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After a Yearlong Legal Battle, All NewJeans Members Say They Will Return to Adore

Haerin and Hyein first announce their return; Minji, Dani, and Hana join later; decision comes one day before the appeals deadline.
After a Yearlong Legal Battle, All NewJeans Members Say They Will Return to Adore
Haerin and Hyein first announce their return; Minji, Dani, and Hana join later; decision comes one day before the appeals deadline.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
NewJeans Set for a Full Comeback as Min Hee-jin vs Billy Lab Battle Over ‘Plagiarism’ Suit Under Way [MD Issue]

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NewJeans Set for a Full Comeback as Min Hee-jin vs Billy Lab Battle Over ‘Plagiarism’ Suit Under Way [MD Issue]
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
From TXT to Aespa: Why Do K-Pop Idols Release Albums in Japan?

Across K-pop, many acts increasingly target Japan, releasing Japanese-language albums and ramping up local activities to connect with Japanese fans. For instance, Tomorrow X Together released their third Japanese studio album…
From TXT to Aespa: Why Do K-Pop Idols Release Albums in Japan?
Across K-pop, many acts increasingly target Japan, releasing Japanese-language albums and ramping up local activities to connect with Japanese fans. For instance, Tomorrow X Together released their third Japanese studio album Starkissed on October 20, and I-DLE, EXO’s Chanyeol, NCT’s Yuta, and ZEROBASEONE followed suit last month. This pattern reflects a broader industry logic. Japan’s long-standing role in K-pop’s global expansion traces back to BoA’s breakthrough in the 2000s, which helped prove that Korean music could resonate in Japan. Following BoA, TVXQ established a record for overseas artists on the Oricon charts, fueling continued Japanese activity by K-pop acts.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
BTS and Blackpink’s Streak Pushes Growth in U.S. Korean Restaurants

A study links the rise of Korean eateries in the United States to the popularity of K-pop and Korean culture.
BTS and Blackpink’s Streak Pushes Growth in U.S. Korean Restaurants
A study links the rise of Korean eateries in the United States to the popularity of K-pop and Korean culture.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Comeback Soon vs Apology First: NewJeans Return After a Year Splits Fandom

NewJeans has returned after more than a year, with Harin and Hyein signaling a return to Adore, a Hybe label, fueling interest in a full-group activity as fans react online. On the 12th, when the news broke that Harin and…
Comeback Soon vs Apology First: NewJeans Return After a Year Splits Fandom
NewJeans has returned after more than a year, with Harin and Hyein signaling a return to Adore, a Hybe label, fueling interest in a full-group activity as fans react online. On the 12th, when the news broke that Harin and Hyein were returning to Adore, social media posts included comments like “Glad to see NewJeans again,” “We can hear new NewJeans songs now,” and “Please make a quick comeback.” Overseas fans welcomed the news, with comments such as “NEWJEANS IS FIVE!!!” and messages hoping Adore treats them well and that fans can see them again.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Stray Kids to Unveil a Broad Musical Spectrum With DO IT on New SKZ IT TAPE

Stray Kids previews instrumental snippets and reveals double title tracks ahead of the release
Stray Kids to Unveil a Broad Musical Spectrum With DO IT on New SKZ IT TAPE
Stray Kids previews instrumental snippets and reveals double title tracks ahead of the release
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November 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
IVE, Monsta X, and WJSN Deliver Explosive Variety Skills on ‘Outing Fifteen’ with Starship Nationwide Games

IVE, Monsta X, and WJSN from Starship Entertainment light up tvN's variety show with their sharp humor and chemistry
IVE, Monsta X, and WJSN Deliver Explosive Variety Skills on ‘Outing Fifteen’ with Starship Nationwide Games
IVE, Monsta X, and WJSN from Starship Entertainment light up tvN's variety show with their sharp humor and chemistry
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November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Appearance Fee Up 150-Fold: Kim Dae-ho Recounts His Gosiwon Days as He Prepared to Be an Announcer on Homes

