli, You Too? and Fromm joining as special guests. The nationwide small-venue project will conclude at Namon and ED Hall on Jeju.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

ATEEZ to release 15th mini album GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6 on Nov. 13

ATEEZ will release GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6 on Nov. 13, following a rollout of a pre-release music video and teasers. The group’s agency also says its ZERO TO ALL world tour will begin with a concert in Incheon in January next year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-movie

Lucky Geum-sun Seeks Busan Actors for Five Roles, With Applications Due October 21

Lucky Geum-sun is holding an open audition for five roles for actors who live and work in Busan. Applications close at 11 a.m. on October 21, ahead of auditions on October 22 at the Film Industry Center.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16