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• Jung Eunwoo Recounts HINAPIA’s Formation and Shincheonji Connection — Jung Eunwoo, formerly of PRISTIN and HINAPIA, said in an October 6 video that HINAPIA had been somewhat close to Shincheonji and described how the group came together.
• XG Cancels Dallas and Mexico City Stops on “THE CORE” Tour — XG announced on October 6 KST that its “THE CORE” concerts in Dallas and Mexico City had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Park Jin-young Rejects Preferential Treatment Claims Over Fanomenon — Park Jin-young denied claims of preferential treatment for JYP Entertainment in preparations for Fanomenon, a K-pop festival planned for December next year. He defended its broader…
• Jin’s Interaction With V Draws Attention During BTS Video — A recent BTS video prompted reactions after Jin’s actions while speaking with V caught viewers’ attention. The members were discussing washing one another.
• Jennie’s Absence From Global Event Fuels Hiatus Speculation — Jennie’s absence from a major global event has prompted speculation that she may be on hiatus, according to the source. It does not provide further details about her plans.
• ALLDAY PROJECT Comeback Sales and Fan Sentiment Spark Debate — International fans are discussing reported declines in ALLDAY PROJECT’s sales and public sentiment around the group’s recent comeback, following a lengthy break that had prompted c…
• J.Y. Park Rejects Favoritism Claims Over Fanomenon Project — At a National Assembly audit, J.Y. Park denied that Fanomenon gave major agencies special benefits and said persuading SM, YG and HYBE to take part was difficult.
• Chaewon’s Concert Send-Off Interaction Draws Online Debate — LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon drew discussion online after an interaction with a male fan at a concert send-off event. The post identifies the event as part of the group’s PUREFLOW tour st…
• NMIXX’s Haewon Draws Online Concern After Performance Video — A video from a recent NMIXX performance has prompted online comments about Haewon’s proportions and appearance, alongside concerns about possible weight loss.
• Hwang Minhyun Releases Digital Single “OUR” and Its Music Video — Hwang Minhyun released his digital single “OUR” and its music video on October 7. The medium-tempo pop track uses a minimal arrangement and centers on feelings that remain unchange…
• Onew Releases “Tic Tac Toe” Featuring Zico — Onew has released “Tic Tac Toe (feat. Zico),” an R&B hip-hop track that compares the emotions between two people to a game. Both artists helped write and compose it.
• K-pop and Korean Media Introduce Fans to Hangeul — K-pop, Korean dramas, songs and webtoons can prompt people outside Korea to learn Hangeul, according to the opening of a Korea Herald report.
• V Shares Fourth-Grade Blind Date Story on Run BTS! — In a new Run BTS! episode filmed in Toronto, V told the members that he went on a blind date during a school picnic in fourth grade.
• Rainbow’s Go Woori Announces the Birth of Her Son — Go Woori shared on October 7 that she had given birth to a son, posting a photo of a bib bearing his nickname, “Lucky Charm.”
• TWICE’s 11th Anniversary Fan Party to Welcome 750 Attendees — TWICE’s Seoul fan party will have three sessions on Oct. 17, with 250 attendees at each. Its limited capacity and eligibility requirements have drawn criticism.
• Chun Woo Hee, EXO’s Kai and Sehun Join “World Dice Tour 4” — Chun Woo Hee, EXO’s Kai, Sehun and other guests will join travel creators Pani Bottle, Kwaktube and 1G as partners on the fourth season of ENA’s “World Dice Tour.”
• BTS to Make Peru Concert Debut With Three Lima Shows — BTS will play its first concerts in Peru at Lima’s Estadio San Marcos on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, as the city marks the group’s arrival with public events.
• J.Y. Park Testifies at Audit Over Role in Fanomenon Festival — J.Y. Park voluntarily testified at a parliamentary audit concerning his role in Fanomenon, a government-backed K-pop festival.
• Jennie Joins Lotte Department Store as Its New Advertising Model — Lotte Department Store has signed BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its advertising model, while Annie of Allday Project has become a de facto face of Shinsegae without a formal ambassador rol…
• IU Draws Online Attention With Comment on Edited Photo With a Fan — IU’s comment on a photoshopped image of her and a fan caught attention in an online community, where users praised her humor and wit.