Kim Dae-ho reflects on his early days, while a special Homes episode teams him with The Boyz’s Younghoon and Yang Se-chan in a Noryangjin field visit.
Appearance Fee Up 150-Fold: Kim Dae-ho Recounts His Gosiwon Days as He Prepared to Be an Announcer on Homes
Kim Dae-ho reflects on his early days, while a special Homes episode teams him with The Boyz’s Younghoon and Yang Se-chan in a Noryangjin field visit.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Veiled Musician Revealed: Not a Puzzle-Show, But a Real Audition

A new concept audition program, judged solely on music with no information about the contestants, has been unveiled. The Veiled Musician, which Netflix premiered yesterday, is a large-scale audition program conducted simultaneously…
Veiled Musician Revealed: Not a Puzzle-Show, But a Real Audition
A new concept audition program, judged solely on music with no information about the contestants, has been unveiled. The Veiled Musician, which Netflix premiered yesterday, is a large-scale audition program conducted simultaneously in nine Asian countries including South Korea, Japan, China, and Thailand. Contestants are concealed, and the top three are selected based solely on their voices, with the top three from each country gathering on SBS’s Veiled Cup stage next January to determine Asia’s best vocalist. Producers said that while previous masked music programs leaned toward a puzzle-like entertainment format, Veiled Musician emphasizes the audition aspect as its main difference.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Han Yu-jin of ZerobaseOne on Tour as CSAT Stars Head to Exam Halls

Idols balance packed schedules with the College Scholastic Ability Test
Han Yu-jin of ZerobaseOne on Tour as CSAT Stars Head to Exam Halls
Idols balance packed schedules with the College Scholastic Ability Test
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November 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Twice, Stray Kids… JYP Entertainment Poised for Momentum Next Year [Click E Stock]

JYP Entertainment, which reported weak results in the third quarter due to higher costs of sales, is seen as having growth drivers for next year that are richer than expected. Twice, ENMIX, and Stray Kids have…
Twice, Stray Kids… JYP Entertainment Poised for Momentum Next Year [Click E Stock]
JYP Entertainment, which reported weak results in the third quarter due to higher costs of sales, is seen as having growth drivers for next year that are richer than expected. Twice, ENMIX, and Stray Kids have delivered solid results, and are expected to lift earnings. On the 13th, Hana Securities kept JYP Ent.’s target price at 95,000 won and maintained a Buy rating, citing these factors. In the third quarter, sales reached KRW 232.6 billion, up 37% year over year, but operating profit declined 16% to KRW 40.8 billion, missing the market consensus of KRW 51.7 billion.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The comeback of wired earphones: Is it healthier for your ears?

The wired earphones have resurfaced as wireless earbuds dominated the scene. The revival ties to the Y2K fashion trend, with celebrities such as Blackpink’s Jennie and aespa’s Karina wearing wired earphones as fashion items. Industry…
The comeback of wired earphones: Is it healthier for your ears?
The wired earphones have resurfaced as wireless earbuds dominated the scene. The revival ties to the Y2K fashion trend, with celebrities such as Blackpink’s Jennie and aespa’s Karina wearing wired earphones as fashion items. Industry sources on the 12th indicate wired earphones are trending among younger people. Online communities show buyers sharing custom wired-earphone purchases, and resale platforms report wired-earphones from the fashion brand aeae selling at roughly twice the retail price at pop-ups. In response, brands are reportedly accelerating the official release timing of new products. As the trend of wireless earphones is expected to persist for a while, questions arise about wired earphones and ear health, especially in comparison with headphones.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
CSAT D-DAY: Zerobase1’s Han Yoojin Takes CSAT, IVE’s Lee Seo Not Attending

Idols’ CSAT choices unfold as exam halls stay private
CSAT D-DAY: Zerobase1’s Han Yoojin Takes CSAT, IVE’s Lee Seo Not Attending
Idols’ CSAT choices unfold as exam halls stay private
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November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Stray Kids Tease Spoiler Teasers for New Song Mood Ahead of DO IT

