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Virtual boy group HYPEVERSE wins Next Icon award amid US fan surge

The five-member virtual boy group HYPEVERSE has garnered significant attention from US fans, securing 30,000 YouTube subscribers in approximately one and a half months. The group was also selected as the 'Next Icon' special award winner at the Top Celeb News Awards 2026.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

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IVE to release Tiger JK remix of Looks Can Kill on the 30th

IVE will release a remix version of their new song "Looks Can Kill" featuring hip-hop musician Tiger JK on the 30th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

BOYNEXTDOOR to begin 10-city North American tour in Dallas on the 30th

BOYNEXTDOOR is set to embark on their first North American tour, beginning with a performance in Dallas on the 30th. The tour will span 10 cities across North America, including stops in New York, Toronto, and Mexico City.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

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RIIZE hosts special 'Insomnia' event in Seongsu-dong for fans

RIIZE held a special event titled 'RIIZE into INSOMNIA' at Space S50 in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, to celebrate the release of their single 'Insomnia'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

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TWS to release second single 'TO US' on November 2

The group TWS will release their second single, 'TO US', on November 2, featuring a more introspective side of youth.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

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BLACKPINK becomes first K-pop girl group to receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit

BLACKPINK has been awarded the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for their contributions to globalizing Korean popular music.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

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Hi-Fi Un!corn releases self-composed track Boy as tenth H!dden Color single

Hi-Fi Un!corn has released "Boy," a self-composed song that serves as the tenth release in their monthly digital single project, ‘H!dden Color’.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

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Choi Yena chosen as new model for acne treatment Azelia

Singer Choi Yena has been selected as the advertising model for the acne treatment Azelia.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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Sennok products sell out after ENHYPEN's SUNOO pictorial release

Lifestyle beauty brand Sennok reported that its perfume and hand cream sets sold out on the first day of release following a digital cover pictorial featuring ENHYPEN member SUNOO.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-pop

KEYVITUP to release second EP 'NA-GARI' with member-led songwriting

The group KEYVITUP is preparing for a comeback with their second EP, 'NA-GARI', which features title track 'NAGARI' and includes songwriting contributions from all members.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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BOYNEXTDOOR, BTOB, The Wind, and Bae Jin-young to Perform at Year-End Joint Concert

BOYNEXTDOOR, BTOB, The Wind, and Bae Jin-young have confirmed their appearances at the '2026 WAVE of ECLIPSE' concert held on December 19.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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TEN declares himself "super duper single" during Seattle showcase tour

NCT member TEN addressed online dating rumors regarding a non-celebrity woman during his "TEN US SHOWCASE TOUR" in Seattle.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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N.Flying to hold first full group Christmas concert since 2023

N.Flying will hold their first solo Christmas concert as a full group since 'K-hahap' in 2023. The concert, titled '2026 N.Flying LIVE ‘Once Upon a Snowball’', is scheduled to take place at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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Sennok perfume gift sets sell out after ENHYPEN's SUNOO photoshoot

Sennok's "No More Kiss" perfume gift set, featuring ENHYPEN member SUNOO, sold out on its first day of release as part of the OLIVE YOUNG Olyoung Pick event in November.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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NewJeans celebrates 4th Bunnies Day amid uncertainty over MINJI's return

NewJeans released photos of members HANNI, HYEIN, MINJI, and HAERIN to celebrate the 4th anniversary of their official fandom, Bunnies, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding MINJI's return to the group.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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NCT DREAM to release sixth full-length album on November 9

NCT DREAM will mark their 10th anniversary with the release of their sixth full-length album, 'DREAM AFTER DREAM', on November 9.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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Rookie girl group RESCENE ranks first in October Star Brand Reputation, surpassing BTS and Lim Young-woong

Rookie girl group RESCENE has taken the top spot in the October Star Brand Reputation rankings, outperforming BTS and Lim Young-woong.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

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JEONGHAN and JOSHUA unit hits number one on Japanese Oricon charts

The unit consisting of SEVENTEEN members JEONGHAN and JOSHUA has reached number one on the Japanese Oricon charts with their debut mini album, 'DREAMSCAPE'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28

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Nmixx sells out all three shows for world tour finale

Nmixx has sold out all three scheduled performances for the final leg of their first world tour, "EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER," at the INSPIRE Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28

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Baby DONT Cry releases concept photos for new single ‘Replay’ ahead of November 4 release

Baby DONT Cry has released the first set of concept photos for their upcoming digital single ‘Replay,’ which is scheduled for simultaneous release in South Korea and Japan on November 4.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28

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Kakao Creative Foundation to host 22nd Grow Up Talk & Talk for aspiring creators

The Kakao Creative Foundation will host the 22nd Grow Up Talk & Talk on the 30th, a free offline lecture program designed to share music production expertise with aspiring creators.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28

K-pop

Samsung Electronics partners with K-pop group RESCENE for Galaxy Z Fold8 campaign

Samsung Electronics is launching a new Galaxy Z Fold8 campaign featuring K-pop group RESCENE, responding to fan requests for a collaboration based on the group's genuine affinity for the device.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28

K-pop

Virtual idol group NEXT BEAT to debut with new song on 28th

Virtual idol group NEXT BEAT will officially debut on the 28th with the release of their debut song "Ego Ring." The group is a new technology-integrated content project that expands from story game character IPs into fan-participatory virtual idols.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28

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Park Hyo-shin and PLAVE's YEJUN to serve as special DJs for 'On a Starry Night'

Singer Park Hyo-shin and YEJUN of the virtual idol group PLAVE will serve as special DJs for the MBC FM4U program 'On a Starry Night' this November.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.28