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Former T-ARA Member Soyeon Announces Pregnancy on Fourth Anniversary — Soyeon, formerly of T-ARA, shared on Instagram on November 1 that she is expecting a baby, marking the news on her fourth wedding anniversary.
Changbin Faces Dating Allegations After Live Broadcast Comments — Stray Kids’ Changbin has faced dating allegations following comments during a recent live broadcast. The source also describes Hyunjin teasing him during the stream.
Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo Share Halloween Looks as Rosé Sits Out — Jennie dressed as Suki from Fast & Furious, Lisa revealed a Siren-inspired look and Jisoo cosplayed as Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Rosé did not share a Halloween appearance.
Jungkook Reshares Jisoo’s Halloween Photo on Instagram — Jungkook drew fans’ attention on October 31 by resharing an image of Jisoo in her Halloween costume. The post spread across social media, where fans noted the stars’ few public int…
Lee Chan-hyuk Explains His Decision to Leave YG Entertainment — On MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View, Lee Chan-hyuk discussed choosing an independent career and the pressure he faced while preparing for his first concert outside YG Entertainmen…
K-pop Album Sales Could Top 100 Million in 2026 — Circle Chart says sales among the top 400 albums rose by 7.6 million copies year over year from January through September. Full-year sales could exceed 100 million, depending on fo…
A2O LITE’s “NEON” Leads Three Circle Weekly Charts — A2O LITE’s debut single “NEON” topped the overall digital, streaming and global K-pop charts for the week of October 18 to 24.
Choi Mina Sue Shares Guam Beach Photos in a Two-Piece Swimsuit — Choi Mina Sue posted beach photos from Guam on Instagram on October 31, including an image of her posing in shallow seawater in a two-piece swimsuit.
AND2BLE Sets New First-Week Sales Record With ‘Sequence 02: Attraction’ — AND2BLE’s comeback mini album ‘Sequence 02: Attraction’ sold 751,299 copies by October 31, surpassing the group’s previous first-week sales record within five days of release.
RESCENE Tops This Month’s Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings — The Korean Business Research Institute named RESCENE the top rising singer in its latest brand reputation rankings, with an index of 6,750,110.
A2O SOUL and A2O LITE Face Plagiarism Accusations After Music Bank Dance Break — A joint Music Bank performance by A2O SOUL and A2O LITE prompted plagiarism accusations from fans, who shared side-by-side comparisons with a HYBE boy group.
Lisa’s Trainee Experiences Prompt Debate About Her Comments — Lisa described the language barriers she faced as a foreign trainee in Korea, including being taught Korean in Korean. Her account has sparked debate, with some deeming it ungratef…
Jungkook Reposts an Instagram Post About BLACKPINK’s Jisoo — BTS’s Jungkook reposted an Instagram post about BLACKPINK member Jisoo, prompting a shocked response from netizens.
Momoland and Fiestar Members Discuss Earnings and Unpaid Settlements — Cao Lu, Jane and Ahin discussed idol earnings and settlements in a YouTube video uploaded October 30. The conversation followed a video released by Momoland’s Hyebin.
NMIXX Video Prompt Draws Criticism From Fans — Fans criticized the team behind NMIXX’s YouTube content after a skit prompt asked members to act out a house fire, a topic the source says touched on a member’s past trauma.
AMPERS&ONE Sets November 17 Release for First Full Album “PATHFINDER” — AMPERS&ONE will release its first full album, “PATHFINDER,” on November 17 at 6 p.m. KST. A main sequence video titled “WE ARE UNCROWNED” was revealed on November 1.
Lisa’s Matching Photos Draw Divided Reactions Online — Photos described as a “Lovestagram” involving BLACKPINK’s Lisa and her alleged boyfriend have prompted criticism and mixed reactions. The source does not identify the other person…
Lisa Draws Online Scrutiny in Viral Posts About Body Hair — Posts focused on BLACKPINK’s Lisa and her body hair have spread on social media. One post drew more than seven million views in a day and prompted backlash.
Wonyoung’s Greeting at BVLGARI Event Draws Attention — A brief interaction between IVE’s Wonyoung and a BVLGARI executive during a photocall has become a topic of debate after she pulled back while he leaned in to greet her.
KATSEYE’s Lara Criticized for Dance Cover of Beyoncé’s “Sandcastles” — KATSEYE member Lara faced criticism over an original dance cover of Beyoncé’s “Sandcastles,” with commenters objecting to the way the song’s lyrics were represented through dance.