Spoilers offer a glimpse of four instrumental tracks from SKZ IT TAPE
Stray Kids Tease Spoiler Teasers for New Song Mood Ahead of DO IT
Spoilers offer a glimpse of four instrumental tracks from SKZ IT TAPE
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November 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
IVE Dominates the Cast Team and Sweeps Up Six Snacks; Song Seung-heon’s “Grapes Look Delicious” Farewell on Lunch with Fifteen

IVE defeats the cast team by solving 18 questions and earns six snacks.
IVE Dominates the Cast Team and Sweeps Up Six Snacks; Song Seung-heon’s “Grapes Look Delicious” Farewell on Lunch with Fifteen
IVE defeats the cast team by solving 18 questions and earns six snacks.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Cats Eye: K-pop girl group says it has received thousands of death threats

Multinational group backed by a major agency reports death threats; affected families
Cats Eye: K-pop girl group says it has received thousands of death threats
Multinational group backed by a major agency reports death threats; affected families
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November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
BTS’s V Named as K-Pop’s Premier Visual by Plastic Surgeon

BTS’s V has been named the representative visual of K-pop by a plastic surgeon. The physician, Dr. Lee Kyung-mook, conducted an Ideal Type World Cup on his YouTube channel featuring 32 idols to determine the top K-pop visual. He selected V…
BTS’s V Named as K-Pop’s Premier Visual by Plastic Surgeon
BTS’s V has been named the representative visual of K-pop by a plastic surgeon. The physician, Dr. Lee Kyung-mook, conducted an Ideal Type World Cup on his YouTube channel featuring 32 idols to determine the top K-pop visual. He selected V as the final winner, noting that “V looks great even to men; photos V is overwhelmingly the one men bring to cosmetic consultations,” calling him the ultimate Wannabe star that men want to resemble. V is not only a leading visual for K-pop but also widely recognized as the world’s most handsome man, earning him the nickname “the collector of handsome titles.” Google Trends shows that over the last decade, the topic “The Most Handsome Man” has consistently ranked first, underscoring V’s global recognition for his looks.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Cats Eye Grammy Nod: Is HYBE’s ‘K-Pop Methodology’ Behind It? [IS Focus]

HYBE’s so‑called “K‑Pop Methodology” has finally knocked on the Grammys’ door, with Cats Eye—a localization group based in the United States—nominated for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards set for February 1 next…
Cats Eye Grammy Nod: Is HYBE’s ‘K-Pop Methodology’ Behind It? [IS Focus]
HYBE’s so‑called “K‑Pop Methodology” has finally knocked on the Grammys’ door, with Cats Eye—a localization group based in the United States—nominated for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards set for February 1 next year. This category, one of the General Field prizes, marks a significant milestone as a K‑Pop act reaching the Grammys in a top newcomer slot. Cats Eye is a multinational girl group developed jointly by HYBE and Universal Music Group’s Geffen Records. The lineup includes one Korean member, three Americans, dual citizens from Switzerland and Italy, and dual citizens from the Philippines and the United States.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The “CSAT Essential” Formula Is Gone: At the Stage-Study Crossroads, What Does CSAT Day Look Like? [SS Entertainment Prism]

Two-track career strategies take center stage as idols balance tours and classrooms.
The “CSAT Essential” Formula Is Gone: At the Stage-Study Crossroads, What Does CSAT Day Look Like? [SS Entertainment Prism]
Two-track career strategies take center stage as idols balance tours and classrooms.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Suneung D-Day: ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yu-jin and TOURUS’ Kyungmin Head to Exam Halls [Star Issue]

