Beyond the Big Four Latest — October 12, 2026
Selected October 12 updates: PLAVE’s HYPERDRIVE digital release, IVE’s HERO COMICS concept posts, RESCENE’s PULSE schedule and FIFTY FIFTY’s latest Hanam series episode.
At a glance
- Four selected updates from October 12
- Today’s selection spans a digital album release, an upcoming album rollout, a new release schedule and an episode of FIFTY FIFTY’s Hanam series.
- PLAVE releases HYPERDRIVE digitally
- PLAVE’s fifth mini album HYPERDRIVE was listed for digital release on October 12, 2026, at 18:00 KST, with “Star Trace” among the release materials.
- IVE shares HERO COMICS concept posts
- IVE’s Looks Can Kill HERO COMICS rollout included concept-photo posts labeled REI, LEESEO and REI vs LEESEO.
A selection of K-pop updates dated October 12, 2026 (KST). “Beyond the Big Four” is an editorial collection, not a shared-agency category.
Four selected updates from October 12
Today’s selection spans a digital album release, an upcoming album rollout, a new release schedule and an episode of FIFTY FIFTY’s Hanam series.
PLAVE releases HYPERDRIVE digitally
PLAVE’s fifth mini album HYPERDRIVE was listed for digital release on October 12, 2026, at 18:00 KST, with “Star Trace” among the release materials. The album release is separately listed for October 13.
Official audio uploads were also posted for “Rewind,” “The Answer Is Yes,” “푸른 하늘에 단비” and “꾼.”
IVE shares HERO COMICS concept posts
IVE’s Looks Can Kill HERO COMICS rollout included concept-photo posts labeled REI, LEESEO and REI vs LEESEO. The pre-release is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 18:00 KST, followed by the album release on October 26 at 18:00 KST.
Selected upcoming IVE listings
These are scheduled calendar entries, not confirmation of attendance. The release announcement separately confirms the October 19 pre-release time as 18:00 KST.
RESCENE sets PULSE release date
RESCENE’s scheduler announces its fourth mini album, PULSE, for November 3, 2026, at 18:00 KST. That future release date is distinct from the October 12 scheduler publication.
Selected upcoming RESCENE listings
These are scheduled calendar entries, not confirmation of attendance. The listings do not provide precise event hours.
FIFTY FIFTY shares Hanam episode 03
FIFTY FIFTY published episode 03 of 하남이 처음입니다, titled 너와 나 사이, on October 12, 2026. The video description says it was produced with support from Hanam City; it does not establish that filming took place on the publication date.
Release plans and new content
This October 12 selection brings together PLAVE’s HYPERDRIVE release materials, IVE’s HERO COMICS posts, RESCENE’s PULSE announcement and FIFTY FIFTY’s latest Hanam series episode. Announced release dates are separate from publication dates, and scheduled listings do not confirm participation.
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Here’s your K-pop roundup for the October 12, 2026 news window. PLAVE’s HYPERDRIVE digital release was set for October 12, 6 PM KST. The separate album release date is October 13. IVE shared HERO COMICS concept photos featuring REI and LEESEO. Pre-release: October 19; album: October 26, both 6 PM KST. IVE’s listings include An Yujin on tvN October 16. NOL FESTIVAL is scheduled for October 18. RESCENE announced its fourth mini album, PULSE, with a scheduler. Release is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 6 PM KST. RESCENE’s listings include October 17’s NOL FESTIVAL in Goyang. Also scheduled: Masan University’s festival October 23, a concert October 24. FIFTY FIFTY shared episode three of its Hanam series. The description credits production support from Hanam City. That wraps our four-group October 12 selection. Check original notices for release details and scheduled event information.
