K-pop news roundup: September 30

Here is what happened in K-pop on September 30. Which story matters most to you?

• aespa’s Winter Draws Online Debate Over Jawline and Supposed Scar — https://thekpopblog.com/news/aespas-winter-draws-online-debate-over-jawline-and-supposed-scar
• BTS’s RM Faces Online Criticism After Viral Habit Clip — https://thekpopblog.com/news/btss-rm-faces-online-criticism-after-viral-habit-clip
• CLOSE YOUR EYES Release Jazz-Inspired Fourth EP ‘256th Note’ — https://thekpopblog.com/news/close-your-eyes-release-jazz-inspired-fourth-ep-256th-note
• Taeyeon’s Message to Fans Leads to Online Debate About Her Sexuality — https://thekpopblog.com/news/taeyeons-message-to-fans-leads-to-online-debate-about-her-sexuality
• KATSEYE Announced as Performer for 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — https://thekpopblog.com/news/katseye-announced-as-performer-for-2026-victorias-secret-fashion-show
• IDID Faces Backlash Over Fan Sign Featuring Year-Old Debut Album — https://thekpopblog.com/news/idid-faces-backlash-over-fan-sign-featuring-year-old-debut-album
• Male Idol Faces Criticism Over Interaction With BLACKPINK’s Rosé — https://thekpopblog.com/news/male-idol-faces-criticism-over-interaction-with-blackpinks-rose
• Lovelyz’s Jeong Ye-in Joins Netflix’s The Trauma Code Seasons 2 and 3 — https://thekpopblog.com/news/lovelyzs-jeong-ye-in-joins-netflixs-the-trauma-code-seasons-2-and-3
• KATSEYE’s Daniela Addresses Criticism Over Comments About Manon — https://thekpopblog.com/news/katseyes-daniela-addresses-criticism-over-comments-about-manon
• Lisa Reportedly Spotted With Rumored Boyfriend as He Faces Online Hate — https://thekpopblog.com/news/lisa-reportedly-spotted-with-rumored-boyfriend-as-he-faces-online-hate
• Rosé Faces Criticism Over Outfit at Paris Fashion Week Show — https://thekpopblog.com/news/rose-faces-criticism-over-outfit-at-paris-fashion-week-show
• Lisa Wins Best Pop at 2026 VMAs Amid Debate Over Voting Result — https://thekpopblog.com/news/lisa-wins-best-pop-at-2026-vmas-amid-debate-over-voting-result

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