The 2026 CSAT, Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test, will be held nationwide on the 13th. Idol stars who have balanced promotional activities with academics are expected to demonstrate their commitment…
Suneung D-Day: ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yu-jin and TOURUS’ Kyungmin Head to Exam Halls [Star Issue]
The 2026 CSAT, Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test, will be held nationwide on the 13th. Idol stars who have balanced promotional activities with academics are expected to demonstrate their commitment as they pursue their studies alongside their careers. Two notable idol students taking the CSAT this year are Han Yu-jin of ZEROBASEONE and Kyungmin of TOURUS. Both have continued their studies amid busy schedules, reportedly setting an example with their steady focus on education. ZEROBASEONE issued a message from its members on their official YouTube channel, saying, “Han Yu-jin, you can do it,” and adding, “We hope our support can be of help to the examinees who are preparing hard at this moment.” The message continued, “To all the test-takers, ZEROSE fans, and Yu-jin, let’s all fight.”
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“I Can’t Give Up”: Song Seung-heon’s Razor-Sharp Comeback to Rei of IVE Who Wanted the Grapes on ‘Three Fifteen’

On the December 12 broadcast of tvN's "Three Fifteen," 38 Starship artists gathered for the show's late-night snack-style game. Song Seung-heon picked grapes as his preferred snack.…
“I Can’t Give Up”: Song Seung-heon’s Razor-Sharp Comeback to Rei of IVE Who Wanted the Grapes on ‘Three Fifteen’
On the December 12 broadcast of tvN's "Three Fifteen," 38 Starship artists gathered for the show's late-night snack-style game. Song Seung-heon picked grapes as his preferred snack. Producer Na Young-seok attempted to mediate, noting that the grapes were something Rei of IVE wanted, but Song Seung-heon firmly declared, "I can't give up," drawing laughter from the set. After a fierce competition, the final win went to IVE. IVE answered 18 questions, overpowering the actor team, and celebrated by earning a lavish assortment of six snacks. After filming, Song Seung-heon, who had to leave for his schedule, exited in a light-hearted mood and offered warm words to Rei. He said, "I'm sorry we couldn't stay together until the end," and added, "Those grapes look delicious. Stay healthy and fight on tomorrow."
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November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
IVE’s Jang Won-young, 21, Buys a 13.7-Billion-Won Villa in Hannam-dong’s UN Village

Cash purchase of a luxury UN Village villa; seller linked to DL Group
IVE’s Jang Won-young, 21, Buys a 13.7-Billion-Won Villa in Hannam-dong’s UN Village
Cash purchase of a luxury UN Village villa; seller linked to DL Group
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November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
RUN Stars on the Rise: Celebrities Lead Korea’s Running Boom

Celebrities turn running into a cultural movement, from social posts to on-screen crews and shows.
RUN Stars on the Rise: Celebrities Lead Korea’s Running Boom
Celebrities turn running into a cultural movement, from social posts to on-screen crews and shows.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
NewJeans Return to ADOR: Haerin and Hyein Lead the Way, Followed by Minji, Danielle, and Hani

Haerin and Hyein announce their return to ADOR in the late afternoon; the remaining three follow suit a few hours later.
NewJeans Return to ADOR: Haerin and Hyein Lead the Way, Followed by Minji, Danielle, and Hani
Haerin and Hyein announce their return to ADOR in the late afternoon; the remaining three follow suit a few hours later.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Travel and the Days: December 10 Release

The film Travel and the Days hits theaters on December 10. It was awarded the Golden Leopard at this year’s Locarno International Film Festival. The story follows a Korean screenwriter who visits a winter mountain inn, and a screenplay within the film about…
Travel and the Days: December 10 Release
The film Travel and the Days hits theaters on December 10. It was awarded the Golden Leopard at this year’s Locarno International Film Festival. The story follows a Korean screenwriter who visits a winter mountain inn, and a screenplay within the film about two people who meet by the summer sea. The original material comes from Yoshiharu Tsuge, a pioneer of Japanese avant-garde manga, notably his 1967 work Beach on the Seacoast and his 1968 work Benya- rado no Ben-sō. Shim Eun-kyung stars as the screenwriter, with Mansaku Takada and Shin’ichi Tsutsumi in the cast.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM