Beyond the Big Four Latest — October 9, 2026: Release previews and new episodes
Selected October 9 updates: PLAVE and IVE shared release previews, fromis_9 and KiiiKiii published new episodes, and QWER announced a TV Tokyo listing.
At a glance
- Release previews and new episodes
- This selected roundup covers official updates published or first observed on October 9, 2026, Korea time.
- PLAVE previews ‘Star Trace’
- PLAVE announced a music-video teaser for “Star Trace,” from its fifth mini album, HYPERDRIVE.
- IVE shares ‘GIRL HERO’ concept photos
- IVE shared concept-photo updates for “GIRL HERO,” part of the Looks Can Kill EP campaign.
A selected roundup of verified news published or first observed on October 9, 2026, Korea time. Upcoming calendar entries are supporting context, not confirmation of attendance.
Release previews and new episodes
This selected roundup covers official updates published or first observed on October 9, 2026, Korea time. Beyond the Big Four is an editorial collection, not a shared-agency designation.
PLAVE previews ‘Star Trace’
PLAVE announced a music-video teaser for “Star Trace,” from its fifth mini album, HYPERDRIVE. The digital release is scheduled for October 12, 2026 at 18:00 KST, followed by the album release on October 13.
IVE shares ‘GIRL HERO’ concept photos
IVE shared concept-photo updates for “GIRL HERO,” part of the Looks Can Kill EP campaign. The pre-release is scheduled for October 19, 2026 at 18:00 KST, with the album release following on October 26 at 18:00 KST.
Selected upcoming dates
IVE’s calendar lists NOL FESTIVAL for October 18, with the time TBA. The Looks Can Kill pre-release is listed for October 19; its announcement specifies 18:00 KST. These scheduled entries do not confirm attendance. The calendar recheck was on October 10, after the covered October 9 Korea-day news window.
fromis_9 posts Marie Claire behind-the-scenes episode
fromis_9 published an FM_1.24 episode presented as Marie Claire behind-the-scenes content. The YouTube publication was confirmed for October 9, 2026 at 21:00:05 KST.
KiiiKiii’s 키키팡팡 returns with recipe series
KiiiKiii published episode 24 of 키키팡팡 on October 9, 2026 at 19:00:06 KST. Its description introduces the first installment of a friend’s-family recipe theme.
Selected upcoming dates
KiiiKiii’s calendar lists NBA China Games 2026 on October 11 and NOL FESTIVAL on October 18. Both entries show the time as TBA; these listings are not confirmation of attendance. The calendar recheck was on October 10, after the covered October 9 Korea-day news window.
QWER announces TV Tokyo appearance
QWER announced talk and live content on TV Tokyo’s Ultra Supersonic. The listing gives October 9, 2026 at 27:30 and also shows October 10 at 03:30. The notice does not state a timezone.
Selected QWER tour dates in Japan
QWER’s Japan schedule lists ROCKATION : ROCKET LAUNCH!! at these three venues. Times are TBA; the schedule entries do not confirm actual attendance. The calendar recheck was on October 10, after the covered October 9 Korea-day news window.
The day in brief
PLAVE and IVE shared release previews, fromis_9 and KiiiKiii added official episodes, and QWER announced a late-night TV listing. Future release and broadcast dates are separate from the October 9 news window.
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Here’s your roundup for the October 9, 2026 Korea-day news window. Release previews, new episodes, and a TV announcement lead today. PLAVE announced a music-video teaser for “Star Trace.” Digital release: October 12, 6 PM KST. The HYPERDRIVE album follows on October 13. IVE shared “GIRL HERO” concept photos for Looks Can Kill. Pre-release: October 19; album: October 26, both 6 PM KST. IVE’s calendar lists NOL FESTIVAL for October 18. The scheduled festival time remains to be announced. A new Marie Claire behind-the-scenes episode arrived October 9. Episode 24 arrived October 9, starting a new recipe theme. This installment draws on a friend’s family recipes. The group’s calendar lists NBA China Games 2026 for October 11. NOL FESTIVAL follows October 18; both times remain unannounced. Q W E R announced talk and live content on TV Tokyo’s Ultra Supersonic. The late-night listing gives October 9 and October 10. Q W E R’s Japan tour lists Fukuoka October 13, Osaka October 15. Tokyo follows October 17; all three times remain unannounced. That wraps these five artists’ October 9 updates. Check the original notices for release details and scheduled dates.
