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Dal Shabet's Serri and Fiestar's Cao Lu Challenge the Assumption That Idols Are Rich

Dal Shabet's Serri and Fiestar's Cao Lu describe delayed profit payments, trainee costs and a top-10% earnings ceiling in a YouTube interview reported by Koreaboo.

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Kangnam's Wife Lee Sang Hwa Jokes About His 'Fake Nose' While Doing His Make-Up

Lee Sang Hwa did her husband Kangnam's make-up in a new YouTube video and joked about his rhinoplasty, bringing fresh attention to his past confession.

Comebacks

ILLIT's BREAK EVEN Concept Photos Draw Plagiarism Accusations Pointing To KiiiKiii

Concept photos for ILLIT's BREAK EVEN comeback have drawn accusations that HYBE copied KiiiKiii's recent imagery, with fans citing blonde hair and small details.

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Reviews18 Oct 2026

Rosé, IU, Taemin and more: six solo K-pop tracks for autumn, according to Soompi

Soompi's autumn feature picks six solo releases from Rosé, Yeonjun, IU, EVAN, Hwasa and Taemin, spanning pop-rock, hyperpop, house and understated pop.

Charts18 Oct 2026

Jimin Leads October Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings as BTS Take Four of the Top Five

BTS's Jimin holds first place on the Korean Business Research Institute's October boy group brand reputation list, with Jungkook, San, Jin and V completing the top five.

Artists16 Oct 2026

BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rumoured Boyfriend Blue: Viral Thailand Photos Divide Fans

Photos reported to show BLACKPINK's Lisa eating in Thailand with Thai actor Blue and her family went viral, drawing sharply divided reactions from fans online.

Artists16 Oct 2026

Ren Leaves Big Planet Made as BADVILLAIN's Quiet Exit Leaves the Agency With One Active Idol

Ren's departure from Big Planet Made, after BADVILLAIN's apparent silent disbandment and several contract terminations, leaves the agency with a single active idol.

K-Culture15 Oct 2026

Fans Mock Viral 'Evidence' Linking BTS's Jungkook and BABYMONSTER's Ahyeon

A viral post claiming 'evidence' of a relationship between BTS's Jungkook and BABYMONSTER's Ahyeon has been widely mocked, with fans criticising the flimsy clips and the age gap.

Artists15 Oct 2026

Jung Eunwoo Alleges Shaman Visits and Broken Debut Promises in Her HINAPIA Account

Former PRISTIN and HINAPIA member Jung Eunwoo has alleged in a new YouTube video that her second group's preparations involved shaman visits, unexplained decisions and unfulfilled promises.

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