2025 MAMA Winners, Jennie on Dating Show, ITZY Yuna K-Drama Casting

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and More to Guest on Dating Show "EXchange 4"

On Wednesday, MyDaily reported that BLACKPINK’s Jennie is scheduled to appear on the TVing original show "EXchange 4" as a guest panel member. "EXchange 4" is a dating variety program where former couples reunite after breaking up for various reasons and explore the possibility of finding love again.

In addition to Jennie, Nam Yoo Soo, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Myung Jaehyun and Sungho, SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups and Mingyu, Roy Kim, and BTOB’s Lee Minhyuk will also appear as guest panelists in different episodes.

ITZY’s Yuna Cast in Her Second K-Drama, "My Favorite Employee"

On Monday, NewN reported that Yuna, member of the fourth-generation K-pop girl group ITZY, has been cast in the upcoming tvN K-drama "My Favorite Employee." The series is based on the webtoon "My Oppa Is an Idol," and Yuna will play the antagonist, an ambitious actress.

"My Favorite Employee" is set to premiere next year and marks Yuna’s second K-drama role. She is also confirmed to appear in the crime series "Undercover Miss Hong" as the younger sister of the female lead, played by Park Shin Hye.

ICYMI:

• XG is set to perform at The Voice season 28 finale.

• CORTIS has revealed their official fandom name: COER.

• Nana is confirmed to star in 2026 survival drama "Climax," joining Ju Ji Hoon and Ha Ji Won in the cast.

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• JUSTB has announced the dates for their 2026 Europe tour "Aqua Halo."

• A.C.E’s Junhee has released the dates for his 2026 U.S. tour "INTO THE OCEAN."

• Stray Kids are confirmed to headline Rock in Rio 2026.

• Junny has announced the dates for his 2026 North America tour "null."

• BTOB’s Huta, formerly known as Kim Minhyuk, has shared the dates for his 2026 Europe tour "'HOOK' WHO: KING."

• The 40th Golden Disc Awards has revealed its first and second artist lineup, featuring ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ENHYPEN, IVE, izna, LE SSERAFIM, NCT WISH, ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), ZOZAZZ, ARrC, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, MONSTA X, Stray Kids, TWS, and JENNIE.

Favorite New Music This Week

RIIZE’s second single album "Fame", a tight three-track release, marks a confident and compelling return for the 4th-gen group. While the title track does its job, it is the B-side "Something’s in the Water" that has everyone leaning in. The song reveals a completely different facet of RIIZE’s musical range, a surprising shift for a group best known for loud disco-pop anthems and hybrid, party-ready beats.

"Something’s in the Water" strips all of that away. The dreamy RnB track, crafted by four RnB and alternative artists, Elijah Waters, Josef Lamercier, Luke Titus, and Mike Irish, halts listeners in their steps. Instrumentally, it is simple, built on piano, guitar, synth, and drums. But it shines in its haunting, ethereal layering of vocals that linger long after the song ends.

Despite falling victim to K-pop’s growing habit of trimming tracks down to a two-minute runtime, "Something’s in the Water" stands as a testament to RIIZE’s evolving artistry and undeniable versatility.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, November 30, 2025

  • N/A

• Monday, December 1, 2025

  • VERIVERY: 4th Single Album “Lost and Found”

  • Taeyeon (SNSD): Best Album “Panaroma: The Best of TAEYEON”

• Tuesday, December 2, 2025

  • fromis_9: Special Digital Single “하얀 그리움”

• Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE: “Formula”

  • Chuei Li Yu: Single Album “Sweet Dream”

• Thursday, December 4, 2025

  • Seo Eunkwang (BTOB): 1st Full Album “Unfold”

• Friday, December 5, 2025

  • Yim Siwan: 1st Mini Album “The Reason”

• Saturday, December 6, 2025

  • N/A

— Javeria Yousuf

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