Yumepirika to Livestream Nightly Through 2026 After Fan Messaging Incident — Aisunattsu member Yumepirika apologized for privately communicating with a fan and chose to continue her career after agreeing to end contact. Her agency has required nightly lives…
BLACKPINK Receives South Korea’s Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit — BLACKPINK has become the first K-pop girl group to receive South Korea’s Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit, recognizing its contribution to promoting Korean popular culture internatio…
ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Misses ‘Music Core’ Appearance for Health Reasons — KQ Entertainment announced on October 31 that Hongjoong would not appear on that day’s ‘Music Core’ episode with ATEEZ due to health reasons.
Lisa Says a Suitor’s Refusal to Pay for Sushi Left Her Disappointed — On a recent podcast, BLACKPINK’s Lisa recalled paying for a sushi meal with her mother and a friend after a man pursuing her declined to cover the bill. She said thoughtfulness, ra…
Girls’ Generation’s Yuri Discusses Adjusting to Life After SM Entertainment — After her 19-year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment ended on August 31, Yuri said handling work independently has helped her learn about herself and become more accepting of…
Yuri Discusses Life After Leaving SM Entertainment — Girls’ Generation’s Yuri spoke about changes to her daily life and mindset after leaving SM Entertainment in a video uploaded by TEO on October 30.
j-hope’s “MONA LISA” Music Video Passes 100 Million YouTube Views — j-hope’s music video for his digital single “MONA LISA” has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, according to BIGHIT MUSIC.
North West Shares Several Halloween Looks for 2026 — North West has posted multiple Halloween costumes on TikTok, including looks inspired by Natalie Nunn, Raven, Edward Scissorhands and Hatsune Miko.
Gongchan Says He Is B1A4’s Most Frugal Member — B1A4’s Gongchan identified himself as a member who saves money during an October 29 appearance on SBS Power FM’s Cultwo Show.
Seo In Young Recalls Dating and Finding Time for Fun During Jewelry Promotions — Seo In Young discussed dating and making time for fun while promoting with Jewelry, including going to karaoke when a schedule was canceled.
KATSEYE’s Yoonchae Named Dr. Jart+’s First North American Ambassador — Dr. Jart+ has appointed KATSEYE’s Yoonchae as its first North American brand ambassador and the face of a campaign for its Premium BB Cream SPF 30.
ENHYPEN TikTok Draws Backlash Over Drink-Swapping Skit — A TikTok featuring Jay and Jungwon has drawn criticism for depicting a drink swap followed by Jay passing out. Some viewers connected the skit to concerns about drink spiking.
K-pop Artists Join Korean Language and Culture YouTube Series — The King Sejong Institute Foundation and SBS are producing a three-part series featuring K-pop artists and Korean language learners. Its second episode pairs Ricky of AND2BLE and M…
Seohyun Shares Photos Featuring a Perfume Bottle and Long Black Hair — Girls’ Generation member Seohyun posted photos on Instagram with the caption “Floating through soft notes.” The images show her looking toward the camera while holding a perfume bo…
NMIXX Earns First Music Show Trophy for “Birthday Wish” on Music Bank — NMIXX won its first music show trophy for “Birthday Wish” on the October 30 episode of Music Bank, earning 7,775 points.
Han Seo-hee Says Police Took Woman After Apartment Door-Code Attempts — Han Seo-hee said she contacted police after a woman tried door codes at apartments throughout her building and asked whether men were home. She shared CCTV footage and a police car…
NCT’s Ten denies dating rumors during Seattle concert — Ten said during his Seattle showcase that he is not dating anyone, addressing online rumors about his relationship status. He also joked about how his busy schedule would complicat…
Former ADOR Executive Indicted Over Alleged Access to HYBE Files — Prosecutors summarily indicted a former ADOR vice president over alleged unauthorized downloads of HYBE financial and accounting files, requesting a fine of 5 million won.
KiiiKiii’s Jiyu to Perform Seated at Scheduled Event After Foot Injury — STARSHIP Entertainment says Jiyu will perform seated and limit her movements at today’s event after a foot injury. A medical professional advised her to avoid straining her foot wh…
Kyuhyun Reveals Dates and Cities for ‘CONTINUE’ Asia Tour — Antenna announced that Kyuhyun’s ‘CONTINUE’ tour will begin with three Seoul concerts from December 18 to 20, followed by stops in six other cities. The poster also indicates more…