It’s October in Seoul—the air is crisp, the playlists are fresher, and every notification feels like a teaser drop. Grab your lightstick. Here’s your story-led walk through the month’s biggest moments.
Chapter 1 — The Door Swings Open (Oct 7): ONEWE’s Maze Map
First, a band opens the month like a movie cold-open. ONEWE leave breadcrumb trails into “MAZE : AD ASTRA”—all riffs, all mood—arriving Oct 7. Consider this your soundtrack for walking fast through subway tunnels. 조선일보+1
Chapter 2 — Double Feature Friday (Oct 10): BABYMONSTER × TWICE
At 1 PM KST, YG’s rookies slam the start button with the 2nd mini WE GO UP—the title track of the same name promises high-energy swagger. Same day, same hour, TWICE drop the 10th-anniversary special album TEN: The Story Goes On. It’s like two fireworks shows colliding over the Han River—look up and try not to blink. Instagram+4allkpop+4KTOWN4U+4
Chapter 3 — Mid-Month Sprint (Oct 13): TWS Plays Hard
HYBE’s youthful sprinters roll out 4th mini play hard—with a fan showcase at YES24 Live Hall. If your October needs a reset button, this is the “press start” screen. Soompi+1
Chapter 4 — Street Corners & Flash Mobs (Oct 20–21): BOYNEXTDOOR & KANG YUCHAN
On the 20th, BOYNEXTDOOR park their 5th EP The Action right at 6 PM—expect hooks meant for chorus-line sidewalks. One day later, KANG YUCHAN steps out with 1st EP REBEL. Back-to-back drops, like two pop-up stages on neighboring corners. KPOP OFFICIAL
Chapter 5 — Pasta Night (Oct 24): LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI”
1 PM. A single album with a foodie wink—promotion scheduler styled like a cheeky trattoria menu. Bring appetite; expect catchy carbs. Soompi+2조선일보+2
Chapter 6 — Late-Month Plot Twists (Oct 28–29): &TEAM’s KR Debut × WEi’s Return
Oct 28, HYBE’s &TEAM finally debut in Korea with mini Back to Life (showcase at Blue Square). The next evening, WEi returns with 8th mini Wonderland. Fresh paint, new postcards. Soompi+4Soompi+4Korea Joongang Daily+4
Quick-Glance Calendar (KST)
- Oct 7 — ONEWE, 4th mini MAZE : AD ASTRA. 조선일보
- Oct 10 13:00 — BABYMONSTER, 2nd mini WE GO UP. allkpop
- Oct 10 13:00 — TWICE, Special Album TEN: The Story Goes On. Instagram
- Oct 13 18:00 — TWS, 4th mini play hard (+ showcase). Soompi+1
- Oct 20 18:00 — BOYNEXTDOOR, 5th EP The Action. KPOP OFFICIAL
- Oct 21 18:00 — KANG YUCHAN, 1st EP REBEL. KPOP OFFICIAL
- Oct 24 13:00 — LE SSERAFIM, 1st single album SPAGHETTI. Soompi
- Oct 28 20:00 — &TEAM, KR debut mini Back to Life (+ showcase). Soompi+1
- Oct 29 18:00 — WEi, 8th mini Wonderland. Soompi
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There are many idol groups making a comeback in October. With the Korean Chuseok holiday approaching, we can expect a large fan base. I hope their return will revitalize the once-dormant K-pop craze.