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- A2O Entertainment’s AI Call Service Draws Online Backlash — A2O Entertainment has faced criticism over an AI idol phone call service connected to its new groups, A2O Soul and A2O Lite. The source says the groups include underage idols but p…
- KickFlip Earns First Music Show Win for “Kick Off The Wall” — KickFlip took first place on the October 14 episode of “Show Champion,” earning the group its first music show trophy for “Kick Off The Wall.”
- Dispatch Shares Video for The ORIGIN K-Pop Exhibition — Dispatch has released a video featuring artists involved in The ORIGIN, an immersive K-pop exhibition. The lineup includes members of BTS and TXT, G-Dragon, IVE, aespa and others.
- YG Update Prompts Questions About BLACKPINK’s Future as a Group — A recent YG Entertainment update about its artists has renewed speculation about BLACKPINK’s future, despite the group’s apparent message that they intend to stay together.
- A2O Lite’s Aijing Linked to Wage Nonpayment Allegations Against Parents’ Company — Chinese media reported allegations that a company run by A2O Lite member Aijing’s parents did not pay former employees’ wages, days after the group debuted.
- Soyeon and Hikaru Stand Out for Their Individual Fashion Styles — The fashion feature highlights i-dle’s Soyeon and Hikaru for looks that combine personal style with details outside mainstream trends.
- Taemin’s Seattle Concert Canceled as K-Era Fest Exhibition Is Postponed — Taemin’s Oct. 25 Seattle concert was canceled because of U.S. visa delays affecting key touring and production personnel. Organizers also postponed a K-Era Fest exhibition featurin…
- Sehun Clip From Past EXO Ad Draws Online Backlash — A clip from a past EXO advertisement showing Sehun playing the Pepero game with a young girl has circulated online again, prompting criticism from netizens.
- EXO-K’s “History” Music Video Reaches 100 Million YouTube Views — EXO-K’s 2012 music video for “History” has passed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming EXO’s 15th group music video to reach the milestone.
- Tiger Woods Shares Practice Swing Video From Pebble Beach — Tiger Woods posted footage of himself practicing his swing at Pebble Beach Golf Links, prompting speculation about when he may return to competition.
- Yuna’s K-drama Cameo Highlights Debate Over Casting Opportunities — ITZY’s Yuna made her acting debut with a cameo in “Undercover Miss Hong,” as industry experts warn that K-pop stars’ move into dramas may narrow roles for aspiring actors amid a sh…
- YG Outlines Plans for New Five-Member Boy Group and Four-Member Girl Group — YG Entertainment says both groups are preparing demo recordings, but neither has a confirmed debut date. The company plans to finalize their title tracks after recording the demos.
- Remembering Sulli’s Career From Child Acting to f(x) and ‘Dear Jinri’ — Sulli began as a child actor, debuted with f(x) in 2009 and continued working in music and acting after leaving the group. Her posthumous final project, Persona: Sulli, was release…
- Min Hee-jin Referred to Prosecutors Over Claims About Illit and NewJeans — Police referred Min Hee-jin and two former Ador vice presidents to prosecutors over allegations tied to claims that Illit copied NewJeans. Courts have not found sufficient grounds…
- Cortis’ ‘Greengreen’ EP Surpasses 500 Million Spotify Streams — Cortis’ six-track second EP, “Greengreen,” has passed 500 million Spotify streams about five months after its release, Big Hit Music said.
- Beomhan Says He Was Homeless While Recording His Album — Solo artist Beomhan said he experienced homelessness while recording his album and spoke about his mental health. He also said he felt his situation was deserved because of his act…
- KATSEYE Releases “Unloveu” as a Digital Bonus Track — KATSEYE has officially released “Unloveu,” a bonus track from its third EP, “Wild.” The song was previously available only on physical editions.
- MMA2026 Sets 26-Act Lineup for Two Nights at Gocheok Sky Dome — MMA2026 will bring 26 acts to Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on Nov. 14 and 15. The lineup includes I.O.I, set to perform in a reunion about nine years after the group’s previous activit…
- KATSEYE Releases Lara-Co-Written Single “Unloveu” Digitally — KATSEYE has released “Unloveu,” a song co-written by Lara that was previously available as a bonus track on a limited-edition physical version of the group’s third EP, “WILD.”
- BABYMONSTER Sets Oct. 23 Release for Slow-Tempo Single “DESERVE” — BABYMONSTER will release “DESERVE” on Oct. 23, four months after its previous release. YG Entertainment says the slow-tempo single features delicate and explosive vocals.
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