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Disney Plus is bringing a bold new fantasy to life with Remarried Empress, and its first screening at the 31st Busan International Film Festival had audiences buzzing. Xin Minha, Chu Ji-hun, Li Jong-suok, Li Seyong, and director Chu Su Won sat down for a sold-out guest visit session after showing the first three episodes, fielding eager questions from fans curious about this unique Western-style fantasy world brought to life by Korean actors. The series follows Empress Navier, played by Xin Mina, who faces a shocking divorce from Emperor Su Bishu, played by Ju Ji-hun, after he falls for a runaway slave, and she responds by demanding approval to remarry Prince Heinri, played by Li Jong-Suk. Xinmina admitted the unfamiliar setting felt strange at first, but she poured herself into portraying Navier as a woman making a deeply personal choice amid political chaos, even forming an unexpected bond with a CGI bird character during filming, that she says fans will see more of in behind-the-scenes footage. With a one-month wait still ahead, the cast expressed deep gratitude for the enthusiastic response in Busan, promising fans that Remarried Empress will premiere on Disney Plus on November 4th, with all 10 episodes ready to transport viewers into its richly imagined royal world.

To wrap things up, Hyeongjun shared an original poem he wrote titled Tungu, revealing that he stayed up the night before just to put his thoughts into words. It was a touching way to celebrate the beauty of the Korean language, focusing on how everyday words can offer comfort and connection. Meanwhile, Hyeongjun and the rest of Cravity are currently busy promoting their ninth mini album, Sonorous, with its title track Louder.

The sold-out show comes on the heels of their stellar performance at the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival and the success of their September digital single, Fucking Rockstar, which clearly fueled fan excitement for tickets. Fans attending will get the very first live preview of the band's third mini album, also titled Blue Ende, which drops just one day before the concert and explores five emotional themes, including regret, despair, and resignation, through its blend of blue and blonde imagery. Since debuting back in June of 2024, Can't Be Blue has built an impressive international resume, selling out a solo show in Taipei, opening for ITs at Italy's Rock in Roma, and becoming the first Korean band ever to win the international final of Germany's massive emergenza festival. After wrapping up these soul shows, the band heads straight into a packed global schedule, including a Tokyo concert later this month, a European tour, and an encore stop in Taiwan come November.

K-pop group Cordis just set the Formula One world on fire, becoming the only K-pop act to take the main stage at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026. Performing at the iconic Marina Bay Street Circuit, the group delivered an impressive 50-minute set featuring 15 songs, including fan favorites like Red Red, Go, and Fashion. About 60,000 fans packed the venue, with Cortis supporters, known as Core, lighting up the crowd with official fan banners and merchandise during the group's very first visit to Singapore. The members expressed heartfelt thanks to their fans and praised the city's beauty. And they even got the royal treatment from racing partner Red Bull, visiting the paddock and meeting Formula One star Max Verstappen in person. If you're in Singapore, you can catch a special Court's pop-up event at Plaza Singapura running through October 25th.

Kim Ji-wan is proving she still has that magic touch with audiences, as her comeback drama is already making waves right out of the gate. Her new SBS series, titled Dr. X, premiered its first episode and pulled in an impressive 11.4% nationwide rating, with viewership peaking at nearly 13% during the broadcast. That opening number actually makes it the highest-rated miniseries debut of the year so far, and it even lands among the top seven first episodes in the history of SBS Friday-Saturday dramas. The show follows Kim Ji Wan as a brilliant and fearless surgeon who isn't afraid to speak her mind against hospital corruption, and that first episode wasted no time showing off her character's god-level surgical skills. With strong numbers across key demographics, too, it looks like Kim Ji-wan's return to the small screen is off to a seriously promising start, and fans are already calling her performance both layered and magnetic.

Catsy is proving that good music never really goes out of style, and their track Animal is the perfect example. Even though it dropped two whole months ago, the song just climbed two spots to land at number 48 on Spotify's weekly top songs global chart, marking an impressive 11 straight weeks on the list. Their stateside numbers are turning heads too, with Animal jumping 12 spots to hit number 112 in the United States, while their title track, Hootie Fruity, is holding steady at number 150 globally. Over in the UK, both songs are performing well on the official singles chart, with Animal at number 79 and Hootie Fruity close behind at 66. The girl group isn't slowing down anytime soon either, as they're set to kick off their North American tour in Miami on October 14th, followed by a performance slot at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles just days later.

Singer Chang Min-Ho just scored a big win, taking home the best OST Award at the 2026 Career Drama Awards. He shared the exciting news on his official social media, posting a photo of himself in a brown jacket, flashing a bright smile while holding up his trophy. The winning track is Only One, Only One, the OST for the KBS2 weekend drama I'll Prescribe You a Love, a trot ballad released back in May that captures the bittersweet reunion and fated love between two people who find their way back to each other after years apart. Fans have praised his signature deep tone and emotional vocals for bringing extra depth to the song. Chiang Linho made sure to thank his fandom, known as Mint, writing a heartfelt message of gratitude for all their love and support.

17's Hoshi is proving that military service definitely isn't slowing down his music output, with the idol dropping a surprise solo track called Boyfriend Today at 6 in the evening. This RB pop song, which Hoshi actually helped write himself, dives into the butterflies and awkward feelings that come with crushing on someone, paired with a bouncy shuffle rhythm and bright synth sounds that match his signature energetic style. This isn't Hoshi's first rodeo when it comes to dropping music while serving in the army, since he's already surprised fans with tracks like Take a Shot on his actual enlistment day, followed by Fallen Superstar and Adiyagi. It's just the latest example of Hoshi's solo evolution, which kicked off back in 2021 with his mixtape Spider and has continued through hits like Tiger Power. Meanwhile, 17 as a whole keeps expanding their musical range through member subunits, with Chonghan and Joshua gearing up to release their first mini-album together on the 19th of this month.

