Beyond the Big Four Latest — October 16, 2026
Selected October 16 updates: tripleS announced “Andless” as out now, IVE shared dates for “Looks Can Kill,” and ATEEZ announced a November NHK E-Tele guest slot. New official episodes from izna, KiiiKiii and ALPHA DRIVE ONE round out the selection.
At a glance
- Selected K-pop Updates for October 16
- This selection also includes new official series episodes from izna, KiiiKiii and ALPHA DRIVE ONE.
- tripleS Announces “Andless” as Out Now
- tripleS’s supplied updates announced “Andless” as out now and identified an official music video for the track.
- IVE Sets “Looks Can Kill” Release Dates
- IVE announced its first “Looks Can Kill” teaser on October 16.
A selective roundup of verified updates for October 16, 2026 (KST). “Beyond the Big Four” is an editorial category, not a single-agency grouping.
Selected K-pop Updates for October 16
This selection also includes new official series episodes from izna, KiiiKiii and ALPHA DRIVE ONE.
tripleS Announces “Andless” as Out Now
tripleS’s supplied updates announced “Andless” as out now and identified an official music video for the track. The release post listed ASSEMBLE26 <LOVE&POP> pt.2 for October 16 at 13:00 KST.
IVE Sets “Looks Can Kill” Release Dates
IVE announced its first “Looks Can Kill” teaser on October 16. The announcement lists the pre-release for October 19, 2026 at 18:00 KST and the EP release for October 26 at 18:00 KST.
ATEEZ to Guest on NHK’s “Hangul Navi!”
ATEEZ’s Japanese account announced the group as November’s monthly guest on NHK E-Tele’s “Hangul Navi!” and said an interview was planned for the first week. The listed main broadcast dates are November 5, 12, 19 and 26, each from 23:00 to 23:20. The announcement does not establish recording dates or confirm that the broadcasts have taken place.
Selected Upcoming ATEEZ Calendar Listings
Selected upcoming entries from the current official calendar include these October listings. The listed times have unconfirmed timezones, and the calendar does not confirm attendance.
izna Launches “일본왔즈나” with Episode 1
izna released episode 1 of “일본왔즈나” on October 16. The episode title describes an outing with food and leisure themes; its release date does not establish when the outing took place.
KiiiKiii Releases “키키팡팡” Episode 25
KiiiKiii released episode 25 of “키키팡팡” on October 16. The episode continues “내 친구 가족의 레시피” with part 2, and its title frames the installment around cooking and stew.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE Shares “DRIVE TO BUSAN” Vlog
ALPHA DRIVE ONE published the “DRIVE TO BUSAN” vlog on October 16. Its title describes Busan’s food and atmosphere as the theme; the supplied evidence does not establish when it was filmed.
The October 16 Roundup
The selection also includes new official episodes from izna, KiiiKiii and ALPHA DRIVE ONE. Announced release and broadcast dates are distinct from publication and filming dates. ATEEZ is the only group with a current schedule preview here.
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Here’s your roundup covering October sixteenth, 2026, Korea time. We’ve got release news, television plans, and new episodes. “Andless” was announced as out now, with an official video. The release was listed for October sixteenth, 1 PM KST. IVE announced its first “Looks Can Kill” teaser. The pre-release is scheduled for October nineteenth; the EP, October twenty-sixth. Both releases are set for 6 PM KST. ATEEZ was announced as November’s monthly guest on NHK. Broadcasts are scheduled for November fifth, twelfth, nineteenth, and twenty-sixth. An interview is planned for the first week. ATEEZ’s calendar also lists October twenty-second and twenty-third entries. October twenty-fourth is listed as HAPPY ATEEZ DAY. Episode one of a new series was released. Its title highlights food and leisure. Episode 25 continues the recipe-themed installment with part two. Its title spotlights cooking and stew. ALPHA DRIVE ONE shared the “DRIVE TO BUSAN” vlog. Its theme highlights Busan’s food and atmosphere. That wraps this October sixteenth selection. Check original notices for full details and schedule updates.
