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TWICE 11th Anniversary Event for 750 People... Fans Express Disappointment

Fans are expressing disappointment and dissatisfaction following the announcement of TWICE's 11th anniversary fan event, which is limited to 750 people across three sessions. The article also touches upon BLACKPINK's previous 10th-anniversary event controversy and the ongoing contract renewal discussions for TWICE members.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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Park Jang-hyun Appointed as the 36th MHK, Mental Health Keeper

Singer Park Jang-hyun has been appointed as the 36th MHK, Mental Health Keeper by the Seoul Metropolitan Mental Health Welfare Center. The appointment took place during the 2026 Seoul Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Day Commemorative Event held on October 1.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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NewJeans' HANNI releases birthday selfies... Return schedule still undecided

NewJeans' HANNI shared two birthday selfies on the group's official social media channels. Meanwhile, the group's official activities remain paused following legal developments regarding their contract with ADOR.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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Park Seo-jin to release re-recorded songs from 12 years ago on the 7th

Park Seo-jin will release a new digital single featuring re-recorded and rearranged versions of his early songs, "Who Can Defeat Time?" and "Toward My Dream," on the 7th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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SEVENTEEN performs 56 stages in a year, following unit and solo performances

SEVENTEEN is maintaining continuous engagement with fans through a series of unit and solo performances despite hiatuses. Including their world tour and fan meetings, the group has completed a total of 56 performances this year.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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X:IN makes a comeback with first full-length album ‘Chain Reaction’

Girl group X:IN is returning with their first full-length album, 'Chain Reaction', which features collaborations with global artists and diverse musical genres.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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Jang Jae-in signs exclusive contract with Niche Music... joining Song Ha-ye and Yoo Yong-ho

Singer-songwriter Jang Jae-in has signed an exclusive contract with Niche Music. The agency plans to provide full support to help the artist maintain her unique musical identity while reaching a wider audience.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

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Hwang Min-hyun releases final concept photo for new album 'OUR'

Singer and actor Hwang Min-hyun has released the final 'FACE' version concept photo for his upcoming digital single 'OUR'. He is set to release the full album and music video on the 7th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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VERIVERY holds solo concert in Seoul for the first time in about 4 years... embarking on a global 10-city tour

VERIVERY held their solo concert '2026 VERIVERY CONCERT "GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE" SEOUL' at the KBS Arena in Seoul on the 3rd and 4th. Following the Seoul performances, the group will embark on a global tour across 10 cities, including Jakarta, Osaka, Tokyo, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Paris, Macau, and Taipei.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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EUNHA, SINB, and UMJI sign exclusive contracts with UNCORE… Team name to be discussed later

EUNHA, SINB, and UMJI have signed exclusive contracts with their new agency, UNCORE. While they plan to continue activities as a team, the final decision regarding their team name is still pending due to disagreements with their former agency.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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Stray Kids' Bang Chan donates 100 million won to World Vision

Stray Kids leader Bang Chan has donated 100 million won to World Vision to support children facing economic and environmental difficulties. The donation will be used for the 'Children Who Dream' program to help children discover their potential and plan their futures.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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I-dle's SOYEON achieves first terrestrial music show win with ‘I'm Quitting (Narr. Kian84)’... Two wins on music shows

I-dle member SOYEON has secured her first terrestrial music show win as a soloist with her title track ‘I'm Quitting (Narr. Kian84)’. This follows her recent win on Mnet's ‘M COUNTDOWN’, marking two music show wins for her solo activities.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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Dok2 expresses affection by wearing Lee Hi's merchandise... continuing their public dating steps

Rapper Dok2 expressed his affection for his partner Lee Hi by wearing her merchandise in a recent social media post. The two, who have been dating since 2022, continue to show their relationship publicly.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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BOYNEXTDOOR reaches No. 1 on Hanteo Chart with 1st full album repackage... 700,000 copies in first week

BOYNEXTDOOR topped the Hanteo Chart weekly rankings with their first full album repackage, selling 700,028 copies in its first week. The group is also seeing significant international success on platforms like Oricon, Apple Music, and Spotify.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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Bang Chan donates 100 million won to World Vision... supporting vulnerable children

Stray Kids leader Bang Chan has donated 100 million won to the international relief and development NGO World Vision to support children facing economic and environmental difficulties. The donation will be used for the 'Children Who Dream' program, which focuses on educational and emotional growth.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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IVE Reveals New Mini Album Tracklist... Featuring a Total of Six Songs

IVE is accelerating their comeback preparations by revealing the tracklist for their new mini album. The album, titled 'Looks Can Kill', will be released on the 26th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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[2026 Asian Games] BTS Military Service Re-examined… Controversy Over Equity with Asian Games Gold Medals Ignites Again

The military service fulfillment of the group BTS is drawing attention again as discussions regarding military service exemption standards for athletes and pop culture artists resurface following gold medals won by Korean soccer and baseball national teams at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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IVE to meet DIVE first ahead of new album 'Looks Can Kill' release

IVE will meet their fan club, DIVE, on stage ahead of the release of their new album, 'Looks Can Kill'. The agency has not disclosed further specific details regarding the meeting.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.05

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Jang Han-byul confirms one additional date for first solo concert... Performance on November 1 at 3 PM

Jang Han-byul has added a third performance to her debut solo concert 'THE STAR IS BORN' following the rapid sell-out of the original dates. The additional show is scheduled for November 1 at 3 PM.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.04

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TWS attends CELINE Summer 2027 Show… showing presence at Paris Fashion Week

TWS attended the CELINE Summer 2027 Show in Paris as house global ambassadors. The group is also continuing their first solo Asia tour, '24/7:FOR:YOU', following successful sold-out shows.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.04

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i-dle 'Wife' music video surpasses 100 million views

i-dle's music video for 'Wife' has surpassed 100 million views as of the 4th. This marks the group's 15th video to reach the 100 million view milestone.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.04

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N.Flying releases music video teaser for 9th mini album 'Still' title track 'Still'

FNC Entertainment released the first music video teaser for N.Flying's title track 'Still' from their 9th mini album 'Still'. The upcoming album is scheduled for release on the 8th at 6 PM.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.04

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Lee Seung-yoon Completes Headliner Set at Busan International Rock Festival... Teases Solo Concert in December

Singer Lee Seung-yoon performed as the headliner on the first day of the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival at Samnak Ecological Park. Following the performance, he announced a solo concert scheduled for December 11–13.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.04

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aespa KARINA shares recent updates on Instagram... mentioning her love for denim and rain

aespa's KARINA shared her recent life in South Korea through several photos on her Instagram account. She expressed her fondness for denim clothing and the rain while interacting with fans.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.03