SM Latest — October 16, 2026
Selected SM updates: Hearts2Hearts released “Next Chapter,” NCT DREAM announced a November date, NCT WISH shared “I SPY” dance-practice content, and aespa and EXO published 2027 Season’s Greetings videos.
At a glance
- SM updates for October 16
- Today’s selected updates span a new Hearts2Hearts collaboration single, an announced NCT DREAM date, NCT WISH dance-practice content, and 2027 Season’s Greetings videos from aespa and EXO.
- Hearts2Hearts releases “Next Chapter”
- Hearts2Hearts released “Next Chapter,” a special collaboration single with Arena of Valor, on October 16, 2026.
- NCT DREAM sets a November date
- NCT DREAM announced “DREAM AFTER DREAM” for November 9, 2026, at 18:00 KST.
A selection of confirmed updates published or first observed on October 16, 2026, Korea time.
SM updates for October 16
Today’s selected updates span a new Hearts2Hearts collaboration single, an announced NCT DREAM date, NCT WISH dance-practice content, and 2027 Season’s Greetings videos from aespa and EXO.
Hearts2Hearts releases “Next Chapter”
Hearts2Hearts released “Next Chapter,” a special collaboration single with Arena of Valor, on October 16, 2026. The streaming announcement listed a start time of 18:00 without specifying a timezone; the music video was published at 18:00 KST.
The video description connects the collaboration with Arena of Valor’s 10th anniversary.
NCT DREAM sets a November date
NCT DREAM announced “DREAM AFTER DREAM” for November 9, 2026, at 18:00 KST. The announcement was published on October 16; it does not specify a release format or track details.
NCT WISH shares “I SPY” dance practice
NCT WISH published an “I SPY” dance-practice video on October 16, 2026. A separate video description identifies “I SPY” as the group’s fourth mini album, but does not establish that the album was released that day.
aespa posts 2027 Season’s Greetings video
aespa published a behind-the-scenes video for its 2027 Season’s Greetings on October 16, 2026. The announcement links to SM’s merchandise page but gives no sales window, shipping date, or package details.
EXO posts 2027 Season’s Greetings video
EXO published a behind-the-scenes video for its 2027 Season’s Greetings on October 16, 2026. The announcement links to SM’s merchandise page; the supplied details do not state when sales begin or when items will ship.
The day’s selected updates, at a glance
The October 16 selection covers the Hearts2Hearts release, NCT DREAM’s dated announcement, NCT WISH’s “I SPY” dance practice, and 2027 Season’s Greetings videos from aespa and EXO.
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Here’s your roundup covering October 16, 2026, Korea time. Five selected group updates, from music to behind-the-scenes content. Hearts2Hearts released “Next Chapter” on October 16. The Arena of Valor collaboration celebrates the game’s tenth anniversary. NCT DREAM announced “DREAM AFTER DREAM” for November 9, 2026. The listed time is 6 PM KST. NCT WISH shared an “I SPY” dance-practice video. This update puts the spotlight on the choreography. aespa shared a behind-the-scenes video for its 2027 Season’s Greetings. EXO also shared its own 2027 Season’s Greetings behind-the-scenes video. That wraps this selection of October 16 updates. Check the original notices for details on these announcements.
