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ArtistsBLACKPINK's Lisa described being taught Korean in Korean with no English allowed as a trainee. Critics called her ungrateful; fans say the same interview credits the method.
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K-CultureFans are reading the male lead's styling in Jennie's 'Less Than A Lover' video as a hint about V, while others say the resemblance proves nothing at all.
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K-CultureA Los Angeles restaurant's Instagram caption said Jennie visited with V last November, then was edited. Koreaboo reports the fan fallout and the questions the post leaves open.
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A2O LITE's 'NEON' has won a seventh music show trophy, topping Music Core with 6,557 points ahead of IVE's 'Looks Can Kill' and NMIXX's 'Birthday Wish'.
Viral close-up posts about BLACKPINK's Lisa and her body hair have drawn millions of views and a swift backlash, with fans suspecting the whole thing is engineered ragebait.
A before-and-after post comparing MOMOLAND's JooE in her debut era with recent photos spread widely on X, drawing praise and scepticism about editing.
aespa's Giselle told a livestream about a book, nightmares and a cleansing ritual. Koreaboo reports the anecdote drew mockery as well as fan defence.
Koreaboo reports that a clip of IVE's Wonyoung during an Inkigayo interview has split social media, with some accusing her of attitude and others saying she was zoning out.
Kim Soyeon, the main creative director behind HYBE sub-label ABD and rookie girl group TUIDE, has announced her departure, prompting NewJeans comparisons and fan speculation.
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