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Red Velvet's Joy Confesses Anxiety Over Potential Team Disbandment During Contract Renewal

Red Velvet's Joy will appear on KBS2's 'The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's Ear-Pleasing Boyfriend' to share her feelings of anxiety regarding the group's future during their contract renewal period.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

IU makes surprise release of digital single 'From This Star' overcoming health issues

IU has resumed musical activities with the release of her new digital single 'From This Star,' which includes tracks that preview her upcoming 6th full-length album. This release follows a delay in her previous concert and album schedules due to worsening symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Lim Young-woong Reclaims 1st Place in Trot Category of K-Brand Index... Lee Chan-won Surges to 2nd

Lim Young-woong has reclaimed the top spot in the K-Brand Index for trot singers, while Lee Chan-won saw a significant rise to second place. The ranking was determined by analyzing 827.2 million pieces of online big data from the top 30 most searched singers on portal sites during August.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Singer Jang Minho moved by birthday party prepared by fans on his way home from work

Singer Jang Minho shared a heartwarming moment on his official social media, expressing gratitude to his fans after they surprised him with a birthday cake and celebration on his way home from work.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.11

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Girl Group X:IN Confirms October Comeback... Intense Coming Soon Poster Released

Girl group X:IN has confirmed a comeback this October and released a coming soon poster via their official SNS channels.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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5th Hearing in Danielle-ADOR Damages Lawsuit: Dispute Over Submission of Activity Plans

During the fifth hearing of the damages lawsuit between ADOR and Danielle, both sides clashed over the submission of NewJeans' future activity plans. Danielle's side requested detailed planning documents to verify ADOR's ability to support the group, while ADOR refused, stating there is no reason to disclose future plans to the opposing party.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Young K expresses gratitude to Jang Woo Young for looking after him during debut days... Repaying with a beef dinner

DAY6's Young K revealed that 2PM's Jang Woo Young supported him with personal funds during his early debut days, and in return, Young K's group treated Jang Woo Young to an expensive beef dinner last year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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RIIZE's Japanese single 'Sunburst' exceeds 350,000 cumulative shipments

The group RIIZE has achieved significant success in the Japanese music market, with their third Japanese single 'Sunburst' surpassing 350,000 cumulative shipments as of September.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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NEXZ to make Latin American debut through new music festival ‘STRAYCITY’

The group NEXZ will perform at the new music festival STRAYCITY in Bogota, Colombia, marking their first visit to Latin America since their debut.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Singer-songwriter Yejé releases new EP ‘Chronicle’… infused with folk sensibility

Singer-songwriter Yejé has resumed musical activities with the release of her new EP, ‘Chronicle,’ which features calm explorations of everyday emotions through country and folk sounds.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Kim Young-ok appears in IU's new song teaser... Does it contain her autobiographical family history?

Actress Kim Young-ok made a surprise appearance in the teaser for IU's new song "Dear my crazy soulmate," leading fans to speculate that the track may reflect IU's childhood experiences with her grandmother.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Haha, First Solo Fan Concert Seoul Performance Sold Out... Dispelling Ticketing Concerns

Singer Haha has sold out all tickets for the Seoul performance of his first solo fan concert, '2026 HAHA FAN CONCERT Seoul-I Won't Die,' proving his musical power despite previous concerns about ticket sales.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Lee Hae-ri Teases Radical Congratulatory Song Event for Kang Min Kyung's Wedding

Davichi's Lee Hae-ri revealed on her YouTube channel that she plans to perform a special dance during Kang Min Kyung's wedding procession as part of a prior promise.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Close Your Eyes Reveals Comeback Schedule for 4th Mini Album ‘256th Note’

Boy group Close Your Eyes has released a promotion scheduler via official SNS ahead of their fourth mini album, '256th Note'. The group will release a pre-release single on the 18th before their official comeback on the 30th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Le Sserafim Receives Gold Certification from Japan Recording Association... First 4th Generation Girl Group to Achieve 6 Consecutive Records

Le Sserafim has achieved a milestone as a 4th generation K-pop girl group by receiving Gold certification from the Recording Association of Japan for their 2nd full album 'PUREFLOW' pt.1. This marks their 6th consecutive release to exceed 100,000 shipments in Japan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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BTS Ranks No. 1 in All-Time NFL Stadium Box Office... Dominating the Global Performance Market

BTS has set all-time box office records at major NFL stadiums in the United States, including record-breaking revenue and attendance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The group is also scheduled to continue their tour with 14 performances across five South American cities starting in October.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Ki Hui-hyeon reveals date photos with Lee Sang Yoon… No regrets regarding idol activities

Ki Hui-hyeon, formerly of the group DIA, shared photos of her date with model Lee Sang Yoon on social media, confirming their ongoing relationship. She also expressed that she has no regrets about her seven-year idol career and is now carefully considering opportunities to work as an actress.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Kong Min-ji warms up for comeback wearing an all-white see-through dress

Singer Kong Min-ji has released concept photos for her upcoming comeback, showcasing an elegant all-white see-through look. She will release her new song and music video on September 28 at 6 PM.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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NCT WISH surpasses 500,000 copies for Japanese single... 'Double Platinum' certification

NCT WISH has achieved 'Double Platinum' certification in Japan for their single 'YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL', surpassing 500,000 cumulative shipments. The group is preparing for a comeback with their fourth mini-album in October.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Jay Park receives women's lingerie as gifts from fans at Atlanta concert

Singer Jay Park shared photos on social media showing unique gifts of colorful women's lingerie thrown onto the stage by enthusiastic fans during his Atlanta concert, the start of his 'Serenades & Body Rolls' US tour.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Artemis to Hold North America and Europe World Tour ‘Art of BLUE BLOOD’ Starting in October

The group Artemis is set to embark on a world tour titled ‘Art of BLUE BLOOD,’ visiting 10 North American cities starting in October and several European cities starting in November.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Forestella's Jo Mingyu Releases Solo Album 'Sweet Escape' After 4 Years and 9 Months

Jo Mingyu, a member of the crossover group Forestella, is releasing his second mini-album 'Sweet Escape' on the 10th. The album features seven tracks, including the title track 'Next to You', and will be supported by a solo concert in Seoul on the 19th and 20th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Red Velvet Irene & Seulgi to Make Official Japanese Debut and Hold Tour in November

Red Velvet unit Irene & Seulgi will officially enter the Japanese market with the release of their first mini-album 'Cheetah' on November 4, accompanied by a seven-city tour across Japan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

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Jay Park posts proof shot holding underwear thrown by fans at Atlanta concert

Singer Jay Park shared photos from his Atlanta concert on Instagram, showing him shirtless and smiling while holding women's underwear thrown by fans. While such actions are part of long-standing performance culture in the West, concerns remain regarding sexual harassment and performer safety.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10