★AND2BLE, First Comeback Since Debut Set for October 27

The 5-member group AND2BLE, consisting of ZEROBASEONE members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Han Yujin, and EVNNE member Yoo Seung-eon, will have their first comeback since debut on October 27.

They are scheduled to release their 2nd mini-album, "Sequence 02: Attraction," at 6 PM, marking their first new release in approximately 5 months since their debut in May. Their debut album, "Sequence 01: Curiosity," surpassed 730,000 copies in initial sales, ranking in the Top 4 for debut album initial sales by K-POP groups. Their debut song "Curious" also achieved 2 music show wins.

With growing attention in Japan, expectations are high on how they will express "feelings of attraction" that go a step further than "curiosity" this time.

★BABYMONSTER, Comeback Set for October 23! New Song After 4 Months

YG ENTERTAINMENT's girl group BABYMONSTER will release a new song on October 23 at 1 PM. On October 6, YG released a comeback teaser with the words "COMING SOON" through their official blog, hinting at the release of a new song for the first time in about 4 months.

Their previous release was the digital single "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" in June, and details such as the title and concept for this new song are expected to be revealed sequentially.

BABYMONSTER is currently on their 2nd world tour, spanning 18 cities in 31 performances across 5 continents: Asia, Oceania, South America, North America, and Europe. With the comeback announcement coming right after their Japan concerts, it is expected to garner significant attention from Japanese fans as well.

★31st Busan International Film Festival Opens October 6! 316 Films from 59 Countries

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), representing Korea's film industry, opened in Busan on October 6. The festival will run for 10 days until October 15, screening 316 films from 59 countries this year.

At the opening ceremony, actor Kim Min-ha served as the host, and Michelle Yeoh will be presented with the "Asian Filmmaker of the Year" award. The opening film is "The Day and the Night" directed by Kim Jong-kwan, starring Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, and Shim Eun-kyung. It is an international event that brings together not only Korean stars but also film professionals from around the world.

For Japanese tourists visiting Busan, it also offers an opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city and related events during the film festival period.

★Shin Ramyun Celebrates 40th Anniversary! New Product to be Decided by Consumer Vote

Shin Ramyun, Korea's representative instant noodle, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and a project to decide a commemorative new product through consumer voting has begun.

The candidates are "Shin Ramyun Cheese & Miso" and "Shin Ramyun Seafood & Fish Cake," jointly developed by Chef Edward Lee and Nongshim. Online voting will be held on Nongshim's official website and Instagram until October 18. The selected product is scheduled to be released at the end of November and will be available for a limited time until the first quarter of 2027.

Furthermore, at the "Shin Ramyun Restaurant" pop-up in Seongsu, Seoul, it is possible to taste and vote on the two options. This is a unique and noteworthy event that allows visitors to taste the "future of Shin Ramyun" during their trip to Korea.

★"AI Festa 2026" Opens at COEX, Seoul! Korea's Latest AI Technologies Gather

"AI Festa 2026," one of Korea's largest AI-related events, is being held from October 6 to 8 at COEX in Seoul.

Companies and research institutions are participating to showcase Korea's latest AI technologies and services, including AI agents, AI infrastructure, GPUs, and physical AI. This event also features AI-powered services in fields such as travel and hotels, allowing visitors to see how far Korea's digitalization has progressed.

It is also noteworthy as an event to learn about "Korea today" beyond K-POP and Korean cuisine. Those interested in Korean technology and startups may want to check it out if their travel dates align.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.