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Blackpink's Jenny just gave fans a thrilling throwback moment, sharing photos and a sweet message after making a surprise appearance at the weekend's Soul concert. The K-pop star posted on social media, calling herself one of the girls who got to have fun with the weekend in Soul, thanking him for the invite with a playful nickname for the global superstar. In the photos, Jenny rocked a bold, purple-toned makeup look with sharp nails and a cheeky, pouty expression that showed off her playful side. She also stunned in a sheer bodysuit paired with long boots as she sang alongside the weekend on stage, capturing the electric energy of the night. This special moment happened during the weekend's Hyundai Card Super Concert, his first Korean shows in eight years, held at Guiang Stadium on October 7th and 8th, marking a long-awaited reunion with his Korean fans.

Actor Chang Dong Yun and actress Kim Song Yun are getting ready to tie the knot, with their private wedding ceremony taking place today. The couple shared some beautifully simple wedding photos ahead of their big day, posing together in understated bridalwear that focused on their genuine connection rather than extravagance. Both stars added the same heartfelt caption to their photos, writing, My love, my life, my home, showing just how aligned they are heading into this new chapter. Chang Dong yun first announced the news back in August through a handwritten letter, asking fans to receive the surprising update with warmth and support. The two actually share a creative connection as well, since Kim Song yun starred in a film directed by Chang Dong yun himself, making their love story one that blends both personal and professional history.

Hollywood star Tom Holland just gave Epic High some major love, and fans are absolutely thrilled about it. The Spider-Man actor took to social media to share a clip from an interview he did with the Korean hip-hop group back when they visited London ahead of the release of Spider-Man Brand New Day. During that chat, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon took part in a friendship test with Epic High that had everyone cracking up. And now, two months later, Tom Holland is calling it his favourite interview ever. That video has already racked up more than 3,600,000 views on YouTube and seems to have given the movie's buzz an extra boost. As for what's next, Epic High fans can look forward to seeing the group live when they kick off their 2027 concert series at Seoul's Olympic Park KSPO Dome this coming January.

Boy Group Close Your Eyes is riding high after sweeping their first music show win with their title track, Drop That. The group took home the trophy on KBS2's Music Bank this past Friday, celebrating the victory with heartfelt thanks to their fandom Closer for making the milestone possible. The win comes on the heels of massive success for their fourth mini album 256th Note, which sold 710,000 copies in its first week, setting a new personal best for the group. The title track has also been making waves both at home and abroad, climbing into the top three on Bugs real-time charts and landing at number 62 on the worldwide iTunes album chart, making Close Your Eyes the third highest chart in K-pop act internationally at the moment. Musically, Drop That puts a bold spin on 90s-style street hip-hop, sampling veteran singer Yun Shine's classic This Night Is Fun to create a fresh and genre-bending sound that's clearly resonating with listeners everywhere.

Get ready for a gripping new historical drama because Kimyudong is bringing a whole new side of herself to the screen. Her latest project, 100 Days of Lies, premieres today on TVN, where she plays Yi Gaiong, a sharp pickpocket from Kyongzhong, who becomes a spy posing as a translator for the Japanese colonial government. The story dives into the resistance movement era, following this clever thief turned secret agent as she navigates dangerous territory right at the heart of the enemy's operations. What makes this role especially impressive is that Kim Yujong had to act in three different languages, Korean, Japanese, and English, all while bringing out her character's playful charm, unshakable boldness in crisis, and deeply layered emotions. Ahead of the premiere, Kimyujong shared her hope that viewers would find comfort in the story and reflect on both history and life, with 100 Days of Lies airing tonight at 9.10.

Lei Seraphim just wrapped up their North American leg of the Pure Flow World Tour on a major high note, selling out 8 out of 9 stops across the continent. The Girl Group closed things out at the Prudential Center in Newark, thanking their fans, known as FearNot, for the incredible energy throughout the run and promising to carry that motivation into their future activities. Fans got to hear the group's brand new track, Made My Night, live for the first time, alongside fan favorites like Anti-Fragile, Crazy, and Spaghetti, with city-specific surprises like Pizza Costumes in Chicago and a Statue of Liberty headband moment in Newark. The tour even caught the attention of major names, with actor Chase Infinity stopping by the Chicago show and language learning app Duo Lingo's mascot popping up in the crowd to celebrate member Her Yunjin's birthday. Up next, Lei Seraphim is heading to Europe for the very first time, kicking things off in London on October 16th before hitting Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin.

Actress Xinmina opened up about her 25-year journey in the industry during a special actor's house session at the Pusan International Film Festival, and her message was simple: she still wants to keep running. Known as the Queen of Romantic comedies, thanks to hits like Hometown Tatata and My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox, Xinmina has quietly built a career that refuses to stay in one lane, jumping from the chilling thriller pupil to the fantasy period drama The Remarried Empress on Disney Plus. She shared that she first stepped in front of cameras as a middle school model before transitioning into acting with Volcano High and Beautiful Days back in 2001. And even now, she still feels butterflies trying to figure out how to best express herself on screen. The actress is famously fearless when it comes to physical challenges, recalling how she overcame her fear of heights to perform diving scenes for the film Diva, saying that getting physically involved in a role makes her feel like she's already halfway into the character. While currently filming her new drama for NBC and promoting the remarried empress at the same time, Shinyana revealed she's itching to try comedy again after a string of serious roles, and she's determined to take on a traditional historical drama before it's too late, proving that even after two and a half decades, her hunger for new challenges hasn't faded one bit.