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FeatureReportedKR09/29
Former local politician files complaint against The Assassin(s) film crew
A former Seoul City Council member has filed a complaint against director Hur Jin-ho and the production team of The Assassin(s). He accuses them of spreading falsehoods with their portrayal of the 1974 assassination attempt; the film team rejects the accusation and describes the film as a fictional reconstruction.
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – Movies
FeatureReportedKR09/29
The Assassin(s) narrowly loses box office lead after drawing 1.4 million during Chuseok
The Assassin(s) drew around 1.4 million admissions during the four-day Chuseok holiday but lost the top spot for the first time since its release on Monday. Tazza narrowly edged it out that day, 68,913 to 67,406 admissions, according to data from the Korean Film Council.
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – Movies
ComebackReportedKR09/29
UNCHILD prepares fourth-quarter comeback after delayed release
HIGHUP Entertainment has announced that UNCHILD is aiming for a comeback in the fourth quarter. The group had previously postponed the release of their digital single TiNG TiNG; a specific date or new title has not yet been announced.
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TourReportedKR09/29
Taemin postpones North American dates of his LiMiNaL world tour
Taemin is postponing the North American leg of his world tour LiMiNaL due to pending visas for key tour and production staff. New dates and venues will be announced at a later time; tickets already purchased can be refunded.
Trade press2 sourcesThe Korea Times – K-PopSoompi – Latest
FeatureReportedKR09/28
The Assassin(s) draws criticism over its depiction of the 1974 assassination attempt
The historical film is facing criticism in South Korea over its portrayal of the 1974 shooting attack on Yuk Young-soo. The People Power Party accuses the film of embracing a conspiracy narrative suggesting possible involvement by then-President Park Chung-hee; this is the critics' position, not a confirmed historical finding.
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – Movies
AwardReportedKR09/28
BTS wins three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
BTS won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Song of the Year for "SWIM," Best K-Pop, and Best Group. The Best Group win marks the group's fifth victory in that category.
Trade press2 sourcesThe Korea Times – K-PopSoompi – Latest
MusicReportedKR09/28
2NE1's Minzy announces single "Calling" for tonight
Minzy will release the single "Calling" today at 6 p.m. KST. The three-track release includes Korean and English versions of the R&B title track, along with "We Almost Were" featuring DNCE guitarist JinJoo Lee.
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
Release dateReportedKR09/28
TVXQ's Max Changmin announces solo mini-album "All of My Life"
Max Changmin will release his third EP, "All of My Life," on October 19. The six-track mini-album arrives nearly five years after his previous Korean EP, "Devil."
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
TourReportedKR09/28
SEVENTEEN unit JxJ announces tour with six stops across Asia
SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and Joshua will perform as the unit JxJ on their tour Journey Into DREAMING across six cities. Stops include Incheon, Japan, Macau, Taipei, Busan, and Hong Kong, with the tour kicking off in Incheon in late October.
Trade press2 sourcesKorea JoongAng Daily – K-PopSoompi – Latest
AwardReportedKR09/28
BLACKPINK's Lisa wins Best Pop at the 2026 VMAs
Lisa won Best Pop at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for her single "Dream" with Kentaro Sakaguchi. The award recognizes her solo work outside of BLACKPINK.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
Release dateReportedKR09/28
TOMORROW X TOGETHER set date and details for their ninth mini-album
TOMORROW X TOGETHER will release their ninth mini-album, "PERFECT STORM," on November 16. The six-track EP will drop one day after the start of their tour, which kicks off with three shows in Seoul.
Trade press2 sourcesThe Korea Times – K-PopSoompi – Latest
MusicReportedKR09/27
ONEW and YUJU announce joint song "Mind Games" for September 29
ONEW and YUJU released a preview of their duet "Mind Games," set to drop on September 29 at 6 p.m. KST. The song is one of three tracks on ONEW's first solo single album, "Chakgak."
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Release dateReportedKR09/27
IVE announce EP "Looks Can Kill" with two October dates
IVE have announced a pre-release on October 19 and the full album release on October 26 for their upcoming EP, "Looks Can Kill." The dates were revealed alongside the comeback concept.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
LineupReportedKR09/27
TXT and KATSEYE to perform on the Jingle Ball Tour 2026
TOMORROW X TOGETHER and KATSEYE will take the stage at select stops on the US Jingle Ball Tour. TXT and Yeonjun will perform in December in New York, Boston, and Washington; KATSEYE will join the tour's kickoff show in Dallas/Fort Worth.
Trade press2 sourcesSoompi – LatestKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
ChartsReportedKR09/26
The Assassin(s) surpasses one million moviegoers after three days
The historical thriller The Assassin(s) surpassed one million admissions in South Korea less than four days after its theatrical release. The film, starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, also topped the domestic box office charts for three consecutive days.
