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1 NOV 2026 · AMPERS&ONE have announced their first full-length album, PATHFINDER, for November 17. Their “WE ARE UNCROWNED” main-sequence video opens the rollout. We talk about what this milestone means after four mini albums and a 27-city tour, and which questions can only the finished music answer.
Sources:
Official AMPERS&ONE video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eEhN48NR7U
FNC artist profile: https://www.fncent.com/AMPERSANDONE/b/introduce/57465
Korea JoongAng Daily: https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/boy-band-ampersampone-to-release-fulllength-album-pathfinder-on-nov-17/12948536
Soompi: https://www.soompi.com/article/1883212wpp/watch-ampersone-announces-comeback-date-with-main-sequence-for-pathfinder This episode includes AI-generated content.
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31 OTT 2026 · TREASURE’s “SHOCK” video teaser is out ahead of the digital single scheduled for November 2. We look at what the preview establishes, YG’s “second chapter” framing, and why a teaser cannot settle how the finished song will sound.
Sources:
YG official teaser: https://yg-life.com/archives/198130?lang=en
YG’s “FROM YG” announcement: https://yg-life.com/archives/197965?lang=ko
Soompi’s October 31 update: https://www.soompi.com/article/1877872wpp/treasure-announces-november-comeback-date-and-details-for-shock
Chosun’s Korean report: https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2026/10/31/GI3TINDDGNSGGMRUGQYWMOBTGU/ This episode includes AI-generated content.
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31 OTT 2026 · Jisoo’s new single “ADDICTED” follows September’s “CLICK” as the second advance release for her planned first full solo album. We discuss what the two titles suggest, what has actually been announced, and why the official video and future music-show plans invite different reactions.
Sources and listening:
Official “ADDICTED” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pksr9T8m_aA
Apple Music release listing: https://music.apple.com/us/album/addicted-single/6827293080
Yonhap’s Korean agency report: https://www.yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR20261027025300005
Newsis on release timing and performance plans: https://mobile.newsis.com/view_amp.html?ar_id=NISX20261027_0003842115
Soompi’s release-day update: https://www.soompi.com/article/1881082wpp/watch-blackpinks-jisoo-drops-teasers-for-new-single-addicted
KBS World’s teaser report: https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?board_seq=472434&id=&lang=s&menu_cate=enternews
Dork’s release-day report: https://readdork.com/news/jisoo-addicted-single-music-video-ee41abfc85
No artist recordings or music are included. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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28 OTT 2026 · AND2BLE’s first comeback turns the debut’s “Curiosity” into “Attraction.” We discuss the five-song mini album, the Seoul showcase, and what the group says it wants to change in performance.
Sources:
YH Entertainment release notice: https://weverse.io/and2ble/notice/39762
YH Entertainment album and track list: https://yhent.co.kr/en/album/8956/
YH Entertainment artist page: https://yhent.co.kr/en/artist/and2ble/
Sports Kyunghyang’s on-site Korean report: https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202610271748003
iMBC’s showcase report: https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/522647
Ilgan Sports’ fan showcase report: https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202610280032
No artist recordings or music are included. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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28 OTT 2026 · XLOV’s *i=!* pairs a dark “Hush” with the stranger story of “투스젬치와와.” We look at the double title choice, member credits and today’s three-person showcase, while keeping Hyun’s recovery separate from speculation.
Sources:
Strange Lab’s official schedule notice: https://xlov.bstage.in/community/board/6936950ed5ea7d083d8908f5/post/6adff7ae1b82e5462f2b8904
Official album retail track list: https://www.ktown4u.com/iteminfo?goods_no=170752
One Mic’s showcase report: https://1ma2c.com/article/xlov-showcase/
Yonhap’s release report: https://korean-vibe.com/article/1065585527864829
Newsis album and credit report: https://mobile.newsis.com/view/NISX20261028_0003844168
No artist recordings or music are included. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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27 OTT 2026 · RIIZE's “Insomnia” arrived at midnight with an acoustic-pop brief that puts six voices in focus. We talk about the late-night lyric idea, the drama-style video, and why a prologue single can stand on its own before next spring's planned album. This is commentary; the song itself is not played.