• Former Produce X 101 Contestant Kang Hyun-soo Joins Boryeong City Hall — Kang Hyun-soo, who previously pursued an idol career and appeared on Produce X 101, is now working as a civil servant in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province.
• The Boyz’s Eric to Present Photo Exhibition in Seoul — Eric will hold the “Baby Pink Letter Exhibition” at CCCS Hannam in Seoul from Nov. 7 to 13, Grid Entertainment announced.
• TWS Announces Second Single “To Us” for November 2 — TWS will release its second single, “To Us,” on November 2. The six-member group plans to share emotions and anxieties through the new release.
• BTS to Hold First Peru Concerts During Lima’s BTS Avenue Week — BTS will perform in Lima on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as part of its Arirang world tour, marking the group’s first concerts in Peru.
• Daniela Responds to Fan Question About Manon’s Absence — KATSEYE’s Daniela addressed a fan’s question about Manon’s absence, prompting online discussion. The available account does not provide details of Daniela’s response.
• MODYSSEY Introduces Official MODITTO Characters for Its Members — MODYSSEY has introduced seven official MODITTO characters representing the group’s members in a video released on October 7 at midnight KST.
• &TEAM Unveils Official TEAMILY Characters for Each Member — &TEAM released a video on October 6 introducing official TEAMILY characters, with one character representing each member.
• Soyou Shares Her Home Cleaning Routine in YouTube Video — SISTAR’s Soyou posted a video about her usual cleaning routine and favorite cleaning items. She said the production team suggested making cleaning-focused content after her earlier…
• TWS Sets November 2 Release for Second Single Album “TO US” — TWS will release its second single album, “TO US,” on November 2 at 6 p.m. KST. PLEDIS Entertainment also shared a trailer and previews for the release.
• Davichi Members Are Shown Eating Between Busy Schedules in a Car — A YouTube video uploaded on October 5 shows Davichi’s Kang Minkyung and Lee Haeri eating in their car while attending university festivals and corporate events.
• Kang Hyeonsu Begins Public Service Career at Boryeong City Hall — Former idol Kang Hyeonsu has started a new career as a public official at Boryeong City Hall, following activities with LC9 and BLK and an appearance on Produce X 101.
• ROSÉ and PUMA Reveal Two New Speedcat Designs — ROSÉ and PUMA have introduced two Speedcat styles in burgundy and brown nubuck, with the collection set for a global release on October 8.
• T.O.P Fan Exhibition Canceled After Reservations Fall Short — A fan-organized exhibition for T.O.P was called off after reservations remained below expectations and many registrants canceled, according to its organizers.
• &TEAM’s “Mark on Me” Debuts at No. 20 on Billboard 200 — &TEAM’s Korean mini album “Mark on Me” debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 and topped the World Albums chart, marking the group’s highest Billboard 200 position so far.
• TXT’s Yeonjun Draws Attention After Paris Fashion Week Party — Yeonjun of TXT attended Miu Miu’s Paris Fashion Week show and was reportedly seen flirting with another guest at a party in Paris, prompting reactions from fans.
• Park Yoochun’s Pilot-Costume Video Draws Divided Online Reactions — A video showing former JYJ member Park Yoochun dressed as a pilot and interacting with fans spread online, prompting differing reactions to his appearance.
• CRAVITY Earns First Music Show Trophy for “LOUDER” on “The Show” — CRAVITY won its first music show trophy for “LOUDER” on the October 6 episode of “The Show,” earning 9,800 points.
• Former EVERGLOW Member Mia Reportedly Working as a Barista — A netizen’s RedNote post about meeting former EVERGLOW member Mia has drawn attention to reports that she is now working as a barista.
• AHOF’s JL Responds to Insulting Comment During Live Broadcast — AHOF member JL is drawing attention for his response after reading a hostile comment about his appearance during a live broadcast.
• Hanhae and Lee Hyo-ri Share the Financial Reality of Running Cafes — Hanhae said his Seoul cafe lost 150 million to 200 million won, while Lee Hyo-ri said her husband’s popular Jeju cafe earned less than its long lines suggested.