Trade press2 sourcesThe Korea Times – FilmsSoompi – Latest
TourReportedKR09/26
XLOV announce dates for their first US tour
XLOV will embark on their first tour across the United States in December. The six shows will take the group to Miami, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco from December 3 to 15.
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LineupReportedKR09/26
Global Citizen Festival 2026 featuring TXT canceled due to severe weather
The Global Citizen Festival 2026, planned for September 26 in New York, has been canceled due to a forecast of dangerous weather conditions. TOMORROW X TOGETHER were set to perform alongside Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey.
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AwardReportedKR09/25
Hyper Knife and Park Ji-hyun receive International Emmy nominations
The series Hyper Knife has been nominated for Best TV Movie/Miniseries at the 54th International Emmy Awards. Park Ji-hyun received a nomination for You and Everything Else in the Best Actress category, becoming the first Korean actress to do so.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
ChartsReportedKR09/25
NCT WISH achieves double platinum, seven K-pop acts receive further RIAJ certifications
NCT WISH have received double platinum certification in Japan for YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL, for more than 500,000 units shipped. Additional platinum and gold certifications went to TXT, ENHYPEN, RIIZE, TWS, ZEROBASEONE, LE SSERAFIM, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, among others.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
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MusicReportedKR09/23
ONEUS begin a new chapter with the EP First Light
ONEUS have released their twelfth EP, First Light. The five-track album, led by the title track Say Yes!, marks the group's first release as a complete unit since Seoho's military service and their first album under B. Wave Entertainment.
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
ChartsReportedKR09/23
Hootie Frutti becomes the fastest KATSEYE video to reach 100 million views
The music video for KATSEYE's Hootie Frutti surpassed 100 million YouTube views on September 23. It took 40 days to reach the milestone, making it the group's fastest official video to do so.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
ChartsReportedKR09/23
TWICE extend their own YouTube world record with Perfect World
The music video for TWICE's Japanese title track Perfect World has reached 100 million views on YouTube. The group now has 27 full-group music videos surpassing this mark, extending their world record among girl groups.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
ChartsReportedKR09/22
JENNIE tops the Billboard Radio Songs chart with Dracula
The Dracula remix by Tame Impala featuring JENNIE has hit the top of the Billboard Radio Songs chart for the first time. During the tracking period from September 11 to 17, the track reached a US radio audience of 62.6 million, marking the first number one on this chart for both acts.
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ComebackReportedKR09/22
YUQI releases her second mini-album 27 on October 8
YUQI of i-dle has announced her second solo mini-album, 27. The release is set for October 8 at 1 p.m. KST, with the first official teasers kicking off the comeback campaign.
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MusicReportedKR09/22
Jeonghan and JOSHUA debut as JxJ with the EP DREAMSCAPE
SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and JOSHUA are forming a new unit called JxJ. Their first mini-album, DREAMSCAPE, will be released on October 19 at 6 p.m. KST and aims to musically explore the line between unconscious fantasies and consciously pursued dreams.
Trade press2 sourcesSoompi – LatestKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
CinemaConfirmedKRDE09/22
HYBE CINE FEST 2026 runs worldwide from October 24 to 31
HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing are bringing HYBE CINE FEST 2026 to theaters in more than 60 markets from October 24 to 31. The lineup includes BTS live broadcasts as well as concert films from SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ENHYPEN, plus a 3D cheering party.
Primary sourceHYBE Press Newsroom
MusicReportedKR09/22
Sung Han-bin releases his first solo mini-album Dead Alive
ZEROBASEONE member Sung Han-bin will release his first solo mini-album, Dead Alive, on October 12. The schedule includes a performance video for the B-side Killin' Me, the tracklist, and a music video teaser on October 9.
Trade pressKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
ComebackReportedKR09/22
RESCENE to release the EP Pulse on November 3
RESCENE have confirmed the title of their comeback, already announced for November 3. Pulse is the group's first physical EP since Lip Bomb in November 2025, following the KARA remake Pretty Girl released in July.
Trade press2 sourcesSoompi – LatestKorea JoongAng Daily – K-Pop
Release dateReportedKR09/22
The Perfect Lie premieres on MBC on October 30
MBC has confirmed October 30 as the premiere date for the psychological thriller The Perfect Lie. Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin play two people who confront each other with conflicting memories of the same event in a search for the truth.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
TourReportedKRDE09/21
EVNNE announce international dates for the ONE TAKE Tour
EVNNE will kick off their fan concert tour ONE TAKE in Seoul on November 21 and 22. The tour will then continue through Asia, North America, and Europe, with European stops including Berlin, Cologne, Paris, Amsterdam, Helsinki, and Warsaw.
AggregatorSoompi – Latest
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