Sources:
RIIZE official release notice: https://www.riizeofficial.jp/news/20261026/
Official album information and credits: https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=15074721
Official artist feature and event schedule: https://www.melon.com/musicstory/informView.htm?category=&keyword=&mstorySeq=17335&pageIndex=1
Yonhap reporting: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261025016400005
Soompi release update: https://www.soompi.com/article/1879349wpp/watch-riize-drops-first-teasers-for-october-comeback-with-insomnia
The Korea Times reporting: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261026/riize-releases-emotional-acoustic-single-insomnia This episode includes AI-generated content.
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25 OTT 2026 · 아일릿 (ILLIT) release their fifth mini album BREAK EVEN at 6 p.m. Korea time on October 26. Before it arrives, we look at the announced four-song sequence and its shift from a one-sided crush to drawing a boundary. We discuss what the concept suggests, and what remains to be heard.
Sources:
BELIFT LAB release notice: https://weverse.io/illit/notice/39478?hl=ko
Sports Kyunghyang on the tracklist and announced concept: https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202609281436003
KBS WORLD Radio on the release: https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?board_seq=471733&lang=e
HYBE pop-up guide: https://weverse.io/illit/notice/40205 This episode includes AI-generated content.
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24 OTT 2026 · BABYMONSTER released “DESERVE” on 23 October: a one-track digital single built around a pop ballad. We discuss what this change of pace opens up, how the agency frames its theme, and why one song does not establish a permanent new direction.
Sources:
YG Entertainment discography: https://www.ygfamily.com/ko/artists/babymonster/discography/1671
YG Entertainment Korean announcement: https://ygfamily.com/ko/news/report/7584
Soompi release update: https://www.soompi.com/article/1875548wpp/babymonster-hints-at-new-release-with-mysterious-teaser
The Korea Times report: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/entertainment/k-pop/20261023/babymonster-unveils-emotional-pop-ballad-deserve-ahead-of-weekend-tv-performances
MBC Saturday stage listing: https://m.imbc.com/VOD/VodView?broadcastID=1000788102858100003&progCode=1000788100000100000&type=Clip
No music or publisher audio appears in this episode. Hear the recording through the artist's channels or a licensed music service. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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22 OTT 2026 · IVE's comeback campaign is turning Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza into a public-facing screen and fan space. The exterior video and booth are already running; the city says a song-linked light and laser show will begin on 26 October. We talk about what it means when a comeback moves into a shared city space, and what is still unknown about its impact.
Sources:
Seoul Metropolitan Government announcement: https://news.seoul.go.kr/economy/archives/574943?listPage=1
The Korea Times report: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261021/ive-turns-seouls-futuristic-ddp-into-k-pop-comeback-stage
The Asia Business Daily report: https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026102109193613457
No music or publisher audio appears in this episode. Hear IVE's recordings through a licensed music service. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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20 OTT 2026 · WOODZ released “Come into my world!” on 20 October. Melon's official album listing credits WOODZ and his fan community, MOODZ, for background vocals. We discuss what that documented credit adds to a song framed for live audiences—and what the credits do not reveal about its recording.
Sources:
Melon release and credits: https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=14963148
Soompi release update: https://www.soompi.com/article/1877012wpp/woodz-announces-return-with-new-single-come-into-my-world
TenAsia Korean report: https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026102021564
Allkpop release report: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/10/woodz-returns-with-self-written-1980s-rock-and-roll-single-ahead-of-his-kspo-dome-encore-concerts
No music or publisher audio appears in this episode. Hear the single through a licensed music service. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Daily English stories about Korean pop stars, screen actors, style, and the entertainment business. Each episode follows a timely story through original reporting-based explanation and analysis, with source links in...
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Daily English stories about Korean pop stars, screen actors, style, and the entertainment business. Each episode follows a timely story through original reporting-based explanation and analysis, with source links in the notes. This show includes AI-generated content.
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| Autore | Talking Labs |
| Organizzazione | Talking Labs |
| Categorie | News dal mondo dello spettacolo , Musica: approfondimenti , Film e TV |
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