Beyond the Big Four Latest: October 6, 2026
Selected October 6 updates include IVE’s <Looks Can Kill> EP schedule, ATEEZ’s additional Hello Kitty “Black Series” lineup and Mingi’s OST release, and QWER’s Japan tour venue-booth plans.
At a glance
- Selected group updates for October 6
- This selection includes IVE’s <Looks Can Kill> rollout dates, an additional ATEEZ x Hello Kitty “Black Series” lineup, and QWER tour-booth plans in Japan.
- IVE sets <Looks Can Kill> release dates
- IVE’s October 6 announcement schedules the pre-release for its EP <Looks Can Kill> on October 19, 2026, and the album release on October 26, 2026.
- A one-week gap between IVE release dates
- The announced schedule places the <Looks Can Kill> pre-release exactly one week before the full EP release.
A selected roundup of verified group news from October 6, 2026, with upcoming schedule listings checked that day. This edition highlights updates from IVE, ATEEZ and QWER.
Selected group updates for October 6
This selection includes IVE’s <Looks Can Kill> rollout dates, an additional ATEEZ x Hello Kitty “Black Series” lineup, and QWER tour-booth plans in Japan. In a post published October 6, ATEEZ announced that Mingi’s “Where are you,” from <Diving to You> OST Part. 2, was out now; the post does not establish its actual release date.
IVE sets <Looks Can Kill> release dates
IVE’s October 6 announcement schedules the pre-release for its EP <Looks Can Kill> on October 19, 2026, and the album release on October 26, 2026. Both are set for 6 p.m. KST.
A one-week gap between IVE release dates
The announced schedule places the <Looks Can Kill> pre-release exactly one week before the full EP release. The post gives the same time—6 p.m. KST—for both dates.
ATEEZ reveals more Hello Kitty lineup details
ATEEZ’s Japan account announced an additional lineup for its Hello Kitty “Black Series” collaboration and revealed designs for a special benefit and event. Sales are listed for October 7, 2026, 12:00 through November 15, 2026, 23:59; the post does not specify a timezone. It also says the shipping sales period is extended for this lineup. Separately, in a post published October 6, ATEEZ announced Mingi’s “Where are you” OST was out now; that announcement does not confirm the actual release date.
QWER announces Japan tour booth plans
QWER’s Japan tour account announced merchandise sales and an event exclusive to fan-club members at the venue booth for “QWER 2nd TOUR ROCKATION : ROCKET LAUNCH!! in JAPAN.”
Selected upcoming: IVE
The supplied IVE calendar lists the October 19 EP pre-release with its time as TBA. A specific IVE announcement gives the pre-release time as 6 p.m. KST, so that announcement—not the incomplete calendar time—is the source for the release time. These are selected schedule entries, not attendance confirmations.
Selected upcoming: ATEEZ
The supplied ATEEZ calendar lists these upcoming entries. They are schedule listings, not attendance confirmations.
Selected upcoming: QWER in Japan
The supplied Japan calendar lists these QWER tour dates. Times are TBA; the listings do not confirm attendance.
Selected updates, at a glance
Selected calendar listings checked October 6 also show upcoming dates for IVE, ATEEZ and QWER. In a post published October 6, ATEEZ announced that Mingi’s “Where are you” OST was out now; the post does not specify the actual release date. The calendar items are listings, not confirmations of attendance.
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Here’s your group-news roundup for October 6, 2026. Today’s selection features IVE, ATEEZ, and QWER. IVE announced its Looks Can Kill pre-release for October 19. The EP follows October 26, both at 6 PM KST. That gives IVE’s rollout a one-week gap between releases. ATEEZ revealed more Hello Kitty Black Series designs. Sales run October 7 through November 15, 2026. ATEEZ also announced Mingi’s “Where are you” OST was out. QWER announced venue-booth merchandise for its Japan tour. A booth event is exclusively for fan-club members. IVE’s schedule lists tvN on October 9. NOL FESTIVAL is listed for October 18, time unannounced. ATEEZ’s calendar lists HAPPY JONGHO DAY on October 12. QWER’s Japan tour lists Fukuoka on October 13. Osaka follows October 15, then Tokyo October 17. Times for all three dates remain unannounced. That wraps IVE’s release dates, ATEEZ’s updates, and QWER’s plans. Check the original notices for details and schedule changes.
