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ArtistsJi Yeon Soo, ex-wife of former U-KISS member Eli, says years of nonstop work as a single mother have worsened her health, in a YouTube update reported by Koreaboo.
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ArtistsGirls' Generation's Yuri drew attention after joking about tarot readings, marriage and wedding plans on a tvN Joy YouTube video with Yoo Jae Suk and Hyoyeon.
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ArtistsHearts2Hearts' youngest member Yeon wore a longer skirt than her bandmates for a school uniform-style Music Bank stage, prompting praise and online discussion.
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The Bias List grades IVE's Looks Can Kill a B-minus, praising its camp potential, brisk club beat and bridge while questioning whether its mostly-spoken hook will last.
The Bias List's review of NMIXX's Birthday Wish praises the guitar-led intro and vocals but argues the anthemic chorus feels thin and the mixxpop blend lacks focus.
BLACKPINK's Jennie has faced fresh body-shaming comments after posting everyday Instagram photos, Koreaboo reports, highlighting persistent scrutiny of idols online.
A 2015 Problematic Men exchange between BTS's RM and Lee Jang Won has resurfaced, prompting debate about accent, caricature, a broadcast caption and context.
ILLIT’s police-themed comeback for You’re Under Arrest has drawn criticism from Korean netizens, who accuse HYBE of sexualising female police uniforms.
Photographs from ILLIT's Seoul encore shows on 17 and 18 October appeared to show unoccupied blocks, prompting online debate about the group's live turnout.
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