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- 2026 MAMA Best Song Criteria Draw Criticism After Nominations — After the 2026 MAMA nominations were announced on October 12, the Best Song criteria were released. The criteria assign 30% each to digital and global results, and 40% to judges.
- Lisa Documentary Scene Prompts Divided Reactions Online — A scene in Lisa’s documentary highlighting hateful comments directed at her has drawn mixed reactions online, while fans have expressed heartbreak.
- Woni’s YouTube Channel Delays Upload After Editing Files Are Lost — The team behind RESCENE member Woni’s YouTube channel said an issue erased a day of editing work, delaying its next video as fans offered support.
- Multi-Group “Dynamite” Cover Draws Criticism After Music Bank in Barcelona — Idols from several top K-pop groups covered BTS’s “Dynamite” at Music Bank in Barcelona. The performance drew criticism over the vocals and comparisons with BTS.
- AB6IX’s Park Woo-jin releases second solo EP, ‘SOLSTICE’ — Park Woo-jin has returned with his second solo EP, SOLSTICE, featuring the lead track STAMINA. The four-track release is his first since joining Para Music in June.
- Lee Joo Hyang’s Dating Habits Draw Attention on JTBC’s Love War — A Love War episode featuring former Miss World Korea titleholder Lee Joo Hyang and her boyfriend Park Jin Sung showed disagreements over errands, café visits and dating expenses.
- Lisa Faces Online Mockery After Documentary Comments About Singing Spread — Comments by BLACKPINK’s Lisa about her fears of singing in a new documentary have circulated online, drawing mockery. A clip featuring her remarks was shared online.
- Jungkook Pairs a Calf Hat With a Different Stage Image in Lima — Jungkook wore a plush calf hat during BTS’s third Lima concert, following a second-night performance in an outfit that showed off his toned physique.
- New Law Lets Registered Agencies Self-Rate Music Videos — The Cabinet approved a policy allowing qualified entertainment agencies and digital platforms to rate and release music videos themselves. The revised law will take effect 12 month…
- Travis Japan’s Matsuda Genta Draws Attention for Drama Kiss Scene — A clip from a drama featuring Travis Japan member Matsuda Genta has gained attention online for its kiss scene.
- Sana’s Season’s Greetings Photos Draw Criticism From Netizens — Photos of TWICE’s Sana in the group’s recent Season’s Greetings product have prompted strong criticism online, with netizens objecting to their sexualized presentation.
- A2O LITE Draws Comparisons to BoA, Jessica and Sulli After Debut Showcase — A2O LITE’s debut performance prompted comparisons to several former and current SM artists, while viewers also praised its music and choreography for recalling earlier K-pop styles…
- Lee Eun-seo Refines Her Portrayal of Giselle in Rehearsal — In rehearsal, Lee Eun-seo works through Giselle’s response to Albrecht’s betrayal, with Lee Jae-woo helping her explore the character’s emotions and refine her movements.
- Sung Hanbin Introduces First Solo EP, ‘Dead:Alive’ — ZEROBASEONE leader Sung Hanbin presented his eight-track debut solo EP, ‘Dead:Alive,’ at a media showcase, exploring a darker direction than the group’s bright image.
- Fans Challenge Edited Jungkook Photos as RM Addresses Hotel Crowds — Fans said online images of Jungkook’s skin had been manipulated, while RM asked people to stop gathering outside BTS’s hotels during the group’s tour.
- Roh Ji-sun Reflects on 15 Years in Entertainment After Leaving fromis_9 — Roh Ji-sun looked back on her years as an idol in a social media post about her YouTube appearance, discussing financial hardship and the impact of the Idol School vote-rigging sca…
- Tablo Recalls JYP Entertainment’s Interest in His Demo — Epik High’s Tablo said he received a call from someone identifying themselves as JYP while he was active in an underground hip-hop group at Stanford University.
- BTS, Blackpink and Stray Kids in focus as 2026 MAMA nominations emerge — The 2026 MAMA Awards are set for Nov. 20-21 in Osaka, with BTS, Blackpink and Stray Kids among the major names in the conversation around the nominations.
- The Boyz’ Q to Hold First Solo Fan Meeting in Seoul — Q will meet fans at his first solo event, “For Seasons,” with two sessions scheduled at Coex Artium in Seoul on Nov. 17.
- NCT Wish’s Fourth Mini Album Sells More Than 1.2 Million Copies on Day One — NCT Wish’s fourth mini album recorded more than 1.2 million sales on its first day, extending the group’s million-selling streak to four consecutive releases, SM Entertainment said…
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