K-pop news roundup: October 12

Here is what happened in K-pop on October 12. Which story matters most to you?

• Rosé Shares Photos From Italian Getaway at Amalfi Coast Villa — https://thekpopblog.com/news/rose-shares-photos-from-italian-getaway-at-amalfi-coast-villa
• CORTIS’s Barcelona Performance Draws Criticism Over Live Vocals and Rap — https://thekpopblog.com/news/cortiss-barcelona-performance-draws-criticism-over-live-vocals-and-rap
• Roh Ji Sun Says She Cleared Her Debt After Leaving fromis_9 — https://thekpopblog.com/news/roh-ji-sun-says-she-cleared-her-debt-after-leaving-fromis_9
• Roh Jisun Discusses Financial Strain Before Leaving Idol Career — https://thekpopblog.com/news/roh-jisun-discusses-financial-strain-before-leaving-idol-career
• Lee Soo-man introduces A2O Entertainment’s first boy and girl groups — https://thekpopblog.com/news/lee-soo-man-introduces-a2o-entertainments-first-boy-and-girl-groups
• Lee Soo-man Introduces A2O Soul and A2O Lite at Joint Showcase — https://thekpopblog.com/news/lee-soo-man-introduces-a2o-soul-and-a2o-lite-at-joint-showcase
• 2026 MAMA AWARDS Reveals Nominees and Opens Fans’ Choice Voting — https://thekpopblog.com/news/2026-mama-awards-reveals-nominees-and-opens-fans-choice-voting
• SM Entertainment Updates Legal Action Over Posts Targeting Its Artists — https://thekpopblog.com/news/sm-entertainment-updates-legal-action-over-posts-targeting-its-artists
• Howling Entertainment CEO Apologizes After Ren’s Fan Messaging Exchange — https://thekpopblog.com/news/howling-entertainment-ceo-apologizes-after-rens-fan-messaging-exchange
• T.O.P’s Agency Apologizes After Longtime Fans Cite Lack of Communication — https://thekpopblog.com/news/t-o-ps-agency-apologizes-after-longtime-fans-cite-lack-of-communication
• A2O LITE’s Rumored Center Draws Divided Reactions Online — https://thekpopblog.com/news/a2o-lites-rumored-center-draws-divided-reactions-online
• Jeongyeon’s Instagram Photos Prompt Discussion About Her Appearance — https://thekpopblog.com/news/jeongyeons-instagram-photos-prompt-discussion-about-her-appearance

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