A Seoul court ruled on Oct. 23, 2026 that the report behind Ju Haknyeon’s exit from THE BOYZ was false, ordering the reporter to pay 200 million won. Here is what the ruling restores and what it cannot.
Weverse said 422,584 account-level records were affected, while Tving reported a separate compromise involving 39.5 million accounts. Here is what the incidents reveal about privacy risks for global fandom platforms.
BLACKPINK’s seven-piece Heritage Collection with MU:DS and the National Museum of Korea arrives for the group’s 10th anniversary. Preorders open through YG SELECT on August 8, with US shoppers facing key shipping questions.
SM Entertainment announced on July 31 that Yuri’s 19-year contract will end August 31, while confirming that her Girls’ Generation activities will continue. The agency has not revealed her next label, solo plans, or a new group schedule.
Jennie’s July 26 Instagram photo set pairs tied-back hair and everyday clothes with a natural-looking beauty mood. The post broadens her image while her recent single adds softer solo-era context.
RIIZE’s Wonbin revealed that sharing a name with actor Won Bin made him fear criticism before debut. His unused “Alex” idea reveals how branding can shape idol identity.
ADOR announced its first standalone Korea-only audition on July 24, with Seoul opening the seven-city search on August 1. Male applicants born in 2007 or later can pre-register across singing, dance, rap, or acting.
NewJeans’ four-member anniversary videos revive the group’s bunny-filled visual world on July 22, 2026. A reported Shin Hee Won post now has Bunnies debating creative ownership.
LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon reportedly paused before speaking on Weverse Live, giving viewers watching an ad time to join. The fan-circulated claim remains unverified.
PSY’s “Gangnam Style” has reached 6 billion YouTube views, nearly 14 years after its release. The record highlights the video’s lasting role in K-pop’s global rise.
