K-pop news roundup: October 8

Here is what happened in K-pop on October 8. Which story matters most to you?

• Hulbert Heard Arirang in Korea More Than a Century Before BTS’s Global Reach — https://thekpopblog.com/news/hulbert-heard-arirang-in-korea-more-than-a-century-before-btss-global-reach
• BOYNEXTDOOR’s Show Champion Loss Draws Mixed Reactions — https://thekpopblog.com/news/boynextdoors-show-champion-loss-draws-mixed-reactions
• Court Rules for Phunky Studio in ₩3 Billion Lawsuit Against Yu Junwon — https://thekpopblog.com/news/court-rules-for-phunky-studio-in-%e2%82%a93-billion-lawsuit-against-yu-junwon
• JO1 Cancels San Francisco Concert Scheduled for October 8 — https://thekpopblog.com/news/jo1-cancels-san-francisco-concert-scheduled-for-october-8
• KATSEYE’s Sophia to Resume Activities Next Year — https://thekpopblog.com/news/katseyes-sophia-to-resume-activities-next-year
• Report Mentions IU Assault Rumors Alongside Seo In Young and Baek Ji Young Video — https://thekpopblog.com/news/report-mentions-iu-assault-rumors-alongside-seo-in-young-and-baek-ji-young-video
• Jennie Draws Attention With Surprise Stage Appearance and Outfit — https://thekpopblog.com/news/jennie-draws-attention-with-surprise-stage-appearance-and-outfit
• JYP Entertainment Withdraws From Godeok Headquarters Project — https://thekpopblog.com/news/jyp-entertainment-withdraws-from-godeok-headquarters-project
• BOYNEXTDOOR Earns First Music Show Trophy for “ANIMAL” on “M Countdown” — https://thekpopblog.com/news/boynextdoor-earns-first-music-show-trophy-for-animal-on-m-countdown
• Jin’s “Narcissistic” Shirt Draws Attention at BTS Concert — https://thekpopblog.com/news/jins-narcissistic-shirt-draws-attention-at-bts-concert
• Seo In Young Rejects Rumor She Assaulted IU in a Bathroom — https://thekpopblog.com/news/seo-in-young-rejects-rumor-she-assaulted-iu-in-a-bathroom
• Chaewon’s Recent Photos Draw Comparisons to Her IZ*ONE Era — https://thekpopblog.com/news/chaewons-recent-photos-draw-comparisons-to-her-izone-era

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